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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1885

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Antiquated Odessa: scattered reports of crimes and quests

A Montreal despatch notes 300 Caughnawaga Indians offer aid for the northwest. Felix Constant and McDonald were hanged at Buck Creek near Benton for horse stealing. An infernal machine was found in Joliet court house. Philadelphia brokers Ladner brothers were sentenced to three years and three months for embezzlement. Mrs. Meech of Chicago learned of a fortune of $600,000. The Rochester fountain was removed amid snowfall. Burned remains of Richard Bascombe and wife indicate murder. Kentucky drummers held a state convention in Louisville naming nominees for treasurer and legislature. Governor Eaton issued a quarantine against cable ships from many states due to pleuro-pneumonia. A 14-year-old in Middleton, Conn., fatally injured a man in a knife attack. Joseph Walton & Co. in Elizabeth, Pa., faced strikers. Dakota reports anger over Arthur-era lands policy. Addison Nash family tragedy near Monmouth. Ex-Gov. Thomas Fletcher found in Laredo after two weeks’ absence. misreported as missing in St. Louis News.

Montreal Northwest Felix Constant McDonald Buck Creek Benton Monteyga Joliet, Jr Ladner Brothers William T Louis J Philadelphia Thomas Meech Chicago William Sheridan Permament Dunmore Irc Dr. Coggswe i Coart Rochester N. Y Richard Bascombe North Platte Neb Soroner Maryland New Jersey Massachusetts Indiana West Virginia District of Columbia Middleton Conn Simon O'Keefe Elizabeth Joseph Walton & Co Monongahela River Dakota Washington Arthur Addison Nash Monmouth Nash St. Louis Farmington Metamoras

Notable Personal Plans and Public Figures Across 1890s Notes

Henry M. Stanley plans a June return to the Congo region while Prof. George J. Brush of Yale expects Europe travel with his family in July for a year. Mrs. Rose H. Thrope of San Antonio contemplates California residence. Secretary Daniel Manning and wife return to Albany for a week to settle private affairs. The Von Arnim family retreats into seclusion amid Branden burg aristocracy. A Boston party arrives at Fortress Monroe aboard the yacht M jucan after beating Weld’s Gitano in a Charleston to Cape Henry race. General Davis reports improved health and aims to speak on Mexican Veterans day in New Orleans. General Longstreet near Gainesville, Ga., described as a patriarchal, peaceful figure. The duke of Westminster welcomes visitors to his Chester residence with a charity contribution. Eaton’s private home cited as a world wonder, with opulent chapel and 200 servants. Frelinghuysen’s health deteriorates after wife’s illness. he remains home, fate uncertain. Col. John D. Anderson and Gen. Beals secure G A R tents and camps for Portland encampment. invitations extended to Cleveland, Grant, Sherman, and Admiral Porter. up to 320,000 veteran soldiers are expected.

Henry M. Stanley Congo George J. Brush Yale Scientific School Europe Rose H. Thrope San Antonio Tex California Daniel Manning Treasury Albany Washington Charleston Cape Henry Joseph F. Davis Jefferson Davis Duke of Westminister Chester Eaton F&x Frelinghuysen Newark Sir Frelinghuysen John D. Anderson Portland George L. Beals Norway Trenton Harrisburg New Jersey Pennsylvania Col. Anderson Cleveland National Organization of the G. A. R Grant Sherman Admiral Porter

Grant in grave condition as doctors weigh fate

New York April 5 Gen Grant's spirits sank and doctors offered grim prognosis as he faced death. Ex Senator Chaffee visited and Grant spoke of not wanting to die. A 5 15 bulletin said he woke, felt comfortable, and appreciated sympathy. Later observers noted quiet on Sixty sixth Street and fewer changes anticipated overnight.

New York Gen. Grant Barker Steve Hamilton Fish Fish C. E. Perrington Frank Jones New Hampshire Spencer Grant, Jr James Grant Wilson Leland Stanford Shrady Horace Porter E. F. Winslow Senator Chaffee Chaffee Dr. Douglas Dr. Shrady

Reservations in signing Egyptian financial agreement revealed

London reports Turkey’s stipulations in the Egyptian financial accord include the Suez canal convention defense of Egypt, exclusion of English occupation costs, a limited view on mixed tribunals, and the porte’s right to recognize foreign inquiry commissions into Egypt’s finances.

London Turkey Egypt Porte France Paris Lyons China Negrier Langson Harbdinger Berlin Comte de Paris Naples Florence Duc de Chartres St. Petersburg M. Henri Brisson M. Brisson de Freycinet M. Amouroux St. Etienne M. Ducke Suakim Zurich Winterthur St. Gall Schaffhausen

Bishop Hendricken Attacks Skating Rinks During Lent

Providence Rhode Island April report on Bishop Thomas F. Hendricken urging parents to curb children from skating rinks and dime museums. He warned amusements tempt youth, cited a boy dressing as a girl after a rink visit, and urged Gospel adherence and Lent abstinence. He noted the need to fund families with money spent by children and pressed Catholic practices.

Wishop Hendriken Amu RK. J Thomas F. Hendricken

Flood subsides as ice edge at Dorney looms

LOCKHAVEN Pa April 5 The Susquehanna flood is easing yet the vast ice edge at Dorney remains solid. Large ice and logs from the jam passed this afternoon signaling a likely break under backwater pressure. Railroad cleared after being buried under up to 10 feet of debris. Residents who walked from Renovo say the scene is beyond description and many houses along the river are flooded to the second stories. Farmers on the lowlands appear to have suffered severely, though full damage awaits communication restoration.

Lockhaven Susquehanna Dorney Renovo

Patent dispute over typewriter improvement sparks suit

Robert P rt Allen declares himself original inventor of a typewriting improvement and files a bill in equity against the Remington Type Writer Co alleging infringement. He claims the firm made, used and sold many machines embodying his patented principles without consent. He seeks damages of 500000 dollars.

Washington, D. C Robert P. Rt. Allen Jetter Remington Type Writer Company Flo

Howell declines Manchester court appointment

Atlanta April 5 Capt Evan P Howell editor in chief of the Atlanta Constitution reports he will not accept the appointment as court to Manchester and has sent his formal declination to the president He expresses gratitude for the honor and compliment from the administration but cites circumstances making decline the best course.

Atlanta Atlanta Constitution Even P. Howell Evan P. Howell Manchester

Col Stealey Visits Tilden in New York

Col Stealey of Louisville called on Samuel J. Tilden at Greystone in New York last week. Tilden was in excellent health and spirits and praised the administration and President Cleveland and Cabinet, especially Secretary Manning, while noting he takes no part in politics or requests favors.

Washington Col. Stealey Louisville New York Samuel J. Tilden Greystone Mr. Tilden Tilden Cleveland Manning

Finerty Hounded at Chicago Meeting By Egg Threats

In ward 17 nicknamed Little Hell a political meeting featuring former congressman John F. Finerty and other speakers was drowned out by the crowd. Eggs were hurled at the platform and speakers retreated, pursued along the street, with several bystanders struck, including a woman.

Chicago John F. Finerty Congress Ward 17 Hell

Ministers Bartros and Bunting Deny Report on Isthmus Action

Senor Peralta, Costa Rica minister, reports a cable from the Salvador president. The message from Santa Ana dated April 4 discusses the United States sending a large force to the Isthmus and asserts that the report is not credited by officials. The cable describes international reactions and potential implications for the region.

Bartros Gen Bunting United States Isthmus Washington Senor Peralta Costa Rica Salvador Santa Ana

Woman Pension Agent Ada Sweet Refuses Resignation

Ada C. Sweet of Chicago declines to resign as United States pension agent. General Black, commissioner of pensions, requests resignation effective June 30, stating no personal fault. Sweet forwards a telegram to the president asserting her four year term ends April 16, 1836 and defends her office conduct.

Commissioner of Pensions United States Pension Agent Oee

Tragic Sign Collapse Kills Bell Cousley In Murphys Bookstore

Wind storm shatters a large bookstore sign at Murphy's on Gant Street, sending bricks onto two passing women, Bell Cousley and Agnes Johnson, and an elderly man Dennis McCarty. Cousley died instantly. Johnson sustained serious injuries but survived, while McCarty escaped with minor cuts.

Pittsburg Murphy’s Gant Street Bell Cousley Agnes Johnson Imap Dennis McCarty Miss Cousley Miss Johnson Ir. McCarty

Millstone man vanishes after forged notes surface

New Brunswick police report Vankirk Bunn of Millstone vanished after leaving for New York to buy flour. An investigation over the past week shows he forged notes totaling 29965, securing 5000 from his father’s signature.

New Brunswick N. J Vankirk Bunn Millstone New York

Thunderstorm strikes shed injuring Baker and others

A Waco dispatch reports a thunder storm this afternoon caused lightning to strike a shed near James B. Baker and several Black workers. Baker suffered fatal injuries while the four colored men are in critical condition.

Galveston Waco Tex James B. Baker Baker

Sporting Maters Rumors and Notes From St Lucas to Yachting

St Lucas admission row looms with Providence President Root visiting New York to press league stance against misdoers while Soden keeps counsel. Reinstatement talk for Duslap and Shaffer rises as Sweeney faces discipline. Baseball chatter covers Dartmouth Boston games, Middlesex Amateur Baseball growth, and a Boston Unions schedule. Yachting notes report Quincey club officers and flying start plan and West Lyon upgrades.

St. Lucas Root Providence New York League Sweeney Soden Duslap Shaffer Dunlap Shailer Bass Dartmouths Bostons Dillon Artz Gove Chellis Quackenboss McCarthy Springfield Scruton Weeks Aiken Johnson Boston Unions Melrose Stoneham Reading West Medford Everett Middlesex County Amateur F. M. Goss George Pratt J. K. Nickerson W. W. Partridge Everest Boston Buffalos Baltimores Baltimore Providences Richmonds Richmond Indianapolis Louisvilles Louisville Athletics Nationals Washington Brooklyns Philadelphias Yates Philadelphia New Yorks Metropolitans The Quincey Yacht Club C. *. Adams H. H.sheen H. M. Faxon George A. Ordway A.B. Lelois H. A. Keith J. H. Slade C. H. Porter A. D. Perry West Lyon Yacht Club R.W. Rowell Alban R. Viall Wm. Sproul Wm. Batchelder F.C. Viall P. J. Lyveh

Social Washington and Miss Cleveland at the White House

The piece portrays President Arthur's retirement style and Washington society's elite entertainments. It highlights Mrs Lily Macalester Laughton's dinner, the Bonapartes’ Parisian influence, and Miss Cleveland's rising public role among Boston and New England women as she accompanies the president.

Arthur Cleveland Miss Cleveland Eic

Telegraphed Victor key tourney results and city items

In New York on April 5 a telegraph tournament tested the Victor key at 187 Broadway. J W Roloson won first prize of 25 dollars with 10m 32s. William W Gibson took a 15 dollar prize at 10m 57s. Frank J Kidsn earned third prize 0 dollars at 10m ? seconds amid taunts over characters. Sperry Kane, a broker of 212 Leferts pice Brooklyn, reportedly died by his own hand last night, leaving a widow and child. Richard A McCardy was elected president of Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York to succeed the late Gerick S Winston. Elevated-rail traffic and earnings rose in the first six months of the year. passengers carried totaled 2,562,067 more than last year, with earnings up 141,268. From opening to April 1, passengers reached 526,?07.

New York Broadway J. W. Roloson Wiliam W. Gibson Frank J. Kidsn Sperry Kane Lefferts Pice Brooklyn Hhe Richard A. McCardy Mutual Life L[nsurance Company Gerick S. Winston Tocal

Corcoran to Pay Off Debt for Ascension Church

In Washington on April 5, Mr W W Corcoran offered to donate 10000 dollars toward the Ascension Episcopal debt if the congregation could raise another 10000 dollars. The church announced the condition had been met and the funds were already placed with the pastor, ensuring immediate repayment of the debt to clear the church’s finances. The church is described as one of Washington’s finest.

Washington Ww. W. Corcoran Ascension Episcopal

Robbery loot found near Melrose site. fire damages Madison house

Malden Mass April 5 The satchel and money stolen from Mrs Charles H Gilmore of Melrose were recovered this morning by her husband near the robbery scene, suggesting the thief dropped them in haste. Fire in a Madison street boarding house owned by the heirs of H E Morey caused minor damage as clothing burned, the blaze starting from a chimney. Insurance information incomplete.

Malden Mass Charles H. Gilmore St Melrose H. E. Morey Till Madison Street Ada

Barge South American Sinks Off Wilmington Wharf

A Wilmington despatch reports the barge South American capsized while being lowered from a Wilmington and Northern railroad wharf into mid stream. Four of the 21 crew drowned, including three colored men from Richmond and white man Robert Burns of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Ledger Wilmington Del South American Delaware Wilmington and Northern Railroad Richmond Robert Burns

Condition of Judge Fuller Alarming at Roxbury Court

The Roxbury municipal court judge, Judge Fuller, is gravely ill with pneumonia at his Norfolk house. Friends are greatly anxious as his condition worsened around midnight Sunday and has continued to deteriorate with his physician nearly constantly attending.

Fuller Roxbury Municipal Norfolk House

Unsocial youth meets talkative Irish-leaning stranger in smoking car

A young man with a sour expression sits in a Boston and Providence train smoking car. A middle aged Irish sounding man enters, strikes up a cautious dialogue about Hyde Park West Roxbury Australia and riches, repeatedly asking for a match and questioning the young man’s background. The exchange reveals attempts at social bonding fail as both men converse about wealth and travel.

Boston and Providence Hire Hyde Park

Daring Rescue From 30 Foot Well Saves Two Boys

At about 5 P M Sunday Willie and Eddie Kelly ages 6 and 9 fell into an old rottenly covered well in the John Ward estate yard at 260 Cabot street Roxbury Thomas Daley 18 Mindorn street jumped in to save them grasped a lead pipe then held them above water until a ladder arrived all three were pulled out with only bruises and wet clothes

Willie Eddie Edward Kelly Cabot Street Roxbury John Ward Thomas Daley Mindorn Street

Man seeks circus at church. Easter service offends him

A man with two women asked at the Back Buy church entrance when the show would begin. An usher replied in ten minutes as services started with Easter exercises. The man left after the Sunday school children entered, clearly unhappy that the event was not a circus.

Gloucester Mayor Orders Drunk Persons Arrested in Street

Gloucester Mass April 5 Pursuant to Mayor Parsons orders all intoxicated persons on the street today were arrested. The lockup is full. No partiality was shown.

Gloucester Mass Parsons

Stockholders vote to auction Washington mills at Lawrence

Stockholders in Washington mills at Lawrence vote to sell the mill property at public auction on June 15. Other items include a boiler explosion in Randolph Massachusetts causing about 400 dollars in damage with no injuries. James Burbank released on bail after being held on homicide charges in Cranson Illinois. Lena Waldorf and Annie Luckey, two underage Bridgeport girls, ran away to New York to roller skate and were sent home. A Keene despatch notes John Symonds' estate valued at 70000 dollars, with half to siblings and the other half to a widow for life then to the city library. Dartmouth students named for oratory prizes. Connecticut gains from British canned beef orders. Armour & Company of Chicago boosting U S Stamping plant in Portland. Nova Scotia Steamship sells to International company. charter change sought to move annual meeting to St John. Rev E S Moulton faced past charges, his divorce bid failed, and he was tried in Massachusetts Advent conference.

Washington Mills Lawrence G. H. Burke Randolph Mass James Burbank Thomas Borden Hand Rock House Cranston BR. I Lena Waldorf Annie Luckey Bridgeport Conn New York Grand Central Depot Keene John Symonds Chandlercientific Department Dartmouth Rollins, Morse and Lockwood H. C. Grovs Orlindale E. J. Edmands Lowell W. Taylor Wheelock England Connecticut Armour & Co Chicago United States Stamping Company Portland Nova Scotia Steamship Company (Limited International Steamship Company St. John N. B Yarmouth E. S. Moulton Second Advent Church Society New Bedford

Insurrection Fear Fueled by Fenian Links and Riel Tactics

Canadian officers Col. T. Charles Watson and Maj. E. W. Gorham Gardener head to Manitoba to join forces against the Riel rebellion. Watson warns the conflict will be tougher than expected, with Riel backed by Indians and half breeds, using Indian warfare to prolong months of fighting. Ottawa reports Fenian talk. Dakota and Winnipeg dispatches note militia strength, shortages, and potential provocations. Experts predict irregular, Indian-style fighting and a shift toward a provisional Saskatchewan government amid mounting tensions and troop movements.

Curiaco Col T. Charles Watson E. W. Gorham Manitoba Riel Col. Watson Northwest Ifh Iie England Ottawa Ont New York Dominion Fanco, Dak Minnesota Chicago Bayard United States Foster Stewart Canadian Mounted Police Red River Haglish Stewart Certs Eperts Winnipeg Man Irvine Mounted Police Prince Albert White Cap Hudson Bay Company Ft. Qu’Appelle Teton Feronto Ft. QuaAppelle Touchwood Kinetieth Rifles

Fire alarms and damages span multiple cities

In Boston a fire at James Mullen's rooms on Endicott Street caused $100 damage after starting in excelsior. A separate alarm from box 463 reported a small blaze at 11 Charlestown district with $35 damage. A Dorchester Grass fire on Hamilton Avenue caused no damage. Other notices note fires in Providence, Watertown, Nashville, Greensboro, New Orleans, Norfolk, Philadelphia, New York with varied losses and insured amounts.

Boston James Mullen Endicott Street Charlestown Dorchester Land Company Hamilton Avenue Providence R.J Congress Street Joseph Johnson Orlando JL. Baker Howard Dix Baker Watertown Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad Company Coupe Vincent

Command changes at sea station amid crew transfers

Commodore G C Badger will be detached next Friday and Commodore Lewis A Kimberley will assume command. Several officers and crew of the Wabash, plus supervisors and engineers, receive orders to remain until May 1. Leyden arrives to draft seamen for the Omaha as it nears commission. Catholic services may begin in the chapel on Sundays. Lieut H E Tyler and others return from New York to duty on the Wabash. War relics were sent from the navy yard museum to the soldiers home fair.

G.C. Badger Lewis A. Kimberley F. M. Bunce Thomas Back T. H. Smith Wabash A.S. T. White George F. Winslow Guild John Griffin William Jenny Navy Department United States Leyden Portsmouth Navy Yard Navy Yard Portsmouth Yard Omaha H. E. Tyler F. K. Poole George H. Sanborn New York Navy Yard

Captain Nickerson Aids Destitute Sailors In January

In January many destitute sailors in port received aid from Capt. Nickerson of the sailors' chapel at No. 175 Han over street. Vessels were secured and work organized to assist them. Some sailors later visited to thank him and offered to repay the costs incurred during their need.

Nickerson Hanover Street

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