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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1891
Page
2
A fierce blaze in Meiringen canton Berne consumed Post Office Town Hall railway station hotels shops and homes leaving over 3000 homeless. The church and Hotel Sauvage survived amid widespread destruction caused by strong winds. Relief parties have started from Interlaken as villagers struggle to recover.
Ed Kinney Wisconsin middleweight is knocked out in the fifth round by Joe Tansey of Memphis at Allerton Washington county. Kinney carried by seconds after a sustained assault ending in a fall. The bout reportedly drew $850 a side plus gate money. Dick Moore defeats Young Miller in a finish fight at Stronger Creek Kansas for $800 purse. Moore stops Miller in the third round after a fast start.
John Trow about 60 a Stoneham resident was found drowned after a trip from Sprague's Grove Spot Pond. Officials believe apoplexy struck him as he boarded the boat. He belonged to local Masonic and civic groups.
The Beneth Israel Sheltering Home at 15 Cooper Street main shows a busy scene of Jewish exiles from Russia aided by Boston volunteers. Families arrive daily for temporary shelter and employment help as managers note steady demand and robust community support.
The well known sporting resort Harry Hill's Pavilion on Flushing Bay burned tonight. Loss set at fifteen thousand dollars.
Oct 25 Madison Wisconsin heavy losses to farmers from fires in the Wisconsin River bottoms and tributaries. Curtis Hazletine of Mazomanie reports vast hay loss across Dane Sauk and Iowa counties, estimating 50 000 tons destroyed in southern Wisconsin. Additional fires in St Louis Bird's Point and Erlin Wolfhagen areas caused multi house and mill damages. An incident in Washington Village details a cotton ginning fire injuring Hoseman John McWhirk and causing about 5000 to 10000 in losses.
The schooner Florence Norwell of Dennis Mass with a paving stone cargo sank after colliding with the Pollock Rip lightship one mile southwest of the lightship in three and a half fathoms off water. The crew was landed by tug Gladiator. No major damage to the light vessel.
John Briody, 75, found hurt by the Naugatuck road Thursday night in Watersbury Connecticut, died this morning from injuries claimed to be from a stranger assault while riding. Police investigation urged as authorities seek suspect and motive.
Miss Tel Lono, a Japanese speaker in traditional dress, delivered an engaging lecture titled What Christianity Was Doing for Japan at Baker Memorial Church Uphams Corner Dorchester offering insights into religious influence in Japan.
Sir John B Gorst, political secretary at the India Office, returns from Ireland and English counties with findings for the Royal Labour Commission. He notes rural laborers seek emigration to cities due to low wages and dull country life, urging land reform to enable peasant proprietorship and improve labor conditions for elections.
In Hudson on October 25 Archbishop Williams dedicated the new St. Michaels Church built in Florentine Gothic style. The service featured Rev. C A Regan Rev Douville Rev Sullivan and Rev P A McKenna with Rev T F Cusack as pastor. Cost estimated at 60000 and seating for 1000. Also reported corner stone laid at new St James Catholic Church in New Bedford with Bishop Harkins present and a procession of Irish societies. A 200-strong choir led the hymns Veni Creator and Mirabilis Dens as the cross nails and stone were blessed. The new church is described as a handsome future structure.
London reports Michael Healey was arrested at Oratava in the Canary Islands on orders from Irish police for attempting to murder Jeremiah Riordan in Macroon. He denies the charge, but authorities affirm the case and he is en route to Dublin.
London reports the death of Adolphe Dupuis a renowned French actor aged about sixty six The obituary notes his prominence in theater and his long career across European stages.
A dramatic Broadway Theatre gathering in Council Bluffs reveals the declaration of principles oath and membership list of the American Protective Association. Attendees mix pro and anti A P A factions as resolutions denouncing the group pass amid cheers and confusion.
Rio Grande Tex Oct 25 Two men shot Oct 10 at Guardado de Arriba ranch by order of General Garcia were identified as Juan Bazan and Jose Angel Vera. They were American citizens and county voters. Bazan's brother, a Mexican army lieutenant, plans a full inquiry and possible legal action if citizenship is confirmed. Three men jailed at Mier Mexico, with Louisy Baguirre the only escapee. Border residents report terror over Garcia's actions.
Ellsworth Luse of Rostraver township was arrested at his Greensburg home for the attempted wrecking of a passenger train on the Echeesport and Belle Vernnon railroad near McMahon Station last Monday and again last night. He confessed to both crimes saying he hid nearby to “see the thing strike.” Bail set at $4000.
John Mienke, a St Louis painter, shot and fatally wounded his cousin Miss Sophia Brock in her Springfield home after she spurned his advances. He then shot himself in the head. the wound is not fatal. A letter to his mother and friends requesting forgiveness was found.
The boiler at John Quigley's saw mill near Glasgow Kentucky exploded Thursday. A child named Morton was killed and Quigley, a man named Rubank, two other men and two children were fatally injured.
The Tenth anniversary celebration of the Second Society of Christian Endeavor drew many young people and pastors from Essex county to the North Church in Newburyport. The Portland mother society sent ten roses and Rev Dwight M Pratt delivered greetings. An Essex County Endeavor Union of seventy societies was formed that day.
In Lawrence on October 25 the body of James Starbird was found in the North Canal confirming suicide as the cause. Officials say business troubles led to the act.
The body of Captain Fred Kelly of North Harwich, skipper of the schooner 8S. B. Franklin, was found in a boat in Warrens Cove and identified. The Franklin, loaded with granite, wrecked at Gurnet Beach Friday noon, going to pieces in twenty minutes. Kelly and crew of two sons plus others were lost. The vessel owner S. G. Kelley of North Dennis directed the body be sent to North Harwich.
Washington October 25 The Court of Claims meets tomorrow after a summer recess begun June 8 Chief Richardson and Justices Nott Wiedon and Davis are in the city The seat left by Judge Schofield remains vacant Most business will be routine two decisions expected A G Cotton will move for a new trial in Congressional cases based on newly discovered evidence
Isaac Torkowsky, a Jewish immigrant from Russia, appeared extremely poor at the New York landing bureau yet revealed a belt containing $26,500. After the display, he was permitted to land.
Weston news reports the Weston Congregational Society organized with 125 members. A new church will be built at once.
In Cork today Parnellite M P John O'Connor was mud peltered by priests while canvassing for Redmond. Canon Omahony and two curates chased locals toward ejecting him from houses. O'Connor retired as the crowd grew more agitated.
A farmer near Penatanguishene Ontario left his wife and three children locked inside their home while he worked. The house burned down and all three children died in the blaze with the mother gravely burned and not expected to survive.
Brattleboro Vermont October 25 The Wilmington and Hoosac Tunnel railroad will be opened November 4 with an imposing ceremony. North Adams Bennington Brattleboro and other towns will join in the celebration making it a notable event for Southern Vermont and nearby communities.
Herbert G. Briggs, postmaster of Porritano Me, resigns his office citing bad luck in his private business and the financial downturn of the firm where he is a heavy stockholder.
Ex Senator James O Parker runs on the Democratic ticket for reflection to the House in Essex Countys Third District. He brings extensive legislative experience including time in the Senate and the lower chamber and is backed by laborers for his past labor measures. He aided the end of contract labor in state prisons and supported dairy product protection bills. The district remains closely watched and Parker is expected to win.
At Boston and New York multiple steamers from Antwerp London Progreso Bremen Hamburg Liverpool and Ark. arrivals include Otranto Parkmore Navarro Merjulio Werra Standard Marsala Columbia Etruria La Bretagne Norseman Grassbrook with routes to Antwerp Hamburg Havre and Antwerp.
Auditor Joseph Brown recalls a London theatre night when his frock coat barred entry though he held seat tickets. A door keeper forced him to the dressing room where staff improvised by pinning back his coat tails and he entered in evening dress, paying half a crown for the loan.
An open letter to Massachusetts senators lists ten pointed questions about tariffs and free trade. The authors challenge lawmakers like Hoar Russell Dawes Allen Candler North and others to justify taxation, revenue use, and the McKinley act’s effect on workers and industry.
Robert D. Morton 36, a Richmond & Danville engineer, contracted rabies from a mad dog on Aug 6. He was vaccinated at the Pasteur Institute in New York for 25 days, returned home, then died this morning after severe symptoms and frothing at the mouth. He leaves a widow and three children. The family condemns Pasteur treatment and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers may act.
The National Union Company of New York, born from Ocala Florida Farmers Convention, sets up a Kentucky state depot in Louisville. The Farmers Alliance already moved about $75 000 in trade last year and options on 35 stores are being transferred to Alliance agents. Louisville becomes the distributing point for Kentucky towns with member rebates on purchases.
In Indianapolis on October 25 Mrs. Lillie Stevens shot and mortally wounded Mrs. Margaret Ross. The act followed Stevens discovering Ross in a compromising position with Leon Gresh in the Win kle household where Ross served as a domestic. Jealousy is suspected as the motive.
A terrible blast at the Colorado Fuel Company mines at Coal Ridge near Glenwood Springs leaves the mine wrecked and two miners buried in the workings. The report, datelined Denver, Colo. Cot. 25, notes the disaster occurred at Coal Ridge ten miles west of Glenwood Springs.
The general committee for the Carney Hospital festival will meet this evening at 8 o'clock at the Parker House to plan the fundraising event.
A Skibbereen, Ireland policeman named Meyer was found guilty by a jury in a civil suit for damages for seduction of Kate Melville. He was ordered to pay £100. The case revealed the influence used by some Irish constabulary members in their detective work.
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