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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1886
Page
1
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The report spans varied incidents from a Sebago Lake Republican meeting with James G. Biniie and Congressman Reed to canal and naval topics. It notes appointments after conspiracies, boat races at Ganonoque, patents to Massachusetts inventors, leadership shifts in New York public works, and a series of social and civic events across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York.
Foreign Mr Parrell argues the Irish issue cannot be resolved without land reform. Bulgaria sees a second provisional government opposing Karavelos with reports of Prince Alexander held by Russians. Russia moves toward Bulgaria as troops head to Ireland for eviction work. Mandalay flood damages total 500000.
The Great Head Yacht Club regatta near Winthrop and a City Point rowing event are noted. The Boston Blues beat Lynn, examinations for public school teachers were held at the girls high school, and the North End Fishing Club visited Providence. Market dull with slight gains. Cashier George N. Chapman of Merchants' National Bank resigns.
Bunco men in Lowell attempt to trap ex Mayor Josiah G. Peabody and James Jaques, owner of Whipple's mills, by posing as old friends and luring them to a distant location for a book sale. One victim resisted. the other fell for the ruse, but the pair fled before officers could arrest them.
Charles E. Bishop of Maine arrived in Lowell after expressing a plan to leap into the East River from a balloon tied fifty feet above the Brooklyn bridge. He eyed Central bridge at roughly forty feet and said he would prefer a higher height. The police chief warned Bishop of arrest for attempting self harm, noting the danger of the stunt.
Indications show a 24 hour forecast starting 7 a.m. Wednesday August 25 for England and the Atlantic coast. Local rains and northeasterly winds with a notable temperature drop are expected. Eastern New York should see fair weather with northerly winds and no temperature change. Thursday looks slightly warmer with fair weather for New England and the middle Atlantic States. Cautionary northeast signals extend from Cape Henlopen to Wood's Hole.
The dataset lists numerous weather observations with coordinates wind directions and conditions. Entries include temperatures in Fahrenheit, wind data, and sky conditions such as clear cloudy or fair. Locations referenced include York Bangor Washington and Portland with varying readings.
Mr Blaine started the Republican campaign in Maine with a speech before about 3000 at Lake Sebago. The event mixed politics with a picnic atmosphere as delegates arrived by car, foot, and train and Blaine read from slips while Reed and Gibson spoke to varied reception.
Mr Blaine argues party unity behind protective tariffs, noting Republicans resisted Morrison tariff and Democrats split. He contrasts free trade advocates with protectionists, warns of Democratic obstruction since 1873, and urges candor as Maine gears up for Governor and Congressional elections.
In London Aug 24, Mr Parnell was cheered in the House of Commons as he defended home rule and warned the government over its Irish land policy. He urged three extra weeks for the home rule bill and condemned coercion, urging judicial rents reforms and Irish self development. Gladstone cautioned the government on policy scope and risks to Ireland’s hopes. A Bulgarian crisis section follows, with provisional governments and Alexander claims across Sofia, Philippopolis, and Tirnovo.
Telegrams from Bucharest report a Bulgarian army and people backing Prince Alexander. Montdoroff offers to lead troops to Sofia and restore Alexander on the throne while Tir Nova’s Stambuloff calls militia to service. Sofia garrison ready to surrender for amnesty under proper government. Alexander said to be landed in Russia and treated as state prisoner. Sofia disorders grow as garrisons mobilize.
Aug 24 reports that the Curragh in Kildare is being prepared to receive five infantry regiments and four cavalry to aid eviction efforts this coming winter. Authorities anticipate rising rent defaults among Irish peasants and fear existing forces will be insufficient to protect landowners.
Mandalay reports flood damage totaling 5 million dollars with numerous bodies washing ashore. An estimated 1000 people lost their lives as the disaster unfolds across the region. In Belfast a riot was averted by police after roughs attacked Queen's Island workers returning home. Leaders were arrested. In London US minister Phelps visits Llangollen with Browning and Martin. Rumors spread of Austria annexing Herzegovina and Bosnia.
In a Sunday storm near Havifax Nova Scotia the Boston packet Dexter lost sails and crewmember Albert Chandler drowned. The Millie B. dashed on Port Mouton killed Captain Downie and cook Benjamin Downie, with rest of crew escaping. An unknown barkentine ashore at Seal Island with rum and sugar. details pending.
Retired sea captain Cr Curtis of 54 Clinton Place claims allergy like sickness comes from poisonous ailanthus trees. He cites July August pollen as malaria cause and influenced Chester A Arthur to seek relief. Dr Edson will review. Brooklyn had destroyed these trees long ago.
William Phillips died in New Bedford at 86. A Westport native, he began as a bookkeeper in 1825, joined Phillips & Russell in ship chandlery, later served as accounting executor and trustee for Parker's estate, and from 1856 ran as commission merchant and oil broker with his son. He was a director in multiple manufacturers and thirty years a North Christian Church trustee.
Providence hosts the fourteenth annual convention with over 100 city fire chiefs. Thomas L. Worthley of Long Branch chairs sessions. Acting Mayor Robbins greets, ex-president William Stockell responds. Programs include building inspection insights and underground electric wiring for fire safety. The group adjourns to Wednesday morning.
In Salem on Aug 24 a wage increase demand at George J. Winchester's tannery in Peabody led to four Polish workers striking for 12 a week. Three were discharged while the Knights claim 5900 dollars from the national treasury to support the lockout.
The county convention of laboring men named nominees for statewide offices. Senators include John F. Fitz of Portland Joh Swan of Kennebunk Daniel Dickens of Bridgton and Asa F York of Yarmouth. Commissioners are A W Strout of Portland Enoch Germon of Naples. James M Webb of Westbrook is treasurer S Sawyer of Portland sheriff B C Stone of Bridgton clerk of courts John T Hull of Deering register of deeds. The ticket blends Democrats and Republicans.
In Albany on August 24 Governor Hill heard arguments from John H. Strahan and Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll for Squire and Wheeler H. Peckham for the people. Strahan challenged removals under the consolidation act, detailing eleven months of investigation and seven charges debated by the Mayor.
Island Park race course in Albany opened for trots with fair weather though light attendance. All events decided in three straight heats. Summary includes 2:33 class purse $1000 Lady Whitefoot Miss Murrey. 2:21 class purse $1000 Noddy and others. pacing stake with multiple entries and times around 2:22 to 2:27.
Senator Hale addressed a large Republican gathering in Bangor on August 24, with ex Vice-President Hamlin presiding. The speech lasted over two hours and drew enthusiastic support from attendees.
New Reprorp notes schooner Magic from Boston with Dr C E Weld arriving to clean and paint then sailing to the Fairhaven railway. Mary Bradford and Widgeon also arrive from Head Bay. Madcap sails to Quiet. Yankee Maid ferries the Iron Spoon Club to Ram's Head with Captain J L Wilbur as master of ceremonies.
Prospect House August 24. President Cleveland and Dr Ward with guides enjoyed a trolling expedition on Hoyle Pond this morning catching a three pound salmon and a one pound speckled trout.
Commodore Gerry of the New York Yacht Club calls a meeting for September 6 to consider Lieutenant Henn s challenge to race the Galatea around Bermuda. Local yachtsmen doubt any action will be taken or that any sailor will accept the challenge as ocean races seem passé. The Galatea prepares for a trial sail the next day amid Atlantic weather concerns.
In Brockton on August 24, tensions rise as a lockout by the Manufacturers' Association sparks hostility with the Knights of Labor. A joint council adopts a resolution denouncing the move and calls for a conference at City Hall with representatives from manufacturers, labor, and citizens. Masters, Knights of Labor, and Letters' and Trimmers' Union also select delegates for the meeting.
A large audience watched finals and semifinals across singles and doubles at Newport R. I. with Clark, Brinley, Taylor, Berry, Beckman, Mansfield, and others competing. Beekman and Slocum, Clark and Berry, and Post and Warren produced tense five set bouts as schedules progress toward third round and remaining doubles.
In Ganonoque Ontario on August 24 canoe races featured six entries in class 4 paddling with H F McKendrick of Galt winning at 12 55 and F M Turner second. The 14 boat confined race over three miles saw Lassie claim top honors with C B Vaux of the New York Canoe Club taking first, W G McKendrick second. Class B sailing unlimited drew 43 starters with Pecowsic E H Barney Springfield Canoe Club winning in 45 38. Vesper KR Gibson Mohican Canoe Club second in 47 53. Blanche Paul Bullen Lowell MA third in 49 05. Class A unlimited had eight entries and Peggy Grant Edgar Newburg won in 51 20 with J L Wheeler Kingston second in 57 minutes. The paddling class 3 race went to M F Johnston Toronto in 11 55 with G B Wilkins Brockville second. The finish featured a hill sprint and swimming dash as J L Weller Peterboro won and G B Wilkins was runner up.
Newport RI August 24 N Griswold Lorillard hosts a dinner for Hurlingham club members and Westchester Polo Club players before tomorrow’s international match opener. Notables include Capt Lamblow and Capt Lawley. decor features blue gloxinias and yellow alamandes. Betting favors Hurlingham for the series start.
The steamer Francis Smith seized by American authorities at Mackinaw was released and returned to Owden Sound Ontario after posting a bond of 16 000 dollars.
Washington rumor ties General Newton to New York public works post now held by Rollin M. Squire General Newton travels east after Capon Springs vacation cut short by a letter to New York City Army friends view the move as a step toward retirement and acceptance of Governor Hill's offer
Washington Aug 24 Special Judge Durham first comptroller of the treasury is seriously ill with kidney neuralgia after heavy workload. He reviewed Alabama Court accounts and disputed drafts for disbarred Boston lawyer J F Manning, deciding drafts must go to the record attorney. Secretary Fairchild initially weighed overruling but affirmed the comptroller’s ruling.
Washington dispatch lists patents issued to Massachusetts inventors including Edward W. Ball and C. A. Fletcher for an oil stove in Worcester, William C. Banfil of Ipswich for a knitting machine burr, Samuel P. Blackburn Boston for a steam engine valve, and others from Boston, Springfield, Newton, and several towns for items such as watch case pendants, piano parts, looms accessories, and bicycle pedals.
Washington Aug 24 The Chiracahua and Warm Spring Apaches on the San Carlos reservation are to be permanently removed with Fort Marion at St Augustine Fla possibly chosen as their home though its small size may affect the plan Geronimo and his Chiracahuas are under the policy approval of the President who entrusts Lamar and Sheridan with details He supports General Miles's strong pursuit until capture or extermination of hostiles and says Geronimo should be punished when captured.
Dr. C. A. Ward of Waterbury examined Robert Drakely at Litchfield county jail and declared him insane. He attributes the condition partly to heredity and stimulant use. Drakely shows demented and idiotic behavior, professing longing to see his wife and asking if he killed her and if he may join her.
The funeral services for Reverend Dr Calvin KE Stowe were conducted today at his Hartford home by Reverend Joseph H Twichell. Final services and interment are planned for Andover Massachusetts tomorrow afternoon.
Charity begins at home as Pearline soap ad touts easy washing and lightens servants' workload. The copy frames Pearline as a household helper, urging readers to buy the product for efficient cleaning.
New York reports 500 Belt Line workers struck, halting Broadway and Seventh Avenue lines with no settlement in sight. Broadway and Seventh Avenue Surface road 1100 employees paid off. inspector Dilkes with 70 police guards stables as 15 non union applicants were driven away. Rumor of 200 Italian replacements circulating. guard schedules set for 7 a.m. tomorrow.
The First Regiment of Patriarchs Militant Odd Fellows paraded in Boston for the first time since organization. Cantons Shawmut Cambridge Washington and Mascot marched from Odd Fellows Hall through downtown streets to Rowe's Wharf then sailed to Nantasket aboard the Twilight for a day by the sea with drill exhibits and beach parade.
The City Point Rowing Association held its annual regatta off the O street clubhouse in South Boston. Two races were won with fast times. J Magee claimed first in the two mile single scull in 16 minutes 40 seconds, and the Carey crew won the two mile four oared race in 14 minutes 55 seconds after a foul disrupted the Murphy crew.
At Saranac Inn in the Adirondacks Mrs Cleveland pressed a telegraph button to inaugurate the Minneapolis Industrial Exhibition. The signal traveled over a thousand miles and the machinery began within two minutes. The event delayed the President's fishing plans but drew cheers from onlookers. The scene featured Mrs Cleveland, her mother, and guests amid warm weather and a 74 degree day.
Ninety five members of the North End Fishing Club marked the thirty second anniversary with a parade to the Providence depot to join a sister organization. They traveled by the 8 a m train to Providence and were entertained there before returning home in the evening. Honorary members welcomed them back as fireworks lit the night.
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