Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Jun 25, 1885, p. 1

Cleveland and Canton railroad formed after security holders meeting

A Cleveland meeting reorganized the Connotton Valley line as the Cleveland and Canton railroad. Elected 15 directors with Blood party winning a clear majority. annual meetings set for May, and discussions on an executive committee's legality. Road to adopt standard gauge and extend toward Zanesville. soon to align with other lines.

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Cleveland Ohio Connotton Valley Railroad Cleveland and Canton Railroad Isaac H. Taylor Carrollton R. P. Ranney W.W. O. Chapman A. N. Parlin W. A. Lynch Liberty Bigelow J.b.thomas Francis Bartlett Lynch Blood Party Parlin Blood Blod Zanesville

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Ex Secretary Chandler Attacks Whitney Over the Dolphin

Ex Secretary William E. Chandler defends John Roach and attacks Secretary Whitney over the Dolphin testing issue. He ridicules Whitney, defends naval advisory board, and warns Republicans will repel attacks on his administration. He notes Whitney and Belknap’s criticisms arise from partisan motives.

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Chandler New York Tribune Telegraph John Roach Whitney William E. Chandler Concord N. H Mr. Whitney Dolphin Naval Advisory Board Navy Belknap Itney

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Annexation talk linked to Daggett mission to U S

Reports from Honolulu and San Francisco suggest ex-Minister Daggett carries a king’s commission to the United States. The aim, from various sources, is to open negotiations for annexation of the Sandwich Islands. Daggett arrived from Honolulu, citing no disclosed object for the mission.

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San Francisco Honolulu Daggett Washington San Francisco Evening Post Kalakaua United States Sandwich Islands

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How Two Sharp Detectives Were Very Seriously Sold

Kingston Kingston June 24. L. Thorpe of Chicago arrived at Rideau lake to fish and met two men who befriended him. They invited him to an island, drugged him and claimed he was Scott the Manhattan bank embezzler seeking $160,000. The detectives pursued a $5000 reward and released him after Thorpe proved his identity.

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Kingston Unt L. Thorpe Chicago Rideau Lake Thorpe Scott Manhattan Bank Lincoln William Lincoln Brookline Simmons Aspinwall Hill Fisher Hill Cabot Theodore Lyman Osborne Mr. Simmons Morse Tam Gaston Edward Atkinson Boston Manufacturers’ Mutual Insurance Company Wilson Messrs. Fisher Boston Water Board George A. Wilson

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Maine Farmers Bright Outlook From Early Summer Report

The Maine Farmer's upcoming early summer statement notes below average grass crops in many areas and crops late to mature. Corn is small, potatoes lead, but apple and pear sets look strong. Cattle stock wintered well, pastures lush, butter factories lag, cheese factories partly fail. Overall farming in Maine appears hopeful.

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Avagusta Maine

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Pennsylvania railroad reports May 1885 earnings drop

Philadelphia dated bulletin shows east of Pittsburg and Erie May 1885 gross earnings down 376704, expenses down 92505, net earnings down 284199 from May 1884. Five months 1885 versus 1884: gross down 1843120, expenses down 424320, net earnings down 2148800. West of Pittsburg and Erie five months 1885: liabilities deficiency 585260, increased by 132312 from 1884.

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Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pittsburg Erie Fie

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Boston man seeks injunction over fish whale trademark

In Baltimore on June 24 the United States circuit court granted an injunction at the request of A. J. Tower of Boston to restrain Louis and David Adler of Baltimore from using a trademark imitating Tower's. Tower's mark shows a fish while the defendants' mark depicts a whale.

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Baltimore United States Circuit Court Today Bond and Morris A. J. Tower Boston Mass Louis and David Adler Tower

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Mineral find near Huntington attracts attention in Oregon

A telegram to Union Pacific at Omaha reports a mineral discovery near Huntington Oregon. A quartz sample weighing about two pounds assayed $150 in gold and silver. Investigations are underway and the discovery will not be released publicly yet.

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Omaha Neb Union Pacific Huntington Ore Ular

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Counterfeiter Arrested in Pittsfield with $400, Passes Fake $5 Pills

Springfield dispatch June 24 William Morris a grocer's clerk recently from Boston was arrested in Pittsfield for passing counterfeit money. He had $400 on him and passed counterfeit five dollar pills at two locations in the town.

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Springfield Mass William Morris Pittsfield Boston Aspinwall Land Fisher Fir Mine Brookline Veir Wilson Deland Aspinwall Stanton Blake Water Board Boston Water Board Mys Boss H H. Took Sister Wilkes Nettie Thorne

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Baltimore man gets 20 lashes for wife beating

Henry A. Myers, convicted of cruelly beating his wife after failing to escape punishment in the court of appeals, received 20 lashes today at the sheriff's hands in Baltimore. He bore the punishment well.

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Baltimore Henry A. Myers Court of Appeals

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First wheat of new crop sold on change in Baltimore

The first wheat of the new crop, 44 bushels, sold on change for $2 per bushel. It was grown in Lancaster County. A second lot from Middlesex County, Va., sold for $159 per bushel. The ad mentions Hub Punch with conviviality and liberal use, noting grocers and druggists carry it.

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Baltimore Lancaster County Midnesex County

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Harvard Commencement Sees Honours and Honors

Cambridge students gather for the 244th commencement as 181 bachelors receive arts degrees and 100 additional graduates earn M D B L B D D S B A A Mi Ph D and honorary LL Ds. Gov. and Vice President Hendricks attend with President Eliot delivering remarks on Harvard origins and future aims.

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Cambridge Harvard University Boston Commonwealth Thomas A. Hendricks United States Dalton Harvard Square Massachusetts Hall Hollis and Stoughton Halls Sanders Theatre Jacobus Guilielmus Poggs James William Poges Henry Theodore d Aildreth Walter Allen Halbert The Hudson Bay Company Theophilus Huntington Root Wallenstein Chauncy Goodrich Parker Harvard Indifference William Belden Noble Theodore Dunham Henry Winthrop Harden John William Day Greenough White A. B Gustavus Crocker Simmons Charles Bertie Gleason Daniel William Lothman Abner Earnest Strong Francis Louis van Cleef Kignest Henry Theodore Hildreth John Sanborn Phillips William Christopher Smith Robert Eveleth Greene Charles Augustus Strong Edward Erry Sanford Charles Frederick Carrier Charles Mather Harrington Clarence Walter Ayer Arthur Gordon Webster Hugh Henry Brogan James Reed Yocom James Coolidge Carter New York Alexander Agassiz Benjamin Apthorp Gould James Elliot Cabot Brookline Merrill Wyman M. D Henry Fitz-Gilbert Waters New England Historic, Genealogical Society

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Harvard Alumni Banquet Ends With Band Pranks And Cheers

During the Harvard alumni reunion in Memorial Hall, thousands gathered for food, drink, and music. The Germania band disrupted proceedings with taunting tunes aimed at speakers, including President Eliot and Vice President Hendricks. Choate presided, and Lowell drew the strongest applause. The banquet was called a cold feed, with lively singing by the crowd led by Rev. Spaulding, and the event closed with humorous remarks from President Choate.

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Sanders College Yard Glee Club George L. Osgood Massachusetts Hall Memorial Hall Germania Band Eliot Harvard Hendricks Mr. Hendricks Mr. Lowell Joseph H. Choate New York Dr. Peabody Choate Delmonico Mather Tony

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Harvard Alumni Return: Warm Welcome and Overseeing News

The narrative recalls Harvard alumni gatherings filled with warmth from students, faculty, and workers, praising Americans and the memory of Emerson. Dr. Holmes read a poem, and notable figures like Judge Hoar and Rev. Clarke spoke as the overseers were elected. The quinquennial catalogue appeared, and class ’77 celebrated with a tea service as the reunion stayed quiet yet joyful.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Lowell E. BR. Hoar James Freeman Clarke Alexander Agassiz James C. Carter

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Third Day of the G. A. R. Encampment Report

Portland June 24 The nineteenth annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment enjoyed fine weather and a large crowd. Commander Konitz reported 287,637 members, 9,92 posts gained, and receipts of 49,427.50 with 34,264.20 spent. San Francisco won the bid to host the next encampment after a vote against Nashville. A Woman’s National Relief Corps meeting and public reception followed.

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Portland Grand Army of the Republic Grand Army Kouitz Order Grait Logan Holmes Golden State San Francisco Hall Maine Linehan New Hampshire the Golden Gate Norris Nashville Tenn Tennessee Texas Woman's National Relief Corps

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Consecration of Rev Samuel D Ferguson Bishop in New York

News notes a parade of events including the consecration of Rev. Dr Samuel David Ferguson as a bishop at Grace Church New York the recovery of two missing boys in New York City and various legal and violent incidents across the country involving Cowboys Indians and court cases.

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Samuel David Ferguson Protestant Episcopal Church Grace Church New York War Department Col. Bradley Ft. Lewis Walter G Frank Cunningham South Framingham Scott Pennsylvania Wallace United States Circuit Court Bell Telephone Company Molecular Telephone Company

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Alleged Star Chamber Proceedings by Special Agents

Washington dispatch reports importers in New York contending that special Treasury agents bias reappraisement hearings. They seek cross examination and counsel, claiming the process acts as a trial and denies due process. The piece also notes potential New York collector appointment, Peach as pension agent, and other treasury bureau changes and rumors.

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Star Chamber New York Peach Washington Treasury Department Department Jackson Schultz Oscar Strauss Manning Fairchild Herbert C. Thompson Edward Cooper

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Government suspends subsidies and cuts salaries

Government orders suspension of railroad and customs subsidies and reduces salaries and all other expenses across departments. Policy aims to balance budget amid economic strain, directing agencies to curtail nonessential spending while preserving core services.

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Gladstone Ministry Hands Seals to Salisbury Crown

London dispatch notes the Gladstone ministry delivering seals at Windsor and the Salisbury cabinet forming and taking oaths from the queen. Crowds greet the new ministers, with Salisbury and Northcote cheered, while Commons debates adjournment and writs for new elections amid liberal and Parnellite tensions.

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London Gladstone Windsor Castle Marquis of Salisbury Stafford Northcote Stafford House of Commons Rowland Winn Winn Parnell Ireland

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Dedication of Boylston Congregational Church Marks New Era

The dedication at the New Boylston Congregational Church on the corner of Amory and Boylston streets completed a 16 year effort by George W. Fowle Robert W. Mervale and Nicholson Broughton. Afternoon and evening exercises featured sermons readings and addresses from Rev. Campbell Rev. Waldron Rev. Hamilton Rev. Plumb Boynton Withrow and others. Treasurer’s report showed 28682 raised 24735 spent 22649 on hand 2186 with a benevolent guarantee to cover any shortfall leaving the church debt free.

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Boylston Congregational Church George W. Fowle Robert W. Mervale Nicholson Broughton Boylston Station Amory and Boylston Streets W. R. Campbell D. W. Waldron B. F. Hamilton Eliot Church Roxbury A. H. Plumb D.D Fellowship of the Churches George M. Boynton D. M. Weston Prudential Committee

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Fire destroys Richmond business block. losses around $100,000

A early morning blaze in Richmond, Texas consumed Jones's saloon and the Dyer building, Benton house, and about a dozen storerooms. Total loss estimated near $90,000 to $100,000 with insurance unlikely to exceed $15,000. Separate incidents included a small 7:55 am fire from hot ashes at Shawmut avenue and a kerosene lamp explosion on Village street causing $200 damage.

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Richmond Tex Jones Dyer Benton Boston Shawmut Avenue George W. Taylor A. K. Ray E. C. North N. A. Clark James Brewster H. C. Stillman French & Co Crockery Cheries C. Richards Village Street

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First Newburyport Reunion for Thurston Descendants

Descendants of Daniel Thurston who settled Newbury in 1635 held the first national reunion in Newburyport Massachusetts on Wednesday. Local society notes include dental associations session in Worcester and multiple Knights Templar visits and meetings across New England with past grand commanders in attendance.

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Daniel Thurston Newbury Newburyport Mass Massachusetts Dental Society Connecticut Valley Dental Society Worcester Cornelius B&b. Demarest Gracie W. Lawrence Pocasset Long Pond Pierce Worcester County Knights Templar Holy Sepulchre Commandery Pawtucket Newport Washington Wesleyan University C. E. Harrington Pey George G. Reynolds Augustus L. Smith Knights Templars Lowell Pilgrim Commandery DeWitt Clinton Portsmouth Haverhill Andrew Bunten J. W. Hildreth Grand Commandery New Hampshire Trinity Commandery Manchester N. H

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Collision on the Wabash Line Leaves Two Dead

AWabash railroad collision at Woodstock eight to ten miles from St. Louis near noon killed engineer Stewart and conductor Mann. Three passengers were wounded, engines wrecked. The crash blamed on conductors watch lateness and Clarke of the freight train.

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St. Lovuts Woodstock Stewart Mann Clarke

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Tamarack shaft taps Calumet and Heela vein

Calumet and Heela conglomerate ore vein reached at 2260 feet in Tamarack shaft near Calumet on June 24. The discovery sparks talk of a second mine rivaling the Calumet and Hecla in ore quantity and quality, owned by wealthy eastern interests.

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Calumet Heela Sidh Hecla

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Men of Lake Manitoba Wreck Rescued After Surf Drove Them Ashore

In Halifax on June 24 the crew and passengers of the Lake Manitoba escaped the wreck by boat after surf prevented landing until a lighthouse boat guided them. They reached shore at 7 PM. All grain and about 400 cattle aboard were lost. The vessel rests on a rocky beach. All aboard at the disaster were ladies.

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Cleveland and Canton railroad formed after security holders meeting

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Ex Secretary Chandler Attacks Whitney Over the Dolphin

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Annexation talk linked to Daggett mission to U S

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How Two Sharp Detectives Were Very Seriously Sold

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Maine Farmers Bright Outlook From Early Summer Report

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Pennsylvania railroad reports May 1885 earnings drop

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Boston man seeks injunction over fish whale trademark

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Mineral find near Huntington attracts attention in Oregon

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Counterfeiter Arrested in Pittsfield with $400, Passes Fake $5 Pills

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Baltimore man gets 20 lashes for wife beating

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First wheat of new crop sold on change in Baltimore

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Harvard Commencement Sees Honours and Honors

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Harvard Alumni Banquet Ends With Band Pranks And Cheers

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Harvard Alumni Return: Warm Welcome and Overseeing News

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Third Day of the G. A. R. Encampment Report

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Consecration of Rev Samuel D Ferguson Bishop in New York

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Alleged Star Chamber Proceedings by Special Agents

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Government suspends subsidies and cuts salaries

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