Veterans Celebrate Ninth Anniversary of Charlestown Firemen
Inside the Crawford House, 150 veterans marked the ninth anniversary of their association with speeches by Captain Cunningham and toastmaster Captain John S. Camrell. Alderman Donovan recalled Boston fire service and veteran George Allen, aged 84, recalled old fires including Dr Beecher's house fire. A parade is planned for September 17.
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W. E. Delano
Charlestown
Monroe
Roxbury
Alderman Donovan
George W. Downes
Stover Jacobs
B. T. Mills
Nahum Chapin
B. V. Dennis
Wiley
Charlestown Veterans
George H. Burt
W. B. Lucas
William Pray
Cunningham
Boston Department
John S. Camrell
Donovan
City of
Boston
James Munroe
Kemp
Charles H. Stearns
W. P. Cherrington
Veterans of
Providence
George O. Wiley
George H. Allen
Department
Dr. Beecher
Hanover Street
Captain Cunningham
J. H. Kerrison
Weather Indications Washington Feb 16 for Feb 17
For twenty four hours starting 7 am Thursday February 17 fair weather in New England with lower then higher temperatures and westerly to variable winds. Eastern New York should have fair weather with lower then higher temperatures and variable winds generally northerly.
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New England
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Weather Record: Yesterday’s Observations Across Stations
The meteorological record lists yesterday’s observations up to 10 p m taken simultaneously at all stations. It details temperature humidity wind and precipitation readings across multiple locations, noting time synchronized measurements and regional patterns in weather behavior.
Revival of railroads consolidation and political wrangles
A roundup of federal and regional affairs including a revival of the New York rail line consolidation proposal, Senate investigations, and naval establishment debates. Other items note a Boston Hillsman case, burglaries in Portsmouth, a New Haven labor shift, shortages and strikes, and a Newton wedding.
Queen's Jubilee Celebrations Reported Across British Lands
A mass Dartford meeting for Jubilee events ended amid Radicals opposition and hisses at the anthem. In Manpatay a troop parade and salutes marked the day with remarks by Sir Charles Bernard praising the Empress Queen. Caroutta and Indian cities held feasts for three days with church and temple services. debt prisoners were released at dawn.
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Londpon
Dartford
Manpatay
Charles Bernard
Theebaw
Tsawbwa
China
Caroutta
India
Trial of the traversers grows in public attention
The court was crowded as the traversers faced opening proceedings though none appeared. Crown solicitor Gibson outlined the indictment and argued the plan of campaign was illegal while denying proof of joint meetings. The case adjourned to tomorrow as MacDermott refuses a 100 guinea retainer and MP Gray opens an indemnity fund with £10 pledged and £2000 hoped.
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Gibson
MacDermott
Gray
Jubilee celebrations and turmoil across continents
Reports describe imposing ceremonies in India for the Queen's jubilee while Berlin presses cling to warlike rhetoric. Emperor William is reported sick with a cold. In Ireland several people are injured during evictions, and Dublin's traversers trial develops into a farce. Dartford meeting sparks turbulent efforts to organize jubilee events.
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Berlin
William
Ireland
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Evictions in Ireland Prompt Heavy Police Deployment
In Pon sonby and Lord Corlis estates, evictions begin on a large scale as authorities fear further outrages. Police face boycotts in Clare and a clash with residents in Dingle Kerry leaves several injured after barricades and street fighting.
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Dupin
County Clare
Tanner
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Lord Corlis
Glenbeigh
Dingle
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Kerry
Weather and civic notes in Cambridge and Boston
Fair and warmer weather. Rev David Gregg installed as pastor of Park Street Church. Riotous disturbances accompany evening streetcar service on Cambridge road amid first post strike runs. South Boston strike little changed with some return of veteran workers. James McCormick Jr and Louise Maguire wed at St Josephs. Samuel N Aldrich named head of Boston sub treasury. George G Crocker named railroad commissioner. Grand Army bill tied by President Boardman. Post office job openings and a dull stock market with Atchison rights active.
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Park Street Church
Cambridge Road
South Boston
Carter
Williams
James McCormick, Jr
Louise Maguire
St. Joseph’s Church
Washington
Samuel N. Aldrich
Sub-Treasury
George G. Crocker
Boston
Judge Russell
Boardman
Benjamin G. Boardman
Atchison
Cannot Be a Missionary The Amerian Board Rejects Morse
New Haven Conn Feb 16 The American Board has rejected R Morse of the Yale Theological School who had been licensed to preach The rejection is based on the probation theory Morse stated I am not prepared to affirm that all those are lost who do not receive the gospel in this life I do not believe the Bible teaches such a doctrine I do not believe the general tenor of Bible teaching is that now is the day of salvation I do not know about the future probation Practically it affects neither my belief nor my teaching.
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New Haven
Conn
American Board
R. (. Morse
Yale Theological School
Morse
War talk across Western frontier sharpens tensions
Bern reports the Nachrichten says huts for 100000 men and shelter plans around Belfort indicate a strengthened French line to project force into German territory at outbreak. Paris fronts report soldiers kept at full readiness with no leaves, signaling a pretext for conflict. Vienna notes Reichsrath questions on military credit reveal broad conscription in Austria and Hungary with age limits and exemptions, plus a ten year Austro Hungarian treaty to begin in 1888.
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Belfort
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Reichsrath
Hungary
Austria
Collision on Forest River road leads to highway robbery
Latem February 16 Speciau Bell's Beverly and Lynn express collided with a four man carryall on Forest River road crushing a wheel. The driver stopped to assess damage and was assaulted by the four men demanding $10. To escape he handed over all his money.
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Bell
Beverly and Lynn
Lynn
Forest River Road
Express
Princeton College Withdraws From College Base Ball League
Representatives of Princeton College have withdrawn from the College Base Ball League and the action has been ratified at a mass student meeting.
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Princeton College
British Commons debated jury packing in Ireland and silver coinage talk
Sixty British MPs prepared to urge Parliament to investigate jury packing in Ireland nationalist cases. Leicester meeting backed Washington silver party, pressing free coinage to aid debtor classes. Earl of Onslow became colonial office secretary. Cameron motion on crofter laws defeated 253 to 136. Parnell plans adjournment to study land act commission and agrarian issues. Emperor William reportedly ill with cold and hoarseness, confining him to his apartments.
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Washington
Beck
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Teller
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Bimetallic League
Earl of Onslow
Earl of Dunraven
Colonial Office
Cameron
Big Strike Expands as Coopers Threaten Walkout
New York scenes of labor unrest spread from coal handlers to coopers as Jones Milling Company workers refuse rehire promises. Union No. 2 raises initiation fees to 100 to deter late joiners, with widespread solidarity expected across unions.
Employers Organizing Form Building Trades Federation
Nearly five hundred representatives from major firms met at the Master Painters' Association in New York to form a building employers protective federation. Architect Charles Buck led and a constitution and bylaws committee was appointed after a reported 300 firms showed interest. The list of trades included painters carpenters iron workers framers plumbers architects and others. stone setters declined to join.
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New York
Master Painters’ Association
Charles Buck
Yachts Dauntless and Coronet to Sail an Ocean Race
The Coronet and Dauntless race from Owl's Head at 1 p.m. March 5 under New York Yacht Club signals with finish off Roches Point Cork harbor. Each yacht deposits 1000 with NYYC treasurer before March 4. winner receives net prize after expenses.
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R. T. Buch
C. H. Colt
Coronet
Dauntless
Owl’s Head
New York Yacht Club
Roches Point
Cork Harbor
Royal Cork Yacht Club
New Haven Carpenters Seek Shorter Day and Higher Pay
The Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners in New Haven plans a second attempt to secure shorter hours and higher wages. A circular dated February 16 1887 calls for a nine hour workday starting May 1 1887, ban on union members working with non union workers, daily wages of three dollars, minimum wages of two dollars and seventy five cents, overtime at time and a half on weekdays and double time on Sundays.
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New Haven
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Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Wisconsin Steamer Aground Off Fire Island Anchored Offshore
The steamer Wisconsin, after running aground off Fire Island and drifting seaward, is anchored outside the bar tonight. Assistance came from the steamer Nevada and revenue cutter Grant. A boatload of passengers was landed and traveled to New York by rail.
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New York
Wisconsin
Fire Island
Nevada
Grant
Burglars Strike Clyde Couple House of E T Getting
Masked burglars entered the residence of E T Getting in Clyde Ohio, knocked Mrs Gettins senseless, and stole 1600 dollars in gold, prompting a police investigation.
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E. T. Getting
Clyde, O
Mrs. Gettins
HIS CHOICE NOT MADE AT LOOK FOR SECRETARY MANNING
The President faces difficulty in choosing a successor to Secretary Manning. He is considering Carlisle Morrison Hoadley and possibly others, and has not decided if he will go West for a candidate or pick a New York man. He stated Carlisle is under consideration but stressed no final decision.
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Manning
Carlisle
Morrison
Hoadley
New York
Canadian Editor Observes U S House Rules Differences
Toronto Mail editor Mr. Bunting, observing the U S Congress, notes stark contrasts with Canada’s Commons. He cites decorum, speaking to the Speaker, and rule limits as areas of divergence, while praising some members and predicting no rupture in U S Canada ties despite debates on embargos and defence.
President vetoes seed relief bill for drought Texas counties
The President informs the House he returns House bill 10 203 without approval. He cites no constitutional warrant for public funds to aid individual suffering and argues aid may erode national character. He notes private charity already helps drought victims and warns against government paternalism.
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House
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Commissioner of Agriculture
Texas
Cleveland urges grain aid to Texas farmers
Grover Cleveland writes that two thirds of seeds and farm supplies are supplied to Congress members for distribution among constituents. He notes a 100000 dollar appropriation this year and possibly next year, suggesting senators use shares to help Texas farmers so they may sow crops, benefiting donors through charitable deeds.
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Congress
Commissioner of Agriculture
Texas
Grover Cleveland
Stockholders Seek Injunction in Flint and Pere Marquette Suit
In Washineron on Feb 16 a Supreme Court justice heard Boston stockholders of Flint and Pere Marquette railroad seek an injunction to stop use of land funds for road extensions to Detroit. They claim funds should pay dividends. Detroit expansion funded by others. Attorneys McIntosh Boston Alfred Russell Detroit Stackpole East Saginaw Webber East Saginaw Crapo Potter attended.
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Alfred Russell
Stackpole
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W. L. Webber
East Saginaw
W. W. Crapo
Massachusetts
Seed
H.C. Potter
Useless and costly luxury in Senate Texas inquiry
Washington February 16 Speciul It will require twelve thousand dollars to pay expenses for the Texas outrages investigation now before the Senate committee on elections. Sixty witnesses are paid three dollars a day for about two weeks plus mileage at five cents a mile. Distance Brenham to Washington round trip near three thousand miles, costing nine thousand dollars to settle this item. The investigation, regardless of evidence, will cost a great deal and yield no practical result.
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Speciau
Texas
Senate Committee On
Brenham
Vermont and Massachusetts women named pension office copyists
Abbie A. Emery of Vermont and Josephine C. A. Page of Needham Massachusetts were named copyists at 900 in the pension office under civil service rules. Mrs Lina R. Bingham and Mrs Sarah W. Oldham of Massachusetts were promoted from 1000 to 1200.
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Washineton
Abbie A. Emery
Vermont
Josephine C. A. Page
Needham
Mass
Pension Office
Civil Service
Lina R. Bingham
Sarah W. Oldham
Massachusetts
Attempted death by own action in Wasmington
William B Sparrow a compositor on the Congressional Record fired at his heart but hit a rib and left lung. A Springfield Vermont native aged about 30, he had not worked recently and received $38 yesterday. friends say he was not a heavy drinker but spent all his money downtown last night.
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Soeday
William B. Sparrow
Congressional Record
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Justice Wood Seeks Health in Southern California
Justice Wood of the Supreme Court writes from Washieron that his illness improves under the mild southern California climate. He plans to remain away from Washington until sometime next autumn, awaiting a healthier spell and strength.
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River and Harbor Items in Senate Bill
Washington February 16 The Senate appropriations committee lists river and harbor allocations including Rockland Me 25000 Saco River breakwater 86000 Mt Desert to Porcupine Island 50000 Portland harbor 25000 Back Cove Channel Portland 25000 York Me 7000 Portsmouth N H 10000 Little Harbor N H 10000 North Hero to South Hero VT 10000 Nantasket Mass 20000 Newburyport Mass 20000 Plymouth Mass 10000 Provincetown Mass 15000 Scituate Mass 10000 Wareham Mass 4500 New Haven Conn 100000 Milford Conn 5000 Lubec Channel Me 10000 Penobscot River Me 10000 Saco River Me 5000 Narraganset Me 10000 Cocheco River N H 9000 Pawtucket River RI 20000 Green Jacket Shoal RI 15000 Pawcatuck River RI 10000 Housatonic River Conn 5000 Thames River Conn 25000.
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New England Pensioners Granted Pensions List by State
Washington February 16 Pensions have been granted to New Englanders across Maine Vermont New Hampshire and Massachusetts The list includes Ephraim L Emerson Frank W Gray George W Kalloch Alvin Goodwin William Gavin James K K Ford Luther L Benson William H Underwood William G McClintock Abraham H Holt Joseph Miner Charles H Waterhouse Carrie S widow of Samuel H Pinkham George T Morey Samuel C Barnes Roscoe D Creamer Oliver H Ingalls Marvin M Mayhew Albert S Palmer and others with designations original increase restoration or reissue for various towns and parishes in the six states.
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Abraham H. Holt
South Woodbury
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Joseph Miner
Deerfield Parade
Charles H. Waterhouse
Short Falls
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Haverhill
George T. Morey
Cohasset
Samuel C. Barnes
Amesbury
Roscoe D. Creamer
Worcester
Oliver H. Ingalls
Franklin
Marvns M. Mayhew
Charlemont
Albert S. Palmer
Fall River
New England Bank Reserve Agents and Postmaster Appointments
The comptroller of the currency approved reserve agents for New England banks including Auburn National Shoe and Leather Bank and National Bank of the Commonwealth in Maine, Crocker National Bank and National Bank of the Republic in Massachusetts, and Turner Falls in Massachusetts with Turner Falls as reserve agent. The Postmaster General named J F J Ames as Seward Maine postmaster, Henry W Warner at Leeds Massachusetts, and John P Eastman at West Brimfield Massachusetts.
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Lozdan
Comptroller of
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Crocker National Bank
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New York City
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Seward
Henry W. Warner
Death of Stonington deck hand from smallpox
New York on February 17 reports the steamboat Stonington’s arrival. Deck hand Patrick Carr was rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital with fever and diagnosed next day with smallpox. He died that night. the date of infection remains unknown.
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Patrick Carr
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Aldrich Named Assistant U S Treasurer for Boston Sub-Treasury
A private Washington despatch reports Samuel N. Aldrich, president of the Massachusetts Central railroad, named assistant treasurer in charge of the Boston sub-treasury. Aldrich, meeting reporters in Irvington, expresses surprise, says acceptance depends on consideration, and vows to run the office on business principles if he accepts. He is praised by Independents and Democrats for honesty and ability, with bidirectional legislative service noted. Burnett approves the appointment, calling it excellent.
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Samuel N. Aldrich
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Crowds Pack Burlington for Winter Sports Show
Burlington Vermont February 16 The city saw about 10000 spectators as trains filled with visitors arrived. Morning coasting gave way to lake skating and new tobogganing on a wooden roller chute. Local horse races on a kite shaped track drew large crowds with Uncle Luman winning first and second heats. In the evening a grand traverse with fifty illuminated floats paraded downtown. Fireworks followed in City Park as awards went to Adirondacks Fleet Wings and Avalanche. Ice races postponed due to light wind.
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Uncle Luman
Bob Dolan
Colonel
Daisy
Main Street
Anothe
A. M. Benson
Boston
J. H. Ireland
New York
Henry Fraiser
Burlington
Adironda
Mrs Manning Receives At Fort Orange Club Reception
In Albany on February 16 Mrs Daniel Manning wife of the secretary acted as chief hostess at the Fort Orange Club annual reception. She wore a rich fabric costume adorned with flowers and ornaments. Nearly 400 guests from New York Brooklyn and Buffalo attended to honor her.
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Yale Men Postpone Decision On League Breakaway
In New Haven on February 16 a large Yale gathering deferred action for a week on leaving the Intercollegiate Base Ball League. The push to form a new league with Harvard and Princeton drew strong support among insiders, though opposition cited potential combined action by Princeton and Harvard against Yale in disputes.
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