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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1886

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Bulgarian crisis deepens as Kaulbars departs Bulgaria

Despatches from Sofia say General Kaulbars will leave Bulgaria with Russian officials after dismissal demands. Britain and Austria deny support for the Prince of Mingrelia, while Bulgaria rejects Russia's counsel and signals confidence loss. Other reports note executions in Bourgas and talks of a permanent Eastern Roumelia settlement before a new throne is chosen.

Viarexna Sofia Russia Karlbars Bulgaria Mulkaroff Kaulbars Kantbars Lompalanka Alexander Slivnitzs Ceneral Kantbars Kis Lord Iddeigh Kalnoky Prince of Mingrelia Austria England Germany Roumelia Loxpox United Forces of Europe

Fire damages rooms in royal stall apartments blaze

Buildings and for a time threatened the royal stall apartments but were finally subdued. Forty rooms were damaged by fire and water. The loss is estimated at £10,600. No national property was destroyed, only china, pictures and family relics of the inmates were harmed.

Royal Stall Apartments China

Death of Judge George L. Ruffin in Charlestown

The District Court judge George L. Ruffin of Charlestown died at 7:00 p.m. at his residence 11 Myrtle Street after several weeks illness. Born December 16 1834 in Richmond Virginia he was the first colored man to hold a Massachusetts judicial post. He served in the Legislature and in the common council, led religious and charitable work, and for ten years headed the Twelfth Baptist Sunday School. He leaves a widow and four children and will be interred at Woodlawn cemetery.

George L. Ruffin District Court of Charlestown Myrtle Street Richmond Massachusetts Mr. Ruffin Chapman Hall Parker House Ile Green Street Messrs Twelfth Baptist Sunday School Butler General Butler Boston Hubert S. Ruffin Phillips Street Charles S. Rain Union Pacific Railroad Company Omaha Judge Ruffin Associated Charities Woodlawn Cemetery

Grand jury declines Pinkerton indictment in Begley death case

The grand jury in Cxhico refused to indict Pinkerton men over Terence Begley’s death near Union Stock Yards after the recent strike. Jury members debated indictments to allow a petit jury to weigh the evidence, but testimony influenced by witnesses reduced its weight. The Phowertons have been discharged. A large firm hired two first regiment members who were dismissed after following the Governor’s call to the stockyards with others.

Self Confessed Thief Seeks Reform in Puzzled Court

A 17 year old lad Henry Blakslee of Pittsburg admitted thefts since age ten and asked to reform. He had stolen watches coats and outfits in Eldridge station area and pawned them. The owner refused prosecution and the surrogate orderedplacement on the Minnesota receiving ship.

Eldridge CoaLworth Soo New Haven Park Place de Iruc Henry Blakslee Pittsburg Penn Webster Motle Jacksonville Boston Minnesota

Civil War Dates and Events Chronology

The note lists Civil War milestones from November 14 to 20, including Sherman’s march to the Sea starting November 16, a Georgia event at Corpus Christi Pass, a capture by hawks, and November 19 consecration of Grion National Cemetery at Gettysburg.

Shermen Corpus Christi Pass Hawks Bor Anoweilie Senit Grion National Cemetery Gettysbura

Coffee Counter Adverts Highlight Berry Java

A fragmented ad notes the promotion of a berry java coffee with cream at a hot coffee counter. The readable line suggests a casual, inviting tone for a local cafe offering a berry flavored java drink.

Mine Valda Company Disbands and Returns to Italy

New York reports Mine Valda's operatic venture ending abruptly as only New York dates could be scheduled. Gustav Amberg failed to secure a show date outside the city, forcing the decision to abandon performances. Italian artists sail home on the Champaign and a steamship to Genoa, with the chorus aided by the Italian consul. authorities confront impresario Angelo tied to debts at Pellegrini's hotel.

New York Valda Gustav Amberg New York City Genoa Angelo Pellegrini

McGee Ulsters Arrive in Boston for Winter Orders

Simmons & Co announces McGee's Irish Ulsters arriving by steamer at Boston and available in three shades of frieze gray Oxford and dark blue sizes 36 to 45. Customers urged to leave orders before sizes are depleted.

Cacalonia

Public Buildings in New England Supervising Architect Report

Report by Supervising Architect Bell on public buildings in New England. Various political mentions include speakership, Vice-President talks, and resignations. notable items cover National Academy exhibition, Dover New Hampshire mayoral nominees, Haverhill workers candidate, and a bail release case. Also mentions a colored man victimizing churches, stock market pause in Chicago, and a fatal cherry event in San Francisco.

Bell New England Carlisle General Black Arthur Clark Washington Manning New York Minnkaesy Clinton &. Robinson Dover N. H Daniel W. Haimmond Haverhill Poe Wilson George 1 Ball Sydney C. B England Maine William J. Smith Valda Chicago Gilderwood Boston Church Taunton Marylehead Bruce Lawrence Democrats Abbots Lowell Democrats Denver Col Chinaman San Francisco Kali River Board of Trade Spmimiters Tony Cante Solomon Jacobs Gloucester Grand Jury Pinkerton Terence Degley Casemeter Malden William H. Manning Salem Lake Superior New Presbyterian

Breeze in a Caucus Nomination in Gloucester

At a Citizens mass meeting in Gloucester on November 19 a mayoral nomination process produced three formal ballots and one informal ballot. Tensions rose as Dennison accused Captain Solomon Jacobs of ballot stuffing, and a discrepancy showed 264 ballots cast while 812 were reported, suggesting illicit entries. Jacobs disappeared when asked to explain, shifting support to William A. Pew Jr. before Dr. George Morse won the nomination amid unanimous condemnation of Jacobs.

Gloucester Citizens’ Mass Dennison Solomon Jacobs William T. Merchant Jacobs David I. Robinson William A. Pew, Jr George Morse Captain Jacobs

Bulgaria Welcomes Russians to Serve Under Kaulbars

A report notes safety assurances for Russians willing to serve with General Kaulbars in Bulgaria. Other items include a Senate attack on government policy in Spain and a fire severely damaging Hampton Court Palace.

Bulgaria Kaulbars Lord Color Sds Charles W. Adams Hampton Court Palace Journal de St. Petersburg Count Kaiivky Buenos Ayres

Great Lake Storm Rips Marquette Breakwater and Harbor

Nov 19 report details a ferocious Lake Superior gale that hurled seas over the breakwater at Marquette. Vessels snapped lines and sought anchor as the breakwater lighthouse tower was torn away and cast into the lake with the tower drifting toward the rolling mill.

Cyrcaco Lake Superior Marquette

Old South Meeting House lecture and local notices

Dr. John Fiske lectured on the American Revolution at Old South Meeting House. Judge George L. Rutan died last night. Rabbi Solomon Schindler spoke on Sunday laws at Temple Adath Israel. Temperance group held its annual penny event at Tremont Temple. Deer Island visits by Lanetry Barrett and Dixe teams. Charles G. Underwood died at Maverick 3 Hotel East Boston. Stock market active with largest daily sales. Atchison leading with par touch. Several line items mention ecards from Mexican and other railroads.

John Fiske Old South Meeting House George L. Rutan Solomon Schindler Temple Adath Israel Church ‘Temperance Association Tremont Temple Lanetry, Barrett and Dixe Deer Island Technology Enis Charles G. Underwood

Roof worker injured after gale topples roofing staging

William Lt. Manning was on a building roof to shingle when a gale blew the staging and shingles into the street. He fell about thirty feet, was found unconscious, taken to hospital with a dislocated hip and internal injuries.

Saurm William Lt. Manning

Gas meter destroyed in Malden wind event at Edgeworth

During a 1:30 PM gale, the Malden and Melrose Gas Light Company casometer at Edgeworth was blown over and wrecked. It held 65 000 cubic feet capacity with 50 000 feet of gas inside, with losses estimated at ten to fifteen thousand dollars. Repairs expected in a few weeks as workers switch to a smaller casometer. The wind also damaged windows and torn shade trees across the lower city.

Malden and Melrose Gaslight Company Edgeworth George D. Bill

Furniture dealer A J Aristen assigns assets and liabilities

Drexver Col Nov 19 A J Aristen dealer in new and second hand furniture makes an assignment to Q B Liddel Liabilities 42875 assets claimed 19451 About 15000 of the liabilities is with Der ver houses and the remainder is distributed among stove carpet and furnitura houses in Philadelphia Boston Chicago New York Detroit Milwaukee and St Louis

Drexver Col A. J. Aristen

Hungarian Delegations and Austria Russia Peace Question

The Journal de St. Petersburg questions the pro war rhetoric of Hungarian delegates and questions Count Kalnoky's statements amid the triple alliance. It notes Emperor Francis Joseph and Russia's pacific stance and asks why provocations persist.

Francis Joseph Austria Katholy Russia Count Kalnoky

Lord Coleridge Libel Suit Delivers Corroboration

In Loxton on November 19 the Adams vs Coleridge libel case heard rival attestations. Davis, aiding Mr. Adams, corroborates the denial that Coleridge alleged Adams met Miss Coleridge in a darkened room to influence marriage. Davis says he was present only to clear the way for Adams and Miss Coleridge to be alone.

Lord Coleridge Loxton Charles W. Adams Coleridge Mr. Davis Mr. Adams Miss Coleridge

Debated Spain Senate Sees Sagasta Defence of Reforms

In the Cortes Sagasta unveils plans for army reform and civil law changes amid opposition charges. He attributes stability to the Queen and public morals while critics urge military uprisings as a reaction to government policy.

Senate Vpmp Cortes Sagasta Senor Sagasta Alfonso Salamanca Castillo

Mail steamship plans after 20th include Cunard and White Star decline

The White Star and Cunard proposals to carry American mails have been declined. After the 20th, their steamers will sail from Liverpool to New York direct. Guion and National Steamship companies offer to carry portions of the mails. Imman company pledges top vessels for the Tuesday service calling at Queenstown and London.

White Star Cunard Liverpool New York Guion and National Steamship Companies Imman Company Queenstown London

Hampton Court Palace Fire Ravages Thames Side Estate

Loxpon November 19. Hempton Court Palace on the Thames twelve miles from the city caught fire today. The blaze started in a tennis court and spread to adjoining apartments as an oil lamp burst, destroying the structure along the river.

Hampton Court Palace Hempton Court Palace Middlesex Thames

Ocean Disaster Rumor Near London

Rumors report a Pacific Ocean ship crowded with laborers returning from Queensland plantations foundered, with about 140 lives lost. No official confirmation yet from London authorities or shipping agencies.

London Queensland

Four Deaths From Escaping Gas In Scotland

Mrs Keekie and her three children died from escaping gas in Cupartife Scotland last night. They were about to sail to America to join her husband.

Epinpurca Keekie Cupartife Scotland America

Liberals Triumph in Roumania Municipal Elections

Bucharest voters backed the National Liberals who won 72 urban districts including Bucharest Craiova Braila and Jassy with 20 445 votes against 4 800 for the opposition in the Nov 19 results in Roumania.

Roumania Bucharest Craiova Braila Jassy

Cholera Outbreak Reported in Buenos Ayres Hospital

Burgos Ayres November 19 cholera hits the asylum hospital with eighteen affected and two deaths. In the past twenty four hours nine new cases and five deaths were reported at Rosirio.

Buenos Ayres Burgos Ayres Rosirio

Royal College and training school burned at Uny

A fire destroyed the Royal College and training school in Uny on November 19, with extensive damage reported to the building and contents. No injuries were mentioned.

Royal College Bressees Royal College and Training School Uny

Baron Stichauer to lead Lower Alsace presidency

Foreign dispatch reports Baron Stichauer named president of Lower Alsace replacing Prince William Bismarck. Government denies reports of large scale artillery preparations amid Socialist demonstrations. Lord Salisbury declines Sunday meeting due to prior engagement. Vienna hints an American minister to Austria may be appointed with Lee possibly promoted to minister.

Bert Baron Stichauer Lower Alsace Prince Bismarck William Loxton Lord Salisbury Social Democratic Federation Hatfield T House Federation Limes Vienna Prince Kalnoky Austria Lee United States Legation

Autumn National Academy show opens with critical view

Speculative review notes the autumn exhibition of the National Academy of Design opens tomorrow with a private view and public access Monday. It gathers 642 paintings and sculptures mostly by old school and amateur artists, with few notable works and many crude pieces, while several Boston artists and prominent figures are highlighted. The piece also mentions the American Art Association’s opening postponed to Nov 29 and Munkacsy’s Christ before Pilate on display, seen as artistically strong but not emotionally engaging.

New York National Academy of Design Faw Boston Dennis M. Bunker Emil Carlson F. Childe Lassen Marshall Johnson Jisl Scott Leighton Frank Fowler F. Warier Gilbert Gaul S. J. Guy Hamilton Hamilton Winslow Homer A. C. Howland W. J. Lippincott F. Marshall F. D. Miller Five Morans J. F. Murphy J. Addison Richards W. Satterlee K. van Ellen J. Alden Weir A. H. Wyant George K. Yewell Larris George W. Maynard H. Freeman George Wright Burr H. Nichols KE. UU Ieee American Art Association Munkacsy Christ Pilate Tabernacle Twenty-Third Street

Death of East Boston merchant Charles G. Underwood

Charles G. Underwood of East Boston died suddenly at the Maverick House in Maverick Square about 1 am at age 60. He collapsed after asking for hot water while his clerk Franks Woodbury was summoned. Death attributed to heart disease. He leaves a widow and had large interests in apothecary and ice trades along the Kennebec river. Funeral planned for early next week.

Charles G. Underwood

Miss Emily B Cox Dies After Train Accident at Oak Grove

Malden reports Miss Emily B. Cox leapt from a moving train at Oak Grove station and was fatally struck. She died at midnight. Funeral services are planned for Sunday.

Malden Emily B. Cox Oak Grove

Plans for new cruisers provide contractor incentives

The Navy will allow bidders to see the contract before bidding. The form sets guarantees for three cruisers of 7000 to 48000 tons with specific indicated horsepower. Contractors earn $100 for each HP over the guarantee and a $100 penalty if under. ships failing to meet 4000 HP below guarantee will be rejected.

WasnixGyrox Secretary of the Navy

Missionary Smith Sentenced for Defrauding Funds

William J. Smith, billed as a colored missionary, was sentenced to five years in the Eastern Penitentiary for obtaining money under false pretenses in a drive for an orphan’s home in Africa. The Nov 19 ruling stems from the alleged nationwide collection scheme.

PuitApEtna William J. Smith Africa Eastern

Acharnians of Aristophanes Delights New York Audience

The Acharnians in Greek by University of Pennsylvania students at the Academy of Music drew a brilliant New York crowd. Notables from Penn, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Amherst and others attended, praising the costumes and performance, likening it to a celebrated Greek revival and recalling the Harvard production of Oedipus Tyrannus.

New York Srecrac University of Pennsylvania 3Busie Attica Peloponesia Rick Senry Wiliam Platt Pepper John Bache McMaster Pv. d. William White J. . Paine Frances Parkman Boston Yale College Timothy Dwight Porter T. D. Seymour WW. Haunt J. QO. Murray Princeton W. M. Glone Baltimore D. C. Gillman B. L. Gildersleeve Mir Robert Garrett Seely Amherst Harkness Brown University James Russell Lowell Charles Lot

Turner outlines colored colony plan in Missouri scheme

The Rev J Milton Turner proposes relocating African Americans to a Missouri colony in Butler county. Charles P Chateau has 35000 acres with saw mills and units for homes priced from 9 to 6 dollars an acre. Purchasers pay cash thirds with notes for rest at 8 percent while land use and building steps are laid out. Turner says settlers already number several and expects broad benefit for colored people.

St. Louis Turner

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