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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1886

Page

5

Republican Estimate Claims 154 Republicans for House

Edward McPherson, secretary of the Republican congressional committee, reports 154 Republicans 159 Democrats 5 Labor and Independent 6 doubtful 1 vacancy in the Fiftieth Congress. If Democrats carry four of the doubtful seats they win a majority. Phil Thompson says Democrats will have a good working majority.

Washington Edward McPherson Republican Congressional Committee House of Representatives Hhlineis Landis Kentucky Carlisle Ohio Campbell Missouri Clardy Gloveland Mansur Florida Vendleton Indiana Marsh Iowa Anderson Virginia Hopkins Wisconsin Smith House McPherson Hayes Phil Thompson Democratic Committee

Pension Office Reform Urged to Help 7000+ Painters

General Davis met with the President and presented a plan to open a temporary sub treasury office from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the pension building to pay pensioners by certified checks. Most pensioners are poor and must tolerate long waits or sell certificates at discounts to stone brokers. The proposed arrangement would ease access, subject to sub treasurer Mr Pages approval and Treasurer Jordan's oversight.

Washindton General Davis United States Pension Agent Philadelphia Curbstone Tie Sub-Treasury Page Jordan Centleman Davis Mr. Page

Washington General News Mentions Audits and Appointments

First Auditor James Chenoweth reports 29040 reports examined and 1815608483 dollars in adjustments for the last fiscal year. Cabinet mostly present. Fairchild to act as Treasury Secretary during cabinet meetings. Maxfield ordered to New London. DC real estate assessed value rises. Officials receive invitations from promotion board and French officials visit White House.

General Washington News Washington James Chenoweth Whitney Vilas Fairchild the Treasury Manning Signal Corps New London Conn District of Columbia City of Board of Promotion Boston Board of Trade New England Shoe and Leather Association William Brigham Guatemala Boston State Department Jtyoxn White House Count Salat M. de Lesseps Ageat

Estate of Samuel Johnson Leaves Gifts Across Institutions

The Johnson estate totals 525000 with allocations including 16000 for a Harvard college yard gateway, 500 for Hamlin burying ground upkeep in Middleton, 10000 for a Shakespeare statue in Lincoln Park Chicago, 325000 to Chicago Nursery and Half Orphans Asylum, 850000 to St Luke's Hospital, and 10600 to Cincinnati Orphan Asylum.

Chicago Samuel Johnson College Yard Harvard Hamlin Middleton Conn Shakspere Lincoln Park Half Orphan's Asylum St. Luke's Hospital Cincinnati Orphan Asylum

Fracas Over Pleasant Street Track Height Dispute

In Gloucester, President Fitch of the horse railroad clashed with Surveyor Adams and the highways committee over laying and paving on Pleasant street. Alderman Wonson ordered the track raised four inches, then four inches lower, prompting work stoppage as Payson and his crew began removal. The company plans to refer the case to county commissioners for settlement.

Gloucester Fitch Horse Railroad Adams Committee On Highways Pleasant Street Woanseun Committee On Payson Alderman Wonson

Pyles Pearvine Promotes Dishware Cleaning

A local notice urges households to wash dishes, silver, and glassware using Pyles Pearvine products for better cleanliness and shine.

Pyles Pearvine

McCabe on Trial for Sanity in Broadway Bribe Case

Ex-Alderman Francis McCabe faced a sanity trial in New York’s Court of General Sessions. His lawyers argued insanity as doctors testified he was mentally unfit. The jury ruled McCabe insane from the bench and he was remanded to Ludlow Street Jail pending further decision.

New York Francis McCabe Court of General Sessions McCabe Broadway Railroad Hammond Clymer Allan McLane Hamilton Hamilton Newcombe Cowing Ludlow Street

Dynamite Gun Cruiser To Be Built By Cramp & Sons

Philadelphia November 4 The government contracts William Cramp & Sons to build a dynamite gun cruiser capable of twenty knots an hour and shelling 200 pounds of dynamite every two minutes. The hull must be at least 230 feet long and 70 feet wide with 74 feet draft and 200 horsepower. If specifications fall short the contractors must refund costs. bonds due Whitney before work. Six month completion target.

Phmadelphia William Cramp & Sons Government Whitney Cramp & Sons

Mangus Leads Apache Party to Fort Marion Under Guard

Mangus head chief of the Chiricahua Apaches and thirteen dependents passed through Kansas City under guard en route to Fort Marion Florida. On a Colorado leg he escaped a car window, then wounded himself with a knife. He later attacked his interpreter with shackles. The train carried on with the party, leaving the interpreter behind.

Kansas City, Mo

Arrivals and Receipts for the Week at Gloucester

Gloucester reports week ending Nov 4 with sixty three fares and 019,000 pounds cod 89,000 pounds halibut 58,650 pounds pollock 40 barrels mackerel. Mackerel sold locally at 11 cents each. Gazelle sighted large mackerel schools east of Matinicus. Prices firm. pollock scarce. shore landings of 41,000 pounds. Provincetown reports four Brock Island arrivals landing 450 barrels mackerel.

Gloucester New England Frank A. Radcliffe Thatcher Island Boston Gazelle Grand Menon Matinicus Streis Provincetown Brock Island

Gloucester Mutual Fishing Insurance Holds Annual Meeting

The Gloucester Mutual Fishing Insurance Company met to review 1885 results with premium notes in first class at 120 2338 49 and profit and loss 862 05044. Expenses and interest totaled 8350 381 with dividends 52 902 74 at 45 percent and second class premium notes 18 860 with expenses 662 70 and 93 percent dividends 17 07480. The office opened for subscriptions and 252 shares of 100 each were taken. Books close Nov 15. Board of directors chosen: George Steele James G Tarr Andrew Leighton George Sayward William Thompson Benjamin Low Sylvanus Smith William K Jordan George Clark George Dennis.

Guovuckster Gloucester Mutual Fishing Insurance Company George Steele James G. Tarr Andrew Leighton George Sayward William Thompson Benjamin Low Sylvanus Smith William K. Jordan George Clark George Dennis

Visiting Knight Divisions Attend Parade and Ball

Haverni Lyt Waldmar division hosted Hub division Boston led by Sir Knight Paul M. Foss and Winthrop division Lynn led by Sir Knight John S. Tarr. They arrived by special train, were greeted by Waldmar commander J Francis Mills and Palestine Lodge 26, formed a parade, held an exhibition drill at City Hall, and concluded with a grand ball at Brittan Hall before returning home.

Haverni Lyt Waldmar Hub Boston Paul M. Foss Winthrop Division Lynn John S. Tarr J. Franis Mills Sir Knight Palestine Lodge Brittan Hall City Hall

Lynn Horse Railroad absorbs Stoneham unit plans metro to Lynn

The Lynn Horse Railroad Company has purchased the Stoneham Horse Railroad Company. It will extend tracks from Metrose Highlands station to Lynn via East Saugus and from Stoneham Centre to Woburn, creating direct links. Former Stoneham superintendent John Hill will lead the new operation. Locations have been granted and track laying may start immediately.

Stoneham Lynn Horse Railroad Company Stoneham Horse Railroad Company Metrose Highlands Boston & Maine Railroad Lynn East Saugus Stoneham Centre Woburn John Hill Stoneham Street Railroad

Painters strike unsettled as men resist wage push

Haverwirtt on November 4 reports the painters strike unresolved with workers vowing not to yield. About a dozen men returned to work at jobs needing immediate completion at 275 dollars per day while bosses claim no alternative but to stand firm and refuse higher wages or nine hour shifts through winter.

Haverwirtt

Celebration of Harvard University 250th Anniversary

The graduates from all departments will assemble at Gore Hall then march to Sanders Theatre at 9 30. An address by James Russell Lowell and a poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes will be delivered before honorary degrees are conferred by the university.

Gore Hall Sanders Theatre James Russell Lowell Dl.d Oliver Wendell Holmes LLY Austin Hatt Cambridge Supreme Judicial Court Hemenway Gymnasium James C. Carter Law School Austin Hall Roger Wolcott

Colors at Walf-Mast Loss of Gloucester Fishermen

The schooner Alice M Streple arrived with colors at half mast after a grave incident on Oct 25 near Grand Banks. Captain Strople and a crewman drowned when a dory capsized during a search for trawls in heavy northeast seas. One crewman, Charles Olsen, survived. The bereaved include Strople’s widow and children and a widow in St Peters for George Stone. Another vessel reports Thomas Ross drowned September 5 after being knocked overboard.

Gloverster Alice M. Streple Grand Banks Strople Aoe Hall Alert Charles Olsen Streple Garysboro N. S George Stone St. Peter’s N. B Gertie Avelyn Bay St. Lawrence Ee ‘~ Mclntire Thomas Ross Guysboro

Augusta Mills Braced for Reopening After Labor Accord

Avoevsra Georgia November 4. All Augusta mills to start Monday after long strike and lockout. Agreement between Southern Manufacturers Association and James A Wright Knights of Labor ends pass system and petty tyranny. No former employee loses work due to Knights involvement. Rent payments waived till November 6. Arbitration panel to settle future disputes with two mill presidents and two employees, umpire chosen if needed. Employees to continue work during dispute. Discharged workers not to have their position boycotted.

Avoevsra Augusta Southern Manufacturers’ Association James A. Wright Knights of Labor Order

New Transatlantic Steam Ship Line to Liverpool Debuts

John Muir general traffic manager for Newport News and Mississippi Valley Company announces a new transatlantic steam ship line from Newport News Virginia to Liverpool England starting December 1. Several ships including the Duke of Westminster begin semi monthly sailings from Newport News with the Duke of Buckingham following two weeks after the first voyage.

New York Navy John Muir Newport News & Mississippi Valley Company Newport News Liverpool Eng Ducal Line Duke of Westminster Duke of Buckingham

Wellfleet Boot and Shoe Co Elects Officers

At a stockholders meeting in Wellfleet the officers were elected with George Baker as president E J Nye as secretary D F Murphy as treasurer and George Baker Thomas Lewis Thomas Kemp R B Jenkins D Williamson named directors The firm has 23000 capital largely owned by town residents A two story 26 by 87 foot building is nearly completed and machinery will be in use in two to three weeks.

Wellfleet Wellfleet Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Company George Baker E. J. Nye D. F. Murphy Thomas Lewis Thomas Kemp R. B. Jenkins D. Wiliamson

Accident Claims Young Man on Lowell Road Farm Visit

Henry Lacaillaide, 27, of Lawrence, was shot dead when a pistol discharged accidentally during a chase after a squirrel on a Methuen farm three miles from town. John McNamara and another companion were present. the weapon was bulldog in style. Lacailleilde worked at Lacaillide Bros. grocery.

Lawrence Henry Lacaillaide John McNamara Methuen Lowell Road McNamara Lacaillaide Lacaillside Bros

Greenough Named Principal of Westfield State Normal School

Professor James C. Greenough chosen as principal of the State normal school at Westfield succeeding J. G. Scott who resigned. Greenough, 57, native of Deerfield, Williams College graduate, studied law and theology, long devoted to education, former principal of Rhode Island State Normal School, and former president of the Massachusetts Agricultural Society.

James C. Greenough State Normal School Westfield J. G. Scott State Board of Education Greenough Deerfield Willams College Rhode Island Nommal School Massachusetts Agricultures Society 1 Isso

Montagne Promoted City Editor at Globe After Resignation

James P. Frost resigned as city editor weeks ago. Charles H. Montagne, already filling the role since Frost left for financial editor, is named city editor and assumes full responsibilities. Montague has four years of reporting, has covered major Commonwealth events, joined Butler’s 944 campaign tour, and authored two novels.

James P. Frost The Globe Charles H. Montagne Frost Montague Commonwealth Butler

Boston Theatres and Plays Listings

The notice lists Boston venues with showtimes and titles including Harbor Lights Adonis A Parlor Match and Storm Beaten with evening performances noted at various theaters such as the Boston Theatre Globe Theatre Park Theatre Hollis Street Theatre and Howard Athenium.

Boston Theatre Denman Thompson Boston Museum Harbor Lights Inet Globe Theatre Wilson Barrett Park Theatre Alos Hollis ST Adonis Howard Athenium

Local Nuptials Reported Through Cambridge Notices

The item lists marriages in Cambridge with dates November 1 and 2, including Rev. G W Brooks officiating and couples such as Joseph W Wallardner to Ellen A Grant and Frederick J Cunningham to Mary L Selion.

G. W. Brooks Joseph W. Wallardner Ellen A. Granter Ingham Cambridge A. Skinner Frederick J. Cunningham Mary L. Selion

Deaths in Boston area including Ditson and Busiel

Death notices from cities including Boston and New Bedford list Fra Soca ome 7, Catherine Ditson 7, Oliver Kelly family, Martha A Sewards 71, Charles Almy 67, Burtt 87, Lewis F Busiel 3, Rebecca Calkins 68, Elizabeth Presants 8, and Sarah Washburn in various towns with dates around November 1–3.

Ditson Catherine Ditson Oliver Kelly South Boston Isabel Daugher Willian and Mariett Kelly Sewards Martha A Ce Ant Sewards Almy New Bedford Claries Almy Burtt Andover Maury Burit Jedediah Busiel Laconia Lewis M. Busiel CAL Fins Oe Abington Mass Jesse H. Calisir Calkins Kins Mra Rebecca Q Fk Se Elizabeth Presands Springield Eal al Pe Sarah George Washburn

List of gentieme marshals scheduled for 9 a.m.

A roster of named individuals including Charles F. Walcott A J C London Alfred S Hartwell Charlies Fairchild William W Swan Henry S Russell Thomas Sherwin Norwood P Hallow Arthur Amory Francis L Higsinsor John Winthrop Charles Coolidge Rea Thomas F Brownell Thomas Nelson Samuel Hear Charles T Lovering Frederick C Shattne Francis H Appleton George R diniot Charles H Russell and others, with a precise 9 a.m. pleas Hall time.

Will Pleas Hall Charles F. Walcott A. J.C. London Alfred S. Hartwell Charlies Fairchild William W. Swan Henry S. Russell Thomas Sherwin Norwood P. Hallow Arthur Amory Francis L. Higsinsor John Winthrop Charles Coolidge Rea Thomas F. Brownell Thomas Nelson Samuel Hear Charles T. Lovering Frederick C. Shattne Francis H. Appleton George R. Diniot Charles H. Russell

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