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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1896

Page

2

Sultan Defiant as Czar Protector Sparks Dardanelles Crisis

Vienna reports say the sultan seeks protection under the Russian czar and resists coercion as Britain pressures him over abdication. The British fleet moves toward Lemnos while Italy readies a Levant squadron. Russian Black Sea forces gear for possible emergency amid volatile Mediterranean tensions. London papers lament British diplomatic limits and warn of risking war with European powers.

Vienna East Neue Freie Presse Dardanelles England Russia Mediterranean Lemnos Canevaro Levant London Torney Westminster Gazette Great Britain Britain The Times Lord Salisbury Turkey Daily News Constantinople Berlin St. P United States Italy Europe Armenia Gladstone

Pope confirms Anglican ordinations invalid, calls clergy to Catholic Church

A Rome dispatch reports the Pope has issued a pronouncement upholding decrees of his predecessors that Anglican ordinations are invalid. He urges Anglican clergy to return to the Catholic Church.

London Rome Hlis Hosiness

Lodge and Guild Address Fear of Free Coinage Impact

Senator Lodge warned that free coinage would force the gold value down as silver undercuts it while the silver dollar loses its value in world markets. He attacked the silverites for pitting Americans against Americans and urged unity. Curtis Guild, Jr. spoke on finance and tariff.

Nahant Senator Lodge Curtis Guild, Jr Guild

Whitehead Arrives in New York After Prison Release

Albert George Whitehead, recently freed from Port land prison, reaches New York on the Lucania. General James K. O Beirne and Whitehead's two sisters greet him. Reporters barred. He is taken to his sister's Jersey City home and rumored to be mentally unsettled but hoped to recover.

New York Albert George Whitehead Portland Lucania James K. O' Beirne Whitehead America Jersey City

Rally in Ward 21 At Hall 62 Warren Street

A Republican rally in Ward 21 was held last evening at 62 Warren Street. Speakers included Representative-elect John L. Bates of East Boston and Secretary of State Olin.

Ward 21 Warren Street John L. Bates East Boston Olin

Local wringer and sweeper shop advertises repair service

The American Wringer Company offers all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 4 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broadway Cornhil Boston Bissell Tremont

Buried Alive: Crew Rebuts Sailors' Claims of Cruelty

The Warrior crew alleged brutal treatment aboard during the Rio to Boston leg. They detailed beatings by the second mate, dog attacks, and a burials’ disputed timing. Captain Kitchen denied the accusations and promised consul review.

Warrior Rio DE Janeiro Boston Kitchen Philippine Islands Rio Lascar Barry Eng Sha~man White Alfred Albert Cebu

Lake Winnipesaukee Excursion Announced for Sept 30

A second grand excursion over Lake Winnipesaukee via Boston and Maine Railroad and the Mt. Washington steamer is planned for Wednesday September 30. The special train leaves Union Station at 8 20 a m and returns from Alton Bay on steamer arrival. Tickets are $22 and must be secured in advance at the Boston city ticket office 22 Washington Street as quantities are limited.

Lake Winnipesaukee Boston & Maine Railroad Mt. Washington Union Station Alton Bay Boston City Washington Street

Streets To Be Repaved And Wires Buried In Several Areas

A partial list shows Dorchester streets Ballou Blue Hill Lauriet Rosedale Holiday and Audubon Devon in Roxbury Acton Malden in Boston proper. Huntington Columbus Common wealth Milk Winter Batterymarch also being repaired. Underground wiring affects Court Street from Washington to School Milk Street to Water Congress from Washington near School to Somerset Devonshire State Court square to Court City Hall to School School to Ashington Devonshire Hanover Elm to Tremonto Elm Washington to Hanover Bulfinch Park and School streets in Dorchester Edison on Massachusetts Avenue Park and School Streets noted.

Ballou Avenue Blue Hill Avenue Lauriat Avenue Rosedale Street Holiday Street Dorchester Audubon Road Devon Street Roxbury Acton Malden Boston Huntington Columbus Commonwealth Avenues Milk Winter Batterymarch Court Street Washington Court Square Milk Street Congress School Somerset Devonshire State Court City Hall Avenue School Street Ashington Hanover Elm Tremontow Bulfinch Street West End Company Park and School Streets Edison Company Massachusetts Avenue

Hill TQ Supports Bryan and Sewall in New York

Senator Hill has written friends that he will back Bryan and Sewall. He cites party loyalty, the NY State party’s future importance, and his bimetallist stance against the Indianapolis monometallic platform. A public statement is anticipated.

New York Washington Hill Bryan Sewall New York State Indianapolis

Miss Minnie Muth and Harry Wells Wed After Train Escape

In New York Minnie Muth a 16 year old typewriter at Carlton Hill New Jersey and Harry R Wells a 19 year old Passaic society man married after missing a train. Parents opposed the match but Wells and relatives agreed the marriage will stand with the couple living apart until older. Wells said he would marry Minnie to calm the moment.

New York Minnie Muth New Jersey Electric Railroad Carlton Hill N. J Harry R. Wells Passaic Wells Miss Muth Minnie

May Join Ike Weir in Assault Case

Judge Brown in municipal court yesterday sentenced Andrew Brown and Thomas Foran to three months in the House of Correction for assault and battery on William J. and John H. Lane on August 28. The case relates to Pugilist Weir, who was sentenced recently to the State farm for six months for the same charges.

Judge Brown Municipal Criminal Court Andrew Brown Thomas Foran House of Correction William J John H. Lane Pugilist the Weir State Farm

Freedoms Granted In Conspiracy Case In Municipal Court

In municipal court Judge Brown discharged Ezra M. Setton and Maurice L. Lazarus from custody on a writ by Henry Joseph Bebro seeking 50000 for alleged conspiracy. The writ contends they planned to leave the state. defendants deny this. Returnable first Monday in October.

Brown Ezra M. Setton Maurice L. Lazarus Fennessy Henry Joseph Bebro

Nervura praised by Vermont’s Lieut.-Governor in cure claim

Trusted testimonial from Gen. Thomas, Lieut.-Governor of Vermont, endorses Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a universal cure. Letter asserts relief from rheumatic pains and urges readers to try the medicine, claiming unmatched cures and health restoration by Dr. Greene of Boston.

Vermont Dr. Greene United States Thomas Greene Gen. Thomas Montpelier America President Grant Nervara Temple Place Boston Mass

Bryan and McKinley Rally Seaboard Supporters in Carolina

In Goldsboro North Carolina on September 18, Mr. Bryan spoke to 3000 to 4000 people, criticizing the push for what he called dishonest money and the gold standard. He warned against transferring legislative power to financiers on Lombard Street and urged voters to decide on honest money at the ballot box.

Goldsboro Bryan Washington Lombard Street Republican Party

McKinley Campaign Opens in Canton With 20000 In Tent

In Canton Ohio a massive rally opens the campaign with Major McKinley Senators Cullom and Thurston among speakers. A 20000 capacity circus tent crowds afternoon and evening events with Governors Hastings and Rep McCleary later addressing the audience.

Canton Ohio McKinley Cullom Thurston Governor Hastings Pennsylvania McCleary Minnesota Hastings Bryan Free Silver United States Washington Jefferson Hamilton Madison Jackson Tillman Altgeld

Army Worms Invade Beacon Hill Homes and Common

Beeton Hill residents report army worm infestation at Grey Chambers No 20 Mount Vernon Street. Mrs Stearns and staff battled pests with brooms and dust pans until 9 pm, while Superintendent Doogue deploys potash and wood ashes to protect the Public Garden and Common. The worms do not eat roots, only tender shoots, and emerge at night from grassy retreats.

Boston Beacon Hill Common Hingham Cape District Partington Old Ocean Grey Chambers Mt. Vernon Street C. R. Stearns Post Doogue

Bryan in Richmond Draws Thousands at Exposition Hall

William Jennings Bryan visited Richmond Virginia drew crowds at Wilson and Rocky Mount. He spoke to about 18000 in the exposition building amid loud cheers and disorder then addressed 10000 from the Jefferson Hotel balcony. He planned a reply to Senator Allen’s Populist nomination next week.

Richmond Mr. Bryan Wilson Rocky Mount J. Taylor Ellison State Democracy Bryan State Exposition Building Bryar Jefferson Hotel Jefferson Senator Allen

Senator Tillman Hissed Off Stage in Reading

Senator Tillman of South Carolina arrived at Berks County Agricultural Society grounds and began a speech at the judges’ stand. He denounced President Cleveland, provoking a hostile reception as the crowd hooted and yelled until he moved to another stand and finished his address before about five hundred people.

Buchanan England Reading Penn Tillman South Carolina

Bank Bribery Attempted Sparks Indiana Claims

The Sentinel reports alleged bribery attempts to block Populist-Democratic fusion in Indianapolis. L. W. Hubbell and Captain S. W. Shepard say they were offered large sums to prevent fusion, while other committee members insist no fusion will occur while Lew remains on the ticket.

Indianapolis the Sentinel Dem

Army worm ravages Wenham area farms in September

Onward march of army worm devastates Wenham and nearby towns. Five acres of millet on S. M. Knowlton’s farm eaten with a $200 loss. Hungarian grass destroyed at Prince farm Wenham Neck and at several Chery Street fields including George Pierce. Pests also reported in Essex and South Essex.

Wenham M. Knowlton Knowlton Prince Farm Wenham Neck Cherry Street George Pierce Essex

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