Vermont War Claims Audit Reveals Sold Arms After Payment
Third Auditor Williams reports Vermont had $924,785 in claims under the 1861 act, $857,845 paid, $866,890 suspended. He finds War Department records show $640,644 in arms and equipment furnished 1863–64 not returned or accounted for, with credits later applied totaling $548,780 owed. Vermont sold most arms for about $70,000. funds deposited in state treasury. Vermont Legislature in session. Treasury to review with state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Williams
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Vermont
War Department
Ordnance Office
Treasury Department
Washington Navy Yard completes ground work. workers dismissed
The special work under the department of steam engineering at the Washington Navy Yard is finished on the ground and nonessential workers have been dismissed. John A. Andrew Post G A R members from Boston arrived, then departed for Baltimore. It is believed Geronimo and captives will soon be moved from San Antonio to Fort Marion Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Steam Engineering
Washington Navy Yard
Department
John A. Andrew Post
Boston
Virginia
Baltimore
War Department
Geronimo
San Antonio
Tex
Fort Marion
Fla
Girl Runs Away Returns With Marriage Certificate
Annie May Wetherell, 16, vanished from Brockrx home Oct 7, later found at Briggs House with Frank L Jewett. Warrant issued for Jewett and father for enticement and accessory. Girl bailed. she claims marriage to Simmons per a Favihan justice. Police investigate perjury and age misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Pease
Favihan
Simmons
Jewetts
Manning Sues Alabama Claims Commissioner for Damages
Jerome F. Manning of Lowe ll sues Asa French of Braintree and other state based commissioners, seeking 100000 in damages for alleged misconduct obstructing his work on Alabama claims. The suit targets multiple commissioners residing in other states as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Jerome F. Manning
Alabama
Asa French
Braintree
Court of Alabama Claims
Manning
Disappearance of William F Shaw Stuns Saveus Town
The paper box maker William F Shaw and his employee Mrs Lillie Gill have vanished from Saveus. Shaw, married and father of three, is believed to have left with Gill. Creditors from Boston and Lynn seek his return while Shaw’s wife hopes he is in Haverhill. Shaw formerly lived in Stoneham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saveus
Sprcrau
William F. Shaw
Lillie Gill
Shaw
Boston and Lynn
Stoneham
Haverhill
OToole Joyce Boat Race Postponed In Springfield
The OToole Joyce boat race is postponed until tomorrow after Joyce claimed OToole failed to turn the stokeboat as prescribed. OToole completed the course solo in 14 30. Jets were declared off.
Autopsy Scandal at Charity Hospital on Ward's Island
A New York autopsy controversy centers on Ward's Island charity hospital where doctors reportedly dissected most deaths for years. Officials say the practice violated the rights of the poor, with autopsies done without relatives consent and bodies sent offsite for study. The emigration commissioners plan a monthlong inquiry and push for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charity Hospital
Ward’s Island
Commissioners of Emigration
Moffat
Manhattan Island
Stevenson
Cavalry
Cypress Hills
Potter’s Field
Plymouth and Bay Unitarian Conference Meets in Plymouth
The autumn meeting of the Plymouth and Bay Conference of Unitarian Churches was held in Plymouth with Easton Brockton Bridgewater Whitman Scituate and Hingham among participants. Rev H Price Collier presided Rev W L Chapin led devotions and a committee was formed to supply ministers for vacant pulpits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Scrrviate
Plymouth and Bay
H. Price Collier
Scituate
W. L. Chapin
North Easton
John
Hingham
B. R. Bulkley
Concord
Mass
Dix
Pembroke
Chapin
McDougal
Beechland
Whitcomb
Whitman
West Bridgewater
W. H. Baldwin
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Grindall Reynolds
American Unitarian Association
No Mention of Probation at Congregational Council Opening
Curiaco Oct. 14 The Rev Dr Goodwin urged friendly discussion on essential council work and doctrines while bypassing non essentials ahead of a debate on death probation. Reports show 171 churches and 380000 members. treasury receipts 25000, disbursements 170000. $7575 dues due from local societies could cut future per member assessments. Officers elected include Hazen as secretary Perrin as treasurer Camp as auditor Moore as register. A motion to host next council in Worcester passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
National Council of the Congregational Church
Goodwin
Henry A. Hazen
Auburndale
Mass
W. H. Ryder
Michigan
Pes P. Leavitt
Cleveland
Brinley Wins Intercollegiate Lawn Tennis Singles Title
Brinley of Trinity defeats Yale Thacher and Harvard Sears to take the intercollegiate singles championship in New Haven. Final doubles Brinley with Paddock vs Knapp with Thacher were 9-7, 5-7, 5-5 when stoppage due to darkness. Sears beat Gardiner for second in singles 6-1, 6-3 and will play Thacher next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Brinley
Trinity
Thacher
Yale
P. Sears
Harvard
Paddock
Knapp
Acher
Sears
Gardiner
Live mayoralty fight shapes New York convention outcome
The County Democrats endorsed Hewitt amid a crowded battle with George and the Republican nominee. Henry R. Beckman is named for the board of aldermen. Orland Potter and J. Edward Simmons withdraw. George leaders plan a penny newspaper. Tos F. Post to be managing editor. Roosevelt, Rollins, Patterson secured key judicial slates. Union League Club backs Judge Daniels for the Court of Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sorcrau
Democrats
Tammany
Abram Hewitt
Board of Aldermen
Board of Estimate and Apportionment
Henry R. Beckman
Hewitt
Orland B. Potter
J. Edward Simmons
George
Levi M. Bates
Theodore Roosevelt
Citizens
Daily News
Theaper
Tos F. Post
County Democracy Convention
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Irving Hall
Daniel G. Rollins
Edward Patterson
Union League Club
Judge Daniels
Court of Appeals
Labor unrest lingers in tanneries as fines levied
In Satem on October 14, four months into labor troubles, Knights of Labor members remain, with some workers returning and twenty new arrivals. In Peabody Police Court, eight men including Donovan and Barry were fined 35 with costs for throwing a stone at non unionist John Yeaton's house. Police guarded as Knights trailed local workers to prevent clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satem
Knights of Labor
Manufacturers’ Association
John Gibney
Knights
Peabody
Michael Donovan
Daniel Donovan
Jack Barry
William Daley
George E. Alley
Joseph Cody
Edward Costello
John Magner
John Yeaton
Green
Contesting a Will in Barnstable Court Case
In Barnstable on October 1 Judge Brigham heard Asa H. Bearse v Lucy A Crosby et al over Alfred Bearse estate. The suit seeks equal division while earlier a will was rejected for signature technicality. Bearse then deeded all to daughters Lucy Crosby and Bertha amid claims of undue influence and mental fitness. The case, involving several thousand dollars, hinges on jury instructions to be given tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnstable
Superior Court
Brigham
Asa H. Bearse
Lucy A. Crosby
Alfred Bearse
Bearse
Ucy A. Crosby
Bertha
Brig
Ham
The Fisheries. Gloucester October 14 1886 report
Gloucester and regional ports report varied catches with codfish, halibut, and mackerel. Western banks yield large cod, North Bay and Georges Bank shipments, price fluctuations, and seasonal declines vs 1885. Swiss fish culture, imports, and general market conditions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
American Fish Bureau
Georges
Shore
Boston
Quero
North Bay
Cape Cod
Scarston Belle
Boothbay
Provincetown
Block Island
Lisbon
Switzerland
United States
North — Bay
W. J. Crosby
Grand and Quero Banks
Labrador
Haddock
Jeffreys
New England
Free-Will Baptists Hold 26th General Conference at Marion
Marion Ohio October 14 delegates attend the twenty sixth general conference of the Free will Baptist Church convened in Marion with Rev Dr Stewart of New Hampshire presiding as moderator. The sermon was delivered by Professor J A Howe of Bates College Maine and correspondence to other bodies was reported. The evening program focused on Our Ministry with several clergy speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
General Conference
Free-will Baptist Church
Stewart
New Hampshire
J. L. Phillips
Ball
Buffalo
N. Y
E. W. Porter
J. A. Howe
Bate’s College
General Baptist Church of England
Chalmers
J. D. Steward
J. Malvoin
American Christian Convention
C. A. Tillinghast
Christian Convention
D. Waterman
Dunn
Hillsdale College
O. E. Baker
Rhode Island
J. J. Keyes
Hamburg
Prairies Swept by Fire in Indian Territory
Late reports from Shee man Texas describe the most extensive and destructive prairie fires in the Indian Territory, burning millions of acres from Winata to Muskogee along the railroad. Cattle and hay destroyed, cattlemen face driving herds elsewhere to avoid starvation. investigation into the fire’s origin to be conducted by the Vinata Indian agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lovurs
Oet
Sheeman
Tex
Indian Territory
Winata
Muskogee
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Vinata Indian Agent
Mystic Park Races Open Third Day Amid Strong Attendance
Mystic Park Me Oct 14 spectators, including many sporting men and ladies, witnessed the third day of association races. A 2:20 pacing class drew five starters from six entries, with J Bolger Hiram H and J J Bowen Littleton among entrants. Four heats completed due to darkness, with more to run tomorrow. 2:29 class also raced with eleven entries and five starters, four heats finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Park
J. Bolger
Hiram H
J. J. Bowen
D. A. Johnson
B. G. Littleton
B. E
Meepforrd
J.J. Bowen
S. Roberts
Lynn
Lady Brooks
T. D. Marsh
Great Falls
Lady Oo Dog
Bowen
Medtina
Bron Ninnis
B.E. Clark
Rove
J. Malony
Deak
A. Johnson
Ch. G
Bh. m. Sweetness
PSS
J. Woodbury
M. G. Maid
L. C. Ryerson
Re. G. Chub
Boiabs J. Golden
B. ¢. Hastings
A. John Gn
Brockton
G. Rex J. J. Beéfwen
Medford
B. S. Don Carlos J.J. Fawen
G. G. Zahm Franky Meehan
B. G. George A. T. D. Marsh
New Haven Armory Strike Over Pay Demands
About forty five Winchester armory workers in New Haven walk out over pay after Miss Taylor’s death in an explosion. Inspectors seek 750 dollars from 5 pounds, powder workers demand 9 dollars instead of 6 60 per week, and primer leaders ask 1350 dollars instead of 312.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Winchester
Armory
Taylor
Tragedy and Notes From Newport to New York
Patrick S Casey a Newport mason was killed instantly yesterday when a staging collapse sent him from a new schoolhouse seventy five feet. Herbert Law of Providence aged 38 was found dead in his boarding house from alcohol related causes. A heavy hoisting fate weighing 5200 pounds at 165 Broadway New York fell three stories into a basement injuring no one. Justin McCarthy lectured at Lawrence last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick S. Casey
Newport
R. L
Herbert Law
Providence
R. I
Broadway
New York
Justin McCarthy
Lawrence
Pope’s memoirs as Webster to publish Life of Leo XIII
Charles L. Webster, fresh from arranging Pope Leo XIII's memoirs, gave a private half hour interview in Rome. The project, guided by Dr Bernard O'Reilly, will be a one volume octavo life with frontispiece and 20 to 30 engravings, translated into several languages, costing about one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y. Mail and Express
Charles L. Webster
The
Mail and Express
Webster
Bernard O'Reilly
Mr. Webster
America
O'Reilly
Rome
Appleton’s Encyclopedia
Luccido Marie Parocchi
Leo XIII
Cardinal Gibbons
Vatican
Ragland
Spain
Italy
France
Germany
Holland
Portugal
Powers and Baldwin Charm Audience With Stage Works
The second literary and musical entertainment at Freeman place featured Leland T. Powers in David Copperfield with rapid voice and facial shifts drawing large applause. Louise Baldwin sang The New Kingdom and Encore Thou Art Like Unto a Flower. Powers closed with The Minister's Housekeeper by Mrs Stowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Expression
Freeman Place
Leland T. Powers
David Copperfield
Louise Baldwin
New Kingdom
Souvenir Day Draws Crowds at Mexican Village Fair
Yesterday's ladies souvenir day drew crowds at Horticultural Hall and the village fair. The management will give away pottery pieces every Monday and Tuesday, with reduced prices for teachers and students. Charitable institutions are invited to visit. Cricket clubs Paysie and Fall River closed the Newport season. Newport 83 for 3 fell short to tie, game ended in a draw as Fall River refused to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paysie
Fall River
Newport
Newports
Fall Rivers GS
Fall Rivers
Delicate Diseases Promised Cures Advertisement
A 19th century style medical ad offers prompt thorough and permanent cures for diseases of either sex. It invites readers to send 10 cents in stamps for a large illustrated treatise from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association at 663 Main Street, Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo, N. Y
Notice of executors for Eldredge and Johnson wills
LN appointed executor of Louisa Eldredge of Boston Suffolk County widow deceased and Charles H Norton named as executor for claims and payments. Another notice announces F Stevens executor for Sarah W Johnson of Boston with claims to be presented and payments to be made. Dates indicate Boston October 1836 and October 188? respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Eldredge
Boston
Suffolk
Charles H. Norton
Administratrix and Executors Appointed in Suffolk County
Public notices announce Mary D. Masterson as administratrix of Michael Masterson. Almira R. Joy as administratrix of Love Joy. Annie Y. Stoll as executrix of Adolph Stoll. Michal W. Costello as executor of John M. Woods. Henry C. Griffin as administrator of Sarah Ann Norris. Notices urge creditors to exhibit claims and debtors to pay estate obligations, with attorneys listed and dates in 1880s Boston and Chelsea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jotach
Michael Masterson
Boston
Suffolk
Mary d. Masterson
Matthew Dean
Tremont St
TECH
Love Joy
Chelsea
Almira RE. Joy
Admx
Torec
Adolph Stoll
Anniey Stoll
John M. Woods
Michal
W. Costello
Sarah Ann Norris
Insolvency Notice for Jane Chesneau of Boston
Boston October 14 1886 notice from Court of Insolvency states an insolvency warrant issued against Jane Chesneau of Boston Suffolk. It forbids payment or transfer of her property and calls a creditors meeting to prove debts and appoint assigns at the Probate building Court Square on October 28 1886 at 10 AM. Deputy Sheriff Messenger John B Fitzpatrick signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
Jane Chesneau
Court Square
John B. Fitzpatrick
Insolvency notice of Levi Severance in Boston
In Suffolk county Massachusetts an insolvency proceedings notice states Levi Severance a Boston restaurant keeper is insolvent and all debts or property transfers to him are forbidden. A creditors meeting to prove debts and appoint assignees will be held October 28, 1886 at 10 a.m. in the Court of Insolvency within the Probate building Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omemogrwealyte
Massachusette
Suffolk
Probate Court
John Peak
Boston
Charles Wheeler
Friend Street
Boston Post
Joan W. McKim
Esquire
Joan He Paine
Asst. Register
Massachusetts
Robert Dickson Smith, JR
Robert Dickson Weston Smith
Robert Dickso
Weston Smith
Weston
John W. McKim
Levi Severance
Court Room
Court Square
Thomas Fee, Jr
Insolvency Court Notices for Cutler Reed and Wetmore
Notice filed in Suffolk County Court of Insolvency cites Axel Dearborn as creditor seeking warrant to seize Bo Cutler & Co estate and distribute assets. Second creditors meeting for Charles H Wetmore insolvent estate set for November 5 in Boston. Third meeting for Charles R Smith insolvent estate scheduled February 11 1837, with assignees George C Murch and Edward Hatch presenting accounts and allowing objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yom Monwralth
Massachusetts
Suffolk
Axel Dearborn
Boston
Elisha P. Cuteer
Clarence M. Reed
Waltham
Middlesex
Bo: Bo Cutler '& Co
Cutler and Reed
John H. Paine
Asst
Charles R. Smith
George C. Murch
Edward Hatch
Knights & Co. Advertises Boston Cambridge Offices
The notice lists S. RB. Knights & Co. operating from offices at 226 Washington Street Boston and 603 12 Main Street Cambridgeport. It provides address details without broader context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. RB. Knights & CO
Washington Street
Boston
Main St
Cambridgeport
Tremont Natl Bank and Boston Brokers Auction Listing
Francis Henshaw & Co. auctioneers present a Boston stock exchange sale listing bonds and shares from Tremont Natl Bank and numerous issuers. The catalog includes railroads like Atchison Topeka Santa Fe 7s 1900 land grant and Union Pac 8s, city and mill securities, and bank notes from Webster Freeman Dedham and others. Auction Saturdays at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ll. Day & CO
Merchants’ Exchange
State Street
142 Exchange
Farbanks Co
Wilmington & Vermilion Coal Co
Evansville & St. Louis RR
Union Pac
Es National Bank of Commerce
National Webster Bank
Freeman's National Bank
First National Bank of Lynn
Brookline National Bank
Champion Tron Co
Stock transfers and securities listed for Saturday notice
Stock entries show numerous shares across Ames Manufacturing Aimes Sword Eldredge Sewing Machine and related firms. Also listed are bank stocks railroads including Boston Consolidated St Ry Co and New England firms, with bonds from Cincinnati Santa Fe Old Colony lines and Metropolitan RR among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Manufacturing Co
Aimes Sword Co
Do. Eldredge Sewing Machine Co
Ames Sword Co
Eldredge
E Machine Co
Eldredges Nee Machine C
Eldredge Sewing Machine Co
Sham
AIS 8
Do Eldredge Sewing Machine Co
Alan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brockton Giral
MR. Manning
Saugus
Unitarian Conference
South Scituate
Council of the Congregational Church
the County Democracy Falls
Henry George
Free-Will Baptists
Marion, O
Mystic
Pope
Pegbate Notices
Sarah W. Johnson
Aaron’. Stevens
Nadina
F. Stevens
Nooe
Hannah Sullivan
Henry J. Morrice
Aoticer
Charles H. Wetmore
Ernest A. McKay
South Margin Street
Telephone
Concord Street
Jelock
Renair
Vorey
Massachusetts Title Insurance Company
R Mink Street
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Arnold A. Rand
Custom House
Ustoms
C. T. Walker
Portland Street
Richards & CO
John ¢. Wilmerding
Evy Wilmerding
Hoguet & CO
White St
Townsend & Rmonfant Auctioneers
Leonard Street
Philadelphia
Samuel Bunting’s
Lippincott, Son & CO
Market Street
Boston Stock Exchange
Yale & Towne Mfg. Co
Jares New Eng. Natl. Bank
Tremont Natl. Bank
Atheneum. Aton
Androscoggin Mills
Boston Horse RR
Cambridge Horse Ra. Conn
Pass. R. RR
Ptd
Tremont Nat. Bank
Dedham Nat. Bank
Dedham
Great Falls & Conway RR
Summit Branch RR
Hamilton Woollen Co
City of St. Louis
M. L
Burl. & Mo. River BR
Francis Henshaw & CO
Reom L
First National Bank of Merrimac
Mags
Detroit, Lansing & Northern Rd. Co
Boston Consolidated St. Ry. Co
Highland St. Railway Co
Middlesex Rd
St. Ry. Co
ALI
Flexible Shoe Nail Co
Cocheco Mfg. Co
Boott Cotton Mills
Lowell Mfg. Co
Continental Mills
Lancaster Mills
Market Natl. Bank
Do Nath Union Bank
Naumkeag National Bank
Salem
Everett Natl Bank
Mercantile Marine Ins. Co
Cincinnati
Top
Santa Fe Mort
Old Colony RR
Essex Rd
Burlington & Northern RR
Continental National Bank
de Quincy RR
Ogdensburg
Lake Champlain
Metropolitan RR. Co
National Tube Works Co
Nashua Mfg. Co
Boston Marine Ins. Co
Albert Howe
C.O
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Horatio Harris & Coo., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Almeria
State St
Kansas
Bavarian
J. M. Wade
Tremont Street
Central Street
E. A. Hunting
Bromfield Street
C.S. Montgomery
Motte Street
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