One Year Six Bon'trs and Pries Advertised
A fragment from The Post lists pricing and terms including a one year duration, six Bon'trs, three mon’ one mon pris, 1.50, TM, and a price of 50 cents.
23 Jul 1886
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1886
Page
1
A fragment from The Post lists pricing and terms including a one year duration, six Bon'trs, three mon’ one mon pris, 1.50, TM, and a price of 50 cents.
The Senate maintains its stance on the legislative bill while the naval appropriation bill moves to the President. Payne election case reports resume, with a 2 o clock vote planned. In Congress a margarine bill returns with Senate amendments, and a long day ends amid futile efforts. Vermont Democrats nominate C. Shurtieff for Governor. various local and national events unfold including yacht club outings, railroad wage talks, and early baseball results.
Foreign Minister Phelps denies drafting a fisheries brief for Britain. The United Ireland urges no redress from Parliament while Waterford citizens vote to replace royal portraits with General Meagher. Salisbury heads to London to confer with his former cabinet. Conservatives offer resignations to Goscher. McCarthy to resign for Healy. German painter Carl Theodore von Piloty dies.
The Bradley Fertilizer Works in the South End burned, causing an estimated loss of 150,000. Other city news notes include the Metropolitan Horse Railroad’s decision not to rebuild on Hunting ton avenue repair shops site, destroyed by fire last month, and a fatal steam engine accident in South Boston. The Boston team beat the Washingtons 10 to 4 as markets report active trading with mixed results.
Worcester July 22 Knights of Labor adjourned after four days of convention work. Delegates deferred a petition from Boston barbers seeking a 3 to 1 journeyman to boss ratio and voted to urge a law barring prison instructors from union membership. Resolutions praised Ireland’s quest for self government and urged labor gains, while protesting Appleton Hamilton check system. The meeting adjourned.
For Maine through Connecticut fair weather with stationary temperatures and variable to northwesterly winds. Far eastern New York and nearby states see slightly warmer fair skies. DC Maryland Delaware and Virginia may experience local rains then clearing. Southern states report local rains followed by fair weather and steady temperatures.
The record lists barometer readings, temperatures, humidity, and wind details for July 22 1886 in Boston. Data include mean daily barometer 29.836 inches and temperatures ranging from a maximum around 44 degrees to a minimum near 0 with various humidity and wind velocity figures.
Yesterday’s weather record summarizes a uniform set of observations up to 10 p m from all stations. The entry notes simultaneous readings across locations, focusing on temperature pressure wind and other standard meteorological elements.
Washington July 22 Special The great speech of today on the Payne case was Sherman's. He reviewed Ohio politics since 1883 to show fraud in multiple years and alleged corruption in Payne’s election. He denounced the McLean machinations as he recalled his own perilous election, praising invective while others urged cautious action.
Washington July 22 Special Chairman Edgerton of the civil service commission says the Senate resolution demanding full disclosure will not aid Republicans. He asserts Arthur era violations were more numerous but not wilful and that the present commission tightened enforcement. Edgerton promises to publish a pointed defense, naming accusers if needed, and says pension agent selections were limited to stop-over lists Dudley reviewed.
From Washington a July 22 report notes a House day wasted as the oleomargarine bill with Senate amendments lingers on the calendar. Filibuster tactics by Dunham delay passage while dairy farmers fear political impact and producers warn a higher tax could threaten the industry.
Washington July 22 Special It is expected the President will send in a nomination for solicitor general within a day or two after his return to the capital Representative Tucker is talked of but has little expectation of getting the place Friends of William A Clifford of Portland feel he will be chosen He has wide acquaintance with public men and is familiar with Washington's legal life
Washington July 22 Congressman Rice, leading Republican on the House foreign affairs committee, endorses the new extradition treaty but says it does not go far enough. He urges broader adjustments with England, sees Canada as a risk for criminals, and commends the provision to surrender dynamiters.
Wives of four Massachusetts lawmakers visited the Capitol on Tuesday. Mrs. Ely Mrs. Hayden Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Long were escorted by Governor Long and Charlie Allen. The group toured the Senate gallery and later joined Mrs. Ely in the House.
The report notes Mrs Hayden staying on at Wormsleys in pleasant quarters through the session. She is described as a fine-looking woman with a distinctively well-bred air and eyeglasses giving an almost severe dignity. On Tuesday she wore a blue costume with white trimming.
The Senate discussed Edmunds resolution seeking copies of civil service rules as of March 4 1885 and all changes since then and any violations. Conference outcomes on appropriations were noted and a deferral urged for sundry civil service and deficiency bills. Debate on investigating Payne of Ohio’s election continued with Sherman and Logan opposing, while Frye defended the inquiry, vote set for 2:60 tomorrow with Evarts closing.
In Washington on July 22 the House delayed action on the oleomargarine bill with Senate amendments, set aside the Morrison tariff bill, and adjourned with the oleomargarine measure left unfinished. The Navy and interstate commerce bills faced rejection, and revenue bills were intermittently laid aside as debate continued. Lime lighted humor from Mr Hiscock and Mr Henderson framed the session before adjournment.
Washington July 22 special congressman Hayden says he is pleased with Colonel Coveney’s surveyor appointment and calls it creditable to the President. Congressman Rice notes progress on a pension bill granting $50 monthly to Sergeant Plunkett’s widow as it passed the House.
Washington July 22 a judiciary committee sub committee led by Oates Bennett and Hepburn is to report a substitute for the Henley resolution. It directs a recess investigation with power to send for persons and papers into alleged illegal bond issues by the Union Pacific Railway Company.
William Hunter, second assistant secretary of state and the oldest continuous official in the U S, died in Washington July 22 from complications of old age diseases.
New Haven reports a 15 year old Miss Mattie Randall found with a gunshot wound near her Morris home. The weapon, possibly owned by Charles Lockwood of Canaan, was found nearby. Lockwood, long courting the girl, is missing as investigators search for motives and details.
London July 22 United States Minister Phelps denied reports he was preparing a fisheries brief for Britain and that he sent circulars to fishery firms seeking input. He stated he had not communicated with American firms and that Secretary Bayard controls the question with negotiations still ripe for action.
The schooner yacht Marion Wentworth from Boston ran on a ledge near Tenant's Harbor this morning. Tug Wilson from Rockland assisted and pulled the vessel off. She was towed to Rockland and is now repairing her bottom on the railway.
At Montpelier Vermont the Democratic State convention endorsed the party slate with Stephen C Shurtleff for Governor and P M Meldon for Lieutenant Governor. Delegates praised President Cleveland and federal appointments while adopting resolutions for tariff reform and state protections against oleomargarine. The gathering, large and representative, adjourned after speeches and cheers for the ticket.
The Democratic State convention in Montpelier opened with Clarence H. Pitkin as temporary chairman as Hiram Atkins presided over a packed Blanchard Opera House. The platform praised Grover Cleveland, urged tariff reform, dairy protection, and fair taxation, and condemned Republican liquor laws. The first district nominated W. A. Gaskill for Congress before adjourning for further nominations in the afternoon.
Coroner Holt presided at an inquest into the railroad smashup that killed three men in Bridgeport on Tuesday. Witnesses, mostly railroad workers, testified signals favored the gravel train and opposed the express. Slayback the express engineer and his fireman were absent due to injuries. decision to be announced tomorrow.
New Repford July 22 Captain Akin of the steamer William O Brown returns from the Gate City wreck. He states salvage work began under the steamer with a canvas case and should aid lifting the vessel. He notes only fruit cargo removed so far despite other reports.
M P Williamson testified that the procession split at Arbeiter Zeitung and Parsons urged looting stores including Marshall Field's with the aim of arming the mob and bombing from rooftops. Fielden allegedly offered to lead and spoke of using dynamite for revolutionary ends, with a bishop of crime mindset. Detective Shea described raids on the Arbeiter Zeitung office and seizure of dynamite and materials.
Hart Troop Connecticut July 22. Knights of Labor in Middletown met behind closed doors. Secretary to report. J B Barry on national board says order will push political action urging laborers to vote for family. He believes boycotts will persist despite recent convictions. Derby Silver Company boycott discussed after Derby, Conn., strike defeat.
Hartford July 22 The Supreme Court ruled the New York and New England railroad's preferred may pay an already declared dividend despite a roughly 750000 capital impairment. The court said the special act suspends the general dividend ban and that net earnings for the year fund the 7 percent interest. The ruling treats the preferred as a debt certificate with earnings pledged since Oct 1 1885. The decision, not yet printed, outlines this approach and a contrast with common stock protections.
Directors met in the Mills Building amid rumors of a land sale contract but no land deal was made. The board reduced land holdings for one contractor, approved small Washington Territory road contracts, and arranged delegations for branch-line votes. Upcoming meeting will set plans for the annual election.
Dublin reports United Ireland cites Mr Parnell under Salisbury as forced to act after Irish tenants endure growing rents and extortion. It predicts landlords will resist with force and push Parliament to back a new coercion act, prompting a looming tug of war.
Marblehead July 22 Special notes ladies day with the Eastern Yacht Club offering music and a clubhouse spread. Attention centers on Galatea whose arrival remains unseen causing impatience among crowds scanning the horizon. Eastern Yacht Club returns from Maine cruise, few yachts docked. Edith Active Atlanta Alga King Philip North Star Mist Gem and Caro line remain in harbor. Fortuna likely sailed to Buzzards Bay.
Bar Harbor notes list yachts in the harbor including Oneida Ambassadress Hope Leslie Gwen daeln Ianthe Lucile Yoko hama Vixen and Pomona from Racine plus the Grayling from St John. Dr Haskett Derby of Boston bought three to four acres from G W Dove for $60 000 and efforts are underway to secure land for a casino.
The Galatea arrival is awaited hourly by yachtsmen in Marblehead as tugs and vessels crowd the bay. With light southerly winds and hazy seas, she may not reach port tonight. Townspeople anticipate a grand reception once she comes into sight.
General Superintendent Shepard of the New York and New Haven railroad said the freight brakemen’s request for higher pay has been received, but road officers have decided not to alter the payroll at present.
Yesterday at New Bedford the yacht Iolanthe arrived from Shelter Island Schooner Fortuna came in from Marion and sailed westward. Sloops W. A. Condah of New York and Windward of Mattapoisett also arrived. Steamer Tidal Wave has been repaired and will sail for New York.
Albany residents flooded the streets and rink as President Grover Cleveland, Secretaries Bayard and Whitney visited for the city’s bi centennial. The day featured a four division parade, Governor Hill’s oration, a large concert, and fireworks, followed by a public reception. A man attempting to approach the President was arrested after following the party.
London July 22 Mr Matthews charged to jury for petitioner Mr Crawford describing him as the only one clean amid mud. Sir Charles Dilke tremored with anger as he twice rose to speak, halted by the judge. Sir Walter Phillimore for the Queen's proctor argued that adultery with Dilke must be proven for a decree.
In Portland on July 22, fishermen protest a policy allowing Canadian fish to be landed in Portland then sent to Boston and New York and shipped in bond to Windward Islands Bermuda and Jamaica, while American vessels cannot land in colonial ports and forward fish to the United States.
Mrs Fanny Crocker wife of Captain Niles Crocker of Rockland Maine died by her own hand yesterday hanging herself to a goorknoh.
The Famous Sea Serpent Club of Marblehead held its annual picnic at Naugus Head after a sunny morning of prep and revelry. Patriarch Samuel Roads Jr led a gathering of members including state officials, editors, and business leaders. Fire Chief Atkins staged a display for Commissioner Fitch before the group returned home.
SouTH FRAMINGHAM July 22 Special. Today was ladies day in the camp of the Second Brigade with many girls in midsummer dress adding life to the scene. Weather fair and cool, reveille at 5 45, men up and playing baseball before guard mounting. General Peach praises the brigade despite 33 percent raw recruits. Governor Robinson and staff arrive tomorrow for a grand review at 3 pm and a 1 30 pm Boston train lands visitors in time for the pageant. A sham fight follows, with no street parade in Boston this year.
Over 8000 spectators witnessed the third day of Detroit Driving Park races on a dusty track. Heat times ranged up to 2:20 with nine under that mark. Harry Wilkes posted a 2:12 final quarter in the free for all heat. Daily summaries list multiple trotting events, purses, and times, including a 2:23 pacing race from yesterday’s program whose results were today.
In Waterford a crowded meeting urged the city to compel the corporation to remove royal portraits from the council chamber and hang a portrait of General Thomas Francis Meagher instead. The Meagher image was presented by Patrick J. Ford of the Irish World with stipulations for Young Ireland Society custody until removal. Resolutions supporting the objective were adopted.
London reports Lord Salisbury arrives tomorrow for talks with the old cabinet before proceeding to Osborne on Saturday. He mails to the Lambeth Conservative Association praising Tory victories in London and condemning attempts to spark class war. Conservative Mr Hubbard offers to resign in London for Mr Goschen if he joins the government. Mr McCarthy’s doctors urge winter abroad and he contemplates vacating Newry seat for Mr Healy.
A 504 pound swordfish was hauled in at New Bedford yesterday. The sloop Atlantic from New York docked at Newport yesterday. Worcester assessors place city valuation at 54 514 939 with 1 800 548 in taxes. Tax rate remains 18.0 per cent. Polls total 19 559, up 652. A blast shattered the malt mill on the third floor of George Karet's six story New York Ninety third street brewery yesterday. fire caused 5 000 dollars in brewery damage and 5 000 dollars in malt losses.
Ex-treasurer Samuel G. Snelling of the Lowell Bleachery Co faces financial embarrassment from speculative outside deals worth hundreds of thousands. He assigns to J. W. Balch, with counsel Robert M. Morse Jr., and a committee including Harrison Gardner, H. R. Fletcher and Percival Lowell to investigate. Next stockholders meeting may yield a report. board includes Augustus Lowell and others.
Colonel J. W. Coveney, named surveyor of the port of Boston by President Cleveland,收到大量花花贺信及来访。 Democratic State committee rooms brimmed with bouquets from Cambridge friends and visitors bearing well wishes. In the morning a cordial meeting took place at the custom house with Surveyor Underwood, Deputy Collector Flatley, Peter Butler, and other officials joining in the welcome along with numerous letters from notable figures.
A telegraph from the U S consul at Russell Bay of Islands New Zealand to P H Reid agent of bark Petrel states the bark will continue cruising under Captain Edwin J Read. This confirms Captain Read has been released from arrest under charges by a runaway pilot's crew.
Yesterday morning a body was found by the crew of the J Putnam Bradlee off Fort Independence. The deceased is estimated at 30, about 5 feet 6 inches, light hair, wearing a check coat and vest with mixed goods trousers, blue stockings, and laced shoes. The body was taken to Grove street morgue. Janes Fitzpatrick alias James F Fitzpatrick, owner of the Louisiana lottery agency under L F Crosby at 265 Washington, was arraigned for selling lottery tickets. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and, on appeal, held in 500 dollars for the Superior Court. Charles M Moody and Henry Young were arraigned for keeping a pool room at 221 Washington and each held in 5000 dollars for appearance today. Nantasket saw heavy visitation with crowds and festive preparations. Rowe's wharf showed brisk activity with steamers arriving and departing. A libel was filed in United States District Court against the steam yacht Emily for carrying more passengers than allowed by law.
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