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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1886

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Lowell Manufacturing Circles Stir Over Financial Irregularities

The article notes shifts in leadership at Lowell Bleachery with James N. Bourne replacing Agent Appleton. It cites coverage by the Springfield Republican about Gray’s defalcation discovery and mentions other era events including bond calls, naval visits, and a variety of local incidents and sports outcomes.

Lowell Appleton James N. Bourne Springfield Republican Gray Internal Revenue Department Greenbaum Samoa Niagara Whirlpool Fairchild Fairchild Paper Company Boston Internal Revenue American Fish Bureau Squire Flynn Lawrence Riding Park Salem Peabody New London Newport Druid Dracut Philadelphia Chicago Fitzgerald

Parliament action outlined policy on day’s issues

In the House of Commons Lord Churchill outlined the government’s policy on key issues of the day. A February promise targets local self government. In the Lords Lord Salisbury pledged steps to maintain order in Ireland. The Queen’s speech was brief and unremarkable.

House of Commons Lord Churchill House of Lords Lord Salisbury Ireland Trelang

Abduction Attempt and Embezzlement in City News

Fair and warmer weather shapes the day as John Donahue alias John Bull, linked to the Coolidge Mellen conspiracy, tries to abduct his daughter but is stopped by police. Samuel G. Snelling faces $40,000 embezzlement charges, released on $50,000 bond. Robinson Smith poisoning case hearing postponed a week. Highland and Middlesex railroad stockholders ratify consolidation. William Gray Jr. funeral held with forest hills interment. The stock market shows overall steadiness amid weak spots. Bank of England discount rate unchanged. gold shipments continue. John Watson of the Boston Stock Exchange suspended. Chicago Burlington and Northern plans $2,000,000 debentures.

John Donahue John Bull Samuel G. Snelling Robinson-Smith Somerville Samuel R. Payson Highland and Middlesex William Gray, Jr Forest Hills Bank of England Foreign Exchange John ©. Watson Boston Stock Board Chicago, Burlington & Northern New York Boston Payson Snelling Mellin- Ward and Pacific Bank Bank of Commerce Banke of France Chicago London England France Stock Exchange John C. Watson Devonshire Street Watson Mudge Limited Stock Exchange

Names of Men Who Are Willing to Serve the Public in Various Capacities

At Sagadahoc Republican county convention in City Hall Batu Maine the ticket includes B F Hinckley for Senator Hiram Welch for county treasurer F G Baker for county attorney G W Hunt for register of deeds J W Ballou for sheriff J D Bibber and N S Purington for county commissioners and J M Hayes for clerk of courts Also Machias Democratic convention nominated Frank W Sawyer E A Holmes for Senators M M Leighton for sheriff Edgar Whidden for county attorney W McGuire for register of deeds J F Harmon for treasurer and J M Leighton Nahum Horsman for commissioners The Hon Calvin Frost of New York spoke in the afternoon.

Batu Sagadahoc B. F. Hinckley Georgetown Hiram Welch Bath F. G. Baker Richmond G. W. Hunt J. W. Ballou J. D. Bibber N.S. Purington Bowdoin J. M. Hayes Macuias Machias Frank W. Sawyer E. A. Holmes M. M. Leighton Edgar Whidden Register of Deeds W. McGuire J. F. Harmon J. M. Leighton Nahum Horsman Calvin Frost New York

Enormous Dracut Piggery Destroyed in Fire

A large wooden piggery belonging to George B Whitney in Dracut burned completely at 9 45 pm. The Lowell fire dept could not help due to lack of water from a cistern. Over 300 pigs and 200 hens perished, with some sows and pigs killed to end their agony. Suspected incendiary cause, loss around 3500 with very small insurance.

Lowel L George B. Whitney Dracut Lowell

Waltham Plans Illumination of Charles River Event

The previous season success prompts a larger display on Sept 9 with close to 400 dollars for lighting the north bank bridges and fireworks. Newton Boat Club Boston Arlington and Waltham Canoe clubs join in. Citizens light the south bank. Fitchburg Railroad offers car use and special trains with Governor Lieutenant Governor and mayors expected among guests. About 300 boats to participate.

Charles River Waltham Newton Boat Club Boston Arlington Fitchburg Railroad Company Fitchburg Way Tts Newton Somerville Cambridge Royal E. Robbins

Weather Forecast For New England And Eastern New York

Indications from Washington show fair weather for New England and Eastern New York for twenty four hours starting at 7 a m Friday Aug 20. Southerly winds and warmer temperatures are expected in both regions.

Washington New England New York

Observations Elsewhere Meteorological Record of Yesterday

Yesterday’s meteorological record lists stations with times up to 10 p.m. showing temperatures around 30.0, winds varying NW to EB, and skies mostly clear or fair. Notable entries include New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Norfolk, Charleston, Jacksonville, Atlanta, New Orleans, Cleveland, St Paul, and others with observed conditions and light to moderate winds.

ceiRick Iseineti G & Sg Asulsuee Alleae Cermin Eta Ee Clear Phan Bo Wasi Vecceesecees Phamsig Nyttene New London Conn Albany New York Philadelphia Fair Washington Norfolkk Charleston Cleveland Nuiimodgess Lear Seeee Gloudy

Parliament Opened in Rain as Debates over Irish Policy Begin

London August 19 Parliament opened amid steady rain and small crowds near Westminster. The Queen’s speech was brief. Bradlaugh pressed a motion opposing peers’ interference in elections, later sustained by a 294 to 120 vote. Gladstone and Churchill signaled cautious, guarded Irish policy, with government plans for Belfast and Kerry policing and a royal commission to study land matters.

London Westminster House of Commons Charles Bradlaugh Northampton Commons Gladstonians Leicester Montague Norfolk Argyll Chester Bucks Argyle Rtandolph Churchill Bradlaugh Lord Randolph Churchill House Gladstone Michael Hicks- Beach Ireland J. O'Kelly Parnellite North Roscommon Belfast E. R. King-Harman J. M. Maclean United Kingdom Royal Irish Constablery Kerry Lord Churchill Clancy Matthews T. O’connor Earl Granville House of Lords Duke of Argyll Parnell Baron St. Oswald Baron de Ros Lord Salisbury Burmah St. Petersbury England Russia Turkey

Brave Captain Lerway Seizes Druid Off Malpeque

The Canadian cruiser Houlett under Captain Lerway seized the American schooner Druid at Malpeque bay in Prince Edward Island waters for lacking clearance papers while its cargo of salt was aboard. The capture, three months into Lerway's fisheries patrol, prompted orders from Admiral Scott to release the vessel beyond the three mile limit as tensions over treaty enforcement rise.

Halifax N.S Howard Holbrook Port Hawkesbury Prince Edward Island Malpeque Thirty Mile Bend Lorway Houlett Druid Malpeque Bay Custom House Magdalen Islands Semmes Scott Dominion

Fishing News From Various Ports Baited by American Fish Bureau

Reports from Gloucester and other ports detail week long arrivals and receipts of cod, halibut, hake, pollock, and mackerel. Prices vary by port with strong mackerel activity expected if stocks improve. Storms and rough seas hindered fleets at Malpeque and P E Island ports, with fishing slowed and boats idle.

Banquero Quereau Georges Code Bank Haddock Portland Malpeque Souris Tignish

Marblehead Ladies Day at Eastern Clubhouse Harbor Yachts

Marblehead August 19 notes a ladies day at the Eastern clubhouse. Steam yacht Norma of New York arrived in the morning and departed in the afternoon. The harbor lists numerous yachts including Cay Olatta Mona Latona Kitty North Star Volante Ariel Zulu Carmen Alice Lillie Ino Optic Ida Tera Boehma Ambassadress and Mystery. Also Peerless yacht sold to John V. Lewis of Cincinnati.

Marblehead Norma New York Cayolatta Mona Latona Kitty North Star Volante Ariel Zulu Carmen Alice Lillie Ino Optic Ida Tera Boehma Ambassadress Mystery New Breprorp Peerless New Bedford Francis Hathaway John V. Lewis Cincinnati Nonquitt Poillon Brothers Brooklyn J. D. Mumm Ada Pawtucket Vineyard Agnes Stamford

Grand Circuit Races in Unica New York Summary

Unica New York August 19. Warm weather and good track attendance high as Grand Circuit races unfold. 2:23 class purse 1000 unfinished from yesterday. pilots and horses listed with times 2:24 2:26 2:25 2:26. 2:25 class unfinished featuring Pilot Boy Lizzie Wilkes Bessie Sheridan. Free for all purse 1000 won by Harry Ea. Times shown 2:18 2:19 2:20 2:22 2:23 2:25 2:26. 2:19 class race postponed.

Yesterdny Lizzie Wilkes Bessie Sneridan Harry Ea Eile Aerate Novo. Sc. Oss Cabtsesecenecse Wa Ccc Cess

Pocasset Mill Stock Reduction and Refit Plans

Fay River August 19 stockholders of the Pocasset Mill voted to reduce capital stock from 1 161 000 to 400 000 and then raise to 800 000 by issuing new shares. The move funds the refitting of the mill and aims to pay in full the corporation s improvements and erase its debt.

Fay River Pocasset Mill

News in Brief Items Across States and England

Elijah D Allen administrator sues the company for 10000 over the death of Lyman D Allen at South End bridge in Asawam. A mass temperance convention is set for South Framingham on Sept 29. Gloucester Artillery Veteran Association held its annual reunion at Nahant. New Haven carpenters push a nine hour movement. Henry Munger of East River Conn killed crossing the Shore line. Charles E Cooper elected Keene city clerk. Charlies B Abbott of Thomaston killed by earthfall in Eugene Fales quarry. George Walter Remington of Providence shot himself. Providence plasterers win nine hour workday affecting 250 workers. Simeon D Phelps of Claremont missing, presumed wander due to mental lapse. Brockton Base Ball Board fines Hawes, McCarthy, Meister 50. McGunnigle 25. Tuckerman Patton Cudworth 10 each. Several Malden horses sick with glanders. Webver Goodrich of Maplewood arrested for embezzlement.

Elijah D. Allen Lyman D. Allen Asawam South End Bridge South Framingham Gloucester Artillery Veteran Association Nahant New Haven Conn Henry Munger East River Simeon D. Phelps Claremont N. H Brockton Hawes McCarthy Meister McGunnigle

Irish National League convention endorses Parnell and Gladstone

The Irish National League of America held its convention in New York City amid clashes over telegrams from Dublin and allegiance to Parnell. Delegates approved a six point resolution supporting home rule, praised Gladstone and Parnell, and adopted a constitution and boycott clause while electing John Fitzgerald as president and naming officers.

Irish National League of America Great Britain Ireland Charles Stewart Parnell House of Commons Ireand Mr. Gladstone Irish National League Irish National League Convention of America Canada Fitzgerald Rap Sutton League O’connor Boston England George W. Pepper Pr. Pepper Parnell Gladstone United States Father O’ Reilly Detroit Committee On Finance O’reilly Father O’reilly Brady Massachusetts Illinois Hynes Chicago Fitzgerald

Closing Scenes in Trial of Chicago Anarchists End

Cuicace Aug 19 court crowds witness verdicts in the Chicago Anarchists trial. State Attorney Brinnell says Neebe not to be executed though others Spies Fischer Engel Fielden Parsons Schwab deserve the extreme penalty. Judge Gary instructs jurors on murder manslaughter definitions and burden of proof.

Cuicace Brinnell Oscar Neebe Fischer Engel Fielden Parsons Schwab Gary Criminal Court

Vermont Railroad Accident Toll Grows in Brattleboro

Brattleboro reports 5000 visitors to the crash site as rescue crews remove Engineer Smith from the submerged engine. Smith’s body to St Albans for burial. widow and three children survive. Conductor Worthen and Station Agent Ashley show injuries, while Thomas Burns and Fireman O Connor survived unhurt. Green died in the chapel before his wife arrived. his burial awaits in Newfane.

Vermont Brattleboro Smith St. Albans Mr. Green Newfane Worthen Ashley Hildreth Butler Thomas Burns O’connor

Salem leather district lockout leaves jobs and rumors

SaLeem August 19 Special The labor strike in Salem and Peabody shows little change. Officials will investigate the Spaulding claim that city and town authorities must support unemployed workers. All trades suffer, except perhaps liquor, as $25 000 in weekly circulation stops. Officer McEtligolt drops charge against John Lindall and Cornelius Bagley is discharged for lack of evidence. A Knight of Labor member returns to work after seven months.

McEtligolt John Lindall Cornelius Bagley Whiteners Charles Harrington

Universalist Club of Boston Visits Narragansett Bay

The Universalist Club of Boston and vicinity visited Annaquamscott Rhode Island to dine at an old-fashioned clam bake hosted by Henry B Metcalf and Olney Arnold of Pawtucket. A special train from Boston carried the guests with Superintendent Folsom aboard and they returned in the afternoon pleased with the day.

Annaawamscott R. I Universalist Club of Boston Narragansett Bay Henry B. Metcalf Olney Arnold Pawtucket Folsom Boston & Providence Railway

Secretary Whitney Visists Newport Naval Installations

Secretary of the Navy Whitney, aboard the Despatch with Lt Emery, arrived at Newport Rhode Island at 6 45 pm to inspect the torpedo station and naval station and Herreshoff boat-building works in Bristol He was joined by Cmdr Goodrich and Cmdr Slye and spent about an hour and a half ashore before returning to the ship. The Despatch is due to depart in a day or two.

Whitney Newport R. I United States Emery New London Herreshoff Bristol G. P. Goodrich Slye

Worthy a Fair Trial Pearline the Famous Washing Aid

A historical note discusses Pearline a well known washing aid urging fair trial of its reputational claims. It highlights its popularity and debates over effectiveness. The article reflects period concerns about household products and consumer test results.

Tragedy closes as William Gray Jr funeral held privately

The funeral for William Gray Jr. was conducted at his Howard Avenue home with only family present. Reverend James DeNormandie led a brief service followed by a reading from Bryant and a final benediction. The casket was moved to Forest Hill Cemetery for burial amid rumors of vast embezzlement and unclear fate of the missing money. Jackson & Curtis denied heavy losses in New York and New England as experts examine corporate books ahead of next Wednesday stockholders meeting.

Sutton League Brennan Nebraska John Fitzgerald Lincoln Neb Pennsylvania Hugh C. McCaffrey Philadelphia O'Connor Fitzgerald McCaffrey Hynes Chicago Sullivan John Finerty M. W. Cannon Ohio New York Massachusetts Nen Connecticut New Hampshire Verynont Rhode Island MiDlinois Kerwin John Devoy P. B. Cronin United States Egan Father McKenna Martin Baltimore Father O’reilly Deasy Davitt O’brien Parnell Finerty England Ireland Finnerty Redmond Alexander Sullivan William Gray, Jr Howard Avenue James DeNormandie First Unitarian Church Eliot Square Roxbury William Cullen Bryant Forest Hill Cemetery William Gray Gray Jackson & Curtis New England Cunningham James Cunningham

Expert's view of Gray defalcations exposed in mills

Springfield Aug 19 The Springfield Republican cites an authentic source detailing how Gray defrauded Atlantic and Indian Orchard mills over years. An accounting expert admitted his duty was not to audit the treasurer but to judge subordinates, revealing the long standing misappropriations and clerical silence. Local directors acted quickly.

Springfield Springfield Republican Gray Atlantic and Indian Orchard Mills Boston Examiners New England

Atlantic Mills Treasurer Quashes Defalcation Link

William Hooper testified about the Atlantic Mills matter, naming George Edward Cram as the expert accountant. Hooper said he never heard Cram claim knowledge of Mr Gray’s defalcations and noted directors questioned why Cram did not know of the issues. He added Cram was employed by Gray and paid by the corporation, with the directors not involved in his hire. Hooper declined further comment and Cram was unavailable for comment.

Davitt Ireland Teeling League Redmond Deasy Finerty Land League Jhe William Hooper Atlantic Mills George Edward Cram Gray Lawrences Amorys Saltonstalls Lowell Manchester Lawrence Fall River Boston

Payson Resigns National City Bank Presidency in 1886

Samuel R Payson resigns as president of National City Bank and assigns all assets. An assignment to Samuel Johnson lists property in Boston Roxbury Belmont Watertown and New York and substantial stock holdings plus personal property six thousand nine dollars in Belmont farm equipment and more. Johnson to act as assignee and Payson creditors to be summoned soon.

National City Bank Samuel R. Payson Samuel Johnson Suffolk County Kingston Street Boston Forest Street Roxbury Mt. Pleasant House Florence Cushing Belmont Mr. Payson Watertown Waverly Beacon Street Church and Thomas Street City of New York Derry Mills Great Falls N. H Hallowell Manufacturing Company Manchester Mills Indian Orchard Mills Chapman Valve Company Firemen’s Insurance Company Byfield Manufacturing Company Great Falls Manufacturing Company Lyman Mills The Payson Henry S. Hale I Tereby W. R. Dupee United States Johnson

Notes and audits defend mill treasurer system after defalcations

A Lowell era mill treasurer argues that strict director oversight is impractical and touts a rigorous, numbered note and diary based accounting system. He asserts this system would reveal fraudulent activity, cites the auditor’s exhaustive yearly checks, and emphasizes the heavy responsibility on treasurers.

Lowell Bank Scandal Spurs Probable Treasury Checks Reform

The Gray defalcation and the Snelling arrest for $40,000 embezzlement shake Lowell's financial and manufacturing circles. Directors may require dual signatures or an annually elected treasurer auditor to supervise accounts, aiming to curb fraud. Bourne appointed as new agent. Appleton learns of removal via press. Rumors fade as money markets stabilize with Boston’s cautious banking stance.

Lowell Samuel G. Snelling Post Snelling Lowell Bleachery J. P. Appleton Howard Gray William Gray Indian Orchard Atlantic Mills James N. Bourne Mr. Bourne Stephen N. Bourne Stark Mills Manchester N. H John Kilburne

Squire and Flynn Plead Not Guilty in General Sessions

In New York on August 19, Squire and Flynn, aided by counsel, pleaded not guilty to indictments in General Sessions Court. The right to withdraw within a week was reserved. Trial is set for September 12 as the term adjourns.

New York Messrs Squire Flynn General Sessions Court

Barrel Ride Ends in Tragedy at Whirlpool Rapids

Niagara Fatus of N Y reports Graham rode the whirlpool rapids in a barrel with only his head showing. James Scott of Lewiston attempted the rapids in a cork suit and was found dead an hour later.

Niagara Fatus N. Y Graham James Scott Lewiston

Arrest of Snelling for Embezzling Lowell Bleachery Funds

Samuel G. Snelling ex treasurer of the Lowell Bleachery was arrested Wednesday night on embezzlement charges. Investigators traced the misappropriated funds after directors uncovered irregularities, with $193 000 noted as irregular in the books. Snelling, who led the company for 27 years, faced bail arranged by bondsman Frederick Amory.

New York Samuel G. Snelling Lowell Bleachery Snelling James H. Diggles Diggles C. Jackson Jackson & Curtis Hardy Municipal Court Merchant’s National Bank Maverick Bank Richardson, Gerraughty and McCausland Commonwealth Avenue Frederick Amory R. M. Morse, Jr John C. Ropes

Bond delay in arraignment ends with new sureties for Snelling

Judge Hardy and assistant Mr. Ropes left the court when the defendant could not secure a second bondsman. Rumor says the Amory corporation objected to Mr. Snelling’s bond, forcing two new bondsmen satisfactory to the judge. Mr. Amory and Mr. Billings posted $5,000 and $45,000 respectively, totaling $50,000, releasing Snelling without examination until Monday for possible continuation in Superior Court.

Hardy Snelling Amory Henry Billings

Force's Disastrous Error Delivers Boston Win Over Washingtons

Washington and Boston played a great game in which Shaw and Radbourn pitched well. An error by Force, subbed for Houck due to injury, allowed two seventh inning runs and shifted the momentum. Crane's controversial out at home and late Philadelphia victories are noted among scattered baseball results from Philadelphia and Chicago.

Washington Boston Shaw Radbourn Houck Hines Force Baker Crane Poorman Washingtons Bostons Ee Hornung Carroll Ee Sutton Barrell Knowles Wise Hous Oaker Morrill ESO Oyelligan Johnston OfShaw Farrell Heuck Guiligan Dally Sutton Snow

Blues Beat Lawrences 15-4 On South End Grounds

The Blues defeated the Lawrences 15 to 4 yesterday on the South End grounds. Blues bats featured McCormick and Kiley with two-base hits and multiple RBIs, while W Murphy and M Sullivan added key hits. Burke starred for Lawrences in left field with a sharp one-handed catch in the fifth inning as Blues' batting overshadowed errors and wild pitches throughout the game.

Blues Lawrences South End Fennessy Cox Short Ake W. Murphy McCormick Kiley M. Sullivan Shaw Sullivan M. Murphy Baxter Hartnett Riley Burke Abe Donovan Boston Blues A. E. Ite Sic W.murphy OlGrady O OfBurns M’c Pettee M.sul’n Oj Cox Shaw, Sr M.murphy Li Moore Esesse Tecveste Re Bale Willis Portlands LYNNS PO. A.E Galligan Murphy Kearns LaRoque Wheelock Flanagan Hatfield Whiteley Eee Sheftler Oj Wilson O’rourke Oj Lovett O Reilly O’brien Schomneck GjCull Mac Haley Gruber Shaneck Shefter la Roque Haley Holland Whitely Brockton Meaverhills

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