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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1895
Page
1
A report from Tegucigalpa Honduras describes the most terrible earthquake in the region. Waves of tremors began Sunday and continued with fires lava and collapsing structures. By Tuesday many towns reported deaths and missing persons with hundreds of homes destroyed and livestock killed.
Quincy police pursue two young men seen near Neponset Bridge after Miss Mabel Doyle is found dead. A man questioned admitted delivering a letter for Doyle, and a supposed go between was located but not charged. Witnesses recall screams and a hurried path toward the Ma honey girl.
Seismic shocks rattled the Yeta pan chain with flames seen in the Pacaya mountains. Though quakes ceased, smoke lingered and fear remains of further danger. A military detachment pursuing bandits from Yetapan to the coast is missing, presumed killed, while relief appeals go to the capital for the victims.
The report notes two men aged around twenty. one taller, wearing a straw hat and dark suit, the other in a light suit. Details are continued on page 2. A Norfolk line service linking Boston and New York extends its Sunday service around Sept 15 and Sept 22 during the Knights Templars convention. The vestibuled express train departs Boston at 7 15 p m with a parlor car, connects at New London with a boat to New York, arriving 7 a m the next day.
Lynn Sept 12 John L Parker deputy collector and inspector of customs in Marblehead district has been removed by Acting Secretary Charles S Hamlin. Parker, editor of the Lynn Item, had frequently attacked the administration. Democrats in Lynn sent clippings to Hamlin and the April article mentioned Josiah Quincy.
General Charles H. Taylor offers a five thousand dollar international challenge cup to be sailed for by the Defender and Valkyrie III off Marblehead to decide the better boat. The offer, discussed by the New York Yacht Club and Lord Dunraven, follows complaints about racing off New York and calls for a clear Marblehead course.
Mr Iselin and wife visited the New York Yacht Club to meet the regatta committee. A press inquiry asked about a Boston General Taylor match race off Marblehead for a 5090 international challenge cup. Iselin stated he has received no proposal and would not race Valkyrie again.
New York reports the America's cup races ended in a fiasco as Lord Dunraven withdrew the Valkyrie after the start and the Defender sailed alone. The committee awarded three races and the cup to Defender, sparking cheers for Uncle Sam and his crew. The trophy is likely to remain in American hands for years. Dunraven cited interference from the excursion fleet as the reason for withdrawal.
The Times reports Lord Dunraven will consider General Taylor of Boston’s cup race off Marblehead. He calls the offer generous but undecided if a race can be arranged. He says he has been too busy with other matters to think it through.
About 10,000 people attended the Louisville Driving and Fair Association races. The pacing heat saw Robert J. defeat Joe Patchen and John R. Gentry, with Geers driving Robert J. to a world record fourth heat for harness horses in 04 i%.
In New York on September 12 the Valkyrie and Defender left anchorages at Bay Ridge at 8 am under a brisk southwest wind. Defender, with a new topmast and sprender, towed down the Narrows toward Sandy Hook while Valkyrie, lighter after ballast removal, kept to tug until near Sandy Hook. Passengers include C Oliver Iselin and Lord Dunraven party aboard Defender. Valkyrie bears Arthur Glennie and H Maitland Kerrsey among others.
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