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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1886

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Washington official predicts a peaceful Mexican solution

A Washington official forecasts a peaceful settlement of the Mexican imbroglio while other items note social events at Delmonico's, fishing reports from the American Fish Bureau, and various political activities. Also reported are a Bridgeport consolidation, a Woodbury murder arrest, a missing Lawrence teacher found, and rail robbery probes.

Washington Henry Irving Delmonico’s American Fish Bureau Bridgeport Coun Hovlett Drebeley Woodbury Conn Hallev. Stevens Lawrence Boston & Lowell Tilden Ben New York Moes A. Hopkins United States Liberia Newport Havens Peachbory Wooliboro N.H Peabody Salem

City bankers session and social events at venues

The American Bankers Association opened sessions in Horticultural Hall with morning papers, suburb tours for delegates, and a Hotel Brunswick reception. An Italian faced East Boston court for attempted murder of his wife. The Boston Blues beat Newburyports in a close game. John M. Fiske lectured on The War of Independence at Old South Church. The stock market showed weakness with Mexican Central stock leading declines while Central Massachusetts rumors boosted a bull move.

American Bankers’ Association Horticultural Hall Hotel Brunswick East Boston Boston Blues Newburyports John M. Fiske Old South Church Massachusetts Northampton Franklin Mining New England Telephone New York New England Common Jd. W. Loekwood Cashier National Bank of Virginia Kienmond Parker’s J. Thomas Smith Cashier National Bank Belimore Brunswick Jonathan B. Dixon National Bank Baltimore John C. Moulton Laconia National Bank Laconia N. H Quincy Lf, Lawrence First National Bank Ci Icego W. Pinney State Bank Madison Wis A. C. Chenery Garfield Bank Verker’s Logan H. Roots Little Rock Cheres Whitehead Eashier First National Bank Trenton N. J American George A. Butter National Traders’ Bank New Haven William A. Wait Glen Falls National Bank Glen Falls N. Y Tremont M. G. Emery National Duk Wvngbastion D.C Charles Citizens’ National Bank Eytherford Tex Adams H Abbott Winchester National Bank Winchester Z. M. Taylor City Savings Bank Pilsburg Peon D. Annan Second National Bank Cumberland Revere J. H. de Ridder Schuylerville National Bank of Minors Chicago T. H. Henehlemen Merchants and Manufacturers’ National Bank Detroit Hi. W. Cannon National Bank of the Republic Hamlton University Bank Alfred Centre H. Baker Philadelphia John 5. Alexander Texas National Bank San Antonio Charles 5 Barney Wellsville N.Y W. Kennedy Spring Garden National Bank S. A. Bailey President Bank Benton Harbor Mich Andrew Ross Vergenneg Young’s G. B. Chandler Amoskenag National Bank Manchester New Orleans National Bank New Orleans H. C. Stevens Newport National Bank Newport K. I Evin G. Elman National Bank Examiner Louisville L. W. Shaw First National Austin Jon C. G. Ramsey Norfolk National Norfolk L. Downey, Jr National State Capital Concord Parker's B. C. Jenkins Jenkins Bros Aberdeen Miss Henry E. Lewis Union Savings Bank Lincoln Neb Samuel Normand Central National Washington H. L. Ballou Woonsecket R. I. C. Hall Burlington National Bank Wisconsin J.N. K. Cumming Tenth National Theodore F Wilcox Oldtown Bank William E. Gould Portland James S. Pixtle City National A. T. Sanger Louhigan National Milford N. Hi John H. Leavett Watertown C. F. Wheeler Martin McMichael A M. Greene Columbus Ohio P. A. Keller Ind. National Bank Beadford Rhodes Journal of Banking Henry C. Hardy Pittsburg Savings and A Company Petersburg John Wanding Deposit Bank Owensboro Darius Alden Granite National Augusta Hi. N Campbell Merchants’ National Providence R. I W. Vernon Charles H. Bull Ill J. R, Goodwin Mercantile Memphis Second National Charleston J. F. Boynton East Saginaw Olney Arnold Pawtucket R.1 L. G. Downer Calais National Bank Calais Frederick Eaton Toledo O. P A. Buyck Wetemspka Ala W. Linn Birmingham Kimball Cashier Security Mitchell Dakota D. H. Thomas Balltimore E. Fiandrau St. Paul Minn A.C. Jones Do Do. F. Cross A. B. White Havre J. K. Ewing

Bail Trouble for Public Works Commissioner Squire

New York records show Public Works Commissioner Squire and Maurice Flynn facing arraignment in General Sessions with not guilty pleas expected next month. Bail wrangling delayed, as sureties were scarce and officials refused to aid. District Attorney Martine plans September joint trial, denying rumors of Ivins indictment.

New York Speciar Public Works Squire Fiyon Court of General Sessions Gree Atttorney Moss Wal Jack’s Theatre Flynn Brown Church Waste Water Indicator Company Church Beaton Water Works Martine Maurice B. Flynn Ivins Flynn- Squire

War Rumors Denied by Generals and Irish Regiment Offer

Aug. 11 reports from CuicaGco and San Francisco state General Terry denies troop movements toward Texas and says no Washington orders exist. The Third Irish Regiment in San Francisco offers their services to President Cleveland if Mexico complications arise while Fort Huachuca intelligence claims Lawton's command was disarmed and captured, a report not widely credited.

CuicaGco Terry Mexico Texas Washingington San Francisco Third Irish Regiment Cleveland Townstone Ari Fort Fluachuca Lawton

Weather Indications for New England States

For twenty four hours from 7 a m August 12 Washington reports Maine and New Hampshire will have felt weather followed by local rains and westerly winds with slightly cooler temperatures. Massachusetts Vermont and eastern New York may see local rains with westerly winds and cooler air. Rhode Island and Connecticut are expected to have fair weather with westerly winds and slightly cooler conditions.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Vermont New York Rhode Island Connecticut

Boston Weather Summary for August 11, 1886

U S Weather Bureau report from Boston on August 11 1886 shows mean daily barometer 29.161 inches with clear to fair conditions and periods of cloudiness. Temperature ranged from a maximum near 87 degrees to a minimum around 75, with mean dew point about 67 and humidity near 72 percent. Wind velocity varied, precipitation not recorded in the available data.

Boston Ssrenven Sicnat Service U. S

Meteorological record of yesterday across stations

Observations up to 10 p m taken simultaneously at all stations show varied conditions. Entries list temperatures, wind directions, and sky states such as Foggy Clear Fair and Cloudy, with readings from Washington Marleston New Orleans Saint Paul to Detroit and other locales.

Isiak Clouay Washington Cic. Cc.ees Marleston Clear Aerie Feetteerssesse Fair Ulouly Cloudy Tees Ht. Paul, Mimd Fair Citys Duke Ose Eeseenudeeseeeres i de Eeeswesssesees Detroit Senet Eee Rene Crewe

American Bankers Open Two Day Session in Boston

The American Bankers Association began a two day session at Horticul tural Hall Boston with opening remarks by Lyman J. Gage First National Bank Chicago and president of the association. He urged stronger crime guards and better banknote practices while warning against silver and tariff measures. Alderman Hart welcomed the group and a reception, harbor excursion, and dinner followed. The congress adopted reports on deposits circulation and memberships with 1466 members.

American Bankers’ Association Iorticultural Hall Lyman J. Gage First National Bank Chicago George Mearsland New York James H. Jouve Boston National Bank Phillips Brooks Gige United States Congress Thomas W. Hart Mt. Vernon National Bank Brunswick Rowe's Wharf Parker House Gage George F. Baker Marsland Hugh McCulloch the Treasury Oder France Issi Great Britain Bank of England Executive Council Horton Fioren Treasury Trenholm Frenholm E. B. Judson Syracuse Coe W. A. Caldwell First National Bank of E. K. Olmstead F. H. Tuthill Hammond Ind Jong Asa P. Potter Horticultural Hall

Reception at the Brunswick Night of Informal Banking Elites

At the Hotel Brunswick reception last evening President Gage and Comptroller Trenholm met guests including ex-Senator Sabin and ex-Treasurer Wymaan. Boston bankers and bankers from numerous institutions attended, with music in the corridor and guests mingling on the steps in the breeze.

The Brunswick Hotel Brunswick Mercury Gage Trenholm Messrs George Tirrel Walter Potter A. W. Newman L. W. Burlen United States Asa P. Potter Maverick Bank A. O. Bigelow Manufacturers’ Bank I. Pratt, Jr Atlantic Bank E. L. Teed National Exchange Bank C. B. Pratt Security Bank Charles A. Viale National Bank of the Republic T. P. Beal Second National

Silver Talk At Potter Reception Shows Debates On Coinage

At a Potter reception many discussed the silver issue. Justus Clark of Red Oak National Bank argued for full silver and gold use in currency, with notes at 160 cents on the dollar. Other bankers shared concerns about devalued currency and the need to keep silver in circulation.

Justus Clark Red Oak National Bank of Red Oak United States Express J. W. Lockwood National Bank of Virginia Richmond Trenholm United States Treasury

New York Wins Again in Fine Exhibition of Ball Playing

New York defeats Detroit in a 7 hour game before 7000 fans, Esterbrook shining and both Baldwin and Welch in strong form. Final score shows New York ahead with strong hitting, Esterbrook driving in runs and solid pitching from Welch and Baldwin. Umpire Fulmer presided over a marathon contest with multiple hits and defensive plays.

Gotham New York Detroit Giants Esterbrook Baldwin Welch NEW Yorks Detroits A. E. R. O'Rourke O Rich O Connor O‘brouthers Ewing O Rowe Ward Oba Richard’n Dunlap Dorgan O White Esterbrock Anton OlGanvel.c Gurh

Boston Blues Beat Newburyports In Close South End Game

Nearly 1060 spectators watched the Boston Blues defeat the Newburyports in a tight contest at the South End grounds. Watson pitched well early for Boston, but Newburyport rallied with timely hits to tie the score, and late scoring by Sullivan and Murphy gave Boston the win as Gruber and Lovett added key hits. Umpire McClosky drew criticism for rule enforcement.

Boston Blues Newburyports South End League Watson Blues McClorky Cull Gruber Murphy M. Sullivan M. Murphy Lovett PO. A. FE W.murphy LaRoque Bartnett Flanagan McCorm Whiteley Sullivan Wilson M.sullivan O'Brien Shaw Waton W. Murphy A.J. Murrhy Beostons Hartnett LaRocue Bostons A. J. Murphy Graber Umpue McClosky RIR PO A.E

Detectives Trace Systematic Freight Car Robberies

Special from Lowell reports that over a month thefts from the 7:50 p.m. Boston and Lowell freight train escalated as seals were broken when trains slowed at Winchester and Walnut Hill. Shoes and boots from Lynn vanished. three men Thomas Tighe and Edward and Henry Smith were seized aboard unsealed cars between Cambridge and Boston. They face possible arraignment for car fare evasion as investigators Hayes and Laflamme continue tracking the gang’s nightly followings.

Winchester Highlands Winchester Walnut Hill Boston Hayes and Laflamme Thomas Tighe South End Edward and Henry Smith Portland Street Cambridge

Racing in the Fog as Sachem Leads Puritan Fleet

In Newport Aug 11 1886 a fog shrouds the Vineyard Haven to Newport race featuring the Sachem Montauk and Puritan. Sachem pulls ahead in the final run while Mayflower and Priscilla falter or diverge. Spectators crowd the harbor as cups offered by Newport citizens spark a club decision.

Newport R. I Vineyard Haven Samllar Electra West Choplight Sachem Miranda Montauk New York Sow and Pigs Brenton’s Reef Fort Adams Priscilla Cuttyhunk General Butler America H.M.S. H.M.S Hm.s Sachem Scccccess-Ceeee Moriade Witsnog Ee. Co. Eeies Wadgete Marblehead Henn Krebs NEW York Yacht Club Newport Harbor William Krebs F. B. Garretson Powell Old Colony Company Messrs Heywood Weaver

Rates at New York Money Market Reach Panic Levels

The New York money market hits rates not seen since 1884 with banks calling in loans. Despite 4 percent on call loans, bidders held back while regular transactions rose to 12 percent. Edward Hatch bid up to 20, then 25, 30, 35, and finally 40 percent before securing 310,000 at the close. Major firms like Drexel Morgan & Co. lent at 7 percent, and rates eased to 6 percent by close.

New York Edward Hatch Bell & Hatch Drexel, Morgan & Co

Globe Theatre to Reopen With Lizzie Evans in Fage's Ferry

The Globe Theatre reopens Monday featuring Miss Lizzie Evans as Chip in Fage's Ferry. Evans, praised by city critics as a top soubrette, headlines a two week run with strong supporting cast including A. S. Phillips Charles Mason A. Z. Chipman and Blanche Moulton as part of the presentation of Sea Sands during the engagement.

Globe Theatre Lizzie Evens Fage Lotta Maggie Mitchell A. S. Phillips Charles Mason A. Z. Chipman Blanche Moulton Boston Miss Evans Sea Sands

Salem Labor Unrest Flares Amid Tanning Riots and Warnings

Salem and Peabody face renewed violence as law officers sentence several rioters for throwing stones and assaulting nonunion workers. Reports say masked groups threaten nonunion men, with special police deployed. amid the unrest, a tannery in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, allegedly processes South Shore hides for Salem and Peabody buyers.

Salem Sreeran Salem and Peabody Merrill Peabody Police Court Dennis Bowles Feuws James Carney Jeremiah Bresnahar Hugh O’flaherty John Holland Patrick Clark Inariet Grand Jury Southeabody Rock’s Vilage James K. Blake Splitters’ Union Franklin Osborne Blake Rufkins Willard Spaulding Winchester’s Southwick’s Spaulding Osborne James Kenney Clark Salem Hospital J. A. Lord Wiliam McNally Treadwell James Dugan Wolfeboro N. H Varney Ossipee

Drakeley Desperate Deed Ends in Murder Unfolds in Woodbury

A Woodbury tragedy reports 18 year old Robert Drakeley shooting his wife aged 38 after alleged drink fueled reproach. He wounds himself, is in custody, and a Friday murder hearing is set. The Drakeley family chestnut of Baltimore links the case to fortune and past misfortunes.

Waterbury Conn Woodbury Robert Drakeley Drakeley New York Hardenberg Huntington Baltimore Henry W. Drakeley Charles Drakey Boston

Body Found in River After Teacher Mysterious Disappearance

Lawrence August 11 searchers recovered the body of Missing school teacher Hattie P Stevens in the river. Footprints on the riverbank showed she entered the water and returned to land, then drowned at another location. Two young men found the body about forty rods upstream from the footprints.

Lawrence Hattie P. Stevens

Public debt funds deficit shocks Havana

A Havana report states a deficit of about $1,500,000 in the public debt board’s funds. The Governor General is taking measures to locate the responsible party and recover the loss.

Havana Public Debt Board

No News on Cutting Case Up to Arbitration Hint

Sourced from WALLINGTON August 11 a State Department spokesman downplays public updates on the Cutting affair. Ciphered correspondence with Minister Jackson hides dispatch details, with speculation that Mexican authorities will release Cutting after Chihuahua trials and seek arbitration rather than war. The piece notes possible Díaz pardon and asserts peace over a minor press issue.

Wallington SrEecia State Department Department Jackson Chihuahua Cutting Diaz

Anxious Office Seekers Await Presidential Actions

In Washington on August 11 anxious people press the President for foreign appointments before leaving for the Adirondacks. The State Department denies a definite plan and a minister to Mexico may be among possible picks. Minister Jackson seeks relief from his post due to his wife’s intolerance of the Mexican climate.

Washington Srecita L Adirondacks State Department Mexico Jackson

Horny fist cowboy crowds White House reception in Washington

A crude bystander in brown overalls and twine braces pressed through the East Room crowd to shake hands with the President. He boasted of helping elect him, then wiped his fist on his pant leg before being greeted like the others in the social mix.

Wastington Sprecia L White House Washington

Tilden will details extensive private and public bequests

The will of the late Samuel J. Tilden is released, detailing life use and $50,000 and $75,000 legacies for relatives including Mrs. M. B. Pelton, Laura and Caroline Whittlesey, Ruby S. and Susan P. Tilden, and Anna Gould among others, with funds to create the Tilden Trust and free libraries in New Lebanon and Yonkers, plus charitable uses, book provisions, and cemetery maintenance. Dated April 1884, the document spans forty two sections and is witnessed by Edward H. Dixon and others.

New York Samuel J. Tilden Mary B. Pelton West Thirty-eighth Street Laura A. Pelton Moses Y Henry A Mr. Tilden Caroline B. Whittlesey Henrietta A. Swan Lucy F. Tilden New Lebanon House George H Ruby Susan P. Tilden Anna J. Gould Marie Celeste Stauffer Moses Y. Tilden New Lebanon Yonkers Tilden Tilden Trust City of Ruby S. Tilden Susan Whittlesey Edward H. Dixon Hastings-on-the- Hudson Charles K. Simmons Leighton Williams New York City

Indiana Democratic State Convention Platform Endorses Cleveland

The Indiana Democratic State convention met in Tomlinson Hall electing Voorhees as chairman and Craig as secretary. The platform praises Cleveland, mourns Hendricks and other leaders, endorses tariff reform, land policy, immigration limits, labor rights, tax reduction, and strengthens measures for pensions and soldiers’ families.

Indianapolis Ind Tomlinson Hall Daniel W. Voorhees W. J. Craig Indiana Cleveland Thomas A. Hendricks Democratic Party George G. McClellan Horatio Seymour Winfield Scott Hancock Samuel J. Tilden Chicago Congress House of Representatives Forty Eighth United States General Assembly Ireland Union Army

Disappearance of Steinway & Hunter’s Point manager linked to cash shortage

Hunter's Point August 11. Charles J. Campbell, general manager of Steinway & Hunter's Point railroad, has been missing for over a week. Authorities report a shortage of about $4000 in his accounts, with possible further losses. Campbell is believed to be in Canada.

Hunter’s Point L. I Generals Charles J. Campbell Steinway & Hunter’s Point Railroad Campbell Canada

Twilight Moonlight Excursion From Rowe's Wharf

The steamer Twilight will run another moon light excursion this evening from Rowe's wharf with a band aboard and a limited number of passengers. J H Ryan sails on the Cunard steamer Cephalonia today for six weeks visiting Ireland and Paris. The night force will accompany the voyage as far as Boston Light in a towboat. Nantasket steamers carried many excursionists yesterday to the beach, a memory to be long recalled. Salvage from Werra, towed by Venetian, is about 30000 with two thirds to owners and rest to salvors. at least 10000 likely for Venetian crew as prize for their effort.

Rowe’s Wharf J. H. Ryan Western Union Telegraph Company Cunard Cephalonia Ireland Paris Boston Light Boston Taft’s Point Shirley Ugir

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