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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1885
Page
1
News excerpts detail Alabama Claims judgments with various names and sums, discussions of officers in Pensacola, and voting rights guidance for government staff. Also notes cabinet meetings, civil service issues, and appointments including lighthouse service posts. President Cleveland and Governor Hill referenced.
The Mare Island board report on the Mohican ship cost 907,793.28 dollars decries waste caused by department vacillation. It condemns intermittent work and proposes a detailed organization plan with monthly foreman pay and navy yard operations run on business principles to use only necessary labor.
Washington Oct 8 Joseph E Hayden ex examiner in the pension office says his dismissal by Gen Black was unjust He had criticized President Cleveland's civil service reform letter calling the president an ass Hayden notes his removal followed incendiary remarks The back story recalls his role in saving R B Hayes from assassination and a curious meeting with a stranger named William Meyers at the Capitol days before inauguration
In a hotel room Meyers claimed divine inspiration to assist in removing R. B. Hayes. He fired a revolver at a mock target, threatened to send him to the bone yard, and revealed a ticket for inauguration day. Hayden, posing as accomplice, helped him sleep, a mob captured Meyers and he was sent to an asylum. Maxwell aided Hayden and received a military commission. Hayden’s dismissal revealed his role in the affair.
First Auditor Chenowith urges suspending Civil Service Commission accounts for two quarters. He audits and decries travel on government funds, parlor cars, sleeping car sections, and lemonade and ginger ale ordered in Shreveport. He objects to porter, newspaper costs, and contingent expenses including reference books and almanacs.
The Common Council met with no quorum after roll call, delaying business as members failed to appear. A humorous interlude followed with 33 members responding, a sunlit scene of ritual and cigars, and the adjournment after a five minute session tainted by empty seats and vague blame.
The Republican voters in seventh Suffolk nominate Halsey J. Boardman for senator and Henry F. Spada to the state central committee. Charles W. Howland of Plymouth seeks senator, while Arthur Lord of Plymouth joins the state central committee. Howes Norris of Cottage City is Cane district, and John Hi Reed of Barnstable is elected district state committee member. Frank M. Ames declines renomination. Stoughton Republican town committee names A. S. Young as chairman, W. J. Kennedy secretary, and John Vanston treasurer.
Millville rubber workers, after 14 weeks on strike and a brief return to work, strike again with eight staying at work. Rules require teaching new hands, church attendance on Sundays, Sabbath observance, prohibition on swearing at workers, and discharge for abuse. Old hands prior to this week may remain employed.
New York reports Roswell P. Flower, though not a strong practical politician, showing diplomacy by staying active at headquarters and on the streets. Donations to the Democrats are flowing, with Flower allegedly contributing 39,060 dollars, the largest single donation so far, and ready to give more if needed.
In New York on October 8 a well informed political circle says Randall will seek the speakership while not opposing Carlisle. Randall plans to renew his fight over the tariff, though no details of Pennsylvania's program have leaked out.
New York October 8 The state committee of the anti monopoly league received notices from the Republican and Democratic state committees that each has named a conference committee with league representatives. The conference will be held Wednesday next.
The Nickel Plate bondholders' committee met in New York. It was stated the committee has secured a sufficient number of bonds to purchase the road, and steps toward the purchase will be taken immediately.
Taunton Massachusetts October 8. A strike is in progress among the moulders at the North Dighton furnace with 100 men off duty. They demand a 10 percent restoration of wages from last January, but managers refuse.
Bondsmen may be required to return funds. Legal action questions directors liability for past dealings. Treasurer Mr Boardman suspects some cash from joiners, but court injunction halted such activity. He believes the association could continue with Miss Young, the capable honest clerk, overseeing affairs.
Ferdinand Ward releases a 10 column statement detailing Grant & Ward profits and payments. He states General Grant did not review the books and names several beneficiaries by initials while highlighting losses and profits tied to government contracts and Belmont mining, with figures for Grant, Ward, and others.
Newport residents faced a smallpox scare as a nurse at Newport hospital tested positive and was quarantined near the hospital. A second possible case prompted a special board of health meeting to prepare containment measures and quarantine for the hospital and surrounding buildings.
An esteemed Boston contemporary reported an interview with Hon. F. C. Prince during his Worcester visit. The paper will not quote his statements. Charles E. Endicott, often mistaken for ex Mayor Prince, was also in Worcester entertaining a newspaper correspondent with notable discourse.
Hon Joseph Kidder of Manchester elected president of the New Hampshire Universalist Association. In Concord Edward Chanplain of Pembroke sentenced to three years in state industrial school for larceny. Rev H Norton of Warner fractured a shoulder in fall from an apple tree. Nellie Clarris and Charlies Allen Bowles wed at Rutland. George Day of Rollinsford jailed for stealing harnesses and supplies. Potato crop across New England and New York below average with rot and scab noted. Maine near average. Aroostook County yields improving.
Everett’s Amos Stone steps down after about 30 years as Middlesex county treasurer due to age. The news item notes his retirement from public office ending a lengthy tenure.
A brief notice touts a half holiday for women secured by using Pyle's Pearline claiming it to be absolutely harmless and harmless to health or routine work.
An enormous audience filled the Wheeler opera house in Toledo for a joint debate between Governor Hoadly and Judge Foraker on the Ohio governor race. Hoadly urged personal liberty against prohibition while Foraker defended regulation. The event featured party leaders Doyle and Hurd and a sharp exchange on liquor policy and constitutional issues.
A stranger named Smith checked into Robertson House on Hanover Street and slept with a gas jet burning. By 7 pm staff detected escaping gas. Smith lay unconscious in a well dressed state. He was moved to City Hospital in precarious condition and not expected to survive. The hotel typically shuts gas off at the meter each morning.
Manchester officials visited on Thursday and were hosted by Mayor John R. Baldwin and the city council. The itinerary included a drive about town dinner and a tour of public buildings. John McCarty editor of the weekly Piper was elected delegate to the Knights of Labor convention at Hamilton Ontario.
Harvard freshmen class meeting in Boylston hall erupts into violent clashes as crowds surge at entry. Trafford of Exeter elected president amid chaos. officers include Balb as vice president Parker as secretary Cabot as treasurer and others. After adjournment, a yard rush continues and quiet returns. Harvard Notes reports football prospects, lacrosse against Montreal, and union officers elected Merriam president Mabany treasurer.
The partners Mansell and Kemp in a Union Street leather remnants business quarrel over ownership and control. A Thursday morning clash followed a disputed sale and a temporary shut shop. After legal advice, Mansell settled with Kemp for 625 dollars, ending the partnership turmoil.
A New York story says General Sair still aims to be governor, relying on Davenport as his predecessor’s successor. Davenport reportedly faces heart disease but denies it, claiming strong health and vigor to outlast opponents if elected.
The formal dedication of the new Old Fallows building at Winter Hill Somerville occurred last evening. A dedication ball followed in the lower hall with about 100 couples dancing. The trial of Charles Frost in the Frost-Sanborn shooting case was postponed to January 28 as Sanborn could not appear.
In Rutland Vermont a United States court returned a verdict of 556 against the Hartford Life and Annuity Company over an insurance policy on Patrick Khurrs of Fairhaven. The insurer contends Burns lied about his health to obtain the policy.
A 2 39 A M bulletin reports Cardinal McCloskey's condition has not worsened. Doctors expect he may live through the day and into the evening unless an unexpected change occurs.
The New York Republican headquarters tonight published the acceptance letters of Messrs. Davenport and Cary. The documents are addressed to James W. Husted, cash man of the Republican state convention.
Eegar M Wheeler Brookfield high school principal dies Oct 3 Amherst college graduate class of 1530. Charles Philippe Robin physician and scientist and French senator dead at 64 founder of microscopic physiology. Deseon Joseph Baldwin Fitchburg merchant dies after half century of integrity and religious work served as deacon 25 years. Captain John Aiken oldest master mariner in New Bedford dies Oct 8, born 1757 in Dartmouth. Conductor Chanel HW Richardson Old Colony railroad dies at Plymouth aged 83 oldest acting conductor since 1853. Captain Thomas Rootes dies Oct 6 Bowling Green Missouri navy veteran who sailed with Perry and Connor. later Confederate captain. Lieut George A Cook United States revenue marine dies near Concord California at 32. varied service on Dobbin Grant Hamilton Walcott and Corwin. Arctic trip linked to Brights disease.
Detective department acts against herdics amid city uproar. Seven drivers arrested for soliciting passengers at depots and violating license rules. Authorities cite crosswalk recklessness and depot disputes fueling tension with rival hack owners. Public safety concerns rise as arrests aim to curb abuses by heroic drivers.
Charles O Parker residing in Quincy was arrested by Special Officer Franks of the fourth division for fraud. Parker ran an office at 15 Pemberton Square and posted a city paper ad seeking a young man to deposit 100 as security to collect money. Alexander McMullen, a Nova Scotia immigrant with fair education, answered the ad and deposited 190 as security, receiving a promissory note due in six months. He could not decipher Parker's note and reported the case, leading to Parker's arrest.
A fragmented report from a democratic convention notes participation by Col Haggett of Lowell and upcoming appointment as postmaster, while attendees discuss nominees in Worcester and Scituate. Proud backers include Mayor Prince and Bristol county supporters, with endorsement of Henry M. Cross for treasurer and a large ticket seen as electable.
Calvin Hosford, a farmer living near the Valley factory ground, contracted variola on his wedding tour with Miss Lilla Kemp. He fell ill after returning to Williams College area, provoking a scare among students. Local officers enforce vaccination as 100 workers at Williamstown Manufacturing are inoculated.
The estate of William Watson sues for damages to the building at Park Place and Church Street due to air and light obstruction. The action seeks 330 600 dollars and a permanent injunction to stop the road, with the defense anticipated to take several days.
Reports from Morristown Tenn and other regions detail Charles L N Reade’s arrest in Mexico for embezzling about 12009. Other items note a schooner Mauna Loa wreck off Musquash N B, a Moss Mouth police hardship, broad miner strikes in Ohio, a yacht collision in Providence, Halifax bank defalcation, a French murder life sentence, St Louis railroad worker unrest, indictments in Arizona territory, and a Ga bride eloping to marry a farmer.
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