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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Jul 07, 1886

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Gladstone scheme defeated and riots mark election clash

The Pall Mall Gazette concedes Gladstone's plan is defeated while John Bright replies to Mr. Gladstone. Mr. Goschen, a fierce opponent, suffers defeat as election unrest disrupts Londonderry. Batoum is no longer a free port, signaling shifting power.

Pall Mall Gazette Gladstone John Bright Chladstone Goschen Mr. Gladstone Londonderry Tuesia Batoumi Mr. Goschen London Russia Batoum Berlin Odessa Bessarabia

Temperance Republicans to Meet in Tremont Temple

Fair weather today but trains delayed by a car accident on the Eastern railroad. A conference of temperance Republicans is called for next Monday at Tremont Temple. City aldermen hold routine session to recommit lease of estates 12 and 14 Beacon for police HQ. A 15 foot century plant in City Forester Doogue’s care will bloom soon. Three Boston residents died suddenly as a heat wave grips the city. Stocks show activity with New York & New England rising to 424 on the market. Mexican Central earnings improve and Lake Superior copper outputs rise in June. Boston bank statements report a loss of over half a million with tighter call loans.

Eastern Temperance Republicans Tremont Temple Board of Aldermen Beacon Street Forester Doogue Boston New York New England Lake Superior

Burk e arrested after prize fight contest in Cincinnati

Jack Burke was arrested yesterday in Cincinnati charged with prize fighting after a tense confrontation with Pete Nolan. He posted a $1000 bond and was released. a warrant has been issued for Nolan. Summary of other incident notes follows.

Jack Burke Pete Nolan Cincinnati Nolan James Davenport National House Fitchburg Brooklyn Jersey City George Furbush Greenfield Fitburg Timothy O’brien Bridgeport Eva M Benjamin ¥. Angell Manchester N.H Olive Colby Warner, N.E Chellis Colby Eugene Sweeney Peabody Professor Allen Augusta South Warren National Salvation Army Olds Orchard O' South Worcester Charles Lynch Boston & Maine Lowell Peter W. Hatch Mt. Hermon Northfield Dwight L. Moody Moorheart Xenia James H. Brooks St. Louis Arthur T. Pearson Philadelphia A. J. Gordon Boston

Weather Outlook by Regions Across the Northeast and South

Indications from Washington forecast fair weather for New England and mid-Atlantic states followed by local rains and stationary temperatures. Western New York and parts of Pennsylvania see fair weather then local showers with variable to westerly winds. District of Columbia to Virginia expect fair skies then rain, with southerly winds. Southeast states including the Carolinas and Georgia anticipate nice rains and steady temperatures with variable winds.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware District of Columbia Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama

Senate subcommittee weigh s bill on silver certificates and small treasury notes

Washington reports the Senate appropriation subcommittee led by Senator Allison debates Bland and Weaver amendments authorizing $1 and $2 treasury notes and $1 $2 and $5 silver certificates. Bland supports certificates, Dawes backs small notes, while Hale Beck oppose or favor elements. Several figures from the canal and Lake Michigan harbor funding are questioned as the session adjourns after a secret session.

Senate Lake Michigan Ship Canal Jordan Bland Weaver House House Committee On Duluth Mion Morison Ways and Means Randall Fitz- John Porter Park Belcw Willis Congress Dawes Springfield Armory Yale United States New Haven American Institute of Instruction Bar Harbor Portland Thomas B. Reed Gatchell Abington Bankere Withington Lawrence Plymouth Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company New Hampshire Washington Bland and Weaver Allison Beck Hale Treasury Appropriations Committee Treasury Department

Drift between House and Senate noted by Congressman Willis

Washington July 6 in an Evening Critic interview Congressman Willis argues the House and Senate are drifting apart as the lower chamber grows more popular. He cites Eastern States as strong States' rights advocates and predicts West and Southwest gains in manufacturing will shift power, with New England becoming a free trade area.

HOUSE Senate Washington Willis Edmunds Congress West Southwest Mr. Willis South New England

Randall's Bill Squelched in House Committee

Washington July 6 Special. The House committee on ways and means met to consider Randall's take bill. Judge Kelley urged reporting administrative parts separately, but Democrats except Hewitt voted against. Morrison was instructed to report the bill adversely. Randall faction will wait events. No further action expected this session after Morrison's report.

Randall Washington House Committee On Ways and Means Kelley Hewitt Morrison

Senator Dawes Secures 30000 For Springfield Armory Mill

Springfield July 6 Special. Senator Dawes testified before the Senate sub committee of the sundry civil bill and secured an item of thirty thousand dollars for a milling shop at the Springfield armory.

Springfield Washington Dawes Senate Springfield Armory

Colonel in the Army Nomination for Fitz John Porter

The President nominates Fitz John Porter for colonel in the army of the United States to rank from May 14 1861, the date of his prior dismissal, and forwards the nomination to the Senate under the July 1 1886 act.

Washington Fitz John Porter Senate Congress Army of the United States Thirteenth Infantry

Senate Votes on Army Pay Bill and Harbor Canal Debate

Washington July 6 Senate military affairs reported favorably a bill on pay and allowances for officers neglecting to support families. Debate on river and harbor amendments followed, including a contentious $150,000 item for the Sturgeon Bay Lake Michigan canal. Ingalls denounced the amendment as impudent private speculation while Edmunds argued it irrelevant to the river improvement bill.

Washington Senator Cockrell Committee On Military Affairs Army Navy Senate Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Ship Canal Harbor of Refuge Ing Edmunds Wisconsin Ingalls Canal Company

Pension veto details on Carter W. Tiller case debated in House

Washington reports describe Mr. Tallabee of Kentucky detailing the committee on invalid pensions concerns over President Cleveland's veto on Carter W. Tiller's pension bill. New facts from Andersonville prison records surface after the veto, prompting questions of access and timing. House members debate postponement, then proceed to deficiency appropriations and consular expenses, with initial votes on sea transport for marines and related items before adjourning.

WaAsHincTon Andersonville Young Tiller Warner Missouri Taulbee War Department Confederacy Hhis Cilee Beach New York House Matson Indiana Willis Kentucky Yeas Cannon Belmont Old Colony Pacific Mail

Senate confirms Hugh Thompson for Treasury post

Washington July 6 The Senate confirmed the nomination of Hugh Thompson to be assistant Secretary of the Treasury.

Washingion Senate Hugh Thompson Secretary of the Treasury

Fires destroy Cohoes storehouse in big loss

Record of fires reports North & Doyle’s Cohoes storehouse burned last night in Troy New York with total loss of 233000 dollars. Insurance covers 182700 dollars. Individual losses include North & Doyle building 8000 stock 50000 insured 30000, Root Manufacturing stock 27500 insured 27000, Parsons Manufacturing stock 100000 insured 79500, Ranken Knitting stock 10000 insured 13000, Edward Brock 15000, Wright & D Aiken 4000, Hawley Dean & Co New York 15000, Harmony Mills Company building 500.

Cohoes Troy N. Y North & Doyle Root Manufacturing Company Parsons Manufacturing Company Ranken Knitting Company Edward Brock Wright & D. Aiken Hawley, Dean & Co New York Harmony Mills Company

Fire destroys Academy of Music in Denver. man perishes

A 1:15 morning blaze leveled the Academy of Music in Denver with adjacent Rocky Mountain News offices and Goode McClintic block burning. One man died. several sleeping occupants in ground floor shops were rescued. Losses include the Academy of Music and Rocky Mountain News buildings insured for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Denver Col Academy of Music Rocky Mountain News Goode & McClintic Western Union Telegraph Company Academy P. F. Hughes Insurance Light

Multiple small city fires reported with minimal damage

Yesterday morning alarms from Box 2 at No 7 Henchman street and Box 74 for 1462 Washington street noted slight or no damage. Patrolman Ridout stopped a small roof fire at 2 Ferry court with $10 damage. A fire on Freeman street Dorchester caused no damage. A kerosene lighting accident at 23 Genessee street burned Norah Sullivan’s husband Patrick on a house with no damage to the structure. Kay stack fire near Maiden Bridge caused $25 damage owned by Patrick Crowley.

Henchman Street Washington Street Ridout Ferry Court Freeman Street Dorchester Genessee Street Patrick Sullivan Norah Maiden Bridge Patrick Crowley

Heat Wave Grips Several Towns With Record Temperatures

The July heat hits Laconia with 105 degrees, Sanbornton reaching 115 yesterday in the shade. Hanover shows 88 to 94 degrees, and Franklin Falls records 102 degrees by 2 p m for four days running.

Laconia N.Y Sanbornton Hanover Franklin Falls

Twenty Vetoes Block Pension and Duluth Building Bill

President vetoes twenty private pension bills and the Duluth Minnesota public building measure. He cites lack of necessity for the Duluth project and broad concerns about costly, error prone public buildings and uneven pension grants. Affected cases include Loomis Nevil Kyler Morehead Brady Jacobi Rowley Evans Irwin Cunningham Karsbetter Dermody Stapleton Harrington Scanland Deming and others with varied service links and dates.

Washington House Duluth Minn Aretus F. Loomis William H. Nevil H.L. Kyler Abner Morehead Sally A. Brady Margaret A. Jacobi Roxanna V. Rowley Fannie EK. Evans James T. Irwin Maria Cunningham Mary Karsbetter William Dermody Robert H. Stapleton James Carroll Watuga N. C Home Guards Joseph Romiser Catharine McCarthy Elizabeth McKay Pension Office Edward M. Harrington Lewis W. Scanland Francis Deming Congress Congressional Committee Pension Bureau

House committee weighs pensions veto on Luce and Welch cases

Washington July 6 The House committee on invalid pensions debated the Presidential veto message. Conger urged relief for John Luce whose injury came from being thrown on a saddle horn, but the bill was dropped as not strong enough to override the veto. The committee signals most vetoed Senate-origin bills will pass with vetoed ones amended. Harriet Welch case urged to grant a widow seven children a pension despite questions of prior marriage. The report condemns the rejection of veterans’ claims and urges reform, noting Alfred Denny’s horn injury and criticizing rigid pension rules while calling for justice for soldiers.

Washington House Committee On Invalid Pensions Conger John Luce Senate Committee On Pensions Harriet Welch David W. Hamilton Alfred Denny Pensions Committee

Atlantic Yacht Trial Confirms Structural Improvements

The yacht Atlantic conducted a trial today in a stiff southerly breeze off New York. The vessel performed admirably and confirmed the belief that regent changes in her structure have greatly improved her performance.

New York Atlantic

Bond Fraud Exposes Large Canal Company Scheme

Philadelphia reports an accounting force tracing fraud at Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company. Bonds totaling 1.2 million were returned and five brokers tied to the fraudulent sales are named. Embezzlement of 35 thousand at Provident Life and Trust and a 10 thousand defalcation at Philadelphia Bank linked to false entries. Lesley and Wilson alleged beneficiaries, with most stolen 615 thousand divided among blackmailers. Arrests loom if suspects flee the city.

Philadelphia Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company Provident Life and Trust Company Philadelpha Bank Lesley Wilson

First Day At Bar Harbor Meeting Of American Institute Of Instruction

The fifty seventh annual session opened in Bar Harbor Me with many educational leaders present. President Patterson presided as Governor Robie was absent. Luce and Palmer delivered welcomes. Patterson urged a permanent, skilled, public official teacher corps protecting the nation’s schools from being overly industrialized. Henry Barnard then gave a lecture on reminiscences of educational work.

Bar Hapsor American Institute of Instruction James W. Patterson Robie F. A. Palmer Bar M Harbor Luce Patterson Republic Henry Barnard Hartford, Conn

Funeral for Major T. B. Crowley in Nasavua NH

Crowley burial held at Church of the Immaculate Conception with high mass. Fr Hollahan and Fr Timon of Manchester and Fr O Connors Nashua assisted, Fr Mellette conducted. Eulogy by the pastor. Attendees included C. H. Ameseen H F Brown D F Healy Major P A Devine Dr James Sullivan and others

H. F. Brown Pennacook D. F. Healy P. A. Devine James Sullivan Patrick Fahey John Hamas G. H. Hubbard Manchester Ol Tenth New Hampshire Regiment J. G. Foster W. H. D. Cochrane M. T

Tax Rates and Valuation for Lawrence in 1886

Lawrence assessors finish fixed tax rates for 1886 setting $1.64 per $1000, down from $1.66. City valuation totals $27,135,050 with real and personal property allocations for individuals and corporations, shares in local banks, and a total tax levy of $450,692.37. After poll taxes of $19,926, the net property tax remains $430,766.37 to fund municipal, state, and county expenses.

Lawrence City of Lawrence National Banks

Life at High Pressure in American Life

Popular Science Monthly examines the nervous strain in modern city life and its outsized impact on women. It argues Americans hurry to wealth and wisdom, neglect exercise and play, and face public disapproval when women seek outdoor activity and physical health through practical work at home.

Popular Science Monthly

Parsnips and Divorce in a Thames Court Tale

A woman seeks a separation order at Thames Police Court claiming her husband threatened to kill her over a missing parsnip for dinner. The magistrate questions the assault, noting the odd motive and the saying that fine words do not fill parsnips, illustrating how a humble root can trigger a marital dispute.

American Register Paris Lushington Thames

Centennial exercises fuel Portland pride at City Hall

The Portland centennial celebration continued with a 10 o’clock City Hall program. Thomas B Reed delivered an oration dramatising past Portland views, contrasted with 1986 progress. A clam bake on Long Island drew about 2090 people. City Hall hosted a reception with notable speakers and a 600-strong Portland high school reunion.

Portland City Hall Thomas B. Reed Cushing Schylus Fore River Macegonne George Cleeve High Street India Munjoy Bramwall Dry Shed Earth Falmouth Spurwink Clapboard Island Bramhall’s Hill C. W. Stevens Boston Eri. C. Bolles Salem Henry Carter Haverhill H. S. Carpenter New York Portland High School

Prince Torlonia's Rise From Valet to Vast Fortune

The Pall Mali Gazette outlines the Torlonia family's ascent from a French Auvergne origin to Rome's banking elite. Giovanni Turlonia founded a bank, Alexander Torlonia expanded wealth to 49 million, with tobacco monopoly profits and the 35 million Lake Fucino drainage project, yielding imperial recognition and a Borghese alliance through marriage.

Prince Torlenia Auvergne Torlonia Tourlogne Cardinal Aquaviva Pius VI Tourlonge Giovanni Torlonia Alexander Torlonia Alexander Prince Torlonia Lake Fucino Victor Emanuel

Morphone Poisoning Trial in Plymouth Superior Court

In Abington the Foley family sues Nash and Randall for 10000 damages alleging morphine, not quinine, caused Ellen Foley’s death on Feb 22 1885. The case features autopsy findings, pharmacist testimonies, and expert testimony from Harvard Medical School on morphine levels and poisoning. A jury trial adjourned for the day.

Plymmouth Cornelius Foley Abington Nash & Randall Ellen T. Foley Plymouth County Nash & Ramsdell Foley Forrest Nasu & Ramsdell’s Dudley Harry Roundy Koundy Edward 8. Wood Harvard Medical School Gleason

Manurial Value of Ashes for Crops and Soils

A concise bulletin by Professor R C Kedzie of Michigan State Agricultural College analyzes different ashes for manure value. It compares potash and phosphoric acid contents, notes wood ashes’ superior value for soils and crops, and provides estimated values per 100 pounds and per ton, with practical guidance for farmers.

R. C. Kedzie Michigan State Agricultural College Kedzie Lansing

Heatwave Comes. Simplify Wash with Pyle's Pearling

Hot weather arrives and raises chores for households. Pyle's Pearling is advertised as a solution to reduce drudgery in washing, promising quicker, easier cleaning and better results in the heat.

Pyle

Complete Defeat in Gladstone Election Riots in Londonderry

The Pall Mall Gazette notes a worsening Gladstonian outlook with ministerial defeat in many seats. It reports several Parnellite winners, unopposed candidates, and Tory gains, highlighting a rapid political shift in England and a Dudley margin of 2000.

London Pall Mall Gazette Marquis of Salisbury J. Stack Kerry J. Jordan Parnellite Clare James Leahy Kildare E. D. Gray St. Stephen’s Green Dublin Gray Kirk Sullivan James McCalmont Antrim John Dillon Mayo E. M. Marum Kilkenny Messrs D. Sheehy Galway Thames Wayne Tipperary Colonel Nolan Dudley Worcestershire Brooke Robinson England

Gladstone congratulates Edinburgh Liberals on seat wins

Mr Gladstone telegrams Edinburgh Liberal leaders praising their capture of central division from Mr J Wilson and eastern division from Mr Goschen. He states the capital of Scotland has shaken off chains and will speak for justice and peace for Ireland, signaling unity and reform.

Gladstone EdinpurGen Edinburgh J. Wilson Goschen Scotland

Persistent political apostate shapes Gladstone portrait

London reports Lord Salisbury has written an unsigned Quarterly Review article as his first manifesto. He denounces Mr Gladstone as a persistent political apostate, criticizes Liberal and Conservative union, and warns that either success or rejection of Gladstone’s plans could trigger civil strife or a foreign war, with Ireland and England entering a critical historical phase.

London Lord Salisbury The Quarterly Review Mr. Gladstone Cornwall Lewis Gladstone Liberal Party Chamberlain

Goschen Defeated in Edinburgh East by Wallace

London reports Rt Hon George J Goschen, a key Gladstone opponent, defeated in Edinburgh East by Wallace the Gladstonian by 1339 in a 5937 poll. Wallace, a former Edinburgh college professor, Greyfriars minister, and Scotsman editor, now barrister, gains prominence. Goschen plans to contest Leith if Gladstone seeks Midlothian.

Goschen London George J. Goschen Gladstone Edinburgh Wallace Edinburgh College Grey Friars The Scotsman Leith Midlothian

Londonderry Returns Lewis After Riot Over Polls

Dan Lewis, Conservative, defeats Justin McCarthy, Parnellite, in Londonderry by a narrow margin after a ballot box dispute leads to a riot. Police clash with loyalists, injuries occur, and recounts shift the result to a three vote lead for Lewis before a potential poll scrutiny or recontest is pursued.

Dan C. E. Lewis Londonderry Justin McCarthy McCarthy Lewis Mr. Lewis

Unionist Gains Accelerate Across London and Regions

London divisions swing wholly Unionist as Islington districts return four Unionist seats. Tower Hamlets working class strongholds yield five Unionists and two Gladstonians. Conservatives win Portsmouth and Monmouth, Gladstonians take Wednesbury. Totals: Conservatives 210 Unionists 43 Gladstonians 99 Parnellites 43. A mob tears down a home rule flag in Brigg, Lincolnshire, prompting renewed cleric protection.

London Islington Tower Hamlets Portsmouth Monmouth Wednesbury

Edinburgh and Newcastle election results in central divisions

In London July 6 report lists Unionist defeats and re-elections across Edinburgh Greenock and Newcastle on Tyne. J Wilson loses central Edinburgh seat. T Sutherland holds Greenock. H C Childers home secretary gains southern Edinburgh. J Morley re elected Newcastle on Tyne chief secretary for Ireland with 10681 votes. J Craig elected Gladstonian for Newcastle-on-Tyne with 10172 votes. Sir W G Armstrong and Sir M White Ridley Conservative rivals poll 9657 and 9580 respectively.

London J. Wilson Edinburgh T. Sutherland Greenock H. C. Childers Purvis John Morley Ireland Newcastle-on-Tyne James Craig Joseph Cowen Cowen W. G. Armstrong Matthew White Ridley Morley Craig

John Bright Replies to Gladstone on Irish Policy

London July 6 John Bright replies to Mr Gladstone noting his speech caused him grief and arguing that Gladstone’s November request aimed at resisting Parnell, not surrendering to him. Bright calls the Irish movement a conspiracy and questions the Irish land purchase bill stance, says he has urged no one to vote against Gladstone and will not cease to admire him.

John Bright London Mr. Gladstone Mr. Bright Parnell

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