25 Dec 1886
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1886
Page
1
A rapid-fire roundup covers Captain Lefevre smothered by coal gas at home, Henry Grady welcomed in Atlanta, a celluloid patent decision in Adams, and a Boston & Maine fatal accident. Also noted are tax woes, murders, strikes, ship news, a steamship venture, and political chatter across several states.
Lord Colin Campbell's solicitors seek a new trial. London presses note Lord Randolph Churchill's resignation and await his public explanation. Parliament possibly prorogued to February as cabinet councils are convened and Rome hosts Lord Hartington. Russia shows warlike preparations as global tensions rise.
Rain or snow observed as crowds gather for children's festival at Second Church and festival events at Trinity Church. Services held in Seamen's Bethel and various churches with the brokers' annual frolic. Funeral for Colonel Isaac Hull Wright and probate for Marshall P Wilder. Metropolitan and South Boston railroads discuss consolidation. South Boston workers present grievances. Perkins Institute reports bequests from Caroline Wood. Markets show strength with Atchison and Mexicans highlighted.
In White Oaks near Williamstown and Pownal line, George Wilsey purportedly made a dying confession admitting that he and John Bretton killed Hillard Walker and placed his body on the Troy and Boston railroad track. Bretton sits in Pittsfield jail for larceny, with an additional year added after recapture.
Secretary Manning and Mrs Whitney host a lavish Christmas tree event for about a hundred children and parents. Pauline Whitney Mollie Vilas and May Huddleston lead carols and activities as gifts are distributed and cake and ices are served.
Washington officials report Secretary Manning appeared severely weak at Mrs. Whitney’s Christmas party. He relies on one leg for movement while the other is dragged, leaving observers concerned he is unfit for Treasury duties despite denials from close aides.
Senator Cullom stated that the House will approve the conference report on the interstate commerce bill within ten days after Congress resumes. He said the President would sign once presented, and the measure will greatly benefit shippers nationwide despite not meeting his ideal version.
Civil Service Commissioners Lyman and colleagues prepare a yearly report covering Jan 15 1886 to Jan 15 1887. They note steady reform progress and rising public support, while opposition has waned and appointing officers increasingly endorse the merit system.
The Celluloid Manufacturing Company of Newark, New Jersey, challenged the American Zylonite Company of Adams, Massachusetts, over artificial ivory invention rights. Commissioner Montgomery ruled the Newark firm had no claim, directing rejection of their application after legal action since February 1884 in a dispute said to involve millions.
Justice James of the District of Columbia's Supreme Court ruled for Fred R. Brown in a suit by George W. Cothran of Chicago. Cothran claimed breach of a contract to organize a company to use Brown's patented telephone with $5000 cash and a one third stock share, but the court found no merit and nullified the action after the thirty day period and its extension were not met.
Sioux City dispatch reports a new eye witness in the Haddock murder case. The man, unnamed, fears exposure but hints the clergyman's killer may be the wealthy brewer Arensdorf.
The district attorney says the Commonwealth closed its case in the felonious assault trial of Rev Waldo Messaros against Mrs Mary Coulston. Defense counsel Mr Shields argues conspiracy by Coulston and her husband and recounts events in the parlor amid an arrest, with first witness Mrs John Dunlap describing a kiss as an act of kindness. The court adjourned until Monday.
Ottawa reports Queen Victoria has assented to the fisheries act amendment passed last session. The measure adds a penalty of confiscation for fishing vessels entering Canadian ports for purposes beyond treaty 1818 allowances. It broadens Canada’s authority to curb trespassing vessels and enforce regulations on bait and ice purchases.
A group of wholesale liquor dealers in Cincinnati has hired counsel to sue to test the constitutionality of the Dow liquor tax law in the United States Supreme Court. They seek to deny Ohio's right to tax out-of-state products and will be joined by saloon keepers who have paid taxes under protest.
The 12,000 coke workers of the Connellsville region will continue work through winter after a conference between operators and workers produced a compromise. Wages will rise slightly and will be proportionately increased with any rise in coke prices. Workers pledge to avoid petty strikes going forward.
The National line steamer France arrived at West Houston street after a fierce Atlantic crossing from London. Aboard the wrecked vessel, waves battered the deck, injuring quartermaster Swartz and causing extensive structural damage. The ship will be repaired before its next voyage.
The Tocsin of Philadelphia accuses the Knights of Labor head of padding his annual salary to $5000 while rank and file members struggle during Christmas. It contends officials have bettered their situation and urges increased assessments.
On December 24 Philadelphia reports engineers firemen train hands and coal heavers at Reading Railroad coal wharves at Port Richmond returned to work but struck again this morning. Trains are blocked between Falls of Schuylkill and Port Richmond as nine schooners sit dockside awaiting coal cargo.
Congressman Haynes reports corrected returns show L F McKinney Democrat of Manchester with a 105 plurality. Republicans order ballots sent to the secretary of state for recount by the Governor and council under 1879 and 1881 statutes. The district total nears 40 000. McKinney argues only Congress can recount in a contest.
Evansville Indiana December 24 In circuit court officials including Groves Brentano Feay Uphaus Kiehls Geddes Brauley Winberg Fire Chief Buller filed suits against Cumberland Telephone Company for 90000 in damages for false imprisonment arising from a city council feud Over a prior dispute the council revoked right of way and cut poles and wires The company had men arrested for malicious trespass and the council now seeks damages The sheriff attached all telephone property in the city
In Lourn Walpole on December 24 the body of Mary Ann Welch, once thought in suspended animation, is now confirmed dead as decomposition sets in. Funeral held yesterday afternoon. The case remains odd with some life-like appearances still observed.
Abner Magowan of South Hanover Massachusetts, 51, behaved strangely at the Fifth Avenue Hotel tonight and was taken to the police station. He appears to believe he is Jesus Christ.
London report says Lord Randolph Churchill plans to publish his true reasons for resigning, accusing mismanagement in the war office and admiralty. Debate centers on cabinet entries, prorogation to February, and possible Tory or coalition outcomes as Hartington may stay out of the cabinet.
British papers debate the impact of Lord Randolph Churchill's resignation on the Conservative cabinet and policy. Opinions range from weakened morale to strengthened domestic or foreign stances, with Salisbury Hartington talks and possible Liberal alignment noted. The Times predicts gains for economic reform. others see political damage to modern conservatism.
London December 24. Iddesleigh and other Bourbon ministers oppose progress while Churchill leads a radical Tory group aiming to modernize Parliament. The cabinet friction centers on Churchill pushing American-style procedures as reforms and reforms clash with aging peers.
A massive blaze in Liverpool today leveled Lewis's extensive general retail stores, ruining a large Christmas stock and a connected menagerie. Total losses reach two million dollars as firefighters gain control. a polar bear escaped the flames briefly but was rescued amid the wreckage.
London dispatch reports that Russian reserves have been called out and marked troop movements observed in Bessarabia signaling heightened military readiness.
London court records show Lord Colin Campbell’s solicitors applying for a new trial of his counter-suit for divorce after a jury verdict deemed against the weight of the evidence.
The British ironclad Sultan collided with and sank the French steamer Ville de Victoria while anchored in the Tagus. About 250 aboard, with several drowned. The Sultan dragged moorings and drifted, later hitting the marinene steamer Richmond and damaging the Monarch. An English passenger was saved with a bag of 600 sovereigns.
Desir December 24 reports over a dozen League meetings in Ireland. Mr. O'Brien sues for 25000 pounds damages against the Dublin Express alleging libel for calling him a swindler and an invincible.
Bern reports the central Germany snow storm has abated and railway communication with Saxony and Thuringia is back. The North German Gazette criticizes press freedom abuses after a claim the Czar shot a German attaché in St. Petersburg. Prices firm as rumors of William II’s illness circulate. Socialist Vonhofenstettin, Lasalle’s second in a duel, dies. Letellier the French spy is on trial at Leipsie.
London reports the 1000 guinea ocean yacht race under the Royal Thames Yacht Club will be world open for next season in jubilee honor. Other items include Saale’s arrival with £829000 in gold and 313 mail bags, and notable literary and political notes from Amsterdam Moscow and Paris.
Five men, suspected of Medina county treasury theft, blew open Hexter Bros store safe on Woodland avenue in Cleveland. They drilled a hole, planted giant powder, and used plush sacques to muffle the blast. The safe exploded, doors toppled, and the robbers fled with $250 and other valuables.
The Humane Society awarded gold medals to C. J. Larson and Koziro Okubo for saving a man at sea on November 23. Earlier, Tunis A. Craven and Bertrand Fay earned silver medals for rescuing a man who fell from a pier while fishing near the ship.
Police seek Thomas Meagher for murder after Charles Hawks was pushed from a three story roof in Bennington. Hawks died instantly after the dispute over a liquor-saloon eviction. Meagher fled by evening train toward Trey en route to North Bennington.
A nine foot two inch boa constrictor frozen to death was found on the railroad embankment near the Chickering House in Putnam Connecticut. The animal may have escaped from Robbins's circus during a wreck last spring or was possibly thrown from a passing freight train.
Harrispurs Pennsylvania December 24 Tax Collector Sutton of Greenwood township Berry County was summoned by county commissioners in Bloomfield to answer why he did not remit taxes collected He left for home and was found dead on the road between New Bloomfield and Greenwood with an empty landanumphial beside him Authorities deem the death self inflicted and related to alleged defalcation
At PamapE Louis on December 24 the walking race standings after 11 pm show Strokel leading at 328 miles laps, with Hegelman at 315 miles, Vint 312 miles 8 laps, Higes 306 miles 3 laps, Ison 291 miles 9 laps, and Golden 274 miles 11 laps.
Derby roll top desks library tables chairs in antique oak cherry black walnut ash mahogany. Best business desks in Boston. Prices low for first class goods. Derby & Kilmernesk Company 60 Charlestown Street Boston.
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