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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1886

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Objections and Answers on Electric Motive Power

President Richards signals a new era as electricity replaces horses for motive power. The article outlines key objections to electric rail, cites General E C Wike and a Massachusetts Electric Power Company official, and presents cost, feasibility, and reliability claims. It notes Newton roadmap and likely shift toward electric traction in city rail and lighting services.

Ralway E. C. Wike Massachusetts Electric Power Company Jeverance New York Richards C. A. Richards Metropolitan Road Man Newton Horace B. Parker Anetia R. Mitchell Joseph W. Stover George W. Moore Henry F. Ross A. F. Upton

Cadets Under Suspicion Over Hazing Incident

News from Annapolis reports four naval cadets Wells Waters Gillespie and Steber entered the room of Cadet Lewis Driggs and beat him in a hazing incident. Driggs spoke to Captain Ramsay and a court martial is expected for the involved cadets. A second class guard protects Driggs while indignant cadets plan to protest to the Navy secretary.

Annapolis Naval Wells J. 3 Waters Gillespie Steber Cudt Lewis Driggs Wiley Driggs Ramsay Martia Secretary of the Navy

Melrose Girl Missing After Ice Pond Tragedy

Sadie Long nine year old daughter of John Long a Boston merchant left Lebanon street Melrose yesterday afternoon with skates for the pond and has not returned. It is believed she broke through the ice and drowned as cries were heard near the pond. Citizens dragged the clear section of the pond and Battery C fired cannons hoping the body would surface, but no trace was found by tonight.

Malden Mass Sadie Long John Long Boston Lebanon Street Melrose Hel ‘Pond Battery C

Lowell to see new horse railroad line to Merrimac mills

A plan to form a new horse railroad company to run a line from the Merrimac woollen mills in Dracut to Lowell is reported. Solomon Buckman of New York and other mill owners and capitalists are named as interested parties.

Lowell Mass Merrimac Woollen Mills Dracat Solomon Buckman New York

Boston Theatre scales prices draw hundreds to show

A Boston Theatre crowd packed the temple of Thespis as low prices drew hundreds who were turned away and outside premiums offered for tickets. The program featured Brothers Wilmont Rankin Johnson Chapman and Parson Downs with a strong musical quartet, while Marcus P Norton and Hadlock of Portland were mentioned as speakers delayed by New York duties. Norton arrived later at Parker House and the syndicate held an executive session.

Maneger Boston Temple of Thespis Wilmot Rankin Johnson and Chapman Borst Biola Pearce Davie Gilman Rounds Marcus P. Norton New York Fred W. Boardman Parson Downs St. John Henry Ward Beecher Brooklyn Parker House

Pin Money for the Parson in Bowdoin Square Fight

Legal figures push to install the churchless Parson Downs in the Bowdoin Square pulpit as Deacon Wilbur resists Norton syndicate demands to surrender church property. Coffey and Parson Downs press clerk Coleman for transfer, while treasurer Beacon Cowe and Rounds demand books and keys. Lawyer Hadlock notes rising confidence as a fundraising drive for the parson nears $505 per signer, aiming to cover upcoming trial costs.

Wilbur Marcus P. Norton Bowdoin Square Coffey Parson Downs Coleman Bowdoin Square Society Warner Beacon Cowe

Life and Liberty Hope in a New Year Sermon

Rev. Phillips Brooks preached a New Year sermon at Union Hall on Boylston Street. He urged Americans to be optimists, linking hope to experience and progress in liberty and life, citing Pope Paul and Tennyson, urging hopeful words to youth and the nation.

Phillips Brooks Union Hall Boylston Street Trinity Dr. Brooks St. Paul Tennyson

Autopsy on Tirrell death cites club room beating

North Abington Massachusetts January 3 1900 Medical Examiner Gleason and assistants conducted an autopsy on Edward F Tirrell of West Abington who died after being beaten by two visitors told the club was private The examination revealed pneumonia and severe bruises with further inquiry pending Leonard and Harris held for trial next Thursday at Abington District Court

North Abington Mass Gleason Draper Boston J. A. Tower Weymouth Dudley and Wheatly Abington Miller Bridgewater Edward F. Tirrell West Abington Tirrell John W. Leonard Holbrook Weston D. Hernon Brockton Tisrell Leonard Harris Second District Court

Dido Rescues Maggie Willett in Distress Tale at Sea

Gloucester reports the fishing schooner Dido under Captain William Thomas reaching home with the schooner Maggie Willett of St John New Brunswick in tow. The Maggie Willett was found Thursday in latitude 41.67 longitude 67.45, sails lost and crew without water for six days. A prize crew towed her. cargo aboard Maggie Willett includes salt fish salmon and mackerel from Halifax bound for New York.

Gloucester Mass Dido William Thomas Maggie Willett St. John N.B Halifax New York

Rumors of Contested Ward S Alderman Election in Gloucester

Gloucester Mass January 8 Rumors claim William A Homans election as Ward S alderman may be challenged over extra registration and he might be barred from seating Monday. City Hall expected busy for Mayor Parsons inaugural address tomorrow.

Gloucester Mass William A. Homans Parsons City Hall

Death of Lieutenant Jones at Newport Fort Adams

Lieutenant James M. Jones of the Fourth United States Artillery died this morning after being unconscious since a Wednesday shooting. Funeral services with military honors will follow, then the body will be sent to Cincinnati for burial. he was born there and appointed to the army.

Newport James M. Jones Fourth United States Artillery Fort Adams Cincinnati Staffire

Weather Indications Warmer Clouds Then Rain

Indications for New England call for warmer cloudy weather followed by rain with southeasterly winds and a falling barometer as of January 3 at 1 am.

New England

Virgin Salt Company Offer Promotes Doves Card

The Virgin Salt Company of New Haven Connecticut promotes Virgin Salt as the cleanest purest salt. They offer a ten color dove card with each purchase and a large ten by nine inch card for ten cents.

Virgin Salt Company of New Haven Conn

Southern Hotel in New Orleans Destroyed by Fire

Fire at the corner of Carondelet and Julia streets levelled the Southern Hotel built in 1871. Inmates escaped with their possessions gone. one man, musician Louis Kessner of Baltimore, reportedly perished. Several fires across cities noted with heavy losses and insured totals.

New Orleans Carondelet and Julia Streets Louis Kessner Baltimore Montreal Ilin Morey

Malpractice in Maine prompts coroner verdict in Solon case

A Solon malpractice case ends with a coroner verdict accusing Dr J Moore of abortion-related death of Kiera B Bean from Skowhegan. Bean arrived Dec 19 and died Dec 28 after staying at Moore’s house. Moore denies prior arrival or operation. Grand jury pending. County Attorney Bradbury vows action. Victim, a 16 year old from Pleasant Ridge, noted for her beauty.

Portland The Argus Solon Kiera B. Bean Skowhegra Moore Yuictim Pleasant Ridge

Riots in Matamoras after disputed municipal vote

In Matamoros on January 2 a riot broke out as rival supporters clashed after the mayoral election. Senor Yturria, proclaimed elected by the State Legislature, attempted to take office but was blocked by Colonel Torres and a mob at City Hall. Police were absent. Chief Trevino was seriously wounded and several rioters were injured.

Matamoras Mex Senor Yturria Torres Yturria

Spirit communication at Spiritual Temple via Mrs E R Dyar

Yesterday at the Spiritual Temple a spirit spoke through Mrs. E R Dyar describing former lives in Egypt and beings from Saturn Venus and Mars. The speaker critiqued professed spiritualists while urging higher Christian awareness as the ovation ended with a benediction and playful finale.

E. R. Dyar Uranus Neptune Asteroids Golar System Pot Saturn

Lynn's Last Sensation in Guilford Malpractice Tale

Historical Lynn malpractice case draws public alarm over medical fraud and suspected conspiracies. Dr Henry F Guilford linked to dubious firm Dr Brown & Co with Salem office. aliases used, creditors unpaid, and a suspicious death connected to Mrs Annie Dyers case.

Guilford Lynn Dr. Corken Henry F. Guilford Alice M. Guilford Guilford House Annie Dyers Miss Taylor Brockton Ford Bamford Cliftondale

Diamonds Return to Favor in U S Jewels Boom

A Washington street jeweler reports a strong revival in diamond sales, citing three $3,000 stones sold in a week. The piece notes a shift to American cutting, greater brilliancy, and a broader fashion for large stones, with Boston and national trade growing from modest beginnings to an estimated $50 million annually.

Washington Street Post Higsafe Yankees Epaphras Hinsdale United States Newark N. J Boston

Sunday liquor selling crackdown nets several arrests

Officers from outlying divisions raided third and fourth districts to curb Sunday liquor sales. Timothy Harrington, John F Luin, and Charles S Schools were arrested for selling alcohol at Leverett and Court street saloons. Proprietors face warrants and possible license revocation. Thomas Gannison jailed for Albany street saloon sale. Maurice Morlan saloon at 109 Albany street raided. ale and whiskey seized.

Timothy Harrington W. W. Grant Leverett Street John F. Luin Michael Gleason Court Street Charles S. Schools Colonel Strachan

Cordage Merchant Falls to Death in Worcester Street Accident

Henry L. Fearing senior partner of Henry L. Fearing & Co., cordage dealers at 91 and 93 Commercial street, suffered an asthma attack yesterday morning at 89 Worcester street. He leaned from a fourth floor window to get air, lost balance, and fell more than thirty feet. He died at City Hospital from a broken left leg, fractured right thigh, and head injuries. He was 52, survived by a widow, two sons, and a daughter.

Henry L. Fearing Henry L. Fearing & Co Commercial Street Worcester Street City Hospital Fearing

President Cleveland Denies Seeking Senate Interviews

In a Washington dispatch the World reports President Cleveland dismissed rumors of covert talks with Republican Senators about his appointments. He stressed no anxiety about Congress and defended his executive duties, stressing that confirmation rests with legislators and his office operates with transparency behind glass doors.

New York the World Washington Congress Cleveland Senate Beck House Committee United States Senate Lamont

Misapprehension of the Presidents Letter to Keppler

New York dispatch notes that early criticism of the Presidents letter to Mr. Keppler came from papers with prior misrepresentation of him. The President argues newspaper falsehoods are not blanket blame on all papers, citing trusted correspondents and the general truth-seeking aim of many reporters.

New York Times Washington Joseph Kkeppier Keppler White House Arizona Nat Weald We

Duty Upheld in Montreal Medicine Seizure Case

Customs officers seized over 100000 dollars worth of imported patent medicines from Ayer & Co of Lowell for under declaring value. Minister Bowell orders the firm to pay 147000 dollars including extra duty and a 50 percent penalty on underpaid duty. Government had until now to extend inquiries under the tariff act. The medicines stayed in bonded storage until a week ago when moved to Queen's warehouses awaiting auction if the claim is not settled.

Montreal Ayer & Co Lowell Bowell

Niles Returns to Springfield After Week of Absence

Horace L. Niles, who fled ten days ago from his Springfield retail grocery and meat business valued at about 200000 dollars a year, appeared today claiming rest as the motive. Trustees plan to continue lossing and winding down the estate, likely leaving him destitute.

Springfield Mass Horace L. Niles West Niles

Hodgdon Murder Case Jury Reaches Verdict

Batu Me January 3 The jury in the Hodgdon murder case has returned after about ten hours of deliberation and will announce its verdict at court opening tomorrow morning.

Batu Hodgdon

Man Inmate Drowns At Taunton Lunatic Asylum

Taunton Massachusetts January 3 Joseph Berry a West Harwich resident and inmate at the lunatic asylum died by his own action drowning this afternoon in the facility authorities reported no further details available as the case is investigated

Taunton Mass Joseph Berry West Harwich Lunatic Asylum

Auburndale Sails From Bermueda Missing Crew

The bark Auburndale of Boston and Portland bound for Rosaria arrived at Bermuda December 30 reporting the loss of its second mate and three men overboard on December 25.

Bermueda Auburndale Boston Portland Rosaria

President rebukes sensational press while widening White House access

The President, denying personal culpability for press errors, says criticism targets lying papers rather than those who spread near truths. He has built a press aid system in the White House making information доступible to correspondents, though sensationalists remain inaccessible to correction.

White House

Sheridan proposes Indian land allotment and surplus sale plan

Washington January 3 1885 Lt Gen Sheridan explains in detail his 1885 annual report recommendations for Indian policy. He cites dividing each tribe onto 326 acres per family, condemning unused reservation land, selling it at 125 per acre, and using proceeds to pay bonds yielding annual interest for Indian support. He outlines projected incomes by territory and tribe, noting potential large surpluses and a gradual policy transition. He also references related naval and financial notes.

U.S. A Washington Interior Department Dakota Fort Berthold New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut Devil’s Lake South Mountain Hermell Montana Blackfeet Maine Crow Kansas Wind River Idaho Fort Hall Coeur d’ Alene Wyoming New Jersey Oregon Klamath Washington Territory Utah Colorado New Mexico Arizona White Mountain San Carlos Kentucky Inian Oklahoma United States Therce Bermudas Fort Monroe

Sailors Seek Help After Newnham Breaks Shaft Eastward

Five men from the British steamer Newnham reached Bermuda on Monday seeking aid after leaving the vessel on Christmas Day sixty miles east of Bermuda with a broken shaft. The Gladespen searched for the Newnham but found nothing. A large navy yard steamer was dispatched to search for the vessel.

Bermuda Navy Yard

Church paints house of worship sparked by debt dispute

In New Haven on January 3 the St Luke's Episcopal Church awarded a painting contract to Thompson and Belden for the church building. F A Gilbert claimed the firm owed him and sought payment, but the church refused. Gilbert obtained an attachment on the church, provoking anger among the church’s colored members who issued threats against him.

New Haven, Conn St. Luke’s Episcopal Thompson Belden F. A. Gilbert Gilbert

Miss Nicholson Dies in Hotel Gas Tragedy Before Wedding

New York Jan 3 Miss Rachel Ann Nicholson from Nova Scotia lay unconscious in bed at the Abbotsford Hotel after the gas was left on. Her fiancé Rev Andrew Gray, pastor of Millerton church, found her and faced police and coroners as doctors warned of danger. The couple planned to wed in New York then move to Millerton.

New York Abbotsford Sixth Avenue Rachel Ann Nicholson Nova Scotia Tne Andrew Gray Presbyterian Church Millerton Dutchess County N. Y Heit Miss Nicolson Wallace Fox Harbor Cumberland County St. Matthew’s Church Picton Can Miss Nicholson Gray Patironage Night Watchway Mr. Gray G. W. Lee Bill Thirty-third Street Gwray Grey Perkins West Thirtieth Street Cross Coronre Messermer Williams Williaams Messemer

Opium joint raid nets six suspects in Harrison Avenue

A Sunday night raid by Sergeant Rich and four patrolmen at 110 Harrison avenue detained Gee Fou the proprietor and nine occupants including Lee Hou Gee Wing Chusig Chu Hup Wah Chee Chu and Loy Hoy for smoking opium. They were locked up and to appear in Municipal Court this morning.

Rich Keefe Stone Donovan Marston Frohock Gee Fou Harrison Avenue Lee Hou Gee Wing Chusig Chu Hup Wah Chee Chu Loy Hoy

Drowning Tragedy At Ballardvale Ends In Losses

In Ballardvale Andover two young men die after ice collapse on a local pond. Thomas Lynch fell through the ice, Edward Scott tried to save him and both were lost. Elmer Shattuck and Timothy Eagan also went under. Eagan and Shattuck were rescued with a pole by William Galvin. Lynch and Scott drowned.

Andover Mass Jane Ballardvale Thomas Lynch Edward Scott Elmer Shattuck Timothy Eagan William Galvin Lynch Scott

Steamer W. D. Chipley Sinks. Several Drowned Near Fort Gaines

In Savannah on January 3, a steamer named W. D. Chipley sank in the Chattaboocher river near Fort Gaines after striking a bank in darkness. Two white male passengers, three black deck hands, and a black child perished. names were not released.

Savannah W. D. Chipley Chattaboocher Fort Gaines

Stitchers and Buttonhole Makers Meeting with Knights of Labor

The Stitchers and Buttonhole Makers Association of Lynn met with the Knights of Labor executive board on Saturday afternoon. No major action occurred on price adjustments during a desultory consultation. The meeting adjourned to 7 o clock this evening for a fallest of nilees to be adopted.

Lectures by Monsigneur Bouland at Lafayette Hall

Monsigneur Bouland opened a ten lecture series in the hall of Collegs Lafayette. He appeared in formal dress with the great cross of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre and spoke in French on L Egisse et la Liberte before a large audience.

Collegs Lafayette Monsigneur Leon Gouland Bouland Order of the Holy Sepulchre

The Church’s Role in Liberty According to a Lecture

A speaker argued that Christianity granted true liberty to mankind and that the church inspired progress toward liberty. He claimed there was no true freedom before Christianity and criticized reactions to his prelate attire, concluding with the United States as a future home of liberty.

United States

GOODWINS TRIAL AND MARINE SPORTS OUTLOOK

Saturday in the Goodwin murder trial saw Dr. Hurd and several witnesses testify while jurors were kept with deputies and attend divine service. A long polo and yacht discussion followed, with Dempsey and Marine negotations described as fragile and marked by quitters in boxing plans and burnished sailing lore.

Kneeland contractor suffers leg amputation after fall

Joseph G Kneeland of Darling and Kneeland contractors fell from two buildings at West Upon on Saturday afternoon, injuring him enough to require amputation of one leg. Albert Harnett of Newport lumber merchant notes Fogg and Co. suspension affects liabilities. Possible settlement may avert disaster.

Joseph G. Kneeland Darling & Kneeland West Upon Wefternoon Albert Harnett Newport Ezra D. Fogg

Ticks by Telegraph Treasurer takes possession of Sub-Treasury

Treasurer Jordan assumed control of the New York Sub-Treasury Saturday morning. Freight brakeman Charles E. Pattison died after a fall from a car between Orance and Erving on Saturday night when he was run over. Mrs. Allen Renfrew, 68, killed herself at Pittsfield by cutting her throat in a despondent mood due to a long illness.

Jordan New York Sub-Treasury Charles E. Pattison Orance Erving Allen Renfrew Pittsfield

Jamaica Plain Gas Price Cut Noted

The Jamaica Plain Gas Company reduced the price of gas by twenty five cents per thousand cubic feet. The report notes various local happenings including police license actions, lectures, weddings, church events, society meetings, and civic notices around Boston. The fragment lists multiple community items from around the city, with names, places, and dates implied.

Jamaica Plain Gas Company Boston Board of Police James H. Gallagher Merrimac Gp Streets Ploughman Office Edward Atkinson England Francis Minot Young Men’s Christian Union Turn Hall William Prussia Messrs Frank Smith H. E. Ronald Cathedral of the Holy Cross J. P. Bodtish Haward E. Marden Worcester Theatre Kate A. O’neil William Burnet Wright Berkeley Street Congregational Church Memphis Massachusetts Horticultural Society George A. French Robert H. Wass N. A. Clarke Arthur A. Clarke Charles E. Galactir James KE. Tillinghast James Bruerton A. H. Wray Frank A Colley A.M. Keiley Virginia House of the Good Shepherd Charlestown Veteran Fire Association George Otis Wiley B. V. Dennis Thomas P. Smith J. H. Bryant J. J. McCarthy W. K E. Delano Isaac Gibbs B. H. Simonds George EK Morrill G. S. Ladd Wiliam Fernald Albert Chandler C. Frank Rand Tobias Beck Cate Ee Oe

Rink Events Feature Jan. Skating Fixtures and Pro Race

Skating races set at Highland rink January 19 and 20 with Nate Clark J A Snowden and others. Amateur championships stars Doherty Lehan and Dohety in five mile events. Pro race January 15 at Olympian Club purse $300 with top prizes. Notables include Walton Clark McDowell Beechman Bartlett Turner and Crooks.

Nate Clark J. A. Snowden Highland Rink Jonn Lehan D.J. Dohety Olympian Club Charlies Oo Saunders White Merrifield Turner Doherty Dunn

Tarentum Fire Setback Faces Vandalism Attempt

A Tarentum fire at Esstler's livery stable and neighboring shops destroyed Esstler's, Rere and Jonas's grocery, Zimmerman's shoe store, and Dr. Viz's residence, totaling about 9000 dollars. Villains weakened alarms, but William Dibel activated a mill bell to warn the town as the community fought the blaze. A prior arson two weeks earlier had destroyed several large buildings with losses surpassing 50,000 dollars.

Commercial Gazette Tarentum Esstler Gaines Street Rere & Jonas Zimmerman Dr. Viz William Dibel

James F Harrington Dies After Accident at Middleboro

James F Harrington of Hyannis the brake man injured when run over at Middleboro on Saturday died at Massachusetts General Hospital late Saturday night.

James F. Harrington Hyannis Middleboro Massachusetts General Hospital

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