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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1893

Page

6

Back to Work in Factories Across the Northeast

Idle rubber boot and shoe plants resume on Monday across Malden Woonsocket New Haven Cambridge New Brunswick Williamsport Naugatuck and more, employing about 20000 workers as operations restart in stages. Water town Iron Foundry Vale Mills Cocheco Print Works Carnegie Steel Duquesne Petersborough Fall River Raleigh Charlotte Cotton Mills Congaree and other mills also reopen or expand production with new equipment and wage adjustments.

Malden Woonsocket New Haven Cambridge New Brunswick N. J Williamsport Penn Naugatuck Conn American Rubber Company of Nashua N. H Vale Dover Cocheco Pittsburg Noone Union Phenix Fall River Barnard Border City Chace Cornell Granite Hargraves King Philip Laurel Lake Narragansett Osborn Pocasset Richard Borden Sagamore Shore Slade Stafford Tecumseh Troy Merchants’ Manufacturing Company American Wampanoag Raleigh N. C Charlotte Columbia S. C Arnott Philadelphia

Fortieth Regiment Officers Chosen at Faneuil Hall

At the thirty first anniversary gathering in Faneuil Hall Fortieth Regiment Association officers were elected including President Lieutenant Colonel Joseph A Dalton and first vice president Captain William H Cundy. The annual dinner followed at the armory of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.

Fortieth Regiment Association Faneuil Hall Joseph A. Dalton William H. Cundy Charles A. Currier Edward L. Giddings J. Henry Thayer Stephen Stackpole Saugus John H. Russell Salem Salem; 8. C. Parsons, Lawrence; Thomas Briggs, Providence, R. I Silas H. Murdock Brocktom James A. Litchfield Somerville Kimball Easterbrook Chelsea Everett Pp. Bliss Attleboro Frank Alger West Scituate Joseph W. Stocker Beverly the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company

Tremont Hotel Company Names Maine Based Officers

The Tremont Hotel Company chartered in Maine with capital stock of 250000 owns the Tremont House. Landlord Strahan remains general manager. Officers include President Frank E. Baldwin Treasurer George Simmons Clerk C A Strout Directors Baldwin Simmons Baker.

Tremont Hotel Company Maine Tremont House Stranahan Frank E. Baldwin Boston George Simmons C. A. Strout Portland Herbert L. Baker

Mutual Assault Over a Penny in Woburn

Lawyer William H Sullivan and Policeman Ernest F West of Stoneham each faced an assault case against the other at Woburn yesterday and were fined one cent. Both appealed. The dispute began over a bicycle.

William H. Sullivan Ernest F. West Stoneham Woburn

Mackerel Boat Escapes After Run Ashore Near Gay Head

A mackerel fishing schooner ran ashore on Dog Fish bar near Gay Head while leaving Menemsha Bight this morning. The vessel was floated at high tide this evening without help and appeared uninjured.

Vineyard Haven Dog Fish Bar Gay Head Menemsha Bight

Along the Water Front

Seaports bustle as trunks to wharf and back flood inland. Pedlers’ crews face seizure for mistreated horses. Langley leads arrests of 23 vendors. Gloucester trips offered at fifty cents. old torpedo shiphouse to become parade grounds. Essex rescues a burning two masted schooner near Handkerchief Shoal. crew saved.

Langley Maud Richard S. Steele Gloucester Charlestown Navy Yard Admiral Porter Washington Naval Board Herbert Essex Baltimore Taylor

Torpedo shed slated for demolition at Charlestown Navy Yard

An 1874 wooden torpedo house near the Charlestown Navy Yard entrance faces sale and demolition. Once used for Intrepid construction and later boat storage, the aged structure shows many wear marks and is condemned by inspectors. Captain Selfridge proposed a marine park addition if torn down, but yard officials deem it unlikely.

Charlestown Navy Yard Intrepid Board of Inspectors Selfridge

Stockholders Wary at Fourth Special Meeting in Manchester

The People's Fire Insurance Company held its fourth special meeting at City Hall with small attendance. Old stockholders subscribed about 30,000 of 100,000 new shares, while many waited for new officers from reorganization. A local syndicate may buy the balance, and vacancies were left for possible syndicate representation. Ex-Governor Tuttle likely remains president and Gen Charles H. Bartlett treasurer. The reward for missing ex-treasurer C F Morrill was rescinded and a new warrant for Morrill’s arrest authorized by a three member committee.

Manchester N. H People’s Fire Insurance Company City Hall Tuttle Charles H. Bartlett C. F. Morrill Morrill

Bethlehem Youth Dies After Sleep Desire Mystery

Albert Ruede aged 19 of Bethlehem Pennsylvania died suddenly after weeks of an overpowering urge to sleep. He would nap on doorsteps during errands and fall asleep at work. Doctors could not diagnose the condition. He collapsed after dozing on Sunday and died yesterday.

Philadelphia Albert Ruede Bethlehem Penn

Life Savers Heroic Work at Sea

Schooner J P Kel sey captained by Perry from Rockland to New York encountered a gale near Handkerchief lighthouse. The ship sprang a leak and caught fire after sails were destroyed. Mono moy life saving crew led by Captain Tuttle mounted a rescue, taking off the crew and delivering them to the life station for safety.

Chatham J.P. Kelsey Perry Rockland New York Handkerchie Monomoy Life Saving Station Tuttle

Lynn boy dies after suspected poisoning case

Lynn, Sept 8. F A Durgin aged 17 died at 2 30 am in suspicious circumstances. He returned to his mother's house from Stimpson's drug store where he worked. He asked for egg white and later complained of feeling unwell. Dr Judkins was called and it is alleged he admitted taking poison. He died at 2 30.

Lynn F. A. Durgin Stimpson Judkins Durgin

New Church Planned for West Danville Vermont

By the will of the late Sarah Rankin, the Methodist Church in West Danville receives a $1000 legacy to build a new church. Construction will start at once.

West Danville Danville Sarah Rankin Methodist Church

Patrick Lennox and Co to resume operation with 200 men

Patrick Lennox and Co morocco manufacturers will not remove their works from Peabody as planned but will restart operations Monday with 200 men returning to the plant.

Patrick Lennox & Co Morocco Peabody

Gated Staten Island traffic delays cited in weekly toll data

New York reports 879 transportation failures in the week, up from 146 a year earlier. Canada shows 27 failures, compared with 29 in the like week last year. The overview traces regional disruptions and contrasts recent performance with the prior year.

United States Canada New York Staten Tn

Will Not Resign Mayor Brock's Reply to Critics

Mayor Brock of New Bedford fights back after critics in the prohibitionist party call for his resignation over issuing liquor licenses. Secretary Clark denies intra party rupture while Brock defends his four month no license enforcement and says resigning would betray his constituency. The dispute centers on license enforcement and a call for Brock to step down from the State committee.

Worcester Jethro C. Brock New Bedford State Prohibitory Committee Sabrina Snow George M.harrington Lynn D. D. Peabody Stoneham Brock F. W. Clark State Committee Clark Messrs. Snow Harrington Peabody Dr. Peabody J. F. Bartholomew J. C. Brock Harrington and Snow Hamlin Forbush Natick Marden Boston Deacon Kendall Bartholomew Prohibitory Supreme Court A. A. Miner Framingham Miner Ston Press

Diplomatic Nominations Sent to Senate by President

The President sent to the Senate nominations for ambassadors and ministers to Germany Hawaii Haiti and European postings. Theodore Runyon joins Germany as ambassador, Albert Willis and Henry Smythe receive ministerial posts, with several consular appointments in Europe and the Caribbean. Biographical notes recap Willis Smythe Mills and Runyon careers and previous duties.

Washington Senate Theodore Runyon New Jersey Germany Albert Swilms Kentucky Hawaiian Islands Henry M Smythe Virginia Haiti Ellis Mills Honolulu William S. Carroll Maryland Dresden United States George J. Willis Georgia Port Stanley St. Thomas Canada John R. Mobley Texas Acapulco Mexico Henry S. D. Maciver New York Denia Spain George Keenan Wisconsin Kehl Henry C. Astwood Calais France Leopold Moore St. Christopher W. I Albert S. Willis Louisville Shelby County Louisville Law School Jefferson County Henry M. Smythe Graham HeaMight Filis Mills Lynchburg Mr. Blount Hawaii State Department Bayard Department

Big wreck on Rock Island near Albright

A passenger train and a Rock Island freight collided nine miles from Omaha near Albright, destroying engines and mail baggage cars and a smoker. Dr. H H McIntyre, a World’s Fair commissioner from Randolph Vermont, was injured in the leg and face. Four other passengers were slightly hurt and Mail Clerk Miller was badly injured. Blame for the crash was not yet determined. the trainmen escaped by jumping to safety.

Omaha Neb Rock Island Road Albright H. H. MclIntyre Randolph Miller

Twelve Dead in Colehour Wreck Add One More Fatality

Wilson A Turner of Chicago died at Mercy Hospital at 5 AM, raising the total dead to twelve from yesterday's Colehour wreck. Ten bodies have been identified at the South Chicago morgue, while one presumed thief riding the baggage car remains unclaimed. Three injured patients recovered enough to leave Mercy Hospital with friends.

Chicago Wilson A. Turner Colehour Mercy Hospital Turner South Chicago

Edward Shepard Named for Swansea Consulate

Edward Shepard of Boston was mentioned as a candidate for the Swansea consulship where tin-plate once thrived in Ananias days. He was praised as the best man in sight, but inquiries show three local Edward Shepards in town none wanted nor had heard of the consulate.

Edward Shepard Boston Swansea Ananias Edward Shepards

City Treasurer Issues New 4 Percent Loan by Advertisement

The city treasurer sold the final $5000 of coupon bonds and $3000 of registered bonds and $203,000 of temporary loan in anticipation of taxes. A new $1,014,500 four percent loan was opened by advertisement.

Credit System Lets Thousands Buy Luxuries Now

Our credit system enables one man to own a fine bicycle in this weather, another to enjoy a salt overcoat early in the season, and still another to sport a gold watch. Ladies dress stylishly while cash buyers wait to save. Come see our goods and start credit today before the other fellow gets the suit you want. Credit is waiting for you.

Chinese Chinatown Business and Social Life Noted on Harrison Ave

A historical piece describes Sunday crowds on Harrison avenue in Chinatown, noting Chinese business practices, family groups like Yee and Sam Ling, and shops such as S. Y. Tank Company. It observes debt customs, sale notices, and the mix of Chinese and American customers, with a glimpse of religious tendencies.

Harrison Avenue Essex Beach Streets New England China Yee Boston Chins Wongs Goons Lees Mays Joes Quones East Sam Wah Kee S. Y. Tank Company No. 18 Chin Fong New York Sam Ling & Co Chinatown

Rev John Brown Back From Europe After Labor Stress Talk

Fall River clergyman and former Labor party legislator Rev John Brown returns from Europe and criticizes the last session Ross bill that cut weekly hours to sixty six. He says he won’t run again if asked to back injudicious progress, not due to direction but timing.

John Brown Fall River Labor Party

West Point Examinations Set For Sept 30 at Chelsea High

The Hon. William Everett will appoint a candidate and an alternate from the seventh district for admission to West Point next spring. A competitive examination will be held at Chelsea High School on September 30 at 10 a.m. Circulars with full information are available from the local high school teacher.

William Everett West Point Chelsea High School

Missing Mrs Gardiner Found In Chelsea Visit

The absent Mrs. Joseph Gardiner appeared at her daughter Mrs. George C. Morrill’s home on Green Street Cambridge after spending the night with a friend she met on the train in Chelsea. She told a Post reporter the episode amounted to much ado about nothing.

Joseph Gardiner George C. Morrill Green Street Cambridge Chelsea Post

Badger & Co Will Pay 60 Cents to Creditors

Creditors of William C. H. Badger & Co furniture dealers at 134 Friend street Cambridge Port met at 2 Albany street Cambridge port yesterday. The committee reported an offer to pay 60 cents with 15 in three months 15 in seven months 15 in eleven months and 20 in fifteen months. Assets remain in Walter I Badger's hands as trustee until all notes are paid. The proposition was unanimously accepted.

William C. H. Badger & Co Friend Street Albany Street Cambridgeport Walter I. Badger

They Are Still After Dodge In Treasury Probe

Special Treasury Agents Cross and Rige have progressed the Dodge investigation with Lonergan's testimony typewritten and verified. No other witnesses have been examined. Agents can summon government employees but not outsiders. About forty employees work in Dodge's department with salaries from $840 to $2600 yearly.

Dodge Special Treasury Cross and Rige Lonergan Mr. Dodge

Five routes to the World's Fair offered by Boston and Maine

The Boston and Maine railroad offers five routes to the World’s Fair via the White Mountains Green Mountains Niagara Falls Montreal or via Philadelphia and Washington. Lowest rates apply on all routes. Boston city ticket office 214 218 Washington Street.

Boston & Maine Railroad Great White Mountains Green Mountains Niagara Falls Montreal Philadelphia Washington Boston City Ticket Office Washington Street

The Southern Storm Claims Lockport Amid Destruction

A severe cyclone struck Lockport on Bayou Lafourche around 9 am, leveling homes and shops. Dozens were injured or killed, including Sister Pulcharie and Miss Mabel Gauthreaux, with property losses near $100,000. Oliver La Pourse of Thibodeaux perished from fallen trees.

Raceland Lockport Bayou Lafourche W. G. Barrios Paul Meyer Gus Abritat C. J. Richard Oliver Rivet Isadore LeBlanc G. D. Barrios Convent of the Immaculate Conception Peter Pullucky Louis Terrill Pulcharie Lucie Mabel Gauthreaux Camille Richard Kidward Barbious Miss Nettie Aye Miss Audern Terrebonne Sister Anasthasie Immaculate Conception Convent Joseph Arthur Seville Parish of Ascension George Algiers Louise Forest Oliver la Pourse Thibodeaux

Hawaii Hopeful on Blount Report and Annexation

In Honolulu on August 29, excitement rose over Blount's forthcoming report seen as favorable to annexation or protectorate status. Details included a snub to restoration hopes for ex Queen Liliuokalani and a warning that the United States would not aid her restoration.

Honolulu Blount Admiral Skerrett Boston Adams

Sailors Mutiny Attempt Ends With Discharge

The schooner Jacob M. Haskell bound for Brunswick, Ga., put four crew members in irons for mutiny after a dispute over food. Captain Doane claimed the men refused orders and sought better rations. Harbor police arrested them. the case went to the US commissioner and they were discharged.

New York Jacob M. Haskell Boston Brunswick Narrows Copeland Doane Omas Walsh William Henry John Jacobs Harry Henderson Cherry Street Georgia Tombs Court George Jacobs

Emin Pacha Expedition Report Details Murder Evidence

London reports confirm Emin Pacha was murdered and a box of his despatches was found and sent to England. Letters recount Nyangue’s capture on March 4 with eight hundred Arabs killed and only two European deaths, outlining the battle's details.

London Emin Pacha Emin England Nyangue

Safe Robbers Take $6000 From Akron Express Office

In Akron Ohio on September 8 the Adams Express Company office was entered at about 7 pm while agent Elliott was away. The day lock was used on the safe, which contained $6000. By morning police had arrested Skates Brehm Ed Llewellyn local sports Harry Laughead former employee and Harry Miller editor of the Tribune.

Akron, O Adams Express Company Elliott Brehm Ed Llewellyn Harry Laughead The Express Company Harry Miller the Tribune Laughead

Injury to Edward W. Pierce Improves. Arm Not Amputated

Gloucester report states Edward W. Pierce of Salem was accidentally shot at Annisquam on Tuesday. Dr. Carlton of Salem, his family physician, visits him and pronounces him out of danger. A prior medical consultation concluded amputation of his arm was not advisable.

Gloucester Edward W. Pierce Salem Annisquam Carlton

Judge Rules Marine Walsh Death Caused by Sullivan Blow

Judge Colton in inquest finds Thomas Walsh died from a blow by Thomas F. Sullivan with no justification. Sullivan is under arrest.

Committee to Revise Commonwealth Tax Laws Meets

The special committee of the Legislature held its first meeting yesterday and will reconvene Wednesday at 11 a m. It will hear all who wish to instruct them on the subject of their labors.

Commonwealth

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