Parson Downs Sparks Rally Over City Clergy Scandal
At Institute Hall a filled crowd heard Parson Downs defend his ministry amid a cloud of scandal. Marcus P. Norton declared a syndicate of lawyers would defend an innocent man, threatening to expose deacons and ministers and promising next Sunday’s meeting with Boston business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Marcus P. Norton
Italy
Vesuvius
Hater
Conkling
Hadlock
Lawers
America
Sity
General Butler
Roscoe Conkling
New York
Mr. Hadieck
Portland
Downs
Taber
Mr. Norton
Boston
Nauk
Bowdoin Square Baptist Church
Norton
Parson Downs
Belive
Marcus
Tremont
Temple Chutes and Grand Jury Talk at Sunday Meeting
Parson Downs announced a 6 30 Sunday meeting time after 6 20 o clock. A syndicate discussion followed with four men pledged and four more to join. Downs and his advocate faced a crowd, with talk linking a vindi cated figure to reform and a Boston pulpit purging. Downs mentioned meeting two Parker House members, noted gentlemen of standing and means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parson Downs
Norton
Martin Luther
Boston
Mg Downa
Indictment Stir At Grand Jury In Parson Downs Case
The grand jury reports an indictment against Parson Downs and Mrs. Taber on three counts of adultery dated May 23, August 15, and August 17, 1835. Supporters vow to prove innocence in court while promising to expose persecution and reveal further developments as Deacon Chipman testifies and Wilburnites react with bold rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parson Downs
Bank Heaven
Mr. Downs
George W. Clipman
Tremont Temple
Parson
Deacon Chipman
Stevens
Post
Chipman
Wilburntes
Uncertain Fate for Dr Blake on U S Medical Board
Dr John G Blake has not confirmed accepting a seat on the United States medical examiners board. A board reorganization is expected soon and Dr Bartlett may be dropped from the final roster. Blake says a decision will come in a few days but no official word is available yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Medical
John G. Blake
Blake
Post
Bartlett
Dor. Blake
Turner Bunds National Convention to Meet in Boston
The Turner Bunds of the United States plan a June convention in Boston with at least 200 delegates from all states and territories except Maine. The Turnverein of Boston has formed a committee to arrange lodging and events, with four days of sessions plus special entertainments after the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Bunds
United States
Boston
Turnverein
Davenport
Maine
Wooburn Rail Celebration Lights Up evening event
The Woburn railroad celebration proceeds this evening with a double tracked line through Woburn and North Woburn to Wilmington. Citizens plan outdoor illumination, salutes, bells, factory whistles, and a governor attendance. An informal reception and banquet follow at the Skating Academy hosted by Hicks of Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
Lowell
North Woburn
Wilmington
Board of Trade
Skating Academy
Hicks
Charlestown
Funeral of Rev Elisha Mulford in Cambridge Chapel
The funeral for Rev Elisha Mulford LL D of Cambridge was held Saturday at the Episcopal Theological School chapel Old Cambridge with prayers at his Bowdoin Street home. The service was led by Rev George Gray dean of the Theological School and assisted by Rev Lawrence Steenstra Allen and Bush. Interment followed at Concord Massachusetts.
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Elisha Mulford
Cambridge
Episcopal Theological School
Old Cambridge
Bowdoin Street
Dr. Wilson
Kingsbridge
N. Y
George %. Gray
Theological School
Dra. Lawrence
Steenstra
Alien
Bush
Concord
Mass
Liquor Sale Bust at Endicott Street Saloon
Patrolmen Pease Sexton Harris and Tryder arrested barkeeper John Riley for selling liquor on Sunday at George Flynn’s saloon 54 Endicott street. They confiscated wine lager beer whiskey rum and gin from the premises two bars existed with the second used for night and Sunday trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pease
Sexton
Harris
Tryder
George Flynn
Endicott Street
John Riley
Police Board Order Causes Lieutenant Discontent at Dinner Rule
The board’s dinner shift rule assigns lieutenants to oversee stations when captains are away. Lieutenants object, saying captains use the dinner hour to tour districts and return late, keeping lieutenants on duty until mid afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Steamer James Bell Sinks After Ice Collision
The steamer James Bell owned by the Boston and Lowell railroad struck floating ice in Long Bay near Pickerel Cove on Saturday. The vessel sprang a hole in her bow and sank while being run ashore. It will likely be raised within a week.
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Laconia
N. H
James Bell
Boston and Lowell Railroad
Wolfboro
Long Bay
Pickerel Cove
Doctor Burpee shoots himself in accidental incident
In New Bedford Massachusetts on December 13 Dr H P Burpee while preparing for a target shoot yesterday accidentally fired a shot just above the heart. The ball is missing but the wound is not believed dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
H. P. Burpee
Exceptionally pure and safe stimulants claim in ad
An advertisement touts G. C. Taylors Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies as exceptionally pure and safe stimulants available in bottles from druggists and grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Taylor
Bottles Ory
Weather Indications For New England Ahead Of Cold Front
Washington dispatches indicate light rain in New England followed by clearing and a slight drop in temperatures. Winds shift to southwest and northwest as barometric pressure falls in the extreme north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
All the Fools Are Not Dead Yet
An odd promotional line touts Pyile's Pearline as a novelty or novelty-like product, suggesting some people have not yet tried it and implying lingering appeal or curiosity among readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyile
To the Voters of Boston Mayor OBrien re election plea
The Democratic city committee urges voters to reelect Mayor Hugh OBrien, arguing his record proves capability honesty and economy. They cite reduced taxes praise from opponents and support from Republicans and Germans while condemning Alderman Smith and ferry mismanagement with a call for civic trust.
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Democratic City Committee of
Boston
Cisarter
O’brien
O'Brien
Lot & Newspaper
the Herald
O' bin
Democrat, But It Has Honest Capture and Firm. the Advertiser
Saturday Evening Gazette
Major O'Brien
Hugh O'Brien
Love Triangle Outrage Atoms House Scandal In Boston Hotel
A Boston night scene uncovers a love triangle as Mrs Burns elopes with John J Cook Jr. from Denver while her husband F W Slade pursues them to the Adams and International Hotels. A valise dispute and police custody follow as reporters note mutual devotion and tangled dates.
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Love
John J. Cook, Jr
Denver
Col
Charlies Burns
New York State
F. W. Slade
No. 108
West Twentieth Street
New York
Hanecom
Boston
Charles Burns
Platt Clare
Green County
Annette Eugene Miller
Brooklyn
Cook
Slade
Mr. Slade
Adangs
J. Cook, Jr
Sarah A. Cook
Buffalo
N.Y
Miss Sarah
Alderman James Smith Campaign Manifesto in East Boston
Printers and clerks busily prepare James Smith’s mailing campaign material dated December 12. He touts credit for 5000 dollars for Wood Island Park and a Sumner street bridge, while accusing rivals and misrepresenting ferry box trials. Metropolitan Railroad letters and a 1500 dollar check are cited, with hints of political maneuvering and predicted votes.
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Smith
Toliman
Board of Aldermen
Board of Directors
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
New York Ferry
East Boston
Alderman Smith
James Smith
Boston
Noddie Island
James
Wood Island Park
Sumner Street
Metropolitan Railroad
Winthrop
Metropolitan Company
Smith Fund
Highland Line
How Cash Receipts Grow Less Under the New Ticket System
East Boston residents discuss aldermanic politics with Alderman Smith’s supporters showing growing despondency over his defeat. The local debate centers on ticket system reforms and its impact on city finances and voter engagement.
Franklin alderman candidate explains arrest for alleged blackmail
Democratic candidate Samuel J. Capen answers a Boston Daily report by recounting a complex wool trade dispute from 1880 and 1881. He describes purchasing wool via drafts, missing a bag, settling with a Sunbury dealer, and contends the case involved misused railroad receipts while asserting his intent was to ensure correct shipments and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Capen
Boston
Bb. W. Bell
Sunbury
Denny, Rice & Co
Bell
Captor Stack
Stark
Gardner, Capen & Co
Bostop
Sigut
Governor Long
Germans Rally Behind Mayor O Brien in City Vote
German residents previously opposed Mayor O Brien now vow solid support citing his independence and administration. They praise his actions on Fisher Hill and street department matters, insisting they will vote for him despite prior prejudice. Also notes caucus in Ward 25 nominating William Scollins for councilman and remarks by Senator-elect John R Murphy and Representative Matthew J Dolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manu
Hugh O’brien
Isis
Cleveland
B'oston
O’brien
O’ Brien
Fisher Hill
Polison
Hally
Brighton
William Scollins
John R. Murphy
Matthew J. Dolan
Boston
Boston Post
Col. Wellington
Freeman
Great bargains in sleighs from Ferdinand French Co
Messrs Ferdinand French Co announce in this column great bargains in sleighs with unrivalled designs. They claim a larger stock to choose from and guarantee every article as represented. See advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Ferdinand, French Co
Tremont Street
Sudbury Street
Fritz Emmet Debts and Gifts Stir Paterson Scandal
New York reports claim comedian Fritz Emmet spent $10,030 on sprees and faced bankruptcy while his wife is said to be in want. He deeded Fritz Villa to Libby, gave $50,000 earlier, handed $10,000 bonds, and presented $200,000 in cash as a Christmas gift. He plans a sober Richmond engagement to prove restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fritz” Emmet
Paterson
Harrison Grey Fiske
the Mirror
A. L. Heckler
Dramatic News
Albany
Mercantile Safe Deposit Company
Broadway
J. K. Emer
Fritz Villa
Emmet
Libby
Fritz
Richmond
Rufus Carle
South Sixth Avenue
Bellevue Hospital
Maine
Lynn Labor Union Mulls Cooperative Plant Plan
A large Lasters Union meeting at Pleasant Hall discussed building a shared facility for Knights of Labor assemblies and a summer 1886 completion. A Workingsmen’s party member proposed pooled funds to form worker cooperatives in Brockton and Lynn, with profits kept by laborers, and one manufacturer offered to sell a business to such a cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasters’ Union
Pleasant Hall
Assemblies of the
Knights of Labor
Workingsmen
Brockton
Lynn
Law and Order League Enforces Laws for Year in Salem
The Law and Order League hires counsel to enforce all laws in the coming year. Prominent Salem citizens are connected with the reform effort. District Assembly 77 K of L agent presents a price list for Naumkeag street railway at $2 per day for employee pay, railroad managers respond.
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Law and Order League
Salem
District Assembly 77
Fraud or Masterpiece Madonna Linked to Vatican Theft
A Chicago oil painting claimed as a Raphael Madonna and Child, seized for non payment of duties, is examined in Washington. The tale traces Henry Kieffer and accomplices from Paris to New York, Chicago and Waterloo Iowa, with escape, smuggling, a police seizure, and a looming court battle over whether the work is a genuine antiquity or a modern forgery.
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Washington, D. C
Fairchild
Treasury Department
Chicago
Raphael
Vatican
Rome
Washington
Crowley
Customs Service
Dumas
Henry Kieffer
Paris
Boulevard Malherbes
Kieffer
Muanasco
Keiffer
Monasco
Slope
Biters
America
New York Custom House
Waterloo
New York
Kieifer
Richelieu Hotel
Calumet Club
Keefe
Raphie
Madonna di Casa Colonia
Berlin
Kuffer
Disappearance of Boston Tailor Charles J F Allen
Charles J F Allen of Allen Dennan & Co tailors on West Street vanished after leaving 5 45 Friday night week to visit a Philadelphia lady friend. Dennan reports letters hinting travel to South America or Mexico and notes he was seen in Weber's restaurant with a valise the following Saturday. Allen allegedly forged his father’s name to lease premises for 2000 to 2560 dollars, causing serious trouble for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles JF. Allen
Allen, Dennan & Co
West Street
Dennan
Allen
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
N. Y
South America
Mexico
Weber's
Boston
Annual Police Report Delayed by Midyear Start
The board begins its annual report under the metropolitan police bill to Governor, but only covers work since July 23. Prepare for December, but expect a gap from May to July due to the switch in reporting periods, causing missing temperance and related statistics and extra effort to retrieve figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Metropolitan Police
Mrs Goodwin Sends Oak Cane to President Cleveland
Mrs Horace Goodwin of Boston sent a cane carved from Mt Vernon oak to President Grover Cleveland. In a Dec 8 1885 letter from the Executive Mansion, Cleveland expresses gratitude for the gift, praising the covered wrapping and historic associations and promising to keep the cane close during his walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Goodwin
Mt. Vernon
Cleveland
ExecuTive Mansion
Walshington
Mrs. Goodwin
Mr. Collins
Grover Cleveland
Boston
New England News Highlights Tragedies and Celebrations
Charles Barber of Peterboro fell from a ladder and broke his neck. Wilbur LaFarrar drowned after slipping into the Nashua river. Adventists baptized on the ice in the Naugatuck river before hundreds. Chestnut Street Methodist Church in Providence marked its 70th anniversary with Bishop E G Andrews delivering the sermon. An unknown woman, about 50, knocked down by a team in New Haven and left unconscious. Clune and Bridgett of Wallingford arrested. driver faces manslaughter if the woman dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barber
Peterboro
N. H
Wilbur LaFarrar
Nashua
Naugatuck River
Connecticut
Chestnut Street Methodist Church
Providence
E. G. Andrews
Washington
New Haven
Olin Clune
Michael Bridgett
Wallingford
Clune
Death of B B Gratz Brown in Kirkwood Missouri
Hon. B B Gratz Brown died at his Kirkwood residence after pneumonia and heart disease at age 59. He helped emancipate Missouri, led the Missouri Democrat, served in the Missouri Legislature, rose to U S Senator, and was nominated Vice President on the Greeley Liberal Republican ticket in 1872.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
United States
Greely
Benjamin Gratz Brown
Horace Greeley
Lexington
Virginia
Mason Brown
John Brown
Kentucky
Gratz Brown
Transylvania University
Yale College
Louisville
St. Louis
Missouri
Missouri Democrat
Benton Democracy
Republican Party of
Fort Jackson
Robert Wilson
Greeley
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Brown
Congress Advised on Holidays and Shipbuilding Policy
Washington dispatch reports a slow start to the new session with 470 Senate bills and 456 nominations. Efforts focus on the presidential succession bill, joint rules, and holiday adjournment while committees set rules and distribution of labor. Commissioner Patten touts U S coastwise fleet strength, urges three coast districts, shipbuilding boosts, and an apprentice system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Committee On Rules
House of Representatives
Committee On
House
Commissioner Patten
Jarvis Patten
Commissioner of Navigation
Bureau of Navigation
Dingley Shipping
Atlantic
Pacific
Patten
Canada
Mexico
British Columbia
Alaska
United States
England
France
Congress
Ballesteres to Succeed Reyes as Nuevo Leon Governor
Telegrams from Mexico City report General Ballesteres named provisional governor of Nuevo Leon to replace General Reyes. Ballesteres, former war secretary under Diaz, will assume command as Trevino and Garcia are detained in Mexico City. Revolt leaders, including Vidal Gasiza, arrived in Monterrey and pledged to federal authorities.
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Monterey
Mex
City of
Mexico
Ballestares
Nuevo Leon
General Reyes
Diaz
Trevino
Garcia
Reyes
Naranjo
Gonzales
Guanjara
Cavalry Pursuit of Hostiles After Lillie's Cabin Attack
A Deming dispatch reports Captain Fountain with Troops Eighth Cavalry and scouts surprised hostiles on December 9 at Lillie's cabin near Papinoes. Lillie and an elderly man Prior were killed and the cabin burned. The engagement wounded several Indians, with two believed killed. Retreating Indians head toward Mexico for winter quarters.
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San Francisco
Deming
N. M
Silver City
Fountain
Eighth Cavalry
Lillie
Papinoes
Prior
Mexico
Prominent Names Listed in Historical Almanac
A long roster of notable individuals appears in the document, including Charles A. Welch Phineas Pierce Henry W. Putnam John P. Spaulding Thomas J. Whidden Hazard Stevens Joseph H. Caldwell J. Putnam Bradler Edmund M. Wheelwright Alfred Bowditch George Hale Eugene Greenleaf George W. Bond Alexander S. Wheeler Abraham Sherman Charles Hayden Charles J. B. Breck George W. Wadsworth Alexander G. Minton Louis K. Mather William R. Wright Alfred C. Hardy George J. Wardwell A. A. Tarbeaux Nahum Capen Charles E. Stratton Thomas S. Perry Horace Binney Sargent J. James H. Young A. J. C. Lowdon T. M. Sargent G. H. Richards Alexander Young John A. Pingree Benjamin Dean M. J. Ward A. G. Robinson Joan Connell Walter J. French James kK. Odell L. L. M. Chase J. u. 8. Strout B. F. Stacy John C. Howe Fred W. French M. K. Abbott C. L. Tilden C. C. Jackson Henry H. Buck Frederick J. Crass B. F. Dwight Elmer P. Howe J. Watts Robinson Charles C. Roby James N. Cheever Noyes Brothers C. 8. Scofield Evans & Peters Ferdinand L. Blanchard F. M. Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Welch
Phineas Pierce
Henry W. Putnam
John P. Spaulding
Thomas J. Whidden
Hazard Stevens
Joseph H. Caldwell
J. Putnam Bradler
Edmund M. Wheelwright
Alfred Bowditch
William Minot
George S. Hale
Eugene D. Greenleaf
George William Bond
Alexander S. Wheeler
Abraham Sherman
Charles Hayden
Charles J. B. Breck
George W. Wadsworth
Alexander G. Minton
Louis K. Mather
Walter J. French
James Kk. Odell
Ll. M. Chase
J. U
Strout
B. F. Stacy
John C. Howe
Fred W. French
M. K. Abbott
C. L. Tilden
C. C. Jackson
Henry H. Buck
Frederick J. Crass
B. F. Dwight
Elmer P. Howe
J. Watts Robinson
Charles C. Roby
James
Calamitous Plymouth fire leaves twelve dead
At Love street Plymouth a tenement blaze killed twelve people, with two feared dead, as residents jumped to escape. A youth named Bickford and his sister suffered severe injuries while firemen rescued several occupants from the furnace like building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dee
Plymouth
Love Street
Bickford
Ireland
Hublin
Harrington
Egan
Irish National League of America
Parnell
America
Belgrade
Dic
Furlong's in Boston Offers Pure Wines at Low Prices
The article promotes Thomas Furlong's shop at 161 Devonshire and 22 Arch streets as the safest Boston source for medicinal wines and liquors. It claims his stock is unsurpassed, all goods are pure old-brand products, and sold at the lowest prices consistent with quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas Furlong
Devonshire
Arch Streets
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RN Circulation
Institute Hall
Davis
Sibgive
Timothy
Ill
Board OF Medical Examiners
Woolburn
DH. Mulford
Weathes
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
Democratic Committee
Boston Telegraph
Weecarsas Eee
Tiscoccccese
Ferry Department
Chesapeake and Olio Company
Alderman Switch
North Ferry
Boston Forge Company
John H. Sullivan
Mr. Smith
Navy
Leeper- Morse
Friends of Goal
Hugh O
Annette
John J. Cook
Adams House
Atoms House
Washington Street
Boylston
International Hotel
Inspector Hougton
Police
Slade. Mr. Slade
Hanscomb
Burns
Morrisee
D.c
Salem and
Danvers
Peabody
Return
Naumkeag
the &J. James Church
MR. Ospen
William A. Duffy
Common Council
Boston Public School Association
General Martin
W.s. Allen
Henry Canning
Spaulding
Michael Barr
Aldemen
Cockerell Hall
I’. D. Dwyer
Roger Scannell
Daniel Gallagher
James Portland
Advent Chapel
Howard Street
J. P. Donovan
William P. Carroll
J. S. Concannon
Willian P. Carroll
Dennis Quinn
John J. Daley
Lynn Lasters
Madonna
Poliche Report
NEW. England News
B. Gratz Brown
The
Missouri Statesman
National
Olt
New York Central Sleeping Car Company
Hoosac Tunnel
Fitchburg Road
Exican
Bailestare
Frederick O. Prince
Henry L. Pierce
Leopold Morse
Lucius Slade
Joseph W. Tucker
Solomon B. Stebbins
Samuel M. Quincy
Charles M. Clapp
John F Andrew
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
John T. Wheeelwright
William G. Russell
Thomas L. Jenks
Josiah S Robinson
Stephen A. Stackpole
Charles Head
Joseph H. Curtis
Charles H. Taylor
Joseph W. Adams
George D. Nichols
Augustine H. Read
Francis Bartlett
R. D
P. A. Collins
Benjamin W. Dean
Joan Boyle O'Reilly
Joan H. Pray
J.C. Randall
L. F.C. Stone
Edward L. Grubby
William Woolley
Frederick White
John T. Lang
Swain, Fuller
Lewa
Lon
Don
Alfonso
Santiago DE CililLi
Galveston
Texas
Walnut Street
Ross, Robbins & George
Jones Bros
Fort Worth
Ingram & Co
Thmas Cartwright
Lampson Bros
Murray A. Kerr & Co
Hamilton
Ont
Merrill House
Glendive
Mont
McQueeney
Boston Police Relief Association
Frank J. McQueeney
A. D
P. J. McQuveenry
Serena
Paine
Canal Street
South Side
Boston 1A
Maine Depot
REW
St. Louiis
Wabash Road
Keebies
Peru
Devonshire Street
Baker’s
Overpwherst i
Bambr & GO
Dorelecter
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