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02 Aug 1886
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1886
Page
1
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The Galatea reached Marblehead after seven last evening to a royal reception from yachtmen and townspeople. Washington favors ad journment of Congress on Thursday. Senate rejects Mat.thews as recorder of deeds for DC. Goode criticizes Senators who opposed his confirmation in a Virginia letter. Drowning details rise from Miss Jane McArthur’s death in Butte. Texas Democrats seek prompt government action on Cutting arrests. Prince Leopold of Brazil visits Newport. Nashua murder rumor unfounded. John D. Thomas named superintendent at Para Rubber Shoe Works. Yacht Sarah Craig capsized near Sandy Hook. several drowned. Susie Dawson found in Lowell. Arch Bishop Williams case settlement published. Destitution reports in New Brunswick denied. Timber raft launch in Nova Scotia fails. William J. Copeland dies. Dr Calvin Leavy dies at 77 in Bangor. Anarchists trial in Chicago yields mixed opinions. more sensational evidence expected. Ellery Anderson to succeed to Hubert O. Thompson in New York City county democracy. No union with Tanmnay forthcoming.
The report notes Henry Irving leaving for the United States as Belfast violence resumes amid rioting. It cites casualties including a killed boy and wounded policemen, while a Wales prize fight caused one pugilist’s death. The piece also mentions Parnellites’ stance on a risk bill, eviction suspensions, new English ministry appointments, and Blenheim pictures selling at low prices.
The city sees cooler weather forecasts while Rev. Edward E. Hale preaches at Channing Hall for the Suffolk Conference. Fire damages Codman Building. the Rose Standish runs ashore at Georges Island. Divers assist at the Gate City. An injured steamer, General John M. Corse, is at dry dock as officials discuss the Southern trip and Massachusetts campaign. Edgar D. Austin suffers sunstroke on Waltham Street. Two hurt in a runaway on Atlantic Avenue. The stock market shows activity with New York & New England and Atchison leading gains. Boston & Lowell stock auctioned below market. Clearing house results look favorable though New York bank statements tighten finances.
The Democratic convention at San Antonio urged prompt presidential action to free Cutting from Mexico and punish the Arresures killers. Texas officials and the governor backed strong measures, arguing Texas will seek accountability if the federal government does not respond.
A Butte Montana special to the Pioneer Press reports Miss Jane McArthur formerly of St. Paul drowned during a river rescue on the upper Sur river. She saved Judge Armstrong’s wife and children before being lost with the sister. all bodies were recovered. Miss McArthur was highly esteemed.
For Maine through Connecticut showers and southerly winds shift to northwesterly with slightly cooler temps. Eastern New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania see local rain and cooler conditions. The mid-Atlantic and south see varied rains with westerly winds and mostly steady temperatures. Florida and southern states report local rain and generally cooler air.
Observer's Office records daily meteorological data for Boston in August 1886, including humidity, temperature, wind velocity, and barometric pressure. Entries show mean humidity around 85 percent, temperatures ranging from 65 to 76 degrees, and conditions varying from clear to cloudy with occasional fair skies.
The document lists yesterday's weather observations from multiple stations up to 10 p m at synchronized times. It notes temperature, humidity, wind and other meteorological readings, providing a snapshot of atmospheric conditions across locations.
The English cutter Galatea anchors off Marblehead at 7 20 PM amid cheers from the Eastern Yacht Club and local yachts. Officers and crew receive a warm welcome with salutes, bonfires, and remarks from Commodore Hovey. The vessel, built at Port Glasgow in 1885, is praised for seaworthiness and expected to rival American centerboard racers including the Puritan.
The Hull Yacht Club arrives at Rockport at 6 with 25 visiting boats led by Silvia. The fleet greets Galatea off Milk Island, Commodore Whitten’s yacht first to exchange salutes. Tomorrow's Sandy Bay regatta offers $75 in prizes at 1 35 p m with a reception lunch fireworks and a grand Town Hall hop. Firefly to meet the visitors.
The America anchored in Marblehead harbor Saturday night and Burgess’s Sachem failed to appear as wind stayed light. America sailed at 2:30 toward Boston while the Beverly Yacht Club regatta at Swampscott crowned Witch first in class two, Holden won class for catboats, and Bluebird tied for pennant with Dolphin. judges included Crowninshield Houghton and Johnson.
Halifax dispatch reports the great raft at Joggins could not budge during the Bay of Fundy tide. The ceremony drew thousands hoping for a lumber freight revolution, but the cradle collapsed and binding chains broke. Losses fall on New York owners. a new launch is planned at the next high tide.
Investigation into a reported murder at Daniel Heminger’s Hollis road residence revealed no death. Heminger fled into the woods with a scalp wound after a domestic dispute with his wife. Mrs Heminger sustained multiple cuts as a hatchet and a hammer figured in the fracas.
The Brazilian frigate Almirante attracted crowds in Newport R I with 372 officers and men aboard including a native band. Prince Leopold came ashore and attended the Catholic Church in citizen clothes. He will stay ten days. Visitors will be admitted from 11 to 7:30 after today.
Special dispatch reports Solicitor General Goode publishing a Virginia district letter rejecting another Senate bid. He attacks Edmunds Mahone and Hoar over his Senate rejection and urges open executive sessions, condemning judicial committee actions and alleging biased treatment of Southern voters.
Washington dispatch reports conferees have agreed on sundry civil and deficiency bills and expect quick passage of the fortifications measure. Surplus and river and harbor bills loom, with adjournment likely by Wednesday if ceilings on canal schemes drop as anticipated. President tense on oleomargarine bill and overall pace remains brisk.
The Washington special reports the president's country house is being transformed from a barren farmhouse into a summer home. Completion is targeted around October first. Mrs. Cleveland supervises many grounds improvements during cooler hours, with plans for two parlors, a reception room, a dining room, and a study on the ground floor, plus four bedrooms on each upper floor.
Mathews, the President nominate for recorder of deeds for the district, was rejected by a large majority. Nearly all Republicans voted against him, with several Democrats joining. Smalls of South Carolina cites GOP reluctance to back colored Democrats, while Matthews blames a handful of Douglas loyalists in the office for opposition.
Washington August 1 The conference on the sundry civil appropriation bill met at 10 a m and adjourned at 6 p m with a hopeful outlook for agreement on all points or for reporting disagreements on a few. Coast survey provisions remain the chief obstacle while other measures face lesser odds of completion this session.
Congressman Boyie, head of the Pan Electric Investigation Committee, says the reports will not be taken up this session but will be examined at the short session in winter. Mr. Ranney, who urged disposition of the case after Mrs. Ranney's accident, is present but in the closing moments of the session.
President submitted James Brady Jr. nomination to the Senate for another four year term as Fall River customs collector. Brady, a one legged Union veteran and Republican, enjoys solid local support with no Democratic challenger. Party managers call renomination the best move, and General Collins urged the White House to reappoint Brady.
Texas delegation members in Congress say border districts fear no major trouble over the Francisco Arresures murder in Mexico and the detention of Editor Cutting. They favor diplomatic handling through the State Department and reject Texas taking action against Mexico. Crain to confer with Secretary Bayard tomorrow.
The schooner Sarah Craig carrying fifteen people from Philadelphia wrecked off Sandy Hook during a squall. Nine survived as seven perished including Mrs. Stevens and her two daughters. bodies were recovered and families prepared for funerals.
SouTH Framingham reports a management shift at the Para Rubber Shoe Company with John D. Thomas appointed superintendent replacing Henry M. Burr. Thomas arrives from New York and starts duties tomorrow, while operatives express discontent over Burr’s removal. The shops will reopen August 9.
A brief note emphasizes keeping dish rags clean and pure with Pearline laundry soap. It advises regular washing to maintain whiteness and hygiene. The guidance reflects household care practices and product usage from its era.
Serious rioting erupted in Belfast as Catholics and Orangemen clashed after a Protestant band confronted Catholic children. Police and troops fired on mobs, multiple injuries reported, a boy named Knox killed, 46 arrests made, streets patrolled by police and cavalry.
The Blenheim House collection sale in London saw mostly dealer purchases at depressed prices. Old masters and portraits drew weak bidding. Van Dyck’s portrait of Mary, Duchess of Richmond, sold for £1150, while Gainsborough and Watteau pieces brought low sums due to lack of interest and unsigned works.
London reports that Parnellite leaders will press for a suspension of evictions while delaying an Irish bill. Many Irish tenants face arrears from falling prices, risking wholesale evictions if spring legislation is postponed. Kitson’s Liberal Federation baronetcy angers some while Chamberlain’s group welcomes the development.
In Waterford on August 1 the unveiling of General Thomas Francis Meagher's portrait by the Mayor drew a massive procession. Delegations from Cork, Limerick and elsewhere joined civic leaders as triumphal arches lined the streets and flags adorned the city. Nationalist MPs and others gave speeches at the ceremony.
A prize fight at Rhondda Wales between Evans and James ended with Evans dying shortly after being carried to his home. The bout lasted thirty two rounds and ended in tragedy.
Official announcements name Sir Richard Asheton Cross as Secretary of State for India and Earl Cardogan as Lord, privy seal. Edward Stanhope becomes Colonial Secretary and Edward Stanley is President of the Board of Trade. J. H. A. MacDonald is Lord Advocate with J. P. Bannerman Robertson as Solicitor-General for Scotland. Duke of Portland is Master of the Horse.
The County Democracy holds a Tuesday meeting to decide its future policy. The sub-executive committee, led by Hubert O Thompson before his burial, will report to the full committee. Ellery Anderson is likely to become permanent sub chair with Beattie assisting. Powers may run the customs house, and a no union with Tammany policy is expected despite Governor Hill's push.
Halifax Herald reports Attorney General McNeily and Rev Moses Harvey deny recent continent wide tales of famine in New Brunswick as fabrications spread from Ottawa and aimed to dishonor the colony.
Reports from Isle Royale in Lake Superior say fishermen are suspected of rifling bodies from the Algoma disaster last fall and sinking the corpses offshore to hide the acts. The revenue cutter Andy Johnson sails from Milwaukee tomorrow to probe the matter thoroughly.
Franz Liszt known as Abbe Liszt after taking holy orders in 1865 died at Bayreuth near midnight July 31. Born October 22, 1811, in Raiding Hungary, he rose from child prodigy to famed composer pianist and conductor through Paris Weimar and across Europe shaping symphonic poems and Wagnerian opera promotion. Remains were buried per his wish in Bayreuth. notable career included patronage from princes and popes and a prolific output spanning fantasies symphonies and oratorios.
In Chicago Aug 1 observers fear the eight Haymarket defendants may escape conviction due to weak law and defense tactics. State evidence includes Spies and Engel questions with Pinkerton McPhalen to testify. Defense to begin calling witnesses including Spies Fischer Schwab Neebe. Mayor Harrison may testify. About 600 sympathizers heard a speech by Dr Ernest Sehmidt and $65 was raised to aid the trial.
Rev. Father Rowan of St. Peter's Church disclosed new facts in the Archbishop Williams suit over diverted funds. Miss Crudden conveyed 50,970 square feet of land with three houses and a barn plus pew property, totaling 34,818 dollars, paid to Miss Crudden, leading to withdrawal of the suit as the price was below market value.
Susie Dawson disappeared from her Pawtucket home on July 13. Her father and police agencies in Boston and Portland traced her to Lowell where she was found today and returned home with her father. She offered no reason for leaving.
John E. Fitzgerald assumed charge of the internal revenue office on Saturday afternoon. General F. D. Sewall of Washington certified the accuracy of Mr. Pillsbury's accounts before the property was turned over to the new collector. Mayor O'Brien will accept Fitzgerald's resignation as fire commissioner this morning and is expected to name a successor at this afternoon's aldermen meeting.
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