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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1890

Page

2

North Attleboro and Avon in early town boundaries noted

North Attleboro, incorporated in 1887, appeared in Attleboro for 1885 and 1880. Avon, incorporated in 1888, was included in Stoughton for 1885 and 1880. Wellesley split from Needham in 1881. Hopedale separated from Milford in 1886.

North Attleboro Attleboro T Avon Stoughton Wellesley Needham Hopedale Milford

Army and Navy Gazette Army orders and officer transfers

Army orders list leave of absence, transfers, promotions, and duty assignments for numerous officers. Changes include Captain John B. Kerr on disability leave, Frank Hobbs reassigned to Washington for ordnance work, Palfrey relieving Powell on Mississippi River duties, and Glass to Jefferson Barracks for department duties. Naval orders note Lts Wood and Peacock reshuffled roles including hydrographic office duties in Portland.

Washington Midvale Steel Works Nicetown Corps of Engineers Carl F. Palfrey St. Louis Charles E. Powell Powell Omaha Neb Missouri Sioux City John N. Glass Sixth Cavalry Jefferson Barracks Stephen R. Stafford Fifteenth Infantry Army John A. Towers First Artillery Southarolina Miliary Academy Charleston D. C Willett’s Point N. Y Haveeen Edgar W. Howe Seventeenth Infantry John H. Beacon Victor I Stoottler Tenth Infantry Richard ©. Croxton Fifth Infantry Lane Seay, Jr Twenty-first Infantry Army Retiring Board San Antonio Tex William ©. Cory David S. Stanley Sur Leutenat Clarence St. Edwards Twenty-third Infantry Battalion of Engineers Engineer School Charles Keller Herbert Deakyne Charnes 3 Braomwell James W. Pope Cincinnati Congress John Newton Sixteenth Infantry United States Infantry and Cavalry School Fort Leavenworth Kanas Johnson V. D. Middleton Governor's Island Joseph &. Gibson Ek.p. Wood David Peacock Branch Hydrographic Office Portland, Or

Indian Conference at Lake Mohonik schedule set

New York reports the annual Indian conference will meet at Lake Mohonik on October 8 9 and 10 with Commissioner A K Smiley as host. Invitees include General Sherman Senator Sherman Bishops Doane Potter and Huntington University of Michigan President Angell and many educators and missionaries involved with Native American work.

New York Lake Mohonik A. K. Smiley Sherman Doane, Potter and Huntington Angell University of Michigan

Kennedy Speech Sparks House Debate on Accountability for Press and Pledges

In Washington the House debated expunging Senator Kennedy Ohio's Sept 8 speech while defending liberty and party pledges. The House adopted a resolution to expunge. a prior question passed 141 to 69 as the chamber also considered spoliation amendments and a Senate conference on a deficiency bill.

WalsHington Hitt Mines Committees On Foreign Affairs General Barrundia McCreery Kentucky United States Mizner Acapulco Kennedy Ohio Quay America Democratic Party Maine California Republican Party Hlause Lottie Stewart Boutelle Struble Iowa House Robert P. Kennedy Senate of the Yeas

Senate Conference Ordered on Gill Jurisdiction of Courts

In Washington on September 24 the Senate adopted Frye’s concurrent resolution directing Secretaries to review the 1890 international marine conference report and prepare Congress bills enacting applicable recommendations. The Senate then briefly considered calendar items, passing several measures including a Littleton court term bill and a Melville Arctic expedition recognition act granting promotion and medals to survivors and heirs. The session adjourned after the calendar hour expired without action on the House joint resolution to increase managers for the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.

House Senate Clouse United States Mr. Grorman Haltimore Hiehmond Yeas Hoston New York St. Louis San Francisco United States Land Court Wolcott Tate Navy Department Committee On Naval Affairs John Ericsson Court of Claims Washington Frye Secretaries of State, Treasury, War and Navy International Marine Conference Congress Littleton George W. Melville U.S.N Jeannette Melville National Home

Birchall’s Trial Opens New Medical Testimony in Murder Case

Woonstock Ontario September 24 the third day of the murder trial featured medical witnesses. Dr Tayloe of Princeton described Benwell’s instant death, boot marks and possible injury from a fall. Dr Welford of Woodstock supported the findings. Dr Staples testified Benwell died hungry. Government Detective Murray revealed a new discovery: a false motel registry entry reading F. C. Benwell Brantford Brant, used as a joke by two Brantford locals.

Woonstock Tayloe O Princeton Kbenwell Benwell Welford Woodstock Birchall Murray Benweill F.C. Benwell Brantford Ont Girchall Crown Arclabald Nyma Baird Murray Bristol Engeland J. W. Rogers Europe

Multiple 1920s Weddings in Milton and Cambridge

A long line of lanterns marked the Milton residence of Mrs L J Williams for the marriage of Esther Adelaide Williams to Edwin Walker Overmire, with Rev Kk FP Holway officiating and attendants led by Miss May Williams. The couple will reside in Milton on Schivol street after traveling to Minneapolis. Also wed last evening were William FE Guyer of Arlington to Miss Emina A Williams at 18 Mt Auburn Street Cambridge with reception and a New York wedding tour to follow. In Richmond Adams, William Warren Richmond and Miss Margaret Hunter tied the knot at the Congregational Church with a Western tour planned. In Coxcamp NEL Miss Mary Isabel Eastman married Robert Emmett Styll of Greensboro at First Baptist Church with a bridal tour to Greensboro and a residence there planned.

L. J. Williams Milton Esther Adelaide Williams Edwin Walker M. E Holway Miss May Williams Louis Mullgert Messrs H. Shueg Taylor H. A. Constable W. Campbell H. B. Williams B. Sparro Minneapolis William FE. Guyer Arlington Emina A. Williams Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge James FF. Spalding Christ's Episcopal Church Peter A. Bary Joseph FB. Williams New York Coxcamp N.el Mary Isabel Eastman Edson Haverhill Mass Mary Alexander J. Andrews Paul Kt. Holden Arthur K. Day Cyrus &. Robinson Concord Mrs. Styll Greensboro Waterstreet, Neponset Thomson-Houston Eiectric Company Boston Auburn Street Reynolds Damase Charles W. Bailey Tufts Street Somerville Locke Washington and Myrtle Streets Fitchburg Railroad Medford Street

Strike at Union Pacific in Denver Paralyzes Yard

In Denver 125 switchmen walked out after a labor dispute with Union Pacific. Thirty new workers were hired and after a one hour delay, trains began moving again. Strikers have until tomorrow to return to work.

Denver Col Union Pacific

Fires devastate several Ontario and New England shops

Sept 25 reports list widespread blazes in Tl. W. Milsan's store in Opdssa Ontario destroying Milsap's store Bonu's dry goods and Murphy & Sons' boot shop leaving town with little fire protection. Aug 24 fires damage Standard Rubber Co stock in Avousta Maine injuring two women. fire at Bunke residence in Buiston New Jersey. Neponset electric works damages. several other small incidents reported with alarms from multiple boxes.

Oprssa Ont Fira Tl. W Weston Hallowell Mahala Brown Standard Rubber Company Katie Annie Frew Buiston N. i Albert Bunke

Lord Stanley speaks at central fair on Canada trade

Ottawa report of Lord Stanley Governor General remarks at the central fair. He praises agriculture, warns against dependence on neighbors, and urges Canada to develop resources and seek new markets if old ones close. He cites optimism from the Finance Minister and notes allied officials in attendance. The speech touches on McKinley bill and cross border relations.

Ottawa Ont Sprerar Lord Stanley Canada Tie John Macdonald United States Lay George Baden Powell London Eng Terence O'rien Coovernor Newfoundland Jord Stanley England Intp Tle

Annual Railroad Stock Vote and Consolidation Plans

Stockholders of the Boston and Albany Railroad vote to increase capital by 50,000 shares to 75 million and approve a stock increase use for grade crossing elimination and bond payments. Directors named. Fitchburg Railroad approves consolidation with Cheshire, exchanging stock and share ratios, effective Oct 1, 1890.

Boston & Albany Pitchburg Boston & Albany Railroad Company Meionsen Bliss Samuel Hoar Cliss William Bliss Boston John Cummings Woburn Edward L. Davis Worcester Chauncey M. Lepew New York Jarvis N. Dunham Pittsfield Edward B. Gillett Westfield Edward D. Hayden Samuel Fitchburge Railroad Company Tremont Temple H. S. Marcy Fitchburg Cheshire Cheshire Road Fitchburg Road

Consolidation Vote and Director Elections in Cheshire Railway

Shareholders approved consolidation with the Cheshire road. One ticket of directors was elected with all current members including Marey Codman Wallace Crocker Ames Heywood Konntze Webb Smith Hollister. Codman and Heywood led voting. The plan passed with 139,118 yes to 28 no. Universalist Convention in Orange elected officers and set next meeting in Norwood.

Cheshire Road Consolidated Road Teliers Henry S. Marey Robert Codman Rodney Wallace Charles T Orange I. Alexander Boston Charles Robinson Newton J. D. W. Joy S. Woodbridge Milford J. B. Horton BoEney Tenney Dorchester Kh. R. Litchfield Nedlond W. Goldthwait

President's Return to Washington After Three Weeks Away

The President returned to Washington at 8:80 last evening from a three weeks stay at Cresson Venn. He was with Mrs. Harrison Mrs. Dimick Rev Dr Scott Russell B Harrison and Miss Sanger. They rode in General Superintendent Sheppards private car amid small crowds at each station.

Washington Cresson Venn Harrison Dimick Dr Scott Russell B. Harrison Sanger Sheppard

Horatio Harris & Co Auctioneers Notice at State Street

Auction sales by Horatio Harris & Co commission merchants located at 27 State Street. Public auction house listing items for sale and terms of sale to be announced by the firm.

Horatio Harris & CO State Street Arnold Street Atuuchon

Pewabic Mining lands to be sold with extensive mineral rights

The notice details a large parcel in Houghton County comprising portions of sections 25 and 36, including rights to minerals and mine operations retained by Pewabic Mining Company. It lists numerous deeds and reservations affecting land formerly held by Pewabic, Pewabie Mining, and related entities, with encumbrances and leaseholds involving Detroit & Lake Superior Copper Company and others. The sale, conducted by a special master, will include all property in one body, with ten percent cash deposit required at sale closing.

TRE Clrcuip Court OF ‘the United States Western District of Michigan Northern Division Thomas HH. Mason William Hart Smith Sullivan Ballou Pewabie Mining Company Johnson Vivian Keory Billings Thomas H. Perkins Algen J. Luttrick Daniel L Demmon Pewabie Copper Company Circuit Court of the United States Thomas II, Mason William Hartsmith Sullivan Mallon Venable Mining Company Jahmson Vivian Henry Lillings Thomas J. Perkins Lden I. Outtrick Daniel J. Demmon Vewable Copper Company Solice Vount Houghton Michigan Court House Wortage Lake Pewable Mining Company August Coburn Wiliam Tewk Register of Deeds Mongston County Jeaae Jones Liberty Pewalie Mining Company Saiu Pewabice Mining Company Franklin Mining Company Detroit & Lake Superior Copper Company Pewabie Mining Samuel F. Hodge Rewister Dees John Senter Pewane Mining Company Venabie Mining Company Detrott & Lake Superior Copper Company Sata Register Said Ue Sane Sail Pewabhie Mining Company Jolnaon Vivien Pewabic Mining Company Jease Lobo Office of the Register of Deeds Penalhie Mining Company Joseph Haine Rex William Hosking Keister Drs Felows Penahie Phomas Odgers John Philips Office of the Register of Deeds of Satu County Quincy Torch Lake Hodges Portage Lake Vortice Lake Saia Vortage Lake Sari Loughton Sakl Tewabie Mining Company Thomas W. Edwards Register Pewahie Mining Company Neeister Theortheast Alia Township North Ot Range Horely Michigue Htoushton Zeta Penstie Mining Company Liddera Marijnette Mich Pete White Dickinson Thurber & Stevenson Thomas Dunstan Alfred Ressent

Wreckage of Parker M. Whitman to be auctioned at Fiske's Wharf

Public attention notes the sale of wreckage from the ship Parker M. Whitman to take place at Fiske's Wharf Friday at 2 pm. The auction includes sails windlass capstan 135 fathoms of cable four boats and sundry materials.

Parker M. Whitman Fiske’s

Auction notice from Whitney Pousland firm on Boston stock exchange

Whitney Pousland & Co and Francis Henshaw & Co auctioneers announce no sales Saturdays. On Wednesday Oct 1 1890 at noon 15 shares Citizens Bank Wichita Kansas and Globe National Bank. 10 shares Dedham National Bank Dedham Massachusetts. 60 shares Great Falls Min Co. 67 shares Douglas Axe Mfg Co. plus other railroad and line stock holdings including Conn & Passumpsic Rivers RR Worcester Nashua & Rochester RR Co and Oregon Short Line & Utah No RR with various dates and values listed.

Citizens’ Bank Wichita Kaa Globe N. Bank Dedham Nat. Bank Dedham Masa Great Falls Min. Co Douglas Axe Mfg. Co Boston Nevere Keach & Lynn RR Passumpsic Rivers RR Worcester Nashua & Rochester RR Mik Torn & Mo. Valley RR Oreson Short Line Utah No. RR Lyim & Loston RI

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