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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1885

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Quarantine Rules Adopted by Port Health Officers

New York June 12 port health officers from New York Boston New Haven Brooklyn Baltimore and the New York state board of health adopted summer quarantine regulations to prevent cholera and other diseases. Incubation for Asiatic cholera is set at eight days with eight days of observation after exposure. Fumigation uses sulphurous acid gas two to three pounds per 1000 cubic feet. Disinfection relies on chloride of lime bichloride of mercury or dry heat to 230 F. Rags imported are to be disinfected abroad or on arrival with boiling for 30 minutes and drying or superheated steam for eight minutes to reach 912 F.

New York Boston New Haven Brooklyn Baltimore State Board of Health of United States Lannan Kelleher Denny Kelleher Quincy Joseph Lannan South Boston Haymartet Place George LaBlanche Edward A. Moseley Lannon Charter Oak Hartford Conn Charter Oak Park Victor Clay Duroe Maid Return Cylene McKenzie James Dougrey, Jr Mechanicsville B.m. Breeze Herrington Morrisania Bik Henry Pope H. C. Woodnutt Mineola B. m Stokes B.m. Eva Cragin Philadelphia J.H. Phillips B.m. Happy Pringos John Trout Jesse Vereance James Golden Medford M. Buttercup R. R. Bennett Maggie Psm Bole ccc Neeeces Vcacs John Teemer Hanlan Pittsburg Edward Hannan Teemer New York Clipper Boston Herald Toronto Ont Harlan Hanlon Weemer Point of Pines J. W. Raby D. A. Driscoll John Meagher Boston Press Caledonians Boston Caledonian Club Bannockburn Waverly House Revere Beach Alex Munro M. Jenkins John MacGreggor

Navy test deemed valueless due to missing orders

The Navy Department telegram to Captain George E Belknap reports a trial conducted without orders, under a misapprehension in the absence of the secretary. It questions the ship’s strength under heavy sea and asks for further tests within a week or for the board to stay in New York until the matter is resolved.

Washington Navy Department George E. Belknap Navy Yard New York

Woman seeks divorce over alleged Negro blood in husband

Mattie Palmer files in Louisville chancery to void her 1877 marriage to William E. Montgomery and bar him from asserting parental claims. She says he has Negro blood. Montgomery is a musician and traveling lecturer for museums. Palmer, daughter of a local grocer, is described as pretty.

Louisville Chancery Mattie Palmer William E. Montgomery Montgomery Laintiff Miss Palmer

Brown University Class Day Exercises At Sayles Hall

Providence June 12 morning exercises for Brown University class day 85 held in Sayles memorial hall crowded with relatives. Dike president delivered welcome. Theron H. Carter class orator spoke on Individualism in the State. Titcomb’s Change praised as high standard. Mrs Joseph A Fowler burned while sleeping after stove fire. Tiverton resident Alexander Grinnell died after taking Paris green with no cause given.

Providence R.I Brown University Sayles Memorial Hall Mgr. Dike Theron H. Carter

Cows Sickened by Paris Green in Cape Elizabeth Pasture

In Cape Elizabeth cows in a pasture grew ill after someone filled potatoes with Paris green and scattered them. Henry Wembay and Mr. Osborn lost valuable Jerseys. another cow is beyond help. No arrest yet, but a man is under suspicion. Meanwhile the Maine encampment HQ is set at Eastern Promenade and Congress with 60 foot flagstaff. Booth buildings and a 220 by 30 dining hall rise. 1600 tents arrive and will be pitched Monday. The Maine militia will be dined and sapred on June 23.

Portland Cape Elizabeth Henry Wembay Mr. Osborn National Eastern Promenade Congress Street Maine

Seventeen year locusts swarm in Princeton and central New Jersey

In Princeton New Jersey on June 12 locusts appear in vast numbers alarming farmers and nursery men. Ground and trees are covered with these pests and the earth from which they come is filled with small holes.

Princeton N. J New Jersey

Final Week at Baragum's Under Big Top Tents

Friday's Baragums performances drew large audiences filling the tents to capacity and earning hearty applause. Only two shows remain in the city with one afternoon performance and one evening show scheduled.

Baragum’s

Arrival of New Mobile Bishop Named for Local Clergy

Baltimore dispatch reports Archbishop Gibbons received a Rome cablegram announcing the appointment of Rev. J. Sullivan of Washington D.C. to the vacant bishopric of Mobile Alabama.

Baltimore Gibbons Rome J. Sullivan Washington, D Diocese of Mobile Ala

Blunder That Costs Republicans Heavy Losses In Ohio

A Boston Post despatch from Washington notes Republicans worry that the Ohio convention platform and Mr. Taylor’s speech reopen sectional wounds. Foraker’s campaign may drag, and revival of old hatreds could depress progressives. Democrats appear poised to gain, while officials defend union soldier appointments amid clashes over administration acts. The piece also covers fundraising and annual officer elections for a separate group.

Washington Ohio Taylor Foraker Treasury Hurd Geddes South Congress Warner

Debate Over Removing Deposits to Banks From Sub-Treasuries

New York reports debate over transferring sub-treasury deposits to private banks. Questions cover legality, practicality, and administration approval. Sources note New Orleans defalcation sparks talk, with bankers wary and Commercial Advertiser doubting public benefit.

Pauper Immigrant Case in Washington Tests Tax Rule

The Pittsburg guardians report a Boston pauper family sent to Washington to avoid a public charge test the tea ad money tax on immigrants likely to become dependents. District commissioners will decide, aiming not to set a precedent. the family may be sent back to Boston. Also: ex Navy clerk Carrigan sentenced to six years. Ex-consul Van Bekkelen released from San Domingo prison. Miss Cleveland reports first edition sold out prompting a second edition. Strafford bank extended to 1905. Samuel L. Graham named U S marshal for western Virginia.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Guardians of the Poor Pittsburg Boston Congress Daniel Carrigan Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Navy Department Albany State Department Charles van Bekkelen United States Hayti New York San Domingo Cleveland Strafford -Pereneeae Bank Dover N. H Samuel L. Graham Virginia

Slaughter of Settlers in the Southwest by Uncle Sam's Wards

A Star dispatch from Tucson reports a nighttime raid near Guada loupe Canyon Sonora by Indians who killed five of eight guards at Capt Lawton's supply camp. Troops pursue via Sierra Madres as shortages and wrecked wagons slow relief efforts.

Slaugher Uncle Sam Tucson A. T Star Guadaloupe Canyon Sonora Cloverdale Ranche Lawton Long A. E. Head Wood Flatfield Gay Well Canyon Fie Sergt Peter Munich Saddler Henry Nichols Mark B. B. Roberts Schwitzer Munich Sierra Madres Juan Bonito Sierra Madres Mountains Hatfield Fourth Cavalry Toebstone A.T L. Q. C. Lamar Washington, D.C Pope Division of Pacific New Mexico Cochise County Board of Supervisors Collector of Customs Charles Otto Mud Spring Charles Tylman Erie Oattie Company Tompstonen Mule Mountains Iie John Richards

Police Probe Fringe Convention Of Boston Criminals

A Friday night gathering in Boston’s Cove district considered ways to cause disorder while awaiting a police department. Citizens presided and debated urban mayhem, but unity failed and several crimes were proposed before a patrolman dispersed the meeting. Police plan to act as usual to protect the city.

Boston Cove Gov. Robinson Raph Souph Raph Raph Slugger Crimson Gore Bob Post

Gladstone Resigns as New Ministry Looms in Britain

London dispatch reports Gladstone announced his resignation and the queen’s acceptance, with the marquis of Salisbury summoned to form a new ministry. A planned adjournment followed to await Lords amendments to the redistribution bill, amid large Commons and Lords attendance and public ovations for Salisbury along the route to Balmoral.

London House of Commons House of Lords Gladstone Marquis of Salisbury Balmoral Stafford Northcote Scotland Aberdeen Lord Salisbury Lord Hartington Chamberlain Charles Dike Birmingham Post

Treaty of Peace Between France and China Statement

The article outlines the 10 year peace treaty where France and China agree not to invade each other’s territories, set a boundary commission by December, require passports for cross border movement, and designate consuls to manage tariffs at Paoshun and Langson. It also states Tonquin railway duties, and that either side may build a French or Chinese railway. Existing negotiations remain, and evacuation of Chinese territory will begin.

France China Shanghai Annam Paoshun Langson Tonquin Yunnan Kwang-si Paris Temps Phelps House of Lords London Lauderdale Stephen Nash New York United States Nash Earl of Selborne Murcia Province Spain

Testimony in Ames Pension Case Reveals Frauds and Payments

In the Ames pension case Judge Carpenter hears William J. Mansfield discuss his long relation with Dr. Azel Ames Jr. The testimony details verbal contracts to share pension payments,Specific cases involve claimants Michael H. Ronan Dennis Harrington Black and Drake. Mansfield describes payments to Ames and attempts to hasten cases for bribes while noting Mansfield’s own expected government testimony. The trial resumes with further affidavits and witness accounts.

W. J. Mansfield Ames Azel Ames, Jr United States Pension Office Carpenter United States Circuit Court Illiam J. Mansfield Dr. Ames United States Michael H. Ronan Dennis Harrington Black Drake Bowman Morse I Sgallin G. A. R. Fund Mansfield Harrington Renan

Marine arrested after attempting to throw officer overboard

Michael Dann, a marine, was arrested by Officer Land of division 15 Friday afternoon for aberrtion. In the scow en route to the receiving ship Wabash at the navy yard, Dann tried to throw the officer overboard, leading to a brief tussle.

Michael Dann Oficer Land Division 15 Wabash Navy Yard Dann Thomas Glennon No. 10 Ward Street Tremont Street Roxbury Crossing Albion Atwood Appleton Sherburne Thirteenth Division Province Street Walter F. Sivret Edinboro Street

Fisher Hill Water Board Hearing on Fisher Hill Land Purchase

Boston water board chairman William A. Simmons appeared as the board’s advocate at a council hearing into the Fisher Hill site purchase for a high service reservoir in Brookline. The committee reviewed records showing 1884 authorization, a May 1885 check for 91 984 to George A Wilson, and survey work by Wightman and Brackett, with witnesses detailing meetings and potential overpayments.

William A. Simmons Boston Water Board Common Council Water Board Fisher Hill Brookline Hart Whitten Cutter Osborne Cassidy Taylor, White Cherrington Harding Council Chamber Mr. Simmons Robert M. Morse, Jr L. G. Farmer Goodwin Murray Brady Foss Rosnosky Emmons Lee and Sullivan Nugent and Donovan J. J. McDavitt Henry Parkman Augustus Russ Godfrey Morse Dodge L. Foster Morse John R. Murphy Hobbs Ater Lee Alderman Whitten Osborn Simmons Farmer Messrs. Morse Morse Gentemen Boston Messrs R. M. Morse Samuel C. Cobb Samuel A. Green H.P. Kidder Francis A. Oborne C. F. Hovey & Sons Phineas Pierce C. Higginson J. M. Sears Alpheus Hardy Charles A. Welch William Minot John T. Priest Fisher Walter E. Swan The Wightman Wilson Swan School Street H. D. McClearn Forest Hills McClearn George A. Wilson Norfolk County George Wilson Baxter Taylor Alderman Hart Mr. Wilson McClean Mr. Harding High Service Alfred T. Turner William Jackson Joseph B. Davis Chestnut Hill Parker Hill Lyman Estate Boylston Street Fister White Fisher Estate Brackett

Oakland garden to open with English opera festival acts

Oakland garden opens Monday night under Rich & Harris with a grand English opera festival. Featured performers include Miss Tellula Evans Miss Fanny Wentworth Miss Marie Hindle Mrs Flora E Barry Sig Giorgio Taglieri and more. Repertoire spans Fra Diavolo La Somnambula Martha Bohemian Girl and Girola with a special matinee of Bohemian Girl June 17.

Oakland Garden Rich & Harris Tellula Evans Fanny Wentworth Marie Hindle Flora E. Barry Sig. Giorgio Taglieri Thomas F. Christy James G. Peakes Horace James A. J. Hubbard Charles Stanley Martha Boston Theatre Louis Aldrich Louis James Joseph Haworth Frazer Coulter N. C. Goodwin, Jr Richard Richard III

McCormick’s India Pale Ale Competes with Foreign Brands

An American ale from James McCormick & Co. Boston gains favor against Bass & Co. and other imported ales. State assayer James F. Babcock certifies the sample as pure and healthful, containing hops malt and water with 5.5 percent alcohol.

Bass & Co McCormick James McCormick & Co Central Street Boston James F. Babcock Babcock India

New England Shoe and Leather Exchange Mourns Frank Lin B White

Friday action followed the death of Frank Lin B White of Potter White and Bayley. Presidents Martin Proctor Grinnell Roberts and others gave remarks. A committee to attend the Milton funeral was named with pallbearers appointed. Resolutions of respect also passed by the National Bank directors.

New England Shoe and Leather Exchange Franklin B. White Potter, White & Bayley Mr. White A. P. Martin Thomas E. Proctor C. Grinnell George Roberts Francis F. Emery W. H. Allen Milton Martin C. C. Grinnell Edward H. Dunn Joseph Davis Charles C. Poor A. A. Watson The National Bank of North America

Beaten again by a brisk Boston and New York contest

Yesterday's game between the Bostons and New Yorks featured strong fielding and tough pitching from Keefe. Boston struggled at bat with Sut ton and Hornung producing most hits while New York's Whitney hit well and Young Manning made several brilliant catches. Errors and disputed calls influenced the score as Decker's decisions drew groans from spectators. The score and details show a competitive run by Boston in the middle innings but New York prevailed in the end.

Bostons New Yorks Keefe Hornung Boston Sutton Gothamites Whitney Young Manning New York Esterbrook Dorgan Wise O’ Rourke Ewing Decker Bostons. R Po.a.e. R Gillispie Whiteley Esterbr Morrill Oj Burdock Chace Gerhardt Manning Connor Dealey Chicagos Chicago Detroits A. E A. E. Dalrymple Wood Gos Cle Hanlon i Pfeffer Phillips Williamson Ojscott Rures Uest Pine Flint Weidman Kennedy Morton Ccceee CHICO Eobacs Bennett Dalrymple Anson Bills Ferguson Haverhill Haverhills Philadelphias Brockton Providence Brocktons Baltimore Pittsburgh Baltimores Norfolk—Nationals Norfolks Princeton Princetons Dartmouths Metropolitans St. Louis Newark Newarks Jersey Citys Trenton Brooklyns Trentons Richmond Virginias Wilmingtons Buffalos Pittsburgs Louisvilles Philadelphia Cincinnatis Brooklyn New England Biddefords Portland Lawrence Amhersts New Haven Commerciats Hallett & Davis Union Grounds Chickering & Sons Harry Wright Terrien Concord N. H Miller and Hilsey Clevelands Shaw Heaven College

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