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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1885

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Land Company Suit Over Mora Grant In New Mexico

Judge Lawrence refused a motion to continue an injunction in the case brought by the land company of New Mexico against Stephen B. L. Elkins and others. The suit seeks title to a one fifth share of the Mora tract of about 827000 acres, alleging Elkins and partners bought, sold, and controlled the land while plans to sell at 70 cents per acre. Elkins admits possession and denies wrongdoing. The court found no basis for an injunction pendente lite.

New York Lawrence Supreme Court The Land Company of New Mexico Limited Stephen BL. Elkins Elkins New Mexico E. A. Darling Thomas B. Catron Paul Butler T. Rush Spence Mora Blackmore London England Elkine Kellar Chenowith St. Paul Neb Joshua 8. Palmer Portland C. H. Barker Timothy Shaw, Jr Biddeford E. Hi. Banks

Wheat, oats and crops seen in Rural New Yorker forecast

From 3500 crop reports the Rural New Yorker projects winter wheat at 210 million bushels and spring wheat at 155 million, totaling 365 million with a drop of 147.6 million from last year. Oats expected to be the largest ever. corn area large. potatoes and tobacco up. cotton fair with insect injury. apples fair but pears and peaches weak. western trees dying. New Jersey Delaware Maryland crops fair.

New York Union New Yorker Exos New Jersey Delaware Maryland

Dynamite Blast Kills Three at Sideling Hill Tunnel

A dynamite blast at the east end of Sideling Hill tunnel on the South Pennsylvania railway in McConnelL esburg Pa. this morning killed John O Brien heading boss Christ McCormick and John White. Four others were seriously injured and two may die. James McManus survived with severe wounds and located the men after the blast. Wm Hunter also badly wounded. A gang of 25 had just retired. O Brien allegedly caused the premature discharge.

Mcconnelesburg Sideling Hill South Pennsylvania John O’ Brien Christ McCormick John White James McManus Wm. Hunter O’brien

Bell seeks injunction against Western Pennsylvania Telco

In Pittsburgh on July 6 the United States circuit court heard preliminary injunction arguments by American Bell and Western Pennsylvania Telephone Company. Attorney Storrow of Boston led Bell’s case as both sides, with many lawyers, prepared for a potentially week long session. The judge presides McKennon and Acheson, and a broad audience attended. The decision is expected to set a precedent for similar cases in other cities.

Pittsburg United States Circuit Court McKennon and Acheson Western Pennsylvania Telephone Company American Bell Telephone Company Storrow Boston Bell Company Western

Withdrawal of revolutionaries from Baranquilla

Navy dispatch from Admiral Jouett reports the entire revolutionary force withdrawing from Baranquilla and coast to 60 miles up the Magdalena River where government troops are entrenched. A battle is expected. Colombia now has one warship at Aspinwall. rebels abandon their last seagoing vessel. Swatara to be sent north at once.

Washington, D. C Colon Navy Department

Mexico's financial scene worsens as Diaz faces foreign banks

A New York report cites a traveler from northern Mexico describing a deeper crisis. German and English bankers oppose Diaz's policy to align with the United States, aiming to disrupt his government and Mexican trade control.

New York Washington The Evening Post Mexico Diaz United States

Big Four bicyclists begin cross country tour from Buffalo

The 107 member Big Four touring group starts from Buffalo heading to New York on July 17. Wheelmen from New York Boston Chicago and Buffalo travel via Lake Ontario by steamer from Charlotte then through Canada to Thousand Islands and Alexandria Bay before reentering at Clayton. They continue to Amsterdam Albany and towns along the Hudson River.

Buffalo N. Y New York Boston Chicago Lake Ontario Charlotte Canada Thousand Islands Alexandria Bay Clayton Amsterdam Albany Hudson River

Yellow fever case found near New Orleans but no importation

The New Orleans board of health says there is no cause for alarm after a sporadic yellow fever case in a suburban area. Dr. Joseph Holt, board president, issued a despatch noting early disinfection and isolation and stating there is no trace of importation.

Ni&w Orleans Board of Health Joseph Holt New Orleans

Habeas writ likely to move Carver to New Haven for libel trial

Willimantic July 6 probable habeas corpus writ to take Dr Carver to New Haven for immediate trial on civil libel suit by W Cody. Cody’s agents agreed to the step today and the superior court was asked for the writ. The show itself has not secured bonds and remains here under attachment.

Chinese Laundryman Murdered in Rome New York

Sing Lee a Chinese laundryman was found dead in his Rome New York laundry at 4 PM strapped to his bed with a stab wound. A placard on the door read Me go in York now. He is thought to have been killed for his money with a Chinaman suspected of the crime.

Rome N. Y Sing Lee York Washington Franklin Gibraltar Pensacola Kearsage Tangier United States Semsers Messrs

Professors Benton and White Missing After Yacht Voyage

On Thursday last Prof. Benton of the Young Men's Christian association and Frank White of Dunkirk sailed from Dunkirk in a yacht bound for this city. Fears arise that both are lost as no news has reached here since their departure. White is president of the Rambiers Bicycle club.

Lawrence Aldermen Reject Licenses In July 15 Cutoff

NO LICENSE. LAWRENCE MASS July 6 The board of aldermen voted not to receive applications for liquor licenses after July 15 They refused inn holders licenses to several applicants A proposal to reduce laborers pay was tabled

Ex-Editor Dixon to Take Over Vermont Watchman

St Albans July 6 D W Dixon longtime editor of the St Albans Messenger who has recently retired plans to take over the Vermont Watchman of Montpelier and will assume possession on July 23.

St. Albans D. W. Dixon W. N. Prescott Vermont Watchman Montpelier

The New Cabinet Battle over Bradlaugh’s oath in Commons

Parliament reassembled as Mr Bradlaugh faced an oath vote with opposition from Sir Michael Hicks Beach and radicals. The motion to refuse him the oath passed 265 to 219, prompting Bradlaugh to withdraw. Lord Salisbury outlined difficult foreign policy issues including Afghanistan, Egypt, and the Soudan, emphasizing steady, cautious measures and defense of India.

London House of Commons Bradlaugh Labouchere Burt Michael Hicks-Beach Exchequer Russia Randolph Churchill Randolph Marquis of Salisbury England Afghanistan Central Asia Mulifear Lord Salisbury Penjdeh Telegraph Earl of Northbrook Soudan Egypt France China Paris Chamber of Deputies M. de Freycinet Bankers Grant & Co Baron Grant Dublin Earl of Carnarvon T. D. Sullivan Westmeath County Coblenz Empress Augusta Frederick William New York Spain Aranjuez Valencia

Pittsfield Murder Mystery Deepens Without New Clues

Pittsfield reports little progress in the George Dunbar case as detectives search for a rifle or brass knuckle motive. Insurance totals exceed ten thousand across multiple companies. a Wednesday funeral is planned at the Methodist church. Senator Dunbar of Westfield handles private papers. a private inquest was held yesterday.

Pittsfield George Dunbar Dunbar Pease Lee Wellington Tucker Faulkner Renfrew Neil Faulkner Scully Berkshire Life Union Mutual of Portland Massachusetts Mutual Springfield State Mutual of Worcester Bay State of Westfield Massachusetts Benefit Boston New York Reserved New York Royal Arcanum Knights of Pythias Knights of Honor Odd Fellows Knights and Ladies of Honor Fidelity and Casualty Accident North American Methodist Church

Morse Rests His Case in Fisher Hill Probe

A brief session of the Fisher Hill Investigating Committee ends with Morse resting his case as the Water Board prepares to begin testimony in its defense on Wednesday. The committee will hear witnesses and review evidence tied to the water administration dispute.

Fisher Hill The Water Board Allen George A. Wilson Supreme Court Edward Avery Simmons Morse Farmer

Teachers Talk at Newport Opens Annual Institute Session

The fifty sixth annual American Institute of Instruction opened in Newport Rhode Island with a capacity crowd at the skating rink. Hon James W Patterson of New Hampshire presided while many Boston and New Hampshire educators attended including Col H B Sprague and Mrs Abba Goold Woolson. Gov Wetmore was unable to attend and was represented by W P Sheffield. The program features talks on The New Education commonly discussed topics and a week of lectures and readings by prominent educators. The opening program included welcome remarks by Rev Warren Randolph and Mayor Franklin, with Patterson delivering the main address on The Value and Uses of Wealth. The event is expected to draw over 3600 attendees and includes readings music and seaside recreation.

Newport R.I American Institute of Instruction James W. Patterson New Hampshire Institute H. B. Sprague Girls High School Boston E. H. Davis Chelsea Mass Walter A. Mowry Arthur Mowry Anderson Henry R. Warte Arthur Bowker Quincy School Amos Hadley Concord N.H Z. Richards Washington, D. C Abba Goold Woolson N. H George Eliot Gov United States Artillery Band Warren Randolph D. D Joint Special Committee Franklin Patterson Randolph Wetmore William P. Sheffield J. W. Patterson Dr.Robinson Brown University Sidney Woollett Robinson Noah Porter Yale College W. H. Payne Michigan University Charles A. Young Princeton Alice Freeman Wellesley College Robert Fletcher Dartmouth College T. W. Bicknell New England Journal of Education Leaver Homer B. Sprague The Girls’ High School S. R. Thompson Abba Goold Woolson L. H. Marvel Lewiston Institute of George A. Littlefield Robert G. Metcalf

New Yorkers Fall Short on Leaders’ Grounds in Culenco

Culenco Illinois July 6 The New Yorkers quit the field as leaders won three of four on their grounds. Homes mine panicked in eighth inning allowing four runs after two failed chances to get the side out. Attendance seven thousand. Gore out hit by batted ball. A brilliant catch saved the game. St Louis July 6 The maroons beat Providence 11 innings, Burns debut with a backward catch of a line drive off Gilligan, keeping the visitors from scoring in the sixth.

Culenco NEW Yorks Chicagos Po.a.e. R PO. A Burns Clarkson Creace Dorgan Deasley Welch Gerhardt Gore St. Lovutis Maroons Providence Dick Burns St. Louis Gilligan Louis Providences PO. A. E. KR A. E Boyle Bassett St. Lews Shafer Seery McCormick Radford Dumap Wild Poe Bogie Hines Dunlap McKinnon Cushiman Philadelphias Detroits New England Haverhill Haverhills Lawrence Titcomb Conway Bostons Detroit Chicago Boston Cincinnati Porkopolis Portland Weidel Hilsey Fulmer Holland Watson Pioneers Roxburys M. A

Courcey Telegrams Describe Assault on Hong Kong Legation

Paris dispatches summarize Gen. Courcey’s telegrams from July 5 describing a coordinated Annamite assault on the French legation in Hongca and surrounding citadel. Reports claim 30,000 attackers, fires at straw huts, legation damage, and French losses. yet defensive success is claimed with impending reinforcements and warnings of further attacks. Courcey notes citadel in possession with 1000 cannons and plans for repulsion.

Paris Courcey Hun Hongca Regation Hougen Haiphong Hug Legation Hue

Afghan ameer plan to attack frontier reported

Advices from the Russian front on the Murghab state say Afghan forces mass along the frontier. The movement suggests the ameer of Afghanistan intends to launch an attack on the frontier.

St. Peterspure Murghab Ameer Afghanistan

Emigration limits and honors amid Asia diplomacy

San Francisco dispatches report John Russell Young on the Chinese restriction act, US China emigration, and potential treaty needs with England. Japans honors to Stevens and resumption of specie payments are noted, with Corean integrity concerns as Russia masss troop movements near Windivestock and a patrol fleet sent to the Corean coast.

San Francisco Cal John Russell Young United States China Oceanic America Hong Kong England Corea Shanghai Russia Windivestock Corean

Salt Lake half mast flag sparks Utah unrest

Salt Lake City seethes over a Fourth of July flag at half mast. Gentiles argue the act reflects church authority and betrayal. A veteran weeps before the city bell, vowing to leave the “nest of treason” within 48 hours as local leaders defend the gesture amid disputed papers and public orders.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake Utah Horace Eldridge Deseret National Bank United States Depository Prove Enquirer Independence Daseret News

Fatal Fire Near Woodbridge Claims Eight In Family

A Virginia residence fire near Woodbridge killed three members of the Harrison family and two others, with two adults and two children surviving. Mrs. Harrison’s eldest child perished, and a neighboring baby was burned in the incident. Several injured relatives remain hospitalized with limited hope for recovery.

Washington Woodbridge Joseph Harrison Samuel Harrison Samuel Bailey Miss Bailey

National encampment prizes announced at Fairmount Park

Philadelphia July 6 The board of military judges announced the prize winners for the national encampment at Fairmount Park Infantry first prize went to the Houston guards Zouaves first prize to the Busch Zouaves St Louis Artillery first prize to Battery B Washington Artillery New Orleans Gattling guns first prize to the Second New York Battery.

Philadelphia Fairmount Park Board of Military Judges Houston Guards Busch Zouaves St. Louis Washington Artillery New Oreans New York

Grant Keeps Sleep Quiet Amidst Painful Steps

Gen Grant's condition remained cautious but improving with restful sleep and steady strength gains. Doctors noted relief from noon onward, though intensified forenoon pain persisted briefly. He spent the day indoors, briefly joined by Col. Ochiltree, and later relaxed with family before nightfall.

Mr. McGregor N. Y Gen. Grant Gen Grant Douglas Col Pam Ochiltree Dr. Douglas Saratoga

Riotous strikers and armed police guard Chicago horse cars

Two hundred strikers with Pinkerton detectives and deputies arrived at Western avenue car barn at 5 am as 400 police moved in to protect routes. Cars ran under heavy guard on Randolph Lake and Madison streets with armed police aboard. By afternoon mobs attacked several cars near Van Buren and Robey, overturning two vehicles and injuring conductors. arrests were made. All cars then withdrew to the barns, with service halted after 5:30 pm and no cars to run overnight.

Chicago Pinkerton Western Avenue Randolph Street Lake Randolph Streets van Buren Street Madison Street Jefferson and West Division Street Railway van Buren Robey Street Robey Lake Street

Striking iron workers demand wage terms at Cleveland Rolling Mill

About 1200 iron workers in Cleveland march to the Cleveland Rolling Mill general office demanding a return to old wages and a semi monthly pay day. Manager W B Chisholm says July 1 wages stand and pay days won t be restructured. Leaders insist no discharges if workers return.

Ployers Cleveland Cleveland Rolling Mill Company W. B. Chisholm

Proclamation Against Government Sparks Riot Fears

A student signed proclamation in Mexico City July 6 denounces the debt decree as tyrannical and calls for a popular demonstration. Government orders troops to stay in barracks and editors are arrested for violent denunciations of the regime.

City OF Mexico Galveston Gonzalez Xuild Yucatan

Floods Cause Widespread Destruction in Parsons Area

Reports from Parsons Kansas dated July 6 describe extensive flood damage as the Neosho River rises five feet beyond any recorded level. Wheat in shocks is ruined, livestock lost, and homes and fences swept away with several deaths confirmed. Rail communications are cut. Missouri Pacific plans a boat transfer while eastbound trains are delayed by days.

Parsons Kan Neosho River Chauute Missouri Pacific Railroad Osage Missouri

New Bedford School Committee Resign Over Rugg Discharge

At a New Bedford meeting, Dr Danbar and Messrs Benjamin and Matthews resigned from the school committee over the recommendation to discharge Charles P Rugg the high school principal. The move caused a stir and postponement of action to a later meeting. Dunbar had served nearly 16 years. the others long terms. Efforts to oust Rugg had been ongoing.

New Bedford Mass Danbar Messrs Benjamin and Matthews Charles P. Rugg Dunbar Rugg

Worcester Libelled for Damages by Ella A Donnie Owners

The American steamer Worcester arrived from Boston at Halifax on July 6 and was libelled by owners of the Lockport fishing schooner Ella A Donnie for 2200 dollars for damages and detention after the schooner was run down by the steamer on June 27 while leaving the harbor. Bonds were posted for the seizure and the Worcester continued to Charlottetown.

Halifax Worcester Boston Lockport Ella A. Donnie Sieunt Charlottetown

Fire escape bridge plan and street openings proposed

The Public Buildings Committee backs a Hancock Street school fire escape bridge to an adjacent building. The Fast Boston Citizens Trade Association may withdraw its Saratoga Street widening petition from Chelsea Street to Winthrop Bridge. Sarah E Loring seeks Montana Street layout Roxbury. Street Superintendent Meehan to place 1048 men on half time today, aiming to maximize remaining staff for summer. City officials in the Department of Public Safety met the mayor. Meyer OBrien urged strict economizing within appropriations as did Public Works. Finance officials including the Auditor Treasurer Collector and Water Registrar will confer with the mayor at noon Wednesday.

Henry T. McClearn Morse McClearn Wilson Water Board Simmons Boston Water Board of Boston Ccc Llawn Mower Perry Aspinwall Fisher Hill General Commission B. F. Baker Aspinwall Hill Edward ©. Cabot Lewis Cabot Devonshire Street Brookline Committee of Citizens Hes Rose Supreme Court Avery Common Council Mr. Simmons Brother Morse Mmske Committee On Public Buildings Hancock ,Schoollense Boston Citizens’ Trade Association Saratoga Street Chelsea Street Winthrop Bridge Sarah E. Loring Montana Street Roxbury Meehan Department of Public Safety Meyer O’brien Department of Public Works Department of Finance State Uid

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