Ministers' land drive raises over three thousand dollars
A New York East conference session in Hartford raised more than 3000 for ministers’ land. A Rockville Methodist conference is planned for April 16 to 19 with about 150 ministers expected.
08 Apr 1885
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1885
Page
1
A New York East conference session in Hartford raised more than 3000 for ministers’ land. A Rockville Methodist conference is planned for April 16 to 19 with about 150 ministers expected.
His excellency Don Arturo De Marcoartu visits the city while Philp G. Peabody and Prof. John Fiske are noted figures in law and science. M Henri Brisson, France's new premier, is described as a veteran journalist and staunch republican. Anecdotes recall Berlin cabbies and a Moltke encounter. Daniel H. Percy claims first Mt Katahdin ascent on horseback with a companion, detailing the trek from Ransell's camp and frostbitten features near the summit.
At Newport Kentucky John L Cummings a bank clerk was killed by Mr McMillan He had ruined his daughter Captain Couch directed by the Oklahoma boomers to go to Washington and lay their case before the authorities He will probably start on Wednesday night A Baltimore despatch says Howard Cooper the negro who assaulted Miss Katie Gray on April 2 was captured last night He was brought to Baltimore Tuesday and lodged in the central police station for safe keeping The Hastings Virginia grand jury found a true bill of indictment against Thomas Judson Claverius for the murder of Fannie Lillian Madison whose body was found in the city reservoir on March 13 A skiff with four hunting men on the Columbia river 20 miles from Portland capsized Sunday night three men Anton Forbes George King and N ktado drowned the fourth clung to the skiff and was rescued McCormicks reaper works in Chicago employing 1600 workers struck Tuesday morning the works idle as owners tried to fill places with lower paid men
A collage of political chatter links Congressman Foran of Cleveland as a gubernatorial hopeful, while the Springfield Republican cites public trust in office. Chicago Inter Ocean notes New York Democrats and Pearson appointments. Fall River’s Postmaster bond is disclosed by five principals. Gen Black hints civil service friction, and Myron G Peck is named as Corning’s favored diplomat.
Kingston Ontario April 7 Paymaster Stewart of B battery disappeared after drawing 500 from the battery on Saturday and hiring a man to Cape Vincent yesterday afternoon. Unpaid bills totaling 2500 were found since his disappearance. A 12 year pay sergeant and Crimean veteran of the grenadier guards, he joined the battery at its organization.
J. D. Cooke postmaster at Unionville was arrested by Postoffice Inspector Bassett and held by U S Commissioner Marvin in Hartford charged with embezzling funds from the money order department. His accounts show a deficiency over 3000 dollars and bail set at 12000, with him committed to jail pending hearing. He is about 50 and had a previously good character.
In Ella Worth Me on Sunday Captain James S Gott of West Tremont, aged about 60 to 70, read a neighbor's letter from the post office then knelt and fired a pistol into his right side. The ball lodged near the left shoulder and may be fatal. No motive is known.
New York April 7 reports Joan L. Sullivan failed to keep an arranged meeting with Paday Ryan to discuss a bout. Ryan and backers arrived on time, a telegram to Arthur Chambers in Philadelphia prompted a reply from Mrs. Chambers that he is out looking for Sullivan. Signing of articles postponed until tomorrow.
Samuel E. Reed, missing since Wednesday, was found today at Pearl Street station. He had been asking his way to this city and claimed to have been in Boston. His mind is deranged.
The April crop report from the state board of agriculture estimates the 1385 wheat crop at 41,005,249 bushels with a condition of 75. For rye the report notes an area of 28,662,733 bushels or 70 percent of the average, with condition figures incomplete in the fragment.
Gen Middleton leaves Fort Qu Appelle with about 350 troops amid worsening trail conditions. Batteries A and B reach Qu Appelle by 10 this morning as reinforcements prepare. Ottawa reports rebels may advance before new troops arrive and outlines troop movement constraints.
Majorities swing Democratic in Michigan with Muse leading justice, entire ticket elected. Ohio towns report Democrats winning mayoral posts and varied majorities. Cincinnati and Evansville also show Democratic gains. Toledo and Chicago reflect mixed results with Republicans victorious in some locales. St Louis shows Democrats nearly sweeping the ticket with large margins. East St Louis reports tense scenes at polls.
In Buffalo New York today the Buffalo Lubricating Company (Limited) sues Hiram Everest Charles Everest John D Archibald Henry H Rogers the Acme Oil Company the Vacuum Oil Company and the Standard Oil Company of New York seeking 250000 damages. They allege a conspiracy to ruin their business by spreading reports of inferior oils and by obstructing crude petroleum access. They also claim a scheme to poach their officers and workers and to negligently operate plants causing an explosion and fire to destroy the works.
In Washtneron on April 7 the Evening Star reports Secretary Whitney said detaching officers from their Asiatic station vessels to buy families nearby does not indicate the order forbidding proximity was violated. He framed the action as not reflecting the policy’s intent.
Investigating committee of South Evangelical church West Roxbury probes charges against Mrs George Smith amid death of Deacon George Smith and physician Dr Allen. Witnesses include Dr Allen and several church members as 75 attend vestry meeting. final action set for April 22 under Rev Dr Clark.
Shattered hopes rise as rescuers abandon recovery plans for ten trapped miners in the Raven Run mine. Officials confirm the men are dead beneath a rock fall, with recovery expected to take at least a week and possibly months, as the Buck mountains pit remains unreopened.
In a secret Congress session Minister Mariscal said 15000 troops are en route to the frontier and Mexico may act decisively. Deputies proposed authorizing war against Guatemala as Salvador seeks aid to end the war quickly. In New York, April 7, five companies and 150 sailors plus a six gun battery left navy yard for Aspinwall aboard Acapulco under Capt. Higves and Capt. McCalla.
In Hartford on April 7 a colored burglar Joan Thomas who was serving two years for burglary and assault with intent to kill escaped from Wethersfield prison. A $100 reward is offered. His crime included rifling the warden Gen Chamberlains house and thefts from several rooms.
Premier Brisson outlined the new government's policy in the chamber of deputies. France will demand full respect for its rights in Tonquin and may use force if needed, while pursuing negotiations if possible. The cabinet vows unity, republican harmony, and a strong European role, with a 30 million dollar Tonquin credit approved amid applause.
London and Holy Head departure sees the prince and princess of Wales with Prince Albert Victor en route to Dublin amid cheers. In Dustin the National League denounces loyalist pomp and criticizes Dublin road closures while urging the prince to visit evicted huts rather than landlords. Healy denounces royal visit as political but says it will have no political effects.
A Pekin despatch states peace is concluded between France and China via Sir Robert Hart on Fournier convention terms with no indemnity for China. Kong despatches confirm the peace and note no payment due, while Paris reports ratification of preliminaries by the Tsung Li Yamen for France and Campbell for China.
London reports from a congress of Mormon propagandists show progress in the United Kingdom with 50 conversions in Glasgow. London mission blamed for failure due to mobbing by roughs. two vesselloads of converts planned for Liverpool to New York next May and June.
Carrigan, former chief clerk of the Navy Department bureau of medicine and surgery, pleaded guilty to four indictments. He reportedly confessed to the district attorney detailing confederates, roles, the amount gained from forged vouchers, and disposition of the proceeds. He is expected to testify at trial.
Georgie Nichols, 23, living with her stepfather Charles Cahoone in Enfield, believed her home would be robbed due to hereditary insanity in her family. At 3 pm she waded into the Woonasquatucket River and, with only her hood showing, stood until she drowned.
The Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims issued judgments with interest for numerous claimants. The long list names Watts, J. R. Watts, H. Mills, J. T. Berry, O. Watts, C. Prince, E. A. Robinson, George Elliott, John Alilt, John C. Lanengaler, N. Mean, J. B. Watts, George A. Nickerston, J. F. Bliss, A. Welker, D. G. Howard, J. A. Fulfter, H. H. Gilchrist, S. B. Starrett, P. Vesper, Abigail Washburn, Albert Gould, Preston Ames, Samuel Watts, M. Flint, S. Durling, B. McNeil, Nesmiths, C. Prince, Gyverlock, Thomas Davy, Seth Gerry, Abijah Vinal, Vinal & Co., Oliver Vinal, Abijah Vinal, Stetson & Walker, W. Flint, various surviving partners and administrators, with dates and amounts listed.
The Damrosch German Opera Company presented Wagner's Tannhauser with a noted cast including Frau Materna and Anton Schott to a large Boston audience. Reviews praised Materna's voice and emotional reach, noted Bert Schott's power, and complimented the chorus and scenery. The Globe also previewed Beethoven Fidelio for the evening.
A grand opening at Mechanics' Building showcases the Ancient and Honorable Artillery escort for ex Gov Long and Gov Robison. Veterans, militia, and dignitaries attend as Machinery Hall dazzles with banners, decorated balconies, and exhibits for the Soldiers' Home fund.
A March bulletin tallies U S and Canada fire losses at nine million dollars, up a third from prior Marches. It notes 169 fires with losses of ten thousand plus and 15 fires over one hundred thousand, totaling three million in property destroyed. Through three months, year-to-date losses reach twenty-seven and a half million.
The ward 1 caucus Tuesday evening drew 193 ballots with no opposition to the ticket. Thomas Welch was elected secretary in place of the absent prior secretary. The ticket includes Thomas 8 Atherton, James B H Donovan, John H Walsh, Aaron Allard, Frank Otis, Michael Kellevan, C H Day, Boardman fiall, David M Craniteh, Juan J Farren, Patrick Sheehan as ward and city committee members.
A capias was issued for arrest of George Brotherton in a slander suit by William J. M. O Brien, manager of Dominick McCaffrey, over a planned sparring match with John L. Sullivan. Damages claimed total 10,000 dollars. Also notes Pennsylvania Railroad 1844 earnings and net after expenses.
In Wrumington Delaware six inmates fled the Kent county jail after attacking Warden Rash with an iron bar during dinner in a lower corridor. They tore off the street door and escaped before Sheriff Robinson arrived to halt a full breakout. No captures yet and injuries feared serious.
The spring term at Lasell Seminary opens today. This evening, Mr. Arthur May Knapp delivers the closing feature of his Course on Archipeses and Art, focusing on The Arch and the.
The New England Kennel Club opened a large canine show at Music Hall with about 600 entries and 150 prize winners. Judges worked late, awarding numerous prizes across many breeds from St Bernards to greyhounds. Notable entries include dogs valued at up to $10,000, with detailed class by class results for dozens of breeds and winners such as Hero, Frince Waldemar, Romeo, Amorica, YVeronne, Robin Adair, and Flora among others.
The passage contrasts Greek peasant views on death with Western beliefs, noting death as life’s end of joy and brightness. It compares folk songs and Sophocles to show similar depictions of death, with Charon imagined as a white haired figure and lamentations common in the islands.
The Bostons and the Union team clashed in a slugging contest before a small crowd. Long drives filled the outfield as McCarty mostly handled the sky with one miscue due to Providence railroad posts. In the fourth, Unions surged with six runs as Hines Manning and Wise anchored the defense and Buffinton limited scoring afterward.
A derelict man, appearing soaked and seaworthy, tries to hawk otto of roses to Baltimore brokers. He palms four vials for $4, as others offer $1 each. The goods prove worthless, about 45 cents worth of perfume, exposing a repeated swindle across town.
A sensational purchase drops prices on black and cream Spanish lace at wholesale discounts. Lot 1 black lace now 12 1 2 cents, Lot 2 cream and black 15 cents, Lot 8 finer cream and black 17 cents. Large quantities, early call urged. 175 beaded lace fronts offered at 9 cents.
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