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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Dec 29, 1885

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President Grevy Re-elected by French National Assembly

Paris December 28 M Francois Jules Grevy was reelected President of the French Republic by the joint National Assembly amid intense debate and street crowds. The vote yielded a 135 vote majority as clashes erupted between Left and Right factions and critics alleged illegitimacy of the assembly.

Paris Francois Jules Paw Geevy Senate Chamber of Deputies National Assembly Amit M. Grevy M. Cuneo de Jamo M. Paul de Cursagnac Congress Ulegel France M. Srisson M. de Freycinet

Francois Grevy the second elected French president

Francois Paul Jules Grevy, born near the Jura frontier, rose from a peasant background to lead France as president. A lawyer and staunch republican, he opposed Napoleon III, and after decades of public service including the Chamber and Assembly, he became president in 1879, noted for moderation and impartiality amid political upheaval.

Francois Paul Jules Grevy Jura Gorn Augis Europe Marying Portway Lyceum Jules Paris Armand Barbus Louis Auguste Blanqui Concitergerie AL. Grevy Bis Party M. Grevy Napoeon Co Ae Menevy France Napoleon EE Napoleon III Mrevy Napoleon Mazas Jerevy Juva Chamber of Deputies Napoleon II Sedan MacMahon Hotel de Ville M Thiers Government of National Defence Donen Republi E Department S Com Marseilles Bordeaux Adolphe Thiers Assembly MacMehon Grevy Senate Republic M. Theirs Ms Ninetta Aboout French Republie Hia Ean Udsey Gua

Portrait of a political leader with calm command

The text depicts a man seen as born to command, respected by older elites for wealth and taste. He pursues rare books and art, enjoys shooting and chess, and maintains simple temperate habits despite wealth. He is noted for storytelling, humor, and a phlegmatic presiding style amid political turmoil, with seven years as President shaping deep knowledge of peers.

Abraham Lincoln Paul de Cassagnac

Second Ballot Elections For Six Seats In Seine

Paris voters cast for six Chamber of Deputies seats in the Seine department to fill vacancies. Radicals led with 172000 votes, Opportunists 104000, Conservatives 93000, following a December 13 first election where Radical candidates dominated. Fusion of Opportunists and Moderate Republicans anticipated 150000 votes. turnout roughly 381000 with about 100000 staying away.

Paris Department of the Seine Chamber of Deputies MOP

Explosive Dike Attack Stirs Marshfield Community

Marshfield Mass December reports intense excitement and ill will amid efforts last Thursday night to blast Green's Barbor river dike with dynamite. Police and state detectives pursue leads as town guards recall a masked party of about thirty, while a watchman notes a neighbor with a boat nearby may hold key information. The dike damage is minor compared with prior attempts, estimated repair at 1000.

Marshfield Mass Hias Green Barbor River Nel Fon Howerd Themen

Invade Mexico Threat Looms After Mayor Election Rift

Rome Texas dispatch reports 100 to 150 men gathered at Juan Maldonader ranch near Rome arming for an attack on Mier Mexico four miles away. They back a defeated Mier mayoral candidate. Rioters fired on U.S. troops from the American bank after crossing the Rio Grande. Nuevo Laredo says General Gomez ordered Fortieth Cavalry toward Mier to keep peace during inauguration of the new official Jan. Authorities may act to break up the filibustering expedition.

ST. Louris Brownsville Tex Globe-Democrat Rome Juan Maldonader Ranch Mier Mexico Rio Grande United States Nuevo Laredo Mex Gomez Jani

Goff Threatens to Make It Hot in Canada

Montreal December 28 Canadian lawyers Greenshields Guerin and McCarkill vow to fight their client’s case to the last. Goff warns he will target Canadian lawyers or New York officials who try to arrest him. C P Davinson, Queen’s counsel, says Canadians are not afraid and predicts Goff captured if needed. Assignees push the matter. privy council reportedly backs the action.

Montreal E. H. Goffs Greenshields Guerin McCarkill Goff New York C. P Davinson Queen’s Counsel Privy Council

Bloody double murder in Cherokee Nation over love dispute

In Cherokee Nation near Fort Worth Arkansas on December 28 George Hiles was killed by Dave Mize and Joe Hunter. After Mize learned of Hiles courting his wife he lured Hiles into the woods with Hunter and fired a double barreled gun at close range. The pair then shot the dying man multiple times and fled the scene.

Worth Ark George Hiles Dave Mize Joe Hunter Hiles Mize Hunter

Republicans in Hamilton county decline to join Ohio House caucus

Cincinnati December 28 Republican candidates for Hamilton county representatives held a meeting and passed resolutions stating they were legally elected and will present their claims for seats, but they will not enter the Republican caucus to choose House officers and do not believe participation serves the state or party’s best interests.

Cincinnati Hamilton County House

What the Ministers Learned in Chicago Meeting

Congregational ministers heard August Spies discuss socialist aims. He claimed 50,000 Socialists in the United States favor anarchy and force to start a levelling revolution. He attacked marriage as concubinage and predicted free love after a socialist upheaval.

Chicago August Spies United States

Saloons raided in St Johnsbury on Christmas

In St Johnsbury Vermont on Christmas day a raid found an unusual number of drunks. Fines for selling amounted to 164 dollars and sixty bottles of beer were confiscated. Drunkenness fines totaled 61 dollars.

ST. Jonnsbury

Three Boys Escape Reform School in Westboro

Three youths three boys two white and one Indian escaped from the State reform school in Westboro this afternoon and were still at large.

South Framingham Mass State Reform School Westboro Liberty

Norton case papers served on Concord mayor

In Concorn New Hampshire on December 28 papers in the ongoing Norton versus City of Concord Knibbs valve suits were delivered to Mayor Woodman.

Concorn N. H Marcus P. Norton Concord Knibbs Woodman

Many Guesses On Mr Bigelow S Departure Inquiries

SPECIAL TO THE POST WASHINGTON D C Dec 26 The pension agency inquiry in Boston delays began December 1 and may involve Colonel McLean deputy commissioner of pensions A White House view says the Bigelow incident reveals greater responsibility and detail than expected and no reason to publish Bigelow s resignation General Butler accounts show a shortage of about 227060 in cash and bonds plus a one year half discrepancy Rosecrans predicts Congress will act and courts may settle the matter A competitive examination for pension office examiners will be held January 8 in Washington at 10am for salary 2000 per year Tenor of several notices follows including Lake Bielow place and treasurer shifts

POST Washington, D. C Pension Agency Boston McLean Pensions Swaim General King New York Warm Senate Judge Advocate General Bigelow Wa Bington Congress Butler General Rosecrans Civil Service Commission Washington Pension Medcal Commission Lake Bielow United States Jordan Manning New York City Children’s Christmas Club Mollie Vilas Nellie Arthur Pepple Miss Cleveland Wallington Boston Merchants’Association Edmunds Evarts Allison Morgan Voorhees Randall Holman Tucker Butterworth Reagan McKinley Findlay Willis Hepburn Goff Carlisle Weston Lewis Association

Press excursion party arrives for American Exposition in New Orleans

Washington congressional and press group joins Chicago and Midwest correspondents at Odin. They are greeted at the St. Charles Hotel by officials and local press, then attend American press day ceremonies in Music Hall with Governor McEnery, William Bross, and Pitkin. Fireworks finale precedes return.

New Orleans Washington Odin Chicago Millwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis St. Charles Hotel McCorner Government Music Hall McEnery Louisiana William Bross The Chicago Tribune Mckinery Crescent City General Pitkin Central South America Alexander Sullivan Chicago Evening Journal Twa Pompeii

Erection of Cathedral at Garden City contested by former associate

Ex-Judge Horace Russell representing Mrs. Stewart said the group would fight the claim on its merits. If the claimant proves his case they would pay, though Russell believes he left Mrs. Stewart five years ago. He asserts they have compensated him for his services.

Garden City L. I Horace Russell Stewart

Desperate Jamaica Plain robbery thwarted by Mrs Fogg

A well dressed woman staged a break in at the Bigelow & Co. residence in Jamaica Plain. Angie Fogg, wife of Patrolman Charles W. Fogg, wrestled the monkey wrench from the intruder after she forced entry and struck Mrs. Fogg several times. The attacker fled. Mrs. Fogg sustained four or five head wounds but recovered. Described as medium build with dark complexion, wearing a black suit and hat. Police searched the area but no arrest reported.

Angie Fogg Charles W. Fogg Thirteenth Division Jamaica Plain Fogg Adamson Bigelow Bigelow, Kennard & Co Washington Street Bigelow Mrs. Fogg Watts McMorrow Mr. Bigelow

Arrington murder case stalls as detectives press

Mass detectives in Foxboro continue investigations at the Village Hotel with four quartered there. They report no new facts tying the murder to a suspect and criticize the handling of the autopsy. Medical Examiner Harris from Boston is expected tomorrow to review the case and potential leads. Funeral for the victim is planned for tomorrow afternoon.

Foxbono Mass Arrington Harris Boston

Edward Livermore Arrested on Execution for Embezzlement

New York on December 28 Edward Livermore a broker known on the street was arrested by the sheriff under an execution and is jailed. He previously failed in 1879 after being sued by James W Freeman who charged he hypothecated and converted stocks including Wabash worth about 16000. A judgment of 16530 was obtained and execution issued. He surrendered voluntarily. Livermore says liabilities total about 100000 as he seeks discharge from further liability.

New York Edward Livermore Livermore James W. Freeman

Contest for Cambello postmaster heats up

Special to the Post Brockton Dec 29 Quite a contest is now going on at Cambello for the postmastership held by Albert Keith a Republican A petition in favor of John Aiden a Ward Democrat has circulated and is signing Walter T Keith son of Martin S Keith of Boston is also an aspirant with a petition in his favor The two men are staunch Democrats and would fill the office well The friends of the present incumbent will use influence to keep him in place

Brockton Cambello Albert Keith John Aiden Walter T. Keith Martin S. Keith Boston

Anglers arraigned in Andover Police Court over pond fishing

Lawrence Mass December 28 Arthur Dodge Dr G B Elliot Frank Chase Daniel O Leary and Joseph O Lonary were arraigned for fishing in Great Pond leased by the town and fined five dollars and costs each They appealed and posted one hundred dollars bond for Superior Court If adverse decision they will seek Supreme Court Dodge Billet and Leary sue Chief of Police Smith for illegal conversion or fishing tackle seized from them.

Lawrence Mass Andover Justice Poor Arthur Dodge G. B. Elliot Frank Chase Daniel O. Leary Joseph O. Lonary Great Pond Tey Bones Superior Court Supreme Court Dodge Billet Leary Smith

Natick Man Dies From Injuries After Fall Or Assault

Elbridge Howe of Natick Massachusetts aged 40 died from injuries last night, reportedly from a fall down stairs two weeks earlier. Some suspect an assault with a weapon like a sandbag, noting a mark behind the right ear though no flesh was broken. He drifted into unconsciousness after the incident and died. he was known to abuse liquor and was under its influence on the day of the alleged fall. An investigation is expected.

Natick Mass Itis

Buckeye Glass Works Reopens After Wage Settlement

Wheeling West Virginia December 28 The Buckeye glass works at Martins Ferry Ohio idle since last summer due to strike accepted a modified wage proposal from the workers and preparations for Starling begun. Le Belle works at Bridgeport the only idle flint glass factory in the district is expected to start soon.

Wheeling W. Va Buckeye Glass Martin’s Ferry le Belle Works Bridgeport

Chicago’s Vandals Struck St Elizabeth Church Destruction

Unknown assailants entered St Elizabeth's Church in Chicago two nights earlier and damaged sixteen oil paintings, toppled figures in niches, desecrated the sanctuary with overturned vestments and spilled wine. They then entered the school room where desks were overturned, books scattered, and ink splattered on walls.

Chicago St. Elizabeth’s

Modjeska Marries First Cousin Felice Benda in Polish Church

Ralph Modjeska son of Mme Modjeska wed Miss Felice Benda his first cousin in St Stanislaus Church New York with Archbishop Corrigan officiating. Mme Modjeska and husband attended along with many actors and actresses. A wedding breakfast followed at Delmonico's before the couple departed for Omaha to begin their life together.

New York H Ralph Modjeska Mme. Modjeskea Felice Benda Corrigan St. Stanislaus Mme. Modjerka Delmonico’s Omaha

Tobacco Growers Organize to Lobby Tax on Sumatra Tobacco

Elmira New York December 28 growers in Chemung Cowanesque Tioga Conlisceon and Canisteo valleys form a committee to raise funds for sending a representative to Washington. They aim to urge Congress to impose a heavier tax on Sumatra tobacco, saying importation harms local tobacco growers.

Elmira N.Y Chemung Cowanesque Tioga Conlisceon Canisteo Washington Congress

Charges Against General Appraiser Brower Sent to Officials

New York December 28 Mr H D Phelps writes to President Cleveland and Secretary Manning charging General Appraiser George W Brower of incompetency and neglect of duty He also plans to present the charges to the United States Senate which has not yet acted on Brower’s nomination.

New York 8. D. Phelps Cleveland Manning George W. Brower Phelps United States Senate Brower

Philadelphia mother arrested for suspected baby murder

In Philadelphia on December 28 Mrs Annie Gasking was taken into custody charged with killing her ten month old child. She claims the infant died after being attacked by a large cat which ripped its throat though the wound also looks as if it was cut. A bloody butcher knife was found in an outhouse on the premises.

Philadelphia Annie Gasking

Burke Knocks Out Mike Cleary In Chicago Title Fight

In Chicago, Jack Burke of Chicago defeated Mike Cleary of New York in three rounds at Battery D armory before about 4000. Burke's quick left and a decisive right to Cleary’s neck and ear ended the bout, Cleary falling unconscious and later revived. Burke improved his legendary right-hand power, following his California stint, to deliver the upset win.

Chicago Jack Burke Mike Cleary New York Battery D Armory Bourton Tom Chandler Paddy Carroll Burke Cleary New Yorker Bri California Sullivan

Liberal MPs divide over Ireland home rule stance

London dispatches summarize Liberal responses to the Irish home rule issue. Many members oppose granting an Irish Parliament and favor limiting its powers to local governance. Reuters notes unity of empire takes precedence, while Gladstone and associates weigh difficult paths to agreement.

Ireland London Great Britain Myr Gladstone Pall Mall Gazette Salisbury Captain O'Shea Parnellites O’shea Dublin The Irish Times

Pinkerton Detectives Bound for Washington from Chicago

From Pittsburg the Penny Press reports five Pinkerton detectives traveled from Chicago to Washington by way of Philadelphia to protect President Cleveland. One member named McGuire said six men would join in Philadelphia for duties at the White House, with full instructions to be given on arrival at the Capitol.

Piitsburg Penny Press Pinkerton Chicago Washington Cleveland McGuire Philadelphia White House Capitol Sheridan Pittsburg

Narrow Escape of the Manhattan Club Building Fire

Fire beneath the Manhattan Club on Fifth Avenue caused by an overheated register. Firemen arrived quickly and doused the flames with only a few hundred dollars in loss. Other reports from Dec 28 describe a big fire at Atwater Manufacturing in Westfield, a Worcester barn destroyed with insurance, a small East Boston oil shed blaze, and a false alarm from 34 Cross Street.

Manhattan Club New York Springfield Fifth Avenue Masq Atwater Manufacturing Compsby Elm Street Westfield Worcester Mass Canterbury Street Antonia King Boston Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad Duamege No. 34 Cross Street

Jenkins Cho Vice Nomination in City Council Caucus

Democratic members of the 1886 common council held a caucus and unanimously nominated Edward J. Jenkins of Ward 12 for president. John H. Lee declined candidacy. Jenkins thanked members and pledged fair administration as the Parker House reception followed the vote.

the Common Council Council Messrs. Wharl Ward 7 Fallon Ward John H. Lee Hugh &. Brady Ware Nag c Schwaskscaec Ee Edward J. Jenkins Oenenigne Eae Mr. Jenkins Lingh E. Brady Dobkins Adminster Fairhees Jenkins Parker House

Lost in the gale schooner Cleopatra sinks. crew losses reported

News from Gloucester dated December 23 reports the loss of the schooner Cleopatra near Georges Bank after a gale. Captain George W. Pendleton sailed from this port, three men Hansen Hodge and Matheson drowned, one Nelson killed, five injured. Vessel valued at $10,000, owned by D C & H Babson and insured with Gloucester Mutual. Pendleton previously commanded Alice M Williams, wrecked at Iceland.

Gloucester George W. Pendleton Despater Philadelphia Georges Bunt Hansen Hodge Matheson Nelson

Witness Places Besse in Fairhaven Before Time Corridor

George Woust a Fairhaven stone mason testifies he knew Samuel Besse and places him in Fairhaven on Wednesday morning within the time frame of the murder inquiry. West saw Besse near the Old Colony track between 8 and 9 o clock, heading toward Morselanders saloon on the Fairhaven bridge. Hat and underclothing recovered near the water front remain unverified. Inquest expected to yield no major new details.

New Bedford Mass Samuel Besse Richard Nelson Lawton Westport Besse George Woust Fairhaven Wareham West Old Colony Track Morselander Fairhaven Bridge Water Front

Miners vote to press strike for three cents per bushel

In Alliquippa Pennsylvania a mass meeting of striking miners decided to continue the strike for 3 cents per bushel. Operators rejected arbitration urging miners to accept. Deputies observed as a visit to nearby mines failed to persuade other workers to join. Tense mood feared if strikers remain nearby.

Prrtsourne Penn Allquippa Coal Valley

Those Texan Tragedies

The coroner's jury in Mrs. Eula Phillips's death ruled death from axe wounds inflicted by unknown attackers. Mrs. Hancock, assaulted the same night, died tonight. Mrs. Banes, held in San Antonio for her seven year old son's murder, arrived here claiming no knowledge and saying she had given him away before seeking work.

Austin Tex Eula Phillips Hancock

Seeking the buried miners at Nanticoke shaft

In Wilkes Barre Penn the Susquehanna Coal Company continues work to locate the 26 victims of the disaster at No 2 slope Nanticoke. Officials press on with opening the main gang way as three extra eight hour shifts prepare to reach the fatal spot in about five weeks. Debris is cleared at about 100 cars daily.

Wilkesbarre Penn Vec Susquehanna Coal Company Nanticoke

Wellfleet Marine Insurance Granted Massachusetts Certificate

The Wellfleet Marine Insurance Company once a private partnership was ruled illegal by Commissioner Tarbox. After meeting the act’s requirements the company obtained a certificate authorizing it to transact marine insurance in Massachusetts.

Wellfleet Marine Insurance Company Tarbox Massachusetts

Manufacturers Vote on Prices Across Shoe Departments

Brockton officials report the manufacturers' executive committee and three sub committees met at Commercial Club headquarters and voted that each committee pair with two department labor organizations to negotiate prices for nine shoe factory departments over a definite period, with meetings set for Thursday and Friday to reach agreement.

Brockton Manufacturers’ Executive Committee Commercial Club

Hadley shoots Hayes in Vermont house confrontation

Lyndonville reports Walter Hadley shot Edgar Hayes in a domestic dispute. Hayes was killed after he allegedly struck Hadley and fired first. Hadley claimed self defense. Found with brass knuckles and Hayes's revolver, Hadley surrendered immediately amid prior trouble between them.

Lyndonville Walter Hadley Edgar Hayes Hadley Hayes

Holliday Brothers Suit in Portland Court Favor Benjamin

In Portland on December 28 Judge Stearns ruled for Benjamin Holliday in the dispute with his brother Joseph over property valued at £90,000. The decision awards Joseph $240,000, and payment must precede Benjamin’s possession.

Portland Ore Benjamin &. Holliday Joseph

Edwin Booth Brings Brutus To Boston in Revival

Edwin Booth opened the Boston Museum season in Payne's Brutus. The actor delivered a nuanced Brutus with restraint and depth, drawing sympathy in the early acts and fierce patriotism in the finale. Supporting cast included J. B. Mason, Charles Kent, Annie Clarke, and others. despite strong acting, stage management had faults with lines forgotten.

Edwin Booth Boston Museum John Howard Payne Brutus Booth Lucius Junius Brutus Rome Mr. Booth Lucretia I T J.B. Mason Titus Charles Kent Sextus Annie Clsrke Tallia Beatus Museum Company Park Theatre Mme Janauschek Mary Scotland Schiller Mary Stuart Mme. Ristori Elizabeth DeWorrast Elizabeton Ste Chaplin Dudley Mr. Stuart Mortimer

Auditory entertainments by a noted lineup of performers

The auditorium program features Frank Clayton, Harry Rogers, Siag gie Willett, Harry Thorne, Wilson Sinclair, Emmett and Watt, Sam Lucas, Mr and Mrs Brennan, Captain Linblie, Miss Annie MacVeagh, J W Coggswell and others. A large African Honess in the menagerie department is gravely ill with pneumonia. Her keeper stays by her cage all day, and spectators crowd nearby. Ladies send inside Delicacious for the ailing animal as sympathy grows.

Frank Clayton Harry Rogers Siaggie Willett Harry Thorne Wilson Sinclair Emmett and Watt Sam Lucas Brennan Linblie Annie MacVeagh J. W. Coggswell

Resolutions Adopted By Boston Chamber On Reciprocity Talks

About 150 chamber members met at 12 30 pm under President Hersey B Goodwin to discuss reciprocity with Canada and Newfoundland. Edward T Russell supported resolutions urging commissioners to settle fisheries rights and push a reciprocal treaty to boost trade and shipping prospects for Boston.

Chamber of Commerce Hersey B. Goodwin Dominion of Canada Newfoundland Edward T. Russell Russell Congress Province of

Prince of Jailbreakers Arrested After Long Criminal Run

William Prince, a 25 year old noted jailbreaker, was arrested by Officers Groton and Gorman at Station 7 after a history of break ins and escapes across Deer Island and the city. He served in the house of correction and house of industry, escaped multiple times, and faces charges in East Boston District Court before Judge Dwyer following a disturbance and drunkenness arrest.

Groton and Gorman Station 7 William Jr Prince House of Correction Evein East Boston Dwyer

Arbitration at Kimball Brothers Factory Seeks Settlement

A special three member board including John F. McCarty George K. Pevear and Judge George F. Choate met at Kimball Brothers Union street Lynn to hear both sides of a labor dispute with the Knights of Labor. The meeting was secret but a satisfactory solution is expected and published tomorrow. Separately John Macnair shoe maker Bowler street discharged Stitchers Union members prompting a conference that ordered the girls back to work pending final settlement likely in a few days.

John F. McCarty Knight of Labor George K. Pevear George F. Choate Salem Board of Arbitration Knights of Labor Kimball Brothers Union Street Lynn Joint Board of Arbitration Macnair John Macnair Bowler Street

Debates Over Kev Downs Fund Raising at Mechanic's Hall

A church finance insider claims Mechanic's Hall failed to pay performers and that collections rarely covered costs. He recalls totals from $40 to $200, noting sermons and services drew small, inconsistent crowds. He muses that admission might have helped, while others argue salvation remains free.

Kev William W. Downs Parson Downs Church Mechanic’s Hall Osgood

Question Who will be next city clerk stirs local race

The field of candidates includes Colonel A N Sampson the current clerk Joseph H O Neil connected with public institutions Frederick E Goodrich a former clerk and KE Rankin editor of the Boston Herald Rankin gains quiet support while Sampson backs Republicans and O Neil has backing from friends Goodrich seen as unlikely winner Rankin touted as having a strong chance by supporters with Rankin well known at City Hall

A. N. Sampson Joseph H. O'Neil Board of Directors of Public Institutions Frederick E. Goodrich KE. &, Rankin Boston Herald Colonel Simpson O’ Neil Goodrich Rankin City Hall

Cathedral Choir Dinner Features Trial by Jury Gilbert and Sullivan

Archbishop Williams hosted last evening’s annual Cathedral choir dinner at Catholic Union rooms Washington street with Rev L J O Poole Rev Joshua Botfish Rev Talbot and Rev H Carroll in attendance Supper followed in Professor Bantas hall A Gilbert and Sullivan Trial by Jury performance by twenty two Cathedral choir members led by J J McCluskey Ebien McLaughlin Thomas Hurley Sam Luckerman A J Mooney and G T J Calhane with Baldwin’s orchestra for the music and a social dance afterward by seventy five couples

Archbishop Williams Catholic Union Rooms Washington Street L. J. O' Poole Joshua P. Botfish Talbot H. Carroll J. J. McCluskey Ebien McLaughlin Thomas Jd. Hurley Sam Luckerman A. J. Mooney

Sumner Denounces Protective Tariffs at Free Trade Club

Professor W. G. Sumner of Yate College spoke to a large Free Trade Club gathering in Town Hall. He argued tariffs tax consumers to benefit manufacturers, challenged infant industry claims, and urged free trade to prevent national burdens while noting interdependent industries and the folly of protecting all sectors.

Concord W. G. Sumner Yate College Free Trade Club Town Hall Hiudson Sumner United States

Luccnton Aldermen Hold Last 1985 Meeting

The last regular meeting of Luccnton Massachusetts aldermen for 1985, led by Mayor Keith, accepted resignations of George Copeland as warden of Ward 2 John Gilmore as clerk of Ward 4 and Issue H Harrison from the board of health. Budget and reports were filed and city officials authorized a $4000 borrowing to cover notes due January 5, 1586 with repayment from 1886 taxes.

Luccnton Mass Board of Aldermen Keith George Copeland Weid John Gilmore H. Harrison Board of Health Water Commissioners

Selmit Cotillon Party Hailed By Back Bay Society

Society of Back Bay held its first cotillon party last evening at Bergseley ish with Mrs. Thomas Cushing Mrs. E Rolling Morse and Mrs. William P Fay as reception committee. Lady managers ran the affair in graceful fashion. Mr T F Cushing led the German with elegance and grace.

Back Bay Bergseley Ish Thomas , Cushing E. Rolling Morse William P. Fay T. F. Cushing

Swampscott Adjourned Meeting on Town Division Fails

An adjourned meeting of Swampscott citizens who favor town division was held at the Town hall Monday evening. The discussion ran long but no result was reached.

Swampscott

Riot at Detroit and labor strikes hit cities

No trouble followed the riotous Poles in Detroit yesterday while glass blowers in Cleveland and Oswego County New York went on strike. The New York state insurance chief John A. McCall tendered his resignation. The Unity Church in Worcester voted to call Rev Calvn Slebbisa. Benjamin Tatham ex Indian commissioner and merchant had his funeral in New York. Legal hearings in Philadelphia began over a lease dispute involving Central railroad of New Jersey and Reading railroad. About 150 workers were discharged as the National Glass Blowers' Association ordered a shutdown. The Convesties bank report shows 84 savings banks with 92,481,425 in deposits, up 1,866,803 year over year with 296,097 depositors. Bondholders of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad met, rejecting 5 percent for 7 percent bonds. The New England Amateur Press Association met at Leominster with officers elected.

Detroit Cleveland Oswesto County N. Y John A. McCall New York Church of the Unity Worcester Calvin Slebbisa N. H Benjamin Tatham Philadelphia Dalius Central Railcar of New Jersey Reading Railroad Ithaca Cline National Glas Blowers’ Association Ohio and Misissippi Railroad Company Multiworm Allli New England Amateur Press Association Leominster W. A. Cawle East Corcord A. K. Hocharde E. T. Reed A. B. Edwards Massachusetts C. W. Small Portii Me E. D. Shaw Leormeter

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