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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1891

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2

What They Think of It Omens Silent on Allen Nomination

Delegates from the Cape district express mixed views on Mr. Allen while most plan to support the ticket. Ex congressman Crapp and several others praise Allen’s strength and predict a victorious campaign, though some Crapo advocates doubt Allen can win statewide with added labor appeals. The Milford Crapo bloc says Allen can rally the party and expects his election.

Allen Cape District Brackett Russell W. W. Crapp New Bedford William Cogswell Salem William F. Draner Hopedale Crapo Ailen Elijah A. Morse Canton Pinkerton Worcester J. Marvin Fernald Melrose Henry L. Parker Samuel E. Winslow Worcester— Very Nice Convention Indeed. I Think There Is No Doubt That Mr. Allen Mr. Allen W. D. Sohier Beverly Boston Otter Curtis Guild, Jr William M. Butler Arapo E. B. Glasgow Draper Jenks Bristol County Crape M.J. Murray Fitchburg Austin Messenger Norton aCrapo Mian Henry A. Wheaton Henry A. Smith Lyman Mason Tanoi Huthe F. N. Oxley J.D. Wells Westboro Augustus G. Perkins Oston Jere J. McCarthy Charlestown Lell Captain Fox Ariington Martin L. Storer Rpchill Do Weil Lawrence Winfield F. Prime Esse M. Gove Blaine W. H. Preble Howes Norris Cottage City William A. Nye Browne Cape Ben Lovell Weymouth Hamilton Coe B.C. Hathaway

Jubilee at Lowell glorifies Allen nomination in Republican rally

In Lowell on September 16 Republicans celebrated Colonel Charles H. Allen's nomination with a brass band, torch-lit procession, and a row of speakers including ex Congressman Greenhalge and Curtis Guild Jr. The crowd hailed Allen as the man for governor, while noting rival Crapo supporters and pledging vigorous campaign effort.

Specian Charles H. Allen Crapo Thompson Republican City Committee Allen Boston J. O. Burdett J. Otis Wardwell William Power Wilson Alpheus Sanford Curtis Guild, Jr K. M. McPherson F. C C. Manchester John Ss. Richardson Charles Heywood M. J. Stone Willard Howland Howes Norris Colonel Goeting David Hull Rice John Hopewell Repubican City Committee Republican Club Central Street Merrimac Strees Huntington Hall Greenhalge Larkin S. Trull Charles D. Palmer Lowell George §. Merrill Lawrence Marden Alien Wilard Howland Chelsea Republican Party Massachusetts Greenhalze George A. Warden David Hall Rice

Self defence trial continues in Daley case at Trinity College

Steve Daley, janitor at Trinity College in Hartrorp Connecticut, testified he went to the gym rear after hearing a disturbance. He claimed the group knocked him down and he drew his revolver to frighten them, the weapon firing when another grabbed his arm. Court adjourned to 9:30 tomorrow.

Hartrorp Conn Steve Daley Trinity College John McCarty Daley

Hermlandel Publishing Company assigns assets and liabilities

The Hermlandel Publishing Company of Chicago assigns its assets and liabilities totaling 37000 dollars on September 16.

General Carlos Pacheco Dead in Cordoba

General Carlos Pacheco former Minister of Public Works died last night in Cordoba Mexico on September 16. This obituary notes his service and death location, highlighting his high rank and government role.

Carlos Pacheco Mexico Cordoba

Somerville Democrats elect delegates in Bow Street caucus

Somerville Democrats held a Bow Street Hall caucus last evening with about 100 attendees. John L. Nichols led, Charles E. Morgan elected chairman, M. J. McDonnell secretary, and delegates were named by ward with Nichols urged as national delegate and elected delegate at large. Ward lists include numerous names for state, congressional, senatorial, and county positions.

Somerville Bow Street Hall John L. Nichols Charles E. Morgan M. J. McDonnell Lhe John IF. Elkins G.mclaughlin William T. Hawey W. J. Coughlin C. FE. Burns Edward Dwyer M. Fitzpatrick J. W. Buckley Edward Cunningham T. F. Coughlin KE. Colsten G. McLaughlin C. Gormley J. F. Lyons C. Lund J. F. Crimmings P. F. Sullivan W.F. Coughlin M. Smith State J.J. Lyons John M. Woods J. F. Davlin Robert Aste FP. F. Houley William H. Flynn A. B. Dearborn John Kelly W. H. Flynn G. E. Baxter John F. Couch Lambert Maynard W. E. Flynn J. F. Davin John M. O'Connell P. F. Coakley Simon Connor B. E H. Knowles Robert Luce Dennis F. Flynn J. B. McDonnell J. F. Henderson Joan L. Jones John I. Malloy Congressional T. Malloy C. 5. Lincoln W. A. Flaherty John A. Thayer John Buckley, Jr John R. Conant Charles F. Davis M. KE Ryan Cyrus H. Pierce Martin Gill Dorey Hugh McCaffrey Henry McConnell Mongan J. Russell Armington John A. Ginty Simpson P. Moses Bernard L. Leuchte D. Healey Quincy Ward 1 William A. Hodges John J. Byron Sigourney Butler Walter B. Wilson Fred F. Green Luke J. Coyle John Swithin Walter M. Packard Daniel C. McCarthy Walter A. Metcalf Emery Fellows James Nicol Martin Cook Jeremiah Sullivan, Jr Daniel McCarthy Danvers RK. R. Sears W. H. Sullivan H. E. Hall F. H. O'Neil J. H. Rice A.J. Stetson M. C. Pettingill J. J. MacAuley L. J. Gallivan R. D. Sears D. N. Crowley E. A. Southwick F. D. Nimblett C. N. Per George Jason Andrew J. Souther J. W. Davis Joseph St. John John W. Bates George Bates Hingham Alfred H. Hersey W. H. Hennessy John H. Fee George H. Monroe Timothy J. Noonan Bartholomew Coughlan Frank B. Puttimer Henry

Russia Asks Cadets to Sail Danube Vessels

London reports Russia requests permission for naval cadets to board Danube Commission ships to learn pilotage and river navigation. The move follows the Dardanelles incident and has astonished officials.

Danube Commission London European Danube Commission Danube Dardanelles Russia Turkey

France and Italy recognize Chile Provisional Government

Paris on September 16 reports the French government instructed its minister at Santiago to recognize the Provisional Government of Chile. Romer also notes that Italy has recognized the Junta as the established government in Chile.

Paris Santiago Chile Romer

Death of Ex congressman Hyman noted in Washington

Ex congressman John A. Hyman of North Carolina died in Washington from a stroke of paralysis. He was a highly influential Black member of Congress about fifteen years ago.

Hyman Washington, D. C John A. Hyman North Carolina Congress

Police Crackdown At Lohengrin Premiere In Paris

The Lohengrin premiere at the Paris opera house drew a crowded house. Police enforced strict orders to prevent disorder as anarchists and students clashed outside, 350 arrests by 10 PM, while inside critics noted long recitatives and some weariness with the second act amid overall praise for singing.

Paris Opera House Vandyck Opera Wagner

Mitylene Affair Telegraph Highlights British Action

From Constantinople Sept 16 dispatch reports English troops disembarked at Sigri islet near Mitylene and set up tents amid torpedoes without permission. The Governor seeks an explanation from the British vice consul as the Porte demands a verbal and written clarification from Sir William White.

Constantinople Mitylene Sigri Porte Sir William White William White Lord Walter Err

Emperor's Erfurt Speech Triggers Market Plunge in Berlin

The Emperor's Erfurt address reported by the Berlin Post sent imperial and Prussian stocks sharply lower. Telegraph officials sometimes blocked telegrams crediting the speech as the cause. The Reichsanzeiger version changes some phrases but keeps a warlike tone.

Erfurt Berlin Reichsanzeiger Post

Alarming brigandage rises in famine ragged Russia south

Alarming reports from the Caucasus describe brigands terrorizing travellers as famine widens. In Elisabethel, twenty two villagers were slain after brigands surprised two houses at midnight and celebrated their loot. A week earlier a daylight stage coach attack killed and robbed poor women and girls.

Vienna Russia Elisabethel

First Through Run Over New Route Delays Noted

A vestibuled train carrying Boston and Connecticut journalists and railroad officials completed the inaugural through run over the New York & New England routes via Wilson Point and Oyster Bay to Long Island City. Delays at Wilson Point and Oyster Bay lengthened the trip. the journey included the Sound crossing in fifty minutes and finished by midnight with plans for a return trip tomorrow.

Long Island City Boston Connecticut New York New England Housatonic Long Island Wilson's Point Oyster Bay Putnam Willimantic Hartford New Britain Waterbury Hawleyville Sound New York and Brooklyn

St Pierre Cyclone Brings Shipwrecks and Rescue Ordeal

Captain Elwell of the American brig Ned White survived the St Pierre cyclone after the vessel broke from moorings and foundered on rocks. He and his wife later traveled aboard the Brazil mail steamer Vigilancia to quarantine, recounting shattered towns, wrecked ships, and a consul refusal of aid. The Ned White crew were later sent home, while other vessels perished or were damaged.

New York Elwell Ned White St. Pierre Mart Vigilancia Port de France Jennie Phinney J. B. Rabel

Funeral notices for Hon. George B. Loring in Salem

The family receives condolence messages from Secretary Rusk and notable figures. Pallbearers include Endicott, Cogswell, Long, Crapp, and Randall. Public services at the church are set for 3 o clock after a private house service for the immediate family.

Salem Speciar George B. Loring Rusk William Clatin Edward E. Hale J. D. Long W. W. Crapo J. G. Blaine Walter Damrosch W. C. Endicott William Cogswell W. W. Crapp C. Ss. Randall E. F. Beals Washington J. Frank Dalton Maniel Needham 3. C. Lawrence M. T Stevens

Fire destroys Kyte homestead in South Framincuam

Fire at John Kyte's house and barn in South Framincuam causes about 4000 in building losses and 1000 in personal property. Buildings and effects insured. Earlier alarms report a basement tailor shop fire at 379 Hanexepee by M Morelos with unknown cause and damage. another mention notes rubbish burning near Goepper's barrel factory on Ninth street.

South Framincuam John KR. Kyte M. Morelos Campriage Goepper Ninth Street

Salem Prohibitionists Name Delegates in County and Senatorial Fields

The Salem Prohibitionists have selected delegates for both county and senatorial contests. County convention delegates include Henry Cogswell, George F. Haines, Rev J H Sever, A D Sanborn, Sydney Perley, George Pettingill, Rev 8 G Jones, Walter B Abbott, J L Phillips. Senatorial group lists Sydney Perley, merged Pettingill, J J Averill, J W Wheeler, A D Sanborn, J L Phillips.

Salem Henry Cogswell George F. Haines J. H. Sever A. D. Sanborn Sydney Perley George Pettingill G. Jones Walter B. Abbott J. L. Phillips Joseph Hazeltine J. K.trask Ezra Woodbury Bosee Phillips Merge Pettingill J. J. Averill J. W. Wheeler

Nelson Trots An Easy Mile In Warm Grand Rapids

Nelson trotted an easy mile without a mate on a soft track in 2 16 at Grand Rapids. He did not challenge the world stallion record today but drew a crowd to see him. He plans to attempt the world record Friday.

Nelson Grand Rapids Mich

Susie Captures Second Class Yacht Championship

Marblehead September 16 Susie wins the second class championship of the Corinthian Yacht Club in a sailoff against Zone. Both had two wins in five races this summer, but Susie won easily in today’s decisive race.

Susie Marblehead Corinthian Yacht Club

Body Found in Fulton Street Ruins

The first body was found in the Fulton street fire ruins just before midnight in New York. The trunk was all that remained. Laborers continue clearing debris as rescue work proceeds.

Fulton Street New York

Fassett Opens His Campaign in Brooklyn

New York September 16 Fassett opened his campaign in Brooklyn addressing an estimated 15 000 strong street audience with high enthusiasm and strong turnout.

Fassett New York Brooklyn

Chile's new cruiser Aquila bought by Chilean authorities

Rome dispatch reports Chilean authorities have purchased the Aquila, a vessel recently converted into a cruiser. The order marks a significant addition to Chile's naval strength, reflecting ongoing modernization efforts in South American fleets.

Chile Rome

New Fast State Train Proposed From Here to Buffalo

The article notes recent high speeds on railroads including England's Flying Scotchman and an NY Central test from New York City to Buffalo with a mile in under fifty seconds. It proposes a regular fast State train over the same distance at an average of fifty five miles per hour, claiming it would surpass any long-line service.

Mate Festile England London Edinburgh New York Central Buffalo

Piling Up the Cost of Pensions in 19th Century

The Springfield Republican recalls General Garfield’s 1872 claim that pension expenditures should fall unless legislation grew extravagant. It notes 232,229 pensioners costing $30 million annually, then 637,944 pensioners costing $106 million after the 1890 dependent act, with Raum suggesting more hasn't been disclosed.

Springfield Republican Garfield Raum

Masks of red flannel robbers hold up train in Oklahoma

Four miles north of Wagoner Oklahoma a Missouri Kansas and Texas southbound passenger train was held at 9 30 last night. The express car was robbed of 2560 dollars after masked men forced open a small iron chest and fled into the woods. No passengers were harmed and only one shot was fired.

Militia Sent To Ottawa Mill Strike In Quiet Patrol

Two militia battalions and two of the Governor General's Foot Guards carried ten rounds of ball cartridge per man to Hardman’s mill in Ottawa to guard mill property. Strikers offered no protest on arrival. mill opened but few workers were present, and no disturbance is expected.

Ottawa Ont Governor-General's Foot Guards Hardman’s Mill

Cranberry Crop Surpasses Average in Cape Cod

The Providence Journal notes the Cape Cod cranberry harvest is about 20 000 barrels above normal this year. It criticizes Major McKinley for not boosting cranberry duties in the law bearing his name, lamenting a missed opportunity to win support in that Bay State region.

Providence Journal Cape Cod Major McKinley Bay State

Mr Foster's famous pinch hits Treasury again

Louis Republic notes the Harrison administration is scraping the Treasury hard and delaying many items except salaries and pensions. Mr Foster's pinch is described as lingering and ongoing, underscoring tense fiscal pressures.

MR. Foster Or. Louis Republic Treasury Harrison

Woodbury dies of hydrophobia after dog bite

Salem special to the Post reports Charles Woodbury of Alten New Hampshire bitten by a pet dog six weeks earlier. He developed hydrophobia after a week and died at the hospital this forenoon following convulsions. He left a widow and one daughter.

Salem Charles Woodbury Alten N. H

Story of a Check in Dover Transferred Misdelivery

A letter with a $1500 check from Boston to Charles A. Roberts was misdelivered to a man who collected a letter for James Robinson. The man cashed the check at James Ginnis's store and fled to Portland Me. Roberts recovered the face value from Ginnis, who now plans to sue the postmaster for instructions that led to the misdelivery.

Dover N. H Bkoston Charles A. Roberts James ©. Robinson James Ginnis Portland

Trust Company Fund Scandal In Montgomery County

Albert Longaker a director at Montgomery Trust Company filed a warrant against W F Shingluff alleging alteration of company books and misappropriation of 180000 dollars. Shingluff, former treasurer, was held on ten thousand dollars bond in Norristown Pennsylvanias report says.

Norristown Penn Albert Longaker Montgomery Trust Company W. F. Shingluff Kingruff Trust Company

The Comedian's Fatal Shot

The coroner's jury in San Francisco ruled that Officer Alexander Grant died from a gunshot wound to the head inflicted by Maurice K. Strellinger Samuel of Posen last night.

San Francisco Alexander Grant Maurice K. Strellinger Samuel of Posen

China’s protocol on riots and Paris visit notes punishment

Shanghai reports a forthcoming protocol to the powers on recent riots as foreign ministers may act without it. In Paris the Chinese Chargé d Affaires told Ribot China will dismiss negligent mandarins and punish rioters, six of whom have been hanged, though promises may not be kept. Also reported is the Pawtucket woman burned to death in her home, Maria Olney, leaving three children.

Pawtucket Providence R. 1 Maria Olney George Olney Maine Apollo Erie Medical CO Buffalo N.Y

Sinking of Taormina Claims Fifty Three Passengers

Athens reports confirm the Taormina sank after collision with Thessalia off Cape Colonna. Only twelve of sixty five passengers were saved. An Englishman and a Frenchman whose families died have gone mad.

Athens Taormina Thessalia Cape Colonna

Essex Institute Fall Field Meeting at Bradford

The Essex Institute held its annual fall field meeting in Bradford with a 2 PM dinner for fifty at the academy. Dr George Cogswell gave the welcome address, Mayor Rantoul of Salem replied, Professor Morse of the Peabody Institute spoke on insects, Professor J H Sears discussed minerals, and Mr Orton of the Salem Gazette gave a brief address.

Haverhill Essex Institute Bradford Academy George Cogswell Rantoul Salem Morse Peabody Institute of Science J. H. Sears Game Institution Orton Salem Gazette

Seizure of arms in China reported by Shanghai Times

The Shanghai Times correspondent reports customs authorities at Chinkiang have seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition meant for a secret society. Foreigners are implicated.

China Lendon Shanghai The Times Chinkiang

Anthracite Coal Prices Raised Ahead of Oct. 1

The Anthracite Coal Producing Company announced price increases effective October 1 advancing coal prices by ten to twenty five cents per ton. A late ship news item from Salem details shipments including Calvin Burcutt and others to Philadelphia and to Bangor, with routes to Bassett Boston and connections to Joseph Hook.

New York Anthracite Coal Producing Company Salem Schs Calvin Burcutt Pierce Philadelpha Salon Joseph Hook Bassett Boston Bangor

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