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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1886

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Senate Debates Fishing Rights and Election Inquiry

The column notes Edmunds introducing a resolution to ask the foreign relations committee to probe rights of American fishing vessels in British waters. It also records a Senate vote against investigating Senator Payne’s election 44 to 17, plus various brief items on politics crime and society including a murder report in Ohio and a call about freight ratings by New York dry goods merchants.

Senate Edmunds Committee On Foreign Relations Payne House Lovering Lynn Signo Angelo New York Josephine Omobundre Brooklyn East River Gate City Vineyard Haven Vermont Concord School of Philosophy Abington Boston Lowell Ohio New York Dry Goods Merchants Fink

City notes and court verdicts shuffle through Lowell items

Reports from in the city include Samuel G. Snelling’s ties to the Lowell bleachery, Hi Sing’s Chinaman murder interview, and Charles Hutchins’s death by engine at the Boston & Lowell depot. A Tremont House meeting discusses County Democracy, Verne is acquitted for Sunday shop opening, Mystic Park summer races conclude, and John Ek Fitzgerald to become collector of internal revenue Aug 1. Stock market shows mixed activity with New York & New England at 447 1/4 and 89 for Eastern. Venner sues Atchison and Farmers' Loan in New York. New York & New England preferred stock dividend gains support.

Samuel G. Snelling Lowell Hi Sing Charles Hutchins Arlington Boston & Lowell Railroad Jenkins Common Council Tremont House Superior Criminal Court Bernard P. Verne Mystic Park Nellie C John Ek Fitzgerald Ofice New York & New England Atchison Clarence H. Venner Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company New York

Yachting Fete Amid Galatea Watch in Marblehead Bay

Marblehead reports extensive preparations for a reception of Lieutenant Henns cutter Galatea. Lookouts are posted, yachts cruise offshore hoping for sighting, and the Mayflower with a Boston challenge draws attention as the Puritan rivalry heats up. Galatea remains unlocated.

Marblehead Henn William H. Clark Corinthian Sachem General Paine Boston Corinthian Yacht Club

Burglary at Haines Residence Sparks Boston Gang Suspect

In Broad daylight on Fairmount Avenue George W. Haines home was broken into while owners were away. Jewelry including diamonds two gold watches and chains and cash were stolen. A large amount of silverware lay piled in the dining room. Police suspect Boston gang involvement.

Lowe George W. Haines Fairmount Avenue Boston

Trunks Full of Stolen Goods Alert Rutland Saleswoman Arrested

Flora Wetherbee a Boston store saleswoman was arrested in Rutland for appropriating nearly 700 dollars in dry and fancy goods. A house search uncovered trunks of silks lace and gloves. Loss estimated around 1000 dollars though about 650 dollars worth were found. She faces trial on 1400 dollar bond.

Rutland Flora Wetherbee Boston

Weather Summary Across Regions July Twenty Third

Indications show Maine to Connecticut with fair skies and light local showers followed by stable temperatures and variable winds. Upstate New York to New Jersey expect generally fair weather with steady temperatures and variable winds. District of Columbia to Virginia see fair weather with coastal showers and easterly winds. Western Florida to Texas experience local rains then clearing, with steady temperatures and variable southerly winds.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Isia Connecticut New York Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey District of Columbia Maryland Virginia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas

Boston Weather Report July 23 1886

Data from Boston shows a clear to fair day with mean daily barometer near 30.035 inches. Maximum and minimum temperatures around 66 and 60 degrees, mean humidity about 72 percent, dew point 16 degrees, with a trace to light precipitation ending by 4 PM.

Boston Sienat Searice Caenees Oreene

Pyrrhus Victory in Senate Vote over Investigation

Washington July 23 Special The Payne faction won a two thirds majority but the result is a Pyrrhus victory. Evarts dominated the lengthy speech yet failed to sway the galleries or many Senators as the resolution for an investigation was rejected 17 to 44.

Washington Friends of Payne Dieter Evarts Senate Committee On Elections Supreme Court Hoar Massachusetts Edmunds Sabin Saulsbury Morrill Aldrich Mitchell Pennsylvania Jones Florida MacPherson Neavada Cullom Ilinois Ingalls Plumb Kansas Chace Cameron Nevada Sawyer Stanford Bowen Ohio Columbus Congress Butterworth Frye Logan Teller

Senate Debates Over Payne Case and Rights of Vessels

Senate business in Washington details a personal explanation by Mr Blair about a pension aid accusation, the referral to privileges and elections, and Edmunds proposing a foreign relations inquiry into rights of American fishing and merchant vessels in British North American possessions. Hawley supports investigation amid partisan attacks, Evarts opposes, and final votes reject a further probe as the chamber closes after heated debate.

Washington Senate Blair New York World Washington Star Committee On Privileges and Elections Edmunds Committee On Foreign Relations Queen of Great Britain Congress United States Payne Call Hawley Ohio Evarts New York Teller Logan Messrs Hoar Frye Yeas Conmounds Hale Nate Sinder Maer McMillan Mahone Manderson Mitewell Oregon Palmer Platt Sheroman Wilson Lowa

Drawn battle over oleomargarine ends with reduced tax

Washington July 23 Special. The oleomargarine fight ends in a drawn battle as the House cuts the tax from 10 to 5 cents and Senate lowers it to 2 cents. President likely to sign. Dunham of Chicago warns small dealers may be driven out by a 48 dollar retail license. wholesalers less affected. Wholesale price likely up about 3.8 cents. Chicago consumers pay about 9 cents per pound. Hatch of Missouri led the House fight and is satisfied the session ends. Dairy district representatives gain some wins, but far from their aims.

Washington House Senate Dunham Chicago Hatch Missouri Springer Ilinois Randall Browne Indiana Illinois Milliken Maine Gallagher New Hampshire Mem

House Debates Revenue Bills Oleo Margarine Vinegar Bill Action

The House, in committee, considers revenue measures including the oleomargarine and vinegar bills. Debate centers on enacting clauses and Senate amendments while lawmakers argue motives and seek votes. Filibuster tactics and quorum issues arise during Rhode Island contest and river and harbor discussions.

Dunham House Senate Turner Georgia Committee On Elections Rhode Island Page Vs. Pierce Pierce Payne New York Willis Kentucky Herbert Alabama

Lynn Public Building Bill Faces Suspended Rules Vote

Congressman Lovering aims to move the Lynn public building bill under suspension of the rules and substitute the Senate passed version. Massachusetts requests cover Springfield Worcester and Lyon. three bills await House and Senate scrutiny with possible adjournment constraints and presidential veto concerns shaping choices.

Lynaw Wasahington lLovering Lynn House Senate Massachusetts Springfield Worcester Lyon Lovering Hoar Committee On Public Buildings Rockwell Rice

Sandy Bay harbor appropriation sparks House clash

Two Southern House conferees oppose a 75000 harbor of refuge item for Sandy Bay while supporting New York harbor and canal funds in the river and harbor bill. Congressman Stone of Massachusetts raises a point of order, seeks referral to committee, as Senate conferees push for retention amid future large outlays. Dawes in the Senate and Stone in the House press to keep the provision alive.

Sandy Bay Harbor Washington Sandy Bay New York Harbor Hennepen’ Canal House Congressman Stone Massachusetts Senate

Colonel Allen Denies One Term Promise

Washington July 23 Special Colonel Allen says there is not a particle of truth in the published statement that he agreed to serve only one term and then resign to Major Merrill of Lawrence. He suspects the rumor originated with Lowell interests aiming to block his advancement.

Washington Colonel Allen Merrill Lawrence Lowell

President and secretaries arrive in Washington after Albany trip

The President accompanied by Secretaries Bayard Whitney and Private Secretary Lamont arrived in Washington this afternoon at six o'clock. The journey from Albany was uneventful. Mrs. Cleveland met the President at the station and accompanied him to the White House.

Washington Presid Bayard Whitney Lamont Albany

Constitutional Case Over Seizure of American Fishing Vessel

Halifax July 23 Special The defense in the Ella M Doughty case filed at Admiralty Court argues treaty 1818 construed with 1783, deny Imperial Canadian prohibitions on bait or ice, assert Doughty licensed to fish and trade, claim seizure lacked authority, ice and shelter factors cited, and that St Ann s harbor entry was lawful for supplies under 1830 proclamation and subsequent acts.

Halifax N.S United States Ella M. Doughty Englishtown C. B Admiralty Court Putnam Portland St. Ann’s Harbor Elia M. Doughty Doughty St. Ann’s Dominion Canada Great Britain

Gate City Taken from Rocks and Towed to Vineyard Haven

Tug Elsie under Captain Deggin from Wharf Company brought W. D. Duncan chief diver to gate City wreck. Floods emptied compartments. pumps raised the ship, leaving water only in a false bottom. Gate City towed to Vineyard Haven then to Boston dry dock. cargo mostly intact except for watermelons. Duncan previously led City of Columbus wreck recovery. new, longer diver boat to be built.

Elsie Deggin T Wharf Company W. D. Duncan Vineyard Haven Gate City Gats City City of Columbus Duncan Hitch Boston

Obituary for Josephine Omohundro Morlacchi Pioneer Dancer

Mrs Josephine Omohundro a famed danseuse and pantomimist born in Milan in 1843 died yesterday in East Billerica. She first appeared in Boston in 1867 and later starred at Selwyns and the Boston Theatre, directing Le Bayadere in 1875. In 1873 she married J B Omohundro, Texas Jack, and was widowed five years ago. Funeral in Lowell on Monday morning.

Josephine Omohundro Morlacchi East Billerica Milan London Boston Whitman Continental Selwyn’s Boston Theatre Lowell

Dr Alfred S Purdy Dies After Half Century Practice

Dr Alfred S Purdy a renowned New York physician and surgeon died at his Madison Avenue residence after an active fifty year medical career. He served as president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Alumni Association and helped found the New York Academy of Medicine and the Pathological Society.

Alfred S. Purdy New York Madison Avenue College of Physicians and Surgeons

Colonel Dexter R. Wright Dies at New Haven

Dexter R. Wright of New Haven Connecticut a lawyer of wide reputation died yesterday of paralysis He served as a colonel of volunteers in the war and was former speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

Dexter R. Wright New Haven Conn Connecticut House of Representatives

Knights of Labor Conven­tion Delegates Choosen at Middletown

The Knights of Labor convention in Middletown Conn adjourned last evening after selecting twenty five delegates to the national convention and completing other business. Snider Hoole bookbinders Chicago Hl failed with liabilities and assets of 300000 each due to an assignment. Para rubber works South Framingham to shut down until July 31 for repairs. Burglars broke Emery Batchelder store Sanford Me opened safe and escaped without loot. Weston Howland of Fairhaven named collector of customs for New Bedford filed bonds and takes office Monday. Thirteenth Unattached Company reunion set for Nantasket Beach on Monday Aug 16.

Knights of Labor Middletown Conn Snider & Hoole Chicago Para Rubber Works South Framingham Emery & Batchelder Sanford Weston Howland Fairhaven New Bedford Washington Nantasket Beach

Crawford Divorce Case Ends With Guilty Adultery Verdict

In London on July 23 the Crawford vs Crawford and Dilke case went to the jury. The jury found Mrs. Crawford guilty of adultery with Sir Charles Dilke and granted Mr. Crawford a divorce. The jury was out about twenty minutes. Charles Dilke has ordered the sale of his Chelsea house and will leave England to reside permanently in the south of France.

Crawford London Dilke Sir Charles’ Dilke Mr. Crawford Charles Dilke Chelsea England France

Angelo Plans New Opera Venture at Academy of Music

Signor Angelo arrives in New York and severs ties with Colonel Mapleson to launch a new opera company. He seeks a five week lease of the Academy of Music from Oct 1 to Nov 22 and promises fresh productions, including Nabucco, with Julia Valda and other noted artists already secured. The directorate awaits security before renting.

New York Signor Angelo Academy of Music J. H. Mapleson Chester Colonel Mapleson Academy Signor Angcelo Signor Giannini Corsi Pinto Poliani Cesari Angelo Mapleson

Chicago Anarchists Trial Details From Saloon Witness

Chicago July 23 Franz Hein testified as the first witness in the anarchists trial recounting Neebe's May 30 visit to his saloon and the showing of a poster. Lehman described meetings of masked men making dynamite bombs, funds from dance beer sales, and speeches by Engel on dynamite and gaspipe. Reporter Dresser summarized Spies Parsons and Fielden threats to blow up the board of trade and to harm Marshall Field Doane and Pullman.

Chicago Franz Hein Neebe McCormick McCormick’s Gustav Lehman Neff’s Hall North Side Socialistic Clyborne Avenue Flora’s Hall West Lake Street Lingg Engel

Murder Tale in Morris: Lockwood Sought for Mattie Randell Killing

Morris Conn July 23 Fifty farmers searched woods all night for Charles Lockwood farm hand accused in the death of Mattie Randell sixteen. The attacker shot her in a wood lot after luring her from the hayfield. evidence including hat gun cider and a threatening letter tied Lockwood to the crime. Calvert Randell's family is prominent in town. Lockwood has prior jail and prison time and an encounter with Mattie prior to the tragedy.

Morris, Conn Charles Lockwood Calvert Randell Pretty Mattie Randell Waterbury Lockwood Randell Mattie Randells Morris George Johnson

Sunday school assembly lectures in South Framingham

At 11 o'clock Dr. Smyth delivered a profound lecture on the divine economy in establishing the Jewish system. The orchestra played the Overture Morn, Noon and Night. Dr Bashford then spoke on oratory. Tomorrow is young people's day with Beard's chalk talks at 11, a 2 o'clock procession, a 5 o'clock round table, and a grand concert at 8.

South Framingham Smyth Bashford Beard

Fighting Indians and Mexicans near Guaymas

Advices from the Yauqui river report a forced battle yesterday between Mexican troops and Yaqui Indians. Colonel Lorenzo Torres with 300 men, guarding a provision train from Medano to Torrin, clashed with about 1200 Yaqui about one and a half leagues from Medano. After a three hour engagement the Indians were repulsed, suffering forty killed and twenty taken prisoner.

GuayMas Mex Yauqui River Lorenzo Torres Medano Torrin

Government awards record Brussels carpeting contract

John H. Pray, Sons & Go, of this city, secures the largest government contract ever awarded for Brussels carpeting. The monumental deal marks a milestone in public procurement and highlights the firm's prominent position in home industry.

United States Brussels John H. Pray

Brodie Makes a Water Jump in a $100 Bet on the River

Stephen Brodie a 23 year old known as the newsboy pedestrian jumped from the Brooklyn bridge into the East River as part of a wager. He struck water feet first and surfaced uninjured after three seconds. Police arrested him at Dover Street and took him to Oak Street station amid a cheering crowd. Brodie claimed no injuries and said he felt fine, later recalled boasting of the feat. He faced charges for endangering life alongside Tim Brennan who helped in the rescue.

New York Stephen Brodie Brooklyn East River Dover Street Brodie Oak Street Station House Whalen Tombs Tim Brennan Fourth Ward Steve Sreamnan Frank Oliver Kilbreth Brennan Michael Lally Myles Walsh Franklin Street East Broadway Christie Street New Pier Bridge Tower Waver Street Baltimore Mills Building Temple Court

Ropes All Ready Brutal Mary Halwager Murdered

Day ton Ohio July 23 Mary Halwager thirteen living near Franklin sent to town after supper darkness fell toward Franklin he was found dead with head crushed and body bruised two men Rolla Russell arrested while another pedler John Taylor claimed innocence crowd vows lynching if culprit proved guilty coroner holds inquest and townspeople stock ropes front doors Hang the wretch hangs for fate of killer remains uncertain longtime fear grips Franklin as evidence points to suspect only.

Dayton Mary Halwager Franklin Frankline Halweger Rolla Russell Mary Halweger John Taylor

Boy and money vanish after 300 dollar bank errand

Joseph B. Hallworth a 14 year old in the employ of Dalton and Ingersoll left with a check and draft totaling $300 to cash at the bank. He disappeared after obtaining the money and has not been seen since. He wore a dark gray suit and a white and blue straw hat. He is small with red hair and freckles. It is unclear if he ran away or was a victim of foul play.

Joseph B. Hallworth Dalton & Ingersoll Union Street

Veteran drummer Dan Simpson in South Boston at 95

Daniel Simpson, known as Dan Simpson, lies near death at his South Boston home aged 95. He served as a drummer boy in the War of 1812 and was a notable actor in the Civil War era, remembered for playing at Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company banquets. Fifty thousand yards of Brussels are to be furnished the Treasury by Pray & Son.

Daniel Simpson Dan’’ Simpson Boston Mr. Simpson Ancient and Honable Artillery Company Brussels Treasury Department Pray

Dublin expects great popular demonstration for Lord Aberdeen

In Dublin July 22 much significance attaches to suggestions that Lord Aberdeen should receive a grand popular send off on his departure. He is highly popular after his south visit defended by National League bands, aided by Gladstone’s appointee status and his own appeal. The cabinet’s personnel and Irish policy, including removal of Sir Robert Hamilton, loom large as clues to Tory aims. The Unionist majority may resist coercion, but the new government could still be guided by expediency rather than Irish Tory appetite.

Dublin Freeman’s Journal United Ireland Lord Aberdeen Ireland National League Gladstone Scottish Home Rule League Lord Fitzwilliam Salisbury Robert Hamilton Hamilton Sam Salisbury-Churchill House of Commons Mr. Gladstone T. H. Gill N. Y. Tiibune

Nellie C. Wins Mystic Park 2:50 Trotters Race

Mystic Park closed its summer meeting with two trotting events at Medford. Nellie C. upset favorite Syenite to win the 2:50 class in three straight heats, owned by L R Carter of New Hartford, Conn. In the 2:25 special, Jack the pacer won after a close battle with Sylvia M. and George A., with Sylvia repeatedly breaking under the driver’s handling.

Mystic Park Mystic Park Association Syenite Sadie S Neliie C Nellie C Jack Sylvia Rolf Valley Chief Sister Rolf Sadie S. Cloes Nelite Co Secord Ladie George A Fred Reynolds Sylvia M Tom Marsh Jack P Medford William Riley Bik M. Nellie C L. H. Brown B. m J. Shillinglaw G. Jack G.m. Sylvia M F. Meehan G. George A Charles K. Drew Charles D. Palmer J. A. C. Hastings

Dante and Plato Meetup at Cordial Concord Lecture

In Concord on July 23 the School of Philosophy featured Dante reemerging in Florentine guise with Edwin B. Mead guiding the discourse on Dante's Significance in History and Politics. Professor Harris opened with the Platonic Dialectic and Ideas, arguing that Plato's dialogues distinguish changing from permanent realities and outline the doctrine of ideas through specific works.

Concorp School of Philosophy Dante Edwin B. Mead Poston Virgil Plato Concord Pante Harris Bunyaa Aristotle Eternes Socrates Earth Orea A. P. Peabody Cambridge Hillside Chapel

Hearing set to grant leave to amend ex-Chief Inspector Hamco petition

Tuesday fixed for a hearing on restoring Hamco to inspector of police instead of mere police force membership. Cyrus P Gould longtime City Hall janitor died at 3 Perkins Place after years of illness. Boston Board of Trade creditors meet. adjourned to Sept 10 as stay of proceedings sought. Thomas Carey’s body found. he drowned en route to G A R convention in San Francisco. Fire at 5 Burroughs Place injures property. $50 damage. John Connors identified as harbor drowning victim from July 17. City to be represented at harbor and land commissioners hearing on Charles River bridge clearances. Nantasket steamers depart from Rowe's Wharf. Public urged to notice harbor activities and upcoming Christian Association excursion to Boston Light and Fort Warren. Reeves’s American band plays daily at the beach.

Hamco Cyrus P. Gould Perkins Place City Hall Boston Board of Trade Thomas Carey Charlestown Albany N. Y San Francisco No. 5 Burroughs Place Richard Simonds John Connors Dove Street Boston Fort Independence O’ Brien E. P. Nettleton Charles River Rowe’s Wharf Reeves Christian Association Boston Light Fort Warren

Death at Lowell Station Claims Amer. Board Official

Charles Hutchins, general purchasing agent for the American Board of Foreign Missions, died after being struck by a tender at the Lowell rail station. He stepped off on the eastern side while crossing to the other track, and the engine’s tender knocked him down, causing fatal head injuries. Hutchins, born May 11, 1824 in Thetford Vermont, previously served on the Boston school board and as a deacon, leaving a son in Minneapolis and a daughter in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Lowell Charles Hutchins American Board of Foreign Missions Hutchins Arlington Mr. Hutchins Massachusetts General Hospital Thetford Vermont Common Schools Westfield Mass.) State Normal School Brown University Bethel Woburn Springfield Rockport Mass Wilmington Del Providence R. I Dwight School Boston Boston School Board Normal Shawmut Congregational Church Minneapolis Minn

Congratulatory Letters for Col J W Coveney Appointment

Letters arriving for Col J W Coveney praise his Democratic service and predicted tenure. Massachusetts figures including L H Wakefield Brockton John J Whipple and George C Bent express support. Messages hail Grover Cleveland administration and reflect party gains with remarks from officials in Cambridge Nahant Holyoke and Portland.

J. W. Coveney Chicago David Flynn Salem Street Boston Massachusetts L. H. Wakefield Hopkinton Brockton John J. Whipple George C. Bent Westfield. R. Noble Democratic Party Pillsbury J. G. Abbott F. J. Pratt Democrats Ww. J. Dale, JR Grover

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