Colorful 19th Century News Briefs Across Topics
A mixed sheet notes a dismissed signal service worker, stock exchange moves, races at Jerome Park, a 50th anniversary at a Waltham Methodist Society, praise for Postmaster General Vilas, stock issues by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line, honorary actors fund membership for President Cleveland, post office contracts, fever aid requests from Florida counties, Framingham brigade camp progress, Pond Machine Tool Co moving to Plainfield NJ, details on a Pownal VT railroad accident, Commodore Shcard on a 10 inch gun, shoemaker convention in Brockton, Republican opposition to Chandler in New Tacinekive Republicans, Chicago grain receipts, baseball league winners, Blaine support from New York Republicans, jubilee yacht race time rules, Emperor William and Archbishop Walsh comments, Paris theatres electric lights move, today’s local rain and steady temps, strike actions by D Connery & Co workers, Cunard fined for landing a pauper, death in Hopedale, city water system inspection, Yale loses to Harvard, stock market shows West End recovery, Boston and Maine lease ratification date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal Service
New York Stock Exchange
Jerome Park
Methodist Society
Waltham
Vilas
Bond
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Cleveland
Actors’ Fund
Post Office Department
Florida
Framingham Camp
Pond Machine Tool Company
Worcester
Plainfield
N. J
Pownal
Commodore Shcard
Shoemakers
Brockton
Chandler
Chicago
Baseball—League
Washingtons
New Yorks
Chicagos
Republican Club of
New York
James G. Blaine
Aod
D. Connery & Co
Saltonstall
Cunard Steamship Company
Cephalonia
George Draper
Hopedale
United States
Common Council
Yale
University
Harvards
Holmes Field
West End
Boston & Maine
Lowell
Fire losses toll across multiple towns including Smith farm
In Maynarp a large bar and several farm buildings on the Stowe road owned by Benjamin Smith were burned at 4 am. Twenty one horses and three cows were saved with a 5500 dollar loss, partially insured. In Hovanton, Michigan, the Quincy Rock House and Cow House burned to the ground, loss 60000 dollars, insurance unknown. In Beprorp, Ontario, A Brown's dwelling burned and four children under ten perished. In Calais, Maine, a fire in the St Croix Cotton Mill picker room yesterday caused cotton loss and other damage with incomplete insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynarp
Stowe Road
Benjamin Smith
Hovanton
Mich
Quincy Rock House
Ont
A. Brown
Calais
St. Croix
Weather Indications For New England And Eastern New York
The forecast covers twenty four hours commencing 7 p m Thursday June 9. New England expected local rains with southerly winds and stationary temperatures. Eastern New York to have southerly winds and fair weather with slight temperature changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New York
Meteorological record and murder verdict reported
The article notes yesterday's weather observations up to 10 p.m. with simultaneous readings from all stations. It also reports Adolph Reich’s trial for murdering his wife in New York, the jury retiring in the evening and returning a first degree murder verdict after four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Reich
New York
Theological Students Elective Examinations at Newton Seminary
The Newton Theological Seminary in Newton Centre held elective class examinations in Old Testament criticism and senior homilectics led by Professors Stearns and English. An alumni address by Rev. H. F. Colby urged balancing intellect with piety, urging ministers to serve all classes and avoid social exclusivity. Evening lectures at the Old Baptist Church covered Christ’s end times and gospel duty, with services and a graduating class program planned for the chapel next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Theological Seminary
Newton Centre
Stearns
H. F. Colby
D.D
Dayton
Henry C. Graves
A. E.P. Small
D. W. Phillips
Sturtevant Hall
Mr. Lockwood
A. Hovey
G. PD. W. Pepper
H. Lincoln
T. Brown
Samuel W. Duncan
J. L. Lincoln
Ll.d
C. R. Brown
E. B. Andrews
John B. Brackett
B. Jones, Jr
Frederic E. Dawharet
George A. Cleaveland
George Dana Boardman
Philadelphia
Old Baptist Church
Earth
Temple
Jerusalem
Christ
Did Kalua shoot himself in island murder case
Captain Dawson and officers recovered the revolver used in the Kalua killing. The .38 Defender pistol was found hidden in the Seaman's Home furnace, all chambers empty except one exploded shell. Olson confessed he witnessed Kalua shoot himself and hid the weapon to avoid suspicion. No motive shown. Two new yellow fever cases and one death reported at Key West yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Station L
John Kalua
Elmer Olson
Iua
Key West
Fla
Davitt Stresses Moderation in Bodyke Speech
Bold Michael Davitt declares for eight years of moderation amid Irish evictions and imprisonment as he remarks on Tory and English governors. Archbishop Walsh sends £200 from African Irish residents to support moderate national leaders and warns against coercion while urging restraint within the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Davitt
Bodyke
Harrington
Irish National League
Kimberly
Africa
Ireland
Messrs. Parnell
Rome
Jubilee yacht race rules modify time allowance at Dover
Londynon June 8 The time allowance for the jubilee yacht race around the British Isles will be set by the arrival time at Dover the finish point If the first yacht reaches Dover in ten days the course length is 2000 knots Each day under ten adds 100 knots and each day over ten reduces 100 knots Owners or their representatives must accompany boats and sign logs declaring all rules observed Yachts may enter any port during the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londoyn
British Isles
Dover
Ailing German Emperor Improves After Restless Night
Berlin June 8 Emperor William, troubled by a cold, passed a restless night but improved today and left bed. Doctors expect a complete recovery within a week and crown prince's condition is satisfactory. A London visit for the Queen's jubilee is now assured after Thursday consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
Mackenzie
London
Progress of the Crimes Bill in London
London June 9 Unionists ready to back replacing the change of venue clause with a trial by a commission of judges. Mr Smith first Lord of the Treasury spoke at a Constitutional Union banquet last night. He did not reveal proposed measures but stated the government must push the crimes bill to a final verdict. He thanked Unionists for their sacrifices in supporting the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Smith
The
Treasury
Constitutional Union
Paris Officials Censured Over Opéra Comique Disaster
Paris officials censured the prefect of police the minister of the interior and the minister of fine arts for the Opéra Comique disaster. The council also ordered theatres cafes and concert halls to switch from gas to electric lighting within three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Police
Interior
Fine Arts
London Arrest Then Jubilee Plans In London Notes
London reports a man named Lawrence Donovan was arrested on Westminster Bridge after noon while attempting to jump into the Thames. He was charged with disorderly conduct, cautioned by the magistrate, and discharged. Jubilee preparations include royal residences, illuminated buildings, and the Queen moving to Windsor on June 16. The Thistle owner plans alterations before America’s Cup defense. racing results include Heloise winning the Coronation stakes and Timothy winning the Ascot Derby. Paris reports the Suez Canal Company annual meeting with a 7514 franc dividend and no tariff reduction until earnings improve. receipts lag 1,060,000 dollars versus 1885. directors re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lawrence Donovan
Westminster Bridge
Thames
Bow Street
Donovan
Ace
Timothy
Lord Zetland
Elangowan
Paris
Suez Canal Company
Charles de Lesseps
Pownal Accident Keeps Most Excursionists Moving
North Adams June 8 B F Judson manager Phillips excursion halted by Pownal Vermont derailment last night. Passengers woke refreshed and pushed to continue on 7:35 Troy and Boston train. Derailment cars sent to North Adams for return to Boston for repairs. All but two passengers left the scene. Mrs H M Wells and Miss Wetherbee of Springfield, with Dr Stafford, taken to hospital. Doctors optimistic about full recovery. F S B Shepley Fitchburg railroad claim agent arrived for proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
B. F. Judson
Phillips
Pownal
Troy
Boston
H. M. Wells
Train Switch Accident Near Pownal Causes Injuries
In Pownal a switch accident injured several women as a heavy sleeper train split at a safety switch. Investigators say the safety rail may have been spread, sending the front train onto one track and the rear onto another, causing a tip-over. Damages to the railroad are expected to total under $1000 after settlements with injured passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pownal
Vermont Railroad Commissioners
Report Adopted by New York Republican Club
The New York Republican Club adopted a report indicating support for James G Blaine in the 1888 canvass. The document notes Irish American leaders who backed Blaine in 1884 would again prefer his nomination, and recommends endorsing protection literature. One member sought refer back with changes but the motion failed. adoption passed by a single negative vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican Club of
James G. Blaine
Blaine
John S. Smith
Mahlon Chance
Foraker
Sherman
Pond Machine Tool Co to Move Works to Plainfield New Jersey
The Pond Machine Tool Company of Worcester plans to relocate its works to Plainfield New Jersey with increased capital. A new $400 000 capital structure is to be formed by Manning Maxwell Moore and to employ about 600 workers. The move aims to secure growth and continued orders, with construction already started in Plainfield and an October 1 target for transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Pond Machine Tool Company
Plainfield
N.J
Pond Company
Manning, Maxwell & Moore
New York
Worcester Company
New Pond Machine Tool Company
Roger Maxwel
New Jersey Central Railroad
Austin Corbin
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
C. D. Amas
First National Bank
Eugene L. Maxwell
Messrs. Pond and
Stebbins
Hall
The Shoemakers Convention in Brockton Opens
The executive council of the Shoe and Leather Workers of the United States met at Satucket Hall with President John McGarr presiding. Delegates chose McGarr as temporary chairman and Thomas Maloney as temporary secretary. A ten member committee, chaired by H. J. Skiffington, was formed to draft an organizational plan and reports on law and state of the order were approved. Delegates expect a long session through Friday with officer elections and discussions on Worcester county labor troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Executive Council
The
Shoe and Leather Workers of the
H. J. Skiffington
Order of Business
Joseph Peacock
Baltimore
New York State
Clergyman Arnold Adams Dies at 77 in Biddeford
The Rev. Arnold Adams, a retired Methodist pastor who preached last at Abelmont New Hampshire, died in Biddeford Maine yesterday at age 77. Predameeermann the prestidigitateur died at Carlsbad yesterday at age 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Adams
Abelmont
N. H
Biddeford
Predameeermann
Carlsbad
Records show postal service at peak under Vilas leadership
Washington June 8 Nathan Smith appointment clerk to the first assistant postmaster general declares the service better than ever under Vilas. Only six of seventy examiner reports require department attention, a marked improvement over twelve to fifteen previously. He credits Postmaster General Vilas for personal supervision and thorough revision of post office laws and rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sproran
Nathan Smith
Vilas
Dismissal without character for W. H. Green in signal service
Washington June 8. The War Department ordered the dismissal without character of W. H. Green the only colored man admitted to the signal service. Despite earlier support from Secretary Lincoln and a New York college diploma Green faced resistance at Pensacola and later Rochester. His unsatisfactory record led to his removal after prolonged retention to offer him chances to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
W. H. Green
Signal Service
Hazen
New York College
Lincoln
Green
Pensacola
Fla
Ensacola
Rochester
N. Y
Government aid urged to curb yellow fever spread
Acting Surgeon General Stoner reports many Florida lower counties seek government aid and stationed physicians to prevent yellow fever. The Marine Hospital service can act only with local authorities in case of necessity. No such necessity is seen outside Key West and Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmnaton
Stoner
The
Marine Hospital Service
Florida
Resant
Key West
Tampa
Navy orders court to probe Iroquois death of Lieutenant Clarke
The Navy Department has ordered a court of inquiry to determine the circumstances of Lieutenant Clarke's death aboard the steamer Iroquois. It is believed the death resulted from the lieutenant's own hand, though his father insists he was murdered and cites a dream as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineron
Navy Department
Clarke
United States
Circular on contagious diseases issued by Secretary Fairchild
Washington June 8 Secretary Fairchild issued today a circular about contagious diseases. Revenue cutters are to cruise actively along outer lines and exercise vigilance in speaking all arrivals from age ports or infected parts of the United States. If contagion or indeletion is indicated on a vessel or crew or if the vessel left a port with prevailing contagious disease, the master will be directed to proceed for examination to the outer quarantine station at the port of destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairchild
Revenue
United States
Postoffice Contracts Awarded For 1888 Supplies
Postmaster-General Vilas awarded contracts for furnishing postoffice department and postal service supplies for the year ending June 30, 1888. Prices are generally lower than last year with total contracts around $200,000. Notable New Senate firms include Plattner & Porter Manufacturing Co Unionville Conn White Corbin Co Rockville Conn W H Davis Boston Judd Paper Co Holyoke Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
WashincTon
Vilas
Postoffice Department
Postal Service
Senate
Plattner & Porter Manufacturing Company
Unionville
Conn
White-Corbin Company
Rockville
Commodore Sicard Explains Gun Damage Remedy
Commodore Sicard, chief of the bureau of ordnance, states the damaged ten inch rifled gun has a cut from a reamer smoothing the bore. The vessel’s safety margin remains ample, and the flaw can be fixed by shaving about a twentieth of an inch from the bore without impairing use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineron
Soxcra
Commodore Sicard
Bureau of Ordnance
Executive committee discusses sites for Protestant cathedral
New York June 8 The executive committee overseeing a 10 million dollar Protestant cathedral scheme met with only two absentees. Several proposed sites were discussed and Messrs. Babcock and Mil were noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Messrs. Babcock and
Mil
Committee Appointed to Prize Property and Seek Sites
A committee was appointed to prize property and search for eligible sites. The note mentions selecting candidates and assessing suitability, with no further details on location dates or participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ler
Framington Camp Day Two Under Clouded Skies and Drills
At Framingham camp on June 8 the Second Brigade showed solid practice despite overcast conditions. Regiments performed guard mount and reviews with band and cavalry marching well. A horse spooked a wagon injuring a woman and a girl near the Phelps mansion. General Wales banned alcohol at headquarters. Attendance reached 1868 with brigades and bands contributing strong numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprcran
Reeve
Jackson
Wales
Signal and Ambulance Corps
Ambulance Corps
Phelps
Sherborn
Signal Corps
Ambulance
Dorchester Yacht Club 100th Race Regatta Off Nahant
Dorchester Yacht Club announces its 100th race off Nahant on Friday June 17 starting at noon. Open to clubs in the New England Yacht Racing Association with divisions for Second Third and Fourth class yachts and specified measurement rules. Entries must be written listing yacht name owner rig and measurements and sent to G F Clark Boston Yacht Agency 43 Milk Street by June 16 at 12 m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Yacht Club
Nahant
New England Yacht Racing Association
Winthrop
Graves
Winthrop Bar
G. F. Clark
Boston Yacht Agency
Milk Street
Marston Men Active in New Hampshire Senatorial caucus
In Concord New Hampshire tonight the Marston men push to block Chandler in the Republican caucus with Rollins withdrawing and Sulloway speaking for Marston. Leaders plan to elect Marston for the short term and Chandler for the long term, while many Republicans may skip the caucus. Balloting in the Legislature is set for Tuesday and a joint session Wednesday with nominations for state officers including secretary of state and treasurer. The veterans in the Legislature organize to protect old soldiers’ interests as labor and railroad measures advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorp
N. H
Rollins
Chandler
Maraton
A. Sulloway
Manchester
Marston
Harry Bingham
Littleton
A. B. Thompson
Concord
S. A. Carter
John B. Clarke
A. S. Twitchell
Gorham
Democratic
B. K. Webber
Hillsboro
C. J. Hadley
Weare
J. F. Jones
P. A. Devine
White Held & Jefferson
State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
Bureau of Industrial and Labor Statistics
Senate
North Conway & Mt. Kearsarge
House
Harry C. Fay
Claremont
John Scott
Peterboro
Boston & Maine Railroad
Colby
Supreme Court
Dow Et al
Northern Railroad
Northern
Boston & Lowell
Republican Press Association
William E. Chandler
Edward H. Rollins
P. B. Sewell
John Kimball
Henry McFarland
C. R. Corning
Isaac A. Hill
Mr. Chandler
Edward A. Jenks
President's Adirondack Fishing Day Ends Quietly With One Fish
The President fished with Dr. Rosman near Prospect House on June 8 enjoying a long day that yielded a single three-pound bass. A twelve pound trout was given to him at Long Pond by E. A. Cruikshank, a longtime lakes visitor. They will ride to Paul Smith's station for a special train to Albany, arriving Friday morning for a brief breakfast with Governor Hill before continuing to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect House
N. Y
Adirondacks
Rosman
Long Pond
E. A. Cruikshank
Paul Smith
Albany
Vermont Central
Governor Hill
Washington
Jerome Park Races Selections and Times
Jerome Park New York June 8 results list six races with winners and times. Magnetizer won the quarter mile maiden race, Salisbury captured the three quarter mile handicap, Richmond won the one mile handicap, Stoneback took the one and one sixteenth mile handicap, Chocktaw won the five furlong selling, and Shamrock led the handicap steeplechase with Disturbance second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerome Park
Magnetizer
Miss Nellie
Flitaway
Salisbury
Harry Russell
Richmond
Bess
Wayas
Chocktaw
King Arthur
Adoneus
Shamrock
Disturbance
Ecuador
Also Mentioned on This Page
Germany
Walsh
G. W. Simmons & CO
North Street
Leonard & CO
Bromfield Street
Brandis
C.a.richards & CO
Central Street
South Boston
Observer's Office
U.S. A
Ston
Eens Ceeersenee
Eecoresreess
Hhington
Fair Lock
Orthfield
M. Toe
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Litsburg
Detroit
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minn
Fair St. Louis
Clear Maha
Yankton, Oak
St. Vincent
North Platte
Theological Students
Kalua
Archbishop Walsh
Mr. Smith
New York Republican Club
New Jersey
Shoemakers’ Convention
MR. Vilas
Post Office
Salloway
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