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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1885

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Montreal Riot Narrows After Convent Assault

Special Despatch reports a 500-strong French Canadian mob in Papineau square attacking the Sisters of Providence convent. Sir Frederick Middleton commands 500 troops as rioters are pelted with stones and dispersed by cavalry. Two men, Morois and Beleace, were jailed for four months with hard labor. Property damage nears $20,000. Crown forces guard city.

Montreal Papineau Square Sisters of Providence St. Catherine Street Cote St. Louis 6Th Fusiliers Sir Frederick Middleton Morois Beleace Herald

St John Bridge Celebration Ties East and West in N B

St John New Brunswick Sept 30 marking the binding of east and west by a St John river bridge. A parade of railroad men from New England joined locals as a two Pullman four car train crossed the span and returned. Toasts honored the Queen the President US and other officials before a steamer voyage along Kennebecasis and St. John rivers ending at the harbor.

Boston Post St, John N. B New Brunswick St. John River New England Thomas R. Jones Bridge Company United States Murray Hannibal Hamlin C. A. Boutells Chesley Portland David McLellan J. P. Ross Bangor H. T. Stevens Moncton Jones Aothersay Kennebeccasis St. John Rivers Lucker Maine Central Lord Boston and Maine Railway Commissioners of Maine Aroostook

Secretary Manning Removes Seven From Registers Office

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Manning dismissed seven employees in the registers office including five clerks and two chiefs Charlies Neal and N. B. Walker with vacancies not to be filled. Rosecrans recommended the changes and resignations of division chiefs may be accepted as suitable replacements are found.

Washington Manning Registers Office Charlies Neal N. B. Walker Register Rosecrans Whitney Knights of Labor Washington Navy Yard Norfolk Randall League Island Washington Yard

Genereaux family cases prompt quarantined home

Fall River reports three smallpox cases in the Genereaux family with upper house quarantine and lower floor separated. A nearby tenement occupant is moved out then quarantined. A boarding girl died earlier after Montreal visit and a 4 year old son and relatives fell ill with smallpox.

Fall River Mass Genereaux Genecreaux Montreal Gaspard Genereaux Monteal Jie

Barnstable cattle show closes with large attendance

Sandwich Mass Sept 30 The annual cattle show and fair under Barnstable County Agricultural Society closes with record Cape turnout aided by excursion trains. Society dinner featured remarks by President Kldridge Dr William Everett of Boston Dr Munsellet Harwich and Mr Upton of the state board of agriculture. Trotting finals saw Tea Boy win the 3 minute class purse 75 with Gest time 2 14 146 and Tea Boy also defeating Little Nell in the free for all. Exhibits deemed good and the event called a success.

Sandwich Mass Barnstable County Agricultural Society Cape Kldridge William Everett Boston Munsellet Harwich Upton State Board of Agriculture Tea Boy Little Nell

Attachment Sues Frost Bond Over Distillery Loss

New Haven attaches property of H. P. Frost of Southern New England Telephone company valued near 100000 in a suit for 40000 by the United States government. Years ago Frost Tyler bonded for liquor dealer G. H. Bush of Westfield Mass whose distillery was confiscated for defective returns. The government sues on the bond, affecting Frosts Chapel street residence and nearby business properties.

New Haven H. P. Frost Southern New England Telephone Company United States Frost & Tyler G. H. Bush Westfield Mass Bush Frost Chapel Street

Building collapses behind Duke bakery in Chicago

Early Wednesday a four story rear building at 198 Clark Street in Chicago cracked and sank, workers fled basement chaos, fire crews arrived as walls gave way. Bricks tumbled inward saving lives but damage exceeds $60,000.

Duke Bakery Clark Street Chicago Eetata

Boston News Summary of City Notices and Events

The city implements a new special fetter delivery in Boston this morning. Ancients predict a successful field day in New Haven next Monday. Dr Samuel H Dargin head of the board of health vacationing in New Hampshire. Mr James R O good starts service with Harpers in New York next Monday. Milk prices rise one cent per quart starting today. Fourth division officers raid a gambling place at 67 Essex street. nothing found. The mysterious river object from Faneuil Place is a dead dog. Public baths closed for the season. nearly one million baths taken this season. Third division arrests made at 11 18 and 19 Prospect street for disreputable premises. Entrance exams to Boston University School of Medicine set for next Monday to Wednesday at 11 A M at the East Concord Street college.

Massachusetts Mobile Register Voice South Senate Poncas Arthur Congress Department of Justice Civil Service Iaw Interra Republican Party Democratic Party Wood Project Inter Morrison New York Evening Post Hoar Commonwealth Encyclopaedia Brittanica Boston New Haven Samuel H. Dargin Board of Health New Hampshire James R. O=good Messrs Harpers Brothers New York Essex Street Charles River Faneuil Pace Prospect Street Boston University School of Medicine East Concord Street

City Council Tour to Deer Island Hospital on Steamer

The Deer Island visit by city officials and about 50 onlookers showcased the new 60,600 hospital project. Executives and aldermen toured the four pavilion complex, learned ventilation and bath arrangements, and capped the day with a lunch and a game of improvised baseball before returning to Boston.

Beer Island

Bids Placed for Fisher Hill Reservoir Contract

Proposals received at the mayor's office include Hugh Nawn 217790, G N Henderson 143204, Boynton Bros 131840, Willicutt Perkins 118876, Parker Sylvester 117092, W H Ward 111726, R A Malone 103623 50, O Connor Webb Batchelder 93619, T F J J Manney 89523 06, C Linnehan 88491 50, E P Grace 87727 64, Moulton O Mahoney 75606 30, Trumbull Cheney 74130 90. City engineer's estimate is 140000. Contract not yet awarded.

Fisher Hill Hugh Nawn G. N. Henderson Boynton Bros Willicutt & Perkins Parker & Sylvester W. H. Ward R. A. Malone O’connor Webb & Batchelder T. F J. J. Manney C. Linnehan E. P. Grace Moulton & O'Mahoney Trumbull & Cheney

Marlboro Depositors Fear Loss Ties to Judge Esty Case

In South Framingham on September 30, depositors express consternation over Judge C C Esty’s role in the late ex treasurer Adams savings bank affair. Esty allegedly advised depositors the bank was safe while concealing $70,000 in his notes and nearly $5,000 in interest checks. Marlboro residents hold about $150,000 to $200,000 in deposits and worry over potential deficits, with a receiver avoided if possible to save 10 percent more.

J. W. Colcord Lynn Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Society Washington Association Marlboro South Framingham C. C. Esty Savings Bank Adams Judge Esty Hyannis Land Company James Gray Boston Back Bay Esty

Noted Vermont Case Draws Boston Interest in Rutland Trial

The Rutland railroad treasurer Joel M Haven faces trial for issuing stock and defrauding the company. Key witnesses include Boston expert Robert Mac Laughlin and R L Day Co of Boston. Indictment claims overissued 100 shares of preferred stock sold to Parker of Boston, with certificates dated June 16 1881.

Rutland Joel M. Haven Rutland Railroad Charles Clement & Sons Page Haven Robert MacLaughlin Boston R. L. Day & Co George W., Parker Day & Co F. A. Day R. L. Day &Co Jon. L. W. Russell New York B. R. Hurd Burlington W.C. Dunton J.C. Baker George E. Lawrence Kendall

Bristol Delegation Urges Morton for Supreme Court Seat

Legal circles discuss filling the Bristol County vacancy after Judge Colburn's death Gov Robison delays action until after the funeral. Morton is urged as Bristol’s unanimous choice with Judge Gardner also mentioned. Aims include party balance with a Democrat on the bench.

Morton Brigham Gaston Sherman John R. Bullard A. B. Endicott Norfolk County Charles and William Allen Devens Field Holmes Supreme Bench Mason Moulton, Bacon, Gardner and Pitman Supreme Court Geo. White Norfolk and Plymouth Humphrey Quincy Court Bar Edward Avery Senate H. H. Cooledge Colburn Gardner

Essex County Democrats set October 21 caucus and conventions

The Essex county democratic committee met at the state central committee rooms on Wednesday and voted to call the county and councillor conventions on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Lyceum hall, Salem, at 10 o'clock A. M. The democratic caucus at Wellfleet elected delegates: State convention Oliver Libby, representative J. W. Holbrook, county James Chandler.

Essex County Democratic Committee State Central Committee Lyceum Hall Salem Wellfleet Oliver Libby J. W. Holbrook James Chandler

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