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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1886
Page
1
The notice records a six month period ending in 86 with an 835 figure in the post era. It mentions a year count and a duration context for a municipal or organizational record. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragments.
Under date of June 1 a letter of resignation from Secretary Manning is noted. President Cleveland refused to accept it as final and granted a leave of absence until October 1. The report also mentions political and social items including Maine hotel men meeting in Portland and the president and Mrs. Cleveland enjoying Deer Park.
English papers harshly condemn Blaine's Portland remarks while in Belfast Orangemen and navvies clash. A Dublin mess meeting plans to back Gladstore. Gladstone replies to MP Bolton.
Reports from the era cover Mexico, a Wellesley College library gift by E N Worsford, the Eclectic Medical Society banquet at the Revere House, and Senate action on a soldiers exemption bill. Financial notes show May clearings rising 18.5 percent year over year and gains in New York and New England stock trends tied to a Field case report.
Henry Davis a car inspector on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad died instantly while coupling cars at Springfield. Gold reportedly found near Louisiana Missouri. Dr Clinton H Davis formerly of Iowa killed by Indians near Fort Cobell Ann. Gresa Kendrick ex Mayor Waterbury fined for non support of wife. Adams shot at Bridgeport yesterday by Whippie. Adams died three hours later. Whippie arrested for murder. Bergh to lecture in New Haven. Van Wert National Bank received empty package from Cincinnati claimed to contain 10000 dollars but found filled with cotton. Twenty ninth Regiment Association reunion set for June 17 at Sandwich Bass. Abraham Erlanger convicted of assault and battery with intent to kill Leonard. verdict set aside and discharge on recognizance. Chief Constable Brayton Rhode Island filed 20000 bond. Strike looming among New York elevated road engineers and firemen. Ex Alderman Kirk of New York to be tried for bribery over Broadway railroad franchise.
General Master Workman Powderly says the new rules grant the executive committee power to intervene in boycotts and strikes, with limits. He notes the Southwest outbreak lacked board consent and describes appointing six assistants to aid rapid investigation and reporting.
Weather report from Ossining office dated June 4 1886 notes Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with fair slightly warmer weather and variable winds. Eastern New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland see similar fair warm trends with southerly winds. Virginia North and South Carolina and Georgia Florida regions expect light rains then fair warmer conditions. City data for Boston shows varied temperatures barometer and wind directions with clear to fair conditions and humidity readings.
Landers defeats Cassassanta with a final score shown as 11 to 4 in last night’s billiards event at Revere hall. The match results appear garbled but indicate Landers as winner and Cassassanta as runner up. The article also hints a future series featuring Leonard against an unspecified opponent.
President requests postponement of final action on Manning's resignation from the Treasury. Manning cites health, urging W. to act in his stead until Oct 1. He proposes temporary disability to allow a capable successor to lead the department amid tariff and currency reforms and fiscal policy goals.
The Association of Hotel Keepers of Maine held its annual convention in Port Ticano with 28 new members admitted. President M S Gibson announced 1350 current members as officers were elected including secretary A M Thayer and a slate of vice presidents from multiple counties. The next meeting will be in Lewiston on Oct 6 with a banquet at the DeWitt House. Remarks by J T Wilson and W W Waugh of Boston accompanied honorary memberships and a resolution was read for the death of W H Genthuer.
Executive Mansion letter from June 1 1886 details Grover Cleveland asking Secretary Daniel Manning to delay resignation as Treasury head. Manning to take leave of absence until October first to test health and consider continuation. Fairchild to serve as secretary. Manning party to Hot Springs Virginia for rest.
The Hon. Charles Marsh died at his Railroad street residence in Quincy aged sixty nine after years of ill health. Born April 11, 1818 he started in shoe manufacturing then moved to leather trade in Boston. A Republican legislator in 1861 and 1869 he later led the National Granite Bank and the Quincy Sayings Bank. Funeral at his home Monday at 3 p.m.
Toronto June 4 large crowds watch regatta amid clear skies and a cold breeze. Teemer and Ross absent causing disappointment while Hanlan Lee and Hosmer McKay race double scull. Hosmer McKay swamp after first buoy, heat halted after second buoy as sponge transfer noted. All heats postponed to tomorrow.
In St. Louis on June 4 the State v Hugh M Brooks alias W H L Maxwell case continued with John J Martin for the defense and Mr Clover for the prosecution. The court expects the defense to finish today and the verdict by tomorrow afternoon.
In a Lowell hearing on the Erie telephone suits, Director A C Russell’s examination continued with testimonies from Treasurer Charles J Glidden detailing the syndicate connected to the New England Bell trusts and the later consolidations into Erie. The discussion covered company profits, expense payments to Mr Bent, and the cash book of the pool. Adjourned to meet again June 29 in Lowell.
Mr R R Symon first vice president of the Mexican Central Railway, returned to the city and attended a secret board meeting. He reported on government concessions and subsidy prospects, with Mexico’s friendliness toward the company and possible extended construction timelines. Symon denied selling large amounts of railway securities and noted the death of his mother during his absence.
In Indianapolis on June 4 the Western Construction Company filed suit in U S Court against the Toledo Cincinnati and St Louis Railroad to recover 1 8 million dollars in stock of the Frankfort and State Line Railroad held in trust by H Kneeland and A A Thomas.
New York coroner's jury finds Frank R. Reen, a Yale College divinity student, died from a pistol shot wound inflicted by an unknown person after his body was found in Gouverneur Slip.
An advertisement touts Warner’s Safe Cure for sour stomach chills and fever fat covered eyeballs frontal headache irregular bowels and low mood of spirits. It lists multiple uses and emphasizes efficacy across common ailments.
Washington reports on the Chinese indemnity bill and the House struggle to authorize printing. The Labor Bureau report sees heavy demand with thousands seeking copies, though no printing is allowed pending resolution. Second annual report preparation continues within existing appropriations. The piece also notes Senate votes on related consular funds and weights measures contributions.
June 4 report from Washington notes tomorrow’s special House order to take up Pacific railroads business. The Pacific extension bill may be called, with Holman and most appropriations members inclined to yield the day. Outhwaite of Ohio will lead, Hayden may speak, committee aims to dispose of the measure in three to four hours.
In Washington the Warder case prompted postponement of debate on the legislative appropriation bill. Holman of Indiana moved the bill, but Republican committee members held off. Blount of Georgia leads the committee of the whole and may limit Randall's civil service rider, while Springer’s rulings are anticipated to align with Holman’s wishes.
The House spent most of the day on the civil service committee report. The committee urged expulsion for Assistant Doorkeeper Warder, with speeches by Spooner Findlay and Tom Brown supporting the report, but a substitute censuring Warder was adopted, declaring he did not deserve expulsion.
About 150 members including 75 veterans of the Fifteenth Regiment Association checked in at the Ebbitt House. Led by Captain David M. Earl, they tour Antietam battlefield today and plan city sights then travel to Leesburg to visit Ball's Bluff on Sunday.
Washington June 4 Special Captain Boutelle offered a bill imposing heavy duties on fish. He argues Canadians continue outrages on American fishermen to push a reciprocity treaty for free fish and favors a bold government response. He believes retaliatory measures will pressure Canada more than the State Department's delay.
In Washington on June 4 the Senate debated Ingalls resolution on whether the Interior Secretary or land office officials can suspend preemption timber culture and desert land acts by executive order. The Chinese indemnity bill was discussed before Cockrell spoke against it, citing foreign involvement and labor displacement.
The House dismisses Luther F. Warder as improper conduct, with a resolution condemning the conduct but not expelling him. A separate measure questions Warder’s actions while employed by the House. The chamber votes 140 to 67 against expulsion and moves to a legislative appropriation discussion. Boutelle introduces a fish duties bill with broad tariff changes. at night, seventeen pension bills are passed before adjournment.
Washington June 4. A House meeting of committee chairmen adopted a resolution authorizing the speaker to appoint a seven member sub committee, excluding himself, to study the calendar and confer with committee chairs and report next Tuesday. Appointed are Morrison Randall Blount Reagan Cobb and Dunn. Morrison indicated the tariff bill might be called up within a fortnight.
The North Atlantic squadron has been ordered to prepare for sea and will proceed to Portland Maine, then report for further orders. They will visit fisheries under department instructions in an effort to calm antagonisms. Secretary of the Navy and Admiral Jouett discussed the plan in New York.
Senator Dawes submitted the Indian affairs committee report on the five civilized tribes in Oklahoma and other reservations. It praises tribal advancement and self government while urging US political oversight and jury service for enlightened Indians. It notes protections for freedmen and rights under treaties.
Secretary Bayard received a telegram from Consul General Phelan in Halifax stating that American merchant vessels can purchase fresh fish of all kinds. Local authorities confirmed the dispatch and its maritime trade implication.
Pittsburg reports a strike threat from fourth pool miners after a one quarter cent per bushel wage cut at American mines. Other operators are expected to follow, with a general reduction. Miners refuse to submit and may quit rather than accept the cut.
William H. Grant, 38, 5 feet 9 inches, 150 pounds, escaped yesterday afternoon from Cambridge jail where he was serving a sentence for breaking and entering a Watertown house. He wore gray jail clothes with paint on them.
The president and Mrs. Cleveland dined with ex Senator Henry G. Davis at his cottage and plan regular scenic drives. They visited landmarks along Deer Park roads and a trout pond, with a lake trip and trout fishing on the agenda.
Quiet scenes at Derr Park as President Cleveland and his bride dine with Senator Davis and wife. They promenade the tan bark walk, read Washington papers, and receive a trout basket from Dr McCormis while McCormis studies the fishery bill.
Reports confirm President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland will vacation in New Hampshire this summer. He plans a White Mountains tour including Bethlehem Fabyan's Crawford House and the summit before visiting Plymouth Laconia Concord Manchester then proceeding to Massachusetts seaside resorts.
About a thousand cards announcing the President's marriage were mailed from the White House. The Rev William Cleveland Mrs Hoyt and Miss Cleveland remain as guests at the White House with Cleveland relatives returning home last night.
Ex President Arthur received a wedding cake fragment from Grover Cleveland via a letter and parcel delivered to his New York home on June 4. The package contained a square slice of the Cleveland Folsom wedding cake, measuring about 6 by 14 inches with a 1 inch thickness.
A pair of Boston burglars attempted a housebreaker raid in Lowell. Police found one man, Patrick Desmond of South Boston, hiding with stolen loot. his accomplice escaped. Miss Mary McManus lost her wages from a dress pocket. Police suspect the same men tried to burgle the Holland residence earlier in the week.
A Pittsburgh convention of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers opens with routine talks, then General Master Workman Powderly speaks urging union alignment with the Knights of Labor. He is greeted with applause and an ovation. A tariff demonstration in Beaver is planned for tomorrow drawing up to 20 000 people. Congressmen and political leaders will discuss the tariff issue.
The report notes Tom Dick and Harry promoting their grandfather’s cough remedy with ads, but townspeople ignore new products and continue to trust Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as the preferred remedy.
New Bedford June 4 A heated clash pits the aldermanic committee against the Acushnet Street Railroad Company over a turnout on Cedar Street. Mayor Rotch ordered the stoppage but cars ran on. The mayor tore up tracks, and a dispute over who will run city transit looms as officials warn of possible damages suits.
A substantial library gift to Wellesley College by Professor E N Horsford was formally acknowledged at a chapel ceremony attended by trustees faculty undergraduates and invited guests. Speakers included ex governors Rice Claflin and others with Rev N G Clark presiding and Prof Horsford delivering an address on the library's place in university work.
English papers denounce Mr Blaine as an office seeker and report a heated exchange in the House of Lords. Lord Salisbury rebukes Blaine for misquoting him on Irish emigration while Morley and Salisbury deny charges of coercion.
A conflagration rages through Scottdale Pennsylvania endangering most frame buildings. The fire spreads rapidly as help is telegraphed from Pitsburgh and engines are sent. Intense excitement grips residents and efforts to contain it have failed so far.
Gladstone replies to Liberal MP Bolton stating the second reading affirms Irish legislative autonomy for purely Irish affairs and that the government will consider amendments before the autumn session including Irish representation at Westminster in imperial business. Lobbies expect wavering members to back the bill.
June 4 in Belfast Orange workmen at the Queen's Island shipyard assaulted harbor navvies, overpowered them and drove them into the water. Six were seriously hurt and hospitalized, with one navvy missing and presumed drowned. The assault followed alleged earlier attacks on Loyalists over home rule opposition.
Dublin June 4 Arrangements are under way for a mass meeting of the Irish Nationalist party in Dublin. The summons will be issued soon and the assembly aims to record gratitude to Mr Gladstone for his push for legislative independence and to resolve to erect a statue in his honor.
Brother of Frederick Russell Nourse treasurer of the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company said he knows nothing of the missing man's whereabouts. Friends deny rumors of discovery and suspect overwork may have left him deranged or harmed.
Dover New Hampshire June 4 workers at George B Wentworths shoe factory began a strike after a new price list left operatives with no pay for stock fitting Wentworth says he misunderstood and will not concede the stock fitting pay demands.
In Laconia New Hampshire on June 4 Mrs Vannah arrested for stealing Memorial Day offerings from Union Cemetery. Arraigned and released as witnesses say her sister committed the theft. Mrs Vannah threatens trouble for the complainant and the sister may be arrested.
A Windfall Indiana fire consuming J. P. Hutchinson's dry goods store caused an estimated loss of 50900 with 40000 insured. Hutchinson, active in pursuing the train wreckers, was noted in connection with the case.
Narragansett Park in Cranston resumed Eastern circuit harness racing after rain delay. The program featured 2:36 pace divisions for purses of 500 dollars in mile heats best 3 of 5 with drivers from Boston Worcester Providence and Newport among entrants. Time results listed include 2:27%4 2:29 and 2:31% with multiple horses and drivers noted.
Springfield story centers on Postmaster Hamilton whose term ends September 16 after fourteen years in office. His backers say he kept politics out of the Greenfield post office while opponents allege partisan conduct, now disputed by affidavits from businessmen and local leaders.
The city built steamer Vigilant for quarantine use, replacing the Samuel Little. The 95 by 17 by 8 foot vessel features a hospital ready saloon, compound engines, asbestos boilers, and oak hull. Captain George T. Ranlett leads the crew with chief engineer Benjamin H. Smith. trip impressed officials, reaching Boston after a 12 knot run.
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