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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1885

Page

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Stafford county teachers institute at Rochester sessions

Dover reports large turnout at a second day of Stafford county teachers institute in Rochester. Prof Y P Smith of Dartmouth spoke on physiology and hygiene, Dr J W Webster of Boston discussed penmanship, Mrs H M Applebee demonstrated history teaching, Miss M L Clifford of Plymouth lectured on reading in primary grades and gravity, and Hon J W Patterson spoke on education matters.

Dover N. H Stafford County Eachers Institute Rochester Y. TP. Smith Normal School Dartmouth Ollege J. W. Webter Boston H. Mpplebee M. L. Clifford Plymouth J. W. Patterson

Brockton Jury Hears Case Against Mrs Carson

In Brockton Massachusetts on March 19 the district court heard the charge against Lizzie Carson for attempting to induce two young girls to leave homes and lead lives of shame. Thirteen witnesses testified that Mrs Carson took the girls to several houses of ill repute in Boston. Defense claimed the girls were not virtuous. Mrs Carson was held in $500 bail for appearance tomorrow.

Hogs Die in Hundreds From Suspected Cholera Like Disease

Petersburg dispatch reports hogs dying by hundreds in Surrey Southampton Isle of Wight James City and other counties from a dis ease resembling hog cholera. Dr Potts veterinary surgeon says the illness is an erysipelas like enteritis with rapid deaths.

Petersburg Surrey Southpton Isle of Wight James City Potts

McClellan Prefers Berlin Post as Foreign Appointments Roll

Washington moves slowly on foreign missions as Gen. McClellan signals willingness for Berlin posting. The president plans measured changes, replacing old service lumber with health or party service veterans. Miller named internal revenue commissioner faces Senate scrutiny amid GOP caution. Schurz postmaster rumor adds political intrigue.

Washington McClellan Berlin Randall Miller Internal Revenue Gorman Camden Ikxenna Garland West Virginia Internal Revenue Commissioner

Senate debates travel resolutions in recess session

Washington March 19 A set of resolutions to let committees sit and travel during the congressional recess was offered but then postponed after objections. Palmer seeks to study food fisheries supply. Pike intends a digest cost for the claims committee. Dolph requests coast defence travel. Menderson pushes Ahiska and seal fisheries probe. Cockrell proposes a broad travel order. Manderson’s referral noted. No votes were taken. adjournment followed after a brief executive session.

Washington Senate Congress Cockrell Missouri Palmer Michigan Fish and Fisheries Fish Commission Pike New Hampshire Committee On Claims Dolph of Cresson Army Menderson Nebraska Ahiska Harrison Indiana Manderson Committee On Territories

Rhode Island Conventions Nominate State Ticket Leaders

In Providence today both parties held nominating conventions. Republicans elect George Peabody Wetmore governor and Luvius B. Darling lieutenant governor after a Warwick contest. Democrats name Zilba O. Slocum governor and Jonathan M. Wheeler lieutenant governor, with full central committee reports and resolutions.

Providence R.I Providence Opera House Warwick Isaac F. Williams Bristol George Lewis Gower House of Representatives N. P. S. Thomas State Central Committee Wantucket Joshua M. Addeman Pomeroy Colt Benjamin M. Bosworth,Jr Warren Edwin Metcalf Samuel Clark Lincoln Nelson Aldrich Henry J. Spoorer Augustus O. Bourn William H. Hoppin John C. Wyman Valiex Falls Wetmore Slade Hall John McWilliams McWilliams Hugh J. Carroll Pawtucket Herbert B. Wood Johnston Frank Novin Newport Rhode Islate Cleveland Rhode Island Zilba O. Slocum Jonathan M. Wheeler Crapston Thomas Robinson John G. Perry South Kingston Frank H. Jackson

Battle at Suakim Ends in Disastrous British Defeat

Marine dispatches report a clash at Hasheen near Suakim where British forces encountered Hadendowlah hostiles. Capt. Birch wounded, Lieut. O'Connor killed, several others wounded as Arabs briefly infiltrate near the British line. Osman Digna's orders suggest a strategic withdrawal to lure the English. Subsequent reconnaissance indicates Arabs massing 7500 to 10000 with plans to meet Tamai. Graham warns tribes to submit or face destruction of flock and property.

Huasheen Birch Lieut O’connor Hasheen Shropshire Regiment Tamai Graham Osman Digna England Handabab Bengal Husheen Tumai Osman Tamanieb Osmah Digna Uiy Ost Suakim Shit Osman Digna Ostan

London approves India railway loan and South Africa line

London reports the house of commons agreed to bills authorizing a £1,000,000 loan for Indian railways and a £400,000 loan for a Hopetown to Kimberley line. The army strength is noted as 70,000 reserves. Prince of Wales and family arrive at Serlin.

London House of Commons England India Hopetown Kimberly South Africa House Commons Marquis of Surtington Serlin Prince of Wales Prince Albert Victor Duke of Edinburgh Central Crown Prince Frederick William Berlin Camphansen Duke of Richmond el Mahdi St. Petersburg The Post Herat Egypt Paris the Figaro Cleveland Morton

Interior approves plan for labor problem investigation

Washington is told the secretary of the interior endorses a labor study outlining aims to analyze industrial depressions, wage variation, production costs, machinery impact, immigration effects, and related economic factors across the United States and Europe, with a report aimed for January 1886. Commissioner Carroll D. Dwight proposes deploying several agents for extended field work.

Washington Secretary of the Interior Nno United States Siugbor Investigaticen Ss Burrau Europe Carrol D. DwiGurt

March Storm Deluges Maine and New Brunswick Railways

A fierce March storm hits Maine and New Brunswick with blizzards and drifting snow. Winds reach 50 to 60 mph, 16 inches on the level, drifts over six feet. Trains blocked, water engines stranded, and rail service disrupted from St John to Fredericton and Bangor. Temperatures plummet across New England as Halifax reports sleet and rain.

St. John N. B Wiggins Fuairville Fredericton Woodstock New Brunswick St. Joan Quebec Bangor Hudson Pougukefpsie N. Y Hudson River Staffordville Boston Corners Maine Calais

Nominations for League of American Wheelmen officers at Springfield

Springfield bicycle club nominates officers for state offices of the League of American Wheelmen in the election closing April 10. Names include Henry E. Ducker as Chief Consul and numerous regional reps from Boston Worcester Marblehead Brockton Cambridgeport Lowell Pittsfield Holyoke Greenfield and Springfield. Also noted are Baseball Guide reviews, New Orleans regatta entrants, and chess memory exhibition by Dr Jacoby with a high stakes checker match.

Springfield Springfield Bicycle Club League of American J W Wheelmen Henry E. Ducker Springfeld Abbot Bassett Adams D. Claflin W. J. Harris Boston F. E. Kendall Worcester George Chinn Marblehead John 8. Webber Jdr Gloucester W. M. Pratt Brockton Albert S. Parsons Cambridgeport Walter A. Lawson Lowell P. S. Woollison Pittsfield W. O. Greene Holyoke F.e.hawkes Greenfield Sanford Lawton Spaulding Jim O’rourke America New Orleans Teemer Ross Lee Plaisted Hosmer McKay Gaudaur Ten Eyck Conley Casey Boston Chess Club Jacoby Cambridge Charles F. Barker Charles H. Freeman Providence R.I

Passage of notables and nuptials across continents and cities

Notables travel for business in England and the continent including Isaac W. Chick and John C. Randall of John H. Pray, Sons & Co. Guatemalan leader Barrios weds at 15. General Grant comments on belief. Portland lawyer H. W. Gage garners support for district attorney generalship. Washington letters discuss Mrs Manning in the cabinet and Tom Thumb’s wedding plans in New York. Roman Catholic Sister of Mercy marks golden jubilee. New Bedford hosts a notable early spring wedding with Gov Robinson among guests and a rose bed ceremony decor.

Oregon Isaac W. Chick John C. Randall John H. Pray H. W. Gage Portland Strout, Gage & Strout Cumberland Barard Maine Gage Washington Manning Queen Bee Tom Thumb Count Moyrion Church of the Holy Trinity New York City Lucy Adams Mas. Newell Minnie Warren New Bedford Albert J. Jenks Chicopee Addie A. Nooning Lathan Greene W.S. Worth Springfield Gov. Robinson Sarah

Gen Grant’s Case Focuses on Possible Radical Tongue Surgery

Despatches from New York report doctors debating radical surgery for Gen Grant’s tongue cancer. They concluded a full tongue and palate removal would risk life with no guaranteed cure, so no operation is planned. Other notes cover disease prognosis and public updates on the patient’s condition.

New York Grant Fordyce Barker J. H. Douglas Henry B. Sands George F. Shrady Philadelphia Gen. Grant

Lively Pastime Athletic Club boxing night ends in chaos

In New York the Pastime Athletic Club staged a boxing event at Tammany Hall. Bantamweight A M Kenney delivered a forceful win and William Hallenbeck battled William Hass as police halted their rounds. Dorsey clashed with Slingsworth. crowd loomed volatile until the heavyweights John Laughlin and Patten sparked applause before Capt. Clinchy cleared the hall. A separate report from New Orleans notes a fight there.

New York Pastime Athletic Club James Crawford New York City Athletic Club A. M. Kenney Kenney Willheam Hass William Hallenbeck Clinchy Mike Dorsey American Athletic Club Slingsworth Dorsey Capt. Clincby John F. Laughlin Oneida N. Y W. Patten Jim Pilkington Pilkington Patten Capt. Clinchy New Orleans

Dr Wharton Named Legal Adviser On International Law

Secretary Bayard appoints Francis Wharton as legal adviser on questions of international law. Wharton, born 1820 in Philadelphia, linked to Pennsylvania leadership, former Kenyon College president, longtime lecturer at Boston University School of Law, and prominent author on law and theology. He is praised for intellect, genial nature, and mastery of Roman and international law. He will begin duties at once.

Bayard Francis Wharton Wharton Pennsylvania Rawle United States Philadelphia Yale College Kenyon College Gambier Boston University School of Law W. F. Warren Boston University Paris D. D. Field Woolsey Institute of International Law University of Edinburgh Polk The Pennsylvanian Democratic Review

Boston Night Operators Strike Over Pay Delay

About 9 30 P M Thursday Boston night operators with Bankers and Merchants Telegraph walked out including Eugene O Conor and P Flaherty. They demand full February salaries and March pay by March 28. Receiver J B Butler offered 70 percent of claims but only if accepted in full settlement prompting further walkouts across New York Boston and other offices.

Gloucester Mass Tarr Edward Kippen Edward Ingersoll Metropolitan House Edward Wiley Smith’s Marshal Sarr Silas Crowell Gorman Parsons Reed Clark Archie McNeal Ellen M. Adams Boston Bankers and Merchants’ Telegraph Company Eugene O’ Conor Western Union P. Flaherty Western Union Company Bankers and Merchants’ Company Telegraph O’conor J. B. Butler B. and . Selegraph CO Groadway N. Y O’connor Mr. Butler Butler New York J.B. Butler Chicago Pittsburg Buffalo Washington Winston New England Mackay New Cable Company Ned Stokes Pettingill Ist Broadway Butcher Butter Edward Stokes Hofman House

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