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Newspaper

Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1891

Page

3

Clash at New England police HQ Ends With Tense Standoff

In Brinarroft Connecticut an early morning clash at police headquarters pitted Chief Rylands against Capt Pinkerman over access to the chief office and payroll. Pinkerman pocketed the payroll during a struggle while Rylands threatened to shoot if anyone removed him as mayor Marigold arrived to calm the scene. The incident stirred a local sensation with officers remaining in the office until order was restored.

Brinarroft Conn Police Rylands Pinkerman Sergt. Jennings Doorman Porter Finn Capt. Pinkerman Alay Marigold Cers

Tramp Attacks Woman in Cursxine. Girl Escapes with Wounds

Susie Carver, 20, of Cursxine Conn faces a night assault by a tramp as she walked home. He seized her, threw her down, slashed her with a knife injuring her cheek and abdomen, then fled as neighbors and searchers scour the area. Her father found the attacker later.

Conn Susie Carver

Wild Duck helps rescue crew from sunken schooner

At dawn the steam yacht Wild Duck and Capt. Tuttle’s lifeboat arrived near the wrecked schooner Elwood H. Smith of New Haven, transferring the exhausted crew to safety in Chatham bay. The Wild Duck, owned by J. Malcolm Forbes, aided amid gale and strong currents before returning to Woods Hole.

Chatham GLOBE Tuttle Chatham Bay Woods Hall Gould Chatham_ life-saving station Suit Sparrow United States Bache Edward M. Hughes Futtle Union Key Elwood H. Smith New Haven Elwood Smith Pollocs Rip Omarah Gandy

Belva Lockwood Speaks at W C T U Convention

Havernith Mass Oct 22 The third day of the W C T U convention opened with devotional exercises led by Mrs Louise Purrington of Dorchester. Mrs Belva Lockwood of Washington addressed the gathering. Resolutions praised God for blessings and defeats, pledged loyalty to Mrs Frances Willard and national officers, opposed licensing evil and supported prohibition, and deferred school questions for amendments. Reports of superintendents were presented as the session adjourned to 3 P.M.

Havernith Mass Louise ©. Purrington Dorchester Belva Lockwood Washington, D. C Committee On Ces EK. Willard Iombian Dp. m

Three Vessels Reported Lost with 36 Fishermen

News from the Georges Gale indicates the schooner Percy from Gloucester with 12 crew is lost. City Point of Portland, with 14 crew, is presumed missing. Albert Woodbury of Beverly, carrying 10 crew, also did not return and is feared wrecked in the Sept. 6 7 gale.

Percy Gloucester Georges City Point Cushing & McKenny Portland Lahave Bank Boothbay Mee Albert Woodbury Beverly Cape Shore

New Hampshire Baptist State Convention Officers Elected

At Concord meeting of the New Hampshire Baptist State convention officers were chosen. President Rev. C. B. Crane of Concord. vice presidents E. H. Brown Penacook, Hon. Goodell Antrim. secretary Rev. William Hulin Antrim. treasurer George Olbrook Manchester. auditors Ditchen and J. E. Bennett Manchester. a 15 member board of trustees. Also C. H. Stevens St. Johnsbury Vt, and C. Garland and L. D. and L. T. Hazen Kitefield N. H. bought the Cutts Grant near Mount Washington, about 12 acres of timber.

Sun Branch Anne Min Fonarenationes Raymond Diocese of Vermont Kinity Church Rutland Young Men's Christian Associations Jockton Mass Rhode Island Massachusetts New England Brown University Harvard College Amherst College Worcester Polytechnic Institute Tabor Academy Lowell General Hospital Association James K. Fellows Fay Association St. John's Episcopal Church Athol Phillips Brooks Charles Wombell Craighead & Kintz Manufacturing Company Ballardvale Lawrence Charles England Australia Mr. Wombell Mendon Soldiers’ Monument Austin Woods Charles J. Tighe Boston Peter E. Johnson Augusta Eva Parcher Saco Hancock County Bar Harbor Hollingsworth, Whitney & Co Rockwood Company State Insurance Department New Hampshire James Keegan Maine S.C. Thomas Chelsea Stevens Horace Jackson Lynn Supreme Court New Haven Palladium William T. Bardsley Main St Biddeford Stephens, Dunning & Co South Norwalk New Haven Abby A. White Santa Barbara Cal Newport R. L Moses F. Cady Centreville East Greenwich Ezra J. Cady Mary B. Caay William Pratt Chesham N. H Keene Edward Sebastian State Fish and Game League Jordan, Marsh & Co Bertram Manufacturing Company Rockville First National Bank of Madison William Davis L. Lock Monarch Col Mahattan Fire Insurance Company Concord United Fire Insurance Company New York St. Mark's Raymond Belmont St. Mark’s School Waldo County Lewis Brewster Belfast Murer Smith’s Ferry Northampton Connecticut River Railroad Manuel Frazier Wamsutta Mills New Bedford Belvidere Lowell Dennis Harrington Odd Fellows Worcester Julius L. Clark Universalist Convention United States Japan Delta Kappa Epsilon Society Amherst Charles H. Horton Brattleboro Wapee I Dand Saco Amene Regie He Tava” Satirgg “Ra Sas Everett F. Fidoms Hoope’s Industrial Insurance Company Providence United States Universalist Convention Tass G. T. Raymond Montpelier Bethany Church Cottage St West Roxbury Brighton Evangelical Congregational Church Adolf A. Berle Lyman Abbott D. D Connecticut State Baptist Convention First Baptist Church Tuesay Old Guard Roger Williams Park R. I Park Commissioners William Coy Washington John Yhalen Kelly League Charles Colby Andrew J. Butterfield Hooksett Prescott Colby Veazie G. W. Hendrick Haverhill Concord, H Italan Locke Republican Press Association of Edward M. Pearson Clarence Johnson Henry Robinson William D. Lloyd Sonepts Chandler Daily Monitor Independent Statesman Edward A. Jenks P. B. Cogswell William E. Chandler Tremont Temple John J. Ingalls Kansas Gen. Butler Nashua H. Nelson Waterville Nelson Connecticut Homeopathic Society Meriden Conn Farmers’ League Views J. Boardman Ao A T Ohns Academy RK. B. Mainzer New York City Sachs Collegiate Institute Bertha John Stannard Monterey Reuben Nettleton Kaifstanger 1St Haven Bridgeport John H. Henney Norwalk C. W. Stebbins Henry Wood Thomaston Frederick Batsford J. Keamp T. D. L. Manville W. Frank Peckham Sentinel George M. Rodway Hartford R. M. Johnson New _ Haven Sovereign Grand Lodge Yman Barrd New Britain Frank J King Norwich New Hampshire Baptist State Convention C. B. Crane E. H. Brown Penacook Goodell Antrim William Hulin George Olbrook Manchester Ditchen J. E. Bennett C. H. Stevens St. Johnsbury C. Garland L. D L. T. Hazen Kitefield Mount Washington

Brian Boru Harp, From Thebes to Dublin’s Hall

The piece recounts the ancient Irish harp origins around 1000 B C from Thebes, noting its long design and strings, a tale of Brian Boru’s harp, and Trinity College Dublin housing the oldest surviving example, 82 inches tall with a single string row.

Ireland Thebes Old Menes Rochsa Brian Boroimhe Dublin Brian Trinity College Clontarf

A Paradise for Tramps in Madagascar Folklore

In Madagascar the Queen bathes once a year while the people sing hymns and drum. When she emerges in royal robes with crown jewels, the crowd cheers. Rubbing is viewed as bold in public cleansing, and locals regard water cleansing as courageous.

Madagascar

Conversation at Southern Club Ends With Clever Exchange

A young man visiting Col. John C. Calhoun asks whether to bid farewell with good night or good evening. Calhoun replies to always tell the truth and say good morning, delivering a witty twist on propriety.

Southern Club Col John C. Calhoun

Tariff talk argues for lowering production costs and duties

A speaker at a tariff symposium denounces tariffs as false protection, arguing that reducing production costs lowers prices. He cites nails, sheeting, and pearl buttons to show how machinery and duties shift costs, displacing workers but boosting overall production, urging repeal of taxes on raw materials to aid manufacturing and employment.

Horace Greeley Butterworth Massachusetts Carroll D. Wright Allen

Governor Russell’s Dry Goods List Discussed

The governor urges district instruction on tariff policy. He says arguments will address revenue law adjustments to aid workers and reduce the cost of living by supplying essentials cheaper. He believes working people and all citizens will benefit if these goals are achieved.

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Democracy and Protection Speech Urges Free Markets and Jobs

A Massachusetts and national policy clash is described as a path to lower finished product costs, boosted employment, and expanded domestic and foreign markets. The speaker argues for low taxes on finished goods, reduced production costs, and greater consumption, urging votes for William E. Russell and the Democratic ticket to restore the commercial marine and strong economy.

Massachusetts Lexus United States America Prof Thompson Pennsylvania New England Republic Fce William E. Russell Democratic

Secretary Foster Speaks for Republicans in Ohio Campaign

Secretary of the Treasury Foster delivered his first Republican campaign speech in Findlay Ohio at the wigwam. He attacked the idea that tariffs are taxes on consumers, cited the McKinley bill’s effects on prices such as pearl buttons corsets wool and whale bone, argued tariffs spur domestic production and wage gains, and warned Democrats against false claims about tax burdens while noting expected wage increases and new enterprises.

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Cleveland Replies to Tariff Issue Letter to Campaign

Grand Rapids Mich Oct 23 Weston reports ex President Cleveland replied to an invitation to aid in the congressional campaign. He says he does not think the tariff issue can be settled by argument and hints he will refrain from active endorsement.

Grand Rapids, Mich Weston Cleveland

Reed and tariff reform asks if he has courage of convictions

Sterven H. Tyna argues against sporadic protectionist favors in the McKinley tariff and praises tariff reformers who seek to repeal duties that overly benefit foreign producers. He questions if Mr. Reed has the courage of his convictions and invites him to join the reform movement.

Boston Daily Advertiser Reed Mr. Reed Sterven H. Tyna

Savage marriage rites from distant lands and tribes

The piece surveys unusual wedding customs across Cherokee, Indian, Persian, Singalese, Tartar, African, American and Calmac societies. It notes handfasting, bridal wear, dowry, betrothal before birth, and feats and chases as courts of union, with quirky domestic signals guiding suitors.

She Believed Him. A Detroit Free Press item

Mrs Jones returns from a visit to find Mr Jones sleeping on the sofa with boots on and in a separate room. She confronts him over breaking a promise to stay away after an evening out. The tale reflects a domestic conflict and a note of disbelief.

Detroit Free Press Mrs. Jones Mr. Jones Mrs. Scans

Wanted: A Wife With Style Not A Gossiping Type

A reader writes about selecting a wife with true style and steadiness rather than flashy talk. He seeks a partner who is competent, reliable, and good at life, not merely charming in social circles. He notes few close female friends but desires a serious marriage with the right person.

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