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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1884

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Brandon man killed in teaming accident and corn progress noted

A. H. Knapp of Brandon was killed recently by a teaming accident. Kienry Kingman of Pittsfield planted two and one half acres of corn the last day of April and first day of May, nearly all up in 15 days. Grand Isle faces a probable murder as Jacob Kent, 80, attacked his son's wife and stabbed her husband fatally.

A. H. Knapp Brandon Kienry Kingman Pittsfield Grand Isle Lake Champlain Jacob Kent

Rochester council elects Ellis Brett tax collector

In a joint session the Rochester city council Wednesday elected Ellis Brett tax collector. Helena Barrett, in the superior court at Newburyport has been sentenced to five years in the women’s prison at Sherborn for shooting Arthur G. Currier at the Bay State House last Christmas. Notice to the Greenfield manufacturing company’s Florence mill employer says it will shut down after stock is worked off, risking 100 jobs. Burglars tried to break into H. C. Valentine’s summer residence near Pittsfield. the keeper fired, burglars fled, police pursued. A milk wagon from Win. A. Russell’s Farm was struck by a passenger train at North Andover depot. wagon demolished, milk scattered, driver Jerome hitre ge seriously hurt. A well-dressed man claiming to be from Worcester and calling himself William Lord is wanted in Leominster for borrowing money and ordering goods, then leaving to start a shirt factory.

Rochester Ellis Brett Helena Barrett Newburyport Sherborn Arthur G. Currier Bay State House Greenfield Manufacturing Company Florence H. C. Valentine Pittsfield Win. A Jerome Hitre Ge Wo Coster William Lord Leominster

Notable Figures and Letters From the Era

A string of brief notices mentions Mr. A. S. Allen becoming a gate clerk at Adams house, Cassius M. Clay near Lexington writing memoirs after opposing slavery, Mrs. Maxwell supplying roast mutton to poor neighbors, Henry Clay Dean praising Robert Toombs, and Sergt J W Ambler recovering from illness with memories of wartime service. The piece ends with a call for Congress to honor the veteran and his sacrifice after a two month siege with $12 in the bag and intact commissary.

A. 5S. Allen Adams House Cassius M. Clay Lexington Foxtown Maxwell Miss Braddon Congress

Workers idle as Glendower iron works face pay delay

News in brief reports Glendower iron works Danville Pennsylvania idle after pay dispute with workers leaving Saturday. Company may seek extension from creditors. Also covered a fatal Pan Handle road collision at Wheeling Junction. Bartholomew a Cincinnati salesman killed, five injured.

Glendower Iron Works Danville Wheeling Junction Bartholomew Cincinnati East Dubuque Queretaro Mex Cetaya Cipriano Roja Pasquaha’s Fort Quappelle Regina

Adam shoots woman in New York brothel tale of crime and names

New York May 21 In a house of ill fame Adolph Adam says he and Laura Watson later Mrs Woods were secretly married two years ago His wife daughter of a Philadelphia crockery dealer grew vicious he shot her when she refused to leave the house A Daguieff rumor and park renaming to Bryant park are noted plus a Surrogate Rollins order dismissing Creamer estate suit and a sunstroke victim Solomon Good age 35 Ex Senator Creamer suit against New York and Hartford railroad for 15009 is mentioned Also random items on crime and parks follow

New York Adolph Adam Laura Watson Woods Philadelphia Adam Degaieff Col Sudeikin Russia Daguieff Reservoir Park Bryant Park William Culea Bryant Rollins Thomas J. Creamer John R. Waller Mary N. Weller Creamer Solomon Good East Third Street Herman Bland Kings County Supreme Court New York and Hartford Railroad Company

Cuban exile activity sighted near Bahamas and Nassau

Kerr West Florida reports that five Cubans traveled to Nassau with the schooner Rosalie and that arms and ammunition were seized by British authorities. He estimates Castro and about 15 others plan a rendezvous on Andros Island to cross to Cuba, while dynamite and explosives were brought to Nassau by opponents of the government. Threats against the governor have been made and two warships have been sent.

Kerr West Fla Winifred Nassau Rosalie Castro Andros Island Bahamas Cuba

TILDEN AND REFORM AT NH DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

A New Hampshire Democratic state convention in Concord selected delegates and endorsed tariff reform aligned with the 1876 ticket of Tilden and Hendricks. Hosea W. Parker chaired as party leaders urged protection reform, denouncing the Republican tariff and calling for economic fairness and reduced taxation.

Concord N. H Holden Phoenix Hall Chicago Young Democracy Hosea W. Parker Samuel J. Tilden Tilden and Hendricks Cleveland Bayard

New Hampshire Democratic Delegates and Convention Notes

The article details New Hampshire Democrats praising leaders Col Kent Frank McKean A W Suboway John F Cloutman and Patrick Fahey for tariff reform work. It covers district selections for the national convention with nominations and ballots, noting Hosea W Parker later nominated by acclamation and Henry O Kent elected chairman.

Col. Kent Republican Party Frank A. McKean A. W. Suboway John F. Cloutman Farmington Patrick Fahey Manchester Harry Bingham Hosea W. Parker New Hampshire Bingham Parker Cloutman Fahey Eaglehall John M. Hill Concord Henry O. Kent Lancaster Harvey Campbell Kingsbury Lyme Littleton George W. Crockett Jacob B. Whittemore Hillsboro Claremont Committee On Savaakiese Bo Whimcmicto Coe Wees Mitchell E. F. Mann Benton E. F. McQuesten Nashua

Congress Debates English Peelle Seat Contested Case

In the House the English-Peelle election dispute was discussed with Hart offering a minority resolution affirming Peelle’s seat. A party-line vote showed 121-117 as a substitute passed, Springer switching to support reconsideration, followed by adjournment amid Democratic applause. Senate actions included telegraph service petitions, several public building authorizations, bridge projects, and a postmaster nomination confirmed for Concord, New Hampshire.

Washington Peelle Hart Ohio Springer Illinois Yeas Messrs. Aiken Beach Boyle Budd Connolly Dargan Findlay Greenleaf Hardeman Herbert Hewitt Ala Hunt Jones Wis Lore Mills Morgan Neece Peele Ark Potter Stevens Sumner Cal Throckmorton Tillman Turper Woodward Worthington Yaple Converse Senate Harrison Western Union Company

Ledger book proves Philadelphia as mother of American Masonry

The ledger book of St. John’s lodge, Franklin’s handwriting from 1731 to 1788, now at the Library of the Historical Society, confirms Philadelphia as the cradle of masonry in America. Discovered by Clifford P. McCalla, it predates Massachusetts records and lists Mason figures such as William Allen, Humphrey Murray, Benjamin Franklin, and James Hamilton.

Philadelphia Times Masons Philadelphia Freemasonry America Massachusetts St. John’s Lodge Benjamin Franklin Franklin Library of the Historical Society Geo. T. Ingham Salem N. J David Hall Clifford P. McCalla Grand Lodge Pennsylvania Boston William Allen Humphrey Murray James Hamilton Thomas Hopkinson William Plumstead Jos, Shippen Philip Syng

Khartoum Relief Expedition Planned From Egypt Route

London May 21 Lieut Gen Sir John Adye will command the Khartoum expedition with route contingent on Admiral Hewitt’s Abyssinia mission. An immediate naval expedition sails for Assouan in three Nile steamers, officers and sailors joining from Alexandria. Zebehr Pasha’s messengers seek Gordon’s fate, expected back in August.

London John Adye Khartoum Admiral Hewitt Abyssinia Assouan Alexandria Zebehr Pasha Cairo Gordon M.auguste Bartholdi Hotel Continental Paris M. DeLesseps Ministry of Five Premier Ferry Mr. Brulatour American Legation Mr. Sargent

Island in Matanzas Faces Decline and Emigration

The province of Matanzas reports many families emigrating to Mexico and six plantations shipped to Vera Cruz. Planters struggle to find funds for the next crop as a severe drought harms tobacco and cattle, while insurgents are reportedly shot without trial and press restrictions tighten.

Matanzas Mexico Vera Cruz

Annual Meeting of Boston Y M C A Reports and Elections

The Boston Young Men Christian Association held its annual meeting with Rev. Alfred S. Woodworth presiding. Officers and committees reported progress including 1422 registrations, 415 placed in jobs, salaries ranging from 100 to 800 dollars, and a growing library of 8800 volumes. Membership rose to 1316 active and 3857 total, while finances showed a 4000 dollar shortfall to be covered by donors. Officers elected include Vice President Russell Sturgis Jr and directors I O Whiting Albert L Coolidge George I Atwood and Wm H Martin.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Alfred S. Woodworth Committee On Finance Windsor Theatre Windsor Russell Sturgis, Jr I. O. Whiting Albert L. Coolidge George I. Atwood Wm. H. Martin

Brewers Meet at Rochester Convention Opens With Prohibition Rebuttal

The National Brewers Association convened in Rochester New York and opened with credentials and a long address by President Schurmann arguing against prohibition and in favor of personal independence. He claimed malt liquor reduces distilled liquor consumption and cited government revenue from malt drinks. The group noted strong attendance, planned tours of local breweries, and welcomed by Rochester president W N Oothout amid a decoratively lit hall with German and English mottoes.

Rochester N. Y Washington W. N. Oothout Rochester Association

Statue in His Honor Unveiled in Washington

The Martin Luther statue near the Lutheran Memorial church in Washington unveiled with ceremonies. Funds came from across the country for the Lutheran church of the nation. Marine band played, prayers were offered, and history read. Omar D. Conger gave the oration, Rev D Morris spoke, and Judge Miller signaled the unveiling amid cheers and a benediction.

Ington Washington D.C Martin Luther Lutheran D. Morris Baltimore Miller Luther

Mock convention impersonator declines presidency

R B Seandrett who impersonated J Donald Cameron at a Washington and Jefferson college mock Republican convention received a letter from George F Edmunds. Edmunds says he would not desire the actual office and appreciates the students for the compliment.

Pittsburg Washington R. B. Seandrett J. Donald Cameron Washington and Jefferson College George F. Edmunds United States George F, Edmunds

Assault at Barnett's Corners Shocks Quiet Hamlet

In Barnett's Corners near Upper Mystic New London two Chesebro sisters Lizzie and Lillie, 18, were attacked as a masked man dragged Lillie toward the woods. Lizzie freed her sister. Lillie suffered bruising and a loosened tooth. A shawl mask is the only clue amid mounting lynching threats.

New London Conn Upper Mystic Barnett Lizzie Lillie

The Mascot at the Globe Theatre

The Ideal Opera company presented The Mascot at the Globe on Wednesday with Geraldine Almar Lizzie Burton H Barnabee George Frothingham Herndon Morseil J A Loughrin J E Miller and others. Miss Almar improved in Bettina and Barnabee in Lorenzo, while Frothingham, Burton, MacDonald and Morsell delivered strong performances. The cast will perform The Bohemian Girl and Mertha in coming shows with a busy schedule at the museum theater.

Glcbe Ideal Opera Company Globe Theatre Oleior Geraldine Almar Lizzie Burton W. H. MacDonald Dopoulg Vili Cweckvis Case Miss Almar Bettina Mr. Barnabee Lorenzo State House Common Council Col. Rand Martin Frothingham Miss Burton Fiametta MacDonald Morsell Mertha Girofle-Girofla Patience Museum Boston Museum Edward Middleton Charles Barron Bill Dowton Sol Smith Russell Cribbs George R. Parks Arden Rencelaw J. Burrows Farmer Gates William Seymour Farmer Stevens Albert Lang Hens Meery Old Johnson J. R. Pitman Sam W. Colby First Loafer George H. Cobbill Second Loafer C. E. Boardman H. P. Whittemore Roy George Mary Wilson Annie Clarke Spindle J. R. Vincent Agnes Dowton Bianche F Thompson Wilson May Jussell Evelyn Shaw Julia Lillie Prendergast

Methodist conference selects Pittsburg Advocate editor

Philadelphia May 21 notes that Rev C W Smith was elected editor of the Pittsburg Christian Advocate after yesterday's ballot. The conference then discussed sending a missionary bishop to Africa and after debate approved the measure. Nominations followed for the missionary bishop include Rev Joshua E Wilson of South Carolina Rev L M Vernon Rev O Fisher of Savannah Ga and Rev William Faber of India. The conference adjourned.

Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Conference C. W. Smith Pittsburg

Governor Cameron leaves for Richmond after Danville talks

Governor Cameron returned to Richmond and then telegraphed the Danville mayor and prominent citizens about anticipated trouble. He concluded no immediate interference is needed as Danville civil authorities are able to suppress disturbances. A municipal election is set for tomorrow in Danville.

Richmond Cameron Danville

Receiver seeks redemption of pledged securities in court

New York May 21 Receiver Davies of Grant and Ward applied in court for permission to redeem hypothecated securities from general funds. Proceedings postponed for later hearing. Judge Donahue granted an injunction restraining S. Warner from transferring pledging or disposing of property due to Ferdinand Ward on May 1884 to protect its value.

New York Davies Grant & Ward Day Donahue S. Warner Ferdinand Ward

Ward Arrested in New York City on Large Bail

Ferdinand Ward was seized in New York by a deputy sheriff in a suit brought by J Nelson Tappan from the chamberlain’s office. He is held on $300,890 bail, not yet lodged in jail, awaiting payment as the sheriff holds him in custody.

New York Ferdinand Ward J. Nelson Tappan Chamberlain Ward

Crisis in Cuba Report From Havana Letter Date May Seventeen

A Havana letter dated May 17 discusses the ongoing commerce and political crisis affecting Cuba. The message outlines tensions impacting trade and governance, reflecting the strain on the island’s economy and diplomatic relations. Further details are limited in the excerpt.

City Hall notes on street layouts and school plan

The street commissioners approve laying out Gold street in South Boston from E to F, Bryant street in Roxbury, and Ferrin street at Charlestown. Petitions seek Utica street from Beach to Kneeland and Hartwell street in Roxbury. Alderman Curtis refuses a Stonybrook meeting. committee to proceed with work. Box numbers set outside Babcock's varnish works. Public education panel favors Hobrook lot purchase for a grammar school. Estimated liquor license revenue rise noted.

Gold Street South Boston F Street Bryant Street Roxbury Huntington Avenue Parker Street Ferrin Street Charlestown D. G. Haskins, Jr Utica Street Beach Kneeland Street W. P. Shattuck Hartwell Street Curtis Stonybrook Babcock Western Avenue Committee On Public Education Hobrook Neponset

Legislature approves partial Hoosac tunnel reforms amid toll plan debate

The senate revises the Shanly support, cutting 79 000 to 45 000 and ordering a third reading. Committees report on railroads, agriculture and Hoosac tunnel, favoring private consolidation under state safeguards. other bills face readings and amendments.

Walter Shanly Hoosac Tunnel

House Debates Recommitment On Labor Report And Gas Bill

The house met at 10 15 o clock with the speaker in the chair. O Neil of Boston moved to recommit the labor report on weekly payments by manufacturing corporations but the motion was postponed until Thursday. Dunham of Stockbridge moved to reconsider the tax on mortgaged real estate. the motion failed. Cross of Newburyport offered an order to appoint a joint special committee of seven house members and Senate allies to probe possible improper influences on the water gas manufacturing bill, with power to send for people and papers, to report before adjournment or within 30 days to the governor and council. The order was laid over. The state house committee reported a $16 300 appropriation for repairs and an engine at the state house. The bill on city governance and related matters followed.

Samuel R. Gardner Portsmouth Committee On Chicago I. W. Drew Lancaster Calvin Page Drew Gardner Col Henry O. Kent Democrats New Hampshire National House of Representatives Friends of Justice and Equal Rights Republican Party Union Republic William W. Bailey Nashua Bailey John M. Hill Concord Batchelier Littleton Cioige Oneses Consessons Reorpray Poor Ouns Eeaseeepiuse Eck Sree Seeeves Joseph B. Quavid Wachbnuenerkee Wanee Parity Tour Seiko Leeaekegaskaeeuoniesaen James A. Weston Manchester Daniel Connor Alvah W. Sulloway Franklin Frank A. McKean Frank Jones Messrs. Jones Kent McKean William H. Cummings Lisbon Clark F. Rowell Keene Charles R. Jameson Antrim Sulloway Levi T. Haley Wolfboro Jones Samuel C. Forsaith Thomas Committee On Railroads Fitchburg Railroad Company Cambridge Root Committee On Agriculture Hoosac Tunnel Commonwealth Boston Hudson Mohawk Lowell Messrs Thayer and Sanderson Senate Baker Starbird Darling Wallis Barry Connor House of the Committee Troy and Greenfield Hoosac Board of Health Burt Suffolk Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity Commissioners of Savings Banks O’neil Labor Dunham Stockbridge Cross Newburyport House State House

Leo Daft System Explained Working Order

Press and electrical readers heard Prof Mansfield describe Leo Daft of New Jersey’s newly discovered power transmission system. He touted economy reliability and safety with wires that can be handled safely and applications from elevators to rail cars. Demonstrations in the city showcased two machines and a central station while Daft’s coil design and magnet look were highlighted as key innovations.

Leo Daft New Jersey Prof. Mansfield Young’s Hotel Mr. Daft

Fire at Thompson Street residence in Charlestown

Firefighters from Hose 8 extinguished a blaze at No 4 Thompson street Charlestown district on Wednesday afternoon causing $20 damage. In Boston and Vicinity an early alarm from box 42 at 9 30 A M Wednesday was traced to a kerosene stove explosion at No 22 Winter street. Angostura Bitters advertised as distinctive and preventive for digestive diseases urging patrons to seek genuine products from J G B Siegert Sons. The military department of G W Simmons Co No 32 North street reports busy orders for June deliveries and urges early uniform or livery orders.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

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