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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1886

Page

2

Silver dollar controversy and South American trade link debate

The piece argues for continued silver coinage with advocates such as Beck and Allison urging action and warns Eastern Republicans against partisan obstruction. It discusses government plans, bonds in gold and silver, and the idea of expanding trade with South America to absorb large silver inventories while noting a separate moral reflection on a criminal case involving McNeil.

Beck Allison Reagim Pugh Congress Washington Reagan Eustis Manning Providence United States Commission Central

Meeting of Extremes Show Fire and Ice in City Blaze

The article recalls a day of extreme cold that fueled widespread fires in the city and nearby areas. Fire crews battled icebound equipment and frozen hydrants while delivering valiant performances amid dramatic, ice lit scenes. It notes Detroit’s large fire and other blazes pushing losses over 100000 dollars, and links the all day Tuesday fire with a visible impact on the New York stock market.

Canada Detroit New York

Robbery at Lancaster Bank Involves President McNeil

A sensational crime tale centers on Lancaster Bank theft by president McNeil and co conspirators Veo and Dr Nelson. Plunder was found in Tinmouth Vermont rocks, while the principal criminal remains missing amid murder rumors among bank officials and friends.

Lancaster Bank McNeil Veo Nelson Tinmouth Clinton

Hats and hats worn in the United States debated

The piece questions a New York Sun claim that Danbury makes a quarter of all hats and estimates yearly production. It computes 4 995 960 hats per year per 1348 hats hourly and suggests most men and boys wear two hats annually, implying many hats are old.

New York Sun Danbury United States Republic

Tucker Signals Bankruptcy Bill Hearing Next Tuesday

Mr J Randolph Tucker chairman of the House judiciary committee pledges to take up the bankruptcy bill next Tuesday. Supporters see renewed chance for passage before March first after prior postponements and late report from Mr Cellins.

J. Randolph Tucker House Judiciary Committee Cellins

Senator Joyner Calls for Bond Action Investigation

Joyner tells the Post that the Governor must be investigated over the sale of New York and New England bonds. He notes the railroad committee is all Republicans and questions the party's virtue before the resolve is voted.

Joyner New York New England

Ice crop grows in seven rows and cheaper building material

A collage of brief notes and quips cites cold snaps, croplands, politics, and social foibles. It mentions Delaware peach growers planning next summer, frozen gas mains, and satirical jests about public figures, manners, and desserts from Puck and other papers.

St. Louis Duluth Alexander Bulgaria Macedonia Delaware Puck New Jersey Manhattan Beach Moscow Hartford Post Foraker

Notable Social Notes From Boston and Beyond in Brief

Illnesses and health reports for Miss Fanny Davenport in Baltimore and Oliver Johnson in New York City. Virginia Senator John W. Daniel cited as a brilliant conversationalist. Colonel John H. George returns to practice in Boston in good health. News on Baron Emile d Erlanger and Slidell visiting New York, Pasteur’s appearance, and Jesuit Father Beckx’s aging. Ada Thayer wedding in Washington with prominent guests and noted bridesmaids. A collage of remarks on public figures in London and Washington society.

Connecticut Miss Cleveland Grover Mary Anderson Mary Wiezorgitgoveitzki Cleveland Newman Independent New York Journal Chicago News Y. W Fanny Davenport Baltimore John W. Daniel Virginia John H. George Boston Oliver Johnson New York City McLane Paris Stanley Club M. Pasteur Walter Scott Baron Emile d’ Erlanger New York Erlanger & Co Southern Austria Beckx Ada Thayer Charles M. Addison Fitchburg Washington Thayer Medra Thayer Frank Riggs Groves Troy Sayer Post North Genessee Parke Suter

Coughs and theft at post office desk expose public care

A Detroit Free Press report depicts a scene at a post office desk where penholders and blotters are stolen by assorted individuals including a woman in mourning and two business men. The incident leads to a growling threat toward the postmaster and a note on public officials neglecting convenience.

Detroit Free Press

Examination of Captain Gerrier in Racer barrratry case ends

Trial of Captain Jeffrey Gerrier of the Racer of Gloucester for scuttling off Cape Elizabeth proceeds after testimony from Alvin Reed and other crew. Witnesses describe voyage from Gloucester to Cranberry Island and Petit Manan, the sinking near Portland, and alleged statements by the captain of intent to wreck if fish sales failed.

Jeffrey Gerrier Racer Gloucester Cape Elizabeth United States Hallett W. K. Bloegeit, Jr A. Russell E. W. Burdette Alvin A. Reed Cape Share Sydney Louisburg Cranberry Island Pe'it Manan Petit Manua Port Clyde Portland Waite Boston Clyde’s Cove Ida Williams Halifax Petit Manan Catherine Sherman George Sherman Gerrier Tumapan Long Island

Vessel hull damage leads to $5000 bond set for Captain Terrier

Testimony described a plan to keep quiet about alleged damage to a fishing vessel Racer after an incident at Fort Clyde. Evidence included a captain's hatchet blows to the hull and a loss claim of £5,000 for fish. The commissioner bound Captain Terrier over $5,000 for the Circuit Court in March.

Hams Fort Clyde Ceilea Cranberry Island Howard E. Gaffney Gloucester Mutual Fishing Insurance Company Capain David Parsons Caulker Gloucester Terrier

Strong plea against British free fish market under 1818 treaty

PISCATOR of Boston argues against a joint commission to admit British caught fish free of duty, warning it would tax American fishermen, ruin the US market, and cede national revenue. He cites the Washington treaty, colonial gains, and calls Congress to resist concessions that would undermine US fishing industry.

Boston New Brunswick American Fishery Union Washington United States Isis Congress Apa Uai'el Sistes Great Britain England Piscator

College bands plan new music and a varsity club trip

The college brass band under Burbank aims to start new work after limited progress since last year. The freshman glee club rehearses weekly under Warren A. Locke who also directs the varsity club. The varsity glee club considers a trip to Worcester and Brookline next week.

Burbank Warren A. Locke G.C. Bullard Worcester Brookline Dunbar Boston Advertiser United States College Gare Hummond LaMonte Crimson Freeman Kimberl Varity Brooks Willard Giese F. Green Hollidsy Hunter Leavitt Bigelow W. H. Warren Winkler Kirkland Hooper

Demurrer in City of Boston v3 W A Simmons et al

George A Wilson moves to dismiss. demurrer argues no legal action stated and misstatement of facts. It contends the declaration is incongruous as the water board rather than Simmons or the defendant authorized the land purchase and board deliberations show collective action.

George A. Wilson City of Boston W. A. Simmons Et al Water Board Sirmons Simmons Ttaid Water Board Wilson Aleved Board of Health Pemberton Square City Hall Saia Massachusetts Bard of Health

Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children Reports Annual Meeting

Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children held its annual meeting. Reports by treasurer Mrs Atkinson and Frank B Fay showed an active, prosperous year with 2544 cases involving 6414 children. Several child protection laws were effectively enforced and a large board of directors was elected.

Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children Charles F. Atkinson John Lathrop The Home Committee Frank B. Fay William P. Atkinson Jisten F. Ayres John Ayres Joseph S. Bigelow William G. Brooks Joan R. Bullard George Derby R. T, Ides Florence Everett George P. Hayward Charles Heal Charles D. Hound A. Hemenway D. C. Holder Helen M. Ireson Solomon Lincoln John Lowell Effin Mackintosh James Purinton William Howell Reed Charles M. Reed J. L. Roberts E. A. Samuels C F. Snimmin Oscar H. Sampson John B. Swift Elien M.tower George Tancver Winslow Warren William S Whitwell Charles J. Waitmore J. W. Walevit

New Baseball Association Forms Drafts Constitution

A meeting was held to discuss forming a baseball association with a committee of White, Chapman and Fairbanks appointed to draft a new constitution. The senior class elects officers for the upcoming year.

White Chapman Fairbanks Association

Annual Meeting of Ladies' Baptist Bethel Society Elects Officers

The Ladies' Baptist Bethel Society held its annual meeting at the Bethel with large attendance. Miss Bertha L. Putnam reported 330+ members after three years, 75 new. five deaths this year. Mrs. Bell aids seamen visitations. Father Dennis assists at wharves with Bibles. Treasurer A. F. Graves reported 7599 paid for Bethel needs and over 5000 in hand. Sunday school has 17 teachers and 225 members. Officers elected: President S. J. Newman. vice presidents H. P. Hanson and Georges Williams. secretary Putnam. treasurer Graves. assistant treasurer W. P. Stacey. auditor C. C. Crane.

Ladies’ Baptist Bethel Society the Bethel J. Newman Bertha L. Putnam Bell Father Dennis A. F. Graves Bethel S. J. Newman H. P. Hanson Georges Williams B. L. Putnam W. P. Stacey C. C. Crane

Conniff Merritt assault case verdict issued

The jury awarded $200 to the plaintiff in the Conniff Merritt assault case yesterday. After the verdict, Conniff told a Post reporter he was displeased, saying he was branded a criminal for ejecting a man he deemed unlawfully disturbing others. He has not yet consulted counsel about a possible new trial.

Conniff

Metaphysical Club Meets at Manning House

At a regular meeting yesterday afternoon the Metaphysical Club enjoyed hospitality at 129 Commonwealth Avenue. Hon Frank B Sanborn read a chapter from a forthcoming volume on Goethe and his life and character. The selection discussed Goethe's relation to English literature followed by a general member discussion.

Metaphysical Club Manning Commonwealth Avenue Frank B. Sanborn Copcord School of Philosophy Goethe

Local Firms Declare Varied Stock Dividends

Pittsfield National Bank declares 4 percent dividend and votes tax on stock to State county and town taking over 5 percent. Celumet and Hecla Mining declares $5 per share dividend. Somerset Co operative Foundry declares 10 percent dividend. Northern Electric Light and Power Company declares a semi annual 3 percent dividend.

Pittsfield National Bank Celumet and Hecla Mining Company Somerset Co-operative Foundry Northern Electric Light and Power Gompapy

Dense Interstate Train Schedule Fragment

Readable portions show a large list of multiple city stops including Worcester Newtonville Brookline and Chestnut Hill with varied times and options. The OCR presents incomplete sequences, prices, and morning and afternoon departures across many stations.

Fragmented Train Schedule Fragments Show Unclear Times

An OCR readout lists numerous times and fares across locations including Providence Mansfield Shore Line and New York with notes on days Wednesday Friday Tuesday and Thursday. The garbled text mentions boat service rival schedules and trial times, and ends with a name A A Folsom Scott.

Aecentom Canton Warrem Bristol Ph Beer Remy Igpx Siew Te Fox Providence Mansfield Shore Line New York

Boston Area Steamship and Rail Timetable Fragment

Eastern Division schedule lists trains and ferry connections from Boston to Saco North Conway Portsmouth and many coastal towns with varied departure times and connections. Ends with signatures of Jas F Furgar and Jd Flanders as managers.

Causeway Street Friend Street Boston Biddeford Saco North Conway Stokeboro Great Falls Chester Mover Portsmouth Hampton Beach North Bampton Rye Beach Amesbury Newburyport Epewtek Wernham Mockware Gileucester Bramch Rockport Beverly Pu. Bet Middletonm Peabody and Danmowers Danvers Salem Rey Marine Bead Sid Swampscott Hran Lynnana Way Revere Hetsea Portsamouth Portland Mangor St. Johnm Halifax Adare Sun Sandaya Sangus North Berwick Scarborowen Junction

Fitchburg Railroads timetable details for Sunday October 18 1885

The timetable lists varied Fitchburg lines with departures from Boston and westbound trains to Syracuse Chicago St Louis and Troy including accommodation and express options. It notes Pullman sleeping cars via Keene Rutland to Rochester and connections to Framingham South and other towns.

Montreal Ottawa Gedensburg Pullman Palace Carson Fitenburg Ususeway OFTOR Eapress AT & GO A. M Whiuckentos Isffrey Petarpors YA Troy Marbora Keene Weatmoreland Walpols Bellow Butland Lingtop St. Albere St Johns Monwesi Ovenborg Rutland Seali Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Central Vermont Ordensburg Aliso Ayres ‘Junction Concord Nashua Lowell Fitchburg Olc Colony RK. KR Neweneese Neweneese Providence, &c., and At Keene With Ashuelot R. Preceere Oh Ches Ogdensburg Fane Wash- D Street Boston Gg. A San Paece Fur Stewart Tim Washington Street Gale Moree Pitteheid Albany Gandz the & Aw South Framinghamy Ailbany Springfield Syracuse N. W Ham Buffalo Cleveland St. Louis Worcester Syma Sele Suffaio Toledo Rochester Chicago Tiesfield North Indamea Chatham Madson Palmer Ware River Springfeild Hartford New Haven New York Amc Traize Fey Bostor Prilman New York Central York Central W.C Troy West Gerdamer Baldwinville Zoar Hoosar Meer’r Watt Eliows Keene and Wattane Groton Framingham Framingham

Boston and Manchester Trains Schedule Notice

Train service from Boston to Manchester and other points begins Oct 5 188% with unavoidable delays. Departures from Boston B and L depot occur early morning and continue on northern routes. The notice lists times and connections with emphasized stations and rail lines.

Boston B. Ana L Ma Bchatier N. H Rza

Fragmented OCR Reader Notes at Union Square Stops

Incomplete data resembles transit log with numbers and codes. Mentions Union Square Adams General Superintendent and River B38 amid scattered references to stops, times, and places. No clear event or outcome is identifiable.

Amine Wwinvule Eas Adams

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