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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Jan 17, 1885

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Three Hours Debate on Interstate Commerce Bill Dominates Senate

Washington scene as the Senate debates the interstate commerce bill and rail policy for three hours. Vander Wyck argues for real regulation and penalties, condemning the Reagan plan as insufficient and urging action to curb railroad abuses and prevent discrimination and rebates. The discussion touches stock ownership hints and claims of corruption, with further amendments considered before adjournment.

Washington Senate van Wyck House of Representatives William Walter Phelps Capitol Congress Vanderbilt Judiciary National Congress Seiier Kansas Nebraska Pennsylvania McPherson Slater New York Central Erie Baltimore Snd Ohio Lehigh Valley Delaware and Lackawanna West Shore Ingalls Mr. George Mr. Slater Platt

Desperate Measures Threatened to Secure Control of the Legislature

In Springfield Illinois on January 16 temporary speaker Haines announced plans to notify the senate of a regular house organization and canvass returns while asserting a constitutional duty. West denounced a signed paper as illegal and Haines threatened action if prorogation occurred. Government officials disputed remarks as the house adjourned until Monday.

Springfield Lil Haines Senate Fuller West Dem Hainese Crafts Himten Hiamiilen

Berkshire grand jury returns 72 indictments in county cases

Pittsfield Massachusetts January 16 Berkshire grand jury reported to Judge Barker the result of this week's investigation of criminal cases since July last. Seventy two indictments were found the largest in twenty years. Cases include Dr J H Wheeler indicted for adultery and assault, lawyer Warkhurst linked to a blackmail scheme, Alexander Beckwith accused of stabbing his son, and S S Whitemore charged with shooting at his father. Trials begin next Monday and the session is expected to be lengthy and sensational.

Pittsfield Mass Berkshire Barker J. H. Wheeler Fannie Notewire Warkhurst North Adams Welcome G. Cook Timothy Riordan

Move to keep the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia

Philadelphia reports a planned effort to stop the Liberty Bell from leaving the city. A committee will seek an injunction on the twenty second of the month to bar Commissioner Dixey from permitting removal, with funds raised to pursue legal measures.

Philadelphia New Orleeans Dixey

Fatal quarrel at Shelburne Falls rocks railroad men

In Shelburne Falls a dispute at a noted resort led Edward Rockett to strike William Wall with a club. Wall was critically injured with a crushed skull. Medical Examiner Conedy diagnosed grave condition. arrest of the assailant expected, as Wall’s status worsens over the weekend.

Shelburne Falls Greenfield Mass Edward Rockett William Wall Rockett Wall Walls Conedy

Miss Body Involved in Warren Farm Despair

In Warren Herkimer county New York a missing farmer William Dease from Richfield area has caused a murder inquiry. His wife is accused after an 18 year old nephew confessed that she shot him and, with the nephew and her son, burned the body and buried the bones. All are under arrest as an inquest proceeds.

Bucneed Union William Dease Warren Herkimer County Richfield

Springfield Bicycle Club Treasurers Books Missing

Springfield Mass Jan 16 A shake up within the Springfield Bicycle club follows the disappearance of the 1863 treasury books covering over 40600 in transactions. Treasurer A L Fennessy says he left the books at a club meeting and later found them gone, claiming theft by rivals. A new treasurer reports for 1884 have not yet been accepted.

Springfield Mass A. L. Fennessy Fennessy

Revolt Advances Across Five States in Colombia

Dispatch from Panama reports Barranquilla captured by rebels, Cartagena seized January 13 and retaken by national forces yesterday, with troops sent to Barranquilla and Buena Ventura to restore order. Cadea and Panama remain quiet as the national force stays ready. no foreign warships present.

Panama Galveston Columbia Barranquilla Cathagena Buena Ventura Cadea

Man Held on Attempted Blackmail in Fall River

In Fall River district court Eusibi Blanchette was held in 800 bond for the grand jury on charges of attempted blackmail. He allegedly wrote two letters to Fathers John A. and Charles Prevost of New Bedford demanding 250 dollars to keep silent about misconduct of their brother, said to be part of a masked group that dug a hole on Grayton farm last summer seeking hidden treasure.

Fall River Mass Eusibi Blanchette John A Charles Prevost New Bedford Blanchette Grayton Farm

Vance Renominated by Democratic Caucus in Raleigh

In Raleigh on January 16 Senator Z B Vance was renominated by acclamation. A special election to fill Gov resignation vacancy shows scattering returns indicating Reid elected. Fire at F W Thornton store in Fayetteville caused 115000 in loss and 845000 in insurance.

Raleigh N. C Z. B. Vance Congress Scuies Reid F. W. Thornton Fayetteville

Jefferson's Policy Revealed in 1801 Letter to Gov Clinton

New York January 16 Theodore t Wayles of Tarrytown holds an unpublished letter dated May 17 1801 from Thomas Jefferson then president to Gov Clinton. Jefferson writes that appointing to office among government duties is the most difficult and insome insisting he would change office only for misconduct and keep changes to a minimum.

New York Theodore T. Wayles Tarrytown Gov. Clinton Thomas Jeffferson

Legislature Considers South Dakota Capital Move

BisMarck January 16 reports indicate southern lawmakers plan to adjourn to a southern Dakota location. There is strong opposition to keeping Bismarck as the capital, but no firm plan yet. Some members warn against provoking strong reaction and danger.

BisMarck D. T South Dakota

Eastern iron trade outlook after Oliver Bros and Phillips failure

Secretary Swank states no direct links between Philadelphia makers and Pittsburg firms. He warns the Pittsburgh failure may dampen the iron business generally, but cannot say how much impact will follow.

Philadelphia Swank Oliver Bros. & Phillips Pittsburg

Passenger train wreck near Storm Lake injures travelers

DuBouve Iowa January 16 A passenger train west on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul was ditched last night west of Storm Lake One coach turned over injuring several people including a Sioux City traveler who is seriously hurt The cause of the derailment is not yet known and rescue efforts are under way.

Dubvoue Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Stormlake Sioux City

Lancaster Watch Factory to Move to Chicago

Lancaster Pennsylvania January 16 report says the Lancaster watch factory will be relocated to Chicago. A Hilner former manager and principal owner, after spending last summer away, has accepted a 350000 dollar bid from Chicago capitalists and will oversee operations in Chicago.

Lancaster Chicago A. Hilner Chicago Capitalista

Johnson murder case verdict returns in Haven

In Haven Connecticut on January 16 a jury convicted the defendant in the Johnson murder case of murder in the second degree on the second day of trial.

Haven Conn Johnson

Noe Disturbance at Ft Wayne as Trains Run

Fort Wayne Ind January 16 The strike of brakemen against the double header system at Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago remained unchanged. A city marshal and deputies failed to serve warrants on seven leaders as strikers blocked the scene. Pay cars arrived and workers were paid. An attempt to move a freight engine failed as strikers blocked and forced Polamus to relinquish the throttle. The striker leadership warned they will not permit a double header to leave Ft Wayne. Mayor Zallinger issued a proclamation urging strikers to cease interfering with railroad motions.

Er. Wayne Ind Pittsburg Ft. Wayne Chicago Law Polamus Round House Roundhouse Zallinger New Bedford New Beprord Mass Wnh

Artists Protest Against the Purchase of More Poor Pictures

A protest from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts board against government purchases of a Gen George H Thomas portrait by Miss Ransom and an electoral commission painting by Miss Tassett was sent to the House. The protest denounces buying inferior art for national halls and decrying American art in view of foreign visitors.

Washington, Jan Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts George H. Thomas Newton Bank Senate Cockrell Missouri Hoar Secretary of the Treasury First National Bank of Newton United States United States Sub-Treasury Boston Sheffield HeLong

Tax on distilled spirits bill posted by Treasury

Washington Jan 16 Secretary McCulloch sent to the house a draft bill by the internal revenue commissioner to change duties on entry and withdrawal of spirits in distilleries and bonded warehouses. It requires warehousing taxes to be paid on withdrawals and tightens bonds, with extensions possible and leakage relief limited. It urges immediate passage to ease current business conditions.

House Committee On Appropriations Congress Indian Territory Greely House Committee On Naval Affairs Boutele Talbot Ballentine Boutelle E. Y. McCauley D. L. Braine H. l. Howison Washington Monument Washington McCulloch Commissioner of Internal Revenue Spongly

Pardons denied in Concomb meeting and local civic items

At a Concomb New Hampshire meeting, Edward P. Dybuall of Canterbury and Eimer K. Warren of Concord were denied pardons while Col John Linehan became trustee of the State Industrial School. The twenty first annual levees of the Kearsarge steamer and Eagle hose companies drew large crowds and a grand march led by Mayor Woodman. In Moston, Northern Railroad directors debated surplus division by stockholders Dow and others but took no action, to be revisited later.

Concomb N. H Edward P. Dybuall Canterbury Eimer K. Warren Concord Col. John, Linehan Penacock State Industrial School George A. Ramsdell Nashua Kearsarge Steamer Eagle Hose Woodman Northern Reilroad Moston Dow

Carver Ends Shooting Session With Big Lead

New Haven reports Dr. Carver halted the day’s shooting at 10:50 pm with a lead over his required average exceeding 1500 points. He has tallied 61,560 hits and will conclude his task tomorrow.

New Haven Conn Carver

Liabilities of Oliver Bros and Phillips Reach 6 Million

Pittsburg January 16 reports indicate Oliver Bros and Phillips may face liabilities between four and six million dollars with a large secured portion. Several affiliated firms may avoid extensions while Woods Run and South Side mills continue operation. A creditors meeting is set for January 20 at 11 A.M. with asset and liability lists to be presented.

Pittsburg H. B. Scott & Co Standard Nutworks California Woods Run South Side Wood’s Run Oliver Bros. & Phillips H. W Oliver London Cisco New York Stock Exchange Exchange May Dos Passos Fim John J. Cisco Wales

County Democracy gains Tammany defectors in primary

Special Despatch reports New York county democracy primaries across 72 districts to elect delegates for the general committee. The vote consolidates factions as Irving Hall and Tammany figures join the county democracy, including Edward Kearney and Augustus Doherty. Prominent Tammany leaders Kenny, Vanderpool, and Bedford gain committee seats. The new public works commissioner’s support shifts to the county party in the twenty four and twenty one assembly districts.

New York County Democracy Irving Hall and Tammany Organization Country Democracy Edward Kearney Tammany Hall John Kelly Augustus Doherty Tammany Kenny Aston J. Vanderpool Gunning S. Bedford

Sixth Annual Ball of the Old Colony Beneficiary Association

A large Boston crowd gathered for the sixth annual ball of the Old Colony Railroad Beneficiary Association on Huntington Avenue. Dancers filled the floor as the band led by Baldwin played, with Floor Director C. F. Hammond overseeing the promenade. Special trains carried attendees to Fall River and Plymouth after the event, which featured 450 members and a $7000 fund, and a well supplied hall with a library.

The Old Colony Benefit Association Huntington Ave Moby Ola Colony Railroad Beneficial Association Repah Baldwin C. F. Hammond Sanborn French Fall River Plymouth

Opponents of Liquor Selling at Pittsfield Test the Question

In Pittsfield Massachusetts Benjamin Clow a local prohibitionist moved to enforce the license law banning public bars. He charged Morris Clary Frank Cassidy and W V P Burbank for open bars and they face district court. If successful he will press more prosecutions against restaurants saloons and hotels. The city collects about 15000 dollars annually from licenses.

Pitsfield Mass Benjamin Clow Abraham Burbank Burbank Grand Clow Morris Clary Frank Cassidy W. V P. Burbank Crow Supreme Court Hyvor Grank Pittsfield

Letter on Union Pacific policy and Thurman act defeat

The 1884 Union Pacific annual report includes Charles Francis Adams Jr with letters explaining the companys stance. He details the Thurman act changing sinking fund policy, argues the act hinders railroad development, and warns of potential stock and bond value declines if the Thompson bill passes. Adams urges using funds for new lines rather than excessive sinking fund burdens.

Charles Francis Adams Washington Union Pacific Railway Company Arthur Congress Charles Francis Adams, Jr Thare United States Thurman Armstrong Union Pacific House of Representatives Senate Charles F. Arms, Jr Colate Hoyt Esqq Uniox Pacific Board of Government Directors

Polo Games Across New England End In Close Scores

In a Massachusetts league polo night, Woburns fell to Paris of East Boston 3 to 2 with 4m 43s. In Maine, Deerings beat Granite Citys 3 to 2 in a tight match at the tijou rink. Gloucester beat Cambridge Prospects 3 0 at Webster rink with times 5m 20s 2m 23s. Hartford polo team defeated Menden 3 to 6 before about 800 watchers. Skinner easily won a five mile roller race in 17m and some seconds, with the first mile noted in a record pace. A local advertisement for gin and address details follows.

Woburn Mass Woburns Paris East Goston Wellingwood Portland Maine Tijou Deerings Granite Citys Gloucester Webster Rink Troucesters Cambridge Gloucesters Fitzgerald Hartford Conn Hartford Polo Einb Menden Institute Skinner Walton Powell

Tariff Reform Lecture Denounces Protection as Permanent Policy

Prof. W. G. Sumner of Yale spoke at Old South church on tariff reform. He argued protection has harmed U S prosperity and politics, urges repeal to free labor, reduce tax burdens, and restore wealth through genuine trade rather than state interference. He warned protection shifts wealth and lowers wages, urging a move to a freer, competitive economy.

Old South Church W. G. Sumner Yale College Massachusetts Tariff Reform League Sumner France United States England Wales Germany Ablesa Congress Treasury Department Pennsylvania New England Ohio Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island Wagtishman Insane Asylum The Statesman

Changes in German Custom Tariff Duties Listed

Berlin reports proposed tariff changes include duties on cotton twist, wheat, maize, jute, yarn, cords, fish products, oils, fats, stones, and textiles with exemptions for asbestos and skins. The list covers many goods with varied marks and notes certain items exempt from duty.

Berlin France Congo Leopold International African Association Karl Grangslie Yates London Edmund Yates the World Court of Queen's Bench Lord Lonsdale Court of Appeals House of Lords Pears Admiral Morrison Dublin Holyhead

January Storms Ravage Texas as Snow and Stock Losses Mount

Terrific blizzard blankets North Texas with deep snow and record cold. Ranchers report massive livestock losses, with Abilene and Wylie Bros. noting thousands of cattle and sheep perishing. Northwest storm strands trains as heavy snow, high winds and drifts halt travel from Cabanco to Wisconsin and Illinois. Louisiana sees peak rain causing floods and railroad washouts, closing routes beyond Monroe for days.

DaLaAs Tex Texas Abilene West Texas Wylie Bros Henry Ortman Cabanco Faava Wisconsin Illinois Ilinois Central Road Dribu Yasco Wachity Red River Vicksburg and Shrevesport Monroe

Robbery of Mail Pouch Near Lake Providence

A Lake Providence stagecoach mail pouch was robbed between 11 and 12 last night by three masked men, armed with revolvers. The pouch, containing many registered items including a money order from the office’s department worth over 3000, was forcibly taken and later found cut open with letters scattered. The perpetrators fled. no arrests reported.

Man Orleans Lake Providence Money Order Department Jefi No Cine

Angostura Bitters Authenticity Alert from Siegert & Sons

An outdated notice warns that only Angostura Bitters imported from South America and manufactured by Dr. J. G. B. Siegert & Sons is genuine. All other bitters under similar names or claimed as Angostura imports are counterfeit, made in the United States. Consumers are advised to request the genuine product directly from Siegert & Sons.

Tarif Borna United States Dr. J. G. B. Siegert & Sons South America Anggstura United Siegert & Sons

Board of Health Mronary Recommendation And Tax Exemption Limit Proposal

In a senate session on Friday petitions were presented including establishing a new Marblehead town, annexing part of Watertown to Cambridge, and allowing Vinebrook waters holdings by Lexington Water Co. Various orders were adopted, including restricting access to senate apparatus, reprinting adjutant general reports, inspecting the Hoosac tunnel project, and limiting church property tax exemptions to a maximum value of ten thousand dollars. Committees favored civil service accommodations and precinct voting in towns.

Senate Andrew Caleb Childs Marblehead Wells Cambridge Watertown Wincester Scott Lexington Water Company Vinebrook Thayer Hoosac Tunnel Troy and Greenfield Troy and Greenfield Railroad Joyner Nourse Civil Service Commission Dunbar

Massachusetts Legislature Adjourns After Long Session

The house met at 2 o clock with Speaker Brackt in the chair. Petitions presented covered G A R use of public buildings and church property transfers. Various orders debated include licenses for intoxicating liquors, rail rate reductions, a legal holiday for election day, compulsory evening school attendance, and redefining 60 hours of labor. The board of health urged an institution for the care of drunkards with state funding. Appropriations debated for legislative pay and contingent expenses. a reduction proposal failed. The bill was engrossed. resolution to borrow in anticipation of revenue moved forward. adjourned.

Brackett Grand Army J. A Plumb Island Turnpike and Bridge Corporation Edmund Walsh Brewster, Cobb & Hatabrook Stevens Lowell Thayer Norwood Committee On Railroads Mulien Lynn Harvey Westboro Kendrick Springfield Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity Lepeth Cross Newburyport Senate House of Representatives State House Beard Baston

Fire alarms and mill blaze report brief notices

In Boston and Vicinity the alarm at 7 16 ML Friday indicated an overturned stove in Robert Brien apartment 102 Camden street with no damage. Taunton fire at Eagle cotton mill damaged £25089 before containment. Ocoseouawoe Wisconsin reports loss of large flour ing millet Schrondenbach Co buoyed this morning.

Box Mo. Sd Robert Brien Camdenstreet Taunton Baass Eagle Cotton Mill Cannes Ocoseouawoe Wis Schrondenbach, & Co Okanchee Wis Oss

Phenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn Reports Gain in Assets

The annual statement shows gross assets of 4,342,430.2d, up 583,304.27 during the year despite a 15,000 depreciation from shougage. Five premiums last year totaled about 3,500,000. The company, organized in 1853, retains the same president and secretary, with Alfred M. Bullard holding the Boston agency at 2% Congress Street.

Phenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn Shougage Alfred M. Bullard Congress Staee Boston

Adjourned Meeting Of Roxbury Veterans Adopts Draft

An adjourned meeting of the Roxbury veteran tizeuen held at Friendship hall 187 Cabot street Friday evening, Capt dinbbard chaired. A committee’s draft constitution and by laws, largely similar to the Boston veterans, was adopted with few exceptions. A seven member committee was named to prepare a list of officers for a later meeting scheduled for Friday January 33 at the same location.

Tizeuen Roxbury Friendship Hall Cabot Street Dinbbard Boston

McKnight Arrives to Attend Signing at Cloydland High

Vice President McKnight of the American Baseball Association arrived in Cur Eland to witness the signing of players at Cloydoland High. The event signals a major step for local youth in organized baseball.

McKuight American Base Ball Association Hejaty Cloyoland High

Carleton's New Play Opens on Tour at Globe

The Henry Guy Carleton drama Victor Parand has found real success in New York and will begin a tour with a Boston stop at the Globe on Monday night. The plot centers on a wife misled into believing her husband is guilty, a villain exposed, and the husband reclaiming his liberty. The four act play runs about two and a half hours with a large cast including George Clark and Sophie Eyre. Also on bill are Howard Athenaeum acts, McIntyre and Heath, Charley Banks, and a parade of musical and comic entertainments with Zo Zo the Magic Queen announced for later dates.

Springfield Jil Montreal Monttresy Redpath Franklin Mass Ray Cassimere Waite Pittsburg Champion Caledonia Neel Trenton N.J Lawre Lawrence Atlantic Cotton Mills W. &. Harris Concord Wricay Boston Leeming New York Shakespeare Goethe Manas Traphy Earth Watchman Henry Guy Carleton Globe George Clark Henri Favart Victor Durand Charles Wheatleigh John Vaughn Max Freeman Dr. Randolph J. Newton Gotthold Baron de Marsac W. H. Denny Septimus Seyine Tubb Fred Corbett Paul Dean Revtland Buckstone Antonio Sforza Harry Talbot Jacques Renaud 8. Dubois Whitties Sophie Eyre Ruth Favart Louise Dillon Violet Agnes Billioté Mrs. Dudley Howard Athenaeum Lyte & Behman Minstrels Howard Atheneum E. M. Kayne McIntyre Heath Charley Banks Thomas W. Keene W. R. Hayden L. R. Shewell Megers C. B. Jefferson Thomas Jefferson W. H L. Fessenden Francois Berater George W .Wilson Marquis de Poutcornet Charlies J. Campbell Chevalier de Ces Edward L. Connell Grrestige Wills Jasmgig Helen Dayne Marie Jansen Fantiné Ronan Oles Melitz May. Russell Manon Evelyn Shaw Dudiena Des Nat C. Goodwin Park Theatre itLeontinus Strauss Brince Methielkson Bijan Theatre Undilfer Robert G. Tarde Lecuce Seston Theatre

Robbery Report From Gaugeway and Leverett Streets

Samuel Nelson reports that on Friday he was met by a man on Gaugeway Street and, after joining by another, moved through Leverett Street to Chambers Street where he was knocked down in an alley. The thieves robbed him of a silver open face watch, a breast pin, a pocket book with valuables, a vest pocket note containing money.

Samuel Nelson Melson Jauseway Street Gaugeway Street Leverett Street Chambers Street

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