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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1885

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Hart's Clash over Quick Special Election in Boston Ward

A heated Boston aldermanic battle centered on a rushed plan to hold a special election to fill the late Alderman Leighton’s seat in the fourth district. Mayor O'Brien doubts legality and may withhold a warrant while Corporation Counsel Nettleton weighs in. The dispute links to Freeman and Wellington factions and ends with calls for restraint amid district fatigue.

Board of Aldermen Leighton Alderman Hart Hart Alderman Smith Tiveu J. O'Brien O’brien City Hall J. H. Freeman Col A. C. Wellington Sreeman Wellington Freeman Alderman Leighton Baltimore Philadelphia Leigiton

Political roundup of Boston elections and shifting power

A broad recount of Boston area elections notes a light turnout with strong Democratic gains. It highlights Mayor O'Brien’s likely renomination and election, changes in representation across wards, and mentions figures like Napten, Devlin, Hayes, Tobin, Chamberlain, Alger, Mellen, Cowdrey, and Fales. The piece comments on the metropolitan police bill, party loyalty, and shifts in the Republican slate.

Brother Dwyer Taylor Dwyer Jimmy Fitzgerald D. J. Harkins Strahan Chelsea

Civil Service Winners in Edgerton and Trenholm

Washington announces Alfred P. Edgerton of Fort Wayne Indiana and Wm J Trenholm of Charleston South Carolina named Civil Service Commissioners replacing resigning incumbents. Edgerton a former congressman and educator. Trenholm a commission merchant and Democratic supporter. Also reports Dolphin controversy settlement and related Navy notes plus political reactions and civil service law defenses.

Delight Among Washington Democrats- Important Cases on Trial

Special Despatch reports in Washington that the Medical Examiner Roeth of Boston faces a delaying defense and possible influence at court. The Pension Office investigates frauds but lacks personnel, slowing progress. Deputy Commissioner McLean sought his resignation but could not press the case swiftly. The next move remains unclear.

Washington McLean Roeth Pension Office

Steam Vessels Reported Steady Losses and Savings

The Supervising Inspector General reported steam vessel work for the year ending June 30. Domestic service inspected 5688 vessels totalling 1 068 365 65 tons with 25 235 officers licensed. Receipts 111 468 expenditures 205 291 plus a treasury balance of 433 444. Accidents caused 133 deaths, including 55 drownings and 41 fire or explosion cases, with 271 lives lost in 1884 and 47 passengers and 86 officers among 1885 losses. Foreign service inspected 227 steamers costing 36 641. Salaries to be cut by about 50 percent. Recommends statutory amendments to equalize inland steamer liability and exempt small coastal steamers under 100 tons from certain provisions. Dr Gregory resignation accepted by President. Trenholm to succeed. Edgerton awaiting notification and two weeks before taking office.

Washington Supervising Inspector General of Steamboat Inspection Service Treasury Foreign Service

Montreal Police Storm House to Seize Smallpox Children

In Montreal on November 4, police stormed Elie Gagnon’s tenement after he resisted isolating his three sick children with smallpox. Gagnon and two others were arrested. the hospital took the children, and a mob of 300 to 400 men watched. The city reports 47 deaths from smallpox yesterday with little change in the trend.

Elie Gagnon Montreal Que Gagnon Beaugrand

Farrar Delivers Scholarly Dante Lecture in Tremont Temple

Archdeacon Frederick R. Farrar spoke to a vast Boston audience on Dante at Tremont Temple. Governor Robinson introduced him, with Holmes, Clarke, Brooks, Devens, Rice, Claflin, and Whittier present. Farrar praised Dante and Shakespeare, noting exile years as shaping the poet's works. the lecture demanded careful reading and reflection.

Frederick R. Farrar Boston Tremont Temple Dante Trinity Church Appleton Chapel Cambridge Oliver Wendell Holmes James Freeman Clarke Phillips Brooks Charles Devens Alexander H. Rice William Claflin Hovey Newton Theological Seminary J. L. Withrow John Greenleaf Whittier Robinson Archdeacon Farrar Massachusetts America Frederick W. Farrar

Farrar Visits Loyal Legion After Tremont Temple Lecture

A Tremont Temple lecture by Archdeacon Farrar drew a large Loyal Legion gathering at the Parker House. Colonel Codman presided as Canon Farrar and Rev. Brooks were escorted in and hailed for their prior war-time praise of Gen. Grant. Farrar urged closer ties between England and America as soldiers resumed singing.

Hie Loyal Legion Bia Tremont Temple Parker House Charles R. Codman Arnold A. Rand Archdeacon Farrar Phillips Brooks Rice Col. Codman The Union Gen. Grant Canon Farrar England America Queen Victoria Rand Philips Brooks

Lost with all on board the Daisy Spraiker

New London authorities report the fishing schooner Daisy Spraiker missing since September. From New London she sailed for halibut grounds and was last sighted five weeks ago toward Nova Scotia. Crew members include Captain A. C. Schofield and sons Samuel, James, Henry Dorsey and Manuel Bent, with Antone Enos among others.

New London Conn Daisy Spraiker Kate Church Nova Scotia New And Manuel Bent Antone Enos An

Destitute Widows and Children Linked to Local Owner

Portuguese, unnamed, leaves a destitute widow with eight children. James Dorsey leaves Enos with a wife and four children. Schofield leaves a widow and one child. The estate was owned by J. D. Spraiker of New York.

James Dorsey Enos Schofield J. D. Spraiker New York

Butchered Wife in Buffalo NY Murder Mystery

A German butcher Charles Herman, drinking and quarreling with his wife Eva, returned home and she vanished. Neighbors forced her locked room to reveal Eva Herman murdered with throat cut, head battered, body on the floor. Post mortem shows death three to four days earlier. Herman arrested after statement to police superintendent.

Buffago N. Y Charles Herman Eva Herman

King Theebaw Moves and Cabinet Shifts

Reports from British Burmah claim King Theebaw detained a regular steamer from Mandalay signaling hostility. Paris reports cabinet changes likely to be announced in chambers with Legrand Dewoe to retire and Busen as Council president. Marshal Serrano reportedly dying in Manila amid unrest fears.

Marshal Serrano London Tihayetmy British Burmah Theebaw Mandalay Theban Paris Gaulois Mon Targo Legrand Dewoe M. Busen M. Lockroy M. Targe M. Lauerson Commerce Maparib Manila Maprip Terreros

Losses From Multiple Fires Across Cities

Reports detail a string of fires: the Blue Island Avenue post office in Chicago suffered about 10000 dollars in losses excluding mail. Rome New York police station burned with two prisoners killed. Toledo Illinois county courthouses destroyed with all records lost. Manilla Great Fire in Madrid despatches. East Rindge New Hampshire barn and sheds burned with hay valued at 15 tons and a 1500 dollar loss.

Chicago Rome Toledo Blue Island Avenue Loomis Street N. Y Ill Madrid Manilla

Fourth annual ball and local events in Lower Mills area

Doercheslem Court St Gregory M C O F holds its fourth annual ball tomorrow evening at Associates hall Lower Mills. This evening a farewell reception is given to Rev A T Dunn of the Stoughton Street Baptist church. Post 65 G A R plans an entertainment in Associates ball November 11 for its relief fund. St Peter's bazaar in Lyceum ball is drawing articles. fair may close next week. Charles F Kittredge, candidate for General Court ward 24, will contest Frank E Brigham's election. Kittredge seeks recount after first count shows 1300 for Kittredge, 1328 for Brigham, 1304 for Hazard Stevens. Funeral services for Hon James M Robbins were held at his Brush Hill Road residence and interred at Milton cemetery with Rev A K Teele officiating.

Kittredge James M. Robbins Brush Hill Road Milton A. K. Teele Milton Unitarian Church Milton Cemetery

Boston Children's Friend Society holds fifty second annual meeting

The Boston Children’s Friend Society met at the Young Women’s Christian Association hall on Berkeley street. Rev R R Meredith led prayer and Rev Frederick Courtney gave the address. About 700 children from the Rutland Street home attended. The secretary Miss Mary L Mason reported the home will serve girls only after current boys depart. Treasurer S T Snow recorded receipts of 8324.01 and payments of 8470.73, leaving a 146.72 balance. The existing officers were re-elected with Miss Mason named secretary after Isabel D Snow’s death.

Boston Children’s Friend Society Young Women’s Christian Association Berkeley Street R. R. Meredith Frederick Courtney St. Paul’s Church Rutland Street Mary L. Mason S. T. Snow Isabel D. Snow

Burglars Enter Chelsea House a Second Time in Two Weeks

Thomas House, night watchman, spotted a moving light at Chelsea House Barroom around 2 AM. A false key admitted burglars who took cigars as prize. The event marks the second break in within two weeks. Theodore Winthrop Post 35, G. A. R., to hold a fair at the Pythian rink December 14 to 19 with many features and a $4,000 prize distribution.

Pythian Rink

Calhoun of Georgia Weds Williams of Charleston

Patrice Calhoun of Atlanta grandson of John C. Calhoun wed Sarah Porter Williams eldest daughter of George W. Williams of Charleston. A large turnout from Georgia and other states attended with visitors from South Carolina including Senator Butler and General John B. Gordon.

Charleston Patrice Calhoun Atlanta John C. Calhoun Sarah Porter Williams George W. Williams Georgia South Carolina Senator Butler John B. Gordon

Bartholdi Arrives in New York to Warm Welcome

The French liner LAmerique reached quarantine at nine this morning and docked at her pier around 11 thirty. Among the passengers was sculptor Bartholdi who was greeted by many prominent French residents.

New York Lamerique Bartholdi

First CP passenger train from Winnipeg reaches Montreal

The first through passenger train on the Canadian Pacific Railway from Winnipeg arrived in Montreal at noon today on a 62 hour schedule.

Montreal Canadian Pacific Railway Winnipeg

Hill Wins Election Serenade in Elmira Parade

Governor Hill was serenaded by the Excelsior Club and supporters from Watkins and Havana as crowds packed Elmira streets. He thanked voters for answering campaign charges tied to a lobby that dominated the last Legislature, then held a public reception before departing for Albany at 10 25 p m.

EL_mira N. Y Governor Hill Excelsior Club Watkins Havana E. W. Mitchell Democratic County Committee Erie Depot Albany

Tammany Victory Jubilant In New York Election Reports

County and city results show Tammany Hall decisively leading over County Democracy with several key gains. Sheriff race totals, board of aldermen composition, and numerous judicial and local posts reflect a broad Democratic triumph alongside mixed outcomes in other states and regions.

Tammany New York Senate Nant Jacobus White Keenar Flack Homey Board of Aldermen County Democracy Tammany Hall United Democracy Levy Nugent Demorest Tamany Hall Jude Supreme Court Barrett United Superior Court Sedgwick Common Pleas Bookslaver Strong Rep McAdam Erlich Dem

Officers Elected for Ensuing Year at Annual Meeting

The officers elected include President Dr J H Batchelder and Vice President Dr C R Wilson. E K Hopkins is recording secretary with Dr E B Hitchcock as corresponding secretary. Eugene Smith is treasurer and H C Merriam librarian. Executive committee members are Drs Chas Wilson FE, O Briggs and J S Mason. Dr W C Barrett of Buffalo delivered the annual address. Dinner was served at 7 o'clock.

Ing J. H. Batchelder C. R. Wilson E. EK. Hopkins E. B. Hitchcock Eugene Smith H. C. Merriam

Letter from Harvard President on John Harvard pamphlet dispute

In Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts October 5 1885 William Rendle responds to the Athenium notes regarding an attack connected with his pamphlet about John Harvard founder of Harvard University. President George Kr Nutter expresses sympathy and hope the two versions supplement rather than contradict each other acknowledging mutual need and truth.

Treverbyn Forest Hill America John Harvard Harvard University Cambridge Mass William Rendle F.R.C.S George KR. Nutter

Rev Samuel G Brown D D Dartmouth Professor Dies at Utica

Rev Samuel Gilman Brown D D son of Francis Brown former Dartmouth president tied at Utica New York on Wednesday November 4 from heart disease Born in North Yarmouth Maine in 1813 He graduated Dartmouth 1831 Andover Theological Seminary 1837 He taught at Dartmouth Bowdoin Hamilton College and wrote works including a life of Rufus Choate He was working on a life of George P Marsh when he died.

Samuel Gilman Brown Francis Brown Dartmouth Ecollege Utica N. Y Dr. Brown North Yarmouth Dartmouth Andover Theological Seminary Hamilton College

Missing 75 year old grandpa hinders smallpox efforts

Health inspectors seek to vaccinate a South End girl's 75 year old grandpa who has vanished mysteriously. A vaccination of contacts was planned but the man disappeared before his turn. Inspector Hicks conducts daily checks, while the wife denies knowledge of his whereabouts, raising fears of disease spread. Jie is dangerous.

South End Small-Pox Opin Inspector Hicks Jie

Ninth annual meeting of American Humane Association

The ninth annual meeting will be in St. Louis on Wednesday November 18 for three days. An address of welcome will be delivered by the St. Louis mayor and a reply by President John T. Shortall. Topics include humane work in the United States humane education methods of killing stock transportation of stock over-check rein establishment of humane societies and more. Hotels will offer reduced rates and the local society guarantees accommodations.

The American Humane Association St. Louis John T. Shortall United States

Lecture on General Grant at Meridian Street Church

Rev J P Newman will lecture on General Grant at Meridian Street Methodist Episcopal Church this evening. Miss Lillie B Williams concerts at Lyceum Hall on Nov 10 with Bijou Ladies orchestra led by Marian L Osgood and other artists. The trot between Benjamin Albee and George Young horses is off. Co B Fifth Regiment polo team vs Paris Juniors at Paris Rink Thursday evening. Mary E Porter of 161 Havre Street under arrest for Sunday liquor law violation.

J. P. Newman General Grant Meridian Street Methodist Episcopal Church Lillie B. Williams Lyceum Hall Bijou Ladies’ Orchestra Marian L. Osgood Benjamin Albee George Young Co. B, Fifth Regiment Paris Mary E. Porter Havre Street

Reunion of Girls High class of 86 at school on West Newton

The annual reunion of the class of 86 of the Girls High and Normal school was held at the school building on West Newton street at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The arrangements were by Miss Florence Dix Miss F J Littlefield and Mrs S Langley. Officers did not publish names citing 1863 origins. Proceedings included supper reading and music in an informal gathering.

Girls High and Normal School West Newton Street Florence Dix F. J. Littlefield Langley

Nahant street railway plans for beach road electric line

A town hall hearing in Nahant this afternoon considers granting the Nahant street railway corporation’s petition to lay pipes along the beach road from the Lynn line to Bass Point. No opposition is noted and the electric railway is expected to operate early next spring, modeled on Baltimore’s system.

Nahant Nahant Street Railway Corporation Beach Road Lynn Bass Point Baltimore

Navy appoints Captain McCann President of Naval Advisory Board

Washington reports Captain W. P. McCann of the United States Navy was named President of the Naval Advisory Board to succeed Admiral Simpson and proceed to duty at once. The Postmaster General also acted to appoint Wilson as postmaster at East Newport, Maine.

Washington W. P. McCann United States Navy Naval Advisory Board Admiral Simpson and Wilson East Newport

Regular Boston Art Club Meeting at Club House

The Boston Art Club holds its regular monthly meeting at the club house on Saturday evening, November 7 with music by Clarence Hay. The club will also host a reception for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at the club house on Thursday evening, November 12.

Boston Art Club Clarence Hay Art Club American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Telegram Deluge Praises Election Result Endorsing Policy

A flood of telegrams from prominent Democratic politicians nationwide, especially in New York, congratulates him on the New York election result, signaling strong endorsement of his policy.

Washington New York

Ex-Senator Sharon Said Seriously Ill in Night Report

San Francisco dispatch reports ex-Senator Sharon in serious condition with life despaired of.

San Francisco Sharon

Washington mills manager chosen with state treasurer duties

Mr Beard is offered the manager post at Washington mills in Lowell and will take on Treasurer of the State. The Y M C A weekly entertainment featured Wallack Dramatic Company performing Byron’s One Hundred Thousand Pounds. Division 157 of the Order of Railway Conductors presented Conductor John Moriarity of the Old Colony railroad with a gold and enameled past chief’s badge, presented by Chief W Mooney of the Boston & Lowell railroad.

Beard Washington Mills Lowell Y. M. C. Union Wallack Dramatic Company Byron Order of Railway Conductors John Moriarity Old Colony Railroad W. KR. Mooney Boston & Lowell Railroad

Election returns update with Berkshire Middlesex picks

Forenoon tallies from Belmont through Nantucket adjust totals. New senators include Edward D. Jones Pittsfied and Herbert C. Joyner Great Barrington in Berkshire, Eleazer Boynton Medford and Augustus Scott Lexington in Middlesex, Alpheus Alger Cambridge, Francis Bigelow Natick, Luman Getts Hudson, John Harlow Woburn, Charles Lilley Lowell. Chilmark also elects Democrat Benjamin B. Smith as representative.

Belmont Natick Chilmark Cottage City Tisbury Edgartown Dracut Wrentham Boxboro Nantucket Robinson Prince Beard Cross Gece Ype Berkshire Middlesex Berkshire County Edward D. J. Jones Pittsfied Herbert C. Joyner Great Barrington Middlesex County Eleazer Boynton Medford Augustus E. Scott Lexington Alpheus B. Alger Cambridge Francis Bigelow Luman T. Getts Hudson John M. Harlow Woburn Charles S. Lilley Lowell Benjamin B. Smith

News in Brief Summary of Recent Events

Jealousy led to the fatal shooting of a wife by a man at 351 West 26th Street. A New York jewelry store at 531 Sixth Avenue was robbed of $6000 last evening. General Joseph J. Finegan, noted ex Confederate commander, died in Orange County Florida. He was born in Cioni Ireland on November 17 1814. The Canadian Cabinet will appoint medical experts to examine Louis Riels mental state. Madame Adam of the Neuville Revue urged a reprieve from the Governor General via cable. General James L. Donaldson died in Baltimore at 71, lauded for Mexican War service and meritorious Union quartermaster work. Sir William Hart Dyke urged Ireland not be coerced, in Bextry remarks. Plymouth court found Mary Pilkington guilty of assaulting David Mann last July. Four Attic whalers arrived at San Francisco with 2700 barrels of oil and 55000 pounds of whalebone. Theodore McPherson a railroad brakeman was struck by a bridge in Bridge Haven Conn and died.

Lepkeman W. 26Th Street Alexander Newburger Sixth Avenue New York Joseph J. Finegan Oluste Orange Grove Orange County Fla Cioni Ireland Riel Adam Neuville Revue James L. Donaldson Baltimore Quartermaster’s Department Wm. Hart Dyke Bextry Plymouth Mary Pilkington David Mann Hanover San Francisco Theodore McPherson Consolidated Railroad Haven Conn

Mr Harry W French To Lecture On London Highways Again

Mr Harry W French will deliver his third illustrated talk at the Boston Theatre next Sunday evening. The subject is Here and There about London Highways and Byways on the Banks of the Thames. The lecture traces the Thames from the Cotswolds to London by canoe and surveys villages old home stead palaces and the metropolis with humor romance and history.

Harry W. French Boston Theatre London Thames Cotswold Hills Windsor Hampton Kew

Eighteenth Meeting of Dental Science Held at Young's Hotel

The eighteenth annual meeting of the American Academy of Dental Science was held at Young's Hotel yesterday afternoon with President J H Batchelder presiding. Delegates discussed progress in dental research and professional standards.

American Academy of Dental Science Young’s Hotel J. H. Batchelder

Mellen Case Hitches Forward With Indictment Revisions

E L Mellen of Baltimore linked with Anna Coolidge in a murder plot against his daughter in law. District Attorney plans to amend the indictment without rehearing testimony as Governor Robinson may grant requisition papers. Defence teams include Shattuck Russ and a Philadelphia lawyer. Background traces Mellen family origins in Westford and Lowell, with Adrian L Mellen now Baltimore hotel manager and his Catholic wife from Cambridge.

E. L. Mellen Baltimore Anna Amelia Coolidge Robinson George H. Shattuck Sherman Shattuck Russ Philadelphia Joseph Bennett Maryland Massachusetts St. Louis Missour Butler Mr. Mellen Adrian L. Mellen Alfred L Albert L Lawrence Boston Robert Mellen Adrian L Westford St. James Bartlett Cambridge

Train Crash Near Leominster Claims Foreman Bertie Emerton

Conductor Morey’s Boston Old Colony train derailed after leaving the main track at Gates crossing. Engineer Murphy avoided a worse collision, escaping with minor injuries, but foreman Bertie Emerton died from crushing injuries after the crash. Passengers were shaken. the down train delayed over an hour.

Morey Boston Old Colony Gates’ Crossing Leominster Murphy Bertie” Emerton South Framingham

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