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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1891

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2

Water town debate over parochial pupil admission to High School

Watertown officials, Dr. Dann and multiple educators, defend maintaining a strict entrance standard for High School admission. They argue exams reflect ability, not creed or race, and parochial pupils should qualify through passing the standard test rather than broad wide access.

William A. Dann Chambers Street School Board of Boston Solomon Schindler Watertown G. E. Meeuen Tremont Street Chauncy-Hall Comer’s Commercial College Meeuen West Point L. D. Packard James S. Murphy Fred G. Pettigrove James A. McDonald Russell D. Elliott R. Thomas J. Emery Boston School Board

Waiters' Alliance Receives Hotel Support and Refusal

The Waiters' Alliance met last evening and passed a vote of thanks to hotel proprietors recognizing their claims. They received letters from Langham American Crawford and United States owners refusing to meet the committee, stating employees had no grievances they were aware of.

Waiters’ Alliance Waiter’s Alliance Langham, American, Crawford United States Alliance

Democratic caucuses map state delegates across Massachusetts

Democratic caucuses held in multiple towns including Malden Brockton Merrimac and Pittsfield on Sept 21 to elect delegates to state senatorial and county councils. Lists include Ward delegates such as D W Craig Louis K Robinson Frank T Robinson and many others with varied assignments across wards and cities.

Malden D. W. Craig P. H. Desmond M. ©. Desmond Louis K. Robinson Frank T. Robinson James Blake Frank Hungerford William Wood L. K. Robinson C. H. Thompson W. Shear W. D. la Casas Michael Wish D. J. Flanders George E. Stuart George E.cusick A. J. Chase J. H. Coffin Thomas Howard George BB. Parker George Dutton John W. Somone George P. Bailey James Fitzpatrick W. ©. Adams L. O. Ball L. J. Carson L. P. Brown C. J. Ball C. D. McCarthy W.S. Bixby K. M. Yale George P Baily Peter J. McGuire Charles H. Hyde M. F. Quinn Harry H. Barrett George G. Hill Louis L John F. Littlefield Thomas A. Conway Philip A. Reidy J. H. Ames Fred FE. Stanchard Thomas Shean Fred E. Blanchard Joan I. Connell Fred Hunnewel Jeremiah Carey E. Sweet E. J. Lierney Brockton Democratic Caucus M. B. Crowell Abbott W. Packard Thomas Hogan David Eldred Bradford Nash Henry B. Packard Edward Sheehy K. C. Freeman Andrew Grant Dennis Bob. Kelliher HD. Kendrick Franklin Datties Merrimac J. A. Lancaster George Adams Little H. Sargent W. H. Finn Alexi Hanna William Chase W. O. Adams James Doran Richard Finn L. J. O’connor A. J. Fullington W. W. Crockett Eben W. _ Baily GG. Larkin George 5 Prescott F. C. Delano Meproro Aimcarata of Medford William C. Wait Joan Crowley John A. Sullivan John A. Donahue U Cornelius P. Sullivan Horace VD. Hadley James A. Henry M. Francis Dwyer William Cushing Wait Robert Ingraham Heman Allen Pittsfield Mass David Rosenhien Bernard Devanney Peter Puerta P. P. Caurun John Churchill P. Martin R. F. Ee Ows Sloper BR. A. Pierce J. H. May William Mink J. F. Murphy P. J. McDonald J. M. Lee Robert Keils W. P. Lee J. C. Crosby W. R. Plunkett H. J. Ryan James W. Ball W.H. Davis Learned Thomas Doyle William Nugent George Denny Thomas Campbell Jacob Gimlich E. Bb. Mead J. M. Linnehan John R. Feeley John Downs M. H. Fellon Cgeorges Willis M. P. Kirby J. J. Netligan B. M England

United States Guides Joint Action With Britain France Germany in China

Washington Sept 21 The United States has no formal alliance yet but has reached an understanding with Great Britain France and Germany. If the Chinese government fails to protect foreign citizens and interests the four nations will act jointly to safeguard lives and property. Naval forces may be used as needed, with the Ranger possibly joining Admiral Belknap's squadron from San Francisco.

Washington United States Great Britain France Germany Europe America Ranger San Francisco Belknap

Colored Gentlemen Reform Lynn Equal Rights Meeting

The Marley Street Methodist Church vestry in Lynn hosted a heated adjourned meeting of colored citizens to reorganize the Lynn branch of the Equal Rights Association. Willis Browning chaired as enthusiastic speeches followed by political disagreements. Despite some officer votes, the session ended without action and another attempt is planned next week.

Lynn Marley Street M. E Equal Rights Association Armstrong Dupree Willis Browning Richard Hobson

Bicycle Record Broken at Lake View Park Meet

Zimmerman of the New York Athletic Club set new American five mile and shorter distance marks at Lake View Park. He clocked 2:33 4-5 for a mile, 6:13 4-5 for two, 7:49 2-5 for three, 10:27 for four, and 12:55 4-5 for five miles, breaking three, four and five mile records and aiding a world mile tandem record drop to 2:24 1-6. The invitation mile went to Zimmerman with Berlo second and Taylor third.

Pronto Lil Lake View Park Zimmerman New York Murphy Berlo Taylor

Monument Materializing At Grant Monument Plan

The executive committee of the Grant Monument Association met in New York on September 21. work will begin at once on the monument. The temporary tomb will be removed inside the north end of the main building where the foundation is already laid. The on hand funds amount to 151,214 dollars.

New York Grant Monument Association

Robbers of the Old School Stage Midnight Pacific Hotel Heist

Three masked men robbed the Pacific Hotel office in St. Joseph Missouri taking from the clerk bartender and guests several hundred dollars diamond pins watches and other valuables before calmly escaping into the street officials reported today cops sought the trio after the bold late night break in witnessed by hotel staff and visitors.

St. Josefu Pacific Hotel

Twenty second Sovereign Grand Lodge opens in St Louis

Fifty thousand Odd Fellows and families arrive for the twenty second conclave in St Louis. Delegations travel by special trains as parades fill the streets from Clark to Market. Gov Francis and Mayor Noonan attend the opening ceremonies at Music Hall with a large audience and formal remarks.

St. Louis Sovereign Grand Lodge LO. O. F Union Station Clark Avenue Washington Avenue Fourteenth Street Fourth Street Washngton Avenue Broadway Chestnut Fourth Walnut Market Sixth Olive Tweifth Olive Streets C. S. Campbell New London Ont John C. Underwood Francis Noonan Boarch of Education E. M. Sloan E. M. Rea National Convention Daughters of Rebekah Music Hall Gooo Order Gilmore David R. Francis Edward Wilkerson Sovereign Lodge Fr. A. Noonan J. B. Jewell C. T. Campbell Canada Missouri Odd Fellowship Order of Decorations of Chivalry America

Middletown Council refuses to reconsider water works grant

The Middletown town Council declined to revisit its August 17 vote granting Newport Water Works permission to lay pipes in town highways and tax exemption. The meeting followed a special session where the council decided the grant could not be rescinded after formal acceptance and service extension. The Business Men's Association formed a committee to explore Warwick and Edglewood Woolen Mills of Davisville transfer plans, with a $850,000 capital stock goal and $25,000 machinery value, while Fall Rivers defeated Newport waiters 216 to 34 in cricket.

Newport 8. S Middletown Newport Water Works Business Men's Association Warwick and Edglewood Woolen Mills Davisville R. I Fall Rivers

Body of W. J. Lucas Found at Balls Pond Near Danbury

The body of W. J. Lucas of Brooklyn was found floating in Balls Pond four miles north of Danbury Connecticut. He had been at a dance near the lake with companions who rowed across with him. He bore a scalp wound and bruises. Dr I A Stratton believes he was murdered by the party who accompanied him.

Danbury Conn W. J. Lucas Brooklyn N. Y Balls Pond Michael Downey Lucas New York Custom House A. R. Wilkinson William Durgy Durgy I. A. Stratton Durgy’s

Balmaceda Death May Hasten Chile Peace Return

A Santiago despatch reports President Balmaceda died by his own hand. The news suggests his death may speed the restoration of peace as Balmaceda’s followers lose leadership. The Junta’s recognition spreads with Italy France Germany Sweden and Norway joining the United States. England has not yet acted.

New York Associated Press Santiago Patrick Egan Balmaceda Herald Valparaiso Chile Italy France Germany Sweden Norway United States Junta England

Hanlan Beats McLean In Frazer River Sculling Race

In New Westminster on September 21 Hanlan and McLean raced for 200 dollars a side on Frazer River over three miles with a turn. McLean had a 500 yard start but was overtaken as Hanlan set a new record yet finished three lengths behind. McLean clocked 19:20 while Hanlan stopped at 19:22.

New Westminster B. C Hanlan McLean Frazer River

Allerton Champion in Stallion Championship Win

Independence Sept 21 Allerton completed another mile in 2:09 4 to settle the stallion championship disputes. The quarters were rated at 32 1 4, 1:04, 1:37 1 4, 2:00.

Allerton Independence

England to receive German East Africa post indemnity

Berlin dispatch reports Freisinnige Zeitung stating Herr Richter proposes ceding the southern portion of German East Africa to England if Berlin is refunded the indemnity Germany paid Zanzibar.

England Berlin Freisinnige Zeitung Herr Richter German East Africa Germany Zanzibar

Ex-Congressman Whittehorne Dies in Columbia at 66

Nashville report says former congressman W. Whittehorne of the Seventh Tennessee District died at his Columbia home today at age 66. He had served in Congress earlier in his career and was a prominent political figure in the state.

Nashville Tenn W. ©. Whittehorne Tennessee Columbia

Fire records across towns report large losses

Sept 21 dispatches describe fires from Norton New York to Lyons Iowa. In Norton the Witherer residence near the Unitarian Church burned with the church saved by neighbors. loss over 8000 dollars with partial insurance. Grinnells Shoe Factory stock damaged by smoke and water. Dallas fair grounds stables and horses burned for 30000. Norwich block in Chenango county and Cleveland Store in Sheffield each destroyed. Lyons Paper Company mills suffered 76000 loss. An alarm from Box 135 proved needless.

Norton Hiram Witherer Unitarian Fair Grounds H. P. Sanburn Urica N.Y Norwich Chenango County Fred Weiler Agnes Weiler Charles Cox Taunton Mass Sheffield Ala Cleveland Lyons Lyons Paper Company

Warning from New York County Democracy delegates

Delegates from the County Democracy organization at Saratoga protest State Committee actions after an adjourned Cooper Union meeting. They claim representation was denied in line with the Cassidy resolution of 1871 and accuse the State Committee of arbitrary conduct contrary to the 1884 State Convention. They warn the party is controlled by Tammany Hall and a canal ring and urge Democrats to unite to wrest control from those who would bring disgrace and defeat.

New York County Democracy Organization Saratoga Cooper Union State Committee Democratic Party Lammany Hall

United States Savings Company Ordered To Pause Massachusetts Work

A Boston report claimed the United States Savings, Loan and Building Company of St. Paul was told by Massachusetts Savings Bank Commissioners to stop all business there until legal requirements are met. Managing director John Douglass denied any improper action and said the firm has not engaged in Massachusetts business since July 1889.

St. Paul, Minn Boston United States Savings, Loan and Building Company of St. Paul Savings Bank Commissioners of Massachusetts John Douglass Associated Press Park Theatre Neil Burgess New York Mascagni John J. Braham

Attempt to Shoot Judge Fox Foiled in Taunton

Did not succeed as a man named Willard F. Woodward plotted to shoot Judge William H. Fox at his Taunton home. Woodward hired a Providence gunman, paid $10 upfront and $90 after the deed, but Deputy Sheriff Corey uncovered the plot. Woodward was captured. he is to be tried in Fall River to remove him from the judge's jurisdiction.

Taunton William H. Fox Willard F. Woodward Providence Corey Woodward Fall River

Lake and Rail Rates War Affects Northwestern Routes

The National Despatch fast freight line cut lake and rail rates from Boston to St Paul via Sarnia to 50 cents first class. Canadian Pacific and others replied with New England to St Paul rail rates: first class 51 cents, second 45, third 35, fourth to sixth 25. Chicago to Twin Cities rates remain higher, 60, 50, 40, 25, 20, 18. The new tariffs take effect Sept 23.

CuicaGco National Hoston St. Paul Sarnia Canadian Pacific Soohines New England Minneapolis Chicago-St. Paul New England Seaboard Chicago Twin Cities Canadian Pacific and Sea Lines

Subterranean Fires Near Tacoma Cause Tremors

Reported subterranean fires are believed to rage beneath the Tacoma region. Over the past two weeks four earthquake shocks reached into Oregon, the heaviest yesterday morning: a north to south vibratory tremor lasting about three seconds. In large hotels guests appeared in hallways unsettled by the motion.

Tacoma Wash Oregon Biz

Mining Stocks Close Quotations Today

Closing quotations show a snapshot of the mining sector with price moves for key stocks. Traders noted gains in precious metals miners while base metal names fluctuated on shifting commodity pricing and market sentiment.

Old board resigns at Free Man's Journal meeting

Dublin sept 21 Free Man's Journal shareholders elect E Dever Gray as director by 61 to 18. The current board resigns following the vote and new leadership takes over the publication.

Dublin Freeman's Journal E. Dever Gray

Little Italy Celebrates Fourth of July Festivities

The Italian community in North Square observed a festive Fourth of July, marking the 21st anniversary of Garibaldi's Rome entry. The procession of 800 men, 25 committees, and multiple societies moved through city streets to Turner Hall, followed by a banquet and dances. Notable figures included Chief Marshal O Franzoni and Dr. R. Brindisi.

Italy Rome Garibaldi North Square Unituo Soccesso E Beneficenza Bersaglieri Stella D'Italia Real Marina Guisseppe Garibaldi Figli Society of Guiusseppe Garibaldi Prince Street United Societies O Franzoni Sottile O. Giuliano Prince, Hanover North Bennet Salem Cooper, Endicott Thatcher Charlestown Causeway Merrimac Haymarket Square Washington Hanover Fleet North Blackstone Row State Winter Tremont Boylston Beach Lincoln Knesland Harrison Avenue Dover Middlesex General Committee R. Brindisi R. Onzaione A. Marturna G. Capparelli M. D. Hess F. de Filippo A. Campagna P. Caristi L. Boungil Victor Emanuel Messrs Captain Cain G. Vercelli P. Pastene G. Devoto Pate Italian Press of New York

Vast Floods Hit Scotland and Coastal Regions

Swollen rivers from Edinburgh to the Highlands flood valleys and wash away crops. Danish schooner Aukathor and Berwick life boat wrecked with all but one crew saved by rocket apparatus. Galashields daming river diversions, bridges destroyed, and railway links to Edinburgh disrupted. Aberdeen endures 36 hours of continual rain.

London Berwick Aukathor Tweed Edinburgh Porto Bello Penicnack Esk Highlands Gala Scotland Galashields Peeples Aberdeen

Reception for Pickering Epworth League Delegates

In Waltham on September 21 the Pickering Epworth League hosted a reception for league chapters from Charlestown, Watertown, Weston, Wallaston, Marblehead, Newton and Fitchburg at the Unitarian church. A social hour preceded a program with prayers, welcomes, musical numbers, and addresses including "Friendly Enemies" and "Hitting the Point" by local clergy and performers.

Waltham Pickering Epworth League League Unitarian Church Charlestown Watertown Weston Wallaston Marblehead Newton Fitchburg W. G. Richardson Lizzie Northup Edith Webster Frank Marr F. W. Bishop George S. Butters Fitchourg Messrs. Strauc Bent A. C. Reed Luther Freeman Wallastown

Mamaroneck Celebrates 200th Anniversary Parade

New York September 21 Mamaroneck marked the 200th anniversary of its town site purchase from Indians with dawn activity and a noon to evening celebration. Officials and county notables attended a grand parade featuring nine divisions and bands. Fire departments joined the event as trains carried about 6000 visitors by noon and more later.

New York Mamaroneck

Steamship line resumes coast voyage for Chile

South American Steamship Company restarts regular trips along the Chilean coast. New York agents report a Valparaiso despatch authorizing immediate service from Panama to all Chilean ports and to issue through bills of lading for west coast destinations, halted during wartime operations.

New York South American Steamship Company Chile Valparaiso Panama South America

Kidnapped at Grand Opera House in Boston

The Grand Opera House presented D K Higgins and W C Andersons company in the new melodrama Kidnapped for the first time in Boston. Higgins plays Louis twhine gold with a strong supporting company and vivid scenery. The play is praised for bright dialogue and convincing feats, with a week long engagement before Natural Gas follows on Monday Sept 28.

Grand Opera House D. K. Higgins W. C. Anderson Boston Mr. Higgins Louis Twhine Gold Georgia Waldron Amy Russell Lizzie Conway Susie Howard May Lessur Messrs Louis Gossin W. R. Hatch Harry Rogers J. H. Ryan

The Texas Steer Triumphs At Tremont Theatre

The second and final week of The Texas Steer opened at Tremont Theatre with a large audience and strong applause for its witty hits and unique comical situations. Remaining performances are limited, urging patrons to witness the entertaining production.

Tremont Theatre Goldsmith Stuart Robson Robson

City Full of Visitors Sees Busy Festival Prep

Worcester hosts the Annual Musical Festival as hotels fill with guests. Rehearsals draw 170 in Mechanics Hall for Handel Israel in Egypt, Dr Bridge Repentance of Nineveh, and Victor Herbert Captive. Singers Lena Little Campanini Meyn arrive for Arminius. Organ harp recital set for tomorrow. thirty works new to the festival this week. Seventeen premieres in city, seven never heard in this country, three receiving first public presentation.

Worcester Mass Mechanics Hall Handel Israel Egypt Dr. Bridge Nineveh Victor M Herbert Lena Little Campanini Heinrich Meyn Max Bruch Arminius George W. Morgan Maud Morgan

Tennessee extra session ends with little accomplished

Nashville Sept 21 The twenty day extra session of the Tennessee General Assembly adjourned amid disappointment. Beyond apportionment that cements Democratic gains in both houses and some local laws, no major outcomes emerged. Convict lease and penitentiary plans remained unresolved due to house resistance. Public view labels the session a failure.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee General Assembly

Revolutionary movement near Texas frontier dismissed as laughter

City of Mexico reports the so called revolutionary movement near the Texas frontier evokes laughter. Troops stationed there are expected to finish the movement, unless the revolutionists can dodge pursuers. Leaders lack standing or influence.

City of Mexico Texas

End of Ottawa Parliament Near as Leaders Confer

At Ottawa on Sept 21 Premier Abbott Sir John Thompson and Wilfred Laurier held a conference. It is understood no new measures will be introduced and old items will be disposed of quickly. Prorogation likely by week’s end or early next week.

Ottawa Ont Abbott John Thompson Wilfred Laurier

Italian Emigration Congress in Piacenza Adopts Thanks

A congress of committees promoting Italian emigration met in Piacenza. The body voted thanks to the Archbishop of New York for accepting the presidency of the St Raphael Society and for protecting Italian immigrants.

Rome Piacenza New York St. Raphael Society

Old Woman Wanders Away From Home

Mary Tulley an 80 year old feeble minded woman wandered from her home at No 4 Newman block Pleasant street yesterday. She is frail about four feet tall and was last seen wearing a black bonnet and a mixed gray shawl. Division 4 police seek information on her whereabouts.

Mary Tulley Newman Block Pleasant Street Police Division 4

Boston Voting List by Words and Precincts Revealed

The Board of Registrars at 12 Beacon Street Boston posts the voting list counts as of Sept 21 1891. The table lists names by word and precinct and reflects compliance with posting requirements under law.

Board of Registrars Or Voters Beacon Street Boston City of

Hotels guest list records by city and guest names

A lengthy hotel guest register lists guests by hotel name including VENDOME THORNDIKE REY N Reynolds Adams AMERICAN REVER E TREMONT PARKER and PARKER with numerous individuals and couples from cities such as Santiago Philadelphia New York Washington Chicago Boston and Manchester among others.

Vendome Pedro Mott Santiago Chile Edwin Booth New York R. H. Warder Washington Montgomery Wilcox Philadelphia J. C. Mallory United States Army W. F. Henderson Chicago Brunswick J. E. Stillman Brooklyn John S. Wilson E. F. Searles Methuen Aben C. Bell F. E South Harwich Weston Donaldson L. H. Parsons T. P. Tolgate Concord N. H O. M. Fisher Montpelier A. L. Nelson O. H. Hersey and Son Buckfield Revere M. A. Cavanah Manchester P. ¥. McGrath Binghampton Henry Brown J. KE. Rey M. J. Lanneet Prc W.C. Morrill Lancaster N. H. Youngs Charles P. Dean Springfield Benjamin C. Lockett C. L. Biddle W. H. Haile George W. Currier Dudley Dean

Dorchester Racket Club Ends With Thomas Seizing Second Prize

Dorchester society guests attended the closing day as Spear and Jackson opened the matches. Spear beat Jackson 2-6 6-4 6-2, while Homans fell to Thomas 6-4 6-3. In the final, Thomas defeated Spear to win the second prize of the tournament.

Dorchester Spear Jackson Thomas Homans

Professor Milliken charged with assault in dispute over phrenology

A New York professor of arts B F Milliken known as the mind reader and phrenologist was jailed at Station 5 after an assault and battery complaint from Charles E Stowe of 7 Loveing Place. Milliken aged 31 from 182 Harrison Avenue entered Stowe’s house to gain a customer. Stowe ordered him out and a struggle followed with Milliken prevailing.

M NY Arts B. F. Milliken Station 5 Charles E. Stowe Loveing Place Milliken Stowe Harrison Avenue

Tassar College Opens With More Applicants Than Accommodated

Tassar College opens this fall amid higher demand for admission than the school can seat. Even after twenty five extra rooms for students were added over the summer, the institution cannot accommodate all applicants.

Tassar College

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