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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1885
Page
1
A collage of short items notes political chatter in New York and Boston, updates on public figures, a sleigh sighting in Connecticut, theater and press gossip, postal changes, and early cable streetcar plans across cities. Strong mentions include John Bulls, Dick Merrick, Charles Morton, Joe Manley, and Col. Mor ton with various cities and institutions.
A Boston World special describes James Cunningham alias Dalton, likely tied to the London tower attack, living in New York with two brothers and three sisters. Relatives defend him though reporters cite dockworkers who recall him. British vengeance looms as authorities pursue high treason charges amid sensational coverage.
Mrs Yseult Dudley the 25 year old accused shooter of Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa stood mute at the Tombs police court refusing to enter a plea as her lawyer requested time to prepare. Judge Patterson remanded her to await Rossa’s injury outcome while crowds, officials, and press observed. News reports note mixed editorials on Rossa’s assassination and law permissiveness.
Portland Feb 3 in the Libby murder trial Dr C W Bray tied intoxication to chronic alcoholism causing nervousness in a drinker. Dr EK Neal discussed automatic behavior after heavy drinking and deemed the hotel room events possibly insane acts. Defence closed. rebutting testimony by Dr Weeks found no delirium tremens or insane delusions.
In New York on February 3, Assistant Bishop Potter began arranging the Newton trial and gathering documents on his utterances. Boonafacio Thomasso convicted of patronism for luring five Italian girls to beg, with income misused by him. John M. Symington arrested on Connecticut governor’s requisition for stealing about 400 pounds from the Cigarmakers' union. Justus H. Schwab bailed for examination after riot incitement. Brooklyn rink sale to Norman L. Munro for 65000 dollars to become a roller skating venue. Police commissioners file charges against Captain Williams for tolerating gambling houses. trial slated next week.
The annual meeting of the grand encampment of Odd Fellows opened in Montpelier with G P H E Randall of St Johnsbury presiding. About 50 members attended including P D Bradford and Gen W W Henry. Officers were elected for the grand lodge and a uniformed degree camp was adopted. An exemplification of degree work followed. the Relief association adjourned to Monday. grand lodge meetings planned for tomorrow.
Gloucester February 3 The remaining stocks of the Gloucester Fire Insurance company are to be sold at auction at 16 oclock A M on Wednesday February 4. Prices for fresh seafood were reported as halibut 16 cents per pound and haddock at 3 and a half cents.
News in brief notes the Newport torpedo station resuming operations after a two month closure. It also reports fundraising efforts by New York capitalists to fund an Alaska expedition route with Schwatka, and other varied items including bank extensions, court rulings, Ku Klux incidents, a sheriff’s displacement order in Troy, and a Bourbon advertisement.
In Washington today the president urged passage of Senate bill 2530 to retire Gen. Grant and advised on retirement terms. Gov. Long secured passage of a bills of lading act to require precise voyage details and shipper liability. Fresh charges were filed against Gen. Swaim. the river and harbor bill debated with focus on Sandy Bay harbor and Mississippi river allocations. Indian reservations for Piegan, Blood, and Blackfeet tribes were reported favorably by Senator Dawes. Local arrests included Robert Murray alias Prentiss for larceny, George Whitney for theft from Swensen, and Adrien Preston charged with embezzlement from the Eastern railroad.
Paddy Ryan and James Patterson hawk a bout offer to John L. Sullivan with or without gloves for any amount. Sullivan has agreed to face Ryan. Richard K. Fox promises a champion belt and 2500 dollars if the men meet in New Orleans. Sullivan says he has retired from the ring until he returns from England.
Mr Edwin Mead praised Emerson as the greatest mind since Goethe in a Tuesday recital on America in the American Poets at the Young Men's Christian Union. He contrasted Emerson with Whittier Lowell and Longfellow, discussed his poetry form realism and native American ground, and urged pursuit of substantial national literature and a future American poet.
A string of polo results reports from multiple Massachusetts and nearby states. King Phillips beat Quincy Cultums three straight goals in Rockland. Alamadas defeated Manchesters in Batu with three quick goals. Miller Cook edged C A Jones in South Abington. Comets beat Parks in Exeter. Gloucesters down Brockton Citys in Brockton. Lowell defeated Lawrence six straight goals in Lowell. Fall River Polo Club notches tenth straight win over Olympians of Newport. Quinton defeats Waltham at Broadway rink Taunton. Peabody beats Stars of Haverhill three straight goals in Peabody.
In New Orleans on Feb 3, defense witnesses Bartholomew Call and QO. Schlessinger who testified in the case against Police Judge Ford his brother and three court officers for Murphy’s assassination on December 1 have been arrested for perjury. Two jurors are reported unreliable amid high public feeling.
The Portland meeting appoints Luce Gardner Nye Augusta and Don Portland to attend the legislature temperance committee session at the state house this evening. No amendments to the liquor law were adopted.
In East Hampton the gusset weavers at Glendale Elastic Fabric return to work after five weeks as the company withdraws a wage cutting order. Townspeople aided the workers during the shutdown.
Daniel L Donovan of Lawrence Massachusetts appeared in superior court under the name William Harrington charged with breaking and entering He swore his name was not Donovan and denied ever being in the house of correction He will be arraigned in police court tomorrow charged with perjury
Providence Rhode Island February 3 The grand lodge of Odd Fellows today elected officers including Grand master William D Dutemple deputy grand master George D Lansing grand warden E N Lincoln grand secretary Marcus W Morton grand treasurer Stephen Randall and grand representative Gilbert F Robbins for the order in the city.
In Cheapside hall Providence on February 3 a pool match for 500 dollars ended with Lewis Shaw of Lowell defeating Tiger Sullivan of Providence by 21 games to 14 across 35 games played.
Chronicle Telegraph reports secret agents claim socialists have stored dynamite in Pittsburgh and are ready for an outbreak on capitalists. Men from the Hocking valley and other areas are said to be in the city to act, with sensational developments expected.
Bangor Me Feb 3 Chief Justice John Appleton, long ill and causing concern among friends, is reported more comfortable this evening following a period of serious condition as medical staff monitor his recovery.
William Hickey of Somerville aged 40 was arrested Tuesday for stealing three valuable silk presses from No Pack Street, where he...
W F Danforth and Son conveyor of confectionery liabilities about 800 dollars assets near 2600 dollars assigned this afternoon to Frank A1 Jones of Concord Liabilities and assets are stated with a rough balance sheet
London dispatches report a Pall Mall Gazette lead advocating a Britain United States alliance as Britain eyes a stronger role in Africa. Arrests tied to recent explosions unfold as police pursue Cunningham associates. Armist Armstrong inquest details emerge amid a voyage murder case. Cameroons fighting escalates as German vessels back launches up river Hickory. Paris debates widen as Baudry D Asson pushes a cabinet critique. Will and bequests in Boston reflect public and charitable gifts.
The court of commissioners of Alabama claims announced judgments with 4 percent interest from dates. Entries include No. 257 James A. Whalen. No. 1411 Thomas Butler. No. 2085 Albert L. Lincoln Jr.. No. 209 Joseph H. Curtis and George S. Curtis. No. 2124 O. N. Jones. No. 2240 William H. Lincoln. No. 2409 N. P. Mann. No. 2412 Sarah N. Claussen. No. 2458 S. G. Cochran estate. No. 2648 Daniel D. Kelley and others. No. 2828 William R. Bullard. No. 2829 William F. Moody and others. No. 3244 Samuel Oakman. No. 4197 Charles J. Heald. No. 4316 M. Badetty and Barthol emy Badetty. No. 4317 E. W. Rollins and others. No. 4354 John L. Batchelder. No. 4383 Wm. Macomber. No. 4555 Benj. Dean. No. 4571 C. E. Brigham. No. 4902 N. F. Norton. No. 5229 H. Carlisle. No. 5397 B. Dickerman. No. 5399 Lewiston Mills. No. 5425 William S. Eaton. No. 4480 Samuel Jennison. No. 5434 S. A. Lovejoy. No. 5499 James Morton. No. 5761 Charles P. Mattocks.
Norwich, Feb 3. New complications in the Merchants bank embezzlement case arise as Assistant Cashier Webb, also city treasurer, is charged with fraudulently understating the city deposit. Bank officials refuse city drafts, claim city overdrawn by 21,600, while city records show 80,000 deposited through Jan 14. Discrepancies total around 75,000. court decision expected to resolve responsibility between bank and city.
Hon George B Loring commissioner of agriculture lectured on Hawthorne before the Mercantile Library association. The crowded parlors of the club included Chairman Beard Senator Pillsbury and Charles W Slack. Loring traced Hawthorne’s traits and Puritan portrait with analysis, noting his solitude and reticence.
A fire broke out in slope No 2 of the Ebervale Coal Mining Company at Ebervale. By midnight flames spread rapidly as 100 miners with 2000 feet of hose battled the blaze, but progress was limited and losses were anticipated. Separate reports note small urban fires in Boston area including a Dorchester barn stove blaze and a potato car fire in Charlestown. Hartford and Barton Landing incidents report store and dwelling fires with various losses. A Boston temple dedication marks the Reformed Judaism milestone with ceremonies and address by notable clergy.
At Montpelier Vermont and towns from Littleton New Hampshire to Thomaston Maine thermometers plunged to 19 below zero in Thomaston and hovered around 40 below in several spots including St. Johnsbury Vermont and Woodstock Vermont, while others ranged from 1 to 48 below in towns like Groveton Whitefield and Windsor.
Northern news brief notes several local happenings including Stevenson of Salem’s death, electric lighting proposals in Rutland Vermont, and debates on moving Oxford County seat from Paris to Norway. Also reported: a Maine man jailed for liquor sales, a New Hampshire factory to close, a Rhode Island congressional nomination, and a weather affected steamer route.
John Wieland a San Francisco brewer has died leaving an estate worth about half a million dollars. Mrs Langtry renews her determination to become an American citizen through naturalization processes.
A lively front of B F Doak’s shoe shop on Union Street sparked by a Davis strike clash with a boy bearing a protest banner. A bystander pressed charges after a push during a dispute over steps, while a licensing order for skating rinks stirs G A R ire and calls for equity with billiard halls. The Lynn board met amid petitions for electric lights, graveling Tudor Street, and renewed constable bonds, as a 12-year-old worker at Keene’s factory suffered severe hand injuries. Next week polo game and another three mile skated race headline local sports.
The fifty seventh Chauncy Hall School exhibition at Music Hall drew a large audience and featured precise declamations, recitations, and performances. Maj George F Fay commanded the entrance and the sword drill, while Capt W B Stearns led six cadets. Prizes and medals were awarded to winners across multiple categories including English literature, composition, and conduct with George F Fay noted for his conduct medal.
The Newton water works annual report shows 10176 feet of mains laid last year, total pipe 6959-100 miles, 179 new services to date 2919 total 2716 in use, 28 new hydrants total 433, meters in use 8753, water pumped 196,793,464 gallons, daily average 532,000, receipts from water rates 35468.03, meters 16254.96, other sources 7215.14, total 57129.23, maintenance 13551, net expenditures for construction 23592.80, total cost of water to date 996684, and interest account 52500.
The Female Auxiliary Bible Society met at 262 Beacon Street on Tuesday. Miss Laura Dewey Bridgman was made a life member, and director Mrs. Samuel T. Dana died during the year. Rev. Brooke Herford elected chaplain with Dr. S. E. Herrick as alternate. Funds used for annual reports redirected to printing for the blind in Turkey, India and Japan.
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