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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Feb 05, 1886

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Poet and Lover in Philadelphia Society Mystery

Special to the Wast from Philadelphia reports Mrs. Broomfeld Moore renowned as the "Princess of Rags" and a Philadelphia millionaire widow. The article asserts she is the woman linked to English poet Robert Browning, detailing her age, wealth, Broad Street home, and long social prominence. It recounts her philanthropy, travel, and famed etiquette book, alongside anecdotes of past friendships and rivalries within high society.

Philadelphia Penn Broomfeld Moore New York London Hartford Evening Post Robert Browning Blucking Keeley Perishtah the Post Avatha Browning Remington Agatha Moore Bloomfield Moore Alfred Jessup Jessup & Moore Broad Street Lumbard Europe America America. Mrs. Moore Gauthier Philadephia Market Street Pine Pine Street

Judge rules contract between American Rapid Telegraph and Western Union valid

In New York on February 4 Judge Wallace ruled that a contract allowing American Rapid Telegraph to use Western Union lines for 5000 per month may stand until pending suits are resolved. Receiver Harlan of American Rapid seeks to annul the agreement affecting United Lines interests with security on May 1 to string wires on American Rapid poles from Utica to Albany.

New York Boston Safety Deposit Trust Company American Rapid Telegraph Company Wallace Harlan American Rapid Western Union United Lines Company Utica Albany

Langdon and Smith Elected VPs of Central Vermont

James R. Langdon of Montpelier is named first vice-president and finance committee chair at Central Vermont Railroad. Edward C. Smith of St Albany becomes second vice-president, taking duties Feb 1, with prior involvement in President Smith's office. Herbert Brainerd of St Albans named general baggage agent succeeding the late B. Swift.

Sr, Albans James R. Langdon Montpelier Central Vermont Railroad Company Edward C. Smith St. Albany Smith Herbert Brainerd St. Albans Vermont Road B. Swift

January fire loss tops twelve million in United States and Canada

New York bulletin estimates January fire damage at 12,000,000 across United States and Canada. The figure surpasses the ten year average by 2,009,000, reflecting a heavier start to the fire season.

New York New York Daily Commercial United States Cananda

Germans Raise Flag On Island As Protest Is Lodged

A German war ship hoisted its flag on the island despite protests by Dr. C H Logalls, an American. Three Caucasians conducting business on the island witnessed the act as the party stayed about forty five minutes, lowered the flag, and moved to the ship which then visited other islands to repeat the demonstrations.

C. H. Logalls

Delegates to Accompany De Lesseps on Panama Canal Voyage

New York February 4. The chamber of commerce accepted an invitation from Ferdinand de Lesseps to appoint a New York delegate to join him on the voyage inaugurating the interoceanic Panama Canal. Delegates from France England and Germany will join. the company will cover travel expenses for about two months.

New York Chamber of Commerce M. Ferdinand de Leszeps Panama Suez Canal Universal Navy Bosphorus Chamber of Commerce of France England Germany Universal Interoceanic Panama Canal Company

Convict Knife Attack Wounds Three Deputies in Riverside Prison

A prisoner James Clarke serving seven years for burglary attacked deputies McKain Greaves and Edwards at Riverside penitentiary. Clarke stabbed McKain in the neck and temple, wounded Greaves twice in the shoulder, and felled Edwards with a heavy blow before guards overpowered him. All three deputies were hospitalized with serious injuries.

Pitrspurg Penn Riverside McKain Greaves Edwards James Clarke Menala Clark Clarke Meckham

Bill to annul Bell Telephone patent prepared

Solicitor General Goode works on a bill to file against the American Bell Telephone Company to vacate and annul its patent. He states the suit will be begun once papers are ready and that a venue decision will wait until all documents are prepared.

Washington Goode American Bell Telephone Company

Testimonials for Lord Gough Crew Honor Rescue at Sea

Peter Wright & Sons report that the United States government awarded gold watches and chains to Captain Edmund Miller Hughes and Second Officer Edward Vaughan Roberts, plus $25 each to sailors John Purcell Daniel Parry Henry Dix Michael Dennis and Thomas Ewart for rescuing the captain and seven crewmen of the American schooner Cleopatra on December 27 1885 off Massachusetts.

Philadelphia Peter Wright & Sons Department of State United States Lord Gough Massachusetts Edmund Miller Hughes Edward Vaughan Roberts John Purcell

Doobie grand arch and carnival progress in Burlington

In Burlington Vermont on February 4 the Doobie grand arch at Main and Church streets began, bases laid, and the Alaskan cyclorama advances. Ice yachts practice daily for races as the carnival outlines three days of horse events. A Russian toboggan slide will run three chutes each direction, handling 6000 per hour, with hotel quarters already booked for influx.

Burlington

Fall from Bridge Leaves Man Gravely Injured in Vermont

Daniel Collins of Springfield Massachusetts fell fourteen feet from an iron bridge under construction at Winoushi Burlington Vermont. Heavy timbers crashed onto him on the ice, breaking his leg in three places and fracturing his skull. He was alive late tonight but likely fatally injured.

Burlington, Vt Daniel Collins Springfield Mass Winoushi

Bill to create American College of Catholic Church in U S

In Annapolis yesterday Senator Shriver of Carroll County introduced a bill to incorporate the American College of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. Incorporators are Archbishops Gibbons Baltimore Ryan Philadelphia Corrigan New York and Williams Boston. The college aims to educate young men for the Catholic ministry with the principal office in Baltimore.

Annavolis Senate Shriver Carroll County United States Gibbons Baltimore Ryan Philadelphia Corrigan New York Williams Boston

Inquest adjourned in Arrington murder case at Foxnone

The adjourned inquest in the Arrington murder case was held at the Foxnone town hall before Judge Grover. Ten witnesses testified including Mason, brother of the murdered woman. No breakthrough linked detectives. At 4 p m the inquest was adjourned to Friday February 12 with eight witnesses remaining.

Foxnone Mass Arrington Judgs Grover Mason

Coal pool terms acceptable to C&O official

An official of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company informed the general freight traffic manager of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company that the proposed bituminous coal pool terms are acceptable to his company. The decision was telegraphed to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, which is expected to reply within a few days.

Philadelphia Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company Pennsylvania Railroad Company Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company

Ball Named Postmaster of MaALpen in Democratic Favor

MaALpen Massachusetts Feb 4 Mr L A Ball appointed postmaster a well known citizen now employed in Burditt Young Ingalls clothing firm Boston having been foreman there for years He has always been a strong Democrat Mr Ball had the endorsement of the Democratic city committee.

Maalpen Mass L. A. Ball Burditt, Young & Ingalls Boston Ball Democratic City Committee

Civil Service Reform backs open Senate nominations

New York on February 4 the executive committee of the Civil Service Reform Association of New York County adopted resolutions supporting the Senate for open sessions on executive nominations. It also endorsed prohibiting Senators and Congressmen from soliciting public offices by law.

New York Civil Service Reform Association The Cnty of Senate

Huntley and Fogg wed in Malden residence ceremony

Arthur J. Huntley married Helen B. Fogg at the bride’s home in Malden Mass. Rev S W Foljambe officiated. The couple departed on a bridal tour to New York and the East afterward.

Malden Mass Arthur J. Huntley Helen B. Fogg S W. Foljambe New York

Taunton Aldermen Establish Sewage Commission

The Taunton Massachusetts board of aldermen authorized the mayor to appoint four citizens to form a sewage commission to improve drainage and to spend up to 31000 in investigations.

Taunton Mags Board of Aldermen

Miners Fatally Hurt in Stockton Colliery Accident

In Stockton No. 4 colliery a fall of coal this afternoon killed Charles Bray and fatally injured Charles Gerabean. Both men were married with large families.

Hirzelten, Fenn Stockton Charles Bray Charles Gerabean

Weather Outlook From Wasamerox February 5

Wasamerox reports indications for New England show fair weather with northwestern winds and rising barometer. Temperature to fluctuate slightly, then slowly rise Saturday as the system passes.

Wasamerox New England

Dingley Shipping Bill Passed by House After Debate

The House, in committee of the whole, passed Representative Dingley’s bill to abolish certain official fees for American vessels and to revise shipping laws. Amendments clarified sections on vessel documentation, whalers, and coastwise duties, with minor changes to the slop chest clause and foreign tonnage. The measure was reported with little opposition and awaits Senate action.

Washington Ingalls Senate Chamber John Rosch America Cockerell Navy Navy Department Harrison Dingley Senate Clement Cleveland New York Cleveland Henry Davenport Boston Lovering Representative Lovering Massachusetts White House Sumner National Independent League Cssime A. King Philadelphia Secretary of War Signal Office Signal Service War Department Herbert Alabama Naval Committee House Oates Holman Indiana Dunn Arkansas Lucy Maine United States Buchanan New Jersey Hewitt United Stetes Canada

Spicy Debate On The Bill For The Admission Of Dekota

In the Senate on February 4 prayer was offered by Rev. T De Witt Talmage. A Treasury letter discussed the con science fund begun in 1327 now totaling 220747 26. Memorials included a New Jersey legislature resolution opposing a bridge to Staten Island. Debates on creating an assistant secretary of the Navy centered on civil life appointee and departmental reform with various senators weighing necessity and potential vanity.

Blackburn Secretary of the Navy Navy Department Ingalls Naval Committee Mr. Ingalls Senate Logan Butler Kansas John Roach Cameron Washington T. de Witt Talmage Brooklyn Secretary of the Treasury Sewell New Jersey Congress Staten Island N. Y Knights of Labor Okis- Jom Navy Plumb Hear Senate Committee Hale Hawley Beck Lincoln Chandler Tne Allison Dawes van Wyck

Shipping Bill advances amid debate on war tax relief

Washington Feb 4 The House debated a bill to prevent war tax claims under the Aug 5 1861 act from offsetting against states while pursuing general justice. Amendments on naval officer retirements and shipping taxation were discussed before passage of the bill. The House adjourned at 4 20 PM with limited time for further action on Porter bill.

Washington House Hiemmond Georgia Judiciary Committee United States Br. Barksdale Mississippi Hepburn Iowa Lad Reed Maine Bragg Wisconsin Fitz John Porter Heed

Gladstone’s Midlothian Policy and Irish Question

Gladstone to issue his Midlothian election address outlining policy for Ireland including inquiry into land and coercion questions. He stresses peace as the central aim amid shifting Liberal and Conservative stances in the Commons. Writs for re-election of officeholders were moved. Morley exempted. The Houses adjourned for the weekend.

Three Questions Concerning Ireland in Gladstone Plan

London Daily News outlines three Ireland questions for Parliament social order land reform and self government. Gladstone says self government must fit imperial unity to avoid coercion. The Daily News sees Liberals likely to back the plan while Conservatives may support social and land reforms, with Parnell urged to aid progress or face coercive measures.

Ireland Daily News London Gladtone Midlothian The Gladstone Parnell

Queen to name Irish lord lieutenant after Carnarvon

London Feb 4 The Queen acting on Gladstone's advice will appoint a successor to Lord Carnarvon as lord lieutenant of Ireland Re election writs are to be issued in the House of Commons for remaining government members but Morie's writ waits on Carnarvon's replacement Gladstone to take War Office post as financial secretary with Mr Herbert Gladstone expected to accept.

London Gladstone Lord Carnarvon Ireland House of Commons Morie Lord Carnaroom Herbert Gladstone War Office

Ministers to swap offices on Saturday in Osborne

London reports outgoing and incoming ministers will exchange seats at Osborne on Saturday. John Morley’s opponent in Newcastle awaits the upcoming by election. Chamberlain seeks focus on the lead question and Irish settlement while Archbishop Walsh warns Morley’s views on church matters merit protest from Irish Catholics.

London John Morley Newcastle Osborne Chamberlain Ireland Archbishop Walsh Dublin Morley

France to Sell Crown Jewels for Aged Workers Relief

Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies agreed to auction crown jewels to fund relief for elderly workers. Radical deputies pushed to expel former ruling princes amid a heated debate. Estimated sale value around 40 million dollars with historic pieces going to the Louvre and the rest to the Museum and School of Mines. The imperial crown and sword of Louis XVIII and the Dauphin to be melted to prevent display by showmen.

Paris Champer of Deputies Comte de Lanjurneis Louvre Museum and School of Mines Louis XVIII

Appropriations for Public Buildings Approved in Senate Panel

The Senate committee on public buildings reported favorable to bills for building funds including Dover New Hampshire 100000 Koulton Maine 50000 Springfield Massachusetts 150000 and an increased cap for Montpelier Vermont 125000 The Postmaster General appointed fourth class postmasters in Maine North Bridgton Horace Kimball Massachusetts Marstons Mills Mrs Harriet A Macarta Barre Austin G Wheelock Quincy Samuel H Spear Malden L O Bol Wakefield Alstead W Brownell

Washington Senate Committee On Public Buildings Senate Dover N. H Koulton Springfield Mass Montpelier Maine North Bridgton Horace Kimball Massachusetts Marston’s Mills Harriet A.macarta Barre Austin G. Wheelock Quincy Samuel H. Spear Malden L. O. Bol Ai Wakefield Alstead W. Brownell

Silver discovery shocks Lattsville farm area

Excitement spreads in Lattsville Ross county over alleged silver ore findings. Ore samples sent to Empana Kansas expert deemed silver quartz. Expert travels to arrange shaft sinking as land values soar on the rumor.

Cincinnati Lattsville Ross County Empana Kansas

Snowbound Rails Slow Travel From Richmond South

Washington reports heavy snow disrupted southern rail lines more than northern routes. No trains left Richmond northward yesterday afternoon and last night. A northbound Richmond train ran eight hours late, arriving at 7 18 p m after struggling through snowdrifted cuts.

Washington Richmond

Chicago Trunk Freight Agents Meet in Conference

Chicago officials and Central Traffic Association Commissioner Blanchard met to discuss freight issues. No representative of the Chicago and Atlantic road attended the session.

Chicago Eastern Trunk Blanchard Central Traffic Association Chicago and Atlantic Road Cummumssioner Blencherd Jewett Chicago and Atlantic Central Trafic Association

Loss of the Mary A. Kellen on Third Cliff Beach

The three masted schooner Mary A Kellen captained by J Kellen went ashore at 11 30 pm on the rocks near Third Cliff beach Scituate during a blinding storm. The Scituate life saving crew rescued the crew after hours of effort as the vessel broke up with cargo of 675 tons of sugar valued at 40 000 dollars.

Mary A. Kellen J. Kellen Third Cliff Beach Scituate Havana Boston Nash, Spaulding & Co Sherman, Geary & Co Thomas

Reports From British Charitable Society Quarterly Meeting

The British Charitable Society held a Parker House meeting with over 100 members. James M. Smith presided as committees reported funds, new members were elected, and a three year mortgage extension at 5 percent was voted. Total receipts from new initiates reached $110.

British Charitable Society Parker House James M. Smith Relief Committee Cambridgeport William Grant England Chelsea Cambridge City Bank Suffolk Savings Bank William H. Raddick Henry Squire Roland McLean J. H. Kerrison Thomas Christian John L. Butcher James Foyt Wiliam Hawley Thomas Coley Edeward Owler William J. Smith Fred J. Row Andrew Pearce Arthur Wilkerson Jonathan Brown A. C. Howard William Raddick P. C. Anderson William Lemla George B. Perry Charles Abercrombe

Fires Reported in Multiple Locales With Heavy Losses

Brooklyn car house of Seventh Avenue Car Company burned with sixteen new cars and equipment losses totaling 25000 dollars. Patrick Cahill farm buildings in Deerfield Massachusetts incinerated with 3900 dollar loss. Judge Caton residence in Ottawa Illinois burned. family absent. 40000 dollar loss. Firefighters extinguished small blaze at 31 Harrison Avenue. cause unknown. 10 dollar damage. Covered passageway at 349 Shawmut Avenue also burned. minor damage. Highlandville Needham docking factory and Williamsport planing mill burned. losses 1000 and 15000 dollars respectively. Lima Delaware County alms house barn fire. cattle and horses perished. 5500 dollars total. Madison Dakota territorial normal school brick building burned. 20000 dollars loss with no insurance.

Brooklyn N. Y Seventh Avenue Car Company Patrick Cahill Deerfield Mass John D. Caton Ottawa Ill Boston John Tobin Harrison Avenue Shawmut Avenue Thomas Scallon Highlandville Needham D. D. Merriman Williamsport Penn Delaware County Almshouse Lima Territorial Normal School Madison, Dak

House committee to probe government telephone expenditures

Nine Ton Feb 4. The House committee on expenditures in the Department of Justice agreed on a resolution demanding information from the Treasury Interior and Attorney General on any government spending in the telephone cases before the Interior Department. Chairman Gibon said the resolution limits inquiry to government expenditures and the panel cannot overturn Secretary Lamar's decision.

nineTon House Committee On Department of Justice Treasury and Interior Interior Department Gibon Hanback Court of Appeals Lamar

Railway bonds listed on New York stock exchange

The Erie Railway Company seeks listing of 4 082 000 landed coupon bonds dated 1285. Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad requests listing of 2 558 000 first mortgage five percent bonds. Edward D P D Adams, president of Northern Pacific Terminal Company of Oregon, asks listing of 3 000 000 first mortgage eight percent five year gold bonds. Capital stock totals 3 000 000 owned by Northern Pacific 40 percent Oregon Railway and Navigation 49 percent and Oregon and California 20 percent.

New York Erie Railway Company The Stock Exchange Lsted Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad Company Edaward Dpd Adams Northern Pacitic Terminal Company Oregon

Canadian revolt prisoners pardoned in Ottawa release

Ottawa dispatch reports Pierre and Jean Baptiste Vandal were pardoned after seven year sentences for taking part in the late Northwest revolt. It is believed other prisoners sentenced for the same offence will also be released in due course.

Ottawa Ont Puierre Jean Baptiste Vandal Northwest

Priest Arrested in Intoxicated Condition in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburg on February 4 a Roman Catholic priest, said to be Rev. Fr. Frank McCarity of Providence KR, was arrested in an intoxicated state. He was taken to the central station and locked up for the night.

Pittsburg Penn Frank McCarity Providence KR. J Central Station

Revolution in New York Yacht Club seating shifts power

Special to the World notes a youth-led victory at the New York Yacht Club annual meeting in New York on February 4. Commodore Elbridge T. Gerry, vice-commodore C. C. Haight, and others won key posts, while long-time officials Minturn and Proudfit retired with large minorities. Nine teen new members were elected, funds rise toward a near thousand dollars, and plans include a June 17 Newport regatta and a committee to study broader voting rights for non-yacht owners.

New York New York Yacht Club Econtrol Elbridge T. Gerry C. C. Haight John C Charles A. Minturn Hi. ©. Proudfit Haight Dr. Barron Attelon Ogaden Goelet Newport

Boston Park Loan Sought to Finish Back Bay and Other Parks

Boston park officials urge a municipal loan to finish Back Bay Park and expand six parks. They argue a 3 percent long term loan lowers costs versus pay as you go, noting $1.5 million already spent without a usable park. The mayor favors using expended funds and supporting a bond act.

West Roxbury Park Boston Back Bay Benjamin Dean Park Commission Back Bay Park Reagcon Street Boylston Street Sudbury River Agassiz Road Suffolk County Court House

Democratic lawmakers dine at Parker's with state leaders

About sixty legislators gathered at Parker's last evening with Colonel Coveney and Colonel Lewis, state committee officers, and press from the Post and Globe. Lemuel Roads Jr. of Marblehead presided as dinner guests debated minority party policy with a long list of notable speakers including Alger of Cambridge and representatives from Boston, Worcester, Newburyport and beyond.

Parker Coveney Lewis Democratic State Committee State House Post and Globe Lemuel Roads, Jr Marblehead Alger Cambridge Mills Williamstown Stratton Fales Milford Doherty Dwyer Fiynn Fitzgerald Creed Maguire McDonough Slea Boston Hogan Lowell Melien Worcester Harrington Fall River Crosby Enfield Thompson Braintree Moseley Felch Newburyport

Ice flood collapses Belleville business district

Owing to an ice jam at the mouth of the Moera river the business portion of Belleville Ontario is under water from six inches to four feet deep. More than 160 families are homeless and 69 rely on public charity. Factories and businesses have halted operations as temperatures plunge below zero.

Belleville Ont Moera River

National Conference of Charities and Corrections at St Paul

An advance circular announces the thirteenth National Conference of Charities and Corrections will meet in St Paul Minnesota from July 15 to 21. Last year in Washington the conference drew 400 delegates with thirty five states represented and expectations point to a larger gathering this year. William Howard Neff of Cincinnati Ohio is president. Massachusetts is represented by F B Sanborn on the executive committee and Gardiner Tufts as the state corresponding secretary.

National Conference of Charities and Corrections St. Paul Minn Washington William Howard Neff Cincinnati Massachusetts F. B. Sanborn Gardiner Tufts

Funeral honors for Hon. John D. Philbrick in Danvers

Whittier and Eaton letters read at funeral as educators from Boston attend in Danvers. Remains interred in Walnut Grove cemetery with plans for spring removal to Deerfield New Hampshire. Memorial meetings to follow nationwide, including Boston Masters Association tribute with Japan minister.

Walnut Grove Deerfield N. H Boston Masters’ Association Japan W Patiibrick

Forgery Arrests in Cleveland Brother Edward Crowl

Detective Reeves brought Edward Crowl to Cleveland after a Newburg NY arrest. Multiple forgery cases totalling over $60,000 have warrants issued. Crowl’s mother Mrs Crowl faced banker notes disputes. he previously squandered about $10,000 from deposits and disappeared after exposure. Four warrants served. bail set at $23,000. He remains jailed.

Cleveland Reeves Edward Crowl Yeat Orday Newburg N. Y Crowl Edward Ball Lodga Dt

Views of the Administration on silver unchanged

The cabinet met with all members except Secretary Lamar who is unwell. They discussed Bland’s House resolution requesting Treasury information on past and future silver policy. It was concluded the Secretary should answer by referencing the President’s message and Treasury annual report, stating the administration’s silver views remain unchanged.

Washington Lamar House of Representatives Bland Secretary of the Treasury Congress

Grand Army Post marks fort Henry roanoke island anniversary

The Grand Army Post plans an evening at Mechanic Hall with entertainment and a sapper fire at Town Hall to celebrate the Fort Henry and Roanoke Island battles. Visiting posts from Lynn, Wakefield, Danvers, Marblehead, Ipswich, Rowley and others will attend, with Governor Robinson expected to be present.

Fort Henry Roanoke Island Mechanic Hall Town Hall Lynn Wakefield Danvers Marblehead Ipswich Rowley Robinson Paul Vandervoort Omaha Major Pond Kansas M. T. Donshoe New Hampshire

Class of English Galgh School Elects Officers at Banquet

The s4 class at English Galgh School met at Young's Hotel last evening for a banquet after a business meeting. Elected for the coming year were President D. M. Blair, Vice-President C. T. Baldwin, Secretary James E. Fee, Treasurer Joseph Wing, and an executive committee including George Bruce and George H. Ellis. The program named Waterhouse poet A J Collins historian E F Dunton and toastmaster George H H Diaz. D M Hat presided, with C Z Baldwin as toastmaster. Orator W O Hizetine and poet A J Collins spoke. historian A A Cherte? chaired. Responses to Our Class, Our Future, and Our Teachers were delivered by D M Blair, G M Basford, and J F Phelps. The class song by A J Collins was sung by W C Hazeltine.

Dinat Young’s Hotel D.M. Blair C. T. Baldwin James E. Fee Joseph Wing George Bruce George H. Ellis Waterhouse A. J. Collins E. F. Duntton J. F. Phelps W. C. Hazeltine

Eighth annual Maverick Rifles prize drill in Lyceum Hall

The Maverick Rifles held their eighth annual prize drill with numerous military guests. Judges were Captains Atkins Moulton and Oakes from various regiments. Second Sergeant Arthur Croek won the gold medal, Corporal Albert Loud earned the silver. Major L. Hovey presented the prizes before dancing to Edmunds's orchestra.

Maverick Rifles Lyceum Hall Henry W. Atkins J. M. Moulton William Oakes Arthur Croek Albert Loud L. Hovey Edmunds

Brighton resident Henry Jones dies after coughing fit

Brighton citizen Henry Jones collapsed at the Reservoir Hotel yesterday afternoon and died before Dr. McLaughlin could reach him. He was married and resided on Foster Street.

Henry Jones Brighton Reservoir Hotel McLaughlin Mr. Jones Foster Street

Gloucester Daily News Suspended After Short Run

The Gloucester Daily News ceased publication after a brief seven month period, suspended yesterday. It began with strong promise and a 2500 copy circulation, and declined due to various depressing circumstances. A stock company is planned to revive the paper.

Gloucester Daily News

Beverly miller Aaron Dodge dies at 73 in his home

Aaron Dodge, a veteran miller from Hivex county, died at his Beverly residence on Wednesday night at age 73. For four decades he ran the old grist mill on Elliott street and served on the board of selectmen and the board of overseers. He was a member of Livery Lodge of Maroons.

Aaron Dodge Hivex County Beverly Elliott Street Livery Lodge of Maroons Selectmen

Lawrence man convicted in Salem assault case

In the Superior Criminal Court at Salem yesterday James Roberts of Lawrence was convicted of an assault on Albert Merrill reporter for the Lawrence Eagle. A district officer trying to arrest Roberts, Merrill assisting, was bitten on the arm. The judge sentenced Roberts to one year in Concord reformatory.

Superior Criminal Court Salem James Roberts Lawrence Albert Merrill Lawrence Eagle Roberts Merrill Concord Reformatory

Somerville Water Board Reelects Hayden Cummings Dennett

The Somerville Mystic water board met last evening and re elected Joseph O Hayden president James J Cummings clerk and Nathaniel Dennett superintendent of works The Scelai Ciion of this city held their weekly meeting at the residence of Miss C F Snow 7 Pearl street last evening.

Somerville

Lieutenant Commander Cutts Dies in San Francisco

San Francisco on February 4 reports the death of Lieutenant Commander Richard M. Cutts from an internal hemorrhage. He was 49 and a graduate of the Annapolis Naval Academy.

San Francisco Richard M. Cutts Annapolis Naval Academy

Apache Chief Geronimo Nearing Summary Execution Demand

Fi Paso reports growing support in Arizona and New Mexico for the summary execution of Geronimo and his surviving band. The Apache leader, cared for and clothed, hopes to be returned to San Carlos reservation soon.

Fi Paso Tex Arizona New Mexico Geronimo San Carlos Reservation

General Schofield Sees Geronimo Capture Ending War

General Schofield stated that Geronimo’s surrender likely ends the Indian war in the Southwest. He has not heard from General Crook since the surrender proposal and expects Crook’s report once the surrender is complete. He believes the war is practically over.

Schofield Geronimo

Central Branch Irish National League Meeting Notes

President Dominick Toy presided at the central branch meeting. A. A. Carlton joined Knights of Labor. A committee of Messia, Maynes, Gallagher and Fitzwilliams to secure speakers for a future rousing meeting at Alpha Hall Essex Street. Treasury shows $4556 balance after April 1 expenditures of $12850 and receipts $17206. A parliamentary fund adds $1900 since Faneuil Hall. Thursday meetings at Alpha Hall to feature prominent speakers and music. George E. McNeil predicts a new era of Irish freedom and future US flag over Britain. Murray resigns as financial secretary. a committee to fill the vacancy. Thomas W. Birdy to speak February 11 at Alpha Hall with other speakers.

Dominick Toy Irish National League A. A. Carlton Knights of Labor Messia, Maynes, Gallagher and Fitzwilliams Flannigan Toudit Faneuil Hall Fitzwilliams Irisk Central Branch Alpha Hall Essex Street George E. McNeil Ireland United States England Scotland Wales Mesars Kennedy Murray Denning Gallaszhor Thomas W. Birdy Ohler

Democratic State committee meets to organize campaign

A New Hampshire Democratic meeting in Conery gathers leaders to plan the next campaign. Resolutions add one member per county to the executive committee and authorize openings for offices and clerical staff to systemize party work in towns and cities. Chairman C F Stone resigns. successor to be elected at an adjourned session two weeks hence.

Concery N. H Democratic State Committee C. F. Stone Laconia J. C. Eastman Hampsted J. W. Fellows L. F. McKinney Manchester J. H. Rolfe Concord F. Jones Portsmouth J. G. Moore W. H. Cochrane G. Noyes Nashua Democratic Party of New Stampshire United States State Committee Democratis Party Thomas A. Hendricks Stone Lo'cock

Man Injured as Revolver Discharges During Walk in Cambridge

George Bowker of 15 Norton Street Cambridge slipped on the sidewalk near Trento and the Charles River National Bank early Thursday. The pistol in his hip pocket fired, wounding him between the lower rib and hip joint. he was treated and sent home after hospital care. In police court, Jere Mish Sullivan was fined 40 for assaulting Cambridge railroad conductor John Loftus last Sunday night, with companions discharged. A testimonial benefit for Burney McNulty by St John’s Literary Institute of East Cambridge last night drew broad support.

George Bowker Norton Street Cambridge Trento Charles River National Bank Nolan Bowker Br. Ela Ard Jeremish Sullivan John Loftus Wre Costa Wilhiam Mitchell Patrick Houlihan Daniel Sullivan Lucas Millmore Burney McNulty St. John’s Eest Cambridge Institute Hall

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