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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1887
Page
1
Twee Best Talle
A Boston patron survey extols the venue as the best place in Boston and praises its table service. Patrons voice unanimous high regard for atmosphere and quality, marking it as a standout on the local dining scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mrs Lucy Parsons Arrested For Distributing Address
Curiaco news reports Lucy Parsons was arrested for distributing her husband's address to the public and released on bail after a $25 deposit posted by the Arbieter Zeitung editor to secure her appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anarchist Parsons
Curiaco
Lucy Parsons
Arbieter Zeitung
Mr. Washburne Better
Chicago September 23 reports say Mr. Washburne’s condition has improved and friends hold greater hope for his recovery.
Ships Bring Passengers and Mail as Ports of Call Flourish
The New York arrivals detail steamships from South American ports bringing the body of General Judson Kilpatrick to quarantine and listing numerous vessels docking or sailing to and from London Queenstown Moville and American ports with a long roster of ships and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Judson Kilpatrick
Chili
Vorwirts
Bremen
Santiago
Nassau
Australia
London
Jerome Para
Etroria
Queenstown
Vancouver
Montreal
Moville
Zeslandia
San Francisco
Sydney
N.S. W
Wilkesbarre
Boston
Eleanora
Portland
Michele Picasso
Seville
J. W. Vannommen
Sallie B
George Lamb
Carria
Ware
St. John
N. B
Annie L. Valmer
Eastport
B. M. Bacon
Cape Mayoi
Winslow Morse
Sarah A. Blatsne
Bangor
Keystone
Marrey D. Wilson
Calais
Lizzie J. Call
Augusta
John D. Paige
Hiddeford
Annie Louise
Amille Poll
Dennis
Simmons
Portsmouth
Annie Lews
Dennisport
David K. Akim
Yarmouth
N.S
Jose H Dean
New Ledford
Onward
Harwich
Sam Weller
Nantucket
Eliza Evensailer
Thomaston
Julietta
R.A. Kinnier
Providence
Auzerne
Fail River
Rae Aiee Coburn
Ng San Posneianes Barks
Waller
Hamburg
Gavlera
Glasgow
Padosa
Ligbon
Steanier Glaused
Bonria
O'Brien on Trial in Cork Coercion Case at Mitchelstown
Mr William O'Brien charged with sedition under the coercion act was moved from Cork jail to Mitchelstown to stand trial. Crowds cheered as he arrived and were orderly. Police witnesses testified to his language inciting violence while a nearby procession formed but stayed peaceful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O’brien
Cork
Mitchelstown
Hussars
O’brien
O’ Brien
Ir. Harrington
O’sulllivan
Carson
Kaxton
Harrington
Mr. Dillon
Dusxin
Youghal
League
Doppingin
Donegal
London
Redvers Buller
Ireland
J. T. Brunner
Brunner
Buller
Michael Hicks-Beach
Balfour
Expedition Distance From Stanley Falls Cited in Reports
Officials say even if Tippoo Tib faced native resistance the trouble would not affect Stanley as the expedition lies several days by steamer from Stanley Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippoo Tib
Stanley
Stanley Falls
Cholera on the Alesia Brings Quarantine to New York Harbor
The steamship Alesia from Marseilles and Naples arrives with 600 passengers and eight cholera deaths on the voyage. Four cases found on arrival led to quarantine at Swinburne and Hoffman Islands. Eleven names of the deceased are listed and authorities plan disinfection and inspection of cargo and baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marseilles
Naples
West Bank
Vallier
Alesia
Sicily
Bayles
Health Board
Havre
Virginia
England
Quaran
Swinburne Island
Hoffman Island
Francesca Matteo
Scalaveno
Matteo
Scata Veno
Luigi Maria
Antone Bailyana
Jean Lenivolin
Jean Samma
Serrapin de Lei
Anna Nettsi
FASTER MAILS Boston Postoffice to be Exchange for Jamaica Mails
Boston officials push to make the Boston Post Office the exchange for Jamaica and Port Rico mails arriving via Boston. The change would save about two days and end the usual transfer to New York causing delays for New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jamaica
Washieton
Spredian
N. M. Beil
Postoffice Department
Bostoun
West Indies
United States
Island
New York
New England
Bell
Porto Rico
Military Uniforms and Regalia in Stock at Department
Suitable for drum corps and drill companies. Full stock of 2000 privates U S Army overcoats in regular sizes. For firemen musters and G A R traveling companies this low price uniform coat is in demand. Officers overcoats latest patterns kept ready made in stock. Everything in military regalia stock complete in the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Military Department
Mixed Morning News From Across the Atlantic and Americas
Secretary Fairchild backs bond purchases. Boston to gain special mail delivery from Jamaica. A powerful cyclone struck Brownsville and Matamoros. Rio Grande floods. property losses exceed 1 million. Thistle protest dropped over sail capacity. Earthquake shocks in Havana injure people and buildings. Worcester reception excludes one mayor. Greenfield murder case ends in discharge. Baseball league winners named. Frank Lewis held on bail for murder. Labor tensions surge in Haverhill. O'Connor and Esmond sail to America. Steamer Alesia brings cholera cases to New York. Briggs, former Boston appraiser, dies. Greenwig's Island bought by Boston capitalists. New York brass workers go on stop-work for Saturday half holiday. New York naval reserve favored in resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild
Bell
Boston
Jamaica
New England
Brownsville
Tex
Matamoros
Mex
Rio Grande
Cup
Havana
O’brien
Massachusetts
Worcester
Greenfield
Patrick Murray
Chicagos
Detroits
Philadelphias
Indianapolis
Frank Lewis
Edward Perky
Fitchburg
Haverhill
O’connor
Esmond
America
Alesia
Marseilles
Naples
New York
Henry &. Briggs
Boston Custom House
Pittsfield Greenwig’s Island
Editor O'Brien Stands Trial After Cork Jail Capture
The editor was removed from Cork jail and tried at Mitchelstown amid excitement with no bloodshed. Chamberlain spoke in Birmingham supporting government policy. Overseas reports note political unrest and international figures referenced in 1885 context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Cork
Mitchelstown
Chamberlain
Birmingham
Lippoo Tib
Spain
Jennie Lind
Weather turns cold with fair skies
Weather report notes colder but fair conditions. The goods and chattels of Jennie Collins were sold at auction. Missionary Doane has been released by Spanish authorities at the Caroline Islands. S. B. Harvey, treasurer of a fraudulent insurance company, was arrested for obtaining goods under false pretences. The Rev. W. F. Davis was arraigned for preaching without a license. Darkness prevented finishing races at Mystic Park. The stock market was moderately active and fairly steady. Atchison stood out as a feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Collins
Doane
Caroline Islands
S. B. Harvey
W. F. Davis
Mystic Park
Atchison
Numerous Transatlantic Steamer Arrivals and Voyages Listed
A long list of ships with origins and destinations dated Sept 21 to Sept 28, naming vessels such as City of Truro, Gloria, Celtic, Atlantis and others. Entries show routes from New York, Liverpool, Montreal, and Gibraltar to cities like Stettin, Havana, Montreal, and Liverpool, including sailings via Queenstown and Leith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunnett Head
Island
New York
Stettin
Gibraltar
Hankow
Japan
China
Hull
City of Truro
Pull River
Liverpool
City of Rome
Loudon
Washington City
Montreal
Hamburg
Suevia
Queenstown
Celtic
Atlas
Chateau Margaux
Leith
Crystal
Emma
Fastnet
Cape Magdalen
Parisian
Philadelphia
Malantine
Shields
Huntsman
Liixham
Barrow
Rotterdam
Rochdale
New Orleans
Barcelona
Laurestina
Glenarth
Mediterranean
United States
Isle of Wight
Hafils
Starburg
Ost Dunnett Head
Newcastle City
Newcastle
Alesia
Marseilles
Naples
City of Para
Aspinwall
India
Saab
Bremen
Wieland
Dorset
Bristol
Adriatic
Manhattan
Mexico
Havana
Welhaven
Garacoa
Vorwarts
Santago
Nassau
Australia
Etruria
Moyille
Vancouver
Sydney
Zeelandia
San Francisco
Chamberlain Addresses Irish Feud and Law at Birmingham
Mr Chamberlain presided at a private meeting of the Birmingham Radical Union. He condemned Liberal Association criticism of government interference in Ireland and urged strong executive enforcement of law. He praised police restraint at Mitchelstown, urged proclamation of the meeting, and noted government leniency. Resolutions praised Chamberlain and his new commission appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chamberlain
Birmingham Radical Union
Liberal Association
Ireland
Irish National League
League
Mitchelstown
Gisdatous
Gladstonians
Whelehan
Mr. Chamberlain
Anglo-American Fisheries Commission
Stanley reports slave traders refuse allegiance to Tippoo Tib
From June 23 camp notes Henry M. Stanley says 500 Yarnkombe traders, half under Said Habbuh, refuse loyalty to Tippoo Tib whose followers welcome him. Tippoo Tib seeks Congo State troops to assert authority. Stanley hopes fuel supplies enable steamers to depart, cutting Europe contact for months. Brussel dispatches note Congo Free State office has no alarming news from Stanley Falls as despatches are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Henry M. Stanley
Yarnkombe
Said Habbuh
Tippoo Tib
Congo
Mr. Stanley
Europe
Experience of the Chateau Margaux Passengers in a Hurricane
Dr Weymanne of Cincinnati aboard the Chateau Margaux describes a hurricane on September 4 that broke the propeller. The ship lay battened down as waves knocked passengers about for a night. Sails were set on the 5th and the ship made 120 miles before a calm for two weeks drifted it off course. Engineers improvised a repair, mails were transferred to a Dutch bark, and passengers received ample food and drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Weymanne
Cincinnati
Chateau Margaux
Rotterdam
Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Prince Bismarck’s Appointment
At Friedrichsruhe a distinguished gathering marked the twenty fifth anniversary of Prince Bismarck’s Prussian prime minister appointment. Attendees included Prince William, Prince Henry, and Count Herbert Bismarck. The station wore festive decor as Emperor William sent congratulations and gifts, while ministers sent best wishes and telegrams poured in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errur
Prince Bismarck
Friedrichsruhe
Prince William
Prince Henry
Count Herbert Bismarck
Emperor William
Missionary Trouble in Caroline Islands Sparks Martial Law
The governor of the Philippine Islands outlines measures against Protestant missions in the Caroline Islands. He reports martial law due to native attitudes, closures of fifteen Protestant schools and several churches, threats of fines and imprisonment for preachers, and seizures of lands. Signs of increased foreign influence and stalled U S. intervention are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapaio
Philippine Islands
Caroline Islands
Paris Cabinet Considers Expelling Orleanist Princes
Paris reports a cabinet council debated expelling the Orleanist princes with Premier Rouvier ready to act before Chambers meet. Rumor says General Millot may lose command for poor maneuvers and the manifesto of the Count of Paris could trigger expulsions if circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rouvier
Millot
Castelnau
Decherer
America
Hlampura
Hamburger Nachrichten
England
France
Suez Canal
London
Jennie Lind
Otto Goldschmidt
Maprin
Grazalema
Cordova
Tar Hauer
Bloom
Strikes Resolve as Chick Bros. Stitchers Return to Work
The McKay Stitchers Union faces a looming decision after stitchers were ordered back to work by District Assembly 80 following a clash with non union workers at Chick Bros. Bottomers earlier supported by Assembly 30 returned, prompting a potential vote to resume work at a Saturday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
J. J. Bicknell
District Assembly 80
Eaton
McKay Stitchers’ Union
Chie Bros
Favoring a Naval Reserve at Industry Meeting
About fifty leaders from steamship, yacht, and mercantile circles urged Congress to create a naval reserve. The plan would recruit from mercantile marines and watermen, build vessels for wartime use, and extend the reserve to the Great Lakes and seaboard, acting like a militia to the navy. Also noted was the execution of John Kergahan in San Francisco for the murder of Martha Ann Hood in 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marine Revenue
Congress
Naval Reserve
Mercantile Marine
Regular Navy
Great Lakes
Seaboard
Army
John Kergahan
San Francisco
Martha Ann Hood
Admirals Letters Public Rule Clash Over Canadian Fisheries
Washington dispatch reports publicizing correspondence between Secretary Whitney and Admiral Luce about Luce’s queries to Captain Scott of the Canadian fishery service. Whitney calls Luce’s method improper but commends his overall leadership, and Luce concedes error while defending his actions. The exchange touches on treaty interpretation and the proper channel for informing American fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Whitney
Luce
Scott
Canadian Fishery Service
Department of State
Admiral Luce
Murderer Father Kills Daughter Then Ends Own Life
In Haverhill on September 23 J H Abbott a 48 year old widower shot his daughter Mamie E Cummings 28 then killed himself. After drinking heavily he returned home found her at a table and fired twice wounding her in the head before reloading and shooting himself in the adjoining room. Both died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
J. H. Abbott
Mamie E. Cummings
Abbott
Dominion injunction case delayed in Red River RR dispute
Minneapolis Sep 23 The Dominion injunction case against the Red River Valley railroad at Winnipeg was postponed to Oct 7 with the understanding the road will not cross the disputed ground in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Dominion
Red River Valley Railroad
Winnipeg
Mortgage filed on Schenectady and Ogdensburg line financing
A mortgage by the Schenectady and Ogdensburg Railroad Company to the American Trust and Loan Company of New York City secures a five million dollar advancement for railroad construction. The road’s six million dollar stock will be sold in shares of one hundred dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scurenrerapy
N. Y
Schenectady & Ogdensburg Railroad Company
American Trust and Loan Company of
New York City
New Bedford School Committee Votes to Reopen Schools
The New Bedford school committee declares the diphtheria danger passed and plans to reopen schools on Monday. Local officials emphasize safety measures and return readiness for students and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford School
Weather Summary for New England and Southeastern Coast
The Weather report notes colder fair conditions in New England and eastern New York with brisk northwesterly winds for the 24 hour period starting 7 am September 24. It also lists slightly cooler fair weather for Southeastern New England beginning tonight with observer Clayton reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Swarday
New England
New York
Blue Mill Observatory
HH. Fl. Clayton
Meteorological Record of Yesterday’s 10 p m Observations
The meteorological record lists yesterday’s weather data up to 10 p m with observations taken simultaneously at all stations. It notes temperatures, humidity, wind, and precipitation where available to compare regional conditions at the same moment.
Treasury bonds call eases money strain in 14 million plan
Washington dispatch reports Assistant Secretary Thompson’s move to relieve the money market by issuing 14 million dollars in bonds. Offers totalled about 4.25 million with 40 bids, eight from New England residents. Representative Wilkins supports the plan saying it will release currency and restore confidence, though he cautions prices may fall soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairchild
White House
Treasury
Hompson
H E
Wilkins
Ohio
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Congress
Post
Trasury Department
Thompson
New York
Conddence
Foraker Incident Debunked In Philadelphia Coverage
A Post investigation finds no snub toward Governor Foraker or his wife at the Cleveland reception. Eyewitness accounts show Mrs Cleveland greeted them cordially and continued shaking hands for hours. Foraker amplified his political profile during the event, while supporters and critics debate the incident’s significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
SprcrAt
Post
Foraker
Academy of Music
Cleveland
Ames
Ohio
Blaine
Sherman
Lincoln
Lee
Sheridan
Bryn Mawr
Woraker
Vermont Railroad Fare Complaint Over 24 Mile Span
A complaint was filed with the railroad commissioners alleging excessive fare between Bellows Falls and Brattleboro on the Connecticut River road. The 24 mile trip costs $1, and the complainants say the rate is higher than for similar distances elsewhere in Vermont, harming state business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellows Fauts
Railroad Commissioners
Brattleboro
Connecticut River
Vermont
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