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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1886

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Home Rule Indorsed at Faneuil Hall in Boston

A large crowd filled Old Faneuil Hall for a public meeting called by the executive committee of the $5 Irish parliamentary fund. Speeches by Leverett Saltonstall, Ex-Mayor Prince, Josiah Quincy, and John E. Fitzgerald praised Gladstone and urged Irish home rule with broad support from Boston leaders and Irish advocates.

Faneuil Hall Ireland John Boyle O'Reilly O’brien Awice Gladstone Leverett Saltonstall Boston Saltonstall W. W. Doherty Josiah Quincy Henry Knox Father Teeling Newburyport John E. Fitzgerald West Mayo United States Parnell England Ieland House of Commons Fitzgerald Parliamentary Wmn. E. Gladstone London Houru O'Brien Charles Stewart Parnell Fancuil Hall Huguh O’brien

NY Assembly Adopts Resolutions in Support of Ireland and Gladstone

The New York State House of Representatives unanimously adopted resolutions expressing hearty sympathy for the Irish people in their home rule struggle. They also praised William E. Gladstone for defending popular government and noted congratulations to the English people on progress toward justice.

England Gladstone Parnell Ireland Australia Canada Albany Senate New York William E. Gladstone Ulster O’connell Butt

Large St Louis land claim by four heirs sparks action

Mrs Eliza Abbott of Indianapolis joins proceedings in Washington to settle heirship for a Grant of land once given by Spain to Captain William Armstrong. The acres lie southeast in St Louis near palatial homes and key avenues, with the 1821 grant confirmed by Congress. Only four heirs remain: Judge Armstrong and a Kentucky brother, and Miss Abbott with her sister in Winchester.

Indianapolis Ind Eliza Abbott Interior Department Washington St. Louis Spain France William Armstrong Prairie Des Neyes City of

Pattern Makers Meet in Boston Hall Adopts New Members

Pattern makers gathered at Boston Hall on Tremont Street with many outsiders in attendance. Several new members joined the association, which plans to join a National Union of pattern makers of the United States. The group adjourned until next Monday night.

Boston Hall Tremont Street Boston National Union of Pattern Makers of the United States Shook & Collier’s Union Square Company Howard Atheneum J. B. Studley Pierre de Valney Inez Rochelle Mme. de Mountreuil T. J H. Glenney Rory O’neil Sara Neville Nanon Hollis Street Theatre Carleton Globe Theatre Bijou Aresdia Mr. Mansfield Prince Karl Museum Mansfield Denman Thompson

Renominations and pensions in Congress notes

In Washington on April 12 the Senate confirmed Senator Jackson to the U S circuit court and opened executive sessions. The house discussed the Indian appropriation bill and several pension bills for Civil War veterans. Separate items covered labor troubles in the Southwest committee, a milling shop appropriation, and a federal code of procedure proposal.

the Post Washington Senate Riddleberger Senator Jackson Tennessee United States Baxter White House Senator Hoar Representative Davis Massachusetts Aldrich George W. Weeder Eleventh Regiment United States Colored Troops Elizabeth de Wolf George W. Adams First Rhode Island Light Artillery Warren F. Wood Hieventh Regiment Vermont Dingly Maine Lizzie Brown Webster Brown Maine Artillery Haynes New Hampshire George P. Ward Fourteenth Abigail Richards Thomas K. Richards Ninth New Hampshire Volunteers Ninth Independent Company New York State Mr. Davis Deliah Benaijah Crowell Margry John Atwood Betsey Thomas Smith Polly Jonathan Foster Mary James A. Stetson Sally Joshua Crowell Fryphena F Isaiah Harding Esther Abisha Nickerson Sallie Dexter Tripp Laura A Obed Slaw Cyntha Amos Harding Eunice Freeman Harding Ezra Nickerson Rockwell National Armory Springfield District of Columbia Union Lincoln Charles P. Stone Egypt James A. Tait Dye West General Sheridan Chicago War Department Sheridan Atlanta Ranney Watson van Bethuysen New Orleans National Improved Telephone Company Interior Department Bell Mr.& Ranney Mr. Ranney Bell Company New York Sun and Tribune Nepher Cockrell Congress Oklahoma Territory House E Committee Indian Territory Oklahoma Capital Manning Collins Boston William Caleb Loring Supreme Court Orlando W. Powers Michigan Supreme Court of Utah

Fifty-Three Renominations Referred in Senate Session

In an executive session on April 12 the Senate laid before the body fifty-three renominations intended to replace officials whose terms had expired. Senator Edmunds proposed returning all nominations to the President as the Senate’s lack of confirmation indicated rejection. Included was John D. Burnett's nomination to succeed George M. Duskin as district attorney for the Southern District of Alabama amid recent political controversy.

Washington Edmunds Senate John D. Burnett George M. Duskin Southern Alabama

Reform sought for funds spent on Eads scheme

Senatorial maneuvering over the Eads ship railway plan surfaces as Randall Gibson replaces Charles W. Jones on the commerce committee. The tie vote in Jones’s absence prevents a report, Gibson is said opposed to the scheme, threatening an adverse report and floor debate. Eads has spent large sums lobbying this winter with little gain.

Washington Randall Gibson Charles W. Jones Senate Committee On Commerce Eads Senate Jones Gibson

Curtin Resolution Wins Unions Fight Over Labor Probe

The House adopted a Curtin resolution for a special committee to investigate labor troubles between the Knights of Labor and Jay Gould. supporters praised Powderly, while opponents argued constitutional concerns and lawmakers like ONeill and Lawler felt the labor committee's own probe was crowded out. The resolution passed after a brief debate.

Curtin Washington Committee On Rules House Knights of Labor Jay Gould Reagan Randall Morrison Hiscock Reed

Sherman Proposes Arbitration Commission Amendment

Senator Sherman in the Senate proposes an amendment to the labor arbitration bill to create a twelve member arbitration commission. The panel would include two Senate members, three House members, and seven civil life appointees with cross party balance and expertise in industrial and labor interests to investigate employer employee disputes.

Washington Sherman Senate House Arbitration Commission

Dreadful Brush Fire Accidents Reported in Conn and Mass

In BripGeorft Connecticut Dora Steinburier four, of Holyoke Heights Fairfield, died when her clothing ignited while playing near a burning brush heap. Her sisters ages seven and nine were severely burned trying to help. In Danbury Mary Lynch six died after clothes caught fire during bonfire play. In New Bedford Miss Mary Holmes East Fairhaven suffered fatal burns from brush fire sparked by her own clothing.

New Bedford Mass Mary Holmes East Fairhaven

American schooner Ida Francis adrift after dismasting

The American schooner Ida Francis, Captain Francis, sailing from Pensacola to New York, was dismasted on February 27 seventy miles southeast of Delaware breakwater. Water filled the cabin and provisions were ruined. After seventeen days adrift in cold and hunger the crew, including the captain, his wife, and child, were rescued and landed in London. the second mate has a broken leg and is in a hospital.

Ida Francis London Francis Pensacola New York Delaware

Funeral for Captain Emmet Crawford in Kearney Neb

The funeral of Captain Emmet Crawford of the United States Army, recently killed by Mexicans, was held today in Kearney Nebraska. An immense crowd attended the service with Masonic rites at the grave followed by three volleys from a military detail.

Omaha Neb Emmet Crawford United States Army Kearney

Burrell Faith Leader Stricken During Wyoming Conference

At the opening of the Wyoming Methodist Episcopal conference in Wilkes Barre Rev Dr Burrell of Providence was seized with a hemorrhage last night and was reported at death's door today.

Wilkesbarre Penn Wyoming Methodist Episcopal Conference Burrell Providence

Gloucester teens arrested after theft and flight to Chicago

Frank Retall and William Nutton both seventeen stole 170 dollars from their parents then traveled to Chicago and returned to Boston where they were arrested Sunday. They were brought to Gloucester by Marshal Douglass and will be tried tomorrow.

Gloucester Mass Frank Retall William Nutton Chicago Boston Marshal Douglass

Finding Flaws In Ireland's Hopeful Plan Debated

London April 12. Lord Randolph Churchill led the attack on Gladstone's home rule bill in the Commons with critical points on dual orders and fiscal unity. Attorney General Russell defended the measure as a step toward Irish self governance and urged passage. The debate adjourned with broad party interest and protests from Parnellites.

London Gladstone John Morley Ireland Earl Spencer House of Commons Lord Randolph Churchill Lord Randolph Prince Arthur Prince Christian Duke of Cambridge Michael Hicks-Beach Mr. Gladstone Parnell Morley Wuesell Russell Lord Churchill

Brutal murder of John Burke in Hanover Street home

Boston police uncover new details in Burke homicide. At 462 Hanover Street, after a quarrel with Sullivan and Clougherty, Burke was beaten in a second floor hallway, then dragged outside and brutalized. Mrs Burke, who witnessed part of the events, has since vanished. autopsy shows skull fracture and brain concussion. Burke, 30, described as peaceful and law abiding, dies as burial arrangements proceed.

John D. Burke Hanover Street Boston Draper John Burke M. J. Murphy Burke

Fire devastates Boston block. mails saved in Minneapolis blaze

Fire in the Boston block third story damaged buildings including the post office and law library. Losses total about 225000 with 50000 for buildings and 85000 for the post office. Tenants fled via windows as flames gutted the block. mail service preserved.

Minneapolis Minn Boston Block Boston Miller Bros Law Library of the Bar Association

Coal Train Collision Ties Up Keeling Works

At 9 am a twelve car coal train on the Keeling Coal Co private line collided with a coke train on the Pitts burg Virginia and Charleston RR at Twenty first street crossing in Petersburg Virginia. Dozens of cars damaged. $10 000 loss. Tracks torn up. 500 workers laid off for a week or more. Keeling Co claims right of way and may sue for damages.

Petersburg Keeling Coal Company Pittsburg Virginia Charleston Twenty-first Street South Side Keeling Company

Manchester Watchman E G Woodman Ends Life by Suicide

E G Woodman a 64 year old night watchman for Amoskeag Manufacturing Company shot himself this afternoon in Manchester New Hampshire. A Barnstead native he had lived in the city forty years and served as president of the common council in 1861 62 and commanded Manchester Commandery WCOG C. His death followed criticism in local papers over his dog biting a person during an arrest and he believed the community scorned him leaving a widow and one son surviving.

Manchester N. H E. G. Woodman Amoskeag Manufacturing Company Barnstead

Jeremiah Donovan Crushed At Merrimac Mill

Lawrence Mass April 12 Jeremiah Donovan 26 a back tender at Merrimac paper mill suffered a severe crushing injury when caught in gearing his right leg was amputated at City Hospital before four hours had passed the accident underscoring mill hazards.

Lawrence Mass Jeremiah Donovan Merrimac

Looms of Europe Supply Goods for Joel Goldthwait Co

The looms of Europe contribute a wide range of serviceable goods in varied patterns colors and forms to the stock of Joel Goldthwait & Co at 169 Washington. The notice highlights a diverse import inventory supporting the firm’s offerings.

Europe Joel Goldthwait & Co Washington

Still in Arms and Labor Strife Across Rail Hubs

Reports from East St Louis show militiamen maintaining order as yards and relay depots are guarded and trains move slowly. Strikes linger with limited freight and sporadic gunfire in one yard. Separately, Chicago labor groups seek reinstatement for 800 discharged workers, while arbitration yields bakery wage gains.

St. Louis East St. Louis Louisville Nashville Indianapolis Vandalia Ohio Mississippi Chicago Burlington and Quincy Chicago and Alton Wabash

Deputy Sheriffs Freed Then Re-Arrested as Fugitives

In St Louis on April 12 the habeas corpus writ granted by Judge Laughlin freed deputy sheriffs who shot in East St Louis yards Friday. They will be rearrested as fugitives and jailed pending governor requisition papers or safe transport. Also before Judge Horner, John J. McGary and several knights faced obstruction of trains charges. case held under advisement.

St. Louis Criminal Laughlin Louisville Nashville East St. Louis Illinois John J. McGary K. of Missouri Pacific Railroad Horner Court of Criminal Correction

Arbitration settlement ends labor dispute with Boston railroad

A District Assembly 30 Knights of Labor panel and South Boston Horse Railroad Company representatives reached a settlement. The agreement raises wages and details new time tables and duties, including cap purchases, pay scales, extra trips, and Sunday schedules, effective April 18 to April 25.

Knights of Labor George E. McNeil T. C. Thompson Henry Lemon South Boston Horse Railroad Company Boston D. A. 30

Mass Meeting of Mason Tenders in Wells Building

About 300 brick masons tenders held a mass meeting in the upper hall of Wells Memorial Building. William Mooney was elected temporary chairman. Enright of the Knights of Labor spoke on convict labor, the eight hour system, and the national bank system amid enthusiastic discussion.

Wells Memorial William Mooney Enright Knights of Labor St. Paul Minn Winnipeg Canadian Pacific Gould New York Messrs Hoxie McDowell Jay Gould The Missouri Pacific

Police Roundup and Fire Incidents Reported

A five year old girl, Miss Lillian Cook of 21 Lambert Street, fell from a lounge and fractured her collarbone. Police raided 19 Endicott Street and arrested Mrs Nettie Ricks on a warrant. A Box 58 alarm followed a runaway team collision. A fire at 9 Lowell Street, vacant, caused by a plumber’s torch. extinguished by Engine 6 and officers. Miss Lizzie Reynolds, 14, of 75 Albany Street, burned by boiling fat and hospitalized. Patrolmen arrested Edward Lay and John Magee after an assault on Patrick Johnson on Lyons Street. William H Whitford was charged with brutal assault on his wife and detained at Station 3. At Flood’s Saloon John Terry, 33, attacked Richard Walker with a razor and was arrested. A collision near Park Square between Edward Hammil and John O Connor’s teams left Hammil injured. Autopsy on William Rogers shows death due to alcoholism.

Lillian Cook Lambert Street City Hospital Sullivan Endicott Street Nettie Ricks Lowell Street Savage & Rice Boyle, Burke and McClean Lizzie Reynolds Albany Street Morse and Hicks Division 3 Edward H. Lay John Magee Patrick W. Johnson Lyons Street Johnson William H. Whitford Anderson Street Place Lizzie Fagan Flood Lagrange Street John Terry Richard Walker Sheen Little Division 4 Edward Hammil John O’connor Park Square Hammil William Rogers Harris

Davenport Shines in Fedora at Park Theatre

Last evening Miss Fanny Davenport starred in Fedora at the Park Theatre with Robert Manteil, delivering vivid in acting in key scenes. The season will close Davenport’s Fedora run, and this appears to be her final Boston appearance in the role.

Fanny Davenport Park Theatre Fedora Loris Spanoff Robert Manteil Miss Davenport

Park Square Hotel raided as gaming rings exposed

Officers from Division 4 unlocked a hidden room at Park Square Hotel uncovering a gambling operation. They seized two tables 1134 chips fifty six decks of cards a ivory chip box chip banks a leather chip bag and arrested Henry F Dunn along with others including Frederick L Brown John P Gale Henry Harlow John Thomas and George W Bisbee.

Division 4 Park Square Thomas Mesury Good Donovan Hayes Eichom J.P Henry F. Dunn Frederick L. Brown John P. Gale Henry Harlow John Thomas George W. Bisbee

Broadway Club Renamed South Boston Cribb Club After Reception

The Broadway Athletic Club of South Boston voted to rename itself the South Boston Cribb Club to avoid confusion with another Peninsula club. A formal reception for Pete McCoy featured music juggling and multiple sparring bouts among local pugilists, with about 200 members present and police in attendance as spectators.

Broadway Athletic Club South Boston Thomas F. Droban Pete McCoy South Boston Cribb Club

North End Gospel Temperance Union Hosts Concert and Dance

The North End Gospel Temperance Union held a concert and dance at Evans's Hall last evening. Performers included Miss Bennett, Miss Jennie McGilligan, Mr. Bennett, Master Bertie Kerrigan, the Caldwell sisters, Miss G. G. Frost, J Bryant, and Miss Mary Glancy. The committee of supervision featured Mrs. E G Hill, Mrs. Decker, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. H Kellogg, and H J Rhoades, with James McClusky as floor manager assisted by James Doherty, Harry Kellogg, Mrs. Calevy, Mrs. Thomas, Mr. Crosa, W. Gavin and J. W. Kelly. Invited temperance workers included Phillip Duphy, William Gavin the actor, J W Denver, Mrs. Tage Frost, C H Gallagher and T N Kilolan.

North End Gospel Temperance Union Evans’s Hall Miss Bennett Jennie McGilligan Bennett Bertie Kerrigan Misses Caldwell G. G. Frost J.bryant Mary Glancy E.G. Hill Mr. Decker Todd H. Kellogg H. J. Rhoades James McClusky

Pittsfield Holds Largest Spring Town Meeting Vote

Pittsfield Massachusetts reports a record 2135 votes cast at the spring town meeting on April 12. Prohibition won 1243 to 867 for license amid high appropriations of 2129 060 plus state and county taxes. Elected officials include Clerk F. H. Prentis and selectmen D. C. Mungan W. W. Whiting and E. K. Robbins.

Pittsfield Mass F. H. Prentis D. C. Mungan W. W. Whiting E. K. Robbins James Egan D.C. Mary Gilbert West A. S. Prout Erwin Kennedy Schoo Committee William Turtle Ralph Bardwell Walter Cutting J. M. Barber Board of Wealth J. A. Flynn H. W. Dewey M. L. Woodruff

James Boyd & Sons Saddlery Firm Succumbs to New Manager

In Boston a long established saddlery and fire equipment business led by James Boyd & Sons passes to M J Ward who has relocated to 21 Milk Street Hawley corner. Ward’s experience and integrity are expected to sustain the firm’s extensive trade as it continues its legacy on Devonshire Street.

Boston James Boyd & Sons Merchants’ Row Devonshire Street M. J. Ward Hawley Street Wara Matey

Mary Greer Death Inquest In Roxbury Held

Judge Bolster conducted an inquest at Roxbury Municipal Court into the death of Mrs. Mary Greer alleged to be murder by her husband John Greer. Ten witnesses testified including Mrs. Mary Dooley Dr. Edwin L Farr Medical Examiner Draper and Officers Hitchcock and Burke. Testimony showed conflicting views on drinking and the bed’s condition with indications of intoxication the night of death and possible suffocation as the cause if violence occurred. The inquest was continued to 11 o'clock this morning.

Bolster Roxbury Municipal Court Mary Greer John Greer Mary Dooley Greers Edwin L. Farr Draper Hitchcock and Burke

Gift watches hoarded at Howard Atheneum described

Last evening at the Howard Atheneum Manager Harris received a gold watch and chain valued at 300 dollars. The inscription names William Harris and gives the date April 12, 1886. The note praises the Howard Atheneum Star Specialty Company and credits Coney and C. J. Rich and Harris for the gift.

Howard Atheneum Harris William Harris Charles J. Rich Henry Harris Howard Atheneum Star Specialty Company Coney C. J. Rich Aor Harris

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