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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1889

Page

2

Episcopalians in New York Convene Amid Debates

Bishop Knight presided as the Episcopal convention began a busy session in New York. Debates over a standard Prayer Book and liturgical revision dominated, with votes on postponements and near-unanimous calls for time management. A key address urged focus on social issues, while reports on missions and evangelization were laid aside or referred for later action. The Church Club hosted a Delmonico reception for delegates.

New York Bishop Knight Milwaukee Episcopal Convention Huntington Hanckel James 8. Biddle Pennsylvania Shattuck Massachusetts Yeas Dr. Huntington Biddle Committee On Ee Judd Chicago Phillips Brooks Boston House of Deputies House of Bishops Johnson Western Texas God William Bb. Gordon Mexico Board of Summers of Foreign and Domestic Missions Colored Evangelization Church Club Delmonico’s Everett P. Wheeler Williams Connecticut Corning Judd Wilmer Alabama Davenport Cairo

Freight Rate Decisions By Interstate Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission declares lumber freight rates from Johnson City Tennessee to Boston at 33 cents per hundred pounds, finding shorter distance charges excessive due to limited local competition. It also upholds carload rate rules for cattle shipments from Missouri to Chicago as just and proportional, reaffirming federal supremacy in interstate commerce.

WaAsnineTon Interstate Commerce Commission Morrison James & Abbot East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railway Company Johnson City Tenn Boston Atlanta Macon Commission Inter-State Commerce Commission Cooley Abiel Leonard Logan B. Chappelle Chicago & Alton Railroad Company Mt. Leonard Chicago Leonard Kansas Missouri

Seining in Buzzard's Bay Seamen Guilty in Trial

Nine seamen arrested for illegal seining in Buzzard's Bay faced trial with Judge Sherman ordering joint proceedings when facts overlapped. The court found the defendants guilty after rulings on 1865 and 1888 fishing laws and federal licenses, with the cases to proceed to the Supreme Judicial Court on issues remaining.

Hyanvyis Buzzard’s Bay H. M. Knowlton Commonwealth James F. Jackson George A. King Sherman King Arthur Manchester Edgar Grinnell Benjamin Fr. Wilkie Nathaniel F. Dennis Frank O. Grinnell Henry A. Rounds Frank Buckney George Corey Edward M. Dennie Williamh. Proctor Hurley J. R. Slocum West Falmouth N. T. Sorrall J. King United States Captain Church Supreme Judicial Court Srnini

Republicans claim control of Montana Legislature in tight race

Helena reports Colonel Seligman declares Republicans will hold the Legislature by one or three seats. Beavs head county elects Bennett. Deer Lodge awards Blair by four. Silver Bow votes in railroad precinct thrown out may give Republicans eleven seats and flip the chamber. Democrats seek writ to restore counted votes. Lewis and Clark tally incomplete. Independent accuses GOP of stealing two US Senators.

Helena Mont Seligman Republican Central Committee Beaver Head County James P. Bennett Henry Blair Deer Lodge Silver Bow County Railroad de Wolfe Toole Lewis and Clarke County Independent United States

London coat makers appoint Boston sole agents

Charles MacIntoss & Co. of London, renowned waterproof coat producers, appoint G. W. Simmons & Co., 32 to 44 North street, as their exclusive Boston agents.

Charles MacIntoss & Co London England G. W. Simmons & Co North Street Boston

First Brigade Field Day in Worcester Impresses Crowds

Worcester observers watched the First Brigade M V M field day amid chilly weather and a four mile parade led by 2500 troops through City Hall. Mayor Winslow reviewed the line as regiments demonstrated mob-control drills with Battery B, gatling and parrott guns in action and signals corps operations drawing notable attention.

Worcester Fair Grounds Signal Corps Dalton Currier Sampson Wellington City Hall Winslow Canada Franklin Square Main Street Park Street Barton Place Main

Siberian Journey Sketches by Frost and Kennan

George A Frost recalls incidents from the Siberian trip with George Kennan. Frost describes travels from Kiakhta to Kara mines, a malarial fever episode, the Old Bell of Tobolsk, and Mongolian photography escapades. He notes his Cambridge home and Century illustrations by Sandpam and himself.

George Kennan Boston Press Club George A. Frost Siberia Mr. Kennan Frost Cambridge Tenney Street Kennan Mr. Frost Kara Kiakhta Yabiinoi United States Tobolsk North Avenue

Notable Delegation Dines at Tavern With Officers

Hon. John W. Corcoran and other political figures attend a dinner at the Tavern while Company B, First Regiment Infantry of Cambridge, entertains at the United States with Major F. G. King and Major Otis H. Marion as guests. Speeches follow by Captain F. W. Dallinger and others. Numerous arrivals and notable guests from multiple states are listed at Vendome Parker's and other hotels.

John W. Corcoran Emma Juch Augusta Juch Parker’s Company B First Regiment Infantry Cambridge United States Frederick G. King Otis H. Marion F. W. Dallinger F. G. King W. E. Lombard Charles H.douge John New Haven Nathaniel W. Pierce Pierce Chicowee J. H. Butler Northampton J. Smith New Orleans Henry E. Duncan Walter Woodman Portland B. L. Phillips Taunton W. H. Fairbank New York S. A. White Rochester S. C. Bartlett Hanover N. H R. Barlow Springfield J. M. Hall Providence C. L. Goodhue Ida Jaffrys Helen Ottolongni Henry Marshall William Lee Mansfield J. P. Farnum Chicago W. K. Singleton Macon L. R. Durant St. Louis E. B. Thayer C. G. Ewing Adams E. A. Bouffinton Leominster Oscar Lewis San Francisco George Holzumahaus Paris Elliott Lincoln Neb R. K. Moir Conshocken Penn J. W. Hanson Henry Main New _York W. Flint G. A. Moore Bellows Falls E. G. Sanford Bridgeport Conn George H Rust Minneapolis John R. Hanna H. Nesmith Denver E. Winkler H. Howard C. E. Leonard Lawrence Kan J. Sabine Washington KL. Stickney Haverhill John L. Roberts Henry H. Furbish W. W. Howe Cincinnati Charles Loupland Seymour W. J. Tingue Port Chester N. Y M. Levy William Walker Thomas Walker

University of Wisconsin Haze Case Rocks Campus

An attempt to haze a freshman named Riley sparked excitement at UW. Riley reportedly opened fire with a revolver and faced threats that nearly caused hysteria among hazers. He was taken into custody and refuses to name his tormentors. Arrests and some expulsions are probable.

University of Wisconsin Riley

Illegal Mortgages and Preemption Era Foreclosures

In southwestern Kansas a wave of illegal mortgages linked to preemption claims has triggered large potential losses for Western mortgage lenders. Judge Botkin ruled notes and mortgages invalid for settler John G. Hillyer, as over 200 other settlers face similar foreclosures due to irregular interest payment triggers and disputed practices shaped by drought and crop failures.

Topeka Kan Kansas John G. Hillyer Botkin District Court of Stevens County

The Problem of American Wealth Lecture

Mr. W. H. H. Murray spoke last night on wealth in America. He warned that wealth concentrates, with 25,000 people owning half of the nation’s 60 billion dollars, and urged curbing monopoly and considering a graduated income tax. He called for laws to prevent aristocracy of wealth and noted a future lecture on Christianity failing to reach the masses.

W. H. H. Murray Music Hall Europe Africa Australia Pacific Republic Matthew Arnold America Edward Atkinson Bunker Hill Murray

Close Of The Congregational Council In Worcester

Worcester, Oct. 14. The Congregational council's business ended with minor reports and a five member committee to improve home worship. A closer union with Methodists was referred to the related committee. A $200 Crete Academy collection was raised. Delegates were named for the proposed international council and an exhibit plan for the 1892 exposition. The meeting closed with prayers and a three year dissolution.

Congregational Council Worcester Crete Josiah Strong A. B. Quint D. O. Mears Cyrus Northrup J. Strong

Kemmler Remanded to Prison for Electric Chair

Austin New York October 14 a formal order remanding Kemmler the murderer to prison for execution by electricity was filed today.

Austin N. Y Kemmler

Auction Sale Notice For Rare Abroad Collection

Nearly all items purchased abroad in a rare and valuable collection. Catalogues with viewing and sale tickets available from the auctioneers. Take Cypress street cars to Tremont House or B A R R to Cypress street station then walk up Walnut to Warren and Cottage. Barges will assist passengers at Cypress and Walnut on sale days. House open daily 9 to 5.

Cypress Street Tremont House Walnut Street Warren Cypress Walnut Streets Beacon Fairfield Street Beacon Street Fairfield S. R. Knights & Co Washington Street Boston County of Suffolk Mary A. Quigley Payne South Sixth Street McGinnis Roe Dunbam Et al Patrick Quigley York New York Old State Houses Old Colony Kneeland Street J. R Kendrick Geo. L. Connor Gen’s Pass Axeot L. H. Palmer Old State House

Eastern Division Timetable with City Stations Listed

A dense listing shows schedules for numerous East Coast stations including Portland Amesbury Beverly Biddeford Great Falls Lynn Salem Marblehead Swampscott Newburyport North Conway Portsmouth Meockport York Harbor Station Wolfeboro and more. Times vary by station with multiple daily departures noted across morning afternoon and evening blocks.

Portland Alton Way Mochester Farmington Andover Peover North Conway Xeter Great Fails Haverhill Georgetown Kennebank Biddeford Ola Orchard Lawrence Lowell Newburyport Beadt Salem Amesbury Beverly Great Falls Rochester Wamptoun Beach North Hampton Rye Beach Ipswich M. Lynn Marblehead Swampscott Branch Portsmouth Meockport Eilencester York Harbor Kkieuch .R Swampscott Wolfeboro

Bus Timetable Fragments Show City Routes and Times

The timetable fragment lists stops including Keene, Hillsboro, Greenfield, Nashua, Lowell, North Billerica, Lawrence, Woburn, Winchester, Concord Mass and Reformatory Station. Times range from early morning to late evening with multiple departures per day and connections via Concord and Bedford.

Keene Petterboro Hillsboro Willsboro Concord Wilton Nilford Amherst Greenfield Nashua Lowell North Billerica Lawrence, &, Llam Stonehaan Woburn Winchester Mass Reformatory Station Bedford

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