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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1885

Page

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Legislature Action on Bills and Orders of the Day

The legislature processed orders for third reading including a probate administration after 20 years, a town way and bridge in Cohasset, incorporation of the Woburn public library, and a Somerset Potters' Works capital increase. Engrossed measures include a library disturbance act and cemetery removal at Sherborn. The committee reports deem some prison labor and voting-question procedures inexpedient, with references to Fitchburg jail expansion and town section 60 changes.

Cohasset Little Harbor Woburn Sherborn Committee On Prisons Commonwealth Worcester County House of Correction Fitchburg Whipple Brockton Lexington Water Company Vine Brook Smith Andover Wharton Boston Edward E. Hale Massachusetts Public Health Association Green Harbor River Marshfield Adams Attleboro Conway Fall River Cummings Committee On the Judiciary Sigillum Reipublice Massachusettensis The

War clouds gather as Russia moves on Herat and trade ships surge

London dispatch notes a Novae Vremya article warning of war with England in India and Afghanistan. Russia reportedly advances on Herat, reports of Maruchak occupation confirmed. Other notes cite mobilizing reserves, railway prep, and ships bought in the United States for cruiser use. Government appointments, investigations, and naval movements fill the day as debt projections hint at a $4.6 million drop.

London St. Petersburg Novae Vremysa Russia England India Afghanistan House of Commons Herat Maruchak Germany France Austria Italy Turkey Odessa Southwestern Russian Empire Central Asia United States Cronstadt Newcastle Cowes Admiralty Gorssa Caspian Sea Haifa Vaifiion Baku Mesnep Gen. Komsaroff Ol. Alikhanoff Sarakhs

Russian Vessels At Risk From British Warships

Norfolk April 29 Russian Corvette Stretok departed. Garnet a British ship ready for sea at Old Point. Russian merchant ships Equator Europa Vanadia Curonia Volva detained awaiting England Russia negotiations. Vessels tied to docks with recent arrivals from Padang Hull Bahia and Bahia dates.

Norfolk Garnet Hampton Old Point Seax New York Europa Volva Curonia Fuveh, Edge & Co Benham & Boyesen Voiva England Russia Padang Hull Bahia

Pilgrim conference sessions modest in Hanover attendance

In Hanover Miss on April 29 pil grim conference sessions drew fewer attendees than the previous day. Morning prayers were led by Rev. Lewis E. Perry, with reports on the 16 churches and a proposed method for Sunday schools. Debates covered The Christian Life and its aspects, with discussions led by several regional pastors amid growing interest. Afternoon prayers opened the session, and Rev. George Benedict preached on It is more blessed to give than to receive. Communion followed by clergy C S Goldsmith, Harlan Page, and A C Bell.

Hanover Miss Pilgrim Conference Lewis E. Perry Duxbury E. Aldaen Marshfield Christian Life Iits T. S. Robie South Plymouth S. B. Goodnow East Marshfield C. L. Merriam Kingston W.J. Snetshorn Plympton George Benedict Jansen C. S. Goldsmith Carver Harlan Page Cobasset A. C. Bell Plymouth

Governor Hill Delays Niagara Park Bill Risking Void

The Evening Post reports Gov. Hill delays action on the Niagara park bill. Under the 1883 law, if no measure provides funding by May 1, 1885, all proceedings to acquire lands would be null and void. The bill reached him April 22, though it was sent on April 17, and he has 10 days to sign or veto.

Waspingron Gen. Black Commissioner of Pensions Pension Office Treasury Pension Col. Dudley Springer New York Evening Post Hill Niagara Park Niagara Boston Middlesex County Democratic Club Quincy House Washington William C. Endicott Arion Woburn Robert Treat Paine, Jr William Everett Russell Vietor William E Iverett Democratic Party Rverelt Cambridge al le Congress Wetlin Blaine Ile Everett Cleveland Dawes Jolson Republican Party Cap Whd P. A. Collins Boston Journal Journal Herald Gate of Hell Grover Cleveland Cephalonia Journal and Advertiser Democrats Lord Massachusetts Supreme Court of Maine S. Clifford Belcher Farmington Jonas French Sandy River Pillsbury Eben Pillsbury

Dog Show Awards Cheer Lancaster Entrants Lead

New York reports list of top awards at a dog show dated April 29. First prizes go to Romulus and Britomartis in bull dogs, both credited to J. E. Thayer of Lancaster Massachusetts. Champion bull terriers over 25 pounds prize to Victoria of New Haven. Dutch Jr. wins terriers over 25 pounds for dogs, T. R. Varrick of Cambridge. Young Vernon takes pull terriers over 25 pounds for bitches, Edward Lever of Philadelphia. Vinegar wins for hounds. Irish setters see More and Cadlendar among names, with Blarney noted for a third to E. W. Clark of Philadelphia.

New York Romulus J. E. Thayer Lancaster Mass Britomartis Lancater Victoria Porter New Haven Dutch, Jr T. R. Varrick Cambridge Nees Young Vernon Edward Lever Villadelphia Essex County Hunt Ornee N. J O?more W. N. Cadlendar Alounay N. J. Securdte Max Weazel Tob Ykken Ne. J Blarney E. W. Clark Priladel

Norwich Teen Recovering After Field Accident

Norwich Conn April 29 A 16 year old lad Carcell F Saxton living at Bearill was found in a field unconscious with severe head injuries after a horse and wagon apparently kicked him. Surgeons report the skull badly fractured yet the boy regained awareness and claims no memory of the incident.

Norwich Conn Carcell F.saxton Bearill Ibang

Amalgamated Association Fights Wage Reduction Claim

Prrsprna Pa April 29 Inquiries that will shake the iron industry arose as Amalgamated Association officers answered manufacturers push for wage cuts They argued eastern low prices allow iron production at 14 to 12 per ton less than western rates and cited a remaining 879 deficit in favor of western mills The stance challenges prior theories and shapes the union battle ahead.

Prrrsprna Amalgamated Association Oul Amaleamated Association

Harriot Noyes Bank Partners Dissolve in New York

Harriot Noyes, a long established New York banking firm with Boston and Philadelphia agencies, dissolves its partnership. The business continues under Harriot and his son Ex-Gov McLane of Maryland, newly appointed minister to France. McLane and family left for Havre aboard the Normandie after a stay in the city. Drs Barker and Douglas visited Gen. Grant, who was reported improving.

New York Harriot & Noyes Boston Philadelphia Harriot McLane Maryland France Normandie Havre Barker Douglas Gen. Grant

Chicago Board of Trade Building Dedicated in $2 Million Structure

The Chicago board of trade celebrated the formal dedication of its new $2,000,000 building. The simple ceremony featured addresses and orchestral music in the main trading hall, with about 5000 attendees in the hall and galleries. Delegations from every U S exchange plus visitors from England and Canada attended.

ChicaGo Chicago Board of Trade England Canada

Exoton Beats Daly In Protracted Billiard Match

The ninth game of the billiard tournament in New York on April 29 ended with Exoton defeating Daly after 65 innings in roughly three hours and ten minutes. Score stood 500 to 435. Al Smith, once managed by John L. Sullivan, bet 8100 on Daly and lost. Sexton posted averages of 79 13 and Daly 62 32 with best runs of 34 23 58 42 and 33 30 27 48.

New York Exton Daly al Smith John L. Sullivan Sexton Ally

Vermont Horse Breeders Elect New Vice Presidents

Burlington Vermont April 29 The executive committee elected George W Mooker of Brattleboro H T Cutis of Orwell and Jd Parker of Quebec as vice presidents with E F Brownell named secretary The first general meeting will be held next month One citizen of this town regardless of party offers a reception to Minister Phelps tonight

Cairo France Egypt M. DeFrevenuit Khedive Rome Diretta New York Italy Kieley Washington Beber Mahdi Cork Copenhagen Sweden Norway Denmark London Triduna Rassegna Keilley Bestwood Lodge Nottingham J. Williams Wilmington N. C North Shields Eng Hugo Limborg Paris de’ Lisle Tarquim Camp Suakim Graham Berlin Gladstone House of Commons Charles L. Scott Alabama United States Venezuela Warren Green Kentucky Kanagawa Japan John E. Bacon South Carolina Paraguay Uruguay Berthold Greenbaum California Apia Albert Loening Bremen Joseph B. Hughes Ohio Birmingham John H. Putman Honolulu Victor A. Sarton Pennsylvania Leghorn Robert E. Withers Virginia Hong Kong Secretary of the Interior Halls Clark Capitol Journeymen Stone Cutters’ Association Heights of Labor Sydney A. Jonus Dela'ted Knights of Labor Andery Bayard Mr. Cleveland Manning Marcus A. Hanna Cape Elizabeth Australia Cornelius Roach Boston Price Urbana S. L. Stone Commodore Schley Newport Chenowith the Treasury Lamoille County National Hyde Park Franklin National Franklin Mass Everett National W. F. Grinnell Bradford Lyell T. Adams Geneva Samuel W. Dabney Fayal John S. Williams Indiana Treasury Department E. W. Keightley Jouett Navy Department Aspinwall Panama Wm. T. Pearson Bangor Burlington Vermont Horse Breeders George W. Mooker Brattlebro H. T. Cutis Orwell Jd. C. Parker Quebec E.F. Brownell Crenny Phelps

Pittsburg Boxers Fight Near Collins Station for 166 Purse

Pitsburg, Pa April 29 Ed Dillon and Pete Crowley ligni git pugilists faced off near Collins Station West Virginia for a purse of 166. Crowley knocked out Dillon in the forty fourth round after a 47 minute bout watched by 140 spectators. Crowley was arrested by Sherrill Brown of Brooke County.

Pitsburg Ed, Dillon Pete Crowley Pittsburg Collins Station W. Va Net Pillem Watt Crowiey Sherrill Brown Broone County

Utah polygamy arrests and cohabitation conviction

SaLt LAKE Utah April 29 James C Hamilton and Bishop Ward arrested today for polygamy and bailed in 2500 each. Angus M Cannon convicted of unlawful co habitation will be sentenced May 9. The defendant is president of this state and brother to George Q Cannon.

SaLt Lake Utah James C. Hamilton Bishop Ward Angus M. Cannon George Q. Cannon

Middlesex Democratic Club Dinner Honors Morse Collins Lyman

Middlesex County glows with Democratic pride as 260 guests fill the Quincy house banquet hall for a second club dinner honoring Congressman P A Collins Henry B Lovering Leopold Morse and Theodore Lyman. Speakers praise Cleveland administration and call for steady support of officeholders.

Middlesex County Quincy House Pk. Collins Henry B. Lovering Leopold Morse Theodore Lyman Messrs Lovering Lyman William G. Russell Cambridge P. A. Collins Norman J. Colman O’ Brien Boston Robert Treat Paine, Jr William Everett J. W. Coveney Charles D. Lewis Democratic State Committee William E. Plummer John R. Murphy William Minot, Jr Charles Randall H. L. Burpham W. F. Dunne Framingham William C. Otis Nahant Maj. Cote Wakefield J. Russell Reed Lexington F. E. Whitcomb Watertown Charles T. Scannell Gardner Prouty W. B. Fenner Walter Stafford J. P. Deering M. H. Fletcher Pommery Lee Russell Old Middlesex Democratic Party Congress Morse Democril Party Luis Gountry Mery Republicean Party Republican Party Pulpi United States Delmonico’s White House Grover Cleveland Cleveland Tepuduc

Metropolitan Police Bill and House Proceedings Summary

The finance committee reported amendments to the metropolitan police bill to pay commissioners directly by Boston rather than the state, with rent also covered by the city. Afternoon session covered great seal design changes, town bridge funding, labor employment limits, and liquor license updates, plus notices from New York and Brooklyn about Collector Robertson’s pending vacancy.

Metropolitan Police Commonwealth Metropolitan Police Bill Beard Finance Committee Boston

Middleton vows decisive battle to crush rebels

Winnipeg dispatch reports General Middleton pledges to win the next engagement and annihilate the rebels, signaling a campaign crisis within 24 hours. Ottawa notes Middleton has not received orders to treat with Riel, while Halifax battalion orders are under reconsideration before convoying from Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Man Middleton Gabriel Halifax Swift Current Neo More Fiz

Multiple Portraits of Political and Social Figures in Boston

The article catalogs varied figures and events from Boston society. It notes Colman visiting the Globe theatre, Bromley leaving journalism for Adams Jr. at Union Pacific, and minister Phelps staying in Burlington before England travel May 19. It mentions conductor Isaae H. Russell’s long service, W. Raymond’s tour, Patti nights at the opera, and President Cleveland's sign-off variations. It also details Mrs. De Fountain owning the Confederate constitution valued at $10,000, and prominent figures Hoyt, Reagan, and Frank Jones with vast wealth, staff, and real estate holdings in Portsmouth, including the Rockingham house renovation and a $100,000 insurance gap.

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