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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1886

Page

1

Indictment of State Mismanagement of War Indemnities

Third Auditor Williams reports Indiana overpaid and duplicated claims for war expenses totaling 46123, with vouchers mischarged and duplicate payments. He urges restitution by the new Legislature and warns no further claims should be settled until the money is recovered. The note adds remarks on cattle disease legislation and federal action.

Washington Williams Treasury Department United States Indiana O. H. Kendrick Robert Bennett & Co A. Bookwalter W. H. H. Terrell Thomas }. McCarty

Jealousy and Murder at Alhambra Theatre in St Louis

St Louis report of a double tragedy backstage at the Alhambra Theatre on St Charles Street. Josie Martelle was stabbed and killed by Frank Handmeyer who then killed himself. Handmeyer struck during a dispute over jealousy as Martelle prepared for the show. Martelle was about 50. The event followed an afternoon quarrel and a tense exchange in her dressing room.

St. Louis Alhambra Theatre St. Charles Street Josie Martelle Frank Handmeyer Handmeyer Josie Martello

Debt controversy and Irish leader McCarthy reception in Boston

Archbishop Elder denounces Purcell debt as not diocesan and details loans with no security. creditors challenge his stance while plans for a diocesan synod seek relief, amid a large Dublin Boston audience welcoming Justin McCarthy who defends Ireland’s demand for national self rule and cites Gladstone and Parnell as key figures.

Portraits by Copley and Landscapes by Gustave Dore

Exhibition notes reference works by John Singleton Copley and Gustave Doré. It mentions logear's Petition by Edmand and includes a brief, fragmentary descriptor Fae.

Copley Gustave Dore Logear’s Petition Edmand Fae

This Morning's News Roundup of Headlines

Overdue steamer Anchoria peril off Newfoundland. Michigan brewers oppose minors. Death of Washington newspaper man George W. Adams. Archbishop Purcell's debt revived. Indiana war claim settlement found carelessly handled. President-Gibson interview on Louisiana officials. Agriculture efforts against pleuro-pneumonia. Expanded powers sought. Chicago park packing houses protected by Pinkertons. Trouble anticipated soon. Knights of Labor actions at Richmond. Holiday observed. Chapel dedication in Haverhill. Brooklyn man killed at Waterbury Conn. Anarchists sentenced to hang. Ex-Treasurer Carter of Pittsfield suspected £50,000 short. Chicago packing house ruined by firm frauds ($400,000 loss). Poisoning case in Danvers. San Francisco opium seized by customs. Raleigh N Y student killed by a negro. Meeting to consider Indian rights called. Southern Express Company robbed. Louisville professor Strunk acquitted of murder. Close of League season. Chicago crowned pennant winners.

Anchoria Newfoundland Michigan George W. Adams Washington Purcell Indiana Gibson Louisiana Department of Agriculture Chicago Park Pinkerton Knights of Labor Richmond Haverhill Brooklyn Waterbury Conn Raleigh N. Y Southern Express Company Louisville Strunk Chicagos

Foreign unrest pans Kaulbars reception at Rustchuk

General Kaulbars faced a cold reception at Rustchuk where he outlined his mission amid broader European turmoil. Across Europe the Irish bill debate, Sofia disturbances, and suspected plots in Vienna and Phillipopoli show rising tensions as officials rail against unrest and seek recalls or firmer support.

Kaulbars Rustchuk Marquis of Hartington Sofia William O’brien Lord Randolph Churchill Prague Phillippopolis Russia M. Arklindoff Vienna

Boston Theatre hosts Irish question talk and church views

Justin McCarthy discusses the Irish question at the Boston Theatre while Jr. Bartel and Dr. Ela address Unitarian and church needs. The Y M C U heard Rev James de Normandie on business integrity and Mile. Rhea announced an upcoming Boston engagement. Stock markets show gains in clearing houses but losses for New York banks.

Jr. Bartel Ela James de Normandie Justin McCarthy Boston Mile Rhéa New York New England

Defalcation Inquiry Into Josiah Carter Continues

In Pirrs FrreLtp Oct 10, Josiah Carter's defalcation hearing before the selectmen continues with no explanation for several account items. Deficiency possibly $50,000, notes some say mask funds moved to sinking fund. Carter has hidden his property, and his bonds cannot be found in the town vaults. He refuses to surrender his books as private property.

Josiah Carter Carter

Congressional District Candidates Listed by State

Nineteenth New York district Dr. John Swineburne Republican Eighth Pennsylvania district Jeremiah Beard Prohibitionist Fourteenth Pennsylvania district J H Mc Devitt Democrat Seventh New Jersey district William McAdeoo Democrat Nineteenth New York district Nicholas Kane Democrat Fourteenth Kentucky district John G Baldeu Democrat

New York John Swineburne Pennsylvania Jeremiah Beard J. H. McDevitt Camocrat New Jersey William McAdeoo Nicholas Kane Kentucky John G. Baldeu

Washington Warms To Gibson Lamont Talk In White House

Reports of a stormy exchange between President and Senator Gibson of Louisiana over alleged misconduct by Louisiana officials appear exaggerated. Gibson said the President viewed claims against collectors Jonas and Shields as unfounded while defending federal officials from charge of political coercion. The White House reportedly regards the New York conference with Lamont Manning and others as not pernicious.

Washington Severan Gibson Louisiana White House Jonas New Orleans Shields Internal Revenue Dan Lamont Manning New York Governor Hill Lamont

Indian Civilization Conference to Meet at Lake Mohawk

The fourth annual conference of Indian civilization advocates will convene at Lake Mohawk Mountain House Wednesday through Friday. Invitations have gone to over a hundred prominent figures including Senators Congressmen and Indian bureau officers. Notables such as General Fisk General Whittlesey O B Potter Edward N Pierce and Senator Dawes head the guest list with other distinguished academics and reformers. The gathering will discuss relations with the present administration changes in Indian agents and reservation affairs. Guests are hosted by Indian Commissioner Smiley and are due to arrive Tuesday evening.

New York The Advocates of Indian Civilization Lake Mohawk Mountain House Indian Rights Association Indian Bureau Washington Fisk Whittlesey Board of Indian Commissioners Woade Erastus Brooks A. C. Barstow Providence J. M. Hoppin Yale College Helen Ludlow Hampton N. O. Houghton Boston Edward N. Pierce Senator Dawes Massachusetts John Burroughs Elliot P.shepard Cleveland P.C. Jarrett H. Welsh Boardman Philadelphia Smiley Mountain House

Poisoning attempt at Danvers insane asylum sparks investigation

Oct 10 report says Frank Laws stole pies from the cook room and hid them in a stable. A fellow worker allegedly poisoned a pie to test it but did not eat it, sending the pastry for analysis where poison was found. Lawson was arrested and denies comment.

Danvers Insane Asylum Frank Laws Nanson Phvaseloas

Haymarket Bomb Claim Alleged by Anarchist Speaker

Curiaco October 10 reports Anarchist Parsons reopened Judge Garys court with a dramatic assertion that positive proof shows the Haymarket blast was thrown by an agent of New York capitalists and monopolists sent to disrupt the eight hour movement. After the speeches, Judge Gary sentenced the anarchists to be hanged December 3.

Curiaco Parsons Gary Haymarket New York

Not Guilty Verdict In Strunk Hoosier Murder Trial

In Louisville a jury found Professor Ira G. Strunk not guilty of the shooting death of Charles V. Hoover in New Albany Indiana. The case centered on Hoover’s relation with Strunk’s wife and the shooting on a street, which also wounded Hoover’s father who accompanied him. Strunk had pleaded insanity.

Louisville Ira G. Strunk Charles V. Hoover New Albany Ind

Steamers Arrive at Various Ports from New York to Bristol

From New York to Bristol and surrounding ports, vessels including Sepus Boston Wilkesbarre Ichs Glenallen Providence Dreadnaught Wickford Kia Powell Bristol SB Frenklin Lettie Wells Calais Rosa Adria Machias Zeanipa Fannie F Hall Bangor Jennie S Frankfort Caroline Ellsworth Perseverance Rockland and others are listed with arrivals noted in October. Additional arrivals include Yoxfor Gerjenti Zaandam Amsterdam El Caliao Cenda Bolivia Ernest Lagana Dorian Stockholm City and steamer Dorian reported at Bristol.

New York Sepus Boston Wilkesbarre Arizona Liverpool Glenallen Providence Dreadnaught Wickford Kia Powell Bristol SB Frenklin Lettie Wells Calais Rosa Adria Machias Zeanipa Fannie F Hall Bangor Jennie S. Frankfort Caroline Ellsworth Perseverance Rockland Bridge Gerry Mary B Smith Thomaston Piritan Mt Desert Revenue Hallowell Sarah Sevier Gardiner Florence Leland George F 'Trige Gloucester Barnard Orient Maria Fleming William H Rowe New Bedford Hallet Low Portsmouth Gainecock Millstone Point Ebenfisher St John Leo Dobkin Feiro Two Rivers Stuart Quaco Henry S Woodruit Vineyard Norambego Dora M French William Saulsbury Yoxfor Gerjenti Zaandam Amsterdam el Caliao Cenda Bolivia Ernest Lagana Loxpon Dorian Lonpoy Stockholm City Lizard

Vienna Anarchist Plot Exposed In Broad Conspiracy

Vienna police reveal a wide scale anarchist plot linked to America and London aimed at burning the city. Seventeen conspirators, mostly Czech and German, planned staged fires in Penzing and several districts, used forged documents, bombs, daggers, and disguises, with efforts to seize money by fright and domiciliary searches.

Vienna America London Penging Untermeidling Hetzendorf Meidling Favoriten Prague Pensing Niast

Lord Randolph Churchill Arrives in Prague Amid War Doubts

London reports Lord Randolph Churchill has reached Prague as Vienna remains skeptical his mission is non political. They allege he is forging new alliances while Brussels informs him he misreads signs of an impending war between Austria and Russia.

Lord Randolph Churchill Prague London Brussels Churchill Austria Russia

Hartington denies promise to back Irish bill plan

London dated Oct 10 The Marquis of Hartington denies promising support for a new Irish bill alleged by the Daily News to have been drafted by Mr Chamberlain. The government may take up the procedure measure as the 61st order after a promised home rule bill, aiming for closure and a likely 100 vote majority, facing Parnellite objections.

Piartington London Marquis of Hartington Daily News

French envoy declines Liberty dedication mission

Paris reports M the Forge, chosen by the Chamber to represent it at the New York statue dedication, refuses the assignment. Also noted: General Uhrich, defender of Strasburg, dies born 1802. Cork holds a massive League of the Cross parade with 20,000 spectators despite rain. In Lonpox a dispatch says the Turkish sultan showers gifts on the French Mediterranean squadron admiral.

Paris la Lanterne M. Anatole de la Forge Chamber of Deputies New York Harbor Joseph Alexis Uhrich Strasburg Cork League of the Cross Father Mathew Lonpox Constantinople

Missing steamer Anchoria reappears off Cane Spear

The Anchoria, with its main shaft broken, lies under canvas about seventy miles off Cane Spear bearing east southeast. Passengers and crew are safe. A lifeboat commanded by the first officer reached St Johns at noon to report the disaster. Steamship Mirana was sent to assist and will bring full details on arrival.

St. Jouns N. F Anchoria Cane Spear

Cox Will Run for Congress Not for Mayor

New York Oct 10 S S Cox minister to Turkey arrived aboard the La Champagne and says his visit is to confer with President Cleveland on mission business. He declares he will seek Congress if nominated by his constituents but will not be the Democratic candidate for mayor under any circumstances.

New York S. S. Cox Turkey Cleveland Tie Congress Mayer

Intercollegiate Football Association Announces Rules And Schedule

The Intercollegiate Football Association concluded its session at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Harvard meets Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on November 20, Penn vs Yale in New Haven on November 12, and Harvard against Wesleyan in Cambridge on November 6 among other games. A rule change prohibits the opposing centre rush from interfering until touched by a second man, and the English No. 5 Lily White bell is adopted for use.

New York Intercollegiate Football Association Fifth Avenue Harvard University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Wesleyan Polo Grounds N. Y Yale New Haven Princeton Cambridge Hartford Yate Lily White Association

Arrival of Himalaya and Lyons in Hautrax

Troopship Himalaya docked with Admiral Lyons, successor of Earl Clanwilliam, aboard. The upper ten face derision since his wife is not a lady, only Mrs Lyons. Generals and admirals stationed here have all been knighted. Newfoundland reports warn that the potato crop and fisheries fail, signaling possible famine in the colony.

Hautrax N. S Sorcian Himalaya Admiral Lyons Earl Clanwilliam Lyons Newfoundland

City Editor Frost Resigns to Lead Financial Dept

Globe city editor James P. Frost resigns to take charge of the financial department. He has steered the city staff through frequent force changes and training many new workers. Frost anticipates a softer chair in the financial editor’s seat.

Frost James P. Frost the Globe

Weather Indications for New England and Eastern New York

For twenty four hours starting 7 am Sunday October 10 fair weather is forecast for all New England and Eastern New York with southerly winds and no decided change in temperature.

Washington New England New York

Meteorological Record of Yesterday Observations at All Stations

The report summarizes yesterday’s weather data collected up to 10 p m from all stations at the same synchronized moment. It records temperature wind direction and speed atmospheric pressure precipitation and cloud cover as observed across locations, highlighting any notable anomalies or regional differences.

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