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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1891

Page

2

Allen at Norwood Lodge Makes Same Old Speech

Colonel Charles H. Allen of Lowell spoke at Norwood village hall before about 500 people, with Congressman Lodge and others present. He pressed public school support, attacked Governor Russell, and urged voters to keep Republican control, while Lodge reinforced anti Russell themes and spoke of temperance, education, and the party platform.

Norwood Spectar Charles H. Allen Lowell Village Hall Boston New York & New England Henry Cabot Lodge George Freda Williams Winston Warren Dedham Colonel Alien Norwood Brass Band Allen Congressman Lodge Russell Amesbury Colonel Allen A. E. Winship Somerville Warren E. Locke Ticknor Barrett Francis Doane George S. Hill Universalist Church F. O. Winslow Mr. Winslow Wisconsin Massachusetts Children of Union Mason and Dixon Lousiana Henry A. Wise Virginia Tsed Joan Brown Edmund Burke Horace Mann Orzapizau Pone Democratic Party Republican Party Lodge Quincy Democratic State Committee Haverhill Springfield Econs

Republicans expose liquor coalition in Massachusetts politics

The Massachusetts Young Men's Prohibition Club argues that Republicans used liquor interests to influence licenses and boards from 1883 to 1891. It cites the 1889 license cap, Osborne case, and Haile’s perceived failure to oppose the saloon power, alleging collusion among police, liquor dealers, and party organs.

Massachusetts Young Men's Prohibition Club Young Voters of Massachusetts Republican Party Boston Board of Police Commissioners A. W. Beard John F. Andrew Beard Osborne Whiting Thomas N. Hart Brackett Russell Matthews Board of Police New England Printing Telegraph Company Haile Hiaile

No Lights Carrying Obstructions To Navigation In Harbor

A Post report describes a 200 fine for harbor boats after sunset for not carrying required lights. It notes enforcement in Providence and lack of action in Boston, where many small rowboats operate without lights, creating danger to ferries and steamers. Captains Nemo Bragdon and Crosby advocate strict enforcement for public safety.

United States Treasury Department Boston Custom House Providence R. I Charles River City Point Bragdon Crosby Navy Mercantile Marine United States

Obituary notices span prominent figures across states

Ex Representative E B Smith of Mansfield Conn silk manufacturer died aged 84. Son in law of James Royce and father of Charles Emory Smith editor of the Philadelphia Press. Native of Albany N Y. John F Howe of Lowell died in Thompson Conn while visiting. City Hall Commissioner and lumber dealer, former Alderman. father of ex Senator Frank W Howe. Rev Samuel D Burchard died in Saro a Roxbury citizen James Kelley of Roxbury died. born in Ireland 1830, worked in groceries then contracted.

E. B. Smith Mansfield Conn James Royce Connecticut Charles Emory Smith Philadelphia Press Albany N. Y John F. Howe Lowell Thompson Howe Brothers Frank W. Howe Samuel D. Burchard Saroa James Kelley Roxbury Ireland

Funeral services for Warren G Carrier held in Brookline

Funeral services for Warren G Carrier were held at his home in Harvard Square Brookline at 4 o clock yesterday afternoon with the Rev Leonard K Storrs of St Pauls Episcopal church officiating. A delegation from the local lodge of Masons attended. Interment will be at Haverhill his native city today.

Warren G, Carrier Fupera Warren G. Carrier Harvard Square Brookline Leonard K. Storrs St. Paul's Episcopal Church Lodge of Masons Haverhill

Will contest over grandfather's $40,000 estate continues

In the Boston Supreme Court Judge Lath ro heard Abram Foss's bid to set aside his grandfather's will. Testimony showed he may have promised part of the estate to the grandson Abram, while witnesses described the testator as sound at times. The case moved forward as further witnesses testified on mental capacity and family ties.

Foss Supreme Court Lathro Abram William A. Foss Betts William Foss George W. Warren Boston Fire Department William Captain Foss Michael Pecci Cestators Stephen H. Whidden East Boston Gaslight Company East Boston National Bank Coleman Cook Lis A. F Hahn Mr. Foss Hnis

Norwegian steamer Alfred Dumois damaged in collision near Cape Cod

The Norwegian steamer Alfred Dumois laden with bananas from Gibara Cuba for Seaverns & Co arrived at Central Wharf at 8:30 after a collision with the American schooner Charles A Campbell about fifty miles southeast of Cape Cod. Bow plates and a hole were seen. cargo was partly jettisoned to lift the bow. Captain Kanitz said repairs would take time. The Dumois, owned in Bergen, trades fruit between Cuba and New York and Boston. The Campbell, a 1634 ton four mast coal schooner built in Bath 1890, is owned by Moorse & Co New York and A Campbell Chelsea. Damage estimated around 1000 dollars. exact cargo loss and extent of damage not yet learned. Captain Kanitz thinks the ship is insured.

Kanitz Dumois Cuba New York Boston Bergen Norway Charles A Campbell Bath Moorse & Co A. Campbell Chelsea Anitz

Foreign financial reports from London and markets

London financial desk reports U S, Canadian Pacific and major rails with mixed moves. Stocks opened steady then weakened from New York closures. notable declines include Union Pacific Wabash St Louis Pacific preference Erie and Atchison Topeka Santa Fe. Paris rentes quoted 3 percent, silver at 46.4 pence. Buenos Aires closes Gala premium at 310 percent.

London New York Pennsylvania & Ohio Canadian Pacific Erie Clinon Central St. Paul Common New York Central Pennsylvania Reading Mexican Central News Stock Exchange Union Wabash St. Louis & Pacific Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Northern Pacific Denver & Rio Grande Missouri, Kansas & Texas Louisville & Nashville Ontario & Western Norfolk & Western Paris Buenos Ayres

Langevin Declared Not Guilty In Privileges Vote

Ottawa September 25 ex Minister of Public Works Langevin was found guilty of dishonest practices by the Privileges and Elections Committee minority report but the measure to adopt it failed 83 to 104. The House divided on Giroard's motion to adopt the majority exculpating Langevin carried 101 to 84.

Langevin Ottawa Ont Privileges and Elections Committee House Mr. Giroard Motton

Trial concludes in St. Maude railway disaster case

Paris on September 25 reports the trial of the men charged with responsibility for the recent railway accident at St. Maude. Engineer Caron is sentenced to two years imprisonment and station master De Garrois to four months for neglect.

Paris St. Maude Caron de Garrois

Meetings of Striking Weavers at Barnaby Gingham Mill

Two large gatherings of striking weavers at the Barnaby Gingham Mill were held in Fay River on September 25 with State Arbitrator Barry present. The morning session heard the Committee of Conference report nothing concrete for settlement.

Fay River Barnaby Gingham Mill Barry Committee of Conference

Snow Storm Delays Incoming Norwegian Steamer

A heavy snow storm hampered the steamship Norwegian from Glasgow as it sailed through the Gulf of St. Lawrence toward Montreal. At Kell Isle land was buried under a thick blanket of snow after the stormy passage.

Montreal Glasgow Gulf of St. Lawrence Kelle Isle

New Books Review Three Norris Novels and More

A literary column surveys W. E. Norris and Matilde Serao works. Norris’s Miss Wentworth’s Idea gets mixed reception for fewer women leads though Sir Harry Brewster and Wentworth characters receive sharp handling. Fantasy by Serao earns praise for observation but uneven plotting. other short stories in The Hotel d Angleterre and Granny Lovelock receive mixed verdicts.

Mr. Norris Miss Wentworth Sylvia England Sir Harry Brewster Mr. Wentworth Sir Harry Wentworth Gervis Medhurst M. Cherbuliez Matilde Serao Lucia Caterina Andrea Alberto Lucia Ultimare Madame Govary Madamoiselle Ixe W. E. Norris New York John W. Lovell Company United States Book Company Hotel D' Angleterre Lance Falconer Cassell Publishing Company Boston

What Rome Teaches review of Miss Cusack book

A critique arguing Miss Cusack's What Rome Teaches is biased and polemical. It notes that while some Catholic premises are sound, the author presents a one sided view and seeks to persuade Protestants rather than inform candid students.

Rome Kenmare Miss Cusack Church of Rome Music Hall M. F. Cusack New York The Baker &Taylor Company Boston W. B. Clarke & Co

Cloth market remains firm amid lively demand

Farr River Sept 25 The cloth market closes firm with prices unchanged for the week Printers show lively bidding and large sales while manufacturers hold back for short delivery Mills avoid futures largely Stock on hand likely to shrink Closing prices stand at 3 cents for 64x64 and 211-16 cents for 60x56s THE SCOTTISH SPURGEON WILL PREACH The Rev John McNeil D D of London known as the Scottish Spurgeon will preach at Park Street Church Sunday at 10 30 a m He attended the Moody conference and is regarded as one of Britain's ablest preachers.

Farr River John McNeil London Eng Park Street McNeil Great Britain

Marvel Wins the Dorchester Yacht Club Sail-off

The Dorchester Yacht Club sail-off yesterday saw Marvel defeat Cadet while Flora Lee withdrew after her peak halliards failed. Cadet broke her mast but finished the course.

Marvel Dorchester Yacht Club Flora Lee

Soden Mineral Pastilles Aid Smokers With Mucus

Accumulations of mucus are marked in the morning after evening smoking and coat the gastric walls hindering digestion. One or two Soden Mineral Pastilles taken before breakfast clear throat and stomach of mucus. Also remedy for sore throat colds and catarrhal affections.

Clergy Preaches Heroism of Salvation Army in Boston

The Mev Dr Louis Albert Banks will preach at St John’s M E Church Broadway South Boston on Sunday morning on the heroism of the Salvation Army. Sir Edwin Arnold opens American tour in Boston with dates at Music Hall November 6 and 7 featuring descriptive talks and readings from his Indian poems and writings.

Louis Albert Banks St. John’s M. E. Charen Broadway Boston Salvation Army Sir Edwin Arnold Music Hall Sir Edwin India

Marriage Notices from Buffum Midnight and More

Notices announce marriages including Buffum Midnight dated 24th inst. between Charles F. Buffum and Theresa Y. Midnight. Crockett Pease 232d inst. between Charles C. Crockett and Jessie Pease. Pressey Bosworth 24th inst. between Ethelbert L. Pressey and Minnie H. Bosworth. Wylie Lowe at Calderbank Scotland Sept 3 between James Wylie and Mary Lowe. Williams Phillips in city Sept 25 between Francis H. Williams and Anna D. Phillips.

Obituary notices from Boston area names and deaths

Obituary notices list Harriet N Bellows widow of Samuel M Bellows in Lowell after a painful illness at age unspecified. Louisa C Bond wife of George William Bond dies at Jamaica Plain in her 80s with funeral at home Saturday at 2 pm. Anna Jane Seaver wife of the late Hon Nathaniel Seaver dies in East Boston. Fred N Ham aged 31, son of Lowell and Maria Ham, dies in Arlington. Caroline E Badlam dies in Dorchester aged 5y after brief illness. The Rev S A Severance dies in Keene New Hampshire. Lovicy D Paddock dies at Canterbury New Hampshire aged 71 with funeral from Acacia Street Cambridge Sunday at 3:30 pm.

Fred N. Ham Lowell Maria Ham Badlam Dorchester Caroline E Theodore H. Badlam Severance Keene N. H A. Severance Paddock Canterbury Lovicy D. Paddock Acacia Street Cambridge

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