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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1889

Page

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Transatlantic and coastal ships listed with routes Oct 4–7

A compendium of vessel movements across ports including London New York Liverpool and Boston with arrivals from Montreal Bremer Hamburg Singapore and Vancouver and sailings to China via Suez and Scilly Islands. multiple ships noted with origins and destinations in frequent travel updates.

New York Ludgate Hill London Werra Hkremen Darial Bremen Anchoria Glasgow Amalfi Hamburg Baltimore Lero Porman Norfolk Albany New Orleans Red Sea Liverpool Scotland Father Point Ontario Montreal Queenstown Aubania Wisconsin Catalonia Boston Lavarvos Holywead Ohio Philadelphia Swinemunde Island Eamondassey Copenhagen Slavonia Fulda Gibraltar Monmouthshire China Ports Suez Scilly Islands Obdam Yokohama Oceanic San Francisco Hong Kong Parthia Vancouver

Bergner Engel Brewing Com pany Renowned for Quality

The Bergner Engel Brewing Company enjoys high reputation due to use of finest materials and careful skilled manufacture.

The Bergner & Engel Brewing Company Bergner & Engel Brewing Go

Dead Telegraph Wire Burns Four Boys Near Charlestown

Four boys aged nine to thirteen were burned when a loose telegraph wire touched an electric line near Charlestown and Medford streets. Officer Burr snapped the live wire loose, a fire alarm summoned aid, and all four were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Doctors reported the wire was a dead Western Union line lying across an energized electric feed.

James McGonigle Endicott Street John McGonigle North Margin Street Joseph Graham John Harkins Charlestown Medford Officer Burr Station 1 Box 4 Petro Elio Graham Massachusetts General Hospital Western Union Telegraph

Verdict Finds Negligence In Palatine Bridge Train Crash

A Palatine Bridge jury found gross negligence by the New York Central & Hudson River railroad after the Sept. 27 wreck that killed four people and injured several others. The verdict criticizes how closely the railroad ran its train sections.

Palatine Bridge N. Y Merrimac Valley Congregational Club Intercollegiate Lawn Tennis Association New Haven Conn Canajoharia New York Central Hudson River

Fire destroys mill complex and shops in Pittsburg

Fire at Oliver Bros. Tenth street mill sheds three story brick building on South Side. Loss estimated at 80000 dollars fully insured as machine shop blacksmith and car shops and office burn. Other fires reported same day include Bates House Indianapolis damage 10000 and Sagua railway station Havana 80000.

Pittspurg Penn Oliver Bros Tenth Street Indianapolis Ind Bates Mienripen Conn Patrick McMahon Havana Sagua Columagus Columbus Closet Company

Multiple 19th Century News Snippets From Springfield and Beyond

B T Stewart alias Jack Cannon, a noted burglar, jailed for five years in Springfield. J J Casey beat John W Joyce in a three mile boat race on Lake Quinsigamond for 1000 dollars. Secret service men caught counterfeiters near Indianapolis. Isaac Reynolds John Lucas and J M McBride arrested. $140 in counterfeit coins recovered. McBride confessed about circulating large numbers of $10 gold coins and named other gang members. Indians at Mille Lacs sign treaty opening about 4 million acres for settlement. Smith murder trial in Alfred Me resumes. jury likely this afternoon. Sixth semi annual State Federation of Labor meets at Gorine field. London Chamber of Commerce backs William Smith harbor railway scheme. Home for Aged Women quarters in North Woburn dedicated. donor William Tidd present.

B. T. Stewart Jack Cannon Springfield J.J. Casey South Boston John W. Joyce Lake Quinsigamond Secret Service Indianapolis Isaac Reynolds John Lucas J. M. McBride McBride Mille Lacs Reservation Smith Alfred State Federation of Labor Gorinefield London Chamber of Commerce William Smith Aberdeen North Woburn William ‘Tidd

Prohibition Buried Again in First Secret Ballot Trial

Hartworp Conn Oct 7 Returns from towns voting heavily last year show the prohibitory amendment defeated by about three to one with a 20 000 majority among the towns reporting Hartford county totals 4509 for 10231 against while major cities show large anti amendment tallies New Haven Bridgeport and Hartford also indicate strong opposition under the new secret ballot law with no poll excitement and orderly processing throughout the state

Hartworp Conn Oet Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Hartford County Complete

Boston Knights Templars Celebrate Washington Visit Parade

The Boston Commandery of Knights Templars arrives in Washington for a major parade with about 130 men lodged at the Riggs House. 20,000 troops are expected. officials will close early to view the procession. The visit features receptions, a White House audience, Mt Vernon plans, and a display of regalia and banners.

Washington Sprcrat Knights Templars Boston Riggs House Henry Fowler James M. Gleason Eugene A. Holton Leonard B. Nichols Samuel ©. Lawrence Medford James H. Upham Dorchester James Francis Lotts John L. Stevenson Edwin Wright California Boston Commandery San Francisco Abijah Thompson George F. Parker George G. Stratton James Huston Winchester White House Mt. Vernon Golden Gate Zerubbabel District of Columbia

Intercollegiate tennis opens with Harvard and Brown matches

New Haven hosts the Intercollegiate Lawn Tennis Association tournament. Early notable results feature Hovey of Brown defeating Tallant of Harvard, and Kingsley of Harvard edging Wright of Trinity. Preliminary and first round singles scores include Cornell, Williams, Princeton, Amherst, Yale, Columbia, and others.

New Haven Conn Intercollegiate Lawn Tennis Association Harvard Fields Cornell Funner Williams Kingsley Carter Hovey Brown Tallant Campbell Columbia Alexander Princeton Deane Amherst Mallory Trinity Huntington Yale Field Post Esty Weeden Sands Hurd Johnson Wright

No Tennis at Longwood Postponed by Wet Grounds

Owing to bad weather and wet grounds the tennis tournament at Longwood Cricket Club was postponed. games will resume today with the same teams and schedule.

Longwood Longwood Cricket Club

Harvard class of ninety elects leaders at annual meeting

At Harvard's annual class meeting the class of ninety reelected Dexter of Chicago as president and F five Woods as vice president. J W Lund became secretary L Crehore named captain of the crew F B McKean captain of the nine N R George captain of the tug of war team and G Blagden W K Post and R E Faulkner formed a committee to arrange class day elections. Captain Cumnock's rules for class elevens were adopted and will be binding. A freshman crew meeting drew seventy one hopefuls with scratch races for six crews to be drawn by lot Thursday. The Y M C A meeting drew a large attendance with speeches by Professor Palmer Rev Dr McKennan Rev T C Williams and Professor J K Thayer.

Harvard Dexter Chicago Palmer McKennan Manchester Eng T. C. Williams J. K. Thayer

Republicans claim full legislative slate in Montana race

A Pioneer Press Helena special reports Republicans have won their entire Madison county ticket and gained one member in Fergus county. If confirmed, the results could tie the State Senate and give the House a Republican majority. Chairman Seligman still contests Toole’s governor race. Lock county official count will settle matters, with possible contests likely.

St. Paul, Minn A. Pioneer Press Helena Mont The Herald Madison County Fergus County State Senate House Republican Seligman Reublican State Committee

Ex Queen Natalie Declines Servia Gov Intervention

Ex Queen Natalie vows to face all consequences of defying the government and will not accept the Skuptschina decision restricting her stay in Servia. She argues the ordinary assembly has no authority to intervene. Greek Metropolitan Michael declines to meddle in ex King Milan and ex Queen Natalie divorce annulment. Natalie petitions Parliament for annulment of the decree.

Natalie Servia Peterboro Breuerapee Skuptschina Skuptsehina Michael Milan

New French Chamber estimated for 865 Republicans

Paris reports a provisional tally for the forthcoming Chamber of Deputies shows 865 Republicans and 211 Opposition members, including colonial seats. The Radical losses total fifty seats, Boulangists and Moderates gain, risking coalition failure for the Moderates without Right or Radical support.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Temps MM. Say Ribot Republican Party

Gladstonian Victory in Peterborough Election

London Oct 7 An election to fill the late Hon William J W Fitzwilliam seat at Peterborough produced a Gladstonian win for Mr Morton who secured 1898 votes against 1642 for Unionist rival Mr Purns The last contest had Fitzwilliam Liberal Unionist 1780 Greenwood Home Rule 1491 votes

London Peterborough William J. W. Fitzwilliam Morton Purns Fitzwilliam Greenwood

General Boulanger Flees to Jersey with Escort

General Boulanger departed secretly for the Isle of Jersey tonight, accompanied by his secretary and a female companion. Rooms have been booked at a Jersey hotel, and his horses were sent ahead yesterday.

General Boulanger Isle of Jersey Peegstown Holyhead Burke Louisiana London Emer

Grand Jury Reports Bonds Recovered and Unrecovered

The grand jury reported 383,400 dollars recovered from constitutional bonds turned to the Attorney-General. Unrecovered bonds total 70,000 dollars, including 1991000 and 2012480 dollar bonds. London dispatches note E A Burke’s return to London and pending negotiations, with Burke denying confidential ties to Stansbury.

New Orleans Grand Jury Marr Criminal District Court W. H. Rogers London E. A. Burke Louisiana Liverpool New York Queenstown Mir Matthew Robins Robins Burke Teutonic Stansbury

Information wanted on missing Baltimore man August Gunther

Information is sought regarding August Gunther aged 53 of Baltimore. He was due in this city on October 3 aboard the Dorchester via Norfolk, but no word has been received. He was reportedly carrying a substantial sum of money and his friends fear foul play or accident. Any information should be sent to Charles Schroeder at 192 Athens Street, South Boston.

August Gunther Baltimore Gunther Dorchester Norfolk Charles Schroeder Athens Street Boston

Philo Scoville Runs Aground. Captain Killed In Gale

The schooner Philo Scoville, en route from Collinswood to Little Lake Michigan, went ashore Sunday morning on Russell Island near Moray Ontario in a heavy northeast gale. Captain John O Grady was killed when crushed between the vessel and rocks while trying to reach shore. The remaining crew were rescued by a local life saving crew from this port.

Toper Moray Philo Scoville Collinswood Little Lake Mich Russell Island John O’grady

The Clothier’s Creed in Retail Trade

A merchant explains the clothing business motto centered on earning trade. He argues buying, selling, and fair customer treatment drive profits, even if occasional losses occur. The piece underscores rebuilding worn items to keep customers satisfied, with a nod to Essex and Washington streets.

Welcoming the Kendals A Scrap of Paper in New York

New York Oct 7 The Kendals opened at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in A Scrap of Paper an English light comedy adaptation by Palgrave Simpson The house was packed and the audience gave a thunderous welcome to Mrs Kendal and a strong reception to Mr Kendal Suzanne de Roseville impressed as Mile and Pros per Courament earned praise The Kendals both delivered capable performances with Mrs Kendal cited as the standout star while noting the duo were not aiming for star status but for solid artistry

Daniels Thomas B. Kerr James Richmond New York Thomas Burbank Bay State Brick Jae North Cambridge Fitchburg Kendal Fifth Avenue Theatre Edison Electric Light Factory Harrison N.J Boston Knights Templars Washington New Yorks Sardou Palgrave Simpson America England Globe and Museum Kate Reignolds Mile Suzanne de Roseville Kendals London Booth Annie Clarke

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