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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1889

Page

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Prince Hatzfeldt Marries Miss Huntington in Private Brompton Ceremony

The marriage of Prince Hatzfeldt to Miss Clara Huntington occurred at the Catholic Oratory in Brompton with a small guest list. The couple left for Italy on a wedding tour after a German embassy breakfast. New York telegram details lavish diamond gifts from Huntington family and Prince Hatzfeldt.

London Prince Hatzfeldt Clara Huntington Collis P. Huntington New York Brompton Emmans Italy Herald Miss Huntington Huntington

Observations Elsewhere At Eight Pm Recorded

Observations taken at 8 p m note measurements and conditions elsewhere. The brief item records the time of observation and references other locations for context without detailing specifics or outcomes.

Train Killings In Canajoharie Claim East Windsor Man

Amos P. Brown aged forty five of East Windsor Massachusetts was run over by a train and killed at Canajoharie New York yesterday.

Amos P. Brown East Windsor Mass Canajoharie N. Y

Multiple Fatalities and Local News Mix From Atlantic Mills to Rail Tragedies

James Watts at Atlantic Mills attempted suicide by firing shots into his head, health cited. Fred Brown, 15, died by aconite ingestion at Shirley Centre, no cause known. Cunard liner Cephalonia blast injures fatality count rises to four. Atlantic Mills Providence capital stock up to 1.5 million. Portsmouth training ship arrives at Newport without incident. Jeremiah Foley found dead in Lunenburg woods after overdose. East Tennessee floods counterfeit coins including dollars and quarters. Attempt to blow up St Peters Church Baltimore halted by sexton after gas jets were tampered. Howard and party pursued near Harlan county courthouse. expected fatalities anticipated. Judge Butler reverses $14,500 Philadelphia vs Western Union verdict. Pillsbury and Washburn mills sale to English syndicate imminent. Edward Blunt shot in Washington saloon by George Mantz. Sag Harbor express accident claims William German near Freeport. Pittsburg Window Glass Manufacturers raise prices 5 percent. Chief Arthur reelected head of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Dr Matthew Wolf arrested for stabbing two men in Brooklyn."}

James Watts Atlantic Mills Lawrence Fred W. F. Brown Shirley Centre Cunard Line Cephalonia Providence C. & G. A. Owens United States Portsmouth Newport Jeremiah Foley Lunenburg East Tennessee St Peter’s Catholic Church Baltimore Harlan County Howard Court House Law and Order Butler United States Circuit Court Philadelphia Western Union Telegraph Company C. C. Washburn Minneapolis Pillsbury Mills Washburn Mills Edward Blunt Washington George Mantz William German Pictou Can Sag Harbor Freeport L. L Pittsburg

Shipping Movements Report from Atlantic Ports and Britain

A list of ships arriving and departing Oct 26 through Oct 28 across Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Liverpool, Glasgow, and other ports. Vessels include Palestine from Liverpool, Rialto from Antwerp, Strathairly from St Jago, Rhein from Bremen, Wuotan from Bremen, Karnwell from St Jago, and others to or from Liverpool, New York, Montreal, Leith, and Boston with routes via Fastnet, the Lizard, and queenstown.

Boston Palestine Liverpool Rialto Antwerp Baltimore Strathairly St. Jago New York Pontiac Mediterranean Arts Rhein Bremen Wuotan Philadelphia Karnwell Vastnet Hamburg Queenstown Glasgow State of Nebraska Newark Dunnet Head North Cambria Leith Avonmouth Alvah Montreal Elfrida Belfast Lord O'Neill Deptford Lord Warwick Crear Thingvalla

Mrs Conklin Testimony in Cronin Disappearance Case

Mrs Conklin recounts the May 4 visit by a nervous stranger who sought Dr Cronin for a wagon accident. Cronin gathered supplies, rode off with a buggy and a white horse, pursued by time, while witnesses describe the mysterious man and the horse seen at the door.

Cronin O’sullivan Sarah McNearny Conklin East Chicago Avenue Schaack Pinkertons

Peru women politics and power with new law

Lima reports that the Peruvian president asked Congress for extraordinary powers to counter future revolutions but was refused. A new law now sentences political offenders to thirteen years hard labor instead of expatriation. Leading presidential hopefuls are Colonel Remigio Morales Bermudes and Dr. Francisco Rosas.

Lima Galveston Peru Congress Remigio Morales Bermudes Francisco Rosas

Gibson Arrested for Forged Check in Mazon

A. G. Gibson was arrested in Mazon after attempting to pass a forged $1672 check on the First National Bank of Boston bearing A. G. Brown's signature. He tried the check at C. T. Woods clothing, T. W. Brown shoe, and C. M. Question dry goods stores where he was seized.

Athens Glows After Royal Wedding Day Procession

In Athens the Duke of Sparta and his wife toured the decorated streets after kissing the bride's hand at the palace. The King welcomed them back to their bridal residence with cheers from the crowd. Empress Frederick joined the Prince of Wales and his sons on the yacht Osborne to Salamitis and Egypt. the voyage was saluted by foreign ships.

Athens Duke of Sparta Frederick Prince of Wales Osborne Salamatis Victor and George Egypt

Tenants Defence League Convention at Thurles

The Tenants Defence League held a convention at Thurles with Lord Mayor Sexton presiding and a large attendance. MPs Redmond Sullivan Sheehy and Lane spoke as resolutions endorsed the league’s aims and pledges were made to subscribe at least threepence per pound on ratable value.

Dusurn Tenants’ Defence League Thurles Sexton Messrs. Redmond Sullivan, Sheehy Lane New League

Yale Alumni Meeting in Worcester Elects Officers

The Yale Alumni Association of Central and Western Massachusetts met at the Bay State House Worcester electing officers: President Charles F. Aldrich Worcester vice presidents Henry L. Dawes Pittsfield James Hutts Monson James E. Estabrook Worcester Herbert W. Lathe Northampton treasurer Charles C. Swellman Springfield secretary W I Souther Worcester A Loomis bequest of 300000 is noted and Yale method costs discussed with calls for more instructors and space. Clark University gains congratulations and several speakers from Springfield and Worcester praise Yale progress and needs.

Worcester Yale Alumni Association of Central and Western Massachusetts Bay State House George Pp. Ladd Yale Andrew J. Copp Los Angeles Cal Charles F. Aldrich Henry L. Dawes Pittsfield James ‘Utts Monson James E. Estabrook Herbert W. la Noble Interior Department Ladd Loomis H. H. Donaldson Clark University George M. Stearns Springfield John R. Thayer P. W. Moen E. G. Selden Shurtleff

Despondent St Louis Pioneer Oliver Garrison Shoots Self

Oliver Garrison a longtime St. Louis figure and early steamboat builder died by suicide in Forest Park. Born 1810 at Garrison Landing New York he moved to St. Louis in 1835 and helped launch the St Louis to New Orleans steamboat service. He later engaged in shipbuilding with Commodore Garrison in San Francisco and owned wealth tied to the Missouri Pacific line. He leaves three brothers and a sister.

St. Louis Oliver Garrison Forest Park Garrison Landing Hudson River New York D. R. Garrison New Orleans San Francisco Commodore Garrison Garrison J._R. Garrison Boston Abram Garrison Pittsburg LD. R. Garrison Mrs. Burnett Pittsbure

Leaders on the stump in Berkshire Boosts for Democrats rally

William F. Russell and John W. Corcoran addressed large audiences in Adams and North Adams, praising Democratic principles and criticizing Republican timidity on tariff and temperance. Russell urged end to high tariffs and urged voters to support a clear policy debate, while Lodge acknowledged gravity of campaign issues and called Republicans to unite and vote.

Nornth Adams William FE. Russell John W. Corcoran Adams North Adams Mr. Russell Mr. Corcoran Wilson Opera House P. J. Ashe Russell Corcoran Berkshire New England Massachusetts Republican Party Lodge Democratic Party Renfrew Manufacturing Company Arnold Print Works Johnson Manufacturing Company Plunketts

Virginia Politics Sparks and Predictions Ahead of Election

Washington dispatch reports Senator Barbour, Virginia Democratic campaign chair, refuting claims of Democratic debt and pessimism. He asserts a bright outlook, says Democrats will carry Virginia by a large margin, and notes Mahoneites’ tactics. Ex Senator John F Lewis predicts Mahone defeat by 30,000 to 50,000, plans to vote against Mahone. Mahone and associates briefed in Washington while Mahone’s lieutenants seek federal support.

Barbour Mahone Lewis Washineton New York Senator Barbour Virginia Democratic State Campaign Committee Brice Democratic National Committee Virginia Jonn F. Lewis Tam Judge Waddell Washington Dudley Clarkson

Fall Overcoats Priced At Ten Dollars At R T Army Co

Fine selection of Fall Overcoats awaiting a man to fit them. Pick from the lot for ten dollars each, with some previously selling for twice that amount. We guarantee them as if sold at a profit. R T Army & Co. 672 Washington Street.

R. T. Army & Co

Shaking Up Dry Bones in Milton Democratic Rally

A Milton Democratic rally featured Dr. William Everett of Quincy and George Fred Williams of Dedham advocating Harrison over Cleveland, with emphasis on sheriff race Endicott vs Bradlee. Everett spoke on civil service reform, pensions and party divisions, harshly criticizing pension bureau management and praising reformist aims.

Milton William Everett Quincy Senate Norfolk George Fred Williams Dedham Associate Hall George R. R. Rivers Democratic Town Committee Baldwin Rivers Williams Norfolk County Augustus B. Endicott J. Walter Bradlee Endicott Everett First District Boston Massachusetts Democratic Party Harrison Ames Cleveland Russell Grover Cleveland Republican Party United States Darrison Civil Service Reform Party Pension Office United States Treasury Pension Bureau Theorce

Telephone Rates Too High Spark New York Meeting

A large Board of Trade and Transportation gathering in New York organized to seek fair reductions in telephone rates and to oppose Assembly members who backed the telephone measure. Simon Stern chaired as officers were elected including James Talcott as president and Frank Gardner as secretary. Resolutions charged that a bill benefiting the telephone companies was defeated in the Assembly by lobbyists and that voters who opposed it should be opposed in elections.

New York Board of Trade and Transportation Gardner Brooklyn Simon Stern James Talcott C. C. Shayne George S. Pease A Stuart Frank Gardner William Irwin Martin Metropolitan Telephone Company Kings County

Fire records from three cities report extensive damage

Fire swept through Thomas Carey’s cigar store on Middle street in Portland causing $6000 loss with $5500 insured. In Koenigsberg docks, repeated blazes caused enormous damage. New Orleans Canal Street buildings 163 and 165 were damaged for $50,000.

Portland Thomas Carey Middle Street Berlin Koenigsberg New Orleaxs Canal Street

Fire and false alarm at Fulton Street building

An alarm from Box 15 at 8 55 pm was false. A slight fire occurred at 97 Fulton Street brick building owned by G A Wentworth and occupied by F Aoe chair maker. Damages include $50 to W F Davis dwelling at 15 Putnam Street. alarm from Box 287.

Fulton Street G. A. Wentworth F. A. Oe W. F. Davis Putnam Street

RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS SHAKEN UP IN TRAIN COLLISION

Lawrence Oct 28 The Massachusetts railroad commissioners experienced a collision at Ballardvale while en route to Boston with a mixed Lowell train delayed and believed in Lowell Eight cars of the mixed train derailed six coal cars and the Boston engine and two other cars were damaged none of the passengers or crew were injured and the track was blocked for two hours

Lawrence Railroad Commissioners of Massachusetts Ballardvale Boston Lowell

New Car Service Superintendent Named at AT&SF

Torexka Kan Oct 28 General Manager Robinson of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railway created the new office of car service superintendent and appointed W Kouns to the position with full authority over movement and distribution of the company s cars.

Atchison Torexka Kan Robinson Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway W. Kouns

Detroit book makers swindled in racing plot

F E H Gilman and Riley, Detroit bookmakers, were cheated of 1500 dollars each by an ex telegraph operator of Chicago who cut the Western Union wire and relayed race winners to confederates in Detroit. The operator sent winner names to his associates while delaying race reports to let bets be laid on the outcomes.

E. H. Gilman and Riley Detroit Chicago Western Union

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