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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1891
Page
2
A large gathering at Haverhill Lodge voiced strong criticism of Governor Russell accusing him of vetoing bills and neglecting to sign needed legislation. Speakers demanded more rapid action and transparency in state government. The rally underscored rising tensions between the governor and reform activists.
In Haverhill on September 23, Essex county Republicans hosted a large ratification gathering at the Pentucket Club with a parade to Recreation Park. Speakers included Col Allen General Cogswell Congressman Lodge and others debating Massachusetts politics and the McKinley tariff while praising Republican unity and urging voter registration.
In a City Hall gathering, Mr. Lodge criticized a governor for missing a misstep in signing the first trust Company bill and voting a funding bill for the Medfield asylum. He warned of Republican errors, while Mr. Allen and Harrison Hume joined in applauding, and Moses How predicted a Republican statewide victory this fall. Colonel Allen, General Cogswell, and Hume spoke as well.
In Jacksonville a sensational report about Samuel W Thornton and his sister in law Miss Jewell unfolds. Thornton, who received $50 from his brother, aims for New York tonight after a controversial Atlantic Ocean episode. Carter of the Metropolis and a Pullman conductor insist the pair rode from New Orleans to Jacksonville in a car, prompting denials from Thornton and Jewell amid intense public scrutiny. The couple left Jacksonville for Savannah after spending Saturday night uncertainly, with neither registering at St. John’s House until Sunday morning.
The Ottawa dispatch outlines correspondence on the US Cuba treaty and Canada’s concerns. Sir Charles Tupper and Lord Knutsford seek prompt Spanish assent to Canada’s view, warning trade with Spanish islands is at risk and Britain would extend US-like concessions until June 1892.
Ottawa Sept 23 Senator Boulton gives notice of several amendments to the address in Premier Abbott’s name. The changes target the most favored nation clause in treaties with Belgium and the German Zollverein. The aim is to advance cooperation to protect British Empire commercial interests.
San Francisco report of a prize fight at the Olympic Club between Young Mitchell of California and Keday Gallagher of Denver. Gallagher was knocked out in the thirteenth round.
Saratoga Sept 23 The Rev Mary A Safford opened Unitarian conference sessions and Hon Carroll D Wright spoke on marriage and divorce. Wright argued society evolves morally and industrially, noting reforms since 1880s and data from 1867 to 1886 showing 328716 divorces, wives petitioning 216176, average marriage duration about nine years, and calls to restrict divorce and tighten laws to protect the innocent.
Lynn Sept 23. A large crowd witnessed opening races at Franklin Trotting Park Sauger for the autumn meet. Chesterfield won the free-for-all in three straight heats. In the 2:35 pace and trot Dan won in four heats with nine starters. The judges were G. Locke J. B. Lewis and Richard McGlue. Races continue tomorrow with the 2:27 class.
Incendiaries struck an ice house near the Housatonic railroad at Lympany Pond in Redding early today. The 8000 tons of ice inside was destroyed and a nearby loaded freight car burned. Heat warped iron rails.损损损. Loss reported from 4000 to 8000 dollars. The Peoples’ Ice Company of Danbury owned the structure and it is said to be insured.
Edwin Stoddard was arraigned in the Hudson County Court of General Sessions on six indictments including forgery and passing bogus checks. He pleaded not guilty. The case stems from a telegram to Pittsfield National Bank seeking $30 and his capture by Chief Murphy.
Ottawa report says A. P. Bradley secretary of the Railway and Canals Department has been suspended after disclosures before the Public Accounts Committee that he drew government pay while attending college in Montreal.
Fortunate Rain in Wits Texas ends days of wildfires that menaced a vast pine timber area. The timely shower extinguished the blazes and saved valuable timber resources. Local authorities report the fires caused extensive but unquantified damage prior to rainfall.
A multi city fire report lists Columbia Chemical Works in Brooklyn destroyed with losses over 100000. Minneapolis reports nine stores a church a hotel and a residence burned with 40000 loss. West Superior Comstock and Cumberland areas hit by forest fires. Waterbury rope factory in Brooklyn and Greene & Wood’s botvin factory fire caused damage, while Nasaua New Hampshire reports 2000 damage from a store fire attributed to smoke and water and insurance. An alarm at 277 Washington Street caused no damage.
About seventy members of the Grace Club of Grace Church and First Methodist Episcopal hosted guests at Parker House rooms. Speakers included ex-Governor Perham of Maine and others. The Boston Stationers Association held a bi monthly meeting with resolutions honoring Henry F. Stodder. Various members and guests from cities including Montreal New York and Boston attended the event.
Democratic delegates designated for State county and councillor positions across Marlboro wards 1 through 7 include William Copeland Thomas Markey Edward Meany F J Clark George Ellard Edward Ryan P B Murphy John Cotting Michael Burke James O Donnell Richard Keltiner Cote Shaughnessy Murphy Hayes Burke O Connell Byrne McGee Clarrity Favreau Quirk Fitzmorris Bernard Dorsey Laughlin Russell Burke Callahan Looby Burns McManus McNally Spaulding Tougas Long Stone McDonald Rock Wall Burke OConnor OBrien Byrne Burge Quirk Murphy Magean Moore Murphy Ryan Gaggin Murphy Lynch OBrien Murphy Clary
Old Cambridge residents discuss finishing the Common monument unfinished since its 19th century build. Cobb Bros of Boston design a statue of America, with a ten thousand dollar price tag previously, now five thousand more needed beyond existing funds of about two thousand. A city hall meeting failed to recruit many subscribers. a ten-ward canvassing committee was proposed to raise funds, though Mayor Alger delays appointment pending citizen input.
Somerville Board of Aldermen adopted a temporary loan not to exceed 160000 at up to 6 percent to be paid from current year taxes and authorized 77000 at 4 percent, semiannual, for school houses in Ward 2 and Ward 3, Highland extension, gravel land, and debt renewal. A plan to enlarge Edgerly and build a new high school was deemed inexpedient. A hearing is set Oct 14 for NE Telegraph and Telephone Co to locate poles on Chandler and Wallace streets and Park Avenue. A keyless tire alarm is to be installed in Gilman Square and the West End Street Railway is urged to extend tracks to the Medford town line. Fire Department plans include enlarging the Walnuts street steamer house for a chemical unit and extending the tire alarm system.
In a three race series to settle which boat is faster Mirage skippered by Lewis M. Clark and Psyche skippered by Francis Gray of the Massachusetts Yacht Club competed yesterday on the club course. The Psyche led from the start and was six minutes ahead at the finish as light southeast wind faded. Races to be run today and Friday will cover the full course.
Crowds filled Tremont Temple last evening to greet Dr. Lorimer returning to his former pastorate in Chicago. Germania band played and a musical program directed by Hermann P. Chelius with Clarence Hay and Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Allen accompanied the reception. Notable attendees included Rev. P. S. Moxon, Rev. A. A. Miner, Rev. O. P. Gifford, Rev. Alyah Hovey, Rev. A. B. Earle, Rev. William Howe, and Dr. Abbott of Medford.
New Orleans reports a rush of stock moving toward Mexico before the tariff takes effect on November 1. The Times-Democrat notes higher duties will bar northern sellers, with vast quantities of meat to be sold in the republic before the change.
In Dover New Hampshire on September 23 the Board of Trade announced the election of directors Joshua G. Hall John Holland Elisha R Brown James E Lothrop J Frank Seavey Isaac F Abbott Henry W Burgett Joseph Hayes Charlies H Trickey Frank B Willamas Arthur G Whittemore William J Sawyer Adams IT Pierce A Melvin Foss Clarence Hurd to oversee the organization.
London reporters describe the second day of the Leicester September meeting. The principal race, the Leicestershire royal handicap for 3 year olds and up, ran one mile and a few yards straight. Rusticus won with Victorious second and Enniskillen third among twelve starters.
The Athletic Association of Dartmouth College elected officers today in Hanover New Hampshire Edward K Hall of Winchendon Mass was named manager of the athletic team Jordan J Rollins of Portland Maine was named manager of the base ball team and Charles H Gould of Minneapolis Minnesota was named manager of the football team
Lexington Ky September 2 Benjamin G Bruce editor of the Live Stock Record died of apoplexy tonight He was secretary of the Louisville Jockey Club Latonia Jockey Club and Chicago Jockey Club He established the Live Stock Record about nine years ago Major Bruce was 62 years old.
Harrisburg September 23 Insurance Commissioner Lupper notified B K Hentzinger president of the Aurora Fire Insurance Co that the company has been issuing bonds contrary to law and must cease. No bonds already issued are to be redeemed.
Columbus Sept 23 The Republican and Democratic State Committee chairmen announce a joint debate between Major McKinley and Governor Campbell at Ada on Oct 8. Campbell will open and close the event.
It is announced that several foreign banks will soon be authorized to open branch houses in the leading commercial centres of the Russian empire after depositing a security fund with the Russian Government.
Patrolman Orr of Division 4 arrested John Donahue a 16 year old resident of 388 Commercial Street for passing counterfeit 25 cent pieces to George W. Lewis at 150 Tremont Street yesterday evening about 6 o'clock. He was caught in the act.
Quepec reports that Mr. Mercier will retire from the premiership while an inquiry into the associated scandal proceeds, with Joly de Lotbilliere expected to serve as acting premier. The arrangement hinges on the inquiry outcome and political maneuvering in the province.
London September 23 Baron Henri de Worms has been offered the position of Under Foreign Secretary succeeding Sir James Ferguson who has been appointed Postmaster General.
The Rev. Samuel A. Severance aged 62 pastor of the Baptist church died this afternoon in Keene New Hampshire after suffering a paralytic shock during a service last September.
Closing prices for today September 23 list Rest & Belcher Ophir Crown Point Sierra Nevada Gould & Curry Hale & Norcross Yellow Jacket Mexican La Libertad and other names. Several stocks show small changes reflecting market activity in the mining sector.
George Felt aged 17 a Boston and Maine brakeman and son of Oliver Felt of 14 Kingston street Charlestown was injured internally while coupling moving cars at Wakefield Junction and died at 4 10 pm at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The Prohibitionists of the Third Middlesex District held their Senatorial convention in the City Building Cambridge last evening. Deacon Edward Kendall was nominated for Senator by acclamation.
Captain John Lightfoot died in Broomington at age 77. He helped originate the Grand Army of the Republic at Decatur in 1866 and was a Kentucky native.
Mrs. Mary Travers, 33, wife and mother of two, committed death by her own action while temporarily insane by leaping from a third story window at her Crane street residence in Fai River. Police investigators reported no foul play. The incident occurred tonight.
Mr Albert Whiting, 81, father of Police Commissioner Whiting, died at South Hingham last evening after a long illness. Funeral arrangements are not yet announced.
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