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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1886

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Erwo CENTS. ix MONTES, $33 TIEEEE MONTIS, 81.59

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.

Senate Resumes Debate and Forest Reservation Plan

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.

Beecher Preaches in London and Paris Bishops Change

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.

Henry Ward Beecher London Lorthists Tourcoing France O’ Bryn Liverpool Montreal Cardinal Tacucrera Gladstone Richard of Larissa Cardinal Guibert Paris Admiral Scott Dominion Navy David J. Adams Halifax Gloucester

Fair weather day and city deaths and transit news

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.

Forest Avenue New York & New England Mayflower Boston Metropolitan Chelsea Cunard Cephalonia Europe New York New England Atchison Chicago Chicago & Alton Union Pacific Tripartite Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Little Rock & Fort Smith Bonds

Dover Savings Bank elects new board of trustees

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.

The Dover N. H Waite House of Detention New York Waterford Racine County Wis Wamsetta Mills New Bedford Humphrey P. Kendrick Saco

Weather forecast by region in the Northeast and South

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.

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 Mississippi Louisiana Texas

Boston Weather Summary From Signal Service Report

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.

Boston Ffink Signal Service U.S. A

Meteorological Record Of Yesterday’s Observations

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.

Senate Gridlock Hinders Bill Votes and Adjournment

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.

Washington House Senate Allison Committee On Appropriations Carlisle Morrison Randall

House committee clash over government site in Washington

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.

Washington House Committee On Public Buildings Senate Eighth Ninth Street General Post Office General House E. John Ellis City Pennsylvania Louisiana Avenues Rockwell Massachusetts Louisiana Avenue General Post Office Department Cole Maryland

Senate Bills and River Improvement Debates

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.

Senate United States Tallapoosa Platt International Navigation Company Conger Missouri River Clark’s Fork Columbia River Kentucky River Beck Muskinquin River Ohio Muskinguin River Sherman West Ile Pennsylvania Kentucky Portage Lake Canal Lake Superior Ship Canal Illinois Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Congress Boards of Trade Hennepin Canal Cullom Callum Des Moines Rapids Ohio Canal Louisville Mussel Shoals Canal Rock Island Riddleberger Frye

General Logan Return Yields Tepid Western Reception

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 Logan Senate

Baltimore post office case report delayed for public release

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 Civ) Service Commission Baltimore Post Office

Labor Bureau appoints special agents in New England

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 Wright Labor Bureau New England William I. Stinson New Hampshire H. T. Puffington Massachusetts Frederick W. Jeakins Pension Office

California delegation invites President to G A R encampment

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.

Washindton California Crawford San Francisco

Vetoed Pension Bills Tie Up in House Battle

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.

Death of Maryland Representative William H. Cole

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 Compton Maryland William H. Cole

Forest Reservation Bill Passed in Senate

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 Missouri River Senate Edmunds Montana Columbia Missouri

Adverse Senco on Beecher Nomination at Port Townsend

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.

Washington Senate Committee On Commerce Today Herbert F. Beecher Port Townsend Wit

Confirmations in Senate for U S appointments and postmasters

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 Senate M.D. Ball Virginia United States Alaska P. J. O’malley Menasha Wis A. Jd. Harris Kiirwin Kas H. A. Hull Stonington, Conn G. W. Jackman Newburyport J. W. Wilson York New York D. J. Moore E.C. Pittman Durango Cal W. E. Copeland Register of the Land Office Carson City Nev R. B. McCloud George T. Sleeper Natick George D. Stanton Stonington

Customs Decisions Treasury reflects weekly duty rulings

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.

Washington Treasury Department United States Department United States Supreme Court

Skeleton unearthed at Fort Loudon site near Winchester

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.

Winchester Fort Lounden Washington Fort Necessity Pennsylvania

Period of Unprecedented Parliamentary Conflict Looms

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.

London Gladstonians Lord Saisbury House of Commons Gladstone Ireland J. G. Biggar Parnellite West Cavan Justin McCarthy North Dublin P. J. O’brien North Tipperary David Plunkett Dublin University Hugh Holmes J.F. X. O’brien Mayo Messrs. Johnson Parnellites Messrs. Counsel Johnson God Save the Queen R. A. Cross Newton Lancashire Tories Stretford Stirling H. Campbell Bannerman Gladstonian Pender North Antrim Capat Angus Fifeshire Dumfriars Suffolk South Lanarkshire North Camberwell

Rioting at Cardiff Forces 100 Hurt Protests Halt Parade

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.

Cardiff London Wales E. J. Reed Gladstonian

England's Enemies Linked to Irish Parliament Meet

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.

England London Lord Hartington Mr. Chamberlain Rossendale National League Ford Egan Parnell

Cholera figures reported in Italian cities

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.

Rome Brindisi Fontana Latiano Sanvito Venice Codigaro Bologna Padua Violenza

Multiple Events Across Europe and Americas Reported

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.

Tourcoing France Rome Father Curtis Wilmington Cambodia Sivotha Henry Ward Beecher Dr. Parker City Temple London O’bryn Liverpool Montreal Cardinal Taschereau Newmarket A. Benholmes Freshwater Richard of Larissa Guibert Paris Kichinef Bessarabia

Broadway surface road leased to Seventh Avenue Company

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.

New York Philadelphia O’ Brien Broadway Seventh Avenue Company Seventh Avenue Road O’brien Post Russell Bleecker Street Broadway Road

Contoocook Woman Dies Suspected Hydrophobia Case

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.

Manchester N. H John Abbott Contoocook

Judge Denies Dismissal in Bankers and Merchants Suit

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.

Farnsworth Bankers and Merchants’ Telegraph Company Western Union Telegraph Company Lawrence Supreme Court of New York

Pirates and Thieves in Nova Scotia Fisheries Clash

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.

Hallifax N.S Admiral Scott Viets Digby Macauley and Campbell Ella M. Doughty Englishtown United States Prince Edward Island Gloucester Stropie Alice M. Stropie Nova Scotia American Union Pendregon Chedabucto Bev

Expert Testimony in the Druggist Case Deliberations Continue

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.

Playmouth Foley Nash & Ramsdell Henry G. Clarke M.D Boston C. B. W. Fifield Cornelius Foley Adams Ward

Slocum Wins First Prize in the Singles at New Haven

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.

New Haven Coon H. W. Slocum F. W. Beach Beach Slocum Ripley Thatter Yhacher Bunley Paddock F . Cu' Ay Thacher Brianley Peddeck Somorrow

Confessions of a Schoolmaster at Bar Harbor Meeting

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.

Bar Harnor American Institute of Instruction L. Sears University of Vermont Albert ©. Perkins Adelphi Academy Brooklyn N. Y A. E. Winship Journal of Education Boston William DeWitt Hyde Bowdoin College Harriet Martineau Mary A. Livermore M. A. Newell Baltimore

Fraudulent Bond Worries Tie Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

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.

Parapetuni Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company Rutland Pickerton J. A. Wilson Bellows Falls

Barnstable Bay Nets Bring Mackerel Hauls Near Cape

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.

Sandwich Barnstable Bay Cape

Corkhill Reveals Guiteau Case Conspiracy Claims

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.

Washington New York Corkhill Guiteau Chicago News Tomorrow Kempster Wisconsin New York Herald Tay Garfield Herald Senate Colonel Corkhill Jong Rudolph’s The Portland

AFTER MANY YEARS Peculiar Circumstances in Bond Case Unfold

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.

Lawrence Charles K. Bond Waterbury Conn Kimball W. Rollins Connecticut New Hampshire Vermont Weston W. Smith Bristol Penn Bond Kimball Rollins Woodward Methuen Batchelder Robinson Rollins Smith

New Hampshire Governor Names State Appointees

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.

Concorp N.H James W. Patterson Hanover Jason Sperry Rindge Board of Agriculture George P. Harvey B. F. Prescott Epping G. A. Winson New Boston New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts John H. Kimball Marlboro Luther Hayes C. F. Hildreth Allentown W. H. Size Joseph Grace Portsmouth Emery J. Randall Somersworth Edward Spalding Nashua Insane Asylum Mason W. Tappan Bradford

A Happy Woman Explains Pearling Value in Washing

A cheerful narrative highlights a woman who understands the practical value of pearling in laundry, detailing how pearling enhances cleaning efficiency and fabric care.

Trial of Landgraf boycott group yields mixed verdicts

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.

New York Ignatz Sinzek Goff Fellows Barrett Theiss Kuikanek Meyer Budelosky

Wolverines Welcome Roosters Fans After Chicago Victory

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.

Wolverines Chicago Chicagos Detroits E. Dalrymple Rich’dson Gore Brouthers Flynn Thompson Apson Hanlon Pretier Sihowe Williamson White Burts Bennett, Co Clarkson Getzein Sarah Abi Anson Pfiffer Pfeffer Piffer Connolly Kansas City Louis Kansas Myers Seery Rowe Ootee A C. i McQueety Boss Dogaway Cleese St. Louis Donnelly Conway McKinnon Miyers Boyie Whitney Boyle Cahill Mapledoran

Brocktons Defeat Boston Blues In Poorly Played Game

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.

South End Brocktons Boston Blues A.E. Brocktons Deupo Rawes YO Siley Meister Bathett Davis Sa Sallivan Ae Ok Grady Bissullivan Patton Olshaw Salu McCarthy If Butler Cunworth Cf OlFitzgeraid Bond Fitzgerald Culworth Hartnett Ryan Grady Hvan Shaw Fitz Erald Crors Blues Haverhills Haverhill Portlands

Scores From Regional Games Report

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.

Brockton Brocktons Newburyports St. Louis Baltimores Cincinnati Cincinnatis Metropolitans Louisville Louisvilles Athletics Pittsburg Pittsburgs Brooklyns

League Matchups List Across Cities Today

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.

Leegue Detroits Chicago St. Louis Kansas City New Yorks Philadelphia Bostons Washington American—Mets Cincinnati Brooklyns Pittsburg New England Newburyports Boston Are Lawrence Haverhills Portland

Boston Nine Turn Toward West and Home Series

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.

Joe Hornung Bostons Washington Proters’ Athletic Lawrence Printers New York Pratters South End Blues Washingtons Parsons Rochesters

Seventy five Ohio editors rally for Payne bribery inquiry

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.

Columbus Ohio United States Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Payne James M. Comley S. J. Fiyckenger Halstead Edwin Cowles Cleveland United States Senate H. B. Payne Committee On Senate of the United States Henry B. Payne Senate United States Ohio Senate House of Representatives Senate of the Senate Committee On Congress Little and Butterworth General Comley Toledo Commercial Foraker Robinson

Losses From Southwest Rail Troubles Revealed in St Louis

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.

St. Louis Jd.St. Delay Joint Committee Gould System General Board Portish Kerrigan C. A. Hall Marshall Tex

Lawrence Races End Summer Meeting At Law rence Riding Park

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.

Lawrence Lawrence Riding Park Richardson B. m Jersey Stone B. G F. Atkins Richmond J. A. Snow Kitty G Woodbury M. Lucy M Wellingford M. George W. Parker M. Vermont Gut Vice Ccelauscuahesadeenae Sie Uu Ss C. E. Mosher B. m. Owenee Charles Record Br. m. Carrie T George H. Hick B. m. Mattrix Ais D.C. Miller Br. m. Miller Albert Richardson

Amateur oarsmen regatta entries set for Albany

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.

Tamateur Oarsmen Washington National Association of Amateur Oarsmen Albany Crescent Boat Club Boston Crescent Club John D. Ryan Bradford Boat Club Cambridgeport Mass T. F. Hill O. W. Dyer Crecent Club John I. Daily Bradford Club

Abington Savings Bank Reports Confidence After Meeting

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.

Abington Abington Savings Bank Richard J. Lane Savings Bank National Bank

Movements of yachts chart busy New England routes

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.

New Reprorp Wanderer Boston Peni Newport Mabel F. Swift Fall River Adelita Venture Vineyard Ines J. H. Cole New York Naushon

Missing Philadelphia man feared lost in mountains

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.

Movironporo N. H Frank J. Hemenway Philadelphia

Marsh & Co. Stricken by Apoplexy in Boston Firm Head

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.

Cowasser Charles Marsh Jordan, Marsh & Co Boston Jerusalem Road Tremont Street Cohasset Pratt Marsh D. W. Cheever Spooner Hingham

Wholesale Grocers Enjoy Day at Rye Beach New Hampshire

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.

Rye Beach N. H Wholesale Grocers’ Association of Boston Farragut Howard W. Spurr QO. T. Boyd John F. Nickerson W. J. Seaver, Jr George C. Powers Boston William M. Osborn Joseph A. Ball John E. Dodge A. J. Woodward D. ¥. Holland James A. Kayes P. G. Porter Charles E. Raymond

Poisoning at Pottersville Picnic Inquest Hears Death Key

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.

Water Houss N. J New Germantown David Welch Pottersville New Germantown Hotel W. E. Berkaw Annandale Elias T. Baillies Francis Apgar Welsh Apgar J. F. Berg North Branch Byron Thornton Peapack Thornton Shield William Schmitz

Duncan Ross Arrested After Mounted Sword Bout Fight

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.

WasuIndon Duncan C. Ross Walsh Ross

Socialist leader James Frick arrested in Pennsylvania

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.

Prrrspurg Penn James Frick Frick Herr Most McCormick’s Works Chicago Poste Office United States Stone

Republican State ticket named at TorERA convention

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.

Torera Kan John A. Martin A. P. Riddie E. B. Allen Eleventh Judicial District D. M. Valentine J. H. Hamilton Summer County Timothy McCarthy Larned S. B. Bradford Osage County J. H. Lawhead Bourbon

Philadelphia shipping men threaten coal freights tie up

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.

Philadelphia Eastern Pettit

Ex-President Arthur Elected Arcade Railway Director

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.

New York Arthur The Arcade Railway Company Smith

Five-Cent Flour Rate Cut From Twin Cities To Chicago

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.

St. Paul Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Minneapolis Seaboard

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