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09 Jul 1886
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1886
Page
1
The fragment references monetary amounts and names like Montes and Montis with figures such as 33, 81.59, and one month. No clear event or outcome is stated.
The Senate resumes consideration of amendments to the river and berber pill scene, Riddleberger introduces open executive session, and a forest reservation bill is passed for the headwaters of the Missouri. Numerous nominations, political moves in Kansas and Ohio, and various public notices fill the day.
Foreign news notes Rev. Henry Ward Beecher preaching in London to a large audience. Archbishop Richard of Larissa to succeed Cardinal Guibert as Paris archbishop. Gladstone persists in warlike policy amid East tensions. Admiral Scott sued for damages over seizure of the schooner David J Adams. A Halifax organ brands Gloucester fishermen as pirates and thieves. The Tourcoing woollens mill fire in France and other items reflect unsettled times.
One fatal case of sunstroke reported in the city. A hearing before railroad commissioners on Forest Avenue station of the New York & New England. Mayflower yacht in East Boston dry dock. Two fires in Metropolitan car stables likely incendiary. Chelsea capitalists form new cordage company. Cunard dock scene as Cephalonia sails to Europe. Stock market active, NY & NE boomed to 42 percent, money rates varied. Union Pacific May earnings up 15000 but five month loss of 242000. Tripartite line meeting failed due to Chicago Burlington & Quincy no show. Little Rock & Fort Smith bonds rise on May earnings.
The Dover Savings Bank in New Hampshire names its new board including John J. Hanson as president and Eli Brewster as vice president. The text also notes a pardoned ex-city clerk of Keene and other items from Wisconsin and Maine such as typhoid in Waterford, strikes in New Bedford, and the death of Humphrey Kendrick of Saco at 71.
Indications show fair weather with stationary temperatures for Maine to Connecticut and New York regions. Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware expect fair weather then local rains. District of Columbia Maryland Virginia face local rains then fair weather with variable winds. Southern states from North Carolina to Texas experience local rains followed by fair weather and stationary temperatures.
Boston weather page shows barometer readings around 29.8 to 30.0 inches and temperatures from a daily mean near 73 degrees with a maximum near 81 and minimum near 70. Humidity around 57 to 61 percent. wind directions vary from N SE and W to N. Clear to fair conditions with a trace of precipitation not clearly reported.
Yesterday’s weather observations were compiled from all stations up to 10 p.m. The record notes uniform time stamps across locations and identifies the process of synchronized meteorological reporting for the day.
Washington July 8 Special Congress stalls over river and harbor bill with veto risk. Senate aides project final votes next week as House delays adjournment, while general legislation prospects fade. Discussions spark on canal plans and Illinois transport role before the chamber recesses in memory of Rep. Cole.
In Washington on July 8, debate swirled within the House committee on public buildings over a Senate approved bill to acquire Reservation 406 for a new government complex. Massachusetts Congressman Rockwell pressed a minority report favoring the Senate site, arguing the Louisiana Avenue lot is high priced, poorly located, and unsuitable for a growing post office. The panel narrowed to twelve after Dr. Cole's death, with a thin majority leaning against the favored Louisiana avenue site, raising the chance the issue may be delayed to next session.
The Senate opened at 11 a.m with routine calendar work and objections over the first ten bills. It passed relief for Tallapoosa sinking victims and moved open executive sessions to Wednesday. Discussion focused on river and harbor appropriations including Kentucky river cuts, Muskingum river improvements, and the Hennepin canal.
Senator General Logan came back to the Senate to a warm greeting from colleagues but his western trip produced limited political gains. He invited editors from western papers to send reporters, promising favorable treatment, yet none accepted.
Washington July 8 Special The civil service commission reviewed the Baltimore post office case report but kept it private until tomorrow The body criticized ex-Postmaster Weary and hinted that some Republican predecessors were lax in enforcing reform laws.
Washington July 8 Special Colonel Wright named several labor bureau special agents at 1400 dollars a year. The New England picks include Colonel William I. Stinson of New Hampshire and H. T. Puffington of Massachusetts. Frederick W. Jeakins of New Hampshire resigns his pension office clerkship.
Washington July 8. The California congressional delegation led by Senator Crawford presented the President with an invitation to the G A R encampment in San Francisco next month. The gift includes a blue velvet case, a solid gold 4x6 inch plate engraved text, and a solid gold G A R badge to be worn if he attends. The presentation is from the citizens of San Francisco. The President does not plan to attend.
The vetoed pension bills remain in dispute as Chairman Matson presses to refer all cases to the invalid pensions committee. Democrats vow to stay through the summer if needed, while Republicans back a compromise allowing two hours of debate per bill followed by a final yea or nay vote.
The House of Representatives expressed regret over the death of Hon. William H. Cole of Maryland. Mr. Compton proposed resolutions and a joint committee of seven Representatives and three Senators to supervise funeral ceremonies, then the House adjourned at 11 10 as a mark of respect.
Washington July 8 a bill to establish a forest reservation on the headwaters of the Missouri river was passed by the Senate and introduced by Mr Edmonds. The Montana area would become a national forest reserve to protect the headwaters and tributaries of the Columbia and Missouri rivers. It would be unlawful for any person to enter the reservation to cut timber settle or use land for private purposes.
Washington July 8 Senate commerce committee reported adversely on Herbert F. Beecher nomination to be collector of customs at Port Townsend Wit. The action marks a setback for Beecher and clears the path for possible Senate vote.
The Senate confirmed M D Ball Virginia as U S attorney for Alaska and named multiple receivers collectors and consuls including O Malley Harris Hull Jackman Wilson Howland Hill Murray Fay Asbury Finch Brower Moore Pittman and others. Postmaster Snively Canton Il faced charges and was vindicated. recommendation to confirm successor R K A Perkins pending report adoption.
Washington July 8 The Treasury Department issued a synopsis of customs decisions from the past week. Topics include coal drawback limited to US vessels, free entry for an old baker’s wagon as a tool of trade, embroidery finishing costs taxed under Ober tuffer, goat hair duty set at 10 cents per pound, and disjoined iron or steel structural shapes taxed under specific provisions rather than as manufactured iron.
Workmen digging a cistern at the Fort Loudon site in Winchester Virginia uncovered a partial skeleton with hair and teeth along with era artifacts including buttons iron cannon wheels balls grape shot and hand grenades dating back to the 18th century Fort Necessity era.
Still undaunted, the report from London on July shows Conservative and Unionist total 942,457 and Gladstone 887,728. Of sixty two London seats, eleven went to Gladstonians. By midnight, Conservatives and Unionists 302, Gladstonians 195. Predictions favor a clash as Lord Salisbury’s government seeks a working majority, with Gladstone resolved to wage a ceaseless parliamentary battle. National figures detail unopposed returns and shifts, noting gains by Tories and Gladstonians, with the new Parliament slated to meet August 5.
Rioting broke out in Cardiff this afternoon as police charged the crowd injuring over one hundred people. About twenty were seriously hurt and taken to hospital. The mayor canceled a planned meeting tonight to celebrate Gladstonian Sir E J Reed returning to Parliament. Police actions to be prosecuted for undue violence.
Lord Hartington and Mr. Chamberlain spoke at Rossendale, receiving loud cheers as a vote of confidence in Hartington passed. Chamberlain alleged foreign foes behind the National League, naming Ford and Egan with Fenian plots through Parnell obstruction, urging English unity against sedition. He warned that Irish Parliament concessions would worsen friction and strain the army and navy.
Rome reports today show Brindisi with 156 new cases and 40 deaths, Fontana 49 cases and 19 deaths, Latiano 45 cases and 21 deaths, Sanvito 27 cases and 4 deaths, Venice 1 case and 2 deaths, Codigaro 7 cases and 1 death, plus several cases in Bologna Padua and Violenza provinces.
A varied 19th century dispatch notes French wool mill fire near Tourcoing causing under 200000 dollars in losses, Bishop-elect Curtis named for Wilmington, Sivotha king’s brother shot after rebel acts, another brother beheaded. Beecher preaches in London. Papal Abregate O Bryn sails to Montreal with pallia for Canadian archbishops. Freshwater wins Chesterfield stakes at Newmarket. Imperial Russian Guard arrives at Kishinev amid East tensions. Archbishop Guibert referenced in Paris.
The Philadelphia syndicate delivered possession of the Broadway surface road to Receiver O Brien and he agreed to lease it to the Seventh Avenue Company until legal questions are resolved. Signed by the Seventh Avenue leaders and counsel, with Attorney-General O Brien and Judge Russell present. A similar lease for the Bleecker Street line to be arranged, rentals to be fixed. A legal challenge to the Legislature acts annulling Broadway charter will test constitutionality and affect the leases.
In Manchester New Hampshire on July 8 a Contoocook wife died after a dog bite, with illness including numbness, fear, convulsions, and a morning collapse. Doctors deemed the case hopeless and it is believed to be hydrophobia.
In a 2 million dollar case brought by Receiver Farnsworth of the Bankers and Merchants Telegraph Company against Western Union, Judge Lawrence in the New York Supreme Court denied the defense's motion to dismiss the case.
Admiral Scott holds five cruisers as US-Canadian tensions flare over illegal seizures of American vessels. A notice demands 12,600 dollars from Mrs Scott for alleged seizure of the David J Adams, with actions expected against Collector Viets and other officials. Gloucester captains accuse Nova Scotia of piracy while urging repeal to join the American Union.
In Plymouth July 8 the Foley vs Nash & Ramsdell case resumed with Dr. Henry G. Clarke of Boston detailing morphine and quinine dosages and effects. After defense rest, Foley and Dr. Adams testified on Foley's house conversation. Judge Mason instructed the jury as prosecution and defense closed their arguments.
In New Haven Connecticut on July 8, H W Slocum defeated F W Beach to win first prize in the singles at the lawn tennis tournament. A doubles final featured Slocum and Thacher against Bunley and Peddeck with an 11 9 6 3 6 3 score. Tomorrow’s play decides second place.
Summary of lectures at the American Institute of Instruction in Bar Harbor on July 8. L. Sears of the University of Vermont spoke on Anglo-Saxon studies. Albert Perkins discussed teaching methods. A. E. Winship argued principles above methods. Newell of Baltimore spoke on Confessions of a Schoolmaster with four admissions by teachers about hobbies, ignorance of students, lack of staying power, and overburdened duties.
Parapetuni July 8 news reports canal company bonds continuing to be returned totaling 2,170,642. Included 176,892 from fraudulent issue, leaving 338,107 still to be returned. Rutland Vermont dispatch says Pickerton detective traced J. A. Wilson, the absconding treasurer, to Bellows Falls.
In Barnstable bay mackerel have appeared, with about twenty barrels taken from the weir today and several schools seen nearby. No vessels are present off the area, and cape weirs are expected to yield strong catches tomorrow. Fish are medium in size.
The New York Herald recounts Colonel Corkhill speaking of a plot to assassinate Garfield. He alleges a conspiracy to discredit him, aided by a woman once Guiteau’s wife who produced letters and proofs. Corkhill claims the missing piece matched a mutilated Guiteau letter and named crucial conspirators.
Lawrence July 8 Charles K Bond alias Kimball Rollins alias Woodward alias Smith, accused wife poisoning in Waterbury Conn, is captured in Waterbury after a woman linked to a 1864 horse theft case identified him. Bond, a well known factory superintendent, faced $2000 bail. he may be bound over.
Concorp New Hampshire July 8 The Governor and council named James W. Patterson Hanover superintendent of public instruction Jason Sperry Rindge to join the board of agriculture succeeding George Harvey B F Prescott Epping G A Winson New Boston trustees of the State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts John H Kimball Marlboro fish commissioner replacing Luther Hayes C F Hildreth Allentown commissioner of pharmacy W H Size Joseph Grace Portsmouth commissioners of pilotage Emery J Randall Somersworth Edward Spalding Nashua trustees of the insane asylum Mason W Tappan Bradford nominated attorney general for five year term his second reappointment.
A cheerful narrative highlights a woman who understands the practical value of pearling in laundry, detailing how pearling enhances cleaning efficiency and fabric care.
At the New York trial of seventeen boycotters linked to Mrs. Landgraf the baker, six were discharged for lack of evidence and the rest were tried on conspiracy. Ignatz Sinzek was found not guilty while six others were convicted with a mercy recommendation. Sentences ranged from ten days to thirty days, with judge Barrett stressing ignorance and cautioning harsh enforcement.
Chicago hosts Detroit in a 12,000-strong crowd at a festive park. Chicago bests Detroit as Detroits struggle, with detailed player lines and earned runs noted. Kansas City Maroons top Cowboys through sharp fielding in a separate clash, Seery scoring on base running in the sixth.
In the New England League at South End grounds the Brocktons beat the Boston Blues with a noted score. Details list Brocktons players like DeUPO, Rawes, Siley, Meister, Bathett, and Fitzgeraid with varied runs and errors. Portland and Newburyport sections follow with similar box details and performances.
Games listed show Brockton beating Newbury ports 10 to 3 and St Louis defeating Baltimores 10 to 0. Cincinnati tied Metropoli tans 5 to 5, Louisville routed Athletics 14 to 6, and Pittsburg beat Brooklyns 8 to 1.
GAMES TODAY feature matchups including Leegue-Detroits at Chicago St. Louis at Kansas City New Yorks at Philadelphia Bostons at Washington American Mets at Cincinnati Brooklyns at Pittsburg New England Newburyports at Boston and are at Lawrence Haverhills at Portland.
Joe Hornung joins the Bostons in Washington for today’s game. The Bostons improve on their second West trip after a weaker first. The Proters' Athletic nine head to Lawrence at month end to face printers, then meet New York printers before season’s end. Attendance at South End grounds rises as Blues start winning. Parsons lefty pitcher, cut by Boston, shines with Rochesters. It’s noted ball tossers often perform better away from the Bostons.
In Columbus on July 8, seventy five Republican editors from seventy counties urged the U S Senate to investigate the Payne bribery charges. General James M Comley presided. resolutions demand a formal inquiry and warn the Senate against tolerating a seat won by money. Governor Foraker endorsed the move amid calls for justice.
J D St, a Knight of Labor and former secretary of the joint committee, states the Gould Southwest strike cost the general board 100 660 in official figures and strikers 1 000 000 in wages. Railroads reportedly faced 3 500 000 in losses. The general board closes strike accounts. C A Hall remains in Marshall, Texas, out of work.
Lawrence July 8 The five day summer meeting at Lawrence Riding Park ends with fair conduct noted though a question in the 2 37 class. Attendance is strong and pools large. Purse events reported with times and placements across several ponies and drivers including Richardson, Stone, and Wellingford among others.
The National Association of Amateur Oarsmen released entries for the Albany regatta on July 20 and 21. Crescent Boat Club of Boston appears in eight oar shells and junior singles, with other clubs including Bradford Boat Club of Cambridgeport and Crecent Club members listed among the entries.
Abington Savings Bank announces renewed confidence following its annual meeting. The bank holds $29,000 on deposit with a national bank and owns 150 shares valued at $15,000. Its guarantee fund totals $32,700, ensuring no impairment to standing even if a loss occurs.
New Reprorp reports yachts Wanderer bound for Boston Peni for Newport Mabel F Swift for Fall River Adelita for Boston and Venture for the Vineyard sailing today Yacht Ines J H Cole of New York arrived from New York bound for the Vineyard The Puritan is at Naushon.
Movironporo New Hampshire dated July 8 reports Frank J. Hemenway of Philadelphia, staying in town, went trout fishing and did not know the area. He has been missing for several days, and authorities fear he is lost in the surrounding mountains.
Charles Marsh of Jordan, Marsh & Co., Boston, lies near death after apoplexy struck him on Tremont Street. He was taken home to Cohasset, where doctors said recovery was impossible. He is 56, with his wife, two daughters, a son and a son-in-law at his side.
About seventy members of the Wholesale Grocers Association of Boston spent a summer excursion to the Farragut House in Rye Beach New Hampshire on July 8. They traveled in two special cars from the White Mountain express with stops at Lynn Salem Ipswich Newburyport and North Hampton. A catered dinner was held at 12 30 pm with Howard W Spurr presiding and a committee including QO T Boyd John F Nickerson W J Seaver Jr and George C Powers. The roster listed many Boston businessmen and the larger part of the party returned home that night with some extending their stay another day.
Great crowd attends coroner inquest at New Germantown Hotel into David Welsh’s death from arsenical poisoning after Pottersville ice cream incident. Witnesses include Elias Baillies detailing freezer purchase and cleaning, doctors linking symptoms to poison, and Rev. Schmitz testifying that poison was put in milk before freezing. Public blame falls on one man who denies involvement.
Duncan C Ross ex-wrestler was arrested after assaulting his opponent Sergeant Walsh in a mounted sword contest. Walsh was knocked down by Ross in the ninth round as the crowd cheered Walsh’s better form. Ross was led away by officers and later released on bail. Walsh escaped serious injury.
In PrrrspurG Pennsylvania James Frick a leader among socialists and anarchists was arrested on charges of sending printed matter in newspapers through the mails as lower class mail. He acted as an agent for Herr Most’s Der Freheit. Authorities found incendiary circulars urging workers to arm themselves and avenge Chicago riots deaths. The case likely leads to multiple indictments with heavy fines and long imprisonment.
The Republican State convention at TorERA Kan nominated the ticket for governor John A Martin lieutenant governor A P Riddie secretary of state E B Allen judge of the eleventh district D M Valentin In the afternoon session the ticket included treasurer J H Hamilton auditor Timothy McCarthy attorney general S B Bradford and superintendent J H Lawhead with Hamilton from Summer county, McCarthy from Larned, Bradford from Osage, Lawhead from Bourbon.
Eighty six vessel owners captains and ship brokers representing Philadelphia shipping interests met to resist Eastern coal receivers efforts to lower freights below the minimum rate. Commissioner Pettit said the association would fight tooth and nail and would order a tie up rather than concede.
New York July 8 Ex President Arthur was elected president of the board of directors of the Arcade Railway Company. Vice President Smith announced a telegram from Arthur indicating his health has improved.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad announced a 5 cent rate for flour from Minneapolis and St Paul to Chicago on business bound for the seaboard. The reduction amounts to 24 cents.
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