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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1891

Page

5

Maine's Wily Schemer Blaine May Seek Exit From Race

Washington Sept. 23. Reports say Secretary Blaine may withdraw from the presidential contest and back Harrison. Friends acknowledge Blaine’s fragile health and past conduct, while Governor Harrison’s faction fears a Blaine comeback. Treasury details show slim available funds and heavy expenditures under McKinley era policies. The article notes ongoing political maneuvering to force Blaine to reveal his hand.

Blaine Quay Clarkson Stephen B. Elkins Harrison Lathe Henry Clay Mr. Blaine Blaine Eenly Benjamin Harrison Europe Boitelle Augusta Fikins

Schofield Approves New Army Tactics to Lead in War

Major-General Schofield has approved a new army tactic system after board review and officer amendments. The plan elevates skirmish drill to a unit driven, rapid engagement approach, aiming for decisive battles and rapid field adoption once Secretary of War signs off.

Schofield Secretary of War United States Army

Navy tests Dashiel gun at Indian Head proving grounds

The Ordnance Bureau of the Navy announced tests of the Dashiel inch rapid firing gun at Indian Head. Five rounds fired in 26 seconds, then 22 and 17 seconds for successive salvos. A 10 inch coast defence gun for Monterey also performed satisfactorily with the Dashiel breech mechanism.

Ordnance Bureau Navy Indian Head Proving Grounds Monterey

President Grants Pardon to Robert Siegel

The President pardons Robert Siegel son of General Siegel of New York for forgery. The pardon takes effect after two years and nine months of imprisonment, with a full pardon granted today due to extreme illness and the term expiring in December.

Robert Siegel General Siegel New York

New England Firemen Parade in Lowell with 2500 in Line

About 2500 veteran firemen from multiple New England and nearby states paraded through Lowell. Tub-towed old fashioned engines, 15 bands, and a South Common prize tournament dominated midday activities with Central Falls winning first prize of 150 dollars, Charlestown second, Wakefield third. Evening sessions opened at Huntington Hall with addresses by Mayor Fifield and Chief Hosmer.

Lowell New England State Association Boston Cambridge Newton Charlestown Lawrence Marblehead Providence Peabody New Bedford Central Falls N. 1 Wakefield Brockton Pawtucket R. L Roxbury Worcester New London Conn Manchester N. H South Common Huntington Hall Abbott Fifield Hosmer

Boxer Professor Haley Contracts Blood Poisoning After Altercation

New York reports Professor James Haley well known lightweight boxer and Long Island Hotel proprietor was poisoned after a blow he struck an insult to his wife. Haley's hand was lacerated when it met the stranger's teeth. The incident occurred on the night of the 12th and Haley has been ill since. Born in Boston thirty five years ago he was known in pugilistic circles.

New York James Haley Long Island Front Street Haley Boston

Freight rates debate for western bound Boston to Twin Cities

Chairman Midgely of the Western Freight Association plans a trip to New York next week to discuss restoring west bound freight rates from Boston to St Paul and Minneapolis. The move aims to reopen favorable shipping terms and ease transportation costs for western connections.

Boston ChicaGo Midgely Western Freight Association New York St. Paul Minneapolis

Waltham Wage Cuts Tied to Equalization War Tactics

The Waltham Watch Company reduced wages for workers on the 18-size movement amid a price war with Hampden and Dueber and a broader Elgin Waltham anti trust circle. Most affected are women workers paid by the piece, with daily wage earners largely exempt. The company cites wage equalization as the motive, while workers view cuts as part of a broader industrial fight and cost-cutting during a market slump.

Waltham and Elgin Watch Companies John CC. Dueber Hampden Watch Company Waltham Company Elgin and Waltham John Dueber Elgin and Waltham Elgin Company Post Hampden Company Royal Robbins The Sawyer Boston Dueber Watch Cage Company United States Watch Company of Waltham

Waltham Weddings Highlight Sept 23 Social Scene

In Waltham Edwin I Milton, a merchant, weds Luella G McCullo ugh at her parents home with about seventy guests. Rev N Cunningham officiates. Milton tour to Philadelphia planned. In Lynn Frank Johnson weds Florence Attwill at St Stephen's Church with reception at 134 Myrtle. Also P McBride and Anna Wilhelm wed at Church of the Holy Trinity with reception in South Boston.

Waltham Edwin ‘I. Milton Luella G. McCullouch Mildred Cushman G. A. Milton Philadelphia F. N. Cross A. W. Clapp Myrtle Street Wilhelm P. McBride Anna Wilhelm Church of the Holy Trinity Father Fitzpatrick Milton Lower Mills Father Noppert P. O'Shea Carrie Dunker Maurice Dutivy John Earle Robert Frank Neff Boston Mrs. Mcbrine Adams Street Dorchester

Wreck on Western Atlantic near Smyrna claims fireman life

A passenger train ran into an open switch and collided with a freight on a siding at Smyrna, Tennessee. Fireman Hicks was killed, Engineer Hackney badly injured, and two mail clerks lightly hurt. No passengers reported injured.

Chattanooga Tenn Western Atlantic Railroad Smyrna Atlanta Hicks Hackney

Marriages and Obituaries from Strathroy to Readville

Notices list several marriages including Browne Harris at St John's Strathroy by Rev DesBrisay Alexander Browne of Boston to Amy Harris. Cushing Holmes at Bridgewater by Rev Brown Nelson Cushing to Alice Holmes. Spiller Godfrey by Rev Huxtable George Spiller to Martha Godfrey. Also obituaries: Lusner G Baker 84 West Dedham. Jane Elizabeth Coombs Wakefield 57. Harry E Field 24 Boston Highlands. Ellen M Hyde 64 Boston. Helen Proctor 74 Wellesley Hills. Henry N Sweetser Wakefield 61. William H Sawtelle Readville 60. Local papers in Bath and London requested to copy.

Ellen M Albert Hyde Prouctor Wellesley Hills Helen 5 Joseph D. Proctor Sweetser Wakefield Henry N. Sweetser Sawtelle Readville Mass William H. Sawtelle Lewiston Providence

Appointment of Boston Milk Inspector for 1891

In compliance with section 1 of chapter 57 of the Public Statutes, notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Inspector of Milk for the city of Boston for the year beginning May 1, 1891, and has duly qualified.

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