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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1885

Page

1

California paper blames seals for salmon curcity in river

A California paper blames seals and Chinese for the curcity of salmon in the Sacramento river. The piece notes various oddities and local concerns from Montrose to Oregon, and mentions population shifts, politics, and census like figures across nations. The broad collation reflects a late 19th century snapshot of oddities, politics, and international interest.

California Sacramento Montrose Yosemite Valley Harvard Saskatchewan Manitoba Dakota Germany Social Democratic Party

Skirmish Reports Near Battleford and Fort Pitt

Despatch from Prince Albert says 300 Indians, many mounted, seen on Swift Current trail 20 miles south of Battleford. Battleford garrison can hold out until troops arrive if Ft Pitt Indians do not reach there. Rumor of a skirmish near Humboldt with Riel's party. 86 reported killed, not confirmed. Health of garrison described as fairly good.

H Miel Winnipeg Battleford Prince Albert Swift Current Clark Des Ft. Pitt Ninetieth Riel Humboldt Desegneon

Army promotes officers on merit not influence in staffing changes

Washington reports a shift in army promotions as Capt. W. J. Volkmar and Capt. George H. Burton rise to assistant adjutant general and assistant inspector general respectively. Officials say merit will decide staff placements, with long frontier service now valued. Also notes John Roach and the Dolphin's fate, with Whitney returning to Washington amid sale rumors and test concerns.

Boston Post Washington W. J. Volkmar Sheridan George H. Burton Endicott Volkmar Gettysburg A&s Grant Nnhim West Pat Europe Burton John Roach Dolphin Whitney Roach Russia

Colored Citizens Present Emancipation Day Address to President

A committee of District colored citizens met the president to review the Emancipation Day procession. They urged equal rights and merit recognition, while the president pledged a just acknowledgment of rights and possible evening attendance at their entertainment. News items follow on naval matters and diplomatic appoints.

Washington Cleveland Hendricks Columbuia Presiddit Wendricks Golor United United States San Francisco Sandwich Islands Russia England Interior Department

Grant At Home As Doctors Monitor Throat Ulcers

New York April 12 Drs Barker Sands Shrady arrived at Gen Grant s house for consultation. Laryngoscope revealed ulcers in the throat slowly advancing this week though less inflamed than before. Grant remains weak and precarious but there is no immediate cause for alarm. Bulletin notes quietness since a coughing fit last night and nourishment continues. Col Fred Grant says his father had a bad day but end not seen tonight.

New York Grant Barker Sands Strady Douglas Senator Chaffee Roscoe Conkling Dr.Newman Sartoris Dr. Newman Stanford California Col Fred Grant Col. Grant Fish Marine Bank Benedict Hoot Root W. H. Mallory West Virginia Mr. Fish James D. Fish Ward Gen. Grant Grant & Ward Burlington Cynthia Blackburn Essex Cynthia Hapgood Essex Junction Albany Mary Cota Damrosch German Opera Company Boston Gluck Walter Damrosch Frl. Ltandt Beandt Th. Slech Orpheus Faries Demon Eurydice Wilbal Datroch Slach la Dam Blanche Metropolitan Opera House

Central American treaty and trial news mix in April reports

Reports from LA LIBERTAD and New York detail a peace treaty between San Salvador and Honduras amid Central American tensions with Guatemala, plus disjointed notes from Washington and New York on alliance moves, and the Fish bank trial verdict of guilty on multiple counts with stern prosecution remarks and courtroom drama.

San Salvador Honduras Senor de Peralta Costa Rica Mexico Nicaragua Salvador Barrios Gua Enalan

Death of Representative Shaw Shocks Illinois Legislature

Springfield April 12 representative J Henry Shaw of Beards town Cass County was found dead in his Palace hotel room. He was over 60 and had been ill during the session though attending duties. Shaw’s death leaves the house tied and delays the United States senatorship issue as Governors and officials plan a new election likely after 20 days.

Springfield J. Henry Shaw Beardstown Cass County Palace Hotel Shaw Davis Greene County United States

Cushnet mill to reopen as workers may return

New Bedford reports a Cushnet mill to open tomorrow with a chance to resume work. If takers stay out, the mill could close indefinitely. Spin ners and backboys at Potomska mill No 1 face possible stoppage without filling. Weavers at Potomska satin line reportedly plan to return.

New Bedford Mass Potomska Mill New Achusnet Railway Philadelphia Johnstown Oloby Levi Brawley Hooper T. Brigham Bishop & Co New York Morrow

Centenary of King's Chapel Liturgy Observed

At King's Chapel on Sunday forenoon a centenary celebration of the chapel liturgy featured an address by Rev. Henry A. Foote. He described the liturgy as a trust and noted its links to the Anglican church and the Revolution. Rev. James Freeman Clarke then spoke of Rev. James Freeman and his persecuted stand for his convictions.

King’s Chapel Henry A. Foote James Freeman James Freeman Clarke Freeman New England Trinity Mr. Freeman Boston Church of England Foote James Freman

Club gatherings at Youngs and Parker House

Saturday events across Boston clubs included Lieut. Gov Ames presiding at the Merchants club and large turnouts at the New England and Middlesex clubs. The Massachusetts club mourned Dr Slack at Youngs while 60 joined the Paint and Oil club at Parker House. Discussions touched on a potential Russian English war.

Gov. Ames T Young's Ion Oakes Ames Russell State Bourd of Agriculture Sevor A. Monte Sols Nith Russell Senor Kelly Middlesex Club Young’s Hotel Col. Needham New England Elub Young’s A. A. Folsom William H. Themes E. M. Blucke Lowell C. B. W. Yewebury Lynn Frank McClellan Worcester Massachusetts Club Slack Parker House Paint and Oil Club Mimus F. Temple Albert Palmer Agricultural Club Marshall P. Wilder Boston Club Crane

Parishioners Vote to Alter Roxbury Church Interior

At a St. Joseph church meeting in Roxbury Rev Father Hugh P. Smyth announced a donor gifted a marble altar valued at 35000. It was voted to spend 1030 to alter the interior to fit the altar and 1278 was quickly subscribed by attendees.

St. Joseph Church Circuit Street Roxbury Hugh P. Smyth

Frelinghuysen in a Ongoing Stupor in Newark

Ex Secretary Frelinghuysen has remained in a stupor since this afternoon in Newark New Jersey. He was briefly fed at 3 pm and has been unarousable since. Dr Mercer said at 10 30 pm that he is gradually sinking and may die tonight but could last up to 48 hours.

Newark N. J Frelinghuysen Mercer

Salvation Army Attacks Augusta Parade Opens Day

In Augusta Maine today a Salvation Army force of eight began its campaign with Capts Shirley and Deane of Boston present. Three meetings are planned over ten days culminating in a parade at noon. Kennebec River ice is breaking up below Augusta with long ranges of free water from shore to shore and the river clear between South Gardiner and Richmond.

Augusta Salvation Army Capits Shirley Deane Boston Kennebec Faust South Gardiner Richmond

England Ranks Hard on Russia Over Penjdeb Clash

London reports a firm British stance after Komaroff's Afghan engagement, with Gladstone demanding a Russian explanation, warnings against further Afghan frontier talks, and a pledge that troops will not retire from disputed posts. Russian reports and French parsing add to tense diplomatic framing.

London Russia Penjdeb Gladstone Komaroff St. Petersburg England Ameer Rawal Perideh Alikhanoff Perjdeh Earl Granville Baron de Staal Komuroff Great Britain Englund Czar Komaroeff Czarina Grand Theatre

Boston Revenue Collector Charles Slack Died After Short Illness

Internal Revenue Collector for the Boston district Charles W. Slack died at his Columbus Avenue home on April 11 after a week of illness that began with a cold and progressed to pneumonia. Born February 21, 1825, he was a journalist, editor, and publisher who held multiple public posts including Speaker pro tempore in 1855 and collector since May 1869. He was 60. Survived by wife Eveline E. Vannevar and a son Harry V. Slack and a daughter, his death follows a career in journalism and public service.

Internal Revenue Boston Columbus Avenue Ruggies Slack Boston Post Charles W. Slack Garland Street Garland Lane Eliot School Boston Journal The Commonwealth Mechanic Apprentices’ Library Association Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Boston Art Club Free Soil Party Massachusetts Senate Old Wards Losé Boston Custom House William H. McCartney Massachusetts Eveline E. Vannevar Harry V. Slack Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Emily Graves Williston Samuel Williston Easthampton Masse Elnathan Graves Williamsburg Mass

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