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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1886

Page

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Emma Bonnin Charged With Enticing Girls For Immoral Work

A well dressed Emma Bonnin, wife of John Girdlestone of Portland, Maine, was charged in Montreal with luring two young girls from their homes for work in private families with promises of $250 weekly wages. Police arrested them at Bonaventure station after tracing the scheme.

Montreal Emma Bonnin John Girdlestone Portland Clara Ricker Philomene Durtis Bonaventure Station Lapointe St. Eugene

Hunting Goods Line Opens in Boston For October

Advertises a new Boston shop offering Ladies and Gentlemen’s hunting outfits. Line includes Breeches Loggins Coats vests leather pouches sleeveless jackets gum cases hunting trousers caps and hats with or without capes. Located at 22 to 44 North Street.

New York

Legrard & Co Auctioneers Frie Abend Sale

Notable auctioneer ad copy featuring Professor Virchow praise from Berlin and medical endorsements. Includes quotes on habitual constipation relief and the claim that longer use reduces required quantity. References to Sir Henry Thompson and general druggist trade.

Weather Indications for New England and Atlantic States

Washington Oct 5 For twenty four hours beginning 7 pm Wednesday Oct 6 Maine and New Hampshire fair weather with southwest winds and stationary temperatures Rest of New England and eastern New York fair weather with variable winds generally southerly and nearly stationary temperatures

Meteorological Record of Yesterday Across Stations

Observations compiled yesterday up to 10 p.m. taken simultaneously at all stations. Data cover temperatures, humidity, wind, and barometric readings to reflect regional weather conditions and anomalies observed across the network of reporting sites.

Court of Appeals affirms Alderman Jadine sentence

New York Court of Appeals confirms Alderman Jadine’s sentence. Reports include New York Supreme Court ruling in Bankers and Merchants' Telegraph cases and varied political and legal items from across New England and beyond.

High Court Upheld Jaehne Bribe Conviction and Term

New York and Oct. 5 The Court of Appeals affirmed Alderman Henry W. Jaehne s conviction for taking a 20000 bribe in the Broadway Surface railroad franchise case. He must serve nearly ten years in Sing Sing. Prosecutors plan to push charges against sixteen companions from the 1884 aldermanic board. The decision raises questions of moral responsibility and public tolerance of corruption.

New York Court of Appeals State of New York Henry W. Jaehne City of New York Sing Sing Jaehne Jadine Ruger Spince Danforth Andrews Miter Rapallo Earl Ciue New York City Jaenine

Vessels Seizures Unrelated To Fishery Troubles

A brief note states recent seizures of American vessels are not linked to ongoing fishery troubles. Separately a Portland woman was arrested in Montreal on a serious charge, and reports note exceptionally warm weather in London and Paris.

Portland Montreal London Paris

Bay State fair awards and local elections update

Prizes were awarded for numerous exhibits at the Bay State fair which has opened. The annual chamber of commerce election reinstated the old board. Harvard College students ratified their celebration day programme. Horses race at Mystic Park as South Boston Driving Association meets. Massachusetts Bicycle Club arranged annual races. Stock Exchange records show 63 000 shares and 750 600 bonds traded, New York and New England active, prices drifting downward. County Democrats back Andrew and Foster. independents form a campaign committee.

New York Court of Appeals Jadine New York Supreme Court Cutter Stranger Thetis Garland War Department Abbott New Jersey Frye Maine Gloucester Boston Detroit Philadelphia New York Janes L. Batchelder New Hampshire John P.lilden Peru Carl Hoffman Lawrence Lake Cochickewick Hartford (Conn Bates College Sarah S. Belcher Henry Williams Salem Derry Mills Manchester Mills Dennisport Senate Vermont Senate Montpelier Portland Club Bodwell J. G. Blaine Dover Bangor Express State Cattle Commission Chicago Knights of Labor Richmond Henry George Connecticut South Charleston Relief Committee Milwaukee American Board Et Aos Des Moinnes Withrow Congress Democrats Chamber of Ecommerce Harvard College South Boston New England Atchison

Pleuro Pneumonia Scare Divides Cattle Under Quarantine

Curiaco Oct. 5 Three issues block disposal of cattle under pleuro pneumonia quarantine. Owners oppose the commission, money is short for sound cattle, and packing interests seek protection from selling slaughtered herds. The state commission proposes dividing quarantined cattle into three classes: sick and condemned for destruction at owners' loss. those not diseased but unfit for market to be discarded at state expense. and sound cattle to be slaughtered and returned to owners at no state expense except slaughter. This plan aims to satisfy all parties and resolve the crisis.

Curiaco

Denial of motion in Stokes foreclosure case

Judge Potter in New York Supreme Court denied, without prejudice, Edward B Stokes's bid to compel Farmers Loan and Trust to turn over shares of telegraph company stock that were part of the Bankers and Merchants Telegraph assets under a $10,000,000 mortgage. The ruling applies to stock outside the state and ends the present attempt.

New York Potter Supreme Court Edward Stokes Bankers and Merchants’ Telegraph Company Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Bankers and Merchants’ Company

Henry George Accepts Labor Nomination for New York Mayor

Henry George accepts the labor nomination amid crowded Cooper Union crowds in New York. He pledges no pledges from any party but labor, urges unity among workers, outlines plans for clean government, land taxation, and public ownership of telegraphs and railroads, and notes a fierce election ahead with substantial campaign support and donations.

New York Cooper Union Henry George George John MceMackin Air. George John McMackin Labor Organized Labor United States Bridgeport Central Labor Union Chicago Cook County Richmond Syracuse

American Board Annual Meeting Opens with Doctrinal Sermon

The seventy seventh annual American Board meeting convened at Grand Opera House with Dr. Mark Hopkins presiding. E K Alden cited missionary progress, deaths, and generous receipts, noting 37 new appointments amid debate over the new departure and future probation.

Charles Hutchins Alden Prudential Committee Fund For Foreign Missions N. G. Clark Boston Langdon S&s. Ward D. A. Withrow Park Street Withrow Prudential Staclé

Schuyler Electric Light Co Plan Accepted for Debt Relief

In Tartrorp Connecticut creditors representing two thirds of the debt met to hear a committee report. The plan calls for accepting preferred stock at par with up to 6 percent preference, non cumulative, and allow stockholders to retire it by purchase or liquidation. The report is seen as lifting the company from embarrassment.

John B. Martin Thomas F. Doherty Timothy J. Dacey Joseph H. O’neil Collison O'Neil Cleveland Thomas J. Denney John B. Fitzpatrick Edward B. Daly McLaughblin Hugh O’brien Michael Barr Edward D. Daly O'Brien O’ Brien Ward 13 Griff Drohan People's Alderman Carroll Griffin Carroll Johnb. Martin Collson Fourth Commonwealth Sam National Congress Democratic Party Kenney Ward 2 Fourth Congressional District Patrick A. Collins Coness Tartrorp Conn Schuyler Electric Light Company Hartford George M. Bartholomew

Volcano erupts on Niapu island in Tonga group

Report from Melbourne states Niapu, a Friendly Islands settlement of about 500 people, was wiped out as every village was destroyed. The entire island is buried under twenty feet of volcanic ash, and a new mountain about 00 feet high reportedly formed.

Melbourne Niapu

Nominations in four states for Congress

Picrssure Pennsylvanians nominate W MccCullock of Greensburg after an all night session. Nonwich Democrats nominate Thomas M marler of Brooklyn for the third district. Newport Democrats renominate J G Carlisle for the fifth district. Bridgeport Democrats nominate Miles T Granger of North Canaan for the fourth district.

Briocreport Conn Miles T. Granger North Canaan

Two American Schooners Seized for Customs Violations

Ottawa reports Port Hawkesbury collectors seized the William D. Daisley and Scilla for landing dutiable goods without report or entry at multiple sites. Authorities investigate. US Consul-General says a 400 dollar deposit is needed for the William D. Daisley’s release.

Ottawa Ont Port Hawkesbury William D. Daisley Scilla United States Phelan Canadian Customs Department Gloucester

Orlando B Potter Nominated For Mayor Of New York

The committee of 100 at Murray Hill Hotel tonight nominated Orlando B Potter for Mayor and Theodore Roosevelt for president of the board of aldermen as part of a new factional lineup in New York politics.

New York Committee of 100 Murray Hill Hotel Orlando B. Potter Theodore Roosevelt Board of Aldermen

Heatwave Grips Europe As Oct Temperature Soars

London reports an abnormally high October temperature with 80 degrees in the shade. Paris theatres suffer heat strain as attendance drops, while continental heat affects daily life across Europe for the day.

Europe London Paris

Question of Jurisdiction Delays Minnesota Trials

In Minneapolis on October 5, the cases of Paul Grottkan and other socialists charged with involvement in May riots, and Robert Schilling with other Knights of Labor indicted for conspiring to boycott union cigar makers, were set to be tried next week but postponed. The delay stems from the Supreme Court not yet deciding a point of jurisdiction, with potential outcomes including release or retrial under a new indictment for anarchists convicted of inciting to riot.

Minwatkee Paul Grottkan Robert Schilling Knights of Labor Supreme Court House of Correction

Returns from 154 towns favor Republicans in Connecticut race

Haxarrorp Conn October 5 Votes tallied from 154 towns show Republicans leading with 79 seats to Democrats 48 and 27 divided. If 11 remaining towns vote as last year the Republican total would rise to 83 Democrat 52 and 30 divided. Last year results were Republicans 81 Democrats 54 and 30 divided.

Haxarrorp Conn

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