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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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May 12, 1885

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Probable Discovery of the Perpetrators of the Crime

In Chicago on May 11 Augustin Jarado a Sicilian held for the murder of Filippo Caruso whose body was found in a trunk at Pittsburg is jailed at the central station He admitted moving the trunk to the depot and leaving New York with Victoria Carnirito after questioning by Lieuts Shea Ripley and Detective Morris Morris who speaks Italian interpreted the questions identified Jarado as one of the men who hired the expressman to carry the trunk

Chicago Augustin Jarado New York Banfield Filippo Caruso Pittsburg Central Station Jarado Shea Ripley Morris Victoria Carnirito Expressman Central Police Station

Gathering of Eminent Preachers Opens Hartford Church Congress

A large audience filled Allyn hall in Hartford for the opening session of the church congress. Prominent clergy and laymen from across the country attended including Crosby Ormiston Williams Booth Grafton Clark Boardman Gilles Newton Merriam Jenkins Bishop Cox President Smith Hopkins Adams. Gov. Harrison opened the session with a brief address and greetings followed by a historical account of past congresses and a discussion on relations of a divided Christendom to aggressive Christianity.

Kiartford Conn Hartford Allyn Hall Church Congress S. Howard Crosby Ormiston and Williams New York Booth Englewood N. 3 Grafton and Anderson Waterloo Conn Congress of Churches Howard Crosby

Wic Offers to Attach a Torpedo to the Canada

New York May 11 Capt Paul Boyton proposed a dramatic wartime experiment in which he would attach a torpedo shell to the enemy ship Canada within a seven day period if permitted He vowed to take all responsibility and would face any response from the Canada crew including being shot if detected and attacked during the test

Wic Canada New York Paul Boyton

New Plymouth Hospital Opens To Care For Fever Patients

In Wilkes Barre Pa on May 11 the new Plymouth hospital began accepting fever patients. Two New York nurses joined staff and medicines were moved from Wilkesbarre. Gaylord Avenue hosts 18 sick families relying on bread and medicine with no income, costing 404 dollars daily. About 80 other cases receive daily relief aid. Two deaths and 13 new cases reported last night.

Wilkesbarre Plymouth New York Wilkesbarre Hospital Gaylord Avenue Relief Committee

Page trial resumes in Vermont court with clearness

Rutland May 11 The Page trial was resumed with Judge Veazey summing up for about two and a half hours. The charge was clear and fair, praised by both sides. Jury retired at 4 30. Decision expected soon. This case is the most important Vermont has seen for amount, number, and novelty of issues. Haven's lawyers again seek a continuance. court reserved decision until morning.

Rutland Veazey Fides Vermont J. M. Haven

Wallack heir Harold wed to Madge Ding in secret

New York May 11 The youngest Wallack, Harold B Wallack, married last November to Miss Madge D Fi ng from an old Philadelphia family She has about 250000 in her own right The marriage was kept quiet until last week when the couple informed the bride s mother Then they went to Boston and told Lester Wallack senior He was greatly astonished The couple are now stopping at Lester Wallack s Stamford residence

New York Harold B. Wallack Lester Wallack Madge D.fiing Philadelphia Geo. Howell Decker, Howell & Co Boston Mr. Wallack Henry Béauclercq Julian Beauclercq Count Orloff Baron Stein Messrs. Leonard Reynolds Howson Annie Robie Dora Caroline Hill Countess Zicka Globe Theatre Kate Davis Fantasma M. Louis Pizzarella Frank Mayo Boucicault Kathryn Kidder Lucy Wairweather Frank Daniels Daniels

Saloon Keeper Meaney Rearrested in Fire Fire Case

John Meaney a saloon keeper jailed Friday for setting fire to Shaw Bros groceries barn is rearrested on a second charge tied to a prior blaze. Matthew Frawley a saloon patron admits Meaney hired him to burn the barn previously and also faces arrest. Shaw Bros pursue a $1000 civil suit. Meaney bound at $3500. Frawley has signed a confession.

Mi&ukipeen Conn John Meaney Shaw Bros Matthew Frawley Meaney Frawley Ina

Lancaster county men charged with harboring Abe Buzzard

In Lancaster on May 11 Matt Buzzard Matthias Houck Jacob Marshal aac Wimm Levi and David Peters Henderson Marshal and Jacob Armstrong all Welsh Mountain residents were arrested for harboring Abe Buzzard and aiding his concealment from officers. They were committed to jail in default of 300 dollars bail each.

Lancaster Matt John Buzzard Matthias Houck Jacob Marshal Aac Wimm Levi David Peters Henderson Marshal Jacob Armstrong Welsh Mountain Abe Buzzard

Cattle Die Sudden Death Suspected Contagious Pattern

North Conway New Hampshire May 11 three cattle from W D Tasker Lower Bartlett died suddenly with red spots on tongues. Similar spots observed on other herd members. State board of health secretary telegraphed to investigate potential contagious disease.

North Conway N. H W. D. Tasker Lower Bartlett The State Board of Health

Judge appoints receiver for United Order of Foresters

In Terre Haute Indiana Judge Davis grants Charles Bliss of New York's application and appoints J E Somes as receiver for the United Order of Foresters. Liabilities total 40000 with 37000 from death losses. assets are small. Insolvency stems from loss of membership, not financial mismanagement.

Bond Filed for Maine Internal Revenue Collector Chase

Portland May 11 Hon Charles H Chase new internal revenue collector for Maine received his bond today totaling 100000 signed by W G Davis D W True J E E Donnell Mayor John W Deering Capt Charles Merrill and Hall L Davis all of Portland The bond secures the office for Chase who expects to assume duties June 1.

Portland Charles H. Chase Internal Revenue Maine W. G. Davis D. W. True J. EE. Donnell John W. Deering Charles Merrill Hall L. Davis Portlland Chase

Yale college corporation vacancies filled by alumni vote

In New Haven on May 11 the long term vacancy for Yale college corporation saw Hon. Wiliam M. Evarts nominated after receiving 25 alumni votes. For the short term Mason Young of New York and W. W. Farnam of New Haven were the only nominees. Results will be announced at commencement.

New Haven Conn Yale College Corporation Wiliam M. Evarts Hegrone Mason Young New York W. W. Farnam

Worcester Council Accepts Salisbury Gift for Hospital Wing

Worcester Mass May 11 The city council accepted a gift from Stephen Salisbury to construct a two story 51 by 34 foot hospital building fully equipped for hospital use. The aldermen also refused to grant any more liquor licenses.

Worcester Mass City Hospital Stephen Salisbury

Snowy Results Highlight Distinct Distances and Competitors

New York report lists a series of distances and times with competitors Snowden Omelia Emery Maddocks Walton Beyst Schock Reynolds Harriman and Krancis. The data shows varied mileages across an event, reflecting performance standings and participant identifiers.

New York Snowden Omelia Emery Maddocks Walton Beyst Schock Reynolds Harriman Yst Krancis

Gladstone Foreign Policy Papers Spark Westminster Clash

In Parliament Mr Gladstone announced key papers on England Afghanistan policy. A Russo British frontier accord was praised, while Lord Hamilton led a fierce Tory attack condemning government conduct and Egypt Sudan plans. The divided house saw the consolidated fund bill vote fail 260 to 290, Liberals joining in opposition.

London House of Commons Gladstone England Afghanistan Earl Granville Earl of Kimberly India Baron de Staal M. Lesser Earl of Dufferin Russia Mr. Gladstone George Francis Hamilton Middlesex Lord Hamilton Stafford Northcote Commons Consolidated Fund Marquis of Hartington Khartoum Mr. Chamberlain Board of Trade Lord George Hamilton Chamberlain Peter Lumsden Lord Wolseley Lord Hartington Assouga Soudan Wolseley Egypt Nile Suakim Ostman Digna Red Sea Berber Henry Chaplin Soudon House George Hamilton

England Abandons the Proposed Ad vance in the Soudan

London reports Lord Hartington says government abandons the advance to Khartoum and will hold Wady Halfa as a permanent defence of Egypt with troops to be withdrawn as the Nile rises. Efforts seek Dongola administration and Nile railway completion. Russian war prep remains unabated with fort restrictions and Herat inspections noted. A dramatic scene in the Lords follows Baron Dormer’s fit.

London Lord Hartington House of Commons Khartoum Earl Granville House of Lords Marquis of Salisbury Vienna Russia Afghanistan Simla Ameer Cabul Herat St. Petersburg Cronstadt Odessa England Pens Deh Peter Lumsden Lumsden Duke of Argyll Gladstone Baron Dormer

Cox to Go to Turkey as Maine Democrats Arrange Calls

Washington May 11 report notes Mr H S Cox intends to travel to Turkey for rest after years in Congress and to publish his book Three Decades of Legislation. Maine Democrats arrive, including ex Gov Plaisted and Elias Milliken. The piece also covers post office appointments, mail subsidy debates, and dairy industry issues.

Washington S.cox Turkey Congress Maine Democrats Plaisted E.C. Allen Elias Milliken Brown State Committee Morton Augusta Vilas Cleveland Post Office Department Pacific Mail Brazil Steamship Company

Readjust steerage rates agreed by Continental lines

The general managers of Continental Steamship lines met in New York and approved a plan to readjust steerage fares. Details will await input from English lines abroad before making public. Also, Herbert Ostrom, 30, is jailed for allegedly robbing his employer, Alex F. Reid & Co., of $2000 at No. 49 Duane Street. Rumors say Prisons Commissioner George Caulfield may not turn over accounts to successor Charles Reilly, who has not yet qualified.

New York Continental Steamship Conference Herbert Ostrom Alex F. Reid & Co Duane Street George Caulfield Charles Reilly Reilly

Police court fines man for brutal assault in Concord

In Concord on May 11 M J Stern was fined 206 dollars and ordered to furnish bonds for a year for a brutal assault on Mrs Anna Mc Michael. He went to jail. At a citizens meeting committees were appointed to arrange inaugural ceremonies for Gov elect Currier on June 4.

Concord N. H M. J. Stern Anna McMichael Citizens Elect Currier

Packer colliery No 3 suspended in Shenandoah Pa

Four hundred men and boys were left jobless when Packer colliery No 3 in Shenandoah Pennsylvania shut down Monday for an indefinite period. Nearby Old Virginia nail works in Lynchburg closed April 25 due to overstock but has begun full capacity production after a surge of orders. A Panama despatch reports 500 men from Buenaventura arrived with 300 more en route, while Colombian guard and about 100 prisoners arrived after a clash at Colon. Prestan besieges Carthegena and was welcomed in rebel camp with Viva Prestan. Northern Idaho citizens meet to oppose Nez Perces return without a strong military frontier presence.

Packer Coliery No. 3 Shenandoah Lehigh Valley Coal Company Old Virginia Nail and Iron Works Lynchburg Panama Buenaventura Prestan Colon Carthagena Idaho Idaho County Northwest Nez Perces

Protracted Batouche Fight Reports Casualties and Tactics

Winnipeg dispatches detail 18 killed and 23 wounded in the Batouche engagement with rebel losses estimated from 50 to 85. Riel and his aides are described, with Middleton’s forces driving rebels from the rifle pit and shelling Batouche houses. Aimed ambushes at the steamer Northcote failed as boatmen controlled the helm.

Winnipeg Man Riel Middleton Northcote Batouche Howard St. Paul Minn John McLane Bismarck Chicago New York Boston North Dakota Montreal Wolseley Worseley Beaugrand

Police report of thefts assaults and an accidental death

Police report a burglar stole 32 from pockets in Ashland yard while a baggage master suffered a skull fracture uncoupling cars at a Boston and Providence yard. A man died after mistaken chloroform. others include arrests for assault larceny and embezzlement with details of victims and addresses. An 18 year old fell from a Lewis street roof and was injured.

Bridget Kelley Rockingham Place Lennon Bridget William Downs Eugene Graves Piedmont Street Thomas F. Downey Dover Street L. B. Luther & Co Chauncy Street Ellen Regan Lewis Street Daniel A. Sullivan Daniel J. Corkery Rockland

Progress in State House Investigation Hears Expert Cost Tests

The tenth public hearing of the investigating committee centered on expert estimates of repair costs in the engine room auditor's room and library. Albert Currier of Newburyport estimated engine room foundations at 3800 and auditor's room repairs at 107260, with state costs 2350, and noted other costs were about half of what the state paid. Carpenters' pricing and hiring practices were debated as Cross pressed for similar testimony, Byrne admitted to charging over 10 percent profit, and a sub committee was authorized to review the Watson and Bisbee books. The next hearing is set for Wednesday at 7 30.

State House Reardon Albert Currier Newburyport Cross Bragdon Watson and Bisbee Burt

May 23 Regatta Set By Canoe Club On Tower Basin

At a Monday meeting the Canoe Club voted to hold the spring regatta on Saturday May 23 at 10 o clock A M on the Tower basin of the Char nes river. Three races are planned two sailing races of two and three miles and a one mile paddling race. Several contestants are expected.

Canoe Club Tower Basin Charnes River Messrs. Buckley Dunham M.S Astor S.S Woodworth S. S Swinsire Everett Athen Teum C. Chotlet P. M. Hammett W. P. Henderson M. J. Holland W.S. Mills C. H. Pennypacker C. J. Rolfe J. J. Seelye F. H. Whipple F. B Sik Tennyson Aldworth Haslemere Surrey

Real Estate Sales: Washington and Cove Street Properties Sold

Samuel Hatch and Co. sold brick dwelling houses and stores Nos 2002 to 2012 Washington street with 15500 square feet land for 10000 and tax for 1885 to Joseph Zane. George R. Hichborn and Co. sold estate Nos 281 and 283 Federal street and No 26 Cove street with about 1700 feet land for 12000 cash to Col Daniel A Potter, wooden house with 600 feet land No 28 Cove street for 1500 cash to John H Kery, and land corner Prince on Market streets containing 1400 feet for 3600 cash to John Jeffries.

Samuel Hatch & Co Washington Street Joseph Zane George R. Hichborn & Co Federal Street Cove Street Col Daniel A. Potter John H. Kery Prince On Market Streets Jonn Jefries

Caricatured Art Exhibition Burlesques Masters of Painting

The Paint and Clay club presents a burlesque show at Chase's gallery lampooning artists and famous pictures. Some 380 works parody Emil Carlsen J J Enneking Ross Turner Sargent Le Page Gaugengigl Vinton Peabody Breton Wrenn, Robissoff and others with theatrical set pieces and satirical captions. The show is praised as a week’s sensation with a catalog of burlesques and notes.

Paint and Clay Chase’s Gallery Emil Carlsen J. J. Enneking Ross Turner John 8 Sargent Turner Bastien le Page Joan d’ Arc Chelsea I. M. Gaugengigl T. P. Vinton A. P. Peabody E. B. Smith Breton Art Club Yvennah Thomas Robisso J.b.johnston George R. Bersett Caliga Mark Waterman George Puller W.F. Halsall George S. Wesson F. W. Rogers Edwina Tobey Jd. P. Rhinn

Where Beauty Sleeps in a Millionaire’s Parisian Bedroom

A late New York letter vividly describes a young society heiress’s sleeping chamber. Pale gold wallpaper, a gilt bedstead, silk plaited hangings, beveled mirror, dressing stand, ivory clock, and an array of toilet ware create an exquisite, inviting space. An adjoining room for writing and painting is referenced but not seen.

New York

Treason Talk in Ireland and the American System

The London Telegraph argues that a sedition or treason trial in Ireland would be a farce under ordinary law due to conspirators in the box and dock. It suggests we ignore treasonable talk and aligns with features of the American system where treason requires overt acts.

London Telegraph Ireland Russia Poland United States

Boston Lodge No 1 Odd Fellows Instituted in Boston

Boston Lodge No 1 International Order Odd Fellows was instituted Monday evening with in members. Sovereign Grand Master D J Hingerty and his officers conducted the ceremony. Officers named include F W Ross N G B Maguire W G J W Thorndike h os BE A Lewis financial secretary and L McGrath treasurer.

Boston Lodge International Order Odd Fellows D. J. Hingerty F. W. Ross N. G B. Maguire W. G J. W. &. Thorndike H.os BE. A. Lewis L., McGrath Tressurer

New England Notes on Ice Trade and Local Incidents

Ice dealers sold 20 000 tons to Baltimore parties at 60 to 60 cents. Multiple local tragedies and notices from Maine to Connecticut include drownings, suicides, injuries, and court terms. Notables: George D. Bisbee to deliver Bridgton memorial address. Mrs Betsey Priest dies by own hand in grief. Edward Hoffman near-crippled after self harm. Masonic grand council records 2300 members with 10 percent rise. A W Carter fatally injured near River Point. Newburyport May term opens. various criminal cases listed.

Baltimore Thomas McCurran Asakeway Portland Fion George D. Bisbee Buckfield Bridgton Betsey Priest Vassalboro Waterbury Conn Edward Hoffman Masonic Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut New Haven A. W. Carter Pawtuxet Valley Stonington Road New York and New England Road River Point R. I Superior Court Newburyport Brigham Grands Ae Reorays Jethro E. Bodwell Lawrence John Callden North Andover John KR Chase Salem James Connell Lynn Charles Gardner Salisbury

First Meeting of Nonpartisan National Liquor Suppression League

Rev Daniel Dorchester presided as the National League for the Suppression of the Liquor Traffic held its first public meeting at Tremont temple. Speakers argued for nonpartisan temperance work, urging constitutional prohibition, school instruction, and broad reform without party ties.

National League For the Suppression of the Daniel Dorchester D. D Tremont Temple League Maine Mary A. Livermore Massachusetts Metropolitan Police Caffin BE. J. Hale Hale Eliot Street Temple St. Paul Athens Boston Burke T. L. Poulson Baltimore Poulson J. Ellen Koster Iowa Pennsylvania Mary H. Hunt National Society National Prohibition Party New York Foster Alabama Oregon Kansas Nebraska Nevada Wisconsin New Jersey Missouri Illinois

Meeting urges temperance education in public schools

A meeting passed resolutions thanking the Journal for advocating the metropolitan police bill and petitioned the legislature to enact compulsory temperance education in public schools before adjourning.

The Journal Metropolitan Police

A Night Off at the Boston Museum From Daly’s Company

Augustin Daly presents the comedy A Night Off at the Boston Museum. The farce follows a professor, his wife, daughter, and a series of stories to hide an infidelity. Laughter drives the piece, though critics note coarser tone and uneven dialogue amid strong ensemble acting.

Grain supplies show declines across wheat corn oats rye barley

In Cincaco on May 11 the board of trade weekly statement reports visible U S and Canada grain stocks as of May 1 with decreases of 1 821 570 bushels in wheat 1 101 426 in corn 347 937 in oats 29 445 in rye and 139 803 in barley total stocks listed for each grain

Cincaco Board of Trade United States Canada

Boston Aldermen Hear Park Resignations and Sewer Plans

The Boston aldermen met in session with Alderman Whitten presiding. The mayor announced Charles H. Dalton’s resignation from the park department and appointed John F. Andrew to fill the term pending confirmation. Various appointments followed for inspectors, measurers, and weighers, with petitions on lighting, sewers, and fence removals. The Woodward Defalcation order to compromise $50,000 against bondsmen passed amid debate.

Charles H. Dalton Park Department John F. Andrew H O’ Brien Jarvis L. Litchfield Jasper H. Eaton Morton Alden Roswell F. Keith Jason H. Bryden B. L. Bartlett Randall G. Morse Jeremiah J. Callahan John H. Brine Herbert W. Pike Elmore E. Locke Thomas Coleman, Jr Martin Alden Centre Street May Jamaica Plain J. A. Sawtelie Adams Street Charlestown J. W. Johnson Brattle Square Constenti Strach Hartopp Place Albany Chadwick Streets The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Faneuil Hall Welch Alderman Hart James C. Murray Peter F. Hagerty Board of Aldermen Common Council Cleveland New England Alderman Nugent Donovan Metropolitan Police General Court Standing Committee On Public Education Committee On City of Boston Committee On Public Institutions Long Island East Boston Ferries Lincoln Wharf Corporation East Boston Alderman Donovan Committee On Improved Sewerage

Senate Rejects Forenoon Session and Passes Several Measures

The senate rejected the order for a forenoon session and tabled a bill on small loans secured by personal property. It engrossed an amendment to Kingston water supply rules, concurred with house amendments on whistle ban for locomotives, and refused to engross a tax on personal property in trust. Other items, including prison reform, judiciary reports, and prison labor petitions, were accepted or referred.

Boston Milton Quincy Water Company Cross Newburyport Metropolitan Police Bent Cambridge Flynn Supreme Court Middlesex County Currier Worcester Committee On Probate and Chancery Committee On Railroads County Commissioners Board of Railroad Commissioners Elijah Clark First Church of Christ In Medway Mystic River Corporation Mystic River Doherty Committee On Judiciary Hartwell Fitchburg Ranton Salem Beard House Senate Marden Kingston Commonwealth Reformatory Prison William Washburn State House State House ; Relative To the Oath of Supervisors of Elections Smact County of Essex Merrimack River George W. Knight Fruit Supreme Judicial and Superior Courts Committee On Prisons

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