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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1886

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Edmunds Delivers Forthright Senate Inquiry Speech

The crowded Senate galleries hear Charles Edmunds argue the tenure of office act limits presidential removals. He cites historic inquiries and demands full information on appointees, noting past committee accesses to departments and the President. The scene includes praise for Judge Thurman and anticipation of a Sherman letter revealing information.

Washington Senate Congress Littlg Iggnes Dukin Edmunds Menc Tne Department of Justice Grant Corbin Judiciary Committee Turman Joseph McDonald T. F. Bayard A. H. Garland L. «. C. Lamar Mr. Edmunds Judge Thurman United States Senator Pugh Pugh John Sherman Democratic Times Thurman McDonald Indiana Bayard Delaware Garland Arkansas Lamar Mississippi Interior Davis Illlmois Conkling and Carpenter The Michael Shaffer Supreme Court of the Territory of Utah David I. Coppin Allen G. Tunerman

Edmunds Speech Defends Constitutional Order in Senate

Senator Edmunds delivers a calm defense of constitutional government as resolutions from the judiciary committee condemn the Attorney General for refusing to transmit Senate papers and condemn the discharge of ex Union soldiers. He notes a rare Senate executive clash and urges orderly cooperation between branches during the hearings and requests.

Senator Edmunds Washington Senate Edmunds Judiciary Committee Soliers Smany Edmunda House of Representatives Executive Department House of Congress Department Department of Justice Bes Meade Duskin Alabama Kimunds Reau Dusk Edmonds United States John D. Burnett Burnett Edimunes Sheridan Mr. Duskin Withhess Eiected Pew Et’munds Geoeral Akerman George H. Yerman Miniser Copenhagen Akernan Devens Eamunds Committee On the Judiciary Senate of the Daskin Mr. Edmunds

Edmunds Defends Senate Access To Official Papers

Senator Edmunds argues that the Senate must receive official papers from the President and Attorney General to judge suspensions and removals. He cites precedents, stresses constitutional duties to knowledge, and condemns attempts to cloak motives behind executive privilege.

Boston Residents Win Multiple Patents In March

SPECIAL TO THE POST Washington March 9 patents issued to Bostonians include Henry Beebe harness ornament William and A Berrenberg rotary engine William A Borden newspaper file Frank Chase lasting tack strip William C Cress tasting boots and shoes Ephas Manning feed water heater Edward G Mead sketching easel Oscar L Noble rotary cutter Thomas O Potter buckles Bellville L Rindall car brake Benjamin Roberts binding for corking bottles Samuel W Valentine clip for leaves of music folios etc Grant funeral expenses Senate committee agrees to report amendments urgent deficiency appropriation bill including 30000 for General Grant funeral 1836 and 1835 18 35 submarine cable Block Island bay Phelps confirmed Boston patent list and related Senate actions.

Washington Henry Beebe William and A. Berrenberg William A. Borden Frank Chase William C. Cress Ephas Manning Edward G. Mead Oscar L. Noble Thomas O. Potter Bellville L. Rindall Benjamin’. Roberts Samuel W. Valentine Grant Senate Committee On Appropriations General Grant Block Island Bay Senate

Amherst Murderer Adams Attempts Self Harm Before Execution

Allan Adams, condemned to hang in Northampton, wounded himself with a jackknife borrowed from a fellow prisoner after a guard left. He cut both legs, bleeding profusely, then lapsed into unconsciousness as physicians treated the injuries. He remains under close watch awaiting his Friday execution.

Springfield Mass Allan Adams Amherst Northampton Adams Thorrington Henry Coy Mr. Thorrington Coy Thayer

Dunbar Explosion Triggers Ongoing Death Toll at Uniondale

Pittsburg reports detail a deadly fire damp explosion at Uniondale mines near Dunbar. Injuries include John Cope Jr whose father was killed. Mrs Cone’s infant dies at home while others, led by Colonel Mann and John Starling, face possible death. Mine Inspector Davis could not determine a precise cause amid dangerous gas. Eleven others seriously hurt, with pit boss Thomas Owen in critical condition. all miners in Morris Wheeler Calvin Atlas and Anchor pits ordered out until gas is cleared.

Pittsburg Penn Uniondale Dunbar Davis John Cope, Jr

Death of Ex Senator Jerome B. Chaffee in New York

Ex Senator Jerome B. Chaffee of Colorado died at the Westchester County home of his son in law U S Grant Jr. after a severe kidney ailment. The bulk of his estate valued above $1 000 000 goes to his sole child Mrs Grant wife of U S Grant Jr.

New York Jerome B. Chaffee Colorado U. S. Grant, Jr Westchester County N. Y Hea Mr. Grant

Ex Senator Chaffee’s Career Highlights and Colorado Ties

Born in Niagara County New York on April 17 1825 Chaffee held clerk work in Adrian Michigan and built a mining business in Colorado He served in the Colorado Legislature including a House speakership and was a territorial delegate to the Forty second and Forty third Congresses advocating statehood He remained a territorial delegate through 1876 when Colorado gained statehood and he joined the U S Senate for three years He chaired the Colorado State Republican committee and led the national committee in 1884 that nominated Blaine.

Department Treasury Senate House of Representatives Secretary of State United States House of Congress Congress Department of Justice Duskin Administration of Justice Duckin Durkin Dorsheimer Oo Henry Warstar Vermont Chaffee Niagara County N. Y Adrian Mich Colorado United States Senate Colorado State Republican Committee National Committee Blaine

Bremner Putnam slander case ends day without verdict

Worcester Mass March 9 The Bremner Putnam slander case closes the day with all evidence in and counsel for the defendant finished his argument. The principals Mrs Putnam and Rogers recalled and contradicting statements leave jurors undecided as the court adjourns until tomorrow morning.

Worcester Mass Putnam Rogers W.S Hopkins Middle District F. P. Goulding

Swiss railroad worker killed by freight caboose near depot

Springfield Mass March 9 John R Boli ger a 50 year old Swiss railroad workman was struck by a freight caboose near the depot tonight. He had worked for the railroad but one day.

Springfield Mass John RB. Boliger

Consideration of the Bill B Relating to the Pacific Railway Lands

In Washington on March 9 the House debated the Navy Yard Norfolk document in response to Boutelle resolution. Boutelle pressed for printing and tableing the document to allow future remarks. Beach and Eden objected. the communication was sent to Naval Affairs. Collins reported a bill to close up business and pay the expenses.

Washington House Secretary of the Navy Boutelle Norfolk Navy Yard Maine Beach New York Eden Illinois Committee On Naval Affairs Collins Massachusetts Committee On the Judiciary

Two Brothers Visit Governor Robinson in Boston

In Boston last night two tall men in beaver hats entered the Hotel Brunswick to pay respects to Governor Robinson. The visitors, David Dudley Field and Cyrus W Field of New York, arrived unheralded to attend hearings on the New York and New England bond sale and promised startling disclosures at a forthcoming State House hearing.

Brunswick Mr. Field David Dudley Field New York Cyrus W Cym Boston State House New England Othe Siate House Europe McSeachusetts Leagai

Political science lecture on citizenship and suffrage at Norcross Hall

Professor W. P. Atkinson delivered the first sixth course lecture at the Young Men's Christian Union in Norcross Hall. He argued political science is social evolution and urged both men and women to study politics, asserting suffrage for women is a matter of time and education is essential for voters and citizens.

Young Men’s Christian Union Norcross Hall W. P. Atkinson Cale Massachusetts Freeman Clark Lama Mugwump

Varnish Fire at Framingham Injures Three Men

A varnish spill at Para Rubber Shoe Works in South Framingham Mass injures John Lowery and James Kelley who suffer severe burns. Martin Gately enters a burning outbuilding to help and is badly burned then taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. The blaze causes light property damage.

South Framingham Mass Para Rubber Shoe Works John Lowery James Kelley Fames Martin Gately Lowery Massachusetts General Hospital

Weather forecast for New England shows fair skies

Indications for March 10 at 1 a m warn of fair weather in New England with northerly winds and slightly colder temperatures.

Warninetox New England

Police Raid Yields Finds at Hanover Street Gaming Rooms

Last evening Sergeants Foster and Butters of the third division made a second tour of raided gambling places. At 24 Hanover street they seized a table three packs of cards eighty chips and four score cards. At 41 Hanover street they found a prop table a set of props 169 chips layout. An earlier search at 3 Bosworth street yielded a table a few cards and chips. Lyons of the second division reported an unsuccessful search at 17 Brattle square.

Foster Butters Alden Street Howard Street Hanover Street Trask Bosworth Street Lyons Brattle Square

Assault reported after an evening event in Ward 15

After a charity entertainment in the vestry, three young men assaulted two men on Fifth Street near Dorchester. Officers Nagle and Fernald arrested Patrick Canavan Patrick P Mulkerin and Patrick Mc Donough at Station 12. they face assault and battery charges in Municipal Court. A Young Men's Democratic Club meeting is scheduled at Dorchester Seventh Streets headquarters.

Ladies’ Missionary Society Sarvening T. P. McCarthy Isiah Blake Fifth Street Menn Nagle Fernald Division 12

Seton Hall College Destroyed by Fire at South Orange

Fire at Seton Hall College in South Orange destroys the building leaving only walls. About 90 collegiates and 30 seminarians were present with 22 female servants and 15 Sisters of Mercy nearby. loss estimated at 50000 with 25000 insured. Fire fought two hours with students forming a bucket brigade.

South Orange N. J College of Seton Hall Seminary Orange Newark Wigger Diocese of Sisters of Mercy

New Hampshire Votes Favor Constitutional Convention Amid Mixed Results

New Hampshire towns report 1557 in favor and 769 against a constitutional convention, a net gain over 1884. Concord leads with 867 yes to 115 no. totals vary by city. Some towns report light or no votes while party results shift, with Knights of Labor gaining in Rochester and Democrats winning in Durham and Madbury.

Concorph N. H Concord Littleton George Farr G. E. Lovejoy J. H. Bailey Dennis Wheeler L. Parker Nashua Dover Strafford Hanover J. L. Bridgman Charles Basset Simon Ward, Jr M. Bridgman Plymouth Camptono Ashland Fitzwilliam Depot J K. Rand F. B. Frye

Grand Army Fair Opens in Lowell Triumph

The Huntington and Jackson Halls venue hosted the Grand Army of the Republic Post 42 bazaar drawing thousands. Quincy Market wares, grocers and pharmacy goods filled Lowell and Boston traders offered large stock as funds for the Post 42 treasury rise, with $4000 season tickets and many 25 cent admissions sold. receipts expected above $10,000. Mayor Abbott praised Lowell as the fair’s birthplace and Major Charles A. Stott announced a $100 check from Lt Governor Ames.

Lowell Mass Bazaar of Butler Huntington Jackon Halls Elegerdemain Quincy Boston Post 42 Abbott Charles A. Stott Ames

Telephone Investigation Begins Soon by House Committee

The House select committee on telephone investigation met in the speaker's room with full attendance. It plans public witness examinations and aims to start the formal inquiry next Friday at 10 o clock. A sub committee of Hale and Millard will depose Senator West regarding his link to Pan Electric stock.

House Washington Select Committee Messrs Hale Millard Sanator West Pan- Electric Vignaux Schaefer Budd Scofield Charles Davis Gus Newland

Canada Receives Cardinal Taschereau as Red Hat Elevation

The Catholic Mirror reports from Rome that the Holy Father has chosen Archbishop Elzair Alexander Taschereau of Quebec and Archbishop James Gibbons of Baltimore for elevation to the cardinalate. The announcement comes as Canada gains a new cardinal amid ongoing papal honors.

Archbishop Taschereau Quebec Baltimore Catholic Mirror Rome Holy Father Elzar Alexander Taschereau Canada Archbishop Gibbons

Death of James M. Spillane Known Local Grocer

James M. Spillane aged 48 a well known grocer in the district died at his home on C and Third streets after a two week illness. The St Johns Methodist Episcopal Church crowd gathered for an old folks concert in the main audience room with choir support from C C Chapman John Lunt A Pierce Alice Booth Pfarr Mrs Childs Miss Poland and Tower.

James M. Spillane C and Third Streets St. John’s Methodist Episcopal Church Messrs C. C. Chapman Johni, Lunt A. Pierce Alice Booth Pfarr Childs Poland Tower

Mrs. Benjamin Harris Brewster Dies in Philadelphia

Mrs. Benjamin Harris Brewster wife of the former Attorney General died at her husband’s residence in Philadelphia after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Robert J. Walker former secretary of the Treasury and was widely admired in society circles in Philadelphia and Washington.

Philadelphia Benjamin Harris Brewster Brewster Robert J. Walker United States Treasury Washington

Deafness Cured by Pecx Patent Ear Aid

Patent ear aid claims cure of deafness. Advertisement notes free book and address for F Hiscox at 853 Broadway New York to obtain details and samples.

Pecx F. Hiscox Broadway, N. Y

Out in the Cold as Missouri Pacific Fires Nonessential Workers

The Missouri Pacific announces immediate dismissal of all nonessential staff across departments in a crippling move. About 5000 workers not on strike lose pay, including 100 telegraph operators 1500 freight-house hands 500 clerks 150 crossing watchmen and 400 freight conductors. Knights of Labor remain firm as strike actions extend to other lines and yards.

St. Louis Missouri Pacific Road Galveston Tex Waco Knights of Labor Alvarado Taylor Grand View Harrison Specias Paris Lexarkena Continental Division Gould Southwest Missouri Pacific Railway Hall Madhall Texas Texas and Pacific Bridge and Tunnel Company

Barnaby Mill Weavers Continue Strike for Gingham Pay Rise

In Fall River Massachusetts on March 9 the Barnaby gingham mill weavers, about 150 strong, press for a 10 percent raise on ginghams matching print cloth gains. They reject a 5 to 10 percent offer on other goods, stay outside the mill, and plan to form a Knights of Labor assembly after the dispute ends. Five workers returned to work after morning gatherings, while the rest remained out as meetings continued and no outside help was sought.

Derby Bay View Assembly Knight of Wait’ Hall South Boston Derby Silver Company Order of the Knights of Labor No. 95 Knights of Labor Chicago Phelps, Dodge & Wpalmer, Selz, Schwab & Co C. H. Fago & Co Keights of Labor C. M. Henderson & Co Fall River Mass Barnaby Gingham Knights Knobstrick Jennie McNutt Hamilton Walter Griffiths Burns Salem William McKean & Co Norman Street Lizzie A. Ramsdell Knights of Lebor Malden Bailey’s Hall Wakefield Knights of Labor of Smith & Anthony Knights of Bor

Knights of Labor strike spreads across multiple New England sites

Labor actions reported from Salem Malden Wakefield and Fall River Mass and Jamaica Plain as Knights of Labor organize branches and push for uniform wage scales. Carpenters join strikes and employers grant demands at several sites while spinners form an assembly in Fall River.

Fall River Mass Spinners’ Union Knights of Labor Jamaica Plain Mehan’s Hall Green Street Shieldy General Assembly

Exciting grave fears over Greece in European cabinets

Reports from Amsterdam Vienna and London describe rising war prep in Greece causing grave fears. Greece warns of punishment if peace is violated while asserting Berlin treaty claims to Epirus.

Vienna Greece Suda Bay Gréece Turkey Eperus Berlin Mercure

Woman Arrested for Forgery in Vermont Note Scam

Louisa Clemens claimed Dorset origins when arrested in Rutland for forging endorsements on notes of 200 and 750 dollars. A forged Hawley Farwell endorsement led to a discount at Killington Bank, a later 750 dollar note prompted police action as she attempted to flee by train. Hawley declares his signature forged.

Rutland Louisa Clemens Dorset F. P. Hawiey George P. Farwell Killington Bank Merchants Bank Hawley Sherif Stmns

Town Officials and Budgets from Early Records

The excerpt lists town officers and roles for Bamilston Laimbury and Revere, names moderator town clerks and treasurers, then details appropriations totals for schools highways and bridges and other services. It notes license votes, notable changes in debt and a temperance signed by 140 women. Revere shows license votes from 1855 and 1866 with a shift toward no license.

Laimbury R F Briges J Brown J L Cilley W A B Currier J F Currier J M Eaton Constante Schooal Committee John Randall William True St Collins

Railroad Sale Rumor Ties Gulf Colorado to Santa Fe

In Galveston business circles a sale of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe is generally conceded though not confirmed. The AT and SF would add over 1100 miles with the Gulf outlet and an Indian Territory link to the GC system.

Galveston Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Aitchison Company Gulf Indian Territory

Police arrest three for thefts in Roxbury and downtown

Patrolman Glancy of the tenth division captured Border Feely last night for breaking and entering Barney Hennegan’s stable on Conant street Roxbury and stealing a horse and sleigh. Officers of the fourth division detained Mary Gillipse and Annie Golding for shoplifting at Jordan Mersh Co and R H White Co dry goods stores. James Ruby was arrested by Patrolman Howe of the third division for stealing a pocket book with twenty five Mansell Heel Company shares from Norman M Seeley of 137 Portland Street.

Glancy Border Feely Barney Hennegan Conant Street Roxbury Mary Gillipse Annie Golding Jordan, Mersh & Co R. H. White & Co James Ruby Howe

Messenger Boy Injured in Car Collision at Washington and Milk

John Hanlon a district messenger for Western Union was knocked down by a coupe and run over by a South Boston horse car near Washington and Milk streets about 11 30 last night His left hand was crushed and may be lost He was taken to City Hospital

John Hanlon Western Union Telegraph Company Washington and Milk Streets

Maine Natives Hold Fifth Worcester Reunion

In Mechanics Hall Worcester Massachusetts residents from Maine hosted their fifth annual reunion with speeches by organization members and sister societies along with music and dancing.

Worcester Mass Maine Mechanics’ Hall

Everett Citizens Dance Seventeenth Anniversary Ball

The sixteenth anniversary ball of Everett citizens was held tonight in Libary Hall. Proceeds will fund new books for the Public Library.

Maldes Mass Citizens of Everett Libary Hall

Rail freight rate cut reported for Pacific coast

Chicago March 9 The 30 cent per 100 pounds freight rate to Pacific coast points was lowered further today. Reports say the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad signed contracts at prices well below the 60 cent rate.

Chicago Pacific Coast Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad

Fall Hiver’s Highwaymen Reported

Fat River police report another highway robbery. A masked man assaulted a servant girl on North Main near French’s Hill last night about 9. He held a revolver to her head and took her purse containing five dollars. No clues yet for the robber.

Fat River North Main Street French’s Hill

Billiard Feud Ends Night With Schaefer Edge

Expert billiards clash in Cosmopolitan Hall ends after 2 hours 55 minutes with Jacob Schaefer leading Maurice Vignaux 4717 to 502. Schaefer's 96 and 83 carroms highlighted a high speed, bold play as Vignaux surged late to briefly take the lead.

POST New York Cosmopolitan Hall Maurice Vignaux France Jacob Schaefer Vignaux Schaefer Heraw

Luck Talk From Minnesota Official on Old War Relic Tale

Colonel A R McGill recalls a 1862 Bull Run relic mishap involving a Fourth New York soldier who damaged a smithy when attempting to detach a unexploded bomb. The improvised blast singed his hair and whiskers, but he survived with little injury and joked the home will have to do without a shelf.

A. R. McGill Minnesota Army of the Potomas Manassas Centerville Bull Run Fourth New York Brceasmith eGill Gosh

How Much Money Keeps New York Society in Style

A New York society cost survey notes that single men can keep expenses low by avoiding entertaining duties, while married men with daughters face yearly outlays. The leading set reportedly spends from 25 000 to 75 000 dollars annually, with top names likely surpassing 75 000.

New York Pittsburg Aclub Brunswick

Marriage of Addison Commack to Mary Slildreth in Washington

New York millionaire Addison Commack wed Mary Slildreth this afternoon at her mother's Washington home. Rev Dr Leonard of St John’s Church officiated the ceremony.

Washington Addison Commack New York Mary Slildreth Leonard St. John’s Church

Ash Wednesday Service at Reformed Episcopal Church

Rev James M Gray rector leads Ash Wednesday divine service and sermon at the Reformed Episcopal Church on Dartmouth and Harwich streets. Free seats and welcome extended to strangers.

Reformed Episcopal Church Dartmouth Harwich Streets James M. Gray Ash Wednesday

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