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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1885

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Sparks Says Cleveland and Lamar Cordially Support Him

SPECIAL TO THE PosT from Washington reports Sparks claims strong backing from President and Secretary of the Interior for his policies. The piece catalogs within the Treasury drama surrounding Charles Coon and Folger era actions, notes GOP sentiment on silver coinage, and recalls past naval committee intrigue and miscalculations.

Sparks Cleveland Lamar Congress Post Treasury Iber Gove Pame Danko Cipethus Randall Carlisle Zour Yersele Aecliente

Randall Blunder Prompts Naval Budget Debate

The transcript critiques Randall for errors in budgeting and engrossing, noting possible deliberate slowing. It argues for a reformist naval committee leadership, favoring Hewitt over Randall to ensure real naval appropriations. The piece also reports Benjamin’s Persian attack experience and Bigelow’s declined post as treasurer.

Handall Randall Naval Committee Hewitt Benjamin Washington G. W. Benjamin Persia Bigelow Washington, D. C John Tigelow United States New York Senate Lemont

Brecktons Conspiracy Reveals Brockton Link to Boston Gang

Special dispatch reports a broad plot of ruffianism traced from Boston to Brockton and beyond. A Brockton mulatto leader is identified, with detectives recovering letters and a dirk and revolver linked to West End operations. Fugitives sought in New Bedford as investigations widen.

POST Brockton Boston North End West End West Fad Plymouth New Bedford Bridgewater Middleboro Willzo Tash

Fearful Peril of Many Sleeping Passengers

A Boston express train from Boston to New York derailed near Pelhamville at 6 this morning after a gale tore a platform from its foundations. The engine and cars plunged down a 60 foot embankment, several postal clerks were trapped in the mail car, one fireman died, others were rescued, and passengers fled in night clothes as debris and wreckage filled the bank.

New York Boston McCausland Martha Boston and Albany Eugene Blake United States Southern and Western Mails K. E. Clark W. F. Hart Charles Mitchell C. F. Jurner J. H. McCoy P. Covaty Augustus Holcomb Merritt Pelhamville Phillips Matt Mr. McCausland McCoy Turner Stevenson Bridgeport Shore Line New Rochelle Pelbata Gimagen

Elevated roads debate stirs Boston business leaders

Promoters discuss the propulsion of elevated railways as horse car rivals fear loss of patrons. Stockholders, legislators, and newspapers weigh the plan, with talks of new routes, charters, and price caps amid a public transit crunch.

Tide Wracks Coast as Northeast Gale Ravages Shoreline

A historic northeast gale battered the eastern coast from Friday into yesterday, causing extensive damage from Barsen to Nantasket. Waves, ice, and flooding wrecked beaches and piers, destroyed structures along Crescent and Nantasket beaches, displaced houses, and halted trains on the Mantasket Beach Railroad. One captain died from cold near Plymouth as vessels drifted ashore and crews faced perilous conditions along New England shores.

Newport R. I Barsen Beach A. H. Tower Charles Atwell Henry Ripsey Sumner Ames Bridgewater Robert Ainshie Cohasset Lawrence Bar Jerusalem Road Strep Rock Bates’s Hill Pleasant Beach Lakecoln Shoot Green Hill Gun Rock Captain Walsh Atlantic Avenue Crescent Beach Meadh Nantasiket Nantasket Beach Hotel Nantasket Charles Crockett Minot’s Ledge Gloucester Silver Dart Boston Wwe. M. Winch Sandwich Humane Society Scituate Front

Governor Stoneman Responds To Chinese Immigration Pressure

Governor Stoneman, replying to Secretary Bayard, reports no violence toward Chinese in California and no anticipated trouble. He notes a broad coast-wide opposition to further immigration and argues Californians can maintain order without external guidance.

Sacramento Cal Stoneman Bayard California

Schooner Fire Threatens Total Loss Near Biddeford Pool

Schooner Silver Spray of Rockland under Captain F. K. Robinson burns near Biddeford Pool with a lime cargo. Crew unloads rigging and deck load to save cargo, but flames may breach the hull. Telegram sent to owners. negligence alleged against life-saving station employer.

Saco Silver Spray Rockland F. KE. Ropinson Biddeford Pool

Niles Disappears. Springfield Trader Presumed Ill

Morace L. Niles, a large Springfield grocery and meat dealer long with Niles & Carter, has vanished since Thursday. A tentative mental breakdown is suspected, but his solvency is confirmed and trustees have taken over his business in hopes of his return.

Springfield Mass Morace L. Niles Niles & Carter

Comet Found by Warner Observatory Professor Wins Prize

Rochester reports Professor Swift of Warner Observatory received a telegram from Professor Brooks of Phelps announcing a new comet in Aquila, low southwest in early evening. The body lies about six degrees south of Alpha, with bright appearance and slow easterly motion, earning Brooks the Warner prize of $200 for 1855.

Rochester N. Y Swift Warner Observatory Brooks Phelps Aquila Warner

Besse arraigned in Lawton murder case at Wareham

Samuel F. Besse, arrested for the murder of Richard M. Lawton of Westport, was arraigned in Wareham yesterday. A lengthy testimony about the body condition and wounds was taken, and the prisoner was held to await grand jury action.

Wareham Samuel F. Besse Richard M. Lawton Westport

Benzine 4s a Reviver in Newport Fire Tragedy

Bridget Shea, a Perry House Newport domestic, was fatally burned while trying to rekindle a fire with benzine. Hugh Conarty attempted assistance and was burned. Aliie Sullivan, another domestic, jumped from the roof and broke her ankle.

Providence Bridget Shea Perry House Newport Hugh Conarty Aliie Sullivan

Boy Felix Dolan Found Dead Near Worcester Brook

The body of eight year old Felix Dolan, missing since Friday night, was recovered from a brook north of Worcester today.

Worcester Mass Lee Felix Dolan

Beak and Bucher Hat and Fur Dealers Fail

Chicago December 87 Beak and Bucher hat and fur dealers fail with liabilities around 100000. The firm faces creditors amid financial strain affecting local trade and retail customers.

Chicago Beak &Bucher

Weather Indications for New England

Indications for New England show slightly warmer and fair weather in the southern portion with local snows and somewhat warmer conditions in the northern portion. Winds will generally be from the southwest to northwest.

Wasurxeron Dec New England

Virgin Salt offer with lithographed eye card in ten colors

The Virgin Salt Company of Newhlaven Connecticut promotes Virgin Salt as the cleanest purest salt. They offer a ten by nine inch lithographed eye card with the purchase and a large package for 10 cents to grocers and customers.

Virgin Salt Company Newhlaven Conn

Texas Tragedies Horrify Austin Citizens Seek Bloody Murderers

Reports from Austin detail two brutal murders on Friday night with W H Hancock and his wife found bleeding and dead. Mrs Phillips and her infant were slain by an axe blow, prompting a mayoral meeting and a citizens safety committee. A later string of crimes includes the discovery of a slain eight year old in Clarksville and the poisoning death of Nngh Eanes, with suspicion on a mother and a boarder named Courtney. Police pursue Dollie and the suspected killers as public fear spreads.

Galveston Tex Austin W. H. Hancock Phillips Ella Phillips State House Committee On Public Safety Hancock Claude Banes Clarksville Nngh Eanes Eanes Charles Courtney Claude Courtney Dollie San Antonio Eades Citizens’ Committee On Safety Vacech

Speeches in Boston Theatre Draw Large Boston Audience

The Boston Theatre hosted Mons ger Tompkins in a lavish program that drew one of the era’s largest crowds. Parson Downs spoke on God’s Christmas Gift to the World and read a poem before John A. Coffey and the Syndicate stars, while rumors linked Downs to a dime museum that were denied by Austin.

Fie Boston Monsger Tompkins Boston Theatre Mammoth Playhouse Lothian Napier Herr Boardman Parson Downs Carson Downs John A. Coffey Pastor Downs West Austin Austin & Stone Dime Museum Mr. Austin POST Mr. Downs New York

Burglars Blow Open Swampscott Railroad Office

Thieves forced a window and door at the Boston and Maine station in Swampscott between 8 and 4 yesterday morning, blowing open the safe with dynamite. They took tickets and various valuables including a $1000 note, saving books, and funds from the railroad and American Express, while a barrel of apples used as cover was found nearby. No clue as to the culprits.

Eastern Division Boston and Maine Railroad Swampscott George Hussey Lynn Noclew

Arsenic in a Well Sparks Texas Poisonings

In San Augustine Texas on December 27 a mass poisoning struck two families, four died and nine more ill from arsenic in a common well. Samuel Tanner and Fletcher Taylor families were affected. autopsy confirmed poisoning. James Willey, a Black man who warned of harm, was arrested amid suspicions of revenge and evil influence. Arsenic traced from a shop fifteen miles away.

San Augustine Tex Samuel Tanners Fletcher Taylor Tanners James Willey Tanner Willey

Gang of youths raids saloon on Broadway near Revere line

A group of young men forced their way into Daniel Hollands saloon on Broadway near the Revere line on Christmas Eve, wrecked lamps and bottles, and assaulted Hollands with a step ladder before driving him out. Police arrested William A. Steele as the gang leader last evening and he faces a court appearance today.

Daniel Holland Broadway Revere William A. Steele

Four held in theft of $500 dog from Temple street owner

In Municipal Court Saturday L C Durkee a West End liquor dealer Alfred A Hines a hack driver and Andrew Barrett were charged with stealing a $500 pet dog from Miss Marion A D Tenney Lorenzen of Temple street a week ago Durkee and Hines were held in 1009 each and Barrett in 500 for their appearance in Superior Court on Jan 1

L. C. Durkee West End Alfred A. Hines Andrew Barrett Marion A. D. Tenney-Lorenzen Temple Street Durkee Hines Barrett Superior Court

Arrests After Sunday Card Game in South Boston

Thomas F. McCarthy and William Fitzgerald were arrested by sixth division officers yesterday afternoon for playing cards on Sunday at 386 Broadway South Boston. Edward Crane and Edward J. Callahan were also arrested for being present at the game.

Thomas F. McCarthy William Fitzgerald Sixth Division Broadway South Boston Edward Crane Edward J. Callahan

Schooners Ashore Off New Bedford and Menemsha

Schooner Cathie C. Berry from Thomaston Maine bound to load guanos in Quick's Hole ashore at Nashawena. An unknown schooner is ashore in Menemsha Bight near New Bedford Massachusetts.

New Bedford Mass Cathie C. Berry Thomaston Boston Clark’s Cove Nashawena Quick’s Hole Menemsha Bight

Ticks by Telegraph Prime Minister Sagasta Opens Cortes

A disjointed news summary notes Sagasta opening the Spanish Cortes by royal decree, a San Francisco court decision in Sharon versus Hill about a marriage contract, flood damage in Brockton, an exoneration in Rutland, a mine disaster at Nanticoke, a relief expedition for the Amethyst crew, and a Navy-Treasury dispute over rescue efforts.

Sagasta San Francisco Sharon First National Bank Bill Nanticoke Penn Senator Fair Manning Behring Sea Treasury of Navy Department

Trial in Salem Court on Murder Case of Henry Goodwin

The trial of Henry K. Goodwin for the murder of Albert D. Swan on August 27 will start in the Supreme Court at Salem. Goodwin, who claimed no motive, shot Swan in the back after a brief talk, then surrendered to police. The case, once set for Lawrence, will be heard in Salem with Attorney General Sherman for the prosecution and General Butler and Colonel Sweeney for the defense. A panel of sixty jurors has been chosen, with objections raised over jurors from certain towns.

Washington Zremont Street Cambridge Joe V. Meigs East Cambridge Beacon Hill Christendom Meigs Sellers Butler John P. Squire Roeion Henry K. Goodwin Albert D. Swan Supreme Court Salem Goodwin Swan B. F. Butler John P. Sweeney Ney Lawrence Sherman Sweeney Allen and Gardner Methuen Andover North Andover

Death and burials clash with unconsecrated ground stir

Cornelius Riley's burial was blocked by the Catholic Church due to unconsecrated cemetery ground. The funeral procession was halted as the priest forbade the service from the Immaculate Conception Church house. Peers for the repose of his soul were said in the church amid dispute over his burial lot. Also noted: a widespread work rule changing store closing hours for clothing and haberdashery shops under the K of L. Officer Shortell brings in a thief who stole Perkins's team and another carriage in Manchester. the suspect faces court.

Cornelius Riley Chucrh Orne Street Immaculate Conception Hiley K. Or Salon Peabody Beverly Marbiehead Loris GC. TV Scuteser Deasers K. of L District Assembly Shortell Manchester John H. Brockelbank Daniel A. Perkins Exeter N. H

Death of Marcus Beresford Primate of Ireland

A London despatch reports the death of Rev Marcus G Beresford D D archbishop of Armagh primate of all Ireland born 1801 son of Kilmore bishop and nephew of the first Marquis of Waterford educated at Richmond School and Trinity College Cambridge served as rector at Kildalkey and vicar of Drung Lara later vicar-general Kilmore archdeacon Ardagh consecrated to Kilmore Elphin and Ardagh in 1854 translated to Armagh in 1863 and served as primate and prelate of the Order of St Patrick.

Ireland London Marcus G. Beresford Armagh All Ireland Marcus Gervais Beresford Kilmore Waterford Richmond School Yorkshire Tate Trinity College, Cambridge Kildalsen Drung and Lara Ardagh Elphin Order of St. Patrick

Boston Austrian Hungarian Benevolent Association Officers Named

The Boston Austrian Hungarian Benevolent Association met at 176 Tremont Street yesterday afternoon. New officers for the coming year include President Nathan Klein, Vice President Lewis Weiss, Recording Secretary J Weinberger, Financial Secretary M Yeichner, and Treasurer Cnlwartz with trustees J Jacobdowitz J Birbach 8 Goodman Solomon Bal sam. A new member initiated was Bal sam.

Boston Austrian Hungarian Benevolent Association Tremont Street Nathan Klein Lewis Weiss J. Weinberger M. Yeichner Cnlwartz J. Jacobdowitz J. Birbach Goodman Soloman Balsam

Westboro Father Gifts Daughters Pair of Furnished Homes

Mr. Christopher Whitney of Westboro presented each of his two married daughters with a nicely furnished residence on Church street. The adjoining houses, fitted up at considerable expense, are valuable gifts for the daughters and their well-established husbands will surely appreciate the presents.

Christopher Whitney Church Street

New Stamp Offices Open On Postoffice Square

Two new offices are set up in the Postoffice square corridor for stamp sales, joining the Devonshire street location. One office specializes in stamps only to speed purchases, but holiday demand still causes some delays in stamp sales.

Postoffice Square Devonshire Street

Teenled Fire Alarm Incident Sparks City Ordinance Charge

Frank Nolan aged 15 rang in a false alarm from Box 97 about 5 40 last night while intoxicated. Patrolman Deering of the third division arrested Nolan shortly after and he will be charged in court this morning with violating a city ordinance.

Frank Nolan Deering Nolan

The Biggest Wash on Record with Pearling

A bold note on Pearling delivering the biggest wash on record, praised for its speed ease and quality.

Life-Saving Crew Rescues Point Judith Wrecks at Block Island

The Newport Journal reports the rescue saga of the Point Judith life-saving crew as they respond to the wreck of the Mott Haven near Block Island on Christmas morning. Captain Waters and Captain Knowles weathered a gale to relay the harrowing tale, with the rescued Mott Haven crew, the DeWolf survivors, and vessel movements described in detail.

Providence Newport Point Judith Block Island Mott Haven Narragansett Pier Waters Dodge Calais Block Island Harbor Knowles Ashford New York Eastport Schower Wolfie DeWoolf DeWolf Conley George W. Danielson Herbert W. Knowles G. W. Danielson Bicek Island Captain Conley Danielson Arbama Bobstsy Newports United States Willie DaWolf Clay Head

Desperate Irish political conflict disrupts Limerick siege

In Creagh Lane, Limerick, a house occupied by Blake was besieged by political opponents. The ensuing two hour battle drew in women and men alike as sticks, stones, guns, and pistols clashed. At least twenty people were wounded, some severely, as police restored order. Brisson declines to run for presidency in Paris. Servian forces attack a Bulgarian frontier village, are repulsed with three Bulgarian soldiers wounded. Bulgaria protests to the Powers over the armistice breach. Wool broker Robert Girdwood of Edinburgh suspends payments of about £150,000 and flees to Spain after defalcations around £50,000.

Dunellin Ireland Creagh Lane Limerick Blake Brisson Paris M. Grevy Soria Dee Servia

East Boston ferries spark comic gatehouse clash

Travel by the East Boston ferries ran busy on Friday as a British seaman balked at the ticket box rule. A gateman urged him to use the toll house path, the man resisted, a scuffle followed, and the exchange ended with the Briton aboard the boat while the gateman plotted further retaliation.

Uat Cove

Boston Leads in Religious Liberty in Public Institutions

From the Catholic Review, New York, the piece notes Boston and Massachusetts grant priests and instructors access to prisons and reformatories by law, while New York State and city continue to fight for conscience rights in public institutions. It contrasts Puritan legacy with progressive religious liberty in Boston.

Catholic Review New York Boston Massachusetts

Scabs Attacked by Striking Moulders at North Dighton

Six scabs returning from work in North Dighton were attacked by about thirty striking moulders who chased them to J. H. Codding's house. About twenty pistol shots were fired, with stones and bricks also thrown. Injured included Thomas Donahue shot in the body, James McNamara with a temple gash and a head lump, and Charles Von Walterburg with a cut face and bruises. Both sides claimed provocation and denied firearms, with some strikers injured.

North Dighton J. H. Codding Thomas Donahue James McNamara Charles von Walterburg

Pure Stimulants Advert by G O Taylor

Ad promotes exceptionally pure and safe stimulants from G O Taylor offering old bourbon and pure rye whiskies in bottles sold by druggists and grocers with emphasis on quality and safety.

G. O. Taylor

Murder in Foxboro: Elderly widow found dead after Christmas

In Foxboro a 76-year-old widow, Elizabeth Arrington, was found murdered in a small Baker Street cottage. Investigators describe a brutal attack over money, noting a bloodstained room, a bloody footprint, and multiple head wounds. The inquest is set for 9 A.M. tomorrow before Justice Grever.

Foxboro Mass Baker and Chestnut Streets Elizabeth Arrington Simmons

Robbery suspect Robert Lincoln captured after chase

On December 1 a colored man named Robert Lincoln stole a $30 silk daman and clothing from Nannie of Front Street. A warrant issued, officers pursued him across Phillips Street. Lincoln spurred Patrolman Fitzgerald into a chase ending with a struggle and his confinement in the station house cell.

Robert Lincoln Nannie Front Street Lincoln Fitzgerald Phillips Street Lindell Place Station Ouse

Police arrest two for resisting officers at Billerica Street

Patrolmen Quimby Pinkerton Abbot and Gray of the third division searched John J Cannon's premises at 24 Billerica street for intoxicating liquors at 5 15 last night. Cannon and bartender John Nolan attempted to drain decanters into a sink during the entrance and a brief struggle followed, resulting in the seizure of a small amount of whiskey and ale and the arrest of both men for resisting the officers.

Quimby Pinkerton Abbot Gray John J. Cannon Billerica Street Cannon John Nolan Nolan

Norton seeks new trial in Dover suit and removal of non-suit

Marcus P. Norton has moved for a new trial in his suit against the city of Dover New Hampshire and to remove the order of non-suit in suits against Portsmouth Concord Manchester and Nashua. A hearing in Portsmouth is scheduled for next month. Norton sued Dover for 50000 alleging infringement of Knibb patent valve on steam fire engines owned by Norton and others. The trial ended in a verdict for the city.

Marcus P. Norton Dover N. H Portsmouth Concord Manchester Nashua Norton Knibb

Porter Richard Brown Dies After Fall in Fanena Hall Square

Richard Brown a porter of 49 Wall street collapsed in a fit in Fanena Hall square on Saturday morning and fractured his skull. He was brought to City Hospital where he died shortly after admission.

Richard Brown Wall Street Fanena Hall Square City Hospital

Girls rescued from house of ill-fame on Endicott Street

Two young girls Ella Durant and Nellie Butler were rescued from the house of ill-fame No 19 Endicott street Saturday evening by Captain Dawson and Sergeant Coleman of the first division. The girls said they were detained against their will.

Ella Durant Nellie Butler House of Ill-Fame Endicott Street Dawson Coleman First Division

Jottings About the City in Boston Week

Weekly city notes report 159 deaths in Boston last week versus 210 a year earlier, with rate per 1000. Local caterers Fern and Weber and Mrs. J D Raley sent Christmas gifts to Engine 26 firefighters. Printers Union met at 176 Tremont street with officers installed and routine business. Rev W A Alger to lecture on poetry power at Youre Men’s Christian Union on Tuesday evening. Boston Lodge No 7 of the Brotherhood of Railroad Brakemen met at 175 Tremont street. G K Cunningham and P E Swasey initiated. Boston Y M C A prayer meetings at No 10 Tremont Row list schedulers for week officiants.

Boston Fern and Weber J. D. Raley Printers’ Union Tremont Street Wa. Alger Youre Men’s Christian Union Boston Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Brakeman G. K. Cunningham P. KE. Swasey Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Tremont Row H. J. Pierson D. H. Bla G. L. Small T. D. Roberts

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