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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1887

Page

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Atchison and Partners Back Atlantic Pacific Bonds Reform

Railway Age discusses the Atchison system boosting its auxiliary links by guaranteeing the Arizona Mineral Belt bonds. A fifty year five percent bond would be par value with $16 000 per mile cap, cutting annual interest from 1200 to 800 dollars per mile and enabling the line to operate as a division.

Railway Age Atchison Risco Atlantic & Pacific Arizona Mineral Belt Road Atchison System Mineral Belt Company Atlantic & Pacific Company

Congress votes, bills, and strikes in today’s congressional roll

The interstate commerce bill lingers in doubt as it returns to the Senate. Morse discusses clerks for Congress while Indiana Republicans target Harrison for the Senate. The Massachusetts delegation backs a monument for Joseph Warren. Evarts opposes the railroad attorney bill and proposes purchasing ships. Pleuro-pneumonia bill amendments pass House, naval steel cruiser bill drafted, and Alaska territorial move urged. Strikes and riots reported in freight handling and Jersey City, with a fatal assault tied to a strike. Archbishop Corrigan sails, a double murder on Long Island, and notable deaths in New Hampshire. The American Opera Company premieres well in Washington as June 9 marks the New York Yacht Club regatta. McGlynn defends his stance in a full statement.

Senate Congress Morse Indiana Harrison United States Massachusetts Joseph Warren Evarts John Ericssons House Committee On Appropriations New England Naval Committee Emmons Nina van Zandt Swineford Alaska New York Dr. McGlynn Archbishop Corrigan Rome Jersey City Pennsylvania Hatton Montreal, Portland & Boston Railroad Company Supreme Court

Foreign stocks face heavy losses as markets reel

Foreign stock markets show signs of heavy losses with imminent failures in France. German newspapers condemn Bismarck while the Bank of England lowers its discount rate. Reports of disturbances in Loughrea Ireland and Italian forces in Massowah amid rising danger. Mr Parie reported seriously ill.

France Bismarck Bank of England Loughrea Ire Massowah Parie

Weather shifts from snow to fair and cold

A mixed forecast notes snow at first then fair and colder weather. The city weather report mentions a windy day and cooling temperatures ahead.

Maine House Rejects September Election Change

Avavusta Maine February 3 The House voted 82 58 against a minority report proposing moving election day from September to November The next Tuesday after the first Monday Governor Bodwell signed a bill setting town agent compensation Bar Harbor Water Company case hearing continues with no decision expected this week

Avavusta House Bodwell Bar Harbor Water Company

Dr McGlynn Denies Censure Rights Over His Political Civic Acts

The Rev Dr Edward McGlynn publishes in The Standard a detailed reply defending his Land League stance and challenging Archbishop Corrigan Cardinal Simeoni and the Vatican to justify any punishment. He recounts meetings with Cardinal McCloskey and his own defiance of suppression, noting he will not accept Rome’s authority to discipline him for his political views. Archbishop Corrigan and Rev McJonnell leave for the Bahamas.

New York Edward McGlynn Standard Henry George Corrigan Simeoni Land League Cardinal McCloskey Manhattan Island Christ’s Church Rome Irish Land League McGlynn Holy Father Mgr Thad Boston Ann Cardinal Simeoni Father McGlynn Ireland Irish County Societies Irish Confederation of America Nulty O'Connell Hughes Cardinal Oe The Propaganda Gilmour Cleveland Chatard Indianapolis Cincinnati Thomas F. Jefferson Washington John Newton Engineers Brooklyn Henry Ward Beecher Ack Company Beecher Howard Crosby God Dr. McGlynn Mr. Beecher Crosby Council of Baltimore Father Walworth Albany Order of Christ Bismarck George Chickering Hall Mr. George Preston Tammany Committee Wiggins Newark Drv. McGlynn Wilgins de. McGlynn St. Stephen’s Church Pope Ministry of Religion Galileo Copernicus Christ Archbishop Corrigan Neha Charles E. McJonnell Bahamas Orinoco

Hatton party seizes railroad books in Montreal case

The Hatton group in the Montreal Portland and Boston railroad dispute gains possession of the company books. Seized under a subpoena they moved the books to Hatton’s office, touted as the company headquarters. The Canadian Pacific and Southeastern faction may seek recovery.

Montreal, Portland Boston Railroad Montreal Hatton Montreal, Portland & Boston Railroad

Stranded Steamer Reaches Shelter After Night at Sea

The Marrawan reports a steamer stranded at Monmouth Beach last night struck the outer bar at 8 and freed itself within an hour. Claims of screams and a sea breaking over the vessel are false and no danger signals were shown. Seabright life saving station says the steamer appears to be from the northwest and bound for a southern port.

Marrawan N.J Monmouth Beach Seabright

Double Murder at Breslau on Long Island

Philip Scheidwiler, 78, and his wife, 24, found murdered in Breslau, L I. Both had their throats cut and had been dead several days. They kept about 500 dollars in the house and robbery is suspected. no clue to the killers.

Breslau L. I Philip Scheidwiler

Obituary of 1812 War Veteran Edward Tolman in Dover

Edward Tolman died in Dover New Hampshire aged 94. A native of Dorchester Massachusetts he served at Fort Independence and Boston Harbor in the war of 1812. His father Samuel Tolman born in Dorchester 1707 was a Revolutionary soldier and died in Matinicus Maine at 105.

Edward Tolman Dover N. H Dorchester Mass Fort Independence Boston Harbor Samuel Tolman Matinicus

Notable New England Deaths Mention Several Local Figures

Dr Luther M Knight of Franklin Falls NH died of chronic hepatitis at 77 after a long career as a Dartmouth trained surgeon and state leader. Sars W Johnson of Boston aged about 70, long in clothing and water companies. Rev Dr Robert S Howland of New York died in Morristown NJ. Capt George Plummer of Gloucester died at 70. Mrs Thomas Parsons of Brookline, widow of Hon Thomas Parsons, died aged 68 after long illness.

Luther Martin Knight Franklin Falls N. H Franconia Dartmouth Medical College Thornton Franklin New Hampshire Regiment Second Army Corps Hancock New Hampshire Medical Society Grand Army Sars W. Johnson Boston Vermont Essex and Washington Streets St. Leon Spring Water Company Robert S. Howland Church of the Heavenly Rest New York City Morristown N. J Howland Columbia College George Plummer Gloucester Thomas Parsons Brookline Board of Prison Commissioners

Supreme Court rules against women suffrage in Washington

Ontu Soora, W. T., Feb. 8. The Supreme Court decided that the bill granting suffrage to women is unconstitutional. The act was passed by the Legislature of 1585, and women have voted in the Territory since.

Washington Ontu Soora W. T Supreme Court

Protected by Police at New York Pier Amid Coal Strike

Hundreds of non union workers crowd the Jersey City and New York piers as police fortify river fronts. A fatal assault by a striker on James Farrell prompts investigations and massed patrols. A city hall committee opens inquiry into the coal strike while miners threaten action.

New York Pennsylvania Jersey City Savannah Judson River St. John’s Park Fall River Baltimore & Ohio North River Brooks Steinway Hall James Farrell Sixty-second Street East River John H. Tully Farrell Murray Steers Pier 89 John C. Hogeboon Hudson D. E. Ainsworth Sandy Creek Oswego County W. H. Kimball Canton St. Lawrence County M. F. Collins Troy John Martin Leslie W. Russell N. J Erie Ailroad Erie Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Pinkerton Erie Company Patapelpata National Trade District Reading Railroad McLeod Worcester

Senator Evarts Denounces Railroad Attorney Bill in Senate

Washington February 3 The Senate debated the railroad attorney bill at 3 o'clock with Mr Evarts opposing. He called the measure unprecedented and unnecessary saying it would misjudge lawyers and imply corruption while urging that citizens rights not be invaded. The speech ended at 4 15 after which the Senate entered secret session.

Washington Senate Evarts House of Congress Arkansas Berry Congress Oar

New York Yacht Club Regatta Date Set for June Ninth

At the New York Yacht Club annual meeting the club fixed June 9 as the date for the next regatta and raised the entrance fee to 100 dollars.

NEW York Yacht Club New York

Murder charges and across nation brief notes

The Middletown grand jury found true bills against John Ireton and Napoleon Metcalf for murder. Oarsman Edward Hanlan narrowly escaped death in an Ontario ice boat crash. Montreal circulates counterfeit one dollar bills. Rev. M W Covell installed as pastor in Newport Rhode Island. Dover District Assembly of Knights of Labor elected officers but will be reconvened. William Comstock, Auburn prison’s oldest inmate, dies after life sentence for patricide, alleged cannibalism.

Pettet Seacook Middletown Conn John Ireton Napoleon B. Metcalf Edward Hanlan Hamilton Ontis Hanlan United States Montreal M. W. Covell White Plaine N. Y Second Baptist Church Newport K. 1 Knights of Labor Dover N. H William Comstock Auburn

Pastor Byington's Case in Monson Investigation

A committee of investigation convened in Monson to probe an alleged marriage engagement between Pastor E H Byington and Miss Reed. The panel found no mutual engagement existed, cited misunderstandings, and commended Byington for truthfulness and honor while expressing sympathy for affected church members.

Springfield E. H. Byington Monson Congregational Church A. H. Plumb Boston S. G. Buckingham T. H. Hawkes Michael Burnham Charles Marsh John H. Lockwood Westfield E. W. Chapin Holyoke Byington

January Fire Losses Hit Eleven Million Five Hundred Thousand

The New York Daily Commercial Bulletin reports January fire losses in the United States and Canada at 11,500,000 with 223 fires recording losses of 10,000 dollars or more. The long term average is about 10,000,000.

New York New York Daily Commercial Bulletin United States Canada

Fire Damages Two Small Groceries in City

Joseph Smolasii at 13 Morton street suffered 300 damage from a forenoon fire. William Callahan at 18 South Margin street reported 200 damage, kerosene near the stove started the blaze, insurance fully covers the loss.

Joseph Smolasii Morton Street William Callahan South Margin Street

Fire damages Glenmere Lodge hall. losses total 2000

Fire at Glenmere Lodge of Odd Fellows on Maple street gutted the hall causing 2000 in damage. Lodge loss 1500 and insured 1200 with Timber Fire insurance details from Dartford. The building owner is Charles H Ramsdeill.

Lyon Glenmere Lodge of Odd Fellows Maple Street Lodge National Company of Dartford Charles H. Ramsdeill Firemen’s Company of London Rochester N. Y Reform School B. J. van Hoosen Buffalo St. Louis Drummond Tobacco Company South Third Street Spruce and Valentine

Christian Association Work Shown at Boston YMCA Meeting

The Boston Young Men's Christian Association held its regular monthly meeting with President A. S. Woodworth presiding. The membership committee reported 114 new members and 121 renewals, 106 registrations in the employment department, and 26 positions filled. The devotional committee noted strong religious activity, distributing 7724 pages of religious literature along with six Bibles and 25 Testaments. A gospel service led by T. D. Roberts closed the session.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association A. 5 Woodworth Tus Association Gospel Service T. D. Roberts

He Loved the National Game Heist Suspect Samuel Keatley Arrested

Samuel Keatley a 19 year old Arden resident was arrested by Station 3 patrolmen after stealing fifty six yards of blue flannel and a pair of opera glasses. He said he planned uniforms for a nine next season. Unclear where he will be when the season opens.

Samuel Keatley Arden Soa Station 3 Samuel

Americas Brig John C. Noyes Lost Off Cardenas

The Americas Brig John C. Noyes bound from Cardenas to this port with 600 hogsheads of molasses struck near the harbor exit at Cardenas. Crew believed saved. Vessel owned by Charles K E Coker of Newburyport. Cargo valued about $20,000 insured in New York. Also notes arrival of schooners S H Walker and Kennebec at New Bedford Clark's Island, Me.

PaiapErrmia John C. Noyes Holte Cardenas Vesse Noyed Charles KE. Coker Newburyport New York S.H. Walker New Bedford Kennebec Clark's Island

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Total Hollis & Snow Kilby St Cor Exchange Place Samuel H. Durgin, M Boston Board of Health Germicide Company Milk Street Leonard & CO Bromfield Street Seyres Ghina Hamilton Place Arizona Board of Police O’brien Pilsbury Henry B. Harris Bertha Prager Odd Fellows’ Hall Raphael Lasker Hilary Bygrave Christian Union General Whitney Board of Education Beacon Street West Concord Street Brooke Herford British Charitable Society Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Aldrich DR. M’glynn New York Piers Bill Senator Evarts Pastor Byington Reed Christian Association Work
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