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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1891

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2

Half a million missing from Ulster County Savings Institution

Kingston N Y Oct 4 The Ulster County Savings Institution has closed under Bank Superintendent Charles M Preston after expert examiners uncovered a theft totaling 436000 that later grew to 460000 involving treasurer Ostrander and assistant treasurer Matthew T Trumpbour The run on the bank eased after trustees issued a reassuring statement and depositors withdrew and then redeposited funds The bank will be turned over to the State Banking Department for settlement and action against the officials is pending

Kingston N. Y Ulster County Savings Institution Charles M. Preston Ostrander Mathew T. Trumpbour Preston Gore Trumpbour Dill Hussey Alton B. Parker George H. Sharpe William $. Kenyon Noah Wolven John W. Searing Kingston Leader New York James E. Ostrander Matthew T. Trumpbour General Ledger State Banking Department van Nostrand State Department

Telegraphers Arrested For Wire Tapping In New Haven

Frederick J. Flynn and R. G. Parks telegraphers claiming service with Consolidated Road at Milford were arrested for tapping wires of a local pool room. They admit profiting by delaying and manipulating Gravesend and Jerome Park race results. They say they were employed by R. M. Smith of New York. Both are jailed awaiting bonds.

New Haven Conn Frederick J. Flynn R. G. Parks Consolidated Road Milford Gravesend Jerome Park R. M. Smith Flynn Parks

Redmond Meets Irish Convicts Daly and Egan at Portland Prison

London reports John Redmond had his first interview with Irish convicts Daly and Egan in Portland Prison as their legal adviser. Egan examined the case in detail while Redmond remained hopeful for a case reconsideration and sentence remission. Both prisoners are in good health. Egan shows notable aging.

Daly and Egan London John Redmond Daly Portland Redmond

Jealousy Ends In Poison Attempt Near BrivGrrort Conn

Mrs Frank Gorham, young wife of a prosperous farmer near BrivGrrort Conn, drank poison tonight in a presumed suicide attempt. She left the house briefly and was found outside in critical condition. Jealousy is given as the motive.

Conn Frank Gorham

Emperor William declines resignations of two generals

In Bexury on October 4, Emperor William wrote unusually gracious letters, refusing to accept the proffered resignations of General Albedyli and General Oerscheidt-Huellessem. He stated the army cannot afford to dispense with such well tried leaders.

Bexury William Albedyli Oerscheidt-Huellessem

German Day in St Louis Draws 20000 Participants

More than 20 000 people joined the German Day celebration in St Louis on October 4. The event featured grand exercises including a sham battle and will continue through Tuesday.

ST. Louis

Cleveland to preside at Flower ratification meeting

Ex-President Grover Cleveland will preside at the Democratic State Committee ratification meeting for Roswell P. Flower in New York next Thursday at Madison Square Garden. The event aims to mobilize support with Flower colleagues in Congress among the speakers.

New York Grover Cleveland Democratic State Committee Roswell P. Flower Madison Square Garden Flower Congress Cleveland State Committee

New Hampshire Senator Chandler Accuses State Adversaries

Chandler prints an ad for The Book of Bargains labeling New Hampshire a slave state. Critics, including Thomas J. Walker in the Record, condemn the move as a libel on the state and its people and question a U S Senator advertising the state’s supposed degradation. The exchange cites alleged liquor and railroad influence and calls for accountability in national representation.

Plymouth N. H W. E. Chandler Concord Daily Monitor The Independent Statesman New Hampshire Thomas J. Walker Senator Chandler Chandler United States United States Senate

Lynn hunters return after Vermont trip dispute over ducks

Commander Shaw of Post and Comrades Frank Kelly George J Trask W H Trask J W Young J D Valiquez and Nathaniel Atkins returned to Lynn after a twelve day Vermont vacation of fishing and hunting on Lake Champlain. A Dr McBirnie of Bellevue Hospital claimed the ducks were his. The Lynn men said the ducks were wild and they refused to stop. They will face Vermont court trial next month.

Lynn Vermont Shaw Post Grand Army Frank Kelly George J. Trask W. H.trask J. W. Young J. D. Valiquez Nathaniel Atkins Lake Champlain Dr. McBirnie Belliview Hospital

Ex-Speaker Denies Boston Herald Resignation Claim

PorTP ortland Me October 4 Mr Reed denies the Boston Herald report claiming he will resign his seat in Congress. He states there is no truth to the story and no resignation is planned.

Boston Porrtland

Death of ex congressman Turner in Greensburg

Jacob Turner ex congressman from the twenty first Pennsylvania district died at Greensburg aged sixty six from gangrene following an accident. A prominent western Pennsylvania Democrat born in Greensburg he studied law after printing work and served as Westmoreland county district attorney in 1850. He was a presidential elector in 1866, served in the Pennsylvania State Senate and was Speaker in 1859. He sat in the forty fourth and forty fifth Congresses.

Pittspuro Penn Jacob Turner Pennsylvania Greensburg Westmoreland County Buchanan Pennsylvania State Senate

Tramps Attack Two on Erie Freight Train

Charles Sturgiss and Edward O'Hara fled toward Dunkirk after boarding a Lake Erie freight train near Dunkirk. They were robbed by tramps who demanded money. Sturgiss was shot in the abdomen and O'Hara stabbed in the back. Sturgiss likely fatal. Tramps have attacked train crews in the area before.

Penn Charles Sturgiss Edward O’hara Erie Lake Erie Dunkirk Sturgiss O’hara

Another Chance for Boomers Open Lands Near Cheyenne and Arapahoe

The Cheyenne and Arapahoe lands west of the city will resume allotment after funds were exhausted. Once completed the lands will be opened to settlement. The reservations are four times as large as the Western Oklahoma tract.

Kine Fisurr O. T Oklahoma

Hindson Records Scorching 96 Degrees in October

A hot October day at Hindson with the temperature reaching 96 degrees in the shade. Residents reported the heat as unusually high for the time of year, prompting concerns about heat safety and outdoor activities.

Hindson

Monument to Garibaldi unveiled with French Italian tributes

In Nice on October 4 the mayor unveiled a Garibaldi monument with M. Rouvier representing France and General Canzio for the Garibaldi family. Deputies and prominent figures attended as speeches urged Franco Italian concord. The crowd praised France’s aid, and Canzio was named a Legion of Honor officer.

Nice Garibaldi M. Rouvier Canzio Giribaldi France M. Rane la Republique Statre Legion of Honor

Pope to annul Pantheon altar consecrations amid protests

In Rome on Oct 4 reports say the Pope will annul the consecration of several Pantheon altars desecrated during anti clerical demonstrations. Thousands marched to lay a wreath on King Victor Emmanuel's tomb after French Catholic pilgrims insulted the Vatican. Radicals shouted down the priests as moderates condemn the tactic.

Rome Pantheon Victor Emmanuel Vatican

Death of Count Emerich Esterhazy in Danube Fall

Vienna reports Count Emerich Esterhazy drowned in the Danube near Pressburg after his carriage and horses plunged from a dam. A 17 year old driver survived and alleges coercion to cross the field to the river. A trunk found loose on the bank suggests robbery with the coachman’s involvement.

Vienna Emerich Esterhazy Danube Pressburg

Cheney as Secretary of War rumored to replace Proctor

Washington October 4 The Post reports renewed talk of ex Governor Cheney of New Hampshire succeeding Secretary Proctor as Secretary of War The War Department men think Cheney will be chosen though no official announcement will come before after the elections Proctor has recently returned from a western trip and hints he favors Cheney’s succession

Cheney New Hampshire Proctor Washington War Department

Beverly Yacht Club Sail Off for Buzzard's Bay Championship

Beverly Yacht Club held its sail off on October 4 for the Buzzards Bay championship in first and second class boats. A southwest breeze of twe reef dominated a ten and a quarter mile course. First class Violet, owned by G. H. Richards, finished in 2 hours 14 minutes 48 seconds. second class Surprise, owned by J. M. Codman, completed in 1 hour 59 minutes 31 seconds. Judge W. L. Jeffries of Boston presided as protests were submitted and await committee decisions.

Monument Breach Beverly Yacht Club Buzzard’s Bay Violet G. H. Richards Surprise J. M. Codman Judge W. L. Jeffries Boston

Neal Dow's Captor Dying

Jerome Carpenter a Southerner and actor lies dying at 72 Arbor Place. Born in Jackson Mississippi about 47 years ago he enlisted in the Eighteenth Mississippi Infantry and served two years before becoming a scout on General Johnsons staff. He bore Johnsons last despatch to Pemberton at Vicksburg and captured General Neal Dow.

Neal Dow Vicksburg Carpenter Johnson Pemberton Grant Spotted Tail Republican River Colorado Powder River Sherman

Large Chinese fire sparks anti missionary rumors in Shanghai

Advices from China report a massive fire at Chung King on August 8. Fire engines were scarce and poorly maintained after the taotai allegedly dismissed crews and embezzled funds. A mob of about 10,000 attacked his home two days later, narrowly sparing the official from harm, fueling rumors of another anti missionary riot in Shanghai.

San Francisco China Chung King Shanghai

Holy Coat Exhibition Closes In Treves Amid Large Attendance

The holy coat display ended with Bishop Korum delivering an elaborate sermon and benediction. Among attendees were German aristocrats including an Austrian archduchess and the Duke and Duchess Paul of Mecklenburg Schwerin. Total pilgrims who viewed the relic reached 1,925,130 and the relic is now enshrined.

TrReves Korum Paul Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Nelson Allerton Race Headlines Grand Rapids Showdown

Excitement builds for the $10,000 Nelson versus Allerton trotting race next Thursday in Grand Rapids Michigan. Nelson and his owner arrived last night and Allerton is due in the city tomorrow amid expected immense attendance.

Grand Rapids Mich Nelson Allerton

Chinese riots compensation likely soon in China

San Francisco dated Oct 4 reports that China advices dated Sept 3 indicate a strong likelihood that compensation will be paid for damages from the recent riots. French claims at Wuhu are already settled.

San Francisco China Wuhu

Denounce Powderly Meeting Call In Pennsylvania Labor Leaders

Philadelphia reports a major labor leadership meeting planned to denounce Powderly and the Knights of Labor leaders. Prominent signatories and attendees include Foster Skeffington Moore Barry Edelblute Owen Lavery, aiming to strip politics from the order and send delegates to Detroit for a new leadership. A separate report from Pittsburgh notes Local Assembly No. 300 plans to form the Independent Order of Window Glass Workers of America amid political concerns and financial disputes.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania General Assembly Knights of Labor Detroit Joseph P. Cahill Knights of Labor Organization Reading Relief Fund Lehigh Valley William Foster H. J. Skeffington Boot and Shoe Workers’ International Union Ed Moore District Assembly No. 1 Hatters’ Union Thomas Barry Saginaw, Mich William Edelblute Printers’ Union Pittsburg William Owen Michael Lavery Powderly Hayes Butler Wright United States PrrisBuro Knights Independent Order of Window Glass Workers of America Workman Bowderly General Order of the Knights Cake

Allegheny College Rush Ends in Tattered Flag Triumph

In Meadville on Oct 4 two class rivalries erupted as sophomores placed a flag atop Bentley Hall. Freshmen tore it down, paraded to the chapel with flag shards as boutonnieres, then riots followed and a cane rush challenge was issued for Tuesday morning. Prominent participants included a courageous sophomore girl.

Meadville Penn Allegheny College Bentley Hall

Hopkins will contestant Maria Breese claims Hopkins kin

Maria Breese wife of Rev P F Breese a prominent Methodist clergyman and newly elected presiding elder files a claim in Salem ten days ago asserting she is a daughter of a first cousin of Mrs Hopkins Searles and that all intervening relatives between them were dead her brother and sister in New York have filed similar claims

Los Angeles Cal Maria Breese P. F. Breese Searles Salem New York

Verdict In Norfolk Superior Court for Assault on Pratt

In Dedham at 4:40 yesterday Judge Fessenden presided as the Norfolk Superior Criminal Court returned a guilty verdict against Michael J. Henry Peter Gallagher and Joan E Welch for criminally assaulting Herbert N Pratt of Millis on June 27. A separate trial concluded with a disagreement for Charles Gormly and John Henry, with vote tallies of 7 to 6 and 8 to 4 respectively.

Gormly John Henry

Drowning Family Found Near Corvus Curisti Bay

Horace Hamlin and his three children were found dead in the bay after a morning walk with their two daughters aged 11 and 13 and a 2 year old boy. The drowning’s cause is unknown and the father was reported in reduced circumstances. The bodies were buried in the afternoon.

Corvus Curisti Tex Horace Hamlin

Express bags found rifled after Utica robbery

Three express bags and several boxes from the Utica to Little Falls theft were found in a field four miles from Utica. One bag held money envelopes to Adams and Watertown banks, another envelope was marked 5000 dollars, and boxes contained diamonds, watches, and silverware. All packages showed rifling.

Utica N. Y American Express Robery Here Little Falls Adams Watertown

Christian Alliance Holds Eighth Annual Convention in New York

The eighth annual Christian Alliance convention opens in New York with ministers and missionaries from across the nation. Delegate Mrs. Fuller arrives from India as discussions focus on Christ as Savior Sanctifier Healer and Coming Lord and on missions work at home and evangelization abroad.

THE Christian Alliance New York Fuller India Christ

Funeral Rather Than Wedding Schock Near Bridgeport

Asel Drew, 62, bridge draw tender at the Housatonic River bridge near Stratford, was killed when he stepped between tracks to clear signal lights for an oncoming freight as an express train passed. He had been due to marry next Wednesday.

Bridgeport. Conn Asel Drew Housatonic River Stratford

Joe Manley’s Silver Wedding in Avausta Maine

The Hon J H Manley and wife celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of their wedding in Avausta Me on October 4. Attending were Secretary of State Blaine and wife ex US Senator Bradbury ex Governor J H Williams ex Attorney General O V D Baker Colonel W S Choate the Hon Thomas Lambert and others.

Joe” Manley Avausta J. H. Manley Blaine United States Bradbury J. H. Williams O. V D. Baker W. $. Choate Thomas Lambert

US Ship San Francisco Stays at Valparaiso Post Election

A Herald special from Valparaiso reports the United States steamer San Francisco, Admiral Brown's flagship, arrived from Callao and will remain in Valparaiso until Chilean elections are completed the new government assumes power and order is restored.

Chile New York Valparaiso United States San Francisco Admiral Brown Callao Republic

Ground to pieces on the track in Newtown accident

Bridgeport Connecticut October 4 John O Hara aged 30 unmarried was killed by a Housatonic railroad train in Newtown today He fell between cars while passing and his body was ground to pieces in the fatal incident

Bridgeport Conn John O’hara Housatonic Newtown

General Lassalle's Second Funeral in Paris

Paris observes a grand transfer of General Lassalle's remains to the Hotel des Invalides after a Vienna disinterment. The ceremony featured pomp and a speech by Paris Governor General Senenet, detailing the authority and gravity of the occasion.

General Lassalle Paris Vienna Hotel Des Invalides General Senenet

Mohonk Indian Conference Eyes Strong Mohonk Meeting

Lake Mohonk conference to meet Wednesday through Friday with a large turnout of prominent religious, social, and educational leaders. Attendees include General L. Armstrong, Rev. Dr. Beara, Rev. O. E. Boyd, Hon. A. C. Barstow, Rev. H. A. Bridgman, General John Eaton, General O. O. Howard, and many others from national churches boards and Indian institutions.

Lake Mohonk N. Y General L. ©. Armstrong Hampden Normal and Presbyterian Board of Home Missions New York A. C. Barstow Providence R. L H. A. Bridgman The Congregationalist Boston George D. Boardman First Baptist Church Philadelphia James M. Bruce the Examiner C. T. Cristensen Brooklyn Trust Co Brookelyn Benjamin Coprock Chillaco Emily 5. Cook Indian Department Washington George Thomas Dowling Madison Avenue Reformed Church Albany A S. Draper Public Instruction H. L. Dawes Pittsfield F. F. Ellinwood Board of Missions of the Presbyterian Church John Eaton Marietta College Marietta, C Philip C. Garrett Public Charities of Pennsylvania Merrill E. Gates Amherst College Edward W Gilman Bible Society O. O. Howard Hamilton W. Mabie Christian Union John H. Oberly Indian School R. H. Pratt Indian Industrial School Carlisle Penn A. L. Riggs Santee Normal Training School Santee Agency A. Schoonmaker State Commerce Commission Kingston M. FE. Strieby American Missionary Association Charles W. Shelton Indian Missions Birmingham Conn Justice Strong Supreme Court James M. Taylor Vassar College Poughkeepsie William Hayes Ward the Independent E. Whittlesey Board of Indian Commissioners H. B. Whipple Taubault Minn Herbert Welsh Indian Rights Association W. W. Wortherspoon Mt. Vernon Barracks Ala

Mr. Marsh on Spiritualism at Horticultural Hall

Luther R. Marsh lectured on Spiritualism at Horticultural Hall delivering manuscript readings. He described spirit communication after death, distinct from theosophy, and explained progression toward a higher plane, while remarking on interviewer materialism.

Luther R. Marsh Horticultural Hall The Post Marsh

Fatality at Mata Pan crossing in railroad tragedy

At about 10 30 last evening John Shelly and Miss Gertrude Kelly rode a Duggy across the New York and New England railroad at Mata pan when struck by an oncoming locomotive. Miss Kelly, 23, of Withington street Dorchester, was killed instantly. Shelly, of Whitfield street, Dorchester, was taken to City Hospital with internal injuries.

John Shelly Gertrude Kelly New York & New England Railroad Matapan Miss Kelly Mr. Shelly City Hospital Withington Street Dorchester Whitfield Street

A Mistake and a Disappointment in Governor Nomination

Saturday Evening Gazette voices Republican dissatisfaction with Governor nominee Mr. Allen, labeling him a mistake and a disappointment. It argues his campaign has exposed ignorance, invites better speakers to lead, and praises Governor Russell as a superior orator and chooser of topics.

Saturday Evening Gazette Ailen Allen Henry Cabot Lodge W. W. Crapp F. T. Greenhalge Republican Party Governor Russell

Vest Burns as Lamp Explodes in Salem

George Lettenny of Buffum street escaped a lamp explosion that set fire to his vest. An alarm of fire sounded but the blaze was quenched with the loss of the vest and $175 in bills allegedly in the pocket.

Salem Spreial George Lettenny Buffum Street

The Witch of Prague a Fantastic Tale review

Crawford's The Witch of Prague is a strange novel focusing on Unorna and her hypnotic powers with the Wanderer and Beatrice as central figures. The critic finds the marvellous misused, compares it unfavorably to Saracinescu and To Leeward, and critiques Crawford's handling of English society and character depth.

Marion Crawford Mr. Crawford Kevork Arabian Beatrice Unorna Prague Heaven Anorna Crawford F. W. Maude George Eliot Anthony Trollope Jane Austen Maude Byron Sir Walter Conan Doyle Wat Tyler Amaryllis Aristides Anastasius John Brownlow Ireland Allen Henry Khertoum F. Marion Crawford New York Macmillan & Co Boston W. Clarke & Co Appleton’s Town and Country Library The White Company A. Conan Doyle Joan W. Lovell Company Georgios Droxines Cassell & Co Willis Boyd Allen D. Lothrop Company Khartoum G. A. Henry Charles Scribner’s Sons Little, Brown & Co Price

The October Century Review Highlights Kennan and Kipling

The October Century reviews George Kennan’s Siberia series concluding with a vivid note on his journeys and papers. It praises the later publication, critiques Edmund Gosse’s essay on Kipling, and lauds Cole’s engravings of Lorenzo di Credi and Perugino. It also notes pieces on Nicaragua and aerial navigation alongside Lincoln.

George Kennan Siberia Minasinsk St. Petersburg Kennan Andrew Lang Gosse Kipling Cole Lorenzo di

Changes in Cavalleria cast and opera notes for fall season

Music notes report cast changes for Cavalleria Rusticana on Oct 6 at Music Hall with Emma Jack as Santuzza and Guille and Mertens as tenor and baritone. Balcony Romeo and Juliet aria to be sung by Fabris and Montegriffo. Lucia cast and tickets announced for Oct 13. Dorchester Glee Club rehearsal begins. Widor concert set for Nov 5 with Ansorge on piano. Kneisel quartet to give six Union Hall concerts starting Oct 19 with notable soloists. Season tickets and subscription lists opened. Bostonians may stage a new comic opera at Tremont Theatre. Scharwenka to play with Symphony Orchestra. Boston Symphony Orchestra eight-concert series at Sanders Theatre starting Oct 15. University bookstore to sell season tickets. Jules Jordan engaged as tenor at Dr Hale's church.

Mascagni Emma Judi Opera Company Bevignani Lucia Music Hall Laura Schirmer Mapleson Charles R. Adams del Puente George R. Clark John C. Mallaly Dorchester Glee Club Arthur W. Thayer Mason and Hamlin Hall Gertrude Franklin Widor Philharmonic Conrad Ansorge Kneisel String Quartette Union Hall Joachim Nikisch Bloomfield-Zeisler Xaver Schawwenka Ferruccio Busoni Samuel Sanford Bostonians Messrs Arthur Macy William Browne Edward A. Newcomb Tremont Theatre Xaver Scharwenka Symphony Orchestra Boston Symphony Orchestra Arthur Nikisch Lillian Nordica Julia M. Wyman Eugen D’albert Sander Cambridge University Jules Jordan Providence

The North End Gamin and the Street’s Safety Valve

A Boston Chronicle piece argues North End youths lack space for play, praising lenient police attitudes. It recalls street kite flying on Sundays with many kites in the Hanover and Commercial street junction area. It notes aerial debris and clashes from kite tangles, blaming urban crowding for boyish mischief.

North End Commercial Street Hanover Street

A Battery Breakthrough by Charles J Hubbell in New York

Charles J Hubbell an early telegrapher in New York says he solved the problem of a primary battery that does not emit fumes or waste liquids when idle Zinc and carbon save the elements The terminals run through the bottom and the top is covered while the central porous cup with carbon is insulated An asbestos pad at the bottom absorbs fumes from the battery action An eight cell portable battery weighs twelve pounds yields sixteen volts and lights a six candle power lamp for about thirteen hours A four cell lantern battery weighs four pounds and can light for ten hours while powering a phonograph fan and sewing machine

Charles J. Hubbell New York Mr. Hubbell Hubbell

Creditors Grant Rhea Bros Extension To Resume

PittsburaG Pa Oct 4 Rhea Bros Co bankers and brokers suspended after S W White Co failure were given an extension by their creditors yesterday afternoon and will resume business this week.

Pittspurag Penn Rhea Bros. & Co S. W. White & Co

Rev Arthur L Snell Delivers First Sermon at West Somerville Baptist

Yesterday the Rev. Arthur L. Snell preached his first sermon as pastor of the West Somerville Baptist Church. He assumed duties after being named to succeed the former pastor, delivering a inaugural message to the congregation.

Arthur L. Snell West Somerville Baptist Church

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