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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1889

Page

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Boston Doctor Promoted Elixir Sparks and Patient Revival

In Boston a specialist Dr J G Carroll of Evans House 175 Tremont Street gains notice for curing head lung and stomach problems with Proctor medicines. Mr C W Cacy of Cambridge recounts cramp catarrh polyps and asthma relief after treatment, noting lower charges and improved appetite and energy.

Boston J. G. Carroll Evans House Tremont Street C. W. Cacy Columbia Street Cambridge Carroll Mr. Cacy Daily Papers

G A R Men at Portland arrive from Cambridgeport

About 100 members of William H. Smart Post G A R Cambridgeport arrived in Portland aboard the Tremont after two days outside Boston Light. They were greeted by Bosworth Post and taken to Long Island for an evening at a commodious G A R building before planning to return home in the evening.

PortlAno Dept Sorcian William H. Smart Post Cambridgeport Tremont Boston Light Bosworth Post Long Island Grand Army Edwin Arnold Washington Harrison Boston Reading Lucius M. Beebe Ellen Ruggles Rome William Tf. Smart Post G.A.R Portland Maine

Tanner's Resignation From Pension Commissioner Post

Washington dispatch reports Corporal James Tanner resigns as commissioner of pensions after White House talks with President Harrison and Secretary Noble. Tanner accepts Cabinet pressures and letters confirm his departure to ease internal disputes, with Noble hinting his own resignation would follow if Tanner stayed.

WaAsumcTon Harrison James Tanner Post Tanner Marshall Ramsdell Georgetown Heights White House Marshal Ramsdell Noble Corporal Tanner Ramsdell Banque Macbeth Pension Office Women’s Relief Corps Executive Mansion Washington Commissioner of Pensions Benjamin Harrison Secretary Noble White Mouse Tracy Miller

New Unitarian church dedicated at Winthrop

The edition notes a new Unitarian church dedicated at Winthrop, with other items including shootings at Creedmoor, a military championship report, jurors held over, and various civic and national happenings across pages 1 to 8.

New Unitarian Winthrop

Hearty Endorsement of Its President by the Tariff Reform Club

In Woburn on September 12 the Tariff Reform Club endorsed its president Samuel W. Meachum at the annual meeting. Secretary E. E. Parker read records confirming proper election of officers Julius F. Ramsdell and John Warren Johnson as vice presidents, Parker as secretary, and George F. Bean as treasurer. The gathering lauded Meachum’s summer work and anticipated further papers and a public tariff reform meeting this month.

Woburn Srudant Woburn Tariff Reform Club Samuel W. Mendum Dow’s Block Meadhum FE. E. Parker Bean Samuel W. Meachum Julius F. Ramsdell John Warren Johnson E. E. Parker George F. Bean John W. Johnson Mendhum Messrs Meachum and Parker M. M. Holmes George Buchanan

Maine Christian Endeavor Convention set for Bath dates

PorTLand Me Sept 12 Stria Au 1 The third annual convention of the Young People s Societies of Christian Endeavor of Maine will be held at Bath Sept 24 and 25. Speakers include Rev Dr F Io Clark Rev J W Hamilton and Dr William Shaw of Boston. Expected to be large and important.

Portland Strcia Young People’s Societies of Christian Endeavor of Maine Bath F. Io, Clark J. W. Hamilton William Shaw Boston

Man Falls From Train. Arm Amputated Suspected

On the 9 40 train from Gloucester as it left Montserrat station Beverly Joseph W Lovell an elderly man stepped from the train and was struck by the wheels cutting his right arm requiring amputation. He sustained a scalp wound and was taken to Salemme hospital for treatment.

LaLeMm SpectaAu Gloucester Montserrat Beverly Joseph W. Lovell Salemme

Atlanta Steamer Atlanta Missing with Rumors of Sightings

Navy officials press for word on the steel cruiser Atlanta after no official status report by the afternoon. Rumors place the ship near Sandy Hook or seen by a schooner. others fear it may have vented to sea to ride out a vicious storm. Secretary Tracy ordered inquiries and Commodore Walker to advise on rescue actions. Navy personnel remain anxious but hopeful for a safe location.

Delaware Standish Robert W. Sharp First Congregational Church Foxboro Atlanta Navy Department Morgan Dorchester Washington SpecrAn Sandy Hook New York Department Iracy Walker Navy

Ramsey Installed as Minister at First Unitarian Society

Mapplebord September 12 Rev W H Ramsey was installed as minister of the First Unitarian Society in American Hall before a good-sized audience. Sermon by Rev E A Horton of Boston with installation prayer by Rev J P Forbes of Taunton and address by Rev J G Brooks of Brockton, fellowships by Rev A C McDougall of Rockland.

Passenger and vessel movements list at ports and seas

Ships and steamships are tracked arriving at or leaving from Boston New York Baltimore Queenstown Glasgow London Liverpool Hamburg Bremen Dover Dover Scilly Isles Gibraltar and related routes with origins including Montreal New York Baltimore Antwerp Antwerp and other ports. Details include dates September 11 12 14 and two o clock pm times where given.

Boston Charles Morand Port Antonio Dam New York Teutonie Liverpool Hlaminonia Hambourg Weneland Antwerp Guthiel Kremen Mider Bremen Baltimore Rhein Dunnet Critic Seth The Scilly Islands Wieland Columbia Hamburg Queenstown Wyoming Pritannic Glasgow Concordia Montreal Dover Mag Maine Lonon Eng Holland London Ontaro Illinois Thetis T.nergie Lahn Hermann Gibraltar India Naples North Cambria Carthagena Philadelphia

Reach Port Steered by Sails When She Was Picked Up

A vessel reached port while steering with her sails before being rescued. The incident involved a crew and a harbor authority, with weather conditions prompting the rescue operation and safe docking. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.

Twelve Deaths Reported In Devastating Delaware Coast Storm

A Lewes special details a hurricane like gale along the coast causing twelve deaths and widespread wreckage. Vessels, piers, and the lifeboat station were ruined as sailors were rescued from rigging and sent ashore by tug Luckenbach. The storm also swamped homes, submerged Hugheyville, and left the W Tunnell pilot boat missing with four pilots aboard.

Winauncton Del Lewes J Salvatori Brown & Co Luceros United States Marine Hospital Hugheyville Henlopen Rehoboth A. L. Lackenbach Kate KE. Morse Wessel Hawk’s Nest Shoal Morse Walter F. Parker J. & L. Bryan Kate F. Morse Bath Philadelphia Captain Tracy Norena Portland W. ‘Tunnell Lince Casilda Boston Brandywine Shoal W. O. Snow Taunton Mass Luckenbach Brandywine Crown Shoals Norfolk Cape Henry Amarpous United States Standish Naval Academy Governor ‘Thomas I. M. Johnson

Quiet About Long Island No Further Damage Reported

No further damage by the storm on Long Island today. Steamers Teutonic Pennland Rotterdam and Hamburg reported heavy weather but no serious trouble. Roanoke and Richmond of Old Dominion line arrived about 9 am, with captains noting rough seas though no major damage.

New York Long Island Teutonic Queenstown City of Sandy Hook Pennland Rotterdam Hammonia Roanoke Richmond Old Dominion Line

Atlantic City Exits Hit by Flood Surge

Fifteen thousand residents will depart Atlantic City by tonight as flood damage and untenantable homes force out many locals. Western Union reports announce first postdisaster train at 10 o'clock, crowding Camden & Atlantic rails and packing fifty sections from 9:58. Pleasure boats line the roadbed, masts cut to allow passage.

Atlantic City N. J Union Pacific Western Union Camden & Atlantic Railroad

Southern race prejudice dominates Southern Baptist convention

National Colored Baptist delegates in Indianapolis report intensifying outrages against their race. Five attacked on trains en route, with E K Love, J H Brown, John Williams, G M Spratling, and Mrs J A Garnett describing beatings and threats. Delegates debate action while urging protection and restraint.

Ixprianapolis Ind National Colored Baptist Convention Messrs E. K. Love J. H. Brown Savannah John Williams G. M. Spratling Brunswick J. A. Garnett Atlanta Baxley Tenn Mr. Love Spratling Brown Mississippi South

Ives Case Witness Testimony and Handcuff Incident

New York Sept 12 In the Ives case chief witness Mr Short testified his relations with Ives were friendly and he helped raise salaries including that of his stepson He refused to draw 16000 from Terre Haute and Indianapolis railroad treasurer citing fear of firm Ives & Co about to fail Sheriff officers proposed handcuffs but judge Fullerton determined it was a mistake Ives proclaimed he would not wear handcuffs and wanted to leave like a gentleman a cab then took him to the Tombs

New York Ives Short Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad H. 8. Ives & Co Brook Fullerton

Naval orders issued by Navy Department in Washington

Navy Department announcements detachments and assignments of officers from the Naval Academy Enterprise and other posts. Harrington rotated from the Naval Academy on the 10th and Wakenshaw from Enterprise on the 7th with two months leave. Collin named inspector of steel for new cruisers at Thurlow Oct 1. Billings to Pensacola on the 20th. Cochran to duty at the Navy office Philadelphia relieving Denniston who remains at the Edhandorpuis Naval home. Lise orders revoked.

Washington Sreciau P. F. Harrington Naval Academy H. C. Wakenshaw Enterprise F. W. Collin Thurlow Penn J. 8. Billings Pensacola George Cochran Navy Ey Philadelphia HL. M. Denniston Ediadorpuis Naval Home R. P. Lise

Battle recreates North Point clash at Pimlico

In Baltimore on September 12 1814 era revival staged a mock battle before 15900 spectators echoing the famous North Point fight. Troops portrayed British and American commands in a vivid reproduction of the historic clash.

Grand Army Corporal Tanner Tracy Morton Pimlico North Point Baltimore Northoint

Highway Robber Killed After Fatal Calico Chase

J L Patterson, mine superintendent, was robbed of 5000 in gold by Parry Dodson between Daccett and Calico. Pursuit followed and Dodson was killed by Patterson and Joan Ackerman near Coyote Hole after resisting with gunfire. the stolen money was recovered.

Daccett Cal J. L. Patterson Calico Parry Dodson Patterson Dodson Joan Ackerman Coyote Hole

Two Schooners Launched at Portland and Thomaston Me

In Portland Bath the three masted Agnes E Manson was launched from A & B Sewall yard. Length 174 feet keel 107 beam 85 7 12 depth 168 12 40 tons burden. Centreboard enables shallow rivers. Built with steam hoist, natural wood cabin, sails ready, to sail south for coal. Captain Manson of Bath to command. A second large vessel to be launched spring ready for China trade. In Thomaston Washburn Bros launched a four masted schooner of 1000 tons under Captain J W Balano of St George.

Portland Agnes E. Manson A. & BE. Sewall Bath Manson Thomaston Washburn Bros J. W. Balano St. George

Williams College Opens 97th Year With Record Attendance

Williams College opened its ninety seventh year with 314 students in all. Freshmen numbered 84 and 19 entered other classes, while 103 were total. Russell becomes Mark Hopkins professor of intellectual and moral philosophy, Flint joins chemistry, and two chemistry assistants will serve Union College and Wesleyan University. Hopkins Memorial walls reach third story as new library wings near completion.

Vithiamstown Williams College Russell Yale Theological Seminary Mark Hopkins George H. Flint Edward J. Wheeler Union College W. P. Bradley Wesleyan University Henry Hopkins Kansas City Hopkins M Morial

Fifty American workers return from Europe trip

Fifty American workingmen sent by the Scripps League to study European labor conditions arrived in Rome New York aboard the City of Rome. They bring copious notes detailing new and peculiar observations from their tour.

New York Scripps League Rome

American bishops welcomed at Montreal session

At the Provincial Synod in Montreal Ontario junior bishops from the United States attended as a delegation. Dr Dudley bishop of Kentucky Dr Doane bishop of Albany and Rev Dr Harwood of Nevada and Goodfellow of Alabama were introduced by the bishop of Ontario. Addresses were delivered by Doane Dudley Van Arch Howard and Goodfellow. Langtry spoke for the synod and the Ontario bishop expressed reciprocal thanks for the U S visitors.

Montreal Church of England Ontario Dudley Kentucky Doane Albany Harwood Nevada Goodfellow Alabama van Arch Howard New Haven Langtry Synod House of Bishops United States

Concord Antiquarian meeting marks Concord settlement anniversary

In Concord Town Hall on the 254th anniversary of settlement the Concord Antiquarian Society held a notable gathering. Presiding was Pres cott Keyes, with remarks from Judge G. M. Brooks, Judge J. S. Keyes, George Tolman, Hon. George Sheldon, and Rev. Grindall Reynolds. E. W. Emerson read a poem and George K bartiett offered brief original lines.

Concord Concord Antiquarian Society Town Hall Prescott Keyes Board of Selectmen G. M. Brooks J. 5. Keyes George Tolman George Sheldon Grindall Reynolds E. W. Emerson George K. Bartiett

Train murder leaves conductor dead after passenger refuses fare

In Nashville on September 12 William D Braill boarded a Louisville and Nashville train without a ticket. He refused to pay the extra fare. Conductor Lemon stopped the train at Bakers station and Braill was put off. Braill drew a revolver and shot Lemon through the head, killing him instantly. He fled to the woods and has not been captured.

Nashville,lenn William D. Braill Louisville

Circuit Races At Albany Abandoned

Weather forces cancellation of the Albany grand circuit programme with most owners and drivers agreeing. Horses will be sent to Fleetwood Park in New York for the meeting starting next Tuesday after the event was called off.

Albany N. Y Speday New York Fleetwood Park

Cronin trial marks progress with 34 veniremen examined

In Croaao on Sept 12, thirty four venire men were examined in the Cronin trial. The defense used eight peremptory challenges and the State used one. Four jurors were held over tonight, the most progress in a day since the trial began.

Croaao Cronin

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