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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1885

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Field and Sage protest Massachusetts bond sale in Boston

Cyrus W Field and Russell Sage arrived in Boston to protest Governor Robinson and the council's sale of New York and New England second mortgage bonds to Higginson's syndicate. They claim their firm held substantial stock in the railroad and urged a fair bid process, accusing officials of undervaluing the bonds and demanding conditions on preferred stock subscriptions. They filed a formal protest and pledged further action.

Wnken Robinson Executive Council New York OF Or Kingebury Waterbury Messrs. Field Sage Sir Field Boston Mr. Field Massachusetts Koyle Maine Ingconnell New York and New Wayland Railroad Company Francis L Higginson Rosd Beewstterr Conn & Es Tanroos Vongeess Street Hion Daniel A. Glesson Commonwealth of Massachusetts New England Signea Rewster Cobh & Estabrook Otter Dinvernor Gleason Messrs Sydney Bartlett J. Lewis Stackpole Mesera Cyrus W.field Russell Sage New York and New England Railroad Company Commonwealth Messrs. Field and Sage Ar New Y and New England Railroad Company Brewster, Cons & Estanoux New Haven Hartford

Five wills proved and five administrations granted at Salem court

At Newburyport yesterday Judge Choate oversaw five wills proved and five administrations granted. Inventories filed include Dave C. Haskell Rockport $77116 Aura Saltonstall Haverhill $10051 79 Sarah Boyd Bradford $8010 67 Joseph Kimnerson Andover $47361 37 Caroline Stearns Salem $30767 45 Samuel Adama Hamilton $10145 Isaac Hardy Peabody $10327 93 Jona Carlton Salem $4328 David Woodwell Newburyport $12453 04. Salem Water Board responds to compensating reservoir on Gallows Hill. Board doubts half million reservoir feasible and cites independent water supply if Beverly withdraws. Ingalls and Whipple held $1000 each for grand jury in ox and heifer theft from Ipswich resident Joseph Norton. Common Council routes transfer of schoolhouses to school committee and approves $1500 Lynn Street extension. Auditor position creation approved at $900 salary. Water board communication on Gallows Hill reservoir received.

Kesex County Newburyport Choate Dave C. Haskell Rockport Aura Saltonstall Haverhill Sarah ©. Boyd Bradford Joseph Kimnerson Andover Caroline Stearns Salem Samuel Adama Hamilton Isaac Hardy Peabody Jona Carlton David ‘I. Woodwell Common Council Salem Water Board Gatlows Hill Beverly Edward Ingalls Oliver Whipple Joseph Norton Ipswich Lynn Street Gallows Hill

Stray Shoe Dispute Prompted Labor Action in Haverhill

In Haverhill Massachusetts on November 23 a shoe factory dismissed a worker at Twombly and Rollan's. The Knights of Labor committee ordered all shoemaking department employees out of work this forenoon over a shoe thrown across the room. The issue is expected to be settled.

Haverhill Masa Twombly & Rollean Knights of Labor Committee

White's Case: Bond Issue Not Resolved in Woburn Court

In Woburn yesterday morning the proposed new bond for F. L. White did not come to a decision. Mr. Mullen chose not to withdraw, with trial to resume tomorrow in Woburn.

F. L. White Woburn

Not Guilty Verdict in East Cambridge Case

In the Superior Court at East Cambridge yesterday Joseph E Wall of Cambridge, complained of by the Law and Order League through its agents and spotters, was found not guilty by a jury that returned a verdict without leaving their ecals. No well regulated household should be without a bottle of Angostura Bitters, the world renowned invig orator. Beware of counterfeits. Ask your grocer or druggist for the genuine article manufactured by Dr J G B Siegert sons.

East Cambridge Joseph E. Wall Cambridge Law and Order League J. G. B. Siegert & Sons

Indications for New England Weather Update

Indications from Wasminetox at 1 a.m. November 23 show local rains or snow, cloudy skies, slightly cooler conditions in the south, stationary temperatures in the north, and northerly winds.

Wasminetox New England

Belief He Will Be Deputy Collector For Boston Area

The article notes strong talk that Thomas Flatley will be appointed deputy collector under Saltonstall, with uncertainty over whether he would be sole deputy or paired with Preston. It outlines Flatley’s background, ties to the Democratic state committee, and his education in Ireland and the United States, plus his work in law and teaching. It also covers Boston and Gloucester party conventions and nominations, including expected renomination of Mayor O'Brien and details on Gloucester and Fall River caucuses and officers.

Saltonstall Customhouse Custom House Thomas Flatley Mr. Flatley Preston Was & Matler Post Flatley P. J. Flatley Democratic State Committee Collins Peter Butler A. Collins Ireland Queen's University Georgetown D. c General Grant Woodstock Flettey Ord Dia Worcester College Hum Europe America Washington Ewing Vincent Senator Carpenter Boston Malden Land Leagues Chapel Hall O'Brien Ezraj, Trull Charlestown O’brien Nho Dore Boardman Hall East W. A. Dunn West End Gloucester Babson George M. Wonson Lemuel P Benjamin F. Nickerson Jethro Wordell Hoeth Morton Prince Veriion Black Roeth Prince John R. Whiteley London John B. Speed New York Fast Kensington Whiteley White House Ile United States Whiseley

General Walker on Value and Demand in Political Economy

General Walker of the Institute of Technology spoke before the Young Men's Christian Association on values in political economy. He argued that value rests on supply and demand, with usefulness and limitation affecting worth. labor influences supply except in monopoly where reproduction is impossible. The next lecture will cover Production.

General Walker Institute of Technology Young Men’s Christian Association Henry C. Carey Philadelphia

Obsequies of Rev J B A Conroy at Basilica Tremont

The obsequies of the late Rev J B A Conroy were held yesterday morning at the Roman Catholic Basilica on Tremont street with a high mass of requiem. Rev Father Welsh celebrated and Rev Father Delargy delivered the panegyric. Interment followed at Calvary cemetery. Conroy, born in the city, was educated at St Marys and Boston College, then St Francis Ecclesiastical Seminary Milwaukee. Ordained six years ago by Archbishop Heiss of La Crosse and served at Exu Claire Wisconsin, Ettrick, and most recently Delona with a mission at Winfield.

J. B. A. Conroy Tremont Street Father Welsh Father Delargy Calvary Cemetery Father Conroy St. Mary’s School

Bank Defrauding Case Indicts Warner Ward and Work

New York Nov 23 William S Warner Ferdinand Ward and J Henry Work were indicted by the U S grand jury for conspiring to defraud creditors and stockholders of the Marine National Bank. Warrants issued for Warner and Work and the district attorney said arrests would await surrender tomorrow with indictments not released to the public.

New York William S. Warner Ferdinand Ward J. Henry Work United States Grand Jury Marine National Bank Warner Work United States

Funeral for John E. Wetherbee Held at Local Church

The funeral for the late John E. Wetherbee was held yesterday at noon from the Church of [name obscured]. The service likely included funeral rites and interment arrangements, with mourners in attendance paying respects to the deceased.

John BE. Wetherbes

President Cleveland to Install Beach in New York Post

Special dispatch from Washington reports William A. Beach named internal revenue collector for the twenty first district of New York. The removal of James Armstrong signals the administration policy toward New York politicians and hints at shifts within party lines and reform leadership.

Boston Post Washington William A. Beach Internal Revenue Twenty-First District New York Beach James Armstrong Conkling Lord Roscoe New York State Armstrong Arthur Blaine Cleveland

Reception to Mme Durand Greville at Tremont House

A large informal reception was held at Tremont House in honor of Mme Durand Greville Henry Greville and her husband. Nearly two hundred prominent guests attended including Oliver Wendell Holmes Thomas Higginson Theodore Lyman Agassiz and several notable social and professional leaders. The event featured bright floral decor and continuous conversation from early evening hours with many Boston notables listed among attendees.

Mme Durand Greville Henry Greville Tremont House Horatio Greenough Oliver Wendell Holmes Thomas W. Higginson Gould Theodore Lyman Agassiz John L. Gardner Porter M. Oudinot Josiah Quincy Quincy Horsford Frederick R. Sears Fort

Panic in Oil Causes Sharp Five Day Slide in Prices

In New York on November 27 a panic hit the Consolidated Stock and Petroleum exchange as pipeline certificates fell over 10 cents. Prices opened at 99 1 4, dropped to 89 1 2, then rallied to 91 2 2 before closing heavy at 90 1 4 bid. Reported daily sales reached 27,240,000 barrels with no clear field news or specific trigger beyond late last week market sentiment.

New York Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange

Death by own action? Illness claims Kirtland House cook

Mathew Maloney of the Kirtland House died after a Friday illness and an autopsy found arsenic in his stomach, confirming death by his own act. George A. Decatur lost eighty dollars, dropped on the street, was recovered after a passerby returned it to the police. The Abbie Colbath abuse examination at the Children's Home continued with defense testimony but no ruling.

Mathew Maloney Kirtland House George A. Decatur John B. Clark Decatur Abbie Colbath

Tragedy in a Jersey City tenement ends in wrecked lives

In Jersey City on November 23, William Steeger ordered to vacate by tomorrow. His wife Louise, distressed by unpaid rent, leapt from a fourth story window with her eight‑month‑old child dead at once and her injuries likely fatal. The father, upon returning home, attacked himself with a carving knife but was disarmed and jailed.

Jursey City William Steeger Louise Iaas

Boudreau seeks damages after alleged false arrest

Homidas Boudreau of St Johns Quebec sues Emerson Eddy and Co of Boston for 10000 damages claiming arrest on forged Grand Trunk bills of lading and misidentification by the bank manager. An aside advertises G O Taylors Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies in bottles from druggists and grocers.

Montreal Homidas Boudreau St. Johns Que Emerson, Eddy & Co Boston Grand Trunk Boudresu G. O. Taylor

Blaze at Beachmont destroys cottage on Deer Island

A morning telephone report from Deer Island at 2:50 announces a fire destroying a Beachmont summer cottage before Revere firemen could reach it. The owner’s name was not learned. Estabrook and Eaton received fine Havana cigars just ahead of Thanksgiving.

Deer Island Beachmont Revere Estabrook & Eaton

Monument Unveiling for Irish Patriot John Edward Kelly

A Boston ceremony at Mount Hope cemetery unveiled a ten foot granite monument modeled after a Druidic tower to honor Irish patriot John Edward Kelly. Speakers, including John Boyle O'Reilly, lauded Kelly's courage and sacrifice in the 1867 Kilcloney Wood uprising, and recalled his exile to Western Australia. The address linked Kelly and other Irish rebels to liberty and justice, urging enduring devotion to Ireland and its freedom, with the crowd dispersing after reflection on his martyrdom.

Friends of Ireland Mount Hope Cemetery John Edward Kelly Ireland Kinsale Boston Kilclooney Wood West Australia James Toy Thomas Flatley Flatley John Boyle O'Reilly Emerson Barrere Reign of Terror Hecate Tree of Liberty Ife Ruskin Kilclooney Peter O'Neill Crowley Bana England Free Land Canada Louis Riel House of G America Edward Kelly Robert Emmet Wolfe Tone Lord Edward Fitzgerald John Mitchel Smith O’ Brien Vonn Startin Charles Stewart Parnell John O'Leary Dante Hell

Gifford on Downs A Boston Baptist Churchrow note

A Warren Street pastor says a Boston Baptist meeting did not take definite action on W W Downs accusations. He criticizes the haste to close Bowdoin Square Church doors, doubts Downs’s guilt, and notes Baptist polity allows a church to dismiss a pastor. He added that no calls had been exchanged among clergymen.

O. P. Gifford Warren Street Baptist Church Claremont Park Boston W. W. Downs Bowdoin Square Baptist Church Gifford Downs Mr Downs

Wage Workers and the Knights of Labor Rise in Rhode Island

A. A. Carlton cites Knights of Labor growth, with 300 percent regional gains near Providence and Pawtucket, noting more assemblies and a shift toward arbitration to avoid strikes. He discusses eight hour and weekly pay goals, organizational reach from Canada to Europe, and key Massachusetts leaders shaping the order.

Order of the Knights of Labor A. A. Carlton Rhode Island Providence Pawtucket Valley Falls Blackstone Pope Fawtucket Knights of Labor Anyassembly Rin Megard Brookton Brockton Lynn Tlow Aise Lowell

Cunliff Confession Rumors Hot Water Town Case Remain Unsolved

Rumors circulated that Frazier Cunliff, once jailed for burglary, confessed to the 1883 Carlton murder in Watertown, prompting police in Watertown Cambridge and New York to seek details. Officials deny telegrams or confirmations, saying Cunliff shows no signs of remorse and the Carlton case stays a mystery. Carlton was reportedly in France.

Frazier Cunliff Etta G. Carlton Watertown Sing Sing New York Howard Cambridge Oficer Howard Wade Carlton Inspector Byrne Becsuss Cunliff Byrne Cunliff France

Traps for Gentiles and Mormon Agents Exposed in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City reports claim Deputy Marshal Vandercook faced a habeas corpus challenge over an alleged invalid arrest ordinance. The case centers on alleged Mormon Church agents using spies and paid courtesans to entrap Gentiles and federal officials, with contracts paying up to 1000 for each entrapment. Two additional arrests occurred as proceedings paused for the court decision.

Salt Lake

Rio Grande Fire Rears Alarm as Galveston Cargo Reaches Key West

Several brief items report the steamer Rio Grande arriving from Galveston at Key West with cotton on fire. Other items note ex mayor Bowman of East St. Louis buried, alumni gathering at Williams College in New York, and various legal actions including Sadie Guilboyle case, John Marterlor fraud ruling, and Nesta injunctions against the New York Central Railroad. The piece closes with a medical ad for Salvation Oil promising neuralgia relief.

Rio Grande Galveston Key West Fla Bowman East St. Louis Williams College New York Saattee Carter William Peck Sadie Guilboyle P. M. L. Sheppard New York Central Railroad Company Florida John M. Marterlor Vernon Banker Justice Dykeman White Plains N. Y East Sixty Fourth Street Henry Kohal Cigir American Iron and Steel Association National Cattle and A Horse Growers’ Association St. Louis Hunter England Louis Marshall West Shore Road

Fault of His Favorites in Birmingham Contest Amid War News

London reports a mixed scene from the seat of war with Prince Alexander repelling Servian and Shamadin forces, while Belgrade fears Servian defeat. In Birmingham the Bright Churchill contest draws intense private interest as Duchess of Marlborough and Lady Churchill muster 300 house-to-house supporters. Also brief notes on the Porte, a missing steamer boat, and political telegraphs.

London Alexander Ranomir Drinas Danube Dregoman Milan Belgrade Primrose Dames Birmingham Mr. Bright Lord Randolph Churchill Duchess of Marlborough Lady Churchill Premiose Dumes Lord Randolph Central Ladies’ Committee Porte Bulgari Rockhaven Sofia Whidden Tobin Araglin County Cork Farnell Liverpool

Chelsea City Council Debates Library Gift and Schoolhouse Repairs

Chelsea council discusses Eustace C. Fitz gift of a Broadway Marlborough corner property for a public library bringing the estate and $13,000 improvements to a $25,000 total ready for occupancy. Committees report on Second Street schoolhouse overdrawn funds and bids for repairs by day labor, with an approved transfer of $500 from tuition to school care. The body adjourns to December 1.

Chelsea Eustace C. Fitz Broadway Marlborough Street Lim French and Stone Second Street Murfey Lord Samuel Marshall & Co George L. Eldredge C. Haskell Webster, Dickson & Co Dobp Ford Freoch Committee On Finance

Businessman Nicholas Stapleton Dies at City Point

Nicholas Stapleton senior partner of Stapleton and Denning died at his City Point residence on Saturday morning November 21. Born in Navan Meath he came to America ten years ago and joined Thomas Campbell before forming a firm with John Denning. Their firms expanded through several street corners and invested 25 009 to fit their final Broadway and B Street site. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Gate of Heaven Holl. George C Woodruff of Litchfield Conn died Saturday November 21 at age 50. Yale graduate 1825 he held state offices and served in Congress. father of George M Woodruff, now Connecticut railroad commissioners chair.

Nicholas Stapleton Boston Stapleton & Denning City Point Mr. Stapleton Navan County Meath Thomas Campbell Broadway John Denning A Street Sixth Streets Fourth B Street Perinsula Gate of Heaven Church Holl George C. Woodruff Litchield Conn Saturcey Yale College Connecticut George M. Woodfull Board of Connecticut Railroad Commissioners

Police officer and watchman arrested in Manchester assault

In Manchester New Hampshire on November 23 Officer George W Goodwin and E G Woodmas were arrested for assault on William and James Moss. They must post 10090 bail for the March Supreme Court term. Public sentiment splits over others involved as one complainant was severely wounded by the dog. Mayor Searis ordered an investigation, which the arrests may end.

Manchester N. H George W. Goodwin E. G.woodmas Corporation William James Moss Supreme Court Omcer Woodsman D Og Searis

Cold Weather Thaw Delays Matcy Claims by Players

The report on a planned match between DP A Driscoll and John Meagher is dismissed as inaccurate. Driscoll says future weather will be too inclement for outdoor racing and prefers not to wait in a hall for money, offering to walk instead.

Thor DP. A. Driscoll John Meagher Lynn Lawrence

Not Guilty Verdicts in Middlesex Court Liquor Cases

In Middlesex Superior Criminal Court yesterday Judge Lacon presided. Joseph E. Wall of Cambridge faced liquor nuisance charges and was found not guilty. Henry C. Hall of Waltham was acquitted of selling liquor on the Lord's day. Daniel Shields of Malden was fined 3100 and costs for liquor nuisance. Charles Wiggin of Cambridge was fined the same amount on a similar charge.

Superior Criminal Court Middlesex County Lacon Joseph E. Wall Cambridge Henry C. Hall Waltham Daniel Shields Malden Charles Wiggin

Bouts at Boston and Harvard discourse clash

New Orleans Picayune notes President Eliot of Harvard will read a paper on Religion in College before the New York Nineteenth Century Club, a topic tied to another college. Chicago Herald reports Canon Farrar’s Dante lectures drew sharp Boston criticism, highlighting tensions between learned men and local savants.

New Orleana Picayune Eliot Harvard New York Chicago Herald Canon Farrar Dante Boston New Yorkers Bostonese Evangelical Alliance James M. King

East Boston Man Reports Assault and Robbery

Harry Barker of East Boston says two men assaulted him near the corner of Wadaworth and Saratoga streets around midnight Saturday, and stole his hunting case silver watch.

Harry Barker Wadaworth Saratoga Streets Boston

Jottings About The Cipy In Boston News Brief

The notice lists antiques and prices from John H Pray Sons Co at 558 Washington Street. It records the funeral of Clarence K McKenzie, a charter member of Boston Lodge of Elks, at Church of the Advent with burial at Woodlawn. It mentions Hyde School House dedication and other local items.

John H. Pray, Sons & Co Washton Street Clarence K. McKenzie Boston Lodge of Elks Church of the Advent Woodlawn Hyde Hammond Street George B. Hyde School Board

Feathers for sale in new department opens shop

Market notes offer Western end Steam Kila Dried mixed goose and sea fowl feathers. Prices range from 25c to 80c per pound with lots 1 through 6 listed. A new department is opened for feather sales led by a young lady to ensure customers receive what they buy.

Special Bargain Marble Top Chamber Suit Sale

Bargain listing offers a 10 piece marble top black walnut chamber suit at reduced price with terms of 10 dollars down on one hundred and 60 per month and 5 down on fifty with five dollar monthly payments. Also promotes a solid ash chamber suit for similar terms and value, emphasizing first class condition and worth.

Prominent Stove Names Featured in New England Sale

The First National lists high end stoves including The Octagon Groveland Solace Comfort Losssum Bud Peninsula Nation Frankfort Banner of the World among many others. Prices range from $4.00 to $35. Cash or on special terms with State note plans. Delivery free to any depot in New England.

New England First National Groveland THE Solace Comfort Nation Frankfort Banner OF the World Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Khode Island Connecticut

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