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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1891

Page

8

Clinton Iowa Exposition Notes on Growth and Exports

Special correspondence from Clinton Iowa describes World’s Fair visitors’ follow up via the Chicago Northwestern line with Harvest Excursions across multiple states. The writer extols Clinton’s future as a manufacturing hub, detailing shippping scale, mills and factories, and a New England influence in homes, schools, and investment by figures like John Bertram and David Kimball.

Clinton Northwestern Railway Northwestern Waters Chicago Chicago Northwestern Iowa Minnesota North South Dakota Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho Montana Sioux City St. Louis St. Paul Mississippi New England Great Northwestern America Mississippi River la Crosse Lyons Baney George H Clark Rea Earate Boston John Bertram Charlies A. Lombard David P. Kimball Northern Pacific Systems John I. Blair New Jersey New Epland Hartford Seaboard Moe H. W. Seaman

City’s poultry yard costs police $800 in twelve weeks

Twenty eight gamecocks kept in police cells since June 28 require officer care, food, and separate coops. Officer Robinson manages the roosters with carp, wheat, oats, and daily feeds while awaiting legal decisions on cock fighting charges and custody.

White Deha L Robinson Post Young’s Sierman House Offiicer Robinson Dobn Quinn

By-election in First Ward Ends Without Result

In Newgron on September 14 a councilman by-election produced no winner as the Socratic candidate led two publicans at polling. The contest remained undecided after the vote.

Newgron F. 1

Weather Indications and Forecast for New England Today

Post forecast notes partial cloudiness and local showers in Northern New England with westerly winds and slight cooling, while Southern New England expects partly cloudy skies, local showers in Massachusetts, heat, and southerly winds turning cooler tonight. Sunday shows renewed heat and similar partial cloudiness with possible showers and winds shifting southeastward. A high pressure system and low centers near St Lawrence and Western Canada influence temps. yesterday had scattered light showers, Portland recorded 0.20 inch.

POST New England Massachusetts New York Portland Roecky Huron Washington Philadelphia Boston Albany Mississippi Lakes St. Lawrence Canada Maina New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island Connecticut

Accident injures Milton captain in running high jump

George T. Colling, captain of the Milton Academy Athletic Club, slipped during a running high jump yesterday and fractured his wrist. He was preparing to compete in the 100 yard dash for the Melrose Athletic Club.

George T. Colling Milton Academy Athletic Club Collins Melrose Atulotic Club

Clarkson Fools Them Two Dummies In The Field

Boston wins the sixth inning by gauging Baldwin's curves as Clarkson dominates Pittsburg until late. Beckley and Miller spark the visitors with timely hits, while Boston's defense shines aside from Stovey's left field slip. Today there will be a 2 o'clock doubleheader.

South End John Clarkson Boston Baldwin Corkhill Sally Ganzel Lally Pittsburgs Clarkson George Miller Nmouth Miller Beckley Stovey Reilly Shugart Long Nash Bierbauer Tucker

Athletics Shut Out St Louis As Stivetts Dominates

In a game featuring three scattering hits against him attendance reached 1700. The Athletics defeated St Louis 8 to 0. Key moments include two-base hits by McCarthy Cross and home runs by O Neil with solid pitching from Weyhing and Stivetts. Weyhing issued seven walks while Stivetts fanned seven. Umpire Manhoney. Time-

Philadelphia N.L Cincinnati Philadelppia Penn Phillies Cincinnatis Kling Cincinnnati Elver King Graglach Crane Harrington Larned Cinccinnati Thompson Delehanty Halligan Reilly Ihoopson Murphy Holiday Lathan Smuith Iarrington Hamilton Gleason Allen Latham Keenan Strack Tailigan Flatrington Pouble Denny Graulach Limslie Thine Brooklyn N. L Cleveland New York Clevelands Astern Park Caruthers Lea Hase Iatteries Viau W. Collins Kinslow Karved Kins H. Collings Pinkney Stote Griffin Ely Jiriffin Davy. Barns McAleer Vinn Harkett Collins Lynch Lime Louisville Washingtons Louisvilles Tritiys Tomevine Washington Bite Fitzgerald Cahill Cassian McGuire Louiaville Weaver Uhree Fitegerald Gaussian McConley Pitzgerald Witegerald Canill Jennite Curtis Shingick Stinnick Jennings Meoraughlin Athletics A. A Louis St. Louis Mahoney Athletica St. Low St. Louia Kyrors Mattersea Stivetts Hoyle McCarthy Cross O'Neil Fulier Corcoran Weyhing Nay -Milligan Vee Piteles Manhoney

League Managers Meeting Ends Effort to Harmonize Leagues

National League magnates at Fifth Avenue Hotel discussed the Conference Committee report with the American Association after Kelly left Cincinnati. The committee was discharged and a move toward a national agreement was noted as unlikely, with resolutions urging unity and restoration of the Association to the national contract.

League New York National League Fifth Avenue American Association Kelly Cincinnati John B. Day J. W. Spaldin FE. ‘Talcott Brooklyn H. Byrne Philadelphia A. L. Reach J. J. Rogers Chicago A. G. Spalding J. A. Hart Boston A. H. Soden W. H. Conant Cleveland Messrs. Robinson Hawley and Howe Pittsburg J. P. O'Neil Lewis Brown John T. Brush

Obituary: Lorenzo Brentano Ex-Congressman Dies in Chicago

Lorenzo Brentano born November 4 1813 in Mannheim Baden Germany had a stirring career. He served in German parliaments revolutionary leadership roles then fled to the United States. In Illinois he edited the Staats Zeitung, served in the State Legislature and as Chicago Board of Education president before becoming U S Consul at Dresden and a Republican congressman from Illinois.

Lorenzo Brentano Chicago Manheim Grand Duchy of Baden Germany Heidelburg Freiburg Supreme Court of Baden Chamber of Deputies Frankfurt United States Kalamazoo County Mich Illinois Staats-Zeitung

General Isaac F Quimby Dies at 77 in Rochester

General Isaac F. Quimby, a Princeton graduate and West Point classmate of General Grant, died in Rochester N Y at age 77. He led the Thirteenth New York Volunteers in the Civil War, became brigadier general in 1862, commanded a division under Grant, and later served as U S Marshal for the Northern District of New York before returning to academia at the University of Rochester.

Isaac F. Quimby Rochester N. Y Princeton West Point Military Academy Grant University of Rochester Quimby New York Volunteers State of New York

Notable Deaths Span Salem to Charleston in 19th Century

The obituary list notes the passing of Joseph Beadle Webb a long time Salem ship carpenter known as a match locker who died at 11 to a mercantile partnership with his brother Benjamin including vessel ownership. James S Smith oldest U S coins maker died in Brooklyn at 85 or 86 after losing sight in recent years. KE Combs Worcester ex chief of fire department died after 43 years service and nearly twenty as chief. Colonel Samuel B Pickens died in Charleston aged 62, belonging to the Pickens family. Civil War veteran commanded Alabama Twelfth Infantry and was among the youngest colonels in service.

Joseph Beadle Webb Salem En Jamin Africa James S. Smith Department Samuel B. Pickens Charleston South Carolina Pickens Alabama Infantry

Star Course lineup includes world famed artists and locals

Not all engagements are set but attractions announced include Edward Kemenyi the Hungarian violin virtuoso, New York Philharmonic Club, Lilian Nordica Boston prima donna, Gruenberg led ensemble, Mme Clementine De Vere, Italo Campanini, Walter Damrosch and the Symphony Orchestra of New York with Adolph Brodski, Charles Mole the flutist, Rev Thomas Dixon Jr, Misa Gertrude Edmands, Fritz Giese, J C Garnett and W H H Fessenden. Management aims to blend local and foreign talents and announce the full course next Saturday after final negotiations.

Edward Kemenyi New York Philharmonic Club Mime Lilian Nordica Boston Europe Herr Gruenberg Mme Clementine de Vere Italo Campanini Symphony Orchestra of New York Walter Damrosch Adolph Brodski Organi Gation Charles Mole Thomas Dixon, Jr Twenty-third Street Baptist Church Misa Gertrude Edmands Fritz Giese J.C. Garnett W. H H. Fessenden Onors Pepaine

New Baltimore liner Fairfax arrives from Norfolk at Central wharf

The handsome steamer Fairfax of the Baltimore line reached Central wharf at 10 yesterday forenoon on its first regular trip after a Delaware River trial trip. Built by Harlan & Hollingsworth for 140 passengers and 7000 bales of cotton, the iron tour-decker measures 270 feet by 42 feet by 34 feet and features ample pilot house and captain’s quarters, white and pale blue saloon, and staterooms with steam heat and electric lights.

Fairfax Baltimore Norfolk Central Wharf Delaware River Harlan & Hollingsworth Company Wilmington Del George A. Dean Merchants and Miners’ Transport Company Arelief

Massachusetts Librarian Association Meeting in Salem

The fifth annual Massachusetts Librarian Association gathering will be in Salem on Thursday September 24 with about 160 attendees. After library inspections and a tour of local points of interest lunch will be at the Athenaeum and Superintendent Morey will read an essay. An appearance was filed by attorneys for Annie C. Severance heir at law of Mary F. S. Seames. Charlie Holt died from hydrophobia and will be buried with his grandfather, who died of the same disease.

Massachusetts Librarian Association Salem Athenaium Morey Court House E. F. Preston San Francisco Herbert L. Harding Boston Annie C. Severance Mark Sibley Severance Los Angeles Cal Mary F. S. Seames Charlie Holt

Governor reviews Knights of Labor parade at State House

Governor Russell after a cattle fair trip directs Adjutant General Dalton to confer with James Maguire marshal of the Knights of Labor parade. Instead of Odd Fellows Hall review, the governor will review tonight from the State House as the torchlight procession passes beacon street around 8 40.

Russell Knights of Labor State House Dalton James Maguire K. of L Odd Fellows’ Hall Beacon Street

Actress Rose Coghlan's last minute special saves city debut

Philadelphia report recounts Rose Coghlan and Mr Sullivan missing their 7 10 to Broad Street and rushing a request to Pennsylvania Railroad headquarters. A telegraph plea for a Chestnut Hill special earned clearance. Engine and car joined a 7 31 departure, reaching Broad Street at 7 46 at near seventy miles per hour, with Coghlan reappearing on stage in time.

Rose Coghlan Chestnut Street Theatre Phildelphlia New York Mr. Sullivan Wissahickon Inn Broad Street Chestnut Hill Dorothy Romahe Theatre Miss Coghlan Germantown Jersey City Ese Coghlan Rose Cozilan

IS Determined To Die At Nonantum Incident

Mrs Margaret Columby of Nonantum aged about 30 drank Dalmatian powder in a personal crisis after her husband disappeared. Neighbors assisted the distressed woman who convulsed and fought of intervention, was treated at Cottage Hospital and survived the evening. Despondency cited as motive. Milk Producers Seek Higher Prices In Secret Meeting At United States Hotel Discussing strategies to press wholesalers for better milk prices amid rising middleman profits.

Nuwton Severan Margaret Columby Nonantum Ellott Lathe Carroll Cottage Hospital Milk Producers’ Association United States

Courts Rule Railway Must Unload Livestock Under Contract

In Benson vs Gray the court held the Old Colony Railroad liable to unload two horses under an express livestock receipt. The contract promised delivery and unloading at the destination, with owner bearing risk. a company rule requiring unloading by nonsignees could not override the clear terms. Judgment for the plaintiff.

Nathaniel F. Benson Charles A. Gray Replevin Old Colony Railroad Company Boston Newbedford New Bedford Dickinson Gay Allen Seccomb Provincial Insurance Company Woodd Farlow Bondman Spooner Odicrne New England Mutual Insurance Company Massachusetts Spelling Fall Hawkins Warren Ledden Roberts Amery Boston Marine Insurance Company Collender Dinsmore New York

The Walworth Case in the Supreme Judicial Court

Suffolk reports the Attorney General alleging Walworth Electric Light & Power had chartered in 1887 and built wires in Boston without alderman consent, seeks injunction and removal. Boston Electric Light and Edison Electric named, constitutionality of 1887 statute challenged. writ of error noted. Insolvency and Superior Court items follow with various judgments and cases.

Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk Morrow Walworth Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners Walworth Electric Light & Power Company Boston Electric Light Company Edison Electric Company Boston G. ©.Travis E. Kk. Chaplin Morris Kushinzki Harris Simon Municipal Court City of House of Correction Lafe Court Mr. Wilson G. C.travis Commonwealth

Gun Burst at Arsenal Kills Gunner Wounds Officer

Cunistrana reports a Kapp gun burst during a test at the arsenal today. A gunner was killed and an officer badly injured.

Cunistrana

Duffy’s Pure Malt touted as unrivaled medicinal whiskey

An advertisement extols Duffy’s Pure Malt as a superior medicinal whiskey. It claims most illnesses respond to whiskey in hot water and jokes that whiskey is the best stimulant for cramps and coughs. It warns readers against competing brands and insists no other whiskey matches its purity and effectiveness.

New York City Duffy Duffy's

Harrison Square Tennis Club Opens 7s Singles Tourney

The Harrison Square Tennis Club opened the singles of the 7s tennis tournament on Blanche street grounds yesterday. Results: Foster defeated Longstreet 6 4, Washburn beat Whall 6 1 5 6 6 4, McLaughlin beat Abbott 6 0 6 0, Breckenridge beat Mernam 5 6 6 1 6 3, Kellogg defeated Nute 6 0 6 1. Play resumes today at 9 o'clock.

Harrison Square Blanche Street Foster Longstreet Washburn Whall McLaughlin Abbott Breckenridge Mernam Kellogg Nute

Sunday church notices across Boston churches

Arlington Street Church reopens for morning service at 10:30 with Rev. Dr. Brooks Merfore preaching. Second Church in Copley Square Boston holds 10:30 a.m. services with Rev. A. Trorton. First Sunday after Union services includes a 2:45 p.m. lecture by Mrs. H. Se Lake. Sunday School at 11, public invited. all seats free. Bourn Congregational, Exeter Street, Rev. Edwards Hale to preach at 10:30. Sunday School to reopen Oct. 4. St. John’s M. E. Church, Broadway Sout Boston, Rev. Louis Albert Hanks, DoD, pastor, presents “Angelic Models for Earthly Lives.” Prospect preaches at Berkeley Street. Union vesper service at Union Hall 5 Boylston Street with Rev. A. L. Mayo discussing common good, Damon Family musical program. Boston Young Men’s Christian Association hosts 9:15 a.m. Sunday School exposition and 3:45 p.m. young men’s address by Rev. Robert McDonald. Dr. Fulton to speak at 2:30 p.m. on New England and the French Exodus. sacred music by Miss Jennie Stewart and Sidney Woodward. Doors open 1:30, seats free.

Arlington Street Brooks Merfore Boston Copley Square Boylston Street A. Trorton SpraTvan Terie Newbury Exeter Streets Mra. H Se Lake Y.P Robert McDonald Warren Avenue Capital Church Association Quartetle Mize Voices Ehold Joseph Stewart F. C. Adams C. W. Provior Ds. Frivos Hani Fulton Home New England Quebec Jennie Stewart Sidney Woodward

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