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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1886
Page
1
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Sunday evening the steamer Gate City of the Boston and Savannah Company ran ashore on Nantasket Island in Vineyard Sound. No lives were lost. Separately, Washington officials deny reports of officer misappropriation aboard the Lancaster and accuse consuls of inflated store prices. Other notes include political civil service concerns, a likely Senate passage of the ocleomergazine bill, and local civic updates across the region.
Lord Hartington refuses to unite with any Liberal faction relying on Parnellite votes. Conservatives push for an early Parliament adjournment. Final polling toll shows a Unionist majority of 272,682. South Tyrone election surprise shocks readers. A large cotton warehouse burns in Liverpool, with losses of 300,900 dollars.
In the city, rain gave way to fair weather and steady temperatures. The aldermen discussed the park loan at their meeting. Police pursue the murder of a Chinese laundryman. The Concord School of Philosophy enters its second week with papers by Professors Davidson and Harris. A picnic delighted poor children at Lake Walden. In Ward 15, O G Fernald headed a caucus to decide ward membership in Democratic city committees. The stock market showed an active, buoyant morning but a dull close, with Boston banks reporting a $150,000 excess reserve gain and trades led by New York & New England gaining nearly three points. The Merriam roads report strong first-week July gains.
London reports a Liberal split with Lord Hartington and Gladstone's resignation influence. Conservatives plan an August adjournment until October. South Tyrone sees O'Brien lose re election to Russell by 99 votes, Kelly re elected in South Donegal. Unionist majority appears in overall polling counts.
New Haven hosts twenty three Atlantic Yacht Club yachts on their annual summer cruise from Norfolk Island. The fleet sailed at 9 45 a m under light spinnaker wind, some boats anchored near Wilson's Point awaiting a tide turn. A southwest breeze later pushed them to anchorage with the Atlantic arriving first at 4 10 p m followed by the Haze Agnes and Arab and others toward New London tomorrow.
The weather forecast indicates local rains in Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut followed by fair weather and stationary temperatures with westerly winds turning variable. Eastern New York western New York eastern Pennsylvania western Pennsylvania and New Jersey expect fair weather then light local rains with stationary temperatures and variable winds. District of Columbia Delaware and Maryland see fair weather with night rains and variable winds as temperatures remain steady. Western Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Texas face local rains followed by fair skies with steady temperatures and variable southerly winds.
Observer's Office reports a Boston weather summary with cloudiness and clear intervals. Data include temperatures from 64 to 80 degrees, mean daily temperature 72.0, mean humidity 67.0, barometer 29.748, and wind velocities up to 26 mph. Precipitation recorded as 0.00.
Observations up to 10 p m taken simultaneously at all stations. The record notes temperatures, humidity, wind direction and speed, barometric pressure, and precipitation totals for the previous day. Data quality ranges by station with notes on any missing readings or instrument drift.
The steamer Gate City ran aground on Naushon Island in Vineyard Sound during dense fog. Fourty or more passengers were landed at New Bedford, with the crew and remaining passengers awaiting salvage as divers, pumps, and a wrecking vessel were dispatched. The ship, captained by Daniel Hedge, sustained an eighteen inch hole but stayed upright due to a protruding rock. insurance and cargo details were reported, with no loss of life.
Captain Daniel Hedge recalls a fog bound disaster near Vineyard Sound. The vessel struck east of Robinsong’s Hole after slowly sounding and hugging shore. Passengers were landed or ferried by tug. the Mohanansett and George W. Brown aided, with calm captaincy and orderly distress.
The US steamer Albatross towed Captain Davis’s wrecked scow from Gate City. A diver found the keel forward split, a six foot piece broken away, and a large boulder beneath the hull. The after compartment fills with water. water depth under the stern is twenty four feet. Pumps and wrecking gear are en route. up to 50,000 melons on board may be thrown overboard.
Taunton July 19 Third Assistant Engineer Eugene Clark reports the steamer Gate City ran into fog near Vineyard Sound after leaving Savannah. With anchors prepared and lead bearings taken, the vessel grounded, breaching the bottom and extinguishing fires. Captain and crew remained cool amid the emergency.
The steamer Gate City lies near the wreck site off Naushon, listing slightly to port. If calm weather continues she may be refloated, else storm risk could break her up. Cargo includes watermelons. Nellie seeks a lighter to remove goods while some crew remain aboard. An excursion is planned to the disaster area.
A New Bedford report details Captain Reed of the bark Petrel sending a prison letter from Auckland dated June 21. He describes four deserters jailed for desertion, a conspiratorial mate, and Britton's death from natural causes or insanity. Reed claims innocence and accuses the first mate of forging crew testimony with drink bribes.
The thirty eighth anniversary gathering of the Massachusetts Mexican War Veterans met at Nantasket Beach with a 10:30 a.m. boat arrival and a 2 p.m. Nantasket House dinner. Colonel Isaac Hull Wright presided as president, with Adjutant Harry A. M'Glenen as secretary and treasurer, and officers for the new year elected. Several letters of regrets from notable veterans were read, and after-dinner remarks were delivered by multiple Comrades and officials.
The ladies readily understand the advertisement from R. and J. Gilchrist offering bargains in embroidered robes. The firm proclaims robes ahead of this season’s offerings and sure to attract shoppers.
In Washington July 19 special report the oleomargarine bill's opponents argue while supporters claim decisive votes. Senator West rails on constitutional power and Jefferson era precedents as Miller and Ingalls spar over tactics. Vote expected near two to one with the President urged not to veto to avoid alienating farmers. site debates for a government building may be deferred to next session.
Washington officials push real civil service reform to curb abuses in New York and other offices. The plan includes independent examining boards, outside grading of papers, and removal of appointment control from local officers. Statements from New York Custom House examiners reveal conflicts and alleged partisan manipulation under Hedden and Robertson.
Washington July 19 the commission states that private secretaries of appointing or nominating officers and the officers acting in their absence may not serve as chairmen or secretaries of examiners boards. It directs re nominations at next monthly meetings and lists affected offices including custom houses Boston and New York and post offices Philadelphia Baltimore Indianapolis Cincinnati Cleveland Kansas City Brooklyn Buffalo Louisville.
Washington July 19 Rockwell wins a majority on the committee for the local post office site move. A motion to withdraw the Louisiana avenue site bill passed and the committee agreed to reconvene Wednesday for further consideration of the public buildings matter.
Washington July 19 Special. The dispute over officers accused of dividing commissions with storekeepers in naval supplies is seen with two perspectives. Supporters of Paymaster Thompson defend his integrity while accusing misdeeds by consuls like Siler of Cape Town. Officials note swindling by consuls and navy paymasters warrants thorough investigation.
The Washington dispatch notes extracts from Miss Cleveland's new story hurt sales. The essay collection sold nearly a thousand copies locally, while dealers report minimal uptake for the novel. One dealer moved eight copies from an initial three hundred, another sold only three from five. Publishers expect to recoup costs. another Cleveland work may boost future sales.
Washington July 19 Special Senator Beck fears judiciary committee sharp lawyers have buried his railroad attorney bill behind a committee substitute. He calls it a burlesque and would prefer rejection to passage. He doubts any vote will occur.
Morrison introduced a resolution declaring the House will adjourn at 3 o'clock on Wednesday July 28 to notify the Senate that the House awaits action. Both Houses could finish by Saturday July 31, but August 5 is the more likely date.
The Acting Secretary of the Treasury issued the 139th call for redemption of $4,600,000 of 3 percent bonds from 1882. Principal and accrued interest will be paid at the U S Treasury in Washington on September 1, 1886, with interest ceasing that day. Bonds are identified by original or substitute numbers, all called by original numbers. many have been converted, but the apparent amount above remains outstanding.
Senator Blair submitted an amendment to the Morrison surplus resolution. It reserves 79 million dollars as a common school fund to be paid out yearly under the Blair educational bill, with all other Blair bill provisions included.
Washington July 19 Senate debated the oleomargarine bill as Vance argued against it calling it the most vicious legislation and protection gone to seed. Butler spoke for his amendment while Miller moved to lay it on the table, the motion passing 32 to 15. Edmunds sought to correct misimpressions about taxation, West Ingalls Miller and Butler discussed the bill before Evarts spoke and adjournment ended the session after a fruitless attempt to set tomorrow’s vote.
The House read the journal then debated fortification funds, Randall's amendment reduced the armament grant before approval of a measure favoring American made weapons. The session passed a 620000 appropriation with 100000 for fortifications 20000 for torpedo work and 500000 for seacoast defenses. A conference on land laws ended in disagreement and adjournment planned. A postal money order bill created postal notes at 3 cents. The session also considered expanding free delivery to larger cities.
A clergyman once negotiated a salary near $4000 with a hollow offer of $1000 to the society. Linnean papers publicized the first part, prompting a Connecticut society to overvalue the preacher. The larger premise suggested an auction like sale, viewed by insiders as a slightly crooked deal.
Tourists are offered attractive summer trips to the eastern coast of Maine and the Maritime Provinces by the International Steamship Company. The schedule promotes travel for both tourists and regular travelers along their lines, with details provided in another column.
N W Cushing a private detective tracked Felix H Sadlier a farmer of Shadetown C and his wife formerly Mrs Deming of Watertown to an isolated crossroad house. They reunited after years apart and planned to remarry in New York before returning to Shadetown. Mrs Sadlier had supported herself by writing since her husband’s disappearance during the Civil War.
Abington July 19 The adjourned board meeting elected Albert Davis to succeed the resigning Richmond J Lane as president. Davis from Whitman has long served as postmaster town treasurer and county treasurer, with real estate holdings. Settlement talks with the Lane syndicate are expected this week and the bank hopes to resume business with unimpaired capital once the full statement is forwarded toWashington.
Across multiple datelines from Norris Conway to Chicago, storms bring hail the size of swallows eggs to New Hampshire and Long Island, with lightning striking homes and killing workers. Separately in Chicago, Haymarket defendants Spies and Fielden face courtroom questions as witnesses recount bombings, revolver shots, and calls for force versus ballots amid violent unrest.
Captain Hubbard C. Chester of the United States Fish Commission died at his Noank Connecticut home after a brief illness at age 50. He is remembered for his notable heroism in saving part of the Polaris ship’s company during the expedition disaster.
The Appleton corporation began weekly payrolls by check last Saturday. Four hundred of its 860 employees presented checks at Railroad National Bank yesterday morning, disrupting bank customers and operations.
Albany N Y July 19 continuation of anniversary events with unveiling of 45 memorial tablets at historic spots. Grand parade four miles long led by General James M Warren. Evening program includes school literary and music, fireworks, and outside-band concert. Tomorrow features nationalities parade oak elm shamrock plantings, regatta trials, and cultural events at Capitol Park and Academy of Music.
A telegram from Calcutta reports the death of Rev. C. H. A. Wall who served over thirty years as the missionary in Calcutta for the American Unitarian Association.
John C. Short, president of the American Finance Company, announces plans for a 234 mile rail link from the Second Avenue suburban road terminus to Danbury with connections to the Housatonic and New York & New England railways to form a through Boston route. A $3,000,000 44 year bond issue will back construction, with mortgages filed in New York and White Plains and planned Connecticut filing. Trains would run from Bronxdale to Harlem River, aiming for a central station at Second Avenue and Twenty third Street.
In a spirited ward and city committee vote, Oliver G. Fernald's ticket bested John Cannon's with 287 to 194 for Fernald. The large caucus, chaired by Senator John R. Murphy, ran nearly two hours of polling and a long count, finally declaring Fernald elected across the ward.
Yesterday word circulated in this city that an address seeks signatures for William W. Crapp of New Bedford to be named at the Republican State convention for Governor. The list is said to be headed by a former Governor. Republicans hope to elect a successor to Congressman Collins with Captain Dick O Tobin as their candidate. Tobin, G A R state commander and author of the Tobin bill, is mentioned but the odds favor the other side. Several candidates are in the field, with Assistant District Attorney T. J. Dacey leading. Canvassing in the Fourth District is already rapid.
Oakland Garden presented The Mikado with lit lanterns enhancing the venue yet the performance, though well received by a large audience, proved crude and uneven next to other city productions. Corinne’s Fum-Yumi is original and charming, Sturges’s Ko-Ko broad and burlesque, Fiske’s Poo-Bah strong, Kimball’s Katisha weak, Nanki-Poo by Clarke fair, chorus solid but sometimes shaky. The Mikado will continue nightly until further notice.
The article notes Notes I Love's vow at the Museum entering a third week with strong attendance. It covers the Music Hall prom enade concerts directed by Mr. J C Mullaly, listing program highlights and Mme Patti's upcoming American tour with details on dates, cities, repertoire, and co artists. Also mentions Miss Mary Fortescue and her London engagement, plus a flavor tip for cold drinks with Angostura Bitters.
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