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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1885

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Diverse items from East Tawas to Nebraska headlined

A collage of short notes reports varied topics from liquor licenses in East Tawas to a 80 000 flouring mill planned in Los Angeles and a bear killed on Del Sur Mountain. It mentions Topeka literacy, Santa Barbara bears, Portland strawberries, and a rogue pair of boys in Stockton torturing pigs.

East Tawas Mich Los Angeles Cal Antioch San Francisco Fond du Lac Wis Topeka Kan Providence R. I Racine Fred Hildreth West Gardiner Pajaro River Col Port Townsend W. T Iowa Union George Nadeau Monroe Ft. Wayne Santa Barbara del Sur Jamestown Dak Richmond Ind Meriden Liberty Forever Jenkins Davenport Nebraska Elmira N. Y Stettin United States Treasury Washington Lehi U. T Earlville Ill Kansas Kansas Board of Agriculture E. W. Schofield Weston Norwich Schofield

Coming Appointments in New England for Pillsbury

Special Despatch to the Boston Post from Washington on May 21 reports Mr. Collins acted as a neutral messenger for New England Democrats. He forwarded candidates for posts, refused to bias specific choices, and advised only when asked. Pillsbury’s name was presented as the sole candidate he believed would be good. Cleveland remains advised by Collins, with appointments expected to favor New England Democrats and figures like Butler Saltonstall Thompson and O Brien likely for key offices.

Washington Collins Massachusetts Maine Fall River Hathaway Morse Pillsbury Salem Endicott New England Cleveland Peter Butler Saltonstall Charles P. Thompson Geo. M. Stearns Thompson B. F. Peach Lynn Pensions Coveney Democratic State Committee United States Boston Hugh O’brien Strange Ward 20 Fire Department Maguire-Jenkins Harding Ward 9 Patrick Maguire E. J. Jenkins Jenkins Mr. Jenkins Maguire Fraser Ward 6 Foss Wm. H. Murphy Fisher Quigley J. H Gallagher Reagan Jenks Farrar Beal Denney Cassidy Cherrington Kelley Miglish Whitcomb Allan Goodman Costello Wise Brigham Lee Ward Lewiston Journal Macon Telegraph Michigan Norman H. Camp Boise City Idaho Atty Garland Henry LV Treasury Department Internal Revenue Henshaw Rhode Island Bishop Henshaw Hart New York Albany Journal John Roach Dolphin F Gardiner Journal Illinois John A. Logan United States Senate Boutelle Melrose John C. Black Mosby Ft. Pillow Longstreet Louisville Trader Tea Company Louisiana Eustis

Pillsbury Named Custodian of Public Buildings in Boston

The secretary of the treasury designates Hon. Eben F. Pillsbury as custodian of public buildings in Boston, succeeding Mr. Kennard of the sub treasury in that city.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Eben F. Pillsbury Boston Kennard

Reforms Proposed for Enlisted Navy Men

Commodore Schley proposes a naval training school with a 35 year age limit for entrants. About 20 have been admitted, first class to be about 40. He also plans retirements after 30 years at three fourths pay to encourage long service. He advocates closing the naval asylum in Philadelphia and using proceeds to fund retirement and treasury needs.

Washington Commodore Schley Navy Naval Training School Congress Naval Asylum Philadelphia

Important Treasury Appointments and Transfers

The secretary of the treasury appoints H A Whitney T L Deland C F Lewis M M Ogden and W C Joy to inspect United States notes and securities in the bureau of engraving and printing during the Burrill Graves transfer. Graves to Graves replacement now slated and Whelpley to become assistant treasurer with Whitney as cashier on June 1. Opposition forms over Albany penitentiary convict labor and costs.

Secretary of the Treasury Washington Messrs H. A. Whitney T. L. Deland Secretary’s Office C. F. Lewis Internal Revenue Bureau M. M. Ogden Office Comptroller of the Currency W. C. Joy Bureau of Engraving and Printing United States Bureau T. W. Burrill E. O. Graves Treasury Department Graves C. L. Whelpley

Four Year Old Lizzie Attempts to Kill Baby Sister

In Port Jefferson a four year old girl Lizzie Lewis fatally wounds her infant sister with a knife while the mother is away. The 6 year old boy Henry witnessed the attack and the bleeding child was rushed to aid. Lizzie has shown long hatred for the baby and said she should be cut up.

New York Port Jefferson L. C Port Jefferson Harbor Madison Lewis Lewis Lizzie Henry

California Drama P Q. A Boston boy stage hit in Providence

A Boston bred writer H M Downing presents P. Q. A One Night in the Sierras at Providence opera house with J W Lonergan star. The four act melodrama follows miners in 1853 Sierra Nevada, with Bill Barker the villain and a救 scene of discovery and rescue. The plot twists through card games, a hanging near miss, and a dramatic finale as Nugget Crazy Jack reveal kinship and Barker ends his life. Secretary Whitney probes Mare Island wasteful repairs and orders a naval board of investigation.

Providence California Sierras H. M. Downing Providence Opera House J. W. Lonergan Sierra Nevada Bill Barker Seymour Villian Nuegegeit Tim Brown Barker Brothers Crazy Jack Nugget P. Q Bill

Yale juniors chosen for Skull and Bones and Scroll and Key

Yale announces senior society elections with Skull and Bones selections led by Samuel Bremner of Boxford and Philip Stewart of Middlebury among others. Scroll and Key names include William Brown and Robert Appleton with a wide list of peers from New York to Detroit.

New Haven Robert Appleton New York City Thomas Darling Wilkesbarre Henry T. Nason Troy N. Y Henry S. Ames St. Louis Francis R. Cooley Hartford Thomas G. Waterman Detroit, Mich Henry D. Shelden Detroit Mich Austin Colgate Orange, N. J

Portland Rogues Arraigned Over Hotel Jewelry Theft

N W Howland and J E Miller, each with aliases, were arraigned in Portland police court for stealing 425 in jewelry and cash from a City hotel room. Held in 1000 each, Howland known as Bouquet Bill, a forger and thief recently released from Toronto after 10 years. Miller, a seasoned con man, was arrested after discarding a pocketbook with blank checks. Detective True of Hallowell led the case.

Portland N. W. Howland J. E. Miller City Howland Rogues’ Gallery Miller

Indictments Filed Against Railroad For Sunday Trains

Springfield mass May 21 the grand jury of stampden county found two indictments against the Boston and Albany Railroad company for running trains on Sunday on complaint by Homer Merriam and others. One alleges trains on April 19 and 26 the other says the company are habitual sabbath breakers and profaners of the lord's day. A summons will be served on a leading official to appear in court during the term.

Springfield Mass Stampden County Boston and Albany Railroad Company Homer Merriam

Pittsburgh Conference Averts General Strike Talks Continue

Pittsburg May 21 Notwithstanding no signs of retreat from manufacturers or iron workers a general strike will be averted. Discussion through the press since the conference has opened a path to a compromise and another meeting is likely next week to settle concessions for an amicable settlement.

Pittsburg

Simmons Charged With Embezzlement In Brockton

Nelson Simmons, 35, Brockton agent for Whittemore Woodbury Co. of Boston, was arrested on a Boston warrant for embezzlement. He allegedly collected money owed to the firm and used it for himself and has been released on bail.

Brockton Mass Nelson Simmons Whittemore, Woodbury & Co Boston Marshal Tower

Indictment Returned Against Achilles Onofri for Charlotta Cook Murder

Philadelphia May 21 Grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Achilles Onofri charging him with murder in the beating death of Charlotta Cook on May 11. He was brought from prison, stood in the dock unrepresented until Judge Mitchell assigned counsel. Onofri trembled and appeared to cry during arraignment.

Philadelphia Achilles Onofri Charlotta Cook Soen Mitchell Onofri

Tragic Shooting in Pitysburg Ends in Double Suicide

In Pitysburg on May 21, 16 year old Frank Babbet killed 4 year old Lizzie Lippech at her home then shot at Mrs Jenna who escaped unharmed. He then killed himself, dying beside the child's body. No motive is known.

Pitysburg Frank Babbet Lizzie Lippech Jenna

Declarations in Three Lowell Syndicate Suits Filed

Declarations in three suits against the Erie Telephone and Telegraph and related stock purchases were filed in Lowell Massachusetts. The plaintiffs allege fraud by William A. Ingham acting for the syndicate who promised bottom prices and future market gains for Erie and Southwestern shares and caused the plaintiffs to invest large sums. They claim the stocks were worth far less than stated and seek repayment with interest and damages.

Lowell Mass Telephone Syndicate Messrs. Bennett and Tibbetts Erie Telephone and Telegraph Company Sherman Southwestern William A. Ingham Iank Mr. Ingham Smarl

Senate panel backs federal rail rates watchdog plan

New York May 20 The senate committee and interstate commerce resumed sessions at the Fifth Avenue hotel. Simon Sterne urged a national commission with judicial functions to regulate railroad business and shield the public from extortion and discriminatory rates. He called for annual corporate reports and criminal penalties for rate discrimination. He also pressed protecting great water routes and safeguarding their interests.

New York Senate Committee Interstate Commerce Fifth Avenue Hotel Simon Sterne Sterne

Poisoned cream cakes in Meriden small outbreak

In Meriden Connecticut on May 21 a number of families were poisoned after eating cream cakes. Victims include Meg A T Randall and wife, three Bowman children, Chester Lombra and wife, Lombra sister and daughter. Several are gravely ill and fatal risks are feared. A local baker made the cakes and will have them analyzed. Separately James Cassidy was fatally injured when a grindstone burst at Meriden cutlery works.

Meriden Conn Meg. A. T. Randall Episcopal Robert Bowman Chester Lombra James Cassidy Meriden Cutlery Works

Window Glass Makers to Meet in Pittsburg on Gas Wages

Pittsburg May 21 The national executive committee of the Window Glass Manufacturers association will convene Monday to study natural gas use and approve a new wage scale. Two scales will be adopted one for plants using natural gas and one for other fuels. A general reduction in workforce is planned across all but one factory in the association.

Pittsburg Window Glass Manufacturers’ Association

Medically Noted Swelling and Oral Ulceration Findings

At the May 17 consultation swelling under the jaw on the right increased with indurated glands fixed to adjacent tissues and neck infiltration. Jaw rigidity limited mouth opening and throat examination. uvular area showed ulceration at the base of the tongue extended backward with an elevated border. Local conditions remained unchanged at the following Wednesday exam.

Gladstone-Prep arations for War Across Europe Alarmed

London reports allege Russia shapes detentions at Alexandria and Aden while negotiations for peace stall. Markets drop on fears of Russia, with Finland gulf batteries and gun carriage orders rising. Afghan forces move from Candahar to Herat as railways near Mutch. Cabinet rumors of Irish acts and budget reforms swirl amid naval mobilizations.

London Alexandria Aden Russia Gulf of Finland Candahar Herat Mutch House of Commons Marquis of Hartington Stafford Northcote Lord Hartington Soudon Lord Fitzmaurice Cairo M. de Freycinet Nubar Pasha Egypt England Turkey Gladstone Suakim Mr. Gladstone House of Lords Portsmouth Sultan Rupert Devastation Polyphemus Cabal Ameer Afghanistan

Irish land purchase bill and Gladstone remarks

London reports outline an Irish land purchase bill allowing three fourths government advance with a landlord remainder. Gladstone warned time is inopportune to explain renewal grounds for crimes act and declined to say if measures in Ireland will be coercive. Also noted are Isere statue cargo departure to New York, Emperor William’s cold, and cholera deaths in Marseilles with Victor Hugo’s worsening condition.

London House of Commons Gladstone Ireland Rouen Isere Bartholdi Liberty New York Berlin William Potsdam Paris Marseilles Victor Hugo

Bank Teller Van Gelder Absconds With 33000 In New York

New York reports Union National Bank teller John A. Van Gelder absconded with 33000, charged to profit and loss. Bank’s actual surplus stands at 800000. Wife and children left destitute. President Male blames depositor passbook carelessness. Also Juries in Schwab riot case discharged after deadlock. Brooklyn youth William Geies dies after rat poison intently taken. Hartford teen Thomas Haysell fled to Brooklyn and awaits return.

New York John A. van Gelder Union National Bank van Gelder Justus Schwab Wm. Geies Brooklyn Bej Thomas Haysell Hartford

Belows Falls Burglary Case Ends in Jury Impasse

In Windsor the Belows Falls post office burglary case against Scott and Selfridge ended with a hung jury after a prior Burlington trial. They were discharged and immediately charged with skipping a hotel bill and held for tomorrow’s hearing.

Bellows Falls United States Circuit Court Windsor Scott and Selfridge Burlington Robert Fitton the Commercial Union North British Phenix and Guardian Insurance Companies England Cambridgeport Fitton Cmpanies Exgre Hotel Charlestown N. H C. 8S. Simmons

Bell patents case and trust receiver sought in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on May 21 a bill in equity was filed in the U S circuit court by American Bell Telephone company of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania Telephone company against John A Weaver of York pa alleging infringement of Bell patents and furnishing telephones for use. Separately counsel for Boston Safe Deposit and Trust company filed a bill against American Rapid Telegraph company asking appointment of a receiver to take charge of its property.

Philadelphia United States Circuit Court American Bell Telephone Company Massachusetts Pennsylvania Telephone Company Eee John A. Weaver York Bell Boston Sate Deposit and Trust Company American Rapid Telegraph Company Pennsylvania

Seventeen Dead in Cincinnati Printing House Fire

A devastating blaze at Sullivan's printing works on Sixth Street Cincinnati claimed 17 lives including eight or more women who leaped from the fifth story. Fire started by a benzine can in the second floor press room, trapping workers as the elevator shaft fed the flames. Heroic efforts by employees and neighbors saved some, but the disaster left many bodies on the fifth floor and inside the building.

Cincinnati Sullivan’s Sixth Street Sullivan Mary Lowrey John Sullivan Sullivan & Co Emma Pinchback Josie Hawkes William Bishop Mamie Shepherd Lizzie Meyer Dollie Punton Mary Beentrim Charles Brown Fannie Jones Orthwisseel & Co the Ledger Postal News Company Parisian Dying and Scouring Company J. R. Kingsley Silver Plating Works Wisby Joby Sullivan J. R. Kinsley Kinsley Schroeder Habig Undertaking Establishment Covington Lizzie Dollie Handel Meins Mrs. Leaton

Fire incidents and losses reported in multiple cities

In Boston and Vicinity patrolmen report extinguished blazes at North street and Hull street with modest damages. Lewiston, Natick, Pensacola, and Whatcom report large fires caused by incendiaries, destroying buildings and stock with losses ranging from thousands to forty thousand dollars, insured values noted.

Peck North Street D. W. Sullivan Hull Street Telegraph Lewiston Lisbon Street John Y. Scruton Tash & Swain Scruton Western Springfield London Lancashire Liverpool Globe Natick Mass Boston Leather Board South Natick H. Harwood Pond Street Harrington Pensacola Fla Milton Whatcom W. T

Two Men Arrested After Robbery In Freight Car

Fred Emmons of Saccarrappa, about 60, sought police help after two men robbed him of 24 dollars in a freight car near the Eastern depot. The assailants, Michael Mc Ginty and Walter McGrath, were arrested and will face court tomorrow morning. McGinty is known to authorities as an old offender.

Portland Fred Emmons Saccarrappa Michael McGinty Walter McGrath McGinty

Blair statue unveiled in Forest Park ceremony

In St. Louis on May 21 a bronze statue of Gen. F. P. Blair was unveiled before more than 10,000 people in Forest Park. The ceremony featured Mrs Christine Graham, Blair's daughter, unveiling the statue and an oration on Blair's life.

St. Louis Gen F. P. Blair Forest Park Christine Graham Gen. Blair

Arraignment in Roxbury Court for Fire-set Attempt

Patrick Harney of 23 Mindoro street was arraigned in Roxbury court on Thursday charged with attempting to set fire to 25 Prentiss street on the morning of May 12. Testimony was given by officers of the police department.

Harney’s Harney Superior Court Patrick Harney Mindoro Street Roxbury Court Prentiss Street

Metropolitan Police Bill discussed at city council meeting

The common council debated the metropolitan police bill funding city treasury and heard views from Ward 8 25 13 and 6 members. A motion to postpone failed 22 to 42 and the order passed 42 to 21.

National Bank City Hospital Metropolitan Police General Court City Treasury Taylor Ward 8 Mr. Lee Ward Mr. Murray Ward 13 Collison Fisk Ward 10 Harding Ward 9 Murray Cherrington Chen Teahnandoapas Hagerty

Lynching of Albert Guest after fatal shot in New Straitsville

In New Straitsville a quarrel ended with Marshal Aner fatally shot by Albert Guest. A stray bullet also mortally wounded a boy. Guest was arrested but 200 masked men mobbed the jail and lynched him.

Columbus Ohio New Straitsville Marshal Aner Albert Guest Guest

Northern Pacific Holds Talks on Oregon Navigation Lease

In New York on May 21 the Northern Pacific directors met to discuss a potential lease of the Oregon Navigation Co to the Northern and Union Pacific roads. No definite agreement emerged from the session.

New York Northern Pacific Railroad Oregon Navigation Company Northern Union Pacific

House Reports on Bills and Amendments

The Judiciary reports include a bill requiring notice of betterment assessments to be given to the charged party and a draft to address limited partnerships. Other items favor passage or inexpedient to further legislate on wooden flues, explosive compounds, and the Delta Psi charter at Williams College. Finance items note clerical help in Middlesex probate and an extra $10,000 appropriation for the Massachusetts reformatory.

Senate Committee On Prisons State Reformatory Committee On Education Harbor and Land Commissioners Board of Education Newbury Street State Normal Art School Kendricken Andrew Thayer Naphen Dahlgren Grand Army Wells William H. Smart Yeas Ames Bennett Burden Dunbar Gunn Harlow Leonard Norris Root Sessions Tappan Thomas Whitin Bigelow Boynton Burt Cogswell Emerson Frye Gov Messrs Gove Howland Jefferson Joyner McGahey Morrill Reed Massachusetts School Fund Norris Cottage City Committee On the Judiciary Joint Committee On the Judiciary Anu Rogers Amero Digby N.S Massachusetts Superior Court Mashpee Falmouth Waquoit Bay Sandwich Board of Registration In Pharmacy Stevens Lowell Waters Milbury Coffin Boston Smith Andover Warner Worcester Harvey Westborough Greenhalge Randall Elder Winchester Frothingham Haverhill Messrs. Dwyer Tobin Lord Plymouth Wilkinson Cambridge Hervey New Bedford Dwyer McEttrick United States State Gas Commission Hartwell Fitchburg Kendrick Springfield Cummings Millett Malden Delta Psi Society Williams College Dresser Middlesex Beard Massachusetts Reformatory

Funeral services for Leander Wetherell at Boston residence

Funeral services for Leander Wetherell, who compiled Boston markets for the Post and wrote Farm and Garden for the Weekly Post, were held privately at his No 31 Allen Street home. Attended by relatives and a few close friends, representatives from the Boston Liberal Club and New England Horticultural Society spoke, with Rev. A A Miner delivering remarks on Wetherell's mind, knowledge, and philosophy. The service closed with prayer and the body to be taken to Ware, Massachusetts for burial.

Leander Wetherell Boston Post Weekly Post Allen Street Horace Seaver J. P. Meachum Boston Liberal Club Manning Benjamin T. Smith New England Horticultural Society A. A. Miner D. D Mr. Wetherell Mr. Wet Wetherell Seaver Dr. Miner Ware Mass

Burst Water Tank Floods Harvard Medical School Roof Scene

A large tank holding thousands of gallons on the Harvard Medical School roof on Boylston Street ruptured early Thursday morning. The north side of the building flooded to the basement, damaging walls ceilings floors and equipment. Loss likely far exceeds hundreds of dollars. Had the tank been on the library side, damages would have been greater to costly instruments museum and specimens.

Harvard Medical School Boylston Street

Officers Elected at National Board of Five Underwriters Meeting

New York May 21 The National board of five underwriters elected D A Heald as president D W C Skilton as vice president John L Thompson as secretary J S Parish as treasurer and named an executive committee including J N Dunham G A Van Alen F W Arnold and R D Alliger. David Adel and H T Devine were chosen to fill vacancies on the committee.

New York National Board of Five Underwriters D. A.heald D. W. C. Skilton Hartford John L. Thompson Philadelphia J. S. Parish Providence J.N. Dunham Springfield Mass G. A. van Alen Albany N. Y F. W. Arnold

Five Deaths in Paris Roads Disease Outbreak

A strange disease broke out in Paris Roads on the Panhandle road near Pittsburg. In one family five deaths occurred and the mother is insane. About ten others are ill with eight more sick. Local doctors refused care and Steubenville physicians are now attending. The illness spreads rapidly and all cases prove fatal.

Pittspurg Paris Roads Pan Handie Pittsburg Steubenville

Severe storm wards off roofs in Winnipeg area

A heavy cyclone moved over Winnipeg outskirts this afternoon heading eastward. Roofs were blown off several houses and a few people were injured but no fatalities were reported. A similar storm was observed southwest of the city traveling in the same direction.

Winnipeg Man

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