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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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May 20, 1886

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Senate passes pension bill amid amendments and related senate actions

The Senate approved the pension bill by a party vote while Logan presented a substitute arbitration bill. The House debated amendments to the post office appropriation bill. The electoral count committee reported a bill creating a second vice president, a minority urged broad constitutional revision, and Cleveland reportedly bought a Washington house. Also noted are oyster seeding attempts, Bease murder trial, Portisn merchants pressing coastal rights, a Nova Scotia schooner threat, Provincetown wreck links, Parker’s sewer project, Lowell trial remarks, abortion prosecution in Lynn, and various foreign and social notes including an eruption in Mount Zima and broader diplomatic shifts.

Senate Bito Senster Logan Ac House Liouse United States Cleveland Washington Texas Wellfleet Bay Bease Lawton Portisun de la Ponnes Shijl Provincetown Somerset Ghates W. Parker Don Patrice Lynch Chilian Navy Mount Zima Gox

Softee Maisteate at Chickering Hall Honors Local Singers

A large audience attended the goilee musicale at Chickering Hall in honor of Sime b.M. de Angelis and her pupil. Mrs John Blick, Miss Lucy Tudor, Mrs Olive Gerencia, Miss Laura Lb Wood, Miss May Greenwood, Miss Faith Morse, Miss Mattie Colby and Miss Marion Osgood joined by Mr Endicott tenor and Mr Frask A Fuller bass gave an engaging program. The performers demonstrated solid technique and expressive phrasing with notable numbers by Beethoven Meyerbeer Verdi and Thomas. applause for Endicott drew a brief claque response from some friends, seen as somewhat marked by enthusiasm.

Softee Maisteate Papils of Mane de Angelis Chickering Hall Friends of Sime B.m. de Angelis John Blick Lucy Tudor Olive Gerencia Laura Lb. Wood May Greenwood Faith Morse Mattie Colby Marion Osgood Charge Endicott My. Frask A. Fuller Lida Law Iiss Jeannie Clum Mrs. Cleck Beethoven Miss Greenwood Thomas

Trotting at Lawrence Race Meet Ends with Notable Performances

At the Lawrence Riding Park on May 19 the second day of racing drew 43 attendees. The 85 class purse of 200 dollars was split among winners including J. Crawforshua, John Morrill, John Kiley, and Ethan aah ar by 3. Various jockeys from Boston and Lawrence earned places such as A. Hathaway of New Sedford and Paul A. Weonward of Boston. Local contestants like M. He Kimball and David Bini also placed, amid fast times and close finishes.

Lawrence Riding Park J. Crawforshua John Morrill John Kiley Ethan A. Hathaway New Sedford Paul A. Weonward Boston Joe Shores TH. Dempsey Lowell Ste Dan Degiey Daddy Gibner Haties Healey Gto B. m Bessie Gole

Pariner Club Dinner at Parker House Reported

The Pariner Club held its annual dinner at Parker House with Rev. F. H. Lodge presiding and Fr. George W. Cranewick as master of ceremonies. A fine entertainment followed after supper, with members contributing acts before a small gathering of guests. A box note described a fire in a basement room at 10 Oliver Street in a four story stone building, caused by an overheated boiler, with damage estimated.

Pariner Club Parker House F. H. Lodge George W. Cnaewick

Powderly outlines aims of Cleveland convention

In an interview General Master Workman Powderly said the Cleveland meeting on May 25 will perfect rules governing strikes and consider boycott questions. The election for his successor as general master workman will not be held until the first Monday in October at Richmond.

Sescsanton Penn

Larger Pensions and Succession Reform Debate in Senate

The Senate debated the pension bill with amendments to raise minimums and extend eligibility for three month veterans, passing the measure 34 to 14. Senator Logan proposed broader coverage and a substitute arbitration plan, while a House committee report urged a second Vice President for line of succession amid ongoing constitutional revision discussions.

Weather Gleanings From Boston May 11 1886

Weather overview across eastern states notes light rain in New England areas followed by fair skies and warmer trends. New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland and Virginia see scattered showers then clearing. Southeast states expect localized rain then fair and variable winds. Boston meteorological record includes temperature barometer and visibility readings for yesterday with multiple stations listed.

Arkansas Louisiana Texas

Constitutional amendment on second Vice President proposed in House

In Washington May 19 the House, under Mr Dibble, reported a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment creating the office of second Vice President. The House then debated the Senate amendment to the post office bill, with Willard supporting the foreign mail service and Phelps praising it as boosting American shipping. Hiscock argued the plan is not a subsidy, noting potential benefits for commerce and markets abroad while warning against fear of votes.

United States Messrs. Peters Kansas Bingham Pennsylvania Lore Delaware Dingley Maine Messrs. Dockery Missouri Springer Sinois McAdoo New Jersey Washinevon Dibble South Carolina House Hammond Georgia Senate Willard New York Phelps Friends of American Shipping Hiscock England Lonlon Lord Salisbury Hier Majesty’s Primrose League Lord Beaconsfield Ireland Lie Arecnes Lord Saisbury Europe Duchess of Marlooro Fendolph Churchill Mennere Kes Exch Air Thamberlain Gladstone Chamberlain House of Commons Timothy Norrinsicn Dublin Oranges John Morley Gainesboro Lincolnshire

The President Buys A Tourer In Suburbs

Gossip swirls over a private house purchase believed linked to the President. Reports say 29 acres and a Green estate home at Woodiey lane and Tenleytown road, valued at 25000 pounds, were bought with 2000 dollars bound to the deal, title under review at City Hall. Colonel Lamont and Buffalo’s Wilson Bissel are named active purchasers. Outcome and intent remain unclear.

WasuixeTon Green Woodiey Lane Tenleytown Road City Hall Colonel Lamont Wilson Bissel Buffalo Washington

Judicial Appropriations Reported for House Action

Washington May 19 The House appropriations committee approved the legislative executive and judicial bill totaling 20 558 119 a reduction of 813 485 from current year and 845 566 from estimates The civil service commission funding stays unchanged The pension office special examiners renewal and a 30 person increase in patent office examiners are included Internal revenue collection funds are cut by 160 000

Wasshington House Committee On Appropriations House Helman Civil Service Commission Pension Office Secretary of the Interior Commissioner of Pensions Civil Service

Blair Pension Bill Faces House Challenge on Labor Hours

Washington May 19 Special. Senator Blair has moved his omnibus pension bill through the Senate and now plans to push a law reducing government work hours below eight. He publicly states eight hours is not the lower limit workers can command, while the House shows little chance the extreme pension bill will pass.

Blaiw Washington Blair Senate House

Judge Mallory's Charge to Grand Jury on Riots

Judge Mallory directed the grand jury to pursue cases against alleged riot instigators with impartiality. He stated that a person may be guilty if they counseled hired or incited others to commit an unlawful act, even without present participation.

Portland Fishing Vessels Seizure Sparks Meeting

In Portland on May 19 a large gathering condemned Canada's seizure of the schooners David J. Adams and Ella M. Doughty and urged firm US action. Speakers urged proclamations of nonintercourse, armed protection, and swift government measures to secure releases and defend rights of American fishing interests.

Portland David J. Adams Gloucester Ella M. Doughty George W. Trefe United States John W. Deering Mryland Canada A. NM. Stith New England Dana Cit Charles H. Filng Israel Charles H. Gupiil E. G. Willard Messrs B. Whitten Charles H. Guptill Whitten Portland Fishie Exchange Dominion Canadie Moglish Congress Coloial Thomas Lb Reed Wiliam P.rye Board of Trade Lbhey Charles Burleigh Chapman

Eastport Schooner Barred From Herring Purchase in Digby

The Eastport schooner Jennie and Julia under Captain Ferris cleared for Digby to buy herring for smoking but was refused by Canadian officials. With consul certification and clearance, the captain was told the purchase was prohibited and the vessel would be seized if attempted. The episode, amid Ottawa guidance, may test whether Canadian ports may block American trade without retaliation.

Eastport Jennie Julia Ferris Digby United States Custom House Ottawa Dominion Boston Canada

Canada Fisheries Dispute Eases With Liberal British Concession

Special to New York World reporting from Washington on May 18 says no potential conflict with England over Canadian fisheries. Britain will not back Canadian seizures of bait buying schooners at Digby. Minister West expects a liberal treaty construction allowing American fishermen to buy bait in Canadian ports. West notes Senate politics under Senator Frye may have blocked earlier concessions. The dispute now hinges on a diplomatic arrangement and proper reparations for hasty Canadian actions.

New York World Washington England Digby West State Department Senate Fery New England Frye Aitcadle

YANKEES THREATEN A SEIZURE OVER BAIT SHIPMENTS

Port Stano Maine May 19 Schooner Arctic of Lockport New York arrived with an order for 980 barrels of bait. Local fishermen fear a seizure while the Gem of Ocean, holding a touch and trade permit, ships arms and guards to deter action. A provincial vessel heads here with seventy five barrels of mackerel for bait, underscoring duties and freight costs for local fishermen who must buy domestically.

Port Stano Arctic Lockport N. 5 Gem of Ocean

Telephone Trial Trialing General Butler Says Mocking Bent Testimony

In the telephone trial Mr William Bent continued testimony denying knowledge of the Louisiana and Mississippi company while in New York on May 23 1888. General Butler presented a supposed purchase agreement dated Lowell May 28 183. Bent admitted signing the agreement and later said the signers were subscribers not shareholders. A lengthy objection over a bill of expenses and confrontation over two glued letters followed. The Erie cash book was argued over admissibility with Butler arguing that earnings do not prove stock watering. Bent failed to recall key facts and was told to step down as the hearing adjourned until Friday 9 30.

Lows Albany Louisiana and Mississippi Butler Bent Glidden General Butler Erie Cleveland Company

Fashionable Wedding at King's Chapel

Miss Julia Minot, daughter of Dr. Francis Minot of Marlboro, married Mr. Felix Rackerman of Lenox in King's Chapel yesterday afternoon. Rev. Henry W. Foote officiated as a fashionable crowd looked on. The bride wore white satin with duchesse lace, a long train, diamond ornaments, and carried a bouquet of white blues. A reception followed at the bride's parents home on Marlboro Street.

Julia Minot Francis Minot Marlboro Felix Rackerman Lenox King’s Chapel Henry W. Foote Jackerman Miss Blake Miss Bullard

Henry A Fletcher Dies at 49 in Lowell Pneumonia

Henry Al. Fletcher a well known Lowell Boston and New York businessman died of pneumonia in Lowell aged 49. He was Boston agent for Lyford and Knoblock neckwear New York and a prominent Freemason, having held state grand lodge offices and served on finance committees. He leaves a widow and one son. Funeral Saturday with Masons from across the state acting as guard of honor.

Henry al. Fletcher Lowell Boston New York Lyford & Knoblock New York City Royal Arch Massachusetts Grand Council Oberlin Lodge

Charles W Parker of Boston Dies Suddenly in Rockport

Charles W Parker of C W Parker & Co Boston a prominent Rockport citizen died suddenly yesterday probably of heart disease He was about 57 a noted contractor on the Boston sewer Moon Island project and the Charles River improvements He leaves a widow and two adult children.

Charles W. Parker C. W. Parker & Co Boston Rockport Parker Moon Island Charles River Tie

Vice Admiral Lynch ruler of Peru and Chilean navy head

Vice-Admiral Don Patricio Lynch of the Chilean navy, born in Santiago in 1895, died recently. He trained in Chilean and English navies and served as military governor of Peru during Chilean occupation. He suppressed Calderon, aided Caceres against Telesias at HuaMachuco in 1883, installed Iglesias in Lima, then withdrew troops to Chorillos. He led the Chilean navy from 1883.

Don Patricio Lynch Santiago Peru Chili Calderon Caceres Telesias Iwuamachuco Iglesias Lima Chorillos National Assembly Admiral Lynch

Oyster Planting Arrives in Wellfleet Bay

In Wellfleet on May 19 schooner Frank A Pettis delivered 900 bushels and Three Sisters 1765 bushels of oysters from New Haven. Total 10665 bushels this spring to be planted in Wellfleet bay, owned by R R Higgins of Boston. Beds are in excellent condition after long nonuse.

Wellfleet Frank A. Pettis New Haven Wellfleet Bay R. R. Higgins Boston

Archbishop Ryan Indorsed At Philadelphia Catholic Meeting

At a Philadelphia Catholic convention a committee was formed to draft a telegram to the Pope and report on the event. A resolution praised Archbishop Ryan for backing the Grand Army of the Republic and urged U S bishops to follow his lead. It also called for priests to officiate at Decoration Day services in Catholic cemeteries with or without attached churches and granted GOPR broad privileges.

Ryan Indorsed Philadelphia Ryan Grand Army of the Republic United States

Jury declines to indict Belleville deputy sheriffs in East St. Louis killings

Belleville grand jury reported to the Circuit Court after refusing to bring true bills against deputy sheriffs who fired on a mob in East St. Louis during the recent railroad strike, killing six. The panel favored non indictment by fifteen to eight on manslaughter charges.

St. Louis Belleville Ill East St. Louis

Trial recounts movements of suspect in Wareham murder case

Plymouth May 19 Samuel F Besse trial resumes with testimony detailing his movements on and after the crime. Witnesses describe purchases, sightings, and items tied to the accused including boots stockings hat and a wagon load believed to contain a body. Corroboration comes from multiple residents and shopkeepers.

Plymouthu Samuel F. Besse Pauline Lovg Wareham Lawton Clarence H. Stewart East Wareham Kk. Crocker Exist Wareham Matilda Reynolds William Marion Wass Braley John Holland Keyers Darius W. Westgate Jie Iie Sam Mary A. Westgate Fred I. Crittenden Besse Pond Elizabeth Burnham South Wareham Rosina Burnha David S. Smith Douglass James K. Tripp Acushnet New Bedford Moses William F. Andrews Obed KR Masur Caroline M. Howland Plainville William Hi. Morselander Fairhaven Bridge Hiram W. Wentworth Christopher T. Baily Plymouth

Knights of Honor meet in Boston with visiting supreme officers

Over 400 Knights and Ladies of Honor led by Major C. C. Emery paraded to Old Fellows Hall in Boston for a welcome collation. Delegations from supreme lodge in Providence and visiting officers from New Jersey Indiana New York Tennessee gathered with Grand Protector Boylan giving the welcome. Carriages to escort supreme officers around the city were planned for today.

Knights OF Honor H. Gage Boston Wener New Jersey E. J. McBude Indiana Gage

Boston Board of Trade Insolvency Hearing Set May 27

The Boston Board of Trade files for insolvency with debts of 11,250.18 and assets of 104,224 in cash. Principal creditors include Gold & Stock Telephone, Heliotype Printing, Maritime Association of New York, Willet Hamlin, Pettingill, Cotter, Whittemore, and Lewis, plus 26 smaller creditors. Hearings scheduled in the Court of Insolvency on May 27.

Boston Board of Trade Gold & Stock Telephone Company Heliotype Trinting Company Maritime Association of New York Willet, Hamlin & Co Pettingill & Co J. F John W. Phelan Somerville Mass William Kerron Portland Ore L. Bent & Co Hartford Conn Oneonta N. Y Craig & Lowrie Oil City Craig Raphael P. Dewey Tremont Street Boylston Street Boston Co. M. Sitham & Co Greensburg Kirchman & Miller Milwaukee Wis Samuel Haigh & Co Upland Philadelphia Penn W.P. Johnson & Co Norfolk John W. Stauffer Millersville F. J. Turnbull Memphis

Father of Governor Robinson Struck by Paralytic Stroke

Charles Robinson of Lexington father of Governor Robinson was taken with a stroke on Tuesday night and sources fear he will not recover. He is an aged resident of the town with deep family roots. His career as selectman and lawyer is noted along with a long line of civic service.

R. Charles Robinson Lexington Robinson Mr. Robinson Jacop Robinson Charles John Harriet Charles Tufts Tufts College Charles Robinson Jacob Robinson Mary Davis Concord Boston George Davis The Tate Que

Fresh Pond park plan moves to surround harbor with boulevard

Cambridge buys Jacob Huttenger ice house land for an eighteen acre expansion. The city aims a fifty acre park around Fresh Pond with a two mile drive along the shore and a new seventy foot wide boulevard to connect Concord avenue to Fresh Pond lane. Plans call for filling and grading swamps, installing a filter dam, and linking Tudor park path to Larch street to form a continuous scenic loop around the pond.

Cambridge Fresh Pond Jacob Huttenger Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph’s Ludorvenue Tudor Ice Company Black’s Nook Black's Nook Thomas Hittenger Mrs. Black Cushing Street Woodland Avenue Freshond Avenue Concord Avenue Fresh Pond Avenue Guy’s Bright Tudor Park Fresh Pond Lane Woodlawn Avenue Eames Larch Street Freshwood Avenue Stonybrook

Annual Meeting and Election of Other Reports of Committees

The Boston Young Men's Christian Association held its annual meeting at Association Hall Boylston Street to elect officers and review committees. Records show 3738 current members with eleven deaths, 1812 employment bureau entries, 674 jobs filled, and 1890 new gymnasium members.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Association Fiall Boyiston Street A. S. Woodworth New England Roberts Francis A. Walker D. G. Woodvine Committee On Publiation Doardies House Committee A. &. Stafford Tremont Row Homœopathic Hospital E. M. McPherson Ebon M. McPherson J. Morton Clinch Henry Frost W. O. Kyle Arthur Sawyer Tremont Temple

Norcross Bros Pulls Men From Columbia Rink Strike Fallout

Carpenters at the Columbia rink faced fewer workers as Norcross Bros withdrew their men yesterday morning. Workers remained defiant, planning a big meeting tonight, while Master Builders report a telegram from Cincinnati ordering a full pullout. Painters plumbers and bricklayers hold steady, awaiting developments. A Beach Street tailor shop opened, run by union members who supported the strike and pay union prices, with wholesale dealer patronage.

Columbia Skating Rink Norcross Bros Master Builders’ Association Norcross O. W. Norcross Cincinnati Beach Street

Sale Ordered for East Tennessee Railroad Property

Nashville Tenn May 19 Judge Jackson announced denial of petition to stay a court sale of the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railroad Company property. The decree stands and the sale of the main line is set for May 25 as advertised.

Nashville, Tenn George K. Lislare East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad Company Jackson

Angostura Bitters Remedy for Seasickness Promoted Abroad

An old advertisement notes Angostura Bitters as a remedy for seasickness. It touts a genuine bottle manufactured by Pr. J.G. B. Siege and encourages travelers preparing for a voyage to Harope. It presents a promotional tone typical of period patent medicines.

Angostura Bitters Geta Pr. J.G. B. Siege & Song Harope

Ambassador de Courcel Arrives in Paris to Discuss Franco German Ties

Paris reports strained relations as Baron de Courcel, the French ambassador in Berlin, reaches the capital to confer with officials. The discussions aim to ease tensions between France and Germany amid current diplomatic friction.

Harrington Flouse Or Commons Wis France Germany Paris

Mount Etna Erupts Again With Earth Tremors

London reports from Calapis Sicily confirm Mount Etna in eruption with earthquake shocks felt nearby. No injuries or damages detailed in the brief.

Mount Etna London Calenis Sicily Mt. Ina

Minister Cox Sees Sultan in Constantinople May 10

United States Minister Cox met the Sultan for a three hour audience in Constantinople. He presented gifts from President Cleveland including 1067 views, portraits of Indians, and census reports. The Sultan expressed great interest in America and promised to aid a Turkish census if health and duties permit, and scheduled a banquet for May 26.

Cox Constantinople United States Mmajesty Cleveland

Native tribes at war disrupt trade in Gold Coast

Despatches from Cape Coast Castle report conflict between Beequahs and Adonsis in Western Africa. Roads are blocked and interior trade halted. Beecquans allegedly killed forty five German traders with severe tortures.

London Cape Coast Castle Gold Coast Africa Beequahs Adonsis Becquans

Freeman's Journal denies Ulster Loyalists force rumor

Creix May 19. The Freeman's Journal denies a report that a New York regiment and the Clan na Gael Society offered to organize a force to fight the Loyalists of Ulster.

Creix the Freeman’s Journal New York Regiment Clan Ne Gael Society Ulster

Panama Canal Report Questions Company Progress

Paris May 19 M Rousseau government inspector reports on the Panama canal project denying the company’s claims about construction facilities completion timing and funds needed. Minister Barhaut will require De Lesseps and directors to answer the report before government can authorize lottery bonds or proceed with financing.

Paris M. Rousseau Panama Canal Canal Company Barhaut M. de Lesseps M. Rousseaus

Murder trial of H. M. Brooks alias Maxwell in St Louis

In St Louis on May 19 H. M. Brooks alias Maxwell faced the Criminal Court for murder of C. Arthur Preller. L E Hunt, clerk of the Southern Hotel, identified Maxwell as the April 1880 visitor who registered under an alias and linked to Preller. further witnesses described Maxwell’s finances, travel, and the discovery of Preller’s body in a trunk.

St. Louis H. M. Brooks Maxwell C. Arthur Preller Criminal Court L.E. Hunt the Southern Lennox Maxwell Arthur Preller Preller Brooks San Francisco RE. Warren Worcester Mass Henry Arlington Southern Hotel Drunnk Turkey

Directors Elected at Pittsburne Fort Wayne and Chicago Rail Co

At the annual meeting in Pittsburne Pennsylvania the Pittebure Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Company elected John N. Hutchinson William Harper and L J Leiter to all vacancies on the board. There were 195314 votes cast and the financial report will be ready in a few days.

Pittspone Penn Pittebure, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Company John N. Hutchinson William Harper L. J. Leiter

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