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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1886

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Inaugural of Governor Hill Opens with Elaborate Pageantry

Special to the Post reports the Albany New York inauguration of David Bennett Hill. Delegations from Tammany Hall Elmira and Brooklyn attend amid floral emblems and a dressed militia procession. Hill takes oath with Mayor Banks and Justice Learned. He delivers a scholarly address praising past governors and Cleveland. Public receptions follow at the executive chamber and later at a dinner for his staff. Hill, born 1814 in Havana NY, rose from Elmira lawyer to three-term mayor and governor.

Albany N. Y Hill Tilden Robinson Cornell Cleveland Seward Elmira Brooklyn Ammany Hall Excelsior Tammany Tammaby Individus Hunt Governor Hill Mayor Banks Justice Learned Bishop Doane Sand Seymour van Buren Hull Executive Chamber General Spinola Tammany Hall Hig Democratic Party Albany Phalanx David Bennett Hill New York Havana Fimira Glad Mi’ Flil Assembly Eg Io Senate Overnor Tilden William M. Evarts Dge Hund Himis Gazette Ofence Hiis Grover Levelane

Retired Colonel Kent Installed as Naval Office Chief

Colonel Klenry O Kent succeeded Colonel Hall at the naval office in the custom House after a New Year oath. Senator Bainbridge Wadleigh of New Hampshire attended as witness and praised the smooth transition. Kent planned to learn duties before changes and would retain Deputy Ivory H Pope for now.

Klenry O. Kent Bainbridge Wadleigh New Hampshire Naval Office Custom House Fo Renson Hall Granite State Kent Saltenstall Hail Stretford Colonel Kent Ivory H. Pope

Arbitration Award Settles Lynn Shoe and Labor Rules 1885

An arbitration panel for the Lynn Shoe and Leather Association and the Knights of Labor of Lynn resolves whether their joint rules were in force on November 11 1885 and remain operative. Henry A Penear John F McCarthy and George F Choate serve as referees with the award dated December 31 1885.

Knights of Labor and Manufacturer’s Association Lynn Shoe and Leather Association Knights of Labor H. A. Pevear Lynn John F. McCarty John Ff. McCarty Shoe and Feather Association Knights of Labor of Shoe and Leather Association J. F Swain L. Q. &. Schleber J. EF. McSwar Louis C. P. Scuterer Aurrep A. Mower Perex McGroven George F. Choate Sa'em H. A. Penear John F. McCartr Henry A. Penear John F. McCarthy Reserees Themin Eiver Joint Board of Arbitration Jet Board of Arbitration Joint Board of Arbitraten Conse Sevn W Ho Joint Board of Arbitration Rmics Caim General Board of Arbitration Nues George F. Cmoarr Juann KF McAvarry Henry A. Peyear

Coburn will contest raised in Maine Supreme Court

In Skowhegan on January 1, D. D. Stewart for petitioners argued that Abner Coburn was of unsound mind when making his will. They claim the 15000 to Coburn Hall Association benefited a witness, Oize Cushing, who holds two shares, and 5000 to Eleanor Turner should be disallowed as interested parties. They allege the will was secreted signed and probated by interested persons. Hon. W. L. Putnam answered. argument paused at adjournment.

Eleanor Turner Turner Buswell Somerset County W. L. Putnam Portland D. D. Stewart Exeter N. H Sanborn George Littlefield Boston Wiggin Shepard Woodcock Somerville Sanborn Seminary Kingston Miss Hilton George G. Woodman Newton Samuel P. Bennett Lyman Street Hilton Marston Noyes Withers

The Creole troupe breaks up before Providence

The Creole or Article 477 company broke up in Holyoke after a New York tour. Fifteen dollar houses ruled and when salaries were discussed manager J S Masel divided receipts pro rata and quit. He is followed by Frank De Vernon and C J Cooney. Five remain to pay their own way to Providence.

Springfield Mass Holyoke New York S. Masel Frank de Vernon C. J. Cooney Providence

Gloucester Fleet Braces for Gale Losses Warn Vessels Stay Strong

Gloucester fishermen report a late gale causing widespread gear damage including cables anchors and minor mishaps. Despite heavy losses many vessels arrive with few injuries highlighting the seaworthy staying qualities of the fleet.

Gloucester Mass

Bad Weather Forces Shorter Hours at Boston Rubber Shoe Plant

Middlesex Fells factory No 2 of the Boston Rubber Shoe Company posts notices that starting Monday January 4 the plant will run on three quarter time due to a dull rubber market. The layoff affects about 180 persons.

Malden Boston Rubber Shoe Company Middlesex Fells

Capitalists Move to Harness Holyoke Water Power

Springfield Holyoke and Chicopee capitalists plan to form a company to transfer Holyoke water power via electric wires and motors to Springfield and Chicopee for use in large factories and mills.

Springfield Holyoke Chicenee Chicepee

Professor Brooks Wins Warner Prize for Comet Discovery

Puelys New York notices Professor Brooks of the Red House observatory awarded $200 Warner prize for the discovery of comet No 3 of 1888.

Puelys N. Y Brooks Red House Observatory Warner

Fitzhugh Lee Opens Virginia Governorship in Simplicity

Governor Fitzhugh Lee was sworn in before the Virginia General Assembly in a joint convention. The inaugural ball and public events marked a shift from Readjuster dominance and highlighted Lee’s ancestral Virginia lineage and ties to Washington era figures.

RicuMono Fitzhugh Lee General Assembly of Virginia House of Delegates

Meteorological Matters Discussed at Weeting of American Society

The American Meteorological Society met at Columbia College on December 20. Officers elected for 1896 include President F A P Barnard and Secretary John K Rees. Reports covered currency issues, Coast Survey sub-office relocation, and standard time discrepancies among observatories.

American Metrological Society Columbia College F. A. P. Barnard J.e.vara John K. Rees A. M. Mayer T. RB. Pyrthon E. B. Elliott Walco H. Gibbs Clevelangple Alfred Colin N. M. Beckwith R. H. Thurston W. F. Allen R. B Fairbairn Movis Dewey Secretary of the Treasury New York Coast Survey Messrs Pond Gerry Hunter Frank Rees Hambler

New Year's Eve Gatherings at Cambridge Churches

North Cambridge churches held celebrations on New Year's evening. The Universalist event featured Frank Lynes, Annig? Lord, Annie Coffis, H. Hartman, and choir. the Baptist church held its first festival in a new chapel. the Orthodox church hosted a reception for Rev. C F Thwing returning from six months abroad with Dr. Alexander also present and praised.

Cambridge Universalist New Chapel Frank Lynes Annig? Lord Annie Coffis H. Hartman C. F. Thwing Dr. Alexander Thwing Alexander North A Fitch

Weather Indications for New England

Indications show fair weather in New England with stationary conditions. Temperature to rise slowly as winds become variable.

Lancaster Bank in Clinton Closed After Alleged Defalcations

The Lancaster National Bank at Clinton closed unexpectedly amid alleged defalcations by president William H. McNeil who has fled to Canada. Directors and Bank Examiner Getchell pore over accounts through the night while cash and records are scrutinized.

Ayer Lancaster National Bank Clinton William McNeil Canada Batchelder Hosmer Russell Gardner Page Oxford House Forrester Adl Bank Rutland, Vt Lancaster Savings Bank Messrs. Batchelder Getchell South Framingham Alfred Page California Lancaster Low Cattle Company of Wyoming Nashua N. A Wade Boston Geigh C. A. Baceil Walter Howard

New England Alumni Rally for Phillips Exeter Academy

About thirty gentlemen met at the Hotel Vendome to form the New England Association of the Alumni of Phillips Exeter Academy. Judge A. L. Soule was elected president and Robert C. Wiggin secretary. a dinner around April 1 in Boston was planned, with a slate of officers including Jeremiah Smith as president and Wiggins as secretary. The group aims to support Exeter alumni in New York and beyond, amid coverage of related exodus and legal matters involving Mellen and Coolidge.

Hotel Vendome New England Phillips Exeter Academy ix@ter Academy Academy New York George S. Hale New York Alumni Association W. H. Gorham M. D F. W. Thayer Sherman Hoar W. C. Codman, Jr Edward L. Parks M.D J. W. Babcock A. E. Miles John Codmen R. C. Wiggins A. L. Soule Robert C. Wiggin Bradbury C. Cilley James A. Tufts Edward Hale G. 8 Hale John H. Morrison New York Association Jeremiah Smith Dover Russell Sturgis, Jr Edwin P. Seager Fred L. Ames Robert C. Wiggins Robert Winser Hota Vendome

Sinking of Sidonian Off Syracuse Sinks After Collision

British steamer Sidonian en route from Leghorn to New York sinks off Syracuse after a collision with the Italian steamer Malta. All passengers crew and valuables were saved. Other wires cite Armenia reforms, Mal t a health trip, Spanish revolution arrests, Balkan outcomes, Irish election protests, African missionary danger, Krupp banking loan to China, Burmah annexation proclamation, and a New Year reception in London with US consul general Thomas M. Waller and Minister Phelps.

London Sidonian Leghorn New York Syracuse Sicily Malta Russia Turkey Armenia John Dillion Sierra Morara St. Petersburg Philip Colvin County Luth Ireland Manlara Central Africa Harrington Herr Krupp Deutsche Bank Discount Bank of Berlin China Burmah England Thomas M. Waller United States St. George’s Club Hanover Square Phelps

Fire destroys Corry flouring mills in Pennsylvania

The Corry City flouring mills, owned by Starbird Hammond & Allen, burned yesterday morning causing an estimated loss of 25000 dollars. Elizabeth Van Norst of New York died in a house fire the same day. Professor William Dole at Cornell Gymnasium set a world best swinging Indian clubs record for 4 hours 50 minutes. Sharon selectmen offer 300 dollars for murder evidence in the Garris Whitney case after a necktie is found near the scene.

Corry City Corry Starbird, Hammond & Allen Elizabeth van Norst West Forty Sixth Street New York William Dole Cornell Gymnasium Binghampton N. Y Selecctmen Sharon Garris Whitney

Virgin Salt Company Offer Promotes Pure Salt in New Haven

The Virgin Salt Company of New Haven Connecticut advertises Virgin Salt as the cleanest purest and whitest salt. It offers a lithographed pair of oven mitts in ten colors with each large package priced at ten cents.

Virgin Salt Company of New Haven Conn

Assistant Assessor Whitten of East Boston Dies Suddenly

Isaiah Whitten 71, long time furniture dealer and a former second then first assistant assessor at East Boston, died suddenly at 243 Princeton Street after illness left him convalescent. He leaves a widow.

Isaiah Whitten Boston Princeton Street Mr. Whitten Goodwin Whitten

Shoe Factory Workers Demand Small Raise Mutiny

The lasters at William McKean's shoe factory on Norman Street left yesterday with their jacks on their shoulders and marched to headquarters on Lafayette Street. They demand a 4 cent rise per pair of shoes. Old Salem Zouaves celebrate twenty fifth anniversary of departure for war on April 18, 1861. An invitation to Veteran Light Infantry and Company A is extended. Committees will arrange events.

William McKean Norman Street Lafayette Street Old Salem Veteran Light Infantry Association Fiftieth Regiment

Train accident leaves Timothy Knowles fatally injured in Worcester

Timothy Knowles, 25, fell on the track while attempting to board a Worcester train in motion. His left arm was run over by two wheels above the elbow, nearly severed, and he was hospitalized in critical condition with probable fatal injuries.

Providence Timothy Knowles Worcester

Massachusetts Agricultural College trustees named in cen tercent dr ug registry report

J Howe Demond of Northampton and Hon Thomas P Root of Barre were confirmed as trustees for the Massachusetts Agricultural College centennial registry. The act listed acting clerks and proprietors in the state registry.

J. Howe Demond Northampton Thomas P. Root Barre Massachusetts Agricultural College

Manon at the Boston Theatre with Massenet casting

The Mapleson Italian company presents Manon by Massenet at the Boston Theatre on a Wednesday evening. Minnie Hauk stars as Manon and the opera's French libretto comes from Meilhac and Grille. The piece details Des Grieux and Manon’s doomed romance and explores Manon Lescaut’s fate.

New Year Services and Local Social News in Boston

New Year's services will be held at Tremont Temple Sunday morning and evening. President Seelye of Amherst College will preach at Shawmut Congregational Church Sunday. Ex Governor Washburn donated 1000 dollars for Mt Hermon School for Boys in Girl. Nathaniel H. Taylor elected president of the Blaxton Club in the West End. Vision Club reunion at Parker House with about forty attendees chaired by President Alley. Newton officials held annual dinner at Parker House with Collector Saltonstell as guest. Institute of Technology Society held meeting and dinner at Parker's with John Thomas present. Eighty five dollars from a chamber of commerce minstrel entertainment was donated to two charities. A charity reception and sale at Miss Barnap's Free Home for Aged Women attracted many. another sale planned. Johnson heat regulating apparatus tested at Bates School with satisfactory results. Professor Henry Batty and Miss Frances J. Emerson married in Nashua New Hampshire. couple to reside in Newport Penn.

Tremont Temple Seelye Amherst College Shawmut Congregational Church William B. Washburn Mt. Hermon School Nathaniel H. Taylor Blaxton Club West End Vision Club of Chelsea Parker House Alley Chamber of Commercce Wandererg Reche Eliot Street Miss Barnap No. 19 Common Street Johnson Bates School Harrison Avenue J. B. Moran Vinal Coleges Henry Batlv Chauncy Hall Boston Frances J. Emerson Hyde Park Somerville Mass Nashua N. H Batty Newport Penn

Chief Wade delivers annual district police report

Chief Rufus R. Wade reports a force of twenty including himself with four new officers. He highlights enforcing labor laws, child employment, and hours of work, noting 485 arrests and 7750.44 dollars recovered property. He urges compulsory accident reports and arbitration boards for strikes while citing 96 orders issued and strong compliance.

Rufus R. Wade District Police Millville Board of Selectmen of Blackstone Allen J. Adams M. H W. Dickepson Amherst Signites Wade Boards of Arbitration

Court relief: police dismiss complaint against three patrolmen

Police commissioners drop the case against Patrolmen Curtin Welbrook and Rankin of Division 2 after reporters alleging assault were escorted from fire lines at the Province court fire. The reporters pressed for no severe penalty. Captains were instructed to allow reporters with fire badges or cards inside fire lines going forward.

Curtin, Welbrook and Rankin Division 2 Province Court

Park Square Car Line Re-routes via Webster Avenue

Beginning Monday a Park Square car line on the Charles River railroad will follow a new route via Webster avenue while the Union and Bowdoin line remains via Inman square and Hampshire street. A new timetable also takes effect. Alarms from Boxes 15 and 74 at 31:30 last night, then a third, for a fire in Samuel Coughlin’s brick yard on Concord avenue caused listed damage.

Park Square Charles River Railroad Union Square Webster Avenue Union Bowdoin Square Inman Square Hampshire Street Samuel Coughlin Concord Avenue

Armory of Company I Dedicated with Governors Staff Present

The new armory of Company I First Regiment was dedicated last evening. Attending were Colonel Wellington Colonel Matthews Majors Hovey and King and Colonel Whipple of the Governor's staff. The Knights of Labour have secured Satucket Halls to hold meetings as their ranks grow demanding more space.

Wellington Matthews Hovey King Whipple Knights of Labor

Caswell Massey Cod Liver Emulsion Patented Formula Ad

Emulsion of Cod Liver oil with quinine and pepsin prepared by Caswell Massey Co New York touted as highly strengthening and easy to take prescribed by leading physicians.

Caswell, Massey & Co N. Y

Local thefts and labor dispute unfold in 1880s notices

Thieves entered G M Babbon Market and Jeffers Bros fruit dealers on Mon roe street Thursday night stealing small sums and merchandise. Frank D Stevens refuses to run for city physician. Mrs Brown orders price increases to Mt Vernon stitching room workers who quit and meet Knights of Labor, seeking a settlement and return to work.

G. M. Babbon Jeffers Bros Monroe Street Frank D. Stevens

Newton Petition for New Railway Draws Local Opposition

Signers urge a five mile railroad from Newton to connect with the Boston and Albany line via Newton Centre Depot and Newton Corner through Washington and Walnut streets to Auburndale. Capital stock is $59,000 in $100 shares. Incorporators are wealthy local businessmen and expect vigorous opposition as the plan becomes a major topic in Newton during the coming weeks.

Newton Boston and Albany Newton Side Newton Centre Institution Avenue Beacon Street Washington Street Newtonville Washington Aca Walnut Streets Auburndale Slio Newton Corner Bowers Street Walnut Street

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