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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Feb 11, 1886

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Funeral for General Hancock Planned with Simple Ceremonies

The body of General Hancock lies in the room where he died as officers guard it overnight. Funeral plans call for a simple procession from Governor's Island to Trinity Church and on to Philadelphia and Norristown, with limited military involvement and no public address, followed by burial in the family vault.

Nework Hancock W. 5. Beck A. D. Vogude Governor’s Island Chester A. Arthur BEC Broadway Trinity William H. Vanderpilt Jersey City Philadelphia Military Order of the Loyal Legion Norristown Wancock Hanecock W. D. Whipple Governor's Island Pensylvania Robinson John P. Nicholson Oliver Russell Griffin Griffia Neice Council of the Military Servicenited States A. W. Vogdes Fort Hamilton General Hancock Thomas F. Bayard Sherman Sheridan W. B. Franklin W. FF. Smith J. B. ¥Rye H. Kerry John Newton Nelson Miles F. A. Walker B. M. Hartshorne W. P. Wilson W. D. Miller Sives de Camp Hancock Yeterday Bayard Trinity Church

Norristown Honors General Hancock with Funeral Plans

Norristown residents adopt resolutions to honor General Hancock with mourning bells tolled and business closures along the funeral procession route. County officials asked to drape the courthouse. remains expected Saturday at 3 PM, with services at Gouverneur's Island attended by a Norristown delegation.

Norristown Hancock Venn Court House Montgomery County

Hancock Death Alters Ohio Loyal Legion Meeting

The Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion held its annual meeting in Cincinnati at the Burnett House. General Hancock had died the day before, casting a mournful mood over sessions where General Sherman and General Lew Wallace were admitted as members under suspension. Commander Hayes led a memorial tribute and a poignant supper as the gathering, once a festive reunion, became a memorial service honoring Hancock.

Ohio The Loyal Legion Cincinnati Military Order of the Loyal Legion Hancock R. B. Hayes Burnett House Qgenral Sherman Lew Wallace O J Cox General Sherman Hayes Onio Commandery of the Loyal Legion

Tribute to a Loyal Legion leader and a hero of Gettysburg

A statesmanlike obituary praises a fallen military leader and head of the Loyal Legion. It lauds his stature, dignity, and lifelong service while noting Gettysburg as the defining link to his name. The tribute calls him a brave soldier and beloved companion.

Military Order of the Loyal Legion Hancock Gettysburg

Willson Murder Case Raises Wills Question in Illinois

A Boston man files in the Illinois Superior Court seeking partition or sale of Mrs. Willson estate and real estate in Massachusetts and Illinois. The action challenges whether James L. Willson survived his wife, affecting bequests and whether property passes to heirs at law. Talbot, her nephew, asks to determine timing of Willson death and potential lapse of bequests.

Curcago James L. Willson Clerissa Winnetkaill Liam H. Talbot Boston Mass Willson Fremont Tazewell County Ill Dighton Bristol County

Newport to be happy increased postal facilities expected

In Newport Rhode Island on February 10 officials report mounting pressure in Washington for better postal facilities. Summer service will allow 6 am to 9 pm hours plus a Sunday mail run with government funding. Current service runs 10:30 am to 4 pm with no Sunday delivery. Senator Aldrich advocates for night service via Old Colony steamers to New York. Fall River mail partly routed through Newport.

Newpoort R. I Washington New York Aldrichn Old Colony Fall River

Georgia bloodhound can trail escaping convicts across terrain and scent

The account describes a trained red pone hound and a Georgia bloodhound capable of tracking a fugitive convict who slips his chain. It asserts that bundles of strait striped prisoners, their cohorts, and scent patterns persist for miles, with dogs following angle changes and windward scents to recapture a runner.

Georgia Joel Chandler Harris Atlanta Constitution Oldtown Celal Redpone

Sam Jones Denounces Progressive Euchre as Gambling

The Cincinnati sermon condemns progressive euchre as gambling, urging believers to abandon the card game. He argues any game with a prize is gambling and vows not to live with the stigma of being a gambler, drawing strong applause.

Charity hall for Salem Orphan Asylum benefits

The Mechanics Hall event last evening for the Salem Orphan Asylum, under the Father Mathew Society, sold over 1400 tickets with about 1200 in attendance. The Salem Cadet Band performed from 8 to 9, followed by a grand waltz led by Mayor John M. Raymond and Miss Sarah O Brien. James T. Sherlock oversaw floor duties with twelve aides. reception committee included Sherlock, Howe, Daly, Murphy, and O Keefe. Decoration was notable and the ball is expected to net around 600 dollars.

Salem Orphan Asylum Father Mathew Mechanics’ Hall Salem James T. Sherlock John J. Howe Eneas A. Daly J. Jordan Murphy Mathias A. O'Keefe

Equitable Life Society Names Leaders at Annual Meeting

New York February 10 The Equitable Life Assurance Society held its annual meeting directors re elected Henry B Hyde as president and James W Alexander as vice president The exhibit showed assets 656,558,357 surplus over reserve 13,862,239 the largest held by any company worldwide outstanding insurance 357,338,246 new insurance in 1935 96,011,378 income 16,590,053 amount paid to policy holders 7,188,689

New York Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States Ienry B. Hyde James W. Alexander Nnnus New Assurance

Rail executives form committee on freight rates

New York February 10 representatives of transcontinental railways met at the Windsor Hotel and after extended consultation appointed Messrs Kimball Union Pacific Stubbs Southern Pacific and Goddard Atchison Topeka Santa Fe to a committee. The panel will draft a new agreement on poor freight and traffic rates for the coming year and report progress at tomorrow afternoon’s meeting.

New York Transcontinental Railways Windsor Hotel Messrs. Kimball Union Pacific Stubbs Southern Pacific Goddard Atchinson

Location dispute grows over new federal building in Dover

Dover New Hampshire February 10 The Senate voted to appropriate 100000 for a government building in Dover and local interest shifts to its site. A bitter quarrel over the proposed county courthouse location is expected to repeat for the federal building site as agitation begins.

Dover N. H United States Senate County Court House

Death of John F. Carroll in Rockton after laudanum dose

Rockton Massachusetts February 10. John F. Carroll died at 7 30 this morning after taking two ounces of laudanum at Hotel Belmont last night. He carried an honorable discharge from the United States Navy. He worked at C. E. Tucker's factory in East Stoughton and was known to be addicted to liquor.

Brockton Mass John F. Carroll Hotel Belmont United States Navy C. E. Tucker East Stoughton John J. Whipple Whipple Massachusetts Rockton Douglas Means United States

Wealthy man arrested for Walden bar blaze

ST JOHNSBURY VT Feb 10 Thomas Ward of this place was arrested today charged with setting fire to Harry Foster's baros in Walden on Jan 26. Ward is a man of considerable wealth, and his arrest caused quite a sensation. He was put under $5000 bonds to appear Yaours day.

St, Johnsbury Thomas Ward Harry Foster Baros Walden Ward

US Navy Squadron Arrives at Barbadoes

On February 10, the United States North Atlantic squadron including ships Portsmouth Saratoga Jamestown and Yantic arrived at Barbadoes.

Thomas United States North Atlantic Fquadron Portsmouth Saratoga Jamestown Barbadoes

Portland Sailors Drown On Voyage to Barbadoes

The bark Endeavor from Portland bound for Barbadoes reports two men lost overboard during the voyage after leaving Portland on December 20. Captain Whittier commands, and the incident occurred en route to Barbadoes with weather conditions not specified.

Barbadoes Endeavor Whittier Portland

Weather Indications for New England from Wasmerox

Indications show cloudy weather and local rains in New England with generally easterly winds. Temperatures are slightly cooler, followed by nearly stationary readings in the northern portion.

Wasmerox New England

Weather Summary for Kosten and Nearby Regions

Weather data from February 10 1886 shows temperatures ranging from 33 to 38 degrees with mean daily 86.3 and minimum 31.7. Barometer average 30.6 inches, humidity near 90 percent, wind reported from N and NE at speeds up to 21 mph, with light precipitation totaling .60 inches and foggy to misty conditions observed.

Kosten Ousengar’s Orrez Sigran Lxxvics Bostox

Retail Boot and Shoe Dealers Form National Trade Group

A Boston convention of boot and shoe retailers adopted a constitution to create the National Retail Boot and Shoe Dealers Association. I. B. Arnold of Champaign IL was elected president with a Boston banquet to follow. discussions covered membership, united action, and wage-arbitration practices amid a crowded, lively gathering.

Shoe Dealers National Association Elects Officers in New York

The Retail Shoe Dealers' National Association elected officers led by President David P. Lynch of Brooklyn and first vice-president W. K. Smith of Indiana with seven other vice-presidents. The constitution and bylaws were amended to admit all who sell leather goods shoe findings and related goods.

New York

Life Underwriters Dinner and Officers for 1886

The Boston Life Underwriters Association held its third annual dinner at Young's Hotel after a business meeting. Officers for 1886 were elected, including President Walter W. Hodges and vice presidents James F. Phelps and Daniel W. Kilburn. Attendees heard speeches from Brackett, Ballock, Tarbox, and others, with toasts celebrating life insurance and mutual companies.

Young’s Boston Life Underwriters Association Walter W. Hodges Jamesf. Phelps Daniel W. Kilburn S. F. Woodman Francis March George N. Carpenter Benjamin I. Calef Darwin Barnard Edward J. Smith Charles W. Halden Charlotte Russe Hogs John Quincey Adams Brackett, Jr Brackett Massachusetts New York North Carolina South Carolina A. G. Ballock Worcester State Mutual Life Fie Boston O’ Brien John K. Tarbox Tarbox Johns. Winn Parnassus John L. Swift Charles Y. Lewis New York Mutual Life Epnrism Williams Connecticut Life George A. Marden Lowell Benjamin F. Guild The Commercial Bulletin M. V. B. Edgerly Boston Mutual Life Jacob L. Green Connecticut Mutual Life William F. Brosmuan United States Life of New York

Rioters Powerless as Militia Seizes Seattle Center

Seattle reports a military camp atmosphere with eight companies of the Fourteenth Infantry under Colonel Bussey securing the city. No riots or meetings occur as General Gibbon and Governor Squire decide the next move while bitterness grows toward the militiamen who fired on Monday. Olympia notes quiet prospects of disturbance and that ringleaders Hetzel Bates and Gooding face preliminary riot charges with $2000 bail each as grand jury proceedings loom.

Seattle W. T Fourteenth Infantry D. Bussey Vancouver Barracks Gibbon Squire Olympa Olympia Hetzel Bates Gooding

Blizzards and boomer politics stir Dakota discourse

A Dakota column rails at pols and hopefuls under twenty one and aged leaders seeking influence. It derides young visionaries and veteran officials, calling for no outsiders to meddle in Dakota affairs and mocking freight costs that deter would be delegates.

Esterline (Dak Congress

Great Mormon temple at Salt Lake to be completed in two years

A Chicago paper outlines the Salt LakeTemple rising eighty feet, nine foot thick walls of granite, and stone stairways. It notes monumental cost near 3 million dollars so far and another million may finish it. The piece says dedication day heralds Christ’s bodily appearance to believers and a millennial era begins.

Chicago News Salt Lake Jesus Christ

Chorus Singer Seeks Break From Chorus Slugers Immortality

A reader from Chicago voices frustration with repeated chorus gigs and asks if a long singing career can ever lead to stardom. The letter warns that chorus singers seldom rise above supporting roles and questions the odds of breakthrough.

Chicago News Mika@o

Gallinger Rebukes New England Silence On Coin Reform

Washington February 10 Representative Gallinger of New Hampshire introduced a House resolution rebuking New England silence on finance. He proposes Coinage Committee report a bill for recoinage of silver dollars stored in treasury vaults and substitution with a coin weighing at least 430 grains or equal in value to the gold dollar.

POST Washington New England Congress Gallinger New Hampshire House United States Treasury

Monument for General Winfield Scott Hancock Proposed in Senate

In Washington on February 10 the Senate considered several measures. A resolution by Mr. Hoar urged reporting a plan to erect a statue or monument to General Winfield Scott Hancock, prompted by his death and reflecting Senate precedents. The session also tackled naval and military bills, a disputed silver certificate issue, and a pending education bill, with executive session scheduled later.

Washington Senate Secretaries of War and Navy Hale Committee On Naval Affairs Secretary of the Navy Sewell Committee of Military Affairs Army and Navy Riddleberger Kkidaleberger Hoar Committee On Library Winferd Scott Huatcock Ifear

Early Adjournment For General Hancock Memory

In a morning session the House chaplain paid tribute to General Hancock. Louisiana’s Mr. Blanchard offered a sympathy resolution with immediate adjournment to honor the fallen Major General. The measure passed, and the House adjourned pledging condolences to Hancock’s widow and country.

General Hancock Washington House Blanchard Louisiana

Representative Cooper Seeks Constitutional Amendment

Washington February 10 The House committee on collections of President and Vice President has about a dozen bills and joint resolutions assigned to its sub committees. Members show a disposition to amend the presidential succession law enacted early in this session, led by Representative Cooper of Ohio who stood alone as an.

Washington House Committee Cooper Ohio

House debate shapes Hoar bill into constitutional amendment

The adverse minority in the House exposed flaws in the Senate version of the Hoar bill but signaled that a constitutional amendment will be reported. The proponent concedes the need to pass the bill as molded, citing danger in delay, while arguing the law’s sufficiency and questions of constitutionality if stalled amid recent public pressure.

House Senate

Ex-Governor Morton Leads Forestry Legislation Push

Special to The Post from Washington reports ex Governor J Sterling Morton of Nebraska, author of the arbor day system, visiting to seek passage of acts promoting forestry. He was named chairman of a legislation committee at the Boston Forestry congress. Representative Morrison of Illinois backs the cause, with Vanwyck expected to aid Senate passage.

Morton Nebraska Washington J. Sterling Morton Boston Forestry Congress Morrison Illinois House Vanwyck Senate

Walker Named New York District Attorney

SPECIAL TO THE POST WASHINGTON Feb 10 Stephen A Walker nominated for district attorney for the southern district of New York to succeed Dorsheimer Born in Brattleboro Vermont 1835 he was a school teacher in New York and Ohio studied law with Daniel Dickson admitted to the bar 1861 served as paymaster in the army in Virginia and the Gulf after the war practiced law in New York member of Buckhorn Smiles Walker later served as New York school commissioner 1875 elected president of the board in 1880 member of the bar association

Cleveland Stephen A. Walker Washington New York Dorsheimer Board of Education New York City Brattleboro Ohio Daniel Dickson Binghamton Virginia Department of the Gulf Buckhorn, Smiles & Walker Bur Association

Secretary Manning Seeks End to Vexatious Tariff Suits

Secretary of the Treasury told the House of Representatives that many tariff 1883 questions have been decided against importers, with 2300 collectors suits pending in New York. He urged prompt amendments to prevent new suits on similar questions to spare future importations.

Manning Washington Secretary of the Treasury Hiuse Department Tere New York House of Representatives

Speculation on Army General Vacancies After Hancock Pope Death

Washington Reb 10. With the death of Major General Hancock and the retirement of Major General Pope on March 9, two general officer vacancies will open. Promotions along the line are anticipated. Brigadiers Howard and Miles are expected to become major generals while Crook and Miles backers await further steps. Officers applying for brigadier general include Colonels Roger Linth Oris Merritt Calum Hatch Caer Brad ley Brooke McCook Wilcox Black Pot ter Ayres. Most applications were filed before Pope’s retirement and Hancock’s demise.

Washington Hancock John Pope Howard Jerry Crook Miles Feais Harcestor Poe Roger Linth Infantry Oris Twentieth Infantry Merritt Calum Hatch Caer Bradley Brooke McCook Wilcox Black Twenty-third Infantry Potter Twenty Fourth Infantry Ayres Pope

Delayed Hearing For Railroads On Thurman Act Payment

Washington Feb 10 hearing granted to counsel for the Union and Central Pacific railroads on the 25 per cent payment under the Thurman Act of 3200 to the government and paid to the Pacific Steamship Company was postponed to Feb 27 due to snow and need for exact payment figures. Also noted are Indian appropriation bill totals and eclipse expedition authorizations with oil export totals for seven months ending Jan 3, 1886.

Heilroads Washington Jenks Uotor Central Pacific Thurman Pacific Steamship Company House Committee On Indian Affairs Hale Committee On Naval Affairs Secretary of the Navy United States Maprid Senor Murnaga Russia Alexander Victoria Cape Adelaide Porte Lord Roeberry Lord Salisbury

Knights of Pythias Elects Massachusetts Grand Lodge Officers

The seventeenth annual session met at 730 Washington St with 75 delegates from 54 lodges. Officers elected included James A. Fox as grand chancellor and Dwight S. Woodworth as grand vice chancellor. A new building venture and a 3000 share subscription plan were proposed for a Knights of Pythias Associates building in Boston.

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Knights of Pythias Washington Street Rufus B. Hilliard Edward M. Estes Massasoit Grand Keeper Worcester Grand Lodge Committee On Law Committee On Grand Master of the Exchequer General Fun James A. Fox Cambridge Dwight 5. Woodworth M. D Fitchburg Luther L. Tarbell Marlboro George P. Walker Lowell Francis A. Chase Boston Rufus B. Hillard Fall River George R. Kennedy Worcaster Nelson W. Haskell George B. Goodale William H. Lee Andrew J. Hastings John W. Wiggin Somerville Knights of Pythias Associates Flor

Miss Harney Surprised By Festive Sendoff At Joy Street

About 100 friends gathered last evening at Miss Mary Harney's father’s Somerville home. Members of the St. Joseph's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society helped honor her for her bazaar work. A gold watch and chain was presented by James F. Davlin, with remarks, music by John Robinson and his orchestra, and a collation. Prominent attendees included Commander Davlin, Nat Dennett, Colonel Charles King, and Jona Keiley.

Mary Harney Joy Street Somerville St. Joseph’s Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society Miss Harney James F. Davlin John Robinson Davlin Post 154 Nat Dennett Union Veteran Army Charles, King Jona Keiley

Weavers at Work at King Philip Mills Streiks Quieted

Fall River Massachusetts February 10 mass reports King Philip mills open with about 200 weavers at work and most operatives back. A small strikers crowd gathered but stayed away from looms. some workers who urged staying out were among the first to return. Looms expected to run fully by week end. Spinners in Davol mills struck. engine accident caused shutdown. settlement anticipated. Other reports note wage talks and labor activity across New England mills with Knights of Labor organizing momentum.

Fall River Mass King Phillip Davol Somerset Iron Knights of Labor New York Lynn Chelses Boston Taunton Canoe Whittenton Mills

Pay dispute halts ice work at Mirror lake Dedham

In Dedham two weeks of ice cutting at Mirror lake irritates workers. About forty men, paid 150 per day in houses and 125 at the pond, demand 2 more per day after learning rivals in the state earn 175 and 2. The owner Otis Weed refuses, the strikers threaten attachments and a work stoppage until back pay is granted. Weed may replace with Boston workers.

Dedham Otis Weed People’s Ice Company of Boston Mirror Lake Weed Amory Fisher Bowman’s Pond Dadham

Finishers Strike Over Piecework Pay at Wild's Factory

Finishers at Martin Wild's factory in Rockton left work at 9 this morning claiming a promised shift to piecework was not honored. They say 82 cents per finishing case was the union price, while they are paid 45 cents. The arbitration board met but took no action. A manufacturers and finishers meeting will be called. no major trouble expected.

aGairs Jockout Fislj J. B. Arnold Champaign Lil The New Association E. Bradshaw John J. Henry Fred Nagro A. H. McDermott George A. Irving Rockton Fee Martin Wild Wid Wild

Strife at Maine Cotton Mill as Scabs Arrive

About twenty five girls from Eastport and nearby towns started work at the St Croix Cotton Mills Calais with strikers outside. A guard of strikers surrounded company houses before dawn but did not force entry. Disturbances and threats of serious trouble followed if the mill kept running. Both sides remain determined and retirement prospects look poor.

Calais Miltown Eastport

Monights of Labo Seek to Bring a Salem Firm to Terms

The Knights of Labor threaten to boycott Charities Harrington & Co firms in Salem and Peabody if non-union workers are not discharged by Monday. Harringtons recently bought estates on Fowler and North Pine streets for 7200 dollars and use about thirty workers. A large feather sale of 100000 dollars was reported, and a firm member declined further comment.

Charities Harrington & Co Fowler and North Pine Streets Salem Knights of Labor Messrs. Harrington Peabody

Negotiations at Lewiston over Bates Mill crew return

At Lewiston Maine February 10 a Knights of Labor district conference discussed allowing Bates Mill operatives to resume work en masse except for Dalton while an inquiry into prices proceeds. Bates Manufacturing Agent H Pratt signaled only Dalton’s reinstatement remains unsettled and others will be admitted Monday, with further talks to follow. The Knights of Labor halted on decisive action.

Lewiston Lewiston, Me Pratt Keights of Labor Mr. Pratt Bates Mill Bates Wa Dalton J. W. Kitresper C. M. Shaw District Executive Board Bates Manufacturing Company H. &. Pratt Knights of Labor

New Bedford Awaits Advance Acceptance Amid Trade Unrest

New Bedford Mass February 10 Weavers here largely expect to accept a ten percent wage increase despite dissatisfaction The Knights of Labor leaders urge restraint and discourage any strike at this time A separate Natick Mass strike mirrors wages later Pittsfield Bel Air mill hilights tension while Knights of Labor consider action Horse Railroad Men to Unite notes unionization efforts

New Bivrorp Mass Knights of Labor Acushnet Natick Providence R.J Messrs. Knight Pontiac Et Pittsfield Springfield Maas Bel Air Pittsfield Strimers

Enterprising Thief Caught After Chelsea Break In

Mrs Willis missed valuables from 207 Broadway Chelsea after a thief slipped out with a sealskin dolman worth 500 and other items totaling 800. Potter Harry Holmen, found near East Boston bridge with false keys, was captured by Officers Smith Grover Simonds and to be arraigned.

Clarence Willis Harry Holmen Boston Sibley

Brutal Bethany farmer jailed for murder of laborer Ford

New Haven reports Wales L Doolittle a Bethany farmer jailed on $5000 bond after brutal beating of William Ford a transient worker. Ford 35, beaten for harness repair failure, head crushed and ribs broken. Doolittle, described as violent, was arrested after Dr Hinckley reported Ford gravely injured. Doolittle claimed Ford provoked him and showed history of past mental instability.

New Haven Conn Wales L. Doolittle Bethany William Ford Ford Doolittle Doolitle Dr. Hinckley Doolhtttie Doolittie Indy

Final Giralda performance sinks amid weak libretto and dull music

The Ideals new season closes Giralda with lackluster book and commonplace score. Marie Stone and Huntington head a small cast doing their best while several standout moments from Gye and Don Japhet receive praise. Next week shifts to Victor and Fra Diavolo with a boxed farewell, as seat sales begin at the box office.

Giralda I Deals Marie Stone Miss Huntington Teac Ee OM Gye Pas Alt Fhurd Ser Wes Tom Serenade Duke Donald Don Japhet Barnabee Miss de Lussan Fra Diavolo Victor Martha Yhureday Dr. Spencer Chickering Hell Spencer Macbeth

Western Nail Association Adheres to Previous Declarations

At Pittsburg Pennsylvania meeting, twenty four western mills represented. Manufacturers unanimously affirm prior declarations and resolutions. Wheeling nailers favor compromise scale to win work and replace non union workers through superior workmanship.

Pittsburg Penn Western Nail Association Wheeling Naiiers

Elevator fall kills two at Mecklen burg iron works

In Charlotte North Carolina on February 10 two colored workers John Springs and Will Austin were instantly killed when an elevator tailing collapsed at Mecklen burg Iron Works. Julius Brown, another colored worker, suffered serious injuries.

Charlotte N. C Mecklenburg Iron Works John Springs Will Austin Julius Brown

Keene installs Rev G H de Bevoise at Second Church

Religious excitement sweeps Harwich as Rev G H de Bevoise is installed pastor of the Second Congregational Church in Keene New Hampshire last night. Also reported: Joseph Riel refuses to sign a petition seeking clemency for Metts prisoners. Two brothers, William and George Brown, drown after their dory overturns near Grand Manan while returning from nets. Michael Clane, Brockton’s longtime resident and A O H founder, dies suddenly on Tuesday evening. An Angostura Bitters advertisement promotes digestion and a sound mind.

Harwich G. H. de Bevoise Second Congregational Keene N. H Joseph Riel Louis Riel William Brown George Grand Manan Michael Clane Brockton

Death of Henry P. Scudder Prominent New York Lawyer

Henry P. Scudder, a prominent New York attorney and Trinity College Hartford alumnus of 1811, died tonight after a short illness. He was admitted to the bar in 1813. Funeral arrangements set for Friday.

New York Henry P. Scudder Trinity College Hartford

Fogged London Rally Ended Amid Riots and Relief Plans

A dense fog in Cumberland Market drove Socialist leaders Hyndman and Williams to adjourn their meeting as thousands gathered. Police battled a 5000-strong mob near Elephant and Castle with mounted officers and troops ready, while tradesmen aided police. Damage assessed at £80,000. A Hyde Park demonstration is planned with labor groups from the country and MPs to push relief measures for London’s distressed poor.

London Cumperland Market Hyndman Williams South London Trafalgar Square Elephant Castle Tavern Socialitie Hyde Park House of Commons

Reported Depredations Hoax In Deptford On Feb. 11

A London dispatch reports that yesterday’s outbreak in Deptford was a hoax with no disturbance or mob. The same batch of items notes Parnell backing O’Shea, socialists arrested for rioting, and other brief international notices from London Gatway Havana Copenhagen Belgrade and Constantinople.

London Deptford Parnell O'Shea Gatwiy O’shea

Evening gatherings and meetings noted in city notices

The text lists several social and organizational events: NCOs of Company A, First Regiment M. Vv. M. plan a tender event at Suppert Boylston Hall next Monday evening. wholesale grocers held a modern business meeting at Young's Hotel with about twenty present. New Hampshire Club members attending the New Orleans exposition to meet later for an anniversary dinner. Richard H. Dana to speak on Ethics of Civil Service at Young Men's Christian Union Thursday evening. Metaphysical Club met at Mrs Rodger’s 246 Newbury Street with about seventy five in attendance. YMCA entertainment last night for First Division members and another show tonight for Second Division with Ruegies Street Quartet and others. Mutual Benefit Association of John L Whiting & Son employees holds its second annual ball in Paine Hall Friday evening with floor directors named.

M. Vv. M Boylston Hall Moundey Richard H. Dana Young Men’s Christian Union Metaphysical Club Mrs. Rodgers Newbury Street Young Men's Christian Association Boylston Street Wade Guartet George *B Ford Reader K. Foster Ruegies Street Hood Thomas Hanratan John Green Wiliam H. Sullivan William Carey M. J. Tobin Otto Baron James Nasbitt John Leonard

Journalist Colonel C. Kemble Dies After Illness

New York February 16 Colonel C. Kemble a noted journalist and longtime representative in this city for the Cai roni Press Association died at his Mott Haven residence tonight after a two weeks illness from pleno pneumonia.

New York C. Kemble Cai‘oni Press Association Mott Haven

Archbishop Corrigan Receives Cardinal Elevation Cablegram

New York February 10 The Most Rev Archbish Corrigan received a cablegram yesterday indicating Archbishop Gibbons of Baltimore will be created Cardinal at the July Consistory.

New YO Archbish Corrigan Tme Gibbans of Beltimore

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