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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1886
Page
1
Jay Gould says his telegram to Hoxie predated Powderly conference and denies agreeing to a Knights of Labor arbitration plan. He plans a letter to Powderly clarifying his position as talks continue with Powderly, Irons, and Hoxie amid widespread strike disruption.
Special dispatch reports Knights of Labor district committees in Missouri planning to resume work after agreeing to arbitration with Gould and Powderly in New York. Officials say the strike will end and trains may run by Wednesday morning, with a cautious return to normal operations.
Turbulent crowds at the relay depot seize engines in East St Louis as strikers oppose train movements. Violent nightly robs include engine 58 and 353 damaged and wrecked. deputies escort a fifteen-car freight run. Warrant sought against J J McGarry and others for obstructing tracks as authorities urge swift action.
In Salem and Worcester mass labor actions unfold as Knights of Labor leaders deny withholding arbitration while urging an official board. Cigar makers push for April wage increases and Clinton carpet weavers strike for higher pay. Tenement evictions and ongoing Beverly strike tensions add to a day of labor disputes.
In Fall River on March 29 the aldermen elected Assistant Marshal Rufus B. Hilliard as city marshal after John A. Hunt resigned to become keeper of the jail and house of correction in New Bedford.
Special to The Post reports debate on arbitration and labor policy. Lawler proposes a labor committee investigation with power to compel witnesses and spend up to 5000 dollars. Advocates push against compulsory arbitration as a cure, urging capital labor harmony and limited government involvement. The piece also notes Senate action on army efficiency and Bay State political chatter with Ames likely favored for governor.
SPECIAL TO THE POST Washington March 29 Congress nearly received a presidential message on railroad strikes in the southwest. Representative O'Neill of Missouri met in New York with Grand Master Powderly seeking a compromise before writing to the President. A draft arbitration bill was prepared but the plan was dropped after O'Neill's talks.
Treasury officials refused Thorn salary as chief without a president signed commission. Thorn showed a July dated commission after Hilgard’s removal, while Agassiz had declined. News reshapes expectations of several prospective candidates including New Englanders who thought the post temporary.
SPECIAL TO THE POST Washington March 29 The House foreign affairs committee will take up Rep Belmonts bill to pay about 148000 to the Chinese government for relief of Rock Springs victims The measure reflects the Presidents wishes and faces critique of federal treaty obligations versus state rights and a nationwide tax burden for the payout.
Measures from New England members include pensions for George R. Long Willen Sprague and Sarah J. Deplitch and a resolution favoring patent office examiners. A Boston silver dollar issue protest and an investigation into convict labor were among the items.
Halifax March 29 The Lansdowne under Admiral Scott arrived at Shelburne after cruising the coast to chase Yankee fishermen. A Gloucester schooner sighting the flagship fled to sea, honoring her majesty's naval authority with a cautious retreat and signaling Lansdowne’s first perceived victory.
A March 29 gathering in Everett Hall Hyde Park drew about 800 supporters for the Irish Parliamentary fund. Speakers included Rev Father Richard Barry and Boston's Hon W W Doherty raising sympathy and funds, with $500 contributed led by Father Barry.
Rockport Massachusetts reacts to the failure of the rivers and harbors committee to allocate funds for a harbor of refuge breakwater. Locals cite frequent shipwrecks and argue the harbor would save lives and vessels, noting a small Massachusetts allotment amid a large national bill.
Prominent citizens organize a stock company to build a four story 410 by 100 foot factory for Beverly shoe maker Edwin B. Rogers. The $10,000 building would render Rogers use for five years with option to buy at cost plus 6 percent interest. Rogers may locate in town with about 200 workers.
The home of Mr and Mrs Josiah R Smith at 15 Chelsea street hosted a party last evening for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. About 100 friends attended a social reception then moved to the Maverick House for a substantial repast prepared by host Moore. An after supper program featured readings by Mrs Gilchrist and remarks by Rev N B Jones Jr with Moses Brown as master of ceremonies.
R Butler Mahone, son of a Virginia senator, was fined 100 dollars in the Criminal Court of the District for firing several bullets from a revolver at John Willis, a negro servant employed at Welker's over a year ago. Trial delayed amid alleged influence by Mahones to buy Willis’s testimony. Public opinion decries the light sentence.
In Rochester New Hampshire a five year old girl, daughter of L D Yeaton, fell into a pail of scalding water and died a few hours later. The accident occurred today. Authorities reported the child suffered extensive burns before succumbing.
Indications show cloudy weather with rain in New England. Easterly winds shift to warmer southerly on the coast with high winds and a falling barometer. Caution signals issued from Wilmington to Eastport.
London dispatch reports Mr. Gladstone in the House of Commons announcingApril as the month to seek approval for an Irish government bill and April 15 to introduce land sale and purchase law changes in Ireland. The piece notes reactions of Chamberlain Hartington and hints at potential party shifts and divisions over Gladstone’s Irish policy. It also mentions the crofters bill debate and workingmen in Birmingham opposing Chamberlain’s stance.
The Boston Democratic city committee met at the Meionaon as John H. Lee allowed minutes to pass before amending bylaws. An amendment by Alderman Donovan struck out March as the caucus month, creating uncertainty over ward redistricting and future dates.
Randolph Heiser, famed billiards instructor and player, arrives in Boston for a week of exhibitions at Hut Billiard Palace. He plans two daily shows on position play and scientific strokes, praises billiards as an elegant pursuit for ladies, and compares Chicago’s tournament to the sport’s finest displays.
The sixth annual series of Pacific Coast ex cursions by Raymond Whitcomb promises attractive and inexpensive travel with varied routes, special trains to numerous places, and generous halts at major cities. Descriptive circulars available from W Raymond at 296 Washington Street.
A fragment notes flood of inferior article types but endorses the Baldwin Dry Air refrigerator as highly reliable. It highlights dry air as the vital principle and claims exceptional preserving properties. The piece lists adoption by the United States government with hospital placements in New Orleans Mobile Cincinnati and St Louis, and cites Boston agents Watts and Willis at Quincy Market.
At the aldermen meeting petitions were heard on flood damages fills and street grading plus paving plans for Congress street and Harrison avenue. The eight hour labor order was debated, later passed 11 to 4. salaries for city staff were revised and council approved several street and utility expenditures and new appointments.
Formal wage and work condition proposals from Charles River and Cambridge road employes, submitted via District 80 Knights of Labor. The schedules call for pay scales, hours, extra trip rates, free passes, suspensions pay, and rules on discharges and boarders, with requests to meet the committee for discussion.
The Osgood brothers charged with obtaining money under false pretenses in connection with the Osgood Cash Car Company occupied Judge Parmenter’s attention in the Municipal Court yesterday afternoon. Nathan Morse prosecuted in a three hour argument. R M Morse Jr., defended. arguments for the defense set for next Saturday at 10 o clock.
The Hollis Street theatre hosted Geneev's Opera Nancy with a strong Boston reception. William T. Carleton led as Marquis d AUBigne while Louise Paullin impressed as Nanon, and Judie returned to the Boston Theatre in La Grande Duchesse. Critics praised the performance for spirited acting and musicality, noting ensemble balance and elegant production values.
The article reviews Steinitz and Zukertort's match, noting Steinitz's opening invention, perpetual check defenses, and strategic missteps. It argues the modern school favors king activity, cites decisive lines like B Q 8, and criticizes the overall outcome while offering sympathy to Dr. Zukertort and tempered praise for Steinitz.
A Boston bar gathering in the Municipal Civil Court room mourned Judge Churchill's death. Judges Parmenter Forsaith and Herdy presided as W W Doherty read resolutions praising his amiable, diligent, and upright service. William G Russell and others offered remarks lauding his court demeanor and kindness to the bar.
In these days when adulteration is common, M Doherty & Co presents pure liquors from their two houses at 188 and 192 Kneeland street and 73 Endicott street. The firm keeps on hand and attends to the best importations and domestic vintages of high reputation.
Dunlap's New York hats dominate the season as Jackson & Co at 69 Tremont street offer a wide assortment sold at reasonable prices. Deckson & Co. also feature a strong display of canes, bat brushes, and related accessories.
Before Commissioner Hallett L E B Crosby faced arraignment on charges of sending circulars about the Louisiana Lottery through the U S mails. He was held in 1000 dollars for the grand jury. Captain John Grant of the schooner Charles Stewart was arraigned for missing a seaman on the shipping articles and the case was continued to today.
A work titled County Histories and How They Are Compiled is coming soon. It promises an account of how prominent men are alleged to be involved in a town rivalrous scheme by the publishers of County Histories and the related engravings.
A. J. Holtland and Billings two Lynn Grand Army fair committee members were ordered by District Officer Joseph E. Shaw to appear in Police Court to answer charges of selling lottery tickets. Charles H. Leach Frank Raymond and Herbert Gamege of the Lasters' Union were similarly summoned to face charges of setting up and maintaining a lottery.
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