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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1893

Page

2

Borden Sisters Secure $400000 Estate In New Home

The New York Sun reports Emma and Lizzie Borden have moved to a French street residence in Fall River two weeks ago. Emma, as administratrix, controls the estate valued at about $400,000 and plans yearly reporting. Neighbors note they live quietly, with Lizzie bearing up, though public suspicion lingers from the murders.

Borden Sisters Fall River French Street New York Sun Mrs. Borden Fish Hartford Whitehead Lizzie Bordem Wat Pehle Ligvie Emma Borden Chailie Deiaine Borden Taunton Lizzie Miss Russell Bridget Sullivan

Scapegrace Grandson Recovered Stolen Whitcomb Money

Keene New Hampshire September 24 The $2000 stolen from A S Whitcomb has been recovered intact. Walter Whitcomb known as Shady grandson of the robbed man was found hiding in the barn and confessed returning all the money. He wandered the country stealing rides but will likely not be arrested.

Keene N. H Whitcomb Walter

Gladstone and a Parson Stir Blairgowrie Church Row

The Rev I F W Davis at Blairgowrie Episcopal Church delivered a sermon that was viewed as an attack on Gladstone and his policy. He denied targeting the premier, saying his criticism was of motives he attributed to certain churchgoers and refused to shake hands with Gladstone. He warned against serving Mammon and urged trust in God.

Mr. Gladstone Episcopal Church Blairgowrie IF. W. Davis Mammon Gladstone Davis Notws God

Schooner Tiger of Yarmouth Sold For Forty Dollars

An auction at St John s Newfoundland on September 18 sold the schooner Tiger of Yarmouth for 40 dollars. The ship lay under water off Trepassey with three holes in its hull but was pumped out and repaired, leaving only cabin damage from salt water. Captain Goodwin and crew had already left on the Portia steamer. Yarmouth authorities plan to welcome Goodwin on his return.

St. John’s N. F Tiger Yarmouth Trepassey Goodwin Portia N. S Delphos Otterbein University Westerville Ohio United Brethren Ministry Westfield College Illinois Avalon College Missouri Springfield Garfield Govenor E. J. Bracken Columbus Ohio State Trades and Labor Assembly Columbus Sun

Boy of 11 Found Wallet Containing 200 Dollars

Patrick Cunningham, 11, handed to Portland Patrolman Jones after train from St John. He carried much money and Brakeman Turner recalled a woman losing a wallet with 200 dollars in St John. Patrick said he found it, planned to use funds to visit Chicago via World’s Fair, but will return to St John this afternoon.

Portland Patrick Cunningham Jones St. John N. B Patrick Turner Chicago Heston

Mrs Oakley S The Seven fold Being Lecture in Chickering Hall

London educator Isabel Cooper Oakley spoke on Man as a Seven fold Being at Chickering Hall last evening. Theosophist ideas framed the talk focusing on inner spirit versus outer material man and the aim to reform lower motives for true brotherhood.

Chickering Hall Isabel Cooper-Oakley London

Leopold Morse & Co Reopens After Enlargement

Leopold Morse and Co wholesale and retail clothiers announce a formal reopening of their enlarged building at Washington and Prattle streets next Wednesday. A notice invites the public to a noontime collation from noon to 2 p m on the fifth floor.

Messrs Leopold Morse & Co Washington and Prattle Streets

Boston & Albany Autumn Excursion to New York Oct 3

The annual autumnal excursion of the Boston and Albany railroad to New York will be on October 3. Fare is five dollars. Inquiries and details may be obtained from A. S. Hanson, general passenger agent.

Boston & Albany Railroad New York A. S. Hanson

Ohio's Leaders and Neal's bid to beat McKinley

Cincinnati dispatch details Ohio governor race with four tickets. Democratic candidate Lawrence I. Neal, born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, rises from local to national stage. Prohibition's Gideon P. Macklin and Labor editor E. J. Bracken enter, while McKinley looms as tariff focal point in the upcoming contest.

Cincinnati McKinley Tin Knight Lawrence I. Neal Parkersburg W. Va Chillicothe Allen G. Thurman Neal General Assembly Ross

McKinley and Neal Rivalry in 1896 Campaign

The article outlines the 1896 contest between William McKinley and James B. Neal, noting Neal’s Chicago stance in 1892 as a continuity of his prior position and not anti Cleveland. It details McKinley’s background from Miles, Ohio, through military service, education, Canton law career, and rise to prosecuting attorney and congressman.

Neal Chicago Cleveland McKinley William McKinley Manly Ohio Miles Trumbull County Twenty-third Ohio Volunteers Rosecrans Rutherford B. Hayes Hayes Canton Saxton

Along the Water Front in Seafaring News

The piece highlights Captain J. E. Lord famed for decades of steamboating and a notable rescue off Jacksonville. It notes the Leo to be decommissioned soon, the schooner William E Morrissey carrying 375,000 cod to Gloucester, and Lt. W A Everett being relieved by Lt. N J Patch at Boston’s navy hydrographic office.

Leo J. E. Lord Lord Key West Newfoundland Newport Jacksonville Fla Hatteras William E. Morrissey Gloucester W. A. Everett Branch Hydrographic Office of the Navy Boston N. J. K. Patch Everett Patch

Boston Star Course Eyes Big 1890-91 Season Move to Music Hall

Manager Foxcroft outlines plans for the Boston Star Course with Hellman and Mme. Scalchi, moving to Music Hall after Tremont Temple. Nordica, Decca, Sousa’s band, Walter Damrosch, Rev Dr Storrs and Dr Talmage headlining a high standard program. Season tickets set at 6 dollars with auctions on October 2.

Hellman Boston Star Foxcroft Mme. Scalchi Music Hall Tremont Temple Mme. Nordica Marie Decca

Lynn stable keeper assigns to two men in Salem

W A Bray of Lynn, a large stable keeper, has made an assignment to George Adams of Merrimac and W C Lamphier of Lynn. No schedule.

Salem W. A. Bray Lynn George Adams Merrimac W. CC. Lamphier

Governor Russell Defines Patriotism In World's Fair Vision

Governor Russell argues the World’s Fair teaches personal patriotism for young men. He cites a Chicago chapel display of Columbus’s admiral commission, urging reverence for American history and national unity. The piece stresses individual responsibility to preserve and grow the nation through informed voting and civic service.

Russell United States Chicago Convent of la Rabida Christopher Columbus Ferdinand and Isabella Minnesota St. Paul Great Northwest North Dakota Washington Northern Pacific Manitoba

Brockton fair to host press day for newspaper men

The Brockton Agricultural Society invites Boston and New England journalists to a special press day on Friday October 6. Report by 9:30 am at Brockton railroad station for a ride to Hotel Belmont and the fairgrounds with guaranteed front seats and abundant provisions. EK M Thompson press agent urges attendance.

Brockton Agricultural Society Boston New England Brockton Fair Brockton

Thieves Enter Hart Home to Steal Clothes

Thieves entered John L. Hart at 117 Pinckney Street Saturday night through a rear window and took a suit of clothes and other clothing from the residence.

John L. Hart Pinckney Street

Woman Claims Near Burial Alive After Death Experience

Mrs Phillips describes a three week coma and near burial alive in Salem. Her husband Grover Phillips corroborates her account of life signs during revival attempts aided by alcohol rub and ice. Doctor Sarah Sherman called the case extraordinary, linking it to her willpower and a prior promise from the dying daughter.

Sarah E. Sherman Philips Grover Cleveland Salem Phillips

Letter comes after death in Hyde Park disaster

The body of John H. McKenna, a Kingsbury disaster victim, arrived in Boston amid a Hyde Park delegation from St. John's Court 23, M. C. O. F. The letter from Niagara Falls dated Friday described the falls and said another letter would follow. Funeral is set for Tuesday morning at the Church of the Most Precious Blood with a solemn high mass.

Hyde Park John H. McKenna Kingsbury Boston St. John’s Court St. John’s Court 23 Veteran and Relief Associations Knights of Honor J. B. Fall Parker Jones Order Church of the Most Precious Blood

Ballou urges international quarantine panel on cruelty to animals at sea

William Hosea Ballou reports to President Cleveland, urging creation of an international quarantine commission. He calls for new regulations to stop cruel slaughter of cattle abroad, proper transit animal construction, and international laws to punish navigation companies. Aim is to save millions of dollars’ worth of animals and hold firms liable for injuries in transit.

New York William Hosea Ballou Cleveland Ballou

Essex County Tennis Club title chase heats up

Marblehead September 24 The Essex County Tennis Club may award a new name to its championship list soon as Governor Russell remains in the race. He and partner defeated Harvey Curtis and A F Sutherland in two sets before darkness halted play. a deciding set to be played today. The match score stood W E Russell and D L Pickman versus Harry Curtis and A F Sutherland 6 3 4 6 4 6 4.

Marblehead Essex County Tennis Club Russell Harvey Curtis A. F. Sutherland W. E. Russell D. L. Pickman Harry Curtis

Dorchester Hoodlums Targeted After Cockerell Assault

Dorchester residents, led by a concerned citizen, push to crack down on a dozen to fifteen youths aged 12 to 18 near Fuller Street and Burt Avenue. Following last Tuesday’s Cockerell assault, Police Station 11 vows action to suppress the gang whom locals describe as well‑to‑do but troublesome.

Dorchester Fuller Street Burt Avenue Post

Symphony Ticket Auction Opens for 312 Season Seats

Beginning at 10 o clock this morning the annual auction sale of 312 season tickets for the Friday afternoon public rehearsals will start in Music Hall. On Tuesday the seven dollar fifty cent seats for the rehearsals go on sale, with concert seats sold Thursday and Friday.

Music Hall

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