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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Feb 28, 1885

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Debates in the Commons on Soudan policy and censure motion

Mr Henry Labouchere moved that the house regrets the militia embodiment as government interference in the Soudan. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach questioned the delay over Gen Gordon’s death and the post‑El Mahdi policy. The censure motion failed 455 to 112. Lord Hartington said expedition would continue. Irish members opposed the government. a late split among Whigs and Parnellites altered the tally.

London House of Lords Marquis of Salisbury Commons Stafford Northcote Earl of Camperdown Egypt Earl of Carnavon Gordon Earl of Kimberley India Gen. Gordon England Earl Granville Prince Bismarck Khartoum Lord Salisbury Salisbury Baron Wentworth Soudon House of Commons Henry Labouchere Michael Hicks-Beach Gen Soudan el Mahdi Anthony Ashley Germany Transvaal Thomas Sexton Prince of Wales Ireland Dublin Castle Gladstone Sexton Mr. Gladstone John Morley George Hamilton Morey Lord Hartington Cetawayo Lord Fitzmaurice Red Sea Italy Massowari Turkey Mr. Goschen Parneliites

Cleveland cabinet picks reported by Albany despatch

New York readers are told that Cleveland has chosen five cabinet members with formal acceptances. Bayard would be secretary of state Manning secretary of the treasury Lamar secretary of the interior Garland attorney general and Wilus postmaster general Endicott likely to be secretary of war. His inaugural address is said to be brief.

New York Albany Cleveland Bayard Manning Treasury Lamar Interior Garland Wilus Endicott

The Horrible Crimes of a Hentuckian and His Sons

In Union County Kentucky a farmer Mose Caton and his sons killed Caton's wife for not deed­ing property. A posse attacked the home. shots wounded Mose John and Annie Caton. The family surrendered and were jailed. Rumor spoke of possible lynching that night.

Louissville Union County Mose Caton Caton Pouse John Caton Annie Catons

Maine Senate actions note temperance and bonds bill

In Augusta on February 27 the Maine Senate discussed opposing the Kennebec Arsenal sale, laid on the table a state prison resolve, and passed a temperance bill to be engrossed then reconsidered. The Portland and Ogdensburg road bill passed with amendments for two thirds, and a tax collection act was referred in the House. A minority report was rejected 77 to 50, the judiciary reported on solitary confinement for death row inmates, obscenity, and a constitutional salary-change ban for state officers.

Augusta Senate Kennebes Arsenal Maine Portland Judiciary Committee Ale

Brooklyn man commits suicide after fortune lost in Wall Street

A coroner's note from J M Clapp Brooklyn reports J Jones died by his own hand at the Atlantic hotel after registering as Thomas Wilson of Detroit. Once wealthy in Brooklyn brick trade he retired to an Aurora farm then ran a Jacksonville business and later lost fortune in Wall Street. He left Brooklyn Thursday borrowing $10. his son J A Jones is a Chicago merchant.

Briidgeport Conn Holt Clapp Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn J. Jones Atlantic Hotel Thomas Wilson Detroit Ince Aurora Jacksonville Fla Wall Street J. A. Jones Michigan Moyenne Chicago

New Corporations Forming Across Sectors In New York

The Daily Age reports 64 new corporations organized last week with varied objects and capital. Sectors include machinery, finance, mercantile, railroads, printing, mining, gas and water, banks, electrical works, churches, distilleries, dwellings, mills, jewelry, and other ventures. Total capital amounts to $31,499,950.

New York Daily Age Mercantile

Wabash Strike Threatens 350 Workers Return by 11:30

In MonenLy Mo a secret meeting followed a telegram from Master Mechanic Jonson of Springfield notifying 350 Wabash machine shop employees they would be discharged if they failed to return by 11:30. The strikers demand the former wage schedule be restored.

MonenLy

Boston clergyman installed as pastor in Springfield church

Rev Michael Burnham formerly of Emanuel church Boston Highlands was installed today as pastor of the First Church of Christ in Springfield. He becomes the tenth pastor, following Rev George Moxon who was installed in 1637. An examining council with 65 delegates and pastors conducted a lengthy, debate filled examination.

Springfield Mass Michael “Burnham Emanuel Church of Boston Highlands Church of Christ George Moxon

Harvard Alumni Banquet in Baltimore Honors President Eliot

The first annual banquet of the Harvard alumni association of Baltimore was held at the Merchants' club tonight. Attended by prominent literary and professional men in the state, the event featured President Eliot as a guest and included plans for his entertainment by Johns Hopkins University President Gilman.

Baltimore Harvard Alumni Association of Merchants’ Club Eliot Gilman Johns Hopkins Miniversity

Prominent Whitesburg figure in police clash aftermath

In Letchem county Kentucky on a Wednesday Van Smallwood, a noted member of the law and order group, confronted desperado McClelland Adams. A pistol duel followed with Adams struck down. Adams previously killed two men in January and defied the authorities. Smallwood remains at large.

Whitesburg van Smallwood Law and Order Letchem County McClelland Adams Adams Smallwood

Respite of Ashland Murderer Draws Eastern Kentucky Crowds

The respite for Neal, the last of the Ashland murderer, sparked indignation across eastern Kentucky as 50 to 60 people gathered for hours. Neal reached Mt. Sterling and was placed in jail without incident.

Lexington Neal Ashland Kentucky Mt. Sterling

Cowboys stop Pacific express at Mingusville

Cowboys halted the Pacific express at Mingusville today and forced conductor Clark to dance the can can on the platform. A posse from Mandan arrested the entire party and is escorting them to headquarters of the Missouri division of the army on the east bound train.

Dickinson Dak Pacific Express Mingusville Clark Mandan

Senate slows as House leads on appropriation bills

Washington February 27 Senate productivity teeters as debates unfold. Cameron moves to resume a House claims bill and Morrill pushes the trade dollar bill. Pension bills pass in sequence while Letitia Tyler Sempie’s pension bill stalls amid objections. Navy bureau vacancy to remain unfilled. postmaster general commission reports stamp production issues. several nominations confirmed or disbarment noted.

Washington Senate Cameron Wisconsin United States Morrill van Wyck Mitchell House Commodore Marchand Sophia A. Morgan Charles A. Morgan Plam Morgan Letitia Tyler Sempie President Tyler W. W. Corcoran Riddleberger Cockrell Yeas Mays

House Passes Sundry Civil and River Funding Bill

Washington feb 27 after long debate the house passed the sundry civil appropriation bill granting 300000 for the new orleans exposition with priority to exhibitors and creditors outside louisiana. the tally 159 to 122. the session featured uproar over limiting debate and sharp speeches. the bill eventually passed 168 to 107. senate amendments to the legislative bill were nonconcurred in. a separate river and harbor measure sought 5000000 for continued works including galveston harbor and mississippi river improvements with war department oversight. house later passed 36 pension bills and adjourned after a long day.

Washington House New Orleans Louisiana Appropriations Committee Potter New York Thomas Illinois Treasury Senate Willis Kentucky Secretary of War Galveston Mississippi River Cairo Plum Point Lake Providence Miller Pennsylvania Boutelle Maine Mississippi Milliken Yeas Townshend Committee On Appropriations Turner Georgia

Nicaragua Canal Survey Progress and Trade Winds of Inquiry

Civil Engineer Menocal reports to the navy department from San Juan river on January 31 that his party arrived January 23 near the San Juan and Sera piqui rivers. Costa Rican officials object to surveys in their territory awaiting instructions, while a survey proceeds on the river left bank. Health is good and survey activity shows encouraging signs. Also, Bangor collector Gen. Joseph S. Smith is vindicated after charges, with Assistant Secretary Cook affirming innocence and noting no sworn witness statements supporting Chalker's accusations.

Washington Menocal Nicaragua Canal Navy Department San Juan River San Juan Serapiqui San Jose Bangor Joseph S. Smith Treasury Department Cook Gen. Smith Chalker

General Raid Nets 20 Plus Anarchist Suspects in Switzerland

Berne reports a broad police sweep against anarchists across Switzerland joined by Swiss citizens. The federal council says it uncovered a dynamite conspiracy aimed at destroying the federal palace. By evening, 23 arrests including several women were made in Berne Zurich St Gall and other centers as authorities vow further action.

Berne Switzerland Federal Council Federal Federal Palace Zurich St. Gall

Riots Intensify at Kensington Carpet Mill Area

Philadelphia February 27 police clash with about ten thousand in Kensington. Five arrests occur as officers push crowds from Leedan’s mill while loom fixer Cameron is escorted home. Montague and White employers halt work. 2000 Lowell circulars circulate urging weavers to stay away. Weavers’ executive committee escalates strike action amid job stoppages.

Philadelphia Kensington Carpet Mill Leedan’s Mill Cameron Montague & White Knights of Labor Montague Lowell Mass Wm. Harris & Co

National Theatre Fire Causes Heavy Losses in Washington

Fires destroyed the National Theatre in Washington with only embers and blackened walls remaining. Lotta the actress reportedly owned $50,000 in theatre stock while Miller Jones & Co. faced about $20,000 in losses, partly insured. Two shops along the lobby area were gutted, and W. H. Rappley’s east side store suffered a $5,000 stock loss with no insurance. Wallack's company losses total $15,000 in costumes and wardrobe and manager Bernstein estimates his own loss at $12,200.

Washington National Theatre Lotta Miller & Jonesas & Billiard Room W. H. Rappley Wallack Bernstein

New Bedford Weavers Face Return to Prestrike Wages

Striking weavers in New Bedford likely to be asked to resume work at prestrike pay, with some predicting possible raises. Outside workers failed on wide looms, mills push to keep customers, stock largely snipped, and strikers receiving about five dollars weekly from union funds. Meanwhile, union activity continues and a meeting next week may seek restoration of recent wage cuts. Captain George R. Hurlburt, a veteran now in Hartford, has inherited seventy thousand dollars, and the funeral of spinner Dennis Harrington in Wanisutta mills drew many mourners after a New Bedford rink game where Adelphi defeated Providence three to zero.

New Bedford Mass George R. Hurlburt Noena Hartford Dennis Harrington Wanisutta Mills Adelphi Providence Parsons Dowden Longfellow Pemaquid Haydn Association Haydn George F. Talbot Port Excelsior Charles F. Libby Longfellow Statue Association Greece Rome Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Valhalla Charles Kingsley Lengfellow Portland Beethoven

Damages Awarded in Coney Island Drowning Suit

William Nugent drowned at Mrs. Vanderveers pavilion at Coney Island last August. His widow won a $5000 damages verdict in the supreme court. Also, police commissioners dismissed the Captain Williams gambling case 3 to 1. Mrs Leopold Gainprich alleged heir to a vast English German estate. Barabaw vs Marcy & Co settled for $5900. Stock exchange panel allowed dealing in miscellaneous securities on the floor.

New York William Nugent Leopold Gainprich Ove Ferry Gift i England Germany Karlruche Catharine M. Barabaw Marcy & Co the Stock Exchange

Perjury Trial Begins for Jules Gignel in Superior Court

In the superior criminal court on Friday Judge Mason heard the trial of Jules Gignel for perjury. Gignel, an agent for the law and order league, testified in municipal court last year that Patrick Condon sold lager beer to a minor in Canniff’s saloon with Canniff present. Canniff denied being present and sued Gignel for libel. The trial is not yet finished.

Superior Criminal Court Jules Gignel Mason Gignel Law and Order Jeague Patrick Condon Barker M. M. Canniff Cunniff Giguel

Grant Said Very Sick and Near Death, Despatch Claims

A New York despatch to the Times, citing medical authority, states that Gen. Grant is very ill and his death seems near, despite favorable recent medical journal reports. The dispatch emphasizes urgency and raises questions about official health assessments.

Philadelphia Times New York

Cleveland responds to silver coinage advocates in Congress

President-elect Cleveland writes a plain, emphatic reply to A J Warner and others in the forty-eighth congress warning that continued silver coinage threatens gold reserves, public finances, and monetary stability. He calls for a suspension of silver purchase and coinage to avert a national financial crisis and protect wages and economic recovery.

Albany Cleveland Congress A. J. Warner Federal Treasury United States Grover Cleveland

Arrival in Washington Sparks Enthusiastic Reception for Vice President-Elect

February 27 Washington reports a large crowd greeting Vice President-Elect Hendricks at the depot with hearty cheers and handshakes as Indiana officials and citizens escort him to his hotel. Discrepancies between two reception committees prevented a formal public address.

Washington Congress Indiana Voorhees Senate Judge Holman House Indiana Democratic Association Bynum, Ford Howard Col. Bannister Messrs Niles and Wagan Citizens’ Committee Harper’s Ferry Hendricks Indiana Association Mr. Hendricks Messrs. Niles and Cloggett Citizen’s Committee

Park Street Strike Inspires Satire From City Crowd

A Park Street labor action against Somers persists with tailors picketing outside the shop while spectators including lawmakers watch. Business drops as shopkeepers complain of nuisance and a Christian Union correspondent ridicules the scene at Boston's literary hub in front of Houghton and Mifflin.

Park Street State House Somers Christian Union Chritian Union Boston Houghton & Miffin Atlantic Monthly Andover Review Holmes and Whittier Longfellow Emerson Hawthorne John Bull

Portland honors Longfellow with Westminster bust unveiling

Longfellow replica bust from Westminster Abbey unveiled at Portland Maine by the Maine Historical Society with Haydn Musi cal association on stage. Nathan Appleton and James P Baxter present as speakers praise Longfellow’s ties to America and Britain and note a future Portland statue.

Portlap Longfellow Maine Historical Society Haydn Musical Association Nathan Appleton Boston James P. Baxter James Maxter Portland América Westminster Abbey Atlantic Longfellow Memorial Committee Prince of Wales Earl of Derby Earl of Granville Baroness Burdett Coutts Bickersteth John Stuart Blackie Thomas and Lady Brassey Wilkie Collins Moncure D. Conway Thomas Faed John Gilbert Jean Pgelow John Everett Millias Max Muller Leon Playfair Frederick Leighton Alfred Tennyson London The Historical Society of Maine U.S. A Longfellow Memorial Fund Historicals Ety of Maine Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Thomas Brock Poet’s Corner Atlantic Ocean Albert Edward P W. C. Bennett F. Bennoch D. Small Frances Mace Bangor Mendelessohn God St. Paul Haydn Association H. W. Bryant James W. Bradbury New England Historical Society John G. Whittier Charles F. Richardson Dartmouth College Elizabeth Akers Allen George William Curtis John Boyle O'Reilly Edmund C. Stedman Caleb D. Bradley Oliver Wendell Holmes Holmes Oliver Wenpell Holmes Caroline Dana Howe John Ward Joshua W. Symonds Corser America England Burns Samuel Longfellow Haydn Society Kotyschmar Henry L. Chapman Bowdoin College

Anniversary of G A B Post 5 Celebrates Eighteenth Year

The Grand Army post 5 marked its eighteenth anniversary at the Coliseum with a large turnout and seven hundred dinners served. Attendees included Mayor Baldwin and Assistant Adjt Gen A C Monroe. Neal gave a history of the post and John L Parker acted as toastmaster. The post now has 950 members and a letter of regrets from Capt J B Adams was read.

Post 5 Grand Army Coliseum Baldwin Adjt A. C. Monroe Tobin G. H. Pateh C. O. Fellows Phillip Dougherty John W. Berry Eighth Regiment M. Vv. M Palmer Music Hall Thurston William L. Mudge M. J. Bryant Marshal Alexander Essex County Twenty-Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers Grand Army Hall Lynn Susan B. Spinney Woburn Robert Collins

Local Accidents and Notices From Several States

John Killey a youth at the New Haven wire mill was killed Friday after being mangled by machinery. Co H Barber of Pownal Vermont reports 15 sheep dead from a mysterious disease from a flock of 400. The Emma F Sprague versus Bristol New Hampshire highway case yielded a favorable town verdict through referee J S H Frinko Greenland. A body found in a North Searsport pasture last April is suspected to be a Farmington Maine resident murdered after leaving an insane asylum. Newton hall in Sutton Massachusetts was formally dedicated with speeches by J N Stockwell and Rev Asa Bullar, a concert by Reeves orchestra, and a hall dedication reception.

John Killey New Haven Co. H. Barber Pownal Emma F. Sprague Bristol J. S.H. Frinko Greenland Hee Supreme Court Plymouth Farmington Me. Chronicle North Searsport Farmington Newton Hall Sutton Mass J. N. Stockwell Asa Bullar Boston Eoward Mills Wee Reeves

Globe Theatre Notes Full of London Shylock Review

Last night at the Globe Theatre the Merchant of Venice featured Mr. Mead as Shylock with Miss Terry leading the company though lacking the Chief's stimulus. Ellen Terry's Boston farewell is set for 2 PM today as Much Ado About Nothing is staged with Beatrice and Benedick. Returns and new productions fill the week from the Boston Museum to the Howard Athenaeum with Booth, the Leopolds, and Beleaguered comedies on deck.

Globe Globe Theatre Mr. Mead Shylock Mr. Irving Boston Francesca da Rimini Julius Cesar Barrett Cassius Saxe-Meiningen Yorick King’s Pleasure David Garrick Richelieu Boston Museum Edwin Booth Iron Chest Don Cesar de Bazan Richard Fer Howard Athenaeum Howard Atheneum Beloit D’ Ennery Paris John Stickaby Return of the Leopolds Boston Theatre Charles H. Hoyt

Third coasting accident at Arlington Heights injures Marin Nickerson

The third coasting accident of the season at Arlington Heights occurred Thursday evening when a double-runner capsized its load and broke the collar bone of Mrs. Marin Nickerson. The village coast near Boston has had a safe week, with Park Avenue speed reaching a mile a minute at the foot.

Arlington Heights Marin Nickerson Boston Park Avenue

Prince of Wales to Tour Ireland Next April

London reports set April second as the departure date for the Prince of Wales on his Ireland tour. He will stay at Dublin Castle first, then visit southern Ireland guest of the Earl of Kenmore at Killarney. Festivities include a royal levee, grand reception, balls, a Phenix Park review, theatre gala, state dinners, and royal visits to major sites. Lord Mayor O Connor, nationalist, gives a cold civic welcome.

Prince of Wales Ireland London Dublin Dublin Castle Earl of Kenmore Killarney St. Patrick’s Hall Phenix Park Duvlin O'Connor Earl Spencer O’connor Paris

Industrial Education Methods in English and Scottish Schools

A discussion at an Associated Charities session in Boston covers industrial education. Mrs. Richards of the Institute of Technology describes Edinburgh’s vagrant boy school, entry by magistrates for begging, six to fourteen year olds, about 200 pupils, with boys kept months. France requires two hours weekly hands and domestic work for male and female scholars. Dr. Putnam details Boston public schools, carpentry classes at Boys' Latin for 200 weekly, and notes other institutions like North Bennet Street School and the YWCA Training School.

Boston Associated Charities Eien 4. Richards Institute of Technology Edinburgh Richards France Putnam

Poets Corner Lecture Highlights English Irish Tourism

Harry W. French spoke at Tremont Temple on Friday night about poets and their haunts in England and Ireland. He urged tourists to prefer Ireland if they cannot see both nations and showcased scenes from Barns, Raleigh, Scott, Wordsworth, and others. The talk ended with a view of Westminster poets corner and a brief cue of God Save the Queen.

Harry W. French Tremont Temple England Ireland Barns Walter Raleigh Walter Scotty Wordswor Westminster Queen Victoria Mr. French Queen

Tripp Charged After Altercation on Green Street

James Tripp 28 of 12 Pitts Street struck Michael Sullivan of Cambridge on Green Street as Sullivan insulted a woman. Sullivan fell hitting an iron door step, slicing the right eye and fracturing the skull. Tripp jailed for assault. Sullivan treated and kept as a witness at the third station.

James Tripp No. 12 Pitts Street Green Street Michael Sullivan Cambridge Tripp Sullivan

Obstacles in Chesapeake navigation delay Baltimore traffic

Ice-bound upper Chesapeake prevents vessel reach to Baltimore with crews and ice boats laboring to clear a continually reforming track. In Philadelphia riots over mill workers, arrests and high bail posted. Nova Scotia debates flour duties and possible withdrawal from Dominion. Parez Morton ship loss claims unsettled. heirs located in Texas and Palestine. Mortgage fraud and mining stock losses also reported amid mixed local notices.

Chesapeake Baltimore Philadelphia Nova Scotia Power Canad Fraser Henrietta Dexter Palestine Poese Poughkeepsie Bogasi Morgis Broadway New York Caonata West Shore Hughes

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