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16 Jul 1886
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1886
Page
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Senate committees deliver three reports on Paine election care with Democrats opposing investigation and Republicans Evarts Teller and Logan backing similar grounds while Kear and Frye push for inquiry. McMillan proposes 25 percent cut to river and harbor fund as Senate adjourns without a vote. House passes a government spending resolution to July 31 and Morrison may secure Senate approval.
The expulsion of the Duc Aumale sparked an exciting scene in the French Senate amid reports of a possible extradition treaty draft between Great Britain and the United States. Tory and Unionist gains totaled forty five seats as Lord Salisbury proposed a coalition plan.
The report notes the Revere beach illumination set for Tuesday August 3, the Hub Homing Club race on September 4, and a Wakefield accident investigation continued by railroad commissioners. It recalls Colonel A O Brewster's release on 3000 bond, funeral preparations for J G Lennon, the death of Andrew J Willcutt, plus stock market activity and local corporate elections including Rutland and Marquette stockholders.
David H Kellogg Yale and Columbia educated lawyer from Spuyten Duyvil attempted suicide while on a Portland bound boat from Boston. He had worked at Lord Day Lord Turner Lee McClure and lately took a month’s vacation. A colleague cites overwork as the probable cause.
Time computation shows Atalanta the fastest over the course to claim the Commodore's cup. Emery cup goes to Yosemite as the sole other class entrant. Meteor posts best time in class two but is disqualified for passing Stratford lightship on the wrong side. Laganda gains class two Emery cup and Nereid wins class three.
The latest weather bulletin reports local rains and stationary temperatures across New England and the mid Atlantic with southerly winds shifting to westerly in the northeast. In the New York and Pennsylvania regions rains give way to fair weather with variable to northerly winds. D C Maryland and Virginia expect rain followed by fair and slightly warmer conditions. The southern states show generally fair weather with steady temperatures and variable winds.
Boston weather data from the Observer's Office shows cloudy to rainy conditions with fog. Mean daily temperature around 71 degrees, high near 78, low near 62, humidity about 89 percent. Wind speeds range to 21 southwest with gusts. barometer around 29.922 inches. Precipitation totals 0.99 inches.
The document summarizes yesterday’s weather observations up to 10 p m across stations. It notes time adjustments and compiles readings from multiple locations, reflecting a coordinated meteorological record.
Three Senate reports on the Payne bribery case conclude no proof of bribery or improper influence in Henry B. Payne’s 1858 U S Senate election. The Ohio legislature inquiry found no direct misconduct by Payne, while urging further scrutiny of broader charges and money in politics. The record discusses caucus votes, pledges, and suggested corruption, with recommendations to avoid unseating Payne.
Swampscott marks its Congregational Society forty years with a day of services, a large attendance despite rain, and the first pastor Rev James B. Clark among honored guests. Five original members attend, debt on the parsonage cleared, and current pastor Rev George A. Jackson delivers the anniversary address.
The New Haven Yacht Club failed to arrange a harbor race among Puritan Mayflower Priscilla and Atlantic as Atlantic club plans its annual cruise next week. Mayflower could not be readied in time and Puritan owner agreed to participate.
Emigration surges amid rising costs as households switch from traditional soap to Pearline washing compound. Advertisements trumpet a easier wash and savings, citing household convenience and broader availability across cities and towns.
Judge Edgerton, head of the civil service board, voices strong approval for the President’s order barring officeholders from political work. He cites abuses in Indiana and Holman districts and criticizes congressional appointment recommendations. The chief examiner post remains unappointed pending Congress adjournment and a presidential nomination.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Lewis Beach of New York is at the point of death at his Cornwall residence. A civil service reformer and fiscal advocate, Beach sits on the Democratic side and has influenced vetoes on public building bills. His district, NY fifteenth, has shifted from Republican to Democratic hold since 1880.
The Morrison plan to disburse the surplus is likely to pass the Senate and reach the President. The finance committee may report Tuesday by a slim margin with Allison and Jones of Nevada aligning with four Democrats, while McPherson and four Republicans oppose. An observer believes the measure could secure a two thirds majority, risking a veto only if public sentiment shifts.
Ex Senator Whittier of Boston at the Riggs aids the Joseph Warren Monument Association. A Roxbury monument bill sits with a Senate committee, with Senator Hoar handling it. No progress yet and passage this session seems doubtful. Whittier also met ex Governor Long to discuss the matter.
General Corse in town on railroad business as guest of Stilson Hutchins. He believes a strong ticket appealing to laboring men and reformers can bring Democrats very close to winning Massachusetts this fall.
Washington July 15 Special Treasury head Jordan again stirs the spoilsmen by rebuffing James Semple, an $1800 clerk who quit for a Omaha bank post and now seeks reinstatement. Jordan calls Semple one of the most efficient officers.
The report notes that a clerk would be reinstated and possibly elevated to a $2500 position if a vacancy arose. Treasurer Jordan has not removed staff for partisan reasons since taking office and earns praise from the President for his service, though he frustrates place-hunters.
The President will attend the Albany ceremony next Wednesday. He will leave Indton on July 16 and return as soon as possible. Mrs. Cleveland will not accompany him. Secretaries Bayard and Whitney likely will accompany.
Washington July 15 Special W A Simmons of New York registered at the Ebbitt House this morning and left for home by evening He visited the supervising architect’s office and the patent office to discuss new schemes General Butler remains in town and Colonel Thomas W Clarke who helped counsel the Fisher Hill case is at the Riggs Clarke says he has not met Butler or Simmons and knows nothing of their plans
Representative McComas of Maryland says Republicans should not nominate against Findlay in Baltimore this fall. He believes Findlay can win if the contest is between Findlay and a German Democrat, but a Republican candidate could aid Gorman's triumph.
President Cleveland issues a clearmessage to heads of departments urging officials not to use official power to influence political activities. The order stresses that officeholders are servants of the people, must avoid coercive political actions, and should preserve free party action without improper influence. Signed by GROVER CLEVELAND dated July 14, 1886.
Acting Secretary Fairchild dismissed the division chief and two clerks after they allegedly prepared promotion questions and secretly shared copies. The accused denied the charges, but heads of the office reported them as unworthy to hold government positions. A Treasury official says the practice has long existed and will be stopped.
Treasury Department figures show this month’s receipts falling short of expenditures. If no improvement occurs before month end, the August 1 public debt statement will show little or no decrease. Payments are unusually heavy, with over 10 million dollars paid this week on pensions alone.
Senate business notes Logan asking leave to consider a joint resolution to accept a deed for 598 acre tract known as high wood in Lake county Illinois on Lake Michigan for military purposes. The river and harbor bill debate follows with 25 percent reduction proposals and competition with railroads discussed.
Remarks characterized as an insidious attack on the motives sincerity honesty and honor of the committee. His speech was exceedingly bitter and at its close the Senate adjourned without a vote.
Washington July 15 The House approved a joint resolution extending temporary government expenditures to July 31. The District of Columbia bill on the Washington Cable Railway was heard but not decided. Night-session resolution was adopted. Labor committee bills passed to curb convict and alien labor on public works and per diem for Decoration Day and Independence Day. eight-hour law extension for letter carriers sparked opposition as the House adjourned at 11.
The Standard reports Lord Salisbury as natural head of a new government and offers Liberal Unionists four cabinet seats and equal share of lesser posts. It says Lord Hartington could lead the House of Commons and select a post, except premier, while Salisbury would again hold the premiership and foreign secretary post.
In Paris on July 15 the Senate erupted over the expulsion of the Duc d Aumale. Chesnelong defended the duke’s letters to President Grevy as unjustifying the expulsion while General Boulanger denounced insults and left the tribune. An order of the day passed 151 to 78 backing the government. Boulanger challenged Lareiity to a duel with pistols likely today.
It is positively asserted that the draft extradition treaty has been signed by Lord Rosebery and Minister Phelps and is now in Washington. The prospect of a truly effective treaty causes intense gratification here.
The Tory and Unionist combined net gain to date totals forty five seats beyond their previous House of Commons holdings, as reported from London.
Montreal reports the Grand Lodge of Quebec bans all intercourse with the Grand Lodge of England. New York Masons doubt England lodges will sever ties but anticipate broad support for the Quebec move across American lodges.
Chicago July 15 The National Association of Expressmen elected H. W. Dwight of Boston as president J. J. Valentine of Wells Fargo as vice president and Sunderland DeWitt as secretary and treasurer in its national meeting
John A Griffith, a Pittsburg youth returning from the Pacific coast, proposes adapting Baltimore oyster shipping methods to California fruit. He argues railroads centered in Baltimore could move fruit efficiently by assembling cars into dedicated trains, enabling direct links to Chicago New York and other markets. Estimated costs: about 300 dollars per car to Chicago and 400 dollars to New York, with potential for large sales and industry growth.
The hydrographic office has published monthly pilot charts with twelve months of observers notes on oil use at sea. Mariners say inexpensive oil can save lives and property, and shops now market oil prepared for gales as a new fashion for ships to carry and deploy against heavy seas.
Charley Frohman recalled a touring Uncle Tom's Cabin actor in Savannah who improvised when asked where Uncle Tom goes after death. The actor answered Up in de flies, Miss Eva, mishearing flies as skies, provoking laughter and memory in the troupe.
Chicago July 15. State Attorney Grinnell outlines the prosecution strategy for the Haymarket massacre case. He argues the eight anarchists face a life verdict, details the prelude meetings with Spies Parsons Schwab and Neebe, and claims Lengg made the fatal bomb. Witnesses to begin tomorrow.
In Abington Massachusetts Albert Davis of Whitman was elected a director at a stockholders meeting. A special meeting is set for tomorrow to elect a new president to replace Richmond J. Lane.
In political brief, Democrats of Iowa's fifth district nominate for the third term Congressman ee T. Frederick with no rival. A stretch of local and national incidents follow, including a fatality from a revolver discharge in Woonsocket and weather damages in Lockport and other towns.
In Philadelphia the home club wins as Radbourn is hit often while Daily and Fogarty shine. Philadelphias defeat the Bostons 4 to 2 with Mulvey and Johnston keying the win. In Washington New York defeats Washington 5 to 2 as Esterbrook and Dorgan pace the Giants. Madigan struggles for the home club.
Bridgeport Jersey Citys lead 5 to 0, Cincinnati Cincinnatis up 7 to 4 on Brooklyn, Pittsburg Pittsburgs 5 to 3 over the Mets, Louisville Baltimore score shows Louisvilles 5.
Albany New York July 15 Preparations for the bicentennial celebration are nearly complete with special rail rates for the week. Visitors include Seventh Regiment Veterans of New York and Mohawk Indian survivors. The programme outlines devotion Sunday, trades and children Monday, grand parade and school concert, a Tuesday “day of all nations” parade, regatta races, and memorial oak planting by German citizens.
Arrangements are underway for the Sandy Bay Yacht Club regatta at Annisquam on Saturday with Forbes prizes. A large New England fleet is expected, band concerts will be held during the day, fireworks at night, and five hours allotted to complete the course. Judges include H. N. Woods and Robert Herne.
Daniel Wadsworth of Walcott, New York, has taught his farm herd to respond to the tune Yankee Doodle by ears prickling and gathering at his whistle. The skill has drawn many spectators and is offered for public exhibition on fine days.
The Republican State committee weighs the countdown to the State convention with a Boston venue bias and possible Sept 15 date. Henry Cabot Lodge is favored for convention chairman while the resolutions chair may go to Rockwell Bruce Pillsbury Ranney or others. Calvin D. Paige eyed as assistant secretary.
Rumors of a Crapo movement to back ex-Congressman William W. Crapo for the Massachusetts governor race surface in New Bedford. Conversations among six Republican leaders at Young's Hotel and comments in the Worcester Spy fuel speculation of a stronger GOP alternative to Lieutenant Governor Ames.
The fourth day of the annual First Corps encampment at Hingham drew large attendance despite showers. Gov. and Mrs. Robinson visited on the afternoon boat with staff, attended the dress parade, Italian drill, and rifle practice, and stayed overnight with Capt. Stevens. Baldwin's Cadet band performed for summer residents at Downer Landing.
Nantasket July 15 Gormley proprietor of Mayflower Cottage on Atlantic avenue was jailed for illegal liquor selling. He vanished from the guarded lockup, then reappeared after claiming he escaped via an upper window and roof, ending with a broken leg. He is to appear before Judge Kelley at Hingham when able.
St Louis July 15 The crooked dealings of Cashier Thompson at Provident Savings Bank date back to 1883. Directors found 40000 in the vault before dividends and Thompson likely took about 15000 Saturday. A loan of 8500 on 100 shares of Crystal Plate Glass stock proved the certificate for 100 shares had been raised. Since 1883 a fraudulent entry on the foreign exchange account involved 20000, giving a total shortage near 370000. Depositors may be paid in full at stockholders' expense. the bank will not resume.
Schooner Kaloolah from Edgartown with Lyme Conn party bound for Connecticut River arrives alongside sloop Ware and Cooper from Staten Island en route to Boston. White Wing from the Vineyard heads to Boston, while Frolic of New London sails to Nantucket.
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