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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1885

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Rebels Lose Hundreds as Tamalameque Battle Ends in Measured Defeat

Despatch from Panama reports a clash between revolutionaries and Quin tero Calderon forces at Tamalameque. Rebels suffer over 300 killed or wounded and prisoners, including ex General Fortunato Bernal. Rebel steamer Meddellin burned. explosions kill ex Generals Pedro Sarmiento, Daniel Hermandez, and ex Colonel Capitalino Obando. Demoralizing defeats may hasten submission to the legitimate government.

Panama Quintero Calderon Tamalameque Fortunato Bernal Medellin Pedro Sarmiento Daniel Hermandez Capitalino Obando

Dozen Loaded Coal Cars Dash Down 600-Foot Incline

In Pittsburg on July 15 unknown persons released 12 loaded coal cars at the Rampton coal mines on the Pennsylvania railroad. The cars derailed into the tipple, causing total destruction and scattered wreckage. Loss estimated at $2000. Miners deny involvement amid wage cuts. detectives on the case. Mines to close for a week for repairs.

Pittsburg Rampton Pennsylvania Railroad

Newsdealers Seek 5-Cent Weekly Paper Against 6-Cent Papers

At a national convention in Philadelphia resolutions denounced the American News company for high wholesale rates on 6-cent story papers and proposed a first class weekly sold at 5 cents retail and 3 cents wholesale. Officers elected included C. W. Zieber president and Charles B. Swift corresponding secretary.

Philadelphia Newsdealers and Stationers National Convention American News Company United States C. W. Zieber Charles W. Drake Boston Wells

Ninth Biennial Convention of National Cotton Exchange Opens

The ninth biennial convention of the National Cotton Exchange of America opened at Greenbrier, with W H Gardner of Mobile as president, Henry Hentze of New York as vice president, and C H Parker of New Orleans as secretary. Six local exchanges are represented and about 30 members are present. The president read an address praising the exchange’s work and endorsing continued silver coinage and the body’s views on value bases.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va National Cotton Exchange of America W.H. Gardner Mobile Ala Henry Hentze New York C. H. Parker New Orleans

Bloomington police arrest alleged graveyard swindlers

Chief of Police Stone brought Henry C. Williams from Paducah to Bloomington where the merchant was indicted for attempting to rob the Bloomington Mutual company. Williams signed a death affidavit for an insured person, and ten suspects are in custody.

Bloomington Stone Paducah Henry C. Williams Metropolis Ill Graveyard Insurance Williams Bloomington Mutual Company

Mob Threat Brings Jail Showdown To Marion

At 1 AM a mob of about 100 men gathered in Marion to confront the jail where Lewis, a Black man who assaulted Miss Vincent, was kept. Sheriff Holman warned against violence. leaders stepped back and the group departed by 2 AM with no further trouble expected.

Marion Ind Lewis Vincent Holman

Alligator Attack Near Flushing Bay Sends Boy to Escape

Two sons of Constable Ambrose Martin waded along Flushing bay when a nearly four foot alligator attacked. One boy narrowly escaped being bitten as their father arrived and killed the reptile. The creature’s arrival remains a mystery.

College Point L. J Ambrose Martin Flushing Bay

Two youths die after July fourth Preston fight

Norwich July 15 Ed Simonds and Fred Tossett, both colored youths, clashed over a woman on July fourth in Preston. Tossett struck Simonds twice with a stone. Simonds later died, with reports naming a chill or wounds as the cause. Tossett was arrested today.

Norwich Conn Simonds Fred Tossett Tossett Preston

Capital Dispatch Reports Politics and Museum Gifts

Washington July 15 special despatch notes a Democratic congressman's warning to Secretary Bayard about removals and party patronage, then shifts to National Museum gifts from New Orleans and Mexico with multiple museum and government exchanges. New England postmasters named include Libby Pittsfield Knight Dummerston Wheelock Fitzwilliam Cobb Canaan Chase Rumney J Emery Potter's Place Hoadley Gilmantown Knight Bethlehem.

Washington Evening Star Bayard Star Congress National Museum New Orleans Exposition Institute of Mining Engineers Philadelphia Mexico New Orleans Natural History Museum of New England Henry F. Libby Pittsfield Somerset County R. A. Knight Dummerston Windham County A K. Wheelock Fitzwilliam Cheshire G. E. Cobb Canaan Grafton County

Docket for October term lists New England cases

Nearly 900 cases are docketed for the October term of the United States Supreme Court with a long list of New England appeals. Original actions include diverse cases from Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire and Maine circuit and superior courts involving banks railroads insurance firms and major corporations.

Washington United States Supreme Court New England Albert Grant George D. Burton Greenfield New Hampshire Circuit Court Wm. H. Renaud E. A. Abbott Massachusetts Circuit Court E. S. Cole Errol New Hampshire Supreme Court The United States John H. Mooney Peter Graftan Et al Christine J. Burgess Bridgewater Iron Co Hermann Lissberger Saxonville Mills Thomas Russell Abbie Ball Knapp Homœopathic Mutual Life Insurance Co Lamoille County National Bank D. W. Dudley Vermont N. E. Paine Central Vermont Railroad Co New York Belting and Packing Co Edwin E. Sibley Sherman R. Nye Charles G. Allen Geordon McKay KE. M. Stone Jas Huntington Mary P. Saunders A. W. Beard Nathan Nichols E. A. Dollbear American Bell Telephone Company Herry Childs First National Bank of Peterboro N. H Franklin County Massachusetts Same Barthold Schlesinger A. W. Sones iLuigi Filleberto Bark John H. Pearson Union Metallic Cartridge Company United States Cartridge Company Guy C. Graham A. W. Spencer Pacific National Bank of Boston George Mixter Henry M. Whitney G. A. Sargent New Hampshire J. L. Plimpton Samuel Winslow John M. Clark

Strikes clash with police at Cleveland plate mill fight

In Cleveland a 5 minute clash between 700 strikers and 50 police near a plate mill ended with multiple injuries. Strikers armed with clubs and stones faced mace armed officers. six officers were hurt and 35 strikers lay on the ground as dawn arrived with no further trouble expected.

Cleveland Newburgh Plate Mill 4Tha Street Tey Etna Street McMahon

Michigan Strikers Stand Firm as Troops Arrive

At Madison park in Bay City Michigan on July 15 strikers are urged to retire home and hold further meetings while troops quarter in the city. Subscriptions and provisions are raised to endure a siege if the strike lasts, as both sides brace for a prolonged contest. In East Saginaw Michigan on July 15 two companies from Flint and Port Huaroa about 100 strong arrive as strikers mingle on street corners muttering though remaining quiet.

Bay City Mich Madison Park Blam East Saginaw Flint Port Huaroa

Edgar Stuart Wrecked Near Gull Hock Total Loss

The steamer Edgar Stuart, bound from Halifax to Yarmouth, struck Gull Hock near Lockport and became a total loss. All passengers and crew were rescued. The vessel, owned by Fishwick's line, had operated in southern Nova Scotia coastal service for years.

Halifax

New England Travellers Visit Lake Winnepesaukee

About 200 New England travelling passenger agents arrived at Wimrs N H and enjoyed a steamer ride on Lady of the Lake and dinner at Hotel Weirs before departing for Boston. Over 200 Odd Fellows from Laconia Lake Village and Plymouth, plus their families, chartered the James Bell and toured lake points. St Patrick’s Benevolent Society of Concord also joined today's excursion with foot races and dancing. The annual Unitarian grove meeting at Weirs runs July 26 to Aug 2 with speakers from Parker Memorial Boston Hebrew Union College Cincinnati Brooklyn and Boston. Laymen day Thursday and women’s day Friday.

Wimrs N. H New England Unitarian Grove Weirs James Kay Applebee Parker Memorial Society Boston Isaac M. Wise Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati A. P. Putnam Brooklyn M. J. Savage

Fortifications Tour and Rail Deals Highlight July News

The New York bureau of fortifications led by Secretary Endicott toured Governor's Island and other harbor defenses aboard the Despatch and an ordnance boat. Pacific Mail directors declared a 1% quarterly dividend due August 2. In court, Chief Justice Sedgwick refused to grant an injunction stopping defendants from acting under the South Pennsylvania railroad syndicate agreement amid other corporate moves.

New York Bureau of Fortifications and Coast Defences Endicott United States Governor’s Island Pacific Mail Steamship Company Ralph Bagalegainst Wm. H. Vanderbilt South Pennsylvania Railroad Syndicate American Construction Company Sedgwick

Local suicides across New England reported

Correspondence from Farmington New Hampshire Providence Rhode Island and Attleboro Massachusetts details three men taking their own lives. John T Durgin of Mechanics hotel Farmington hanged himself in his father s barn while visiting New Durham with his wife and child causing temporary insanity. David Wilson age 62 found dead with three bullet holes in his head in an open lot on Mt Pleasant Providence. Lewis Hawkins shot himself in the barn cellar at Ridge Hill Attleboro dying instantly. despondency cited from unemployment.

Boston Post Farmington N. H John T. Durgin Mechanics New Durham Providence R. J David Wilson Mt. Pleasant Attleboro Mass Lewis Hawkins Ridge Hill

Grand jury in Pittsfield reports 46 indictments in supreme court

In Pittsfield Massachusetts on July 15 the grand jury presented 46 indictments to Judge Barker. Cunningham linked to a murder in Williamstown last winter faces charges while Brennan is noted to be in Canada. John Styles of Savoy indicted for attempting to kill two men with a shotgun while intoxicated as trials loom next season. In Dunbar case inquest closes tomorrow with a decision to follow. Dr. Fitch of Amherst testified on firearm wound traces at close range.

Pittsfield Mass Grand Barker Supreme Court Cunningham Williamstown Canada John Styles Savoy Dunbar Fi H Amherst Fathor Medical Journal Renge

Dover Improvement directors organized with new officers

Dover New Hampshire July 15 newly elected directors of the Dover Improvement association organized this afternoon with James E Lothe rop president T B Garland secretary B F Nealley auditor The proprietors of the Sawyer woollen mills have leased the Bellamy mill property to Pres cont Forbes Paris Me for manufacture of patent fibrous spool pads and similar ware The firm recently burned out in Paris will employ a large amount of help

Dover N. H Dover Improvement Association James E. Lotherop T. B. Garland B. F. Nealley Sawyer Woollen Mills Bellamy Mill Prescont & Forbes Paris

Republican state convention in Richmond presides over wrangle

The Richmond Virginia convention drew about 650 delegates and alternates with nearly 200 colored attendees. Gen Mahone appeared and spoke to the body. W H Lamb was named temporary chairman. A lengthy dispute involved Senator Riddleberger as the session adjourned after adopting a platform with little business transacted.

Richmond Mahone W.H. Lamb Riddleberger

Finback Whale Towed In Off Highland Light

Schooner Millie Trim sails from Rockland to Providence towing a very large finback whale she picked up 40 miles east of Highland Light on Sunday.

Provincetown Millie Trim Barlow Rockland Providence Highland Light

Russians Advance Near Zulfikar Pass Shock London Markets

The Times reports a Russian force movement toward Zulfikar pass and near Herat, with British frontier actions and Afghan resistance framed as pacific cover. Stock markets slump as consols fall and Russian securities drop amid rumors of further advances and government intel. Lords and officials debate near Afghan frontier actions and commission maneuvers.

London The Times Jagdarabaten Meshed Zulfikar Pass British Frontier Commission Herat Askabad Alkanhoff Stock Exchange Lord Randolph Churchill House of Commons England John Lubbock India Col. Ridgeway Amsgate and Peacock

Munster bank crisis prompts winding up appeals

The Munster bank faced scrutiny over director fees and unsecured advances. A heavy depositor run, 1.4 million withdrawn, led to calls for compulsory winding up. Shaw and Belton were criticized as the vice chancellor condemned their conduct. The earl of Carnarvon voiced sympathy for workers and pledged support for stability.

Dublin Shaw Munster Belton Ireland Earl of Carnarvon Irish Academy Presbytery Belfast Munster Bank Ulster North of Ireland

Lord mayor discharges Pall Mall Gazette newsboys amid probe

London July 15 notes the lord mayor's decision not to prosecute the Pall Mall Gazette case. Newsboys detained for days on obscene literature charges are released as a private inquiry begins at Mansion House. Readings from letters to be discussed. other items cover Direct Cable results, Egyptian loan plans, and Middle East turmoil.

London Home Secretary Pall Mall Gazette Edward White Benson Canterbury England Frederick Temple Henry Edward Cardinal Manning Westminster Samuel Morley Bristol Mansion House Robert Reid Exeter Hall

Weather records show eastern storm progression July 9

More than 200 volunteer observers of the New England Meteorological Society tracked a thunderstorm from Burlington Vermont to Provincetown Massachusetts with times at Burlington 12 45 P M Albany 3 33 P M Bar Harbor 105 30 P M Gloucester 5 30 P M and Provincetown 7 35 P M indicating an easterly progression. Areas needing observers include Cheshire Hillsborough and Rockingham counties New Hampshire and central Essex parts of Massachusetts.

New England Meteorological Society Burlington Albany N. Y Bar Harbor Gloucester Provincetown Mass Cheshire Hillsborough Rockingham New Hampshire Essex Worcester Norfolk Plymouth Massachusetts Cambridge Steubenville

Dorchester Faces Fear of Diphtheria Epidemic

Dorchester residents fear diphtheria spread between Glover's and Field's corners as several children die or fall ill. Dr. W C B Fifield reports to the board of health. red block at Commercial and Linden, owned by Mr. Glover, is under agent W A Jewell. Inspections show offensive vaults and unsanitary yards, prompting closures and repairs. sewer improvements with $150,000 allocated expected to relieve conditions.

Dorchester Glover’s Field’s Corners W. C. B. Fifield Board of Health Red Block Commercial Linden Streets California W. A. Jewell No. 48 Congress Street Kilroy Sabbitt

Evening Star Ends 1 Cent Paper After Five Years

The Boston Evening Star suspends publication with its Wednesday edition after five years as a 1 cent paper. The proprietor cites lack of money and experience, promising a possible early fall revival as a larger local paper at 2 cents from the same plant and offering an au revoir to readers.

The Evening Star Boston Evening Star Bestern Boston Star

Nantasket Beach Exalts With Music Fireworks and Steamer Trips

Thousands flocked to Nantasket Beach yesterday to enjoy Reeves's American band and the cheerful atmosphere of hotels and cafes. Tomorrow features a grand fireworks display by Masten & Wells at Hotel Nantasket and popular Nantasket steamers from Rowe's Wharf at 5:30 pm at 30 cents round trip. Arrangements for another grand illumination are underway as the committee meets at Hotel Nantasket on Tuesday evening, July 21.

Reeves Masten & Wells Hotel Nantasket

Judge Rules Railroad Negligence Caused Fatal Junction Crash

Judge Pond of East Boston concludes three passengers Frederick W. Olander Lars Moller and Clara A. Olander died from the Boston Lynn and Revere Beach railroad company neglect at their crossing combined with the driver’s negligence. Paul J. Olander the driver died by his own recklessness plus the railroad’s neglect.

Paul J. Olander

Niagara Falls Reservation Opened in Splendid Niagara Day

Niagara Farts N Y July 15 crowds pour in as Niagara Falls state reservation opens with 25 000 spectators. Gov Hill accepts the land trust pledges public use and future beautification. Speeches by Erastus Brooks James Carter and others praise the achievement citing $1 500 000 cost and free access across borders.

Commonwealth State of New York Province of Ontario Niagara Remonstrance Red Jacket Canada United States Brooks Cleveland Washington F. R. Delano Niagara Falls Grover Cleveland Tilden Governor General of Gov Dersheimer Gov. Hill Erie Railroad Capitol Albany Brooklyn Bridge Falls of Yonder Deep Canadas T. M. C. Lantz Buffalo Liedertafel James C. Carter Mr. Brooks Gov. Robinson Robison Mr. Robinson Mowat Coxe

Annual Convention Admits New Members and Elects Officers

The tenth annual National Amateur Press Association meeting opened at the Quincy house with about 75 members and 12 visiting ladies. Fred F. Heath chaired the session, new members from Glasgow, Lowell, and nearby cities were admitted, and laureates for poetry, sketch, essay, and history were named. Officers elected included President D. H. Sullivan and vice presidents W. Moore, F. Bowersock, and Zelda Arlington. the next meeting place and secretaries to be announced. A marriage of Finley A. Grant and Bertha S. York occurred during the day, followed by a reception at Young's hotel.

National Amateur Press Association Quincy House Fred F. Heath Milwaukee Wis E. A. Edkins Syracuse N. Y D. A.sullivan Lowell A.grant New Glasgow E. W H. J. Munroe W. D. Ross G. Graham L. Kempner R. Berger New York City J. F. Kavanagh G. W. Baildon Brooklyn L. H. Spencer T. J. Spencer Hartford Hartford,Conn.; Fred Small, Portland, Me.; E. J. Capen, Canton; W. J. Doran B.p.emery Newburg E. J. Perot Philadelphia A. A. Stewart West Gardner C. Wylie Beverly Bertha S. York Melrose Alice Richards New Bedford Edith M. Dowe Worcester Zelda Arlington Cincinnati Gracie Smith Gardner George E Jennie Day Westfield C. J. Stone Boston D. A. Sullivan Heath William D. Ross Glasgow W. M. Emery W. E. Perkins Augusta KE. H. Rockwell Leominster James Delaney F. A. Plympton A. H. Nasi A. R.moulton Abington Fred Sewall Portland J. H. I. Monroe N.5 F. H. Green Ww. A. Cowley Fast Concord N. H M. L. Penn F.E. James J. N. Graham N.S E. D. Shaw A. Ih Richards H. C. Parsons Northfield R. J. Griffin Arlington George E. Day Mass Fred R. Lester Aes Young’s Hotel

Boston News Snatches Of Local Misfortune And Crime

William Madden aged 15 fell from a wall at the New York and New England railroad foot of Sixth street South Boston breaking his right leg. Edward Everett arrested for stealing clothes wringer. Thomas Lane Boston injured probably fatally by falling from a wagon in Providence report. J M Fallon admitted to city hospital with eye destroyed by steel fragment. Ida Munger arrested Detroit for stealing from foster mother arrives in Boston. William O'Brien struck by a train near Cottage Farm badly injured. Stair carpet stolen from Standish house Brighton valued $70. William B Thompson fell from West Boson bridge and remained unconscious at Massachusetts General Hospital. Ninth division police raid four Roxbury saloons seizing 9 14 gallons liquor. owners face liquor law prosecution.

William Madden West Sixth Street New York and New England Railroad Sixth Street South Boston Edward Everett Providence Thomas Lane J.M. Fallon Spring Park Street Jamaica Plain City Hospital Ida Munger Detroit William O’brien Pittsfield Albany Cottage Farm Standish House Ashford Street Brighton William B. Thompson West Boson Bridge Samuel Mason Massachusetts General Hospital Ninth Division Roxbury

Empire State steamer takes Boston and Newton officials on board

The Empire State departed Wednesday morning with a crowd including the Boston board of assessors and Newton city government members and their families. Managers plan added attractions with vocal and instrumental music. Fishing trips grow popular and next week will feature Monday and Tuesday outings with big prizes. Moonlight trips begin Wednesday July 22 and are expected to be a success.

Empire State Boston Board of Assessors Newton Steamboat Company

Mexican National Band Opens Season in Mechanics Hall

The first concert of the Mexican National Band comes tonight in Mechanics Hall Huntington Avenue under Gen. Diaz’s permission and Junius Hart’s management. The 11 night plus three matinee season promises top praise from audiences and broad public support from Boston.

Mechanics’ Hall Huntington Avenue Gen. Diaz Junius Hart New Orleans

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