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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1886

Page

1

Gladstone's Irish policy drawing vast London crowds

Mr Gladstone arrived to an enormous crowd outside Westminster and a packed House as Parliament debated self government for Ireland. He defended fiscal unity, proposed Ireland pay a share of imperial costs, and urged local self government as a path to unity within the empire amid intense party contention.

LoNpo Mr. Gladstone Ireland Westminster Bridge Parliament Street Whitehall Gladstone John Morley Big Ben Ingland Victoria Tower Parliament Buildings Grattan Gledstone Norway Sweden Austria Hungary George II Gratton Dublin Ulster Lister Sugveste da England Lord Fitzwilliam Westminster House of Commons Palace of Westminster Great Britain Great Britain House of Lords Caer Peace of Ireland Irish Church Scotland Rezard Devon Robert Peel Colonial Office Downing Street Parliament Bannockburn Europe America Trevelyan Parnell Uot Paris David Robert Plunket Dublin University National League Chamberlain William Marcourt Commons

Riot aftermath and rail workers mass meeting in St Louis

Special to the Post reports Sheriff Ropisquet mobilized 2000 summonses and sworn in a posse to protect East St Louis amid riots. Strikers and Knights of Labor actions shift, with North St. Louis yards returning workers under Powderly orders, while Wabash lines face renewed tension and potential nationwide spread. In Washington, Massachusetts votes split on silver coinage as Congress debates suspension and future policy amid the Bland bill and ongoing silver controversy.

St. Louis Congressional Investigation Committee Turner Powderly North St. Louis Knights Washington James New York Dibble South Carolina Massachusetts Lovering Bland Congress Senate Warner Sherman House

Keene Refuses Interview After Auburn Mission

William G. S. Keene of Keene Bros. traveled from Skowhegan factory matters to Auburn Maine then to Lynn. He declined to be interviewed by The Post saying enough had been said in the papers and asking reporters to keep away henceforth.

Lynn William G. S. Keene Keene Bros Auburn Skowhegan POST Keene

Hon. Owen A. Galvin Feted at Parker House Dinner

About 100 friends of Hon. Owen A. Galvin, United States assistant district attorney, gathered at the Parker House last evening to celebrate his upcoming assumption of office. The event featured speeches by numerous attendees and a presentation of a gold watch and chain.

Owen A. Galvin United States Parker House Galvin John T. Wogen Joseph O’neil Wogan Garvin E. J. Jenkins P. D. Dwyer United States District Attorney Stearns John F. Pever T. J. Dacey John R. Baldwin Thomas J. Gargin John B. O O’ Brien Patrick Maguire Mathew Kelley J. N. Cunnis Jeremiah F. Fennessey John P. Dorr E. C. Sproules Matthew Dolan E. J. Flynn J. W. Coveney Johnb. Fitzpatrick Daniel A. Cronin William Regan Mathew Kearney Howard Sliney E. B. Daley Thomas F. Doherty B.M. Young John F. McMahfon L. J. Logan F. P. Maguire John F. Long Peter J. Hughes Michael Killian A. T. Rogers Captain Kingsley John J. Hurley Templeton John F. Kelley Thomas Fee, Jr James J. Sullivan Joseph F. Ormond R. W. Walsh John Oe William H. Bond John B.oran

Funeral rites for T. C. Hersey observed in Portland

In Portland today the funeral of T. C. Hersey was held at his Danforth Street home with many merchants closing their shops and flags at half mast. Rev. Frederick Frothingham led services. Pallbearers included W. J. Dana, William L. Putnam, George Hunt, J. B. Winslow, Eben Corey, George F. Talbot, Daniel F. Emery, and Mark P. Emery. The body was laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery.

Portland T. C. Hersey Danforth Street Merchant’s Exchange Frederick Frothingham Dana William L. Putnam George Hunt Winslow Eben Corey George F. Talbot Daniel F. Emery Mark P. Emery Evergreen Cemetery

Man Rescued After Jump From Mt Washington Ave Bridge

At about 3 30 yesterday afternoon William Champerlain about 30 tried to end his life by drowning while intoxicated. He leaped from the Mt Washington avenue bridge into the water and was rescued by the draw tender who saw him jump. The report ends with an advertisement line.

William Champerlain Boston Mt. Washington Avenue

Debate on silver coinage and bimetallism in Congress

The debate spans opposition and support for free silver, with Mr. Dibbie of South Carolina favoring restraint and international bimetallism, while others push for unlimited coinage. Quotes involve fears of gold loss, inflation, and impact on wages, savings, and property, as amendments and motions are discussed.

Dibbie South Carolina London Congress Herbert Alabama Bland Missouri Morgan Mississippi Tillman Little Ohio McKenna California Brown Pennsylvania Findlay Maryland Norwood Georgia Simon Suegs Mr. Hiscock New York Hewitt James Diable Europe United States Treasury

Third Corps Reunion Honors Hooker and Sickles in Boston

The Third Corps Gettysburg Reunion Association gathered in Music Hall Boston to honor General Hooker and defend his actions at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. General Sickles, Butterfield, and other veterans lauded Hooker while debating battlefield decisions and the corps’s legacy.

Miss Salincia Abbott Dies in Farmington At 85

Miss Salincia Abbott sister of the late historian Jacob Abbott died in Farmington at age 85. She served as amanuensis to her brother and was described as a captured Christian woman. Only one survivor remains, Mrs. C. A. Cutler.

Farmington, Me Salincia Abbott Jacob Abbott Sirs. C. A. Cutler

Train No 35 Disaster on Troy and Greenfield Line

Special to the Post reports that Train No 35 on the Troy and Greenfield line derailed two miles east of Bardwell’s Ferry after the track bed sank from heavy rains. The wreck sent cars down the 250 foot riverbank with 45 passengers aboard, many surviving amid fires as stoves ignited. property loss is about 30000 dollars. Survivors describe the scene as horrifying and miraculous.

Fatal Fitchburg train crash survivors and victims told

Conductor John Foster remained in quarters for days recovering from severe side injuries and facial wounds after the crash. The train carried about 45 to 48 passengers as it plunged down a river embankment, overturning repeatedly. Foster aided a woman and helped others escape as flames spread from an overturned stove. The incident, blamed by Foster on the road bed giving way, left several passengers dead or severely injured including Albert Littlejohn and his wife and two children. Engineer Littlejohn died later, despite attempts to save him, after setting brakes and reversing controls to avert disaster. Rescue workers and witnesses recounted the chaotic scene, with victims pulled from water or trapped beneath seats. Additional survivors reported braces with the wreckage, with some escaping through windows or by wading ashore.

Third Corps Hooker Boston Chancellorsville Halleck Music Lab Gettysburg Sickles W. L. Candler General Sickles Colonel Candler New England New York Candler G. A. R. Post No. 7 First Massachusetts Revere House Court Street Scollay Square Post 7 Revere Cambridge Street Daniel Butterfield Butterfield Joe Army of the Potomac Sickies John Winthrop Washington Street School Street Tremonet Beacon Park Tremont Lakeman Hamilton Place Gettysboro Lovering Hey Longstreet Carney Third Army Hancock Pickett Baldwin First Massachusetts James Burrows Sixteenth Kimball United States General Butterfield Lee General Coker Coonnel Kimball Ames Underwood Fitchburg Troy North Adams Adams Deerfield Northampton and New Haven Road John Foster Bardwell’s Hela Foster J. M. Watkins Oswego N. Y Conway the Falls Greenfield Watkins Mr. Watkins Sturtevant Boston and Troy Mr. Seelye Mr. Seeley Mr. Spear Albert Littlejohn Shelburne Falls Littlejohn Nicholas Dargan Bell P. Bell Nashua N. H Mr. Bell Barnard’s Hotel William H. Wilcox Syracuse Springfield Lane Frank Lane Mr. Lane No. 87 Chambers Street Jane Mansion House J. BE Middleton Booneville D. Collings Wells Andover J. H. Hallenbeck Times Building Barrew M. A. Gowan Poughkeepsie A. K. Warner Warner Board of Selectmen Herotec Bryant Green A. Conillard Coulthard Sherby

Lost His Books and Money After Deerfield River Train Crash

Arthur C. Harvey of Boston suffered head and chest injuries but survived when his car tipped and plunged into five to six feet of water. He lost books and a coat, mourning their loss. A. L. Streeter, express messenger for American Express, rode the wreck to the embankment and saved his money and worth, though his waybills were washed away. Alston Lewis, Warber drawing room porter, is among the wounded with a cut to the head and bruised side. The crash produced only the sound of rushing water as people escaped through windows.

Arthur C. Harvey Boston A. L. Streeter American Express Company Troy Alston Lewis Warber Sie Deerfield

Deadly wreck near Shelburne Falls kills several

News of a disaster at mid route between Shelburne Falls and Birdwell's reaches the town quickly. A construction train crew aids the scene as a relief train with physicians arrives from North Adams. Bodies identified include Mark F. Spercer C H Durgin and Charles A Temple with Littlejohn children among the dead. Wounded are cared for at local houses and the Shelburne Falls Inn.

Shelburne Falls Birdwell’s North Adams Mark F. Spercer C. H. Durgin Chauncy Street Boston Charles A. Temple of Wakefield Spencer Swan Waltham Littlejohn Foster Davenport

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