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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1884
Page
1
The Pittsburg Post notes mixed Maine Prohibition results with Bangor’s chief hotel bar cited as open, while other areas claim great success. It contrasts Bangor and Pittsburg/Boston bars, and mentions a president elect receiving unreturnable gifts and festive greetings to Democrats and Mrs Fisher.
A quip filled volley of Christmas blessings targets Grover Cleveland James Blaine Benjamin Butler John P St John and Belva Lockwood with wishes for political success wisdom or enduring popularity context suggests a humorous or editorial tone from a historical newspaper celebrating public figures through festive lines.
The St James Gazette notes agents stir old and new Turkish atrocities, signaling a brewing storm in the east. Macedonia remains steady yet strained. the sultan faces fiscal ruin as troops go unpaid and brigands harry the border. Prisrend sits with Albanian league control, Janina festers with malcontents, while Sofia and Athens push ethnic tensions in Macedonia.
A Kansas Prohibitionist paper’s material was sold by a sheriff. Mexico plans to end interior custom houses and duties in all territories by December. A Chicago lawyer vanished with clients’ funds. a Winnipeg man received a two year term for contraband coins and tools. Shoemakers and manufacturers in Philadelphia set arbitration rules. Tramps burned at a Lincoln coal shaft accident. a Chicago case involved a violent incident with a man having a tattooed forehead. A New York movement seeks support from Beecher and others to back a sewing woman’s union for wage improvements.
Congress adjourns to January 5 1885 after brief session with House and Senate voting to recess. The Greely Arctic diary extracts to be printed describe Christmas at Cape Sabine and rationing, while Gen Butler wins US Cartridge patent case and Great Falls water dispute. Treasury rulings address surplus proceeds from 1861 land sales and executive department funding.
In San Francisco the Sharon divorce suit favors plaintiff Miss Sarah Althea Hill who claims marriage to ex Senator Sharon. Judge Sullivan rules under California law the plaintiff is legal wife and desertion supports divorce and division of about 10 million dollars. Sharon plans appeal and seeks to overturn the decision.
Edward Ellis, once mild but now mentally troubled, shot Hosea Martin in the cheek and jaw at their grandfather’s Meiggs Street home. He then fired at his sister Milis and their grandmother, who were unharmed. Martin, a Rochester music dealer, survived the wound. Ellis fled as police search for him.
At 4 60 this morning on the Knoxville and Ohio railroad 40 miles north of Knoxville the engine broke loose from a southbound freight train. The engineer could not stop or reverse and collided with the oncoming train, throwing several cars off the track. The engineer suffered a broken thigh and internal injuries but may recover. The fireman was severely scalded the right leg crushed and other injuries likely fatal. The conductor was injured probably fatally and a brakeman slightly hurt.
Philadelphia December report shows November 1884 gross earnings down 522 542 dollars and net earnings down 381 466 dollars from November 1883. For the first 11 months of 1884, gross and net earnings fall against 1883, while lines west of Pittsburg and Erie show a deficiency of 836 005 dollars in meeting liabilities, a drop of 1 946 808 dollars from the prior year.
St Johns reports Conception day Orangemen issue a street parade proclamation in Harbor Grace while River Head Catholics threaten a repeat of last St Stephen's day vengeance. The government detaches the British coverette Tenedos to Harbor Grace and dispatches police with heavy forces. Cable ship Faraday has repaired the Mackay Bennett cable and sails for London after arrival.
Hamilton Ontario December 24 Madame Mandelbaum remains awaiting customs ruling after their seizure of her jewelry and diamonds for unpaid duty. Her lawyer expects return of the valuables. Police issued circulars with a fish emblem and jewelry description and mailed copies to police departments in major Canadian and U S cities to aid identification if stolen.
In federal court at Omaha a verdict found Daniel Lovejoy and his sureties liable to the United States for 12000 dollars misused from public funds while Lovejoy served as receiver at Niobrara Nebraska. He fled and has not been captured. The sureties argued they warned the interior department in season to prevent the embezzlement.
The county crown attorney plans measures to stop the public exhibition of pugilism known as glove fighting. He notes England intends to stamp it out and will likely lay information against participants from Monday night’s event.
Fort Smith Ark Dec 24 Sheriff Lewis Lucas of a Choctaw county shot and killed Squirrel Hoyt son of a prominent citizen after inviting him to stay the night Hoyt played violin for the family before Lucas drew a pistol and killed him Lucas was arrested in connection with the incident.
John Cooper brings 120 English operatives from Nottingham to Summonsville near Providence. They establish a new brick mill with machinery from England to produce hosiery for the American market, under the British Hosiery Company, aiming to hire 100 workers and start by year’s end. Cooper cites free trade as the cause of decline in England and a potential boost from manufacturing in America.
The Brooklyn Eagle reports the Rev John R Thompson of Grace M E Church left Brooklyn amid a chloral habit. A church member says his withdrawals and overuse impaired his mind and led to his departure. Five days later he visited Jersey City to withdraw funds from a bank, easing suspicion of suicide.
Patrick Murphy of Boston is jailed in the Tombs after stabbing August Gerlicher on Worth Street. Gerlicher, wounded in the left side, says Murphy pursued him with a bloodied knife and was stopped by Officer Barnwell at James Street. Murphy claims he fought three men during a store confrontation and denies using the penknife. he says he arrived in Boston 13 days ago aboard the steamship Ohio as third engineer.
Winnipeg reports three men traveling from Golden City to Columbia were ambushed in the bush. One man died of a heart shot, another fled after a leg wound, and the third reached Johnson's ranch. The killer looted $4500 from a pack before fleeing. A second body, Mcintosh, was found near Beaver Creek with about $1308 aboard.
A closed session of the bondholders committee convened in Philadelphia in the Reading office. Vanderbilt representatives Twombley and Wanamaker attended, with George Biddle and Kaerner among others, as the meeting aimed to organize and plan action despite yesterday’s absence delaying any definite steps.
Augusta Maine December report to the executive council cites two minor alleged abuses traced to the boys themselves. It notes generally favorable condition and treatment, with 1120 letters received by the committee illustrating good and efficient management of the reform school.
A morning blaze in the cellar of J. R. Mills & Co. on Walnut street spread through the Masonic temple, damaging the Scottish Rite area and destroying Mills & Co. goods. Estimated total losses reach 150000 with 12500 insured. two firemen injured. The temple, valued at 200000, was insured for 125000.
New York reports that Mrs. Downs and Deacon Terry, who eloped six weeks ago, are in Orange Virginia where she says she is tired of him and would return to her husband if forgiven. Terry wishes to leave and reunite with his wife. Mrs. Downs’s parents plan to sue Terry for breaking up the family. Rev Downs is willing to shelter the woman for the sake of the children but not as his wife.
The Maine Methodist conference will meet on April 23 with Bishop Harris presiding. Maine Central railroad directors extend the president’s salary for six months as George E. B. Jackson retires after valued service. Exeter NH Methodist Episcopal society reports debt freedom with 1900 raised.
A coastal-wide weather summary reports multi-day storms in California and the Northwest. Snow and rain disrupt telegraph lines between San Francisco, Ogden, Yreka, and Portland, with rail blockades and delayed mail routes. Widespread cold snaps hit the Rocky Mountain slope, and Utah, Colorado, and Oregon rail lines report slowdowns. In Portland, snow ceases, while Northern Pacific may reopen by Thursday. maritime incidents include a vessel abandoned near Richmond's island.
New York on December 24 Herman E Voss a paralytic cripple aims to have two Seventy eighth street houses deeded to his younger sister Annie while Amelia and brother resentful. Amelia later seizes 24150 in cash and 50000 in securities from a trust box. she was arrested after promising to return the valuables but failed to do so.
A midday collision near Nanuet caused the switch to break as the Northern and New Jersey and New York trains met. The locomotive derailed onto the north track while a passenger coach fell 15 feet. about 25 passengers were shaken or bruised. Names include Mrs. C Y Wemple, Mrs. Stoddard, Miss Nettie Ramsey, Geo McCully, with treatment by Dr. Bogert at Spring Valley and Pearl River officials assisting.
In Augusta Georgia on December 24 H Mayhew, an usher, clashed with manager Cohen over a seated dispute during the first act of Article Forty-Seven. Mayhew called Cohen a cowardly pup and Cohen slapped him. Later Mayhew returned armed and stabbed Cohen in the ribs. Cohen is dying and Mayhew is jailed.
The grievance committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers met Col. Hovie to learn Gould lines plans to lay off passenger trips and shift to freight engines to lift wages. Chief Engineer Arthur travels from Cleveland to resolve the dispute. Officials deny a strike, but engineers warn of a possible walkout if wages fall on January 1.
In Philadelphia on December 24 the representatives of striking shoemakers, manufacturers, and the peace society adjourned after two hours without action. All factories, per last week's agreement, will reopen Friday and the shoemakers will return to work.
Philadelphia reports that Albert Latusek died from a brain abscess caused by a skull fracture after being struck with a hammer by Charles H. Jubb Jr. last Wednesday. The coroner and jury ruled Jubb the murderer, but he remains at large as police search continues.
In Chicago on December 24 Judge Blodgett ruled in U S district court that the Marine grain and stock exchange case against Western Union cannot be remanded to state courts. He held the board of trade controls its own quotations and if it withholds them the defendants cannot compel supply.
In Centralia, Pa., a drunken brawl in Montana led to the shooting death of George Markowilitz and serious knife wounds to Michael Surgovish and Michael Briawisky. One arrest has been made. All involved are Hungarians.
PORTLAND ME Dec 24 The captain and crew of the schooner Isabella which ran ashore on Beach island left for Wis. Authorities reported the voyage follows the grounding as the crew seeks salvage or reprieve. The vessel was missing cargo and damage awaited inquiry by harbor officials.
Crowded New York courtroom hears the Wolf board of aldermen bid to restrain the city from acting. An order to show cause was set for today as the injunction’s fate hangs on a judge’s ruling.
A dark Back Bay room hosts a conspiratorial meeting of elite Boston men in a planned act against a supposed deformity. They vow to use dynamite to remove it, praising Puritan roots and warning of explosive action, with the meeting ending as dawn threatens.
Luzerne county coroner completes inquest into James Jones death at Mineral Springs mines. Evidence shows drivers and running boys stole empty cars, filled them with coal, and sold it to miners who claimed pay with false tickets. Jones was buried when he tried to drive them away. Investigators find coal worth thousands of dollars pilfered this way.
Elias Marling of four miles east Wheeling is recovering from a brutal Monday night assault. He was robbed and tortured with a heated iron poker leaving severe burns on the waist, loins, and thighs. Two men, McGowan and Murray, are under arrest as investigators anticipate key developments by morning.
Reverend Denis O'Donovan of Bloomsburg Hendricks County sues Father Herman Aldering of Indianapolis for 50000 dollars alleging libel. The ex pastor was removed from Bloomsburg by the Bishop, and Aldering’s history of the Vincennes diocese contained an unpleasant reference to him.
The Jackson Savings bank, later the Jackson Interest and Deposit Bank, from Jackson Michigan, has assigned to Albert Stiles. Established 1867, renamed in 1871, suspended in 1873 due to currency shortage but soon resumed operations. Estimated value around $75 600.
A Cleveland and Hendricks banquet was held at Cheshire House in Keene with speakers including former Boston mayor Prince and ex Keene mayor H Colony and Harvey Carleton of Winchester. A democratic club formed with W H Woodward as president, and a large oil painting of President-elect Cleveland hung at the hall head.
In New Castle Pennsylvania on December 24 P L Kimberly and Company gave out a thousand dollars to the employees of their sheet mill. The move restores confidence and the remaining balance is expected soon. It is understood Mr Kimberly has asked for an 18 month extension and creditors have not yet refused.
John C. Eno won the Merchants' club billiard tournament at St. Rock's Quebec and took a gold medal valued at $50. The ad notes genuine Angostura bitters are imported from South America and warns against misrepresentation. Damon's safes offered at manor prices, 110 Sudbury.
Panama cleans streets and enforces hygiene amid a dry season with fevers near canal work. An earthquake on November 5 damaged Antioquia to the Pacific coast, destroying churches and homes in Manizales and Soledad, with losses estimated up to 400000 dollars. Subscriptions aid sufferers while Quito reports political panic and paper money unrest. Peru sees improved security but worsening finances as troops push toward Arequipa and Chile eyes a 2 million pound loan secured by guano sales. Chile also readies its first beet sugar factory on the South Pacific coast, producing 6500 pounds daily.
A Boston news account laments last minute shoppers and the crowded stormy streets as many rush to buy and ship gifts. It notes scarce Christmas trees, mainly spruce and fir, with prices from 25 cents to 3 dollars and a trend toward wreaths and tropical moss decorations.
The meeting at city hall debated stray car congestion caused by holiday travel. Corporation Counsel Nettleton and Alderman Whitten heard that on Scollay square six cars per hour were allowed, but double that number ran. Presidents Richards Powers and others discussed enforcement and possible legislation to curb excess cars with police assistance. The group adjourned to Saturday to plan relief measures.
Coroner's jury ruled Mark A. Blakely was killed by his son Charles S. Blakely in heat of passion while intoxicated. The death was described as cruel and unnatural. An arrest warrant was issued and Charles was seized at his home reported to be at supper. He faces exam before Judge Nelson E. Lyon at 11 o'clock.
For some time past ladies reported to the police that shopping bags were stolen near the principal dry goods stores. Special officers McCausland and Franks of the fourth division worked two days, spotted the supposed perpetrator Wednesday, and followed her to her residence in the Highlands area.
A Paris dispatch reports a murder scene at Tonnere where Madame Francey shot a visitor named Brisbard after a threatening visit from the bachelor. Francey confessed the act and surrendered. The message follows other items from Berlin, Pekin, and London including papal comments and distress relief plans in Glasgow and Liverpool.
General orders from the board of police commissioners detail Christmas season appointments and transfers. Patrolmen Bradley Gordon O’Brien Henderson Kerriel Cleary Good Marston Ryan Kennedy Sweeney Warres Colbert Orr Donohoe O Connor Kidder Hooper receive assignments across divisions 1 3 4 5 6 9 and 10. Several transfers include Paige from 10 to 1 Spencer 4 to 9 Gilbert 1 to 15 McFarland 1 to 2. Inspectors Glidden Burke Knox Houghton Watts elevated after decade in detective service and larger force approved by city council.
Six cowboys boarded the erstwhile bound passenger train as it neared a bridge over the Pecos River. They forced the conductor to stop at Langtry, later joined by twenty more gunmen, all intoxicated, who shot out lights and robbed the baggage car of peanuts and candies. No one was reported shot as the gang departed at Uvalde after traveling over miles.
Pay Director George KE Thornton has returned to the navy yard after temporary duty in Washington. Naval Constructor George R. Roush returns from temporary duty at the New York navy yard. Medical Director F W Leach has been admitted to the Chelsea naval hospital for treatment. Sailmaker H T Stocker, aged 62, is detached and placed on the retired list.
Warrants issued for Charles E. Stephens, cashier of the Chicago Washington and Vermillion Coal Co, who has been missing since last Friday and is believed to have fled to Canada. Authorities allege he is short about $20600 in accounts.
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