O Brien greeted by cheers and hisses at Kilkenny convention
William O'Brien arrived amid a crowd in Kilkenny met with cheers and hisses and a police escort. He was escorted to the Town Hall where the convention named him presiding officer. Michael Davitt was chosen to contest North Kilkenny if needed as violence flared in the streets. National League members repudiated reconciliation with McCarthyites at a Dublin meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krexenny
William O’brien
O‘brien
Michael Davitt
North
Kilkenny
John Pope Hennessy
Ile
Where Is Mr Johnstone A Maiden Contractor Absent and Mourned
William Johnstone a prominent Malden contractor living in Maplewood has not been seen since Saturday. About 100 creditors and his 60 70 employees fear money owed amid a spree of real estate deals and large bank draws. He was last heard from in Boston after sending his brother home and promised to return on the 6 o clock train. His disappearance alarms creditors with debts running into thousands and possible concealed funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnstone
Malden
Maplewood
Byron
Boston
Johnstone
Gambling at Ostend Outshines Monte Carlo in Frenzy
The Pall Mall Gazette reports Ostend’s gambling fever surpasses Monte Carlo. A well known London gentleman on one day netted 600 000 francs and left for Paris with huge gains while the bank suffered losses. Jets tokens were increased to 6000 francs as German players dominate the trente et quarante tables. English players drew checks up to 14 000 pounds. The game runs from morning to night, with Parisian managers. Ostend pays the municipality 200 000 francs for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostend
Pall Mall Gazette
Monte Carlo
London
Paris
Trente Et Quarante
No More Delay at Squire's After Fire Damage Restored
John P. Squire and Co announce they have repaired plant damage from the fire two weeks ago and can again meet all hog fresh and cured product orders. The main building machinery and tanks were untouched by the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire's
John P. Squire & Co
Allston's New Church Opened With 1100 Attendees
Eleven hundred people attended the opening exercises of the new Congregational Church at Allston designed by Eugene Clark. The pink Milford granite edifice, costing 360000, features a 700 seating auditorium, a large basement, a 16 pipe organ, stained glass window, and rich red birch furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Congregational Church
Allston
Eugene Clark
Woodbury & Leighton
Hook & Hastings
L. Habberstrode
Clarence Hay
Douglass Putnam Birnie
B. Turner
Brighton Avenue Baptist Church
Mr. Holmes
Newton Congregational Church
George D. Lattimer
Allston Unitarian Church
A. A. Berle
Brighton Congregational Church
Nehemiah Boynton
Columbus Avenue Congregational Church
Jerusalem
the Golden
A. H. Quint
New Bedford
Douglass P. Birnie
Stock Transfers and Shares Across Multiple Firms
On Wednesday October 21 1891 at 1130 am shares and interests across multiple firms are to be transferred by order of trustees executors and banks. Notable entries include Germania Insurance Company of New York Interstate Mortgage Trust Company Parsons Kansas Boston Massachusetts Boston Revere Keach Lynn Railroad Boston Montreal Railway Class 3 National Bank of North America Boylston National Bank Atlas National Bank Andover National Bank Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co Boston Colorado Smelting Co Hill Manufacturing Company and other securities and rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania the Insurance Co
N.Y
Interstate Mtg. Trust Co
Parsons
Kansas
Nat. Kk
Boston
Masa
Revere Keach & Lynn RR
Boston & Colorado Smelting No
Concord & Montreal K.R
Nat. Bk
No. America
Boylston Nat. Bk
Atlas Nat'l Bank
Andover Nat. Kk
Andover
Mass
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co
Rts
Boston & Colorado Smelting Co
Hill Mfg. Co
Eastern R
Kansas City
Boston & Maine
Food Show At Mechanics Hall Exposition Draws Crowds
Boston crowds flocked to the Mechanics Hall Expo featuring New England industries. Highlights include Curtis Davis Co.’s Welcome Soap hands guessing contest, extensive displays from Cobb Aldrich & Co., cottolene promotion by N K Fairbank, and product demos from Smith Premium Typewriter and Morrison’s English Ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
New England
Boston
Curtis Davis & Co
Holland
de Erve H
Chicago
N. K. Fairbank & Co
Lafayette
Hecker
Lady Poor
Morrison
James W. Foster & Co
Bath
N. 1
Thomas Woods & Co
Schlotterbeck & Foss
Portland Me
Bensdorp
Royal Dutch Coven
L. Bartlett
Broad Street
Baker
Portland
Smith Premium
School Street
Associated Press
New York State
Little Wonder
Milk Street
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
Franklin County
Plymouth
John Garner
Lewiston
George E. Spencer
St. Johnsurg
Norcross
South Boston
Fennely
Massachusetts
Maria Daniell
Wise Doctor Recommends Carlsbad Sprudel Salts Cure
A young man with severe indigestion, constipation, and headache worsens after self medicating with mercurial purgatives. An old physician prescribes Carlsbad Sprudel Salts, noting a two day recovery and that the genuine remedy dates back 500 years as Europe’s health resort. The bottle bears Hisner & Mendelson Co. signature as sole agents in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Europe
Hisner & Mendelson Co
New York
Was It Murder At Boston & Maine Tracks
Michael Sullivan was found near the eastern division tracks between East and West Everett stations. The skull fracture and a lodge shaped wound raise questions of a possible murder rather than an accident unless autopsy clarifies the cause. Two men, Michael Cary and William Murphy, were arrested as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Sullivan
Boston & Maine Railroad
General Hospital
West Everett
Portland
Boston
Everett
Michael Cary
Watertown
Joness& O’niel
William Murphy
Cary
Murphy
Theed and the Prince Consort at Osborne and Windsor
Theed, aided by Gib son, was employed by the Prince Consort to adorn Osborne and created the Duchess of Kent’s mausoleum bust, the bronze Prince Consort statue at Balmoral, a Balmoral Prince statue, a marble Prince statue at Balmoral, and the allegorical group The Parting from Queen Victoria. The Parting remains in Windsor private rooms and is viewed weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Theed
Balmoral
Prince Consort
Windsor Castle
Sandow Demonstrates Feats Lifting Pony and Piano
The exhibition features Sandow lifting a pony above his head using a tackle, turning a somersault with fifty six pound weights in each hand, and supporting a grand piano on his chest for several minutes while it is played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandow
Pall Mall Gazette
Ten Thousand Dollar Stallion Acquired at New York Sale
A stallion named Simon Magnus by St. Simon was sold at New York on October 20 to the Rancocas stud for 10,000 dollars. The event marks a high-priced purchase at the current horse sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Simon Magnus
St. Simon
Rancocas Stud
Women walk to inner Africa for hospital service
Three Episcopal order nurses began a July to August trek from the Indian Ocean across Mashonaland to establish a hospital. Facing lions, tall grass, rain, and deserting porters, they completed the perilous march as the first white women to enter the interior by foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Ocean
Mashonaland
Africa
Woman Run Down by Hill's Manchester Express
An unknown 70 year old woman, 5 feet 6 inches, 110 pounds, wearing black, was killed yesterday at Merrimac and Portland streets when struck by a wagon from Hill's Manchester express driven by Lawrence C. Decatur of Dorchester. Body taken to City Hospital morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimac
Portland Streets
Hill
Manchester Express
Lawrence C. Decatur
Dorchester
City Hospital
Confession details Whalen murder by William Coy
William Coy confesses to killing John Whalen in Washington mountain area. He says Whalen attacked with an axe and club after locating Coy's wife’s clothing in Whalen’s trunk. Coy claims self defence, exonerates George Kelly and Mrs Coy, and describes disposing of the body and burning evidence. The confession contains contradictions and weak points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
William Coy
John Whalen
Washington
Coy
Crosby
Pease
Whalen
George Kely
The Demented Bavarian King Describes Ailing Monarch
From the London Figaro. The poor king of Bavaria remains in a deplorable condition and refuses nourishment. He is closely watched at night and day and shows obstinacy. Doctors use his craving for cigarettes to coax him to eat, giving more cigarettes as he consumes more food. He remains listless and depressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Figaro
Bavaria
Glow Effect in Corner Alcoves by Fretwork Divan
A Philadelphia upholstery note describes an alcove lowered in height with fretwork sides and a corner divan. The alcove walls glow deep pink from reflected light, contrasting with cream and brown in the adjacent room, creating a striking decorative effect upon entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mining Stocks Today Close Strong Across Nevada Fields
The Oct 20 closing list shows Best & Belcher at 2.45 and Crown Point at 1.35, Gould & Curry 1.85, Hale & Norcross 1.15, Mexican at 2.00, and Savage 0.25 with Union Con 3.10 and Yellow Jacket 1.65. Chollar is 0.116, LECRESY 1.90, and other names appear with varied figures for the mining market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best & Belcher
Chollar
Cala, & Va
Crown Point
Gould & Curry
Hale & Norcross
Lecresy
Savage
Union
Ec.s
Richmond Pickpockets Target Governor Hill Party
A gang followed Governor Hill's party to Richmond and robbed ten or twelve well known individuals. Senator Voorhees was relieved of his pocketbook containing about $700 in drafts and about $60 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Hill
Senator Voorhees
Stock Market Briefs from October 21 1891
A condensed market note lists Union Switch and Signal Co, Champion Iron Co, Michigan Land and Iron Co, Union Land Co of St. Paul, Atlantic Cotton Mills, Grand Rivers Co of Kentucky, and International Loan and Trust Co of Kansas. The brief implies activity or listings on a mid October date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dnesday
Union Switch & Signal Co
Champion Iron Co
Michigan Land & Iron Co
Union Land Co
St. Paul
Atlantic Cotton Mills
Grand Rivers Co
Kentucky
International Loar and Trust Co
Kan
Corwin Funeral Notice at Charlestown
Charles D. Corwin aged 60 years 9 months funeral from his late residence 45 Lever street Charlestown Wednesday Oct 21 at 2 p.m. Vermont papers please copy.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ireland
Qbrien VN Alla
Sir John Pope Hennessy
The
National League
Duofurm
John Redmond
M. P
McCarthyites
MR. Johnstone
Allston’s New Church
R. L. Day & CO
Omcce
Boston Stock Exchange
Boston Mig. Co
Northern R. R
N. H. State Street Exchange
Boston Investment Co
Executor
Cambridge Gas Light Co
Charlestown Gas Co
Salem Gas Light Co
Nauuikeag Steam Cotton Co
Boston Towboat Co
Reece Button Hole M. Co
Thompson Home Welding Co
Braintree Granite Co
Concord Axle Co
Nat
Lou
Robinson
Ron Co
Eagle Bank
Lombard Investment Co
K. R
Chelsea Gas Light Co
Quincy Mining Co
Eastern R. R
N. H. Edwards Mfg
Nat. Bank
Norwich
Coun
Webster Bank
N. E. RR
Rand Rapids
Lansing
Detroit
R.R
Ilnar
SAT
Renee Ry. & Nav. Co. Coll. Trust
Edensburg Transit Co
Cen. Vt. & Ogdens
Lake Champlain
RK. R. Co
New England Telephone Co
Cedar Ravids & Mo
River R.R
Guild
RDAY
N. Y
New Haven & Hartford
Faneuil Hall
Ailso
Cabot Manfg. Co
Brunswick
Halifax
Prince Edward Island
Marblehead
Peach
Beverly Shore
J. Murray Howe
Comtes
Sition
NEW England Industries
Housewives
Boston Herald
Office of the Post
Inner Africa
Express
Kelly
San Francisco
H. W. Bigelow Company
Washington St
Francis Henshaw & CO
Congress Street
Corner Exchange Place
Boston Stock Exchangesa
Traders N . Bank
Asiatic Nat. Bk
Salem
State
Third N. Bank
Manchester Mills
Middlesex Co
Maine Central
Eastern R. N
N. H
Fitchburg R. R
New York Central &Judson R. R. R
West End St. Ry
Kansasity
Ft.Scott & Memphis
R. R. Co
Maine
Phila
Wilmington & Haltimore RR
Consolidated RK. R
Maine Central RK. R. Co
North American Insurance Co
Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co
Lower Fertilizer Co
Sre Telani Vel. Co
American Sugar Refining Co
American Waltham Watch
Was Mills
N. Eaglebank
Leeds & Farmingham & R
Massachusetts Loan & Trust Co
Bank
Atlantic N. Bank
Pacific Mills
ATL
Manhattan Cattle Co
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Merchants N. Bank of
Salem Mercantile National Bank
Salem National Bank
H. Harris & CO
State Street
Lewis’s Wharf
California
Fulton Street
Moston
Boston Post
W. Co. Strong
Waban, Mass
James H. Fowler
Charles E. Weatherhead
Ames
County of Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City Mills
Fort Hill
High
Hartford Sts
Ww. B. P. Weeks
Devonshire St
Washington Street
Amos Binney
Exchange Building
Wilton Street
Central Club Beacon
Mt. Vernon
Chestnut Streets
Louisburg Square
Cushing & Peirce
Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers, Traveller Building
Hotel Johnson
Shawmut Ave
D. Whittemore
Court House
Pemberton Sq
Roundy & Hobbs
S. H. Hooper
Real Estate
John Jeffries & Sons
Gents
Boston and Vicinity
Metropolitan Hotel
Hildreth & Allen
D. M. Hildreth
V.J .Allen
West End Hotel
Long Branch
Astor House
Walter E. Hildreth
Concord
Garland
Board For Horses
Nashawtuck Farm
Hurd Farm
Werleeler
SY State Street
Pullman's Palace Car Company
Farrmers’ Loan & Trust CO
NEW England Trust CO Company
Soco
Weinsheimer
City Notices
the Board OF Harbor and Land Commissioners
Bowborn Street
East Boston Bridge
City of
Green Room
State House
John E. Sanford
WTY
Street Department
L Street Bridge
South
City Hall
H.H. Carter
Howard's Ladies’ Military Band
Tremont St
Thayer
Parker House
Arena
Association Hall
Boylston
Corner
Berkeley
Stree
George Riddle
CH. Co
Messrs, William B&. Clarke & Co
Ma Ge
Columbia Theatre
Harris & Atkinson
Mgrs
Charles Frohman
Hollis Cuvtier
Isaac B. Rich
Lyceum Theatre CO
Lyceum Theatre
Lyceum CO
Park Theatre
Neil Burgess
Ernvanen
Close Theatre
Frenne
Joan Stetson
Dewolf Hopper
Merry Company
Wang
Broadway
Newa. City
Mme. Modjeska
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Wetoutay
Denman Thompson
Ana
Tremont Theatre
Abbey & Schoeffel
Cavalleria Rusticana
Ellin Diigo
Martha Morton
the Merchant
Boston Museum
R. M. Field
Grand Opera House
Proctor & Mansfield
Weber & Fields
Kve
Mats
Tues
Thers
Prederck Paulding
Howard Athenaum
William Harris
Kernell
Tremont Temple
Carpenter
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