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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Jun 17, 1885

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Escorting the Historic Bell From New Orleans to Philadelphia

A special Baltimore and Ohio train arrived at the depot with the Liberty Bell from the New Orleans exposition. The New Orleans escort, led by Mayor J. V. Gilliotte and 17 city council members, plus police, steam fire company, and Continental guards, accompanied the bell. The train journeyed from New Orleans, stopping in Mobile, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Richmond, with further city tours before the departure slated for six this evening.

New Orleans Philadelphia Washington Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New Orleans Exposition J. V. Gilliotte That City Steam Fire Company No. 12 Continental Guards Pullman Louisiana Magnolia Mobile Chariotte Atlanta Richmond

Proceedings of the Convention Now in Session at Washington

The convention of American railway master mechanics met at Willard's hall in Washington today. Rev Dr Sunderland opened with prayer as vice president J Davis Barnett of Port Hope presided. Edonds welcomed the gathering and the pro tem opened with an address praising the president. The body aims to discuss railway mechanics and improve the railway art.

Washington Willard’s Hall Sunderland J. Davis Barnett Port Hope Uni J. B. Edmonds Board of District Commissioners

New Hampshire railroad commissioners issue 41st annual report

Concord New Hampshire June 16 The 41st annual report of the New Hampshire railroad commissioners has been issued as the most comprehensive ever, a 349 page volume with a new accurate railroad map. It includes an account of annual inspections, complaints and decisions, about 150 pages of tabulated statements, 46 pages summarizing railroad laws, and an index to railroads charters and amendments.

Goncord N. H New Hampshire Railroad Commissioners Iso Secretary of State

Dartmouth graduates sing out after exams in Hanover

The Dartmouth graduating class held a sing out with scripture reading and prayer by President Bartlett, a class hymn, and a planted class tree. Seniors served refreshments in the college park, then a procession of students with a band marched through the main streets.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Bartlett College Park

Dolphin ship report slams seaworthiness and design flaws

Washington June 16 report from the board examining the Dolphin criticizes its lack of seaworthiness and faulty construction. It cites insufficient speed, absence of band braces, faulty engine support, unsafe ballast shifts, and even a frivolous foredeck social hall. The board urges demolition and rejects government acceptance.

Washington Whitney Belknap Evans Herman Winters Long Island Sound John Roach Dolphin Roach Chandler Brooklyn Navy Yard

Conclusions of the Court of Inquiry in Paymaster Smiths Case

Secretary Whitney ordered Paymaster General Smith to resign or face a court martial. Smith prefers a trial and will be arrested and suspended. The court found Smith derelict, negligent, and inefficient, culpably favored Brown, violated laws, unfaithful to trust, and ignorant of duties. The notes add miscellaneous items on Manning, Denney, and treasury appointments, with several bank, postal, and postmaster actions.

Naval Paymaster’s Smith Navy Board of Inquiry A. P. Brown Navy Department Brown Tennessee Admiral Cooper Secretary of the Navy New York Chandler Greely Boston Peter Butler Massachusetts Manning Whitney Pres Washington the Navy Bureau of J. A. Smith Austin P. Brown

Maine Congregational Conference Proceedings Highlight Loss and Leadership

In Lewiston Maine the state Congregational conference reported 400 church deaths including 17 ministers with 11 Bangor seminary graduates. The Maine Congregational Charitable Society posted a 92 80 carryover, and officers were largely re elected. The session, with Rev Mason new president and Rev Thayer as vice president, closed after communion and an evening talk on The Gospel in Our Cities. The Maine women’s board of missions elected officers led by Mrs W H Fearn and other officers, with Miss J L Crie as home secretary and Mrs W S Dapa as treasurer.

Lewiston State Congregational Conference Wheelwright Duren Bangor Seminary Maine Congregational Charitable Society Prof Stearns Maine Woman’s Board of Missions W. H. Fearn S. Spofford C. F. Smith J. L.crie W. S. Dapa Edward Gould

Caledonia court actions in June include sentences and trials

In Caledonia county court Edward Aldrich pleaded guilty to burglary and received a two year workhouse sentence at Rutland. The state case against one defendant for selling liquor resolved with bonds reduced to 25 dollars. In State v De Paris the South Ryegate man shot at Carlos Brown through a window in a jealous dispute over a girl. the shot missed and this marked a second attempted shooting by De Paris.

ST. Johnsbury Caledonia County Edward Aldrich Rutland State Phillip de Paris de Paris South Ryegate Carlos E. Brown Brown

Rumor Claims President White to Offer Resignation

IHACA New York June 16 It is rumored tonight that President White will tomorrow tender his resignation to the Cornell university trustees and press for its acceptance. The move comes amid dissent from trustees professors and prominent citizens. Tomorrow marks the twentieth anniversary of his tenure. He plans to visit Europe and prepare a history and social science work from accumulated material. Possible successors include Presidents Walker Angell Dr C K Adams and Prof H B Adams.

Ihaca N. Y White Cornell University Europe Walker and Angell C. K. Adams H. B. Adams Johns Hopkins University

Salisbury Wins Premiership as Conservative Cabinet Looms

Lord Salisbury has definitively accepted the premiership and Sir Stafford Northcote is set for a peerage. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach to lead the conservatives in the Commons, with Lord Randolph Churchill to hold a key position. The queen travels to Windsor as cabinet plans await royal arrival. Conservative delays raise election fears while Gladstone’s Liberal ministers meet to decide strategy amid party splits.

London Lord Salisbury Stafford Northcote Michael Hicks-Beach House of Commons Lord Randolph Churchill Randolph Churchill Mr. Gladstone Earl of Carnavon Baron Rowdon Michael Hicks- Beach Lord John Manners Marquis of Salisbury Balmoral Castle Windsor Princess Beatrice Lord Randolph Carlton Club

Cholera Spreads Rapidly Across Southern Spain

Madrid reports five new cholera cases and one death. Valencia records two new cases with no deaths. Outside Valencia city, 48 new cases and 27 deaths. Murcia province shows 40 new cases and seven deaths, plus 12 cases and four deaths in surrounding areas. Castellon de la Plana reports 80 cases and 60 deaths. Thirty thousand flee Murcia as cholera rages in Madrid and other provinces. Some papers deny Madrid cases. Government and doctors call the disease Asiatic, virulent, and fast-spreading.

Spain Madrid Valencia Murcia Province of Murcia Caste Castellon de la Plana Government Cholera Commission Ireland Dublin T. D. Sullivan West Meath Gladstone Sullivan London

Dan Sully arrested on divorce grounds in New York

Daniel Sullivan known as Dan Sully was arrested on a supreme court order amid divorce proceedings filed by Agnes V. Sullivan who alleges he refused to live with her and cohabits with Miss Fox. He earned 800 dollars weekly but allows only ten for her support and he was released on bail. Other notices include Edward Guinaro’s life sentence for murder, Isaac Lawrence and William Hollywell jailed on Guatemala currency forgery charges, Delia Connelly's welfare hearing, and grocers’ delegates sailing to Boston for a celebration.

New York Daniel Sullivan Dan’’ Sully Supreme Court Agnes V. Sullivan Miss Fox Newport R.I California Sullivan Edward Guinaro John W. Dempsey Isaac Lawrence Gus William L. Hollywell Treasury Guatemala Delia Connelly Boston Delia Chaney Athens Street Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Brooklyn Jersey City Jioston Pilerim Fall River Line

Brockton Woman Tries for Enticing Prostitution in Boston

In Plymouth superior court Judge Staples hears Lizzie Carson charged with luring Rilla Queen of Brockton to a Boston house of ill fame for prostitution. Queen and Julia Murray testified to the trip and liquor shop visits while Laura Sargent consented to take the girls. Julia Murray corroborates Queen. Defense portrays Queen as intemperate. witnesses cite her prior good character. carson case includes related assault and civil suit notes.

Plymouth Mass Superior Court Staples Lizzie Carson Rilla Queen Brockton Boston Carson Julia Murray Edward Shaw Carver Joseph Silver Richard John Sweeney Rochester Thomas and Dumas Dummer

Grant Arrives at Mt McGregor After Fatiguing Journey

General Grant and party reached Mt McGregor New York at 2 45 PM. The long stage from New York proved exhausting for him as pain and fatigue set in. A banner reading Welcome to our hero greeted him and a quick photo was taken as he alighted. Delicate throat irritation appeared from dust and his voice faded. He rested in a chair on the cottage piazza, later moving to his room, expressing weariness as his pulse rose to 80.

Mt. McGregor N. Y Henry and Harrison Drexel Cottage Gen Grant Douglas Dr. Douglas

Dancing Masters Convene to Standardize Society Dancing

The national association of dancing teachers meets at Prof. Masters academy on Tremont Street. President KE Masters welcomes delegates from many states and Canada, outlining aims to legislate for unity in styles and conduct, with a constitution adoption and a full board election to follow. C. C. Bryant of Minneapolis is expelled for unbecoming conduct.

National Association of Teachers of Dancing Academy of Prof E. W. Masters Ww. Beard H.A. Walbridge Massachusetts William Jones Maine W. E. Green Menarice Heat Rhode Island A. B. Corbusier W. H. Baker Connecticut D. H. Bowers W. L. Bass C. H. van Arpum New York J. W. Bangert Maryland A. 5S Webster Delaware T. E. Phipps District of Columbia C. H. Magregor Canada H. Strassburg F. H. Humphrey Michigan Ira W. Fero No. F. Bowen Illinois J. N. Fohrman Wisconsin R. H. Evans Minnesota J. B. Pratt Kansas L. Mahler B. G. Gresh Indiana A. Shank Missouri G. A. Godat Colorado R. G. Chessman Texas G. W. Watson A. Penn California C. C. Bryant Minneapolis Fuil

Chauncy Hall School Promotes Pupils At Exercises

At Chauncy Hall School Friday forenoon the promotion exercises featured promotions to higher grades and departmental transfers. Military commissions were awarded to Fay Hawkins Austin Murphy Stearns Dodd Gurney Williams and Cushing. Diplomas were conferred on graduates from Classical and English departments including Austin Haynes Cooper Gurney Simpson Spring Ashen, Choate Barstow Cutter Fay Frye Hawkins Furber Lovett Norris Pierce Young.

Chauncy Hall Chauncy Hall School George Francis Fay Paul Rhodes Hawkins William Francis Austin Hermann Dudley Murphy William Bramhall Stearns George Lincoln Dodd Lyndon K T Gurney Allen Hamilton Williams Thomas Cushing Fred Emory Haynes Frank Irving Cooper Lyndon Dwight Gurney Charles Lyon Simpson Marcus Tyler Albert Carter Ashton Dwight

Court orders payments on New York and New England road bonds

Hartford June 16 Judge Shipman issues an order allowing Charles P Clark receiver of the New York and New England road to pay first mortgage coupons due July 1 188. The road’s net earnings cover these coupons. Over half of 1200 bonds were exchanged for car trust certificates and the court directs payment of interest on bonds numbered 3101 to 4341. A third order contemplates settling Chapin National Bank of Springfield suit against the road for 441 12.

Hartford Conn Shipman Charles P. Clark New York and New England Chapin National Bank of Springfield Philadelphia B. G. Harry Phice Hogg Steele B. m. Merry H. Pope New York Providence Chicago Lindsey Charlie Hilton Borg Cous Pouios Peggy Black Bassinger Hazel Heel Raven Boy Joe Bower Billy F Jerome Turner Wasanepeeh Rechester N. Y Rochester Grand Central Cleveland Buffalo Utica Albany New York Yacht Club Galatia Schuyler

Lake Manitoba Strands Off St Pierre Ma Island

The steamer Lake Manitoba en route from Montreal to Liverpool on June 8 was stranded off St Pierre Mag. All 20 passengers and the crew were saved but lost all belongings. Built in 1880, the 2150 ton vessel measured 355 feet and had 4000 horsepower. Part of the Canada Shipping company, she was insured for about two thirds of her value.

Montreal Liverpool St. Pierre Mag Lake Manitoba Manitoba Canada Shipping Company

Boston and Hingham steamers to Nantasket on holiday

Steamers will leave Rowe's wharf nearly every hour today for Nantasket as thousands plan a beach visit. The Rockland cafe will supply fine edibles and refreshments, offering a pleasant celebration of the historic day for travelers on the Boston and Hingham line.

Rowe's Wharf Nantasket Rockland Cafe Boston Hingham

Legislation Roundup Reports On Bills And Amendments

A state house session reviews and votes on measures including the soldiers civil service bill reconsideration, telegraph liability, and various charter changes. Committees report on estates, public health, and charitable institutions while rules and procurement questions are debated.

O’brien State House Committee Kendricken Wells Trull Yeas Messrs Poynton Burt Emerson Frye Gove Howland Joyner McGahey Milliken Morrill Naphen Reed Walker Ames Andrew Bennett Burden Denny Dunbar Harlow Marden Norris Nourse Root Sanderson Scott Sessions Toppan Thayer Thomas and Whitin Jefferson Gunn Boards of Health Scdis Second District Court of Plymouth Third District Court of Senate Committee On Rules Lawrence Boston Unitarian Society of Grantville Fitchburg Commonwealth Boston and Albany Railroad Company General Court New Bedford South Framingham Fay Brookline Davenport Marlboro Waters Millbury Harvey Westboro Wesboro Homoeopathic Asylum Curry Lynn Charles Nancy McLaughlin Mason Worcester Society For the Relief of Jones Kendricks Springfield Joint Special Committee State House State House Commission Dwyer Cross Newburyport Beard Emery

Massachusetts Legislature Measures State Tax and Reforms

The report notes a $1 500 000 state tax and a reduced levy for cities with Boston due at 578 055. Debates cover pharmacy registration, a boiler project at the state prison, and a commission to craft a model city charter. Several bills are recommitted or rejected, including medical practice changes and railroad inquiries.

Massachusetts Reformatory and Reformatory General Court Joint Committee On the Judiciary Supreme Judicial and Superior Courts State House Boston National Soldiers Augusta Maine Massachusetts Board of Registration In Committee On Finance Fall River New Bedford Taunton Gloucester Haverhill Lawrence Lynn Newburyport Salem Holyoke Springfield Northampton Cambridge Lowell Newton Somer- Se Malden Waltham Brockton Caeba Fitchburg Worcester Dresser Huntington Amesbury Cottage City Hudson River Bridge Company Albany Massachusett Reformatory Lamson & Goodnow Manufacturing Company Eastern Railroad Company Beard

Shooting on Milltown Bridge Wounds Miss Cameron in Calais

A unidentified shooter fired on Sullivan and companions on the Milltown covered bridge in Calais. Miss Cameron was struck in the face but not seriously harmed. Sullivan escaped unharmed. Police have not made any arrests. A separate despatch notes schooner Alcova of Calais, Capt. Norwood, lost at St Pierre Miquelon on June 12 with crew saved.

Calais Sullivan Milltown Cameron Alcova Norwood St. Pierre Miquelon

Factions Armed in Knott County Clash Threatens Bloodless Fight

A Louisville reporter relays that Hall and Jones factions in Knott County are armed and near conflict. The Hall party lists 31 members and the Jones gang 18, both wield Winchester rifles and resisting arrest. Earlier on Beaver Creek Perry Sherwood and Bill Hawk Sizemore, leaders of the Hall faction, were ambushed and killed.

Louisville Knott County Hall- Jones Hall Jones Gang Beaver Creek Perry Sherwood Bill Hawk Sizemore

New Hampshire Medical Society Papers Presented

At a NH Medical Society session in Concord and surrounding towns presenters discussed Nasal Catarrh by Dr H French of Concord Report on Surgery by Dr G H Bridgeman of Keene An esthetics by Dr C R Gibson of Woodsville Report on Obstetrics by Dr J Wallace Russell of Concord Report on Therapeutics by Dr A W Boutwell of Manchester Report on Practical Medicine by Dr G W Weymouth of Grafton Melancholia by Dr Edward French of Concord Necrology by Dr E E Graves of Boscawen

Concord N. H New Hampshire Medical Society H. French G. H. Bridgeman Keene C. R. Gibson Woodsville J. Wallace Russell A.W. Boutwell Manchester G. W. Weymouth Grafton Edward French E. E. Graves Boscawen

Acushnet Mills to restart. theft and court actions noted

NEW BEDFORD Mass June 16 The Acushnet mills will start up tomorrow along with Nos 1 3 and 3 Wamsutta which shut Saturday for repairs Thomas B Hathaway s house was burglarized today with valuables taken The superior court today sentenced E G Smith of New Bedford to the Massachusetts reformatory for one year for larceny The Salvation Army case for disturbing the peace was tried today and will go to the jury tomorrow A woods fire south of Nash road burned five acres

New Bedford Mass Acushnet Mills Wamsutta Thomas B. Hathaway E. G. Smith Massachusetts Reformatory Salvation Army Nash Road

Visit Crescent Beach For Sleeper's Famous Fish Dinners

To those contemplating visiting Crescent beach today, or any other day this summer, we advise them to visit C. F. Sleeper, the famous caterer, and partake of one of his celebrated fish dinners.

Crescent Beach C. F. Sleeper

Dorchester Yacht Club Opens Regatta With 42 Entries

The Dorchester Yacht Club opens a high profile race off Na Hant today with 42 entries from noted local craft across sizes. Expected participants include the Puritan if repairs finalize, with America unable to compete. Notable boats include Huron Fortuna Gitana Wanderer Meta and many third class entries, all racing under New s Yacht Racing Association rules.

Dorchester Yacht Club Nahant Huron William Gray, Jr Fortuna H. S. Hovey Gitana W. F. Weld Wanderer George W. Weld Meta A. A. Lawrence Mabel T. T. Clayton Shadow John Bryant Nimbus Bernard Jenny Magic E. C. Neal Fiona Hera George R. Howe Sea Bird C. L. Joy Tartar L. Dunne Queen Mab Burwell Litchfield Greta W. S. Hill Muriel C. Neal Et al Pearl J. F. Lee Lizzie Warner T. Lutted Flora Lee D. H. Lincoln Black Cloud A. Brown Herald G. F. Smith Expert L. Whitcomb Hornet Harding and Merrill Alda N. H. Wilkinson Jennie L News— Yacht Racing Association L. M. Clark B. Callender Erastus Willard George Farbush W. P. Fowle Harvard Harvard College Yale Crimsons Foxy Storrow

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