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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1889

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1

Weather forecast and railroad collision blame report

Forecast for New England shows fair conditions and steady temperatures into Monday with slight warming later. A Vermont Board of Railroad Commissioners report assigns civil blame to Conductor Button and Engineer Chils on for a collision near Rockville on August 30 involving a special train and a 21 car hog freight, stating gross carelessness and inexcusableness.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Hartworp Board of Railroad Commissioners Rutland Central Vermont Railroad Rooksville Button Chillson Vermont Railroad Commissioners Central Vermont

Steam shovel breaks down on Cambridge Main Street rails

A rear wheel of a truck carrying a large steam gravel shovel broke on the West End railroad tracks on Main street Cambridge early last evening, interrupting travel for hours. The steam shovel weighs about eighteen tons and is owned by James Killion.

West End Main Street Cambridge James Killion

Estes and Lauriat Rare Books Auction Alternative

Esteemed dealers Estes and Lauriat advertise a fine selection of old and rare books with frequent additions from their London agent. They purchase whole libraries for cash, avoiding auction hassles and expenses. 301 305 Washington St Kostos.

London Estes & Lauriat Washington St Kostos

Secretary Blaine Heads to Washington in Early News

Page 1 reports Secretary Blaine travels to Washington. Page 2 notes details of a new baseball organization with ten men leaving the old league. Page 5 mentions Wisconsin General Lucius Fairchild as a potential pensions commissioner and several cabinet reshuffle rumors. Page 6 covers a circular to agency physician applicants and treasury plans on sugar and tobacco valuations in New York.

Morse Hartford Blaine Washington Lucius Fairchild Wisconsin

Army Orders Change Stations and Duties in Southwest

Washington Sept 22 Special Army orders move Surgeon Leonard T Lovering from Fort Mojave Arizona to Fort Waingate New Mexico. First Lieutenant Thomas R Adams Fifth Artillery receives a three month leave extension. Second Lieutenant John C Walsh Signal Corps loses Northwest telegraph duties. Second Lieutenant Benjamin M Pursell takes over these duties, relieving Second Lieutenant Frank Green from temporary management.

Washington Leonard T. Lovering Fort Mojave Arizona Fort Waingate New Mexico Thomas R. Adams Fifth Artillery John C. Walsh Signal Corps Northwest Benjamin M. Pursell Frank Green

Brakeman Edward Dolphy Injured After Train Fall

Edward Dolphy a brakeman for the New York and New England railroad living at 194 Harrison avenue fell from a train yesterday and sustained serious head injuries. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.

Edward Dolphy Harrison Avenue New York & New England Railroad Massachusetts General Hospital

Transatlantic steamship arrivals and departures dated September listings

A long list of ships with origin ports and dates in September shows arrivals at New York and other ports from Liverpool, Bermuda, Kingston, Hull, Havre, St Johns, and more. Entries include vessels such as Alaska, Orinoco, Glendower, Salerno, Ocean, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and Etruria among many others.

Boston Catalonia Liverpool New York Alaska Alvena Kingston Winthrop Fortland Hi. F. Dimock Orinoco Bermuda Salerno Gotherberg J. D. Jones Cracoa la Gascogne Havre Mumbold Rio Janeiro Glendower Mloilo Kernan Cortez Yavana Emmna Ha Sini Kaiser Wilhelm If Bremen Ocean Heathampton Elve New Oork Pee Lizard la Champagne New Hamburg Oevelgonne Glasgow Ereltane Philadelphia Pomeranian Montreal Gibraltar Saltram Mediterranean Aboraca Newcastle N. B Hull Eng Martello Antwerp Noordland Vanecouvre Prawle Point Crown Prince Dunkirk Southampton Hermann Queenstown Etruria Plymouth Gellert

Fire destroys Kensington business section in Harrrax Nova Scotia

The Kensington business portion on P. E. I. was totally destroyed by a fire. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars with 40000 dollars insured. English companies including Queen City of London and Imperial involved. Forest fires west of Summerside razed mills and homes. several people escaped. A rain partly subdued the flames. In New Jersey, three Leonard and Ellis refinery filter houses containing 1000 barrels each burned Friday night, nearly 500000 dollars loss. The Nashua freight boat dock fire caused minor deck damage.

Harrrax N.S Kensington Queen City of London Imperial, Royal Summerside New York Leonard & Ellis’s Shady Side Hudson County N. J Nashua Providence Line

Citizen Train at Boston Theatre Inks Onstage Stunt

George Francis Train spoke for over two hours at the Boston Theatre last night, barely letting the audience speak. He arrived with a tall silk hat on his head and a light overcoat, moved about the stage, and complained no proper posters were ready for his appearance.

George Francis Train Boston New York

Notable Guests Fill Boston Hotels During Winter Season

A long list of prominent visitors check into Boston hotels. Mile. Rhea stars at the Globe and stays at the Thorndike, with many others including Miss Sadie Martinot at Adams House and the Earl of Carmouth bound for Niagara Falls. The roster spans England, Japan, Canada, and several U.S. states, featuring actors, horsemen, and city travelers registered at Tremont, Parker House, Union United, and other downtown hotels.

Mile Rhea Globe Thorndike W. Hl. McDonald Sadie Martinot New York Adams House Earl of Carmouth England Tremont House Niagara Falls Sir William Roste United States Frank H. Davis Chicago S. Oi Tokio Japan B. F. Wright St. Paul Farmer Miles Illinois J. L. Bowen Canada C. Nelson Waterville S. Blanchard Richmond Vendome B. FE. Warren Fred I. Warren Michigan G. D. Johnson Andover George L. McElroy John Tweddle Albany N. Y F. W. Paine Spa Boston J. G. Schumann Ithaca Philadelphia F. W. Munson Dennison Tex W. L. Dewey Young S—G. A. Young Winnipeg W. J. White Cleveland J. Croft Edward V. Low London Eng W. W. Carson Grand Rapids Mich Tremont Frank M. Howes Dorchester Louis N. Stokes Ben Heman Nashville Venn Joseph Jewell Washington George H. Brace Sioux Falls Dak H. J. Clay A. Clifford Adams George H. Stowell Charles H. Long Claremont N. H Frederic W. Hunter Cincinnati James Walliams Bedford P. Wolcott Owensboro A. H. Wellington Minneapolis Minn P. Gott Bangor John Splan I. Small Saginaw T. G. Corcoran H. W. Jacobs City Charles Keidel Baltimore A. L. Phillips Jessie Bartlett Davis John Barron San Antonio Tech John B. Downey Pueblo Cal S. W. Eaton David Twigg St. Albans N. B. Sargent H. J. Burbank N. Sewell Rockland George Taylor Paul Georgia A. Franklin Brown Westboro G. W. MacAvoy Lroy George K. Alien F.L. Hawley A.J. Burbank Pitsburg Penn

Boulanger Wins Montmartre in Quiet Paris Election

Paris reports a calm election day as rain cleared streets and Boulangists rally in Montmartre after General Boulanger's victory. Voters lined up early, with official tallies showing Boulangist gains and several districts ordering second ballots. Tangiers notes the Sultan of Morocco’s entry with 20 000 followers and a ten day stay, as a Spanish squadron reaches the port.

Boulanger Montmartre Sultan of Morocco Tangiers Wilkie Collins Paris Presse Avignon Boulangist Committee Boulangist Club Joffrin Thiebaud M. Rouvier Grasse Alpes-Maritimes M. Meline Chamber of Deputies Retiremont Vosges Millerove Goblet Amiens Count Grefulte Melun M. Flourens Embrun M. ‘Thevenet Lyons Bordeaux Havre Siegfried Marchand Seine Guyot Turquet Despatys i Muzet Petit St. George Andrieux Berger Strauss Republica Pantheon Naquet Bourneville Faubourg St. Honore Passy Martin Serve Belleville Rochefort Dumay la Croix Camelinat Susini Pere la Chaise Vergoin Revillon Vaillant Berthant Grandes Carriers-Laisant Lafont Nic Bin Bourse Mesareur Gassier Michau Gamard St. Gervais Barochett Menorval Pipet Hotel de Ville Chassaign Tee Ruel Folie-Mericourt Floquet Nicot Allemane St. Germain Mermeir Cochin Frebault Cadiz Tis City

Wilkie Collins Faces Serious Relapse in London

London report states novelist Wilkie Collins has suffered a serious relapse of his bronchial illness and is not likely to recover. The Sept. 22 bulletin cites doubts about his chances of recovery and notes his frail condition.

Wilkie Collins London

That Spanish Vessel Supposed to Be Carry ing Goods Contraband of War

Maparip Sept 22 The Moorish Minister of Foreign Affairs replies to Spain about the capture of a Spanish vessel by Rif Rifian forces off the Morocco coast He says the vessel was believed to carry contraband of war and asks Madrid to aid inquiry The Madrid government refuses delay and desires swift action.

Spain Quebec General Boulanger Montmartre H. M. S. Lly Wilkie Collins Maparip Morocco Madrid

Landslide Victims Mourned in Quebec Funeral Line

Seven hundred Ship Laborers' Society members led the funeral for landslide victims in Quebec. At St Patrick's Church Father Hayden presided with deacon Father Welsh and sub-deacon Father Maguire. Orphans lined the route at St Bridget's Asylum as twenty one bodies were interred. others to be buried in family plots after debris exhumation. General Cameron and Major Mayne with Kingston engineers will survey the heights for prevention. About two hundred workers remain active at the site.

Quebec Woodfield Cemetery St. Bridget’s Asylum Cameron Mayne Royal School of Engineers Kingston Ont

Blaine Heads to Washington for Wedding Preparations

Secretary Blaine leaves Bar Harbor for Washington as Emmons Blaine and Miss McCormick set to wed next Thursday. Mrs Blaine and family plan to Boston then Richfield Springs to join the secretary after the marriage. Emmons and his bride will travel on a private car provided by a railroad official.

Porryannp Blaine Bar Harbor Hale Ellsworth Station Bangor Boutelle Augusta Joseph H. Manley J. Manchester Haynes Brunswick Portland Post Washington Emmons

New Baseball Union Formed as Players Control 1890

A morning report details the Brotherhood of Professional Baseball Players backing a new eight club league to be run by players and capitalists. The United Business Association will pool expenses and receipts, guarantee salaries, and award prizes with profits split between clubs, players, and investors.

Curiaco Brotherhood of Professional Baseball Players John M. Ward New York Dennis Brouthers Boston Timothy J. Keefe Anson Williamson Burns Brotherhood United Business Association Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburg Cleveland Buffalo Chicago Indianapolis Washington Rowe, White and Myers Albert L. Johnson Hugh Grant C. VanCott Beers A. L. Johnson Johnson Jim White John Brown George Myers Olympic Park Association Keefe Ward New Yorks Brouthers Clarkson Bostons Zimmer Faatz Clevelands Rowe White Myers Buffalos Dunlap Hanlon Pittsburgh A.G. Mills W. A. Hulburt League Mills Association of American Athletes American Association Gaffney Ferguson McQuaid John Kelly Knight Lynch

Double murder shocks Pennsylvanian town

Seely Hopkins of Phillipsburg killed his wife and mother in law after a long spate of quarrels and jealousy. He shot them on the first and third floors of their home then fired at his head at a nearby stable, but survived. He confessed to the doctor.

Briefonte Penn Dr. Pierce

President Harrison Ends Deer Park Visit With Quiet Day

President Harrison spent his last Sunday in the mountains at Deer Park quietly with no church service and a final walk with Benjamin Jr. He and Mrs. Harrison plan to leave Deer Park next Saturday for Washington to attend the Congress of the Three Americas. The week includes short trips to Elkins West Virginia and Cumberland Maryland for a centennial celebration. Mr and Mrs Robert McKee depart for Indianapolis, with Mrs McKee not returning to Washington until December.

Nashua Moore Fleetwood Park Saugus Salem Deer Park Washington Oklahoma City Columbia Ranee Mills Lancaster Penn Boston & Maine Mahone Seely Hopkins Philadelphia Harrison Benjamin, Jr Congress of the ‘Three Americas Elkins W. Va West Virginia Central Railroad Cumberland Robert McKee Indianapolis McKee

Trotting Stallions Featured At Mystic Park Fair

Old and noted New England trotting stallions will be shown at Mystic Park during the New England Trotting Horse Breeders fair with three stake races daily plus cups and purses. Jamaica Pond regatta winners include A Mills and A H Smith in doubles, Smith Dutt Hopkins Woodworth in fours, W H Young in single scull. Longwood cricket team defeats a picked side 106 to 52. other cricket results list Mystics, West Ends, Lowells, Pawtuckets, and Hyde Parks. Rain delays push colt races to today with Mary B versus Mollie J for $500 a side. Kerr vs Pettitt world championship match at Longwood Wednesday.

New England Association of Mystic Park New England Jamaica Plain Boat Club Jamaica Pond A. Mills A. H. Smith Smith Dutt Hopkins Woodworth Lim W. H. Young Longwood Mystics West Ends Medford Lowells Pawtuckets Lowell South Ends Newports Newport Hyde Parks Somervilles Somerville Mr. Hicks Beacon Park Mary B Mollie J George Kerr Thomas Pettitt

Boston and Washington clash under double umpire system

Washington outplayed by Boston despite errors piling up for both sides. Umpire Powers drew sharp criticism as Boston’s bats lagged at times but might have won on fair calls. final score questions linger amid disputed decisions and erratic fielding from both teams.

Washington Boston Bostons Washingtons Lackson Ganzel Kelly Ha Idock Law

Odd Baseball Scores Across Cities

A jumble of city pairings shows score lines including Philadelphia over New Yorks 7 to 3 and Chicago over Chicagos 7, with Cleveland 7 and Brooklyn 9 to Columbus 4. Baltimore Athletics win 11 to Baltimores 8, St Louis 5 over Cincinnatis 4, Kansas City 7 over Louisvilles, and Lowell 8 over New Havens 6.

Philadelphia New Yorks Philadelpa Chicago Chicagos Clevelands Brooklyn Brooklyns Columbus Baltimore—Athletics Baltimores St. Louis Cincinnatis Kansas City Louisvilles Kansas Citys

The Sleep Mattress Promises Luxurious Rest

Aristotle claimed four causes explain existence yet one strong motive justifies buying a hair mattress. The pitch extols South American soft hair for luxury, claiming it doubles comfort at no extra cost. It touts rapid sleep onset and urges readers to seize the chance to buy for sound slumber.

Aristotle

Sugar fraud cases hinge on reinstating Treasury officers

Washington report notes the reinstatement of Dr Edward Scherer and A Hammill by Acting Collector McClelland while Secretary Fairchild had removed them over two years earlier. The piece argues the rehires reflect a broader policy shift and cites higher sugar duties under Leary, protests filed, and the influence of sugar importers in politics.

Washington Treasury Department Fairchild New York Edward Scherer A. Hammill McClelland George William Curtis Hammill Scherer Dr. Leary Havemeyer & Elder Sugar Refining Company Senate Department James Burt Maynard Burt Leary Mr. Cleveland Boston Colonel Lamont Silas Michigan Cleveland Treasury Harrison Bowne Sturgis Remsen Twomly Cole

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