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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1887

Page

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Young Osborne's Crime The Fisheries Commission

The Times telegraph reports state department doubt on creating the fisheries commission while Britain pursues a commission that could lead to a treaty. Chamberlain hopes for honorable terms for both nations and plans a U S tour after Belfast engagement, with visits to Boston Chicago and New Orleans.

New York the Tribune London State Department Fishery Commission Washington Lord Salisbury Senate America England Canada Ireland Belfast Boston Chicago New Orleans Norwich Conn David A. Wells

Funeral of Professor Avery Preached at Bowdoin College

The funeral of Professor John Avery LL.D. of Bowdoin College was held in Brunswick with sermon by W DeWitt Hyde president of the college and Rev William P Fisher pastor. Avery born 1837 in Conway Mass left to self support, educated at Amherst Yale, taught at Iowa College, joined Bowdoin in 1877 as Greek professor, honored with LL D. He was editor and author on Indian studies and languages, deacon and Sunday school superintendent, leaves widow and one son.

Brunswick John Avery Bowdoin College North Bridgton W. DeWitt Hyde D.D William P. Fisher Avery Conway Mass Amherst College Whitney Yale Iowa College American Antiquarian and Oriental Journal Hindoostan India Congregational Church Seth Davis West Newton Lawrence Bicknell Bros Pennsylvania Blaine Cooper Union Civil Service Commissioners Seeberger Chicago North Atlantic Daniel Manning Albany Jockey West Saratoga Kane New York Portland Maine Lewiston David A. Wells Norwich Conn Fisheries Commission North Adams Philadelphia Public Ledger Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburg C. B. Fisk Melbourne Australia San Francisco

Osbornes Forgery Case Raised in Armory Court

James W. Osborne, a Boston man arrested on forgery and larceny charges, faced a preliminary hearing in the Armory Court. Bail set at $200. He allegedly forged checks for $1000 and $825 and targeted several Boston firms. Authorities link a $1500 forged draft drawn July 19 with Boston-era indorsers. Osborne admits taking money. victims include the Boston Herald Globe and Wright & Ditson.

Curiaco James W. Osborne Boston Armory Court Osborne Oborne John B. Carson Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Woods, Cook & Loring Cambridgeport Mass Charles River National Bank A. A. Folsom Boston & Providence Railroad Joseph A. Balch Burdock Boston Baseball Club The Boston Herald and Globe Wright & Ditson New York James W Cambridge Shawmut National City

Was Maximilian a Coward Note Purported to Be in His Handwriting

A contested note purporting to be Emperor Maximilian's handwriting questions whether he acted with cowardice at Queretaro. The document cites June 13 1867 and mentions two $100000 drafts for colonels to be paid by Austria, with scholars debating forgery versus authentic communication.

Maximilian Foylone Lopez Esteva The Nacionale

The Squadron's Sabbath Muster and Race Rumor

Newport Sept 4 The North Atlantic squadron held its usual monthly muster on board ships. Tomorrow the Richmond will coal for a further cruise. At Southwest Harbor Me the Galena crew accepted a gig race challenge with Richmond for 200 a side over two and a half miles. The Galena now seems inclined to withdraw. The vessels will stay about a week more.

Newport R. I Richmond Southwest Harbor Galena

Weather Indications for New England and Mid Atlantic

For Maine New Hampshire and Vermont slightly warmer fair weather with light to fresh variable winds. For Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York slightly warmer fair weather with light to fresh variable winds.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York

Weather Observations Reported Across Stations

The record lists yesterday’s meteorological observations up to 10 p m taken simultaneously at all stations. The text notes the death of the wife of Medical Examiner RB C Dean, a War College director, at Newport Oostgraise.

RB. C. Dean The War College Newport Oostgraise

Ten thousand in Ennis attend proclaimed league meeting

Ten thousand people gathered in Ennis to attend the proclaimed league meeting as the town glowed with bright illumination amid vague notes on fisheries commission scope and ongoing political canvassing under a new constitution.

Ennis Fisheries Commission Chamberlain Czark Caspian Sea Wladivostock Pacific Liege Father Cahill Dublin Hawaii Honolulu

Funeral Notices and Local Events In Dorchester

The city reports fair weather and warmer temperatures. Funeral services for Thomas J. Allen and Charles M. Hovey were held at their homes with burials at Forest Hill cemetery. Dorchester lists club runs for September and a Batchelder Lincoln reception. An inherited sea disappearance note and lectures by A D Mayo and Dr. Fulton are mentioned amid active stock markets and favorable clearing house results.

Thomas J. Allen Forest Hill William H. Parmenter New England Winner Investment Company Kansas City Dorchester Bicycle Club Batchelder & Lincoln A. D. Mayo Fulton Rome Tremont Temple Charles M. Hovey Rutland Atchison Clearing House New York

Shooting Near Birmingham Endangers Captain Miller

In New Haven yesterday Joseph Bolton shot and seriously wounded Captain Miller at Shelton village near Birmingham. The incident stemmed from family troubles as Miller attempted to flee. Bolton has not been captured.

New Haven Conn Joseph Bolton Captain Miller Shelton Birmingham Miller Bolton

Transoceanic Steamship Movements Reach Atlantic Trails

A string of ship arrivals and departures dated September shows numerous vessels traveling between New York, Antwerp, Hamburg, Montreal, Liverpool, and other ports. Names include Aller Basil Bellarena Ber nicia and Union ports such as Leith Moville Queenstown and Port Augusta with varied routes and proceeds noted.

New York Aller Bremen Waesland Antwerp Gellert Hamburg Bernicia Licata Basil Ceara Bellarena Port Spain Priates Quebec Montreal Wrymouth Wieland Para Clement Maranhan Gibraltar Bothal Sehledam Hong Kong Port Augusta Yokohama London Dessarabia Miramichl Glenshiel Denmark Liverpool Egypt Iowa Boston Oxenhohne Vonea New Orleans Glasgow

Ennis Hosts Irish National League Meeting Amid Tense Guard

Ten thousand people gathered in Ennis to hear Irish National League leaders including Sullivan Stanhope and O'Brien. Troops and police blocked Ballycore Hill, speeches issued commitments to Home Rule and resistance to proclamations, then the procession dispersed peacefully after address counts. Nearby Middleton saw police injuries from attacks as tensions rose. Candles lit in Ennis framed a city buzzing with banners and Nationalist sentiment.

Parnell Liberal Party League Stanhope Turner Ennis O’brien O'Connell Square Middleton Armagh Ireland Dillon Jessrs. Sullivan Cox

Hawaiian Affairs Amid Calm, Election Looms in Honolulu

Steamship Alameda arrives after Sydney voyage via Honolulu. Hawaiian politics remain tranquil as campaigning proceeds for the September 12 election under the new constitution. American and British figures dominate nominations while the King’s health is toasted with mixed receptions.

San Francisco Cal Alameda Sydney Australia Honolulu House of Nobles House of Representatives Honolulu Rifles Samoa Washington New Zealand

Selected Joint High Commissioner for American Fisheries Talks

One of the joint high commissioners will represent the United States in the fisheries negotiations. The choice aims to advance U S interests and secure an agreement on fishing rights and access.

America

Great Railway Scheme Reaches Final Czar Approval

Paris telegram reports Russian plans for a Caspian to Vladivostok military railway, sanctioned by the Czar and led by General Annenkoff. The line, seen as a deterrent and rapid mobilization path, could link Asia and Europe and challenge British and Chinese fronts, with execution aimed by October 1, 1891.

New York Paris Herald St. Petersburg Caspian Sea Vladivostocl Pacific Obrutscheff Annenkoff Krasnovodsk Sarakhsand Merv China Russia Amour Qussouri Manchouria Kuldsecha Omsk Corean Afghanistan

Roberts on Baltimore and Ohio deal may steady rates

Philadelphia interview with President Roberts of the Pennsylvania Railroad states the Baltimore and Ohio deal would stop rate cutting and harmonize operations with trunk lines. He denies Pennsylvania holds B&O traffic and says reports of passenger or freight traffic grabs are guesses. Roberts says Pennsylvania would work with B&O, but B&O preferred to fight. He doubts Cassett or King will succeed Garrett as successor.

Philadelphia the Inquirer President Roberts Pennsylvania Railroad Baltimore & Ohio Roberts New York Pennsylvania Reading A. J. Cassett King The Erie Robert Garrett

Social congress opens with church and labor leaders present

The gathering in Liran includes the archbishop of Rheims Prince Lowenstein German deputies and French writers. The Liege bishop urges state aid for workers and backs government bills on labor reform. In London the Falls of Bruar sinks off Yarmouth with 24 dead. A statue of Father Cahill is unveiled in Glasnevin Cemetery by MP Peter McDonald.

Liran Rheims Prince Lowenstein Liege Government Labor Commission London Falls

North Adams Rioters Clash With Officers Over Prisoner

About 600 men mobbed streets last night trying to free a prisoner after Union street resident John Coats caused a disturbance at E B Patton's jewelry shop. Captain Costello ordered arrests and reinforced officers used clubs and revolvers to disperse the crowd and land the prisoner at the station. The incident sparked near-riot conditions and protests against the police station.

North Adams John Coats Union — Street E. B. Patton Costello Coats State Street Paar Stone T. Sampson

Neil Gilmour Named Assistant General Manager

The Hon. Neil Gilmour has been appointed assistant general manager of the Witna Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut. Headquarters are 31 Albany.

Baurston N. Y Specta Neil Gilmour Iwitna Insurance Company Hartford

Admiral Luce to be promoted and reassigned

Newport R I Sept 4 It is stated here on good authority that Admiral Luce will be relieved of command of the North Atlantic squadron this week and named president of the War College in Newport.

Admiral Luce Newport R. I North Atlantic War College

Jockey West Improving at Saratoga

Saratoga reports jockey Eddie West, injured on the track, is much improved. Lucky Baldwin, his supporter, offers physicians 1000 dollars if the boy recovers.

Jockey West Saratoga Eddie West Thay Lucky Baldwin

Fires and Alarms Report Local Blazes

Local alarms recorded a minor fire at the cordage manufactory on Rodgers street in Cambridge Sunday forenoon. A small dwelling fire on Elm street was put out by the chemical engine after a late Saturday night alarm from Box 32. An evening alarm from Box 136 noted a slight fire at Jeremiah Sullivan’s dwelling at 31 K street South Boston caused by a lamp setting fire to a window curtain.

Cambridge Rodgers Street Elm Street Jeremiah Sullivan K Street South Boston

Fire Ravages Abbey and College at Indiantown

The Journal reports the abbey and college of St Mainaid at Indiantown Spencer county were destroyed by fire, wiping out a library of 15 000 volumes and rare coin collection. loss for the college and museum about 200000 with no insurance. rebuilding planned.

Inpranapolis Huntingburg Und New York West Fiftieth Street Roosevelt Hospital Montreal P. Q J. F. Moseley & Co St. Henri William Darling & Co GH. Thompson Wulff & Co Shirley, McCall & Co Hathorp Conn William G. Ballantine Suffield Fire and Marine of Springfield Philadelphia

No Tidings From McNeally In Maine Bank Heist Case

Saco Maine September 4. no word from Frank C McNeally the defaulting bank clerk amid rumors none proven. Bank Examiner Richards faces a lengthy investigation as few believe McNeally had an accomplice.

Saco Frank C. McNeally Richards MecNeally

Melbourne wool broker John Stair Arrested in San Francisco

John H Stair enghi, a Melbourne wool broker, arrived July 18 under an assumed name and fled after forging crimes totaling 75000 dollars. Shadowed by detectives, he believed himself safe until papers arrived and he was arrested and imprisoned today in San Francisco.

San Francisco John H. Stairenghi Melbourne Australia

Portland Opposes American Commissioners on Fisheries

Portland fish dealers oppose appointing an American commissioner to join the English commission on fisheries. They warn past commissions overreached and fear tariff concessions will free Canadian fish, harm New England trade, and reduce American fleets. Several merchants call for high English and Canadian tariffs. others doubt a commission's power and prefer Senate action.

Portland O. B. Whitten Portland Fishing Exchange Nova Scotia New England Maritime George Trefetheren English Fish.” Sargent, Lord & Skillings Opie Bayard Senate Y . x. Cushing & McKenney United States

Two Local Teengers Drown As Boat Sinks Near Narrows

Seven youths sailed a small boat in Saco Me when a strong wind upset the craft near the Narrows. Four swimmers reached shore safely while three clung to the wreck. Albert Cartier 19 and Charles Michel 17 drowned. Isaac Henriette was rescued after clinging to the mast. Both bodies recovered an hour later. Cartier and Michel were relatives and clerks in Biddeford stores. Michel's father is a barber in Brockton Mass.

Saco Albert Cartier Charles Michel Isaac Henrette Cartier Michel Biddeford Brockton Mass

Civil Service Probe on Seeberger Webster Resignation

The civil service commission reports on George A. Webster's claim that Anthony F. Seeberger forced his resignation from the Chicago port, not for merit but to place a Democrat in his position. It notes Seeberger's refusal to state political reasons, warns against secrecy in removals, and defends investigations as beneficial to the service.

Washington Civil Service Commission George A. Webster Anthony F. Seeberger Port of Chicago Civil Service Reform League of Chicago Oberly Lyman Edgerton Webster Chicago Customs District Seeberger Mr. Webster Civil Service Customs Treasury Department Executive Civil Service Ihe Sure Civil Service Reform Leagues

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