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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Jan 19, 1885

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Multiple incidents of crime, weather, and accidents across North America

A broad review notes actions in Canada and U S regions including a patent infringement suit for 10000, a collapsed church in eastern Ohio, storm and high water threats, stock forfeitures selling 30000, an upholstery foreman suicide attempt, royal Canadian insurance shares auction, executions and pardons in Canada, forged checks in Baltimore, burns near Huntington Indiana, a bridge collapse near Port Moody, a Druse murder case, socialists marching in Cincinnati, ship collisions near Baltimore, indictments in Chicago ward frauds, plus snowbound Chicago and western regions, various deaths and injuries, and a Philadelphia coal mine disaster with multiple fatalities.

Bell Telephone Company of Canada Dominion Telephone Company First Presbyterian Church Ohio Hatch Caldwell Kans Boomer Stillwater Hocking Muence Royal Canadien Insurance Company of Montreal Gotlieb Mayer Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway Mayer Governor General Canada Charles Rogers Namer Stercy New Westminster British Columbia Rogers Victoria Dun John Gilbert W. Galbraith James Rusee John Flannigan Baltimore John P. Sumiver & Co Gilbert Sarah Ketchum Abie] Ketchum Huntington Ind Port Moody Canadian Pacific Druse Richfield Springs Wallie Druze Frank Gates Robert Kelly Walter Adams Seal Jones Harrisburg Joseph Steinmetz Lord Napier Church of England Temperance Society India Lal Cincinnati Nic Port Royal 8. C Craighill Channel Liverpool Bryn Glas Nio Phamed Tennant Cook County Crimae Court Chicago Makin Gallagher Shields Hanbrough Sullivan Biehl Gleason Muaki Portland Samuel R. Sunborn Sanborn & Lawrence Sherbrooke, Que Brooks Queen's Bench Henry Biederbeck Greely Boston Washington Philadelphia Reading Good Springs Henry Caller Pine Valley John Kuiis Vine Valley Ira Ernst

Express train carries six corpses to Boston

A Hartford bound express train from Hartford carried six corpses. Other items include Concord printers celebrating Franklin’s birth, a Westville post office robbery, and a man found dead with his throat cut in Feeding Hills. Additional notes cover a Norway branch wreck, early marriages at Tennant’s Harbor, a Providence heiress’s lockjaw death, and unrest in Norwalk shops.

Hartford Robert Tassie North Hero Lake Chaiiplain South Norwalk Conn John Hess Bauer Norway Williams G. A. Wilson Paris Tennant’s Harbor Oceana Teffi Daniel RE Annie Teffi Providence Iss Teffis Hannah J. Hall Raynham Taunton D. D. G. Ilinma

Prisoner John Linehan Dies by Own Action in Providence

In Providence on a morning in January a county jail inmate awaiting trial on an indictment died by hanging himself with his suspenders. The case recalls a prior incident on October 22 when he poured kerosene over his mistress Mary Linehen during a drunken quarrel and set the room ablaze. She survived after extensive hospital treatment, while Linehan faced charges for assault with a dangerous weapon.

Providence John Linehan Mary Linehen West River Street Linahan

Morton Gaining In Senat Trial as Money Talk Roars

In New York the Morton Evarts senatorial fight intensifies with canvassing by many legislators. Morton gains while Evarts suffers a setback. Union League support and large money pledges figure prominently as Platt and Miller run the campaigns from Fifth Avenue hotel.

Boston New York Albany Merton Evarts Morton Fifth Avenue Arthur Union League Allsay Mortonites Kyarte Svarts Legisature Kivarts A. B. Cornell Union League Club Morton- Cornell

Lawyer Fiske Again Sequel to His Higher Education Plan

New York reports Miss Minnie Newman, 17, left White Plains with a Saratoga trunk for New York. She alleges Philadelphia lawyer John D. Fiske funded a plan to send her to Vassar for a year and discussed marriage. Fiske courted Minnie, gave a bust and piano, faced Mrs. Newman in a dispute, and left White Plains for Philadelphia after a heated exchange. Further details reveal Fiske’s two previous marriages and separations.

New York Minnie Newman White Plains John D. Fiske Philadelphia J. Hatfield Newman Vassar College Philadelpha Fiske Miss Newman Severa Minnie Dover N. H Mary G. Turner John F. Beal Brockton, Mass

Wealthy Bride and Brewer's Driver Wed in Memphis Scene

Laura Eckerly, daughter of a wealthy grocer, married Emil Deitmeil, a brewer's delivery wagon driver. The couple wed after a romance sparked at Eckerly stable on Novus Morrison Avenue. Parents, including Mr. Eckerly, provided a $2,500 wedding gift and now arrange a home in a quiet, respectable city district. Destinie, former leading Memphis society belle, attended as a guest.

Wegon River Louis Laura Eckerly Créss-Lota Emil Deiunvir Novus Morrison Avenue Keberly Eckerly Tini! Deitmeil Wezon Cupid Steble Parenos Kekerly Hicheck Destinie

Father in Law Refuses to Let Daughter See Husband in Connecticut

Fred Wheeler asks Gartford police to restore his wife Minnie Haley to him after a runaway marriage. The father-in-law has barred Wheeler from the house though Minnie often stays with her parents. Police face a duty question as rumors of a mysterious physician and premature birth surface amid family estrangement.

Hintrorp Conn Fred Wheeler Gartford Minnie Haley

Elmira Murderer Captured in May Loft near Owego

William Meinecke, the Broome jail escapee and Katie Broedhoff’s killer, was found Saturday night in a hay loft at an Owego barn by farmer A Livingstone. He confessed identity, was jailed, and will seek a new trial delaying execution. The capture sparked great excitement in Binghamton.

Elmira Binghampton N. Y William Meinecke Katie Broedhoff Broome Owego Fred Putnam Ely Erie A. Livingstone Miinecke Dan

Oliver Failure and Garlington in Capital Debate

In Washington on January 15, John Davis is praised for the court of claims appointment, with bipartisan support and opposition limited to factional bias. House discussion centers on Oliver tariff failures and Garlington’s court-martial, while Chief Justice Waite’s health raises doubt about future service and Cleveland’s looming appointment.

Cox Oliver Lincoln Lieut Garlington Waite Washington John Davis Court of Claims Davis Blaine Walker Blaine Hale Allison State Department Bayard Pendleton Gibson Garland Lamar Jones Butler West Hampton House of Representatives Hiscock Reed

Irregularities Trim Norwich Banks Lose 180000

Norwich reports reveal Merchants' bank lost about 130000 and Shetucket bank about 350000 through cashier speculation. Cashiers Meech Webb and Roath admit embezzlement, with losses traced over years. Bank directors replaced. legal action to follow. Webb also city treasurer resigned. new election warrants issued.

Norwich Conn Shetucket Merchants’ Bank Mygatt James M. Meech Charles Webb United States Stanton Shetucket Bank Roath Webb Merchants Tie

Funeral service for ex Governor Smythe draws large crowd

In Manchester on January 18 a high profile funeral for Mrs. ex Governor Frederick Smythe drew about 3000 attendees. Rev George B Spalding led at the house and preached at the Second Congregational Church. Pallbearers included ex Governors James A Weston and P O Cheeney and other dignitaries. The casket was described as magnificently crafted with a detailed plate bearing the deceased’s name and dates.

Manchester N. H Frederick Smythe George B. Spalding Second Congregational Church Concord Railroad Concord James A. Weston P. 0 Cheeney C. H. Barnett David Cross Joseph B, Clarke Col Waterman Smith A Tihoed Kenoerd Frank Dowsi Sanderson New Engle i

Transcontinental Railway pact sets 8 percent for through business

The Transcontinental Railway association approved an agreement where southern lines pay northern lines 8 percent of gross earnings on through business and receive a like percentage in return. Northern lines include feeders to Oregon Railroad and Navigation. southern lines feed Central and Southern Pacific. The scheme favors southern roads, replacing the former 6 percent arrangement for non interference to California traffic.

San Francisco Cal Transcontinental Railway Association Southern Northern Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Central Southern Pacific Southern Roads California

Hill and Teller Named Nominee in Colorado Caucus

In Denver last night the republican senatorial caucus voted viva voce, nominating Hill's Teller as the caucus choice after 22 votes for A W Tabor on the first ballot. Seventeen Hill men left the chamber. four stayed but did not vote. Hill supporters claim nonbinding stance and vow to fight in the joint session, needing near full Democratic support to prevail.

Denver Col United States Viva Voce Teller A. W. Tabor Hill

Bill to aid American merchant marine introduced

Washington January 15 Senator Frye introduced a bill to authorize the postmaster general to contract with American register ships to carry US mails between domestic and foreign ports or between Atlantic and Pacific ports with foreign touch. Contract price not over 1 per mile each way, terms up to four years. Expenditure limited to US postal revenues from foreign trade for the year, less payments to foreigners for transport. War time sale or charter of vessels required. Foreign vessels may receive up to the sea post rate.

Our Merchant Marine Washington, D. C Frye Postmaster General United States Atlantic Pacific

Real Estate Appraisal Mention From Springfield Mutual Life

A fragment notes Setts Mutual Life Insurance of Springfield Mass in January 8 discussing the Mahua city and an appraisal of western real estate.

Setts Mutual Life Insurance Company Springfield Mass Mahu

Jailor Overpowered as Four Prisoners Escape in Virginia

LYSCHBURG Va Jan 13 This morning when the jailor at Charlottsville visited a cell with four prisoners he was dragged inside overpowered and locked in and the prisoners escaped.

Lyschburg Charlottsville

Marcus M Dunn Dies From Auburn Cave Injuries

Worcester Massachusetts January 18 Marcus M Dunn died from injuries suffered when struck by a cave at Auburn Tuesday authorities said Dunn had been hospitalized since the incident and his death was confirmed today in Worcester The accident occurred earlier this week and Dunn was reported in critical condition awaiting further medical updates.

Worcester Mass Marcus M. Dunn Mee Sek Bey Auburn

Boston Party Plans Short Exposition Visit After March Fourth

Raymond leads an excursion party of 145 from Boston and vicinity to the city. They are quartered at Willard's, the Ebbitt, and Arlington and will stay for a week, with a brief visit to the exposition expected after March 4.

Raymond Boston Willard’s Ebbitt Ge Arlington

Avalanches, shipwrecks, and war news from the world

Reports from Shanghai to London recount Chinese sailors attempting to break a Formosa blockade at Kelung, Austrian avalanche deaths in Klagenfurt, and a deadly collision involving the Admiral Moorsom. Also noted are uprisings in Khartoum, relief lotteries in Paris, and royal wedding timing.

Shanghats Kelung Formosa Constantinople Suakim Osman Digna Red Sea Vieenna Klagenfurt Austria Berne Simplon London Admiral Moorsom Santa Clara Falcon Santa Mara San Francisco Hong Kong Hungham Charles Townsend Hook Saigon Lonpcon Trieste Klagenfort Paris Gen. Gordon Khartoum Gordon Omdurman Henry George Royal Exchange Moorsom South Stack Granada Frigiliana Malaga Cavallas Wolseley Gadulk Victoria Beatrice Prince Henry of Battenburg Madagascar Tamative Vohemar France Friends Edmund Yates London World Holloway Home Office Czasian Kolin Bohemia Kummerer and Stellmacher Earl Spencer Ireland

Beard Elected Chairman of Republican State Committee

The Republican state committee reorganized with Judge Henry J. Weiss as temporary chairman. Officers elected: A. W. Beard chairman, J. J. Wihopple secretary, Robert A. Southworth assistant secretary, Solomon B. Stebbins treasurer. The treasurer’s report shows receipts of 21,068.12 and payments of 21,066.069. A long list of past payments by Stebbins is shown, totaling 194,397.75. Subcommittees named include Executive, Finance, and Printing with members from Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex, Worcester, Barnstable, Hampden, Hampshire, Plymouth, and other counties. The chairman, secretary, and treasurer are ex-officio members of the finance and executive committees.

Fom A. W. Beard Whippite Republican State Committee Henry J. Weiss Fubridge Col J. J. Wihopple Robert A. Southworth Ilon Solomon Stebbins Solo Stevbins Basil 2. H. Gould Norfolk Genjamin Phipps H. V. Spach Suffolk A. P. Loring Hubbard Brena Essex F. N. Oxley Henry J. Wells Middlesex T. Johnson T. B. Dann Worcester J. H. Reed Barnstable H. S. Hyde Hampden J. L. Otis Hampshire J. B. Hail Berkshire H. W. Durgin Bristol Arthur Lord Plymouth L. J. Uuon Franklin Finance Committee Joseph Bennet Suifelk J. G. Freewen Suffelk I. D. Pike J. B. Smith Solon Bavcroft E. F. Coburn CG. D. Paige G. A. Draper J. H. Taeuld S. Randall Brisa J. HW. Reed K. Lambsen B.S. Francis L. J. Gunn Fraskiin Chewman F. A. Hobart H. C. Tartwell J. G. Freemen Samuel Kelley Edward Glines State Central

Schooner Mary Ella Majlett Moved Off Shore at Cuttyhunk

The schooner Mary Ella Majlett, ashore at Cuttyhunk, has been moved 10 feet by Wrecking company divers from New London. A diver will assess the hull before potential flotation and tow to New Bedford for repairs. Wreckers also file claims for cargo and penalties totaling about 3450 dollars.

New Bedford Mass Mary Ella Majlett Cuttyhuok Scott Wrecking Company New London

Which Way Secularism In Ingersoll's Boston Lecture

Col Robert G Ingersoll delivered a new lecture Which Way in Boston theatre Sunday night. He argued for secular government over religious rule and urged removing theology from education and morality while favoring reason, justice, and human happiness. He contrasted religion with morality, cited historical religious abuses, and urged a broad, inclusive approach to society and governance.

Robert G. Ingersoll Boston Theatre Socrates Christ Inquisition 7Zeno Lucretius Humboldt John Stuart Mill Charles Sumner Harriet Martineau George Eliot God Garden of Eden Adam Heaven Abraham Isaac Jacob Mt. Sinai John Calvin Geneva John Knox Scotland New England Joshua Moses Jonah Catholic Church Free Schools America

Ryckman Praises New Orleans World’s Fair Efforts

Mr John W Ryckman streamlined views from New Orleans on the Southern Exposition saying initial delays and funding gaps exist but credit goes to Louisiana’s people. He highlights Burkes leadership and notes merchants covered shortages, predicting substantial commercial success unseen in prior expositions.

John W. Ryckman New Orleans Young’s Hotel Crescent City Louisville Ryckman Louisiana Philadelphia Eli Enterprise New York Boston Burke Major Burke

St Johns Defence Sweeping Indignant Denial by John P. Syjou

The late candidate John P. Syjou issues a detailed denial of charges, claiming campaign guidance came from the committee and asserting he never visited Pittsburg for two years. He cites letters from Clarkson Legate and McCullough, denies bribery or withdrawals, and vows to continue the fight in defense of conservative principles.

Mr. St. John Pittsburg Messrs. Clarkson Ohio National Committee Mr. St John Messrs Clarkson Legate McCullough Republican National Committee Viumb Senator Plumb Blaine L. W. Gege A. L. Carey Sumonina Gegan Columbus W. G. Frost Oberma Chicago News Senator Gorman Maryland Philadelphia New York New York Tribune New York State Temperance Assembly Isth Prohibition Party Republican Party John P. SY. Jou

TAL CHARITY Ball at Home for Destitute Catholic Children

A Sunday charity ball at the Home for Destitute Catholic Children announced floor materials for the event. John T. Wogan led the list including Dever Jay Turner Dowsiey Sullivan Griffin Maloy Wogan Costello Sullivan ONeill Mann Carr Gerran McDonald and others Invitations were sent to Gov Rompson Mayor O'Brien and state and city officials, with strong expectations of success.

John T. Wogan John ¥. Dever Toomas Jay, Jr A. A. Turner Felix A. Strange John F. Dowsiey J. G. Ers T.F. Sullivan Gereid Griffin John C. Maloy M. Jd. Wogan John BK. Costello James &. Clony T. M. Dowsiiy D. H. Morrissey M. M. Foley J. J. Sullivan F. HW. O'Neil Garry Mann T. H. Carr John DB. Gerran A. J. McDonald

McMahon Bros Insolvency Seizure Case Reaches Montreal

After the Boston Lynn firm collapsed, the elder McMahon fled to France while the younger stayed in Montreal. Creditors pursued $27,000 reportedly deposited with a Montreal firm and a Toronto bank. The defendants denied holding McMahon assets, but Judge Tacheran upheld the seizure.

McMahon Bros Boston Lynn Mass New England Montreal France Toronto McMahon

Judge Julius Rockwell A Life Shaped By Honor

The resignation of Judge Julius Rockwell would remove a founding figure of Massachusetts superior court history. Born 1805 in Colebrook Connecticut, he studied at Yale and practiced law for 55 years, serving in the legislature and as a congressman before joining the bench. Renowned for integrity and modesty, he balanced strict law with humane compassion, often diverging from etiquette in favor of practicality and fairness. His career spanned the court’s formation era, earning him deep respect among peers and the Berkshire community.

Jwsus Rockwell Superior Court Commonwealth Julius Rockwell Rockwell Berkshire Hills Connecticut Colebrook Conn Ralph Emerson Norfolk New Haven Henry Hubbard Pittsfield Mans Berkshire Springfield Pontoosve Northampton New England New Turnpike Robert C. Winthrop Beckwell Congress Edward Everett Senate Washburn Henry Wilson Gov. Briggs House of Representatives Lenox William P. Walker County Courts of Common Pleas Suffolk County Court of Common Pleas Nelson, Huntington Abbott and Nash Common Pleas Nathaniel ?. Banks Charles Allen Phillips Lord Marcus Morton, Jr Seth Ames Ezra Wilkinson Henry Vose Thomas Russell John Phelps Putpum Lincoln Flagg Brigham Brigham Morton Supreme Judicial Court Lord Supreme Court Ames Russell Railroad Commission Coke and Blackstone Tuckwell Boston American House United States

Applebee discusses Measure for Measure lecture

Rev James Kay Applebee centers his second lectures for the people at Parker hall on Sunday evening on Measure for Measure. He argues Shakespeare portrays deeply human characters and shows sin as a disease to be cured, noting the drama’s religious altitude and society’s flaws.

James Kay Applebee L& Parker Memorial Hall

Fall River Mills Postpone Action on Rent Reductions

The male spinners of Fall River decide to postpone further action until trade revives. If demand returns, they will regain the rent reductions at once. The Acushnet and Wamsutta mills report small monthly rent cuts, while Potomska and Wallisutta are noted for potential changes. Agent Kent says Grinnell mill may follow if others comply.

Fall River Acushnet Potomska Kent Grinnell

Donnelly Out. Hyde to Speak on Nations’ Origins and Symbols

Hon. Charles F. Donnelly, slated to address the Webster Historical Society, has fallen ill and cannot attend. Rev. Thomas A. Hyde of Cambridge will deliver the address in Donnelly’s stead, with the topic Nations Benners, their Origin, History and Symbolization.

Charles F. Donnelly Webster Historical Society Thomas A. Hyde Cambridge Donnely Mr. Hyde Benners

Tragic Boiler Accident Claims New Haven Child

New Haven Connecticut January 14 Michael Brennan aged two son of William Brennan of Fair Haven fell into a wash boiler filled with boiling water and died after six hours of suffering.

New Haven, Conn Michael Brennan William Brennan Fair Haven

Waite Family Doctor a Lady Leroy Apathist Named Mrs Winston

A garbled 19th century column mentions Chief Justice Waite’s family physician described as a lady apathist named Mrs Winston, with circles of society noting Col Robert G Ingersoll and Mr Philip of Washington stopping at a house. It references pensions, marriages in Paris and Switzerland, and a dinner with an Opissum dish amid festival spirits.

Waite Leroy Winston Robert G. Ingersoll Philip Ibody Washington BE. Barrows Cornelius Sait Cantos Webb Winthrop Theodore Haveneyer Renard Clarkson Potter New York Paris Francs Havemeyer Switzerland Jon Mayer Staten Island N.Y. T B. Hayes Charles Levi Woodbury Place de Resistance South Wodin Gautama Lonzathe

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