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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Mar 08, 1886

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Downes Stars at Music Hall In Envy Spite and Malice

The Boston stage hears from W W Downs of Downs Norton and Coffey in a harlequin show at Music Hall after a Connecticut fox hunt. Promises of more great hits are followed by a new three act melodrama Cowboy Billy or The Desperado's Revenge with crowd-pressuring attempts to redeem a tarnished reputation amid scandal with a minister and a reporter.

W.W. Downs Downs Norton Coffey Boston Music Hall Connecticut Connecticut Woods Fox Reynard Jease Ito Bill Thomas Cribb Walker Hall Parker House Billy Onaine Alomeone Post Neponset Hartford Vregard

Evidence Fragments Track Arrington Murder Hearing

Special to the Post Dedham March 6 Foxboro and nearby towns attend the continued hearing in the Arrington murder case. Willie Lyons faces trial for Mrs Elizabeth Arringtons death last December. Detective Pratt testified mostly circumstantial detailing Lyonss day and alcohol induced confusion. The hearing was postponed to Saturday with Kirby still jailed as the key government witness.

Dedham Foxboro Willie Lyons Elizabeth Arrington Court House Thomas E. Grover Canton Henry E. Fales Milford William E. Davidson Boston Bumpus Pratt Lyons Fules Lyona Grover Bramus Fales John Kirby

Shipwrecked and Desolated Whaling Crew Reach New Bedford

Captain Reynolds and five of the Aurora crew from Edgartown arrive in New Bedford after being wrecked thirty six hours from port. Fourteen crew left in Baltimore with three hospitalized after freezing. Gale winds and icy seas hurled the schooner into the water. no fire or food until rescued by the steamer Wesser. Relief efforts meet rebuffs. funds and pawned valuables raised aboard to cover care and passage home.

New Brprorp Mass Reynolds Aurora Edgartown Baltimore Wesser

Experimental tea growing faces setback at Sum merville farm

Commissioner Colman reports an unfavorable view of the government tea farm at Summerville South Carolina. He notes severe winter weather stripped foliage and possible root death in many varieties. One variety tolerates cold better with no leaf loss, but overall he discourages further plantings and urges abandonment of the experimental project.

Washington Colman Department of Agriculture Summerville S. C Wardell

Duel to the Death in Chihuahua Ends in Fatal Hail of Fire

A pistol duel near Chihuahua between Trinidad Alvarez and Senor Paredez left Paredez wounded thrice and Alvarez dead from a forehead shot. Both men are described as prominent. the quarrel arose from a family feud, leading to the fatal challenge and exchange of three shots each.

Paso Tex The Times Chihuahua Mexico Trinidad Alvarez Senor Paredez Paredez Alvarez

Weather Indications for New England to Northwest

Indications as of Wasmmerox March 8 1 a m show a warm southwest trend behind northwest backing. Expect cloudy skies with light local rains or snows as the front passes, affecting New England and Northwest regions.

Wasmmerox New England

Senate Prerogative Debate Tags Administration and Nominations

Special to the Post reports the Senate will open a debate on presidential prerogative with a crowded chamber expected. The Post editorial attacks the administration and questions appointees on moral grounds, urging removal of doubtful figures to avoid ruin.

Washington Senate Post

Treasury Row Over Silver Purchases Sparks Debate

Washington dispatch reports a split among treasury leaders over the right of the Secretary to buy 2 million dollars of silver monthly for coinage. Treasurer Jordan argues no lawful appropriation exists while silver supporters press for continued standard dollar coinage and swift action from Congress and the President.

Washington Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Jordan Mr. Jordan Cleveland

Scope and Meaning of the Amendment Proposed by Mr. Tucker

SPECIAL TO THE POST Washington March 7 The House judiciary committee postpones its report on the Lowell bankruptcy bill to allow Representative Tucker of Virginia to shape a substitute or amendment and prepare a minority report His plan would assign bankruptcy administration to state courts with appeal to federal courts, aiming for lower costs and greater convenience while preserving rights. The odds favor passage of the Lowell bill as reported by the committee, though Tucker’s approach could win over some Southern foes.

Washington Judiciary Committee of the House Representative Tucker Virginia Tucker Congress

Belief that the Programme Has Been Arranged in the telephone Suit

Washington reports that Judge Thurman left for Ohio and government counsel kept reasons private fueling rumors. Officials say Thurman went to Columbus as no longer needed in Washington and that the government’s plan to sue the Bell Telephone Company is drafted. The preliminary writ may be served in Columbus with a lengthy first pleading.

Washington Thurman Ohio Bell Telephone Columbus Judge Lowery Bell Telephone Company

Blair praises education bill as best Congress produced

Senator Blair says the education bill, passed by the Senate, improves on last year's measure and will efficiently accomplish its aims. He notes amendments add merit, restores earlier provisions for Alabama, and highlights the Logan plan to fund 20,900 schoolhouses for needy districts amid debate over race implications.

Edmunds Allison Blair Washington Senate Congress Logan Blsair Mr. Blair Wohite South

Senate Week in Review Plans for Pending Appropriations and Bills

The article outlines the Senate agenda for the coming week with debates on the Duskin case panel transmission, a lands forfeiture bill for Iowa railroads, and a push on the widows pension and electoral count measures. It notes two House appropriation bills pending and multiple calendar items likely not to reach final action.

Senate Washington Judiciary Committees Iowa van Wyck Hoar House of Representatives Post Office Military Academy Army, Consular and Diplomatic and District of Columbia Committee On Pacific Railroads Pacific Railroads

Death of Julia Evelina Smith of Glastonbury Smith sister

Miss Julia Evelina Smith died in Hartford at 93.9, wife of Amos A. Parker. She was one of the famed Glastonbury Smith sisters, noted suffragists who resisted taxation and had Alderney cows seized. Her sisters previously died. she recently lived with Parker in Hartford after leaving the Glastonbury farm. She suffered a hip fracture a year earlier and never fully recovered.

Hartford Conn Julia Evelina Smith Amos A. Parker Glastonbury

Almost a Murder Near Millbury Druggist Assault

Fred Jannery, a Millbury druggist, was attacked after leaving his store to change small bills. A powerful man seized him and dragged him about 200 feet through a dark alley, then fell with him and fled, leaving Jannery semi conscious. Authorities believe the motive was revenge with intent to kill.

Worccester Fred Jannery Millbury

Tragic Portland double suicide linked to unrequited love

In East Portland last night Charlies Burgess shot and killed Mrs Emma Simmons then killed himself in a hotel room. Burgess, a box factory employee, courted Simmons who had recently divorced her husband. After supper they talked in his room. two shots ended both lives. Burgess had recently arrived from Maine.

Portland Ore East Portland Charlies Burgess Emma Simmons Burgess Maine

Bank examiner Mygott defends actions amid NY Windham Bank case

New Haven Conn March 7 Bank Examiner Mygott denies charges reported by a New York paper accusing him of negligence and aiding Windham County National Bank’s Grant Ward account manipulation. He says the attacks on Windham National Bank are unfounded and will be vindicated by his official conduct.

New Haven Conn Mygott New York Grant & Ward Windham County National Bank Windham National Bank A. B. Mycott National Bank Examiner

Woman Found Frozen Near Hooksett Dies in Bow Home

Mary Allen, 35, was found on the Concord road near Hooksett badly frozen after a day in Manchester. Selectman Edwin Pronk helped her, her legs hands and face frozen. She died at Mrs. Glines in Bow where she had lived for the past year. Three liquor bottles were found on her.

Hooksett N. H Mary Allen Concord Bow Edwin Pronk

Death near Portsmouth tavern shocks New Hampshire

Edwin A. Roundy of Vassalboro Maine was found dead near a Portsmouth tavern three miles from the city under suspicious circumstances after an evening of drinking with several people. His brother George E. Roundy says he cannot recall the events as he was drunk. the coroner's inquest is ongoing and George is detained awaiting verdict.

Porritssmouth N. H Edwin A. Roundy Vassalboro George E. Roundy George Roundy

Firemen Parade Sets New Orleans Record With Rex Arrival

New Orleans reports the parade of local and visiting firemen given high praise as the Rex parade grows. Governor English and his Connecticut wife join crowds of 80 Portland residents, 1200 Texans, and thousands of others arriving for tomorrow’s royal reception with a large military and civic escort.

New Orleans English Connecticut Portland Rex

SCHOONER SARAH M JACOBS ARRIVES AFTER GALE DROWNS CREW

Gloucester reports the schooner Sarah M Jacobs reached Georges Island after the February 26 gale. Decks were swept and the cabin lost. Crewmen John Cogan aged 55 and Thomas Landry aged 18 were swept overboard and drowned. Cogan leaves a widow and three children.

Gloucester Mass Sarah M. Jacobs Georges John Cogan Thomas Landry Cogan Landry

Robbery on Motte Street Nighttime theft reported

About 10 o'clock Saturday night Mrs Eliza Bridgham was robbed of her pocketbook containing a small sum of money as she returned to her home 27 Motte street from the market. The robbery was committed by two young men one of whom was arrested by officers of the fifth division shortly after. Daniel F Griffin the other robber was arrested last evening on Concord street.

Eliza Bridgham Motte Street Fifth Division Daniel F. Griffin Concord Street

Dartmouth chapel adds college orchestra for service

Thainover New Hampshire March 7. Dartmouth chapel exercises featured instrumental music by the college orchestra with one first violin two second violins a bass viol and organ marking a new innovation in the service.

Thianover N. H Dartmouth

Railroad foreclosure sale ordered for Quincy line

St. Louis March 7 The Quincy Missouri and Pacific railroad part of the Wabash system has been ordered sold under a foreclosure decree by Judge Treat of the United States Court.

St. Louis Quincy, Missouri and Pacific Railroad Treat United States Court

Great Chess Column Promises Weekly Original Compositions

Local experts announce a weekly feature of new and original chess problems and analyses. The notes describe several sample lines and strategic ideas, including file control, king safety considerations, and the potential to recover a pawn while building a strong attack.

Chess notation fragment from 1835 Boston match

A dense sequence of moves and annotations from the seventh game of the third championship series at the Boston Chess Club. It details opening lines English Opening and a long tactical battle, with mating threats, exchanges, and queen losses in various branches.

Boston

TORIES SAD Speeches of the Week Not to Their Taste

New York reports that Lord Hartington and Sir Henry James disappointed Whigs and Tories alike by declining to lead an opposition to Mr Gladstone. Hartington avoids plans, rejects home rule, and will not head an independent movement, likely standing aside. Cabinet rumors persist as Gladstone backs sweeping home rule with a declaratory resolution for an independent Irish Parliament, delaying broader action.

New York the Tribune Lord Martington Sir Henry James Mr. Gladstone Lord Hartington Lord Salisbury Mr. Chamberlain Morley Earl Spencer Robert Hamilton Ireland

Paris Murder at Verpignan Hospital Sparks Robbery Theory

A man identified as Abpes3 Malegue Caseponte was murdered during a hospital dining by ruffians, with robbery suspected as motive. Several suspects have been arrested as authorities investigate the brutal assault in Verpignan.

Paris Malegue

Maud Miller and Arthur Mackaye Divorce Decree Granted

In New York on March 7 the court granted an absolute divorce to Arthur Loring Mackaye from Maud McCormick Miller daughter of Joaquim Miller. Mackaye’s suit cited statutory grounds. the referee and Judge Donohue upheld the decree. McCormick, a Catholic, had lived separately since the ceremony and may remarry. McCormick plans a future marriage with Mackaye.

New York Maud Miller Joaquim Miller Arthur Loring Mackaye Steele Mackaye Mr. Mackaye William H. Scott George Putnam Smith McCormick Samuel G. Barnard Mackaye Mr. McCormick Donohue Supreme Court Barnard

WANTS TO BE POSTMASTER Salem Democrat Seeks Salem Post Office

The Salem postmaster job is forwarded to Washington with John F. Hurley of 160 Washington Street urging appointment. Hurley, a Jacksonian Democrat, cites war service and local business support, while Republicans back incumbent J Frank Dalton.

Salem John F. Hurley Washington Hurley Mass William F. Vilas Essex County Massachusetts Battery Washington Street Democratic City Committee J. Frank Dalton Arthur

Smith-Riley Union in East Boston Church

R Sherrard Smith of New York City married Miss Delia Riley at Star of the Sea Church East Boston. Rev Hugh Roe O Donnell officiated. The bride wore a white gown with lace and orange blossom wreaths. A reception followed at Orient Heights then they left for New York to reside.

R. Sherrard Smith New York City Delia Riley Star of the Sea Church Boston Riley Hugh Roe O’ Donnell J.w.chase Henry Riley Bio NG. Chase Orient Heights Smith Bulfinch Street

Will Refuse Nomination Hon P A Collins Not Seek Third Term

Senator Patrick A Collins of the Fourth Massachusetts district announces he will not seek re election. In a March 5 1886 letter from Washington he cites personal reasons and heavy public duties as preventing full attention to his own affairs. He notes only four Democrats from New England in Congress and thanks voters for their support and forbearance.

Boston Moreh Mr. Downs H. J. Dimensacs Dillenback Fred J. Taber Commonwealth of Massachusetts District Attorney’s Office District Attorney’s Massachusetts J. A. Collins Washington New England Congress Ephraim Patrick A. Collins

Washington's Successor John Adams told by Rev Carlton Staples

Rev Carlton A Staples addressed the Young Men's Christian Union at Union Hall on John Adams. He traced Adams from boyhood to death, noting Harvard ranking No 14, his legal choice, Abigail Smith marriage, and political rise amid cabinet intrigues and Jeffersonian demands for a France alliance.

Union Hall Carlton A. Staples Young Men’s Christian Union of John Adams Adams Harvard College Abigail Smith Jefferson France

Canton Legislator Joseph Leavitt Dies by Hanging

Joseph Leavitt a Canton citizen and former state legislator died by his own hand yesterday morning at his High street home. Rene Holmes medical examiner removed the body from a barn rafter after notification. Leavitt, long active in town affairs, leaves four married children. Officials cite mental low mood as the cause.

Joseph Leavitt Canton High Street Rene Holmes

Mormon Women Rally for Polygamy Rights in Utah

A large Salt Lake City meeting of Mormon women urged the right to polygamy and denounced government interference. Speakers claimed the government cannot force marriage choices and urged respect for social preferences. The Utah Legislature nears adjournment with no progress toward aligning Utah laws with national statutes amid a Governor-Legislature deadlock.

Salt Lake City East Utah

Pope Sends Congrats as Archbishop Elder Returns

Archbishop Elder of Cincinnati returns from Rome and preaches at Baltimore Cathedral. He reports the Pope charged him to convey best wishes to Archbishop Gibbons, notes a French bishop receiving the pallium, and hints at a cardinalate awaiting the Baltimore sees, to be conferred when the Pope deems proper.

Baltimore Archbishop Elder Cincinnati Rome Gibbons Elder

Chess book requests offered by J Wainwright

Ww D MonRor Buy Gossip s Chess Player s Manual and Howitt s End Games cited as examples. The advertiser notes availability of any chess books at low prices and invites mail responses with desired titles.

Murphy Howitt J. Wainwright

Three youths arrested after break-in on Hayward Place

At an early hour Sunday morning three young men broke into Chesley Hayes restaurant at 30 Hayward Place and stole valuables. Fourth division officers spotted the suspects leaving, pursued and arrested them. The trio were identified as James Malory alias Daniel Felvey Micheliealey alias Davis and Charles Carey.

Chesley Hayes Hayward Place James Malory Daniel Felvey Micheliealey Davis Charles Carey

Forbes Installed Pastor at Adams Memorial Church

Rev. Jesse F. Forbes formerly of Warren Mass was tonight installed as pastor of the Adams Memorial Church in New York. The installation sermon was by Rev. C H Parkhurst with charges delivered by Rev. Dr Burchard to Forbes and Dr Stoddard to the people, Forbes made a brief response.

New York Jesse F. Forbes Warren Presbyterian Church Warren Mass Adams Memorial C. H. Parkhurst Burchard Stoddard Forbes George B. Rodgers Cambridge Mercer Circle Yale Harvard Alexander McKenzie Shepard Memorial Church Asa P. French Walter I. Badger George Richardson Marcus Morton, Jr Walter

Wendell Phillips Club Music and Literature Night

The Wendell Phillips Club presented a musical and literary program at Paine Memorial Hall on Friday evening. Organizers included C. L. Mitchell J. H. Wolffe F. M. Douglass G. W. Lowther J. Mullen S. E. Hoyt and E. F. Jones. Performers featured Eddie Glover Lillian Lewis Edna Brown H C Lewis Georgia W Glover J B Nancy Parilia Anderson Emma Simmons and the Ladies' Student Society. A supper followed and the night ended with dancing.

Wendell Phillips Club Paine Memorial Hall Messrs C. L. Mitchell J. H. Wolffe F. M. Douglass G. W. Lowther J. Mullen S. E. Hoyt E. F. Jones Eddie Glover Lillianewis Edna &. Brown H. C. Lewis Georgia W. Glover J. B

MIT Professors Change Chairs and Lead Mine Engineers

Professor George L. Vose of MIT resigns his chair in civil and topographical engineering while Professor Robert H. Richards, mining engineering professor, has been elected president of the American Institute of Mining Engineers, the nation’s premier association of its kind.

George L. Vose Hayward Massachusetts Institute of Technology Robert H. Richards American Institute of Mining Engineers America

Ticks by Telegraph Rescue Likely Tuesday Morning

Rescue work at the Nanticoke mine will probably resume Tuesday morning. Customs officers in San Francisco seized opium worth 4900 dollars brought on the Belgic steamer. Rev Hervey Wood resigns from North Baptist Church New Bedford to join McDougal Street Church New York. General Hawley to leave Hartford for Washington today and will likely sit in the Senate Wednesday. Congressman Buck returns to Washington tomorrow.

Nanticoke Customs House San Francisco Hervey Wood North Baptist Church New Bedford McDougal Street New York Hawley Hartford Washington Senate Buck

Pastor resigns after two years at Chicopee church

Springfield March 7. Rev. Charles S Markland resigns after two years as pastor of the Chicopee First Congregational Church to accept a call to the Franklin Street Cotyte.

Springfield Mass Charles S$, Markland Chicopee First

East Weymouth Woman and Husband Arrested in Boston Affair

Special to the Post reports John Whelan and Lulu M. French, both from Weymouth, were arrested in Boston at 67 Indiana Street. Whelan, 24, and Miss French, 20, met three months ago amid skating and outings, with Whelan stringing along his wife and two children at Grove Street. A telegram and a deputy’s investigation led to their arrest. they are to be arraigned tomorrow as Mrs. Whelan grieves openly.

East Weymouth John W. Whelan Lulu M. French Boston Indiana Street Whelan Grove Street Miss French Hingham Nellie Rogers Miss Rogers F.M. L Thomas French South Weymouth Missogers

Ways of Transgressors Disturbing Law Enforcers

Police raid multiple locations arresting individuals for gaming and fornication. Officers seized six gallons of liquor at unlicensed premises on Snowhill street and found small liquor quantities at Harris Schwartz Lowry and Annie Driscoll properties. Sudbury House raid yielded eight individuals from beds and locks up for fornication with additional liquor seizures.

Peare Harris Morrow Reyd North Street John Chambers Thomas McCann John Merriam John Ferris Frank Doyle Martin Hanson Eliza Dunn Snowhill Street Third Division Harris Schwartz Pitts Street David J. Lowry Wall Street Annie Driscoll Lyman Street Low Resort Foster and Butters Sudbury House Sudbury Street Eliza Sullivan William Bowen Josie Mikado Joshua Calhoun Belle Smith Cameron Smith Kila Mitchell J. Putnam Jaima

Fire damages multiple mills and stores across three states

A Massachusetts planing mill in Pittsfield suffered about 22000 in losses with 16700 insured after a Saturday fire. The Pittsfield Novelty Company, renting upper floors, faced about 5000 in losses with half insured. Nearby Harriet Root estate house burned for about 2000, insured 1500. Concurrent fires hit Springfield Missouri auction house Hurst and Hervey and dry goods store B T King with combined losses over 68000. Jamaica Long Island forests burned. twenty acres felled. Michael White’s Winchendon woodenware shops and art house also burned, costing about 1000 with 1500 insurance.

Springfiuld Mass C. H. Booth Pittsfield Pittsfield Novelty Company Harriet Root The Royal Springfield St. Louis Hurst & Hervey B. T. King Hurst & Hervey's Jamaica L. I Michael White Winchendon

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