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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1887

Page

2

Deserter's Romance: Pay Clerk Myers Returns to U S

A midshipman tale follows Pay Clerk Myers who vanished last June aboard the South Pacific squadron with warship funds. After a perilous journey from the South American interior to Rio and New York he repays the debt, but the deserter reward remains. Influential lobbyists seek White House action, while Myers hides awaiting possible punishment.

Washineton Srrcrar Myers South Pacific United States Washington South American Rio Janeiro New York Senator Gorman Whitney

Senator Cullom to Push Interstate Commerce Bill

Senator Cullom announced in Washington that he will call up the conference interstate commerce bill tomorrow and push it toward passage. He expects a week of debate, possibly ten days to a vote, and warns that many amendments are likely in the Senate. He notes the House seeks action before March 4 and may concur in Senate amendments.

Washineton Cullom Senate House

New England Harbor Bill Hearings Advance in House

The river and harbor committee met to finalize and report a New England works bill. The measure lists appropriations for multiple ports and rivers including Rockland Portland Lubec Penobscot Saco Providence Bull Rock Light Nantucket Hyannis Newburyport Wareham Plymouth Provincetown and Bridgeport among others.

New England Washington Jan Rockland Portland Lubec River Penobscott River Saco Cocheco Pawtucket River Providence River Pawcatuck Connecticut River Housatonic River Thames River New London Norwalk Stonington Portsmouth Burlington Boston Lynn Nantucket Hyannis Newburyport Wareham Plymouth Provincetown Sandy Bay Block Island Scituate Newport Bridgeport Black Rock New Haven New Haven Breakwater

King of the Lobby Charley Sherrill Dies in Washington

Special report notes the death at 6 o'clock this morning of Charles H. Sherrill, long known as the king of the lobby and trusted ally of railroad interests. Sherrill, a Washington resident for 25 years, shaped lobbying on railroad legislation and entertained lawmakers, never offering bribes though many drew profits from his stock market tips.

Washington Charles H. Sherrill Charles Hi. Sherrill Sam Ward Sherrill C. P. Huntington Charley Sherrill

Congressman Tucker Seeks Payment of Court of Claims Awards

Washington January 4 Congressmen J Randolph Tucker who handles the bill to pay the eleven Court of Claims awards from the French spoliations says there is no reason to withhold payment and funds. The judiciary committee has not met yet but will likely act this week.

Tucker Washington Jan J. Randolph Tucker Court of Claims Judiciary Committee

Patents To New Englanders List Dates And Names

Washington patent notices list numerous inventors from Boston Providence Waterbury and other New England towns with inventions ranging from garment supporters window awnings and horseshoe machines to electrical indicators and snow ploughs. The long roster includes Julia Banfield Thomas Barlow Hazen Batchelder Isaac Zest George Carpenter and many others with assigns and locations in the region.

New Clinton Fritz Celce H. Seymour Cutlery Company Holyoke William H. Chapman B. ©. Donahue Portland James H. Crosby Boston Frederic Danforth Gardiner Fred H. Daniels Worcester Lorenzo Dow Horace W. Dryden Mansfield Henry F. Edwards Jasper Fay Westboro Mass Zachary T. Forbish Augusta W. E. Stevens Hiram G. Hicks William K. Howes Strong Henry E. Kay F. Hill Fall River Frank E. Keyes Newport N. H Robert B. Lallie Hanover Samuel Maxim Wayne Sacha Joseph T. Rich Kee William Parker Isaac C. Pin- Lawrence Benjamin F. Radford Park Freeborn F Raymond Newton James I Rogers Marshfield Maes Thomas Sands Nashua Benjamin Searles Lynn van Winchester Wright

Federal building approved for Springfield project

The President approved a bill for a federal building at Springfield. Representative Rockwell will urge Supervising Architect Bell to start work at once so construction can begin with the new fiscal year.

Springfield Washington Rockwell Bell

Executive Clemency Commutation in Parrot Murder Case

President commutes John W. Parrot of Arkansas from death to five years imprisonment for murder. The decision notes Parrot armed himself after threats, killed elder McAdams, and warrants punishment but not execution. Parrot was slated for hanging January 14.

Washington John W. Parrot Arkansas Parrot McAdams

Senator Benedict Nomination Faces Printer Union Clash

Washington dispatch notes the Senate printing committee will report on Benedict's nomination next week likely Tuesday. Farquhar leading the New York Printers' Union opposition, arguing Benedict is not a practical printer and could not meet average composing room wages. The committee has yet to decide the report's character.

Washington the Star Tonight Senate Committee On Printing Benedict Farquhar Printers’ Union of New York Enedict

Logan Death Prompt House to Adjourn in Sorrow

After the opening of the House, Mr. Thomas of Illinois moved a resolution on the death of Hon. John A. Logan senator from Illinois. The House unanimously adopted the motion and adjourned at 12 45 to allow colleagues to honor the deceased statesman.

Washington Thomas Illinois John A. Logan United States

Pension payments shift to international money orders

Washington reports the pensions bureau adopts international money orders to pay foreign residents, cutting costs from about $480 to 40 cents per pension and reducing delays. Also listed are new fourth class postmasters H M Turner Norfolk E A Mann North Branch Gassett s Station and a bank condition report due Dec 8. The treasury notes eligibility for bounty to soldiers discharged by sun stroke before term end.

General Washington News Washington Commissioner of Pensions H. M. Turner Whitefield E. A. Mann Norfolk, Mass George P. Little North Branch N. H John C. Scribner Gassett’s Station

Ice Castle Foundations and Carnival Prep Rise in Montreal

In Montreal on January 4 preparations for the carnival accelerate. Ice castle foundations of twenty two inch thick blocks quarried from the St. Lawrence are laid. The grand toboggan slide will span half a mile across the river when battlements go on by month end. Esquimaux dogs and a sled join the sleigh parade. Some 3400 Sander have enrolled for the ice castle assault.

Montreal St. Lawrence Nelson's Monument Esquimaux Sander Ice Castle

Ice harvest starts on Lake Quannapowitt as season begins

Wakefield reports the annual ice harvest underway on Lake Quannapowitt. The Boston Ice Company plans a 150 man crew to cut about fifty thousand tons for Boston, with other firms adding roughly thirty thousand tons. Ice is twelve inches thick and high quality.

Wakefield Lake Quannapowitt Boston Ice Company Boston

Funeral of General Albert P. Lawrence at St Mark's

The funeral of General Albert P. Lawrence was held today at St Mark's Church New York. Present were Cambridge classmates David Lord Jr Robert L Cutting Jr and Quinn Philips. Speee Legion was represented. The Rev Dr J Rylance officiated. Remains placed in a vault near the church.

New York Albert P. Lawrence St. Mark’s Church Cambridge David Lord, Jr Robert L. Cutting, Jr Robert Story Quinn Philips Speee Legion J. Rylanca St. Mark’s

Runaway Sleigh Injury Mess in Malden

A team driven by Dr. Godfrey Ryder ran away on Pleasant street and threw the doctor from the sleigh. It collided with a double team carrying David Powell Miss S K Abbott and a lady friend. Two boys were knocked down and several others narrowly escaped. No serious injuries reported.

Malden Godfrey Ryder Pleasant Street David Powell S. K. Abbott

Storm Brings Heavy Snow to Arcadia Farmerville and Minden

Special reports from Arcadia Farmerville and Minden describe the heaviest snowstorm on record at these towns. Snow began at noon and has reached four inches with forecast to total a foot by morning.

New Orleans Arcadia Farmerville Minden

Elderly Betsy Peck Found Dead in Rumford Rooms

Betsy Peck age 89 was found dead in her Rumford East Providence rooms on Sunday. Her forehead bore a cut and her face was burned. She appeared to have fallen onto a stove with her neck crossing a basin. Cause of death unknown whether strangulation or apoplexy.

Providence Betsy Peck Rumford East

Sarah Branagh Ex Rel Claim Over Stewart Estate Suit

In New York on January 4, Sarah Branagh sues William P. Smith of Vermont in the United States Circuit Court claiming sole heirship to the A T Stewart estate. She alleges letters proving kinship and seeks ejectment of Smith from a East Thirty fifth street house. Judge Wallace sustains the demurrer but allows amendment upon costs.

New York Sarah Branagh William P. Smith Vermont A. T. Stewart United States Circuit Court Stewart Benjamin F. Butler A.T. Stewart East Smith Wallace

Fire records reveal major blaze at Hanover Dartmouth Hotel

Hanover New Hampshire January 4 fire destroyed multiple buildings including the Dartmouth Hotel owned by Francis Buttrick. Total losses near ninety thousand dollars with extensive insured properties, damaged blocks, and a special train from Lebanon aiding the cold battle.

Hanover WN. H N. H Dartmouth Hotel Francis Buttrick Waltham Mass John 8. Williams D. B. Currier Dover Mutual New Lebanon Stock Company J. G. Currier McCarthy & Haskell Currier Carter J. N. Chase Boots and Shoes L. B. Downing L. B. Downing, Drug Store, Dr. W. S. Bowles John McCarthy People’s of Concord Nashua Chase Downing Bowles McCarthy H. L. Carter George W. Rand L. D. Gove Post Tontine John L. Bridgeman Bridgeman Carpenter & Bean Sawyer & McCarthy Kent Phoenix Concord Granite State Exeter Mutual Brown Bros F. W. Davidson N. A. Frost Western Union Telegraph Company Henry Sanborn G. F. Colby Phi Delta Theta Delta Kappa Epsilon Phi Zeta M. A Psi Upsilon Whitcomb Lebanon

Fire alarm at Dorchester residence reported

Local alarms sounded from Box 387 yesterday afternoon for a small fire in the home of James Lynch on Mill Street Dorchester district. Fire crews reported no injuries and the blaze was confined to a part of the dwelling.

James Lynch Mill Street Dorchester District

Fires Reported Across Several Towns on January Fourth

A series of fires across Wells River Vermont Mansfield New Hampshire West Ransompa and other towns caused substantial damage. Buildings included a railroad station a schoolhouse shops and a dime museum. Losses ranged from a few hundred to tens of thousands with insurance noted on several properties.

Woopsville N. H Passumpsic Wells River MansField West Ranpoupa H. H. Chandler Newport N.H Chase & Sons Lowe Bascom A. J. Beaubien M. E Thompson Dime Museum New Haven Conn Wallace & Son Ansonia Brockton Ane Fuller Street Lucius Perkins Sydney Hall Watertown N. Y Engelhart Sackett’s Harbor Aaron Stearns

Woman Killed by Shore Line Train at Pawtucket

Providence Jan 4 A woman unidentified was killed when struck by a Shore Line train at Pawtucket. As two trains neared in opposite directions she scrambled under the gate and waited for one to pass. A pay envelope in her pocket bore the name Ellen Reilly.

Providence Shore Line Pawtucket Ellen Reilly

Supreme Court backs Robertson. Smith barred from suit

In prAnApours Indiana on January 4 the Supreme Court affirmed the lower court ruling in the lieutenant governorship case. The decision says Green Smith the Democratic claimant had no standing. It is believed Robertson will take his seat as Lieutenant Governor after inauguration.

prAnApours Ind Supreme Court Green Smith Robertson

Printer Richardson Convicted Of Criminal Libel

William H Richardson proprietor of the People’s Voice Towson was convicted earlier of criminal libel against Judge Fowler. Judge Walters sentenced Richardson to two years in prison and a $500 fine.

Baltimore William H. Richardson People’s Voice Towson Baltimore County Fowler Walters Richardson

Legislative caucuses set stage for state government creates headliners

In Hamptroop Connecticut on January 4 the Republican House nominated H W R White of Greenwich for Speaker with McConville of Hartford and Eddy of Canaan as clerks while Senate Republicans backed Walsh of Greenwich for president pro tem and Brainard of Haddam for clerk. Democrats chose Davis of Haddam for Speaker with Jameson and Beecher as clerks. Senate Democrats backed Hyde of Stafford for president pro tem. Republicans expect victory in both houses tomorrow and plan a joint convention Thursday to elect Lounsbury and other state officeholders with Lounsbury to give inaugural address. Hawley’s upcoming reelection to the US Senate appears assured with no Republican opposition.

Hamtroop Conn Republican House Caucus H. W. R. White Greenwich W. J. McConville Hartford Samuel A. Eddy Canaan Senate Republicans R. J. Walsh Austin Brainard Haddam House Democrats Clinton B. Davis William Jameson William J. Beecher F E. H. Hyde Stafford P. C. Lounsbury Lounsbury General Hawley United States Senate

Judge Overrules Arbitration Suit Delay in Erie Case

The Superior Court under Judge Thompson overruled the arbitrator's decision in W. H. Bent versus Erie Telephone Company on grounds of illegality in time-extension papers. General Butler appealed to the Supreme Court.

Lowerth W. H. Bent Erie Telephone Company Thompson General Butler Supreme Court

Scrips and Bank Shares With Various Municipal Bonds

A dated ledger lists multiple bank shares including Merchants National Shawrant National Cambridge National Exchange Freeman City of Toledo Water Loan Leavenworth Kansas etc. It also notes municipal bonds and deferred notes with amounts from 1 to 81,000 and references to executor orders. Several railway bonds are listed with guaranteed backings. The document records holdings in banks North National Howard Suffolk Cabot Manufacturing and others with dated maturities in 1888 to 1896.

Market National Bank Cambridge Horse Rad Swamsecot Machine Co Do &J. Louis Cable & Western Ry. Co Second National Bank Union Metallic Fast B. & Maine Isigi Third National Bank Woburn Gas Light Co Swamscot Machine Co City of Cinn Oston Shoe and Teather Natl Concord Old Boston Natl de Tremont and Suffolk Mills North America Natl. Bank Globe Natl. Bank City of Cambridge National Exchange Bank Freeman’s National Bank Dan. S Kidder Press Mig. Co Webster National Bank North National Bank Howard National Bank Suffolk National Bank Cabot Mfg. Co

First Account of Trustee Gulls Under 1863 Trust

Probate Court in Suffolk Massachusetts cites interested parties to appear January 24 1887 at 10 AM in Boston to show cause why Charles W Gulliver’s first account as trustee for Harriet E Gill should be allowed. Publication required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. E.J. McKim judge. Elijah George registrar.

City of Boston City Hall Boston Water Board Boston Water Works Hse Msaga Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Daniel L. Winsor Charles W. Gulliver Harriet E. Gill Boston Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register William Devenny Michael McAllister Margaret Howard Elwah George Massachusetts George Dickinson Said George White Wellesley Norfolk Ann Mahoney Elizabeth C. O’planagan Julius Adams Supreme Judicial Court Elmira C. Felch Hobart W. Felch Bridgewater Wey Plymouth Weymouth Commonwealth Florence E. Felch Bertrand W. Felch Marion F. Felch A. D Uweaalth Carne Judicial Court Henry A. Clapp Commonwealthe Lucien EF. Pierce Rae Suffolk David Adler H. M. Coney

Caswell Hazard Cod Liver Oil and Juniper Tar Soap Ad

An advertisement touts Caswell Hazard & Co. New York cod liver oil as pure sweet and superior to rivals. It also promotes Juniper Tar Soap for curing chapped hands face pimples and rough skin.

Caswell, Hazard & CO New York

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