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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1885
Page
1
Hotel arrivals fill local lists while ship news records departures and arrivals. Meteorological reports summarize weather conditions. The Legislature and Local items recount measures and civic affairs alongside entertainments and city notices.
Lawrence February 16 jury trial opens in superior court for James Sheridan 35 employed at Pacific mills indicted for manslaughter in the death of his 13 year old daughter Annie from abdominal injuries after alleged kicks. Prosecution cites witness Margaret Kelly detailing the events. Defense argues possible fall down stairs and plans to impeach Kelly.
John Varney led defense in the 1930 killing trial of Charles H Neally for Diichael Welch in Stacyville. The case centers on a family dispute involving Lauretta Clark and alleged provocations by Welch. The defense claims justification as witnesses for the government have testified and defence examination begins.
A Providence meeting of independent Republicans is planned for Lyceum hall to discuss forming an independent party and to call a convention or general ticket. Delegates include Benjamin F. Thurston and others from Providence and Newport with J. Carter Brown named chairman.
The funeral of John F. Delaptaine former secretary of the American legation at Vienna was held in New York today with burial at Calvary cemetery. His will bequeathed most real estate to two nieces and charities. It directs that railroad personal estate be used to endow a Delaplaine Institute in New York for relief of the indigent.
In Bennington Vermont on February 16 the body of Niles Mattson of Arlington was found beside the railroad two miles north of Shaftsbury station with a broken neck. He had boarded a mixed train at Arlington for Shaftsbury to visit his lady, and it is believed he jumped from the moving train to shorten his walk. He was a young man of good circumstances and well regarded, and his death cast gloom over the community.
In Providence on February 16, mill workers at Millville were addressed by Superintendent John F. Holt and fellow workers. Holt explained the wage cut, noting Woonsocket and other sites received lower pay and that the new average was 1 to 2 percent higher than rivals. A vote to end the strike failed by a close margin and the strike will continue indefinitely.
In Springfield a joint session of the legislature faced 67 missing members as snowbound telegrams from several delegates indicated they could not attend. The lone Morrison vote came from the speaker with others abstaining. A Chicago telegram said a member would be absent for days due to illness. A final senator decision by week’s end seems unlikely.
William Ballou, once a Springfield policeman who vanished after going to Idaho mines in 1863, has returned home after about 19 years with enough wealth to support his family. Believed dead, his wife had divorced him for neglect and thought he remarried, but Ballou reappeared and disclosed his fortune.
Edwin F. P. Treat, in Portland, Maine, was sentenced to seven months in jail for taking illegal fees in procuring pensions. Judge Coit ordered a writ of error to stay execution. Treat posted bonds to appeal and remains under $500 bond to appear in court. He will be brought before the court on a writ of habeas corpus.
Zion church in Newport received a bid of 15010 dollars for its land and building and voted to sell to the newly established Roman Catholic parish of St. Joseph. Zion church will continue to use the vestry for six months.
George Curran of Fall River Mass sues the Fall River Daily Herald for 3000 dollars alleging libel from a months old report about graveyard insurance fraud. The complaint was filed Feb 16 in the local court.
Springfield report states a 3 year old boy, son of Joseph Fischer of Bay State village, fell into a pail of hot water Saturday night and suffered severe burns that led to his death shortly after.
Special Boston Post correspondence profiles Congressman P A Collins. Born in Ireland, he rose from coal mine labor to Boston law and politics, leading Fenian activity, then serving in the Massachusetts house and senate before becoming a national figure in Congress. The piece praises his intellect, courage, and conciliatory leadership, highlighting his Irish-American advocacy and stance for state rights and limited federal power.
Fire at 3 a.m. destroyed Joseph E. Arnold morocco shop on Nichols Street and adjacent properties, total loss about 40000 with insured and uninsured components. Arnold 25000 loss insured. Carter uninsured 1500. Lennan building owner 1500 insured 1000. three dwellings on Varney Street scorched. Fire deemed incendiary. Hull & Co. to start with large force. Also reports New York residence damaged 20000. Fall River print works loss 40000. Providence coal fire threatens Wickford village. several other small fires and false alarms reported locally.
In Plymouth Massachusetts February 16 the superior court under Judge Aldrich convicted Isaiah K E Ashley Josiah D Pierce William F Locke and George E Cobb of Rochester for assault on Amos Leonard a colored man. Leonard testified they threw stones at his house after a dispute. he fired two barrels and was beaten. Judges also convicted James Bennett and James IT Shields of Brockton for larceny. Harrington of Rockland found not guilty of keeping a liquor nuisance while Murdock Wareham pleaded guilty to the same charge. Louisa H Taylor Carver pleaded guilty to lewd conduct. Arthur Powell Brockton retracted a not guilty plea to forging and pleaded Pry. Sentences included Faulkner Boston six months for breaking and entering Hotel Wemberton, Bennett one year, Ray Brockton three years for forgery, Powell Brockton one year, Gorman Abington two counts of drunkenness fined twenty dollars and costs.
Lawrence Barrett hinted at plans for a personal theatre in New York, with a capitalists syndicate reportedly proposing an edifice to match his management ideas. Also noted are eight dynamite cases stolen from Baychester, socialistic links suspected. Lucille Yseult Dudley arraigned for shooting Rossa with $3000 bail. Captain Phelan, attacked at O Donavan Rossa’s office, leaves for Kansas City with wife after seeking justice.
General Brown for the Soldiers and Sailors Monument association has filed a petition asking Market square now occupied by Market hall be given to the group for a monument. A special meeting of the boards is requested to act. The mayor says the municipal year is nearly ended and the matter will wait for the new city government. The plan calls for a monument within three years costing not less than 20000 dollars.
Special Despatch from Washington reports the Grant retirement bill facing a two thirds hurdle after a heated debate. Slocum led for suspension of rules as Republican Bayne echoed Arthur’s prior veto concerns. Harr of Michigan attacked the Edmunds bill while Slocum defended Porter links and noted the White House pressure. Vote 158 to 104 falls short of two thirds as Harr and Reed dodge the roll call.
Gen Slocum defends a bill to place Gen Grant on the retired list arguing the nation should honor his service and provide for him. Rosecrans and Jiorr oppose, saying the move would reward military service and risk political signals. the measure failed to secure two thirds despite support from Cox and Randall.
In Washington on February 16 the House approved a bill to appropriate 20 900 dollars for land adjoining the New Bedford public building site. An amendment by Mr Weller of Iowa to pay in silver dollars was defeated 11 to 158. The bill then passed as reported.
The committee adopted a report declaring the Venezuelan claims commission corrupt and void of awards. It also urged the president to seek German government negotiation for a new treaty to safeguard German American citizens returning home. Indiana’s Mr Stockslager moved to suspend rules and pass a $200,000 appropriation for a Washington library building for the U S Army medical department. The Senate spent most of the day on the Indian appropriation bill.
The Catholic Club of Boston held its maiden dinner at the Quincy house on Monday, three months after its founding. A reception opened at 6 o clock followed by dining, with speeches by Mayor O Briens secretary Nathaniel H Taylor Reverend P A McKenna and other notable locals and guests from Catholic organizations and newspapers. The event celebrated the clubs aims to advance civil and religious wellbeing, urged a history bureau, and highlighted the growing Catholic presence in Boston society.
Lowell February 16. Back of the strike shows progress as 240 of 260 ingrain looms resume operation and many spoolers winders and twisters restart. Brussels weavers largely hold out with few at work. no concessions yet. Wamsutta Mills New Bedford report near end of strike as most workers leave after pay and relief funds exceed $200. Plan to assign six looms per person begins in No 6 mill and may spread.
In Augusta on February 16 the Maine senate assigned the G A R appropriation bill for discussion, passed to be engrossed, and noted bills for reform school and Maine Central Institute funding. A Knox county judge of probate salary bill was rejected. In the house, petitions for New Orleans Cotton Centennial aid and opposition to Mason relief associations legislation appeared, along with a Bodwell water power remonstrance. Reports authorized temporary clerks for drafting a 1885 86 state tax resolve. A Lexington town incorporation repeal was passed to be engrossed. The governor signed the Megantic bill.
In Providence Wanskuck residents chased Fritz Peeksky after a quarrel over liquor payments at his saloon. Peeksky fired into the crowd wounding Peter Moran in the arm and thigh. Moran received care at a drug store. Peeksky was arrested.
Services over the remains of Mr. James W. Milliken, long connected with Hills & Bros. and successor firm W.8 Hills, were at his sister Mrs. B. S. Rich’s home at 421 Harrison Avenue. Rev. C. D. Bradlee officiated. Interment followed in West Scarboro, Me., on Saturday. Milliken was revered for integrity and amiable character with wide business and social regard.
Gen Wolseley moves from Korti to Gakdul as British plans push in the Soudan. Suakim to Berber railway contract awarded to Lucas Aird & Co with government logistics. Berber rebels advance toward Metemneh but withdraw as Nile column nears. Osman Digna strengthens camp and arming women for resistance. Khartoum rumors persist of Gordon dead and Degan’s location in Russia. American artists meet in Rome push art import duties abolition. Mrs Lowell ill. Astor’s resignation accepted. return to America planned.
London February court re opens retrial of Cunningham and Burton for the tower explosion. Notices bar bags at door and authorize searches. Auctioneer Myles testifies he rode same underground train and identifies Cunningham amid heated exchange. Cunningham denounces witness. Prisoners remanded for a week.
In a Monday talk at the B Y M C union Dr Sargent warned that great strength brings weakness and excessive focus on athletics can lead to excess. He urged education to prioritize moral development and physical well being with higher motives than prizes, stressing lasting good over temporary feats.
Chester Utah February 16 Woodbury J Walker died after being struck on the head with a club by William L Lovell at Cavendish last Thursday night Walker and Lovell, both farmers near Cavendish, had prior trouble with Walker threatening to kill Lovell. Lovell arrested and held for inquest set for tomorrow.
John A Andrew Kail hosted a large Philo Celtic Society gathering Monday evening for the tenth musical and literary entertainment. President P J Conlan opened with an address. After the program the floor danced to 2 4 M with Sunolk band led by J J Carew. James A Myers led the floor with W M Murphy P M Doran Thomas Osullivan M T Gallivan Dennis Hart and J Sullivan assisting. The event was organized by a committee of the society’s president secretary and treasurer Bates Conlan Pr J O Daly and M T Gallivan.
Excitement rises as about three thousand unemployed workers march with banners through London. They press a relief demand for immediate municipal work, confront government offices, storm Downing Street, and disrupt a cabinet meeting before police restore order and disperse the mob.
Suffolk District Medical society met at the Institute of Technology Monday evening with the Boston Society of Architects. J Pickering Putnam explained sanitary plumbing using charts and a new system, showing old methods and a glass trap siphonage model for audience demonstration.
In Brockton 1684 records show Frank C. Wing arrested by Detective Mountain with Pinkerton aid in Chicago after skipping bail. Wing, charged in district court with adultery, was held $800 bail for the October Plymouth superior court term and remanded to Plymouth for judgment.
The Belgian steamer Western Land from Antwerp to New York arrived at Plymouth after a collision eight miles off Eddystone light with the collier Holmhurst which sank. Holmhurst lost four crew. Western Land has two large bow holes and water in fore compartments while carrying 800 passengers. Collision occurred at 4:30 PM in dense fog.
Providence lodge of Odd Fellows entertained Olive Branch lodge Monday evening at Grand Army hall with a supper as a main feature. Owen Carney was arrested Monday in a drunken state while destroying his home furniture with an axe. James Collins, longtime Lynn resident and Democrat, died February 16 at his No 1 Commercial Street home. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 1:30 PM from his residence.
The men who have worked demolishing the remnants of the United States war ship Virginia over the past two months expect discharge Friday as the appropriation nears exhaustion. The passenger scow between the navy yard and the Wabash ran only two or three trips Monday due to large masses of floating ice. seamen towed the route free several times, but wind pushed it back.
During the funeral procession for Jules Louis Joseph Valles a clash broke out between French socialists and German sympathizers over a German flag carried near the coffin. The disturbance drew thousands, with stones and fighting as crowds gathered and police increased patrols for a possible renewal.
The Unitarian Sunday School union met at the second church on Monday evening for a collation and a debate on whether Distinctive Points of Unitarian Belief should form part of Sunday School teaching. George Dearborn of Melrose argued affirmatively and Hon. Robert C. Pitman, a superior court justice, spoke against.
A statement by Amos A. Lawrence before a legislative committee on Metropolitan police drew sharp attention as his claim of sin, repentance, and judgment contrasted with The Post’s framing, which suggested a harsher interpretation.
Rangoon reports a treaty between Burmah and France cedes the Shan states and Mogoung ruby mines. France will guard miners with five hundred troops. Burmah allows arms through Tonquin, with ambassadors in Paris and Mandalay. France pledges protection against Great Britain. Cairo and London news follow.
Charles Chadwick a mule spinner of Salmon Falls New Hampshire was found dead in bed Sunday afternoon. Dennis Noonan was found dead at East Taunton Sunday afternoon due to exposure. Mrs Thomas Burns of Hartford Connecticut probably fatally burned when a kerosene lamp toppled Sunday evening. Jethro Bodwell charged with blackmail was held at Lawrence Massachusetts for $500 bail for the May term. Union Iron Mills of Carnegie Bros and Co Pittsburg employing over 500 men resumed operations Monday. Lawrence Ennis 40 fell down stairs at Woonsocket Rhode Island Sunday night suffering a skull fracture. he may recover. Ottawa dispatch says government agreed to meet millers halfway and raise flour duty to 75 cents per barrel. millers asked $1. Firm of R N Bishop & Co vinegar dealers Cincinnati disturbed by disappearance of Bart D Bishop, charged with misappropriating $5400. Luling Texas dispatch reports two negroes obstructing Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio track. one killed and the other mortally wounded. Jacksonville dispatch notes New Hampshire club spent two days sightseeing on St John’s River and nearby country then returned Saturday night and spent Sunday at St Augustine. They left on a special train for New Orleans in the afternoon. the party is in good spirits. Jacksonville board of trade appointed two committees to entertain the club.
A severe February gale hits North Adams Massachusetts with heavy snow. Two men and a cutter were swept over a fence into a adjoining lot, trains halted, and streets and stores closed as bay windows and debris fly. Reports from New London Fall River and nearby areas note high winds, flooded docks, damaged wires, and fear of freshets along the Delaware River.
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