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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1885

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Notable Sightings and Brief World Happenings

Bill Nye visits cousin Mrs. Cotton in Fairfield Maine while Chief Engineer Briggs tours Fairhaven Massachusetts. An eclectic mix of notable mentions spans Italy’s planned 60 foot monument to Cavour, Cleveland’s salary savings, opera bouffe star Lilly in Paris, and various American figures including Jay Gould and ex-Gov Morrill of Maine.

Bill Nye Cotton Fairfield Briggs Mexican Central Railroad Fairhaven Mass Cavour Italy Cleveland Paris Lilly Schneider Emery Bridgewater Old Colony Road Matthew Arnold Joseph E. McDonald Edmund Hudson Washington Mary Clemmer Hudson Jay Gould Western Union Telegraph Company Morrill Maine Readfield Woollen Commonwealth D. W. Slack D. N. Thayer New York Boston Massachusetts Bay George Lunt Scituate Harbor Cape Cod Lamar George Augusta Sala Australia Melbourne Garibaldi Gordon Lewiston Journal Mar Joseph Blabon Portland Dr. Blake Phillips Franklin County Mr. Blaken Blake Scott

News In Brief From The Nation

Marines from the Brooklyn navy yard returned to Central America Saturday. A collision on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad killed an engineer and fireman and injured two others. In Montreal a funeral was marred by the discovery that a head had been cut off from a child’s body in the vault. McGall college students are suspects in a case. In Piedras Negras the trial of Conductor Bethel and Engineer Eddings continues for running over a Mexican track walker. The John Hall & Co. bank in Ft. Ann was burglarized. a large safe was untouched. President Egan received a Davitt letter from Cairo. Davitt will visit Ireland and Australia in August. Hugh Riley of Boston abused his wife after deceiving her with a false means. Corruption funds used to defeat the New York city gas bill were about 100,000 dollars. A baby farming home was exposed in Chicagos, where seven babies lay starved in Mrs. Hunting’s care, with dozens more registered as cared for since July.

Brooklyn Navy Vard Central America Philadelphia and Reading Y Railroad Montreal McGall College A Piedras Negras Mex Egan National Land League Michael Davitt Cairo Egypt Davitt Tle Rome Ireland Australia Hugh Riley Boston Lee Centre N. Y Riley State Assembly Albany New York City New York M. P. Hunting South Wood Street

New England Notes: Licenses, Drowned Youth, Crimes

Fall River granted 360 liquor licenses while Worcester issued 1013 dog licenses. A 16-year-old son of H. Fennett of Chester drowned bathing in a river. Holyoke received 30000 for 200 liquor licenses, with 30 more granted but not yet taken. A Providence man over 80 was swindled $750 by confidence men. Nashua's Elbridge Rogers robbed of $50. Taunton weavers return to work. no. 1 mill in Lawrence to shut next Saturday night until Sept 1. Frank Conway jailed in Edgeworth. sought in Warren, R. I. for jail breaking. Joseph Shackleton arrested in Providence on a libel suit. bonds set at $1000. Gen. J. A. Hall, Portland, declines attendance at national encampment. George Donahue killed by Boston express near North Andover. Rev Father McEvoy to become pastor at Peterboro N H. Lowell licenses: most taken. one left. Bangor dispatch: Richard Thompson alive after ice crossing Moosehead lake.

Worcester Fennett Chester Holyoke Providence R. J Elbridge Rogers Nashua N. H Taunton Lower Pacific Lawrence Frank Conway Edgeworth Mass Warren R. I Joseph Shackleton John Evans J. A. Hall Portland Cleveland George Donahue South Groveland Boston Express North Andover Father McEvoy St. Mary’s Church Dover Bradley Atolic Peterboro Lowell Patrick Murphy Gespatch Bangor Richard Thompson Moosehead Lake

Rumors of Carlisle Cleveland Talks and Boston Posts

Special Despatch reports Carlisle’s lengthy White House visit with President Cleveland, denying Randall as a rival, and Carlisle's strong influence on policy. It covers postmaster and collector appointments, Blackburn’s interview, Boston collectorship, Augusta postmastership, and internal revenue shifts, with notes on naval fraud inquiries and Good Templars.

Farmer Duncan fatally wounds man during robbery attempt

In Lowell Massachusetts on May 16 farmer Duncan found a partly intoxicated intruder in his henhouse. Hale of Drummer Street refused to leave and advanced, Duncan fired fatally wounding him. Hale later died from the wound at the city farm as his wife and children awaited the outcome.

Lowell Mass Duncan Willow House Lawrence Road Sylvester Hale Drummer Street Hale Gotoh Fox Colton City Farm Sylvester Hall

Can a Paper Publish Charges Publicly Made in a Police Court

A Baltimore suit for $5000 damages challenges the Herald over publication of police court charges against Constable John E. Kropps. The case tests whether publishing charges publicly made in a police court constitutes libel, after Kropps was arrested on an alleged feigned magistrate’s process.

Baltimore Herald John E. Kropps Herald of Horses Kropps Register

Grant's condition unchanged after Sunday consultation

Doctors Shrady Douglas and Sands reported General Grant's overall condition was pretty fair but remained without improvement in local issues. No changes in the last three days. further questions about spots and swellings were deferred until the examination next Wednesday.

New York

Hastings road digger towed to New Bedford for Merrill's wharf

New Bedford mass May 17 Hastings road digger will be towed to this port this week to deepen the water around Merrill's wharf to accommodate large ships. Scott Wrecking company has taken 706 tons of coal from barge Seminole sunk off Hirannis and will soon raise her. ug Nelle Capt Church towed the lighter Report to Woods Hall from Clark's Cove Guano works where she completed work on the company's wharf.

New Bedford Mass Hastings Merrill’s Scott Wrecking Company Seminole Hirannis Ug Nelle Church Woods Hall Clark’s Cove

Sixty First American Sunday School Union Anniversary

Newark N J May 17 The sixty first anniversary services of the American Sunday School Union were held today. In the past year 1795 new Sunday schools were organized with 67666 scholars. The schools aided numbered 1713 with more than 160600 members. They distributed 18299 Bibles and Testaments and conducted 33707 family visits with addressed delivered by the missionaries.

Newark American Sunday School Union

Doctor reports cerebro spinal meningitis outbreak among cattle

Coxncorp New Hampshire May 17 Dr. Irving A Watson secretary of the state board of health inspected a herd owned by C A Tasker at Lower Bartlett. Post mortem findings show the cattle died from cerebro spinal meningitis with distemper as a sporadic condition. No fear of spread is reported.

Coxncorp N. H Irving A. Watson State Board of Health Lower Bartlett C. A. Tasker Watson

Father kills sons then shoots self in Georgia tragedy

Savannah May 17 J B Russell of Cuthbert killed his two sons today and then shot himself three times. The tragedy stemmed from financial difficulties and ends in a fatal family drive.

Savannah Ga J. B. Russell Cuthbert

Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Baltimore Reader

A Baltimore reader, J W McKnew, endorses Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as the supreme cure for dyspepsia after trials and rounds of personal experience. The remark reflects early 19th or older medical advertising tone and customer testimonial style.

Reports of England's Humiliating Surrender and Foreign Affairs

London dispatches describe renewed fortification work on the Black Sea coast, diplomatic correspondences between Russian and Persian and French officials, and Afghan frontier notes. Reports mention Grand Duke Vladimir to Archangel, Westwick to the Pacific, and Egypt’s control of belligerent traffic on Suez. Public mood cites Granville De Giers papers and parliamentary action looming. Also notes cold deaths, harvest loss, and global briefings from Rome Cairo and Scam.

London Odessa Black Sea St. Petersburg Komaroff Saib Salar Zakrejevski Yate Tairoff Kochan Dashkepri Aktep Kushk Grand Duke Vadimir Archangel Westwick Pacific The Daily News England Suez Canal Earl Granville Egypt Russia Granville-De Gier M. de Giers Penj Deh Observer Robert Burke House of Commons Marquis of Salisbury House of Lords

Alleged Domestic Crookedness of Mr Gladstone and Allies

London reports parliamentary circles buzzing over Count Vasali's letters to the Paris Nouvelle Revue alleging private scandals involving Mr Gladstone Sir Charles Dilke and the Marquis of Hartington. The letters quote supposed affairs and flirtations with Laura B Mme Novi dod and Dame Langtry, with claims of coded notes and a cremation remark.

Mrr. Gladstone Charles Dilke Marquis of Hartington London Mr. Gladstone Marquis of Huntington Paris Nouvelle Revue Paul Vasali Count Vasali Laura B Paris Vasali Mme. Novidoff Lord Hartington Sir Charles Dilke Charles Marquis of Harrington

Humiliating confession on Irish crimes act renewal

The Freeman's Journal says the renewal of the crimes act is a humiliating confession of Mr Gladstone's failed land act. In London, May 17, Irish nationalists denounce the government and plan a new bill to reform the administration with Parnell and Healy in charge next year.

Dublinn the Freeman’s Journal House of Lords Gladstone Ireland London Board of Public Works Dublin Messrs. Parnell and Healy

Lease prospects and bondholder protests loom in railroad talks

A Philadelphia dispatch reports the Union Pacific cannot join a proposed lease of the Oregon Navigation, leaving Northern Pacific to press terms. Opposition within Northern Pacific cites Gould’s motives and eastward lines. a lease would likely cap guarantees at 4 percent. Kansas Pacific income bondholders protest floating debt payments until overdue interest is settled, citing trust breaches and asset withdrawals by trustees.

New York Philadelphia Tribune Union Pacific Company Oregon Navigation Northern Pacific First Jay Gould Union Pacific Oregon Kansas Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Board Russell Sage

Massive Lumber Fire Hits Oscoda Michigan Mills

A Detroit Free Press dispatch from Oscoda reports a major blaze at J F Thompson & Co's mill on the timber docks near the steam barge Oscoda. Five thousand million feet of lumber burned, with losses estimated between $50,000 and $60,000 across eight owners. A second fire at Au Sable Lumber docks endangered 15 million to 17 million feet of lumber. Firefighting resources from Alpena and Bay City arrive. fire believed uncontrollable with tracks of flame seen on the river. The village faces grave threat as a tenement house also burns and two engines respond. The incident marks Michigan's largest lumber fire to date.

Oscoda Mich Detroit J F. Shompson & Co Oscoda and Tow Thompson Au Sable Lumber Company Bercu J. E. Potts Salt and Lumber Company Liee Bay City Au Sable Company

Riel Captured as Rebellion Crushed at Batouche

Winnipeg May 17 report: Riel and three companions spotted by scouts near Batouche. He surrenders willingly, seeks a fair civil or martial trial, and appears worn and neglected. Chief Justice Wallbridge notes trial must occur in district of capture. government may send judges. Rebellion described as quelled for half-breeds, with captors guarding Riel and Dumont still sought.

Winnipeg Riel Batouche Maj. Boulton Gen. Middleton Armstrong Wallbridge Ottawa Middleton Prince Albert Montreal Reil Boulton Dumont Saskatchewan Otter Battle Ford Largo Poundmaker’s Indians

Salem Democrat defends Capt. R. F. Dodge against copperhead label

A Salem Democrat replies to a Boston Advertiser charge calling Capt. R. F. Dodge a copperhead. The note recounts Dodge’s birth in 1826, sea career, wartime service, and later role as Salem customs collector. The assertion is denied and Dodge is praised as a gentleman and honest man supported by local Democrats and business leaders.

Boston Advertiser Salem R. F. Dodge Capt. Dodge China Maffitt Antwerp Belgium United States Navy Mingo Philadelphia Dodge

Missionary from Italy Seeks Aid in Boston

Rev Luigi Angelini of the Free Church of Italy arrived in New York a year ago to solicit aid. After learning English with Mrs Crosby's help, he preached in New York pulpits then traveled to Boston to appeal for support. He described his conversion from Roman Catholic priest to Free Church, excommunication, and poverty. He will stay in Boston for a while.

Luigi Angelini Free Church of Italy America Christian People of Boston Reformed Episcopal Church Dartmouth Street Free Church

Arrival of French warship with Bartholdi statue anticipated

The French mion-of-war sere is due tomorrow with the Bartholdi statue aboard. Despatch boat Lena will greet it with rainbow flags. The Minnesota will be moved to Bedloe Island as forts’ guns salute. French tricolor to grace city hall Astor house and Fifth Avenue hotel. Michael Potter, World press room helper, crushed and expected to die. William H. Vanderbilt and son George sail on Germanic to Queenstown for a lakes of Killarney trip.

New York Bartholdi Lena Minnesota Twenty-third Street Bedioc’ Island Forts City Hall Astor House Fifth Avenue Hotel P Dipper Michael Potter World Press Room William H. Vanderbilt George Dr. McLane Queenstown Killarney

Body found on Rye Beach is possibly murder

A man about 50 washed ashore at Rye Beach near North Hampton. A pistol shot to the head is suspected as the cause of death. In Portsmouth, the coroner’s inquest on the Wallislands body, initially deemed accidental, now leans toward murder by unknown parties. A jacket label R was found with the body, along with heavy boots. coroner Philbrick convened a jury including Dr. Warren Parsons, S. W. Foss, and J. F. Locke. inquest continues.

North Hampton N. H Rye Beach Portsmouth Tye Wallislands Philbrick Warren Parsons S. W. Foss JF. Locke

Inauguration of Second District Democratic Club Opens

A second district Democratic club was inaugurated with a banquet at the Quincy house. Edward Avery presided as president and ex-Mayor Palmer spoke endorsing the president and local government. Josiah Quincy urged voters to see two parties and favor tariff reform. Numerous officers and a large executive committee were announced.

Democratic Club Palmer Josiah Quincy Quincy House Edward Avery United States Republican Party Commonwealth Boston Democratic Party Grover Cleveland Republican Congress Messrs Lincoln S. Drake Easton Maj Edward P. Reed North Charles G. Davis Plymouth Bushrod Morse Sharon W. G. A. Pattee Philip Brady Caleb Thompson van. R. Swift Enos H. Reynolds Charles L. McCann William Lavery William W. Brooks J. B. Harvey Samuel Loring Frank Smith Edwin Inglee John P. Simmons John Flarell H. L. Gibbs Sigourney Butler Quincy William A. Hodges Abbott W. Packard Brockton John T. Flood Randolph J. W. Hart Weymouth Philander W. Cobb Kingston

Courtmartial in Halifax for Garnet boat incident

Halifax May 17 A courtmartial is held on the Garnet's lieutenant who commanded the boat that captured Capt Boyton and others in New York harbor after a dummy torpedo was set. The charge alleges he allowed the prisoners to escape rather than seize them on board. The sentinel on deck is blamed as a factor in the near-shooting episode.

Halifax N.S Courtmartial Garnet Boyton New York Harbor Boynton

Battle Near Misia Yaquis In Mexico Reports Heavy Losses

Private advices from Hermosillo reveal Mexican troops attacked the Yaquis Wednesday near Misia. About 300 Yaquis killed and 80 Mexican casualties. Four Americans accompanied the Mexicans. two were killed and one, McKenzie, wounded. No official confirmation and government bans telegraphic reports.

Tucson A. T Hermoselio Mex Misa McKenzie

Claimant for Ground Under Pullman City Lands

The Daily News will state tomorrow that the title to about three quarters of the land on which Pullman is built may be contested in the courts. The property is valued at 1,500,000 dollars. The alleged claimant is Archbishop Melispaugh of Albion Michigan.

Cistesco Daily News

Storm floods elk and verdigris rivers. several drownings reported

Independence Kansas reports one of the worst southern Kansas rain storms flooding the Elk and Verdigris rivers. Six persons drown in Lard creek near town, including Mr. Ria, Mrs. Wood and two children. Railroads and bridges suffer major damage.

Independence Kan Kansas Lard Creek Ria Wood

Carriage Runaway Kills Spencer Chamberlain in Cleveland

A carriage driven horses bolted in Cleveland yesterday throwing Spencer Chamberlain, his wife, and their son to the ground. Chamberlain died from his injuries, the son is dying, and the wife is badly injured but may recover.

Cleveland Spencer Chamberlain Ranaway Chamberlain

Painter Struck by Train at Taunton Injured Seriously

Taunton Mass May 17 J J Stanley a painter was struck by a train from Providence in the afternoon and was seriously if not fatally injured.

Taunton Mass J. J. Stanley Providence

Welcome Soap Ad Feature Highlights Genuine Quality

The article stresses the true washing power of Welcome Soap and warns against adulterated copies. It notes that no part of the adulterants is shown, but affirms the superior value of genuine Welcome over imitations. Each bar bears a stamped pair of clasped hands as proof of authenticity.

Curtis Davis & Co

The Coming Reforms and Seamen's Friends Meetings

Rev James Freeman Clarke argues war is a relic as Christian nations grow closer through telegraphs and railways urging Europe to imitate the United States for peace The Seamen's Friend society details outreach libraries chaplains and shipboard aid in 39 ports with 531 libraries sent or refitted and 9326 volumes aboard ships. Rev Rufus Ellis discusses college prayers urging flexible worship times and fewer compulsory sessions in Harvard Yale and others while stressing guidance from tutors and elders.

James Freeman Clarke Church of the Disciples Christian Church Europe United States The Friends of Seamen Boston Seamen’s Friend Societies Mt. Vernon S. K. Hall American Society American Seaman’s Friend Society Boston Seamen’s Friend Society Smith Thompson McKenzie Christ D. D. Nickerson Sailors Chapel Rufus Ellis Echoo Starvard Nut Ellis House of God

Fisher Hill site chosen for new Boston reservoir

Fisher Hill Brookline has been settled as the site for a new high service reservoir with work to finish in two years. The pumping engine and machinery are under construction, test pits are dug, and three cargoes of pipe have been delivered. The board of health orders three houses vacated for drainage and cleanliness, while Mayor O'Brien notes President Cleveland may visit Boston in the coming fall.

Fisher Hill Brookline High Service Board of Health Hamburg Street Neponset Avenue Holbrook Avenue

Supreme Court ruling frees Henderson division bonds for L N rail

The US Supreme Court decision releases 800,000 Henderson division bonds held by Louisville and Nashville as collateral. Improved company condition allows negotiations with a New York syndicate on 10 403 bonds of about 5.06 million dollars issued last year. The syndicate has an option to Oct 1 and the company retired 2 million of the 5.6 million bonds.

Louisville, Ky United States Supreme Court Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Henderson Division New York

Fatal Shooting Follows Love Triangle in Locust Gap

Miss Julia Krawer, 18, was fatally shot by rejected lover Peter Knolbauch in Locust Gap Pa during a conversation with accepted suitor Mr Neumann. Knolbauch fired three times, declaring he would marry or kill her. a second shot hit Krawer, a third miss aimed at Neumann. He was arrested as a lynch mob formed, officers arriving to guard him and take him to jail.

Locust Gap Julia Krawer Peter Knolbauch Neumann Knolbauch

Health officials return from Plymouth on epidemic findings

Drs Taylor and Edsouw and Inspector Miller report the Plymouth outbreak originated in polluted valley water and reservoir neglect. They blame lack of systematic disinfection and note Croton’s large volume could neutralize poison. Plymouth residents request Dutch and Welsh speaking nurses.

New York Taylor Edsouw Inspector Miller Health Department Plymouth Croton

Unity Church Rededicated In Worcester After Repairs

In Worcester on May 17 the second Unitarian church, The Church of the Unity, was rededicated after five months of carpentry and painting. Morning service featured Rev. E Hale D D, former pastor, on Method of Congregational Service. Evening sermon by Rev. Rush R Shippen of Washington DC, another former pastor, titled Sunshine in Life. The church was crowded for both services.

Worcester Mass Church of the Unity Second Unitarian E. Hale D. D Rush R. Shippen Washington, D. C

Buffalo Bill Show Opens in Chicago Amid Stampede

Buffalo Bill's Wild West show opened at the driving park in Chicago with an audience of 36,000. A panic erupted when boys on a tin roof cried fire, triggering a stampede that was averted by Buffalo Bill who calmly rescured many lives.

Chicago Buffalo Bill Tod West Driving Park

Man Strips and Jumps Overboard at Opal Wharf

Shortly before 6 o'clock Monday evening Patrick Hanly living at Pleasant and Howard streets, while intoxicated, went to Breed and Sprague's opal wharf, stripped and jumped overboard. He was rescued by some young men, then taken home and cared for.

Patrick Hanly Pleasant Howard Streets Breed & Sprague Opal Wharf

Rain boosts Oregon Washington wheat crop in May report

Portland May 17 News reports recent rains greatly aid the wheat crop in Oregon and Washington territory. The condition is stronger than last year and acreage has risen by 19 percent, signaling improved prospects for the harvest season.

Portland Ore Oregon Washington Territory

Mrs Hodgdon Dies From Shooting Wound in Bath

In Bath Maine on May 17 77 year old Mrs Ira Hodgdon died at 6 50 PM from a head wound inflicted earlier by her son. The incident occurred May 6 and the case is now a fatal shooting death in the family.

Bath Ira Hodgdon

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