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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1885
Page
1
Boston Post reports a quiet day in local affairs with routine meteorological notes, hotel arrivals, ship news, and sporting matters. City government updates and civil notices are kept to standard summaries, with attention to upcoming events and scores from recent games.
In New York on June 4 President Zaldivar of Salvador discusses Barrios falsehoods and his belief that Central America should become one country only through peaceful means. He recalls warnings to Barrios, the military conflict, his 15 000 strong army, Barrios defeat and death, and his plan to retire in Europe after resigning the Salvadoran presidency.
New York June 4 The Manhattan Bank offers a 5000 reward for Richard Scott, its missing paying teller. The bank has issued a full description and photographs to police nationwide. Authorities doubt arrest prospects, believing Scott fled to Canada before the bank investigation began Tuesday morning. Pinkerton detectives doubt forgery charges could be extraditable. President Hays says a well known acquaintance saw him on the Montreal express at 6 50 Monday night.
In Vulcan on Sunday night a large mob of Italian laborers attacked Maloney's saloon after being ejected. About 40 Winchesters fired as two Italians were wounded, one seriously. Marshal Bush arrested Maloney and ally, then fled with a small posse toward Quinnesec. The fire was set and extinguished multiple times as officers restrained by armed mob. Wounded were removed by the mob. condition unknown.
The British brig Anna P Odell from St Thomas via Porto Rico arrived in distress. The first mate and then the second mate died from yellow fever as the crew, exhausted by caring for the deceased, faces possible total loss. Mayor Deering ordered quarantine with Harbor Master Chase and city physician briefing aboard. The ship will be fumigated and quarantined. one crewman remains ill with diabetes.
In Providence on June 4 19 the Newport casino governors declined to re engage the Landers New York orchestra for the summer and had contracted with a New Hampshire band. Landers appealed to Gen Horatio King in Washington and Secretary Whitney received a reply from Capt Yates stating the Navy men can earn where they please when not employed by New Hampshire. Whitney's message effectively annuls the New Hampshire engagement.
New Orleans June 4 The National Improved Telephone Company of Louisiana sues the American Bell Telephone Company and its licensees including the Great Southern Telephone Company in the U S circuit court for infringing the National company instruments by using the Blake transmitter.
It was stated today at the Postal Telegraph office that a friendly arrangement will place the Bankers' and Merchants' company under active Postal management. The agreement took effect June 1. Offices to be consolidated while each company retains its own officers.
Thomas Grigg of Willis & Co Montreal, city agent for Warner Piano, departed for the United States with 8000 dollars belonging to his employers. He was married and conducted services at the Primitive Methodist church before taking the wife of a congregation member.
In No 4 slope of the Susquehanna Coal Co at Nanticoke Pa an underground gas explosion burned five men today. Two of the injured are fatally harmed. The incident occurred in Wilkes Barre as details emerged from the scene and local officials investigated the cause and casualties.
R H Steerns & Co announces summer novelties reflecting the house’s long standing reputation. The note emphasizes a rule that first comes best served, as novelties are rarely imported in large quantities.
Special dispatch from Washington notes Democratic congressmen face friction over mutual endorsements for office. Beecher appointment shows unsolicitated presidential action. Civil service reform limits reexamination after probation, barring repeat appointments within two years.
H C Fisher, post master at Fishertown in Indian Territory, resigns his office citing an attorney general ruling that Indians are ineligible for postmaster posts. He notes his own Indigenous heritage and worries the decision will hamper the service.
A June 4 sweep of wind and rain devastated Atchison Illinois towns including Paris and Pittsburg. Atchison reports city works damage around fifty thousand dollars with extensive flood losses and business interruption. Paris suffered major destruction in much of the central block with demolished buildings and damaged goods. Pittsburg saw heavy rainfall and flooding driving property damage into the thousands.
Street commissioners held a Thursday hearing for parties seeking to widen Temple place by taking land from the United States courthouse estate recently purchased by the Weld estate. Mr. Smith represented petitioners and said the aim is to take a strip.
New York June 4 The chamber of commerce voted to urge members to close their businesses at 1 P M on Saturdays from June 1 to Sept 1 A committee was asked to study whether the U S should align with the Paris Declaration of 1856 and push government action to join the declaration in European trade policy Ferdinand Ward indicted for larceny in the first degree by a grand jury and arraigned with plea of not guilty. case postponed to June 15 Two steamships Weser and Polynesia arrive with smallpox cases and are quarantined. 1046 and 776 steerage passengers. patients hospitalized and others vaccinated Burglar Gustave F Kindt known as French Gus pleads guilty to burglary and is sentenced to six years in state prison.
Matthew Cook died after being struck by a train while walking the tracks near Millville on the Providence and Worcester road Wednesday evening. The incident is reported with brief details of the location and timing.
Louisville Kansas post office entered Wednesday night. safe blown open and registered mail, cash, stamps, and valuables stolen. Also reports a Mendota Illinois lightning death of Mr McKinley and his son at their doorway.
Reports from Gen Schofield and Gen Crook detail protector strategies for settlers in Arizona and New Mexico. Troops are stretched, with pursuit of raiders hampered by dispersed bands and border terrain, while cavalry and scouts try to intercept Indian incursions and prevent crossing into Mexico.
The Court of Commissioners of Alabama claims reports judgments with 4 percent interest. Amounts listed include Abiel A. Low and others totaling tens of thousands across dozens of cases, with dates ranging from 1863 to 1865. Names include Low, Shorey, Hubbard, Lovell, Kennedy, Perkins, Goddard, and many executors and administrators totaling substantial sums for the United States.
Trinity M. E. church on Tower hill was formally dedicated with Bishop Foster presiding. Debt of 1790 lingered. 3500 pledged on the spot to cover it, including 100 to the pastor who refused it for church treasury. Building costs totaled 25000 including chapel 3425. Also notes settlement of a morocco factory strike and customs office activity with 12 vessels in port and 5000 tons of coal in Lynn harbor generating about 600 in duties.
Gov elect Currier is inaugurated in Concorp. A large crowd gathered for the ceremony and parade. The first brigade marched to town and Currier took the oath before a crowded hall. Currier delivered an inaugural address stressing limited, practical legislation and fiscal prudence.
About 300 delegates to the twelfth annual national conference of charities and corrections arrive in Washington for meetings at Willard's hall. Judge MacArthur opens with a welcome, and Daniel Lamont reads a letter from the president expressing interest and urging further humane reforms.
George Purdy testified as violin soloist before Judge William Allen and Counsel Augustus Russ regarding Harry Dixey’s popular song It’s English You Know. The case against Mills over alleged unauthorized use of the tune hinges on copyright limits. Dixey described high earnings and performance streaks for the song, noting substantial weekly receipts and impact on theater takings in New York and Chicago.
In Eng Pennsylvania on June 4 a runaway team driven by Denman Orton struck a telegraph post injuring Orton who suffered a skull fracture. A boy named Kuhn was trampled, Andrew Hinton and Mrs Elizabeth Warden were struck with Hinton suffering broken ribs and the old woman fractures, both deemed critical. William Aumer also injured with a broken back. All were taken to the hospital with Hinton in grave condition and not expected to survive the night.
The Illinois senate approved a civil rights bill granting colored people equal access in hotels, restaurants, theatres, and other public places. Violations carry fines from 25 to 500 dollars and potential misdemeanor penalties, including up to 500 dollars in fines or up to one year’s imprisonment. Separately, the house committee agreed to report favorably on repealing the Chicago Board of Trade charter.
The silver wedding of Col. and Mrs. B. B. Smalley was celebrated tonight in Burlington with guests from across Vermont and beyond. The event drew the season’s social prominence and featured gifts from Smalley’s friends in many states.
The twenty fifth annual meeting opened at the Revere house with fair attendance. Guests included Dr Miles Young Andrews, Prof Wilder of Camden, secretary of the National Electric Medical society, and Dr Wilcox of Bennington. The secretary Potts E Howes reported a healthy, growing society and a resume of proceedings.
Norwich Connecticut June 4 Daniel Sullivan a 55 year old stone cutter who cut his throat with a pocket knife and lay bleeding in a pasture for hours died this morning Wednesday. He leaves six dependent children his wife died two years ago and this was his third attempt to kill himself.
London reports detail Charles Mantel Adams's libel action against Lord Chief Justice Coleridge. Adams, self-represented, criticizes Justice Manisty's summing up and seeks to overturn a prior judgment. Parliament resumes with talks on duties and diplomacy as a devastating cyclone hits Aden.
May port totals list codfish 4,239,800 lbs across Georges, Western bank, Cape shore and other banks, with halibut at 1,025,000 lbs and mackerel rising to 5,871 bs. The report notes light codfish business outside Georges fishery, stronger mackerel and halibut supplies, and declining Western bank receipts since 1882.
In New Bedford Massachusetts the stitchers at Hathaway Soule and Harringtons shoe factory met to consider a firm offer to revert to old prices until arbitration settles rates. The vote was unanimous against the proposal and the lodge claims victory for the Knights of Labor as membership is expected to grow after the dispute ends.
The Fourth Artillery U S A bivouacked at West Roxbury park on a return from Fort Adams to Framingham state camp. Maj Eagan commanded 53 men with four 10 pounders and 60 horses. The camp followed a route through Walnut Warren, Washington and Boylston streets to the common for a review by Gov Robinson before resuming to South Framingham.
The Father Murphy reception at the Boston theatre on Sunday evening, June 14, is expected to be a successful affair. Mayor Grace and Commissioner Brennan are invited and likely to attend. An opening vocal concert by artists precedes the address. A Monday banquet at Parker House will have Mayor O'Brien presiding. Ron. P. A. Collins is invited to speak if possible with other duties. All Catholic clergymen in the city are invited.
The New York Type setting contest at the Star office concludes with Joseph McCann of the Herald and Ira Sommers of the World claiming the $500 purse after a three hour session. Delegates from the typographical convention witness the competition as McCann types 6325 cms of minion and Sommers 6022 cms with McCann breaking the 2064 cms record set by Aaronsberg in the first hour.
Sylvester Pettibone county commissioner Litchfield county Martin Lyman and George Jones were blasting rock at Ballersville near New Hartford when a fuse detonated after long fire. They were thrown into the air and found insensible. Pettibone may lose sight Jones injuries initially fatal but all are recovering with hope.
The Petersburg Virginia guards, 31 men, arrived in Providence Rhode Island and were hosted by the fourth battalion militia. After a street parade and an address by Rev. J. Dart, exhibition drills and dancing followed at the armory, with the guards staying in town through tomorrow.
The finance committee urged passage on an $18,000 suit against the Boston and Albany railroad while the insurance bill was deemed unnecessary. A judiciary proposal added search authority for unlawful betting devices. Beard argued the Shanly claim was settled and the state owed no further payment, but a roll call ended in 42 in favor and 138 against advancing the resolve to third reading.
Evangelist Moody travels to Atlanta to rally support for a $75,000 YMCA building fund. The report notes various social and political ties, including Phillip Evarts entering the Episcopal priesthood, a Trinity church wedding in New Haven, and Senators Sherman Dawes and Don Cameron activity. It mentions Don Cameron selling his Washington residence for $95,000 cash, and W W Witmer as a Iowa governor candidate, plus commentary on Mrs Julia Ward Howe and the New Orleans exposition.
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