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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1885

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Five Men Die In Chicago Sewer Gas Tragedy

Chicago reports a sewer clearing crew of nine, with five dead and four survivors after exposure to deadly gas. Foreman descended, others assisted, names listed include Michal Laski Joseph Gill James Grandy Daniel Curtis and Mathew Mason. Cause under investigation, whether sewer gas or leaked pipe fumes.

Chicago Kinzie Street Theother Halstead Union Michal Laski Joseph Gill Janes Grandy Aniel Curtis Mathew Mason Gill Gil

Ineffectual Bid to Elect a United States Senator in Illinois

A Springfield dispatch to the Daily News reports Republicans in both houses refused to recognize Democratic actions in voting for a secretary. Absent members lingered, hours passed with idle sessions and several futile adjournment attempts. In the Senate 22 Democrats seated, but a ballot for senator yielded only one recorded vote. Democrats feared a Republican turnout could give their candidate a majority. The session adjourned until noon tomorrow.

United States Chicago Daily News Springfield Senate Democra Republcans

St Albans Trust pays sixth dividend to depositors

Receiver Rich reports a 10 percent sixth dividend to depositors of the defunct St. Albans Trust Company, bringing total payments to 6 percent. District Attorney Haskins opens witness examination in the case against F E A Sowles, president of suspended First National Bank, accused of falsifying a report to the bank examiner about his personal debt. Stockholders resist payment as comptroller orders stock assessment overdue. Depositors grow anxious for a dividend with none imminent.

Sv. Albans, Yi Rich St. Albans Trust Company Haskins F E. A. Sowles First National Bank Comptroter Roberts

Snowstorms Reported Across Deep South and Mississippi

Special reports from Montgomery to Selma describe heavy snow in Alabama and neighboring states. Towns like Duck Hill and Macon Mississippi report nine inches, Vicksburg’s snow delays rail traffic, and a river fog disrupts boat movements. Shreveport and Selma also record notable snowfalls with Selma noting four inches the heaviest in six years.

New Orleans Yimes-Democrat Montgomery Talladega Suscaloosa Ala Duck Hill Macon Miss Vicksburg Sheveport Selma

Maine Agriculture Committee Votes to Ban Oleomargarine

In Augusta on February 12 the agriculture committee moved to pass an amendment prohibiting oleomargarine manufacture and sale in the state. The temperance committee will report a bill to treat a pump and other liquor shop appliances as evidence of liquor sales, with higher penalties but court discretion. No action on using United States licenses as evidence of liquor sales.

Augusta Fen Committee On Agriculture Committee On Temperance United States Gilmore Easton Brighton Cowdrey Stoneham Ayer Savings Bank Ayer Mr. Tobin Boston John L. Chambers Bailey Milford Mr. Curry Lyon F. B. Kellogg Mr. Wadlin Reading Elisha S. Nevins Methuen David Nevins Framingham Henry C. Nevins John H. Morse Jacob Emerson Nevins Tyler Claremont Senate Hartwell Fitchburg Supreme Court Committee On the Judiciary J. Y. Dearborn Forco Supreme Parliament Golden Rule Alliance Waltham Watch Tool Company Supreme Judicial Court Worcester Commissioners of Prisons American Watch Company General Court Louis J. B. Marshall William J. Balmer

Assessors Report Notes County Property Valuation Rise

The state assessors report higher property valuations for Kings, New York, Erie, Onondaga, Albany and Monroe counties by 1,169,698 due to actual value increases. Other counties rise mainly from higher assessment rates. They foresee tax reductions as commercial centers grow and urge legislation for fair tax distribution plus an income tax on collateral inheritances and bequests.

Albany N. Y Kings New York Erie Jondaga Monroe

Attempted rail wreck near Marthaville blocks passenger service

In Louisiana near Marthaville on the Texas Pacific New Orleans division an attempted wreck on the bridge led to the freight collision of a wild freight that struck first. The passenger train with 200 people aboard passed by safely as the engine and one freight car fell. Two boys were arrested on charges related to the act.

Marshall Tex New Orleans Texas Pacific Railroad Marthaville

Notable Figures Promote French Spoliation Claims

A. E. Allen of Boston New York and Washington is said to be highly qualified to present French spoliation claims. He is linked with William E. Earle of Washington and has access to vast documentary evidence. James Jr. Causten gathered much of it over nearly five decades.

A. E. Allen Boston New York Washington Lie William E. Earle James Jr. Causten Allen

Ice harvest ends for Boston area ice dealers

Malden Mass Feb 12 The Boston Ice company at Wakefield finished cutting their yearly supply for Boston housing about 70 000 tons. Estimates put 125 000 tons cut on Lake Quannapoisset Wakefield and Eel and Spot ponds in Melrose by various dealers over the past two weeks the ice about 14 inches thick and very clear.

Malden Mass Boston Ice Company Wakefield Boston Lake Quannapoisett Eel Melrose

Train stranded near Schnylerville blocks service

The Schnylerville train on the Boston Hoosac Tunnel and Western railroad left Mechanicsville Tuesday morning and became snowbound between Mechanicsville and Stillwater. Four engines tried unsuccessfully to free it and the train was abandoned. Passengers were returned to Mechanicsville.

Yrory N. Y

Rail lines restore freight rates to former standards

The Southern Railway and Steamship association, by unanimous vote, re established the former 9001 agreement and restored all freight rates to their previous levels. The restored rates take effect on the first instant and are accepted by all the lines.

Chattanooga Tenn Southern Railway and Steamship Association

Senate Debates Land Reform and Speculation Allegations

In Washington the senate debated repealing preemption and timber culture laws. West cited a Michigan letter alleging land speculators bought public lands at low prices through agents, opposing relief for speculators and supporting bona fide homesteads. Other items include remarks on the Cotton Exposition and a dynamite explosions inquiry.

Washington Senate West Michigan Palmar Greas Barnhart, Hill & Freeman Grand Rapids Case & McKenney Marquette Mr. West Congress Gro Palmer Conger

Postoffice appropriation debate over railroad mail pay changes

In the House of Representatives the postoffice appropriation bill was discussed in committee of the whole. Debates focused on railroad mail compensation, with Blount challenging the ruling on the chairs decision and the bill’s new railway mail car and inland transport provisions being amended and adopted. The session ended with a vote and a recess after further remarks on ocean mail transportation costs.

Washington House Postoffice Blount Georgia Iorr Michigan Cleveland Shorey Mississippi Horr Bayne Pennsylvania Slorr Nicholls Harr Rti Way Townshend Long Massachusetts Secretary of the Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing Holman Indiana Randall Dingley Maine Hiscock New York

Dinamite scare at the German consul office in New York

Special Despatch reports August Feigel the German consul alerted Inspector Byrnes after finding a box with a brass cylinder and a clockwork mechanism. A health board doctor and detective coaxed the device to reveal a potentially explosive infernal machine designed to trigger a heavy blast, but dampened by water damage. The tale ties to a ferrybox incident on Catherine Street, with letters confirming Feigel's awareness and a possible earlier panic.

New York August Feigel Byrnes Hickey Health Board State Street Feigel Grand Street Catherine Street

Press Club Reception and Libel Case Tangles Ex Mayor Edson

New York reports a crowded Press Club winter reception with Gov Hill Attorney General O Brien Mayor Grace and many notables present. At a Medical Jurisprudence meeting, talk on penalties proposed for crime including guillotine or rape, while no action is taken on Judge Freedman's order condemning ex mayor Edson. Patrick Bellelhain faces trial for alleged libel after Reliehan printed in the Irish Liberator a report about Patrick Ford of the Irish World.

New York Press Club Gov Hill Andstall O’ Brien Maxwell Grace Roswell P. Flower Henry Hilton Monsignor Capel Collyer Hubert C. Thompson Chauncey M. Depew Walling Fitz John Porter Edward Stokes E. E. Rice J. H. Haverly Lawrence Barrett Joseph Pulitzer Arthur Waillack Tony Pastor William J. Florence Augustine Daly Harrigan and Kart John Wild John Howson Society of Medical Jurisprudence E. Hi. Benn Freedmund Edson Miller White Patrick Bellelhain Iirsh Liberator Patrick Ford Trish World

Chicago Coal Blockade Triggers Famine and Rail Delays

In Chicago a severe coal blockade cripples supply as 6000 tons a day are needed but scarce. Dealers face $350 to $550 per ton amid shortages. Amour & Dol packing and other stockyards plants shut down for fuel. Milk deliveries halt, perishables scarce, and relief awaits lifting of the blockade as freight resumes for essentials. Temperatures drop to nine below with bitter winds.

CuIcGo Ill Chicago Indiana Erie Amour & Dol

Chicago Youth Seeks Injunction Over School Prayer Row

Stephen Vennis a 14 year old orphan filed a circuit court bill to restrain Gen D N Tyeane C H Caperly and Joseph Klein school directors and Philip Recher teacher at Rogers Park from expelling him for refus ing to participate in the school form of prayer and worship. He says his Rowan Catholic family dislikes the prayer and that he behaved properly while others prayed. Recher ordered him to leave Feb 6 and said he could not return unless he joined the form of prayer. Temporary injunction likely sought next Monday.

Chicago Stephen Vennis Circuit Court Today D. N. Tyeane C. H. Caperly Joseph Klein Philip Recher Rogers Park Recher

Fire alarms and blazes hit Boston area and other towns

Fire alarm from box 7 reported a blaze at No 18 Kennard Avenue caused by thawing pipes with $20 damage. A sight fire at No 18 Louisburg Square was put out by Engine 10. Captain Poland injured by a hand extinguisher explosion and hospitalized. Patrolman Bruce and citizens stopped a small fire in Brewer's Yard No 105 Cross Street with no damage. Brief telegraph reports note a South Norwalk factory fire, a Pleistow works blaze, a Princeton Missouri store fire, and a Townshend farmhouse and barn burnings with varying losses and insurance.

Boston Kennard Avenue Poplary Street Louisburg Square Poland City Hospital Bruce First Division Brewer’s Yard No. 105 Cross Street Telegraph Bridgeport Conn South Norwalk Co-Operative Hatters’ Union Haverhill Mass Standard Fuel Company Pleistow N. H Princeton White Grocecy Company Brattleboro Obadiah Howard Townshend Lovelock Los A. Shuman Judiciary Committee Emmons Corporation Counsel Whitmore James C. Tucker Fire Department South Boston Roxbury Between Hill Faneuil Hall Faneuil Bell Fanewh Hall Old State House Quincy Hall Roxbury Street Stible Charlestown Curtis Hall S. H. Durgin Board of Health George F. Babbitt Jobn E. Fitzgerald

Washington Despute to Boston Herald

A fragment notes that reports from Washington about President Cleveland’s cabinet lack solid information. It says few here truly know Cleveland’s plans beyond the aim to appoint Mr Bayar as secretary of state, while many claim to understand his mind without certainty.

Washington Despute Boston Herald Mr. Cleveland Truil Cleveland Bayar

Eighteen Die In Fire At Blockley Insane Asylum

In Philadelphia on Feb 12 a blaze swept the Blockley almshouse killing eighteen inmates in the north wing. Attendants and firemen rescued several others as flames gutted the 60 cells over three floors. Names of many inmates were later listed among those believed suffocated or burned.

Philadelphia Insane Department Blockley Almshouse Schuylkill River Insane Department of Blockley Almshouse Joseph Nadine Joseph Schroeder Mr. Strain Mr. Hanna Frank D. Dediacon James McCoy John Lyden Isaac O'Neill Charles Scott John Dwyer James Burk Thomas Rusk Michael Wroth Robert Cunningham Charles Nolenberger Thomas Jones John Herriges Herriges

Harris Lectures on Great Paintings in Jacob Sleeper Hall

Dr William T Harris spoke in Jacob Sleeper Hall under the College Philological Society on five famed paintings the Sistine Madonna Holbein s Madonna Correggio s Madonna Angelo s Fates and Raphael s Saint Cecilia with stereopticon projections The lecture offered minute analysis though its depth sometimes obscured the artist s intent It highlighted how analysis shapes taste The next event Feb 19 features Miss Annie Cal reading Midsummer Night s Dream with Mendelssohn music for two pianos violin and cello

William T. Harris Jacob Sleeper Hall College Philological Society Holbein Correggio Angelo Raphael Harris Paister Sviist Clolbéin Annie Cal Mendelssohn

Murder and executions across states amid cold northwest weather

Reports tell of multiple hangings including Dr. L N Beach in eee 0 Pu and Fat Sheedy in Little Rock, with other killings in Philadelphia and Arkansas. A St Louis arrest follows threats against Cleveland’s president. Winter travel disruption eases as trains move again. A cremation society forms in Davenport. A dance fight in Chickasaw Nation ends in fatalities and injuries.

L. N. Beach Fat Sheedy Sullivan New Orleans Ryan and Sullivan John Sweeny Philadelphia William Ray Seneca Pats N. Y St. Louis Cleveland Northwest Franklin Ind McDaniel & Wright James High Oyes Government Railways of Ned Bounds Chickasaw Pation F. Craig

Common Council Sets Aide Budgets And Confirmations

A special council meeting discussed memorial day funds of 200 dollars per Grand Army post, ventilation needs for the council chamber, and sewer purification orders. Nominations for health board, fire commissioner, and library roles were confirmed or laid over, with adjournment after a lengthy roll call and regular session to follow.

Grand Army Mystic Valley

Bank clerks move to form city association with life insurance aim

About sixty Boston bank clerks met at the clearing house to plan a bank clerks association. They discussed goals including a small annuity for the aged and disabled, life insurance for members, a fund for deceased members’ families, and social meetings. Names of banks and key speakers are noted, with a committee on constitution and nominations formed.

Clearing House W. G. Snelling G. C. Neves Providence Revere Bank Boston Charles F. Fitz Union Bank Providence Association Luke North American Bank S. L. Treadwell Washington Bank HGL Thomas Chamberlain State National Bank A. F. Luke North American Ss. L. Treadwell Washington A. P. Weeks Lide F. Campbell Tremont K. Meins Meins Second National Stone the Revere Treadwell The Ogden Columbian Woodward First National Tenney Globe Hostock New England Abbott Hide Leather and Merrill National Bank of Redemption

Poem Recital by Will Carleton Delights B Y M C A

Upwards of 12 000 members and friends of the B Y M C Association enjoyed a Thursday evening recitation by Will Carleton on the Trojan horse myth. The lecture used an allegorical gold horse to expose evils opposing modern happiness, drawing laughs with verse from poems published like Out of the Old House Into the New The Schoolmasters Guests The New Church Organ The Lightning Rod Dispenser who chiselling desolation through a piece of pumpkin pie Betsy and I are Out How We Kept the Day and Farmer Stebbins at Ocean Grove.

B. Y. M.C. Association Will Carleton Trojan Feme Troy Betsy Farmer Stebbins Ocean Grove

Various 19th century enterprise and public notices

A compilation of short notices covers shipments of shell fish from Barnstable in 1954, business capital changes at Concord Cattie Co, Taunton factory schedules, Connecticut Agricultural Society planning Meriden fair, Vanderbilt renting Newport villa, Laconia water works funding, Captain Herry building a new lake steamer, and historical notes on Boston liquor crusades, Maine river bridges, and local court cases. It also notes an insurance-style liability in Pittsfield, a Portand bell bow theft, a Burlington injury suit, a Bristol grandmother's lineage, Nantucket drowning incident, ice rights dispute in Maine ponds, a New Haven murder verdict, a New Hampshire oleomargarine test, and a North Adams jury irregularity.

Barnstable Concord N. H Cattie Company Taunton Mass Connecticut Agricultural Society Meriden Cornelius Vanderbilt W. W. Tucker Bellevue Avenue Newyport Laconia and Lake Village Capt. Herry Rangeley Saco River Great and General Court of Massachusetts Charles W. Selinas Howard Park Burlington Lewis Green Bes Vermont State Agricultural Society Champlain Valley Association Manchester C. A. Smith Gristol Bristol Nantucket Shoals Jennie Freeman Jennie Freeupius Th ‘Aptain W. Jd. McNaaught McNaught Thomas E. Brastow Ovukport Lee Company Walton Deides New Haven John C. Whipper Whipper Johnson Irving A. Watson State Board of Health Angell Derry New Hampshire Froy and Greenfield Railroad North Adams Harlow P. Green Green Ufer No N Cae

Legislature debate over reformatories and prison reports

Senate heard recommendations from prison commissioners on the Massachusetts Reformatory including labor systems, extended sentences for public order offences, and new per diem pay for inmates. Bills covered sheriffs’ fees, adjacent-county writ serving, parish church transfers, and other orders. The day included committee reports, state aid petitions, and public records funding notes.

Senate Andrew Thayer Boynton Trinity Church Bridgewater Protestant Episcopal Church Massachusetts Reformatory Frst Commissioners of Prisons Reformatory New York Millis T. W. Tyler Manufacturing Company Committee On Military Affairs Wilhelmina Reiss Josephine N. Brookings Lavinia Cook Committee On the Judiciary Joint Lemira C. Pennell Committee On Claims J. F. Patten Tewksbury John Daley Digby N.S Rogers Amero

O Neil Clinches Cushion Carrom Crown and Cash Prize

Neil O Neil won the state cushion carrom championship at Marshall's billiard rooms with seven straight wins and 190 in prize money. Kane started strong but faded, final score 150 to 1382 in O Neil's favor. Marshall and O Neil face off tonight for potential second place tie scenarios as Eames stands ready to claim second.

Marshall Kane O'Neil Marshell O’ Neil Maters Eames O’neil O’neill J. Crompton H. HE. Blake Marker George McCloud Barnard and Gilman Barnard

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