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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1885
Page
1
Vendome prints a brief column presenting three major topics and the author’s views. The short piece signals intended readers with concise commentary and stance on each issue.
The Boston Merchants Association dinner celebrates patriotism and industry with a Congressional delegation from Edmunds to Long visiting the Vendome and State House. Speakers praise merchants as stewards of good works, urge protection of domestic industry, and honor New England manufacturing leaders amid a festive, formal gathering.
The speaker appeals for assets to be distributed under a just law and for a currency that is universally good both at home and abroad, promising greater advantage for the United States. Immense applause accompanies the plea for national unity and economic stability.
Governor Robinson and Senator Edmunds address the Boston Merchants' Association, urging a national bankruptcy law and unified standards across states. Mayor of Boston and William Evarts press for balanced tariff debate and civil discourse, while emphasizing the need to study opposing views and maintain national solidarity.
Special to the Post from Washington reports the Manning call for bonds amid silver debate, detailing motives to buy $45 million in bonds by June 30, 1838, and to avoid panic by drawing on the treasury. Denials address Bayard Curtin rumors, with notes on silver compromise talks and Treasury views. Hedden rumor, Nedden speculation, President reception counts, and coin values feature in a broad Washington roundup.
The Railway Age reports 3112 miles of main line laid in 1885, about 700 miles less than 1884 and the lowest since 1878. New England and the East added almost no new track, with activity focused in the South and between the Missouri and Pacific regions. The ten year total reaches about 128,500 miles, excluding renewals and sidings, while renewals consumed far more rail. The outlook predicts a coming surge in construction and broader prosperity for railway interests.
Minneapolis dispatch reports the Northwestern Miller reviewing flour markets for January 1. Output last week averaged 12 568 barrels daily from 13 to 15 mills, with total 77 200 barrels. Several mills idle while others begin operations, shipments head to Duluth and Milwaukee, and millers expect firmer prices and improved conditions soon. Wheat stocks and shipments totaled over 493 929 bushels, with flour at 50 2382 barrels.
Detroit dispatch reports two Michigan Central freight engines, No 187 and No 120, collided near Carrollton. Fireman T Mooney died within minutes, engineer Robert Mills and fireman George Hunn severely injured, Maitland and others hurt. one engine wrecked, both crews harmed. A second Wabash line wreck at Kendrers station near St Louis killed conductor Meredith and injured others.
Detectives Bean Innes and Pratt in Massachusetts tie up crews connected to the Arrington murder. A box found near the scene, once claimed by the victim Mrs Arrington, is identified as stolen months earlier from a reliable source. Investigators believe the thieves and the killer are linked and expect arrests soon.
Remington and Davos report 1855 production at 7,350,000 pieces with year end stocks totaling 1,349,060 pieces. Prices fluctuated for 6x4s from 3 to 34.5 cents, average 3.1192. 60x563 from 25 to 2.5 cents, average 2.7057. Future deliveries total 4.32 million. normal output 9.15 million, actual output 7.83 million, indicating a curtailment of 1.77 million pieces.
Peter B. Sweeney, famed Tweed ring figure, arrived from Paris after ten years in exile. Found tonight at John J. Bradley's residence, he claimed the trip was to transact private business and a short stay, denying plans to lead or control any political party. He suggested his son might enter business, but he did not rule out a future return to politics.
J H Hautenbeck of Hautenbeck & Co publishers of Godeys Lady's Book received a final hearing and was held in 3300 bail for trial. He stands charged with obtaining paper valued at 6000 from A G Elliott Co and lithographic work amounting to 1860 from W H Bauer, while misrepresenting his solvency and business prosperity.
Cincinnati December 8 A meeting of creditors for J B Mannix late assignee of Archbishop Purcell was held. Charles Stewart of the Charles Stewart Paper Company became liable as bondsman causing embarrassment. More than half the liabilities were represented and it was arranged that the business continue without an assignment or interruption.
Salt Lake City Utah December 30 Brigham Young Hampton convicted of conspiring to entrap prominent Gentiles was sentenced to the maximum penalty one year in the county jail. Judge Zane denounced the offence in scathing terms as the sentence was pronounced.
Wilson & Read wholesale meat dealers report a $500 theft. The suspect is Richard H. Brock, a former clerk, who vanished after being traced to Boston. Brock had worked with the firm last year and has past ties to the show business in the West.
The Virgin Salt Company of New Haven Connecticut promotes Virgin Salt as the cleanest purest and whitest salt. They offer a lithographed pair of one cent cards in ten colors on a nine by ten inch card with a large packaging cost of ten cents.
The Downs syndicate of Bowdoin Square Church called at Deacon Wilbur's home last evening to learn if he had decided on delivering the church keys. He replied that he had no answer.
Queen Christina was sworn regent before the Cortes in Madrid amid cordial crowds as troops lined the streets and Cortes members cheered. Weeping ladies in her suite marked the ceremony while news from Cairo reported British actions against Arab rebels near Koseh with casualties on both sides.
A blaze yesterday at Lombard Ayers & Co in Constable Hook New Jersey destroyed the crude oil house and a large naptha tank exploded. Oil ran into the creek igniting the Kill von Kull deck and railroad ties. Captain Edward Johnson attempted rescue but suffered severe burns and was hospitalized. Six hundred bales of cotton burned on the wharf and other fires damaged a London cooperative plant, a Newport farmhouse and a Waltham barn with tens of tons of hay lost. serial fires and small incidents reported with various damage totals.
Reported labor unrest across New England details Marlboro machinists striking for higher pay at the shop owned by Herbert Howe. North Dighton leaders meet with town officials and Dighton Furnace representatives to seek settlement. Child labor discussions arise in Saco Maine with York Mills worker school plans. Connellsville coke workers seek 10 percent wage restoration, while Carnegie Brothers offers 10 percent rise at Edgar Thomson works Braddock, with 4000 employed and a possible 15 percent demand.
The Toledo Cincinnati and St Louis narrow gauge railroad was sold under foreclosure by Master Commissioner W P Fishback. Divided into Toledo to Kokomo and Kokomo to East St Louis the railroad brought bids of 600 008 for the first and 901 060 for the second won by Sylvester A Kneeland of New York. M O Donnell of London bid 900 000 for the second but may represent the Corbin syndicate. Corbin and Quigley syndicates reportedly arranged protection for the Eastern division. The Ohio central group did not appear.
In Mt Pleasant near Charleston E Gerriti beat his wife as S Gerriti and James P Colburn intervened. The wife and four children fled. Gerriti shot Colburn in the spine and fled to his farm before killing himself with a pistol blast.
Bangor December meeting of International railway directors voted to accept a line location from a point on the Kennebec river half a mile from Moosehead Lake across the lake and nearly due east to Mattawomkeag on the Maine Central. Plans to be filed tomorrow.
Secretary Coveney and Treasurer Lewis lead the Democratic State committee officers who organized the Jackson dinner commemorating the anniversary of the battle, with Mr M M Cunpiff in charge.
Major Henry Goodfellow U S A judge advocate of the Missouri department died at Fort Leavenworth Kansas on Tuesday after a cerebral hemorrhage. He was a Pennsylvania native and veteran of the Civil War where he earned brevets for Gettysburg Wilderness and Spotsylvania. Also noted were the deaths of Henry A Pindar and Dr Rufus Woodward with brief biographical details.
Yesterday morning Superintendent Small suspended Fourth Division patrolman William J. Kendall for drunkenness and assault and battery on Patrolman George A. Patterson. Kendall, with a West End liquor dealer named Ellis, allegedly confronted Patterson’s wife and attacked Patterson when he answered the door. Kendall later reported for duty but was kept from going out as intoxicated. He was arrested for assault and battery and will be tried in Roxbury district court.
A Seattle report recounts a sensational claim from a convicted smuggler. He says an Italian boatman and seven Chinese men were paddled across the straits near Victoria, then murdered one by one to hide smuggling evidence before US officers boarded the craft. An investigation will probe the story’s truth.
The Yacht Club holds its annual meeting at Parker's on Saturday January 9. The nominating committee has selected a full slate including Commodore Charles V Whitten and Vice Commodore Benjamin L M Tower with officers secretary Peleg Aborn treasurer Charles C Hutchinson and several committee members. Additional regatta and membership committees are named with multiple named participants.
Over two years since Boston audiences saw Mme Janau schek in Hortense and Lady Dedlock, she gave a powerful performance in Dickens Bleak House at the Park Theatre. Large crowd applauded, with Miss Rand as Esther and Miss Lyster as Poor Jo singled out for praise.
A private complimentary winner was presented to Mayor O'Brien at the Quincy House yesterday afternoon by city officials including Charles V. Whitten chair of the board of aldermen and Edward J. Jenkins president of the common council, among others, with several clerks and inspectors listed.
Havana dispatch notes Spanish gold at 2394 dollars per ounce with quiet yet firm exchange. Sugar prices steady with centrifugal exports listing 1000 barrels at 94.16 degrees polarization, and 2000 bags at 96 degrees polarization. Market activity remains stable with minor variations in pricing.
Mr Frederick E Goodrich denies candidacy for city clerk. Condolence resolutions for John D Lundy. Caribou on exhibition in Dock Square. Bequests from Louisa H Adams to Chenning Home and SPCC. Sale of three on a half story brick dwelling at 11 Harvard Street for 5300 cash to H A Frost. Reverend Francis C Williams invited to Dublin NH to be pastor. Executive council names Demond and Root as trustees candidates. First annual Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange dinner at Quincy House with dignitaries attending. Captain Washburn granted six months sick leave to determine permanence of disability. Bond of Col Henry O Kent approved. commission mailed. to take office July 1. Boston Chamber of Commerce to discuss shipping relief. Boston water board awards 2115 tons cast iron pipe contract to R N D Wood & Co for 62181 with competitors listed.
Dr Charles G Weld Dr Edward P Elliot and Charles Longfellow returned to the city after a years absence and an adventurous voyage seeking Japanese curios. Their yacht Loiterer was wrecked in a pair of typhoons off Buvai Seki point, but most of the collection was saved and brought home via Yokohama. A prized cache of rare Japanese swords was lost.
Weather drew a strong crowd at Walnut Hill yesterday for a clay pigeon shoot. The day produced many clean scores and multiple five trap events with Curtis, Slocum, Adams, and others starring in numerous placements.
Aleck Ratty known as Jack Carrell the West End chicken trained to meet any 100-pound man. Jim Denehy weighed eighty-two pounds from Chartestown fought Ratty in a soft glove exhibition for a gold medal. After five rounds Denehy held the clear edge with Ratty showing bruised and bleeding, the referee declaring the bout drawn.
Somerville defeated Woburn last evening at the Somerville rink by three goals to none. Reynolds scored all three Somerville goals as Rob Bins was applauded in goal and Captain McKay led a rough, fast contest. Referee was Charles H. Tiayer. Other notes include lacrosse and rowing moves involving Boston clubs and international plans.
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