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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1887
Page
1
Identifies Charles A. Fuller as 2D vice president Ward Williams as assistant secretary Nickerson as secretary with names listed among officials in the snippet.
In Pirrssurne Pennsylvania on Saturday night two parties clash over possession of a coal mine. Clay ton and armed miners resist Black Bros. efforts to take control. Sterling is severely injured and several others suffer wounds in a pitched fight. Blacks later withdraw to resume the fight.
The body of Frances Fox was placed in a vault after autopsy showed two bullets in her body. The lead projectiles matched a revolver owned by her employer N. B. Metcalf, who has been partially deranged for two years.
The Somerville Police Relief Association holds its annual event Wednesday evening at Union Square Skating Academy. Carter's Band provides music and M Fr Jones serves supper. Tickets are selling well and the sale of pyres raises a handsome sum for the association.
Senate approves pension appropriation while House introduces a $25 monthly pension for Walt Whitman and relief for dependent families. Debates on Mexican pension and interstate commerce bills continue amid labor unrest, mine violence near Raymilton, and various local incidents from Newport to New Jersey.
A cold wave is forecast bringing a 15 to 30 degree fall in temperature. The city notes varied activity from the aldermen meeting on mayoral nominations to public meetings at Bromfield Street Methodist and Second Church. Locals discuss the Beacon Hill street railway, a Phaeton drivers strike, and a fall in bank reserves amid a lively stock market.
The Vienna government accelerates war prep by expanding Red Cross hospital staffs and beds. March provisions contracts are issued to the war department. Railway officials report mobilization transport plans completed. London reports officials told wives may be sent to Germany after mobilization decree. Paris notes Boulanger orders photo IDs for mobilization officials. Staten Island crowds settle tramp issue with six months hard labor.
Washington dispatch details Representative Anderson of Kansas urging inquiry into Union Pacific corporate consolidations and stock issues, and a letter from Charles F. Adams defending the company while urging fair, thorough investigation by Congress as needed. It notes extensive prior scrutiny by Congress, Interior, railroad commissioners, and courts, and stresses the government as principal creditor seeking fair treatment.
Representative Haynes of New Hampshire declares he may contest his defeat after news he won by one vote. He plans to seek legal steps to block a certificate of election to his rival, claiming missing district returns would have swung the result. He consults supporters at home with a plan to act upon a reply.
Washington dispatch discusses moving the signal service from army to civil authorities. It notes costs and political hurdles, reports dissatisfaction with the Signal Corps recruitment practices, and mentions the ongoing need for a chief signal officer after General Hazen's death as Captain Gree- takes charge.
A Congress member asked for an annual pass from the Pennsylvania Railroad for 1887. The railroad replied that the interstate commerce bill makes such passes a penal offense and that they cannot assist in evading its provisions.
Dr Bliss reports Representative Cox showing marked improvement this evening. He has taken more nourishment today, no new complications have appeared, and coughing spells are less frequent. Doctors express hopeful outlook and do not expect another visit until tomorrow morning.
The President approves an amendment giving the civil service commission authority to appoint central, special, supplementary, local, customs and postal exam boards. Boards will mark papers for entrance and promotions, with members drawn from public service. Heads of customs and post offices must report vacancies and competent replacements.
The President transmitted a treaty proposal from the Interior Department. It agreement with the Arickaree Grosventre and Mandam Indians on Fort Berthold Dakota for cession of over 1.6 million acres for 800000 dollars paid in yearly 80000 installments to fund civilization education and homes. The plan includes survey and allotment of lands in severalty and patent issuance with restrictions on alienation. An increase in survey funds to 40000 is urged. Also reported Charles Wright a switch tender killed after being struck by a locomotive at Fast Billerica.
The two houses of the Legislature prepare for a 2:30 p m United States Senator ballot with Republicans Dawes and Long in a tight race influenced by Robinson’s dwindling support. Democrats back Collins and consider a joint caucus to unify votes as the outcome remains uncertain and shifting.
In the blue room, Senator Howard presided as James Donovan nominated Patrick A. Collins of Boston for United States Senator. Collins received a unanimous nomination by acclamation until Senator Jenkins arrived too late to vote. The group adjourned to await the Legislature’s adjournment.
Two large meetings were held in New York on January 17 to endorse suspended St Stephen's pastor Dr McGlynn. At the church basement and Cooper Union, parishioners and supporters pressed for his reinstatement and to challenge his removal.
A Pittsfield and North Adams passenger train derailed at Richmond's crossing in North Adams when it left the track. Engineer Edward Brewer fell from the locomotive and pulled the air brake, stopping the train. He suffered severe bruises. passengers were shaken but not seriously hurt.
Arpaxy New York January 17 brief sessions open both legislative chambers Republicans organize a senatorial caucus with Morton Miller and Hiscock receiving votes. Democrats nominate Smith M Weed of Plattsburg on the first ballot while New Jersey House braces for a contentious session over contested elections and a push for popular vote for U S Senators.
Dover Del Jan 17 at a legislative caucus George Gray was renominated for United States Senator by acclamation. He will be reelected tomorrow.
Judge Ayres ruled Civil Service Court has jurisdiction and that Lieutenant-Governor Robertson can only be elected with a Governor every four years making the contested election invalid. He issued a writ preventing Robertson from presiding at the joint convention. Robertson's lawyers will appeal to the Supreme Court. Senate unseated Senator McDonald on party lines, restoring the Assembly to 76 Democrats and 74 Republicans on joint ballot.
Captain Bush of the Coronet challenged sailings of any keel schooner under the American flag. The Dauntless will race from Sandy Hook to Queenstown for $10 000 sweepstakes, with sailing between March 1 and 15, per conditions in the challenge. Captain C H Colt confirms the reply from New York January 16.
Pensions awarded today to New England residents covering Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts and Connecticut. Recipients include S F Gray Ellsworth Falls Ron Butler Togus W L Tindal Togus Rufus D Stanley Carroll Joseph P Jones West Gardiner Reuben Perkins Jr Hamp ton Corners and others. list continues with names and towns across six states.
Four men were found dead, burned beyond recognition in a freight car wreckage at Paducah Kentucky. Authorities suspect tramp stowaways. color unknown. The car, which had been locked in Memphis, likely was entered through an exterior window.
At the Middletown election Democrats secured the city clerk one alderman and one councilman seat while Republicans won one alderman five councilmen the assessor and the collector in a decisive party result.
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