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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1886

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Yachtsmen praise Mayflower defends America’s Cup

New York sailors applaud the Mayflower selection to defend the America’s Cup. Reports also note Michigan Republicans nominating Cyrus G. Luce for Governor and various political moves across states. The Navy receives the Alaska expedition report, and Philadelphia publisher Roger Sherman dies.

New York Michigan Cyrus G. Luce Manning Newton Texas Fall River Knights of Labor Washington Storey Navy Department Albert Gallatin Dewey Quebec Vtc Deal American Fish Bureau Roger Sherman Philadelphia Mac Clopelia Britannica Peabody Salem Gloucester Malpegue Lewiston Gisine North Paris Chicago St. Louis New Court House Northampton Tre Hon Williams Evarts Miss Matthews Pennsylvania Alexandria Carmen Indian Commission Indiana Breckton Masters Peres Committee

Foreign debate over adjournment ends with rejected motion

In the British House of Commons an extended and excited debate on forcing adjournment as a trial of strength ended with the motion rejected. The provisional government that deposed Prince Alexander of Bulgaria resigned and leaders were arrested. Russia repudiated involvement. Alexander's arrival at Darmstadt was reported then denied. Mr. Chamberlain defended the government amid the reply to the Queen's speech.

House of Commons Prince Alexander Bulgaria Jeaders Russia Alexander Darmstadt Qasen Chamberlain

City Notes and Economic Updates Today

Fair and slightly warmer weather. autopsy results for Albert EB Wood published. Caledonia Club held its annual picture at Oak Island. Woman's Christian Prohibition League met. Boston Consolidated Street Railway begins new routes. Stock market dull with New York & New England active on New York buying. Bank of England raises discount rate from 2 to 3 percent. Money easier, rates unchanged. Eastern railroad nets projected at $300,000.

Albert EB. Wood Caledonia Club Oak Island Woman’s Christian Prohibition League Boston Consolidated Street Railway Company Highland and Middlesex Rew New York New England Tne Bank of England Astern

The Schooner Druid Movements Before Malpeque Seizure

Despatches from Magdalen islands detail the Gloucester schooner Druid arriving with a full cargo of American fishing supplies for the local fleet. The ship entered the port with goods claimed for Gloucester and was allowed to report, but could not unload within fishing limits despite no American vessels in sight.

Hallivax N.S Spacrav Magdelen Islands Gloucester Druid Malpeque Magdalen Island Custom House

Evarts Condition Encouraging After Wounds

Wind­sor Vt Aug 26 The condition of the Hon William M Evarts this morning is encouraging after his wounds were dressed last night He slept well ate breakfast and says he feels very well Wounds are slight ankle sprain The couple Miss Matthews rested well though somewhat lame Mr C E Perkins left for Newport to tell his mother of his father's death The body will be taken to Boston for interment

Windbsor William M. Evarts

Lewiston Steam Mill Company Insolvency Sought by Creditors

In Lewiston on August 26 creditors of the Lewiston Steam Mill Company voted to urge insolvency after reviewing trustees statements. Judge Savage acting for the treasurer said the action would be carried out. A stockholders meeting is set for September 4 to take further action.

Lewiston Lewiston Steam Mill Company Judge Savage

Weather Indication for New England and Atlantic States

For twenty four hours starting 7 a m Friday Aug 27 New England and eastern New York may see fair weather with westerly winds shifting to southerly and slight warming. For Saturday the forecast calls for fair weather with no decided temperature change across New England and the middle Atlantic States.

Washington New England New York Middle Atlantic States

Weather Summary for Boston from the Weather Office

Weather report from Boston on August 26, 1886 shows clear conditions in the morning and afternoon with a hazy period later. Mean daily barometer 29.914 inches, mean temperature 72.6 F, humidity about 67 percent, no precipitation listed. Wind generally from NW to N, barometer readings steady around 29.88 to 29.86 inches.

Boston Ossernver’s Office Srexat Service Ugloudy Port Ortland Praseveces Owe Cscvce Saveccencees Atlanta Eteree Viear Baum Ceteres Weerse Clevelan Sea Weeneerevees Detroiteere Cereeveeses Paul

Meteorological Record of Yesterdays Central Observations

Observations across stations compiled for yesterday at p toto p m with data taken at the same moment. The record notes atmospheric readings, temperatures, winds, and conditions as reported at each location.

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Atlantic Yachtsmen Pleased As Mayflower Chosen Defender

New York August 26 report on America's Cup trials with Mayflower selected to defend against Galatea. Commodore Smith praises Mayflower owner General Paine while Galatea crew and officers discuss strategy and training. Atlantic to be stripped and laid up after loss to Mayflower. Priscilla and Puritan leaders react with sportsmanlike resolve.

New York Sreera Atlantic Atlantic Yacht Club Joe Lilsworth Priscilla Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club Puritan Boston Burgess General Paine James D. Smith William Krebbs Larchmont Henn Elbridge T. Gerry New York Yacht Club America Joe” Ellsworth Latham A. Fish J. Malcolm Forbes A. Cass Canfield

Michigan Republicans nominate Luce for governor at Grand Rapids

The Republican State convention at Grand Rapids Michigan nominates Cyrus G. Luce for governor with James H. McDonald as lieutenant governor and Gil R. Osman, George L. Moitz, Henry H. Aplin, Moses Taggart, Roscoe D. Dix, Joseph S. Estabrook, and S. I. Babcock named for state offices. The platform backs tariff protection for wage workers, restoration of the 1867 wool tariff, bimetalism, arbitration in labor, opposition to convict labor, labor protections, child labor regulation, temperance reform, and other national and state measures. A minority temperance report was defeated.

Grand Rapids Mich Cyrus G. Luce James H. McDonald Gil R. Osman George L. Moitz Henry H. Aplin Moses Taggart Land Office Roscoe D. Dix Joseph S. Estabrook State Board of Education S. I. Babcock Republican Party Intelligent Organization of Labor Congress Ireland Dakota

Sad Fate of an Insane Man Locked for Safety

SaneM Aug 26. John Morrisey 33 unmarried and deranged was locked in a house at 23 Daniel street by friends. He escaped through a shed window onto a plank over a vault, one plank missing by children, and fell into the vault where he suffocated. Body recovered in fifteen minutes. Morrisey, a coal shoveller, had a history of escapes and previous wanderings. In Rutland Vermont last night James F Hogan was nominated as labor candidate for representative by the largest caucus in the state.

John Morrisey Daniel Street Morrisey Gloucester Rutland James F. Hogan Labor Oandidate

Broadway Men Return to Work After Schedule Trial

Broadway and Seventh Avenue cars resumed service after a tense day of clashes with strikers and rioters. Police disciplined the crowds, a deputy inspector quelled disturbances, and a four day trial of six trips per day led to acceptance. Non union workers remain at work. Belt Line to present a proposal. Sixth Avenue reinstatement awaited.

New York Broadway and Seventh Avenue Newell Forty-fourth Street Killilea Broadway Steers Broadway Railroad Belt Line Company Sixth Avenue Road Forty-second Street

Illinois Democrats Nominate, Adopt Strong Resolutions

The Democratic State convention in Springfield nominated H. J. F. ticker of Quincy for treasurer and Professor F. J. Oldt of Lanark for superintendent of public instruction. The platform backs Cleveland, calls for tariff reform to revenue basis, endorses arbitration, opposes convict labor, and promotes equal rights with no special privileges. It also condemns foreign land acquisition and grave deaths of McClellan, Hancock, Seymour, Hendricks, and Tilden.

Springfield Ill Alfred Orendorff State Central Committee James W. Duncan Duncan Cleveland State Labor Association H. J. F. Ticker Quincy F. J. Oldt Lanark Ireland McClellan, Hancock, Seymour Hendricks and Tilden

Dwight and Sears Win the Prize in Tennis Doubles

Newport RI August 26 The fourth day of the tennis tournament featured a tight singles clash between Taylor and Clark, with Taylor taking the first set 6-5 then 6-2 and 6-3. In doubles Dwight and Sears triumphed over Taylor and Brinley 7-5 6-8 5 6-4, earning the first prize as the best and most evenly played match of the day.

Dwight Sears Newport R. I Taylor-Clark Clark Taylor Beekman Chase Shaw Brinley Berry Mansfield Hooper

Old-Fashioned Muster Draws 1100 Firemen to Gardiner

Gardiner Me August 26 The firemen muster drew upward of 1100 participants from Maine and Massachusetts for a grand prize contest. The N P Banks Hose Co of Waltham and Alert Hand Engine of Gardner led honors with multiple prizes. Androscoggin No 2 of Topsham maintained long standing prestige by winning first prize again. The parade formed in three divisions and ended with a Coliseum dinner and running contests for hose carriages and steamers. Water street hosted the rope off for the 500 foot run. First prizes went to Eagle Hose Orono and Continental Hook and Ladder Gardiner with notable distances and times. The event concluded with a grand ball.

Gardiner Maine Massachusetts N. P. Banks Hose Company Waltham Mass Alert Hand Engine Company Gardner Androscoggin No. 2 Topsham Kennebec Valley Continental Hook and Ladder Company Eagle Hose Company Cobbessee Pittston Glovers’ Band Excelsior Engine of Auburn Cushnoc Augusta Kennebec Engine Company Brunswick Independent Engine Company St. John Kana Androscoggin Engine Company Thomaston R. H. Counce Engine Company Union Engine Company Ellsworth Coliseum Water Street Orono Continental Hook and Ladder Hose Company Kennebec Gardner No. 4 Androscogin of Excelsior of Waltham Watch Company

Prohibition Debate Shapes Maine Campaign in Aug 26 Rally

Me details Blaine's critique of the Prohibitory third party, temperance aims, and labor issues. He cites Neal Dow, England correspondence on Maine prohibition, and Maine's steel rail tariff history. Bodwell and Dingley praised. GOP portrays Democrats as opposing protection and wages safety.

Manning reports Treasury Secretary improving but not certain return

James Manning, son of the Secretary of the Treasury, arrived in St. Louis en route to Colorado for a pleasure trip. He says his father is improving rapidly in health and does not think he will return to his cabinet seat, though health is not permanently impaired. No consultation with President Cleveland has taken place.

St. Louiis James Manning Secretary of the Treasury Colorado Cleveland

Trial of strength in Commons over Buller Irish mission

In London Aug 26 the debate on Ireland dominated the House of Commons as Thomas Sexton moved an amendment urging special measures to restore authority in Belfast and support General Buller’s role. Opposition argued the move risks martial law. government defense framed Buller’s task as aiding civil authorities.

London Thomas Sexton West Belfast House of Commons Belfast Michael Hicks-Beach Ireland Edward C. Russell Brideston Glasgow Rederers Buller Toreland Russell General Buller Kerry Clifford Lloyd Lord Randolph Churchill Buller Mr. Russell Charles Warren Chamberlain Lord Churchill William Harcourt Michael Hicks- Beach J. Ferguson Batoum Russia Earl of Rosebery M. de Giers Marquis of Ely Wexford Harrington Irish National League Edward Stanhope J. E. Gorst India Irrawaddy River Mandalay Burmah Rangoon

Bulgarian Coup D Etat Rumors Sweep Europe In 1903

London reports Russian protest at press language while Prince Alexander fears for Bulgaria. Dispatches note his possible travels, and Berlin cites Prussian reaction. Sofia reports a regiment helped depose the prince and liberates officers. Czar orders Alexander landed and free to go. Austria denies involvement.

London Alexander Bulgaria Darmstadt Renn Bucharest The Times St. Petersburg Reni Morning Post Stamboul Russia Syria Standard Berlin William Servia Sofia Europe Prsth Rustchuk Slivnitza St. Peterspurg Grashdanin Dolgorouki Stolypin Vrienna Fremdenblatt Austria Zankoff

MORE RIOTING FEARED IN BELFAST AFTER SHANK HILL RIOTS

The Rev. Hugh Hanna of St. Enoch's Church warns Belfast residents to stay home as riots threaten to revive in a harsher form. He predicts soldiers may be forced to fire on citizens, while thirty rioters are sentenced to prison terms up to thirteen months and others await trial.

Belfast Hugh Hanna St. Enoch’s Church Shank Hill

Eviction Force Deployed Against Clanricarde Estates

In Ireland five hundred police and troops left Birr to assist evictions on the Marquis of Clanricarde estates in Galway. The Birr National League branch orders tradesmen to withhold supplies and transport for the eviction party. In Glasgow the shipping trade is said to be at its worst on record with 34 steamers and 23 sailing vessels idle for about two years due to low freights and weak business.

Dublin Birr Marquis of Clanricarde Galway National League Glasgcon

Texas Republicans Nominate Ticket for Governor and State Officers

The Republican State convention nominating A. M. Cochran for governor and a full slate for lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer, comptroller, land commissioner, auditor, and superintendent. The platform backs a constitutional prohibition amendment, confines convicts to penitentiaries, criticizes monopolies, supports the Blair educational bill, and honors Binckley, Grant, and Tilden. They say no election win is hoped this year, but aim to preserve party organization for 1888.

Waco Tex A. M. Cochran Dallas Lock MacDaniels Grimes Supreme Court W. H. Burkhardt Fort Bend Frank Cleves Coke J. M. Brown Tarranta Land Office A. Zadick Navarre C. W. Johnson Young H. Kleine Harris C. C. Binckley General Grant Samuel J. Tilden

Army at the Weirs draws 25000 for New Hampshire veterans camp

At TuE Weirs New Hampshire on August 26 Camp H S Putnam welcomed about 25000 visitors from across the United States, the largest turnout for a reunion. Local G A R units and a 21 piece band arrived after a grand fireworks display, with officers elected for many regiments and a packed grove hosting speeches by notable figures.

N. H H. S. Putnam United States James A. Garfield Lowell J. N. Patterson Concord J. B. Little C. H. Haynes Third Regiment J. M. Parker Fitzwilliam D. Arthur Brown Penacook Fifth Regiment E. H. Marston Somerville Mass C. Fernald Melrose J. W. Hammons Seventh Regiment Orlando Lawrence Lawrence H. F. Little Manchester Warvis Merrell Eighth Regiment Levi Oakes Nashua Jacob F. Chandier Ninth Regiment A. J. Hough Dover John E. Mason Washington, D.C Twelfth Regiment J. W. Johnson Pittsfield R. W. Musgrove Bristol Tre J. P. Lane Lake Village Fifteenth Regiment W. M. Dargin Exeter E. B. Tuse Enfield Sixteenth Regiment O. W. Baldwin Lebanon William A. Rand South Seabrook Association John ©. Linehan Penacoock M. A. Haynes Smith and Barry New Hampshire H. L. Johnson Louisiana J. B. Batchelder Boston Blair Gallinger H. O. Kent L. EF. McKinney Thomas Cogswell George A. Marden Sickles Saratoga Currier Woman’s Relief Corps

Pearline as an Alternative to Repainting Old Paint

An old paint problem is suggested to be solved not by repainting but by washing with Pearline, a famous cleaning compound. The advice emphasizes using a proven cleaning method to refresh surfaces before any repainting decision.

Ambitious Knights Struggle Over Indian Rights at Washington

In Washington fifty three Knights of Labor lodges face a clash between radical and conservative factions. One side pushes boycott and strikes, while the other seeks change through persuasion. The sixty sixth district assembly in the capital spurs leaders toward possible third party plans or fusion with a major party to push government control of railroads and telegraph. Negotiations with Democrats are tentative, hinging on internal factional victory within the order.

Washington Speciar Knights of Labor District of Columbia Democratic Party Order

Disappointed office seekers in Washington over Reeve appointment

Dissatisfaction remains for Reeve's succession to Robinson as assistant solicitor of the treasury. Ex-Congressman Yeates of North Carolina, favored by the NC delegation and Jenks, is deemed the worst disappointed. Garland supported Reeve, with Senator Harris of Tennessee backing him. Critics cite Reeve's doubtful political standing and shifting party affiliations.

Washington Reeve Robinson Boston the Treasury Congressman Yeates North Carolina Congress Jenks Garland Senator Harris Tennessee

Right to Swindle Argument Before Indian Commission

Special report from Washington details a complex case involving Buchanan Hill Thompson and others claiming Indian status to control cattle in Indian Territory. Thompson, asserting Indian blood, refused to surrender a herd of 33 000 cattle while Hill had funded most purchases. The dispute centers on jurisdiction and whether United States courts or Indian Territory authorities apply. The case likely moves to the secretary for final decision.

Washington Indian Commission Buchanan Thompson Hill Missouri Indian Territory Mr. Hill United States

Indiana teachers seek positions in national capital

An Indiana schoolteacher writes to the Secretary of the Treasury asking for employment in Washington. She notes three Indiana teachers desire national capital work and asks for immediate particulars on expenses and available positions for them and their colleagues.

Washington Indiana Secretary of the Treasury National Capital

Alaska Exploring Expedition Report From Arctic Traverse

Washington reports Lt. George M. Stoney of the Alaska exploring expedition sent from Fort Cosmos to the Yonkon river area. Between December 10 and 19 he and Ensign Howard sledged north to a river tending toward the Arctic, but limited by days of twilight. Natives described a river flowing north to the Arctic near Point Barrow. The party, including two whites, found friendly natives and reindeer abundant, living six days on deer meat. They plan further exploration toward Point Barrow when daylight allows.

Washington Navy Department George M. Stoney Alaska Exploring Expedition Fort Cosmos Putnam River A. V. Zane Yonkon River Stoney Ensign Howard Arctic Point Barrow Alaska

New York Public Works Commissioner Chosen. Newton to Retire

General Newton receives formal notice of appointment as New York City commissioner of public works and plans retirement from the army. Miss Minnie S Cook acts as head of the Indian office during the absence of the commissioner and assistant secretary. The pension appeals board is reorganized from three to nine members under the new appropriation law.

Washington Newton City of New York Army Commissioner of Indian Affairs Minnie S. Cook Hawkins Interior Department Board of Pension Appeals

Grand society coaching parade dazzles Newport crowd

Newport R I August 26 The grand society coaching parade featured nine coaches driven by Hugo Fritzch Prescott Lawrence T A Havemeyer E M Padelford N G Lorillard Fairman Rogers August Belmont W C Sanford and Colonel George R Fearing. The festive procession began at Narragansett avenue at 4 PM with a gay party aboard each coach, circling Ocean avenue to Middletown and back for about two hours drawing lively attention from spectators.

Newport R. J Grand Society Messrs Hugo Fritzch Prescott Lawrence T. A. Havemeyer E. M. Padelford N. G. Lorillard Fairman Rogers August Belmont W.C. Sanford George R. Fearing Narragansett Avenue Ocean Avenue Middletown

Locked-Out Tanners Uneasy Over Small Pay From Knights

Salem August 26 Special. Rumor says George F. Putnam in Europe told foreman to resume work, but denied by foreman. Some strike leaders, especially splitters, may return to work. Robson reportedly has fourteen men ready to work under the circular. Four Nova Scotia men arrived but Knights sent them to headquarters to return home at all expenses. Observers believe workers will yield and return within one or two weeks to avoid winter with Knights’ allowance.

Treasury Suplus Blaine Democrats Robert Peel England Hendricks United States Indiana Gibson Ohio West Treasury House Cleveland Jordan Maine New England Bodwell Quincy Chicago St. Paul Cincinnati Dingley Nelson Dingley Congress Salem George F. Putnam Europe Putnam Manufacturers’ Association Robson Nova Scotia

High Mackerel Prices Trigger Auction in Gloucester

Gloucester reports a sharp rise in mackerel prices as schooner Edith Rowe delivers 480 barrels from North Bay. Buyers gather at Johnson's wharf with auctioneer William H. Jordan, bidding up to 1075 for the lot as mackerel remain scarce and shore catches vanish.

Gloucester American Fish Bureau Georges Banks Bay of Fundy Grand Banks Edith Rowe North Bay Georges Joseph Garland Hake Haddock Rowe’s Johnson’s Wharf William H. Jordan Jordan

Death of Albert G Dewey of Quechee Vermont

The Hon Albert Gallatin Dewey died in Quechee Vermont yesterday Born December 16 1805 he lived in Quechee Hartford and built a woollen mill He was a carpenter with woollen machinery work farm work scythe factory and railroad leadership He served in Vermont legislature and in the state senate He married Emily Strong and later Evaline Trumball and had three children

Albert Gallatin Dewey Quechee Hartford Dewey Taftsville Woodstock Vermont State Senate Emily Strong William Strong Henry C. Denison New Bedford Mass Evaline Trumball

Roger Sherman Britannica publisher dies at 58 in Philadelphia

Roger Sherman, publisher of the Encyclopedia Britannica, died in Philadelphia at age 58. He was the son of printer Con ger Sherman and led the firm from 1864, later promoting international copyright and joining the Academy of Fine Arts.

Roger Sherman Philadelphia Conger Sherman Sherman James Stoddard

Boston Consolidated Street Railway Begins Operations

The Boston consolidated lines from Highland and Middlesex assumed control yesterday. A full continuous service to Bunker Hill awaits signs and car refits. Workers expect longer hours. Charlestown routes start to Charlestown, with Shawmut cars not yet linking to Highlands. System-wide operation hoped within a week.

Highland and Middlesex Street Railway Highlands Bunker Hill Middlesex Highland Old Colony Columbus Shawmut Charlestown Shawmut Avenue

Battleboro's New Opera House Opens With Elegance

Attleboro reports the completion of a large brick block and opera house built and owned by J. M. Bates. Henry B. Davenport of Wamsutta Opera House North Attleboro will manage. The stage scenery by Joseph G. Hutchinson Providence, curtain by H. L. Reid Boston. Four boxes, mahogany auditorium, frescoed walls and ceiling, steam heat and electric lighting throughout.

Attleboro J. M. Bates Henry B. Davenport Wamsutta Opera House North Attleboro Joseph G. Hutchinson Providence H. L. Reid Boston

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