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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1885

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Trio of Confidence Men Arrested in New York

Charles Tilford known as Kid Miller William Frost alias Foster and Henry Moore alias Wilson were arrested for being disorderly and sent to prison for six months. Moore carried a bill payable to Kidder Peabody for 250 pounds and a 50 share Endowment Mining Co. certificate. Frost had a list of bank presidents and cashiers in the U S and Canada. Tilford possessed a memo with Canadian bank officers names and attempted to destroy it.

New York Charles Tilford Kid” Miller Wm. Frost Foster Herry Moore Wilson Moore Baring Bros. & Co London Kidder, Peabody & Co Boston Endowment Mining Company San Francisco Frost United States Canada Tilford

Senate Committee of Investigation Meets in New York

The Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce held a meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York on May 29. Senator Cullum presided with Senators Miller, Platt, Gorman, and Harris present. Railroad commissioners Kernan Rogers and O Donnel attended by invitation to present views and outline state actions on legislative control.

Senate Committee of Investigation New York Senatorial Committee On Interstate Commerce Fifth Avenue Cullum Miller Platt Gorman Harris Senate John D. Kernan William E. Rogers John O’donnel Kernan

Butler Holds Capitol Lease After Senate Rescinds

In November last Sergeant at Arms Canaday and Architect Clark leased Gen Butler's Capitol Hill house for committee rooms at five hundred dollars a month under a senate resolution. Near session end the senate rescinded the lease, notified Butler, who refused the keys and instructed his partner to hold the government for the full term.

Washington Canaday Senate Architect Clark Capitol Gen. Butler Capitol Hill Butler

Brewers Convention Speaks on Trade Journals and Liquor Split

The Brewers association holds its annual convention in New York this May. An address by A Miles welcomes attendees. A trustees report limits responsibility for trade journal utterances to officers and calls for a strict separation of malt and ardent liquors with fiscal discrimination favoring milder beverages under federal license law. Finance shows receipts 26841 expenditures 19182 balances 16331.

Alert steamer readies Hudson bay voyage command by Lieut Gordon

Halifax May 20 The steamer Alert prepares for a Hudson bay voyage with Lieut Gordon RN in command. Stores for over a year to be carried. Observatories to be staffed with 30 to 40 applicants. The voyage will visit last year’s stations and gather ice and navigation observations. A running survey will follow after Ft Churchill along the eastern shore. The five month trip aims to enhance ice movement knowledge.

Halifax Alert Hudson Bay Lieut. Gordon R. N Ft. Churchill

Public fountain in West Brookfield a $10,000 gift

Palmer Massachusetts May 19 West Brookfield unveils a new public fountain costing $10,000 donated by G M Rice. The 33 foot column rises to a nai ad figure amid reeds and cattails. Water sprays from cattails into a vase and cascades through a sequence of basins and tiger headed spouts before pooling in a central basin flanked by two naiads.

Palmer Mass West Brookfield G. M. Rice

Typhoid Fever Update From Plymouth Executive Relief

In Wilkes Barre on May 20 the Plymouth executive relief committee reports 41 cases on May 5, 64 new cases since then, 905 total. Two weeks' deaths total 55, leaving 350 active with 134 convalescent. Most sick are improving though many remain critical. Destitute families aided rise to 246 with disbursements of 5100 dollars.

Wilkesbarre Executive Relief Committee Plymouth

Injunction Blocks Cast From Performing The Romany Rye in Montreal

Lehnen and Bateman of New York obtained an injunction to stop W. H. Lytell and W. S. Hawkins from staging The Romany Rye in Montreal. The defendants, served with a contempt notice, ignore the order yet Lytell posts bonds and plans to continue performances for the remainder of the week.

Montreal Lehnen & Bateman New York W. HH Lytell W.S. Hawkins

Sherman to allow canvass for U S Senate

The Commercial Gazette quotes Gen Beatty on Senator Sherman's candidacy as a friendly fiction. Sherman replies in a March 22 letter that he has decided to permit his name to be canvassed and will serve if elected.

Cincinnati The Commercial Gazette Today Gen. Beatty Sherman United States

Frelinghuysen Dies After Long Public Life

Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, former secretary of state, dies at his Newark home after a long illness. He shaped policy in Chile Peru relations and commercial treaties, valued party discipline, and was admired by Justice Bradley and Senator Edmunds. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM from North Reformed church. family notified in Washington and Providence.

Boston Post Washington Newark N. J Frederick T. Frelinghuysen Frelinghuysen Charles O’connor Frederick Frelinghuysen United States Senate Justice Bradley Edmunds Senate Judiciary Committee Grant Electoral Commission Hayes Mr. Arthur Mr. Frelinghuysen Blaine Chile Peru Arthur Cleveland N.J Frederick George Tillie Lucy North Reformed Church Davis Theodore Providence

Indian troubles mount as Poundmaker threat grows

Winnipeg dispatch notes Middleton forces may reach Battleford by steamer via Prince Albert, with plans to strike Poundmaker from Poundmaker. reports of massacres of Frog Lake captives and unsettled fate of McLean family. Saskatchewan Landing says 21 ox teams and 9 horse teams escape, 20 prisoners taken, other loads valuable. Ottawa speculation on Lord Melgund’s return and role against Indians. Battleford security tightened as Poundmaker’s band grows bolder and prairie fires near barracks raise alarm.

Winnipeg Man Middleton Prince Albert Battleford United Force Poundmaker Big Bear Edmonton Delaney Frog Lake Gowanlocke McLean Saskatchewan Miller Miller Station Ottawa Lord Melgund Ont Northwest Col. Otter Stis Gen. Middleton England Lady Melgund

Churchill Speech Flags Ireland Policy And Law Use

Lord Randolph Churchill spoke at St Stephen's Club dinner asserting government will rely on ordinary law after disorder and argues Ireland now shows no crime. He dismisses renewed coercion before elections as evidence of coercion failing and treasonous sentiment. He criticizes foreign policy for alienating Turkey. Report notes Irish land purchase bill proposes government advances three quarters of price while landlords hold a lien, with government claims to be settled first.

London Lord Randolph Churchill St. Stephen’s Club Ireland Parnell England Turkey

Boston Young Men's Christian Association Annual Report Highlights Prosperity

The Boston YMCA and its new board reported a year of substantial activity across building, employment, gymnasium growth, and instruction. 345 youth found work, 1484 registered from 16 nationalities. 703 new members joined, total active membership 791. 24 page exercise manual published. 11,5138 class attendances across 18 evening classes. multiple exhibitions supported in several communities.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association E. M. McPherson Henry Frost H. H. Cole J. F. Waterman Roberts Stoneham Melrose Charlestown Woburn Cambridge Committee On Instruction D. G. Woodvine

Kidnapped Americans and forced labor described by 16 year old Hagist

Circaco May 20. Richard Hagist, a 16 year old, corroborates Santa Rosa’s tale of Americans kidnapped to work on a railroad at Puerto Barrios. He recalls boarding at New Orleans with other youths, cruel conditions, fever, scarce food, and death aboard ship. Hagist reached New Orleans Jan 22 and remains weak from fever.

Circaco Richard Hagist Santa Rosa Puerto Barrios Hagist New Orleans Ella Knight Florida Jamaica Chicago United States

Sis Beccy Arrested The Coroner Preparing for an Inquest

The body of Robert Emmet Odlum who leaped from the Brooklyn Bridge lies at Kennedy's undertaking. Coroner's aides subpoena witnesses for a speedy inquest and few others, including James Hagegart, face arrest on multiple charges. The scene details injuries and cause of death, with the body to be buried in Mt. Vernon cemetery in Washington.

Sis Beccy New York Robert Emmet Odlum Brooklyn Bridge Kennedy Undertaking Establishment Odlum Washington Jim” Hagegart James Hoggart Justice Walsh Brooklyn James Haggard O Glum Odlam Mt. Vernon Cemetery

Man Carrying Wife's Body Arrested In New York Murder

New York on May 20 reports a Frenchman Louis Francis of 397 Tenth Avenue arrested at 3 am carrying a bag with a mutilated female corpse believed to be his wife Selina Fehot 38. Francis claimed natural death but coroner found strangulation, head and torso wounds, and blood near the liver and right kidney. He said they quarreled last night and noted their 18-year-old son in Boston. The case centers on a fatal strangulation and attempted disposal by river.

New York Louis Francis Tenth Avenue North River Francis Selina Fehot Boston Abbeville France Pittsfield Mass Francois Olivier Francois Warrenton Street

Proposed Amendments to Sarffiik County Court House Bill

The judiciary committee report deems expedient amendments to increase the number of superior court justices to twelve and to refer to the next general court the insolvency laws so that foreign corporations doing business in the state or possessing property here fall under those provisions.

Joyner Norris Cottage City Superior Court Municipal Court City of Boston Dunbar Senate House Williamstown Water Company Committee On Water Supply Sto Kendricken Committee On Committee On Railroads Central Massachusetts Railroad Lucy Stone Salem Cambridge Mystic River Corporation Mystic River Dukes County Sarffiik County Court House Hartwell Fitchburg Judiciary Committee General Court

Fifth Massachusetts militia drills in rain at Pemberton Square

The Fifth Massachusetts militia held spring drill in wet, cool weather at Pemberton Square under Col. Bancroft. Companies drilled, battalion formations followed, and a late afternoon review by Gen. Peach showcased improved alignment and discipline amid soggy grounds and cautious spectators.

Fifth Regiment Massachusetts Militia Pemberton Square W. A. Bancroft Charles Street Bancroft Peach Saintes Wales Logan Adjt Maguire Jackson Topham Dallenger Cheney Palmer Dodge and Brackett Lieut Fogg

Spring Meeting of Lawrence Rifle Club Prizes and Matches

The Lawrence Rifle Club opens its spring meeting at the South Lawrence range today with Creedmere match. Prizes include a Maynard 28 calibre rifle, cash awards of 35 325 and 15, a gold clock, a pearl handled revolver, and over 20 additional prizes. Winners choose prizes by score. one Creedmere match of seven shots counts. Merrimack Valley Trotting Meet features two races at Lowell with horses such as Surprise, Owenee, Belle of Lowell, and Golden Rule, won by Surprise and Belle in respective heats.

Lawrence Rifle Club South Lawrence Creedmere Merrimack Valley Trotters Lowell Merrimack Valley Trotting Association Frank W O. S. Jobes Lyon Minnie P. Cammiskey Mist H. Richardson Boston Owenee C. E. Mosher Lawrence John Morrill J. Crawford Nashua Lady Gilbreth J. Ramsey W. G. Morrill Pittsfield Surprise Belle J. H. Morrison Golden Rule S. Renaud Dan C. ¥. Keys Ida G. F. Stiles

Warrington Mattock Co. chief accused of firm name misuse

Philadelphia May 20 Warrington Mattock and Co commission merchants report their firm name was used by Mr Mattock to endorse paper for a telephone canal and other purposes to the extent of 93000 dollars authorities allege the misconduct involved misusing the firm's identity in financial dealings with the public and partners seeking redress through legal channels

Philadelphia Warrington Mattock & Co

Peck Testimonial Concert at Music Hall

The Peck testimonial concert for ex Music hall superintendent A P Peck drew a good crowd despite charity aims. Performers included Temple quartette with Night Witchery and Gertrude Edmands in On the Water, Dr Maas on piano, Rubinstein Trio movement with Allen Fries, Adams and others, plus songs by Mrs Allen and Miss Franklin. Lothian tribute event at Boston theatre and notices of upcoming Bijou seating for Dreams in a Photograph Gallery.

Peck A. P. Peck Music Hall Temple Sand Gertrude Edmands Dr. Maas Chopin Mendelssohn Listt Adams Allen Fries Mr. Allen Boothing Franklin Edmands Napier Lothian Boston Maggie Mitchell Aury Little Barefoot Mr. Lothian William Peace Jacques Krugers & Co

Porter Arrested For Stealing From Employer On Union Street

Charles A. Fisher, a porter at W. J. Hervey & Co. No. 5 Union street, was arrested by Inspector Knox for stealing furniture worth 130 dollars from his employers. Thomas Ryan of Halifax was struck by a train on the Old Colony line and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Linden depot on the Saugus branch was burglarized at noon with witnesses but no capture. Richard Kelly and Michael Robinson were arrested and turned over on a horse and buggy theft charge. Arthur Ward of Scituate harbor had his left foot crushed by a rolling whiskey barrel and was taken to city hospital.

Charles A. Fisher W. J. Hervey & Co Union Street Knox Thomas Ryan Halifax Old Colony Massachusetts General Hospital Linden Saugus Richard Kelly Michael Robinson Brookline Tenth Division Michael Kelly Conant Street Arthur Ward Scituate Harbor City Hospital

Executive committee backs $3 pension bill for G A R

Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic executive committee met at the Parker house with 30 posts represented by three delegates each. E. B. Loring chaired and Jonas C. Reid was secretary. Speakers included Farnum post 50 Best 74 Doherty 7 Pike 159 Hammond 33 Weibl 23 Powers 15 and others. Committee empowered to act in support of the bill.

Grand Army of the Republic Department of Massachusetts Parker House B. Loring Jonas C. Reid Comrades Farnum Best Doherty Pike Hammond Weibl Powers

Eliot School Association Holds Annual Meeting

The Eliot School association gathered at the old school house on North Bennet Street Wednesday evening. Officers elected included President Levi L. Willentt and vice presidents Isaac B. Mills Nath G. Snelling N. Dodd T. J. Dacey Jos. A. Metcalf Martin A. Monroe Peter E. Dolliver Albert S. Pratt Wm. J. Porter Isaac H. Ripley Chas Field Edward H Dunn secretary George F. Hosea treasurer Harvey N. Shepard auditor George O. Carpenter historian Samuel J. Burns.

Eliot School Association North Bennet Street Levi L. Willentt Isaac B. Mills Nath G. Snelling N. Dodd T. J. Dacey Jos. A. Metcalf Martin A. Monroe Peter E. Dolliver Albert S. Pratt Wm. J. Porter Isaac H. Ripley Chas, Field Edward H.dunn George F. Hosea Harvey N. Shepard George O. Carpenter Samuel J. Burns

Burglary on Spring Street Nets Jewelry Heist

While the F A Jones family were away in Boston a burglar broke a window and stole an onyx necklace valued at 110 dollars a braided gold bracelet 38 Etruscan gold bracelet 35 an extra heavy plain gold ring with a five dollar gold piece valued at 25 Mrs Rich across the street saw a man enter the house but thought he belonged there description given: 35 to 40 years old about five feet ten slim built about 154 pounds.

F. A. Jones Spring Street Boston Rich

Notable Society Notes and Retail Firm Changeover

Roscoe Conkling gains weight while Queen Victoria’s Aix les Bains house plan unfolds. Morrill couple to return to Vermont around June 1, and bloodgood vacationing in Conway N H. Frank Jones donates 300 dollars to Freewill Baptists of Portsmouth toward church debt. Theresa Kelly, once the war’s sole orderly sergeant, now resident in Cleveland. Jackson, minister to Mexico, en route via Atlanta New Orleans and El Paso to Mexico City. Clara Morris, Montreal born, started ballet in Cleveland at 15. Randall and Chick of John H Pray, Sons & Co. meet steamer Gallia’s returnees in New York. William W Smith of Worcester, dead, bequeaths 80,000 to foreign missions. nieces contest it. Blanche Willis Howard’s new novel Railways over a Paris siege romance, Maine-born author praised for home themes. Bosphere-Egyptian editor Camille Barrere discussed. Barrere fled to England post unrest and later served as usher. Shepard Norwell & Co. praised for fair dealing. Edward E. Cole’s partnership noted as mutually advantageous.

Roscoe Conkling Queen Victoria Aixles- Baines Morrill Vermont Harry Bloodgood Conway N. H. Lon Frank Jones Portsmouth Theresa Kelly Cleveland Mexico Jackson New York William W. Smith Worcester Spencer Blanche Willis Howard Paris Maine Howells Europe Lewiston Journal M. Camille Barrere England Bruce Castle Arthur Hill Rowland M. Barrere Shepard, Norwell & Co Edward E. Cole Cole Journal

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