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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1888

Page

2

Man Found Dead in Danbury. Storekeeper Arrested

Francis Burns aged 20 resided with parents on Grand street was found dead in rooms behind Turner street. John McNiff keeper of a Turner street grocery store is in custody charged with the killing. McNiff says a midnight intruder fled toward a barn with bottles, Burns was found unconscious and moved to Mrs. Ryan’s upper room with Michael Fickey and Pinkey Ryan assisting.

Danbury Conn Francis Burns Grand Street Ryan Turner Street Burns John McNiff McNiff Michael Fickey Pinkey Ryan Mrs. Ryan

Fatinitza at the Boston Theatre Opens Boston Season

The Bostonianas begin their annual engagement with Von Suppe’s Fatinitza at the Boston Theatre benefiting H A McGlenen. Agnes Huntington debuts as Vladimir to great success, with strong turns by Ricci, Barnabee, Nichols, Harlow, and others as the company delivers spirited singing and staging. Tonight Mignon is announced as the next Boston offering.

Bostonians Fatinitza Boston von Suppe H. A. M’glenen Piven Agnes Huntington Lydia Imanorad Tiss Marie Cone Timofey Kantchukof Riccardo Riccidezet Pashdh H. C. Barnabee Julian Hardy Sscocses Dom Karl Vasil A. E. Nichols Ossip Alfred Barrington Steipan George Frothingham Ida Abell Dimitri Ceceees Ati Florence Reed Bessie Pierce Pat Mamas Sreses Rachel Noah Miss Huntington Vladimir Worcester Miss Hantington Lydia Miss Stone Mr. Ricci Count Kanichukof

Long Secret Session Ends Tariff Debate Saturday Today

The House moves to wrap the general tariff debate with Saturday as the target, following today’s speeches. Leaders plan to conclude the lengthy discussion and set final positions after deliberations this week.

Legislation in Congress Moves Through May Session

May 14 report from Washington notes bills on convict immigration relief and bond refunds to cut public debt, plus a 1 cent per ounce letter postage goal. Spooner offers 2% fifty year bonds. Stewart proposes shifting presidential veto override to a simple majority. Paddock bills regulate certain railroad charters and a loan of arms to Massachusetts elite company. West seeks a select Senate committee on meat prices, beef markets, and possible price manipulation, with recess sessions authorized. Baltimore & Ohio railroad real estate in DC occupied attention. executive session ends with gallery clearance and adjournment at 5.

Wasuinctoy Massachusetts Secretary of the Treasury Spooner Stewart United States Paddock House Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company District of Columbia Senate

Tariff Debate and Arms Loan for Massachusetts Unit

In House proceedings dated May 14, debate centers on a bill authorizing arms and equipment loans to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. Speakers from Missouri, Indiana, Colorado and others criticize protections, urging lower tariffs and sugar policy changes while noting New England farm wealth trends and broader economic impact. The session adjourned after further remarks.

Washington Long Massachusetts Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Mills Texas House Springer Illinois Hatch Missouri New England Mr. Cheadle Indiana Mr. Hatch Symes Colorado Henry Clay America Bunston Kansas United States O'Neill Bayne Pennsylvania O'Neil Struble Iowa

Hatch inquest reveals Ferris shadowing Hatch and Scofield

New York May 14 detective Clark testified Ferris shadowed Hatch and Mrs Scofield from Mme Fannys restaurant to the Scofield house. Ferris claimed motive was curiosity. Ferris detained under $5000 bail as inquest resumes.

New York Clark Hatch Ferris Scofield Mme. Fanny California Captain Stowell John McCullough Hateh

Methodist Conference Opens Third Week in New York

Bishop Merrill presides as the Methodist Episcopal conference debates episcopacy rules and bishop election methods. Debates cover one-candidate ballots per round, voting by orders, two-thirds vote demands, and calls to report on ten-year bishop terms. Adjournment follows without action on key motions.

New York Merrill Methodist Episcopal Conference Cumback Indiana McCullough Texas

Thunderbolt wreck at Fountain kills three in blast

Denver May 14 The Thunder bolt train arrived at Fountain and a loose brake caused a rear wreck. A naphtha laden car exploded, setting fire to the train and depot. Three people were killed, others wounded, and a large debris crater marked the site. Two additional cars and the locomotive were damaged.

Denver Col Santa Fe Fountain Reading Penn Reading Railroad Company Moss Creek Shenandoah James Houghton John Welsh Francis McCann

Legislature Transactions Highlight Law Bills and Debates

In a day of legislative maneuver the House debated reconsideration of a Holyoke police tenure bill, approved an amendment tying its effect to city council acceptance, and adjourned after a Boston Suburban Land Company quorum issue. The attorney-general salary bill, inland waters purity measures, sewerage and water supply consultations, and Worcester Normal School improvements advanced. The Senate moved to extend legislative days, granted a May 26 prorogation, and passed a naval battalion bill while wrestling with arms care and tax statutes.

Winchester Holyoke Boston Suburban Land Company Worcester Suffolk State Board of Health Washakum Pond Framingham Ashland Senate Marble, Sleeper W. A. Clark Boston Worcester Steel Works Woburn Tewksbury New England Industries School For

Training Ship Portsmouth Arrives at Newport Port

Newport Rhode Island May 14 United States training ship Portsmouth under Commander White arrived this afternoon from St Thomas where she sailed April 26 She will be joined soon by other squadron vessels and they will probably remain several weeks

Newport R.I Portsmouth White St. Thomas

Massachusetts Kennel Club Banquet Celebrates First Anniversary

The Massachusetts Kennel Club marked its first anniversary with a grand banquet at the Revere House in Lynn. A large attendance of invited guests and members heard speeches and toasts after a luxurious repast prepared by the host.

Massachusetts Kennel Club Lynn Revere House

Salem Common Council approves Public Library bond issue

Salem May 14 special meeting authorizes city of Salem Public Library bond for 325000. An order approves replacing hose wagons in Wards 2 4 and 6 and at the steamer house with new wagons at an expense of 3200.

Salem Salem Common Council City of Salem Public Library

From Cellar to Garret Use Pyle's Pvarline for Housecleaning

A brief note describes using Pyle's Pvarline as a method for home upkeep from cellar to garret. The item emphasizes a practical approach to cleaning routines and storage organization within a domestic setting.

Pyle

Two Collisions Reported Near Cape Hatteras and Barnegat

In dense fog the steamship Gate City from Boston to Savannah collided with an unknown vessel 200 miles northeast of Cape Hatteras. The bow damaged the steamer but no injuries occurred. the Gate City remained near the scene six hours before continuing to Savannah. Separately the bark Rebecca Crowell from Auckland collided with an unknown southbound steamer off Barnegat. it returned to port badly damaged without reporting the other vessel’s damage.

Savannah Gate City Boston Cape Hatteras New York Rebecca Crowell Auckland New Zealand Barnegat

Engineers and Firemen to Confer in Chicago

Leaders of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen plan a Chicago meeting May 17 to press for railroad arbitration with Q officials. The call from Cleveland seeks grievance chairmen from all U S railroads to attend, signaling possible renewed conflict with sympathetic roads.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Chicago Cleveland America

Obituary of Andrew B. Lawrie San Diego Land Company Leader

Andrew B. Lawrie, president of the San Diego Land Company, died in National City California after a brief illness. Born in Scotland in 1844, he came to America and joined Mackintire and Lawrie before retirement two years ago. Long active in California railroad development and linked with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, he was known for generosity and Scotch charm. He left two twin sons and several daughters.

Andrew B. Lawrie San Diego Land Company National City Cal Lawrie California Scotland Mackintire & Lawrie West Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe

Odd Fluids and Feats From Adventurous Science News

A digest covers pepper adulterants from olive stones. Sahara canal feasibility could flood and alter climates though area would equal under half Lake Ontario. China’s village printed movable type on wood blocks for 600 years. Oregon lighthouse notes a 160 foot wave. A 223 mile railway through Afghanistan faced cholera and extreme temps. Manchester boulder 30 tons found. Papiertech waxed pulp moulding yields waterproof articles. New York water works use cement to bore through quicksands at Quaker Bridge dam.

North China Daily News China Shanghai New York Water Works Quaker Bridge

Accidents reported across Cambridge and Boston

John Freeman of 11 Willis Street Cambridge was run over by a carriage driven by Thomas Tully as a child rode in his arms. James Hill a Tremont Street contractor was knocked from a scaffold by a derrick, sustaining brain concussion and spinal injuries. S P Marston escaped a runaway carriage with minor injuries. George McIntosh 28 of Charlestown broke a leg after being thrown from a carriage. Mrs Elia Stahl of Chelsea was seriously injured by a team near Tremont Row. William Hongard of Gardner, Mass. arrived at MGH with a crushed hand. Thomas Mahan 14 at City Hospital with a severe knee injury from stepping on a nail.

John Freeman Willis Street Cambridge Haymarket Square Thomas Tully Freeman James Hill Regent Street Houghton & Dutton Tremont Street Massachusetts General Hospital S. P. Marston Tremont House Beacon Street Mr. Marston George C. McIntosh Salem Street Charlestown Dover Tremont Streets City Hospital Elia Stahl Broadway Chelsea Tremont Row J. N. Simmons William O. Hongard Gardner Mass Thomas Mahan Dedham Street

Death of Albert J. Merrill Senior Boston Tailor Firm Founder

Albert J. Merrill died suddenly at 46 Rutland square from apoplexy on Sunday evening. Surviving are his wife Mary L. Currier and sons, with a son and daughter from his first marriage to Juline Merrill. His brother James A. Merrill was lost in the City of Columbus wreck in January 1884. Merrill Bros. long operated at 225 Washington street. He was born January 9, 1801, in South Hampton New Hampshire. He held multiple masonic and Knights Templar affiliations and funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from his home.

Albert J. Merrill Merrill Bros Washington Street Rutland Square James A City of Columbus Mr. Merrill South Hampton N. H B. L. Merrill & Co Jackman & Merrill Dock Square Juline Merrill Enfield Mary L. Currier St. John’s Lodge A.M St. Andrew RK Boston Council S. Masters Boston Commandery Knights ‘Templars

Obituaries of General Smalley and Rev James D. Wilson

General Henry A. Smalley died of pneumonia Sunday at Roosevelt Hospital New York. Born February 28 1834 in Jericho Vermont he graduated West Point in 1854 and led the Fifth Vermont during the war. The Rev Dr James D Wilson pastor of Central Presbyterian Church New York died yesterday at age 52. He graduated Amherst College in 1858.

Henry A. Smalley A. B. Smalley Burlington Roosevelt Hospital New York Jericho West Point Vermont James D. Wilson Central Presbyterian Church Agnherst College

President Cleveland to Visit Williams's Grove Exposition

President Cleveland writes Colonel R H Thomas secretary of the State Grange Patrons of Husbandry that he will attend the interstate exposition at Williams's Grove in August.

HarRinspurg Penn Cleveland R. H. Thomas State Grange Patrons of Husbandry Williams’s Grove

The Queen's Liking for Florence

The London Truth reports the Queen's interest in Florence villas with visits planned. Several Fiesole side villas are eyed for rent or purchase, yet even the best fails to match Villa Palmieri. Prices rise as next spring's royal return draws English and American buyers.

London Fiesole Florence Palmieri

Seashore Home Decor From Joel Goldthwait Co

Joel Goldthwait & Co. at 169 Washington Street shows rugs and straw mattings including Tux ART SQuaREs and Kelvin rugs suited to seashore homes, presenting a refined selection for coastal interiors.

Joel Goldthwait & Co Washington Street

Fire fatality follows church chandelier accident

At Rat Portage after an English Church service the chandelier light fell and shattered, oil ignited a blaze. Mrs Standen was badly burned, and despite efforts by Rev Stunden and bystander Mr Nadon, she died after hours of suffering.

Toronto Globe Rat Portage Mr. Stunden Mrs. Stunden Belyea Mrs. Standen Mr. J. Nadon

Newsboys Home Planned in Lynn by WCTU

In Lynn on May 14 active preparations are nearly complete to establish a newsboys home. The project is led by the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union, with work now in progress.

Lynn Sprera L Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union

Overcoats Offered to Prevent Colds by G W Simmons Co

G W Simmons & Co promotes spring overcoats as essential in changeable weather. An overcoat priced at 1087 is advertised, with a suggestion that visiting 32 North Street could save a doctor's bill.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

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