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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1886
Page
1
A Boston custom room touts a simplified tailoring process. It claims five minutes and fifteen measures yield a perfect fit with ten day home delivery. The shop advertises wide style selection, low prices, and skilled cutters at 32 to 44 North Street.
A mixed dispatch notes multiple items from a period newspaper including a district attorney offer and decline to the Superior Court, railroad consolidation talks Boston New York, a multi million land title dispute near New Orleans, customs frauds in Eastport Maine, and various public notices. It also covers a mass of local incidents such as a Boston Lowell rail accident deaths, and political moves in Ireland with Chamberlain and Gladstone. The report captures ongoing legal political and civic developments across several states and regions.
Boston ministers and laymen discuss the Northwest theological fight over progressive orthodoxy. Perspectives from Henry Dexter's son, Samuel Herrick, Hamilton Hill, George Gordon, William Griffis, Albert Plumb and others reveal hopes, fears, and calls for council arbitration while debating missionary probation and church unity.
New York Oct 8 The Consolidation scheme failed to advance as Massachusetts and Connecticut would need special legislation and the New York New Haven and Hartford shows no interest. Clark and Bliss push for union while Field seeks revenge with suits filed in Westchester County over 1 842 000 bonds stock and 500 000 cash profits. Field aims to recover profits he alleges were taken.
A短 note warns consumers to beware of imitations. It cites grocers and druggists along with mining workers dealers as likely sources of counterfeit or inferior products. The item emphasizes vigilance and cross checks with trusted vendors.
The house of deputies met to form a Hymns committee led by Rev Frederick Courteny. A joint revision committee for the prayer book was appointed by the bishops. Bishop Garrett appealed for more clergy and a women’s college in northern Texas, urging the board of missions to address Christman education opportunities.
Indications show fair weather for New England excluding Vermont with nearly stationary temperatures and southwest to westward winds. Vermont and eastern New York expect fair weather with southerly winds and near stationary temperatures starting 7 a.m. Saturday October 9 for twenty four hours.
Observations compiled showing yesterday's weather up to 10 p m recorded simultaneously at all stations. Data cover temperatures humidity and wind directions from multiple sites to provide a comparative snapshot of conditions across regions.
Government moves to establish Your national councils for Ireland as part of a new bill. European council urged to press for evacuation of Egypt amid regional tensions. Kaulbars meets coolly in Bulgaria while sectarian clashes flare between Hindoos and Mohammedans. Austria Germany ties said strained and officially denied. A London cotton mill destroyed by fire. Lord Randolph Churchill found in Germany. Anarchist plot to wreck Vienna and kill Emperor Joseph uncovered.
A concise bulletin reports local and regional items: Chen Koon acquitted of assault. the death of Captain James P. Arthur. Vessel Owners' Association to meet Wednesday Oct 13. robbery in East Boston. Howard Benevolent Society meeting. Rev James Freeman Clarke endorses Andrew Estes & Lauriat win a trade mark suit against a Chicago firm. Cambridge highway robbery. Montgomery Light Veterans choose officers. a book thief confesses to extensive depredations. strike threatened in Consolidated Street Railway. police boat Protector damaged in collision. stocks active and moderately steady. notable features include New York & New England, Eastern, Central Massachusetts, California Southern, Bell Telephone, Atlantic & Pacific and Mexican Central.
Pittsfield ex-treasurer Josiah Carter, 70, was arrested on embezzlement charges in Springfield. Sheriff Nash served a summons for a private hearing before Judge Tucker amid town investigations into a deficit reported as high as 89000 dollars. Carter, a longtime carpet dealer, faced scrutiny after prior gaps in his accounts in 1883.
The American Board of Foreign Missions ends its session with a resolution urging the prudential committee to present a respectful protest to the national government against outrages on missionaries in China and to seek redress. President Mark Hopkins gave a farewell address reviewing the meeting. Of eleven prudential committee members, two were not reelected and two new members joined: C. E. Dickinson of Lowell and Rev. E. H. Atwood of Salem.
The Treasury Department is investigating Eastport Maine collector for allowing imports from St John New Brunswick described as iron sand or iron dirt but claimed as crude mineral ore. If the claims prove true, duties will be raised from 20 percent ad valorem to 45 percent.
Paris Vienna plotters planned to destroy Vienna and assassinate Emperor Francis Joseph by arson at timber stores and dynamite blasts in public buildings. Bombs were seized near Schonbrunn and near the palace bridge. Ringleaders fled to Germany as authorities detained many foreigners and Austrians under anti socialist laws.
Vienna October 8 Premier von Tuafe told the lower house interpellations that any idea Austria and Germany relations are shaken is groundless. He said relations rest on the basis defined by the ministry and no disturbance is foreseen. Heilsberg sought a debate, but it was rejected with only Austro German anti semitic and democratic party members voting for it.
On October 8 General Kaulbars met a cool reception in Sistova as 1000 locals opposed Russian intervention. He invited Bulgarian army officers to hear a czar’s message, but they directed him to the Bulgarian government. Kaulbars later reached Rustchuk and was greeted by the Russian consul with no public ceremony.
Beverapr 8. M Strausky, newly named Bulgarian agent in Servia, arrives Sunday to discuss Bregovo and emigrant issues and a commercial treaty. Servia remains guarded about Bulgarian developments.
London dispatch notes strong likelihood of a sit down between Prince Bismarck and Lord Randolph Churchill, with a possible interview already arranged. Lord Randolph Churchill reached Dresden on Oct 8, arriving amid preparations for the anticipated meeting.
The Vossische Zeitung reports M. Herbette, newly named French ambassador to Germany, carries a proposal for a European conference in March 1887 to demand England evacuate Egypt, with Egypt's neutralization to follow.
Rome reports two suspected cholera cases and four deaths in Italy, with ten new cases in the twenty four hour period. Be Fast notes Justice Day refusing a witnesses recall and examination request from Protestant rate payers. Berlin reports Prime Minister Freédbey ordering the trial of Judge Francke over alleged forged election letter. Madrid notes Sagasta forming a new ministry by royal order. London records a fire destroying Lawrence's cotton mill and four houses in Chorley with substantial loss. The government orders inquiry into the Devonport colors consecration incident involving Irish fusiliers and Catholic priests. The Vatican sends private instructions to its nuns.
The barkentine Skobeleff discharged at Parkhurst's wharf Gloucester as officers and crew left aboard. The board of health is criticized for allowing arrival without disinfection. Members claim lack of notification and proper quarantine, while others urge state health oversight and stricter measures.
Henry R Day, eight years manager of the Waterbury frame warerooms for Shoninger & Co of New Haven, has mysteriously vanished from Warhenbury. Rumors say he faces financial trouble. George L Pelham and Hector Martell were placed in charge of the store, which remains unaffected. Day leaves a family and a good home, and friends hope for his safe return and explanation.
Sarem Oct 8 Spectan reports the Knights of Labor jubilant over a Richmond national convention despatch pledging support in the current struggle. Local leaders wire back that $10,000 plus on hand will cover needs until the troubles are settled. A manufacturer says the new help may be imperfect yet will soon be trained for first class work.
Marblehead reports a calm day with a stiff breeze not materializing for the Stranger-Thetis race. Boats were ready at 10 but a light wind prevented cutter weather, delaying the event as conditions remained unfavorable through the evening. Off shore wind is expected tomorrow with the swell easing.
A sizable audience attended the Chelsea Driving Association event at Franklin Trotting Park to observe the unfinished 2:50 class race. Winners listed include G. Warren, driving Wideawake, J N Stewart driving Nedea tae Shi, and J N Pride steering Mascott. Races recorded times 2:55, 2:61, 2:42, 2:50, and 2:51.
In a trade mark case from Oct. 8, the United States Circuit Court enjoined Belford Clarke & Co of Chicago from further publishing or selling juvenile books bearing on the cover or title the word Chatter box. The court ordered the defendants to recall all such books in transit for Colquiment.
Dissatisfaction over a 25 cent per day wage cut for Highland line workers sparks a planned meeting at New Era Hall tonight. Middlesex employees gain 25 cents, Pinkerton detectives observed, and rumors circulate about Moody Merrill possibly returning as president. officials claim the Empire consolidation bounded Powers to lead with no set term and warn of imminent strike unless a new direction emerges.
Flattrax Oct 8 reports Captain Quigley of the cruiser Terror seized the Gloucester vessel Marion Grimes at Shelburne for not reporting at the custom house. Captain Landrey, born in Nova Scotia, faces a $400 fine after the ship from the Georges to the Western banks sought shelter in a southeast gale.
A Northampton dispatch says Governor Robinson asked District Attorney D W Bond to join the Superior Court bench to succeed Rockwell, but Bond declines due to his busy practice and other considerations. Hampshire bar members regret his decision, noting he is eminently suited for the post.
New York reports the steamer Anchoria is twenty two days overdue with no tidings. Charges claim bad machinery at departure from Glasgow and say owners knew of it intending major repairs soon. Critics say lives of passengers and crew were risked.
Two additional entrants join Mystic Park racing card. James E. Fitzgerald enters white gelding King Henry in the white horse race while R K Clarke enters bay mare Lally Randolph in the gentlemen's road race. Belle Sargent likely unable to start after a recent accident.
A committee meeting at the Democratic State headquarters yesterday afternoon, chaired by Hon. T. A. Collins with T. J. Murphy as secretary, reported nearly 100 tickets sold for a banquet to honor Justin McCarthy. The event is expected to draw a representative segment of the Irish race in Boston.
Yesterday afternoon a clerk at George T. Tate apothecary No 40 Causeway street filled a bottle of ether when vapor ignited from a gas jet causing an explosion. The fire damaged store fixtures. An alarm from Box 218 yesterday was for a fire at Hotel Warren.
New York officials from New Haven Hartford Boston Albany New England met at Grand Central noon to discuss a plan to merge five railways. An order to account for 1 240 000 dollars surfaced, but leaders denied progress and suggested no deal was reached.
The alleged garroting and robbery of S F Rugg the auctioneer on Oxford Street Cambridge Thursday evening draws police scrutiny. Witnesses recount Rugg passing the scene while two men in question may be the assailants. others doubt the act occurred. Mr Race remains nervous. executor Frank Smith notes unsettled auction proceeds and delayed settlements.
The Howard Benevolent Society met in room 1 at Congregational House with President Samuel B. Craft presiding. The treasurer reported receipts of 13 07198 from donations dividends and bequests and 7404 14 in payments to twelve distributors and beneficiaries, plus amendments adding an auditor’s extra review and changes in vice presidents and district distributor roles.
The Eastman Association will hold its annual reunion at the home of Mrs. Benjamin E. Badger in Concord New Hampshire next Wednesday. Assembly is at 11 a.m. The exercises are informal and include officer elections a social visit and dinner. The meeting will occupy the remainder of the day.
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