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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1886

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Springer’s Bill Establishes Labor Department Arbitration Board

The plan creates a Department of Labor to study labor issues and promote workers' prosperity. It establishes a three member National Labor Commission for arbitration of labor capital disputes, with a $4000 head salary and two assistant commissioners. Proceedings are public unless in consultation, and awards are recordable and court‑enforceable.

Washington Messrs Powderly McDowell Warner Ohio Springer Illinois Department of Labor Congress

Tariff Bill Prospects Dim With House Vote Likely After May

April 26 report says appropriations bills may miss the May 15 deadline to call up the tariff bill. Reformers expect passage but fear a tight vote. Democratic tight margins limit dissent while protectionists loom uncertainties over Republican support and the president's tariff reduction stance. The outcome remains highly uncertain and the vote could be very close.

Washington House of Representatives

Congressmen Introduce Relief and Pension Bills Across States

A series of bills were introduced in the House by New England members. Massachusetts reps seek pensions for Emily A. Cook and William Shaftoe and Charles Sherman, while Nathaniel McKay would gain duty free tools for shipbuilding. Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire lawmakers push pensions for Addison Morrill Edna Hildreth George Wheeler and Lorenzo Whitcher. Senate bill proposes Concord public building funds rise to 225000.

Washington New England Mr. Rice Massachusetts Emily A. Cook Brookfield W. E. Cook Fourth Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Mr. Long Secretary of the Treasury Nathaniel McKay Mr. Davis Wiliam Shaftoe Fifty Massachusetts Volunteers Charles H. Sherman Rockwell Charles Halineman Milliken Maine Addison Morrill South Gardner Evelyn H. Pratt Dirigo Mr. Grout Vermont Edna M. Hildreth William H. Hildreth Vermont Volunteers George H. Wheeler First Vermont Heavy Artillery Mr. Gallinger New Hampshire Lorenzo D. Whitcher New Hampshire Volunteers Senate Pike Concord

Outhwaite Bill Aims to Amend Thurman Act Extension

Washington April 26 Special to The Post House committee on Pacific railroads favors Mr Outhwaite's proposed amendments to the Thurman sinking fund act. The bill would extend the final payment by seven decades, start six months hence, and push the average extension to about 24 years from 1897. Semiannual payments would total around 4 million dollars yearly for aided Pacific railroads. Government lien extended to unaided branch lines. By 1897 an estimated 70 million dollars will have been paid.

Washington House Committee On Pacific Railroads

Washington Children Roll Easter Eggs on White House Grounds

SPECIAL TO THE POST. Washington April 26. Children gathered on the grounds south of the White House to roll Easter eggs down grassy knolls despite threatening clouds. A noon rain did not stop them as they continued the sport in waterproof gear. Boys were bold and playful while spectators watched. Children carried lunch baskets and picnicked under umbrellas.

Washington White House THE POST

New York Third Avenue Strike Persists In Labor Stand

The Third Avenue surface railroad strike continues with no agreement on a body return as a barrier to settlement. Director Parsons traveled to Albany to query railroad commissioners about the business petition while sixty cars operated peacefully along the line at noon.

New York Third Avenue Surface Parsons Albany

Odd Fellows Celebrate Sixty Seventh US Anniversary

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a nationwide festival marking 67 years since its introduction to the United States. The piece notes origins in England, the lodge in Baltimore, and Massachusetts Lodge No.1 founded in 1820, highlighting leaders Daniel Hersey and Thomas Wildey and the charity work that supports thousands in the state today.

Odd Fellows America Independent Order United States Manchester Unity Brothers Baltimore Odd Fellowship England Old Massachusetts Lodge Federal Street Daniel Hersey Massachusetts Thomas Wildey

Washingtonian Home Report Highlights Yearly Growth and Finances

Dr Albert Day state the Washingtonian Home grew in usefulness. In the year 355 admissions included 166 Massachusetts natives 96 from other states and 73 from other countries. Deaths totaled two and delirium tremens cases reached 73. Receipts stood at 13050 01 with an average cost per patient 3896. A treasury balance of 553 remains. Elections named Otis Clapp president and a slate of officers and trustees including W Warren S Stebbins G Taber and J T Wetherbee. Superintendent physician is Albert Day M D.

Albert Day Massachusetts Treasury Otis Clapp William W. Warren S. R. Stebbins George R. Tab W. P. Wentworth George KR. Taber M. D

Labor debate at Congregational Club Meeting

Dr. E B Webb presided at Horticultural Hall as Frank Foster and George E McNeill spoke on labor, wages, hours, and the wage system. The gathering discussed organization, education, agitation, arbitration, and the aim of replacing wage labor with cooperative systems amid questions from Knights of Labor supporters and opponents.

E. B. Webb Congregation Club Horticultural Hall Webb Griffis Shawmut Congregational Church Frank K. Foster Haverhill McNeill State House Knights of Labor Carital G. C. Coffin Carleton

Fashionable Spring Weddings and Bead Adorned Dress Trends

The piece surveys spring wedding trends from varied venues to late day ceremonies, notes bridesmaids dress debates, and highlights new fashion elements. It includes engagement news for Miss Louisa Van Rensselaer and social New York life, plus fashion notes on headpieces, jackets, ribbons, and colors alongside theater reviews of The Black Crook Pranks and Sardou's Princess Andrea at Boston venues.

Eric-a-Brac Louisa van Rensselaer Alexander van Rensselaer Edmund Baylies New York Ireland Cates Maxwell-Heron Brooklyn N. Y Directoire Jersey Pacific Ocean

Disputed affair ends with dismissal and political rush

An internal investigation led to the dismissal of the band member accused. The wife testified she had never seen the alleged partner in improper intimacy and the wives department official called the tale a blackmail scheme. News of a civil service vacancy drew twenty senators and representatives seeking the post.

Band Bide Department House

Substitute for Blair bill divides land revenues for education

The committee on labor after a long session voted nine to three to report a substitute for Blair’s educational bill. It would distribute receipts from public lands and other general land office revenues to states and territories by school population for ten years. Twenty five percent funds industrial and technical instruction. the rest supports common schools. Members are not bound by their committee vote when the measure reaches the House.

Blair Washington House Committee On Labor House General Land Office

Mail contracts awarded in New England and campaign committee

Post Office awards three year Star route contracts in Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts detail routes vendors and annual sums ledgers include specific pay rates for each segment and operator. The piece lists New England congressional campaign committee members with names from six states and notes Senator Mitchell illness status and a House foreign affairs reform bill.

Washington Post Office Department Star New England Maine Biddeford Saco River N.T. Lord Brookline Blue Hill Falls F.S. Smith Ferry Village Portland Joseph H. Thurrell New Castle Republican Campaign Committee McComas Maryland Joint Republican Caucus Congressional Campaign Committee Connecticut Joseph R. Hawley C. A. Boutelle Massachusetts Wiliam W. Rice New Hampshire H. W. Blair Rhode Island Nelson W. Aldrich Vermont John W. Stewart Mitchell

Deputy Marshal fatally wounded by moonshiners in Tennessee

In Manchester, Coffee county, Deputy Marshal Webb Purdon died after a confrontation with about fifteen moonshiners who stormed his home following an earlier raid nearby. Purdon fired with a double barrel shotgun, wounding two more, as the gang fled and carried off three of their wounded associates. A large posse pursues them.

Chattanooga Tenn Manchester Coffee County Marshall Webb Purdon Hughes Grundy County Purdon Pardon

WANTS TO SERVE THE COUNERY

Buffalo ex-treasurer George Urban Jr. reports at the St James Hotel that if Secretary Manning resigns, W S Bissell should be offered the post. Urban calls Bissell capable and trustworthy though a Democrat. He adds Harlan is in town and says General Logan is the leading 1888 Republican candidate and popular in the country.

New York George Urban Jr Buffalo Erie County Republican Committee St. James Hotel Manning the Treasury Cleveland W. S. Bissell Harlan Logan

Grain tariff cut on canal shipments to Montreal

Ottawa reports an order in council reducing tolls on wheat and other grain shipped through the canal to Montreal to 2 cents per ton. The measure affects traffic routed via the canal and aims to lower transport costs for grain exporters.

Ottawa Ont Comweil Montreal

Weather Update for New England and South Regions

The forecast calls for fair weather in New England on April 27 at 1 a.m. followed by local rains in the southern portion. Winds shift to a slightly warmer southerly direction as the day progresses.

New England

Satisfactory price list agreed with Kilburn Whitman Co

A strike threat by Kilburn Whitman Co. was averted with the Knights of Labor mediation. A price list for cabinet makers sets 25 cents per hour for first class job work and machine trades, 20 cents for second class, with increases on turning and carved work for patterns prior to Oct 1, 1885, and no change for post Oct 1 1885 patterns except noted exceptions.

Kilburn, Whitman & Co Knights of Labor Shamokin Penn

Cambridge Car Men Accept Company Proposals

The Cambridge Horse Railroad Company accepted wage and work rule increases for conductors and drivers, added pay for extra hours, and new late night cleaning staff. Other notices include wage adjustments for road workers, and a policy on discharge explanations and suspensions.

Cambridge Car Cambridge Horse Railroad Company

Wage Disputes Reported Across Several Mills

A series of labor tensions across multiple firms are reported. Haywood Bros. in Gardner seeks reconciliation with management after a district officer's visit. Avery & Thayer in East Dedham face wage cuts to 97 cents daily, pending a district assembly mediation. French & Ward of Stoughton and their employer have submitted to arbitration. Webster & Co. tanners boost pay for fifty workers by about ten percent. Bridges & Co. shoe factory in South Framingham discharges burnishers after foreman conflict. Boston pattern makers hold a large meeting. one worker remains employed through the union with future closed meetings. Communications from New York and Philadelphia are noted.

District 30 Gardner Haywood Bros Avery & Thayer East Dedham Woollen Mills French & Ward Stoughton Webster & Co Woburn Bridges & Co South Framingham Pattern Makers Boston Vicinity New York Philadelphia

Polo on Ponies Boston Reds Defeat Cambridge Blues

A small Highland rink crowd watched the first polo on ponies in Boston pitting the Boston Reds Charles Walters J A Dee and Henry Bryant against the Cambridge Blues George F Hale E G Dunn and Charles B E Conkling. Blues led 2 0 before Reds leveled then surged ahead 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 with a seventh goal unfinished at time. A morning one mile pony race Ranger defeated Casino. Referee ejected Peck leading to Boston win three goals to none.

Highland Rink Boston Cambridge Boston Reds Charles Walters J. A. Dee Henry Bryant Cambridge Blues George F. Hale E. G. Dunn Charles BE. Conkling Westchester Polo Club New York Rll Newport Walters Hale Blues Reds Casino Ranger George Hale Mr. Tucker Weburn Referse Peck Woburn Smith Lund Pierce Connell

Greece faces ultimatum over defiance to European wishes

In Athens on April 26 a conference of foreign ministers at the Italian embassy works on an ultimatum to hold Greece responsible for consequences if it does not defer to Europe. Greece's reply is deemed unsatisfactory and the ultimatum will be presented to the Greek government at once.

Washington Hazen Athens Greece Europe

Bitter Loyalist speeches at Maze and Hartington speech in Lancaster

A Loyalist meeting at the Maze in Antrim featured violent speeches led by Mr Johnston who urged Loyalists to refuse Dublin Parliament recognition and tax payments and to prepare to bear arms. In Lancaster Lord Hartington outlined aims to form an independent group with certain politicians to oppose the Irish scheme. A France China treaty of commerce was signed at Tientsin.

Dublin Lord Hartington Lancaster Chamberlain Trevelyan Goschen Henry James Bright Earl Selborne Earl Derby Duke of Argyll Paris France China Tientsin

Lawrence Citizen Enoch Frye Dies at 57

Lawrence resident Enoch Frye, a prominent local figure, died Monday at age 57. Newburyport votes to set mayoral salary between 500 and 1200 dollars, with 276 yes and 181. The Daniel Webster statue foundation work in Concord, New Hampshire, starts mid May. Base weighs 11 tons, plinth 15, pedestal 10 feet high, statue leg unspecified.

Enoch Frye Lawrence Newburyport Daniel Webster Concord N.H

Pine and Cedar Logs Swept Away by Sudden Ice Break on Miramichi and St John

The rapid ice departure from the Miramichi and St John river tributaries has swept away vast numbers of logs causing heavy losses to lumbermen. The freshet in the St John river has also carried away many highway bridges.

St. Joan Miramichi St. John River

Liquor War Breaks Out in Rochester New Hampshire

In Rochester New Hampshire on April 26 the liquor war escalates with daily seizures and arrests of intoxicated individuals. Police demand disclosure of liquor sources or face jail.

New Hampshire Rochester N. H

Pedestrian Injured in Washington Hanover Crash

P O Donnell a 72 year old man of 72 Endicott Street was knocked down and run over at the Washington and Hanover streets corner at about 6 PM by a team driven by Miss Josephine Holbrook of Chelsea. He was badly injured and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.

P. O. Donnell Washington and Hanover Streets Josephine Holbrook Chelsea Donnell Endicott Street Massachusetts General Hospital

Sophomores and Freshmen Clash on Hanover Campus

A lively half hour campus melee at Hanover on April 26 left many with torn clothing but no serious injuries. Both sophomores and freshmen claim victory after the skirmish.

Hanover N. H

Brooks Maxwell case Deposition Arrives From England

Depositions in the Brooks alias Maxwell case reached St Louis from England. Circuit attorney says trial will start May 10 with defense counsel John J. Martin asserting readiness and no desire for further delay.

Sr. Louis W. H. Brooks Maxwell England John J. Martin Brooks

Schooner Alaska Crew Rescued After Capsized Boat Trip

At 4 15 last evening Captain Bishop and two crewmen from the schooner Alaska set out in a small boat carrying eleven barrels of flour. Their trip ended when the boat capsized, and they were rescued by the Protector crew.

Bishop Alaska Protector

Colorado Mineral Output in 1885

Official figures from the Denver mint show Colorado's 1885 mineral output as Gold 5,000,900 dollars, Silver 13,500,000 dollars, Copper 700,000 dollars, Lead 3,361,090 dollars. Totaling 22,561,000 dollars.

Denver Col Denver Mint Colorado

Toronto's Aid for Latland Loyalists in Ireland

Toronto residents have raised fifteen hundred dollars for Loyalists in Ireland. The funds will be sent immediately to Belfast to aid the Irish community in need.

Toronto Ont Ireland Belfast

Patrolmen Arrest Suspect in Escape Case

Patrolmen Bruce and McCluskey arrested Thomas Welsh, described as insane, last evening amid reports he escaped from Concord.

iPatrolmen Bruce McCluskey Thomas Welsh Concord

How the Members and Their Ladies Kept the Anniversary

Oriental Lodge No. 10 observed the anniversary with a concert and dance in Grand Lodge Hall. Over 200 members and ladies attended as the Cadet Orchestra led by T. J. Baldwin performed. Highlights included a cornet solo by Thomas W. Henry a May E. Cates and Mrs. M. E. Starkweather duet and a reading by Lora A. Guernsey with Lida J. Howe as accompanist. James C. Gray led the dance with aides under a committee chaired by George H. Moore. Oriental Lodge No. 10, instituted in 1842 with nine charter members, now nears 200 members and has grown under young, active recruits.

Oriental Lodge Grand Lodge Odd Fellows Order T. J. Baldwin Thomas W. Henry May E. Cates M. E. Starkweather Lora A. Guernsey Lida J. Howe James C. Gray George H. Moore William Durant The Transcript James Durant Edward Tyler Z.J. Haywood D.M Oriental N. G Elmer Millett C. A. Mooare V.G. Oriental

Boston Encampment Celebrates Odd Fellows Fifty Seventh Anniversary

About seventy five Odd Fellows in full regalia gathered at Tremont Temple for the sixty seventh anniversary of Odd Fellows ip. George H. Coes acted as interlocutor while Nemo minstrels and a varied program drew hearty laughs. Performers included Edmund T. Phelan Miss Alta Pease Frank Swift Lulu Stanley and M Barrett with organ and band numbers and banjo solos. The audience enjoyed the evening and clapped for the entertainers.

Tremont Temple Temple Boston George H. Coes Edmund Tf. Phelan Alta Pease M. Barrett T. P. Ryder Commonwealth Quartet Dudley H. Prescott Edmund T. Phelan Frank Swift

Fifty-five workers held over cap promises at Castle Garden

In New York on April 26 eighty five muscular men aboard the steamer Cir cassia were detained by Castle Garden officials. The Central Labor Union alleges they were contracted as masons stonecutters and blacksmiths for the Texas State capitol at Austin. The men deny any contract and the union plans to inform district attorneys to press charges for alleged US law violations.

Connellsville Pirrssurg Penn James Cochran Cochran Amalgamated Association Grand Jury New York General Sessions Court State Capitol Austin Tex Castle Garden Central Labor Union United States

Pacific Mail steamer Honduras wrecked on Lempa bar

The Pacific Mail steamer Honduras wrecked on the Lempa river bar near San Salvador. Passengers and crew were saved.

la Libertad San Salvador Galveston Pacific Mail Honduras

Malden case adjourned in French vs Richardson

The Malden court adjourned the French vs Richardson case at 3 pm with both defendants held on 5900 bond each. Only Officer Daniel W. Sullivan and Dr. Nathan French testified before the recess, Dr. French stating he sent a communication in the matter.

Malden Mass French

Cheap Lodgings at Marshall's A Boston Tramps Hotel

A Post reporter visits Marshall's lodging house at 177 North Street describing a crowded, rough but orderly 10 to 20 cent beds serving a mixed clientele of clerks, tramps and seamen. Managed by Mr Frank Marshall the place touts cleanliness and strict rules including no liquor and wide community use of space.

Marshall Post Chelsea Marshall’s North Street Black Sea North Brimmer Place Christian Temperance Lodging House Frank Marshall Marshal Baltimore Boston North End Mr. Marshall

Yale Alumni Meeting in Worcester Elected Officers

At the Yale Alumni Association of Western Massachusetts semi annual gathering Judge Gideon Wells of Springfield presided and President Porter attended. Elected officers include President Rev. BR A Stimson of Worcester and vice presidents by counties William S Shurtleff Hampden, Rev J L Jenkins Berkshire, Rev Herbert A Lathe Hampshire, David Manning Worcester, and secretary Charles Faldrich Worcester.

Worcester Yale Alumni Association of Western Massachusetts Gideon Wells Springfield Porter A. Stimson D. D William 8. Shurtlesf Hampden J. L. Jenkins Berkshire Herbert A. Lathe Hampshire David Manning Charles Faldrich

Foreclosure sale of Wabash rail system in 1925 auction

In St Louis on April 26 United States Commissioner Edmund T Allen sold the Wabash St Louis and Pacific rail system under mortgage foreclosure at public noon sale. Bidders were a committee of stock and bondholders. total price paid for the property reached 625001 with the St Joseph and St Louis branch excluded and bought separately by W F Nesbit president.

St. Louis United States Edmund T. Allen Wabash

City of Mexico Prize Libel Dismissed in Key West Case

Judge Locke dismissed the prize libel against the steamer City of Mexico on grounds no prize exists without a specific law. He upheld forfeiture for probable intent to violate neutrality laws citing arms outfits and plans to secure cargoes in the Caribbean Sea.

Key Wes Fla City of Mexico Locke Caribbean Sea

Canadian Police Arrest D. H. Scott For Bank Forgery

Charles Constantine chief of the government police at Winnipeg arrived in Halifax with D. H. Scott in custody. Scott is alleged to have forged papers totaling $30,000 in the Merchants Bank of Winnipeg. He was traced to Mexico where authorities refused extradition recognizing two habeas corpus writs and ordered his return.

Halifax N. 8 Charles Constantine Winnipeg D. H. Scott Merchants’ Bank of Scott Mexico Canada

Fishing Vessel Released Said to Be Seized

Ottawa reports that an American fishing vessel at Boddeck Cape Breton was released by authorities though not confirmed. It is believed reports of seizure are exaggerated and the vessel was told to depart. Government statement expected when the House meets tomorrow.

Ottawa Ont Boddeck Cape Breton

Unredeemed Goods Auction and Court Takeover

The city notes an ongoing auction of unredeemed Collateral Loan Company goods and the Supreme Court will hear the largest divorce trial list yet. The Viztlant steamer launches Thursday at East Boston docks and Captain Gertier faces death in a Racer scuttling case. A water committee hearing reviewed extending high service to West Roxbury, while Walter Pelham and other artists entertain at the YMCA Wednesday.

Supreme Court Colt Carpenter Committee On Water West Roxbury Walter Pelham Young Men’s Christian Association

Tux Celebrated Morris Carpets Featured by Joel Goldthwait Co

Displayed by Joel Goldthwait & Co at 163 Washington street the Morris carpet line showcases exquisite colors and rich decorations as part of the extensive stock for sale.

Morris Joel Goldthwait & Co Washington Street

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