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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1885

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Hendricks Funeral Plans and Indianapolis Observances

Special Dispatch to the Boston Post describes Indianapolis mourning for Vice-President Hendricks. Crowds gather at his late residence as artists sketch scenes, hotels reserve rooms for dignitaries including Hayes and family, and pallbearers such as Isaac Gray and Albert Porter are named. Lying in state arrangements, processions, and decorations are outlined with details on routes, catafalque setup, and involvement of government and civic groups. The casket, monument funding, and embalming progress are noted, with expected attendance by President Cleveland, cabinet members, and visiting officials. Funeral days and routes through Tennessee, Washington, Illinois, and to St Paul’s Cathedral are described, alongside preparations for a Crown Hill vault and a marble monument.

Boston Post Indianapolis Ind Illustrated Papers Hendricks Denison Hayes David Devis Gresham Isaac P. Gray Albert G. Porter William H. English Court House W. R. Holloway Morton Morion Catafalque St. Paul’s Cathedral Tennessee Street Washington Illinois Herman Mueller Mueller Waukeesha W. P. Gallup Pendleton Oscar B. Hurd Gov S‘rustration Mrs. Hendricks Lazarus of London 5. W. Morgan Senator Harrison Tencer Rh. B. Tagus Arthur State Bank Association Walter A. Gresham Federal Circuit Court David Davis Washiington Evening Star Luesday Republic National Republican Rep Lee John H. Lee Henry H. Faxon United States Democratic Party Thomas A. Hendricks Ngain Mabphood Electoral Commission Boston Amos HK. Tilden Amos K Ward 10 Republican Party James G. Blaine Blaine Congress United States Senate Tom x Senate Union

Hendricks’s Condition Prompted Alarm from Col McLean

Special Dispatch to the Boston Post reports Colonel McLean, deputy commissioner of pen e108, fears for Hendricks’s health. He recalls Hendricks’s Indiana tour showing feebleness despite strong public enthusiasm, noting a stroke years earlier and foreboding for the former Vice President’s vitality. The piece also covers political reactions around President Cleveland’s funeral travel and a Boston Democratic convention nominating Mayor O’Brien.

McLean Mr. Hendrickes Boston Post Washington, D.C Indiana Thomas A. Lendricks Post Hendricks Mr. Hendricks Thomas A. Hendricks

Washington cabinet holds regular meeting November 27

At the regular cabinet meeting in Washington on November 27 the President's message was read and approved. Attending ministers weighed attending Vice President Hendricks funeral. most agreed leaving the city would hinder urgent business before Congress. The party plans to depart Monday, with Colonel Lamont handling trip details.

Washington Hendricks Congress Indianapolis War and the Navy Lamont

Tribute to Hendricks by Oscar B. Hord

Hon Oscar B Hord recalls his former partner in Indiana law Hendricks praising him as even tempered and humane He notes Hendricks trusted juries and spoke man to man never flashy or secretive and avoided eccentric dress as a steady advocate and public figure.

Oscar B. Hord Flon Indiana Mr. Hendrick Hendricks

Mayor O Brien Endorsed for renomination by Democrats

The Post notes Mayor O Brien's renomination, describing his courteous reception and reflection on a year in office. He cites broad business principles guiding city affairs and says he would accept another year with appreciation of the dignity and responsibility of the role. He emphasizes official duties and public trust.

O’ Brien Post O’brien Ahd

Lamert at Lynn Resolutions on Hendricks Death Adopted

Lynn city council approved resolutions mourning Vice-President Hendricks. They praised his public service and character, ordered half mast flags, city offices closed, and bells tolled during his funeral hour.

Lynn Hendricks Thomas A. Hendricks United States City of

Derailed freight engineer dies after Plymouth yard wreck

A New Hampshire freight train derailed at Plymouth yard on November 27. Engineer Worcester Dearborn of Concord, noted for efficiency, jumped from the engine as it toppled, was struck by the tender and died within about thirty minutes. He leaves a widow and one child.

Plymouth N. H Worcester Dearborn Concord

Holmes and Carter Receive Valuable Tankard At Cambridge Street

Messrs Holmes and Carter of 105 Cambridge Street were yesterday presented with a valuable tankard by friends. William A. Creney gave an earnest speech, responded to by G. C. Holmes, Isaac Mullen, and Carter. A supper followed the presentation.

Messrs

Eight Frog Lake Indians Hanged at Battleford Massacre

In Battleford NWT on November 27 the eight Indians found guilty of the Frog Lake massacre were hanged. Wandering Spirit, the leader, was among the condemned. The gallows functioned properly and the condemned died bravely.

Battleford N. W.T Frog Lake Wandering Spirit

Trinity College Chief Declines Easton Bishop Post

Rev Dr Smith president of Trinity College declines the position of bishop of Easton Maryland to which he was recently elected.

Hartford, Conn

IS SHE A CRANK Emma Hannam’s Story of the Groton Murder

A Lowell to Boston letter claims Emma Hannam killed Mrs. Prescott in Groton on Nov. 12. State police pursue Baker and wife as suspects, while Hannam’s tale and bizarre letters trigger official probes and new leads about the case.

Lusanna Prescott Groton Lowell Knox Burke Mr. Buswell Boston United States Pemberton Square Buswell F Street South Edward Logan Hanscom Hannam Anscom Wright Alkan Nashua Montreal Coouage Goa Middlesex Dan Hayes Hayes Leflamme Groton House Emma Logan Bent’s Court Church Sited Martin & Strong Middlesex Street Frank Woods Orty Marsaau Lowk E.L Innes Moore Sym Lowe Land South Boston Lowe Emma Hannam Hayter Hannem Prescott Officer Hayes Wallace Ayer Eé@werd Logan Jewksbury Almshouse Lawrence Joax Hannamm Innis Londonderry N. H Weld Bakers Hall Baker Bostop Dominions

Riot and Elections Across Londonderry Armagh and Glasgow

A riot at Londonderry accompanies election results in Armagh Meath East Mayo and Scarborough with clashes and damage. Col Burleigh faces eligibility objections in Glasgow while Greenock Libs reelect T Sutherland. Other UK and Spain cabinet notes and U S political maneuverings follow.

London Armagh Alexander Blair Mayo Balter Meath G’doherty East Mayo Scarborough G. R. Sitwell Greenock T. Sutherland Davidson Bradlaugh Glasgow Tradestown Maxwell Davitt Renhb Baird Camrachise Watt Reid Cameron Cunningham Longford Justin McCarthy Wilson Burleigh

Pamphlet to defend Northwest policy by Canadian government

In Albany New York yesterday Judge Learned denied Winslow Paige counsel for the New York Central Railroad Company a request to overturn Judge Kennedy injunction restraining the company from leasing the West Shore road. Delta Phi fraternity annual meeting in New York adjourned to meet around Nov 17 next year. Ten colleges represented by three delegates each: University of Pennsylvania Rutgers Union Columbia University of New York Harvard Hopkins Brown Lehigh Troy Polytechnic.

Northwest Judge Learned Supreme Court Albany N. Y Winslow Paige New York Central Railroad Company Judge Kennedy West Shore Road Delta Phi Fraternity New York University of Pennsylvania Rutgers Union Columbia University of New York Harvard Hopkins Brown Lehigh Troy Polytechnic

Swindlers Col son and Roper Sentenced in Cambridge Court

The famous produce swindlers Henry W. Col son and Osmar W. Roper were sentenced in the Superior Criminal Court at Fast Cambridge yesterday to the full extent of the law, three years each in the house of correction.

Henry W. Colson Osmar W. Roper Fast Cambridge House of Correction

Bondholders Form American Committee for Mexican National Railway

W W Nevin announces an American bondholders committee to back a funding plan for coupons and a limited bond issue under the trust deed. signatures in the United States exceed 9.3 million dollars with English totals topping 11 million. aim is 18 million with three fourths majority. committee includes Spencer Trask and others. seeks assent from holders, notes cross cooperation with London committee representing European holders.

W. W. Nevin Fasau Street New York Mexican National Railway London United States Spencer Trask Selah Chamberlain Cleveland John DeRuyter Henry Amy Samuel 8. Parsons George Burnham Philadelphia Charles J. Con William E. D. Stokes

Yale Junior Drowns In Open Boat Off Thimble Island

Warren Samuel Yates son of Henry W. Yates of Nebraska National Bank Omaha was swept to sea in a gale while two Yale students in open boats hunted for ducks from Stony Creek Thimble Island. His roommate Victor Caldwell landed safely on a barren rock and was rescued.

New Haven Conn Warren Samuel Yates Henry W. Yates Nebraska National Bank of Caldwell Yates

Lawyer Kivel fights Felice will claims in New Hampshire

Dove ER Nov 27. Lawyer John Kivel, counsel for the executors of the late Horace Thomas W Felice of Topsfield Mass, contest Lyory W s claims in the will case. The ongoing dispute centers on beneficiaries and the estate’s distribution.

Doveer N. H John Kivel Hor Thomas W. Felice Tops‘iell Mass Lyory

Navy history lecture recalls early American naval neglect

Huntington Hall heard Professor James Russell Soley discuss the post Revolutionary War decline of the U S Navy, the need for a strong marine, and the rise of naval policy culminating in Preble and Decatur’s Tripoli action. He praised frigate construction and the 1800s squadron as foundations of later naval strength.

Huntington Hall James Russell Soley U.S. N Ithus Algiers Congress United States Morocco Tunis Tripoli Davy Algtrers Tripolis Pudia Liel Richard W. Morris Constitution Philadelphia Edward Preble Preble Decatur St. Vincent

Trial of Councilman White in Woburn case of embezzlement

Testimony centers on finding leather and hides at the White & Co tannery in Woburn. Judge Converse conducts the case of Councilman Francis L. White, accused as an accessory before the fact. witnesses discuss sale offers, balances, and leather totals from 1853 to 1885, with extended notes on tannery outputs and related accounts. Oliver Wendell Holmes and Mme. Greville’s Boston reception follow in Chickering Hall.

Woburn Converse Francis L. White James W. McInnis Bryan McSweeney John McDonald McDonald Mr. King Riley King Charles L. Oneill Hiram S. Leonard Theophilus King White Francis A. Busseque F. L. White& Co F. L. White & Co Milford White’s Tannery Boston Chickering Hall Mme. Durand Greville Henry Greville Oliver Wendell Holmes Mme. Greville Dr. Homnes Stratford-atte-bone Paris Academy Saveli Baron Alibert Phychinn Hospital St. Louis Lafayette Valor France Greville POST Europe

Shoes Exports and Voter Registration Update

For the week ending Nov 26 Kyun Shoe Manufacturers shipped 3480 cases of boots and shoes, down from 3654 the prior year. Registrars meet at the city clerk's office today from 3 to 6 and 7:30 to 9 to register voters. A hearing on alleged cruelty to inmates at the Children's Name, under matron Abbie A Colbath, resumed last night with witnesses tending to disprove the charge and show proper treatment.

Kyun Shoe Manufacturers Abbie

VOLS MUSEUM Showcases Tiny Performer Hop o' My Thumb

Ladies and children flock to the VOLS MUSEUM to see Hop o My Thumb, claimed as the smallest man in the world. At 16, he stands 21 inches tall and weighs eight pounds, able to fit in a gentleman's open hand. The exhibitor promises afternoon and evening receptions daily during the coming week.

Hop O Ife

Scotch mill operative shoots wife then attempts suicide

NORWICH Conn Nov 27 John Grey a 22 year old Scotch mill operative attempted to murder his wife and then kill himself this morning He fired four shots and wounded his wife on the right side of her head and chin He was arrested The couple had been married ten months The shooting was attributed to whiskey and jealousy.

Jack Alice St. Clair Lowell Merrill House Mergzill Alice Nashta Lawrence Lowell Thursduy Norwich Conn John Grey

Steamer Emma Graham Sinks on Ohio River

The steamer Emma Graham, carrying numerous passengers, sank at Ripley Landing near Parkersburg at 9 last night. Fireman Mylo Cooper is known to be drowned and several deckhands are missing.

Parkersburg W.va Emma Graham Pittsburg Cincinnati Ohio River Ripley Landing Mylo Cooper

Death of Owl's Stead light keeper in Lake Memphremagog

The partially decomposed body of Chapin Marden, light keeper at Owl's Stead, Lake Memphremagog near North Troy Vermont, was found in bed. He likely died two weeks ago as navigation had been suspended and the missing lights went unnoticed.

North Troy Chapin Marden Owl’s Stead Lake Memphremagog

Man fatally slain at Lowell Junction identified

The body of the man killed at Lowell Junction on Thursday night is Michael Casey of Wilmington. He worked at the tannery there and leaves a widow and two children.

Lowell Junction Michael Casey Wilmington

Tragedies and Weather Mark New England Day

David Slattery a Worcester brakeman was run over and killed by the cars yesterday. Mrs Mary Maiden aged 60 fell to her death at Lawrence. Moore town and Northfield reported frigid temperatures 16 and 10 degrees below zero. Dennis O Connell and Anthony Moore fought at Collinsville Conn O Connell used a hatchet wounding Moore who is dying and fled. Pleasant beach Cohasset road washed by tide impassable. Smallpox reported in South Adams in a French family. four children ill one dead. cause not publicly disclosed.

David Slattery Worcester Mary Maiden Lawrence Mooretown Conn Northfield Dennis O’connell Anthony Moore Collinsville O’connell Moore Pleasant Beach Cohasset South Adams Canada

Salvation Oil Endorsement From Maryland Reader

A reader praises Salvation Oil, claiming it relieved his wife’s severe back and other pains after a single night. He credits the product with more effect than physicians over years. The testimony appears under a name, address line, and city in Maryland.

EAD LABOR AND CAPITAL General Walker on Wealth

General Francia A Walker outlines land, labor and capital as wealth requisites in a Y M C A lecture. He argues land is finite and essential, with diminishing returns guiding cultivation, then compares labor efficiency across regions and notes next Monday evening will continue the topic.

Francia A. Walker Walker

Saybrook Celebrates 250th Anniversary With Lectures

Saybrook, Conn. commemorated its 250th anniversary with services at the Congregational Church. A slate of six addresses on local history covered topics from early settlement to Saybrook in the Revolution and the Old Colony division. Speakers included Rev. Samuel Hert Yale College President Porter and Rev. John Edward Bushnell, with a poem by George W. Bungay.

Siaartford Conn Saybrook Congregational Church Samuel Hert Trinity College Porter Yale Yale College Professor Pratt Hartford Theological Seminary John Edward Bushnell Fairfield Samuel McCall Mast Hiddam Old Colony Samuel G. Puckingham Springfield Buckingham George W. Bungay New York

Angostura Bitters Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion

Advert says all persons with dyspepsia diarrhea colic and indigestion will find immediate relief and sure care by using Angostura Bitters. It claims the only genuine is manufactured by Dr. J. G. B. Siegert and sons.

J. G. B. Siegert & Sons

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