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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1886

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Railroads blocked congressmen acting as counsel says senators

The railroad attorneys in the United States Senate effectively blocked Senator Beck's bid to bar Congressmen from acting as counsel for land grant railroads. An election probe into Senator Payne of Ohio largely failed while health reports show Secretary Manning improving in Hot Springs.

United States Senate Beck Payne Ohio Manning Vic David Davis Supreme Court Alfred Hanlon California Randall Arizona New Mexico Miranda Newport Narragansett Bay Lake Shore Columbia Harvard New London Porter Yale Cheney Bates College Carter Williams Seelye Amherst Lake Winnipesedgee

Memorial services and harbor events dominate city notices

In the city Memorial Services for br. K Lothrop were held at King's Chapel with a large gathering. The Priscilla attracted attention in Marblehead harbor. A big audience attended preaching on the Common and the band concert. The Boston Blues lost to Haver pills on Saturday. The stock market was dull and irregular with Hell Telephone rising to 185 on dividend hopes. New York and Oregon Short Line influences weighed. Bank statements show a reserve loss of over 1.25 million, but clearing house totals rose to 916.972,15 against 675.996,079 a year earlier.

Br. &. K. Lothrop King’s Chapel Marbleheld Priscilla Boston Blues Haverpills Hell Telephone Ogdensburg Consols Oregon New York New England

Disastrous Fire Destroys Nashua Stables

A major blaze in Nashua New Hampshire on June 27 destroyed Peasley and McClareys stables on Lowell street and an adjoining convent stable. The Indian Head stable owned by the diocese burned to the ground. Losses total about seven thousand dollars for horses hay and carriages plus several thousand more in barns and residences. Fire under control by 2 am and causes believed incendiary. Insurance coverage varies with source, none for Morrell Hullison and the Indian Head stable.

Nashva N. H Peasley & MecClarey Lowell Street Convent C. KR. McClarey Hunt Indian Head W. H. Reed Diocese of Manchester Peasley & McClarey H. T. Morrell Hullison Milford CG. R. McClarey

Clergy Resigns for Clinton Church Calling

The Rev. H. K. Pevear of William Street Baptist Church New Bedford resigns to join a Baptist Church in Clinton. Fish Commissioner Moore arrived with six jars of English sales for breeding now to be tried in American waters.

H. K. Pevear William Street Baptist Church New Bedford Clinton Moore England James Dailey Fairbourn Conn Grand Street Bridge New Haven Dexter R. Wright Ira Berry Portland Grand Lodge of Masons of Maine Violet Cameron New York Standard Theatre Lionel Brough Arthur Roberts Phyllis Broughton Vosburg Lehigh Valley Tunkhannock Penn Malden

Weather bulletin by region across the Northeast and South

The weather report outlines conditions from Maine to Connecticut with generally fair skies and stationary temperatures in the northeast, while New York and Pennsylvania see variable winds. The Mid-Atlantic may have local rains followed by fair weather, and the southeastern states face local rains with generally southerly or variable winds.

Washlington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Pennsylvania New Jersey District of Columbia Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana Texas

Weather Data Summary From Boston Report June 27 1886

Ossever's Office and U S A in Boston publish weather table for June 27 1886 showing barometer readings from 29.652 to 29.915 inches and dew point values around 58 to 60 degrees. Wind directions vary NW and W with velocities noted. Mean daily dew point and humidity recorded. precipitation listed as 1.09 units.

Ossever’s Stenar Service Boston

Observations Elsewhere Meteorological Record Yesterday

Yesterday’s meteorological record up to 10 p m lists numerous station readings including East Portland New England, New York Philadelphia Washington Norfolk and Chicago region. Many entries show cloudy fair or clear conditions with temperatures around the upper 20s to mid 90s Warner 29 90s 60s. Reports note cloud cover precip in some locations with light rain at Detroit and Norfolk while others report clear skies with variable wind directions.

Gars Portland Mt. Washington New York Philadelphia Fair Washington Norfolk Charleston Detroit Rein Rocce Omab

Angry Republicans seek probe on Payne election in Senate

Washington June 27 1886 Angry Republicans pressure Senate elections committee to order an investigation into Senator Payne s election. Senator Pugh will draft the majority report while Senator Hoar plans a minority critique. Sher man notes Ohio Republicans were surprised but undecided on floor action. Hoar s anticipated pamphlet could aid Ohio campaign efforts.

Washington Ghio Senate Committee On Elections Payne Messrs. Telfer Evarts Logan Ohio Pugh Sherman Hoar Messrs Butterworth Little Hardihood Senate

Senate Insults Signal Fate of Beck Bill on Lands Counsel

Senator Beck concedes he is outgunned by railroad attorneys in the bid to bar Congressmen from acting as counsel for land grant railroads. He fears amendments or calendar placement will kill the measure. Senator Butler hopes the committee will report back and the Senate will pass it. Ex Senator Boutwell mocks expulsion for insult. Some outsiders claim the insults are a Pooh-Bah overstatement.

Senate Washington Beck Judiciary Committee Butler Boutwell Massachusetts

House to tackle appropriations and land grant forfeitures

Washington June 27 Pursuant to Democratic caucus policy the House will devote the week to appropriation bills and land grant forfeiture measures. Sundry civil and defense funding work precedes the fortifications bill while Northern Pacific forfeiture action and other forfeitures await debate.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Morrison United States Treasury Senate Des Moines Congress Military Academy Conference Committee Post Office Army District of Columbia

Randall tariff measure headed for House consideration

Washington June 27 Mr Randall will on the morrow introduce his tariff bill in the House. It aims to build up industries and remove inequalities in the current law while not claiming to be perfect. Changes go into effect January 1 1887 with additions to the free list and revised duties on timber iron and steel products rice clothing tobacco and related items. The bill repeals internal revenue taxes on tobacco and allows full tax drawback. It also permits fruit brandies and wines to be manufactured and sold tax free after passage.

Randall Washington Internal Revenue Fairchild

Petition to Congress on Tax of Imitation Wines Seeks Legislation

Washington June 27 Petition signed by leading wine importers wholesalers and dealers in New York urges Congress to enforce section 3328 of the Revised Statutes taxing imitation wines. It argues stamps will help consumers and physicians distinguish pure and spurious wines and calls for allowing pure grape spirits to be used to fortify wines to protect health and revenue.

Washington New York Warner Miller Congress

Manning Health Report Clears Secretary Manning

Thomas J Brennan, Manning's private secretary, reports from Hot Springs that there was no relapse. Manning is in better health than six months prior to his illness, aside from a slight lameness, and intends to stay a week or ten days before traveling to New York State near his home.

Washington Thomas J. Brennan Manning Hot Springs New York State

Calendar clearance plan eyed by Republican caucus

Washington June 27 Special reports the Republican senatorial caucus will devote a day to executive business to clear long standing cases. The move aims to avoid suspending officers with nominated successors awaiting Senate confirmation before adjournment.

Washington

Ohio renominates Rep Wilkins as farmers cheer Morrison bill vote

Rep Wilkins, back from Ohio, reports farmers gratified by Congress delaying action on the Morrison bill. Wool growers in his district link recent price gains to federal policy. He says tariff agitation will not harm the Democrats in autumn as they first demanded wool duty restoration after the 1883 tariff cut.

ONIO Washington Wilkins Ohio Congress Democratic Party

President Lamont and party return from fishing trip

President and Colonel Lamont came back from a fishing excursion with Congressman Scott at about 2 p m. They appeared brown and healthy. Mrs. Cleveland attended church in the morning despite her husband's absence.

Washington Colonel Lamont Congressman Scott Cleveland

Officials return from Massachusetts visit

Personal Washington reports Senator Dawes and Congressman Rice have come back from a trip to Massachusetts. The Hon. Robert R. Bishop is in town. General B. F. Butler attends as counsel for the Burton Cattle Car Company of Boston.

Washington Senator Dawes Congressman Rice Massachusetts Robert R. Bishop B. F. Butler Burton Cattle Car Company Boston

Sullivan in New York Denies Boston Reputation Drama

Boston idol J Lawrence Sullivan arrives in New York with only his valet and plans legal action against false libellous reports. He denies fleeing Boston to avoid arrest and says he will keep a July 5 Polo Grounds engagement with Mr Charles Mitchell despite a claimed conspiracy to ruin his reputation.

New York J. Lawrence Sullivan Boston Grand Central Station William Bennett Fifty-ninth Street Seventh Avenue Croton Sullivan Michael Meehan Tremont’ Street Meehan Charles Mitchell Polo Grounds M. Mitchell

Steamer Miranda Floated for Newport Tow to New York Repairs

ProviDENCE Rhode Island June 27 steamer Miranda was floated at 4 p m today in front of about 1500 people and towed to Newport with three pumps working divers will patch the holes and the steamer will be towed to New York for repairs

Providence R. I Miranda Newport New York

Paine's Furniture rolls top desks catalogues at Canal Street

The Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street advertises roll top desks of fine finish with late improvements. An illustrated catalogue is mailed free to customers.

Paine’s Furniture Company Canal Street

A Race for Life on the Lake Shore Railroad

Chicago June 27. The Lake Shore railroad strike escalated with violent clashes between strikers and police. A chase sequence saw two engines pursuing a train, switching attempts, and violent exchanges leaving several wounded. Injunctions followed as authorities moved to restrain activities and restore guarded operations with trains expected to resume under protection.

Chicaco Lake Shore Forty-seventh Street Milwaukee & St. Paul Sixtieth Street Sixty-second Street Matt Pinkerton Pinkerton Hyde Park Brookline Grand Crossing A. O. Armstrong Lake Police Englewood South Chicago Judge Shepard Superior Court P. P. Wright Cook County Lake Shore Company Chicago Hanchett Watson

Not Capable of Governing. Froudes Opinion on Ireland

London reports historian Froude argues Ireland cannot govern itself, likening its people to a mutinous ship crew and urging firm yet just rule. He says loyal minorities exist, but separation desires are universal among discontented masses. He dismisses home rule as repeatedly tried and doomed. A firm administration could restore allegiance in Ireland.

London Froude Ireland England Gladstone

Golden anniversary of Abington Unitarian Church

Abington Massachusetts observances mark fifty years of the Unitarian Church with past pastor Rev Elmer Hewett in attendance and delivering the afternoon sermon He is eighty one The evening program featured an address by current pastor Rev B F Bowles and talks by Hon Henry B Peirce and Hon J R Simmons The church was festively decorated and music was specially arranged for the occasion

Abington Mass Universalist Elmer Hewett Hanson B. F. Bowles Henry B. Peirce J. R. Simmons

Boston New York Fall River line doubles daily service

The Fall River line adds a second special express from Boston at 7 p.m. daily. The Boston to New York run now arrives ten minutes after the first boat, highlighting improved travel facilities for the season.

Boston New York

Chamberlain sets out view on Irish land purchase issue

London on June 27 Mr Chamberlain explains his role in the Irish land purchase matter He says he provided written notions to Gladstone which were circulated among Cabinet members at Gladstone's request They were not adopted and Chamberlain did not press them He notes his ideas differ from the government plan and would not create a separate Dublin legislature maintaining Imperial Parliament authority.

Mr. Gladstone Dublin

Beecher Arrives in Liverpool for Gladstone Address

The Rev Henry Ward Beecher and wife reached Liverpool on the steamer Etruria. They will stay to hear Mr Gladstone speak on Tuesday. Beecher is fatigued yet in good spirits and plans to deliver fifty five lectures. He has many invitations to preach and lecture and has received hundreds of letters and telegrams.

MR. Beecher Liverpool Henry Ward Beecher Etruria Gladstone

Contested Seats Across Ireland London and Scotland

London dispatch reports Ireland to have seventy seven Parnellite candidates unopposed with seven seats contested. London to see nine Tory seats unopposed. Scotland to witness Unionists and Conservatives contesting sixty of seventy two seats.

London Ireland Scotland

Gladstone replies to Bright over Rylands comments

London June 27 Mr Gladstone writes to Mr Bright objecting to his assertion about Liberal support for Mr Rylands. He denies condemning Rylands or home rule, stating he has never opposed Rylands's views in principle and questions Bright's proof or public exclusion.

Gladstone Bright London Johm Bright Peter Rylands Mr. Rylands

Ulster Liberals oppose Gladstone policy in UK-wide address

The Liberal Unionists of Ulster announce they oppose Mr Gladstone and his land policy. They urge a thorough land settlement promoting occupying ownership and local government, arguing Ulster has become prosperous and loyal, and appeal to England and Scotland for support in the crisis.

London Ulster United Kingdom Ireland Gladstone England Scotland

Catboat Wanderer Sinks in Narragansett Bay Tragedy

A June 27 accident near Prudence Island left six dead when the catboat Wanderer capsized in a squall. The victims include Mrs. E G Farmer and her child, two young Girsch children, Mamie Farmer, May Girsch, Charles Girsch, and Lottie Garland. Survivors were rescued and brought to Prudence Island. Brayton, in charge of the boat, attempted a rescue but perished with Mrs. Farmer.

R. I Farmer, Girsch & Co Wanderer Potter’s Cove Prudence Island E. G. Farmer Charles W. Girsch William G. Brayton Mamie Farmer May Girsch Charles Girsch Lottie Garland

Burton Trial Opened In Providence Murder Case

Maria Dorsey and her sister Emily Burton arrived from the state prison in Providence. The trial of Maria and her husband for the murder of Benjamin Burton is set to begin tomorrow in the Superior Court. The sisters showed affection for each other and the infant born at the prison.

Burton Newport R. I Maria Dorsey Emily Burton Providence

Teemer Faces Gaudaur in $2500 Lake Race Offer

Pittsburg June 27 John Newell, a noted local sportsman, offers to back John Teemer against Jacob Gaudaur in a three to five mile lake race with a turn on Chautauqua Lake before Teemer and Gaudaur sail for England. Newell would make it a sweepstake event of 1000 to 2500 open to Hanlan Gaudaur and others.

Teemer Gaudaur PittsbuRg Penn John Newell John Teemer Jacob Gaudaur Chautaqua Lake England Newell Hanlan Ail

Florida convicts a turpentine king of Florida

Florida’s convict system wastes public funds says a Times-Union correspondent. About 300 convicts cost $9000 to convict, yet the state pays a New York man $8000 yearly to employ them on a turpentine farm, while his income from convict labor nears $50,000 annually. The piece notes no counterpoint is presented.

Florida Jacksonville Times-Union New York Times-Union

Buckingham Fotel Offers European Plan in New York

Buckingham Fotel on Fifth Ave New York offers European plan for transient and permanent guests with special summer rates. The hotel features a splendid restaurant and reasonable charges and is near Grand Central depot accessible via elevated roads and stagecoach routes.

Buckingham Fotel Fifth Ave New York Grand Central Depot

Porter's Farewell Address Defends Christian Colleges

President Porter delivers a farewell baccalaureate sermon at Battell Chapel New Haven emphasizing Christianity as essential to college endowments and education. He argues Christian ideals Shape university life and argues for Christian control of higher learning while urging patience and tolerance in evangelistic work.

New Haven Conn Battell Porter Yale College Christian College Kingdom of Heaven

Wisdom for graduates from President Seelye sermon at Amherst

A large Amherst audience heard President Seelye's baccalaureate sermon urging graduates to seek divine wisdom through Jesus Christ. He warned against worldly optimism and urged loyalty to Christ as guidance for life, state, and society, urging test of all doctrines by his truth. He warned that many philosophical systems have risen and fallen, while Christ remains the true light.

Springfield Mass Amherst Seelye Jesus Christ

Williams College Commencement Exercises Begin at Williams

June 27 Williams College at Williamstown opens commencement with Graves prize speech. Dr Duryea spoke to the Y M C A. President Carter delivers the baccalaureate sermon urging graduates to use education for service, compassion, and truth. Upcoming events include a class concert, junior dramatics, Dr Hopkins address, and commencement day.

Williamstown Williams College Graves Duryea Young Men’s Christian Association Carter Kingdom of God Christ Dr. Hopkins

Bates College Baccalaureate Sermon Calls For More Laborers

Bates College opened commencement with a baccalaureate sermon at Main Street Church by President Cheney, urging students to value love and study and answering the call to Christian ministry. The harvest is plenteous, the laborers few, and the faculty vows to uphold the aim. The theological class heard Rev. James L. Phillips of Midnapore, India, deliver the evening sermon.

Lewiston Bates College Main Street Cheney Lord’s Vineyard James L. Phillips Midnapore India

Columbia Upsets Harvard In Four Mile Boat Race

New London reveals Columbia eight defeat Harvard's eight by eight boat lengths in a surprising 21 minutes 38 seconds to 22 minutes 3 seconds. The triumph ends four straight losses, boosts Columbia’s match with Yale, and stirs campus jubilation amid strong supporters and betting.

New London Columbia Harvard Driason Harvards Adee Columbias Yale Blues

Dramatic and Musical Notes From Boston Theatres

Boston reports busy entertainment with Sydney Rosenfelds Audran opera Serment as amour retitled the bridal rap at Boston Theatre. Cast includes Louis Delange Francis Gaillard Laura Clement. Harrigan’s company extends a week at Museum with Old Lavender. Next Love’s Vow after a major concert at Music Hall and Crocker equestrian acts at Windsor Theatre. Mansfield plans season through Aug 15 and shifts to newspaper advertising to cut dead-heads.

Boston Theatre Tonight Sydney Rosenfeld Audran Serment Mour New York Bijou Opera Company Messrs Louis Delange Francis Gaillard Laura Clement Harrigan Beethoven Wagner Faust Gounod Strauss Jullien Berlioz Scherz Langey Waldtenfel John Lawson Stuart Harold W. E. Fitzgerald Etta May Hunt Louise Lablache Rosa Cook Annie Leslie Stella Boniface Old Lavender Boston Yeamans Fisher Weaver Wild Amy Lee New York Union Square Asame York Mr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde T. Russell Sullivan Papyrus Club Mr. Stevenson Prince Karl Cazauran Mansfield

Ex Senator David Davis Dies at Bloomington Illinois

Ex Senator David Davis died at his home in Bloomington Illinois on Saturday morning from diabetes complicated by carbuncle and erysipelas. Born March 9 1815 in Cecil County Maryland he was 71. A long legal and political career included judge of the eighth judicial circuit senator and ally of Abraham Lincoln. He helped shape Illinois constitutional history and served on the Supreme Court where he joined major rulings on Milligan test oath and the legal tender cases.

David Davis Bloomington Cecil County Maryland Kenyon College Ohio Edwin M. Stanton New Haven Conn Henry W. Bishop Lenox Mass Pekin Ill William P. Walker Illinois House of Representatives Eighth Judicial Circuit Treat United States Davis Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Trumbull Stephen A. Douglas Chicago Republican Party Asha Lincoln Supreme Court Senate Milligan Missouri Supreme Court of the United States Assembly Logan Arthur Burr Judge Davis

Alfred Hanlon Dies at Pasadena Famous Acrobat of Family Troupe

Alfred Hanlon, member of a renowned acrobat family, died in Pasadena California from consumption at age 44. He began performing as a child with brothers, toured globally, and joined a famed troupe that included Thomas George and Frederick. He survived numerous injuries and helped inspire a safety net law for trapeze acts. He leaves a daughter and spoke several languages, including French German Spanish and Russian.

Alfred Hanlon Pasadena Los Angeles County Cal Theatre Royal Queen’s Theatre Manchester England London Adelphi Alfred George William Thomas Edward Frederick Niblo’s California South America Europe Paris Buffalo Tammany Hall Park Theatre New York Nice Orange Mountain

Lynn Cycle Club hosts third track series on new course

The Lynn Cycle Club Track Association schedules seven events on a July 5 meet at their new track under A C U rules. races include one mile novices, two mile amateurs, one mile amateurs, a boys’ race, three mile amateurs handicap, another one mile amateur, and a five mile professional open. prizes range from medals to silverware and cash. William A Rowe of Lynn aims to break the ten mile world record of 28 37 4 5 set last fall at Springfield. Entries close July 1.

Lynn Lynn Cycle Club Track Association William A. Rowe Springfield

Independent Senior Lacrosse Club Defeats Weymouths 5–2

On the Independent Senior Lacrosse Club grounds Weymouths were beaten by the home team five to two in a Saturday match. The Dorchester versus South Boston junior game ended South Boston’s 2–0 victory on Dorchester grounds. The Independents forfeited to Cambridge after late arrival. an exhibition half hour followed with Independents winning 1–0.

Weymouths Dorchesters South Boston Dorchester South Bostons Boston Cambridge Cambridges Independents

Watertown Man Loses Legs In Train Accident

Christopher Brierton, 31, of Riverside street Watertown, attempted to board a Fitchburg train at Watertown station. He slipped under a moving coach, both legs mangled and severed above the knees. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in critical condition. he leaves a wife and two children.

Fitchburg Watertown Christopher Brierton Riverside Street Massachusetts General Hospital

Second Brigade Encampment for Five Days at State Camp Ground

In accordance with general orders No. 8 the Second brigade will encamp for five days duty at the State camp ground on Tuesday the 20th day of July next. Battalion commanders will report with their commands at 12 o'clock noon to the assistant adjutant general at brigade headquarters in the field.

Adjutant-General’s Office Tuesda

Waltham Cricket Club Defeats Brockton in One Inning Game

The Waltham Cricket Club visited Brockton Saturday and won 45 to 20. A half day match followed between the second elevens of the Boston and Mystic clubs at Medford with a 531017 score showing Boston’s victory.

Waltham Cricket Club Brockton Boston Mystic Medford Bostons

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