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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1887
Page
5
Sunset Cox remains seriously ill as a real estate suit heads to decision on Tuesday. Congress plans for the coming week focus on unresolved legal and housing issues amid medical concerns.
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Sunset Cox of New York near death after a pleurisy relapse and two severe hemorrhages. Mrs Cox told a Post correspondent the illness worsened tonight while news of General Hazen's death reached Cox, deepening his distress and possibly delaying recovery.
Washington January 16 A major title dispute known as the Fuller case moves to final action in the Supreme Court. Nathan Fuller and heirs claim fifteen acres in Central Falls Rhode Island valued around three thousand dollars while Lucy W Fletcher and another argue title via a deed allegedly from Abigail Fuller circa 1789. The ruling could settle ownership valued from one hundred thousand to half a million dollars.
Washington outline notes unfinished Senate business includes the agricultural experiment stations bill and a prohibition on congressional railroad attorneys. Army and pension appropriations head the calendar with sundry civil and electoral count conference reports due. House agenda features patent jurisdiction limits, dependent relief for veterans, Mexican pension bill, Pacific railroads inquiry, interstate commerce conference, and river harbor funding battles.
The American Shipping and Industrial League national convention will gather in Washington on Tuesday with around two hundred delegates from every state and territory. District Commissioner Webb will give an welcome, and General Joseph Wheeler of Alabama will open proceedings with an encouragement address. A public meeting and speeches by Senators Evarts Eustis Dolph Voorhees and others are planned for Wednesday evening.
Washington January 16. The House approved printing the conference report on the interstate commerce bill and moved to consider a joint resolution to investigate Pacific railroads aided by the government. Amendments seek asset valuation, dividend legality, stock issues, and the pretended consolidation into the Union Pacific Railway Company.
The river and harbor appropriation bill was considered. The report on the Page vs Pirce election contest was laid over.
Mrs Emmons testifies in crowded Circuit Court about her husband threatening confinement and pressuring divorce. She recalls consulting lawyer James Lowndes, yielding letters, conflict over a Vermont avenue home, and a Christmas tree episode with a boy named Arnold. She alleges drugging with whiskey to force Bloomingdale confinement and questions race and morality amid family tensions.
Farmers' Review notes general favorable seed wheat conditions across Ohio Indiana Michigan Illinois and Wisconsin with snow protection and healthy plants. Some Indiana Pike county reports severe frost injury. Kansas counties show fair to good prospects. hog cholera spreads in Illinois Iowa Missouri Indiana Ohio with large hog losses in Johnson county Iowa.
In Indianapolis on January 16 the Circuit Court concluded arguments in the Lieutenant-Governor contest. Judge Ayres pledged a decision Monday while the Supreme Court adjourned for ten days. Senator Smith denied misrepresentation over seeking speedier ruling via the Circuit. Democrats discuss swift challenge tactics as Republicans press to unseat Democrats in the legislature.
The Rev. Sam Jones opened his campaign at the Tremont and Concord Methodist Church led by Pastor W. N. Brodbeck. Sparks of enthusiasm filled the pews as Jones spoke over an hour on Christ, morality, and authentic faith, drawing a packed house beyond seating capacity.
The service at the People's Church in Columbus Avenue began late amid a huge crowd. Rev Jones urged prayer and preached on Cornelius from Acts, urging moral integrity and scorning vice, with sharp barroom and commercial city critiques.
Cincinnati magnate Mr. Hinkle sues Mrs. Thurber of the National Opera Company for 12000 alleging a telegram misquote spurred spending to adapt Music Hall. Company attorney says Hinkle funded 9000 of the cost and offered 2500 more, leaving a dispute over 2500 while acknowledging 9000 owed.
Saturday clubs met sparsely with the Boston Club hosting Freish of the Lotus Club and the New England Club guest Arthur Leach. The Norfolk County Republican Club reported financial health with 35 members and reelected officers, while Speaker Noyes urged Massachusetts Republicans to align with public opinion and lead in the Legislature.
Wells Me Jan 16 A Boston man 19 year old Robert B Williams Jr of 37 Perrin street Boston slipped on ice trying to alight from a moving Boston and Maine train as it neared Wells and was instantly killed authorities reported the accident occurred Saturday afternoon as the train stopped to allow passengers to disembark.
The piece discusses a Czar’s solitary power as described in Tolstoy’s War and Peace. It notes the ruler’s final authority, the absence of true friendship, and the constant danger and suspicion surrounding a life of empire. It explores how isolation, fear, and a lack of heirs amplify the ruler’s psychological burden.
Medical Examiner Durrell of Somerville rules the death of Munumer, a young man, occurred December 26 from inhaling excessive ammonia used by his mother and friends to revive him from a drunken stupor.
Boston Museum holds Enemy screening at 7 40. Odeon Theatre shows The Main Live. Marble Hall Theatre presents A Bunch of Keys. Boston Theatre features Rienzi with Lawrence Barrett at 7 45. Elsie Theatre runs Hazel Kirke afternoon 2 and 8. Hollis Street Theatre shows Adrienne in evening 3. Howard Memorial showcases Devils Auction at 8.
Today sales include Japanese manufacturers Leonard and Co with auctions at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday. Horatio Harris will offer fruit at 12 noon.
At Andover on January 13, George J. Cushman of Synerhill married Rosa A. McIntyre of Gaysville Vermont. In New York City on January 1 Bessie Fessenden daughter of the late G L Fessenden of Sandwich wed George H. Taber Jr of Franklin Penn.
Death notices list William Henry Buckley 56 in Buckley Massachusetts at 77 Warren Avenue Annie C Hallett 29 in New York City Amy B Stone 72 in Belmont and Dr J F Wakefield 61 in Everett with sudden or apoplectic causes and dates in January.
Unclear pill packaging lists Blair's Pills as a gout and rheumatic remedy in an oval 34 by round box with 14 pills sold by druggists.
Articles of association for forming a street railway corporation to serve Brookline Boston and Norfolk Suffolk counties. Names a five mile gauge four feet eight and a half inch line with a fifty thousand dollar capital stock and a board of directors including Henry M. Whitney and Albert A. Pope with various subscribers listed by name and shares.
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