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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1885

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Galveston Fire Devastates Island District High Loss Estimated

A devastating Galveston conflagration began at 1 40 am on Strand near Sixteenth, driven by a north wind. By noon the fire reached the beach, destroying over 700 residences and 60 blocks, with many wealthy mansions ruined. The city faced about 2 to 2.5 million in losses. insurance total near 0.98 million, much with foreign firms. Jay Gould pledged $5000 for relief, and local funds reached $35,000 in one day.

Galveston Strand Street Sixteenth Gulf Sixteenth Street Island Avenue A Avenue D Seventeenth Street Twentieth Street Avenue J Broadway Fourteenth Avenue E Quares Sahara Strand Avenues C D and E Post Fice Avenue 1 Ht. F. George Thomas Groggin Cross & Co A. Werner Jinper John A. Hammer Jesl Galveston City Railway Relief Committee W. N. Moody Cotton Exchange Olopel William H. Sinclair Jay Gould A. A. Fowle The Boston Globe Fulton Boston Fire Association of London City of London Fire Insurance Company New Orleans Insurance Company Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Lancashire Insurance Company of London Sun Fire Office of London Southern Insurance Company of New Orleans Sun Insurance Company of California St. Paul Fire Insurance Company Transatlantic Hamburg Company Hemne of New York Hamburg Scottish Union and National of Eguinburgh Connecticut of Phoenix Assurance of Hatford Northern Assurance Commercial Union Assurance Phoenix of Brooklyn Queen of Liverpool Crescent of Girard of Philadelphia Merchants of Newark N. J Bremen American Fire Insurance Co New Orleans Fire Insurance Co Liverpool London Globe Pennsylvania Hibernia Oakland San Francisco Constitution of Commerce of England Western of Toronto Fire Association of Norwich Union of Vingland Texas of Tyler

How New York Was Won General Jones Sees Why His Ticket Failed

General Jones, lieutenant governor elect of New York, speaks at the National Grange session in New York and discusses factors behind the victory. He defends Governor Hill, criticizes mugwump aid, and argues the race centered on state issues. He doubts civil service reform and predicts mixed views on repealing the silver bill, while noting Democratic strength and his own shift from Republican to Democrat.

Jones New York United States Hotel National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry Sturtevant Geneva N. Y Post Governor Hills Massachusetts Old Massachusetts Sixth Regiment Old Sixth Erie Hill Cleveland Mr. Cleveland Congress

Not Guilty Plea in the Prescott Murder Case Near Groton

Susannah Prescott 88, a widow living near Groton Centre, died from a brutal early morning assault. George Francis Baker, English resident with his wife, is held on suspicion. blood evidence and torn garments link them to the crime. Investigators report blunt instrument blows, unlocked doors, and a possible motive tied to rent and threats.

Susannah Prescott Groton Centre Augustus Woods Groton Baker Prescott Susan Woods Wade George H. Innes Joseph A. Moore David H. Hayter Samuel Reed Ayer W. A. Chase Henry A. Johnson Henry CU. Sherwin Hayter Mia Joel H. Prescott Cambridge Prescott & Notting Westford Boston

All Women Urged to Register for School Committee Vote

Women not yet registered should act immediately to avoid crowds of male voters at peak registration. Registrars’ office at 30 Pemberton Square is open daily 9 am to 5 pm, with sub-offices in outer sections every evening Nov 19 to Dec 1 except Sundays and Thanksgiving. Registration closes Dec 1.

Pemberton Square Boston

Bulls and traders rally after White's visit at Boston Stock Exchange

A lull at the Boston Stock Exchange ended when Mr. 8. W. White, a Wall Street king known as the rood deacon, visited the floor as a guest of a member. He voiced bullish views that prices were too low and would rise, predicting a higher price range after a near-term reaction. The crowd responded with renewed bidding as he departed.

Boston Stock Exchange

Boston's Irish Mayor Cuts City Departments Spending

The Philadelphia Record notes Mayor Loston, now empowered by an amended charter, has delivered reduced city expenditures. Over the last four months the paving department costs fell 49 percent, the sewer department 61 percent, and the public grounds department 20 percent, with the mayor praised for reform.

Loston Boston Philadelphia

Association to Host Twelve Lectures on Political Economy

The Boston Young Men's Christian Association hires General Francis A. Walker of MIT to deliver twelve elementary lectures before the association class in political economy. The class opens Friday evening, Nov. 20, with meetings on the following Monday and Friday. Free tickets are available at the Association building.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Francis A. Walker Massachusetts Institute of Technology Association John Fiske Tremont Temple U O’clock Philadelphia Boston Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

Third Cambridge Club reception at Armory Hall

Cambridge Club held its third annual reception in Armory Hall last evening while the Cricket Associates hosted its second grand sociable in Odd Fellows Hall the same night in town.

Cambridge Club Armory Hall Cricket Associates Odd Fellows’ Hall

Nationalist Convention Nominates Tailor at Armagh

In Dublin on November 13 the Nationalist convention at Armagh rejected Mr Parnell's nominee for MP and chose Blair a journeyman tailor from Armagh. The meeting was stormy.

Dublin Armagh Parnell Blair

Brockton is Nearing a Labor Manifesto Clash in 1885

In Brockton on November 12 1885 the shoe manufacturers publish a lasting and tacking price manifesto aimed at prices effective November 16. The move sparks alarm among lasters unionists who fear loss of control over pricing and the union’s advisory board calls for prices to be set through the union. A potential strike looms if talks fail.

Brockton Breckton Wroierng Reeceeae Gece Wadiornie Sis Deseenks Sesadieses Lasters’ Protective Union Iasters

Collector Hedden Faces Criticism in Civil Service Case

A Boston Post dispatch summarizes political and legal maneuvering around Collector Hedden and the Sterling matter. It notes the civil service commission's actions, potential criticisms of Hedden, and ties to the Bell Meucci patent dispute, plus brief items on Mayor Sharp, Professor Wiley, navy budget, and new postmasters.

Sharp Post Office Chattanooga Tenn Washington Department Vilas Collector Hedden Civil Service Commission Sterning Sterling O’brien Wiley Department of Agriculture Saengerhausen Germany Madras Richardson Harvard Dr. Wiley

Murder Charge Placed Against English Couple in Ayer District Court

In Ayer Massachusetts Judge Wallace arraigned Baker and his wife on murder charges after an autopsy linked fatal head blows to the death. Government representatives and defense counsel attended the hearing with next court date set for November 25 at 10 a.m. The couple was moved to Cambridge jail for detention due to lack of local space.

Boston Post Ayer Mass Baker Wallace D. H. Hayter Clinton Innes and Bean Sam Reed Crue Murder W. H. Atwood James Gerrish Atwoo B. H. Hartwell Cambridge Sherwin Bean

Clergyman Escorts Taber Party in Adultery Case

The Rev Downs of Bowdoin Square guided Mrs Taber and her sister into a private court office where they were arraigned on adultery charges. Judge waived examination. all three, Taney, Mrs Taber and Deacon Cowe, held to $800 bail for Superior Court on the first Monday in December.

Superior Court Deacon Cowe

Knights of Labor absorb Teachers Association in Massachusetts

In South Abington on November 13 a key acquisition by the Knights of Labor was the Teachers Association. The transfer preserves a distinct organization while allowing various trade unions to operate under the Knights’ charter after taking the obligation. The plan, proven successful in the West, is spreading locally.

South Abington Mass Knights of Labor Tachers’ Association Knights

THREE BOTTOMLETS Fashioned Late in Summer and Blasted by Autumnal Frosts

An alderman brings a mayoralty boomlet to City Hall then watches it fail under cold criticism. A second, stronger boom arrives, grows bold, then is crushed. A persistent, frail figure in a yacht club style outfit lingers pale and weak, then vanishes, with locals unsure if it will return next year.

Board of Ferry Directors City Hall Lack Bay

Grangers In Session at National Grange Meeting

At the National Grange sessions readings from state grange masters resumed with L Rhone of Pennsylvania delivering a strong report. A resolution by General Lipscom of South Carolina invited Agriculture Coleman to attend, and Sturtevant of Geneva NY discussed the experiment station. Various speakers from Maine to Missouri addressed the gathering. The sixth degree conferring is set for Monday at Tremont Temple. Officer elections are scheduled for Wednesday with sessions through the day.

National Grange L. Rhone Pennsylvania James Lipscom South Carolina Agriculture Coleman Sturtevant New York Agricultural Experiment Station Geneva N. Y Messrs. Thing Maine Joan E. Russell Toothaker Kapeas Messrs James Draper Massachusetts Johnson California Williams North Carolina Kimberly Iowa Giller Illinois A. Robie Ashbaugh Missouri Meionnon Tremont Temple

New Wage Difference Rules Agreed by Employers and Labor Groups

A collective agreement outlines a seven member joint arbitration board from each side to govern wage differences in the Shoe and Leather industry Knights of Labor departments. Rules cover arbitration procedures, no lockouts during disputes, weekly pay, and limits on hours with a June 1 1886 expiry.

Joint Board of Arbitration Cballi Shoe and Leather Association Knights of Labor Joint Board

Fusileer Veteran Association Dinner At Crawford House

The Fusileer Veteran Association held its annual dinner in the Crawford House lower dining hall with flags and Col Beal directing. Capt Ward chaired, Vice President Capt Pratt present, guests incl Pray Lincoln Hicks Wardrup Snow Beals Proctor and others. About sixty gentlemen attended as addressess were delivered by Lincoln Hicks Pray Snow Wardrup Goodwin Proctor Nichols and others.

Fusileer Veteran Association Crawford Mouse Beal Frank H. Ward D. Pratt John F. Pray Noah Lincoln E. W. Hicks D. W. Wardrup H. A. Snow William Beals Pomeroy Alfred N. Proctor Ilenry Goodwin George G. Nichols George I. Sears Albert E. Proctor Oliver Ayers William H. Jones F. M. Friser Charles Jarvis Hicks Pray and Snow Wardrup Goodwin Proctor Nichols

Man foils passenger scam near Boston depot

Joseph Hines, bound for Philadelphia, was approached by a stranger who offered a pass. They met on the Common where a boy with a bundle demanded $10 cash. The stranger took Hines’s money to secure the pass, vanished, and Hines sought lodging after waiting for a promised return.

Joseph Hines Philadelphia Boston Albany Hines

Copyright League elects Lowell president in New York meeting

At Mott Memorial Hall the American Copyright League read Hon James Russell Lowells acceptance letter for the presidency. Joseph Gilder was chosen treasurer and George Walton Green secretary, with an executive committee of Crosby Stedman Sedgwick Gilder and Green. The league says its aim is to abolish discrimination between American and foreign authors and to secure reforms in U S copyright law.

New York Council The American Copyright League Mott Memorial Hall James Russell Lowell Joseph Bb. Glider George Walton Green Howard Crosby D. D Edmund Clarence Stedman Arthur G. Sedgwick Joseph G. Gilder United States

Insolvency Clerk Seeks Discharge Annulled for Rice

Linus M. Price receiver of the Pacific Nations Bank petitions Suffolk County Insolvency Court to annul the July 1883 discharge of Edward E. Rice the theatrical manager. Price alleges Rice showed notes totaling 6505 to the bank lied about being a Massachusetts resident and failed to include a large estate and interests in plays and other property in his insolvency schedules.

Linus M. Price Pacific Nations Bank Suffolk County Edward E. Rice Rice Price Massachuset's

French Canadian MPs threaten to bolt over Riel hanging

Montreal reports that the entire French Canadian caucus will bolt from Sir John A. Macdonald if Louis Riel is hanged. Conservatives race to save Riel and the government as political turmoil grows. Widespread concern is voiced about potential Northwest troubles if the execution proceeds.

Boston Post Montreal Navy Sir John Macdonald Rielis Riel Northwest

Suellen burial set for Grand Army Hall service

Joseph W. Suellen, killed on the Boston and Maine railroad Thursday afternoon, will be buried from Grand Army Hall this afternoon. Post 5 will attend in a body and Post 82 Marblehead will be represented by a delegation. For the week ending Nov 12 Lynn shoemaking shipped 4909 cases of boots and shoes, up from 4066 last year.

Joseph W. Suellen Boston and Maine Railroad Grand Army Hall Marblehead Lynn Shoe Manufacturers

Major Hopper Case Seen Near Settlement

From present indications the affairs of Major Hopper the alleged absconding Montreal man ager of the Mutual Reserve Fund Association may be settled soon. Edmund Guerin of Montreal, Hopper's counsel, was in the city in consultation yesterday and declined further comment beyond hope for a satisfactory early settlement.

Major Hopper Montreal Mutual Reserve Fund Association Edmund Guerin Post

Oscar Ellems Sentenced for Non Support in District Court

Oscar N Ellems received four months in the house of correction in the District Court yesterday morning for non support of his wife and minor children. The Pennsylvania Steel Company begins a new interlocking switch project at the Shawmut branch junction with the Old Colony main line at Harrison Square.

Oscar N. Ellems House of Correction Pennsylvania Steel Company Shawmut Old Colony Harrison Square

Glass workers likely to accept Spurr proposal tomorrow

SANDWicH Mass November 13 Manager Spurr of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company held several talks with the committee for glass workers today and made a proposal that will probably be accepted tomorrow as the workers consider it. Everything is ready to start the works at a moment s notice.

Sandwich Mass Spurr Boston and Sandwich Glass Company Committee For Glass Workers Massachusetts Life Insurance Company City Committee On Westminster Hotel Camrell Nugent and Mullane Samuel C. Cobb William G. Russell T. J. Whidden Miles Standish Sweet Insurance Company

How to Save Money and Time for Housekeepers

A promotional notice extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, convenient remedy for ailments women face such as functional irregularity and uterine disorders. It claims the product will relieve pain and save money for households.

Pierce

Judge Devens to Rule Next Tuesday in Loud v Loud

Lawyers argued yesterday before Judge Devens in the Loud versus Loud case. The court announced a decision will be issued next Tuesday.

Devens

Thanksgiving Dinner for Members Apart at One O'clock

A Thanksgiving meal for members unable to reach home will be served at 1 PM on Thanksgiving Day. Tables set for 250 guests. Original poems promised for the occasion by Will Carleton, author of Farm Ballads, and Hezekiah Butterworth, assistant editor of Youth's Companion.

Will Carleton Hezekiah Butterworth

World's Museum Attracts Large Female Attendance

Yesterday afternoon the World's Museum audience in the amusement hall was filled with elegantly dressed ladies and many children. The venue is described as a growing family resort with next week introducing new attractions including Darrington the human skeleton, Marshall the Circassian boy, Colonel Goshen the giant, the Albino twins, and two diminutive horses.

Darrington Marshall Colonel Goshen

Servia Declares War Against Bulgaria

Servia has declared war against Bulgaria, triggering a fresh conflict in the Balkans. London dispatches report the declaration dated November 14 with no immediate details on mobilization or alliances. The move heightens regional tensions as European powers reassess their positions.

London Servia Bulgaria

Chinese relocation near Lorenzo and Bouller Creek Cal

Twenty four hour notice to leave was given to Chinese residents at Lorenzo Bouller Creek Cal and the group has left. A woman attempted suicide by jumping into Sprague pond Brockton yesterday and was rescued. Hon Carl Schurz injures include a sprained ankle at his New York residence with expected bed rest weeks. Mariners argue Alaska or Etruria will reach port first after both ships sailed to Liverpool last Saturday. Henry Epping died instantly and several injured when Grandids Furnishing Company factory collapsed yesterday.

Lorenzo Bouller Creek Cal Anthony Rochelle Sprague Brockton Carl Schurz New York New York Maritime Exchange Alaska Etruria Liverpool Henry Epping Grandids Furnishing Company

Ex Senator Sharon dies amid vast wealth saga

San Francisco reports the death of ex Senator William Sharon at 3 32 pm a man famed for wealth and for his role in the Sarah Althea Hill suit. Born January 9 1821 in Smithfield Ohio he rose from a farmer's son to bank real estate and mining power amid California's bonanza era. The Senate term from Nevada ended with a controversial divorce suit that captivated courts and the public.

William Sharon United States Senate Bischief Sarah Althea Hill United States Nevada Bill’ Sharon Sharon Smithfield Ohio Athens College Stanton St. Louis Illinois Plains San Francisco Ralston Crown Point Belcher Bank of San Francisco Rovk Bonanza Kings Pacific Coast Belmont Senate Neveiia Sarah Althea Fiili California Sarah Althea Witneses Sharonu Miss Hill

Parson Downs Promises Solemn Stand Against Conspirators

In a Boston church gathering Parson Downs vows to confront a crowd he calls conspirators liars and perjurers. Judge Charles Allen told lawyers Dickinson and Butterworth about his divorce decree in Taber case but gave no reasons.

Charles Allen Supreme Court Dickinson Butterworth Taber Parson Downs Allen Job Boston Doherty Bowdoin Square Church South Sea Islands Pearce Scripture Liara

Mellen Extradition Delay Sparks Libel Threats in Boston

Rose Cobb contemplates libel action over papers accusing him of murder as Mellen remains in limbo awaiting Maryland extradition decisions. Baltimore telegrams alleging police discord lack merit, says Chief Inspector Hanscom, while Mellen’s backers seek Governor Robison’s input to influence action.

Mellen-Coolidge Baltimore Boston Hanscom Mellen Maryland Robinson Cobb Gooch Street

Anniversary exercises mark Rev. Dr. Webb's Shawmut tenure

The twenty fifth anniversary observance of Rev. Dr. E. B. Webb as Shawmut Church pastor began last evening and will continue tomorrow with a vestry packed with former and current members. Attendees included Rev. Dr. Asa Ballard Rev. Dr. Wellman of Malden and many local officials and clergymen. Dr. Webb welcomed the gathering and several speakers offered remarks. Special services are set for tomorrow with a morning sermon and afternoon addresses by neighboring clergy chaired by Rev. Dr. Allen.

E. B. Webb Shawmut Church Dr. Webb Asa Ballard Wellman Malden Bandige M. T. Dickenson W.F. Whittemore W. G. Benedict Colonel Hapgood A.S. Pratt J. L. Stone Samuel Shapleigh W. T. Shapleigh Dr. Webber G. E. Adams J. O. Jackson Elbridge Torrey Henry Frost George W. Walker Webb Messrs F. A. Farrar R. H. Stearns J. A. Fett J. A. Albree Dickenson Deacon Wilkens Mr. Waldron Charles Hutchings

Public nuisance on Whitestreet Somerville Cambridge faces action

Citizens along Whitestreet in Somerville and Cambridge condemn the street condition and cite private landowner obstruction as a health and nuisance issue. Efforts to widen the street have stalled after a land donation dispute, leaving trash and decayed matter dumped along the curb. Officials from both cities are urged to abate the nuisance promptly.

Somerville Cambridge Whitestreet Boand

Police raid seizes cards at Empire clubroom Washington street

Sergeants Henley and Rich and Patrolmen Franks Henderson McNeil and Kneight of the fourth division conducted a raid last night on the Empire clubroom at 581 Washington street and seized 200 packs of playing cards. Officers also visited the Kismet Club rooms finding two packs of cards 204 chips dials boxes and other items which were confiscated and taken to the police station.

Henley Rich Franks Henderson McNeil Kneight Fourth Division Empire Washington Street Kismet Club

Mournful Accident Kills Worker at Gold Fish Pond Site

John Broderick of 35 Chestnut Street Charles Town was killed instantly yesterday while helping move a portable engine on the intercepting sewer project at Gold Fish Pond Lynn A toppled engine crushed him as he and colleagues attempted the move.

John Broderick Chestnut Street Charlestown Goldfish Pond Lynn

New England News Highlights Local Deaths and Trials

John Wall of North Andover killed by a shifting engine in Lowell. Mrs. Clarence C. Hard of Arlington Vermont drowns herself. Rev. A. T. Dunn installed at Free Street Baptist Portland. Edward Tuck, Lowell elder and former Boston broker, dies at 80. Mrs. Mary F Bradley drowns at Hyde Park Readville pond. Autopsy on M. J. Costello in New York shows chloral hydrate overdose. Greeley Brown vs John A Spaulding verdict for alienation of affection goes to defendant Charles Dodge arraigned in Concord for false pretences. Charles F. Prescott arraigned in Haverhill for forging Foss check. case continued. Widow of Captain Faton's body found in Calais river. insanity noted. Burglary at J Jones Natick. gold watch and railroad checks stolen. Charles Jones dies Cromwell Conn from shooting clash with William Frazier after card game.

John Wall North Andover Lowell Clarence C. Hard Arlington A. T. Dunn Dorchester Free Street Baptist Church Portland Edward Tuck Boston Mary F. Bradley Edmund Bradley Hyde Park Readville Pond M. J. Costello Clinton New York Greeley Brown John A. Spaulding Concord Charles Dodge N. H Charles F. Prescott George F. Foss Haverhill Jerome B. Faton Calais J. Jones Natick Charles Jones Cromwell

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