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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1887

Page

2

Safety on the Ocean Moves for World Conference

The Boston Chamber of Commerce held a post noon meeting to urge a United States led international conference of maritime nations. A New York Maritime Exchange letter urged better fog signals and unified life saving, signals, wreck handling, and hydrographic cooperation to reduce ship collisions and dangers at sea.

Boston Chamber of Commerce New York Maritime Exchange New York W. H. Pearson United States Conference of Maritime Nations F. W. Honguron Clarence P. Lovell Cleveland Alden Speare New York Maritime Association Grover Cleveland John P. Townsend S. P. _Hibbard Hersey B. Goodwin New York Maritime Register Great Britain

Wheeler to Resume Iron Trade Backed by Wife

New Haven Oct 10 E B Wheeler insolvent iron merchant plans to restart business with capital supplied by his wife sparking unfavorable comment in business circles after the failure. Wheeler confirmed the report but said details were not yet settled.

New Haven Conn Wheeler

Fallon & Son Granite Dealer Injured in Blast

Quincy reports James E. Fallon of Fallon & Son granite dealers injured by a blast this morning. He suffered severe burns to the body eye irritation from the powder and a bruised leg. Dr. J. M. Sheahan treated him and at present no serious outcomes are feared.

Quincy James E. Fallon Fallon & Son J. M. Sheahan

World Championship Opener: St Louis Beats Detroit in Rainy Game

In St Louis the world championship game opens with 12 to 13 thousand fans watching as Caruthers allows four hits and one walk. St Louis takes an 8 to 6 win over Detroit with key hits from Robinson Gleason and Getzein and strong defense.

St. Louiis St. Louis Detroit Caruthers Gleason Foutz Welch Detroits Richardson Twitchell Rowe Comiskey Getzein Robinson Bushong Latham Browns White Conway Bennett Boyle O White O O'Dunlap Barnette Rob’son O'Hanlon

Boston League Club Beaten by Melrose in City Ball Game

An exciting afternoon contest drew crowds as stores and schools closed for the event. Melrose defeated Boston 22 to 16 after rapid scoring by innings, with Batteries Radbourn Kelly Daily Sherman and Fanly delivering key plays.

Metros Boston League Melrose Club Bosons Cs Vcs Melrose Ss Iicic Radbourn, Kelly and Daily Sherman Fanly

Races Delight Big Crowd at Mystic Park

A large Mystic Park gathering enjoyed a variety of events including road horse and harness races, ladies cup heats, brokers cup steeplechase, scramble cup heats, and an exciting pony race. Notable entrants featured F H Prince party, J J Murphy party, and rider Miss Annie Fitz amid several fall scares and darkness-caused postponements.

Mystic Park F. H. Prince J. J. Murphy Hub Billiard Palace Ike Poole Billy Buck Dickinson Annie Fitz Miss Fitz C. K. Drew John R. Haselton Charles N. Perkins E. V. R. Thayer John E. Thayer E. R. Tilton

Maurice Strakosch Dies, Noted Operatic Manager of Patti Ties

Maurice Strakosch, famous operatic manager and Adelina Patti’s brother-in-law, dies in Paris. Born 1825 in Lemberg, he advanced musical study across Europe, promoting Patti’s career and guiding many leading artists in America and abroad. He composed piano pieces and operas including Giovanna di Napoli and Sardanapalus.

Maurice Strakosch Mme Adelina Patti Paris Lemberg Poland Maurice Germany Denmark St. Petersburg Olga Strakosch France Spain Italy America New York Patti Amalia Patti Ullman Carlotta Patti Cari Formes Frezzolini Gassier D’angoli Ronconi Buffo Parepa-Rosa Miss Phillipps Mme. Lagrange Colson Amodio Brignoli Susini Labocetto Junca

Hat and CAP DEPARTMENT Draws Large Crowd

The Hat And CAP DEPARTMENT at 82 to 44 North street attracts a large and appreciative crowd of customers as prices are much below the general market.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Peace treaty discussed by Methodist ministers in Curiaco

The October 10 gathering heard Rev. William Jones of London read John Bright’s letter urging a permanent arbitration treaty between England and the United States. Bright cites broad support in Parliament and hopes Washington and London join as one people to curb armament and ease tensions. President Cleveland indicated openness and urged public backing.

Curiaco William Jones London John Bright England United States House of Commons Washington Jones Cleveland

Notable Local Deaths Cross City Deaths and Notables

Mrs. C. T. Harding of this city died Sunday at Carney Hospital and will be buried from the hospital this forenoon. Mrs. Lucretia Bancroft Farnum aged 80 saloon passenger on the steamer Rider from Bremen died on board Oct 8. She was sister of historian George Bancroft and aunt of Rear Admiral Gherardi. Her body was brought to New York. Captain Cyrus Sturdivant temperance lecturer died Sunday in the Provinces. Former Portland and Boston steamer commander and broker with Ross and Sturdivant. Agent of Portland and Machias Steamboat Co. Later temperance worker and lecturer. nearly 70.

C. T. Harding Carney Hospital Harding Lucretia Bancroft Farnum Bremen Allen Mission Portland Francis Murphy Canada

Record of Fires Serious Blaze at Amesbury

The largest fire in years broke out at 1:80 a m destroying Locke & Jewell carriage factory and nearby buildings. Loss about 125000 with Locke & Jewell at 40000 insured for 45000. Pettengell machinist 25000 insured 12000. Car carriage shop 2000 insured 1000. Huntington dwelling 2200 no insurance. Families of Gardner and Phillips saved part of furniture. Sixty men displaced. many lost tools. Assistance from Newburyport. two steamers responded.

Amesbury Locke & Jewell C. F. Pettengell John Car J. 5S Huntington Charles Gardner Phil Phillips Newburyport

Was It Murder in a Squalid No 61 Billerica Street Room

Dr Page treated Joseph Hope after a head wound at No 61 Billerica Street. Hope died at 4 30 pm in hospital. His wife Bridget Hope and Fanny Andrews were arrested after a drunken brawl. Surgeons doubt a fall caused the injuries. investigators seek whether a blow occurred.

Hope Andrews Page

Bank and Commercial Names On a Historical Ledger

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous banks and financial firms including Natl. Eagle Bank Newton Natl. Bank New Bedford Wamsutta Mills Globe Natl. Bank Blackstone Natl. Bank Hereford Live Stock Co National Mortgage and Deb Co of Boston Manuf Natl. Bank First Ward Natl. Bank Natl. Exchange Bank Boston Gas Light Co Tremont Natl. Bank with dates 1897 1913 and notes By order of Executors.

YDS Nat’l Webster Bank Boston Storage Warehouse Co Arlington Mills Salemi Gas Light Co Bates Mfg Roston Revere Beach & Lynn Rd Worth Chicago Rolling Mills Overland Tele. Co Lby New Eng Nat’l Bank Nat’l Bank of Commerce Shawmut Nat'l Bank Lea Reece Button Hole Mach Eagle Bank State Newton Mass Potomski Mills New Bedford Second Wamsutta Mills Globe Blackstone Hereford Live Stock Co National Mortgage and Deb. Co Boston Manuf First Ward Exchange Bank Boston Gas Light Co Mckay and Bigelow Heeling Mach Natl Tremont D Colony Rd Ms. Ra

Barn Fires Claim Several Losses Across New England

Worcester Auburn loss cover 1000 dollars as 40 tons of hay and farm gear burn in D W Penchard barn. Skowhegan Ward barn and slaughter house burn with 650 building loss 400 hay and 500 insurance. St Johnsbury Hazen steam mills in Victory burn with losses over 20000 and 16000 insured.

Worcester D. W. Penchard St. Johnspury L. D. Hazen Victory

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Conference OF All Maritime Tron Merchant Wheeler Will Bostons Melrose Mystic Fitz Harry Perley G. Buck D. Towne Cheshire John Fillmore G. Billy Amo Duaumiaigly H. Barry Dick Douganou M. F. Downing Llubert R. Black Electrician M. F. Downing Brokers of Lulu Hillside Stables B. G. Wimbleton Myopia Club Colonel Sims J. Parker B. G. Falconer A. H. Barney B. G. Dave Ralph Black Br. G. Sanford Raphael G. Cowboy Ricker & Co Bik M. Jessie Euien Joseph Hope Medical Humparrets J. I. Case Fsq Jay Eye Sea Phalus C. J. Hamlin, Esq Village Farm Commodore Kittson Midway Park T. G. Yeomans, Esq Princess of Wayne A.A C. B.B C. C.C C. D.D C. J.hk C. Price Humphreys Fulton Street N. Y C&m ST. Croix Jamaica M. Doherty & CO Kneeland Street Endicott Street C. F. Doherty Stetson, Moseley & Co Wharf Pet Od K. First E Street Kilby Boston Salem Lead Company F. A. Brown, Treas Salem Makd Pire Huckins & CO Sfill Border Street East Benton Thioston State &T Adamson d& CO Igness Pense Damag L. Foster Morse Warren Street Washington Street Warren Washington Streets John A. Scott John H. Griggs Joseph W. Tucker Lambert Street Norfolk Street Atwood & Weld Sears Building Centre Street Jamaica Plain Eshow Lewis J. Bird&co Bromfield Street Turkey Horatio Harris & CO State Street Catalonia Campuzano Bros Loring Almeria Albert Howe & Co Market Street Brighton Warren Avenue Bostom B. K. L. Day & Company State St Merchants’ Exchange Building The Boston Stock Exchange Adiv Falls & Conway Saco & Ports River Rd Northern N. H Boston & Albany Boston & Lowell Boston & Maine Boston & Providence Fritchburg Vwiu Lyvive Imu, Merchants’ Natl. Bank Tremont Natl. Bank Mo. River Rd Neb TAMU Merchants’ Natl. ‘Bank Kansas City Brookline Gas Light Co Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co Everett Mills de Conn Pass. Rivers Rd Burl. & Quincy Mort Denver Eliot Nat'l Bank Lyman Mills West End Street B’y Co Pfd Saco and Ports Cambridge Gas Light Co Ao Neptune Insurance Co Do Bay State Live Stock Co Do Reece Button Hole Mach. Co Pass Rivers Rd Holly, Wayne & Munroe Kidder Kipder & CO John Sr N. WY Third District Tompkinsville Castle Hill Narragansett Bay Rhode Island D. P. Heap U. S. Army Coaster’s Harbor Island R. I Bureau of Provisions and Clothing Navy Department Washington D. C New Hampshire Newport James Fulton U. S. Navy Kohler’s Furnaces Francis B. Beaumont Burroughs Street Jamaica Pond Ward 23 S. R. Knights & CO Washington St East Newton Street Franck Prh, Leroy Chichester Chichester Chemical Oco Philadelphia Penn Geo. C. Goopwin & Co Lewiston Mill Lewiston Union Water Power Company Maine Central R. R Grand Trunk R. R Chas. FE Gerard C. Obey Devonsnine St A. Kohler Boston, Mass Francis Henshaw & CO Merchants’ Exchange Charis Kansas City Cable Railway Co Amoskeag Mfg. Co Do Amory Mfg Fenrete Gas Light Co Bank of Redemption Tisskstens N. Bank A Bank Stata N Bank ATU NL Ae Azewne Ee Continental N. Bank Blackstone N. Bank Suffolk N. Bank Mechanics’ N. Bank Atlas N. Bank Franklin Co York Mfg Chicopee Mfg Hamilton Mfg West End Street Ry. Co N. Tube Warkas Co Burlington & Mo. River Saginaw & Western China Scrip Ins Atlantic Merchants’ N. Bank Wil Baltimore Mim Freeman’s Natl Continental Mills Dorchester Gas Lt. Co Bank of No. Am Vt. & Mass. RR. Co. People’s Natl Hamilton Natl. Bank Masse Washington F. and Marine Ins. Co New Eng Ambne Fine Fé Showalter Mfg. Co Koston, Concord & Montreal Quincy, Alton & St. Louis Old Colony RR Kan City St. Joe Nel Bluffs Richards & CO John C. Wilmerding Wilmerding, Hoguet & CO White St Townsend & Montant Leonard Strech Brookline News Louis Cassier Aaron BR. Gay Cunard Line Liverpool Queenstown Cork Pavonia Bothnia Cephalonia Scythia Alexander Martin Glasgow Quebec Charles V. Casey Broad Street MW. & A. Allan Furness Line Longhirst Borderer Furness 180 State Street, Boston Warren Line Palestine Kansas Warren & CO Postoffice Square Gorham, Rogers & CQ Dundee Goods Federal Street
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