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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1886
Page
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July 15 is cited for possible adjournment. Randell will introduce a tariff pill in the House today. The House finished consideration of the more appropriation bill. The President has improved the Dingley shipping bill. A Yale versus Penn varsity crew race is set for New London alongside existing events. Tacoma businessmen oppose final passage of the railway land grant forfeiture bill. Western crop reports show fair wheat yields with drought risk. Peritan won the yacht race for the Sea Wanbanka purse of 1600 dollars, Mayflower logged best time. Miranda, the English Red Cross steamer, grounded near Point Judith. The Irish National League plans its Chicago convention in August. Charles A. Hovey dies suddenly in Manchester, N H from beer disease. A collision disrupted Nashua and Worcester line. Salvation Army opens camp meeting at Weirs N H. Dover shoe shop workers ordered back pending arbitration. Thomas Woodward of Calais dies. Rumors of Treasury personnel removals are denied. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher sails to Europe to drum up Gladstone support. A Melden gang of burglars is busted by police with five arrests.
The document shows Lord Bardolph Churchill condemning Mr Gladstone in severe terms. It notes the death of Robert Pasha, an Englishman who joined the Ottoman Sultan's service in 1867. The report also records the burial of King Ludwig at Munieh.
In the city, Harvard seniors heard the baccalaureate sermon in Appleton Chapel delivered by Rev. G. Peabody part of the commencement program. Other religious services included St. Joseph's Church consecration and a sermon at the New England Conservatory by Dr. Luther Townsend. A near fire incident occurred at Washington and Hayward, extinguished after a double alarm. Stock market notes show gains with Union Pacific and Mexican Central leading, and weekly clearing house exchanges rose to 919,510,411 dollars, 34.9 percent above last year.
President H W McKnight delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Pennsylvania College. Colby Academy in New London held anniversary exercises with a sermon on Character Building. Ships Tennessee Yantic and Swatara arrived at Portland for patrol until July 10. George Freeman, 29, drowned in Sack Bay, foul play suspected. Tim Kennedy, 80, found dead on a Sutton QC railroad track. rain may be cause. Reverend N H Tarkiman resigns Bangor church to join Providence. John Johnson of Brooklyn jailed after police incident and death by objects in throat. Monseigneur Straniero and Count Mudelli to accompany Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore. Pittsburg hosts a wholesale harness and saddlery convention to set wage scales and prices. Weirs camp meeting begins today. Dover factory workers resumed work during arbitration. Elida P Barber and Mary E Cole case noted. Elida Barber is a 58 year old from Centre Falls who hanged herself. Thomas Woodward, 87, former ship builder of Damariscotta, died yesterday. Phillips Academy celebrates graduation with Prof J W Churchill preaching.
The report from Washington on June 2 at 12 15 a m notes generally fair conditions in Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and the District of Columbia Delaware Maryland Virginia with local rains in some areas and variable winds. Eastern New York and New Jersey expect fair weather with possible local showers and southerly winds. The Carolinas Georgia and eastern Florida face local rains with easterly winds becoming variable. Western Florida and Alabama see local rains then fair weather with slightly warmer temperatures and variable winds. Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas and Texas forecast slightly warmer and generally fair weather with variable winds.
Weather data for Boston dated June 20 1886 from the Weather Office shows temperatures 55 to 70 degrees, dew point from 47 to 50, humidity around values near 52 percent, and winds from SW to SE. Barometer averages at 30.205 with mean daily values and precipitation recorded as 0.08 inches.
Observations across stations were recorded at the same moment yesterday in a coordinated meteorological report. The brief note notes that data were collected simultaneously at all stations, reflecting a synchronized weather snapshot.
A blaze at 590 592 and 594 Washington Street corner Hayward Place gutted the Suffolk Manufacturing Company third floor stock of dazzlingly flammable web goods likely from spontaneous combustion. Damage to building and machinery estimated up to 15 thousand, total loss near fifty thousand, insured for thirty thousand. Firemen praised for saving the structure.
Washington June 20 Special reports claim wholesale changes in the Treasury Department clerical staff as Republicans are reportedly being discharged to install Democrats. Assistant Secretary Smith confirms about fourteen removals in the week ending yesterday, tied to a funding cut under the appropriation bill. No new hires will occur. salaries remain unfunded, with most removals ending June 30.
Washington dispatch outlines calls by Senator Ingalls for open lists of department changes since Civil Service rules took effect. President approves publicity in principle, but commission and officials debate how to publish weekly counts and names. Civil service rules limit notice to clerks and exclude many removals, leaving a fragmentary record and ongoing questions about broader transparency.
Washington dispatch notes July adjournment likely around the 15th as only two appropriation bills remain in the House the sundry civil and the deficiency with Senate action on others. Key measures include naval establishment expansion and Pacific railroad extension facing party debates and resistance from Democratic economists. Reed says Republicans will not extend the session to discredit opponents.
Washington reports Representative Randall will introduce a tariff bill in the House tomorrow. The plan raises duties on some items and lowers others to counter claims the Democratic minority pledged real reform. Morrison seeks to see the bill before deciding on consideration. passage could delay adjournment.
Washington reports the President face heavy duties with fifty four bills on his desk pending approval, plus another large batch awaiting passage. The Senate has passed 212 bills, with about half cleared the House, all expected to reach the White House soon.
Washington June 20 Attorney General Garland said he had no statement to make regarding a remarkable document filed in Equity Court by J Harris Rogers about the Pan Electric matter. He has not yet been served with the writ and seems not concerned.
Washington notes outline upcoming actions on naval appropriation and militia funding in the House. Senate moves include potential action on a measure barring lawmakers from representing subsidized railroads and various fiscal bills. The Des Moines river veto, pre emption repeal, and related measures loom with potential river and harbor bill reporting forthcoming.
In Washington on June 19 the House passed a bill authorizing a bridge across the Mississippi at Dubuque. A President approved shipping bill was noted with a defect to be remedied. Amendments to naval funding were debated, including a rejected $3,178,046 for double turret monitors, and the bill was laid aside until Monday.
The Nashua freight over the Nashua and Worcester division collided with an inbound passenger train at East Pepperell Mass. The freight engine telescoped a car, the baggage car and several cars on the passenger train were shattered. Engineer Ayer was slightly hurt, Fireman Potter badly injured, brakeman escaped. Passengers shaken, Mrs. S Beverly of Nashua bruised but none seriously hurt. Wrecking train removed to scene and track now clear.
Willie L. Noyes of Ricaroro Vermont shot and killed himself after a dispute with neighbor James B. Mudgett over a grass mowing claim. He stabbed Mudgett with a pitchfork, then, upon seeing a doctor, declared, I will kill myself, and fired three shots in the barn, dying instantly. The town reels from the sudden violence by a once peaceful, respected farmer.
Roll top desks of fine finish and late improvements offered by Patse's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street. Illustrated catalogue provided free.
Loxton June 21 Lord Randolph Churchill issues a Pad dington electors manifesto attacking Gladstone and home rule. He calls the unionist policy vital to preserve empire and condemns one man power while lambasting the Liberal leader and the Irish question. He urges a unionist stand to maintain Great Britain’s unity and progress.
Lincoln June 20 The Irish National League of America executive board announces the third regular convention to be held at Central Music Hall Chicago August 18 and 19 1886. Delegates rise per fifty members and funds for Ireland urged. Patrick Eagan presides with Joan Sutton Charles O Reilly as officers. calls for unity and Irish liberty.
King Ludwig was buried yesterday in Munich after a dawn crowd filled St Michael's Church. The procession took three hours from the palace to the church, where the sarcophagus rested beneath a black drapery canopy and royal insignia. Vespers were said, and the archbishop blessed the body before it was placed in the vault and sealed by Count Castile and Baron Crailsheim with two keys each.
New York to Halifax steamer Miranda, Captain Brindon, went ashore at Point Judith in clear moonlight. Crew and about forty passengers evacuated by Point Judith life savers. Vessel leaking badly with stern high, cargo likely damaged, eight to nine feet of water aboard. Wrecking schooner America and Captain Waters respond.
MALpEN June 20 State Officer Rhodes and Officer Sullivan captured the leaders of a gang of young men responsible for recent store break ins. The core leaders were Edward B. Smith and Joe Norton. Upon capture they disclosed the others, resulting in three more arrests.
Chicago News recounts Oliver Wendell Holmes replying to a young writer who sought his critique of her poems He declines citing overwhelmed obligations urging submission to editors who hire competent readers and ends with a cordial signature Dear Miss O W Holmes
A blue book shows the annual return of Britain's volunteer corps. End of 1868 peak at 244,966, steady until 1874 when 236,685. numbers then rose gradually to 290,967 by 1885.
Harvesting press reports show Ohio Indiana and parts of Kentucky Missouri Kansas and Tennessee with yields near or above average except Kansas. Chin chess bugs drought causes losses in Illinois and Minnesota while Mayflower Priscilla and Puritan dominate Seawanhaka race with Mayflower narrowly finishing ahead of Atlantic and Priscilla.
Norwich June 20 Lebanon and Bean Hill figures connect Mrs Cleveland to Lebanon lineage. Mercy Champlin born 1783 in Lebanon, married Rogers of Palmyra. their descendants include Mrs Folsom, mother of Mrs Cleveland. Great great aunt Mrs Griswold recalls family. Lebanon residents note Folsom's ambitions and White House prospects.
Rev Henry Ward Beecher sailed for Europe with his wife and Major J B Pond as agent. Though health fragile and urging rest, Beecher pressed ahead to campaign if Gladstone will address the Irish issue. The Grand Republic carried Brooklyn passengers with a music band and hymns aboard.
In Hartworp Connecticut on June 20 German 35 year old Ernest Struss tried to kill himself twice while his wife was in childbirth under two doctors. He fired four shots at himself but failed. He was overpowered and jailed, then found hanged in his cell but was cut down in time.
Archibald Forbes, famed war correspondent, marries Miss Louisa Meigs at St John’s Protestant Episcopal Church in Washington. Attendants include Count Glynderistaple, Count Speck Sternberg, Lt. M. Macomb. The couple plan to sail for Europe Thursday and return in February.
Hobart Pasha born 1822, Englishman son of Rev Augustus Hobart Hampden. Joined British navy at 14, fought slave traders, commanded Driver in Baltic war, later blockade running for Confederacy under alias Captain Roberts. Served Crete revolt suppression, earned pasha title and admiral rank. Became commander in chief of Black Sea fleet in 1877 and marshal of the Ottoman empire in 1881.
Charles A. Hovey died in Manchester New Hampshire last evening of heart disease at age 46. A Boston native and son of C F Hovey he served as paymaster for Stark Manufacturing Company and held several civic roles including secretary of the State Prohibition Club and president of the city prohibition club. He was a Mason and a Knight Templar, connected with the Manchester Art Association and animal cruelty society, and a director in the First Universalist Society. He was brother to former Transcript editor William J. Hovey.
A large Lowell Irish National Land League gathering heard Rev. J. A. McGreaham outline his middle course on home rule. He would not yet sever Ireland from England, seeking tolerance before government control by Catholics or Orangemen. He urged religious liberty to quell conflict and defended Catholics from blanket guilt for unrest. He opposed Catholic practices linked to prisons or rum traffic.
Washington judges the coming Fiftieth Congress as the arena for an aggressive campaign. West Virginia figures Kenna and Goff lead party committees. Democrats trumpet the President’s popularity, while Republicans push pledges, tariff quarrels, and midterm backlash shaping key states like Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Tacoma business leaders met and adopted resolutions opposing Congress final passage of a bill to forfeit the Northern Pacific land grant. They warn forfeiture would block capital to finish the Cascade tunnel and 75 miles of road, hindering railroad connection across the Cascade mountains for Washington Territory.
New Haven Conn June 20 Arrangements completed for a four mile race at New London between Yale University crew and an eight from the University of Pennsylvania with additional races scheduled: June 27 Yale versus Penn. June 26 Harvard versus Columbia. July 1 Yale Harvard and Columbia freshmen. July 2 Yale versus Harvard.
The piece argues that secret executive sessions distort Senate practice, with Republicans using secrecy to damage opponents and protect allies. It calls for abolition of the system, fearing secrecy will corrupt process and provoke bipartisan public outcry.
The district lacks a municipal council, Legislature, or Congress representative since the territorial government ended. Lawyers seek a codified law through a district judges appointed commission, but congressional delays persist amid sectional interests. CG. ALG
At Nantasket yesterday Reeves's American band performed to large crowds while two steamers departed Rowe's wharf with full loads. Today Nantasket steamers will run regular trips to Strawberry Hill under sunny conditions.
Edwins P Whipple, noted Boston essayist and critic, will be honored today at West Church with Rev Dr Bartol officiating. The life of the Harvard trained man is celebrated for his keen epigrams, broad friendships with scholars and clergymen, and hospitality in Pinckney street, drawing young writers and social elites alike.
A narrator critiques the polite New Yorker archetype as seen in a temple bar and harbor, noting humble officials like policemen and cabdrivers who quietly set fair prices. The tone mocks formal civility while highlighting everyday service workers in a respectful, almost professional light.
A mother asks her daughter if cornstarch pudding will help her appear natural. The daughter declines saying she cannot eat it because Charlie is coming tonight and eating might imply she does not love him. The mother is surprised by the reasoning and the daughter explains her plan to keep up appearances.
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