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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1891

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Balmaceda Escape Sparks U S Navy Debate In Valparaiso

Balmaceda fled Chile aboard the U S steamship San Francisco after disguising himself as a drunken sailor. Admiral Brown arranged shelter and transport with U S protection, while State and Navy officials weigh if the disguise exceeded legal authority.

Warrcron Spectan Balmaceda United States State Navy Departments Balimaceda State Department Egan Navy Department Tracy Admiral Brown Navy Alparaiso Sefer Moutt Jules Foster Legation Post Mr. Foster Junta Valparaiso Stars and Stripes Chile San Francisco Calla Peru Kalmaceda Baltimore Callao California Balmaceira

British Ambassadors Deny Seizure Report in Turkish Waters

London reports that the Turkish Interior Minister asked the British Ambassador in Constantinople to explain news of a British force landing on Turkish soil. Sir William White replied that he knew nothing of such an event but suggested British crews might have landed during routine drills on the island of Mycale. The ambassador assured no fortifications were built by British troops on that island.

Mitylene Marmorito William White Ngland Milene the Times Suez Canal India Cape of Good Hope Constantinople Sirgi Cape Sigri Berwin Vienna Fanfalla London Wiliam White William Micyene

Foreign ministers urge China to curb outrages on foreigners

From Pekin the foreign ministers protest to the Chinese government over fresh assaults on foreigners. Talks of a naval display by the combined fleets rise, with North Coast orders to provincial governors to shield foreign interests and residences. Paris notes that powers have agreed in principle on joint action, awaiting designation of which nation leads the operations.

Tientsin Pekin North Coast Paris L’autorite China

Floods hit Spain as relief efforts mobilize across regions

Sept 15 dispatch reports Cabinet orders relief for destitute in flooded districts in Almeria Valentia and Dadajos. Queen's funds aid distribution while 2000 deaths feared and corpses remain unburied. Army bread and commissariat teams rush to feed survivors amid widespread destruction and crop loss.

Mapp Almeria Valentia Dadajos San Sebastian Madrid Consuegra Commissariat Corps

Attempt to wreck a westbound train near Chicago

Five men placed two ties across the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line about forty miles from Chicago to wreck the west bound express. The ties were dragged along on the pilot until the train halted. the wreckers fled into nearby swamps.

Chicago Pittsburg, Fort Wayne

Chelsea Police Muddle Settled In Chelsea

Chelsea officials settled the annual police muddle as Mayor Bosson discharged Chief of Police Smith for incompetency. The Board of Aldermen met until after midnight and approved the action by a 6 to 3 vote. Ex-Chief Drury was appointed to succeed Smith.

Chelsea Cuensea Sreeran Bosson Smith Drury

Ottawa Senate appoints Speaker John Jones Ross

Ottawa September 15 The Hon. John Jones Ross of De la Durantaye division is named Speaker of the Senate succeeding Hon. Alexandre Lacoste who becomes chief justice of the Quebec Court of Appeals.

Ottawa Senate Ottawa Ont John Jones Ross Senate de la Durantaye Alexandre Lacoste Quebec Court of Appeals

Reopening of Lasell Seminary Classes Begin

Lasell Seminary reopened with new pupil classifications completed yesterday and classes starting today. New instructors include Henry Orne Ryder in art and Isabella Shinn for reading. Mary LK. Nutt appointed purse.

Labsell Lasell Seminary Henry Orne Ryder Isabella Shinn Reading Mary LK. Nutt

Eyes on New York Democrats head to ticket showdown

At Saratoga the Democratic State Convention opened with loud factions rivaling bands and a crowded hall. George Raines chaired, praising Blaine-era reciprocity while denouncing Republicans. Protests from County Democracy and Tammany surfaced as Flower and Sheehan emerged as likely ticket heads amid party infighting.

Saratona N. Y Kings County New York Democracy Albany Phalanx Sheehan Ecie County Democracy Murphy Richard Crocker Bourk Cochran John R. Fellows Nelson J. Waterbury Senator Stadler Mr. Crocker Hugh McLaughlin Brooklyn State Committee George Raines Rochester Raines Hill Rains Fassett Platt Republican Convention Nicaragua Canal Blaine Republican Congress Congress Democratic Party Republic Grant Voorhis Tammany New York Jackson County Democracy James W. Ridgeway Arthur P. Gorman Maryland Blair Troy New York City Rice Campbell Pentony Writnerings County Chapin Henry W. Slocum McClelland Flower Buffalo General Tracy Albany Tracy A Schell Bissell Schell Scheul

Farmers Hold Wheat as Rail Officials Assess Movements

In Saint Paul Minnesota the Farmers Alliance circulars urging farmers to sell or hold grain draw little effect as locals decide by circumstance. Kansas and Iowa likely hold grain. Dakotas and Minnesota move grain as usual due to previous poor seasons. Railroads report handling greater movement than last year. Lansing Michigan reports September crop data showing 28 million bushels threshing yield, about a million more than expected.

St. Pau. Minn Northwestern Lines Kansas Iowa Dakotas Minnesota Lansing Mich

Insurance Property Attached in New York

Lawyers Dana and Clarkson of Brooklyn attached property in New York for Mrs EK I White on behalf of Middlesex Mutual Insurance Co of Middleton Connecticut. The attachment secures payment for losses from the Marlboro Street Portland Connecticut fire for which other underwriters settled promptly.

New York Dana and Clarkson Brooklyn EK. ‘I. White Middlesex Mutual Assurance Company Middleton, Conn Marlboro Street Portland Conn

Barnaby Mill Weavers Vote to Remain Out Until Friday

Fallu River dispatch reports the Barnaby mill weavers held a morning meeting and voted to stay out at least until next Friday. A relief committee was named for the needy and another panel will confer with Agent Ashley at 10 o clock Thursday morning.

Fallu River Barnaby Mill Ashley

Opera House Manager Insane in Springfield

William D. Chase, manager of the Holyoke Opera House since 1878, was sent to the Northampton insane asylum yesterday. Health failures and private troubles unsettled his mind.

Opera House Springfield William D. Chase Holyoke Opera House Northampton Insane Asylum

Billy Smith Knocks Out Tom McCarthy in Eight Rounds

In San Francisco on September 16 Billy Smith of Australia defeated Tom McCarthy of Boston in the eighth round to win a $1000 purse at the California Club.

Billy Smith Tom M'Carthy San Francisco Tom McCarthy Boston Australia California McCarthy

Davidson Appointed U S Senator by Governor

Prensacola Florida September 15. Former Congressman BR H M Davidson was named United States Senator by the Governor to succeed Wall. The appointment places Davidson in the Senate to fill the vacancy.

Call Prensacona, Fla BR. H. M. Davidson United States Wall

Drift Toward Crapo In Nominations War In Boston

At Tremont House the night before the convention, supporters drift toward Crapo while Allen leads in delegates. Labor record hurts Allen but many see Crapo gaining momentum. figures are guesswork. Notable attendees include Lodge, Rockwell, Beard, McCarthy, Burbank, and Osborne among others.

Crapo Ward Tremont House Brackett Mr. Crapo Allen Mr. Allen New Bedford Congressman Lodge Committee On Resolutions Rockwell A. W. Beard The Custom House Jere J. McCarthy Stone Fort Willis Burbank Lowell Greenhalge Truell Lawrence Stearns Waltham Keith Bourne Tufts Boston Police Commission Lowle Brookline Lowe Gloucester Fernald Melrose Henry Parkman Senate Suffolk Frank Hobart Braintree Curtis McPherson Sessions State Board of Agriculture W. M. Olin State Department Ladd Civil Service Arthur Lord Plymouth William M. Osborne Myron P. Walker Congress W. P. Wilson W. 5S. Slocum Newton Harris C. Hartwell Fitchburg W. F. Draper Hopedale Alpheus Sanford Republican City Committee Ned Glines Somerville George N. Carpenter

New Bedford Weavers Vote to Aid Fall River Mills

At a well attended Cotton Weavers Protective Association meeting in New Bedford Sept 15 the executive committee was authorized to call a mass meeting to aid Fall River weavers facing wage cuts. A letter from Fall River details grievances of mill operatives as a spinners’ meeting set for tomorrow is expected to take similar action Brownell Markland contractors refuse prices from Granite Cutters Union and their quarry yard is labeled an opposition yard by the union.

Ottawa Ont Hull E. B. Eddy CU. B. Wright Eddy Forty-third Battalion Governor General Mul New Leprano Cotton Weavers’ Protective Association Fall River Brownell & Markland Granite Cutters’ Union

Ex-President Kennedy and ex-Cashier Kennedy Sentenced

Philadelphia report states Francis W. Kennedy and Henry H. Kennedy, former leaders of Spring Garden National Bank, were sentenced by Judge Butler to ten years in prison for crimes tied to the bank’s looting.

New York N. L Chicago Philadelpia Louisville Milwaukee St Wis Newport Sallie Harcous Betle and Mine Supreme Court Soldiers and Sailors Troy N. Y Spring Garden Bank George Edwards Newports Kennedy Philadelphia Penn Francis W.kennedy Henry H. Kennedy Spring Garden National Bank Butler United States Circuit Court

Damage suit against Pawtucket group seeks 35000

Writs served on Frank M. Bates Pawtucket City Treasurer for 35000 damages alleged from the 1886 freshet that overflowed the Ab Bott Run River reservoir owned by Pawtucket and supplying Cumberland. Cumberland holds Pawtucket responsible and filed suit after long delay to avoid outlawry of the claim.

Pawtucket Providence R.L Frank M. Bates Cumberland Abbott Run

Sept weddings unite Abbott Seavey at No 9 Farrar Street

Special to the Post reports a home wedding at No 9 Farrar Street as Elmer B Abbott wed Susie S Seavey with Rev J W Twort of the High Street Baptist Church officiating. A reception followed with many gifts. The next day Miss Mary W daughter of Charles D Nash Past Department Commander wed Herbert KE Stevens assistant clerk of the Senate.

Lynn Farrar Street Elmer B. Abbott Susie S. Seavey J. W. Twort High Street Baptist Church Wurrman Mary W Charles D. Nash Herbert KE. Stevens Senate

Prison labor contract didn’t pay its debts

New York August 15 Eastman and Osborn makers of overalls offer compromise with New York creditors at 3 cents on the dollar cash. Liabilities about 115000 and nominal assets 80000. Embarrassment blamed largely on Sing Sing prison labor contract sold weeks ago.

New York Eastman and Osborn Sing Sing

Bidwell's Sentence Reduced by Home Secretary

London announces Home Secretary remits eighteen months of Austin Bidwell's 1872 imprisonment for Bank of England forgeries. Bidwell to be freed in February next.

Bidwell London Home Secretary Austin Bidwell Bank of England

Gilliland brothers lynched for sheriff murder in Kentucky

In Somerset Kentucky on September 15 a mob lynched James H Gilliland and Josiah Gilliland for the murder of Pulaski County Sheriff McCargue. The mob, likely drawn from Whiteley and Laurel counties, acted after the sheriff was killed last Saturday.

Kentucky Somerset Gilliland Brothers James H Josiah MceCargue Pulaski County Whiteley Laurel McCargue Pause

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