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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1885

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Boston Dost SECCamp Editorial Notes and News Roundup

Editorial notes from The New Police Commission to liquor legislation in New Hampshire. Items cover growth of western cities, New Orleans Ex position, trade, marriages and deaths, court records, railroad matters, business troubles, telegraph, meteorological notes, hotel arrivals, ship news, sporting matters, and obituary notices.

Seccamp The New Police Commission Yazoo Yahoo Howe New Hampshire New York New Orleans Ben Butler Alabama Arta Pass

Ex Congressman Lew Powers in the city Maine

Ex congressman Lew Powers of Maine visits the city. The piece notes a range of regional notices and figures, including Lawrence and Limington directions, with several other Maine figures and events referenced in short notices spanning education, politics, and local happenings.

Political Porridge and Party Quarrels Across Newspapers

A collage of brief political jabs and notices from various papers. Mentions Hendricks’s wager on being an offensive partisan, Farnham named postal agent between Newport and Springfield, and Florida’s new tax plan favoring manufactories while setting a $2 poll tax for schools. Also notes about internal revenue pick Han ton in Indiana, reactions to Fourth of July celebrations, and several editorial opinions on political figures and campaigns.

Hendricks Cincinnati Enquirer Fred W. Farnham West Fairlee Newport Springfield Mass Samuel L. Chipman Florida Internal Revenue Indiana Thomas Hanton Down South Murat Halstead Atlanta Constitution Rice Worcester Jim Mellen Worcester Times Sunset Cox Liverpool Custom House Baltimore Tristram Goldthwaite, Jr Biddeford Pool Milford Journal Republican State Committee Oliver Ames the Herald Judge Poland Knel Durkee New England Henry Faxon Henry Republic United States New York Gen. McMahon Robinson Giesson Boston Cor Biddeford Journal Washington Correspondence

Winnipeg to honor troops returning from northwest campaign

Winnipeg plans a reception for returning troops while French-Canadian sympathizers of Louis Riel open a subscription to fund defense of the noted half-breed. At noon Wednesday the body of Prof. Bruton, a yacht Phantom accident victim, was found. No trace of the missing person or the professor’s canoe has been located.

Winnipeg Man Northwest Louis Riel Bruton P Pant

Revelations Stir London as Pall Mall Gazette Probes

London July 9 The Pall Mall Gazette's secret inquiry commission reports relentless work since May 24 aided by Salvation Army and clergy. The effort uncovers details from high to low, while editors defend their methods and face potential prosecutions as crowds flood the Gazette office demanding copies.

London Pall Mall Gazette Salvation Army London Committee For Josephine Butler Gazette Home Office Canterbury Cardinal Manning Miners’ Joint Protection Committee White Ribbon Army Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children London City Mission Reformatory Refuge The Union Rescue Society Pimlico Ladies’ Association Moral Reform Union Lord Dalhousie Jeffries Veadors

Washington News Agrarian Meeting and Gen Augur Retirement

Washington reports on the agriculturalists convention endorsing stronger meteorology ties with the signal service and pushing for signal stations at agricultural colleges. Gen Nelson A Miles to relieve Gen C C Augur, with John Gibbon likely to take command in the Missouri and Columbia regions. Other appointments include William K. Mead as U S marshal for Arizona and Joseph L. Morgan as secretary of the U S legation to Mexico, plus several postmaster and assistant surgeon notices. Rosecrans receives a Confederate pistol presented by Texas ex soldiers with battles listed on the grip. Ruminations on district appointments and Idaho governor resignation noted. Bonded whiskey period not extended.

Washington Committee On Order of Business United States Signal Service National Endowment War Department Augur Nelson A. Miles Department of the Columbia C.C. Augur Department of the Missouri Gen. Miles Indian Territory Gen Col John Gibbon Ramon Guiteras Navy William K. Mead Arizona United States Joseph L. Morgan South Carolina Mexico Morgan Bartholomew Tristram Marion Edward Mullen Putnam, Conn Gen. Rosecrans Judge Chenowith District Commission West William M. Brown Idaho Territory Treasury Department

War Department orders disarm Cheyenne forces at Indian Territory

Washington reports an important war department order to Lieut. Gen. Sheridan directing field troops in Indian Territory to suppress Cheyenne disturbances. Officials say the dispatch may require disarming Indians, who are armed with rifles and ammunition. About 1200 to 1500 fighters are believed present with plans to resist if disarmed.

Washington Secretary of War Sheridan War Department Kansas Schofield Teller Congress Interior Department Denver Col Stollsteimer Utes Miles Indian Territory Augur

Police Clubbing of Painter Sparks Chicago Outcry

On Madison street a bystander shouted to painter William Satterfield. A policeman struck him with a club and abused him, dragging him to Desplaines station. He was denied contact with family, found in the jail’s insane care, and the case will be investigated.

Chicago Madison Street Oakley Street William Satterfield Walnut Street Jon Desplaines Street

Assault with deadly weapon case in Lowell court

John McMann charged with assault with a dangerous weapon on Thomas Cashman with intent to kill in Lowell police court. Judge Hadley orders held in $3000 for grand jury after testimony from complainant and police. Hon. John H. Morrison appears for the accused.

Lowell John McMann Thomas Cashman John H. Morrison Hadley McMann

Wind and Rain Devastate New England Towns

Reports from Wisconsin Massachusetts Vermont and Illinois describe extensive storm damage. Sparta Plainfield Rock Edgerton Appleton Stoughton Whitewater Neenah Fall River Elroy and other towns suffered collapsed buildings damaged sheds and crops with some loss of livestock and injuries.

Milwaukee Sparta Court Street Plainfield Pat Edwards Wood County Rock County Edgerton Appleton Stoughton White Water Neenah Fall River Elroy Dexterville Weillsville Boston Lowell Mass Shattuck’s Central Street Highland Methodist Church Loring Street Jesse Butterfield Tyngsboro Boston Ice Company North Chelmsford

Lynn Police Halt Marblehead Water Pipe Digging in Nahant Street

Police guard site after Marblehead Water Company workers dig to lay pipes in Lynn Nahant Street, arresting foremen Kendall Pollard and John A. Flynn on $600 bonds each. Tensions rise as street clash involves Italian laborers and city authorities amid long water disputes in Lynn and surrounding towns.

Lynn Marblehead Company Nahant Street Massachusetts Marblehead Water Company Old Water Board Tooth and Nail Nahant Lynn Water Board East Lagos Nahani Lynn Streets Swampscott Ocean Street Blodgett Superior Court Essex County Chadwell Boston and Maine Railroad Company Kendall Pollard John A. Flynn

Interesting Papers Read at the Sixth Session of the Meeting

The Newport gathering of the American Institution of Instruction heard papers on Horace Mann and music in schools, with talks by Prof. Amos Hadley and Gov. Wetmore. Officers for the coming year were elected and resolutions approved urging teacher protection, physiology in schools, and evening schooling, followed by a naval excursion and parade.

Newport R. I American Institution of Instruction Mr. Hollings First Methodist Church of Patterson Amos Hadley Horace Mann Eaton Mann Robert Fletcher Dartmouth Seaver Gov. Wetmore N. Porter Yale College Boston Mass George E. Church Providence Ieea Ray Greene Huling Fitchburg James Webster Malden J. Milton Hall Homer B. Sprague William A. Mowrey M. G. Daniell Frank A. Hill Chelsea F. G. Edgerly John Kneeland J. R. Blackington National Bureau of Education John Exton Ft. Adams

Fortuna Leads In Gloucester Yacht Race Victory By Narrow Margin

The Fortuna won the 20 mile windward and return race from Gloucester harbor beating Gitana and Mohican with America in the rear. Final times show Fortuna 4 24 25, Gitana 4 36 50, Mohican 4 52 22, America 5 04 20 under Eastern Yacht Club rules.

Fortuna Gitana Mohican America Puritan Eastern Yacht Club Edward Burgess Gloucester Harbor Eastern Point Thatcher’s Mills Thatcher Foam C. M. Winch Harding Martin’s Ledge Toam Leeward Windward Hesper Boston H.S. Hovey W.F. Weld B.E. Butler Daniel Appleton T. Denny Boardman F. Gordon Dexter Goucester Harbor Gloucester Fortuns Daily Apers

Sailing talk on Genesta and Queen's cup race

The Sunday Courier notes a club topsail and favorable wind, with anticipation of the ocean race. If the America fails to prove its sailing prowess, it might reconsider racing Genesta for the Queen's cup, as daily papers await the outcome.

Genesta Sunday Courier Daily Papers

Strikes Spark Cleveland Vigil as Police and Troops Stand By

A large Cleveland procession of over 1100 strikers marched from Broad way and Hamm street toward the city with a marching band and flags. Police and militia units stood alert, with 40 officers dispatched to a screw works incident. Mayor Gardner urged stoppage of parading, militia and police ready to act, while officials reported the mob returned to Peach Orchard. Similar unrest noted in Bay City where lumber factories closed and dock workers walked out demanding 40 cents an hour. In Ansonia and Shelton Connecticut, workers at Osborne Chesman and related mills struck over a 10 percent wage cut.

Cleveland O City Greys Light Artillery Central Station Broadway Hamm Street Payne and Case Avenue Weilchmen Denstee Mark Hanna Amos Townsend Gen Barnett Gardner Screw Works Peach Orchard Michigan Bay City Barry Saginaw Connecticut New Haven Conn Osborne & Chesman Ansonia Shelton

General Grant's fatigue slept through a long rest

Gen Grant endured extreme fatigue last night waking briefly only for food then slept uninterrupted until morning. Dr Douglas noted a good rest and improving condition though mouth drainage caused discomfort. He wrote of resting finely and preparing for the night. Also Gov Robinson announced nominations for gas commission officers, with Whiting Lee and Osborne named and confirmed later.

Douglas Charles Wood Lansingburg Doctor Douglass

Hopeless Illness of Mrs Bayard S Grand Secre tary’s Wife

Special dispatch from Wilmington reports Mrs. Secretary Bayard near death from a liver ailment. Despite brief relief days, doctors say recovery is almost impossible as she endures weeks without food, nourished by injections. Secretary Bayard remains at her side nightly, commuting from Washington each day.

Wilmington Del Bayard State Department Washington

Missing Fall River teacher leaves New York for Baltimore

Miss Emeline Schermerhorn, a 45 year old Fall River educator, resigned from public schools in July and traveled to New York to work as a traveling agent. A week later a sister in Providence received a postcard from her in Philadelphia stating she would head to Baltimore. No further word has come, and friends fear illness or foul play.

Philadelphia Emeline Schermerhorn Fall River New York Providence R. J Baltimore

Dedication of a Colored Church in Cambridgeport

The Union Baptist colored church on Main Street Cambridgeport was dedicated Thursday evening. Rev J Hora tio Carter led the services and the project, begun six years ago in a Maine and Pearl streets hall, will cost about 21000 to finish. The wood building seats 800 and the cornerstone was laid June 22 1882.

Union Baptist (Colored) c Main Street Cambridgeport J. Horatio Carter Maine Pearl Streets

Colliers' Homes Board Visits Togus on Annual Tour

The board of managers led by Gen William B Franklin arrived in Augusta at 330 PM on a special car and proceeded to Togus for their annual visit. Members include Col L A Harris Gen M T McMahon Gen Kilburn Knox Gen T W Hyde and Gen John C Black with President Arthur Sewall General Manager Tucker and Postmaster Manley. They plan to return tomorrow and then visit Bar Harbor.

Augusta Board of Managers of Colliers’ Homes Togus William B. Franklin Hartford Conn L. A. Harris Ohio M. T McMahon New York Kilburn Knox T. W. Hyde Bath

New Cottage City Rises at Mt Megunti Camp Camden

Camden Maine July 9 A new cottage city has been started this year at the foot of Mt Megunti cook on Canaan lake Camden. Several new cottages have been opened in the last few weeks. Yesterday three lots were bought by George Hill a Boston merchant.

Camden Mt. Megunticook Canaan Lake George Hill Boston

Government to try editors for treason after arrests

It is announced that the government will try the arrested editors for treason. Two editors have been sent to the Belm penitentiary.

Crry Mexico Galveston Belm

New Hampshire Legislature Eyes Joint Session for Morrill Vacancy

Concord July 9 The house votes to meet the senate in joint convention at 11 A.M. July 14 to fill the Nashua district senatorial vacancy caused by Hon. Hiram Z. Morrill's death. Republican lawmakers back Frank G. Thurston with Democratic nominee Elbridge P. Brown set for next Tuesday’s forenoon election.

Concord N. H Senate Hiram Z. Morrill Nashua Bath New England Musical Association of Keene Union New Hampshire Conference Seminary and Female College New Hampshire Methodist Annual Conference Claremont and White River Junction Lancaster and Kilkenny Concord Guaranty Savings Bank Gettysburg Boards of Health Littleton and Franconia House Committee On Judiciary Abbott L. Bowers Newport H. W. Parker Claremont Hiram T. Morrill Frank G. Thurston Elbridge P. Brown

Vermont editors hold grand banquet at Block Island gathering

A 176 member Vermont editors and publishers association arrived at Block Island for a noon arrival. The group including Lieut. Gov. Ormsbee ex Gov Proctor Judge W G Veasy and Justice Samuel F Miller attended a lavish banquet that evening with Gov Harrison of Connecticut and Ex Sergeant at arms Col George W Hooker as guests. Toasts and a business meeting followed the feast.

Providence R. I Vermont Editors and Publishers Association Ormsbee Proctor W. G. Veasy Block Island Samuel F. Miller Harrison Connecticut George W. Hooker

Funeral service for Senator Hiram T. Morrill in Nasua

The funeral for Senator Hiram T. Morrill was held this forenoon at the Unitarian church in Nasaua New Hampshire with Reverend H C Parker delivering an eloquent tribute to the deceased. The proceedings continued with the following rites.

Nasaua N. H Hiram T. Morrill Unitarian Church H. C. Parker

Dunbar murder inquest hears 12 witnesses with no clue

Pittsfield Massachusetts July 9 court of inquest for Dunbar murder hears 12 witnesses aside from medical testimony. testimony covers Dunbar movements after leaving home and sightings near the time of death with no crucial clue. probate records show a 1866 will largely favor his wife only a third of real and personal property while children’s trust rules divert life insurance to other beneficiaries.

Pittsfield Mass Dunbar Patrick O’hearn Tannery Bridge O’hearn O’ Hearn Williams Henry Dunbar New York Coleman, Benedict & Co

Fires Enter Village Street Dwelling In Boston Area

In Boston and vicinity firefighters were called at 5 50 P M Thursday to extinguish a blaze in dwelling No 84 Village street occupied by Mrs Lundy. Brief Reports by Telegraph describe other fires across the country including an explosion in Ionia Michigan injuring Gen Watts, a library and museum fire in Aberystwyth Wales with heavy losses, a Jeffersonville Indiana mill fire displacing about 150 workers, a Mousam mill struck by lightning in Maine, a cigar factory blaze on East Seventy Sixth Street New York, and May Waterbury flouring mills fire in Wisconsin with substantial insured losses.

Boston Village Street Lundy Telegraph Detroit Mich Ionia Watts Nead London University College of Wales Aberystwith University Committee Louisville Bormore & Son Jeffersonville Ind J. Beach East Seventy-sixth Street Caug Fr. Atkinson Wis May Waterbury

Comet Discovered by Barnard Reported by Swift

Prof Barnard of Vanderbilt Observatory at Nashville reports discovering a faint comet on July 7 in appinchus. Swift at Warner Observatory confirms the find and notes daily motion of 35 minutes southwest. The comet shows a nebula like surface with tiny bright points. The discovery may earn Barnard the Warner prize of 200 for 1885.

Rochester N. Y Lewis Swift Warner Observatory Barnard Vanderbilt University Observatory Nashville Swift

Body of man found in Charles River near Can bridge

A 32 year old male was found floating in the Charles River near the Can Bridge side by George King around 12:30 PM on Thursday. He stood about five feet seven inches tall, weighed 168 pounds, wore dark clothing with a calico shirt and gaiter boots, and had been in water an estimated three to four days. Dr Harris ordered the body removed to the North Grove street morgue.

New England Merrimac Mass William Weddleton Waterbury Winooski River James Strafford Milton Barrington Burlington Vermont Gov. Robinson Executive Council State Insane Hospital Gas Commission Walter 8. Allen New Bedford Albert T. Whiting William H. Lee William H. Osborne Whiting Mr. Lee Mr. Osborne Charlestown Boston Lowell Whiting, Bliss & McKenna Board of Health Directory of Public Institutions City Hall J. L. Ross Chardon Street Tucker Department For James M. Bugbee Lee William M. Osborne Osborne Trumbull County Ohio Western Reserve University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan Youngstown Cleveland Europe Fisher Hill Twenty-Third Ohio Regiment President Hayes Charles River Canbridge George King Harris North Grove Street

Surrender of Niagara Falls reservation to New York state set for July 15

Ex Lieut Gov Dorsheimer described plans for a public ceremony in Prospect Park Grove with music, the commission’s formal transfer to the state, Gov Hill’s acceptance speech, and an oration by James C Carter. President Cleveland is expected to attend.

New York Dorsheimer Niagara Falls Commission Gov. Hill James C. Carter Prospect Park Grove Cleveland

Christian Endeavor conference elects officers

The Christian Endeavor conference at Old Orchard Me elected officers including President W. J. Van Patten of Burlington Vt Secretary J. W. Stevenson of Portland treasurer George N Ward of Lowell and an eight member executive committee with members from Boston Lowell Lynn Portland and other cities.

Old Orchard Christian Endeavor Conference W. J. van Patten Burlington, Vt J. W. Stevenson Portland George N. Ward Lowell E. Clark Boston C. A. Dickenson J. J. Hall Lynn W. H. Pennell J. M. Londen S. W. Adrience

Halifax dealers pledge to buy from no agents selling flour

Halifax wholesale flour and meat dealers announce an agreement to boycott any agent, miller, or mill owner who offers flour, oatmeal or corn meal to them without opening offices or stores in Halifax. The action targets upper Canadian and American agents operating in the city.

HaLifax N. S

Westbound Panhandle freight wreck kills fireman in West Virginia

A Panhandle railroad freight derailed near Halliday's Cave West Virginia killing Fireman Thomas Wilson and seriously injuring Engineer James McCullough and two wrecking crew members. Sixteen cars burned to kindling wood and trains were delayed about five hours with an estimated company loss of thirty thousand dollars.

Pittsburg Steubenville Panhandle Halliday’s Cave W. Va Thomas Wilson James McCullough O’shaughnessy Henry McGinness

Robbers Posing as Plumbers Enter Chicago Home

In Chicago on July 9 two men posing as plumbers gained entry to Thomas Smith’s residence at 50 Eldridge Court. They gagged Mrs. Smith and stole $16, leaving the house. She freed herself and alerted neighbors after about half an hour. Police have no leads.

Chicago Thomas Smith Eldridge Court

Philological convention closes at Yale with strong session

The Philological convention in New Haven ended at 3 0'clock today after a session featuring many interesting papers judged to be of unusually high merit. Immediately following adjournment, a brief session of the Spelling Reform association was held.

New Haven Conn Philological Convention Yale Philologists Spelling Reform Association

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