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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1891

Page

2

President Harrison Party Arrives at Woodland Park Newton

Newton September 15. The Presidential party is expected to arrive at the Woodland Park Hotel tomorrow morning. The entourage includes Mrs. Harrison and Baby McKee. They travel from Cape May Point via Camden and Boston and will occupy rooms 53 and others with private dining and staff. The party plans six weeks or more, seeking rest and quiet, with public interest high for a glimpse of the First Lady and Baby McKee.

Russell Harrison Philadelphia Washington Camden Boston Express Boston New York Dimick Stamford Conn Harrison McKee Boston & Albany Auburndale Lee Newton Auburndale Avenues Woodland Park Hotel Washington Street Woodland Avenue Post Woodland Park Landford Lee White House Baby McKee J. R. McKee F. Creighton H. Wound J. A. Kennedy Wallace Waugh Mary 8. Taylor

Diaz Opens Congress as Mexico Seeks Neutral Policy

President Diaz opened Congress and touted strong foreign relations while noting the expired Guatemala Mexico mixed claims commission and seeking an extension for further work. He said Mexico has diplomatic ties with Japan, Argentina, Russia, and aims to boost trade with new tariffs, sanitary codes, land uptake, and agricultural growth.

City Mexico Diaz Guatemala Japan United States Congress Europe

San Francisco Mining Stock Closings Sept 15

Closing quotations for mining stocks on September 15 list Best & Felcher 3.50 Ophir and Crown Point 1.45 Union Union? Norcross 1.9 Yellow Jacket 1.40 Sierra Nevada Gould & Curry 0.10 Mexican 2.05 Navare 2.20 Potomac? Con Cala 7.25 Hiale & Norcross 1.9 references appear, with several prices and tickers.

Best & Felcher Ophir Gingen Choilar Potom Navare Crown Point Sierra Nevad Gould & Curry Union Uon Hiale & Norcroas Yellow Jacket

Late News: Transatlantic Ship Movements and Crew Listings

A late New York bulletin lists ships sailing Sept 15 with destinations including Liverpool Bremen Antwerp Cape Haitian Yarmouth Bangor Hong Kong Dunkirk and Charlottetown. Vessels named include Nomadic Helvetia Alert Lucy FP Miller Mauna Ia Iceberg and Corsican among others with crews listed.

New York James A Webster Bangor Sjsmith Narravansete Phere Steamera Nomadic Liverpool Trave Bremen Helvetia Antwerp Alert Cape Haytien City of Columbia Yarmouth Lucy FP Miller Werman Winer Wilkenbarre Boston Iceberg Hong Kong Barks Mauna Ia Dunkirk Nellie Smith Montevideo Albemarle Brig Corsican Charlottetown

Troops Ordered Out in Kentucky Riot

Hannepseurs Ky September 15 A large riot is under way as a mob this morning freed a prisoner from the county jail. Authorities attempted to recapture him and a clash followed. The Governor has called out the militia to restore order.

Kentucky Hannepseurs Jouann Christopie Menslage Chrissopher Boston Suffolk Bonda August H. Menslaghe Westies Edward Ford

Real Estate Sale at 32 Oswego Street Ends Sale

Samuel Hatch and Co sold yesterday the three and a half story brick house at 32 Oswego Street for 4070 plus tax for 91 to James A Kernan.

Samuel Hatch & Co Oswego Street James A. Kernan

Record of Fires Across Cities Collide With Losses

A sweeping fire report from New York details the Commercial Advertiser building blaze at Nassau and Fulton streets starting 9 AM, triggering multiple alarms as the wall collapsed and several occupants were injured or missing. Additional incidents span Willow House in Dracut, Middlesex Quarry Company horse barn in Portland, prairie fires near the Northern Pacific line, and scattered house and barn blazes across Camden Milford Exeter Hanover Norwich and Meridian with sizable insured losses.

New York Commercial Advertiser Nassau and Fulton Streets L. Pierge & Co Fulton Street Charles Y. Beach Bridgeport John Audleman Louis William Audleman Lowell Lawrence Road Dracut White Kelly Mrpplettown Conn Middlesex Quarry Company Portland Camden Samuel Dyer Cross Street Riva Cesare Exuter N.H S. B. Dyer Hanover N. H Frank Slacks Norwich Meridian Ed Davidson Harry Warner Porrtland Casco Tanning Company Tounsat

Oldest Catholic Seminary to Celebrate Centennial in Baltimore

The Baltimore American reports that St Marys Seminary founded July 10 1879 on North Paca Street will mark its centennial with events October 25 to 28. Cardinal Gibbons cathedral reopens after 50000 in improvements and the new dormitory annex for ninety students will be inaugurated. Rev Dr Chapelle will be consecrated coadjutor to the Archbishop of Santa Fe. The gathering is expected to bring most archbishops and bishops and over 500 clerics.

Baltimore American Baltimore St. Mary's Seminary North Paca Street Society of St. Sulpice Cardinal Gibbons Chapelle St. Matthew’s Church Washington, D.C Santa Fe United States St. Mary’s Catholic Theological Seminary Emory National Assembly of France John Carroll London Francis Charles Niager England Nagot Lavadoun Tessier Gammier Maryland St Mary’s Seminary Garnier Benedict Joseph Flacot John B. David Stephen V. Badin Father Badin Bishop Carroll Old St. Peter's Sulpician Society St. Mary’s College William da Hourg St. Mary's Sulpicians American Sisters of Ciarity Emmittsburg Society of Jesus Kenrick Bayley Semeinary Holy See

Massachusetts Convention Feud and Spotted Loyalties Rise

Delegates swirl around an unsettled race for governor with Crapo and Allen as competing pillars. A leaked Hoar letter predicts 20000 more votes for Crapo, sparking alarm among Allen supporters. Resolutions clash over a Boston Police plank as party unity hangs by a thread.

Crapo Arrives in Boston Refusing to Alter Governorship Stance

Mr Crapo landed in Boston noon yesterday and met ex Governor John D Long at the Parker House to discuss the governorship situation. He stated his position remains unchanged and he would enter the convention if asked, acknowledging a party divided over his and Mr Allen’s candidacy. He returned from a European trip, reported feeling robust, and surprised at broad support for his nomination.

Allen Bourrage William Power Wuson Long Crapo Greenhalge Mr. Allen Twins Barrett John DL. Long Crap Mr. Hoar Massachusetts Turner Malden General Kimball Fitchburg Palmer Groton Milliken New Bedford Gleason New Braintree J. Henry Gould Medfield State Committee Enfield Mr. Haile Committee On Resolutions Harrison Democratic Party Congress Republican Party Executive Council Osborne Boston Police Commission Haile Moses J. Stephens Andover Boston Parker House John D. Long Ailen New York W. W. Crapo Custom House

Raid Clears Naumkeag Club Gambling Den on Avery Street

Police swept a second raid on 14 Avery street early this morning catching six people in the act of gambling. Officers entered via a skylight and secured the entire outfit, with new furniture and a fresh gambling setup seized. Proprietor James Vail alias Arthur Warren, 6 Bultineh street, and five others were arrested. total confiscated property valued at about $509.

Avery Street Naumkeag Club Peare Berry and Thayer Peabody Charles White William C. Burdett Patrick O'Connor James Kirk Charles Williams Arthur Warren James Vail Bultineh Street

Navy officer praises French fleet after Toulon exercises

Lieutenant Bradley A. Fiske of the United States Navy, visiting from Europe, praised the French fleet's drill and maneuvering after observing Toulon fleet exercises. He described French sailors as nearly perfect in drill, noting their synchronized movements and quiet, precise signaling during maneuvers.

N. S. Times Bradley A. Fiske United States Navy Europe Fiske United States Toulon Isme France la Formidable Times Continent Llarbor

French Navy drill praised as near perfect and spotless

Lieutenant Fiske describes French naval officers as calm, precise, and highly secretive, with crews handling guns like toys and drills performed like clockwork. He notes strict passes for visitors, countersigned orders, and France's wartime readiness mindset as he observes La Formidable and Seagull operations. He expects the American Navy to grow in proportion with proper funding and training.

Cer Toulon France la Formidable Fiske Portsmouth England Vigues Navy Department

America's First Homestead Documented in Nebraska Tale

The first homestead filed under the Homestead Act was Daniel Freeman’s in Nebraska on January 1 1863 at Brownville after prior squatter rights. The office opened midnight to accommodate his midnight filing and Freeman retained the claim through war. Freeman’s homestead remained his property, unmortgaged, with his family and home thriving on the land.

Omaha World-Herald Nebraska Ohio Brownville Neb Richard F. Barrett Register Dick” Bedford James Bedford Daniel Freeman Mr. Freeman Young Bedford St. Louis Duay Bedford Barrett Garrett Freeman America Galusha A. Grow Pennsylvania Kreeman Grow

Weather signal extension to widen daily forecasts

The Weather Bureau plans broader public use of forecasts led by chief Mark W. Harrington. A five flag system will indicate probabilities: white for clear, blue for rain or snow, and a blue and white pattern for local conditions.

Harrington United States Weather Service Mark W. Harrington The Weather Bureau

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