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Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1886
Page
1
Various 19th Century Reports From New England and Beyond
Samuel J. Tilden died unexpectedly at Grey stone New Yorks Yorkers at 8 30 yesterday morning. War indications arise as cutting club develops. Congress adjournment likely today. Massachusetts members return home. General Collins faces Canada retaliation bill hurdle. Morrison surplus resolution passed both houses. General Butler may seek seventh district seat. National Civil Service Reform League met at Newport RI. Galatea refitting work started at Marblehead. New England states host congressional and county conventions. The Fighting Ninth Regiment held reunion at Nantasket Beach. Funeral of William J Copeland at Berwick MO. Seven deaths from sailboat capsize in Portland harbor. Baseball league winners Boston New York St Louis Chicago. Wilson of Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company ready to emerge if not prosecuted. No immediate Brockton labor settlement seen. Sheriff Barton of Burlington VT injured by prisoners. three escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Tilden
Greystone
Cutting Club
Texas
Congess
Massachusetts
Congress
General Collins
Canada
Morrison
General Butler
National Civil Service Reform League
Newport
R. I
Marblehead
New England
Ninth
Nantasket Beach
William J. Copeland
Berwick
Portland Harbor
Bostors
New Yorks
St. Louis
Chicago
Wilson
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company
Brockton
Barton
Burlington
City News Briefs From Somerville And Nearby Areas
A riot at John P Squire's last night drew the entire Somerville police force after several injuries. Edwin D Mead spoke at the first South lecture. George E McNeill was feted at a banquet in Odd Fellows Hall. Lowell bleachery stockholders read a letter from ex Treas Samuel G Snelling. Para Rubber Works delegates met with president A L Coolidge. no settlement reached. Mystic Park races ended early due to darkness. Markets quiet with Atlantic Pacific stock and income gains from pool buying. CB&Q and UP show good June earnings. Boston & Maine denies lease rumors on Boston & Lowell. Lake copper edges higher as copper shares rise in sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Squire
Somervil
Edwin D. Mead
George E. McNeill
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lowell Bleachery
Para Rubber Works
A. L. Coolidge
Mystic Park
Atlantic & Pacific
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Union Pacific
Boston & Maine
Boston & Lowell
Lake Copper
Embezzler Wilson Offers to Surrender If Prosecutions Withdrawn
The Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company directors met to review a letter from Jamesteilson, the defaulting secretary and treasurer who admitted stealing over 600000 by fraudulently issuing 6 percent bonds. He pledges to surrender with Henry V. Lesley if all prosecutions against him are dropped, implying he will turn state's evidence against his cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company
Gillingham
Jamesteilson
New York
Henry V. Lesley
Lesley
Wilson
Texas poised for war as volunteers form militia
Fort Worth reports Colonel B F Smith offering the Fourth Regiment of Texas to Gov Ireland if troops are needed for a Mexican move. Midlothian has enlisted a volunteer company and many towns await commissions to form militia. Texans largely favor war despite not expecting benefits, a sentiment prevalent in northern Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
B. F. Smith
Ireland
Fourth Regiment
Texas
Mexico
Midlothian
City Notes on Firemen, Water, and Officials
Police report sixteen tramps captured in the Boston and Albany yard with four jailed for idle and disorderly behavior. About 100 Veteran Firemen headed to Providence to join a beach trip. Japanese ambassador Marquis Rinehi met Governor Robinson and state officials. Lake Cochituate conduit cleansing reduces city water supply by about twelve million gallons daily. Governor Robinson reportedly ordered overtime work halted at the State prison and prohibited prisoner pay from contractors. Republican state convention date likely postponed to avoid Odd Fellows parade. Odd Fellows preparations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany
Veteran Fireman’s Association
Providence
Providence Firemen
Oakland Beach
Marquis Rinehi
Robinson
Beard
Ladd
Lake Cochituate
Odd Fellows
Whittier Accused of Embezzling From Miss Reid
Whittier's handling of Miss Reid's affairs remains uncertain as a bill over 1206, overdue for three years, surfaces. Police Inspector Burke reports Whittier recently gave the woman linked to his alleged expenditures diamond ear rag bracelets valued at 1000 and a 550 check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
Miss Reid
James A. L. Whittier
Burke
Weather Indications From Washington Forecasts By Region
For twenty four hours from Aug 4 at 7 a m, Maine through Connecticut show fair weather with westerly winds shifting to southerly and steady temperatures. Eastern states including New York and Pennsylvania trend warmer with variable winds becoming southerly. District of Columbia and Virginia remain fair with slight warming and variable to southerly winds. Carolinas Georgia Florida show local rains or fair weather with winds shifting to southerly and slight temperature increases. Louisiana and Texas remain fair with southeasterly to southerly winds and steady temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Weather Record for Boston August 4 1886 Report
Observer's Office Boston reports a clear to fair day with mean barometer 29.931 inches, maximum temperature around 69, minimum 57, mean dew point 49, and light winds from the northwest. Precipitation noted as six hundredths inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Observer’s Office
Sirona Servicer
Clear Cedar Clear Fair
Observations Elsewhere Meteorological Record Summary
Yesterday’s meteorological record lists readings up to 10 p m across multiple stations. Entries include locations such as Eastport Portland New London New York Jacksonville Atlanta Memphis Denver and Fort Worth with varying conditions like clear foggy and cloudy. Temperatures and wind data are intermittently noted with some legible figures and many garbled sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heastport
Portland
Clear Mt
Washington
New London
Conn
Sl Geldhr Oon
Wey
Sons
Gear Atleblon
Ces
Fair Jacteouvilion Ss
Icciiit
Giouty Atlanta
Gee
Ccceeeese
Memphis
Ets
Seentesese Resesseres
Samuel J. Tilden dies at Greystone in Yonkers
Ex Governor Samuel J. Tilden dies at 8:50 a.m. at Greystone Yonkers after a period of illness. The death ends a storied career as a lawyer reformer and Democratic leader who helped purge New York politics after the Tweed era. His life included a rise from New Lebanon to Yale and later law, politics, and finance influence.
Governor Hill on Mr. Tilden and impeachment efforts
Governor Hill recalls his seventeen year association with Mr. Tilden from their early Democratic State committee days to the 1872 Legislature. He notes Tilden aimed to remove corrupt New York judges and led impeachment drives, opposing the reform charter of the seventy for several reasons including its cumulation provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Hill
Albany
N. Y
Albany Journal
Mr. Tilden
Democratic State Committee
Judiciary Committee
New York
Committee of Seventy
Tilden, Hill and Tammany Leader Praised in Obituary Tribute
The piece preserves Governor Hill’s homage to Samuel J. Tilden, detailing his rise from cautious reformer to Democratic leader, his battles against the canal ring and Tweed ring, and his 1876 presidential bid. It notes Hill’s belief in Tilden’s rightful election and reflects on the impact of his death on New York politics.
Death of Samuel J. Tilden Shocks Washington Leaders
Washington notes reveal President Cleveland and Congress members reacting to the death of Samuel J. Tilden. Senators Beck, Kenna, Butler, Manderson, Plumb, and others reflect on his influence, retirement from politics, and potential impact, with calls for funeral attendance and tributes to his intellect and patriotism.
Boston Honors Tilden with Half Mast Flags and Tolling Bells
After Mr. Tilden's death Mayor O'Brien ordered city buildings’ flags at half mast and tolling fire bells on his funeral day. The piece notes few prominent locals remain, with Frederick C. Prince praising Tilden as a great national figure and his achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tilden
Mr. Tilden
O’brien
Butler May Run for Congress in Seventh District
Lowell Aug 4 Special details a July meeting of People's Party and Democratic men including Col C A R Dimon Major H G O Weymouth Edward B Peirce and George J Carney discussing Butler potentially running for Congress. Butler declined eighth district candidacy but hints point to seventh district as likely field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Butler
Congress
Washington
Butler
Allen
Eighth District
People’s
Essex
Charles P. Thompson
Massachusetts Superior Court
National Civil Service Reform League meets in Newport
The fifth annual National Civil Service Reform League gathering opens at Channing Memorial Church Newport Rhode Island with George William Curtis delivering the annual address praising reforms. Curtis predicts civil service reform will dominate upcoming elections and cites gains in the Bureau of Printing and Engraving under Graves and Manning. The meeting adopts resolutions urging merit based appointments open examinations and open SenateConsideration of nominations and stronger record keeping. Regional reports show diverse progress and challenges in Missouri Maryland New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn and Indiana with ongoing local associations forming nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
National Civil Service Reform League
Channing Memorial
Friends of Reform
George William Curtis
Thomases
Curtis
Washington
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Graves
United States
Treasury
Manning
the Treasury
Robinson
Edmunds
League
Carl Schurz
William Potts
New York City
Ira Beersley
West New Brighton
William W. Montgomery
Philadelphia
Penn
Merrill Wyman, Jr
Cambridge
Mass
Hemingway Fund
New York
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Greenfield
Detroit
Charles Claflin Allen
St. Louis
Missouri Association
R. F. Wood
Maryland Association
Charles J. Bonaparte
Maryland Civil Service Reform Association
Bonaparte
Association
Maryland
Congressional and County Conventions Held in New England
Across Maine and nearby states on Aug 4 delegates and leaders gathered for Republican and Democratic conventions. Nominees included David H. Cole George P. Wescott Joseph Dannell John P. Kendall for Maine Senate. William M. Bailey as Democratic candidate. W. W. Grout re-nominated in Vermont. Ellsworth with Burrill Sargent Cunningham Campbell Fellowss and others named for county and probate offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Cumberland County
David H. Cole
Naples
George P. Wescott
Joseph Dannell
Westbrook
John P. Kendall
Freeport
Concord
N. H
John H. George
William M. Bailey
Nashua
John M. Mitchell
Samuel J. Tilden
Tilden
L. B. Brown
Bailey
Montpelier
Hugh Henry
Chester
ED. M. Camp
Newport
W. W. Grout
Barton
Ellsworth
Co. C. Burrill
Henry W. Sargent
Sargentville
O. P
Galatea refit prep as hull bowsprit removed
Marblehead reports the Galatea’s bowsprit unshipped and refit work to begin at dawn with rapid progress planned. Steamers Samuel Little and two Boston tugs bring spars and gear, Lt Henn aims to ready by Saturday to join the New York squadron at Newport, then return to Marblehead until September. Hull Yacht Club fleet and Steamer Annie S. arrive. Marblehead drum corps serenade Lt Henn and wife as crowds gather at Fort Sewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Samuel Little
Boston
Henn
New York
Newport
Hull Yacht Club
Annie S
Fort Sewell
Seven Drowned In Portland Harbor Sailboat Disaster
A sailing trip from the smelting works wharf ended after two boats carrying fifteen relatives capsized near Diamond Island. Only one boy survivor, James Whitten, details the centreboard error that sank Wellington Masters, Mrs Masters, Emma Cleveland, and Jane Masters. Coroner to hold inquest next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Wellington Masters
John R. Cleveland
James Whitten
Emma
Harry Cleveland
J. R
Cleveland
Benjamin
Maud
James
Owen Whitten
J. G. Whitten
Great Diamond Island
Masters
Jennie Masters
Maud Whitten
Benjamin Whitten
Diamond Island
Emma Cleveland
Mr. Masters
Mrs. Masters
Jane Masters
Gould
Adjournment Probable As Congress Fences Over River Bills
Washington Aug 4 special. An impending adjournment looms but may be delayed by quorum losses and Senate actions. The river and harbor bill hangs in debate. President may sign or veto. Constitutional interpretation on post adjournment effect cited with Lincoln precedent, amid legal caution and political maneuvering.
Para Rubber Shoe Company Strike Still Firm in Firm Hold
A fifteen member striker delegation met with A L Coolidge in Boston over the removal of superintendent Burr. Coolidge and directors insist Burr departed and the new superintendent remains. no contract breach and harmony claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Para Rubber Shoe Company
Sovpth Framinguam
Boston
A. L. Coolidge
Burr
Mr. Coolidge
CAPTAIN CUNNINGHAM'S JOKE IN SHELBURNE HARBOR
Halivax Nova Scotia Aug 4 Special Captain Cunningham of the Gloucester schooner Rattler tried to kidnap two armed guards and weigh anchor after being warned to report to the custom house. The guards fired a distress signal and a cutter's crew intervened to keep the Rattler in port until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Halivax
N.S
Quigley
Terror
Shelburne Harbor
Custom House
Rattler
Gloucester
Yachts in New England and Newport Race Plans
Movements of yachts reported from Provincetown New London and Bar Harbor to Newport. Atalanta sails for New York with Jay Gould aboard. Vera Ambassadress and other vessels arrive while the Pequot and harbor lights dazzle at New London. Yachts ready for Goelet cup race off Newport on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Bar Harbor
Vineyard Haven
Gould
Howard S. Jeffrey
Irvington
New London
Conn
Pequot
Newport
Bar Harper
Vera
Ferguson
Vuhe Ambassadress
Jay Gould
New York
Local Patent Medicines Tease Readers With Prices
An old advertisement lists Hale's Honey as a best cough cure at 25 50 cents and 1 dollar. Glenn's Sulphur Soap promises healing and beauty for 25 cents. German Corn Remover targets corns and bunions at 25 cents. Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye offers black or brown at 50 cents. Pike's Toothache Drops claim cure in one minute for 25 cents. Dean's Rheumatic Pills touted as a sure cure at zero cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Glenn
Hill
Pike
Dean
Morrison surplus resolution passes House and heads to President
Washington dispatch reports the Morrison surplus resolution clearing both houses, now sent to the President for signing. debate featured Hewitt attacking Morrison and Bland opposing the conference report, with Breckenridge defending the measure and Butterworth supporting Treasury discretion as the 100 million balance was described as ballast maintaining public credit. The final House vote was 120 to 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morrison
Senate
Hewitt
Illinois
Bland
Secretary of the Treasury
Breckenridge
Kentucky
War clouds over Cutting case threaten new Congress action
Washington dispatch notes the Cutting case stirs talk of war with Mexico. It suggests Mexico may release Cutting or be unable to control Chihuahua authorities, and weighs risks of a border foray, potential punitive action, and wider consequences for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Mexico
Chihuahua
United States
Texas
Polk
General Collins Retaliation Bill Faces Hurdles
General Collins cannot secure committee consideration for his Canada retaliation bill as a quorum on the commerce panel is lacking. Unanimous consent is unlikely due to Western lawmakers fearing disruption to freight movements and railroads, though Collins hopes to push it in the next session if Canada issues remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Collins
Washington
Collins
Canada
Committee On Commerce
Friedrichshal tonic aperient water praised by experts
Credited to Liebig and London Medical Record, Friedrichshal water is hailed as a potent alterative for blood disorders and debility in children. It is advertised as effective against scrofula when paired with proper diet and outdoor activity, with guidance on reducing the quantity for longer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justus von Liebig
London
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