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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1885
Page
1
H M Pollard reports that if President orders cattle removed from the Cherokees in Indian territory lessees will contest in court. They argue the Cherokees have right to lease their lands under treaty with the government.
ConcorD August 7 The retrenchment committee reports a bill fixing senator and representative pay at 200 per legislative session replacing per diem. The senate directs military affairs to report a plan for Gen John Stark’s burial site. Both chambers adjourned until Monday evening.
In Springfield Massachusetts on August 7 Rev. L. Beeman formerly of Williamsburg Congregational church was examined by the church committee chaired by Elnathan Graves. Beeman protested much of the testimony as his daughter testified about her father s improper relations with his servant and tyrannical conduct. Examination to continue tomorrow.
Over 100 mackerel schooners cruise off Sandwich in Barnstable Bay, mainly from cape ports with many from Gloucester and the Bay of Fundy. Reports say they are meeting with excellent success, fish abundant and of first and second quality. Weirs on the cape have recently yielded large hauls of good quality.
Wm. Kearney, an insane man from near Humboldt Nebraska who owns a fine farm, was arrested in Kansas City yesterday. He claimed plans to travel to Washington to kill President Cleveland and carried a red revolver with about 75 cartridges in a handbag along with substantial money.
Crowds thronged City Hall as 35 000 visited the remains by noon and about 60 000 by mid afternoon. President Cleveland and Grant family attended while bereaved ex officials and soldiers arrived. A grand burial ritual and a public viewing continued into the night with preparations for moving the body to Riverside Park the next day.
New York reports plan for a grand funeral procession for Gen Grant with bells tolled at city hall departure and Riverside Park arrival. The division will assemble at 9 AM on Broadway, regiments to form a mixed escort, while the Governor’s Guard of Hartford and Connecticut National Guard prepare to join the ceremony.
Gov Robinson and Mayor O'Brien lead a Boston and Massachusetts delegation to New York for Gen Grant's funeral. The train carries state executives and military officers, with a Boston contingent including Mayor O'Brien and the common council. Ex Confederate reunion tributes and fund appeals follow, as does Butler's planned Lowell oration.
New York readers learn that steel rail mills plan a production curtailment scheme. A conference in Philadelphia last winter proposed partial operation or idle allowances. This round, all firms consented except Pennsylvania and Bethlehem, who objected, so no action was taken and the meeting adjourned pending their call.
Letters from Capt McLeod aboard the G W Bently from Grand Banks July 7 list codfish quotas for Provincetown vessels including M B Nason 300 quintals Freeman 666 quintals Rich 200 quintals Ella B Dyer 500 quintals Grace M Parker 500 quintals Jessie T Matheson 800 quintals Freddie W Alton 750 quintals Ella May 500 quintals Edith McIntyre 30 quintals Carrier Miles 4500 quintals Maud B Witherell 500 quintals Spring Bird 950 quintals Weather is good though fish not very plentiful but recently struck in.
Washington Aug 7 officers and candidates for consular posts in South America and Europe express disappointment as the president defers a promised slate before leaving for four weeks. Whitelaw Reid of the New York Tribune is said unlikely to dine with him, amid a famed exchange over table manners.
Secretary Whitney declares the Chicago contract forfeited after six months beyond the 18 month limit, directing bureaus to take possession of the vessel and its materials. Similar steps apply to the Atlanta and the Boston as inventories and appraisals proceed to decide whether to complete the ships.
The president named Geo. W. Lane and others to territorial and Indian agency posts, plus several postmaster appointments. Officials discuss suspensions for partisanship, while Transportation and civil service notes cover resignations, travel, and policy amendments.
A mob of about 409 men tried to shut down the Rust Bros. & Co. mill in Saginaw by force. They were warned to disperse, resisted, and were fired on by nine policemen who charged the crowd, arresting six. The mill continued operating and no workers joined the strike. Separate reports note quiet in Millville as state detectives withdraw and Knights of Labor prepare to act. Brakemen in Pittsburgh vow to hold out with broader strike chances across the division.
PROVIDENCE August 7 The contest between rival steamboat firms to head bay resorts has led to gate destruction and ship collisions. Capt Cooper of the Florence and Capt McMullen of the Philadelphia are suspended for three and four months respectively by steam vessel inspectors for violations of navigation laws. McMullen appeals and continues to operate.
An excavation beside Hoboken's American lead pencil factory on Clinton Street caused a wall to fall tonight, burying several laborers. Two workers are dead, others unaccounted as search continues. Contractor James Carey arrested by the coroner, bonds set at 3000 awaiting inquest.
Secretary Endicott issues regulation amendments to strip long detachees of staff posts. Officers below field rank serving four years away from their regiment will be relieved and reassigned with frontier postings to ensure rotation. Aides selected by generals must join regiments, ending long-held positions. Public reaction notes frontier concerns and congressional attempts to pass similar laws.
New Orleans August 7 reports show July weather across the belt favored growth with no extreme conditions. Cultivation advanced, stands improved, and fruitage strong with minimal shedding. Cotton worm present but not damaging. overall condition averaged 97 percent with state specifics listed for Virginia to Texas.
In Boston and vicinity Friday alarms were rung from multiple fire boxes for blazes in a manure heap off Granite street South Boston a slight fire near Washington Village around Norway iron works and a loft fire in an old Brighton stable near the abattoir. Brief reports from Manchester Bancon and Providence note Webster block gutted with a child burned and other properties losses with varying insurance and livestock saved where possible.
The print cloth market closes firm at 33 16 cents a yard for 64 squares and 23 cents for 60 by 56 pieces. Weekly production 110000 pieces, deliveries 157600, sales 132000, stock 259000. Boats to New York tonight carry about 3000. Burdick defeats Samuel West 100 purse in pyramid pool. four games allowed. Banks close tomorrow at 10, mills stop, business suspended. G A R fires 68 guns in salute at one minute intervals. memorial exercises at Academy of Music.
Police traced Rose Gilbert to Albany New York after a secrecy effort and an anonymous tip. Detectives announced she uses the stage name Rosa Devon Dunlope and is in Albany but not at Dunlap house, while focus shifts to locating Nellie Mitchell and confirming the river victim's identity.
In dense fog at 2 AM the ocean steamer Ilumacco ran ashore on Mur ledge southern head Grand Manan. It was a ballast voyage to Liverpool. crew and officers were saved by a lighthouse keeper, and the vessel lies on Wallace rock slated to be a total wreck. The Storm King later reached port with captain and crew. distress occurred during thick fog and the ship struck two ledges before sinking.
William C Crandall alias C Davis formerly of Providence Hartford and Boston and recently from Muncie Indiana was arrested in Boston and arraigned before the police court to answer for non-support of his family. He left his wife and child in a Boston hotel in 1883 and she has since worked for Shaw Stocking Company. The case was continued for trial.
A party of Canadian journalists and families spent Friday in the city with members touring the north shore and nearby sights. They attended the promenade concerts with seats in the balcony. Erkel’s Hun yadi Jasio overture was played for their benefit, followed by God Save the Queen. The visitors unexpectedly stood for the encore, drawing astonished reactions from the floor audience.
Northfield Mass August 7 The third day of Moody meetings drew a very large crowd. Morning speakers included Dr A G Gordon Boston Dr Clarke Staten Island and Dr Pentecost Brooklyn with Gordon delivering the main address. Afternoon sermon reviewed Dr Bernard's commentary by Dr Clarke and Gordon urged that all who believe in Christ must be saved because God is just. Gordon remains a fan favorite. He was followed by Dr Pierson Philadelphia.
American clergymen cyclists reached AyR Ontario at noon and were greeted by Re. Mr. Hardy and townspeople before a hosted dinner at the Commercial hotel. They then proceeded to Woodstock for the afternoon visit. In Woodstock they were met with a civic luncheon and given 40 or 50 conveyances to tour local sites.
In Fayetteville three men were publicly hanged for murder at 1 30 PM. Joseph O Howard white killed E C Blackman after robbing him. Tom Gee colored cut Mary Hughes to pieces with an axe. Tom McNiel killed his brother Simon. None confessed. Death occurred eight minutes after the drop as a huge crowd looked on.
In Adams district court Sheriff Streeter planned to surrender Edward Rivers for testifying in a case against six companions for assault on Germans. Lawyer Couch was seized by two constables as Streeter interviewed Rivers, manhandled to the floor, and later separated after a scuffle. Couch likely will sue for assault.
United States authorities captured Milliams Luna near El Paso as he prepared to cross into Mexico. Luna allegedly smuggled over 100000 dollars in goods into the United States and a similar amount into Mexico. Mexican officials later posted 20000 bonds for his appearance, drawing criticism.
At St Thomas Ontario a man named Dempsey from Hamilton crossed the London and Port Stanley line with his sister in law, the wife of lumber merchant Fred Sanders, and her 6 year old son. A train demolished their buggy and killed all three. Mrs Sanders was decapitated. the child's body lay on the engine cowcatcher. Dempsey was found about 75 yards away.
A Spring feild Missouri dance near St. Louis erupted in violence when Cook Ashbridge and William and James Hoover fought Baxter Delin Lemuel Thomas and Isaac Messick. Knives caused fatal injuries with two dead and one dying. Ashbridge and the Hoover brothers were arrested amid threats of lynching.
Edwin B. Brooke and Frederick M. Lawrence of E. B. Brooke & Co. forwarding agents at 7 South Street assign today without preferences. Dr Nagel of the board of health reports that cancer deaths in New York have risen from 416 in 1875 to 725 in 1884.
Charles Pevere a married man with three children eloped with Mrs George Powers and was arrested in Boston and brought to Greenfield Mass He was held for examination Saturday in 200 Last night he drank heavily and threatened to kill his wife then fled to unknown parts Mrs Powers left a note saying she had skipped the gutter and need not be looked for.
In Maprio 2878 new cases and 910 deaths are recorded in Spain. Segovia closes artillery academy due to cholera. La Granja sees riots as authorities push sanitary measures. Marseilles reports improvement but ongoing exodus and officials blamed. Dutch ports quarantine French and Spanish ships. Holland bans Mediterranean imports until cholera wanes. U S consul in Havre notes rising cholera in Marseilles and will inspect outbound vessels. Marseilles records 26 cholera deaths today.
London reports conflicting chatter about Afghan and Russian activity at Meruchak with claims of no conflict while Afghanistan readies forts at Herat and troops under the ameer. Telegraphs note Russian concerns over English war prep, and links to Transcaspian forces and Penjheh.
In Gloucester police court Ephraim Smooth also known as Tom Brown, a Portland crook, was held for the superior court in 900 dollars on charges of larceny for taking a watch from Isaac Henderson while asleep and of highway robbery for snatching a watch from Andrew Johnson.
John Callihan, removed from master iron plater at Norfolk navy yard under the previous administration at General Mahone’s request, has written to Secretary Whitney declining reappointment. He cites his Republican affiliation and desire not to serve under a Democratic administration.
On August 7 the third day of the Universalists encampment at Weins attracted a large congregation. The morning program featured a praise and conference meeting led by Rey W. and others, with participants gathered for worship and discussion.
Michiel Kaelin, a dairyman, cut his wife’s throat during a quarrel in Louisville this morning. The woman died instantly while Kaelin survived with a severed windpipe. Police plan further inquiry into the double tragedy.
The Atlanta Constitution notes men aged 40 to 45 are increasingly called young or promising. It argues longer life expectations and rising complexity of civilization keep middle aged individuals vital, sharing a playful view of “lively old boys” in youth’s ranks. The piece urges embracing sustained vigor until old age.
Reports from multiple papers note John G. Thompson's GLO salary, Missouri gubernatorial ambitions for Hateh, and a New York insider track for Erastus Corning. They discuss the president's stance on cattle in Indian Territory, Eustis’s European tour, and ongoing figures like Foraker, Blaine, and Keifer with governors, congressmen, and state legislatures in Ohio Virginia Georgia and Georgia.
Commodore L D Shepard chaired the Dorchester Yacht Club at Harrison Square. Officers reported the club free of debt with 45 50 in treasury. Herbert L Harding was elected to membership on Henry B Callender’s nomination. Ex Commodore Coolidge Barnard offered two silver cups for a sailing regatta open to any boat from a regular club. A silk flag was added by Capt W B McClellan. Date of regatta to be announced. Meeting adjourned about o'clock.
Hingham will mark its 250th settlement anniversary on Saturday September 12 with bells and artillery salutes, band concerts, dinner and dancing, a schoolchildren’s procession, Old Church exercises, a military escort, relics exhibit at Agricultural Hall, and a speech by Mr Solomon Lincoln. Gov Robinson and the Boston cadets are expected to attend with escort duties by Edwin Humphrey post 10 G A R and nearby groups.
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