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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1891

Page

5

Keystone Bank Affairs Investigation to Continue

The investigation into Keystone Bank is to proceed under Committee of Fifty oversight with funds provided by the group to cover expert expenses. The inquiry, tied to counterfeiting suppression, follows prior congressional appropriations and aims to probe public official connections in the Keystone affair.

Wasuineres Spectar Keystone Bank Snaulding Committee of Fifty Francis B. Reaves Secret Service Fund Congress Democratic House of Representatives Keystone Pubiic

The Venezuelan Frontier and British Claims Public Stance

The article argues the United States risks weak protests to British encroachments on the Venezuelan frontier while pursuing a reciprocity deal with Venezuela. It notes Britain’s stubborn claims west of its possessions, hints at arbitration limits, and urges a clearer U S position against further British aggression in Guiana.

Venezuela Court of St. James Great Britain Lincoln Lucio Pulido England Lord Salisbury Urbaneja Paris Blaine Guiana

Crisp Seen As Next House Speaker By Mississippi Rep

Representative Catchings of Mississippi says Crisp is likely to be Speaker next Congress. He notes several candidates and says their friends exist, but believes Crisp cannot be beaten and expects his delegation to vote for Crisp in December.

Crisp House of Representatives Catchings Mississippi Mattapan Perak Malacca W. Mactavish J. M Nelson Boston California Mexica

Nickel Steel Armor Demonstrates Superior Deflection at Annapolis

At the Annapolis proving ground, nickel steel armor plates proved superior to plain steel in deflecting 6 inch armor piercing projectiles. Two 14 inch plates, totaling three inches, were tested. the steel target perforated while the nickel steel cracked the projectile but remained intact. The nickel steel exhibited a small five inch crack and a shallow indentation, confirming its advantages for cruiser decks.

Naval Ordnance Bureau Ordnance Koreau Annapolis Proving Ground

Navy reports remarkable six inch gun trial

The Ordnance Bureau at the Washington Navy Yard achieved notable results from a trial of a new six inch rifled gun. The gun is about forty calibres long, twenty feet internal length, and fired a projectile 2150 feet per second with under fifteen tons per square inch chamber pressure. It is planned for the armament of cruisers 12 and 13, then under construction.

Ordnance Bureau of the Navy Washington Navy Yard

President to Return to Washington From Cape May Tomorrow

The President will fly back to Washington tomorrow accompanied by Private Secretary Halford and other executive office staff. Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. McKee will proceed to Auburndale Massachusetts. The article notes ongoing renovations to the executive offices.

Washington Cape May Halford Harrison McKee Auburndale Mass

Mansion Half Finished Yet Presidential Section Ready

The mansion remains incomplete overall but the presidential portion is complete and prepared for occupancy.

Secretary Tracy to defend home waters navy policy at Philadelphia banquet

Secretary Tracy will speak at a Philadelphia banquet this week to defend keeping most new warships in U S waters. He will cite officer training, show foreign interests suffered little from absence, and outline steps for emergencies including Chinese troubles. He advocates two fleets, Atlantic and Pacific, with limited overseas visits to protect American interests.

Navy Department Tracy Philadelphia Department United States Stacy Pacific Atlantic

Treasury buys 343000 ounces of silver in latest sale

The Treasury Department purchased 343000 ounces of the 1465000 ounces offered today. Bids described include 33000 ounces at five cents and 100000 ounces at ninety eight cents ten.

Treasury Department

Grand Indian Dance aims to curb malarial fever on Washita

Government inspector reports heavy tribal deaths among Cheyenne and Arapahoe after a week long grand dance on the Washita River. Indians feast on melons by day and dance all night to appease evil spirits and drive away fever that has plagued the tribes all summer. Nearly 100 fainted in recent days and many have died, with others gravely ill. Omaha base ball teasp disbands after money troubles. Kansas City and Sioux City to contest Western Association pennant.

Gutnere O. T Cheyenne Arapahoe Washita Omaha Kansas City Sioux City

Five German Turners form National Turner Federation

Representatives of five Chicago Turners societies met in Chicago and formed the National Turner Federation, severing allegiance to the North American Turner Bund. They argued the Bund was not radical enough in opposing anarchism and socialism.

Chicago National Turner Federation Turner Bund

Child Bitten by Mastiff in Eastport Incident

In Eastport Maine on September 14 a large mastiff owned by Stephen Harris bit a three year old child of Robert Longley on the face while the boy tried to take meat from the dog. The injury required thirteen stitches and the dog was killed. The child’s prognosis remains uncertain.

Eastport Stephen Harris Robert Longley

Human bones found dumped near Park Place ruins

A police officer uncovered human bones in dirt dumped at the foot of Vesey street and the North River after excavation at the Park Place ruins. The remains were sent to the morgue and the coroner notified for investigation.

Park Place New York Vesey Street North River

Diphtheria Closes Schools in Su Leyville Ind

Diphtheria epidemic prompts immediate school closure in Su Leyville Indiana. A citywide quarantine is in effect as thirty deaths occur in the last forty eight hours. adults and children are both affected and physicians warn of the disease's high malignancy spreading through all city districts.

Leyville Ind

English Syndicate Invests in Harkness Peak Tin Co

J W Fowler, attorney for the Harkness Peak Tin Mining Co of Rapid City, announces in Chicago that an English syndicate has subscribed and paid for stock totaling 5 million dollars of the 16 million dollar capital, part of a planned 16 million issue.

Chicago J. W. Fowler Harkness Peak Tin Mining Company Rapid City

Mrs Murray of Rockland Drowns at Islesboro

Brirast Maine Sept 14 Mrs Robert Murray aged 60 of Rockland died by her own hand at Islesboro yesterday after despondency over the loss of property.

Brirast Robert Murray Rockland Islesboro

Drownings After Capsizing Boat on Milwaukee Lake

Milwaukee Wis Sept 14 By the capsu ling of a boat on the lake yesterday Frank Hoepver and Robert Gerth were drowned.

Miilwaukie Wis Frank Hoepver Robert Gerth

Death of Honorable George B Loring Ex Minister to Portugal

The death of George Baily Loring ex United States Minister to Portugal occurred at his Salem home after a bout with dysentery and heart failure. Born September 8 1817 in North Andover he had a long career as a surgeon legislator and diplomat. He served as Massachusetts state representative president of the New England Agricultural Society and United States Commissioner of Agriculture before his 1889 appointment as minister to Portugal. His funeral is planned at the North Unitarian Church with local officials and dignitaries in attendance.

George B. Loring United States Portugal Salem Mack Loring Franklin Academy Harvard College Devens James Russell Lowell J. F. W. Ware W. W. Storey Harvard Medical School Andover Maine Chelsea Massachusetts Volunteer Militia United States Marine Hospital Andrews Massachusetts House of Representatives New England Agricultural Society State Republican Committee United States Centennial Commission State Senate Congress Harrison Treasury Phiebius Lincoln Farm Yard Club Gotham Naumkeag Fire Club Essex Institute Pickman George K. Emerton Washington Swampscott Road Loring Avenue North Unitarian Church FE. B. Wilson Winston Lewis R. Z Dr. Loring Mr. Blaine Lisbon Wharton Rusk Department of Agriculture Post

Prominent figures mourned in loss across cities

Marquis de Chambrun and D Amfreville die in New York after a life linked to Lincoln and diplomacy. A Judson Cate of Salem dies at 42 from typhoid fever, leaving a widow and children. Alexander Anderson, Boston builder and mason, dies at 80. Simeon P McKenny of Biddeford, a lawyer and hardware firm partner, dies of heart trouble. Clement Sumner, Mattapan railroad man, dies of blood poisoning at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Marquis de Chambrun D’amfreville New York City America Marquis Lincoln Washington Paris New York A. Judson Cate Salem Mount Vernon Street Washington Royal Arch Starr King Lodge of Free Masons Fraternity Lodge of Odd Fellows Alexander Anderson West Hingham Anderson Boston Ancient and Honorable Greater Company Mechanics’ Charitable Association Simeon P. McKenny Biddefora McKensy & Heard Clement Sumner Mattapan Massachusetts General Hospital Deccasea

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