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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1886

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Pension Bill Sparks Senate Debate on Veteran Pensions

In Washington on May 14 the Senate took up the general pension bill as Vest denounced pension agents and defended loyalty to the United States. Hoar and Vest argued over the Revolutionary War end date while Massachusetts rum and slavery history were invoked. Morgan proposed revenue-based funding and tax clarifications, and the Senate went into executive session before adjourning.

Washington Senate Vest United States Penion West Cormorants Curbstone Mr. Vest Mr. Hoar General Washington Hoar Mr. West Massachusetts Missouri South Morgan Secretary of the Treasury Congress Cameron

Tariff Debate on Patent Bill in the House

In Washington on May 14 the House debated an extension of a patent bill that touched tariff policy. Pennsylvania’s Mr. Kelley defended protective tariffs while Arkansas’ Mr. Dunn attacked both patent laws and tariffs as harming Western workers. The discussion referenced Hungarian labor in Pennsylvania and concluded with reports of several bills and a pension matter before recess.

Washington House Kelley Pennsylvania Dunn Arkansas West Mr. Dunn Southern Confederacy Abraham Lincoln Edwin M. Stanton Army United States Butterworth Ohio Alleghanies Republic Pennsylvania Coke McMillan Tennessee Ways and A Means Bayne Europe Henry J. Hunt McMennville Manchester O’ Creek

Mining in China Report From United States Consul

United States consul withers at Hong Kong reports to the State Department that China eyes mining development in Kwangtung and other provinces. The government supports mining ventures, promising demand for mining machinery, engineers, and skilled labor with implications for industrial growth. The Senate confirms several nominations including Montague and Healy, while Postmaster Button again faces rejection in Lynchburg. Pension bills pass in the House as of May 14.

United States Hong Hong Washington Withers Hong Kong Department of State Kwangtung China Senate S. T. Houser Montana G. Montegue Mint New Orleans J. T. Healy Illinois Chicago Shields Ohio J.P. Kimball Pennsylvania H. W. Gilbert New York Trieste Ki. L. Garcelon Winchester Mass Lynchburg Button WasnInewon House

General Lees Body Servant recalls life with Lee in Boston

Anthony Riley aged about fifty one, once General Robert E Lee's body servant, recounts his wartime memory and years afterward in Boston. He details birthplace on the Custis plantation, service managing horses Robert and Dick, and rides to Harper's Ferry with Lee. He recalls Lee's kindness, occasional gifts, and the escape to Northern lines before the war ended.

Boston Massa Robert Lee Durin’ de Wah Anthony Riley Horticultural Hall Post Anthony Robert EK. Lee Antoy Atrelius Riley Custis Arlington Heights Washington and Lee Andy General Lee Martha Custis Rob Roy Miss Custis United States Army Saratoga Harper’s Ferry John Brown Leesburg Robert Richmond Ellsworth Jackson’s Hotel Alexandria Manassas Chickahominy Virginia Shenandoah Valley South Mountain Fairfax Court House Reynolds New York State

Seizure of Schooner David J Adams by Digby Sheriff

A Digby Nova Scotia report notes the schooner David J Adams seized by the Digby sheriff under a Vice Admiralty Court warrant. The Lansdowne captain and the Queen's solicitor delivered the warrant, the vessel lies moored with guards, and custody rests with the high sheriff and customs. An officer from Digby prepares to command a cruiser. Several U.S. fishermen seek hail in the bay.

Dicny Scott Lansdowne David J. Adams Halifax Digby Vice Admiralty Court Vice-Admiralty Court Customs W. O. Hodge United States Adams

Prominent Firm Retained in Gloucester Seizure Case

Haivax May 14. Messrs Meagher Drydale and Newcomb, leading city lawyers, are retained for the defense in the Gloucester schooner David J Adams seizure. Consul General Phelan engaged them for both the Vice Admiralty Court action and the Supreme Court suit against Captain Kenney for customs violations. Phelan will send Washington a full statement with depositions and documents. Proceedings likely in three to four weeks.

Canada Haivax Messrs. Meagher, Drydale & Newcomb Gloucester David J. Adams Phelan Vice Admiralty Court Kenney Supreme Court Scott Adams Washington Captainin Kenney

Rag dealer Owen Fox arrested for assault on wife

At 11 30 last evening Patrolmen Trieder and Wright of Division 1 arrested Owen Fox at 216 North street for an alleged assault on his wife Mary Fox at 78 North street. Mrs Fox, found weak and battered, admitted a quarrel but denied serious injury. Dr Elliott attended and ordered removal to City Hospital. she was taken by Patrolmen Colemen and Gordon. Her injuries are quite serious.

Wright Division 1 Owen Fox North Street Mary Fox Colemen Gordon

Weather outlook for New England states May fifteenth forecast

Indications show local rains for Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut. Cooler temperatures and southeasterly winds observed across the region.

Wasmimoron Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut

Weather Record for Boston Ossenvmn May 14 88

A historical weather snippet lists Boston data with temperature ranges from 33 to 52 degrees, mean temperatures around 48, dew point near 44, humidity around 69 percent, and wind directions NE to SE. Barometer around 30.056 inches. The piece includes a poster note promoting Taylor Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies sold in bottles by druggists and grocers.

Boston Ossenvmn Oricon Sigvar Smavioz STON Sian Oa San Eo Sceneassee OL

Labor Disputes Roil Boston and Chicago Breweries

Boston brewers deny union control of hiring and hours, urging workers to reject Knights of Labor calls while vowing to address genuine grievances. Carpenters, painters, masons, and other trades hold meetings, plan nine hour strives, and discuss wage standards as strikes, lockouts, and solidarity grow across the region.

Boston Brewers’ Union Mechanics’ Exchange Knights of Labor Mace & Lucas, Masons and Builders Chapman Place

Parliamentary Fund Festival Set For June Seventeen

The executive committee at 252 Washington Street voted to hire the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Hall Huntington Avenue for the coming parliamentary fund festival on June 17. A programme is being arranged by W W Doherty Dominick Toy and Edward Riley. East Boston contributes 104 75 bringing total to 504 75. Miss Kate ONeil left a 50 donation to the fund after her death. Dudley Street Opera House meeting moved to Monday May 17. Watertown notices show a meeting on Wednesday May 26.

Washington Street J. B. O’riley T. J.urphy Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Hall Huntington Avenue Messrs. W. W. Doherty Dominick Toy Edward Riley East Boston F. J. O'Hara Kate O’neil Dudley Street

Sufferers From The Storm In Indiana Toll Rising

Tipton Indiana dispatch reports Uriah Gates family of five near death with Grace nine dead. Barges is alive but unconscious. Mrs Tucker and another child injured. Lou Deal family treated in Lipton. Van Water couple out of danger. Attica Mrs Jones injured with broken ribs. Courtney Morehead and Idle not expected to recover. Damage now estimated 350000 dollars. Outside aid needed.

Indianapolis Tipton Ind Uriah Gates Grace Miss Barges Marsh Tucker Lou Deal Lipton Samuel van Water Jones Attica Nathan Courtney Morehead James Idle

Greeting to Parnell and Gladstone from Hibernians

The Ancient Order of Hibernians convened at St Paul Minnesota May 14 sending a cable to Parnell and Gladstone praising liberty champions and wishing God speed. A constitution revision report was presented noting Catholic Church chaplains gain control in religious and moral matters while the order retains freedom in other issues.

Examination of Monjos S Buenos Ayres via Galveston

The Senate expresses sorrow at the attempted assassination of the President. Montes is under active examination. Work on the Chilean section of the transmarine railway to begin in July. The Buenos Aires to San Juan section opened to the public after completion on Saturday. Chile and Argentina plan to complete a regional rail connection within two years.

Buenos Ayres Galveston Senate Montes Transmarine Buenos Ayers San Juan Chili Argentine Republic

Warner's Safe Cure Promises Liver and Kidney Health

Public health warning urges spring vigilance against bilious fevers and promotes Warner's Safe Cure to unload and restore liver and kidney function, presenting the remedy as a preventive measure and health tonic.

Warner

Broadway Franchise Bribery Trial Enters Fifth Day

New York May 14 fifth day of Alderman Jaehne trial with Francis Twomey testifying about 1874 meetings and Broadway railroad franchise. Witnesses describe signatures, calls for a special meeting, and Moloney money tied to votes. Inspector Byrnes recounts Jaehne admissions and overheard confessions amid ongoing proceedings.

New York Jaeine Francis J. Twomey Board of Aldermen Jaehne O’connor Broadway Railroad Railroad Committee Broadway Joney Moloney Jaeline Philadelphia City Hall Senate Committee Jacline Martine Waite Falgraff Miller Jachne

Real Estate Transfers in Suffolk County Listings

Suffolk County transfers show multiple quitclaims and mortgages across neighborhoods from Dorchester to Brighton. Notable entries include Frederick J Stark et al transferring land on Bromley street, executors of Francis B Hayes to John J Brown on Warwick street, and Mount Vernon street transfers to Boston University trustees with a $30,000 mortgage. Other items include archbishop John J Williams to St James School Association on Harvard street and various parcels on Tremont Kneeland and Peters streets with nominal sums and mortgage backs.

Frederick J Stark Etf al John H. Nayen Bromley Street Francis B. Hayes John J. Brown Warwick Street Same Nathaniel Thayer Boston University Mt. Vermon Street Quincy A. Shaw John J. Williams St. James School Association Harvard Street Kneeland Place Pauline Gravier Joshua D. Ball Ocean View Street George F. Tewksbury Charles A. Jones Sargent Street Roxbury Mary E. Butler Massachusetts Title Insurance Company Eustis Street West Roxbury Andrew J. Peters Et al James F. Garvin Peters Street Frank E. Garvin Charles Hess Francis A. Peters Lamartine Street Chelsea Charles H. Adams Howard K. Brown Fifth Street Ean Maria Buxton Chelsea Savings Bank Charlestown Ernest W. Venner True W. Townsend Cook Street Susan F. Fields Emogene F. Wharff Russell Street Five Cents Savings Bank Brighton Boston Ecclesiastical Seminary South Lake Streets

The Toy Torpedoes in South Boston

Thomas Walker aged 9 and companion Daniel Burslow, both from South Boston, found a torpedo and tested it by pounding a doorstep with a brick. The device caused severe injuries to Walker including facial and limb damage, while Burslow suffered facial cuts and bruising. Both were taken to City Hospital.

Thomas Walker Burrill Place Boston Daniel Burslow City Hospital

Detroit Beats Boston in Darkened Eight Inning Tilt

Detroit wins 2-4 over Boston as Buffinton shines for the home club and Merrill struggles. The game ends after eight due to darkness with Detroiters ahead 5 to 2, while St Louis gains an 8-4 victory over Philadelphia in a rain shortened match.

St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Mich Buffinton Boston Bennett Merrill Willow

Boston Blues Fall In Ten Despite Strong Play Against Portlands

Boston Blues outplayed the Portlands at South End grounds but lost in ten innings due to disputed umpire calls. McKinlay reached on balls, Galligan singled, and Kearns doubled for two Portland runs tying the score. Murphys defense and Hartnett Sullivan double plays highlighted the game. crowd small due to cold weather.

Detroits Bostons A.B. Hanson Morning Brouthers Sutton Rich’son Poorman Thompson Johnston Rowe Morrill Mesa Obes Bennett Burdock Baldwin OjNash Maumning, If OjTate Buffinton Baldwn Richardson Gaflaney Philadelphia St. Louis Louis McKinnon Egan Wricht Settismene Boston Blues Portlands Blues Portland South End Grounds McKinlay Galligan Kearns Murphy Hartnett William Sullivan McLaughlin Joe Sullivan Bineg Boston Bites Ccceseepa Us Gattizan

Lawrences Open Boston Trip After Tough New England Game

The Blues sit at three wins and four losses in the New England League after a ten inning affair yesterday. Officials aided the comeback with questionable calls, as the umpire awarded the game to them amid costly errors in judgment. The Lawrences travel to Boston today.

Boston Blues

Feminine Fancies: Latest ideas in Dame Fashion

A detailed survey of current fashion trends with basques, lacing, voluminous sleeves, and straight drapery. Describes hats, millinery, capes, fabrics, and color combinations from haute couture to children’s wear, noting embroidery, lisse, soutache, and striped ribbons as key details.

Milan

Bankrupts and assignments across several states prompt liquidations

Francis Fitzgerald of Middletown assigns to W A Pierce while George Williams of Cambridge assigns. John Probst of St Paul is attached. W H Graham of Moss Point and J D Winn of Bayou Tunica fail or assign. Tyson & Bros. Baltimore assigns to Harry A Parr with liabilities near 200000. assets uncertain. UC C Ford’s ad agency attachment released. Alfrea D Hall of Boston files insolvency. Bennington Woollen Mills of Vermont shows liabilities around 200000 with nominal assets far lower.

Francis Fitzgerald Middletown Harry A. Parr A. F. Richardson New York Western Newspaper Agency UC. C. Ford New Haven Conn R. L. Spencer & Co Wallingford Ford Alfrea D Hall Boston Hall R. L. Spencer Company Lee Bennington Woollen Bennington

Resolutions on Death of Major George F. Emery at St Vincent's

The directors of St Vincent's Orphan Asylum adopted resolutions at a meeting on April 19 1886 mourning Major George F. Emery a faithful director for thirty seven years. They praised his piety charity and high mindedness bringing credit to the Catholic cause and expressed sympathy to his family. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the family and published in the Boston Post Transcript and Pilot.

Boston H. Weston Young’s Hotel John J. Bicknell Painters’ and Decorators’ Assembly of St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum George F. Emery Boston Post Transcript and Pilot Hugh O’ Brien Hugh Carey Thomas Dwight Joseph Walker

Workingmen's Bank Officers Nominated for Election

A meeting in Wells Memorial Hall nominated the old officers of the Workingmen's Co operative Bank for renewal. Election is set for June 11. A sum of 10,000 dollars was loaned out by auction.

Wells Memorial Hall Workingmen’s Co-operative Bank

Home Rule Debates Stir British Politics On May 14

London reports show 110 Liberals pledge to vote against the home rule bill with 30 uncertain. Gladstone may withdraw the measure while Bright plans absence at the division. Conservative MPs urged silence to speed a second reading division. Firearms sales surge in Londonderry as Orangemen pledge resistance and volunteer service rises. Canadian Orangemen back the movement.

London Lord Hartington House of Commons Gladstone John Bright Londonderry Newry Mourne Dublin Orangemen Adams Bryce David J. Adams Jennings Constantinople Jeddah Father Galeote Maprio Monsigneur Isquierde Madrid Paris Germany Ulster Pillot Banque Des Compte Baron Soubeyran

Beaudreau Honored At Complimentary Testimonial

Five hundred people crowded the skating rink last night for a complimentary testimonial to Gus Beaudreau by former Serenaders members whose burnt cork acts have delighted the city’s best. Beaudreau, not in best health, will receive a modest sum from the entertainment. J Ed Lakewan directed and managed the show with Clarence A Pave and Beaudreau as end men. Otis Putnam filled the interlocutor role. Solo numbers by Harry Hall Fred Putnam and Charles E Spofford opened the program. The Imperial banjo quartet Senor Hernandez mandolin soloist Fred Hammett with harmonicas and F K Foster xylophone closed the evening.

Gus Beadreu Serenaders Beaudreau J. Ed Lakewan Clarence A. Pave Gus Beaudreau Mr. Otis Co. Putnam Harry Hall Fred Putnam Charles E. Spofford Imperial Banjo Quartet Senor Hernandez Fred Hammett F. K. Foster

Two Local Children Suffer Fracture and Severe Spine Injury

Miss Clara Tracey of 27 Carlton Street fractured a collar bone while playing with schoolmates at home last evening. Joseph Mullen of 32 Colony Street, South Boston, was knocked down stepping from a horse car on Tremont Street Roxbury at 7:30 pm, sustaining a severe spine injury and was removed to the City Hospital.

Clara Tracey Carlton Street City Hospital Joseph Mullen Colony Street Boston Tremont Street Roxbury

Gloucester Democrats to Meet for City Committee Selection

Democrats in Gloucester held meetings across all wards to elect five delegates per ward to form a city committee for the coming year. The group will reconvene May 17 to organize and choose a chairman and secretary amid dissatisfaction with the collector and postmaster for keeping Republicans in office.

Gloucester

Crewmen Rescued After 30 Hours Adrift on Georges Banks

Gloucester reports the schooner Tubal Cain brought Charles Nobby and August Johnson shipboard. They belonged to the Dacotah and went adrift May 9 while tending trawls on Georges Bank. They were exhausted when picked up after thirty hours without food or water.

Gloucester Tubal Cain Charles Nobby August Johnson Dacotah Georges Banks

Inquest on Annie Donahoe Finds No Poison

Manchester May 14 information from James F Babcock who analyzed the stomach in a coroner’s inquest says no traces of poison were found in the portion sent to him. The jury will render its report shortly.

Manchester James F. Babcock Annie Donahoe

Smallpox Victims Landed in Quebec Quarantine

Quebec May 14 The steamer Sarnia landed at Grosse Isle two persons with smallpox from distinct families. All other members of both families, eight in total, were landed at the quarantine station.

Quebec Sarnia Grosse Isle

Jostings About The City Headlines and Deaths

Medical Examiner Draper rules James Ahern died of dropsy after assault in South Boston on Wednesday night. John Dorsey, jailed for second degree murder seventeen years ago, died in prison aged 60. Mayor may fill fire commissioner post, John R. Murphy of Charlestown to be considered. Arts Society elects Blodger, Carson, Woodbury, Howe, Carpenter as exec committee. Linus Farmer re elected secretary. Ship Ice King of Boston sunk after collision off Point Lloyds, Hast Ind, May 7. crew saved. Boston Belting Co sues city for 250000 over Stonybrook overflow.

Draper James Ahern South Boston John Dorsey State Bison Fitzgerald John R. Murphy Charlestown Society of Arts George W. Blodger Howard A. Carson C. J. H. Woodbury Henry M. Howe George O. Carpenter Linus Farmer Ice King of Boston Point Lloyds Boston Belting Company Dumtacentit Stonybrook

Lock out for billous fevera in the spring and

A brief note references an illness described as fever in spring with unclear context and no identifiable events, dates, or responsible organizations. The fragment lacks concrete details to identify people, places, or actions.

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