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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1884

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Contributions to the Gay Head Indian Fund

A list of additional received amounts for the Gay Head Indian fund is reported. Donors include New Bedford Standard with 46 50, B V French in Lynn and Swampscott with 28 50, Mrs Mary Hemenway with 2000, Horatio F. Nichols with 10 00, G W S New York with 10 00, E S D Campineg with 66 and 509 totals, Mrs J Phillips South Hanover with 500, First Marian Sunday School Plymouth with 425, and James Durfee New Bedford with 100. Previously acknowledged amounts are noted.

Gay Head Indian Fund New Bedford Standard B.v.french Lynn and Swampscott Mary Hemenway Vuwavexs Horatio F. Nichols G. W.S New York Camprineg M. BK. Kuseehepad Beens J. Phillips South Hanover Marian Sunday School Plymouth Milo Horcs H. F Eeeiasina xi James Durfee New Bedford Oxene

Maine Ice Harvest and New Bangor Rink Plan

About 15,000 tons of ice have been taken from the Saco and Biddeford rivers this season. A stock company will build a $15,000 rink in Bangor to serve fairs balls public meetings and roller skating. The body of Frank Ducette of Brooksville has been found frozen in the ice at Brewer Village. Two were drowned October 19 last by a boat overturning. Madame Benoit of Lisbon confesses she killed her infant child. This makes it likely two women will be hanged in Maine for murder before long. Dr Gratton accused of stealing a watch from Wilbur Goddard of East Boston, a guest at the doctor’s rooms in Biddeford recently. Cumberland county reports criminal prosecutions cost the state $6,693 and fines and costs $22,329. Kennebec county reports criminal prosecutions cost $0,241 and fines and costs $7,761.

Saco Biddeford Bangor Frank Ducette Brooksville Brewer Village Madame Benoit Lisbon Maine Gratton Wilbur Goddard Boston Cumberland County Kennebec County

Grand Army assembly notices changes as Keene rector eyed for Calgary post

The Grand Army Rebekah? department of New Hampshire met in Concord with 250 delegates. Rev. F W Tomkins Jr of Keene faces move to Calgary Church New York City as assistant rector with a $3000 salary. Keene high school academy fund stands at about 21111 dollars from old property deals, likely to grow. A fire at the blanket and shoddy mill in Barrington destroyed building and stock. loss estimated at 8000 on building and 2000 on machinery with no insurance. cause traced to a heated bearing.

Grand Army Repebhe Department of New Hampshire Concord Wedneday F. W. Tomkins, Jr St. James Church Keene Calgary Church New York City hea+ academy

Boundaries Meeting Set by Troy and Vermont Commissions

The joint boundary commission of the Troy and Vermont conferences plans a meeting on April 2 with Vermont proposing Burlington as the venue and Rutland as an alternative if Troy members prefer it. A tragedy from Dummerston shows an elderly mother unable to help her dying son and later found dead, amid neglect and cold conditions.

Joint Commission Troy Vermont Vermontin Burlington Rutland Dummerston Chester Fannie Stockwell Daummerston Hills

Newburyport Pays 18000 For Police This Year

Newburyport announces a municipal expenditure of $18 000 for police services this year. Albert Townsend of Stockbridge died Sunday night with no cause assigned. Daniel S Beard a 70 year old West Granville farmer hanged himself in his barn Tuesday afternoon. James Maginnis of the Boston and Maine railroad in Lowell was instantly killed Wednesday by a locomotive. Gloucester adopts 1881 salaries for city officers with figures for treasurer clerk auditor physician solicitor street superintendent and others. A Fitchburg store fire caused by kerosene spill and a resulting explosion damaged stock and window glass. Holmes injured. Shaw optician stock damaged by water severe losses insured.

Newburyport Albert Townsend Stockbridge Daniel S. Beard West Granville Nailers’ Convention Nailers’ Union Plymouth James Maginnis Boston and Maine Railroad Lowell Gloucester Board of Health Hi. A. Hatch and Company Fitchburg Perley Holmes, Jr M. G. Shaw Optician

Train Kills 10 Year Old Boy At Myrtle Avenue Crossing

Michael Cassidy, a 10 year old, was struck by an express train at Myrtle Avenue crossing Bridgeport. He died shortly after. Hartford Steam Heating seeks authority to replace steam with water gas in street pipes, estimating 50 cents per 1,000 feet. In Hartford Superior Court Julia Smith Parker wins. injunction dissolves. suit about farm proceeds has lingered a year.

Michael Cassidy New York Myrtle Avenue Bridgeport Hartford Steam Heating Company Hartford Julia Smith Parker Smith Glastonbury

Tremendous Local Happenings Include Tragedy and Crime

A Canton girl Emma Ellwood 19 dies by suicide in a grim act. The Tallapoosa carries 200 naval apprentices from New Hampshire to New York. Franz Miller a German 50 dies in prison. Maude Simmons and Katie Sullivan arrest for shoplifting in Newport with Katie claiming marriage to a man named Grandquest aboard a school-ship. Coronor’s jury links John J Fred’s death to Charles J Skuce in Fountain Street Providence tragedy. A mine accident at Rogers Field claims Lewis Laurian and injures John Tierney. Rhode Island grand lodge of Oda Fellows names officers including Isaac F Williams and Marcus W Morton. James McIntyre 26 killed on Worcester railway. Alexander Harris sues railroad for false arrest over fare dispute. Gamages set at $15,000.

Emma Ellwood Canton United States Tallapoosa New Hampshire Newport New York Franz Miller Rhode Island Maude Simmons Katie Sullivan Grandquest Fountain Street Providence John J. Fred Charles J. Skuce Rogersfield Lewis Laurian John Tierney Rhode Island Grand Lodge of Oda Isaac F. Williams William R. Dutempie George D. Lansing Marcus W. Morton Stephen O. Randall Lester S. Hill James McIntyre Manville Mill Worcester Manville Albion Alexander Harris Providence and Worcester Railroad Company Pawtucket

Amendments That May Be Made by the Committee Ex Speaker in Disgrace

A Boston Post despatch from Washington details expected actions on Morrison tariff bill and likely committee reporting. Hewitt may oppose amendments while supporting passage. Keifer Boynton intrigue features, and Garlington’s Arctic service dispute prompts Senate demand for the Proteus inquiry report. Town finances reveal Skinner’s misappropriation, resignations, and pending settlement as selectmen report findings.

Heifer Dingrey Shipping

Bill to Constitute a Bureau of Navigation

Washington news: House shipping committee approves Dingley bill to create a Bureau of Navigation in the Treasury, with a navigation commission and duties to oversee vessels and seamen. hearings set for Feb 13 on pilotage. related measures on shipping commissioners and free ship bill discussed. Trade dollar withdrawal debated. rebate for duties on foreign ship materials proposed. patent office rules amended. extradi tion treaty information sought. pleuropneumonia bill debated. Senate confirms several postmasters. Mexican land grant titles bill debated. Morrison tariff copies ordered.

Bureau of Navigation Washington House Shipping Committee Dingley Treasury Department Register’s Office and Navigation Division Secretary of the Treasury United States House Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures Pike Atlantic Pacific F. C. Somes Commissioner of Patents Secretary of the Interior Patent Office House Foreign Affairs Committee State Department England Messrs Lanham Reagan Texas Hunt Louisiana Senate William B. Clark Dalton Mass Clark H. Barker Portland George T. Benson Oakland Paul Strobach Middle District Alabama Bayard Mr. Ingalls Russell Massachusetts

Thirteen Mills Shut Down In Fall River Strike

Weavers at Pocasset mill struck over wage reductions of about 11 percent while other mills in Fall River follow with closures. The Pocasset, Bourne, and Tecumseh mills employ about 700 workers with a weekly payroll around 3400 dollars. An appeal for support from male spinners across America, led by Robert Howard, urges action against wage cuts and calls for shorter hours to sustain prices.

Fa. River Mass Pocasset Pocasset Corporation Bourne Tecumseh Corporation

Providence Blacksmith Attacks Wife in Meal Time murder attempt

In Providence on February 6, John Sharkey blacksmith, long supported by his wife Margaret, threatened her life then stabbed her in the breast with a punch. She collapsed in a neighboring dwelling where ex Mayor Hayward and his wife were dining. Sharkey was arrested. The couple had come from Leitrim Ireland.

Providence R. I Margaret Sharkey Rice & Hayward John Hayward Sharkey County Leitrim Ireland

Lacrosse club plans Europe tour with Yale reps

The New Haven Lacrosse club debated sending a team drawn from top U S clubs to Europe. Catlin Sr and four others were chosen to select candidates, with Yale likely to contribute two or three players. Five thousand dollars is pledged to cover expenses if funds fall short. The New Haven Bicycle club denies NY papers’ authorization and expected a Springfield delegation to the ball. George M. Hendee quits the New Haven club after opposing Jenkins’ faction.

New Haven Springfield George M. Hendee Jenkins

McPherson to Lead Republican Congressional Committee

Edward McPherson will again act as secretary of the Republican congressional committee. A mail coach near Abitou Texas was attacked by red agents Tuesday night. one passenger was fatally shot. Judge Henry Cooper, ex US senator from Tennessee, was killed by robbers near Chihuanua Monday. he managed the Polk silver mine. A romantic Virginia elopement occurred Monday night with Miss Willis leaving in night clothes. The Chicago Sporting Journal prints a race agreement for a three mile sculling event between Weemer and Conley at Pullman on May 30 1884 for a 2000 purse. The Grand Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic Pennsylvania department met in Lancaster April session. about 1500 comrades attended. The Indian population at Omitlan Mexico rose against whites. seven merchants killed and bodies desecrated. many buildings burned. Rumor says New Brunswick and Nova Scotia MPs may oppose a 22.5 million loan to the Canadian Pacific railroad unless Halifax is the ocean terminus. Near Howard Furnace Portsmouth Ohio a gallon of powder ignited in Mrs. Wm Woolson’s lap. she and a child were killed. two other children injured. house blown down. Chicago dispatch: Rock Island road gave 30 days notice to withdraw from Northwestern Traffic Association. Northwestern to Central Iowa traffic group. At Ashland Pa Joseph Smith Michael Mulroy and William Stitzer riding the tunnel colliery slope. gear detached. Smith and Mulroy killed. Stitzer escaped by jumping. River coal miners convention in Pittsburgh to press higher spring run rates. delegates from nearly every pit.

Edward McPherson Republican Congressional Committee Abiteur Texas Read Henry Cooper United States Tennessee Chihuanua Polk Virginia Weemer Conley Pullman Grand Army of the Republi Department of Pennsylvania Lancaster Omitlan Mexico New Brunswick Nova Scotia Canadian Pacific Railroad Halifax Howard Furnace Portsmouth Ohio Wm. Woolson Chicago Rock Island Road Northwestern Traffic Association Northwestern Road Joseph Smith Michael Mulroy William Sutzer Eollery Ashland Smith Mulroy Stitzer Pittsburg Concomb N. H New York Sun Isaac Lill New Hampshire Patriot New Hampshire William Butterfield Hill Mr. Butterfield Butterfield New Hampshire Democracy John H. Goodale Nashua B. B. Whittemore Nashua Gazette Patriot Hale Marchester Gilbert P. Whitman Amory Mill Whitman D. W. Johnson Monadnock Mills Claremont New Hampshire Press John H. Brewster Laconia Winnipesaukee Gazette Wallace Brothers Rochester Swampscott Machine Company Great Falls Manufacturing Company Wallace Grand Army of the Republic Eagle Hall Opera House Concord Horse Railway Penacook Barnstead South Acworthy D. C. George H. C Hocksett Mills Dana Sargent State Board of Agriculture Franklin Warren F. Daniel Teachers’ Institute Hillsborough County Patterson Manchester Lewis Malcom New London Washington

Rivers Flood Across Pittsburgh and Ohio Valleys

Raging floods stretch from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati and Wheeling as the Youghiogheny and Allegheny rise to record levels. Thousands homeless, hundreds of homes inundated, bridges washed, and city services strained amid ongoing rescue and relief efforts.

Editors Who Were a Power in the State

Editorial retrospective on New Hampshire press figures Isaac Hill Butterfield and others, noting their influence, careers, and deaths. Mentions Wendell Phillips funeral prominence, and the passing of local journalists as the state press legacy fades.

Resolutions on Wendell Phillips Death by Massachusetts House

The Massachusetts House on Wednesday memorialized Wendell Phillips praising his lifelong fight against oppression. They honor his work for Black rights and his efforts to awaken white Americans to social wrongs. The tribute notes his indomitable advocacy, sacrifices, and enduring impact on liberty and justice for all.

Massachusetts House of Representatives House of Representatives Wendell Phillips Massachusetts

Estate suit over death on Western Texas ship

The estate of Richard D. Fox seeks 20000 against the Mallory line steamship Western Texas for fatal injuries after Fox fell through an open hatch aboard en route to Florida on Oct 23, 1883. The suit notes the bond posted to abide the outcome.

Unauthorized use of Deering name sparks steamboat scheme claim

Captain Charles Deering denounces the use of his name in a new steamboat project as unauthorized. An Augusta, Maine man who sailed twice with Captain Wright of the City of Columbus praises the master’s caution and stamina, while other notes touch on Wendell Phillips, Burnham Wardwell, and a Connecticut charity lottery debate. A 89 year old Wilton man, John Allen, reports swelling limbs and rapid Bible reading, claiming old age as the cause.

Charles Deering Augusta Wright Columbus Wendell Phillips Gale Burnham Wardwell Worcester Wardwell Dedham Gen. Waller Connecticut Logan Embryo Statesman John Allen Wilton Record

Quartermaster McDonald Recounts City of Columbus Disaster Testimony

Roderick McDonald the Columbus quartermaster testified at the disaster inquiry describing his sea service, duties at the wheel, and order sequence as the ship was steered southwest by west. He recalled the moment of the bow watchman’s warning, the captain’s commands, a crash, boat drills, and his escape in boat No 5. Edward Leary, bow watchman, followed with his account of duties, buoy sighting, and failed boat lowering. Other witnesses, including O'Brien, White, Hines, and Butler, provided corroborating or supplementary details on the ship's final moments and evacuation efforts.

Roderick McDonald City of Columbus Boston Savannah Tom Fuller Wright Columbus Capt. Wright Nobsque Leeward Edward Leary Harding Edward O’brien South Leary John White McDonald John Hines Thomas Butler Hreman

State billiard final in Marshall's decides tight tilt

In Marshall's state championship billiard tournament Allen defeated Morse 150 to 146 on Wednesday afternoon. Referee L. E. Lewis noted Allen's best run of 12 and Morse’s best 11 in a game lasting one hour and fifteen minutes. Marshall and Gilman meet this afternoon and a benefit for ill Mr. C. F. Campbell of Lynn is set for Friday. Hartford reports Shean of Springfield beat Behrens 309 to 28 with a 32 run, the tournament’s high.

Marshall’s Allen Morse L. E. Lewis Marshall and Gilman C. F. Campbell Lynn Hartford Conn Charles T. Shean Springfield Mass Henry Behrens Meriden Shean

Cincinnati Enquirer letters show Indiana Democrats divid

The Cincinnati Enquirer mailed thousands of letters to Indiana Democrats on the presidential question. Among replies, 3,855 favored McDonald and 19 backed Hendricks. Paine of Ohio led with 463 first choices and 1,188 second. Among Republicans, 1,128 supported Arthur.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Indiana McDonald Hendricks Paine Ohio Arthur

Indiana Governor Race Echoes in Party Preferences

1 044 for Blaine. Lieut Gov Gray leads Holman two to one in Indiana governor preferences. Calkins is the Republican favorite, Dudley a strong second. Democrats favor tariff for revenue with incidental protection echoed by the Enquirer’s five thousand letters.

Blaine Indiana Gray Holman Calkins Dudley Enquirer

Beecher Maps Westward Reach in Circuit of the Continent

Rev Henry Ward Beecher spoke at Tremont Temple on a Circuit of the Continent praising abolition of state lines and praising Canada and California. He extolled Manitoba wheat, the Union Pacific, and the westward push while critiquing stock gambling and the Chinese question before ending with the Mormon issue.

Henry Ward Beecher Manitoba Great Northwest

Annual Knights Templar reception in Charlestown

About 1200 attended the Richard Gour de Lion commandery event in Masonic halls Charlestown. Notables including Governor Robinson and Henry Cabot Lodge were present. The evening featured music by Carter's orchestra Mendelssohn quartet and more, followed by banquet and dancing.

Richard Gour de Lion Commandery Knights Templars Masonic Charlestown Carter Mendelssohn Quartette Spencer P. Gracie George E. Clayton Nellie’ Gahm Datie Ek Eldridge Nettie C. Coburn John Thomas Just Alien Nettleton Whipple Russell Greenough Dalton Saunders Snite Palestine Hugh DePayen DeMolay St. Omer William Parkman

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