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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1886
Page
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President Cleveland and his bride remain happy as congratulatory telegrams pour in from around the world. Reports of Beecher death prove unfounded while Senate fights loom over agrarian and finance bills. Indictments in Seattle riot case and various local incidents also surface.
The Mayflower completed a smooth trial sail down the harbor outracing the Huron at every point. Weekly clearing house totals rise to 868 million in five days, a 15.2 percent gain from last year. Outside New York gains 2.5 percent, with 31 cities over 20 million more than the prior week. Union Pacific leads the stock market at 544, with April earnings up about 100 thousand. The Mexican government’s railroad proposal to the Mexican Central awaits translation.
A Caribou road stage of the British Columbia Express Company was halted by three masked men who fired over the driver's head. They seized the treasure box but missed a package containing 210,000. The driver was allowed to continue and officers pursue the robbers.
The Massachusetts District quarterly conference opened in Far Riven at the church, with ten churches represented and about 200 visitors. Elder John Smith of New Bedford presided as reports indicated a flourishing condition. Prayer meetings and preaching services were held today with a business session planned for tomorrow.
A man found with a memorandum showing the address William Farrell 19 Conant Street Highlands Boston was struck by a Shore Line train near Pleasant View at midnight. He slept between the rails and suffered a fractured skull. physicians say he will die.
Seliger the anarchist, once held as a key witness against the chief conspirators of the bombshell tragedy, surrendered himself tonight and was jailed after involvement in the late riots as the district attorney urged.
A house and barn at East Warren owned by J. B. Jewett burned with occupant Johnna Moves injured. A 26 year old man’s body found in the Milton river, likely accidental drowning. Alfred Briss of New Bedford, nearly 80, hanged himself due to blindness. Cummings shoe factory in South Berwick resumes after Lasters’ union price list. A city officer in Maine died aged 73 after long service. Edwin R. Mas body recovered in the Merrimac at Manchester in poor condition. drowning deemed cause. An Assumption Illinois fire destroyed five stores, $50,600 loss. Frank Bonney drowned after sculling at Lake Massabesic. George H. Otto found dead in Manchester carding site, alcoholism suspected. Paul Whitcomb’s Bolton Centre house burned. losses about $2,500 with $1,988 insured.
Weather report dated June 6 1885 from Boston observatory shows regional outlooks for six New England states with fair to local rain conditions and nearly steady temperatures. Eastern New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey observe fair weather with variable winds, while southern states face local rains and easterly breezes. Observations include temperatures, dew points, humidity, wind directions, and barometric readings across multiple stations.
The Democratic congressional committee will meet at the capitol to fix headquarters and settle details. Senator Kenna is expected to chair with ex-Congressman Phil Thompson as assistant secretary. Tom Robertson foresees a large Democratic House majority and aims to push tariff issues amid district gains. Houck claims Republicans can hold three districts and possibly win Chattanooga. Zenas Wilber, once a Pan Electric figure, is noted for his Edison patent work after 1880.
In Washington June 6 a printing ink maker quoted in the Sunday Capital says past administrations advertised ink contracts and invited bids. Public Printer Rounds says the 1882 law allows open market purchases with no bids. He sources ink from four firms including Kane of Chicago, his brother in law, and from New York Philadelphia and Boston firms.
June 6 report from Wasumaron notes Representative Crisp believes the House will pass the Pacific railroad extension bill if brought up Tuesday. The debate highlighted Crisp and Holman with Molman and Springer opposing. Crisp accused opponents of misrepresenting the road's condition.
The Fifteenth Regiment Association visitors from Massachusetts remain in Washington. They toured Ball’s Bluff Harper’s Ferry South Mountain and other battlefields. A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to decide future moves. They will base in Washington through Wednesday before returning North. Several plan to visit Fredericksburg next.
Washington June 6 Special says talk persists that the ways and means committee will report a June 26 adjournment resolution. Major Mc Kinley of Ohio doubts the plan, noting no committee meeting since Tuesday and no time for both Houses to finish by June 26. The prevailing view is adjournment by July 10 at earliest, with the President likely to pace bill approvals, possibly extending Congress.
Judge Maynard reports to Acting Secretary Fairchild on Treasury office performance for the year ending May 31 1886 with increases in claims examined and revised by 40 904 and in adjusted claims and accounts by 118 061 306 dollars and near doubling of vouchers examined The next fiscal year appropriations estimate shows a 12 330 dollar decrease The monthly average of adjusted claims was 18 969 487 and pension divisions are now up to date as far as practicable.
Washington reports three promotions to principal examiner in the patent office. William L. Aughinbaugh of Ohio will head machinery, Charles F. Randall of Illinois to textiles, and Frank P. McLean of California to chemicals. The promotions open three lower posts and follow strict merit rules with annual pay of 2400 dollars.
In Washington June 6 the House opens with motions to suspend rules and passage of public buildings appropriations. A vote on the Pacific railroad extension bill is likely first, with naval appropriations possible later. The Senate will consider oleomargarine, post office subsidies, consular and diplomatic appropriations, agriculture and army bills, and a veto on the Des Moines river land bill. Senator Spooner plans remarks for Rankin tribute, while Hoar may push a constitutional amendment on presidential term end.
Secretary and Mrs Endicott will depart Washington on Thursday for West Point then Salem. Senator Stanford of California and his wife have gone to Boston to consult General Francis A Walker on the organization of the university he has endowed.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Manning’s private secretary Thomas J. Brennan received a telegram noting the secretary bore the journey to Hot Springs well and his health continued to improve.
Acting Secretary Fairchild directs customs officers to gather full and accurate fisheries data for reference in shaping a new treaty with Great Britain. Vessel owners and masters of ships over five tons must answer questions on the movements and yields of fish and shellfish when renewing marine papers, with details sent to the fish commission.
London reports show little hope the home rule bill will pass. Gladstone refuses to yield while Labouchere claims he could sway enough waverers. Chamberlain predicts defeat. Labour and Liberal MPs split over the bill as a possible tie looms.
Curran, who drowned in the Orange Catholic clash, is buried amid a 20 000 Catholic procession. Orangemen attacked the line, shots rang out, a man stabbed, heads cut, and police restored order. Authorities arrested Rice Beattie Stewart for rioting and Curran murder. MacMurray faces revolver charges.
Carpenters and Bricklayers unions held sizable gatherings in Washington last night to consider the nine hour proposal from employers. No definite action was announced, but a plan to submit a final proposition tomorrow could end the lockout if accepted. Workers reportedly favor dropping the amalgamated card system in favor of union cards to settle the dispute.
New London Connecticut June 6 crews from Columbia University and freshmen arrived by City of Worcester and Niantic to Gale's ferry quarters. Yale and Harvard crews expected in a couple of weeks.
Citizens and officials from Montreal London New York Philadelphia and Worcester join in congratulating President Grover Cleveland and his bride on their marriage. Messages from Montreal Field Battery Americus Club Philadelphia and others convey best wishes for happiness health and prosperity.
The President and Mrs Cleveland welcomed two newspaper men at their cottage in Deer Park. They reviewed about twenty telegrams including one from Wells College and a humorous note from the Brookville Bachelors Club, while noting no official action since leaving Washington.
A collection of congratulatory notes to President Grover Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland dated June 2 to June 4 from diverse senders in London and the United States. Messages include addresses from the worshipful company of cloth-workers and state press associations, with best wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity.
The Seattle W T grand jury indicts ten leaders of recent anti Chinese riots. It accuses a nationwide Red American International Workingmen's Association of treason and aims to seize labor groups, foment discontent, and use dynamite. Locations cited include Seattle Tacoma Olympia and Puget Sound.
The Naval Academy board of visitors names committees on admission and discharge, studies and scholarship standards, seamanship and navigation, discipline and administration, steam and math and physics, finance and library. Senator Cameron chairs the committee to select an orator for Friday’s graduation address.
Father William M. O'Brien at St Patrick's Church denounces Catholic laymen attending Protestant services as reprehensible. The sermon followed three local Grand Army posts joining memorials at Unitarian Paige Street Baptist and Central Methodist churches, drawing sharp commentary.
Reports from Shelbina Missouri say Judge Joseph Hundlt the wealthiest farmer and stock raiser in Shelby county was murdered on the highway about two miles from his home at Hager's Grove late Friday night. His body was found in brush with two gashes in the throat and three pistol shots in the shoulder and side. The perpetrator is unknown.
The Merchants' National Bank will resume in a day or two. Examiner Sturgess reports Hoke’s defalcation at 180,600 dollars with a potential 40,000 dollar compromise. Bank liabilities total 519,825 dollars and assets 639,910 dollars, including 68,700 owed to the Mechanics’ Bank and 105,000 lost by Hoke.
Fire at the Pennsylvania Bolt and Nut Company plant in Lebanon destroys four brick buildings with finished stock and machinery. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars, insured. About 350 workers idle. Cause of the blaze unknown.
A Sierra Madre friend recalls his collie Jack, an expert tree climber who scales forty five degree trunks to chase squirrels. The dog begins by scrambling upward, then returns by inching down the rough bark with careful footing and finally slides to the ground.
The newspaper stimulates growth in educational works such as cyclopedias dictionaries and reference books. It urges readers to pursue home made knowledge rather than solely rely on ready made information.
Boston police enforced a long-dormant Sunday labor statute by shutting seven barber shops citywide after June 1. Barbers’ Union pickets and Barbers’ Assembly backed the drive, with owner B. P. Verne and others facing potential prosecutions.
Hundreds flocked to learn if Rev. Henry Ward Beecher had died after a Brooklyn rumor of a fatal stroke. An official denial from Beecher’s circle, noting he was alive and in good health, sparked relief and cheers across Wall Street and city offices.
A Sunday scene on the South Boston dump shows hundreds of youths playing baseball near the harbor while bathers swim nearby. Officers deny leniency and vow to curb the gatherings though note the dump’s large area complicates policing.
WasuIncron June 6. Mr D Lyman head of the Treasury navigation division explains why two ship cases differ. He notes Sisters master violated manifest law and received fines mitigated or remitted. Monterey forfeited for foreign voyage with fishing license. He argues law applied without bias and officials performed duty.
John Kelly was buried yesterday after a simple funeral from St Patrick's Cathedral New York. No house services were held and the plain black casket carried a modest inscription.
John Kelly born 1821 died 1856. pallbearers included Judge Hilton and August Belmont. The Tammany procession led by Bourke Cochran and Coroners Messemer and Nugent moved to St Patrick Cathedral for high mass by Archbishop Corrigan. Monseigneur Preston preached. burial followed at the old Mott Street cathedral vault.
Two drowning accidents marked the start of the summer season on the Merrimac river. Albee Montferrand, 14, fell from a rowboat and drowned after attempts to rescue him failed. In a separate incident, George A. Corcoran, M. A. McKenzie, John G. Gordon, and two Hogan brothers capsized a sailboat. Gordon drowned though others swam ashore with help from Edward Sherman of the Vesper Boat Club. Gordon was 22 and worked for Badger & Holmes wood workers. his body was not recovered.
At Cummings Illinois railroad workers and Hyde Park police clashed as workers moved two cars of seab nails. Crowds disrupted rail lines, four rails removed, arrests made for inciting riot. Repairs completed and more cars to be moved next day amid ongoing tensions.
Newark NJ June 6 The arrangement committee for the Irish encampment set for July 3 4 and 5 met today Governor Abbott William Walter Phelps Benjamin F Butler John Boyle O Reilly of Boston and John Finnerty of Chicago signified they will attend the encampment.
Caicaco June 6 crop summary notes unfavorable weather in the spring wheat belt with drought in Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska Kansas Minnesota and Dakota. Oats and flour suffer most while corn holds up in several states. Harvesting begins in Tennessee Missouri and Kentucky with full and unusually large wheat yields expected in parts of Missouri Indiana and Ohio.
Colum bus Ohio June 6 President Wikoff calls a meeting of the American Base Ball Association in this city for Wednesday June 9 to consider charges against W A Latham and other troubles in the St Louis team.
Burglars blasted open the Frankfort Lottery Company's office safe in Louisville and carried away 1500 dollars in cash along with jewelry, diamonds and watches of equivalent value. Local authorities pursue leads as the theft is investigated.
Station 3 officers seized three gallons at Mary Carney 18 Blossom street. Fourteen gallons were found at the Brewer residence 179 Court street. Six gallons seized at Nellie Abbott 19 Lyman street. Station 5 officers confiscated a small quantity at Michael J Nolan 76 Hampden street and Michael Drury 70 Hampden street.
A Somerville trio of barbers named Emanuel Franks Emanuel Josephs and Emanuel Peaks were capsized from a rowboat off Battary wharf yesterday afternoon. The three men were rescued by a passing boat and reported unharmed.
The Empire Protective Association ordered a city wide strike except for the Third Avenue line to pressure a settlement with strikers. Police and patrols patrolled tracks as arrests were made for cruelty to animals and other offenses. By afternoon the notice of a Second Avenue strikers’ ultimatum forced the executive board to withdraw the tie up and workers returned to service, though anger and threats linger.
William Metcalf of Manchester England, the Clyde champion, arrived in New York to seek swimming contests and plans a 150 foot dive from the Brooklyn Bridge on July 16 despite laws and warnings. He claims a patent contrivance will keep him safe and cites Odlum's death as caution.
Provincetown reports tight supplies as Truro fish weirs catch few fish and limited bait. Movomay weirs land some mackerel but the fleet has had poor luck this spring, with about 1500 barrels of old stock remaining and a very slow market.
At Paine's Furniture Company on 48 Canal Street an illustrated catalogue showcases roll top desks of fine finish and late improvements, highlighting the manufactory's latest designs and craftsmanship.
In Maxwell's trial at Sr. Lous, Mo., jurors reached a first degree murder verdict after a long ballot count. Maxwell showed a pale face as the verdict was announced and he awaits a motion for a new trial based on witness incompetence and jury instruction errors.
Tourists waiting for transport to attractions can expect immediate rail or steamship service on demand. Operators emphasize readiness to move passengers to destinations as soon as requests are received.
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