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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1891

Page

2

Yale Beats Harvard in Great Football Contest at Springfield

A handsome girl in crimson hat is carried by rushes as Harvard drives mostly into Yale territory. Yale's defense and Lake’s gains keep the ball near Yale’s 15 yard line in the second half. Trafford and Corbett fumbles give Yale the ball, with McClung and others fueling Yale’s advances.

Harvard McClung Bliss Barbour Hinckley Lake Yale Trafford Corbett

Yale Victory Over Harvard In Yale's 4-0 Start Heavy Crowd At New Haven

Yale defeats Harvard with a first quarter surge led by McClung and Morrison, scoring 4 points as Lake, Bliss, and McCormick shine in a sunrise battle. Harvard rallies but fails to score after defensive blocks and missed kicks. Crowd of 25,000, Yale ahead at quarter, mascots John the Orangeman and Yale bull amid the cheer.

Yale Springfield Harvard Heffelger Morrison Melung Bliss McCormick McClung Lake Corbett Trafford Heffel Finger John Russell Veessseee Eimmons Inter Waters Gees Covcees Dexter MLOPE Ccc Ce Bangs Oftison Mackie Alexander Moffett Princeton Coffin Wesleyan Crimson McAlung

Service the meaning of life in Bishop Brooks sermon

The great Trinity Church crowd heard Bishop Brooks urge that Jesus came not to be ministered unto but to minister. He urged all ages to embrace a life of service, casting themselves into the world’s need, and to let the aim of helping others shape their remaining years.

Great Trinity Church Brooks Jesus Christ Jesus God Christ

Subscription Giveaway for State Engravings in The Post

The Post offers state engravings to regular readers via a coupon system on the paper’s second page. Subscriptions of three months or more, renewals or new, qualify for a free engraving and additional copies with dated coupons. Complimentary copies go to distinguished gentlemen. exchanges with other papers are welcomed. Engraving plates will take several weeks to prepare.

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Irishmen Unite Across Factions at Limerick Mass Meeting

In Limerick on Nov 22 a massive gathering, led by the city mayor, urged government amnesty for Irish prisoners jailed for dynamite outrages and political offenses. John Redmond, Davitt, Harrington, Mahoney and others spoke as anti-Parnellites faced groans. resolutions pressed unity beyond faction and reform of prison laws. Redmond and Davitt defended the push, while Davitt accused police and Red McDermott of engineering arrests to secure convictions.

Limerick John Redmond Pierce Mahoney Edward Harrington Michael Davitt Messrs. Abraham O'Keefe Davitt Redmond Parnell William Vernon Harcourt Ireland Red McDermott

Nine Blocks Burned in Burnmarton Vermont Fire

A major blaze in Burnmarton Vermont destroyed nine business blocks after being spotted at Parkhurst's store around seven. Fire crews from Stirlington and Rutland helped control the flames. water supply failures hampered efforts. By eleven, about half the village’s stores were ashes and losses may reach $150,000.

Burnmarton Middlebury Parkhurst Stirlington Rutland

Winter out West snow halts trains in Kansas City

A cold wave hit Kansas City at 3 AM with heavy early snow delaying trains by one to three hours. Snow stopped by 4 PM and service resumed on time. Officials call it one of the heaviest snows for the season in the region.

Kansas City Kansas

Farmers Alliance Supreme Council backs lobbying unit in Washington

The Farmers Alliance Supreme Council met in Indianapolis November 22 and voted to establish a three member Washington lobbying council with a $2000 annual salary each. It pledged Alliance support to the Federated Union’s February decision likely to favor independent political action and the People’s party. Delegates were elected with a 25 vote majority for third party terms. A Georgia Branch push for separate caucus action for Alliance Congressmen was modified and approved to require adherence to Ocala platform principles for any Speaker caucus admission.

IndiAnapolis Ind Supreme Council of the Farmers’ Alliance Washington Federated Union People’s Party Livingston Branch of Georgia Supreme Council Fifty-Second Congress Alliance Ocala

Woman narrowly escapes maniac husband on Hancock Street

Pedestrians watched as a terrified woman fled down Hancock street in Cambridge last evening pursued by Richard Keen a two year Worcester State Asylum escapee. He warned he would take her life then surrendered to officers at the scene and was placed in a padded cell awaiting transfer to Worcester.

Hancock Street Cambridge Richard Keen Worcester Rock Street

Manchester Martyrs memorial procession in Dusuin

Prayers filled churches across Ireland as a large Manchester Martyrs procession moved to Glasnevin cemetery. Ten bands played the Dead March while anti-Parnellite supporters joined. Graves were decorated and Parnell's tomb received floral tributes on the return.

Ireland Parnell

Crisis in Spain prompts ministerial reshuffle

Queen Regent Christina approved a cabinet reorganization after the resignation of yesterday's ministry. Senor Eduyan becomes Minister of the Interior, des Linares Rivas takes Public Works, and Senor Rostepo is named Minister of the Colonies. The shift aims to address Spain's financial crisis.

Maprio Christina Senor Canovasi del Castillo Senor Elpduayan Des Linares Rivas Senor Rostepo

Almy Growing Uneasy Awaiting Fate and Truth

The wittimus in the Almy case has not yet reached the prison. The murderer grows nervous and remains unaware of his fate, though he suspects life imprisonment. Upon receipt the truth will be told by Warden Colbath and Chaplain Wilkinson. Senior counsel Alvin Burleigh of Plymouth has sent a letter to be delivered by the warden urging cooperation with Chaplain Wilkinson for spiritual welfare.

Wittimus Almy Colbath Wilkinson Alvin Burleigh Plymouth

Tragic Train Death of Thomas F O Connell in Massachusetts

Thomas F O Connell of Warwick street was killed on the Boston and Lowell railroad between 8 p m Saturday and 5 a m Sunday. His body lay on the track between Winchester and Woburn with head injuries. It is believed he attempted to jump a train at Willow Bridge Somerville, caught his foot, and was dragged to death before a freight train cut the body in two. He was about 35, unmarried, and the sole support of his elderly parents. He had been a trusted employee of Charles Drouet, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company manager.

Thomas F. O’connell Warwick Street Boston & Lowell Winchester Woburn O’connell Willow Bridge Somerville Charles Drouet Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Accident in Globe Press Room Injures Fireman Burns

At 4 30 yesterday morning a cast iron fitting on a boiler blowoff pipe blew off during final runs of the Globe presses. Fireman James F Burns of South Boston was struck by escaping steam water and coals, burning his hands and face. He saved his hands in a barrel of oil and his face in a nearby bath. Taken to Massachusetts General Hospital his condition was described as improving and recovery certain.

GLOBE James F. Burns South Boston Burns Massachusetts General Hospital

John L. Howard Elevated to Inspector Rank in Boston Police

John L. Howard, seven years in the inspector’s office as a patrolman, has been promoted by the Board of Police to inspector to fill the vacancy created by Captain Watts’s promotion. Born in Wallingford Vermont in 1837 he moved to Boston at 19 and worked as a shipper for a large dry goods house until a 1872 fire. He joined the police November 25, 1872 and served at Station 3 as patrolman and special officer for twelve years.

John L. Howard Board of Police Watts Wallingford Boston Police Department

Weather Forecast for New England and Northwest New England

Weather indications from Washington at 8 p m forecast warmer conditions and rain for New England with heavy rain and increasing south winds. Snow is likely in Northwest New England by Tuesday as conditions threaten further unsettled weather.

Washrneton New England

Mission to Feed The Poor Thanksgiving Dinner

Clark Street Mission holds all day service on Thanksgiving and seeks donations for a dinner for the needy. Packages should be sent to Albert Arnold, missionary, corner of Clark and North streets.

Clark Street Albert Arnold Clark and North Streets

Governor Hovey Improves Slightly Hope Returns

In Indianapolis Indiana on November 28 Governor Hovey's condition improved somewhat with nourishment digested. He remains with cold extremities except when warmed, and experiences violent coughing episodes followed by prostration and strong heart action, yet friends hold cautious hope for recovery.

Hovey Inpianapolis Ind

The Indian Herb Doctor A P Bozzarro at Tremont Street

A Boston reporter chronicles the visit to A P Bozzarro, the so called Indian Herb Doctor, claiming cures on stage with a satin robe and gold thread. He alleges cancer cures by plaster, rapid worm removals, and hypnotic painless treatments, presenting testimonials from residents.

Mickmack United States Brookline Brighton Cambridge Somerville Charlestown Tremont St A. P. Bozzarro Elliot A.P. Bozzarro Boston P. Flemming Boylston Pl James Coyne J. Maxwell Main St Cambridgeport James Delahenty Coggswell North Cambridge

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