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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1885
Page
1
Doston Dost reports page hotel arrivals, ship news, and meteorological notes. Local observers record dock movements and weather forecasts, highlighting passenger listings and port activity.
A collection of opinion notes on politics and justice. References include Secretary of the Navy guesses, Benjy Butler, Gov Coburn, Deacon Smith, Gen Logan, Coburn will, and Stacey of Bath Maine. The piece critiques the New York Star and mentions Khartoum and Phelan in Rossa’s office.
A collage of short items from New England news reports: wrestling matches in Belfast and Winchendon, Maine cotton mills output, Lewiston horse railway finances, a divorce suit in Hoosick Falls, a large batlike catch in Winchendon, a 14 year old drownings in Lowell, Swanzey mill sale, a family living on potato peels in Pittsfield, Vermont secession tensions easing, North Troy carnival event plans, a Gloucester captain honored for saving a ship crew, notable local feats by William Wellington, a French train accident outcome, Webster banning gift enterprises, Maine headstone contract, Maine Democrats in inaugural parade garb, Music Festival plans, tensions in a French Catholic church, New Hampshire Historical Society new resident members and a Boston photograph gift.
The annual meeting of the Lynn Five Cent Saving Bank Corporation will be held this afternoon to elect officers for the coming year. Mayor Baldwin of Lynn has been invited to join the grand council of the American Exhibition to be held in London in 1886. The will of the late Clarissa H. Rindge of Cambridge distributes major bequests to local hospitals homes and unions with the bulk of the estate left to her family and son Frederick. the estate value is near three million dollars.
Captain Phelan, recovering from a Friday attack in New York, claims Rossa Kearney O Brien Joyce and Short plotted his assassination and that Rossa and Kearney are English spies. Warrants may be out for the five. Phelan asserts he has evidence and may reveal dynamiter secrets. Short is held as Phelan’s condition is assessed. London papers question the incident and European reactions.
Paris reports acclaim for Madame Clovis Hugues after acquittal with lavish reception and angered press on American style vengeance. Deputy Clovis-Hugues hints at dueling avoidance while presses mock the verdict. Across the Atlantic, Mint officials outline 1884 gold and silver coin movements, inaugurations plans, and civil service gains.
The report covers counterfeits of Bank of England notes circulating abroad and in Britain, the Pekin Expedition and Samoan neutrality efforts, Osmand Digna’s alarm, French Tonquin letters on Chinese illness, and the American exhibition syndicate in London led by Lord Ronald Gower. It notes Berlin discussions on Egyptian questions, Creole reform, and naval actions in Formosa.
The piece surveys wage cuts across industries led by iron and cotton in Fall River, detailing past reductions from 1873 onward, and challenging Secretary Howard's figures and proposed remedies. It examines price, production pools, and global competition, with notes on strikes, imports, and public reaction.
Special despatch outlines Capt. Thomas Phelan’s account of the dinamiters quarrel and the murderous attack in Rossa’s office. He describes Rocky Mountain O’Brien’s signals, Short’s knife strike, and his nine knife wounds, denying a prior murder plot by O’Brien and vowing to prosecute the attackers. Phelan, born in Tipperary, fought in the Union Army, later rising to captain, and has long been active among Irish extremists in Kansas City.
Guaymas dispatch reports Pinos Altos wiped out by fire leaving hundreds homeless. A bullion train carrying $100,000 in silver bars bound for Chihuahua was attacked near Pinos Altos. robbers were repulsed and several were killed.
A meeting of Spanish Americans at Tammany Hall discussed aiding Spain earthquake victims. Consul General Megan Suarez Guanez presided, with a 12 member committee to receive funds and plan entertainments. The Liederkranz society marked its thirty eighth anniversary with a reception for Mme Materna and other German opera troupe members.
The Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company reported this morning that Mine No. 5 at Straitsville is on fire, fired the previous night. The mine ranks among the country’s largest. Company officials vow to take offensive action. Signal lights were seen toward Haydenville, but details are scarce.
Baltimore Gazette Publishing company known as The Day assigned to J Parker Veazey for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities reported at 28000 dollars including a mortgage of 17000 dollars.
Several thousand attended the memorial services for Reuben Springer at Music Hall this afternoon. The Mozart requiem was sung by the May festival choir and The Hon. Wm. S. Grossbeck delivered the oration.
Four thousand cigar manufacturers and their employers signed a petition protesting the ratification of the Spanish treaty and sent it to Senator Cameron through the secretary of the Cigar Manufacturers' Association of Philadelphia.
In Plymouth near Wilkes Barre today Capt Smith led a tambourine protest defying a Sunday street music ban. Police arrested her as officers drew pistols, crowds sided with the army, Burgess Dennis freed her, and a council meeting decided to enforce order moving forward.
New York reports a multi party settlement over a $150,000 loan to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. William H. Vanderbilt proposes to transfer mortgages, real estate, and heirlooms to Mrs. Grant with instruments to deposit proceeds for debt repayment, conditional on government memorials. Grant declines accepting most of the offer but agrees to have certain articles go to the government upon his death. Julia Grant interrupts with a final, firm refusal to accept any form of Vanderbilt aid.
Boston dispatch reports John L. Sullivan faces mounting debts as friends condemn his conduct after two weeks of trouble. He evaded arrest after reckless driving and a car incident, paying damages to avoid charges. Warrants from animal cruelty authorities loom, possibly timed to a planned showdown with Greenfield, though licensing hurdles and weak ticket sales threaten the event’s viability.
Elizabeth Pa January 11 The steam tug Mike Dougherty exploded near Bellevue landing while repairs were made, destroying the vessel. Two crewmen were killed William Haller and William Matthews, and three were seriously burned or injured including Gardner Jackson captain Hugh Porter engineer and Thomas McQuain deck hand.
Maj. John Byrne announces a Cincinnati gathering at the Barnet house on January 24 to organize an American Irish Parliamentary Auxiliary club aimed at raising a $100,000 annual fund. He invites interested citizens of Cincinnati and surrounding areas to join the effort under J. P. Carbery’s request.
In Pawtucket, Rev. John Thompson of the Thompson M. E. church and Thomas Harrison of Saylesville were thrown to the ground by a bolting horse. The clergyman suffered facial and hip bruises while Harrison broke a collar bone and sustained head, back, and hip injuries while en route to a funeral.
In New Haven Dr. Carver started a six day test at dawn to break 60 000 pieces of coal. By 12:01 he had taken 20 shots with one miss, 1005 shots total and 845 hits. To meet the goal he must average 500 hits per hour. By 1:30 p m 1500 shots were fired with 1253 hits and 247 misses, an average of 93 51 hits per hour.
Cladwood D T report says cowboys rode into James Davis's Sand Creek ranch last night to raid the store. Davis fired a six shooter killing rustler Kaga and escaped injury, leaving the attackers repelled.
Allentown report says Lewis Carl confessed to murdering his son Charles near Seidersville on Friday night. He asserts self defense but faces hanging and has chosen burial spot for his remains.
In New Orleans on January 11 Jerry Murphy of New York and Bob Steele of New England fought eight rounds for 200 a side. Steele was repeatedly knocked down and the sheriff halted the match in the eighth as it neared finish. The referee declared a draw with a thousand spectators watching.
Madeline Stackpole, aged 12, wanted to wear a new cloak to church but her mother refused. Six hours later she was found unconscious on a Woodbridge road, resuscitated after an hour, and said she had taken two pills containing opium. If she could not wear the cloak, she wished to die. She is expected to recover.
Providence reports three suspects William G. Weaver Patrick Green and Daniel Carey were arrested over recent Newport robberies. Weaver gave a partial confession. Green, from Middletown, was arrested in Newport on a Saturday while intoxicated. Carey was captured in Fall River.
Hartford Conn Jan A white body of Dwight W Chapman of this city representative of C Judd Root wool dealers, who was crowned near Battle Mountain Nev in April last while fording a swollen stream, has been recovered. There had been a suspicion he was foully dealt with.
The Springer committee heard Edgar M. Johnson and others describe scenes at the U S court and the city polls. Witnesses testified to deputy marshals distributing Republican tickets, unusual black presence, and threats amid alleged voter interference and shootings at various wards. Several other items from Detroit to New York, including thefts, trials, and civic notes, are reported.
Martin V. Harrison, previously convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to seven years, confessed last night to killing Ada Brown, his mistress, citing jealousy. He said a quarrel over money led him to cut her throat and that George Gregory attacked him, later grabbing the knife and injuring Harrison. Gregory faces trial for assault with intent to kill.
The Daily News will publish tomorrow the results of its reporters’ investigation into the actual strength of the.
Dr. Fordyce Barker, Grant's physician, notes remarkable improvement after quitting smoking. The patient sleeps and eats well, finds relief in writing, and speaks plainly with steadier nerves. Barker cannot confirm cancer risk but cannot rule it out, citing uncertainty about base of tongue issues.
Charles W. Noyes faces false testimony charges and $200 bail in a liquor case. William Cox is jailed at station 5 on forgery. Mrs. Mary Coburn of Arlington fractures her hip after a horse car fall and is taken to hospital. Sixth division raided 293 Third Street arresting Coleman, Sullivan, Hinckley, and Stephenson for gaming, with witnesses and materials seized. Cornelius Sullivan charged with breaking and entering No. 90 Curve Street, larceny of clothing and shoes valued at $35, property recovered. Fourth division warrants: Charles Marr accused of receiving a stolen watch and chain worth $55. Thomas Kilday charged with larceny of a watch and chain worth $35. Pamel McCarty of Utica Street arrested for attempting to rescue his brother. Henry Hemphill, about 50, of Medford, died after felled ill at Donald Mannion’s saloon on Portland Street and was taken to hospital.
A large turnout is expected at Union Hall on Boylston Street as citizens respond to a call for charter revision. Hon William Gaston will preside and several prominent figures will speak. Hundreds of Democrats and Republicans have volunteered, including major city firms seeking lower taxes and reform of the charter.
Aldermen choose ten and councilmen three laborers for a week of paid work. Fire department secures 48 horses valued from 150 to 400 dollars for extra winter service, kept on hand until March 1. A joint convention meets today at noon to elect a city clerk.
North Adams Mass Jan 11 Patrick Haggerty a laborer at Hoosac tunnel was struck by a passing freight train this morning and killed almost instantly. He leaves a widow and one child.
Rev James Kay Applebee opened a series at Parker Memorial hall with Charles Dickens Numskulls. He defined numskull as the shallow yet persistent intellect, contrasting it with the fool. He cited Uriah Heep Barkis Silas Webb Bumble and others to illustrate social types and ended that the greatest numskull is the self supposed intellectual aloof.
An important meeting in New York discusses Cleveland's resignation after a disastrous season. The league considers filling the vacancy with St Louis Unions, Cincinnati Unions, or National Unions, but demands from Lucias to pay 19000 to Von der Ahe halt the bid, leading to a reversion to Nationals if amicable terms fail.
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