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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1885

Page

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Revision of Old Testament issued after 14 years of work

London reports the revised Old Testament is issued after a 14 year international effort led by English and American scholars. It preserves the Masoretic Hebrew base, adds margin renderings, and retains chapter and verse divisions while introducing paragraphing and poetic formatting for key books. The aim is a faithful improvement not a new translation and expectations anticipate both favorable and critical reception.

London London Times England United States Convocation Canterbury Chistendom American Committee American New Testament Company Old Testatement Company Great Britain America God Hell

Mob Burns Texas Convict Outrage at Brazos Farm

In Brazos county a large mob of armed men attacked guards and prisoners after a train stop near Clay's farm. Forty state convicts were used there, and the mob freed them, sparking a violent clash with guards. Several people are reported fatally injured. no confirmed deaths or injuries yet. A $200 reward is offered for leaders.

Texas Austin Tex Govreland Maj Goree Texas Penitentiary Clay Brazos County weTk

Peace Treaty Reported Among Central American States

The Call cites a peace and alliance treaty dated April 12 among Honduras Salvador Costa Rica and Nicaragua. President Zaldivar of Salvador issued a circular seeking general amnesty for revolution participants while demanding a $10,000,000 war indemnity and proposing Guatemala keep enough land to balance regional power. He urges other states to support this arrangement to sustain future peace.

San Francisco Honduras Salvador Costa Rica Nicaragua Zalaivar Guatemala Zaldivar

Georgia Repudiated Bonds Stand in Question at Exchange

Mr. Henry Clews writes to the UK exchange committee chair, opposing the listing of a Georgia bond issue. He cites millions in losses from Georgia’s repudiation and insists repudiated bonds be honored before admitting new securities claiming state credit.

Henry Clews Stock Exchange New York UK Exchange Georgia Clews

Assault on 70 year old woman in Webster home

Mrs Martin Bowles of Webster, aged 70, was brutally attacked by two men who tried to outrage her at her house in Worcester on May 15. The assailants fled after her screams. she sustained head injuries requiring surgical care.

Worcester Mass Martin Bowles Webster Chricagos. R Rouke Dalrymple,lf Gonnor Ibs GlGote Chivas Ec Ron Ties Ek Gillespie Lf Ob Anson Ward, Bice Wahamagon Os Ae NEW Yorks Po.a.e Establ Williamson Gbo Dorgsen Borne Welch Clarksop Gerhardt Sutcliffe Ewing Pfeffer Chicagos Ward O'Rourke Vampire Cushman Philadelphia Detroits Phillips Bennett

New Haven Despatch Reports Sands Arrest for NYC Fund Misuse

A New Haven despatch says Nathaniel Sands was arrested by a deputy sheriff on charges of misappropriating city funds of New York totaling 75,000 dollars. Sands aided reform efforts after the Tweed era. Judge Van Brunt jailed juror Harvey M. Munsell for 30 days and fined 250 dollars for contempt during the Short Phelan trial. The day’s health updates note Larry O'Brien and Trueman improving after a stabbing and a shooting incident. Crowley was found guilty of outpaying Maggie Morris. remanded for sentence.

New York New Haven Conn Corporation Counsel Today Nathaniel Sands Sands van Brunt Harvey M. Munsell

The Cause of the Affair Unknown and the Assailant Uncaptured

Police report an unknown cause for the incident and no suspect in custody. Mrs Marshall’s account is cited with Marshall said to be alive at 2 o clock this morning. Local authorities continue investigations and seek witnesses or clues from the public.

Mrvs Marshall

Legislature Adopts Tense Split Session In Springfield

In Springfield on May 15 the legislature failed to vote on a U S senate seat as the joint convention adjourned after a wrangle over seating Mr Weaver. The house declared in session and Weaver from the fourth district was sworn in amid claims of misprocedure and adjournment to next Tuesday.

Springfield All Weaver Senate House United States Joint Assembly

Details of Skirmish at Batouche and Far North Reports

Despatches from Clark’s Crossing reveal quiet at Prince Albert and wounded Captain Moore with amputated leg. Half breeds, Indians, and leaders Middleton and Nolin blamed for inciting rebellion. 40 corpses found, 150 Indians among them. steamer Northcote narrowly escaped disaster thanks to Major Smith’s troops. Seven mounted police attacked near Eagle Hills. Constables Elliott and Spencer wounded or killed. Reports note 20 oxen and 10 wagons captured, supply trains threatened. Father Moulin estimates rebels’ losses at Batouche as 51 killed and 173 wounded.

St. Pauul Minn Clark’s Crossing Tait Prince Albert Moore Duck Lake Gen. Middleton Bedson Wattleford Eagle Hills Elliott Constable Spencer Constable Elliott Batouche Moulin

Fire a boarding room blaze in Lowell. losses rise

A boarder at Joshua Janchett's Lowell boarding house ignited carpet with a lit match at 4 30 this morning and left for work. Firefighters battled the blaze after a domestic found the room in flames. Loss likely 1500 dollars.

Lowell Mass Joshua Janchett Waltham Main Street S. B. Crosby C. B. Ring Sandwich Bourne Wareham Buzzards Bay Bangor Kenduskeag Ice Company Nornwich Conn JH. B. Porter Vergason Hill Henry Ray Lancaster N. H S. Ricker & Son Jefferson

Legislature adjourns. Broadway arcade bill passed amid excitement

Albany May 15 legislature adjourned sine die at noon after the Broadway arcade bill passed in the last hour amid excited scenes. A 4 P M extra session was convened to provide for a census, with the governor issuing the proclamation. The message urged enumeration under constitutional provisions and the session opened at 1 P M with the address read and adjournment to Wednesday.

Albany Executive Chamber N. Y David B. Hill

Secretary Lamar Names New England Bureau Agents

Secretary Lamar yesterday appointed the special agents of the bureau of labor. The New England delegation includes Wm. H. Stinson of New Hampshire James Reed of Massachusetts and Arthur B. Woodford of Connecticut. Boston officials invited the president to visit on June 7 but he could not attend due to public business. A committee counted cash and unfinished notes in the bureau of engraving and printing and found them aligned with treasury accounts.

Lamar Bureau of Labor New England Wm. H. Stinson New Hampshire James Reed Massachusetts Arthur B. Woodford Connecticut Boston Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Anglo Russian frontier talks near draft signing in London

Earl Granville agrees to the frontier consent. a draft Anglo Russian convention expected to be signed Monday. Negotiations push a permanent modus vivendi on the Afghan frontier as United States Minister Phelps and entourage arrive in London. Mr Lowell dined with the queen at Windsor Castle. Baron Carlingford announced a bill to Parliament adopting many provisions of the Irish Crimes Act.

Earl Granville Russia United States Phelps Suite London Lowell England Windsor Castle House of Lords Baron Carlingford Council

Hangings Reported for Two Murders on Long Island and in Washington

On May 15 Charles AH Rugg a colored man was hanged at 7 45 this morning for the murder of Mrs Lydia Maybee and her daughter Mary at Oyster Bay L I nearly two years ago He died without a struggle In Washington on the same date John Sangster a colored man was hanged for the murder of Policeman John H Fowler in September last

Montreal Bank of Montreal James Robinson & Co St. John N. B New York Boston James Robinson Robinson David H. Hall King of Long Island City Charles AH. Rugg Lydia Maybee Mary Oyster Bay Washington John Sangster John H. Fowler

Grant and Dr Douglas Travel by Car Through New York Streets

At about 4 40 p m General Grant and Dr Douglas left his house and rode by car along Madison Avenue to Eighty second Street and back to Sixty six Street. The doctor said at noon the swelling in the throat had markedly subsided.

New York Gen. Grant Dr. Douglas Madison Avenue Madison

Georgia Pacific road raises pig iron freight by forty cents

Birmingham May 15 Advance of 40 cents per ton for pig iron freight takes effect on the Georgia Pacific line. The company has offered lower rates to the east to foster competition with Pennsylvania iron.

Birmingham Ala Georgia Pacific Pennsylvania Iron

Skating Contest 1 A.M. Scores Listed for May 16

New York report lists roller skating contest results at 1 A.M. with Maddocks scoring 1000 Snowden 1046 W Boyst 1037 Schock 943 Walton 486 Francis 809 Harriman 710 O Melia 521.

New York Maddocks Snowden W. Boyst Schock Walton Francis Harriman O’ Melia

Won at Last in Boston St Louis Game and Fight Night

Boston beat St Louis in a pitched baseball contest marked by light batting and sharp defense. Burlinton shone for Boston while Buff starred for St Louis on double plays. A later boxing bout between Kilrain and Fryer in South Boston ended in a draw after five rounds.

Boston St. Louis Himes Sutton Whitney Burlinton Buff Dunlap Manning Boyle Bostons Sheffer Lewis Glasscock Gunning Wise Burdock Morrill Clyde Park Board of Review National Trotting Association Chicago John Goodwin Lawrence, Mass Cleveland Driving Park Company Minnie Moulton Baby Mine Jack C. McGee Alec. Burns Denny Kelleher Joseph Lennar South George LaBlanche Marine Gloucester Starvard Princeton Jarvis Field Cambridge South Boston Highland Lake Walpole Fame Kilrain Fryer Haynmarket Place

Paints and theatres in Boston spring surge of activity

The Boston stage sees a busy week with engagements at the Park and Howard Athenæum including Wallack Harrigan and Ball. The Globe hosts We Us Co and other acts while Daly's at the Boston Museum closes tonight. The piece notes a slow paint market but signs of activity ahead, with May bringing renovation and a booming paint trade in New England led by a strong Boston market.

Lester Wallack Park Theatre Edward Harrigan Philadelphia Boston W.T. W. Ball Bottom Broward Athenaeum Boston Theatre Company Silver King Globe Theatre We, Us&Co Mestayer We, Us & Co Boston Museum Daly Knights of the Brush New England New York Providence R. I France Kouri Damar Manila Zanzibar Dongola Benguela Africa Sui Generis British India London United States New York City

Delegation of Workmen Seeks Jobs From Mayor

A delegation of workmen who met the mayor on Thursday returned Friday forenoon to present their claims. They were referred to Superintendent Meehan, who said there were no positions for them. A request to place workers on half time was refused, as it would render them paupers.

Edward Champaign Atk Kine Suncook Conecord Woodaville Wilbraham Mass New Hawpsocke Elmer E. Warren Newton S. Huntington Hanover Atlanta Knights of Labor Portland Commodore Herard Perry Florence Italy William G. Turner Hattie Lake Erie Newport R. I Andover Richardscon Lake Androscoggin Richardson Spencer Horace Wilson Concord N. H Mr. Wilson Vic William A. Gilpatrick Sitney A. Tanner Exeter Kent Eastman Nolo Smith White River Junction James O'Brien Boston O’brien J. W. Watson United States Chester Springfield O‘lovell Watson Lovell Piim House of Bishops Wilberforce Porter America England Schaff Sumer Marine and McCoy Manly Ari Jake Kilrain Cambridge George Fryer Philadelphia Billy Mahoney Edward A. Moseley South Boston Kilrain Tim McCarthy Arthur Chambers Fryer South Boston Yacht Club South Boston Yachtclub City Point New England Yacht Racing Association Lowe & French Milk Street Matthias Crocker Chas. H. Badger Iso Howe Gould & Co Union Street John Meehan

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