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28 Jul 1886
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1886
Page
1
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Senate committee exposes political removals and appointments for Indiana postmasters. Senate spends day in secret session while House keeps amendments on river and parlor bill, with further conference ordered. Pacific land forfeiture bill passed with amendments and conference requested. Cabinet views cut Senate Morrison resolution, and Paymaster Thompson charges dismissed. Allen nomination attacked by oleomargarine interests. Gustave Liebman vanishes from Cottage City signal office. Sylvan Stream prank suspected. President signs naval appropriation. hop crop fails. Ardrew Green hanged in Denver. Galatea and Azores sightings noted. Wyoming drought fears rise. Squire workers return. Salem bottle rumor debunked. Anarchists trial voices support incendiary claims. O'Connor arraigned. remanded without bail. George P. Cox and Charles Francis Conant die. A Southern woman commits cannibal picnic crime. A loaded revolver found in Fitchburg car package. Gold discovery rumors persist near Abingtons. Knights of Labor delegate pelted. Lawyer William M. Bruce in Canada, losses. Jaehne case decision delayed to October. Barnard mill spinners strike. Worcester suffers $30,000 fire. Baptist Publication Society cashier Pierson embezzles $30,000. National Veteran Militia Association meets. Massachusetts groups attend.
Latest reports from the Labrador coast describe great suffering among native fishermen as the season remains exceptionally cold. Straits of Budson's Bay are reported frozen with scarce open water for vessels.
The Massachusetts temperance reform clubs held their quarterly meeting in Charlestown. A rainy day stopped the Boston on Philadelphia game while the Public Garden century plant blooms. Municipal Court begins molasses adulteration cases as stock market stays active and money tight with Jeans at 7 percent. New York and New England declares dividends on preferred stock as Mexican New York and New England Union Pacific and Wisconsin Central show strong features. Eastern weak overall. A footpad’s failed hold up ends with the robber wounded. bystander held no risk.
A Savannah dispatch reports a grisly Tatnall county incident where a colored picnic cook murdered and prepared a child for diners. Half of the remains were salted in a barrel. the other half was served. Victim and assailant identities are given as Black, with mob vengeance ensuing.
July 27 Washington reports indicate Maine to Connecticut will see fair weather and slightly warmer temperatures with variable winds. Eastern New York to New Jersey expect fair conditions with steady temperatures and variable winds. DC Maryland Delaware and Virginia face local rains then stationary temperatures and variable winds. The Carolinas and Georgia see light local rains then mostly stationary temperatures with variable southerly winds. Western Florida, Alabama and Mississippi trend from local rains to fair, warmer weather with variable winds. Louisiana through Texas see local rains followed by fair conditions and stationary temperatures with variable winds.
Boston weather report from the official station lists hourly readings with temperatures up to 77 degrees and a mean daily temperature around 72 to 77. It notes humidity around 87 percent, dew point near 68 degrees, variable wind from southwest to west, and light precipitation late in the day. Continuous barometer around 29.71 inches with clear to fair conditions at times.
Observations across multiple stations were taken at the same moment yesterday up to 110 p m. The meteorological record notes conditions, temperatures, and prevailing weather patterns at synchronized times, compiling a statewide snapshot of the day’s atmospheric state.
Congressional actions show the Senate undecided on the surplus resolution with amendments likely to be vetoed by the President. House resolutions seek to strike several canal and river improvement items. Northern Pacific land forfeiture progresses, and interstate commerce debates continue with substitute bills rejected. Major figures include Willis Hiscock McMillan Reagan and party dynamics influence adjournment timing.
The Senate adopted a resolution to adjourn on Saturday signaling intent to continue into Sunday and Monday if the House agrees. House narrowly rejected the canal amendment to the river and harbor bill, and Illinois voices threaten to vote against the bill if the Hennepin canal is omitted, jeopardizing passage.
Captain Potter’s report on charges by U S Consul Siler against Paymasters Hobbs and Thompson at Cape Town finds no sustenance in the evidence. He cites thorough inquiry showing supplies bought at lowest prices after free competition, with Cape Town residents affording affidavits endorsing honesty of dealings.
A Northampton Democrats delegation heads to Washington to urge President to withdraw Arthur Watson’s postmaster nomination. They favor Whitback and cite mixed support. Senate action has stalled for over six months. Some party members voice concern while business leaders in Northampton approve, and similar unease surrounds West Gardner’s Upton nomination.
Washington July 27 The Senate committee on post offices and post roads reports secrecy removed from nominations of Indiana postmasters created by suspensions. Findings praise some appointees as high character while citing purely political charges in others and endorses confirming all nominations.
Senate business in Washington notes Aldrich reported back two vetoed pension bills with recommendations to pass. Blair will seek action on vetoed pensions Thursday after the morning hour. The Senate held a secret session from 11:45 to 5:35, after which doors reopened and the body adjourned. Finance committee amendments to Morrison surplus resolution grant the Treasury discretion to buy bonds down to 100 million, keep 20 million as working balance, and suspend payments if the public credit is endangered.
Washington July 27 Mr Willis of Kentucky from the conference committee on river and harbor appropriation bill reported continued disagreement. He then offered further measures to resolve the dispute.
Congressmen Seney, renominated by Democrats in Ohio's fifth district, vows to support unconditional repeal of the civil service law and oppose funds to enforce it. He argues that victors deserve spoils. The district gave a 5600 Democratic margin in 1872, signaling likely re election.
Speaker Carlisle and Representative Hatch of Missouri predict the oleomargarine bill will become law. They say if the President is advised of unconstitutionality he will veto, but the odds favor passage without his signature.
Washington briefs note that a 30000 dollar milling shop item in the sundry civil bill was non concurred by House appropriations. Governor Long anticipates conference approval. Internal Revenue progress includes Pratt’s Boston district filing. Whiting returns improved. Manning may visit in October to resume Treasury duties. The President approved naval appropriation measures and thirteen private pension bills.
Washington July 27 cabinet members discussed the Morrison surplus resolution. They backed views by Acting Secretary Fairchild before the Senate finance committee. The president would prefer ongoing policy on bond redemption but would not oppose the Senate amended resolution increasing the reserve and allowing temporary suspensions to safeguard government credit.
A three member commission led by John W. Wright Bishop H B Whipple and Charles F Larrabee has been appointed to negotiate with tribes in Minnesota northern Montana Dakota Washington and Idaho to reduce reservations and settle land matters The work aims to open large tracts to settlement benefiting both settlers and Indians They will depart for the West in the coming days.
The President sent nominations for Postmasters Everett Brewer at Bar Harbor Maine George Mooney at St Albans Vermont Agnes Smith at Stockbridge Massachusetts and Henry Baker at Rockland Massachusetts The Senate confirmed George C Munson as assayer of the mint Denver R Upshaw of Texas as Indian agent Tongue River Montana and L F Spencer of New York as Indian agent Rosebud Oak
In South Framingham on July 27 several talks and events drew active audiences. Spaulding presented Rome’s ruins, Barnard led a lively Chautauqua Town and Country discussion, Dunning conducted the thirteenth normal hour, Churchill readings drew listeners, a grand concert pleased attendees, and a farewell service is slated for 9 a m tomorrow.
Gilbert Reding and his five year old daughter went berrying in a vacant field near woods when the girl separated from her father. A thorough afternoon search failed to locate the child by late in the day.
Abington National Bank directors hold daily meetings with Bank Examiner Gatchell and Judge Asa French present. With Lane’s examination looming and no settlement offered, directors express confidence in his friends’ advances though only verbal promises exist. New developments expected at tomorrow’s meeting.
A train from South Framingham delivered a package marked Dr Woodworth Fitchburg. It was taken to Superintendent Marshall, opened by Dr Woodworth to reveal a loaded five barreled Defender revolver and a string arranged to discharge it if opened, but the string had broken.
London reports a Carlton Club gathering where Lord Salisbury outlined the Conservative approach with Liberal Unionists. W H Smith named chief secretary for Ireland, Hartington declined premiership yet pledged loyal support, and talks of a war department corruption inquiry surfaced amid coalition expectations. Over 400 Tory peers attended, with strong applause and secrecy urged on policy details.
Amsterdam reports say about twenty killed and eighty wounded in riots over the eel killing games. Wounded include forty-two police and soldiers. figures may understate actual casualties as many were removed from the scene. By noon today mobs began to regroup to renew attacks on police.
Negotiations continue between England and France over the withdrawal of French troops from the New Hebrides. English steamship lines refuse passage to Greek gypsies who arrived in Liverpool seeking emigration to America. Rich gold mines found in the Cordillera de Aranco Chili. Tiree crofters remain armed with 300 guarding the coast to deter a landing. De Freycinet plans sending French youths to Madagascar to learn Malagasy as interpreters. Peru voids a Dec 16 1884 Jesuit property decision and declines recognition of the Jesuits as a religious order. It is the twentieth anniversary of the 1866 Atlantic cable being laid and opened.
In New Haven on July 27 Reverend F W Richards of Naugatuck, a Knights of Labor delegate, was pelted with eggs at Prospect by Deacon Erastus Coggeswell his wife and son. Coggeswell party arrested and to be tried at Hotchkissville next week.
In New York on July 27 the Thompson funeral is not yet set, Rev Dr Sew ard asked to officiate but is away and has not replied. No visitors were admitted to Mr Thompson’s room at Worth House today, though Hedden, Beattie, Keenan, Creamer, Murphy, Stokes, and Ecclesine called.
Whitin Allen and other reporters describe the Haymarket gathering with Parsons and Spies among witnesses. Testimony portrays the crowd, the speeches, and the police response as prosecutors build a chain of evidence. the afternoon session adds no new startling disclosures beyond linking the defendants to the alleged acts.
The schooner Barrett arrives with dire news from Labrador as a two week ice blockade traps 620 survivors at York harbor. Five inland families reach safety from Sandwich Bay after a 100 mile sled journey. A massive ice mass sours relief efforts and reports of Hudson Bay frozen over. Death toll estimated at 3500 amid relentless cold and shifting coast ice.
Heavy showers moved through Marblehead today as southeast winds eased. By sunset the weather turned cool and pleasant. Numerous yacht parties and pleasure crowds gathered along the rocks and shores while no new arrivals appeared and the tug’s eastward trip remains unresolved with the English cutter missing.
Reports from Wyoming Territory indicate an unusually dry season after a snowless winter with little rain to July. Eastern sections have seen cloud bursts and heavy rains, but central and northern areas suffer drought. grass is fair and stockwaters sparse, and many half starved Texas cattle face likely losses next winter unless feed improves.
Seventy five delegates at Hartford meet and decide on a state ticket to be nominated tomorrow. The Rev Samuel B Forbes of Rockville would be Governor, P M Augur of Middlefield Lieutenant Governor, John A Rockwell of Norwich Secretary of State, Joseph A Lewis of Willimantic Treasurer, Thomas H L Talcott of Glastonbury Comptroller.
Denver reports frequent recent rains in Colorado have reduced feared crop losses. Only the Platte valley saw serious trouble, now cleared. Eastern crops recover, western and southern areas unaffected, while New Mexico plains remain dry and cattle suffer but do not perish.
Andrew Green, a 24 year old Black man, was publicly executed in Denver for the May 19 murder of street car driver Joseph C. Whitnah. The crime was committed to obtain money. Accomplice Kansas Withers received life imprisonment. Green confessed from the gallows but died due to faulty execution apparatus before death could occur by strangulation.
New York July 27 Special. Signor Angelo once Colonel Mapleson’s business associate secured a five week lease of the Academy of Music for five weeks starting October 18. He plans to present Italian opera in this country next winter and satisfied the Academy’s directors on his financial responsibility.
Portland July 27 Jack Dempsey middleweight champion married Maggie Brady at St Francis Catholic Church in East Portland. Newlyweds plan a bridal tour to San Francisco and Dempsey announces retirement from boxing to pursue business on his return.
Cana JoHarie New York July 27 The final hope of New York hop growers has collapsed as heavy rain ruined the crop. Market prices for Good 85 hops have dropped to 30 to 32 cents from 6 to 10 cents just six weeks earlier.
From El Paso to Paso del Norte troops are visible atop high ground near the cathedral amid rising tensions. Consul Brigham reports no official guidance yet as Washington and Mexico City exchange messages. Mexican officials, press and leaders warn war could erupt if demands fail, with local leaders calling for modernization of laws and cautioning against animosity.
Secretary Bayard voiced confidence that Mexican authorities would do right in the Cutting case though unsettled conditions might delay action. He said pending negotiations should lead to a satisfactory termination.
New York reports lawyer William M. Bruce of Niles and Bruce, aged about 35, defrauded estates of at least 85000. He admitted from Montreal that he used office fees and estate funds to speculate in stocks and live fast. His wife and four children remain in Vermont as Bruce may be brought back to answer for losses.
FALL RIVER July 27 spinners at Barnard mill walked out over poor work and low wages. Secretary Howard met them in Spinners Hall then the Spinners Union executive held a long session. Tomorrow Howard will confer with mill management to seek an arrangement. if unresolved, a special union meeting may back the strike.
After a St. Louis club game in Baltimore two players clashed over a mascot request. Latham struck Robinson in the neck and Robinson dragged him away, leading to a hotel confrontation. Robinson was fined 50 dollars, Latham reprimanded.
In Portland Maine this July 27 creditors of Hoyt Fogg & Denham stated liabilities just over 24000 with nominal assets 19000. A creditors committee of George H Watkins Prentiss Loring W E Gould A W Coombs and H W Richardson was formed to confer with the assignee and partners to seek a plan for continued business.
In Abington on July 27 crowds gathered at the site of a supposed gold deposit. Visitors collected pieces of a lodge as relics while the land, spanning the highway, is owned by Jacob Shaw C B Shaw and Daniel Coughlin.
A short promotional note urges readers to use Pyles Pearline for thorough simple house cleaning. It markets the product as a reliable aid for household chores, emphasizing ease and effectiveness in daily maintenance.
J Beaver Webb designer of the Genesta and Galatea arrived in New York aboard the Wyoming. He noted the Galatea’s absence from Marblehead fits Lt Henn’s plan to cruise Azores if weather allowed. Webb will seek Washington and Newport, or Marblehead if Galatea arrives.
On July 27 New Yorkers debated whether a bomb attempt against the steamer Sylvan Stream and its passengers was real or a grim joke. Most blamed it on anarchists targeting District Attorney Martine and Col Fellows, while Brazilian consul-general Mendonca avoided alarm. The Sylvan Stream incident prompted an investigation by Alrick H. Mann, head of the company, who pledged inquiries even as crowds filled the sea beach boats. Prince Augusto Leopoldo prepares to sail for Newport, Rhode Island with his party.
Philadelphia July 27 A warrant charges William P. Pierson cashier of the American Baptist Publication Society with stealing and embezzling about 30000 dollars. Pierson, a 20 year employee, was once crippled in a carriage accident and is now under police surveillance at his home. He is married with one child.
The Cleveland Driving Park opened its summer meeting with a pleasant day, large attendance, and good track. Race results include Jurgs Lynch first in a 1500 dollar match pacing with 1: as shown. TMOY LEV second in trotting for 1000 dollars. Bonnie McGregor and Nobby among notable double team races with record efforts and Major Banks Evergreen team winning the world championship in 1:47½.
New York on July 27 reports the third annual convention at Twenty second Regiment Veteran's headquarters. Delegations from Light Infantry, Independent Corps Cadets, Montgomery Guards of Boston, Roxbury Artillery, Charlestown Cadets, Bristol Train of Artillery, Putnam Phalanx City Guards, Hartford, Albany Buffs Corps, Light Guard Detroit, and several New York regiments attended. Officers elected for the year include President Gen. D. W. Wardrope, Vice Presidents Tho B. Gates and H. A. Tyler, Colonel S. Ellis Briggs, recording secretary Frank T. Robinson, financial secretary Adjutant James G. McMurray, corresponding secretary Erastus W. Emerson, and treasurer E. W. Pickering.
In Unpana July 27 special report Fred E. Owen cashier of the Boston Post married Miss Gilchrist sister of composer W. H. Gilchrist and sister-in-law of Rev. Frank Sewell and niece of ex Governor Cox. The ceremony was elaborate and the couple will tour briefly before sailing to Boston.
Cincinnati report notes July 19 birth of Frankie Cleveland Winter to Mr and Mrs Herbert Winter of Newport Kentucky. A letter from Frances Cleveland at the Executive Mansion dated July 23 asks that the child be called Frances or Frank rather than Frankie.
Eni Kan July 27. The trial of Willie Sell charged with killing his father mother brother and sister concluded with the jury finding him guilty of murder in the first degree. The defendant, though pale, showed no emotion as the verdict was announced.
News in brief reports resignations and appointments at Colby University Waterville Me. Prof Frank Capen resigns as physics professor. Ephron Slayback of the Boston Express faces manslaughter charges after a Bridgeport collision. Trustees elect William E Rogers as physics professor. Sawyer woollen mills workers gain hours reduction. Chicago firm Allen Company confesses judgment for 50000. total liabilities around 275000.
In Lowell on July 27 a surging Republican bid to derail Congressman Allen emerged. Local meat packers Jewett Swift and Francis Jewett backed a campaign by oleomargarine interests led by Phil Armour to finance a Greenhalge challenge, though Greenhalge declined. If no Republican defeats Allen, oleomargarine foes plan to back a Democrat outspoken against the tax. Democrats celebrate the split as a political twist in the eighth district.
Worcester politician J H Walker denounces claims linking him to the Commonwealth Club and forged Bates letter. He says he did not know of the club, never used forged letters, and stresses private judgment over party dictates. The piece appraises Republican senatorial contention and ferry director appointments.
A Lowell news excerpt argues Ames may need more campaign funds due to poor public servant qualities while urging alternative candidates like Pillsbury or Lodge for a strong Massachusetts ticket. It notes Dawes opposition, praises Crapp, and urges breaking the state convention preapproval pattern for delegate input and change.
Montreal marked the elevation of Archbishop Fabre to cardinal with a morning pallium ceremony at Notre Dame Church. Cardinal Taschereau and clergy arrived by steamer, received addresses from city officials, and led a grand procession to high mass with Bishop Maes delivering the sermon. A banquet followed at Seminary Hall with over 300 churchmen and a 4 PM levee at City Hall.
Syracuse July 27 Judge Wallace heard preliminary injunctions by thirty five national banks of New York to restrain 1885 taxes on bank shares. The suits challenge the constitutionality of the state taxation system under section 5219 RS. If sustained, tax on shares could affect rates in many states. Decision reserved.
A U S citizen arriving from abroad had a trickle claimed as personal effect exempt from duty. Collector Saltonstall denied free entry until admitting it had been used abroad once. Treasury upheld the importer's claim that the item was in actual use overseas.
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