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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1886

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Meeting of Roxbury Citizens Forms Aid Committee

Alderman Maguire called a meeting of Roxbury residents to form a 50 member committee to aid the overseers for submerged district relief. EB A O'Donnell secretary, Majuire president, with many named citizens. A public demonstration and hall search planned for this evening as flood conditions persist. Visited by Death: Lahey family in Belmont Street tenement mourns Mrs Lahey after weeks of illness amid four feet of water. Police arrangements public safety: 48 officers from Division 10 plus 100 extra personnel on duty. no accidents reported at Station 10.

Roxbury Belmont Simmons Cunard Gardner, Downing Calvert Hampshire Streets Mehan Avedne Belmont Street Vernon Ruggles Street Downing Street Cabot Street Marcella Hospital P.J. Maguire J. F. Foster Fourth Street South Boston Maguire Mr. Webster Spawinut Avenue Robert Lafternoon Paine Thomas F. Temple Wayfarer Chardon Street al’ Welock St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Francis de Sales Church M. J. Connelly J. W. Fogarty Roxbury Charitable Society Friendship Hall EB. A. O'Donnell John P. Brawley John Good M. T. Renon M. H. Corcoran Jo. J. Noonan Henry Cunningham Ea, O' Donnell Frank L. Byrne Harry P. Byrne C. A. Brown John Kane James Maguire Bélmont Street Lahey Captain Twombley Tremont Culvert Vernon Hall Madison Warwick Street Madison Park Venom and

Submerged District Draws Crowds Under Bright Sunday Skies

Report from a New England city describes crowds viewing a vast flooded district. Spectators thronged Shawmut Avenue and Linden Park while two blind men discussed the inundation and a cliffside vantage offered views of the culvert break. The Madison Park area and Westmifnster Hotel scene are highlighted as prominent losses and curiosities in the submerged landscape.

New England Shawmut Kvevue Hammond Street Shawmut Avenue Hammond Linden Park Huisoa Tremont Street Calvert Street Madison Park Westmifnster Wesuntueter

Railroads Rebuild After Storm With Widespread Washouts

Railroads suffered extensive washouts from the weekend storm causing halted or delayed service. Boston and Albany, Albany and New York, New York and New England, Fitchburg, and other lines rushed repairs, reestablishing some routes by Sunday night and planning smoother operations today. Main washouts hit Weymouth, Taunton, Fall River, and Middlesex areas. Boston commuting lines faced selective closures and transfers.

Four Boston Men Stranded by Washouts Reach Boston City

Saturday morning four Boston men set out from New York to reach Boston on the New York and New England line. Train delays due to washouts force a harrowing detour via Worcester Westboro and Saxonville with boats and barges used to cross damaged tracks. After a long night the procession resumes, arriving at the Boston and Albany station at 5 am Sunday, the travelers surprisingly cheerful despite the ordeal.

Boston New York New England Pennsylvania Railroad Delaware River Trenton Broadway Boston and Albany Iorman House Shore Line Metropolis Charles P. Clark Asa P. Porter Eb, A. Tate Norwalk Briveport New Haven Hartford Springfield Connecticut Natick Worcester Bay State House Boton Snpetee Buson Anotter Westboro South Framingham Chicago South Framingham Saxonville Boston and Albany Gmouth Roads

Mayor Opposes City Blame After Flood Meeting

The mayor, City Engineer Jackson, and Superintendent Thomas J. Young discussed relief measures for the submerged district. They considered a cofferdam but abandoned it due to risk of backflow and delays. Cleanup by the Marcelle Street Home and City Hospital provided bread and meals, with 500 blankets ready. A fundraising meeting will be held at the mayor’s office to collect contributions, aided by Robert Treat Paine and A. Shuman, aiming to help destitute families who lost everything. The city faces potential liability claims, but officials believe the system and sewers will endure the flood’s impact.

O’brien Helief Post Jackson Thomas J. Young Marcelle Street City Hospital Ney Robert Treat Paine A. Shuman Boston Roxbury Meyor Mr. Jackson Boston Belting Company Stony Brock Young Stony Brook

Water floods Medford as unnamed brook breaches dam

A century old Medford stream overran its bounds on a rainy weekend, flooding Webster to Salem streets. Homes along Forest and Fountain faced four foot depths, residents evacuated by raft or boat, and accusations against selectmen for delaying relief while Foster and Manning blamed the dam overflow. Neighbors aided with private boats and coal deliveries as the town grappled with widespread damage and looming lawsuits.

New England Middle Mystic Medtora Ben Franklin Medford Messrs. Foster & Manning Webster Street Forest Fountain Streets Salem Street Hugh Campbell J. Tufts Tufts Campbell John James Mahoney Fountain Forest Streets Foster & Manning Webster Mr. Kammer Forest Street Fulton Street Ieee Antec Boston and Maing Sheehan Salem George Nichols

Flood Threat Near Rivilege Cancelation Rumor

Foster and Manning fear a flood will cancel the ancient water rivilege. Locals are angered and seeking satisfaction after several narrow drownings on improvised rafts. Boats drifted over fences. waters subsided by Sunday noon.

Foster & Manning Gark

Malden Flood Deluge Overflows Mills and Streets

Hydrants released fifty jets of water as Malden lanes flooded and a dam risked failure near Cochranes Mills. Water spilled from Melrose’s overflow, inundating cellars, warehouses, and a terrace-filled yard while authorities reinforced the dam and assessed damages. Cochranes losses cited at least fifty thousand dollars with no city recovery.

Deluge Ravages Weymouth Area Damages Bucks

East Weymouth fans recounts as flood waters from a recent storm inundate Pleasent and Water streets driving residents to upper floors. Weymouth Iron Works dam breaching, hundreds of nail casks swept away, bridges damaged and property losses near ten thousand dollars with South Weymouth and Weymouth Landing sustaining further damage. Authorities fear further danger if ice on Whatreans pond breaks.

Weymouth Flont Tower Pleaant Street Water Street Anderson Weymouth Iron Company Pleasant Street Weymouth Iron Works South Weymouth Snerman Catony

Nashua and Merrimac Rivers Overflow Banks

Severe storm disrupts New Hampshire towns as the Nashua rivers rise and flood Belvidere, blocking lowlands. ice dam risk grows with ice floes between Nashua River bridge and Rochester railroad bridge. Merrimack River rises four inches per hour amid telegraph lines down to Boston.

Nashua N. H Merrimac Belvidere Hudson Bridge Rochester Railroad Ashua Nastna Mer- Frimac Boston

Damage to Buildings Alone Estimated not Not Lease Than $200,000

Taunton Massachusetts reports flood damage rising with sections of the city cut off by river floodwaters. Bridges are gone except the iron one at the lunatic asylum. water and gas are scarce. several streets flood at 500 feet wide. building damage estimated around 200000. Old Colony railroad trains halted. city council to meet to plan highway and bridge actions.

Specia THE POST Dedham Islington Ellis Station Washington Street Eastern Avenue High East Streets Wigwam Pond Charles River East High Streets Boston and Providence Railroad High Street East Dedham Harvard Street Hign fAgwin V. Eagar East Street George Welcomey Richard MccGlashan Ono Andrew Galvin John Crowley Mr. Galvia John Collins Collins Daniel Coughlin John O'Neal West Dedham Sugar Mill Pond Fast Dedham Forest Hills Stonybrook Roxbury Boston and Providence Taunton Mass Lunatic Asylum Mill River Cottage Whittenton Brittains Washington Cohanpet Winthrop Weir Spring Streets Old Colony Africa New Bedford New Beprord Westport Jamaica Theodore Bishop

Flood Devastation Across Norwich Area and Nearby Towns

A severe flood devastates Norwich and surrounding towns with Franklin square and Greeneville dam breaches. Widespread railroad washouts, submerged wharves, and power outages disrupt Boston and Providence service, with Jewett City and Randolph hit hard. Estimates suggest losses exceed a quarter of a million dollars and thousands face unemployment.

White House Invitations Stir Senate Dignity Debate

Washington Feb. 14 Some social circles are offended as the administration changes invitation etiquette for the White House reception. Senators balk at nontraditional engraved cards and prefer formal invitations read aloud in Congress. The issue tests Senate pride amid critics and evolving press commentary.

Washington White House Mr. Hayes Arthur Diplomatic Corps Army Judiciary Navy House of Congress Cleveland Senate Chamber

Anxious to Make Petty Capital Out of the Pan Electric Case

Representative Hanback of Kansas plans another resolution to probe the Pan Electric case from top to bottom. Supporters warn against overreach and partisan capital from minor facts while demanding a fair, radical inquiry into the Attorney General's link to the looming patent lawsuit.

Pan Electric WaAs Hanback Kansas Bell Telephone

What Our Lawmakers Are Likely to Be During the Week

The Senate week centers on the educational bill, likely consuming most of the time, with a possible shift to the bankruptcy or Washington Territory admission. In the House, debate focuses on the Fitz John Porter bill with a Thursday vote, while other measures such as agricultural department creation and consular fee limits seek morning consideration. The pension and Indian appropriation bills await action.

Washington Senate Washington Territory Judiciary Committee Dustin Edmunds John Porter Department of Agriculture and Labor Belmont House

Clearing the Tracks in Providence Amid Floods and Delays

Flooded Rhode Island rivers ease but damage lingers as trains, mail, and passengers face disruptions. Providence officials report lingering washouts on the New York and New England line, with bridges demolished, rails washed, and multiple routes impassable. Boilerhouse and dam breaches trigger heavy losses at mills and widespread flooding of factory dwellings, delaying service to Kingston, Westerly, and Newport connections. restoration efforts underway, with tentative Monday resumption if lines clear.

Providence R. I New York Fall River Massachusetts Kingston Boston Sp. m Hartford Woonsocket New England Wiite Dig Pawcatuck Westerly Stell Manville Narragansett Pier Geneva Dyerville Maxton Moswaucius Connecticut Line North Seitunte Pawtucket Milia B. &R. Knight Natick

Expects to Introduce Tariff Measure in House Tomorrow

SPECIAL TO THE POST Washington Feb 14 Colonel Morrison expects to introduce his tariff bill in the House tomorrow. It aims to reduce revenues $20,000,000 yearly with major cuts on sugar and lumber free-list expansion. The bill lowers duties on steel, iron rails, crockery, glass, starch, rice, linens, and certain fibers while keeping wool and silk largely unchanged.

Washington Morrison House Ways and Means Canada Cuba Treasury Department

Irih Societies Vote for General Parade on St Patrick Day

Worcester Mags Feb 14 A meeting of the Irish societies in the city tonight voted to celebrate St Patrick s Day with a general parade.

Worcester Mags Irih

How to Make New Dollars Wash Got Ones With James Pye

James Pye showcases his famous Peskcine technique in a guide about turning worn currency into usable money. The article explains steps to refresh and authenticate notes, with cautions about legality and processing options.

James Pye

New Orleans Firm Claims Suit Against Bell Patents Origin

SPECIAL TO THE POST Watson Van Benthuy nen, president of the National Improved Telephone Co., says the proposed suit to vacate Bell patents originated with his group and that Tao Electric has no role. He cites Attorney General Garland’s refusal, due to ties with Pan Electric, and notes a public letter from Garland to Benthaysen.

POST Washington Cnsey Young Benthaysen Garland Darart Mentor Jositer Washington, D. C Van Bell Telephone

Selecting a Neutral Place for Trying the Telephone Suits

The Post reports the telephone suits will be tried in Columbus Ohio before July 8. Washington was considered but juries there were deemed too influenced by recent disclosures in star route cases. Boston is ruled out due to Bell Company interests, so a neutral city without local ties was chosen.

Washington the Post Columbus District Columbia Brewster Cohites Boston Bell Company

Dynamiters Nabbed at Madrid Station Prompt Red Flag Finds

Nine dynamiters were arrested at the Madrid railroad station. Authorities found dynamite cartridges explosive apparatus revolvers and red flags at a shoemaker tied to the Socialist party. Other dispatches note London negotiations on extradition political criminals and reports from Zanzibar about Bishop Hennington’s execution.

Madrid Socialist Party London England International League For Loypox London Missionary Society Zanzibar Usegna Hennington Loudon Athens

Tradesmen urged to boycott Dublin banquet for Morley

In Muny on February 14 the Lord Mayor invited a tradesmen deputation to a banquet for John Morley new chief secretary for Ireland. Anonymous placards urged a boycott claiming the mayor betrayed the national cause by aiding Galway's attempt to thwart Parnell. At a tradesmen meeting for delegation, many refused to serve. The planned National League meeting at Inniscrone was abandoned on Harrington's advice.

Dublin Muny John Morley Ireland Galway Parnell National League Innisestra Harrington

Ex Governor Seymour Funeral Arrangements Announced

Ex Governor Seymour to be buried at Utica New York with funeral at Trinity Church on Tuesday at 2 pm Bishop Huntington to preside. Interment Forest Hill private. Public meeting at Opera House afterward with remarks by Kiernan Roberto Bacon Beardsley Goodwin and others. Remains lie in state at Conkling house 10 to 12 am Tuesday. Attending dignitaries include Conkling Hill Dorsheimer and Judge Miller.

uUtica N. Y Seymour Trinity Church Bishop Huntington Forest Hill Cemetery Opera House Kiernan Ellis H. Roberto William J. Bacon A. M. Beardsley Ben A. T. Goodwin Senator Conkling Conkling Governor Hill Mr. Dorsheimer Judge Miller Supreme Court Fred A. Conkling New York John Constable Constableville Walters Church Albany Francis Kiernan Utica

Plunkett firms raise wages in three woollen mills

Spring field Mass Feb 14 The Plunkett companies lift wages for workers in three woollen factories by 10 percent starting March 1 Adams Manufacturing and Andersonville mill not included Greylock mill North Adams sees 7 percent raise Blackington Woollen North Adams adds 10 percent and similar hikes expected nearby mills Payroll rise roughly 150 dollars monthly across the changes

Springfied Mass Plunkett Companies Adams Manufacturing Company Andersonville Greylock Mill North Adams Blackington Woollen Company

Camp Meeting Speaker John Allen A Wakefield Landmark

In Wakefield Massachusetts at the Methodist Church last night John Allen spoke on Quaint Reminiscences of My Life. He has attended 362 camp meetings and will be 91 in two weeks. Tonight he helped the pastor at the church prayer meeting, noted as Wakefield’s oldest citizen.

Malden Mass Methodist Wakefield John Allen

Recital at Chickering Hall Features Mr De Marsan Spencer

At Chickering Hall on Thursday evening Mr De Marsan Spencer presents the second of his recitals with selections from the popular comedy The Rival who is famed for inimitable reading. Boston audiences expect genuine pleasure and a rare treat for attendees.

Chickering Hall

Wage Advances Restore Precut Rail Road Shop Rates

New Haven February 13 The Northampton Railroad Company lifts the 15 percent wage cut applied in November 1884 by restoring the former pay for shop workers dock hands and track men at their request.

New Haven, Conn Northampton Railroad Company

Vessel Lost Off New York Coast In Storm

A schooner named Lizzie M. Dunn, sailing from Baltimore to Providence with coal, ran aground at Shoywanas reef near Montauk Point during a storm. The crew were rescued and cared for at the life saving station. The vessel is a total loss.

East Hampton L. I Lizzie M. Dunn Baltimore Providence Shoywanas Reef Montuk Point Total Los

Prize crew on Templar captures abandoned schooner Five Brothers

The bark Templar from London reports meeting the Philadelphia schooner Five Brothers abandoned at sea. A prize crew was placed aboard and ordered to sail to the nearest port for adjudication and sale.

Lewes Del Templar London Philadelphia Five, Brothers

Death of ex congressman Dennis McCarthy in Syracuse

Ex Congressmen and state Senator Dennis McCarthy died at his Syracuse home at nine o'clock tonight after a three week illness. He had a long career in public service including terms in Congress and the New York State Senate. McCarthy was a prominent figure in local politics and his passing draws tributes from colleagues and constituents.

Syracuse N. Y Dennis McCarthy

Mary E. McDonal Wreck Sees Total Loss Near Joliet

Gloucester report states schooner Mary E. McDonal ran ashore at Port Joliet N.8 and will be a total loss. Captain McIntire of the vessel files despatch to Mutual Fishing Insurance Company detailing the incident from February 14.

Gloucester Mass Mutual Fishing Insurance Company McIntire Mary E. McDonal Port Joliet N.8

Capture of George Q Cannon in Nevada

George Q Cannon, a leading Mormon figure, was arrested in Winnemucca Nevada for unlawful cohabitation. Marshal Ireland traveled to Nevada to receive him from local authorities as a $500 reward was offered, and his capture ends nearly a year of hiding amid rejoicing by Mormon adherents.

Salt Lakh City U. T George Q. Cannon Winnemucca Nev Marshal Ireland Nevada Wennimucca United States Cannon

Wanted at Salt Lake City by United States Authorities

George Q Cannon apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is sought by US authorities in Salt Lake City Utah on a charge of unlawful cohabitation. Born Liverpool England January 11 1827 he became a printer editor early Utah pioneer and long active in statehood efforts and higher education since 1862 served as US Senator and Utah legislator and as a Desert University regent with repeated Congress terms.

Salt Lake City United States George Q. Cannon Church of the Latter Day Saints Utah Dennon Deseret News The Mormone Mr. Cannon Liverpool Eng Bia Great Salt Lake Basin Utah Territory Territory McCannon Legislative Council Territory of Utah Board of Regents of the Desert University

Railroad Derailment After Bradford Landslide Near Ward Hill

A Portland to Boston train derailed near Bradford after a heavy landslide from rain left fifty tons of gravel on the track. The locomotive Saxon tender and express car left the rail. no injuries reported. Damage covered wharves, basements, and a paper mill shear. rescue and detour operations took about 90 minutes. A bridge arch at Little River collapsed, narrowly saving Mrs. Blake as a passerby pulled her from the wreckage. Potential further damage feared at the next high tide.

Bradford Haverhill Mass Portland Boston Keddry Bridge Ward Hill Saxon Stenper Gemneril Furber Merrimao

Fire destroys business portion of Flagstaff Arizona

The entire business portion of Flagstaff Arizona burned today destroying about eighteen buildings and their contents. The loss is expected to be heavy. Separate report from Boston notes a kerosene stove incident at a tenement on 24 North Margin Street triggering an alarm from Hox 4 at 1 15 yesterday afternoon with no damage reported.

Nexvikkas Cal Flagstaff Ari Boston North Margin Street Hox 4

Local Charity Event and Tragic Death Report

Meters, Wallace Nutting and F M Nutting of Harvard addressed a Young Men’s Christian Association gathering in Eberle fall last evening. The Miller quartet performed. John and Mary Davia were fined 50 and costs in Pelica Court for keeping a liquor nuisance in Garden court. Edward A. O’Brien of Grove street West Somerville, linked to his son's grain store in Union Square, went to Cornish Me last week and Thursday morning was found dead, hanging in a barn at the spot master’s. O’Brien, a former Garnish resident, leaves a widow, son and daughter. interment will be in Cornish.

Wallace Nutting F. M. Nutting Harvard University Young Men’s Christian Association Eberle Miller John and Mary Davia Garden Court Edward A. O'Brien Grove Street West Somerville Union Square Coenish Q' Brien Cornish

Two Police Officers In Uniform Involved In Violent Street Fight

A disorderly scene on Harvins Street near ten o clock Saturday evening showed two officers in uniform, tied to the fourth division, engaged in a fight. They were intensed and attracted a large crowd as the clash moved to a nearby stable before a brother officer separated them. They will report to the lieutenant in charge this morning.

HarviNs Street

Nenkhy Waterson in Critical Condition in Kentucky

Louisvining Ky Feb 14 Mr Waterson’s condition remains very critical though hopeful. A 6 o’clock consultation confirmed meningitis suspected earlier. He suffers little pain and lies in a nearly continuous stupor.

Louisvinig Waterson

Saloon in West Carmington wrecked by dynamite

A West Carmington saloon in Trumbull county owned by Hawley was destroyed by dynamite this morning after a period of conflict with Lisiey. No further details available.

Cleveland West Carmington Trumbull County

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