Train collision near Williamstown leaves several injured
In a morning switch accident near Williamstown a construction train rear collided with a stationary through freight caboose. Engineer Edward Mullaney suffered a fatal skull injury after leaping from the engine. Brakeman Thomas Dempsey sustained fatal collar bone and back injuries. Fireman Spear and steam shovel operator James Varney escaped serious harm. The foggy dawn prevented a flagman sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Williamstown
Edward Mullaney
Spear
Thomas Dempsey
North Adams Hospital
James Varney
Mullaney
Democrats plan Washington conference for party harmony
Leading Democrats in Washington announce a conference to promote party harmony. Other brief items note the Saco bank inquiry found no false entries, Taunton soldiers monument dedication, Haverhill tennis, and local incidents from New York to Boston.
Peace Policy Maintained by Germany and Russia
Berlin reports confirming no meeting between the Czar and Emperor William and denying renewed Russo German treaties. The North German Gazette defends Germany’s peace policy tied to treaties, condemning Coburg and Orleans intrigues and Bulgaria’s influence as destabilizing Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
Stettin
Russia
Germany
North German Gazette
Bulgaria
Europe
Coburg
Wattenberg
Platt Action to Remove Quarantine Chief Heard
Troy N Y Sept 5 The attorney general seeks to remove Thomas C Platt from the office of quarantine commissioner for New York alleging illegal tenure since his term expired. Arguments on moving the trial from Albany to New York county were heard as Platt asserted residence and voting in Tioga county. Judge Ingalls reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Spretan
O’brien
Thomas C. Platt
New York
Justice Ingalls
the People
W. W. McFarland
Albany
New York County
Platt
New York City
Owego
Tioga County
Mr. Pratt
Theatre Fire at Exeter Kills Over 150 in Panic
London reports a fire at the Theatre Royal Exeter during Romany Rye. The single gallery exit caused a fatal crush in the pit and gallery. 130 bodies recovered, many burned, and about 30 injured hospitalized. Fire brigade arrived too late to stop the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Exeter
Theatre Royal
Syndicate bid for bank and telecom concession under scrutiny
The Chinese minister has not signed the Barker syndicate concession for bank, telegraph and telephone privileges. Miczkowicz faces scrutiny over plans and aristocratic claims. Paine of Pennsylvania expects capital to secure approval, while Turnbulls demand a clear role or risk disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurxctorx
Sprcran
Barker Syndicate
Miczkowicz
Miczkewicz
Russia
Paine
Pennsylvania
Mr. Wharton
Turnbull
Miezkewicz
Murderer O'Brien Attacks Wife in Graylock Killing
In Graylock near North Adams William O'Brien, an Irish immigrant, murdered his wife with a heavy cane after luring her into a secluded field. A passerby raised the alarm as O'Brien stomped and kicked her, leaving her fatally brutalized. He was to be arraigned next morning. Also reported Wheeler & Co. of New Haven failing with liabilities around 2 million, affecting the New Haven Wire Co. and related banks, with branches in New York Liverpool Baltimore and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norra Adams
Graylock
North Adams
William O’brien
America
Ireland
O’brien
C. B. Haynes
O’ Brien
New Haven
Conn
E. S. Wheeler & Co
New York
Liverpool
Baltimore
Chicago
New Haven Wire Company
E. 8
Wheeler
E. & Wheeler
E S. Wheeler
Henry D. Wheeler
Harmannus M. Welch
First National Bank
Weather Indications For New England And Eastern New York
For twenty four hours beginning 7 am Tuesday September 6 warmer fair weather for New England and eastern New York. Tuesday night and Wednesday cooler weather with local rains and threatening skies. Light to fresh southwest winds veering to westerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New York
Meteorological record of yesterday’s observations
Yesterday’s weather record summarizes the meteorological observations taken simultaneously at all stations up to 10 p m. The data note the shared timestamp and compile figures for temperature, humidity, wind, and barometric pressure across locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Osseryver’s
SiGnat Seavies
U.S. A
BostTon
Te J
Pr. M
Cicces
Riean Rel
Shipping Arrivals List from New York Harbor
Arrived steamers and schooners include Winthrow Portland Lucy P. Milter Bangor. Mon gon Sierra Leon. Neble 5 Eaton Calais. Mary Standish Boston. Sea Bird New Bedford. John Lenthal Providence. Sorrento Hamburg Atlas Liverpool among others. Vessel names and origins indicate a busy port entry on Sept 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Winthrow
Portland
Lucy P. Milter
Bangor
Scott’s Ay
Bristol
William Cochran
London
Mongon
Sierra Leon
Neble
Eaton
Calais
Robert A. Snow
Rockland
Edwin
Cane Ann
Kunis
Phillips
Kennebec
Mary Standish
Boston
Kenry Squires
Meilisa Trask
Pangor
B. F Phomp
Steamers Arrived and Sailed From Various Ports
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures including Rio Bueno from New York for Sharpness off Brow Head on Sept 4 and City of Richmond from New York for Liverpool on Sept 5. Other entries show multiple ships from New York, Montreal, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Havre toward European ports and Canada with dates Sept 1–Sept 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Bueno
New York
City of Richmond
Liverpool
Se Naihak
State of Indiana
Newark
Hamburg
Wieland
Bristol
Jersey City
Bremen
Fulda
la Champagne
Norfolk
St John
Aurania
Durham City
Neweagile
Plymouth
Latcham
Brettin
Salerno
Copenhagen
Robina
Gibraltar
Greystoke
Naples
Philadelphia
Sumner Head
Glendowe
Faith
Cork
Bellini
Lizard
Helios
Baltimore
North Britain
Antwerp
Glasgow
Cynthia
Montreal
Prawie Point
Ayrshire
New Orleans
Santiago
Hull
Rotterdam
Lord Warwick
Oregon
Oakdale
Boston
Palestine
London
Servin
Normandie
Havre
Winchester
Newport
Niagara
Havans
Sorrento
Sey
Atlas
Fire at Theatre Royal Exeter Leaves Dozens Burned Dead
Reports say a theatre blaze in Exeter during a performance caused many deaths with about 130 bodies recovered. Other items note Bulgaria ready to resist Russia interference, Emperor Franz Joseph's reception in Hungary, Americans paying respects to Gladstone, Bulgarian withdrawal talks with Ferdinand, denials of a Czars meeting, Germany Russia peace policy, Ennis meeting mockery, Manitoba premier Norquay securing a million dollar loan for the Red River Valley railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Royal
Exeter
Eng
M. Stambuloff
Bulgaria
Russia
Francis Joseph
Neutra
Hungary
Haward
Gladstone
Porte
Ferdinand
William
Stettin
Berlin
Germany
London
Ennis
Norquay
Manitoba
Red River Valley
South Boston Yacht Club Sails Postponed Regatta
The South Boston Yacht Club conducted its postponed regatta at City Point while cooler weather and local rains were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Belknap County Agricultural Fair Opens in LaconiA
The eleventh annual Belknap County Agricultural Association exhibition begins in LaconiA New Jersey tomorrow and runs three days with about 2500 dollars in premiums offered to participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laconia
N. J
Belknap County Agricultural Association
Kissing the Blarney Stone and Irish Arrival Lore
The writer recalls kissing the Blarney Stone at old Blarney Castle near Cork, describing the risky pose and the 120 foot height. He notes tourist fences by Washburn Moon, mentions Milliken and Sir Walter Scott visits, and cites local hydropathic cures near Blarney Lake as winter attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Grigin
Springfield Republican
Cork
Blarney Castle
Cromwell
New Castle
Washburn & Moon Company
Milliken
Walter Scott
Worcester
Mass
Father Prout
Heaven
Ennis meeting sparks varied British press reaction
London dispatches report mixed editorial takes on yesterday’s Ennis gathering. The Telegraph calls it a fiasco as Nationalists fled police lines. The News credits peaceful conduct by Irish leaders. The Times mocks speeches outside and questions enforcement. The Standard notes outside activity but lawfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Post
Ennis
The
Telegraph
Hussars
the Times
Dillon
House of Commons
Stanhope
Americans Pay Respects to Gladstone in Hawarden Return
London Sept 5 Americans visited Hawarden to honor Mr Gladstone after attending church where he read the lesson. He greeted them warmly as he left. American securities strengthen on Baltimore and Ohio affairs and bear accounts closed on the stock market. Swansea trades union congress condemned Irish government measures by 85 to 7. Vienna Sept 5 Emperor Francis Joseph greeted in Neutra with speeches and a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hawarden
Swansea
Ireland
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Neutra
Hungary
Albrecht
Wilhelm
Joseph
M. Stambuleff
Russia
Bulgaria
Ernroth
Artin Effendi
Einroth
Constantinople
Porte
Ferdinand
Paris
Rome
the Monde
Mgr. Persico
Vatican
Teweran
Ayoub Khan
Afghanistan
Shah Road
Khorassan
Beaury
Prussia
Was Stowell Involved In the Tilton Robberies
In Lacomia New Hampshire on September 5, authorities say C C Stowell the Western Railroad advertising agent who fled town Saturday with $80 belonging to Mrs Alexander Young also took a $1800 check from her. He is suspected of ties to the Tilton robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowell
Lacomia
N. H
C. C. Stowell
Western Railroad
Alexander Young
Tilton
Woodward contested will case before Probate Court
In Sr. Johnsbury Vermont on September 5 the Probate Court hears the Woodward contested will case with an involved amount around 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Johnspury, Vt
Staten Island Athletic Club Decennial Celebration Highlights
The Staten Island Athletic Club held its tenth anniversary on Sept 5 with multiple events. New York Lacrosse Club defeated Niagaras in lacrosse. O L Campbell won singles in lawn tennis and, with MacMauillen, won doubles. Various track events, pole vault, and rowing races featured many clubs including New York Athletic Club, Spartan Warriors, and Unions of New York. Time records and distances are listed for each event.
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New York
Staten Island Athletic Club
New York Lacrosse Club
Niagaras
O. L. Campbell
A. Duryea
Williams College
E. P. MacMauillen
C. J. Post
W. K. Coster
New York Athletic Club
C. Mathews
Olympic Athletic Club
Young
A. A. Jordan
L. R. Sharp
Spartan Uarriors
Joseph S. Paxton
Twelfth Regiment Athletic Club
S. H. Rich
W. C. White
Manhattan Athletic Club
G. Y. Gilbert
Louis Levin
American Athletic Club
Jack McMaster
Nigeer
Unions
Passzies of
Newark
Eurekas of
Potomacs
Washington
Alcoyone
Elizaveth
H. W. Garfield
August Fire Losses Across United States and Canada
The Daily Commercial Bulletin reports August fire losses totaling 3,317,500 dollars in the United States and Canada, far below last year's 18,000,000 and below the ten year average of about 7,000,000. For January–August 1887, total losses reach 85,245,600 dollars, versus 76,000,000 in 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daily Commercial Bulletin
United States
Canada
Fire alarms report two Somerville blazes
At 10 AM Box 15 Somerville reported a roof fire at Levi F. Stevens home 25 street east Somerville caused by chimney sparks damaging the house $200. At 2 55 AM a small blaze in the Blanchard House 2 Washington street was put out by Hook and Ladder 1 and caused $20 damage from a netting over a bar igniting a gas jet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Levi F. Stevens
Street
East
Blanchard
Washington Street
Hook and Ladder 1
Fires Hit Seven Towns in One Morning Across States
Reports from Warren Maine to New York describe multiple fires. Seth Oliver’s house burned with unknown cause. a shoe factory threat near James H. Clapp estate was thwarted. a Hammond barn fire killed a horse and damaged property. Judge Hilton’s barn at Woodlawn Park burned with a worker found dead nearby. the Maryland steamboat Galaeu burned on the Great Wicomico River. Seth Oliver’s Warren home burned again. a New York tenement fire on West Fiftieth Street injured a fireman and a tenant, with minor total loss.
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Warren
Seth Oliver
Weyn Mourn
James H. Clapp
Nasuvua
N. H
E. B. Hammond
Main Street
Sinarona Springs
N. Y
Judge Hilton
Woodlawn Park
Charles Wilson
Barrimore
Gvaleu
Maryland Steamboat Company
Fie
Kreeport
Wicomico River
Waponoro
Warren Village
New York
West Fiftieth Street
Willem Noble
William Hannon
Ellen Whittaker the Despondent Wife Death by Self Harm
Ellen Whittaker wife of John Whittaker of King Philip street killed herself this afternoon by cutting her throat with a razor. She had buried a child recently and had been despondent since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatt Rives
Ellen Whittaker
John Whittaker
King Philip Street
Friends of New England hold annual Sunday school conference
The Winterer Maine session at Friends Church Baileyville drew representatives from several states for three sessions. Speakers included William Pinkham Lynn Jesse McPherson Woonsocket Henry Aydlett Fall River and others. Exhortations and singing accompanied the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterer
Friends of New England
Friends’ Church
Baileyville
New England
Harry Wood
Winthrop
William Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Jesse McPherson
Woonsocket
R. J
Bible School
Henry Aydlett
Fall River
Sarah T. Taber
New Ledford
Elizabeth T. Larkins
Peabody
C. W. Goddard
Brockton Aldermen Consider Flowage Right Purchase
Brockton aldermen met to discuss Elmer Packard’s offer of flowage rights to the city for 5750 tied to sewerage plans. An ordinance restricting banners and placards in streets without mayoral and marshal permits was introduced and passed by the board amid labor opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Douglas
Jower Board of the Council
County Solicitor Clears Town in Missing Boy Case
County Solicitor N. E. Martin investigated rumors of a missing fifteen year old son of R. S. Pinney in Epsom. He found no grounds for legal action and believes the boy ran away. No new developments. he remains of that opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H
N. E. Martin
Epsom
R.S. Pinney
Martin
No Quorum Forces Adjourning of Legislature
Coxcorp New Hampshire Sept 5 There being no quorum in the Legislature this evening both branches adjourned until tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxcorp
N. H
Martha A Hale Strikes Seaward Ledge Near Seal Island
The schooner Martha A Hale Captain Mc Lean bound for Cow Bay struck a ledge off Seal Island Yarmouth and was towed into Yarmouth for repairs. Owner John F Crocker Boston. The American fishing schooner M C Torrey Captain Eden from Sedgewick Maine was saved after storm damage on August 24 losing 30000 pounds of codfish. crew sent home by the American consul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallorax
N.S
Martha A. Hale
McLean
Cow Bay
C. B
Seal Island
Yarmouth
John F. Crocker
Boston
M. C.torrey
Eden
Sedgewick
Scatecle
Local Arrests and Accidents Highlight Haverhill Ledger
Milwaukee editors Krackwintzer Cook and Parks were jailed on a larceny charge by Alderman Duncan and released on bail. The Sons of Maine met Boston Maine Veterans in Haverhill for their anniversary. Whittemore’s body was found after drowning in the Merrimac River. Bert Brandon was captured in Lowell for alleged robberies in Methuen and nearby towns and faces arraignment. Battery C Lawrence showcased a public gun platoon with 800 spectators despite poor cartridges. Lieutenant Dennett led the drill and city officials watched. Williams of Lawrence, claiming to be a Scotland Yard detective, was arrested for embezzling 160 dollars from Boyle Bros. Folgate of Berlin was found guilty of keeping a public grove without a license and fined 25 dollars with costs, an appeal filed. Scott Young died in Sanford Maine from injuries in a fall. Mrs. McCarthy of Ansonia was badly injured when thrown from a moving train. Mrs. Ross of Middletown died after being struck by a Valley train. A two and a half year old in North Atlantic was fatally scalded by a washer spill. Hugh McMellus of Quincy died after being disemboweled by a moving train. At Worcester Sportsmen’s Club, B K Smith broke a record by breaking 926 blue rocks out of 100.
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Krackwintzer
Cook
Parks
The
Labor Review
Milwaukee
Garrett Duncan
Sons of Maine
Gillespie
Small
Boston
Maine Veterans’ ‘Association
Haverhill
Laverhill
Harry J. Whittemore
Lawrence
Dennett
Harry Williams
Scotland Yard
Boyle Bros
Boyle
Commonwealth
Fred A. Folgate
Berlin
District Court
Clinton
Scott Young
Sanford
Springvale
Timothy McCarthy
Ansonia
Conn
James Ross
Noss
Middletown
Valley Railroad
James Armstrong
Damand Street
North Atlantis
Hugh McMellus
Quincy
Sportsmen’s Club
Worcester
BK. T. Smith
Man Tried to Murder Woman After Rejection on Boston Street
George Putnam, 35, shot Anna Freeis on Boston street after she refused his proposal. The ball lodged in her shoulder, was removed, and Putnam was arrested. Authorities could not determine the outcome of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Putnam
Everning
Anna Freeis
Boston Street
Putnam
Aquidneck Lawn Tennis Club Opens Tournament in Newport
The Newport Rhode Island tournament started with a large crowd as preliminary rounds in singles were played. Players from Newport Fall River Providence and Mall River competed with results listed including Traf ford of Fall River beating A O D Taylor of Newport 6 4 2 6 6 0 and Holmes of Fall River defeating Hunt of Newport 6 2 6 2. No doubles were played and prizes include silver nail opera glasses bronze smoking set and silver match box.
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Newport
R. L
Warren
Fearing
M. Norman
Durfee
Fall River
Sdradford
Bowen
Mall River
Brown
Holmes
Pall River
Hunt
Weden
Providence
H. R.paylor
Cozzens
Chiveland
Provience
Smath
Trafford
Tragic Train Jump Fatality Near Bowenville
A 25 year old man known as Michael Sullivan leaped from the Boston express at Bowenville. He struck a freight car and died from severe head wounds after being found near the scene. He carried a North Randolph ticket and lived in Barrington or Wollaston. He was taken to City Hospital.
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Fact River
Boston Express
Bowenville
Elis
Michael Sullivan
Barrington
Wollaston
North Randolph
Advent Camp Meeting Closes After Strong Attendance
The Second Day Adventists concluded Lakeside Belgrade meetings in Wintmor Maine with a large turnout. Elder Jesse Day of Saco spoke Sunday morning and D. M. Leavitt in the afternoon as about three thousand people attended, marking the best attended event to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintmor
Lakeside
Belgrade
Jesse Day
Saco
Hitler Dd
M. Leavitt
Missing Treasure: $48000 Vanished in Geeexville
In Geeexville Ohio on September 5 a citywide scare followed discovery that the county treasury doors were open and $48,000 missing. Treasurer John S. Simon is also missing. Laver Sinem returned and claimed robbers took the money. His property has been attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeexville, O
County Treasury
John S. Simon
Laver Sinem
Manitoba Premier Norquay Raises $1 Million Railway Loan
The Mail reports Premier Norquay of Manitoba secured a one million dollar provincial railway loan. Funds to finish the Red River Valley road, with rails currently at Montreal, will be used for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
the Mail
Norquay
Manitoba
Red River Valley Road
Montreal
Salvation Army Case Moves to County Court in December
The Salvation Army members case is escalated to County Court in December. Caledonia county fair will be held in St Johnsbury on Sept 20 with substantial premium offerings. Hon George B Loring of Salem Mass will deliver an oration on the vad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnsbury
Salvation Army
Caledonia County
George B. Loring
Salem
Mass
Body found in Naugatuox River near Billingham
The body of Charles Kendrick was found in the Naugatuox River near Billingham Comn yesterday morning. He had been missing since Thursday and is believed to have committed suicide due to despondency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kendrick
Naugatuox River
Bi Ilingham
Comn
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