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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Mar 11, 1885

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Rutland Suit Sets Trial For Page In Railroad Controversy

In Rutland county court today the Rutland railroad sues John Page ex president and ex governor over 200000 claimed taken after his tenure. Page counters that the road owes him about 90000 and accuses old management of crookedness. Criminal actions against Page and ex treasurer Joel M Javen loom in the same controversy and may be tried this term.

Rutland Rutland Railroad Page Vermont Mr. Page Joel M. Jiaven

Soldiers resist writ service at Papago reservation

In Tucson on March 10 a writ of restitution for J M Yaeger was resisted by eight soldiers who threatened to shoot Sheriff Paul. Writ served on Col Joristh and Lieut Mason, soldiers arrested for resisting an officer and contempt. The case was telegraphed to Secretary Lamar seeking troop withdrawal and warning of possible trouble if refused.

Tucson Ari Wood J. M. Yaeger Fio Papago Shei Iy Paul Col Joristh Mason Lamar

Blair Seated in Senate After Contested Election Charge

In a party line vote the Senate approved seating Blair of New Hampshire after debates over gubernatorial appointment and legislative authority. Cabinet met at noon with talks of broad nominations and a public reception followed. Maj. Arnold reports successful training of cavalry horses to remain calm under gunfire. White House calls drop, while other notices describe committee shifts and policy statements.

Blair White House Washington Senate Hampshire West Missouri Hoar Saulsbury Delaware Jones Florida Ingalls Oregon Illinois Kansas McPherson Pike New Hampshire United States Edmunds Mr. Jones Mr. Blair Maj A. K. Arnold Sixth Cavalry Ft. Bayard N. M War Department Maj. Arnold Calliers Louisiana Vance Brown Palmer Sabin Manderson Harris Gorman Chace Carlisle Spriggs Greenleaf Hopkins Matron Green Hale Ermentrou Ransom Potomac River Kenna National Republican Vilas

Tragedy in Seymour: Oneda Palsifer Dies After Love Betrayal

Miss Oneda Palsifer, 25, of Seymour, committed suicide by laudanum after learning her lover William G. Douglass, a Norwich husband with three children, planned marriage only after divorce. Douglass, a boss carpenter, disappeared with back wages. he reportedly had multiple spouses. The body will be sent to Crown Point, New York.

New Haven Conn Wilbur Seymour, Conn William G. Douglass Will Tom William Oneda Oneda Palsifer Seymour Douglass Norwich Z. Sharp Miss Pulsifer Ansonia Crown Point N. Y Connecticut New York

New Hampshire Town Votes On Local Officials and Taxes

Multiple towns across New Hampshire report election results and local actions. Maynard and Washburn receive a ten year property tax exemption for a shoe factory in Claremont. Hopkinton bans trout fishing for three years. Plymouth chooses a split ticket for selectmen and abolishes the school district system, approving Memorial Day funding. Other towns list elected officials and departmental heads with minor budget figures.

Claremont N. H Maynard & Washburn Contoocook Hopkinton Franklin Falls Plymouth Plaimer Fox A W. Avery G. P. Cook Debya Laconta Lou «Oajority G. B. Lane M. S. Moulton S. J. Lumpney F. W. Ladd J. G. Vow O. W.w.ibbetts Rochester John Greenfield John Copp F. E. Wallace Horace Worcester G. E. Roberts Listtleton G. M. Bridgman L. PD Post

Corn in Farmers' Lands Drops Sharply in 1851 Report

Washington reports from the agriculture departments show 37.4 percent of the last corn crop remains on farmers lands, with 28.9 million bushels shipped by March 1, 1851, down from 32 million a year earlier. Wheat on hand stands at about 33 percent of the 169 million bushels, about 50 million more than last March, while quality is above average in most western states.

Washington Departments of Agriculture Winois Missouri Atlantic Gul Coast

Elopement Reaches Fatal Virginia Night

News from Big Stone Gap Wise county Virginia reports Maggie Reynolds eloped with rival Joseph Henton to Jim Mitchell’s partner Joseph Henton. A crowd drunkenly celebrated with whiskey and applejack a deadly fight left Mitchell injured. The next night Henton and his wife vanished and were found dead near their homes, brutally mutilated.

Wheeling Big Stone Gap Wise County Maggie Reynolds Jim Mitchell Joseph Henton Mitchell Kenton Henton Uenton

Legislature Adopts Sympathy and Grant Retirement Resolutions

Springfield reports a unanimous legislature resolution expressing sympathy for the Wabash strikers and a commendation of Congress for placing Gen Grant on the retired list. In the joint assembly ten enators and representatives answered roll call. Budges is reported to be failing and death may affect a tied joint ballot with Logan.

Springfield Congress Gen. Grant Joint Assembly Call Streeter John C. Black Budges Logan

Prisoners attempt jailbreak at county jail in Hartford

Four inmates awaiting transfer to the state prison tried to overpower Assistant Jailer Waysley to seize the prison key. Waysley repelled them and forced the men back to their cells. An accomplice posing as a ballman opened cell doors. The ringleader, Eli Carpenter, has a long record in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Hartford Conn Cowlity Waysley Jim Eli Carpener Massachusetts Connecticut

Grant in improving condition says doctor

New York March 93 Dr Douglas tonight reports General Grant's condition improved. He did not sleep well but gained several hours of rest in the forenoon and afternoon. Pulse and temperature excellent. A stimulant used to draw blood from head. Throat unchanged for three days. Grant wished to dine but was advised against it. If seen, his face would not reveal illness.

New York Douglas Tonigh Gen. Grant Charles A. Dore Dover N. H Mary Ann Sexton Taunton Brockton Emanuel Barker Taupton Mass Staples Lowell Aldermen E. S. Hosmer I. J. Farrell Horace G. Holden Fitchburg Road Greenfield Daniel Lambert Lonsdale Berkeley R. I

Magazine explosion at Radford glycerine works kills two

In Radford Pennsylvania a magazine holding 6000 pounds of nitroglycerine exploded at the Rock Glycerine Company works three miles from town. Proprietor W H Jenintgton and employee H O tratt were killed. The nearby factory was blown apart and Pratt’s body found 200 feet away with severe injuries. Trees uprooted and craters formed as the blast shattered surrounding structures.

Radford Rock Glycerine Company W. H .Jenington H. 0. Tratt Pratt Mr. Henington

Cronin vs Washington Mills verdict for plaintiff

In Lawrence superior court the jury awarded Labies Cronin $3000 in a damages suit for injuries received at the Washington Mills. Col J P Sweeney argued for Cronin and Judge W F Gile presided for the defense. A laborer Maxwell Crawford was struck by a horse car and badly mangled, his leg broken in several places. doctors fear he will die.

Lawrence Mass Labies Cronin Washington Mills Anarmin Col J. P. Sweeney W. F Gile Maxwell Crawford

Tariff Change Noted From Chicago to New York

Officials announce a shift to a 20 cent basis for grain flour feed bran meat middlings cake meal and cottonseed products from Chicago to New York while provisions stay at 25 cents. The 25 cent rate continues for other eighth class items and 30 cents remains for seventh class items and live hogs.

Chicago New York

Bitter personal feud pits Missouri governor against St Louis citizen

The Missouri governor Marmaduke and Maj C C Rainwater clash over an affidavit from keno room keeper Robert C Pate alleging payments in 1875 for police benefit. Rainwater calls the affidavit a monstrous lie in an open letter, while Harrigan supports that denial and cites a written acknowledgment.

St. Louis Marmaduke Maj. C. C. Rainwater Gay Jefferson City Robert C. Pate L. Harrigan Maj. Rainwater Board of Police Commissioners Gen Maj. Harrigan

Wabash Directors Elected and Earnings Reported

At the annual stockholders meeting in Saint Louis on March 10 directors for three years were elected: James F. Joy Charles Ridgely George L. Dunlap Solon Humphreys Sidney Dillon. From January 1 to March 28 1884 receivers took possession and earnings were 6129460 with expenses 5528218 and surplus 601242. A related meeting of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad directors presented a financial exhibit showing gross earnings 4643596 expenses 1953577 improvements and taxes 161801 net earnings 2508218 interest sinking fund replacements 1826206 and surplus earnings 682015.

St. Louis St. Louis, Tren Mountain and Southern Gaihead Company Jay Gould T. T.eckert Russell Sage Joseph Lowry Samuel Shether John T. Terry Henry Whelen A. L. Hopkins F. A. Marquand New York Hayes Geo. W. Alien K. J. Luckland K. 2. Kerenvs Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railroad James F. Joy Charles Ridgely George L. Dunlap Solon Humphreys Sidney Dillon

Arkansas Lawmaker Hugins Freed After Georgia Arrest Warrant

J G Hugins legislature member from Polk county Arkansas was arrested on a Georgia requisition for an alleged 11 year old arson. He fled to Texas for two years after election in 1875. Governor Hughes quashed the warrant, citing misrepresentation, and Hugins was released.

Little Rock Ark J.G. Hugins House of Representatives Polk County Georgia Arkansas Texas Huges Hugins

Opposition criticizes reciprocity stance during budget debate

Ottawa March 10. In the house of commons Mr Chariton opposed government policy on reciprocity with the United States and West Indies. He called the exclusive trade stance unfortunate as the United States Jamaica and other West Indian colonies seek broader trade relations with other nations.

Ottawa Ont Horse of Commons Chariton United States West Indies Jamaica

Tragic Kerosene Lamp Explosion Fatal to 19 Year Old

Margaret Provost aged 19 was fatally burned when a kerosene lamp on a card stand exploded in Springfield Massachusetts. Others in the room were badly burned but she escaped outside where wind fanned the flames burning her clothing and skin. Her parents reside in Keeseville New York. she lived there with an uncle.

Springfield Mass Margaret Provost Keeseville N. Y

Travel Doctor Faces $4000 Bill Bond Security in New Haven Act

Bridgeport reports an attachment on Dr. R L Flowers a Boston traveling physician at Hubbard's agency New Haven alleging a $4000 debt. Flowers disputes the bill. Bonds amounting to $4800 were finally accepted with the doctor turning over several thousand dollars in cash as security to his bondsmen.

Bridgeport Conn R. L. Flowers Boston Hubbard New Haven

Striking railroad workers at Texas Pacific halt trains in Dallas

In Dallas on March 10 section hands on the Texas Pacific railroad refused to move trains after couriers rode through on a hand car. Strikers tore out fires from engines, and the company planned to reclaim its engines. Bloodshed was feared if the trains were moved with only a small force.

St. Louis Sedalia Ession Pinkerton Adjt Jameson Apedal Jefferson City Marmaduke Trom Lowa Dallas Tex Texas Pacific

Camden elects solid Republican council and assessor

In Camden New Jersey on March 10 the municipal election gave Republicans a 1000 vote majority for the assessor at large and a gain of one council seat. The new council stands 16 Republicans to 9 Democrats with Republicans retaining control of city government.

Camden N. J

Banquet marked czar birth anniversary in Berlin

A Berlin despatch reports the emperor and empress held a grand banquet Monday night for the fortieth birth anniversary of the czar of Russia. Also noted are arrivals in Newport and coastal travel plans of notable figures, plus church and clerical updates from Genic and Dublin.

Berlin Russia Rh. Center David Austen New York Newport R. I Wanderer Me. Packard Alton Samue d. Randall Ft. Monroe New Orleans Carthagenian Glasgow Boston James Johnston J. Johnston George Matheson Daniels Miss B. Brown Alex Edmonston W. Edmonston R. H. Snider James Tawkins John Willis G. Galbraith W. F. Jenkins William Graham KR. Sternslof M. Sternslof Dublin Cardral McCabe Walsh Maynooth College Gignissimus Dornelly Ditrim Typan Gignus Usna Rome

Beleaguered garrison at Kassala faces fate amid famine

In Parliament Lord Edmund Fitzmaurice quoted Sir Evelyn Baring saying no relief expedition would go to Kassala. Reports from Suakim note moving troops and a Mahdi dissension. Indian troops in Suakim repudiate El Mahdi, fearing war with Britain and Russia. News also covers Durham divorce defeat and various international incidents.

Hassain Mehdi Russia Grenadier Guards el Mahdi Kort Kordofan Mahdi Abbas Island Khartoum Suakim Bratkenbury India England Korti

Russians Advance and Fears of Afghan Collision

The Pall Mall Gazette reports Russian outposts in Zulfikar pass have moved southward, raising grave fears of a clash with Afghan forces though no boundary breach is confirmed. The Times notes Russian activity follows the Skierniwice meeting, while London dispatches cite Britain ordering defences under Gen. Sir Peter Lumsden and the ameer seeking fortification of Herat.

London Pall Mall Gazette Zulfikar Pass England Bern Penjedeh Herat Russia the Times Berlin Central Asia Bismarck Peter Lumsden Ameer Afghanistan

Insults to the British Flag in Africa Not Important

In the Lords Earl Granville said the reported German flag incident at Victoria station in West Africa likely resulted from German commander ignorance not hostility. Commons Mr Gladstone added that if true the matter could be amicably adjusted between England and Germany amid ongoing colonial talks. Also London reports arrest and release of counsel in dynamiter case after police overreach at Mark Lane station.

London House of Lords Earl Granville Victoria Station West Africa Prince Bismarck Germany England Marquis of Salisbury Victoria Prince Bismark Africa House of Commons Gladstone Quilliam Liverpool iIneXérebie Anu — Eeama

Boston Police Board Proposed by Minority Committee

A minority report calls for a governor approved by the council to appoint three Boston residents from the two major parties to form a police board. The board would govern policing, liquor licensing, nuisance abatement, and related duties, with salaries set and city and commonwealth funding defined. The mayor could assume control during tumult, and the board would follow orders issued for suppressing disturbances.

Committee On Metropolitan Police Commonwealth Boston Board of Police City of Treasury The

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Bostonian Society at the Old State House

The Bostonian Society held its regular monthly meeting at the Old State House on Tuesday afternoon with Hon. Hamilton A. Hill presiding. New members elected include Capt. Nathan Appleton and Samuel Dean Horton among others. Gifts and loans featured a royal coat of arms portrait from 1747 and a Cushing portrait loan, plus an autograph letter of John Hancock. The library gained 9 volumes and 37 pamphlets. D. T. V. Huntoon was elected clerk and treasurer, and Thomas C. Amory gave an address on Boston common’s history.

Bostonian Society Old State House Hamilton A. Hill Guild Daniel T. V. Huntoon Benjamin Phipps William ©. Hodgkins George McDonald Nathan Appleton Samuel Dean Horton Dorchester So. Shaw Thomas Hi. Perkins George II Halifax Boston India William Cushing Scituate United States Supreme Court Massachusetts United States Mary S. Israel John Hancock D. T. ¥. Huntoon Thomas C. Amory Boston Common

Boston Recital Showcases Future Talent at Concert

A young soprano impresses in a Boston program with a clear, strong voice and careful song choices. Critics note momentary pitch tension but praise the range and stage presence while noting the audience support and the notable accompanying artists including Mrs. E Humphrey Allen Miss May Cates Prof S R Kelley C N Allen Nat Brigham John Cates and the Alpine quartet.

Boston E. Humphrey Allen May Cates R. Kelley C. N. Allen Nat. M. Brigham Lotus Glee Club John Cates

Julius Cresai at Boston Theatre Delights Audiences

Julius Cresai drew frequent applause for pageantry and acting as Cassius and Brutus in Shakespeare’s tragedy. The show will repeat through the week with Barrett and James receiving top notices. Upcoming bills include Browning’s A Blot in the Scutcheon and The King’s Pleasure, and Richelieu is planned for Tuesday night.

Julius Cresai Boston Mr. Barrett Cassius Mr. James Brutus Shakespeare Browning Richelieu

Fire alarms report damage in Boston area fires

A Tuesday sequence of fires in Boston and vicinity caused multiple losses. No. 13 Province Street fire damaged by hot ashes in a silver platers shop, burning into a billiard room. Brys and Allen losses around $83, with broken glass injuring Captain Deering. Building insured for $500, owner Patrick McAleer. At No. 116 Fulton Street minor blaze. Province Street site damaged $100. Other reports: Springfield store blaze damages several thousand dollars. New Bern, North Carolina hotel and other buildings destroyed. Halifax Bellevue House burn. Wyoming Castel House block fire. Bennington saw mill fire with no insurance.

Boston Fulton Street Province Street T.F. Ryan C. L. Allen Brys Allen Patrick McAleer Dexter R. Deering Springfield Mass James D. Gill Norrok Newverne N. C Central Halifax Bellevue Wyoming Til Bennington Samuel Lyon

Senate Bill Actions On Railroads And Public Works

In the senate on Tuesday committees reported bills on village improvements and banking. Amendments to the Eastern railroad bill were debated, adding protections for bondholders and setting conversion rules for indebtedness. A grade crossing protection bill was modified and orders of the day noted several engrossed and accepted measures.

Senate Root Committee On Agriculture Boynton Committee On Banks and Banking Cogswell Committee On the Judiciary Worcester Messrs. Reot, Scott and Dunbar Eastern Railroad Eastern Railroad Company Mr. Marden Boston and Maine Railroad Suffolk Board of Railroad Commissioners House Committee On Public Health State Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity Boston Charles Burrill Dorchester Horticultural School For Women John L. Cuumbers Committee On Banks Committee On Railroads State House Eoward Everett

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