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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1889

Page

2

Boston and New York export tariffs contrast in interstate commerce ruling

The commission finds discrimination against inland tariffs unjust and unlawful. It notes Boston faces different conditions from New York, rejects special rebates, and emphasizes the enduring trade value of Boston's export economy while praising the commission's cautious, nationwide approach to regulate interstate commerce.

Seaboard New York Boston Boston Chamber of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Commission

Message From St Peter Protestant Liberty Clash in Catholic Church Debate

A Tremont Temple talk by J B Thomas, D D, argues that Roman Catholic influence threatens American liberty and public schools. He cites Peter's egalitarian doctrine and calls for open dialogue, noting Catholic mistrust of public education and urging unity under civic duties.

Church Tremont Temple B. F. Bradbury J. B. ‘Thomas D.D Newton Theological Seminary St. Peter Golden Gate Germany Italy France Belgium Tosteem Republic Peter Jesus Christ God Cesarea Cornelius Peter the Apostle Henry IV Carnessa Pius IX

Fire on Kingston Street destroys five story building

A Saturday afternoon blaze at Nos. 19 and 21 Kingston street gutted the five story stone structure housing Wheeler Blodgett & Co Townsend Yale and Hatch plant on the fourth floor. Firemen battled flames for an hour and a half. losses estimated 45000 to 50000 dollars with 2000 dollars repair costs. Injuries reported to two firemen.

Kingston Street Wheeler Bangor Hayes Ladder 8 H. P. Emerson & Co Willimantic Cotton Company Wheeler, Blodett & Co Townsend & Yale H. B. Hatch M. A. Murphy Frank P. Stengel Merrimac Street Meyer Bernstein Magrath Division 9 F.S. Eldredge Hampden Street

Fires Ravage Businesses Across Cities in Canada and U S

A morning fire in Gananoque Ontario destroyed W N Rogers buggy factory piano and organ shop and six dwellings with total losses around 65 00. Separate blazes in Philadelphia rooked stables of Citizen s Passenger Railway at Twelfth and Susquehanna. In Rochester New York a gasoline stove explosion felled several cottage hotels and a bathing pavilion with 15 000 loss. In Lynchburg Virginia Waugh O Keefe tobacco factory burned with insured losses about 45 000 and building damage 15 000.

Clothier A. M. Purvis J. Darling Stephen White Philadelphia Citizen’s Passenger Railway Company Twelfth Street Susquehanna Avenue Rochester N. Y Manhattan Ontario Beach Rialto Lynchburg Waugh & O’keefe

Three Die In Vermont Train Collision Near Middlebury

A special nine car passenger train returning from the Horse Breeders’ meeting collided with a freight near Middlebury four miles north of town. Engineer William Embry and Conductor Hiram Blodgett were killed along with W W Allen of Vergennes. Several others injured while others survived by leaping or being restrained. A wrecking train and officials aided the rescue as locals cared for the victims.

Rouriano Vermont Road Middlebury William Embry Hiram Blodgett W.W. Allen Vergennes Button Chilson Henry Herron Arthur Hunt New Haven Lee Charles Hunt Embry Western Park Boston Rutland St. Albans Burlington Brooksville

Salem Taxpayers Top Local List and Tragic Train Death

Salem tax records show Asiatic National Bank stockholders and major firms among those paying over 1000 dollars. A man named George A. Clough of Beverly was found dead on the Boston & Maine tracks near Saunders street, likely hit by an 8 o'clock freight. a whiskey bottle was found in his pocket. This is the second death at that site in four days.

Salem Srecian Asiatic National Bank Boston & Lowell Railroad First National Bank Mercantile National Bank National Exchange Bank Naumkeag National Bank Philadelphia & Reading Coal Company Salem Savings Bank Nathan Pierce Almy J. C. Lee Ellen M. Price Salem National Bank Benjamin Shreve B. W. Stone Annie B. Webb William G. Webb T. A. Devine George A. Loring Nanmkeag Steam Cotton Company Boston & Maine Railroad Saunders Street George A. Clough Beverly Clough Charles M. Poor Plummer Farm School J. P. Harris & Co

Deaf Mute Mission Opens Its Eleventh Annual Session

Lewiston Maine September 1 The eleventh annual session of the Deaf Mute Mission opened with eighty five present Reports show the mission in prosperous condition Officers listed include Hiram Hunt Gray president John W Page Biddeford secretary and Augustus Titcomb treasurer Deaf mutes attended church today and will excursion to Lake Auburn tomorrow

Lewiston Hiram Hunt Gray John W. Page Biddeford Augustus Titcomb Lake Auburn

Opera Notes Across Europe and Vienna Season Stats

A report surveys recent operatic happenings in Europe including Mme Helen Mansetell's Florence in Stockholm and Stanley in Africa in Berlin. It reviews Vienna's Royal Opera House season: 305 performances, Verdi and Wagner dominance, three novelties, and the return of Mme Nordica to her homeland amid strong press reception for Van der Stucken and Chadwick.

Florence Mme. Helen Mansetell Royal Theatre Stockholm America Royal Opera House Vienna Verdi Wagner Bizet Carmen Nessler Trumpeter von Sikkingen Meyerbeer Weber Georg Mahler Robert Fuchs van der Stucken George Chadwick Mme. Nordica

Man Survives Niagara Falls Barrel Ride

Graham completed a perilous voyage over Niagara Falls in a barrel today. At 6:45 a m the barrel was released opposite Chippewa Creek and swept 200 feet down to the brink before plunging as it reached the falls. Elmer Jones swam from the Canadian shore, towed the barrel ashore, and Graham was rescued at 7:25 a.m. He later said he felt back and head pain from the ride. Many witnesses confirm the feat.

Niagara Falls Burrao N. Y Graham Chippewa Creek Elmer Jones Haines

Barbers Bigamy Arrest in Brooklyn Seized from Boston

David B. Hawkes Jr aged 27 formerly of Boston was arrested in Brooklyn on bigamy charges. He married Ida Timmons then deserted her after two days. He reportedly had two other wives in Boston and Providence. Hawkes resisted officers, and prosecutors plan to bring the other wives to testify.

New York David B. Hawkes, Jr Boston Brooklyn Preeki Ida Timmons Providence K. J. Hawkes

Connecticut Veteran Soldier Amid Records Deserted in War

A Washington dispatch notes an original pension granted to Timothy Sheehan of Connecticut. The Adjutant-General’s record for Connecticut men in the War of the Rebellion lists only one soldier named Sheehan, Timothy St. Keehan of Groton, in the Twenty sixth KK Regiment Infantry. He enlisted September 9, 1862 and mustered November 10, 1862, but deserted May 20, 1863.

New Haven Conn Washington Timothy Sheehan Connecticut Timothy St Keehan Groton

Body of Missing Man Recovered Near Garnet Point

Boston Sept 1. The body of a man believed to be John McElroy Jr from Green Harbor Village was found near Garnet Point overnight. A boat with clothes and a watch linked to McElroy was recovered off Green Harbor Friday.

Boston Plymouth John McElroy, Jr Green Harbor Village Garnet Point McElroy Green Harbor

Parade of Labor Honors and Parade Route Planned

Chief Marshal Hugh OHalloran releases instructions for a Labor Day parade with 3300 carpenters, 150 Marble Finishers, and multiple unions marching along a fixed route from Copley Square to City Hall. Officials review at State House and Boston City Hall, with prizes for aviation events, balloon ascension at Spy Pond, and a busy schedule of athletic events and yacht races across multiple venues.

Hugh O’halloran Copley Square Boylston Berkeley Streets Columbus Avenue Dartmouth Fremont Dover Washington Eliot Streets Park Square Charles Beacon State House Massachusetts School Street City Hall Boston Washington Street Haymarket Square Robert Howard M. J. McKttrick James H. Mellen James K. Titzgerald Cyrus Willard The Globe Frank Pickett the Herald H. B. Metcalf the Post G. F. Parker Journal D. H. Biggs Central Labor Union Cambridge Frank K. Foster Labor Leader FE. L. Daley New England Lasters’ Protective Union H. J. Skerlington Henry, Foulton Boot and Shoe Workers’ International Union P. Cherrington Knights of Labor Building Trades Council John Black Marshal Lemon Henry Lemon W. J. Sullivan L. A Mason Street Boston Common Knights Spy Pond Colby Stone Clarendon Marlboro Newbury Streets Newbury Commonwealth Avenue Freestone Cutters Marlboro Street Exter Street Fairfield Street Central Labor Union and Local Assembly New York & New England Railroad New England Amateur Rowing Assocition Revere House J. J. Murphy New York Quigley Charles River Franklin Park City Point Jamaica Plain Clarendon Hills Highlandville Hyde Park Grocery Clerks’ Benevolent Association Sharon Heights Young Men’s Democratic Club Tremont Street Beacon Park Company B First Regiment Cider Mill Pond Range Indianapolis South End Transcripts Hoosacs Roberts Crossing Waltham Lovells Woven Hose Marlboros Medford Brooklines West Quincy Corinthian Club Marblehead Dorchester Club Lynn Club Beverly Club Monument Beach South Boston Club Bunker Hill Yacht Club Long Island Savin Hill Club

Springfield Officer Fatally Shot by Suspect at Home

Springfield Sept 1 Police Officer W M Abbott was fatally shot when he and Officer Bean forced entry to John Daley of Mit tineague's house to arrest him for drunkenness. Abbott, hit by a musket ball through the bosque, walked home and died. Daley refused admittance and was later taken to the city. Abbott had served on the force and held Odd Fellows and Masons affiliations.

Springfield John Daley Mittineague W. M. Abbott Daley Abbott Bean PaOy de Soto Lodge of Odd Fellows Roswell Lee Lodge of Masons

Body found along Wellington railroad tracks in Malden

Malden on Sept 1 early morning the body of a man was found scattered along the Boston and Maine tracks at Wellington by Thomas Sweeney. Identified as Michael Halon a tailor residing at Pearl and Avon streets. He leaves a widow and one daughter and the body was removed to his home.

Malden Boston & Maine Railroad Wellington Thomas Sweeney Michael Halon Pearl and Avon Streets

Canal Leak Repairs Complete at Cornwall Lock

The Cornwall Canal leak from Friday night proved less serious than expected. A large force worked through the day and repairs were finished this afternoon, allowing locking to resume.

Cornwall Ont Cornwall Canal

Engineer W J Howard and Miss Anna Clifford wed in Whitman

Whitman reporter notes city engineer W J Howard of Brockton married soprano Anna Clifford this afternoon. The couple left for a brief wedding trip to New York and plan to reside in Whitman after their return.

Whiskey in the pulpit sparks Woburn liquor probe

The Rev. Hugh Montgomery opened a fall campaign accusing nine licensed saloons of selling liquor to a seventeen year old buyer. A boy collected nine half pints and delivered them to the pulpit. The dealers named include P H Graney Garvey Shinkwin P E Tenney Anthony Peter Kenney Maloney Bros Lawrence Martin Central House and Moore Morris. Montgomery plans to petition aldermen to revoke licenses.

Montgomery Bettes P. H. Graney Garvey & Shinkwin P. E. Tenney Anthony Peter Kenney Maloney Bros Lawrence Martin Central House Moore & Morris John B. Dever Board of Aldermen

Obituary for William Emery and brief notices from Maine and beyond

The Hon. William Emery of Alfred Maine dies at home after a career in public service. A Harvard Law School graduate admitted to York county Missouri bar in 1848 he held municipal roles in Lebanon served Sanford and Lebanon in 1884 and chaired Alfred’s board of selectmen at his death. Survived by widow Harriet Emery and adopted child Mrs. John B. Donovan he was a Mason. Also noted are deaths of Henry D. Sullivan treasurer of Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co in Salem born 1841 and linked to General Sullivan and Governor James Sullivan, Robert Harris Nashua prominent market gardener aged 82, and Otto Huber noted Brooklyn brewer.

William Emery Maine Alfred Harvard Law School Cambridge York County Lebanon Sanford Emery Harriet Emery John B. Donovan Lodge of Masons Henry D. Sullivan Naumkeag Steam Cotton Salem Paris Richard Sullivan Boston General Sullivan James Sullivan Robert Harris Nashua N. H Otto Huber Brooklyn

Yarmouth celebrates 250th anniversary church rites

In Sandwich on September 1 the First Congregational Church opened the quadricentennial events with a large audience. The morning program included anthem invocation scripture selections prayer and hymn. Rev John W Dodge delivered a historical address and the Lord's Supper was observed.

Sandwich Yarmouth First Congregational Church John W. Dodge Jeremiah Taylor Joel S. Ives

Historic Homes and Landmarks and Other Magazine Notes

The issue spotlights Mrs Lambs third chapter in Historic Homes and Landmarks with added value from cuts. T H Lewis writes on Trempealeau Wis old French port, and Major General de Peyster lauds John W Hamersley with a portrait. Also includes documents and notes.

The Magazine of American History Political Science Quarterly Thorold Rogers W. J. Ashley Toronto University Connecticut Clarence Deming New Haven W. F. Mappin General Land Office

Walter M Lowney Chocolates Rise at Pearl Street Boston

Walter M Lowney, America's leading chocolate maker, occupies five-story buildings at 97 to 103 Pearl Street Boston and a private store and factory at 45 West Street. The firm is famed for fine materials and exacting care, yielding premium confections. The West Street mail order department continuously fills and ships metal gift boxes nationwide and beyond.

America Walter M. Lowney Pearl Street Boston West Street United States

Poisoning Case In Jamaica Plain Involving Two Young Girls

A man named Mr Alley of 36 Newburne Street reports his eight and five year old daughters fell ill after taking pills given by a young boy. The children showed dizziness and yellowing skin, but have improved since Thursday after police intervened.

Jamaica Plain Alley Newburne Street

Publishers Notes Sour for New Books and Debuts

Publishers announce biographies and novels from American authors and international reviews praise Motley Correspondence and Emerson in Concord. New ventures include No Name Magazine in Baltimore, a world travel adventure Opening the Oyster, and several juvenile titles from Lee and Shepard with new editions and illustrated works.

John T. Morse, Jr American Statesman Benjamin Franklin Frederick A. Stokes & Bro Fifth Avenue New York Paris Saturday Review Miss Howard Baltimore American Press Company Allgemeine Zeitung Munich Germany Motley Ournal The Emerson Concord Review Montaigne Charles L. Marsh A.C. McClurg & Co Chicago Mary Agnes Tincker Signor Monaldini Houghton, Mifflin &Co Italy New Engand

Sale of damaged cargo from Hirdoo at South Boston docks

On Tuesday September 8, at noon, at Pier No Lb New York and New England R R Docks South Boston, 156 bales Blues and Grays and Slate Cotton Rags and 29 bales Flax Waste damaged on board the steamship Hirdoo from Hull will be sold for account of unknown. Sale positive without regard to weather.

New York New England R. R South Boston Hirdoo Hull

Foreclosure Auction of 1888 Ayer Mortgage Property

By power of sale in a mortgage from Simeon Marcus to Frederick Ayer dated July 19 1888 and recorded in Suffolk Deeds, a Boston Roxbury area parcel with buildings will be sold at public auction September 17 1889 at ten in the forenoon. The lot fronts Dudley Street and Greenville Street with specified dimensions and is subject to taxes for 1883 and 1889. Terms are 1000 cash at sale. further terms to be announced.

Simeon Marcus Frederick Ayer Suffolk Boston Roxbury Alexander Wadsworth Norfolk Deeas Dudley Street Hunneman Greenville Street Mount Pleasant Congregational Church P. O Lowell Mass Probate County of Vine Avenue Kelly Rowe Said Avenue George T. Bosson de Bonis Hiram Po, Bean Allston Raymond Street Everett Square Sewall & Day Cordage Company A. Knights & CO Washington Street

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J. B. Thomas Caesar Cesar’s Christ Cardinal Manning Ireland Henry III Daniel O'Connell Rome Earth Pope Vermont Deaf Mute Mission Stanley Africa Berlin Howard~clifford Hugh Montgomery Woburn Magazine Notes Publishers’ Notes New Mexico F. M. Endlich Harper’s Weekly London Spectator Begum Lee & Shepard Oliver Optic Little Baron Tramp Ingersoll Lockwood George Wharton Edwards Francis Sprague & CO General Auctioneers Milk Street Geo. H. Abbott Beston 8. R. Knights & CO Wacshingtoen St Main St Cambridgeport Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants State Street Snow & CO North Market St Falton St A. S. Richards & CO Boston & Bangor OF the Eastern Maine State Fair Foster’s Wharf William H. Hill Roscoe Conkling Alfred &. Conkling Charles L. Webster & Co., Publishers East Fourteenth St Aingineer N. F. Snow Fitchburg P. O E. C. Mackaye Temple St City Copartnership Notices Richmond Street Boston Produce Company Gardner Chapin, Trens Japan Commercial Bulletin Desert Kentaro Kaneko Blaine San Francisco Honolulu British Isles Ir. Kaneko
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