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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1889

Page

2

Tribute to Two Comrades in Varied Spheres at New York Theatres

G F Rowe cited as modest talent with a roving career and unrealized potential. Howard’s Shenandoah praised for wit and restraint, while The Great Metropolis drawn as popular melodrama with standout shipboard scene. Lloyd’s untimely death noted. Barry and Fay troupe and Harrigan’s absence mark early season.

New York Metropolis Neil Burgess Rowe David D. Lioyd Lloyd Washington Albany Tribune Canal Ring Tilden Congress John J. Raymond Raymond Josiah Limber Sellers Dominic Senator Wallack Roland Reed W. H. Crane Bronson Howard A. K. Cazauran Mrs. Brown Mr. Howard Mrs. Winthrop Soronson Howard Howard Mr. Gillette

Five Day Vigil at Music Hall Place Ends Quietly

In Music Hall Place a weary crowd of men waited five days facing Winter Street. They slept on chairs and walls, some reading Sunday papers by day, others singing hymns at night. The line grew sleepier toward Winter Street as darkness fell and the midnight vigil remained subdued.

Music Hall Winter Street

Bold Burglars Strike Lowell Stores Overnight

A series of break ins occurred between Saturday night and this morning in Lowell. French & Puffer crockery and glassware Sherman Manning furniture Derby shire & Co grocers Pike's market Richardson's gun store Warburton Bros liquor dealers were entered. Only small sums, trinkets and liquor were taken, suggesting juvenile burglars seeking cash or small items.

Lowell French & Puffer Sherman & Manning Derbyshire & Co Pike’s Market Richardson’s Gun Store Warburton Bros

Private Carriage Sale By Ford F French Co

A private carriage sale is being held by Ford F French & Co at 14 to 22 Sadbury Street. Their large stock will be disposed of at greatly reduced prices due to buildings being demolished and extensive additions and alterations in progress for new constructions.

Twenty-third Street Theatre George H. Jessop Sandy Hook Henry Meredith Annie Mayor Jessop Ben ‘Teal Mr. Teal Ford. F. French & Co Sadbury Street

Shipwrecked Crew Saved Off Chatham Bars

An American schooner Phineas W Sprague, 749 tons, bound from Philadelphia to Boston with 1100 tons of coal ran aground near Chatham Bars after a gale. Captain Gould and the Lifesaving Service rescued the crew ashore amid thick fog and heavy breakers. The ship rode the gale to Vineyard Sound then struck the bar. pumps and steam were used to control flooding as the vessel neared the beach. Crew thanked Captain Gould and Patrolman Nathaniel Bearse for signaling and aid.

Chatham Gould Wilson Phineas W. Sprague Thomaston Philadelphia Boston Vineyard Sound Edgartown Pollock Rip Shoal Nathaniel Bearse Low Rokes

Grant Statue Unveiled at Fort Leavenworth Ceremony

The General Grant statue was unveiled at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. Brigadier General Wesley Merritt led the ceremony with a large procession of veterans, visiting posts, and city officials. Senator Ingalls and General Blair spoke along with other officials.

General Grant Leavenworth, Kan Fort Leavenworth Kan Missouri Nebraska Leavenworth McCook G. A. R. Posts Sons of Veterans Bandanna Club of Knights Templars Knights of Pythias Garfield Rifles E. F. Holland Department of Kansas Wesley Merritt U.S.A Department of Missouri Grant Grants Senator Ingalls Kansas C. W. Blair Topeka Henry Swift William Warner Kansas City

Man in cork suit braves Niagara rapids

Walter G. Campbell of Youngstown New York rode the Niagara Gorge rapids in a cork life suit built from sixteen cork panels. He knelt to start rode through the first breakers as a large wave capsized the boat. He swam to shore after entering the whirlpool.

Niagara Faxus N.Y Walter G. Campbell Youngstown N. Y Niagara Gorge Battery Campbell

A Daring Robber Strikes Drug Store In Washington Bedford

A man entered Joseph T. Brown's drug store at Washington and Bedford streets to buy ten cents worth pargoric. He blinds the clerk with red pepper then clubs him, robs the till, and escapes. Police report a suspect, about 29, 5 8, 140 pounds in a dark suit and derby, seen nearby.

William E. Burrows Joseph T. Brown Washington and Bedford Streets Mr. Burrows Dr. Hubbard Mueller Station 4 Mullen

Books Received Last Week From Crowell and Co

A catalog style note lists new titles received last week from Crowell and Co and other publishers. Included are works on science, history, travel, fiction, biography, and education by authors such as Bol ton Sharp Farmer Morse O Re ll Ferrier and more with presses Crowell Houghton Putnam and others.

Sarah K. Bolton New York Thomas Y. Crowell & Co Charles Beausrand David Sharp Lydia Hoyt Farmer Benjamin Franklin John T. Morse, Jr Boston Houghton, Mifflin & Co Warren Lee Goss Jacques Bonhomme John Bull Max O’rell Cassell Marcus Aurelius Antoninus George Long Little, Brown & Co Charles Whitney Baker C.E G. P. Putnam ’S Sons H. N. Allen M.D G. P. Putnam’s Sons Towns Helen, Zimmern United States John M. Gould George F Ucker Mary Agnes Tincker Gustave Haller Brentano’s Francis James Child Jonathan Edwards Alexander V. G. Allen D.D Iva Sillman Funk & Wagnalls W. Heimburg Jean W. Wylie T. Y. Crowell & Co Philip Gilbert Hamerton Roberts Bros Jane Austen Mrs Clarke Malden

Reappearance of Senator Clark Dominates Anteconvention Politics

In a high stakes Boston area scene last Saturday Senator Clark resurfaced as Crapo’s foes struggle. Brackett leads with 257 delegates, Crapo 193, and 31 unpledged as Boston Springfield and Worcester caucuses loom. leaders like Rice Winslow Manning and ex-mayor Whipple mingle while Burdett grounds Crapo at Parker House.

Clark Lynn Crapo Brackett Boston Springfield Worcester Young’s Hotel Rice Winslow Manning J. J. Whipple Brockton Burdett Parker House Mr. Crapo Bishop Mr. Brackett Newton Quincy Henry Faxon Blaine Herald Commonwealth

Cronin trial jury pool ends week with no acceptances

Chicago lit. Sept 15 The second week of the jury search in the Cronin trial closes with no jurors accepted. The State has exhausted 32 peremptory challenges and the defense 51. Each side is entitled to 100 challenges.

Cronin

Brackett Wins Gubernatorial Delegates in Quincy Caucuses

Republicans in Quincy ward caucuses backed Brackett for governor with eleven delegates secured and Crapo limited to eight votes in a Ward 1 test. Ward 2 through Ward 5 and Ward 6 also reported Brackett support with various local party officers and delegates named. Democrats in Wards 1,5, and 6 held caucuses with selections for state and county delegates, while Newton Republicans also favored Brackett, claiming twelve of seventeen state delegates.

Quincy Brackett H. M. Federden Faxon Henry Faxon Republican State Central Committee John F. Merrill State Central Committee Ward Mr. Faxon Warren W Adams C.A. Howland James Edwards J.C. Morse F. B. Foster LM. Holt W. W. Ewell W. P. Barker Crapo R. H. Newcomb A. W. Newcomb T.H. Newcomb H. O. Souther G. H. Higgins A. L. Mead C. F. Colby J. R. Graham H. P. Kittredge Albert Keating G. H. Osborne E. T. Spear Charles L. Hammond Jonas Shackley Thomas F. Burke Tobias H. Burke C. H. Glines W. H. Ripley Thomas Clare James Bean J.C. Bappiss G. A. Litchfield C. W. Johnson I. Waterhouse W. G. Cortell H. O. Fairbanks E. E. Williamson C. A. Faxon F. F. Mitchell W. F. Nichols Alphonso Williams H. T. Whitman W. L. Tuckerman F. W. White Q. A. Faunce C.M. Bryant Frank E. Badger Henry W. Reed F. Thomas J. B. F. Ramsdell Roger H. Wilde James Burr John Carver David Nelson Richardson C. N. Hunt J. J. Byron W. A. Hodges F. F. Green L. J. Coyle W. A. Metcalf John Swithin D.C. McCarthy E.E. Fellows W. M. Packard W. H. Brazee W.H.L. Smyth J. F. New H. A. Jones J. G. Witham C. T. Baker W.W. E. Simmons J. F. Neil Josiah Quincy M. R. Chase, Jr Arthur Murphy Newton Friends

Worcester Republicans Wrestle Over Shrievalty Race

Worcester politics reveal a county push between General A B Sprague the long serving sheriff and Major Nathan Taylor a tailor and former assistant marshal. City caucuses Tuesday will decide if Taylor gains enough delegates to challenge Sprague who leads 37 to 12 in early tallies. Beacon Park hosts a crowd for the Balch $10,000 national stallion race Wednesday boosting local excitement at the track.

Worcester Worcester County B. R. Sprague Nathan Taylor Major Taylor Iie Order Sprague Taylor Beacon Park

Assignees' Real Estate Auction In Brooklyn Park District

Assignees offer 144272 sq ft on Columbia and 9473 sq ft on Magnolia and 92067 sq ft across 14 lots on Hamilton and Barry Clark streets Ward 24 near Bird street station N Y N E R R. Auction Thursday Sept 19 at 3 pm on premises. Magnolia lot starts with 9473 sq ft and 88 ft frontage. other lots range 4000 to 8318 sq ft. Desirable neighborhood near rapid transit 9 minutes to Atlantic Avenue depot. 100 on Magnolia, 300 on Columbia, 50 on remaining. Plan and details from auctioneer Per order.

Columbia Street Magnolia Street Hamilton Avenue Barry and Clark Streets Ward 24 Bird Street N. Y Lawrence Avenue Columbia Quincy Street Cork Prosperus Ire Street Atlantic Avenue

Snow & Co Commission Merchants and Auctioneers

Snow and Co. commission merchants and auctioneers operating at 21 North Market Street and 6 Fulton Street.

Snow & CO North Market St Fulton St Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants State Street

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