Trial of ex president Fish continues in Marine Bank case
New York on March 17 reports the Fish trial as Assistant Cashier Pabell testifies about an $8000 loan payment dated March 15 1884 to Gallant Ward and an alleged bag seizure. Ward earlier claimed he would take the bag while others say securities were moved after a bank examination and later left in envelopes.
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New York
James D. Fish
Marine Bank
Pabell
Gallant & Ward
Ward
Messrs. Spelier
Meigs
Fish
Walter St. Mallory
Grant & Ward
Father and Mother Fight Custody in Chicago Case
A habeas corpus dispute over a seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Reeves of New Haven Conn concluded in Chicago with Judge Moran ruling. The mother originally won custody in Oct 1881 and kept the child from the father who then took the girl first to New York state and then to Illinois. The agreement gives the mother eight months and the father four months of each year until the child reaches age ten while Mrs Reeves pursues divorce.
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Chicago
Moran
Reeves
New Haven
Conn
Liquor Seizures Extend to Fire Safes in Gloucester
In Gloucester on March 17 officers seized several fire safes at 489 Main, 140 Main, and 70 Prospect streets after suspicions of liquor for sale. Safes locked. guards posted. A quantity of beer and whiskey was seized from 19 Pearce Street. searches at D Lima s and P Dodge failed. Marshal Tarr ordered the seizures amid expectations of further actions this week.
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Gloucester
Mass
Sylvester and
Rapper
Andrew Lufkin Jr
Main Street
Reed
Edwin Creessy
C. L. Scott
Hodgkins and
Parsons
Gorman
Tracy’s
Prospect Street
Mary BE. O'Hare
Pearce Street
D. Limas
Unfortunate Eagle Raised for Repairs at Machias Harbor
The schooner Eagle, afloat and then sunk since February, was finally raised and placed on a marine railway in Machias for repairs. An electric red glass light was placed in the high school tower and will be tested by the Verbena. if approved, a similar light will adorn Pope's Island yacht club house for mariners. A social wedding, Addie Nooning to Bir Jencks, bank president of Chicopee, is set for Thursday with Gov. Robinson expected to attend.
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New Reprom
Maes
Eagle
Marine Railway
Machias
Ights
Verbena
Salvation Army Lieutenant Arrested in New Wilford Swindle
Deputy Marshal George R. Dill of Hartford arrested Joh W. Richmond, Salvation Army lieutenant, under indictment for fraudulent use of mails. Richmond and three accomplices ordered goods from New York firms, stored them in New Wilford, then disposed of them without payment. Four swindlers allegedly bought 30000 dollars worth of goods and never paid. Richmond arrived from Matteawan two weeks ago. Lieutenant Austin from Rome fled with Salvation Army funds last week. Richmond to be taken to Hartford tomorrow.
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North Adams
United States
George R. Dill
Hartford
N. Y
Austin
Rome
Salvation Army
Richmond
Rutland Railroad Sues John Page Trial Opens In Vermont
Rutland Vermont March 17 The Rutland railroad sues John B Page in a drawn out civil case. A special jury is impaneled and opening statements set the stage for a long trial with claims of wrongful transactions spanning nineteen years. Page testifies for an hour, with双方 bitter litigation anticipated.
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Rutland
Rutland Railroad
John Bb. Page
Page
Supreme court upholds prohibition law in Blurrs ruling
The Iowa supreme court, with Judge Rothrock presiding, affirms the constitutionality of the prohibition statute. The opinion upholds injunctions to abate saloon nuisances and preserves the act as currently written on the state statute books.
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The
Supreme Court
Rothrock
Democrats Serenade Mayor-Elect Deering in Portland
In Portland on March 17 a serenade greeted Mayor-elect John W. Deering at the Preble house. After a band played, Deering appeared and thanked the crowd. Col. A. W. Bradbury and Alderman John A. Gallagher gave brief congratulatory remarks, followed by an informal reception in the parlour.
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Portland
John W. Deering
Preble House
Rhode Island moves to ban liquor and grant women voting rights
The state senate concurred with the house on a constitutional amendment banning manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage. It also passed a resolution proposing presidential constitutional change to grant women the right to vote under the same conditions as men.
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Providence
R. I
State Senate
House
Senate
Grant Bounces Back After Sleepless Night
New York report states General Grant had a rough night but slept well later. Doctors note his temperature steady and normal, he woke refreshed, and his condition improved with clearer speech and steadier activity by evening. Dr Douglass cites Grant's renewed energy following the daytime rest.
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New York
Dr. Douglass
Gen. Grant
Hearing on incendiary cases in Athol proceeds
A large crowd attended the Athol hearing as Miles Benson was discharged and the Bowker complaint dropped. The cases against Stafford and Knights are set for Friday.
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Athol
Mass
Royalston
Miles Benson
Charles W. Bowker
Stafford
Knights
Senate debates Miller nomination and Central American affairs
The senate discussed Joseph Miller's nomination for commissioner of internal revenue after a resignation dispute with Walter Evans. A renewal message renominated Miller and withdrew yesterday’s nomination. The Evans resignation issue led to clarifications with Secretary Manning. The Central American Affairs debate addressed Guatemala's president and annexation schemes, with a contentious resolution ultimately adopted to investigate transport regulation and with witnesses to be summoned. The session closed in executive session at 1:50 P M.
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Waashington
Joseph Miller
Internal Revenue
Walter Evans
Senate
Senate Committee On Finance
Evans
Miller
Secretary of the Treasury
Manning
Snancal Committee
Wriday
Edmunds
Larios
Guatemala
Ingalls
California
Bayard letter shows prompt U S action on Barrios Central America
Secretary Bayard’s March 17 letter to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee outlines U S measures in Central American turmoil sparked by Guatemala’s Gen Barrios. It details Barrios aims to unite Central American states, Nicaragua’s resistance, and U S telegrams and naval moves to deter force and protect transit under the 1857 treaty with Nicaragua. The note states no European interference indications and U S readiness to avert conflict.
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Washington
Bayard
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Barrioos
Barrios
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Honduras
Salvador
Costa Rica
Department
Central America
United States
Sever Castleton
Birrios
Hall
San Salvador
President Cleveland hosts first White House reception
Washington March 17 The first state reception by President Cleveland at the White House honored the diplomatic corps judiciary army and navy and Congress. The gala event in the Blue Room ran from 9 until late with cabinet members present except Attorney General Garland.
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Washington
Cleveland
White House
Diplomatic Corps
Judiciary
Army and Navy
Senate
House of Representatives
Kloyt
Bayard
Manning
Endicott
Whitney
Vitas
Lamont
Navy Department
Franklin
Naval Observatory
English
South Atlantic
Rhode Island Governor Selection Hinted From New York
Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports Rhode Island’s governor election soon to be enacted with a New York candidate favored. The Providence Journal ring allegedly controls nominations and finances, while Gov. Bourn faces removal amid unaffordable pressures and legislative reluctance.
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Boston Post
Providence
R.I
Rhode Island
New York
Providence Journal
Bourn
Providence Plantations
Allefers
New Orleans
Commonwealth
Representatives
Imposing Ceremony at St Patrick s Church Mott Street
The consecration of St Patrick s church in Mott street, New York, with archbishop Cor rigan leading a full rite, included sacred relics, holy water, and ashes as part of a solemn blessing. Across Panama, reports describe battles, revolts, and naval actions affecting Colum bia and nearby ports, with shifting control and mortar fire.
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St Patrick’s Church of New York
New York
St. Patrick’s Church
Mott Street
Mgr. Corrigan
Albe
Amice
Father Shine
Donlin
Shine
Mulberry Street
Contempt Motion in Chancery Case In London Court
In the chancery division of the supreme court a motion to commit Charles Hoare to prison for contempt was heard. He allegedly received letters from Beatrice Sumner while she was a ward and ignored an injunction. Miss Sumner later married Hoare, bore his child, and he offered Captain Sumner £3000 to avoid ruin. The matter adjourned for further hearing.
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London
Chancery
Supreme Court
Charles Hoare
Beatrice Sumner
Hoare
Miss Sumner
Gbta
Inea
Hvare
Day
Lady Cholmondely
Miss Sumper
Capt. Sumner
Fire reports from Cen treville Ishpeming and Cornish summaries
Brief dispatches detail fires in Cen treville Rhode Island building owned by Charles Kenyon housing Duke Wood groceries dry goods and four families damaged mainly by water valued 400 dollars insured 3000 dollars. Ishpeming Sellwoods block destroyed with post office drug store store and city halls and libraries lost about 60000 dollars. Kezar Falls Kezar Falls Record building and Chapman's block burned with losses around 2000 dollars insured 1000 dollars.
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Providence
Centreville
Charles Kenyon
Duke & Wood
Marquette
Mich
Sellwoods
Ishpemi
R. F. Wormwood
Record
A. Cross
Chapman
Orchid Exhibits Set to Dazzle Boston Garden Crowd
Orchids will occupy one end of the upper hall backed by palms and ferns to create a tropical display. Many orchid varieties never before shown will be featured tomorrow at the Massachusetts Society exhibition. The hall center will host hyacinths narcissi tulips and other spring flowers as crowds are urged to attend at night to witness the electric light illumination.
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Boston
Tropics
New York
Massachuetts Society
Trinity Triangle Purchase Accepted by City for Copley Square
The committee for Trinity Triangle reports full funding raised and land conveyed to the city as an addition to Copley Square. They thank subscribers city council members and the press for support and credit Alexander H. Rice William Gaston Henry L. Pierce Rev J P Bodfish Henry P Kidder J Huntington Wolcott Samuel Eliot Manchin Brimmer Lemurl Johnson John Boyle O'Reilly Stanton Blake for their roles.
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Trinity Triangle
Copley Square
Alexander H. Rice
William Gaston
Henry L. Pierce
Rev. J. P. Bodfish
Henry P. Kidder
J. Huntington Wolcott
Samuel Eliot
Manchin Brimmer
Lemurl Johnson
John Boyle O'Reilly
Stanton Blake
Death of John Crowley Found in South Cove Street
About 11 55 P M Tuesday Patrolman Chase of the fourth division found the body of John Crowley aged 60 dead in front of 5 Yatts street He lived at 7 Tufts street The cause of death is undetermined The body was taken to the city hospital morgue Medical Examiner Draper notified.
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Chase
South Cove
No. 5 Yattssteet
John Crowley
No. 7
Tufts Street
Draper
Gasoline Explosion Burns McCullough Saloon in Brappock
A barrel of gasoline exploded in the cellar of McCullough's saloon on Railroad street fatally burning owner James McCullough and injuring three others. The fire consumed the saloon and adjoining Mrs. Rogers place, with a loss of about 12000 dollars.
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Brappock
Penn
McCullough
Railroad Street
James McCullough
Rogers
Striker leadership accepts terms. trains resume movement
In Sedalia Missouri on March 17 the executive committee of the strikers announced acceptance of the circular terms and trains began moving last night. In Wayne Indiana on March 17 the strikers hold out demanding the hospital assessment of 50 cents a month be reduced to actual maintenance costs.
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Sedalia
Wayne
Ind
Resignations and local notices headline Hinsdale postmaster quits
Frank D. Fish resigns after 12 years as Hinsdale post master to pursue business in Brattleboro. Framingham selectmen offer 300 reward for capture of assailant in James O Connor assault. Petition to Boston Albany railroad seeks stop at south Framingham. Woonsocket man badly mangled by Providence street car. amputation likely and death probable. Knox county Me supreme court adjourns after week with six divorces granted. Essex farmers institute meeting at Lawrence draws large crowd. Rockingham Ten Cent Bank final dividend commences today at 2 percent. total dividends paid 64 percent.
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Frank D. Fish
Hinsdale
N. H
Brattleboro
Framingham
James O'Connor
Boston and Albany Railroad
Albany
Boston
South Framingham
William Rinn
Woonsocket
R. C
Providence
Supreme Judicial Court
Knox County
Walton
Lawrence
Essex County Farmers’ Institute
Warren Brown
Hampton Falls
Joseph Oe
Methuen
E. P. Kimball
Rockingham Ten Cent Bank of
Portsmouth
Sentiments and Speeches at 148th Irish Charitable meeting
The 148th annual meeting of the Irish Charitable Society at the Parker house elected officers including president Dennis Morrissey and mayor John M. O'Brien. Reports showed finances sound. memorials honored Capt. Doherty and late member Samuel Murray. Banquet featured addresses by Thomas Flatley and Mayor O'Brien with remarks on loyalty, liberty, and Irish American heritage.
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D. H. Moorrissey
P. A Collins
Thomas Flatley
O’brien
The
Irish Charitable Society
Parker House
T. J. Dacey
John J. Murphy
Thomas Sprouls
Thomas Downey, Jr
Joseph Higgins
Frank Marley
John H. Buckiey
James W. McDonald
Laurence Cain
P. J. Flattery
John Hurley
Thomas F. Galvin
Patrick
John F. Dever
Thomas J. Gargan
Samuel F. Murray
Charitable
Irish Society of Boston
Irish Society
Maj
McNamara
Capt. Duherty
John F. Doherty
Boston
Scotland
Ireland
America
Columbian Association
Lincoln
Massachusetts Volunteers
Dune IL
Meer
Twenty
War Department
Malvern Hill
Wilderness
Deep Bottom
Massachusetts Volunteer Miliia
Suffolk County
Jot B. Doherty
Doherty
Patrick F. Hanley
Daniel G. Macnamara
John A. Daly
Lavren
W. W. Dorothy
Thomas Flaudey
Committee On
Dennis H. Morrissey
P. F. Sullivan
J. W. Fogarty
John W.ferguon
John F. Callahan
Edward B. Rankin
John H. Burke
W. B. Daley
Patrick Lee
J. L. Walsh
W. Doherty
P. D. Dwyer
Frank E. Maguilion
Harry McGlepen
Wm. English
John H. Martin
Edward J. Jenkins
Common Council
Curran
Fire Commwich
Fitzgerald
Hugh J. Toland
P. Doherty
Bernard Carr
John Cudman
Patrick Collins
Patrick Meehan
John. Murphy
John &. Maguire
Patrick ¥. Murphy
Col. P. PT. Hanley
Michael J. Ward
Joan P. Manning
James P. Dann
Jeremne S. McDonald
Col
L. J. Logan
Thomas Fee
J. W. Calvan
Jv F. Callahan
William Mackey
Andrew Jackson
Vna Buty
Tremont House
James Boyd
Davey
Republic
Eliots
Sullivans
Thomas Robinson
Committee of Safety and Folk Towers
Sam Adams
Cass
Harley
Guiney
Madigan
Father McKenna
Gladstone
Lord Spencer
Old
Mr. Wemyss
Scots Charitable Society
Mark Price
J. Mitchell Galvin
Gladstone reports Giers note on Afghan stance in Commons
London dispatch details Sir Edward Thornton's reply to Earl Granville about Russia. De Giers says troops will not advance if Afghan movements stay limited. extra reasons would trigger action. Gladstone declines further questions as Fen occurring. Laughter greets the phrase extraordinary reason.
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Penjdeb
Gladstone
Lord Fitzmaurice
Sarakhs
England
Marnell
House of Commons
Parnell
Commons
France
Wm. Harcourt
Thomas Power O’connor
James Stephens
Home Secretary
Stephens
Sir William
Australia
America
Ireland
Fatal Skating Race Ends in Death at Brooklyn
Joseph Coben, a 26 year old entrant from Brooklyn, died after a six day skating race at Madison Square Garden after seeking the prize money of 50 dollars. He had been unemployed and sought the finish payoff. He left a wife and two children in dire straits. Polo results from various cities follow with scores and venues.
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Madison Square Garden
Joseph Coben
Tover the Bridge
Coben
Hoyt Street
Brooklyn
The St Patrick’s Day Celebration in Tremont Temple
A Boston Tremont temple St Patrick’s Day event honors Father Roche’s Working Boys Home. Mayor O’Brien introduces Father McKenna who links religious and political glory of St Patrick’s Day to Catholic emancipation and Britain’s reform era, arguing the 1829 act shaped America and world politics.
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Boston
Tremont Temple
Father Roche
St. Patrick
O’brien
Father McKenna
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s
Green Isle
Kingdom of Heaven
Glens
France
Fontenoy
Ireland
America
Wellington
England
Grey- Melbourne
Europe
Victoria
Gladstone
Russia
St. Paul
Judge Nelson testifies in Perkins criminal libel case
A Tuesday trial in a municipal court room features Judge Nelson and Judge Lowell as witnesses in J. B. Fitzpatrick vs J. McC. Perkins on criminal libel. Perkins defends himself as evidence is reviewed. trial resumes Thursday at 2 P. M. after continued testimony and questioning.
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Municipal Court Room
Waterman
Perkins
Mr. Waterman
Judge Nelson
United States District Court
J. B. Fitzpatrick
J. McC. Perkins
Lowell
Hallett
Murat Halstead
John B. Fitzpatrick
A. H. Briggs
Parmenter
Fitzpatrick
Starkey
Mr. Briges
Perking
Town Officials and Board Elected Amid License Tie
William A. Coates served as moderator with S.C. Felton as town clerk. Selectmen elected were William Spur hawk Renj. F. Brown Moses Gilbert Reuben Alley and William F. Nutting. License vote tied with 569 yeas and 560 bays.
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William A. Coates
S.C. Felton
William Spurhawk
Renj. F. Brown
Moses Gilbert
Reuben Alley
William F. Nutting
Yeas
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Happy Democrats
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William Gardiner
Elizabeth Douglass
Springer
Denver
Springer, N. M
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Campben
W. B. Rich
Agoard
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Boston Weekly Post
Sumaset
Post Publishing Co., Publishers
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Exips
Department of State
Lillcox
Bremen
Senate Proceedings
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Calhoun
Conger
Committee On Commerce
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Maxey
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A Maguire
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Trish Charitable Society
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Foreign News
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Zanani
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Rhine
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Frank +. McSweeny
Julia Dorgan
Thomas F. Clifford
John Fitzpatrick
Judge Parmenter
Mr. Perkins
Robert G. Fitch
the Post
Briggs
Morris Farrell
Fitzpaterick
Robert M.harris
Jones
Nelson
Parwenter
Paursday
Marslehead
Pillsbury's Best
Washburn
Archibald
Baxer
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Barrett’s
Temple Place
Henry Barrett
Eiswstt
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