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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1884

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Fiendish elopement and $10000 swindle shake a widow

Culcace Dec 30 Inter Ocean special reveals an extraordinary elopement and a $10000 fraud. A 70 year old widow and a 30 year old man involved in a marriage after she lost ten thousand dollars to a partner named Buckley. Buckley’s whereabouts are unknown and the widow’s will favors her youthful spouse.

Culcace Inter-Ocean Tifin Abraham Cromwell Seneca County Buckley Dane Monroe Mich Sti

Creditors push for solvency ruling at St. Albans Trust

In Vermont, creditors claiming preference under the charter petition Chancellor Royce to declare St. Albans Trust solvent and pay them in full. They say the firm is desperately insolvent and that their claims, tied to marriage, minority, or insanity, should be fully paid. A favorable ruling could delay a 10 percent dividend the receiver plans to declare.

Albans St. Albans Trust Company Royce Coancellor Supreme Court

Pittsburg Woman Accused of Training Children as Thieves

In Pittsburgh, Mrs. Amelia Gilson faced arraignment for receiving stolen goods and was accused of enticing children from their homes to train them as thieves. Her son Tommy Gilson, 10, and Frank Fisher, 13, were jailed for trial along with two other youths. A boy named Otto Walker and a colored youth George Clay were sent to reform school. Walker's mother said Gilson lured Otto away a year ago and lived off his thefts, and that a daughter was enticed two years earlier and later employed as a domestic with wages collected.

Pittsburg Amelia Gilson Tommy Gilson Frank Fisher O.e Walker George Clay Reform School Young Walker Birs. Gilson Otto

Ballooning for government meteorology in Philadelphia

Philadelphia reports Prof Samuel A King, renowned aeronaut, has signed a contract with Gen Hazen of the U S Signal Service to conduct five ascensions for meteorological research. Two launches will be from Girard College in Philadelphia and three from Washington, each with a Signal Service officer and instruments for observing atmospheric phenomena. A balloon awaits at Girard College ready for use.

Philadelphia Samuel A. King Hazen United States Signal Service Girard College Washington King Cfficer Signal Service Corps Williake

Liverpool Evidence Aboard I. F. Chapman Ship

Daily abuse and brutal lashings of Russian seaman Jansen by Second Mate Rauscher and Boatswain Koelpin aboard the American ship I. F. Chapman. For ten days they beat and bound him to topsail sheets, he pleaded to be cut down, and died after the next morning’s insensibility.

Liverpool Rauscher

Seven locomotive engineers dismissed over pay dispute in Ohio

Seven engineers on the Ashtabula and Pittsburg and the Erie and Pittsburg lines are discharged for allegedly securing more pay than entitled. They conspired with the Erie time clerk who falsified time records, overdrawn by about 8000 dollars. The clerk resigned and a successor found the arrears. Officials and men refuse to discuss. The engineers had long service with the companies.

YoungsTown, O Ashtabula Pittsburg Erie

Reading Bride Reveals Ex-Convict Husband

In Reading, Miss Kate Klapp, daughter of the wealthy Daniel Klapp, reportedly married Francis Newman alias Frank Hardman, an ex convict who served five years for highway robbery in Berks county prison. After release he disappeared but has since shown a straightforward life.

Reading Kate Klapp Daniel Klapp Francis Newman Frank Hardman

Cavalry expedition ordered to remove unauthorized persons

Kansas City December 29 Brig Gen Augur directs Col Hatch of the Ninth Cavalry to Camp Russell on the Cimarron River to lead six troops of cavalry and one infantry company in removing unauthorized persons from Oklahoma and other Indian Territory points. Hatch prepares at Fort Sill for the expedition.

Kansas City, Mo War Department Sen Augur Department of the Missouri Hatch Ninth Cavalry Camp Russell Cimaron River Indian Territory Oklahoma Fort Priehingems

Montreal Alderman Accused in Ferry Tender Bribery

Montreal reports claim Capt. Filgate of St Helen's Island ferry swore to the mayor that Alderman Thomas Wilson demanded 2000 dollars to vote for his tender for the next year. Filgate refused, losing the contract to Richelieu company amid an upcoming investigation.

Montreal Filgate St. Helen’s Island Thomas Wilson Richelieu Company

Laurentian poet to receive Spanish honors

In Quenec on December 30 a report says Mr Fre shette, called the Laurentian poet, will soon be decorated by Spain for composing a poem praising the king and condemning insults to him in Paris. The piece was read to the royal secretary and sent to the king via Count Premio Keni of Quebec.

Quenec Mr. Freshette Spain Paris Premio Keni Quebec

Measures for Grant personal effects relief progress

Philadelphia December 30 measures for relief of General Grant personal effects trophies and other items advance favorably with expectations of an early satisfactory result. Consultations on the legal aspects of the matter continue and Mr Childs will travel to New York tomorrow on related business.

Philadelphia

Plea for Innocence Fails as Man Is Hanged

In Orrumwa Iowa on December 30, Pleasant Anderson who was acquitted last year of murdering Chris McAllister at Blakesburg was abducted from home by masked men. He was brought to the murder site and hanged from a tree while protesting his innocence to onlookers.

Orrumwa Pleasant Anderson Chris McAllister Blakesburg McAlllister Eatea Sage United States District Court Cincinnati Helena Kansas County Terry Emmet Butler Butler E. Prentice Chicago First National Bank Prentice

Visit to Rome Sparks Sacred and Curry Camp Interest

A dialogue records Mr. Jay recalling his abroad stay in Rome. He notes Mrs. Jay admired St. Peter's while he found the curry camps particularly engaging, offering a glimpse of personal impressions rather than grand monuments.

Rome Mr. Jay St. Peter’s

Illinois Senatorial Question Split by Parties

The Tribune canvass shows Republicans naming Logan as first choice by 100 votes and Farwell by 2. Democrats list Harrison 29, Black 25, Morrison 4, Palmer 11, Allen 9, Marsh 3, unknown 1, for their first choice.

Chicago the Tribune Illinois Logan Farwell Demoscrats Harrison Black Morrison Palmer Allen Marsh Unknown

Western floods wreak rail damage across states

Livins Rock Arkansas reports ongoing rain and washouts paralyze rail service with no trains reaching the city since Sunday. Dixon Illinois records continuous rain and Rock River ice jam causing bridge destruction and substantial property damage from flooding.

Livins Rock Ark Dixon, al Rock River

Telephone Suits Before the Patent Office in 1880s era

The December report from the department of agriculture indicates a smaller cotton yield than October projections. Regional figures show varied conditions across North Carolina Georgia Mississippi and Texas with an aggregate around 5 580 600 bales. Provisional estimates may adjust with future returns. The piece also covers Bell Edison telephone patent appeals and Cleveland civil service reform opinions.

Patent Office Naturalists’ Society Cleveland Civil Service Reform Klte Washington Department of Agriculture Alabama North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkansas Tennessee

Double murder-suicide attempt shocks Denver parishioners

A man killed by hammering, then urged his wife who is a Spiritualist to cut her throat. They were found Monday half frozen with throat wounds but not dead. Pearson recuperated and said he and his wife will likely die. Also a second child died at Williams private foundling asylum on Vesquey street after prayers, coroner to hold inquest. Williams, 40, previously ran similar homes in Brooklyn and Chicago.

Pearson Denver Col Williams Foundling Vesquey Street Hea Brooklyn Chicago Massachusetts Teachers’ Association Girls’ High School West Newton Street Stugg John O. Norris Suffolk Allen F. Wood Bristol William F. Bradbury Essex Alfred Bunker Dukes Nantucket Joseph G. Edgerly Worcester C. W England Wells A. P. Gage Boston J. W. McDonald Stoneham High School George I. Forbes Roxbury Latin School Our Fathers Lucretia Crocker Boston Public Schools Ellis Peterson Jennie M. Ames Natural History E. H. Russell State Normal School L.C. Moses Normal School Chrysas Angelica Kaufmann Leonardo da Louvre Lfe Lisuy Europe Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo Barry Tennyson Sweet Singer Michigan

Railroad reorganizations and bonds in the newspapers

East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railroad directors met to discuss reorganization plans and bond refunding while interest on consols due in January remained a focal point. Other items note denials of railway alliances and key traffic and route developments across the Midwest and Canada.

New York East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad Chicago Burlington and Northwestern Union Pacific Western Railway Montreal Grand Trunk Ashland Wis Wisconsin Northern Pacific Railroad Duluth

Faithful farmer pleads innocence after alleged spiritual command

On a Northern Pacific line near Chehalis Washington a prosperous farmer William Pearson claimed a higher power ordered him to kill his infant. The report notes Pearson is a Spiritualist believer and details his unexpected motive and the surrounding circumstances in a Portland dispatch.

Portland Ore Chehalis W. T Northern Pacific William Pearson

Memoirs by Alexander Bell on Deaf Mute Community Plan

The national academy transmits a Bell prepared memoir on forming a deaf mute community. He notes a strong tendency for deaf mutes to wed within their group, and that offspring from such unions are disproportionately deaf. The paper discusses colonization ideas and advocates small schools, sign language, and deaf teachers to sustain the deaf environment.

Congress Alex. Graham Bell Sandia Manitoba Tam Winnipeg Europe Bell

Meeting of the Governor and Council in Augusta

The governor and council met in session and reported against any reduction of town valuations in Hermon Dedham Lastbrook Fairfield Kineo Blaine S E Township No 31 Webster and Long Island plantations. Cases heard included pardon requests for Hannah Thorndike and John Lawrence both life prisoners.

Augusta Hermon Dedham Lastbrook Fairfield Kineo Blaine S. E Webster Long Island Hannah Thorndike Rockland Mortland Mitchell Bangor John Lawrence Prion Blaney Passamaquocady Penobscot John 8 Baker Tuck Harry Burns Rufus B. Lishness Charles Morgan Wallace Portland Cleaves Leasib Reform School

Polo Games Roundup From New England Clubs

Taunton Tauntons lose 3 to 2 to Salems in Taunton. Samosets beat Plymouths with a back and forth goals sequence. Biddefords edge Granite Citys 3 2 in Augusta. Lewistons defeat Fairfields 3 0 in Kennebec league. Brocktons top Gloucesters 3 2 in Gloucester. Stars of Haverhill lose to Brockton Citys in Rockton with temporary five-man rule in effect.

Taunton Mass Salems Tauntons Plymouth South Abington Plymouths Samosets Augusta Biddefords Granite Citys Lewiston Androscoggin Kennebec City Lewistons Fairields Fairfields Gloucester Brocktons Gloucesters Therocktons D. W. Caswell Rockton Stars of Haverhill Brockton Citys Collingwood Chelsea Lawrence

Wages Cut Across Major U S Steel Regions

Reports from THARPSBURG Mass Springfield and Youngstown detailing wage cuts in steel and iron works. Reductions target most workers with few exemptions while several unions resist changes. dates range Dec 30 to Jan 1 with impacts on thousands of employees.

Tove Paris Tharpsburg Steel and Hivorp Mass Springfield Hampden Weieh Company Youngstown Mahoning Valley Amalgamated Association Wilkesbarre Philadelphia and Reading Ashley

Earthquake Toll and Aftermath Reported Across Spanish Towns

Descriptions from Nerja Granada and surrounding districts reveal continued destruction after a powerful quake, with collapsed chimneys, ruined theatres, evacuations, injuries, and unconfirmed death totals. Relief requests grow as hospitals, prisons, and gas works suffer damage. The piece also notes royal betrothal rumors and other society items.

Fire and civic notices from Boston and beyond

Fire alarms on December 30 and 31 report minor blazes in Boston area and other cities with injuries to a firefighter and several buildings damaged. Additional dispatches describe fires in Pierre and other towns, with extensive damage, economic losses, and flags of insurance coverage.

Randall Party Entertained in Nashville on Visit

Hon Samuel Randall and party arrived in Nashville at 8 AM to a large welcome. Gen W H Jackson and others addressed the visitors. Randall declined Huntsville visit now but promised to try within two months. The party toured Polk home and Tennessee Cotton Mills, dined with Col A B Collarat4, and spoke to the largest Grand Opera House crowd.

Nashville Tenn Samuell, Randall Randall W. H. Jackson Howell E. Jackson Phillips Randell Maxwell House Hantsville Ala Judge Richardson Mr. Randall Huntsville Mr. Rindall Mrs. Polk

Contempt ruling in Newark Savings case credits Dodd

In Trenton on December 30 Vice Chancellor Van Fleet filed an opinion on the Newark Savings case. Daniel Dodd, president of the bank, admitted deposits of 845000 with Fisk and Hatch and 160000 with E K Harriman Co. The bank, aided by Dodd, was placed into investments of bonds but Fisk & Hatch failed, consuming the funds. Dodd is found guilty of contempt, while three managers A Bishop Baldwin Algernon S Hubbell and Francis Mackinlead are held liable for their knowledge of the transactions.

Trenton N.J Daniel Dodd Newark Savings Institution van Fleet Dodd Fisk & Hatch E.K. Harriman & Co Court of Chancery Algernon S. Hubbell Francis Mackin

Judge issues injunction to halt estate disposal in Welton case

In Waterbury District court Judge Bradstreet restrains Henry Bergh as an executor of Carrie Welton's estate from disposing of any property under a $200,000 penalty. Petition by George Welton, heir, leads to return on first Monday in February. Miss Welton's will largely leaves fortune to the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, heirs seek to set it aside.

New York Thurber, Whyland & Co Kings County Supreme Court Theodore Kolyer Brooklyn Brown Star the Times New York Star England John R. McLean Cincinnati Enquirer McLean Washington Star Office Sun William A. Paton the World Grand Jury Board of Aldermen Kirk Superior Court Theodore Roosevelt Oscar S. Strauss Henry A. Oakley George Haven Putnam Tombs Patrick H. Pelliban Ireland Liberator Stephen B. Elkins B. IF. Jones Republican National Committee Patrick Ford Tom Sing Reuben C. Moffat Dr. Moffat Aun Ashman Rufus L. Cole W. Winsor H. T. Nichols John A. Willett George A. Joyce W. H. B. Totten H. K. Thurlen John A. Smith C. L. Rickerson Frank Green David Hunt E. W. Williams W.E. Worth C. F. Droste Henry Prouse Cooper Supreme Court Henry Prouse Cooper &Co American Bible Society New York City Trinity Church Corporation Anneke Jans Bogardus Emma H. Wallace J. F. Roosa Internal Revenue District of Orange Sullivan County New York German Conservatory of Music Germany Joseph Brooks James B. Dickson Brooks& Dickson Jacob Winnemacher Weisenbach & Co New Haven Conn Bradstreet Waterbury District Court Henry Bergh Carrie Welton George Welton Miss Welton New York Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals

Masonic Grand Lodge Convenes In Manchester NH

The Most Worthy Grand Lodge F and A M of New Hampshire held its semi annual communication in Manchester with morning sessions on organization and an afternoon initiation of the first degree.

Manchester N. H F.and A. M New Hampshire

Montreal Ice Palace Delayed by Rapid Thaw Carnival Creations

Readable portions report a swift thaw delaying the Montreal carnival ice palace and other attractions. Separate items note a judge ordering the decree in a telegraph case and appointing a Richmond receiver.

Montreal Can Hughes Southern Telegraph Company A. S. Boulware Richmond

Finest beer from Philip Best brewing tapped in Boston trade

It extols the Bohemian or Standard lager from the Philip Best Brewing Co. Milwaukee as the finest beer in the country. Bottled for family and hotel use and also available in barrels and kegs. L. Speidel & Co. is the sole New England agent, located at 3 Water Street, Boston.

Philip Best Brewing Co Milwaukee L. Speidel & Co Sole N. E Water Street Boston

Detective arrest widens thefts at Fitchburg Railroad

Tuesday afternoon detective McElhaney arrested W. J. Gerrish, baggage master at Fitchburg Railroad, in Waltham for thefts from the baggage room. Some stolen items were recovered at his home and he remained in custody for trial.

Fitchburg Railroad Company McElhaney W. J. Gerrish Waltham Gerrish

Attleboro Citizen Pennis Capron Dies at 33

A respected Attleboro Mass resident Pennis Capron died suddenly at his son in law’s home Tuesday aged 33. He left four children. Also, Windsor Vt arrest of George Herrick freed after two weeks in custody. St Johnsbury Vt votes to abolish music in public schools due to high taxes. Fletcher resignations at Merchants National Bank of St Johnsbury. Grand Army post of Stoughton Mass denounces threats to pastors tied to a lottery protest. Lawsuit against Svenias Register and Hyening Union for 1000 over printing. Clebe Lasting Co Boston likely to move to Old Orchard Me for tax exemptions. Schooner EFBR Nickerson of Boothbay delivers 175000 frozen herring to Gloucester for Georges fleet at 150 per 100 for bait. Fresh habiuut sales decline to 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cents per pound.

Pennis Capron Attleboro Mass Windsor George Herrick St. Johnbury Tick Fletcher Merchants National Bank of St. Johnsbury F. F. Fletcher Staghton Grand Army Etiens Svenias Register Union of New *Aven Onun Hbal Clebe Lasting Company Boston Old Orchard Efbr. Nickerson Boothbay Gloucester Monhegan Glucester

Personal notes on figures amid seasonal change and stagecraft

Lieut Guy in Connecticut shows daily improvement though not fully recovered. Theodore Roosevelt spends much of his time ice boating, seen as a fitting pastime for a politician used to winter detours. In Denver a theatergoer wears a hair wreath of six hummingbirds trained to sing between acts for audience edification.

Guy Connecticut Theodore Roosevelt Denver

Highway Robbery Suspect Arrested in Ogdensburg Case

Patrolmen Bruce and Sh vision arrested Thomas White, 24, in Ogdensburg New York after an incident in which he forced an old man into a dark area and searched his hats. He faced multiple charges including highway robbery and was held after witnesses identified him. The case links to a separate Creek robbery involving a $75 sum and alias James. Officers recovered some money and detained White at the first station.

Bruce Sh Vision Thomas White Ogdensburg N. Y Cehan Dialias James Cate Creek WimsSwan Creek Square Nan Helder Flicers

City Officials Tour New Sewerage Works

At City Mall, fifty or sixty members of the city government with city officials visited the improved sewerage works Tuesday. The works were practically completed at the start of the year and have operated continuously since. The year's trial proved the new system efficient and eliminated many evils of the old system.

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