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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1885

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Death of William H Vanderbilt Wealthy railroad king dies at 64

New York reports William H Vanderbilt died at 2 25 pm from paralysis of the brain. Details describe a private, orderly death at his Fifth Avenue home after a morning of business talks with sons and associates. Funeral plans, will unknown, and notes on his vast, complex fortune, family, and estate follow with reactions from business leaders.

York William H. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Palace Fifth Avenue Money King Mr. Vanderbilt Staten Lland Farm New York Cornelius William K E. V. Rossiter New York Central Railroad Hamilton Mech Grand Gentral Chauncey M. Depew New York Central Mr. Depew J. Q. A. Ward College of Physicians and Surgeons George Tworbly St. Bartholomew's Church Madison Avenue Forty-fourth Street Dr. Cook Vanderbilt New Dorp Staten Ieland Staten Island Vanderbilts Commodore George W Prederick Eliott F. Shephere Tt . W. D. Sloane H. Mck Fwombly J. Serah Webb Aiam K Willia Michigan Central Systems Lake Shore Nickel Plate Frederick W Rothschild Duke of Westminster Michigan Maud S van Gerbilt Siihough New York Centre Jay Gould Associated Press Lilis Sir Vanderbilt Erie Railroad Husson River Railroad Mnany Checker-Board of Finance Michigan Central West Shore Europe Fink Henry Clews William S Staten Island Railroad Wiliam H. Vanderbilt William New York and Harlem W. I. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt University Tennessee Miss Kissam W. H. Vanderbilt William H Mrs. Vanderbilt William ,Jr New World Wall Street Vanderbilt Lines

President Cleveland’s message praised for restraint and policy depth

The Boston and Herald columns hail President Cleveland as prudent and independent on tariff, silver, and civil service reform. They note a calm tone, a focus on stable governance, and cautious stance toward Mormon issues and Indian affairs while urging practical action and Commission proposals to advance civilization.

Herald Cleveland Boston Journal Congress Boston Globe

City Jottings Highlight Pianos Lectures and Bequests

Carl Faelton played the Knabe at Apollo Club concerts while Rev W R Alger spoke at the YM C U on poets and humanity The late Louisa Adams left 500 for the Channing Home and animal society Bequests totaling 2500 to Franklin Typographical Society 1000 to Widows Wood 3000 to Preachers Aid Society and 1000 each to Homes for aged men and women A fair for Union Christian Work to be held today and tomorrow In Woburn Councilman Francis White stood trial on charges including larceny of leather segments valued at 25000

Carl Faelton Knabe Apollo Club W. R. Alger Young Men’s Christian Union Louisa Ann Adams Channing Home Society For the Prevention of Cruelty John Fiske Union For Christian Work Charles P. Clark New York and New England Road Young’s Hotel George Drake Franklin Typographical Society Widows’ Wood Society Preachers’ Aid Society The Methodist Church Home For Woburn Francis L. White Hiram Leonard

Salvation Oil touted for neuralgia relief at Hotel Creighton

Mr. T. E. Long of Boston claims Salvation Oil gave instant relief from neuralgia after trying a bottle and several applications. He says he has not been troubled since use.

T. E. Long Creighton Boston Mass

Indications for New England Weather Report

Indications from Washington show light snow and rain across New England. Warmer conditions expected with southerly winds and a lower barometer.

Wasmington New England

Bullish Brokers Rally at Hotel Vendome in Wall Street Session

New York brokers and speculators packed the Hotel Vendome lobby as stocks surged on rumors and bets. Advancing prices for New York and New England and Atchison drew quick trades, while Vanderbilt’s death is viewed as stabilizing for the market and a potential boost for certain securities.

Hotel Vendome The Stock Exchange Vanderbilt New York New England New Haven Atchison Dalf New York Central Eastern Cornelius Wisconsin Central Gould Sage Lake Shore Thig Bears Lake Snare Vanderbilts New Yor Philadelphia Reading Vendome Vanderbilt Securities Drexel, Morgan & Co Boston Dispatch Newark Windsor Hotel Wall Street Lake Snore St. Paul

Massachusetts Cities Choose Local Governments in 1886 Elections

Reported results from yesterday’s municipal contests in Brockton Fall River Springfield Haverhill Gloucester Taunton Chelsea and other towns. Key outcomes include Colonel John J. Whippie elected mayor of Brockton with 1533 votes to 875 for Reynolds and 342 for Millett, while William S Green wins Fall River mayoralty with 3714 to 3562 for Cumming. Gloucester and Taunton show decisive races, and license votes vary by city. Candidates for aldermen councilmen school committees and assistant assessors are listed for multiple wards across the state.

Lowerville Salem Brockton Gloucester Whipple John J. Whippie E. H. Reynolds Daniel E. Millett C. W. Tilton Henrys. Porter William J. Wiley Joseph Clifton Charles H. Albert James Barlow W. H. Cook Robert Nicholson A. Simmons Ees Luby Edmund Repan Martin Kilroy Derms A. W. Whitley I. Judge John J. G. Tinkham T. Walton J. K. Wardell Leontine Lincoln Louthie G. Aldrich Harriet Healey Benjamin Cook Springfield Col. E. D. Metcalf W. B. Stone C. H. Weeks People's Haverhill People’s J. P. Sheldon W. I. George N. K. Johnson PB. Jacques C. H. Goodwin J. E. Moran D. W. Hammond J. Peasiee FF. G. Richards G. H. Bean G. W. Wentworth C. N. Kelly D. Ayer F. H. Cheney F. J. Connelly J. W. Titcomb Cleveland Gould G. J. Bartlett GC. S. Kendrick W.S. Boynton T J. Roche S. A Parsons F. H. Gaffney Fritz J. Babson George M. Wonson Samuel P. Smith D Soames Watson John Q. Bennett Kase N. Stary Samuel Curtis, Jr Charles Piper W. A. Homans Jrc Clarence C. Richardson George Merchant, Jr P. W. Wheeler A. P. Wonson Melvin Haskell G. F. Marchant D. T. Osgood F. A. Pearce T. A. Langeford John Farrar W. L. Robinson Y. H. Martin C. Nelson Joseph Sayward J. S. Webber J. B. Sylvester Fitz E. Griffin Joseph Richardson Allan Rogers W. Frank Parsons Alfred F. Stick George C. Capron Henry D. Atwood

Adams identified as ten year old "John" in Amherst murder trial

Springfield reports at Northampton special term of the Supreme Court progress in the Adams murder trial of Moses B Dickinson of Amherst. Witnesses describe the crime scene bones and blood including an axe, admission of theft, symptoms of possible insanity, and prior confession in prison.

Springfield Mass Supreme Court Northampton Adams Moses B. Dickinson Amherst John Gaylord O. F. Bigelow Dickinon Sherif George B. Galliard Dickinson New Haven Clapp Tennessee

Insurance Officials Attend Association Meeting

Various companies were invited guests including Dr. Grazier of State Mutual Life Dr. Hunt of National of Vermont Dr. Wells of John Hancock Dr. Bundy of Pennsylvania Mutual Dr. Richardson of Travellers Dr. Cutter of Mutual Benefit Life Dr. Brown of Washington Life and Dr. Whittier of Massachusetts Mutual Life President Holden spoke after cigars were lit followed by George N. Carpenter Dr. Wellman read a paper on Medical Examinations for Life Insurance Vice President Hodges spoke then James T. Phelps read The Solution Remarks were offered by Dr. Whittier Wells Brown and others.

Thomas Grazier The State Mutual Life L. F. Hunt National of Vermont Frank Wells John Hancock F. G. Bundy Pennsylvania Mutual H. M. Brichardson Travellers E. G. Cutter Mutual Benefit Life T. H. Brown Washington Life E. N. Whittier Massachusetts Mutual Life Holden George N. Carpenter George H. Wellman Homeopathic Life Hodges James T. Phelps Whittier Wells Brown

Meigs's 2 9 Road: Experimental Elevated Railway Near Cambridge

The Meigs Elevated Railway Company is near completing a half mile track at East Cambridge for testing. Wooden framework nearly finished with iron work to follow under inventor Captain Meigs. Test expected early February with railroad men and engineers invited. later, the public can inspect the system.

Meigs Elevated Railway Company East Cambridge Boston and Lowell Road Captain Meigs

Notable West Bridgewater Leader James D Burrell Dies at 58

Major James D Burrell a longtime West Bridgewater citizen former Legislator and Mason died Monday aged 58 Cornelia Stone wife of Ex Governor Porter of Indiana died at Indianapolis Monday aged 45 Ex United States Consul Walter B Noyes died in Rome Italy Sunday Avrea Maffet renowned Italian poet and transitor died recently

James D. Burrell West Bridgewater Cornelia Stone Porter Indiana Indianapolis United States Walter B. Noyes Rome Italy Avrea Maffet

Nine Minneapolis mills start up on Monday

Nine Minneapolis flour mills began operations on Monday. Other items note General Lew Wallace arriving in New York from Liverpool and various local incidents including stolen jewelry valued at $6000 to $7000, a possible fatal assault in Barkerville Pennsylvania, and a French army beef contract for 2,200,000 pounds with 25,000 cattle slaughtered.

Minneapolis Monay Lew Wallace United States Turkey New York Aurania Liverpool Greenfield Moriarty Worcester E. N. Marks & Co Chicago Barkerville W.F. Yates Fairbanks Canning Company of Cyrus Edson Board of Health Edward H. Tobey W. R. Grace & Co Frederick Ward Marine Bank United States Grand Jury John Hughes Charles A. Harriman Daniel Burns Dick Lacouse William Vegram Boston

Meehans Plan and City Hall Intrigue Exchange

Boston politics thunders as Meehan accused of underhanded schemes to aid Clark over O'Brien. The Boston press notes Meehan's letters from the Quincy House urging anti-O'Brien supporters to back Clark, while Whitten supporters remain loyal to the ticket.

Ward Ten Republican Caucus Aliances and Alleged Tactics

A POST interview portrays strong discontent in Ward 10 with Boss Russ and caucus manipulation. A Wellington supporter claims vote fraud shifted support to James G Freeman, alleging tallying errors, protested votes, and improper influence. Ward 9 also faces scandal claims amid Freeman canvass gains.

Boss Russ Wellington James U. Freeman POST Ward 10 Colonel Weillington James G. Freeman Freeman Ward 9

Mass Meeting Backing P J Maguire In Ninth District

A soldiers and sailors meeting in Ward 19 Cabot street endorsed Democrat P J Maguire for alderman. Speakers urged unity with Mayor O’Brien and stressed electing allies to support reform. Maguire appeared to thank veterans amid cheers for O’Brien and Nugent.

Ninth P. J. Maguire Ninth District Cabot Street Maguire James Slater Michael Gallagher John 5S Concannon Ho Thun Hugh O’brien Patrick J. Maguire P. J. Maxaire John H. McDonald Ward O’grien Patrick Powderly Thomas Morris Sidermen O’ Brien Nugent

Boston Mayor Nomination Letter Read At Adjourned Republican Convention

About 100 delegates at Union Hall heard Mr Clark announce and read his acceptance letter. He states he retired from public life, cites urgent call from citizens to end factional control, and pledges to work for the city’s greatest good without personal advantage. He asserts nonpartisan conduct and focus on all the people.

Wis Union Hall Brackett Clark Hhis Boston Public Service

Aldermanic District Conventions Endorse Hart and Smith

The fifth district Republican convention met at the city committee HQ yesterday afternoon with fourteen delegates. Edward P. Wilbur presided and Alderman Hart was renominated by acclamation. Ward 11 and 16 ward committees were named as district committee for the year. The tenth district convention met with nine from Ward 20 and thirteen from Ward 21, nominating Nathan G. Smith by acclamation. Means was named chairman and Chipman secretary.

Republican City Committee Edward P. Wilbur Ehteen George IH. Prince Ward William W. Campbell Thomas N. Hart Campbell Roussoaniere A. F. Means W. H. Chipman Came Aas Nathan G. Smith G. B. Harriman Smith

Democratic Ward 2 split shifts Power in Boston politics

Regular Democrats of Ward 2 East Boston oust Foss and Lynch from the ward committee after joining with Republicans to elect Jenkins as council president and a Republican city clerk. Sullivan to be nominated for alderman. anti-Foss Democrats plan a straight common council ticket with McEnaney Tindall and Sullivan. Citizens caucuses in Lynn nominate candidates for common council school committee and assessors across wards, listing multiple ward councilmen, school members, and assessors. Political notes mention Boston Democratic city convention, possible Republican nomination for Harding, and canonuses planned by Republicans. report of Rep. Caraflye Dwyer resigning from the Democratic city committee.

O’brien Street Department Boston Michael Meehan Meyor O’brien Whitten Meehan Alderman Whitten Democratic Finance Committee Clark Quincey House John M. Clark J. Q. A. Brackett J. Homer Edgerly G. H. W. Bates L. Edwin Dudley Leonard Ward 18 Samuel Hichborn Law and Order League Brackett Dudley Augustus P. Martin Timothy J. Dacey O’flaherty Dudiey Thomas Garfield Dacey Sullivan South Boston Decey Mr. Decey Robert F. Means Emmons Thomas W. Bicknell Charles Ft. Gallagher East Boston Foss Lynch City Hall Common Council Jenkins Mesers Thomas ©. McEnaney Harry B. Tindall Daniel J. Sullivan Citizens’ Cauces Lynn Citizens’ Party of Lyon George Brown George W. Vincent Sarah W. Strong John F. Morgan William R. Melden A. E. Blood John D. Lada Frank M. Atkins Charles K. Johnson Benjamin E. Porter John D. Sanborn John W. Heath Thomas Campbell Charles M. S. Nichols A. H. Fuller J. L. Towne George H. Williams T. F. Redrick William L. Neagies Frank W. Patten Langdon H. Holden Harding Comnton Council Repre-Caraflye P.D. Dwyeran

Signor Salvini Stars In A Powerful King Lear At Boston Theatre

Review notes Salvini’s King Lear as a forceful, pathos filled portrayal with noble dignity and vivid emotion. Cast includes Miss Allen as Cordelia and Mr Lane as Gloucester, while A Selvini yields a strong Edgar. Tonight, The Duke's Motto features A Salvind in the lead.

Signor Salvini Boston King Lear Salvini Goneril Miss Allen Cordelia Lane Mr. A. Selvini Edgar Mr. A. Salvind

Gilchrist ads offer bargains for ladies on page four

Attention is called to the advertisement of K. and J. Gilchrist. Found on page four, the notice highlights a long line of bargains with specialties in handkerchiefs gloves and seal plush sacques. Every lady is promised a keen price and a fitting purchase.

K. & J. Gilchrist

Wilson Moen trial ends with jury verdict in court

The jury in the Wilson Moen case, out Monday night, was sent for at 10 o clock yesterday morning by Judge Nelson who asked if he could be of any assistance to them on arrival.

Measemer Vanderbilt Mansion Mr. Vanderbilt Drr. Garrett Mr. Sloane Dr. McLean Dr. Miller Fifth Street Sixth Avenue McLean Dr. Miler John Johnnson James W. McLean Warren Fie William H. Vanderbilt Richyand County Staten Island McKean Vanderbilt Europe Garrett Vanderbilt House Brevoort St. Bartholomew’s Church Cook Ward H. Enos Fifth Avenue Coor Windsor Forty-fifth Street Elliott F. Shephard Cornelius Vanderbilt Commodore Vanderbilt Pophia Johnson William H William SI. Vanderbilt New Brunswick New Jersey Columbia Colleges Grammar East Broadway Commodore New Dorp Teome Ot Twombley Massachusetts William Vanderbilt Vanderbilts Boston Vanderbil William Dr. Webb James Watson Webb New York Bennetts Webb Saratoga Lord Mandeville Duke of Manchester Frank William K. Vanderbilt Yznaga Miss Yznagen O’brien Wilson-Moen Nelson Hem Mr. King Mr. Moen King Moen Wilson Portugese Benevolent Association of Massachusetts Hanover Street Mrr George D. Low

Milwaukees Mill Fire Causes Heavy Loss and Casualties

A Milwaukee blaze at the Daisy roller mill exploded injuring several firemen and spreading to the Empire mill, both burning in flames. Total loss around 250000 with Empire insured for 20000 and Daisy 95000. One firefighter died and others were hurt.

Milwaukee Empire Pittsfield L. Pomeroy’s Pittsfeld Mass L. Pomeroy

Warren’s Washington Street shop offers vast elegant ecard display

One of the city’s most comprehensive displays of elegant Christians ecards is now at the well known store of M. B. Warren, 336 Washington street. The stock includes a nearly limitless array of fancy goods and the prices are set low to fit all budgets during the holiday season.

M. B. Warren Washington Street

Guarantee Company of North America Dominates Trade

The business of guaranteeing employers against employee dishonesty has grown. George W. Gregerson, 17 Central street, serves as Boston agent, with a large volume of bonds issued. The company is the oldest and largest in America, conducts no other business, and its bonds are accepted by corporations that refuse those of other firms.

Guarantee Company of North America George W. Gregerson Central Street Boston America

First annual ball of Boston Assembly at Paine Memorial Hall

The first annual ball of Boston Assembly K ot L was held at Paine Memorial Hall last evening with 100 couples dancing. A 12 o'clock banquet followed, District Master Workman A A Carlton attended, and delegates from all city assemblies were present. The Boston Cadet band furnished music. Arranging committee: Daniel J Murphy William P Kennedy John Wickens Johan S Corliss Iven Piersen Thomas J Glennon.

Boston Assembly K. Ot L Paine Memorial Hall A. A. Carlton Boston Cadet Band Daniel J. Murphy Wiliam P. Kennedy John Wickens Johan S. Corliss Iven Piersen Thomas J. Glennon

Barnstable Patriot Reissues Amos Otus History of Barns

The Barnstable Patriot begins republication of Amos Otus History of Barns table, originally printed in 1961-62. The notice urges every man interested in Barnstable families to obtain a copy.

Barnstable Amos Otus

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