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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1885
Page
1
In Lowell on February 10, ingrain and Brussels carpet weavers faced renewed tension. A Brussels delegation met the superintendent, who refused new terms. Time work proposed at 15 cents versus 17 1 2? cents, housing extras to directors, and a potential Monday mill closure if strikers do not return.
San Francisco officials act to curb trafficking of Chinese girls as Counselor Jarke cites a city ordinance making it illegal to sell or offer to sell any human being. Laura Wilson, keeper of a Sixth Street lying-in, is jailed on a related charge after a baby allegedly sold to Dr. Lee Tai Tong was recovered and placed in St. Joseph's Asylum. Harbor police are ordered to arrest any pagan white with a Caucasian infant in her possession and attempting to leave by water.
At Lawrence a plan emerged to free inmates from the jail. James Quimby, recently bound over to the Superior Court, disclosed a plot by Annie Godfrey to assist a woman in delivering a concealed $2 revolver to the jail. The conspirator was jailed and later arraigned for keeping a house of ill fame and carrying a concealed weapon.
Gloucester on February 10 reports Mayor Parsons directing six night policemen to raid leading liquor dealers while City Marshal Moore was at court. The raid failed to find liquor and citizens deem the move an overreach undermining the marshal's authority and the city ordinances granting him control of the police.
The Providence meeting opened with a Bible reading by G S Avery of Lowell led by C S Ward of New Britain as L W Messer of Cambridge introduced a paper on beneficial meetings. Brown of Hartford chaired discussions while R M Armstrong of Springfield spoke on church relations and Rev C W Huntington urged service to the church.
In RivER February meeting the spinners' union voted to maintain weekly support of four dollars per man and forty quarters for each child through the Slade mill fire. Members discussed the trade slump as clot prices fell and agreed no strike action will be taken until market improves.
The Canada Shipping Company filed a libel in U S district court claiming Lake Winnipeg assisted the Alaska during a distressful voyage and guided her to port. Value of Alaska and cargo is listed at 1 250 000, and the libel asks the court to fix salvage.
Lieut Iverson of the United States Navy arrives by the latest steamer from China carrying a letter from the king of Corea to President Arthur. The contents are not disclosed but thought to acknowledge courtesy shown to the Corea embassy in the United States.
In Woostrrr Ohio on February 10 Wilbur Peters shot Laura Chester as she left the Shreve roller skating rink. Peters then killed himself with a pistol, leaving the town in shock over the jilted lover tragedy and the fatal double act.
The Sons and Daughters of New Hampshire in Worcester, Worcester, Mass, held their sixth annual reunion with 225 attendees. An evening supper, speeches and music provided entertainment for the Granite State born residents.
News from Lake Simon reports a camp about six miles from the area burned on Sunday, occupied by four men, with the camp and those inside destroyed. No further details have been received.
Augusta Maine February 16 The temperance committee held a meeting this evening and indicated no radical laws will be proposed and imprisonment for a first offence under the liquor law will not be recommended.
News from London reports Gen Gordon killed amid Khartoum fall after treacherous pashas opened gates for Mahdi forces. Wolseley seeks an early Berber march, crane of river rescue, and six more steamers chartered for Egypt transport. Vienna says Italy may occupy Cairo and Suez. Colonels Wilson rescued under heavy fire as regiments march toward Gubat.
The Daily News reports Gen. Gordon was killed while leaving his residence as Mahdi troops stormed Khartoum. The retreating garrison faced a brutal massacre with gruesome mutilations, others captured and executed in the streets of the capital.
Fortifications at Gubat triangles and ditches rise as conflict swirls around Khartoum. Reports recount a Mahdi letter threatening Kaffir dogs, desertions aboard the steamer Sofia with Lord Beresford aboard, and a brutal massacre of Gordon’s men after Khartoum’s fall. Col. Wilson’s troops suffer two killed and 20 wounded. The Mahdi consolidates power, with vast armaments and a new headquarters.
A Boston grounded collision in North Adams on October 21, 1882, left eight dead and twenty injured. Executors widows and injured suit the Troy and Greenfield railroad for $200,000, with George M. Stearns among plaintiffs counsel and ex Gov Gas ton among defense. The trial will test whether mismanagement or misconstruction caused the catastrophe and feature testimony on track locations and perils.
A Boston Post despatch reports that a confidential letter from Mr. Cleveland offers Senator Bayard the secretary of state portfolio. Bayard has not commented and will consider the offer for a day or two. Pendleton’s prospects are mentioned as influencing cabinet choices. Bayard is expected to decide soon.
Letters from GROVER CLEVELAND and THOMAS A. HENDRICKS respond to the Amherst Cleveland and Hendricks club social at Williamsville near Buffalo. Cleveland cites federal balance and local self government while Hendricks emphasizes public trust and national unity after the election.
In Pickens county Dick Mulligan, drunk, threw a chair at his wife. it struck their daughter and killed her. He then cut his throat in remorse. In Johnstown, burglars damaged C A Austin confectioner store by blasting the safe, ceiling debris and structural damage reported. Two convicts died in a drill blast at the penitentiary after a premature explosion injuring the surgeon.
Washington February 10 The house turmoil over Mr White led to farce and contempt as the deputy sergeant at arms faced the mace. Republicans push for an extra session while cabinet rumors place John Quincy Adams at the treasury. Senate action on silver, gold, and pension provisions moves the bill to the house.
The House, in a prolonged session, debated journal accuracy after a clash between Mr. White of Kentucky and a deputy sergeant at arms. Remarks covered rules, personal language, and the right to order. Republicans clung to obstruction as Democrats faced calls to end dilatory tactics. The journal was approved and the House set tomorrow’s meeting for 11 o’clock.
In Washington on February 10, Senator Ingalls moved to strike out the general clause on pension law presuming soldiers sound at enlistment but allowing rebuttal. Senator Sherman argued against striking it, while Voorhees condemned the proposal as treacherous to veterans. Miller of California proposed to strike out the rebuttal authority. motion not agreed to, with 17 ayes and 36 nays. Ingalls said the move aimed to test senate rules as the appropriations committee had cut the clause.
The Treasury Chief presented to Congress a report from the United States Treasurer regarding banks and banking associations allegedly refusing silver dollars and certificates in settling balances. It notes New York clearing house activity, January 1885 gold deposits, and customs revenues paid in silver or silver certificates over 49 months.
Washington officials announce ample lodging for visitors during the inaugural ceremonies. About 2,600 rooms can host 37,000 people with 25 dining rooms serving meals for up to 45,000 at 50 to 75 cents. Col. L. P. Wright and Frank P. Maddigan head the public comfort effort with depot greeting services and information desks at 1317 F Street and depots along the Baltimore and Ohio lines.
New York reports cashier H Nathaniel Pope of the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company is held on $700 bail after James E Pullford accuses him of diverting $6500. Other items include habeas corpus for Yseul Dudley linked to the O Donovan Rossa case, election of homing pigeon lanciers officers, and Judge Freedman finding ex Mayor Edson in contempt for defying an injunction with a 15 day jail term and $250 fine. David Dudley Field predicts the ruling won t stand.
Wilmington reports the Brandywine river rose and swept away the falsework and unfinished central span of the Baltimore and Philadelphia railroad bridge with about 20000 dollars in loss. Flooded houses and mills mark a high water period. Delaware ice holds, Schuylkill dam faces six feet of water. Raritan brook ice gorge breaks with twenty canal boats carried downstream.
In Louisville Kentucky February 10 a rare phenomenon brought near total darkness before 9 am as fog and heavy rain swept the city. A west wind gust darkened the sky for about five minutes lighting stayed on in streets and businesses while residents watched in alarm. A drenching rain followed.
The Kislingbury diary from the Lady Franklin Bay Arctic station details long disputes with Lieut Greely after Fort Conger, including arrests, pardons, and calls of betrayal. It notes concerns for Garlington’s rescue efforts and reflects bitter crew sentiment during Cape Sabine winter, with further political and legislative notices mixed in.
Judiciary reports on the Civil Service Act rules and constitutional questions. House suspends rule to admit petition by Atwood and others for land compensation. Various bills and resolves from Mercantile Affairs, Public Charitable Institutions, Finance, and others noted. The judiciary committee states the rules require Supreme Judicial Court opinion on constitutional questions including penalties, general vs limited application, and Boston only applicability. The report closes with the suspension motion and adoption of orders.
Medical Examiner Harris and the Board of Health defend the North Grove Street morgue. They note autopsy rooms remodeled five years ago and say photographs and extended ice storage are unnecessary due to weather and decay. Harris cites dozens of unidentified bodies over seven years but argues clothing and detailed descriptions help positive identification. Health officials claim the Boston morgue compares well with others in the country.
Hantrorp Conn February 10 Oakwood hotel at Charter Oak park destroyed by fire. Built about ten years ago for 20000, insured 10000. Furniture insured 2000, bar stock fixtures 500. Owned by George W Pomroy and occupied by Eugene Hyde. Earlier fire damage months ago. repairs completed. Brief reports by telegraph New Haven February 16 fire gutted John Landean furniture and varnish factory upper story. Loss expected around 15000, not over half anticipated.
The Valentine cards displayed by the noted house of Messrs. L Prang Co surpass previous efforts. Artists cited include Miss L B Comins Mrs EB Whitney Mrs Mary C Post F W Freer Will H Low and W H Gibson. The firm maintains its reputation for premier designs.
Robert Yarwood, once a Merchants' Bank defaulter, arrested in Baltimore and brought to Belleville for trial, pleaded guilty to stealing sums totaling 60 dollars. Officials cited high living as his downfall in the case.
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