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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Aug 18, 1885

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Loss of 1 750 000 Charged Against Texas Land Board

Galveston Tex Aug 17 The state land board exonerates the Galveston News after the paper claims the board’s neglect and mismanagement cost the state 1 750 010 in cattle tax losses over the past 15 months The board includes Gov John Ireland Treasurer F R Lubbock Land Commissioner W C Walsh Comptroller W J Swain and Attorney General John D Templeton The article notes Texas libel law and a recent supreme court decision affecting press rights

Galveston Tex State Land Board Galveston News Texas Press of Supreme Court of Texas News Land Board Sch John Ireland F. R. Lubbock W. C. Walsh W. J. Swain John D. Templeton

Knights of Labor Clash Triggers Wabash Strike Order

Four Knights of Labor officials met with Wabash General Manager Talmage in St. Louis area to discuss labor relations. Talmage declined to confer, prompting an official order in Moberly for all Knights of Labor on the Wabash system to quit work at 2 p.m. Aug. 18 and remain out until further notice. The move stirred heavy reaction in Moberly and is feared to be a major labor dispute.

Col. Talmage Moberly Wabash Railway Knights of Labor Eee General Executive Board

Tragic Leap Ends Man's Fall in Scranton Coal Shaft

A new miner, Michael Coggins from Ireland, jumped from a moving elevator 420 feet deep near Sloan shaft in Scranton after mistaking a tunnel for the surface. He died on the shaft bottom. His body was brought to the surface as coworkers mourn his loss.

Scranton Sloan Michael Coggins Coggins Ireland

Fresh flood report from Plymouth area downplays sensational accounts

Plymouth New Hampshire reports that the latest freshet caused limited damage. A minor land slide in Thornton buried a few farms, while Waterville saw a sizable slide on Tripyramid with a long new scar. The river rose four feet in two hours and 70 feet of a dam near Drake's mill were washed away.

Plymouth N. H Boston New York Thornton Millbrook Waterville Elliot Drake’s Mill

Governor Announces Wide Range of Maine Appointments

The governor filled positions including justices of the peace and quorum for several towns such as St. Fairfield North Windham Bangor Burnham Long Island Buxton and Fryeburg along with trial justices notaries publics coroner fish and game wardens inspector of fish and a taxidermist named for Dixfield and Skowhegan with multiple individuals listed by town or role.

C. O. Small Otsfield C. B. Stewart South China Jefferson Savage Madison John Varney Bangor F. B. Mills Cushing Josiah Willis Crosby Dexter G. N. Page Skowhegan John Scott Clifton L. P. ‘Toothacker Dixmont John Scales Guilford B. E. Pratt Phillips E. P. Mayor W. 5S. Bilton Kingsbury C. T. Nason Auburn J. A. Carr Winthrop John van Portland E. Verrill Dixfield

Detectives Probe 3-Year-Old Exposition Theft in Laconia

Detectives traced stolen Atlanta exposition arms to New Hampshire. A Baltimore firm exhibited a rifle and two shot guns valued at 700 dollars. Thomas Gray, a Concord hotel proprietor, and Freeman Gilman of Sanborntown are suspected. Gray has been arrested.

Laconia N. H Atlanta (Ga.) Exposition Baltimore Lynn Thomas Gray Concord Freeman Gilman Sanborntown Gray T. D. Ladd Gilman Frank E. Busier

Thirteenth Annual New Hampshire Methodist Camp Meeting Opens

The thirteenth annual encampment of the New Hampshire Methodist Camp Meeting association opened in the grove with a large attendance. A consecration meeting occurred this afternoon and Rev. Albert Twitchell of Woodsville preached this evening. Addresses followed by several speakers. Rev. G. W. Norris of Concord presides while Rev. Cushman from New Orleans attends. Three sessions planned daily with strong prospects for a large weeklong gathering.

N. H New Hampshire Methodist Camp Meeting Association Albert Twitchell Woodsville G. W. Norris Concord New Orleans Mr. Cushman

SULLIVAN SETS THREE INDOOR JUMP RECORDS AT CATHERINES

D M Sullivan of East Saginaw Michigan lowered three marks in Catherine Ontario. In hop step and jump he reached 3 ft 7 in to beat the American record by 2 ft 5 in. In three standing jumps without weights he achieved 33 ft 4 in to surpass the American standard by 1 in. In the three standing jumps with weights he logged 39 ft 3 in to top the best record by 2 in.

Sx, Catherines Ont D. M. Sullivan East Saginaw Mich

Riel Support Rally At Papineau Market Draws 4000

A large gathering of about 4000 people met at Papineau market in Montreal to back Louis Riel. F X Lemieux and Charles Fitzpatrick spoke as counsel, and resolutions condemning the trial as unconstitutional were passed.

Montreal Riel Papineau Market F. X. Lemieux Charles Fitzpatrick

Guatemala Suspends Debt Interest for One Year

Guatemala announces postponement of interest payments on foreign and interior debt for twelve months from Aug. 1 to cover arrears in army and civil service accounts amid postwar costs. Galveston reports the decision dated Aug. 17.

Guatemala Galveston

Reception and Grand Ball Honor Vice President Honors

WAUKESHA Wis Aug 17 It is announced today a reception and grand full dress ball will be given at one of the hotels here next Thursday evening in honor of Vice President. A thousand invitations are being sent out.

Waukesha Wis Claremont N.H Boston Blair Frank Jones New Hampshire United States Senate T.P. Cheney United States Henry M. Putney J. L. Stevens Manchester Claremont Advocate New York Sirk Gen. Grant Jones Newport Trovidence R. I First Light Infantry Association Rocky Point Providence Ancient and Honorable Artillery the Old Guard Seventh Regiment Twenty-Second Regiment Seventy-First Regiment Albany Burgesses Corps Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Association Dahlgren Independent Fusileers Roxbury Artillery Governor’s Foot Guard Hartford Providence Light Infantry Coliseum The Grove D. W. Wardrop Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps Wardrop Ezra J. Trull A. C. Bettley James C. Laughton David W. Wardrop Joshua M. Cushing First Light Infantry Veteran Corps Albert C. Eddy Tf. Douglas J. Harry Welch Frank F. Olney Geo Edward Alien Conn J. C. Kinney W. H. Dodd Veteran City Guard J. G. Rathbun S. A. Hubbard H. T. Sherry N. Y.S N. G Francis A. Silva Ingsland Wm. A. Courtney A. H. Pride Bristol Geo. W. McLean Old Guard of A. C. Eddy First Long Island Veterans Oscar Smith Albany Burgesses Corps N. Y Edward Allen F. L. I. Veterans Edward A. Kingsland A. J. Trull Boston Light Infantry Veterans Corps Kinney Committee National Association of Veterans W. W. Brown First Light Infantry Veteran Association Col. Geo. W. Laird J.F. Olney Veterans J. P. Reynolds Salem Light Infantry Veteran Corps Col. Win Pillsbury Ammoskeag Veterans Govermor’s Foot Guard Wm. S. Licoln Worcester Light Infantry Veterans P. A. Hartnett G. H. Ward Boston Fusileers J. P. Rathbun New York City

Inspection finds 75 insurers accused of illicit business

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Spooner reports evidence suggesting about 75 insurance companies carried on surreptitious and illicit activity in the state. He estimates their collections over the past year at about $700,000.

Madison Wis Spooner

River Mystery: Mitchell Arrest in Mrs. Mitchell Case

Investigators press the Charles River murder probe as Frank Mitchell is arrested after carpet clues, public identifications, and a body exhumation point to his wife Nellie Mitchell missing since Aug. His denial of resemblance fades as witnesses confirm the likeness to the cast and jaw matches a dentist’s record from 1834.

Charles River Rosa C. Gilbert Frank Mitchell Island of Malta Endicott Street Nellie Mitchell Gerraughty Houghton Burke Watts Howard Collins Mahoney Dugan Mitchell Lafayette Avenue Roxbury Carpet Company Beacon Street Taunton

Carnarvon Tour Begins Ireland Visit Galway Stop

Lord and Lady Carnarvon arrive in Galway amid large crowds with a formal address from the laborers society and harbor authorities. The viceroy praises Irish port development while urging workers to consider employers’ interests as Galway seeks revival. Protests over Dr Walsh welcome echo Protestant concerns.

Dustin Lord Lady Carnarvon Ireland Galway Laborers’ Society Harbor Commission Town Commission America Dr. Walsh Cardinal McCabe Dublin D. Sullivan Vatican Errington Walsh Sullivan London Mary Anderson Rosalind Stratford Shakespeare Memorial Fund Kaukas England Russia Afghanistan St. Petersburg Finland Cronstadt Berlin United States Pendleton Kiel Kearsarge Pensacola Copenhagen Pall Mall Gazette Vienna

Cholera Plague in Spain and France Reaches Alarming Levels

Maprio Spain reports 4696 new cholera cases and 1556 deaths yesterday with small riots over sanitary rules. Granada governor attacked, Logrono and Valladolid show rising cases and deaths. Other cities log declines. Marseilles reports 10 deaths and refugees spread cholera to Sisteron and Alpine villages in France.

Maprio Spain Lograno Granada Tarrazoux Yvalladalid Marseilles Paris Sisteron Alpine France

Trial of Mexican Students and Editors Suppression of Smuggling

City of Mexico via Galveston Aug 17 The trials of students and editors charged with inciting riots continue. The judge affirms arrests were lawful. Senor Chavarri editor of the Monitor Republicano remains jailed but writes on social topics. Government acts to curb smuggling along the Rio Grande frontier amid fears of large firearm imports.

City OF Mexico Galveston Senor Chavarri Monitor Republicano Rio Grande Frontier United States

Clinton professor reports discovery of asteroid 249

Prof. C A F Peters of Clinton New Jersey announces to Harvard College Observatory the discovery of asteroid No 249 of 12th magnitude. The stated position on Aug 16 at 14 40 Washington time is RA 21h 58m 52s and dec south 15° 51'. Daily motion is 60s in RA and zero in dec.

C. A. F. Peters Clinton N.J Harvard College Observatory Washington

Strike at American Rubber Works in Cambridge Continues

About 300 men and 100 female workers joined the strike on Monday afternoon refusing to work unless the striking women are replaced. Others went home as no work remained due to the stoppage at Potter Street plant in Cambridge.

American Rubber Works Potter Street Cambridge

Explosion on steamer Felton injures many near Philadelphia

A blast on the S. M. Felton just after departure from Chestnut street wharf injures at least 16 passengers and crew as panic spreads. The vessel, owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad, is towed to Wilmington for repairs with damages estimated under 1500 dollars. Investigators treat the incident as dynamite or gunpowder sabotage, and detectives are on the case.

Philadelphia S. M. Felton Chestnut Street Wharf Wilmington Del Pier 8 Pennsylvania Hospital John E. McDunn Silas Reed Bessie Bradley Fannie Cooper John Stevenson George Cockayre George Bryen Pennslvania Railroad Company Sisters of Charity Walnut-street Wharf Jesse Bradley J. B. Chester Chester Sile George Coeckaine Samuel Cooper Frankford George Erwin James E. McDonald George Mitchell Bridgeton Edward Young Felton Geo. Wilson Stokely Capt. Wilcox Mr. Lawrence Mershen Linkern Andrew Jones Bridgton N. J Wiley

Passenger Dodges Fare on Hoosac Line Arrest in Worcester

Gibson Pretzel a New York lawyer was arrested in Worcester Mass for evading fare on the Boston and Albany railroad. He bought a Portsmouth N H ticket found invalid for the tunnel route and refused to pay fare claiming a suit against the railroad for false imprisonment is planned.

Hoosac Tunnel Worcester Mass Gibson Pretzel New York Boston and Albany Pretzel Portsmouth N.H Albany Boston Boston and

Multiple incidents mark New York City dispatches

Brooklyn widow dies after alleged furniture removal dispute. Three men, posing as Whalen Bros. agents, arrested for murder. A drowning from a schooner theft case near Pier 1, North River. Cigarmakers' Union meeting sees Ezekiel Neykirk collapse on stage. Boston youth Albert S. McIntyre, 12, tracked to city by police. City adopts 2.40 percent tax rate, total assessment $1,371,117.63. Frank Wood’s father retrieves body after theft incident on Broadway Ninth Street and departs to Cambridge.

New York Pier 1 North River Que Cigarmakens’ Union No. 144 Pythagoras Hall Canal Street Ezekiel Neykirk Albert S. McIntyre Boston Board of Aldermen Frank Wood Broadway Ninth Street St. Vincent's Hospital Cambridge Mass

Louisiana Officials Defalcations Prompt Federal Cleanout

New Orleans reports that Louisiana federal offices were long plagued by defalcations and fraud involving several treasurers auditors and clerks. The article details losses totaling about 1.5 million and notes the president moved to replace many officers and purge the Augean stable at the New Orleans custom house.

New Orleans Louisiana United States Sub-Treasury Custom House Louisianna Messrs T. P. May W. Whitaker Treasury Whittaker George S. Walton Charles Clinton Congress P. F. Herwig Aufdemorte Internal Revenue Department Gen. Benton J. B. Steadman Ohio Steadman Charles Smith James S. Chapman Internal Revenue Office Chapman Oscar Rice Rice R. T. Beauregard A. W. Norcross Col W. B. Smallwood Taliaferro C. W. Lowell Messrs. Parker Merchant Perry Fuller Indian Territory Fuller

Gossip on Coleridge marriage sparks rumors of British bride

The New York story cites Miss Amy Lawford as the bride, but discrepancies persist. Lord Coleridge notes private life should remain private while confirming the marriage to a 32 year old Englishwoman, widow of a former Bengal officer, with the bride’s father previously a Bengal judge.

New York Coleridge Amy Lawford Henry Baring Lawford Bengal Civil Service America Lord Coleridge Canada West Lady Coleridge Bengal

Disciplinary Board Discharges Patrolman Patrick Maloney

The board finds Patrolman Patrick Maloney guilty of neglect of duty for delaying on Charles River Bridge for 50 minutes while talking to young women and failing to patrol his route as required. He is discharged from the police force under rules 66 and 111 of the police manual.

Patrick Maloney Charles River Bridge Board of Police

Newburyport mill to restart after two months shutdown

The Peabody cotton mill at Newburyport Massachusetts will resume operations on Monday August 31 after a shutdown of over two months. A drowning occurred at Middletown where Currier was swept away by a pond incident.

Navy yards to resume work nationwide under new appropriation

Orders will soon direct the resume of work at all navy yards, with Mare Island and Brooklyn already active. The rest will begin once force organization is complete, and new firemen will be appointed where needed. A new fiscal year provides funds to continue projects. First Comptroller Durham rebuts Dr. Loring over disallowed accounts, stating 20 000 dollars covered seed and labor, and will pursue due process if no further statement is offered.

Washington Navy Department Navy Yards Mare Island Brooklyn Dr. Loring Durham Loring Commissioner of Agriculture

Ring of government contract fraud exposed in Washington

Special to the New York World reports a nationwide ring controlling furnishing and refurnishing of government buildings. Democrats say fraud and improper purchases permeate many bureaus, with officials like E. A. Clifford and Boone Chambers noted for potential dismissal amid alleged swindles and concealed payments.

New York Washington E. A. Clifford Illinois Boone Chambers Clifford Chambers William J. Murthaugh Maj Deane Burr Metropolitan Police Board

Pre-emption entry cancellations under court action debated

Washington reports Judge Deady holds that pre-emption entries can only be canceled by court proceedings. The land office will not change practice before the US Supreme Court rules. Also notes seizures of counterfeit beer stamps in New York and treasury shop audits amid irregularities.

Washington General Land Office Deady Oregon Circuit Court Land Office Walker Supreme Court of the United States Internal Revenue Bureau New York

Valparaiso Letter Praises Santiago Hotel And Chilean Life

The Inter Ocean reports a new Santiago hotel nearing completion at about 1 million dollars, claiming it rivals New York service with a 5000 dollar chef. Chile’s markets, beef, fish, and fruit are praised, while locals' cold climate habits and fashion at dinners are described. The Chillanos are compared to Irish people for wit and recklessness, and Chile is noted for its comic papers with sharp cartoons.

Valparaiso Chicago New Orleans Mobile South America Chili

Chimes and Accidents on Tremont Row

Inspectors Watts and Mahoney stopped three men James Harvey Thomas Coffee and John Harvey on Tremont row for attempted pocket picking. They were brought to Chief Hanscom and confessed but claimed no theft. Bernard Higgins alias Benjamin Ellis arrested for fraudulently obtaining board for $18 at 27 East Chester park. Timothy Cunningham arrested for larceny of a $25 watch and chain from Samuel Hollgren at saloon 53 Albany street. Richard M. Johnson was arrested Monday by police from Lagrange street station.

Watts Mahoney Tremont Row Hanscom James Harvey Thomas Coffee John Harvey Bernard Higgins Benjamin Ellis M. K. Pearson East Chester Park Timothy Cunningham Lagrange Street Samuel Hollgren Albany Street Richard M. Johnson

Fire battles across Boston area destroy several properties

Early Monday fires in Cambridge near the Brighton line destroyed Rideout's cabinet factory. Cambridge and Brighton fire crews fought the blaze started around 12 45 PM. Dorchester saw a house fire on Washington and Harvard streets extinguished by engine company 18.

Boston Rideout Cambridge Brighton Cambridge Fire Department William Sphernil Washington Harvard Streets Dorchester Telegraph Springfield Mass Jason Mann Montague Portland Indurated Paper Company North Gorham Stoce Malden Swain’s Pond Avenue Melrose Locadia Twitchett Twitchett Greenfield Wellfleet William Snow South Welllfleet Rutland G. Danton

Meeting of General Committee at the Parker House

The Parker House hosts a general committee meeting for a Carney hospital festival at Mechanics Building on Thursday Sept 3. Dr Moran notes strong Catholic parish table participation and plans for dancing and children's amusements, with Archbishop Williams limiting evening hours.

Parker House Carney Hospital Mechanics’ Building John B. Moran Cathedral Immaculate Conception St. Mary's Charlestown St. Francis de Sales St. Mary’s North End St. Stephen’s St. Joseph’s Roxbury St. Joseph's West End St. Patrick’s Redemptorist Hizhlanas St. Peter and Paul’s St. Augustois Sts. Vincents Gate of Heaven Brighton Archbishop Williams

Ancient Gravestone Unearthed During Tremont House Repairs

Workers excavating for Tremont house repairs uncovered an old gravestone on Monday. The inscription reads Anne Ledger, aged 63 years, Died with of July, 1681, preserving a glimpse of colonial-era burial practices.

Tremont House

Grant Birthplace in Ohio Bought for Repair and Monument

The Ohio department of the Grand Army plans to repair Grant's Mt. Pleasant birthplace and erect a state monument beside it. Gov Gray of Indiana narrowly escaped a shot along the Michigan Road near Indianapolis on Sunday evening. the shooter fled. Rumors claimed Grant died intestate, but intimate friends say he made a will at Long Branch last year, witnessed by George W. Childs and Rev. Dr. Morton. Childs estimates the book profits around 200000, with Mrs Grant holding the manuscript per the will.

Gen. Grant Mt. Pleasant Ohio Department of the Grand Army Gov. Gray Indiana Michigan Road Indianapolis Grant Long Branch George W. Childs Dr. Morton St.James’s Protestant Episcopal Church Philadelphia Childs J. Childs Mr. Childs

Boston Water Board Shakeup Prompts Resignations

August 17 1885 Boston Mayor Hugh O Brien announces removal of Water Board members William A Simmons and Dr John G Blake after Fisher Hill inquiry. Horace T Rockwell and Thomas F Doherty named to fill unexpired terms. Simmons letter cites charter changes and loss of public confidence.

City OF Boston Board of Aldermen Fisher Hill Water Board William A. Simmons John G. Blake Simmons Dr. Blake Hugh O'Brien Horace T. Rockwell Thomas F. Doherty

Prominent Citizens Nominated for City Vacancy

The nomination highlights a well known citizen with press, council, and military ties who leads Rockwell & Churchill Printers and serves as assistant inspector general on Gov. Robinsons staff as colonel. Also noted is Thomas F. Doherty of East Boston active in Democratic politics and chairing the ward and city committees while heading a ladies garments firm.

Rockwell & Churchill Roxbury Gov. Robinson Thomas F. Doherty Boston Thomas F. Doherty and Co Washington Street

Niniche at Oakland Garden With Our Irish Visitors at Boston

Milliken's Operatic Comedy company opened a week at Oakland Garden with Niniche, followed by Our Irish Visitors at the Boston Theatre. The review notes Niniche as Parisian in flavor, with Mlle Lucette praised, and highlights the comic fault lines. Our Irish Visitors delivers strong performances from Murray, Murphy, and Loie Fuller, drawing long audience applause and recalls. The Globe's equestrian show and Howard bills, including Fantine and Pat Rooney, fill the week with varied entertainment.

Lucette Oakland Garden Giebe Boston Howard and Opera Museum Milliken Niniche Ladislas Corniski Trouville Paris Bulgaria Nimiche Anatole Mlle Lucette Madame Boniface Messrs. Murray Murphy Alderman McGinnis Col. Gilhooley Guilhooley McGinnish Thomas E. Murray Mark Murphy Loie Fuller Dorothy Charles H. Lodu Charles W. Young Mr. Young Messrs Murray Young Ladu Corps de Ballet Globe D. M. Bristol Mattie John Sanborn Denver Howard Pat Rooney Fantine Mr. Mason Miss Hunt

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