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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1885

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On to Death at Clyde Park in Last Hurdles Race

The final day of Clyde Park races ends in tragedy as Doctor unseats his rider and dies after a fatal crash at the water jump. Spectators and officials rush to aid the fallen jockey Mr Codman, who perishes from catastrophic injuries, while Doctor also dies within minutes. The accident shocks Brookline and Cambridge society, casting a pall over steeplechase racing past the Myopia and Country clubs.

Clyde Park Dreadnaught Falconer Oneida Chief Doctor Biddy Malone Emigrant Francis Codman Biddy Milone Mr. Timmers Mr. Weaver Mr. Codman Francis Peabody, Jr R. C. Hooper Codman

Pony hurdle race at Cigprin Park yields close finishes

At Cigprin Park on Nov 7 a five furlong pony hurdle event offered $50 to the winner, $25 to the record, and a $5 entrance with 150 pounds base, seven pounds allowance for horses under 14.1 hands. Juggler, Cocky, Cow Boy and others contested, with close outcomes and notes of an accident in the pink coat hunter steeplechase where Emigrant won after both Emigrant and Oneida Chief fell.

Cigprin Park H. Wright Mr. Wright Poudas R. B. Belmont G. Cocky Belmont A. H. Barney B. G 7 . Chase Emigrant Oneida Chief James Parker Parker W.F. Weld StedMan G. Y. L Meyer M. Brady Malone Weaver Timmins B.g. Preadnaught

Saltonstall Picks Up Congratulatory Day as Collector Select

A morning letter and a flood of callers marked Hon. Leverett Saltonstall’s day as the collector select. He met Samuel N. Dyer Jr., ex mayor Prince, Thomas Gargan, George Brine, and James H. Carleton among others, all praising him while he awaited official Washington word and his commission. He said the details of the change were not yet decided and he could not enter duties until the commission arrived.

Leverett Saltonstall Saltonstall Samuel N. Dyer, Jr Dyer Board of Health Prince Thomas J. Gargan Gargan George R. Brine Brine James H. Carleton Haverhill Custom House Washington

Heirs to Millions Cast for Barker Family Fortune

Boston Cambridge and Newburyport heirs Sixty Barker siblings of C H Barker Sr expect a 7 5 million pound fortune from London aunt Mrs Mary Ann Thurban. Charles H Barker Jr a Boston resident received a power of attorney request from Albert J Pratt, a Boston lawyer, claiming inheritance. The aunt died recently and the estate is expected to settle soon with heirs in Cambridge Boston Paris and Newburyport.

Newburyport Mass Charles H. Barker Albert J. Pratt Boston Barker London Pratt Mary Ann Thurban William Wilton Barker C.H. Barker Mr. Barker Harvard University Cambridge Paris

Springfield Postmaster Edward Chapin named Bank Commissioner

Edward P Chapin of Springfield is appointed and confirmed as bank commissioner to fill the vacancy created by Gatchells resignation. A Springfield native about 50 years old he has served in the post office department since 1847 and held the Springfield postmaster position. He previously worked with the Boston and Albany railroad and in chemical and paper pulp businesses. He has been an alderman in Springfield and served in the War.

Edward FP. Chapin Sprinfield Edward P. Chapin Springfield Gatchell Chapin Boston and Albany Railroad Post Office

Death by own action of M. J. Costello in New York

A well dressed man registered as F. L. Jones at Cooper Union Hotel and was found dead in bed the day after. He is believed to have suicided with morphine, leaving $83, a gold watch, keys and a tag stamped M. J. Costello. His home is Clinton, Massachusetts. He attempted death by own action at Sturtevant House on Monday, with no known motive.

New York Cooper Union Hotel Third Avenue St. Mark’s Place F. L. Jones M. J. Costello Clinton Mass Sturtevant House

Eight Men Convicted of Rape Sentenced to Life

In Ottawa on November 11 eight young men once regarded as respectable were found guilty of rape at the assizes and all received life imprisonment. The courtroom scene during sentencing was described as agonizing. Separately, ads note Roll Top Desks and office furniture at low prices from Aloes Furniture Co. 48 Canal Street.

Oitawa, Ont Aloes Furniture Co Canal Street

Angontars Bitters Appe Tizer Formorator Across World

Advert describes Angontars Bitters as a world renowned appe tizer and formorator now used globally. Urges readers to ask grocer or druggist for genuine article manufactured by De J G B Sie ger & Bons.

Angontars de. J. G. B. Sieger. & Bons

Many Letters False Reports About General Collins

Washington November reports show Democrats and Independents in Massachusetts praising Mr. Saltonstall for the Boston port collectorship. The President denies any rift with General Collins and holds him in high regard. Plans emerge for monuments to Grant and McClellan in Washington, with sites eyed near Fourth to Sixth streets and nearby circles. Colonel Wilson advocates a Grant memorial in Presidents Park or in the nearby circle. McClellan memorials may seek park or ellipse locations. Personal notes cover new assistant secretary, Senate prospects for Barbour, and postmaster appointments in New England.

Washineton Massachusetts Saltonstall Boston Collins Little Mac General McClellan Arlington New Jersey War Department Congress Sewell McPherson Thelower House of Representatives Senate Wilson McClellan Grant Fourth Fifth Sixth Streets South Carolina Avenue Garfield Presidents’ Park White House Smith Coon Fairchild John S. Barbour Ross Mahone Fitzhugh Lee Virginia Daniel Maine Athens A. C. Wade Fremont Emma F. Benson Penobscot Nora Mitchell Montville James L. Twitchell Cambridge George Mitchell Bucksport Charles A. Avery New Hampshire Hillsboro John P. Gibson Vermont Hinesburgh Anson H. Weed Royalston Lyman C. Clarke Rhode Island Watch Hill Winston N. York

Ireland's Weal or Woe urges Irish unity and crisis

John Boyle O'Reilly warned at Carl's Opera House New Haven that a crisis looms as Ireland's supporters organize to halt gold flows aiding Ireland. He argued England aims to provoke violence to justify military control while 40 million Irish worldwide will answer Ireland's call.

New Haven Conn Carl’s Opera House John Boyle O'Reilly Ireland America England

Dark Dyings in Diamonds Capture of New York thieves

Captain Hurley led Boston officers to arrest two African American men, Kelbouth and Johnson, linked to a $6000 diamond robbery at Alexander Neuburger’s Sixth Avenue store. In raids on Green Street, police recovered a 123 carat diamond and eight smaller stones, a loaded revolver, and bracelets. The suspects confessed to races at Brighton Beach and to selling a bracelet for $15. New York authorities arrived to take them back.

Alexander Neuburger Sixth Avenue New York Neuburger Thirty-second Street Henry L. Keloouth William Johnson Bernard McGovern Neuburger’s Kelbouth McGovern Timothy A. Hurley Abbott Michael O’ Neil Barrill Green Street Bowdoin Square Hurley Bowdoin Square Baptist Church O’neil Burrill Johnson Bigelow Kennard & Co Washington Street Brighton Beach Thirty-third Street Neuburg Collateral Loan Company Court Street Boston Neuberger

Reddys Gang Inside History of a Curious Case

A Boston based feature traces the Reddy gang of suburban housebreakers through friendship, enmity, and detective work. Three men, including Edward Flint alias Reddy and Herbert Gallupe, are tied to numerous thefts across Ipswich, Quincy, Somerville, and neighboring towns. Flint’s confession uncovers a wider network aided by private and city detectives, with disputes over credit and motives, including a dispute with Chief Inspector Hanscom and police rewards. Gallupe vanishes as Reddy is captured, while police press to close the case amid competing claims of publicity and informant leaks.

Reddy Boston Ipswich Quincy Somerville Manchester-by-the-Sea Wollaston Edward Flint Herbert Gallupe Flint Fifth Division Cavanagh L. P. Hollinder Lint Appleton Gallupe Ned Joe United States Marshal Gallupe Abbott Station 3 Fernald Walluaston House Captain White White Olice Murdough Gallupes Department of Police Hanscom Board of Police New York

Mrs. Anna A. Coolidge Court Case Continues

Mrs. Anna A. Coolidge, alleged conspirator, appeared in court but no hearing occurred. Officials offered uncertain plans, with secrecy surrounding actions and possible moves to move the case from Municipal Court to Superior Criminal Court for trial. Her demeanor showed deep thought during the proceedings.

Anna A. Coolidge Nolle Superior Criminal Court Leighton

Reunion and Supper Of Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Regiments

Officers of the Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth regiments, M. V. M., held their annual reunion and supper at Young's Hotel last evening with Colonel Hartewell chairing and about thirty comrades attending. General Hartewell, recently back from Honolulu, attended as guest. Papers by Lieutenant Thurber on the advance on Ssutee river and Captain A. F Mellie on the siege and capture of Fort Wagner were read after supper. The event was enjoyed by all present.

Young’s Hotel Hartewell General Hartewell Honolulu Thurber Ssutee A. F Mellie Fort Wagner

Algoma Disaster Toll Reported At 109 Lost

An Owen Sound dispatch cites Canadian Pacific officials offering few details on the Algoma sinking. The passenger list and crew total about 120, with officials stating many were saved and the latest tallies show 109 presumed lost, 15 saved.

New York Detective Tracks Diamond Robbers on Train

Detective Sergeant Adams of New York stops a well known crook Joseph Conion alias Jackson on a train arriving in this city. Conion had with him a complete burglars kit and was arrested on suspicion.

Adams New York Joseph Conion Jackson Conion Toola

New England News Highlights Local Disasters and Investigations

Smallpox found near Merrimac. Thomas Kennedy missing from Greesfield since Sunday. Octave abou killed by train at Leominster yesterday. Reeves clothing house robbed twice in ten days. Hingham reports nine scarlet fever and diphtheria cases and one smallpox case. Land League expands in Paunton. Middleboro to form Horse Thieves Detection Society. Burton mystery case verdict expected in Newport. Greeley Brown sues Spaulding for 5000 over wife’s affections in Concord. Cable lay from Katama to Great Neck Nantucket failed due to heavy seas. Doherty Fleming assault case settled amicably. Mrs. Alice Taylor dead by suicide in Hampton. Portland civil service exam yields 47 candidates. Greenfield-Leyden driver Worden found dead. threshing machine tipped. Harrisville Baptist centennial marked with address by Rev Eaton. Lowell Democrats to nominate for Mayor and aldermen. Abbott and Crowley named. Republican council to meet for municipal caucuses.

Merrimac Thomas Kennedy Greesfield Octave Abou Leominster Reeves Great Falls N. H Hingham The Land League Paunton Middleboro Burton Newport R. I. Greeley Brown John A. Spaulding Concord Katama Great Neck Nantucket James F. Doherty Ayer John H. Fleming Alice Taylor Hampton Portland Washington Greenfield Leyden Worden Halifax the Baptist Church Harrisville W. H. Eaton Keene Lowell

Sunday School convention elects officers at Park Street Church

At the Congregational Sunday School Convention held yesterday at Park Street Church officers were named: President Rev. Smith Baker D D of Lowell. vice presidents Rev. R R Meredith D D of Boston Edward Whitney of Worcester S B Capen of Jamaica Plain. treasurer Charles A Denney of Leicester. secretary Alexander M Davis of Newton Centre. statistical secretary Georges Beal of Boston. executive committee Rev. S Leroy Blake D D Fitchburg Roland Toakes Chicopee C A Richardson Chelsea T W Bicknell Dorchester S B Pratt Boston Charles H Hutchins Worcester and Rev Charles W Mallory of Housatonic.

Park Street Church Smith Baker D.D Lowell R. R. Meredith Boston Edward Whitney Worcester B. Capen Jamaica Plain Charles A. Denney Leicester Alexander M. Davis Newton Centre Georges Beal S. Leroy Bleake Fitchburg Roland T. Oake3 Chicopee C. A. Richardson Chelsea T. W. Bicknell Dorchester S. B. Pratt Charles H. Hutchins Charles W. Mallory Housatonic

Suffrage League Meeting At Tre Mont Temple

A large gathering of friends of the woman suffrage movement met at Chapel Hall Tre mont Temple for a social and intellectual evening. Mrs Julia Ward Howe opened with a brief address as Mrs Stone spoke on western suffrage work and others including Mrs H R Shattuck Grimke Blackwell and Mrs Claflin spoke. Music and enthusiasm accompanied the event, held to promote full municipal suffrage for women as soon as possible under the city’s newly formed league.

Chapel Hall Tremont Temple Julia Ward Howe West Stone H. R. Shattuck Grimke Blackwell Claflin

Salvation Oil Relief Reported by Auctioneer G H McGer

A persistent neuralgia and head ache sufferer tried Salvation Oil after many remedies and physicians failed. After a few applications he experienced great relief and now cheerfully recommends it to others with similar suffering.

G. H. McGer

Private detectives clash over Gallupe arrest claim

Private Detective Appleton says Gallupe was miles from New York on Tuesday while Det Cavanagh from Somerville stays on the case. Police recovered goods from the carpenter shop at Richmond and Cross streets on tips linked to Gallupe, while Reddy’s conviction on the Wollaston job looks unlikely.

Appleton Gallupe New York Cavanagh Somerville Reddy Richmond and Cross Streets Captain White Wollaston

Meeting of Mechanical Engineers Attends Boston Sewer Tour

Members of the American Association of Mechanical Engineers met at MIT for discussions on the sewerage system. The program included a banquet at Parker House with city officials, and a post dinner program at the Institute of Technology featuring papers on boilers, ferryboats, and twist drills.

American Association of Mechanical Engineers Massachusetts Institute of Technology F. A. Walker Finance Committee Coleman Seilers Philadelphia Olin H. Landreth Nashville Tenn Horace Lee Charles H. Loring Washington Allan Stirling New York Hamilton A. Hill Boston William Kent Samuel T. Wellman Cleveland William H. Wiley John E. Sweet Syracuse N. Y H. R. Towne Stamford Conn G. M. Bird Hartford W. F. Durfee Bridgeport Cambridge George H. Barnes Brunswick Eastern Avenue J.putnam Bradlee Old Harbor Point Bradlee Moon Island Parker House O’brien Holloway Association Whitten Jenkins Jackson O’ Brien Alderman Whitten Towne KE. W. E. Wiley Eliot C. Clark Retary F. R. Hutton Vavasou Baylis Association of Mining Engineers The Iron Age Donovan John H. Lee Commodore Kimberly Charlestown Navy Yard Charles W. Raymond United States Institute of Technology

Arguments For and Against the New Hampshire Insurance Law

At a New Hampshire Club dinner in Quincy House the debate on the valued policy insurance law dominated after brief remarks by Captain William Badger. Speakers urged compromise, reform, or retention of the law as insurers withdrew from Nashua and other companies faced difficulty renewing policies. Delegates noted potential state action, with opinions split on indemnity versus indemnity plus protection, and the meeting adjourned to form a committee to explore options.

New Hampshire New Hampshire Club Quincy House Moore C. H. Powers Mast Jeffries Nashua Citizens Insurance John C. Moulton Guilford Mutual Company P. C. Cheney New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company O. C. Moore Gilman Marston Exeter C. H. Amsden Pennacook Cheney Amsden F. W. Breed Lynn Mr. Seward Lowell Laconia Nven Hampshire John 8. Collins Gilson Hiram Tuttle Pittsfield Charlies H. Holmanz Charles H. Holman Nashau George B. Chandler George B. Chandier Breed Chandier New Hampshire Company Etna Tatty Meaoe Ohio John C. Paige John GC Paige Wisconsin

Unitarian Club Dinner At Hotel Vendome In Boston

About 200 members and guests attended the November Unitarian Club meeting at the Hotel Vendome. Hon. Robert M. Morse Jr. presided, with Rev. Theodore C. Williams and Rev. C. A. Bartol among speakers. Essayist Rev. Mr. Williams discussed keeping youth in the Unitarian faith while Rev. Bartol and Rev. E. Hale addressed Christian unity.

Unitarian Club Hotel Vendome Robert M. Morse, Jr Alexander S. Wheeler Theodore C. Williams New York C. A. Bartol D.D James F. B. Marshall Hampton, Va H. B. Rogers Charles A. Grinnell E .B. Hornbrooke Newton Weston Lewis Wiliam H. Baldwin Hornbrooke Morse Illiams Bartol W. H. Baldwin Mr. Weiss Gardiner, Me E. E. Hale

Judge Nelson Bans Production of The Mikado With Non Piano Accompaniments

United States District Court Judge Nelson issued a temporary injunction for Richard D Oyley Carte against Blanche Corelli. The order bars the production of The Mikado or any substantial part of Arthur Sullivan s musical work with orchestral or other accompaniment, except for the published pianoforte arrangement with piano or organ.

Nelson United States District Court Richard D’oyley Carte Blanche Corelli Arthur Sullivan

Middlesex Court Actions Reported Yesterday

In Middlesex Superior Court before Judge Bacon John Welsh of Somerville was sentenced to two years at the Massachusetts reformatory for larceny from the person Daniel Ford of Lowell was discharged on his own recognizance on a manslaughter charge Clara Perkins of Sherborn received one year at the reformatory prison for women for larceny Charles McCarthy of Hudson was fined 100 dollars plus costs for liquor nuisance and George M Sawtelle of Marlboro was found guilty on one count of embezzlement and not guilty on all other counts in the indictment

Middlesex County Bacon John Welsh Somerville Massachusetts Reformatory Daniel Ford Lowell Clara Perkins Sherborn Reformatory Charles McCarthy Hudson George M. Sawtelle Marlboro

Mountaineering Notes at MIT Meeting

The Appalachian Club held its regular monthly meeting at MIT yesterday afternoon. Prof. W. M. Davis presented a paper on mountain meteorology and urged establishing observation stations in the White Mountains. A paper on Round Mountain by Mr. Cook was read by F. O. Carpenter.

Appalachian Club Massachusetts Institute of Technology W. M. Davis White Mountains Round Mountain Cook F. O. Carpenter

Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies Advertised

Exceptionally pure and safe stimulants G oo. Taylor's Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies offered in bellies only from druggists and grocers.

Taylor

Prisoner in a Bathroom The Story of Marital Infelicity

Ellen G. Loud filed a libel for divorce against Thomas J. Loud of Loud Bros bankers of State Street. She recounts cruel treatment starting after their May 1881 marriage in East Boston, including a four hour confinement in a bathroom and subsequent threats. Financial disputes and purchased apparel tied to debts are noted as context.

State Street Ellen G. Loud Thomas J. Loud Loud Bros., Bankers Devens Th Supreme Judicial Court Loud St. John’s Episcopal Church East Boston Revere House

Sandwich Glass Workers Hold Line Amid Idle Factory Standoff

In Sandwich Massachusetts on November 11 the Boston and Sandwich glass factory remains at an impasse with neither side yielding. News of Somerville workers near resuming inspires local labor as fires burn at the idle plant. If a favorable decision comes, a return to work could occur within days.

Somerville Sandwich Mass Boston and Sandwich Glass Somerville Glass

Boston Society Celebrates Miss Jordan to Mr Foster

A Boston society wedding unites Miss Alice M. Jordan and Mr Arthur Wellesley Foster at Trinity Church. The ceremony by Rev. Phillips Brooks included a large choir and elaborate floral decor. The couple will reside in Lancashire England with a reception at 46 Beacon Street.

Boston Alice M. Jordan Eben D. Jordan Arthur Wellesley Foster Trinity Church Copley Square Frederick C. Foater Phillips Brooks Jordan Eleanor W. Daggett Alice L. Kendall Pauline Poor Alice Mather England Charlotte S. Clark Marion Jordan Jordan Dumaresq Puncan Hodson Lyman Nichols New York Hall McAllister San Francisco Herbert Dumaresq James C. Jordan E. D. Jordan, Jr Beacon Street Foster Lancashire Dumuaresq

Newport Elopement Suspected After Drowning Rumor

Annie E Caswell daughter of Benjamin Caswell a prominent Newport resident vanished from the Point district. Initial drowning fears gave way to belief she eloped after letters bearing a stitched name arrived from the post office. A Boston drummer who frequented Newport is suspected as the letter writer. The young woman is noted as pretty, educated and widely liked.

Annie E. Caswell Benjamin Caswell

New fire alarm boxes to be established in Dorchester and Roxbury

New fire alarm boxes will be installed at Box 355 corner Rockwell street and Milton avenue Dorchester Box 363 corner Wheat land avenue and Kilton street Dorchester Box 522 corner of Sheridan and Chestnut avenues Roxbury Box 531 will be removed from its present location to the corner of Morton street and Forest Hill avenue

Rockwell Street Milton Avenue Dorchester Wheatland Avenue Kilton Street Sheridan and Chestnut Avenues Roxbury Ihs Morton Street Forest Hill Avenue

Portland Captain Woodbury 79 Ends Life Over Money Woes

Portland matters sample: Captain Woodbury Polleys aged 79 shot himself to death this afternoon, despondent over money problems. He had served as a U S consul in Cuban ports and recently was out of a position. The note mentions imitators but cites Sage's Catarrh Remedy as a comparison.

Portland Woodbury Polleys United States Cuba

Charlestown men arrested in Washington Street burglary

At 4 AM about four weeks ago George B. Archer reported a burglary on Washington Street. Charles A. Nelson was arrested Tuesday and arraigned yesterday. Hammond T. Fletcher surrendered at police HQ yesterday afternoon and was released on bonds of 1000.

George B. Archer Charlestown Washington Street Charles A. Nelson Hammond T. Fletcher Nelson Fletcher Howard and Robinson

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