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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1886
Page
1
Across the nation readers learn of Sabine Pass flood threat and drownings while other items report political moves in Hartford and Salem, labour unrest in Illinois and Massachusetts, court suits, and notable deaths. The snapshot covers storms, political nominations, strikes, fires, and local incidents.
Destructive blaze in Capen's sardine factory at Eastport Me. devastates much of the business district as water reservoirs run dry and the fire department is nearly useless. Telegraph offices burned. extensive property losses across multiple blocks. Portand dispatch notes ongoing destruction and looming total loss for Water Street.
In Montpelier Vermont on October 14 the Legislature saw 23 House bills introduced and one pass, six Senate measures introduced with one approved. The session adjusts Supreme Court judge election to October 20 and a United States Senator will be elected next Tuesday at 2 50 p.m. A temperance committee is named to study liquor laws and several railroad related bills are discussed including the short haul proposal and prohibition on passes.
The Knights of Labor executive board met at Ricumonp Virginia on October 14 to approve relief totaling 15000 for Augusta Georgia workers Salem Massachusetts tannery workers and New York City plumbers. Powderly met with Southern colored delegates to discuss uplift and rights while denying social equality as a bureau objective. The session included officer elections and a 9 AM start with three remaining board seats unresolved. In Boston the fourth district Democrats struggled after 42 ballots without a nomination, with Lodge noted as door prompter.
For twenty four hours starting 7 a m Friday October 15 the region can expect rain followed by fair weather and winds shifting to the west. Colder air arrives and cautionary signals remain in effect from Eastport to Sandy Hook along the Atlantic coast.
Observations compiled from multiple stations up to 10 p.m. show synchronized readings. The record notes temperature, humidity, wind, and pressure as observed simultaneously at all sites, highlighting regional weather patterns and anomalies from the prior day.
Timeline of Civil War actions with battles and events including Collinsville Tennessee on Oct 11 1863 the Chambersburg raid Oct 10 1862 Bristow Station Oct 14 1863 John Brown with Harper’s Ferry Oct 16 1859 Grant assumed command in Tennessee Oct 16 1863 Pilot Knob Missouri Oct 16 1861.
Interior reads as an ad snippet for 81 91 Washington Street at the corner of Lim, promising no nicer stock and no pleasanter warerooms to visit. It emphasizes the breadth of selection and quality.
Foreign dispatch reports Solomon, a noted composer, has been released from custody. In related notes, Russia denounces the Bulgarian election method and Bulgaria is advised to abstain from provocation toward Russia.
Independent committee met at head quarters. Will Carleton read from his works at Tremont Temple. Ninth Regiment drilled on the Common. Merchants' Club dined at Parker's. Common council meeting. Donovan defeats Buckley on the Charles. Rev Edward Hale installed as associate pastor at South Congregational Church. Farodens raid. Republicans fail to nominate in the ninth Suffolk senatorial district. State board of health reports on malarial fever. Boston Dispensary annual meeting. Stock market shows greater activity, strength, and higher prices. Trading focuses on Atchison New England Aoughton Ontonagon Cleveland Canton and land stocks.
New York on Oct 14 saw a convention of railroad superintendents led by H W Stevenson of the New York New Haven Hartford line with Waterman Stone as secretary. Discussions covered spring rail frogs, a possible switch to spring rails, and a committee to study the issue. The Central Association proposed disbanding to join the main group, which was approved, and the association’s name was changed to the North American Railroad Superintendents. A committee to address freight car delays due to loading and unloading was formed, and a new railway machinery and transportation committee empowered to set uniform interchange rates was created. Stevenson demonstrated the Phelps telegraphing system for moving trains, noting its six months’ practical use aboard his road. The gathering adjourned for next year.
A West Texas and Louisiana disaster report details Sabine Pass destruction from the Sabine river overflow. Sixty five lives are lost with many families drowned. Rescue parties from Beaumont and Orange organize relief as Cameron parish and Johnson Bayou suffer heavy damage.
Benjamin J. Angell of Horton Angell Co., a leading local jeweler, and W F Buckingham were thrown from a carriage while driving. Buckingham was seriously injured. Angell died after being taken home. Angell was prominent in Boston Providence and New York circles as head of a major jewelry firm.
A soldiers' monument along with the land cost 3500 was dedicated yesterday in Machias Maine. The ceremony marked the community’s tribute to local veterans with a formal unveiling and commemorative remarks by town officials and residents.
A severe October storm hits Curiaco and across Illinois Indiana Ohio and Michigan. Widespread damage includes blown buildings downed wires and damaged roofs. Ypsilanti Elkhart Napoleon and Toledo report ruined structures and power outages as yachts race on Lake Erie.
Ig W. Webster of Warren Ohio was acquitted yesterday after a lengthy trial for the murder of farmer Harrington. Webster had maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings.
The Duchess D Auxy, widow of Duke D Auxy, asks to view all interests in Joseph K Soutter Sr. s estate and related firms in New York and Stamford. She cites a very large estate including Chicago land worth 500000 at death, Florida land, and 200000 to 400000 acres in Texas and other states.
The Journal de St Petersburg denounces Bulgarian elections as rigged by the government party and says the regency suppresses abroad news. It cites General Kaulbars’s mission as devoted, while Kaulbars departs for Rustchuk. Vienna cautions Bulgaria against choosing a prince without powers’ consensus.
The steamer Saab sailed from Southampton for New York with £344,000 in gold aboard. Composer Edward Solomon’s bigamy case was adjourned as key witnesses from America had not arrived. he is freed on his own recognizance. Oarsman William Beach left London for Australia. The daughter of Rev Augustus Stopford Brooke rebuts reports of her father being placed in an insane asylum, stating he is well and touring the continent.
Chaco Oct 14 District Assembly No 57 says to order out all Armour Co beef department employees starting tomorrow, swelling the strike with thousands. Richmond delegates hint the packers seek delay while planning a boycott against Armour to push settlement of stock yards dispute.
A El Paso dispatch claims ex President Gonzales of Mexico may have been assassinated, but the exact location is unknown and officials doubt the report. Other rumors allege a renewed insurrection and that more than twenty people were shot at Fresnillo. A minister, Romero Rubio, allegedly disappeared near Mexico City, with insurgent involvement rumored. City of Mexico officials say the Gonzales murder story is not credited.
In New Haven, John R. won the 2:45 class with 2:33% and other times listed amid a card of races. The 2:33 class was unfinished with Frank M. winning two heats, Bessie B. one, and White Eye one. President Tyler reviewed the crooked war charges against Ticonic and said owner Haines was guilty of crooked work in several races and faces expulsion.
A compact list of ships and ports appears, featuring Arshins Atlantic Bremen Cruesader Liverpool Augusta Singapore Marcia Cee Dunkirk Hermann Bremen William J Roteh Janbons Quiocorin Cut ta Barks Aurora Pillau Latona Bordeaux Constantia Antwerp Fred R Rich ards Darien Sonntag Hiogo brig Wauban Port Spain Pearl Barbados.
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