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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1885

Page

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Beecher's tribute to Grant at Tremont Temple

Rev Henry Ward Beecher delivered a measured tribute at Tremont Temple in Boston honoring General Grant. The address praised Grant's moral journey from youth to presidency, contrasted flaws with achievements, and framed his rise as divine providence guiding liberty and civilization through war and reform. The event, directed by city officials, drew about 2500 attendees with music by an 00 member orchestra and a 39-voice choir.

Henry Ward Beecher Tremont Temple Boston General Grant T. M. Carter Howard M. Dow Annie H. Lord L. F. C. Richardson Charles R. Adams William Beeching O’brien Prince Pillsbury Senate Brackett House E. H. Haskell H. B. Pierce Donovan Curtis Fernald Emmons Taylor Hersey W. H. Murphy Whitcomb Stearns Waltham Board of Aldermen and Council Jenkins Common Council O’ Brien Hugh O’ Brien B. F. Stamilton

Honored with office Chief Justice Vincent successor named

Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports a curious axiom of history as Israel Green of Mitchell Dakota is appointed agent for the Sisseton Indians and is identified as the Harper's Ferry combatant who felled John Brown. Accounts vary on his blows to Brown but note his later Civil War service and Dakota settlement.

Washington John Brown Pottawattomie Mr. Sanborn Harper’s Ferry Israel Green Mitchell, D. T Sisseton Green Major Stewart Baltimore Brown Dangerfield John Copeland Vincent New Mexico E. Yan Long Indiana Gorman Maryland Manning Treasury Department

New Hampshire Woman Brutally Attacked. Suspect Nabbed Likely

Widow Randyn Page seventy five town near Dalton in Grafton County was found nearly dead with skull fractured and facial injuries. Suspect William Somers about 24 years old with a bad reputation fled after hiring a boy to fetch his clothes while hiding in a sugar house. Officers pursue Somers with good prospect of capture. recovery for Mrs Page is deemed hopeless.

Littleton N. H Ranadyne Page Taylor Dalton William Somers

Funds Collected For Coast Defences And Porto Rico Navy

Havana reports totals for defense and naval fund raising. Casino Espanol and military club have collected 70000 and 61000 dollars respectively for coast defences. Porto Rico funds, led by Antonio Alfann y Baralt, total 40000 dollars for a man o war named Porto Rico.

Casino Espenol Porto Rico Havana Casino Espanel Military Club Antonio Alfan Y Baralt Union Constitutional Party EF Fenix Cienfuegos

Vanished Danbury man Milrich sought after bar fight

Bridgeport reports Michael Milrick disappeared after a Sunday night saloon visit and a fight with a gang of ruffians. Witnesses are reticent and local authorities have not yet solved the case.

Bridgeport Conn Danbury Michael Milrich

Colored seaman leaves ship to visit Cambridgeport woman

Benjamin Burgess, about 24, a colored seaman on the schooner Annie L. Ketchum of Philadelphia, went ashore Wednesday evening to call on Mary Mercer, a colored woman residing in Cambridgeport. He was ushered into the house upon arrival.

Benjamin Burgess Annie L. Ketchum Philadelphia Mary Mercer Cambridgeport

Col Henry Russell Named Vice President of London Exhibition

Mr John Robinson Whitley the director general of the American exhibition in London next year offered the vice presidency to Col Henry S Russell of Boston. Russell, 45, Harvard graduate, Civil War veteran, famed stock breeder, heads the Heme farm Milton Mass and owns notable stallions Fearnaught and Smuggler. He will coordinate exhibitor details from his Boston address at 95 Milk Street.

John Robinson Whitley London America Adams House United States Whitley Henry S. Russell Boston Col. Russell New England Harvard University Massachusetts Cavalry Russell Charles Russell Lowell Army of the Potomac Fifth Massachusetts Cavalry Henry L. Pierce Colonel Russell Fearnaught Buffalo Mystic Park Milton Mass Heme Farm John M. Forbes J. Malcomb Forbes Milk Street

Political Considerations Will Not Count at the Navy Yards

Secretary Whitney issues a Oct 19 letter to foremen at all navy yards urging that no political considerations influence the selection of workmen. He demands efficiency above all and warns he will investigate and dismiss foremen who hire noncompetent workers for political reasons, to shield foremen from unjust criticism.

Whitney Brooklyn N. Y Navy Yards Navy Yard Law Department Navy

Riel Execution Said to Be Planned for November 10

Montreal dispatch reports L O David stating trusted word that the government will enforce the Riel sentence. French Canadian anger and smallpox fears raise risk of trouble. Officials say Riel to be hanged November 10, with Macdonald cabinet in a tense position amid potential civil conflict.

Montreal L. O. David Riel Defence Association Riel Sir John A. Macdonald Sir John Ontario Orangemen

Unitarian Norfolk Conference Elects Officers at Walpole

Special Despatch to the Boston Post from Walpole Mass reports the Unitarian Norfolk conference opening with a devotional and business session. R C Humphreys elected moderator and as president. Other officers include Rev S W Bush Miss E P Channing James Huxtable secretary and multiple directors. The women's auxiliary report and Collier's essay Have Unitarians a Policy were discussed.

Track repairs and conductors rules dominate street railway meeting

In St Louis on October 22 the American Street Railway association resumed papers on Track Repairs and the best woods for tracks. D F Longstreet and H H Littell presented a paper on Rules and Regulations for conductors and drivers. Two women delegates, Mrs L V Fredenburg and Mrs M A Turner, attended, with claims that women own about 25 million of street railway stock nationwide.

St. Louis American Street Railway Association D.F. Longstreet Providence H. H. Littell Louisville L. V. Fredenburg Albany Street Railway New Albany Ind M. A. Turner Des Moines Railway Des Moines

Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Observed in Laconia

Rev J P Atkinson and Mrs Martha Polly Atkinson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Laconia New Hampshire with a ceremony led by Rev J JeUsher of West Medford Massachusetts followed by a banquet catered by a Boston firm and speeches from clergymen and local dignitaries. Notable attendees included Colonel J W Newton A J Graeffe of New York O A Atkinson Mrs C H Twing and son of Boston Colonel E G Lucas of the Vermont Central railroad Hon Joseph Kidder of Manchester and others.

Laconia N. H J. P Martha Polly Atkinson J. jeUsher West Medford Mass Boston T. J. Whipple C. F. Stone P. Jewell J. W. Newton A. J. Graeffe New York O. A. Atkinson C. H. Twing E. G. Lucas Vermont Central Railroad Joseph Kidder Manchester

Unrest in Boston Council as Fisher Hill and Barney Scow take focus

Boston common council last evening grappled with Fisher Hill purchase legality, barney dumping scow purchase, and tariff of appropriations while debating stenographers reports errors. Councilmen defended conduct, then adjourned after Lee's personal explanation and a warm reconciliation scene.

Harding Lee Cherrington Boston Jenki Emmons The Traveller City Messenger Fisher Hill Banquo Late Water Board Fisher Yeas Albree Armstrong Blame Brady Brigham Brown Butler Coe Daly English Erskine Fallon Farrar Fisk Fottier French Goodman Graham Hathborne Henry Hersey Hodgkins Jenks Samuel Kelley John E. Lynch Miller Francis J. Murphy William H. Murphy Oakman Whitcomb Wise Noys Barry Cassidy Collison Costello Denney Doherty Folan Fraser James J. Gallagher John Gallagher Horgan E¢Riber Francis B. Kelley Lappell Michael G. Lynch McNamara James F. Murphy J. Murray Quigley Reagan Kiddie Khosnosky Strange White Jenkins Law Department George A. Wilson Albee Blume Ilathorne Dewey Mr. Foss Ward I Mr. Dewey Ward Barney Mr. Emmons Hathorne Barney Scow

Aldermanic Hearing on Barber Asphalt Bill Begins

The Aldermanic Committee on paving opened a hearing on the Barber Asphalt paving bill for Albany street amounting to 87217 dollars. Ex Superintendent Harris testified the work was good but wavy from cold weather and that the land was settleable. He denied any city payment insinuations and cited outside hints, while noting delays by the city and rough contract terms.

Barber Asphalt Paving Company Aldermanic Committee On Albany Street Board of Aldermen Harris Court Street Mr. Harris Slade Morton B. M. Young

Death inquiry at Newport follows testimony challenging Dorsey claim

In Newport Rhode Island an official inquiry into Benjamin Burton's death continued with many witnesses. Miss Taylor's evidence attacked Mrs Dorsey as untruthful claiming her brother Howard was killed and needed money to flee. Dr Turner testified the head wound did not show close pistol fire. The inquiry adjourned for a week with no decisive murder evidence yet.

Newport R. I Benjamin Burton Miss Taylor Dorsey Howard

Diplomatic Corps Seeks to Halt Servian Bellicose Action

In Belgrade on February 22 the diplomatic corps addressed a note to the Servian government urging restraint to prevent further bellicose moves by Serbia.

Belgrade Servia

Invasion of Burman Moves Toward Rangoon

Indian Army contingents from Madras and Calcutta head to Rangoon for Burmah invasion as Burma strengthens defenses along the Irawaddy river. British observers expect a brief campaign despite fortifications and river obstructions.

Rangoon Calcutta Madras Burmah Irawaddy River King Theebaw Kenwoon Paris London English Farmers’ Alliance

Hamilton County vote tally shows Hoadly behind Foraker by 599

Cincinnati報據 Hamilton County official and circuit court actions on the county vote. Hoadly 34,527. Foraker 53,928. Republican mandamus seeks to control the count. Judge Buckwalter orders returns in proper form as legal proceedings unfold. A Suffolk bar meeting honors Judge Colburn with memorials and remarks by Attorney General Sherman and Chief Justice Morton.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Ward 18 Hoadly Foraker Kuhl Buckwalter Thompson Circuit Court Suffolk County Bar Supreme Court Room Colburn Elias Merwin J. O. Teele Causten Brown Suffolk Bar Commonwealth Justice Colburn S. Wheeler Charles R. Train Supreme Court Sherman Morton New England Dedham Phillips Academy Andover Harvard Law School Massachusetts House of Representatives Senate Dedham Institute For Savings Dedham National Bank Gaston Superior Court Long England Judge Colburn Norfolk

Young intruder steals towels and coat at Parker House

Early last evening a young man entered the Walker house, loitered, and took towels and a guest’s overcoat. While leaving he was spotted by Patrolman Skelton of division 4. Suspicions proved correct and the man, named John Herrick, was taken to the station.

Walker House South End Skelton Division 4 Parker House John Herrick South Cove Peabody Federal Street Beach Mike O'Hara O’hara Burleigh Deniel J. Crowley

New England Foresters Hold Preliminary Meeting in Springfield

The Ancient Order of Foresters New England district met in Springfield with John Lynch presiding. District secretary 5 R Anderson reported 35 courts and 3260 members, a 16000 dollar fund, and 10000 dollars spent on sick and benevolent benefits. Three new courts started in September. Delegates were hosted to a supper by Court Abraham Lincoln. session continues tomorrow.

Springfield Mass New England United District of the Ancient Order of Foresters John Lynch R. Anderson Abraham Lincoln

Lanesville Dorymen Sue Catch Herring In Ipswich Bay

Gloucester report shows over 4000 barrels of herring caught in Ipswich bay this fall with most sent to Gloucester for fresh bastard for salting. Fishermen received about 31 cents per barrel for fresh herring. Mackerel have been scarce during the week and few have been taken.

Gloucester Mass Lanesville

Essex Street Gambling Den Raids Continue

No 59 percent Essex street long a major gambling hub in the South End. A raid around midnight found the doors open and no gambling paraphernalia or safes. investigators say the place has been broken up and no further action expected in that area.

Essex Street

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