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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1885

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Patrick Mahoney Arraigned in Connors Murder Case

HAVERHILL Mass Aug 3 Patrick Mahoney was arraigned in police court charged with killing Patrick Connors by striking him with a bar of iron. Hearing postponed to Aug 5. Remanded to Lawrence jail. Mahoney, an inebriate, had resided in Dover and Manchester before his arrest. He is described as crazed by alcohol and claiming an enemy named Lynch.

Patrick Mahoney Patrick Connors Haverhill Mass Commonwealth Lawrence Mahoney Dover N. H Manchester Connors Pears Lynch

Noted convict Neuville dies in Ohio state prison

Colum Bus Aug 3 A convict died in the state prison here. He was sentenced as Charles Neu ville for seven years for bigamy. He claimed Russian and English military ties, lived a roaming life, and had married 15 women, the last being Miss Whitney of Detroit. He died after two weeks of intermittent fever and had revealed his real name as Charles Edward Neuville Censmieski with a Russian title. The warden notified his estranged wife in Ontario.

ColumBus Charles Neuville Toledo America Charles J. Whitney Detroit Standard Theatre Chicago Betersboro Ont

Lasters Union Interfering With Maine Laborers

Portland Maine August 3 report says Lynn driven unionists undercover to Maine with a Norway branch to push wage hikes. Bartlettt and Co Norway, linked to Spinney Lynn, employs 200, all joined the Lasters union. Wage rise demand met with refusal, threaten strike and possible move to Lynn. No efforts yet in Portland or Lewiston.

Lasters Maine Portland Lynn Lasters’ Union Norway L. B. Bartlett & Co B. F. Spinney & Co Bartlettt & Co B.F. Spinney & Co Slasters Lewiston

Phelan Convicted in Boston for Passing 50 Cent Note

A Boston court recently sentenced W. C. Phelan to prison after a conviction for passing a 50 cent note. C. H. Torrey of New York has sent a letter to Col. Tamont asking President Cleveland to review the case, alleging unjust conviction, perjured testimony by U S officials, and personal malice behind the verdict.

New York W. C. Phelan Boston Phelan C. H.torrey Col. Tamont Cleveland Torrey

A St Paul Man In His Own House Hands Over His Valuables

A masked burglar stormed the residence of Hon. W. R. Merriam in St Paul Minnesota on Sunday morning. He confronted Merriam in the hall and, with a pistol, compelled the exchange of valuables totaling about 600 dollars including diamond studs shirt buttons and a gold watch. The thief fled untracked due to his masked status and police protection is urged amid public demand for security.

St. Paul Mion Oakes W. R. Merriam

Petrified Squirrel Found in Wisconsin Pine Heart

In central Wisconsin near Knowlton a woodman found a petrified squirrel inside a tree. William Mulhollen, owner, shipped it to President Cleveland and received a letter of thanks stating the specimen will be preserved in the Washington public museum.

Galena Wisconsin Knowlton William Mulhollen Cleveland Washington

Millville rubber workers seek settlement with Banigan

A Providence committee of strikers from Millville met Joseph Banigan to arrange a settlement and resumption of work. Banigan said he would pay current market rates for the work, inviting the workers to return when ready. The committee gave the impression a favorable report would be presented at tomorrow’s meeting.

Providence R. I Millville Joseph Banigan Banigan

Large Mackerel Run At Cape Cod Bay Delights Fleet

In Wellfleet Massachusetts six arrivals in 24 hours from eastern waters average 375 barrels of mackerel per vessel. Immense schools of fish in the bay described as the largest and best in years. A large fleet of seine boats from Provincetown and Dennis anchored tonight, all reporting good catches.

Wellfleet Mass Cape Cod Bay Provincetown Dennis

Embezzlement case heard in Marlboro police court

Commonwealth v George M Sawtelle charged with embezzling from J W Pope at various times from Sept 21 1883 to July 1884. Trial before Judge Enos T Luce. Probable cause found on three counts and Sawtelle held in $500 for grand jury at Lowell in October.

Marlboro Mass Commonwealth George M. Sawtelle J. W. Pope Enos T. Luce Watertown Granada Lowell

Salvation Army Holds Grand Convention in Star Rink Barracks

In Haverhill Massachusetts the American wing of the Salvation Army held a grand convention at Star Rink Barracks with Gen. S E Moore Maj Unter and staff present. About 200 soldiers from Salem Lynn Manchester NH and other areas attended a banquet and presentation of colors at seven o'clock.

Haverhill Mass Salvation Army Star Rink Barracks S. £. Moore Statf Maj. Unter Salem Lynn Manchester N. H

Cheshire express train hits team near West street crossing

Fitchburg Mass Aug 3 The Cheshire express train struck a team at West street crossing shortly after 5 PM killing Edgar Tenney and injuring George Ording who suffered a broken leg and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital

Fitchburg Mass West Street Crossing Edgar Tenney George Ording Leominster Massachusetts General Hospital

Eighth national convention of St Patrick’s alliance opens

Jamaica Long Island August 3 The eighth national convention of St Patrick's alliance of America is held here today About 200 delegates attend from New York New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois and Ohio The session is secret.

Jamaica L. I St. Patrick’s Alliance of America New York New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois Ohio

William Hanna in New Bedford Shooting Attempt

William Hanna a moulder at Grinnell's foundry in New Bedford attempted death by own action by shooting at Fairhaven while intoxicated. He escaped with singed hair and skin.

New Bepford Mass William Hanna Grinnel Fairhaven

Avon Man Takes Paris Green Tragedy Strikes Hartworp

John Sheridan of Avon reportedly killed himself by ingesting Paris green on Sunday in Hartworp. A physician was summoned after friends learned of his condition, but he could not be saved.

Shot Kills Two in Kentucky Election Row

In Fayette county near Athens two men named Veal and Waller were shot and killed by Bud Hart who was wounded. The report notes Hub Punch contains more conviviality hospitality and liberality than in any other article and mentions grocers and druggists.

Lexington Athens Fayette County Veal Waller Bud Hart

Boston Wins Goelet Cups In Newport Regatta

Boston yachts dominate the Goelet cups in a brisk 45 mile race from Luckenbach to Brenton's reef lightship and back. Puritan defeats Priscilla by 11 minutes 40 seconds in the sloops, Fortuna beats Montauk in the schooners, with cheers and crowds thronging the harbor as verdicts are announced.

Newponrt R. I Boston Luckerback Montart and Stebbins Regatta Committee New York Yacht Club Newport F. E. Peabody M. K. Abbott W. P. Fowle H. G. Huntington Russell S. Codman J. T. Burr, Jr J. Burwin Bug Luckenbach Brenton Reef S. M Polynia Brenton’s Reef Gen. Butler America Mr. Weldon United States Yacht Club Portuna Priscilla Monican Fortuna Montauk Brenton’s Gracie Isis Newport Cliffs Easton Herreshoff Jay Gould Easton’s Point Puritan Yigs Boston’s Point Lively Grayling New London Mohican Athlon Bedouin Commorant Light Richard Sutton Commorant Newport Harbor Douglas Ogden Goelet Norseman Weld Wanderer Luckenback Henry S. Hovey Edward Burgess M. J. Forbes C. J. Paine

Foreign News from London and Paris Light on Aug 3

London reports Sir Charles Dilke attends Commons amid scandal. Chamberlain and Smith in place as war minister outlines railway abandonment from Suakim Berber and troop withdrawals. Telegraph tariff to rise Oct 1. Salvation Army clash in Paris. Afghan frontier rumors. cholera and earthquakes noted. Sotheby sale lists high prices for Byron and Dickens manuscripts. extra dispatches from Nubia and Marseilles quarantine. Munster bank liquidation in Ireland announced.

London Charles Dilke House of Commons Joseph Chamerlain W. H. Smith Suakim Berber John Manners Salvationists Paris Salvation Army Kuchan Teheran Meruchak Ashabad Maprio Tashkend Russia Bisheerzek Suluk Belovodsk Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge Byron Corinth Charles Dickens Disraeli Heaven Kief Cablegram Slattin Bey Grenfell Osman Digna Senaar Blue Nile Nubia el Mahdi Chamber of Deputies MM. Leon Say Jules Simon Trieste Marseilles Mediterranean Algiers Publin Cork Dublin Munster Maprip Spain

Regiment seeks funds for state funeral escort

Monday's Post reports the first regiment aims to raise money for a fitting military representation at General Grant's funeral. Col Wellington issues appeals to Boston areas including Cambridge Chelsea Natick Brockton Taunton Fall River New Bedford. subscriptions already received from Jordan Marsh Co Cer 100, Kidcer Peabody 100, Gen A P Martin 100, Eben D Jordan 100, Boston Herald 100, N W Rice 100, Boston Globe 59. A committee with Gen A P Martin Eben D Jordan Col K M Pulsifer Col Charles H Taylor and S F Wilkins will oversee collecting efforts and sub committees will canvass listed towns.

Grant Wellington Boston Cambridge Chelsea Natick Brockton Taunton Fall River New Bedford Jordan, Marsh & Co Kidcer, Peabody & Co A. P. Martin The Boston Herald N. W. Rice Boston Globe Gen. A. P. Martin Eben D. Jordan Col K. M. Pulsifer Charles H. Taylor 8. F. Wilkins Howard National Bank

Funeral preparations as Gen Grant’s body lies in state

Mount McGregor N Y Aug 3 Gen Hancock and staff arrive from Saratoga for funeral arrangements. A large crowd gathers at the cottage and formalities include salutes, a mountain service, and Meade post ritual. Delegations from St Louis and New York officials coordinate attendance and processions.

Memorial services for Gen Grant in Westminster Abbey urged

London aug 3 distinguished Englishmen including the duke of Cambridge ar ranging to attend the memorial services for Gen Ulysses S Grant at Westminster Abbey tomorrow. American visitors such as Chief Justice Waite and Senators Edmunds Hawley will also be present. The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts memorializes Grant, praising his leadership and character and planning mourning observances and a funeral attendance.

New York Citizens’ Committee Citizens’ Committee of 100 Grace Albany Gen. Grant Grand Central Depot Westminster Abbey London Duke of Cambridge Marquis of Lorne Lord Wolseley M. Martinez Chil England Gen Grant Gladstone Prince of Wales Duke of Connaught Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts Faneuihall Ancient and Honorable Artilley Company of Massachusetts Faneuil Hall Ulysses S. Grant Mt. McGregor Saratoga County N. Y Grant Monument Association Broadway United States Grant Memorial Association Richard Z. Greener Fifth Avenue Shirtieth Street

Hendricks Not Seeking Higher Honors, Aide Says

Vice President Hendricks has no desire for the Democratic nomination in 1888 and plans to retire from politics in 1889. His private secretary dismisses reports of future ambitions, stating Hendricks is content with 1876 and 1884 support and will stay as vice president.

Washington Hughes East Hendricks Indiana Indian Territory Liumar Gen. Sheridan Manning Albright Higgits Second Auditor’s Congress Vernon Washington Monument Frank F. Claussen Leonard Magruder New Orleans

Baltimore and Ohio wires under Gould dispute denied

D. H. Bates of the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph company denied any deal with Jay Gould. Robert Garrett, in Germany, called rumors false and said no arrangement with Western Union exists. Garrett will return to London in August to review plans for Baltimore and Ohio expansion and a Portland line opens with Atlantic Telegraph connection.

Garrett Jay Gould D. H. Bates Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company Robert Garrett Germany Baltimore and Ohio Gould Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad Company Bates Hamburg New York Western Union Company London Mr. Bates Portland Parker C. Chandler John W. Deering The Atlantic Telegraph Company

Notable Church Anniversary in Middletown Connecticut

Hartford dispatch reports Middletown marked the centenary of the first ordination in the United States by Bishop Seabury. Clergy and bishops gathered at the Church of the Holy Trinity to recall the 1785 ordination of Connecticut candidates Pino Shelton Ashbel Baldwin Henry Vandyck and Maryland’s Colin Ferguson.

Hartford Conn Seabury Middletown Connecticut Pino Shelton Ashbel Baldwin Henry Vandyck Maryland Colin Ferguson Church of the Holy Trinity Williams Samuel Hart Trinity College Clarke Bridgeport Imade Woodbury Christ Church Jeremah Lenaming Seabuarra Abraham Jarvis Beardsley New Haven

Seventh annual reunion of Lynn City guards at Tri Mountain

The seventh annua reunion of the old Lynn City guards will be held at the Tri Mountain house Nabant next Friday evening. A meeting of the water supply committee Monday discussed reducing rates but no final action was taken. Sneak thieves entered a house on Ireson street Monday and stole a coat pants and vest.

Old Ireson Street

New Bedford Post Seeks Funds For Grant Funeral Trip

In New Bedford the post reports only 200 needed to cover expenses for 150 men attending Gen Grant's funeral in New York. The group will sail on the steamer Newport from Fall River with headquarters at the Everett House. Bark Veronica, Azevedo, sailed to Western Island with whaling stores. J. Vitarino, who had boarded, was arrested for attempting to leave the country with money obtained under false pretenses.

New Bedford Mass Committee of Post Grant New York Newport Fall River Everett House Veronica Azevedo Western Island J. Vitarino

Tornado and flood wrecks hit Philadelphia Camden area

A violent cyclone swept from Pennsylvania into New Jersey and Philadelphia on August 3, wrecking hundreds of homes, killing at least three people and injuring many more. It damaged the Maj Reybold and Peerless, struck John Dialogues’s shipyards, and tore through Richmond and Camden causing extensive property losses.

Philadelphia Delaware River Greenwich Point Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company Maj. Reybold Peerless Emory Townsend Eugene Reybold Reybold Jersey John Dialogues Kaighn Second Fifth Streets Delaware Petty’s Island 25Th Ward Richmond Camden Chas, Daizey Henry Stevens Port Richmond Lizzie McVeigh Emery Townsend Major Reybold Charles Daizey American Dr Steward Johnson Pacific John Melcher Benjamin Smith Alonso Maxwell Chas. Thompson Camden Tool Works Jacob Miller Freedom W Peak John Sik Owen Locke Josephine McKinley John Brown Annie McVeagh Lizzie McVeagh Francis Golden Michael Kent Wm. N. Harb Short & Harb Short & Harb’s Annie Roltz Annie Raven Emma Powers Emma Thomas Emma Michever John Thornton Salem N. J Chicago ChicaGco Maryland Baltimore Carroll County Westminster Union Bridge Hanover Branch Washington County Geleman Frederick City Harrison Street Centre Market

Destructive Toronto sugar refinery fire devastates Esplanade

A massive blaze swept the Toronto Sugar Refinery complex and nearby warehouses on the Esplanade, fed by an east wind. The glucose factory, docks, and numerous boat houses were destroyed or damaged, with losses rumored over 1 million dollars. Firefighters faced extreme heat as flames spread nine blocks east of the refinery. One watchman unaccounted for. several sailors burned escaping the burning Annie Mulvey. Two alarms were triggered for a smaller blaze at Trumbull and Brookline streets with modest losses.

Toronto Toronto Sugar Refinery Company Esplannade Esplanade Henry Wort Annie Mulvey Rogers William McCallum Port Hope Thomas Aglow James McCallum William Scott Street Princess Yonge Streets A. T.fulton John Lays George Gooderheim W. H. Beatty James Michie & Co Rozer Sauber Evans Heake Guiselle Abbottson Walsh, James & Co Currie, Martin & Co Corporation Wiman Mrs. Rennardson Hamilton & Son G. & J. Warin Adamson J. C. Graham H. Williams W.M. Polson & Co J. M. Beard J. O.1ys Lionel Yorke Vale & Vet Ontario Twiner’s Supply Company Ontario Mazeppa Annie Craig Thursa Church Street Madeline Mary Ann Church and Bayside Rowing Club Cook, Jones & Englis Works George Lumber Hamilton Mrs. Grient D. M. Lorsch P. Burn Yonge Street Trumbull Street Brookline Street D. R. Palmer Thomas H. Duggan Duggan J. A. Lawler Pemberton Swift Piper and Gray United States Canada New York New York Daily Commercial Bulletin Boston Crawford House Telegraph Baltimore M. Laupheimer, Son & Co Eutaw Street Pratt Michael Halloran South Framingham Lorenzo Woodbury Still River Bolton St. Louiis Opera House Bowling Green Baltimore County Hunter Brady

New Hampshire Camp Meeting Set for Aug 11

The New Hampshire Camp Meeting association will hold its annual gathering in Weeinrs starting August 11 for four days with a lineup of speakers including Mrs. J. K. Barney, Mrs. Sarah A. Lombard, Mrs. M. V. B. Knox, Rev. J. W. Hamilton, Boston, Hon. W. P. Frye of Maine, Hon. F. P. Lumney of Vermont, Hon. H. W. Blair, and C. A. Sulloway of Manchester.

WeEinrs N. H New Hampshire Camp Meeting Association Anable Corps J. K. Barney Women’s Christian Temperance Union Sarah A. Lombard M. V. B. Knox New Hampshire W. C. T. U J. W. Hamilton Boston W. P. Frye Maine F. P. Lumney Vermont H. W. Blair C. A. Sulloway Manchester

Old Fire Laddies Reunion of Boston and Providence Veterans

Providence and Boston fire veterans gathered at the Pines after a march from Faneuil Hall led by Capt. John S. Camrell. The event featured old signals, relics, and a banquet with speeches by Providence and Boston leaders, praising friendship and veteran tradition.

Boston and Providence the Pines

Yachting Amusements and Club Meetings

The Salem Bay Yacht club runs a 9 30 A M yacht cruise from Juniper Point for enrolled members and ladies. The South Boston Yacht club holds a regular monthly meeting at City Point on Wednesday. The Dorchester Yacht club also meets at Harrison Square on Friday at 8.

Salem Bay

Lyme reunion scheduled for Aug. 6 in Hanover

Hanover New Hampshire reports extensive preparations for a Lyme N H reunion on Thursday Aug. 6. A large tent will host exercises including prayer by Rev. E P Butler welcome by Dr C F Kingsbury response by Piot Perry of Williams College a historical address by F H Allen of Boston a poem by W A Converse of Stewartson an original hymn by Mrs Lucy F Johnson of New Haven Conn and a free concert in the evening by Hiali's band of Kosten.

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