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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1886
Page
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In Newport the May Hower secured the $500 Goelet Cup for sloops, while Grayling won the $1000 schooner prize. Reports note yacht racing and notable arrivals and events from Newport to New York involving naval and social figures.
Reports say troops move in to supplant police as violence escalates with six killed and forty two wounded. The Pope is seriously ill. Irish delegates to America were bid farewell as they depart by steamer.
The Middlesex and Highland street railways are to consolidate. A quiet urban scene includes news of a tricycle accident burial, a theft on McLean street, a faulty stock market day, and a note on bank reserves and clearing house results.
Charles A. Minton longtime secretary of the New York Yacht Club died suddenly at his New York City home from heart trouble. Born in 1925 he studied at Columbia College and worked as a stock broker before turning to writing. He served as financial editor of the Herald and remained active in club and sporting circles.
The funeral for James M. Dunbar a Boston manufacturer occurred Saturday at Christ's Church New York with Rev Dr Jacob S Shapman officiating. In Hanover New Hampshire 15 year old Herbert Gray son of Gerald Gray of Lancaster drowned while bathing in the Connecticut River and his body remains unfound. A Provincetown sailboat with Claude Strachhbauer Artie Freeman and Walter Bennett capsized in Provincetown harbor Artie Freeman nine drowned with body not recovered. In church news Rev George B Frost of Oxford resigned to join a North Dakota church and calls extended to Rev O F Stafford Cambridge and Rev Edward Day Webster to Ludlow Mass.
Indication for twenty four hours starting 7 a m Monday Aug 9 shows fair warmer weather with southerly winds across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York. Tuesday outlook calls for slightly warmer and fairer conditions across New England and the Middle States.
Observer Office signal service records indicate three readings in a day with varying conditions. Winds shift from northeast to west with moderate velocity and cloud cover transitions from cloudy to clear to fair, no notable precipitation reported.
Observations from yesterday up to 10 p m taken simultaneously at all stations summarize the meteorological record. The report notes uniform timing and collects data across multiple locations for comparative analysis.
Aug 8 reports describe severe fighting between Orangemen shipyard workers and Catholic navvies amid widespread rioting in Belfast. Fifty injured, including four police, with reports of deaths and gunshot wounds. Soldiers summoned. police to be superseded by military. death toll rising.
Michael Davitt arrives in New York under an assumed name aboard the Germanic and will speak to the United Irish Societies in Chicago on Saturday. He previews a West and California lecture tour on home rule, fisheries, and Irish welfare, sees Liberal hopes as key, and criticizes Tory coercion and Orangemen while forecasting eventual Irish self rule.
A New England Senator cautions that Blaine must declare a stand on prohibition to avoid Democratic pressure. The piece argues Blaine risks alienating German and Irish voters if for prohibition or estranging reform and Western denominations if against it. The editor notes Blaine’s narrow path within Maine and his own stance.
About 3000 people gathered in Queenstown to bid farewell to Irish National League of America delegates. Mr O'Brien said he would confer with Ireland across the sea on the political situation and warned that Ireland would meet coercion with resolve. He urged Irishmen to keep peace to avoid a pretext for coercion. Mr Redmond stated that only Gladstone's measure would satisfy Ireland.
Paris based Journal des Debats reports the Pope is seriously ill and that his life is described as despaired of, signaling grave concern across the Catholic world.
The London based group states that despite imperfect election results the Liberal majority supports Gladstone. It urges Liberals to press for a clear Tory policy on Ireland and vows to pursue closer England Ireland union until achieved, while noting Conservatives show no plan to act.
Washington reports confirm Hedden, the New York collector, is expected to resign and a successor will be chosen promptly. Cleveland administration criticisms say Hedden failed to master the office. Thompson had urged Hedden’s appointment, and officials anticipate a formal recommendation after Fairchild and Whitney return.
Speaker Carlisle declares in an interview that he and fellow Morrison bill supporters faced unjust claims that they spurred tariff agitation. He says the assertion is a fabrication and that sincere effort was made to pass the measure.
Emperor Francis Joseph warmly greeted Emperor William on arrival at Gastein and the two monarchs stayed for a conference. The Pope told President Grevy China will advance French interests and vows France Vatican ties remain strong. In Brussels 1600 workers marched with red flags singing the Marseillaise ahead of the August 15 protest.
The Central Labor Union debate turns chaotic as Knights of Labor clash with Progressive Cigar Makers during a heated session at Clarendon Hall. A plan to divide into trade sections prompts intense vote, with 176 in favor and 151 against the sympathy resolution.
A shoe box in a Cheshire swamp near New Haven reveals the trunk of a man about 30, with head arms and legs missing. Ed mund Terrill and neighbors report the grisly find, medical examiner suspects murder. inquest set with undertaker and coroner in charge.
Forest fires in Marathon and Clark counties destroyed Spencer with $200,000 in losses. Two saw mills a depot a wood turning factory churches a schoolhouse Music Hall and many homes burned. A northeast gale aided the flames as residents fled with no insurance leaving 35 families homeless and penniless.
Dr James P Kimball director of the mint reports 1885 gold production about 51.8 million dollars up from 1884 by one million. Silver output 51.6 million dollars up from 48.98 million, with Colorado first in production and Montana Idaho notable gains. Coinage totals 47.5 million pieces valued 56.93 million. gold coins 3.0 million pieces 27.75 million. silver coins 31.9 million pieces 28.96 million. Net silver export loss 15.51 million. net gold import 12.23 million.
Secretary Bayard said he had not received Jacksons resignation and there was nothing new on the Cutting case. Acting Secretary Fairchild returned from New York and said there had been no cabinet consideration of bond calls or presidential decision. Fairchilds Senate remarks stated bonds would be called as rapidly as prudent administration permitted.
Four suspicious men loitering near Astoria post office were caught in a midnight break in. A gun battle left one burglar wounded and two captured. two others escaped. Suspects named Joseph Murray, 25, a Chicago bricklayer, and James Cody, 35 with no fixed address.
William Potts and George Hazlitt, two coopers, completed a perilous descent through Niagara whirlpool rapids in a ten foot locust cask with keel rudder and turret. The craft stayed right side up most of the voyage, took fifty five minutes, and landed at Queenstown on the Canada side to an audience of about 15 000 spectators.
In St. Louis on August 6, Mr. Lucas denies rumors his league club will disband and be replaced by Pittsburgs. He confirms the team will play all scheduled games, with new players filling vacancies and improving performance.
Little Daisy Murdock was buried today in Evergreen cemetery Actors' Fund plot. Rev Dr S Miller Hegeman of Brooklyn read the burial services. A quartet sang Abide With Me Nearer My God to Thee and There is a Green Hill Far Away.
A crash between freight trains on the Chesapeake and Ohio line near Limestone Kentucky resulted in four deaths. Investigators probe cause and identify victims. Local authorities work at the scene as emergency crews respond to the fatal collision.
Colonel John A. McCaull returns from Europe with rights to Gilbert & Sullivan works for the U S excluding New England and New York city He governs an opera tentatively named The Khedive and has acquired Waldemar Lorraine and other pieces He has signed performers including Eugene Oudin Gertrude Griswold Emily Soldene and Dollinger and will open in Boston soon to astonish audiences
George Greene a Montreal merchant with his daughter and an engineer set out from Morrisburgh Park on the St Lawrence in a small steam launch bound for Lachine. After losing bearing the boat struck submerged piers of the Canadian Pacific bridge and sank. The engineer reached a pier while Greene unable to swim was submerged but surfaced and was seized by his daughter who after a fierce struggle against the current reached shore almost exhausted. Both were rendered unconscious.
At Shel don Vermont the county Democrats named a full slate with Ralph Sherwood J G Powell I N Randall as senators Michael McGettrick E G Deming S L Halloran L B Kennedy M W Bailey Hollis Wanzer K A Paul J B Anderson W H Rood and declared Republican malcontents may aid only as pushers not leaders promising no share in triumphs
The Globe-Democrat cites a ruling: one year at hard labor and a $600 fine for Cutting. If the fine is unpaid, 100 extra days imprisonment. Medina may sue for damages. The Chihuahua Supreme Court considers censure of the American consul Brigham and his removal. Cutting to be sent to prison tonight. Garden City forms a full volunteer battery of 40 men for possible hostilities with Mexico.
London August sale of Blenheim House paintings drew mainly dealers. Agnew secured the Madonna with the Tar, bought for £6,980 about $34,000, and The Adoration of the Magi for £987. Total receipts were £10,575 as bidding shifted from pounds to shillings. Sir Charles Russell bought Prete Genovese, a St. Lawrence by Giustiniani, for £22.
President Egan telegraphs to Patrick Gleason of the New York Municipal Council denying a request to invite all American organizations that aided the National League in Ireland. He cites article 13 of the league constitution, saying the upcoming convention is a national convention of the Irish National League of America and inviting others would violate the charter.
Chester O. Witham aged 27 killed Joseph Henry Turner fifteen miles from Augusta on the road from Weeks's mills in China to Bruce's corner. The pistol fired when Chester Witham handled it after his father and brother aimed at a squirrel. relatives call it accidental, but doubt remains as Witham fled and has not been seen.
John Burnett testified he stood at Cranes alley entrance and saw the bomb thrown. He could not identify Schnaubelt’s picture as the thrower, placing the blast about thirty feet farther south. He said he knew it was a bomb and left to avoid being killed after the explosion.
In Newport on August 8 General Charles J. Paine's Mayflower won the Goelet cups sloop race over 45 miles, beating Puritan by minutes and securing the overall lead as Atlantic and Priscilla trailed. Grayling captured the schooner cup with a wide margin.
The German Lloyd Werra, losing its screw and part of its shaft off the Grand Banks, was towed 1100 miles to Boston by the Venetian. Passengers and Boston steamship men applauded Captain Trant’s crew for safe passage despite storms and fog. A meeting praised Captain Bussias and resolutions commended the rescuers and the Werra’s officers.
Newport crowds admire gala schooners with sails drying and streamers from peak to hull as Charles A. Minton is mourned. The harbor glitters with yachts including Grayling Wanderer and Sachem while preparations for tomorrow’s race unfold.
A man about 35 with initials F B on his coat was found near Stony Brook after a 32 caliber revolver and cartridges were uncovered. He died later at Massachusetts General Hospital with a bullet hole in the head, leading officials to suspect suicide. No identification or known identity exists.
Highland and Middlesex officials announce a consolidation plan to form the Boston Consolidated Street Railway Company with 1.7 million dollars in capital. A stockholders meeting is set for August 19 to approve the merger. officers from both roads will form the new company and board.
The late subordinates of Eben F. Pillsbury, former Internal Revenue collector, sent him a costly parlor set and later provided office furniture including a roll-top cherry desk, seven chairs, and a Turkish lounge at his Court Street office. The gifts continued at Pillsbury’s Allston home with a crimson velvet reclining chair, oak sideboard, hat tree, and a black marble bronze clock. R S Webster of Melrose spoke, praising the good relations between Pillsbury and his staff, who noted there was no hope of reward. Pillsbury thanked them, saying the gifts were gratifying despite no expectation of favors, and a luncheon followed.
The Central Trades Union met at Wadman Hall yesterday with routine business. Several speeches were given and the union extended sympathy to the locked out workers in East Cambridge.
Michael E. Sullivan, alleged attorney, was arrested last evening on embezzlement charges for $100. He is accused of collecting a note from Benjamin KE Dix of 568 Tremont Street last December and failing to remit the funds.
The American Bankers Association program in Boston includes a Wednesday evening reception at the Brunswick, a harbor excursion, and a Thursday banquet at Parker's hosted by local bankers.
Wadsworth a Brattleboro machinist aged 97 living in Springfield since April shot himself three times in the head yesterday at his boarding place and died shortly after at City Hospital. He was a widower.
A New England note reports Senator John J. Ingalls of Kansas planned to visit local dining clubs in the city, with Norfolk Club arranging for his stay. He was to meet Sergeant-at-Arms Christie but was detained by Congress adjournment and may travel west, delaying his Eastern trip. The Norfolk Club still proceeds with its Rhode Island day set for August 20.
An old State House insider at Young’s Hotel speculates on Speaker Brackett’s political future. He notes rivals push Brackett for various posts to push him aside, predicting Brackett may reclaim the speakership next January unless a stronger option arises.
Brockton Mayor Whipple fights for the first district Republican councilor nomination against Jonathan Bourne of New Bedford. Over the past fifteen years Bristol county led appointments, with Plymouth supplying only three years. Whipple uses regional delegate levels to argue for recognition of southern claims despite Bristol’s long hold, though the Duke of Warwick Castle may back a tougher path.
The State outlines the locality argument favoring western influence in the ticket. It notes likely Governor candidate Oliver Ames of Easton and argues westerns expect the second spot, referencing past pairings and urging careful consideration of Haile or Brackett with Ames if western support holds.
The article notes James Rankin of Ward 24 disavowing any authorization for his name on the new County Democracy committee and declares he is out of politics. It also lists Franklin County Representative district totals by town and voters, and quotes The Bridgewater Independent and Worcester Gazette on local political questions and Bates-Rice controversy remarks.
The Athol Transcript reports the Republican State ticket is likely to be headed by Ames or Crapo with Ames favored and Haile expected to secure second place. The article notes the ticket will include two eastern men in leading roles.
The Springfield Republican notes Republican youths Bates Whipple and Lodge stirring trouble for older leaders while Judge Adin Thayer returns home to comfort Treasurer Keara. The Lowell Citizen hints Brackett may gain many honors if he remains in the House chair. Attleboro Chronicle lauds Dr Burden for his State Senate career and broad support for possible Congressional advancement.
Commander visits Nahant and G R posts plan an excursion to Downer Landing. Charles Francis Adams Jr intends to write about Richard H Dana Jr. Railroad and Steamboat Agents hold midsummer banquet at Point of Pines. Union Club secures house while Park street alterations proceed. George C Leach becomes president of People s National Bank. Albert P Richardson cashier. Colonel Henry Lee buys 264 Beacon St for renovations. Sixth Regiment colored company travels to Norfolk Richmond and Petersburg Sept 8 to 11. Only one bid for Roxbury canal greenhouse from O Connor Co at 1437. John Boyle O Reilly and Moseley postpone canoe trip on the Delaware. Judge Charles Levi Woodbury at Isles of Shoals. Whitcox Post 16 G A R to present Day in Camp at Tremont Temple for Post 15 Boston.
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