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29 Jun 1886
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1886
Page
1
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The Senate insisted on its subsidy amendment to the post office appropriation bill after a lively discussion. The legislative appropriation bill with amendments will be taken up today in the Senate. Allan W. Dorsey and Maria B were tried in Newport for murder. Mrs. A Whipple of North Dunbarton Medks marked 100th birthday. The Lake Shore railroad reported freight success and officials claim the strike backbone is broken.
Prince Luitpold took the oath as regent of the Bavarian king while a separate edstone delivered a brilliant speech in Liverpool. Reverend Henry Ward Beecher appeared on the platform amid the events.
An express train from St Albans derailed near Somerville Centre with no fatalities. An express messenger was slightly injured and night train services faced delays.
Colonels Clark S Edwards accepts the Bangor convention nominated governor bid. He expresses gratitude to the Maine Democrats and pledges a pure economical and liberal administration, saying he cannot refuse the party's trust and will work for the state. The reception included a procession, dinner at Bethel House, and remarks by William Henry Clifford of Portland.
Patsrey Sullivan at 38 Fifth Street South Boston became violent drunkenly striking his wife Sarah. He kicked and clubbed her and finally threw her from a window, injuring her severely. Police arrested Sullivan and took him to the station for detention.
Weather bulletins list regional conditions across the northeast and south. Maine to Vermont expect generally fair skies with steady temperatures, while Massachusetts through eastern New York have fair weather and steady heat. The mid-Atlantic and southeast face warmer days with variable winds and localized rain in several areas.
Observer's Office reports three stations at Boston with barometer readings around 29.99 inches. Mean daily temperature 60 degrees, high 71, low 51, dew point 54.6, humidity 78 percent. Winds vary from southwest to west with light to moderate velocity and cloudy to clear skies. Precipitation appears minimal per notes.
Yesterday’s weather observations compiled from all stations report at ten p.m. synchronized readings. Data cover temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation across sites, showing regional patterns.
Washington June 28 postoffice inspectors dropped from the rolls as probationary terms end July 1 and salaries rise from 1200 to 1600 per year, necessitating a smaller force. L B Lamson of Boston is among those dropped.
Eastern Yacht Club regatta at Marblehead features over 200 yachts with Priscilla, Mayflower and Puritan among favorites. Officials debate records publication tied to Porter pardon while Marblehead gears up for the grand race with brisk wind expectations and ample spectator steamers.
A Louisiana proposal urges reducing internal revenue taxes and amending revenue laws. It notes French assurances on Lesseps private enterprise, Panama Canal Company seeking a 600 million franc lottery loan, and French deputies considering authorization. It warns against French government backing the canal and asks the Secretary of State to inform Congress promptly. The text ends with the House debating sundry civil appropriations.
Delegates gathering in Concord prepare for tomorrow's Democratic State convention. Speakers from across New Hampshire praise President Cleveland, endorse the administration, and urge labor-friendly policies. Gubernatorial race likely between Amsden of Penacook and Cogswell of Gilmanton. George H. George to be renominated in the second district.
Gladstone addressed Liverpool electors at Hengler's circus to a crowded venue of about 5000. He urged a statutory Parliament for Ireland to handle Irish affairs and argued Liberal policy would win over the masses, while defending land purchase and denouncing Union disruption. Beecher joined the platform as cheers rang out.
Randolph's tariff bill fails to gain traction as tariff reformers blame political maneuvering. The Ways and Means Committee will meet, but the bill may not be printed or reported. Democrats warn of broader battles over duties and revenue, with Treasury estimates predicting a revenue drop of about 34 million dollars mainly from internal taxes.
Washington June 28 Special The President worked through a large pile of bills and declined many visitors He has not stated a definite plan to refuse to go to the Capitol to sign bills as they arrive Col Lamont says but indicates he is seriously weighing the step if not yet decided
Washington June 28 special Democrats on the Pan-Electric investigating committee fail to unify. Four Republicans back Ranney’s report while Hale cites a differing view and resists Boyle’s majority draft. Expect three reports not signed by a majority, with delays in House action.
Senator Dawes shows little hope that his amend ment to the oleomargarine bill altering the worsted tariff will gain serious traction in the Senate. He acted after Senator Beck offered the Morrison bill as an amendment, but the agriculture committee is unlikely to study the issue. Some Republicans favor a readjustment, yet fear broad tariff debate and jeopardizing the oleomargarine measure.
Washington June 28 special report states twenty one post offices will rise to presidential class and forty five drop to fourth class at the start of the new fiscal year. In New England Ivory Town Connecticut and Bar Harbor Maine are the only offices advanced. Bar Harbor salary set at 1500 dollars. Postmasters to be renominated by the President and Senate confirmation follows.
Civil service commissioners rule that lists of persons who passed examinations before local boards shall not be copied or inspected by anyone except board members. A resolution seeks presidential amendment to restrict access for applicants seeking civil service positions.
CONFIRMATIONS Washington June 28 The Senate has confirmed nominees including A H Kellar marshal for the northern district of Alabama William Desmond marshal for the northern district of Iowa W H Benson United States attorney for the northern and middle districts of Alabama J B Harris United States attorney for the southern district of Mississippi E Van Long chief justice of New Mexico W J Ryan postmaster at San Francisco.
The Senate receives Treasury secretary reply on soldiers and postmasters claims, considers oleomargarine taxes, and passes two Virginia disability removal bills for William H. F. Lee and John K. Mitchell. It debates the post office subsidy amid House opposition, votes to insist on its amendment, and pursues related appropriations. Emily J. Stannard pension bill passes. Des Moines river land quit titles veto discussed.
Washington June 28. Representative Gallinger of New Hampshire introduces a resolution directing the committee on civil service reform to investigate alleged charges that the officers of the Democratic campaign committee, via a person not a government employee, solicit contributions from Democratic Congressmen and others in government service. Representative Randall of Pennsylvania offers a proposal to reduce and equalize import duties.
Chicago dispatch reports Lake Shore switchyard turmoil with 100 officers and Pinkerton men clashing with strikers. After gunarmed patrols and a riot act, trains moved south while arrests were limited to one striker. By afternoon six freight trains cleared the yards amid tightened security.
In Indianapolis on June 28 a bill filed in the U S Circuit Court at Chicago seeks an injunction against striking switchmen. Lake Shore roads allege interference with traffic by late employees and that such actions violate its rights as a carrier of interstate commerce. Judge Gresham grants a temporary order upholding a right of action against the strikers to protect lawful business.
In Newport the Dorsey case began with Allan W. Dorsey and Maria B. Dorsey pleading not guilty before Chief Justice Durfee. Witnesses described the scene and wounds, noting a revolver on the floor and blood patterns. Maria Dorsey called to report Burton’s death as the trial proceeds toward Tuesday’s continuation.
At a caucus the State committee names its officers led by President Colonel Frank G. Noyes of Nashua and a large slate of vice presidents secretaries and committee members from Rockingham Strafford Belknap Carroll Hillsboro Cheshire Sullivan Merrimack Grafton Coos with officials including J F Coburn Albert Tracy J F Taylor and Emery Lapierre among others.
Lowell June 28 The ninth annual regatta of the Vesper Boat Club proved the most successful yet with three events. In the junior single two mile race Frank D Fish won in 16 minutes 54 seconds. In tandem canoes Blue team defeated Olive team by two lengths in 5 minutes 25 seconds. The four-oared race ended with Blue crew edging White by one third boat length in 16 minutes 38 seconds. Prizes included silver cups and four silver medals.
A Haverhill meeting heard Dudley Porter present a plan to build a rail line linking Haverhill and Lawrence via the Boston & Lowell route. The scheme would shorten the distance from 83 miles to 7. About two thirds of the estimated $500,000 cost was pledged, with a committee empowered to solicit more subscriptions.
The Gloucester high school held its graduation at City Hall with twenty four graduates receiving diplomas from Mayor Parsons. He congratulated the scholars and joked about newspapers misreporting his remarks, noting the importance of education.
Conroocook New Hampshire June 28 Mrs A Whipple of North Dunbarton celebrated her 100th birthday with relatives neighbors and friends J Henry Gilmore of Rochester New York gave an address Mrs Enoch P Mandola read a poem The Dunbarton cornet band provided music.
Sweeny and Dolan of the St. Louis league team were each fined 50 dollars and released for gentlemanly conduct during yesterday's game against the Cincinnati team of the American Association in St. Louis Missouri.
President Clark of the New York and New England railroad has returned from Europe and will attend the directors meeting today. Nantasket steamers start a new timetable from Wednesday and hundreds of late applicants growl at Rowe's wharf during ticket lines. Charles Francis Adams Jr will introduce Rev Louis A Banks this evening at Meronaon for a free lecture on The Columbia River and Its Neighbors. Mayor O'Brien and city officials will attend the Eastern Yacht Club regatta off Marblehead aboard the quarantine steamer Vigilant.
Prince Luitpold is formally installed as regent of Bavaria to govern during King Otto's occupation. Dr. Von Foehustle administers the oath in the Residenz Schloss throne room before the ministry and Parliament, with Luitpold pledging to promote Bavaria's prosperity.
In St Louis on June 28 the home squad edged the Boston nine 8 to 4 as Seden's lineup fielded sharply and produced timely hits. Quoted scorers show two base hits for Quinn and Wise, with Radbourn and Boyle both hurling, while Boston miscues proved costly in the late innings.
In a New England League tilt, the Boston Blues lose to Newburyports 4 3 after a ninth inning rally. Burns and Gruber drove early offense for Newburyports, while Shaw at short and Gruber’s pitching highlighted the game.
In Amherst Harvard crushed Amherst 18 to 8 after a slow start. Harvard erupted in the third and fourth innings to plate eleven runs while Stuart hit a home run and Marble added a three base hit. The contest lasted 3 hours 15 minutes with Keating and Henshaw handling pitching duties.
A Victorian tone quotes Lord Byron on revenge and notes that many women suffer, sometimes gravely, but finds hope in Dr. R. V. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The passage argues the remedy helps both women and men and restores household harmony.
A Harvard student named George Whitelaw suffered a head blow during an incident at Miller House on Court street after a dinner in Charlestown. His parents report no serious injuries and plan a brief trip. other involved men were detained, no charges filed, and the proprietor sought to keep the matter private.
The Bridal Trap by Mr. Sydney Rosenfeld opened at the Boston Theatre with a New York Bijou cast. The plot follows Rosetta and her supposed alliance with Grivolin, a mock marriage, and a tangled scheme resolved by a loyal majordomo. The story moves coherently but is slightly heavy and tame due to Anglicized French librettos. dialogue is forcible though not always smooth with few bright lines from Fourchard.
A third Harrigan engagement presents Old Lavender a dramatic study in New York slums. George Coggswell as Old Lavender shows steady manhood amid temptation while the cast including Vid Lavender Mrs Yeamans Sally Stacy Laura Coggswell and others deliver refined, humorous and touching performances.
The Boston crowd saw Miss Tessie Deagle debut in Flip of Gold Galen at Oakland Garden. Critics deem the cast crude and overdrawn though Deagle shows moments of self-forgetfulness, with Watkins delivering notable brogue while Dawson and Stumps underperform.
An accident near a frightful catastrophe occurred on the Boston and Lowell railroad at Somerville Centre caused by a switchman’s error. The express from St. Albans Vermont reached a curve near the Lexington branch where a mis-set switch sent the train off the rails. no fatalities and most passengers, about 200, were shaken but unharmed. A wrecking crew cleared the line by early morning as one messenger was slightly injured.
Harvard seniors gathered for 160 at Youngs Hotel for their final dinner before graduation. W S Barnes of San Francisco presided as toast master, with A G Mason elected chorister and F B Smith J H Huddleston J A Frye S G Jones Samuel Corey and A G Winter giving speeches. An Amherst telegram announced Harvard’s baseball win tying Yale for the championship, prompting applause.
A compiled list shows which Cambridge classes will gather on commencement day and where they will dine, with a note that the dinner occurs this evening and that detailed commencement rooms will be announced tomorrow. Notable items include 1879 dining at Young’s and references to 250th anniversary events and class gifts directed to the library and reading room.
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