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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1891

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2

Manufacturing clause reshapes American music publishing debate

The article discusses the manufacturing clause in the new U S copyright law and its impact on American and foreign publishers. It notes American managers may face lawsuits over performing rights for "The Nautch Girl" and argues the clause could boost American authors by enabling legitimate competition against foreign wares. It also mentions spelling standardization across markets, English publishers’ views, and the forthcoming US publication of Arthur Pinero plays under the new law.

New York Boston United States Atlantic London Britain Heinemann Arthur Pinero W. S. Gilbert Wright

Record of Fires Across Cities on Sept 6

Fires spread rapidly in multiple locations. In Walpole a Union mill fire leveled the building, costing 2500 in property and 25,000 in stock, with 25 workers left unemployed. Other fires destroyed ships, caryards, a tobacco warehouse, and a Perkins estate outbuilding, incurring heavy losses and displacing workers.

Khersones Montevideo Port Aere Mich Chicago & Grand Trunk Railway New York Stratton Tuird Avenue Portsmouth N. H Elias Perkins Lang Road George A. Perkins

Regatta on the Charles Draws Large Oarsman Crowd

The New England Amateur Rowing Association regatta on the Charles drew crews from New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Washington. Weather and river conditions varied with driftwood and charred timbers hindering practice, while favorites and dark horses battled across junior and senior events.

Surprised at Play Ends in Raid on Dorchester Ave Residence

Liquor Officer Perry of Division 11 raided Henry J. Godfrey residence at Adams street and Dorchester avenue. With two warrants for gambling implements and liquor, officers broke in after spotting three men playing inside. They arrested Henry J. Godfrey, George Hamstead, and W F Mansfield. Mansfield had recently reported a theft of 130 from Knights of Labor. A small quantity of liquor was seized.

Perry Division 11 Henry J. Godfrey Adams Street Dorchester Avenua George Hamstead W. F. Mansfield Mansfield Knights of Labor Dorchester Avenue

Socialists Publish Voice of Massachusetts Paper for Governor Bid

The Socialist party will issue 160 000 copies of Voice of Massachusetts this morning containing the state convention platform and labor questions. Harry W Robinson, Harvard graduate and party gubernatorial candidate, will stump for the party late in the month. It marks the first time Socialists enter state politics as a distinct party. New York last year saw 13 000 Socialist votes. Massachusetts estimates range from 3000 to 10 000. Headquarters open this week in the city.

Socialist Party Voice of Massachusetts Harry W. Robinson Harvard York Lst

Young Men’s Democratic Club Organized in Cambridge Ward 2

A new Young Men’s Democratic Club is formed in Ward 2 Cambridge with officers I J Feeney as president Edward Welenanty as vice president Connor as secretary Charles Stacy as treasurer and I J Edwards as financial secretary. The club will announce its candidate for representative later, with I Butler named as a possible contender.

Cambridge Eee Democratic Cambridge I. J. Feeney Edward Welenanty Award "Connor Charles Stacy IT. J. Edwards Ape I. Butler

Regatta Preparations and Entries at Union Boat Club

Noting differences from the national junior champions, prominent oarsmen gathered at the Union Boat Club house. A Regatta Committee meeting at the B A A boat house discussed entries, including W K Perkins of the Vespers and W D Kourne of the Atalanta. Seawanhaka’s junior four entry fee was refunded due to an accident. Races begin 12 30 with starts and finishes in front of Union Boat Club except the eight oared shell beyond Crescent Boat Club.

Washington W. T. Homer Union Boat Club House Henry Whiting Garfield Fred. K. Fortmeyver W. K. Perkins Seawanhaka Boat Club Fea Seawanhaka John F. Donegan City Point Rowing Association FE. T. Cabot Hb. A. A Union Boat Club Crescent Boat Club

Interesting Wedding at Hotel Brunswick

An exceptionally pretty wedding took place at Hotel Brunswick last Saturday afternoon uniting Miss Harriet Louise Hadley daughter of Mrs Harriet Hadley Springfield formerly Arlington Heights and M Jonathan Russ Jr cashier of the Essex National Bank Haverhill The service was read by Professor Daniel Dorchester Jr D D of Boston University with only immediate friends present A reception followed despite stormy weather and the couple plan to reside in Haverhill at home after October 1.

Hotel Brunswick Harriet Louise Hadley Harriet Hadley Springfield Arlington Heights M. Jonathan Russ Essex National Bank of Haverhill Daniel Dorchester, Jr Boston University Mrs. Russ

Badly Beaten Man Attacked by Unknown Rutlian in Lowell

In Lowell on Sept 6 a man named Patrick Harrington reports being lured from Davidson street to Stackpole street by a tall stranger and savagely attacked. He was stabbed near the left eye, robbed of a small sum, and thrown over a riverbank. Harrington, intoxicated at the time, fears the eye may be permanently damaged.

Lowell Patrick Harrington Davidson Street Stackpole Street Harrington Ttis

Prisoners Refuse Beans at Wethersfield State Prison

About forty inmates at the State Prison in Wethersfield refuse beans, claiming poor quality earlier. Deputy Warden Baisden moves to solitary confinement for two ringleaders and nine instigators. incident ends with disciplinary action. In Bangor, Maine, Augustus Wise, 55, dies after being struck by an electric car. driver missing as police investigate.

Hartworp Conn Wethersfield George E. Baisden

Their Twentieth Anniversary in Woburn

Frederick Bb, K. Marter and wife observed their twentieth wedding anniversary at their Montvale Avenue home. The couple received gifts from the Equitable Life Assurance Society associates, including a china tea set, with flowers and plants decorating the grounds and interior. Marter, a general agent for the society, is active in the Boston Athletic Club, Masonic orders, and the Boston Y M C A.

Woburn Frederick K. Marter Montvale Avenue Boston Y. M. C. A

Sailor Assaulted Near Market Street In Fortsmouth

Michael Hariey of the United States ship Chicago, stationed at Portland, obtained leave and went to visit friends in Fortsmouth. He was found unconscious this morning on Market street with a badly bruised head and face after an assault by an unknown party.

Fortsmouth Michael Hariey United States Chicago Portland Market Street

Murder in carriage shocks Evansville town

John Carter and George Buro arrived in Evansville to a quarrel in a carriage. Carter seized Buro and slashed his throat from ear to ear, killing him instantly. Carter fled but was captured shortly after.

Evansvivun Ind John Carter George Buro Buro Carter

Corinth Moonshiner Darling Eastman Captured in New Hampshire

United States Deputy Fairey of Burlington and Sheriff Keamele of East Randolph captured Darling Eastman, the Corinth moonshiner, in Mancarston New Hampshire. He was taken to Burlington for trial in October after an escape from Corinth authorities in May last. Eastman had fled to Canada and other NH locations previously.

Corinth Mancarston N. H United States Fairey Burlington Keamele East Randolph Darling Eastman Eastman Canada New Hampshire

Mortality Slightly Decreases in Health Board Report

The Board of Health logged 188 deaths last week, down from 19? the prior year, marking a drop of three. The weekly death rate stands at 21.2. Children under one year totaled 62, under five years 73, and those over 60 years 61 deaths in public institutions 31.

Board of Health

Boston Man Wins Prize Fight on Long Island

A prize fight on Long Island early today pitted William Guilfoyle of Boston against George A. Wright of Boston. About a hundred spectators watched as Guilfoyle fell from a blow in the fourth round and a half, ending the match. George B. Loring III was reported critically ill at his South Salem summer home, but later improved.

Boston New York Long Island William Guilfoyle George A. Wright Guilfoyle George B. Loring III Srecian George B. Loring South Salem

Couple die in Lake Ponce de Leon boating accident

In Atlanta on Lake Ponce de Leon Jeff D. Stewart and Mrs Kennedy drowned while boating at 9 pm last night. Their companions in a separate boat could offer no explanation. Both were married and accompanied by partners unaware of the outing.

Lake Ponce DE Leon Atlanta Jeff D. Stewart

Miss Hannah Dillon Dies in Jail in Typhoid Case

Woburn, Sept. 6. Hannah Dillon, who twice tried to shoot James M. Callahan of Woburn and was held in Cambridge for the grand jury, died Saturday afternoon in jail from typhoid fever and heart trouble. Her body was brought to Webura.

Hannah Dillon Woburn James M. Callahan Cambridge Webura

First Baptist Church of Medford Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary

ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY Metrorp Sept 6 The First Baptist Church of Medford marks 50 years since its 1841 organization. Activities include a morning service with anthems, readings by Rev George M Preston, and a historical address by Rev James F Abbott.

Metrorp First Baptist Church of Medford George M. Preston James F. Abbott Church of the Lord Moses Parsons Sisters and Brethren N. W. Williams Malden Baptist Church Robert J. Ells Lewis ©. Santos Ruth Gardner Sally Blanchard Elza J. Blood Jane Parsons Catharine Childs Mary I. Ford Mary Gage Hannah D Bosworth South North O. P. Gifford George HK Wiliam Stetson

Foes of the Dram Shops Convenes Catholic Abstinence Union

The quarterly convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union Diocese of Boston met in Beverly with 127 delegates from 44 societies. President Christopher J. Fay urged self financing and action against Sunday rum selling. Key speakers included J. H. Watson, W. Hinckley, and James Coughlin, with elections by county and a plan to shift the annual meeting to Malden next year.

Beverly Sprevar Catholic Total Abstinence Union Archdiocese of Boston Ladies’ Aid Society Christopher J. Fay Boston Father McKenna Marlboro J. H. Watson Mahoney Lowell W. W. Hinckley Beverly School Committee John H. Watson Beverly Farms Massachusetts Suffolk County James H. Bonley Charlestown Norfolk John D. Coughlin Brook

Break from San Quentin Prison Plot Ended

A plan by seven desperate inmates to break out of San Quentin was foiled. Three of the seven had previously escaped and negotiated terms with the old warden. Delaney possessed a tool to aid the breakout and a guard was to be struck with a slung shot before a yard attack. Outsiders were believed ready to join with arms. The scheme was detected after a guard overheard critical words. For three weeks the warden planned, and the ringleaders were arrested just as the crisis neared.

San Francisco San Quentin Delaney

Cheating Conscription Laws Taints Odensa Ring

In Odensa police arrest a Jew named Eichenholz and several companions for allegedly aiding hundreds of wealthy Jewish German youths to dodge conscription. The scheme involved pretended skin ailments treated by subcutaneous injections of petroleum and croton oil.

St. Peterssura Eichenholz Odensa

Despondent Woman Slashes Throat Ending in Death

Sophie Guengberg, once despondent, killed herself with scissors. She faced trial in St Petersburg in 1890 with Stoelanofsky and Freifeld for involvement in a plot against the Czar. All three were condemned to hang, but Stoelanofsky and Freifeld were banished to Siberia. Guengberg received life imprisonment. Reports tied her to Nihilist movements in France and Switzerland, with linked sensational plots including the Paris murder of General Seliverstoff and a supposed plan to kill police chief Padlewski's alleged accomplice.

Sophie Guengberg St Petersburg Stoelanofsky Freifeld Siberia Sophia Guengberg Sculuasetare Sophie Paris France Switzerland Russia General Seliverstoff Belair Seliverstoff General Schverstoff Hotel de Bade Padlewski

Royal Felicitations In Vienna Visit By Emperors

Emperor William and the King of Saxony visited Archduke Albrecht with their suites in Austrian uniforms as Archdukes Charles Louis William and Rainer attended. Generals commanding the maneuvers received portraits, officers decorations, and Archduke Albrecht wore the Black Eagle collar. A grand luncheon for 160 covered, a felicitation toast followed by cheers.

Vienna Emperor William Saxony Archduke Albrecht Charles Louis William Rainer Order of the Black Eagle Francis Joseph

Gladstone backs labor representation but fears a labor party

A public communication from Mr. Gladstone endorses greater labor representation in Parliament while warning against forming a labor party. He argues that if every class forms a party, Parliament would be a queer spectacle.

Gladstone London

Only Fit for litter in West Clare crops report

The Freeman's Journal notes wheat in West Clare and western districts is only fit for litter due to recent rain. Blight is general, one third of the potato crop is already gone, and barley and oats are rotting. County Cork suffers least from the bad weather.

Des The Freeman’s Journal West Clare Ireland County Cork

Collision in New York Bay sinks tug Erie by Cunard steamer

In heavy rain and fog off Bedloe's Island the Cunard steamship Etruria ran into the harbor tug Erie at seven knots, splitting the Erie and sending it to the bottom. Five men were aboard, one presumed lost. The Etruria continued to Queenstown and Liverpool after reversing engines. The Guiding Star tug rescued four men, while James Alexander, owner’s son, may have been crushed in the pilot house. Tug Erie valued at about $10,000.

New York Sprcrar Cunard Etruria Erie Bedloe’s Island Queenstown Liverpool Eturia James Alexander Guiding Star White Star Transportation Company Haius Young Alexander Wilson Love The

Bank Ledger Forgery Arrests In Philadelphia

Charles Ege and E L Maguire, formerly ledger clerks at Keystone Bank, were arrested on charges of making false ledger entries and deceptive statements to mislead the bank examiner. A second arrest was anticipated. Maguire and Ege were released on $10,000 bail and set for hearing Tuesday. Authorities allege falsifications lowered depositor balances. Ege aided Receiver Yardley in整理 the books before dismissal.

Philadelphia Charles Ege E. L. Maguire Broken Keystone Bank Mauire Ego Maguire United States Craig McGuire Yardley

Patrick Shee Killed After Fall From Train at Mt Tom Junction

Patrick Shee, 80, a brickyard employee, was killed last evening at Mt Tom Junction after falling from a moving train. His skull was crushed. He leaves a widow and one child.

Pell Easthampton Rept Patrick Shee Mt. Tom Junction

Boston Symphony season tickets go on sale at Music Hall

The Boston Symphony Orchestra under Arthur Nikisch announces 24 Saturday concerts from Oct 10 1891 to Apr 23 1892 with several dates omitted. Rehearsals run Fridays from Oct 9 1891 to Apr 22 1892. Auction sales begin Sept 14 for rehearsal seats and Sept 17 for concert seats, with numerous price levels and payment rules. Notable soloists and new works by Dvorak, Tschaikovsky, Strauss, and others are featured alongside classic Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms. A Tremont Temple Mozart Sextet concert and Kneisel Quartette series at Union Hall are also noted, plus the Boston Star Course starting Oct 12 with Lillian Nordica.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Arthur Nikisch Music Hall Dvorak Sgamboti Tschaikovsky Richard Strauss Emanuel Chabrier Paris Svendsen Colombe Mackenzie Mihalovich Felix Draesecke Mascagni Nicoda Lalo King Lear Littolf Beethoven Haydn Mozart Mendelssohn Brahms Waxner Mme, Nordica Emma Eames Mme Joachim H. 4. A. Beach Eugene d’ Albert Ignace J. Paderewski Alfred Gruenfeta Busoni Alwin Schroeder Tremont Temple Mozart Sextet Brooklyn N. Y J. Irving White Pareva Quartette J. L. Thomas Edward H. Meade R. Williams J. E. Woodward George H. Ryder Kneisel Quartette Union Hall Boston Star Lillian Nordiva

Daring Daylight Robbery At Elm House Haverhill

In Haverhill on Sept 6 at 3 30 p m two men forced entry at Elm House 18 Emerson street and robbed proprietor Mrs Hattie L Elkins of 800 in cash and 400 in checks plus 35 from her dress. They bound her, gagged her with handkerchiefs and escaped through a clothes closet. Checks cashed for Martin L Stover. robbers unfamiliar yet acquainted with the building. Mrs Elkins reported rough handling but no bank deposit.

Haverhill Elm House Emerson Street Hattie L. Elkins Mrs. Elkins Martin L. Stover

Laying of Corner Stone for Ansonia Church in Rain

In New Haven area on September 6 thousands gathered despite heavy rain to witness the cornerstone ceremony for the Church of the Assumption in Ansonia. The dedicatory procession, led by Rev. Dr. Hughes, included about 1000 participants from bands temperance groups cadets and several Catholic fraternal orders. The Gothic stone church will seat 2000 and cost about $100,000 with twenty priests assisting.

New Havern Conn Dartford McMahon Europe

Late Ship News From London to America Listings

Maritime notices record ships sailing paths with destinations including Boston Montreal New York and Portland. Entries name vessels such as Columbian Gerona Wanderer Roman Egyptian Monarch and Cottage City among others with ports London Liverpool Shields and St John NB.

London Columbian Liverpool Boston Gerona Shields Montreal Hungaria Roman Wanderer New Orleans Egyptian Menarch New Harbinger al Tradell Elsa Emery Laura C Anderson Washington Charity Weymouth EM Harriman New York John Douglass Newark Alpine Medford Lucy P Miller Cottage City Vortland Sobs Ceretic Wim Wilson St John Gaffeld White Apple River Thomas W Holder Win Flint Etta Stimpson Bangor Ane Franklin Gardiner Win Hi Mitchell Sands River George and Albert New Wedford Napoleon Newport Horizon Providence

Funeral services for Lev. J. Cole held in Newington

Portsmouth New Hampshire Sept 6 funeral services for Lev J Cole who died Wednesday were conducted at the Congregational Church Newington and were largely attended by friends and relatives. He was a member of Damon Lodge Knights of Pythias Massasoit Tribe IL O R M which attended in a body.

Portsmouth N. H Lev. J. Cole Congregational Church Newington Damon Lodge Knights of Pythias Massasoit Tribe

Connecticut River Railroad Company Annual Meeting Notice

The Connecticut River Railroad Company announces its stockholders meeting at the company office in Springfeld on Wednesday September 16 at 12 o'clock noon. The agenda includes acting on the directors report electing directors for the ensuing year and any other lawful business. By order of the clerk Springfeld Mass September 1 Lek

Jom Monweralth Massachusetts Offolk Loston Suffolk Andrew J. Hartyord Hoston Court Room Trobate Building Court Square Houston Thomas Fee Sher Connecticut River Railroad CO Seth Hunt Springfield Mass Connecticut River Railroad Company The Springfeld Sk Clerk Lek

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