Thirteen Sailors Meet q Watery Grave
The steamer Wocoken from Cleveland foundered in ten fathoms off Long Point Lake Erie during a recent storm. Only three of sixteen crew survived as the ship, bound from Ashtabula to Duluth with coal, sank after attempting to seek safety. The Wocoken, owned by John Mitchell of Cleveland, was valued at $56,000 with $10,000 coal cargo, both insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Wocoken
Cleveland
Long Point
Lake Erie
Albert Meswald
Marine City
Sarah Meswell
John Mitchell
David Jones
Matthew Haster
Michael Hi
Joseph Paige
Meswald
Paige
W. L. Scott & Co
Blarney Stone Exposed as False at Chicago Exhibition Claim
Sir George St John Coulthurst declares under oath that the famed Blarney Stone remains in its original position at Blarney Castle Cork and was not moved to Chicago for the Exhibition. He disputes reports of any stone or fragment being shown in the Irish Village section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Coulthurst
Blarney Castle
Cork
Sir George St. John Coulthurst
Blarney
County of Cork
Irc
County of
Old Castle
William Henry Hill, Jr
C. E
Blarney Stone
Blarmey
Chicago
William the Fourth
George ST. John Coulthurst
James Ogilvid
J. P
Burgh and
Beachmont Firemen Object to Muster Reports
A Beachmont letter to the Post denies that all Revere Fire Department members attended the muster. The writer claims only seven men were present and affirms the town remained protected. Dated Beachmont October 16.
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Revere
Hon. David T. Jones Dies in Merrimac
Nashua Oct 16 The Hon. David T. Jones of Merrimac died this morning at Thornton's Ferry He was a prominent and wealthy citizen who held many important offices.
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Nashua
David T. Jones
Merrimac
Thornton’s Ferry
Colorado Cattle Stampede Trashes Brighton Streets
A drove of forty two Colorado steers escaped from Brighton cattle yards and routed through Market Street. Mounted pursuers with Winchester rifles restored order after a chaotic chase toward Watertown. By midnight ten head remained at large, with later reports noting they were corralled in Watertown.
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Colorado
Brighton
W. H. Munro
Brighton Road
Market Street
Charles
Cambridge
School Street
School House
Clark’s Field
Warren Avenue
Watertown
Arlington Street
East Watertown
Belmont
Woman accused of devil possession in Dorchester court tale
A Dorchester District Court judge contends with a farce like case as Miss A. C. Wilkins sues over thefts committed by lodger Mrs. Mabel A. Dean. Objects vanish from the Wilkins home including nightwear and a Bengaline silk cloak cut for a dress. Mrs. Dean and her alleged husband Mr. Dean appear in related inquiries.
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Dorchester
A. C. Wilkins
Beale Street
Mabel A. Dean
Wilkinses
Miss Wilkins
Anchorage
West Chester Park
Robertson hires Boston lawyer in wife slay case
Robertson, the alleged wife slayer in New Bedford, engaged Timothy W. Coakley of Boston as counsel. Coakley, renowned for the Tighe murder defense, met Robertson in his cell after traveling from Boston. The case moves to the Taunton grand jury opening the first Monday of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Continental Overcoats Open Stock for Fall and Winter Sale
Vercoat offers twelve thousand overcoats in New England with lowest prices and unmatched quality. On Thursday Oct 12 the entire Fall and Winter stock opens for examination featuring 300 Black Kersey box overcoats at 45 dollars, 200 Superb Black Kersey at 13 dollars, and 100 All-Wool Black Cheviot at 8 dollars, urging customers not to spend elsewhere before seeing Continental’s selection.
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Middlesex Mills
Oakes
United States
S. B
Ulster
Return of Lowery and Innes Looms Over South Boston
Citizens await Board of Police Commissioners ruling on two officers convicted of assault and currently on vacation. A Post reporter notes no official decision yet and predicts possible return to duty at 6 pm with potential for further suspensions or special assignment. Authorities say little while insiders hint a bluff may have been used. Public urges quiet and moderation during any outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowery and Innes
Board of Police Commissioners
Lowery
Innés
Innes
South Boston
Clarifying America Name Across North and South
A reader asks whether America refers to all of North and South America or only to the broader continent. The editor notes the term America applies to the whole continent, with Canada in North America and also in America, as in a local metaphor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
North America
North
South America
Canada
Mexico
A. R
Roxbury
Marine Park
South
Boston
Aldermen push inquiry into Brookline Gas contract
Boston Aldermen debated city lighting and candle power concerns with Brookline Gas Light Co. hearing asks whether the contract is fulfilled, lamps lit, and responsibl e duties met. Alderman Flood argued for city oversight amid street lighting complaints and recent assaults nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Flood
Brookline Gas Light Company
Boston
Messrs. Flood and Lomasney
Brookline Company
Flood
Roxbury
West Springfield
Lomasney
Bay State Gas Company
Brookline Gas Company
Worcester Arrested on Execution for Boston Will
Edgar L. Worcester of 66 Equitable Building was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Fitzpatrick on an execution by Fannie D. Way executrix of the late John M. Way of Boston. The $544 debt led to Worcester’s confinement at the Charles Street jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar L. Worcester
Equitable Building
Fitzpatrick
Fannie D. Way
John M. Way
Boston
Worcester
Charles Street
Ladies' Aid Society Coffee Party for Church Fund
The Ladies Aid Society of the first section East Boston plans a coffee party tonight at Lyceum Hall to raise funds for the Church of the Assumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Section
Boston
Lyceum Hall
Church of the Assumption
Neale Suspended Over Charlestown Shooting Incident
Reserve Patrolman Neale of Station 15 was suspended by Superintendent Eldridge after he shot Edward Comerford Friday night. The incident drew strong local condemnation with residents and clergy weighing in on police conduct and the need for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neale
Edward Comerford
Eldridge
Young Comerford
Board of Police
Eddie Comerford
Comerford
Father Donovan
St. Francis de Sales Church
White
Charlestown
Bunker
The Armenian Patriot Who Fights a Sultan
Professor Minas Tcheraz, an Armenian activist in Boston, has lived in exile to oppose the Sultan of Turkey. He fled to Russia then London after a planned arrest in Constantinople, sending back La Armeni denouncing the sultan. He counts Gladstone Bryce Muller among his supporters and teaches at King’s College London and Oxford.
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Minas Tcheraz
Boston
Constantinople
Turkey
Tripoli
Odessa
Russia
London
Teheraz
Gladstone
James Bryce
Max Muller
King's College
Oxford
Oriental Congress
Royal Asiatic Society
Cambridge Club Dines Discusses Residential Growth
The Cambridge Club October meeting at Youngs drew about seventy members. President John Jabez Fox presided with Rev. John O'Brien and Rev. D A Beach guests. Speakers urged development of Cambridge as a residential city, highlighting Fresh Pond park plans and new boulevards, plus Cambridge’s educational advantages and Harvard College.
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Cambridge Club
Young
John Jabez Fox
John O’brien
D. A. Beach
Cambridge
John, O’brien
George H. Cox
H. O. Marcy
Fresh Pond
Harvard College
Growth of The Post Readers Compared With Other Papers
A call for letters from ladies detailing observations on The Post and SUNDAY POST circulation versus Boston morning papers. Share simple counts of papers your friends neighbors streetcar and business contacts read. Do not exaggerate and send to Comparison Editor The Post.
Centenary lecture on Marie Antoinette commemorates execution
Mrs. Abba Goold Woolson spoke at Pierce Hall to a large audience recounting the Queen of France’s life and the Revolution that led to her execution on October 16, 1793. She contrasted royal etiquette with Antoinette’s Vienna upbringing and highlighted her courage in adversity amidst memorials and portraits displayed on stage.
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Marie Antoinette
France
Abba Goold Woolson
Pierce Hall
Franklin
Vienna
Trusted Employee McGuire Arrested for Larceny at R H White Co
John J. McGuire a 84 year old head shipper at 65 Bedford Street for R H White Co was arrested after a week of suspected theft. Inspectors Knox and Barry recovered about 300 in goods including dress fabrics. McGuire admitted guilt claiming drink led to ruin and was released on bail.
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John J. McGuire
R. H. White & Co
McGuire
Bedford Street
J. M. Robinson & Co
Los Angeles
Knox
Barry
Revere Street
Striking Olneyville Workers Rally in Providence Parade
Five thousand workers from Olneyville mills marched through Providence to Music Hall for a mass meeting. Speakers urged perseverance, predicting early terms from manufacturers. Brass bands offered free services and local halls financed the event, signaling strong moral and financial support for the strikers.
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Providence
R. I
Olneyville Mills
Olneyville Square
Music Hall
Westminster Street
Olneyville
Stabbed for His Twenty Leads to Arrest in Lynn
Salvatore Calatrella, 45, says Generossa Calatrella stabbed him for money. The attack occurred near the old Floyd House after leaving a car near Scollay square. Salvatore reported the wound. police caught Generossa, found $9 on him, and a broken jack knife. arraignment set for Chelsea district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvatore Calatrella
Generossa Calatrella
Salvatore
Generossa
North End
Scollay Square
Lynn
Revere
Colatrella
Floyd House
Calatrella
Calaprella
Thompson
Gibbs
Chelsea
Borden House Rented In Fall River Time
The Borden house on Second Street, site of the famed double murder, was rented today to W. B. Peckham, grocer, and Lewis Hall, livery stable keeper. The property was vacated in July and has been for sale since.
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Fall River
Borden
Second Street
W. B. Peckham
Lewis Hall
Overcoats and Suits Offered In One Price Sale
Overcoats Mens and Boys overcoats suits and ulsters in a large stock with various styles. Clothing selected for style wear and fit. Strictly one price and cash or credit. Credit sales offered as cheap as cash. Reasonable claims allowed if goods prove unsatisfactory.
Ladies and Misses Garments in all styles for all ages
Open evenings. Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to call in during the week and select their pods, and we will put them side of Saturday Night, if not wanted before. Mourning Suits in one day's notice. Cloaks, Newmarkets, Jackets, Capes, Furs, and all the latest fur trimmed jackets. Dresses made to order and ready made.
Norwegian Bark Luther Lost Off Newfoundland
The Norwegian bark Luther of 800 tons, Captain Steensen, from North Sydney for St John’s Newfoundland, foundered near the harbor entrance in a storm and fog. The crew of fourteen were saved after repeated boat rescues. two drowned and none remain aboard the wreck.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Luther
Steensen
North Sydney
C. B
Martha
Pretty wedding at 11 Hancock Street seals new union
William R. Smith of Bay State Brick Company wed Hildegarde Pruefer last evening at 8. Rev. Day officiated. Maids, best man and ushers attended. Bride wore pearl white satin with lace. They left by 11 o clock for New York then Washington, D C for two weeks with a brief reception.
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Hancock Street
William R. Smith
Hildegarde Pruefer
Carl and
Nellie Pruefer
Smith
Bay State Brick Company
Day
Somerville
Hattie Geldart
Islington
Mass
G. Ward Spencer
New York
Washington, D. C
Miss Mary Frances McDermott Weds George Hickman in Cambridge
Miss Mary Frances McDermott daughter of Edward McDermott of Cambridge married George F B Hickman of Boston yesterday at St Marys Church Cambridge. The ceremony was by Rev Father Mundy with Kitty McDermott as maid of honor and John J Cunningham as best man. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Cambridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances McDermott
Edward McDermott
Cambridge
George FB. Hickman
Boston
St. Mary’s Church
Father Mundy
Kitty McDermott
John J. Cunningham
Gloucester
Hickman
Cambridgeport
Franklin W Smith Exhibits Grandeur of Rome Painting
Franklin W Smith has brought from the Pompeia at Saratoga Springs a 50 by 7 foot painting titled Grandeur of Rome at the Triumph of Constantine. Copy of Buhlimann and Wagner of Munich, it will be shown in Association Hall this evening. Smith will speak daily at 4 30 pm on the work and galleries for Washington, with stereopticon illustrations at 8 30 pm.
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National Gallery
Franklin W. Smith
Pompeia
Saratoga Springs
Rome
Buhlimann
Wagner
Munich
Association Hall
Smith
Washington
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Erie
Beachmont Firemen
Beachmont
Graves
Maryland
Chester H. Graves,& Sons
Coakley
Robertson
Vercoat
New England
Continental Clothing House
Washington and Boylston Streets
Lowery and
Cation
Aldermen
Brookline Gas Co
E. L. Worcester
Police Board
Himself
Sultan
Cambridge Glub Dines
The
Post
the Sunday Post
Busi
Ness Woman
the Post
Borden House
Washington ST
Bark Luther
Newfoundland
Hickman—M'jermott
National Art Gallery
Shawmut
Purnitture Co
Ee Ave
Baston
Rorses
Senison Farm
East Lexington
Muses
Pierce Bridge
Kenison Farm
ARD & Farrar
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