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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Sep 02, 1885

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Hay Fever Association Holds Bethlehem Meeting

The United States Hay Fever association opened its annual meeting in Bethlehem at the Methodist church led by President F. B. Fay. Reports described various remedies including Turkish baths and damamelis, with several members presenting experiences and a committee to report officers at an adjourned session next Monday.

Bethlehem Col. Muckle Philadelphia H.T. Dewey Brooklyn Samuel Lockwood Freehold N. J Nis Westbrook Messrs Storrs Hoyts Dewey van Voorhis New York Townshend Henry Ward Beecher

Rogers & Bros. victory clears trademark for Rogers name

In Meriden Connecticut a jubilee was held at C Rogers and Bros large factory after the state supreme court ruled the firm may stamp the name Rogers on all it makes. The decision ends a long dispute with Waterbury Rogers and the Meriden Britannia Co which had claimed prior rights to the mark. The victory is valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and hundreds of workers and supporters celebrated tonight.

Concord con man sells Fireside Companion prizes

Concord residents were duped by C. &%. Wilson who posed as a general agent for Fireside Companion at Sherbrook P Q He offered six months of the paper for 30 cents with a prize drawing including Esty organs ladies watches and chromes Subscribers paid 10 cents then $1 for boxing the organ 12 cents postage for the watch 4 cents for chromes but none received papers or prizes and no reply many victims reported.

Concord N. H Wilson Sherbrook P. Q

Provincetown Mackerel Catch Totals and Market Update

The Provincetown port reports 7850 barrels of mackerel landed in the month ending last night, bringing the total to 11,810 barrels. Prices improved slowly with better demand than July. Maine coast fleets fared modestly as fish were scarce among rocks and shoals, yet fish quality improved over the past three weeks. Ecodfish arrivals for August total 484,600 pounds, with cumulative 404,000 pounds to date, two thirds from djero. Weirs reported fair success.

Provincetown Mass Maine Djuero

Texan who shot Davis held for examination in New York

James T. Holland, known as the Texan who killed Torm Davis, was brought to police headquarters for questioning, remaining silent and stating Davis and his associates attempted to rob him. An affidavit was filed against Holland’s associate John Z. Hill, charging him with negotiating counterfeit money to commit a crime, and Hill also was held for examination.

New York James T. Holland Torm Davis Holland John Z. Hill Hill L. I. Allen Hillsdale Mich Gen. Grant Roberts Boston Shrady Douzins John Wilson New York Herald Grant Wilson Eryl

New Hampshire Fire Insurance Law Sparks New York Merchants

The New Hampshire legislature passed a law forcing fire insurance companies to withdraw agents from the state. Leading New York and Hartford firms notified agents to cease business and suspend commissions during the operation of the law. The measure concerns mercantile interests beyond New Hampshire, affecting other states with financial ties to the state.

New York New Hampshire Hartford Hartromp Conn

East Haven mill fires up as workers stay away

New Haven September 1 The East Haven wire mill E B Wheeler Co announced it would start today after labor troubles closed it. Six furnaces were lit but no workers appeared. The proprietors believed the strike broken, yet the men remained at their posts until demands are met. The firm holds several orders, but plans to draw fire or seek outside help were not disclosed.

New Haven Conn East Haven Wheeler & Co Boston Post Fall River Mass Board of Health Canada

Shirt factory planned for Provincetown with 100 machines

Suitable buildings have been bought in Provincetown for a new shirt factory to be run by a company already operating in Leominster and South Framingham. The plant will start with 100 machines and aims to aid the unemployed population by creating work opportunities.

Provincetown Mass Leominster South Framingham

Reform and business tone mark the Cleveland administration

Washington observers highlight improved government handling since March 4, praising Postmaster General Vilas and a push to overhaul books across departments. A tariff on traveling salesmen faces repeal scrutiny as reforms target abuses amid diplomatic chatter about Gen. McClernand for Austria.

Washington Vilas Hendricks Indiana District of Columbia Ten McClernand Austria Keily Gen. McClernand Springfield Samuel J. Tilden Cleveland Black Chicago Ada Sweet

River and Harbor Probabilities in Incoming Session

Washington, Sept 1 Congress man Willis of Kentucky, former river and harbor committee chair, expects reappointment and predicts higher appropriations after last winter’s bill failed. He cites committee disagreements and growing public dissatisfaction with the levee system along the Mississippi, plus potential shifts in stance by the incoming congress. Also notes Van Bokkelen’s treatment by Hayti and state department stance, urging no further claims.

Washington, D. C Willis Kentucky House Congress Mississippi River van Bokkelen United States Bayard van Bekkelen

Parnell speaks at Dublin banquet on home rule and land

In Dublin at the Mansion House Lord Mayor hosts 300 guests for Mr. Parnell and Irish Commons colleagues. He warned that denying home rule would force England to grant self rule or concede a crown colony, denounced moonlighting outrages, urged landlords to temper rents, and expressed confidence Ireland stood on the brink of victory.

Ireland Dublin Mansion House Parnell House of Commons

Commodore Perry Monument Corner Stone Laid in Newport

The corner stone of the Commodore Perry monument in Newport Rhode Island was laid under the Rhode Island Grand Lodge of Masons. A Masonic procession led by Col. G. M. Van Slyck marched from Church Street to Washington Square with regalia and Newport Band. Contents placed in the stone include a 1767 French silver coin a 1800 U S half cent a Perry flag fragment a 1803 U S cent an English copper piece from 1507 and a 1814 U S penny marking the 1814 battle of Lake Erie.

Grand Lodge of Masons Newport R.I Commodore Perry Lake Erte Fame Rhode Island Grand Lodge of Masons Church Street Masonic Order Col G. M. van Slyck Providence Washington Square Washington Kuigats Templars William H. Cotton St. Paul’s Lodge John H. Crosby, Jr St. John’s Lodge William Hamilton Orpheus Lodge of Providence Agree Club Grand Lodge Lyman W. Clapp Newport Band H. W. Rugg Bryer’s Hall United States Lake Erie

Pitiable cholera conditions report from Toulon and beyond

Cholera deaths rise across Toulon with eight deaths reported and a feared epidemic expansion. St Martin hospital records nine admissions, three deaths, two discharges, and 99 under treatment. other hospitals report deaths and admissions. Four Paris surgeons dispatched. Marseille reports twenty five deaths.

Toulon St. Martin Hospital Paris Montagnac

Collector Smalley Begins Vermont Customs Duties

Burlington Vermont September 1 Collector L B Smalley assumed the duties of collector of customs for Vermont and announced numerous appointments and reappointments including Burl ington J A Arthur R S Arme W L Greenleaf T T Sanborn D A Stone St Albans J F Richardson D F Kelly Berkshire H E Bedell Richford H I rounds S B Carpenter C A Bancroft South Troy H B Pettings Newport G C Merrill L McD Smith Derby Lime G D Wynan E Nelson Island Pond G W Hill Canaan Jd WH Brooks New Deputies Burlington E H Smalley D O Calleghan St Albans Armington W H Ferrar Windmill Point M C Garey Albany W C McGowan Alburgh Springs A W Beardsley Swanton E N Bollard Bighate O E Sheridan Franklin E G Hall Richford S S Shea Burlington North Troy M Bailey Newport J C Burke F M Sherman Island Pond B C Robinson H 2B Randall

Burlington Lb. B. Smalley Vermont J. A. Arthur R. &. Arme W. L. Greenleaf T. T. Sanborn D. A. Stone St. Albans J. F. Richardson D. F. Kelly Berkshire H. BE Bedell Richford H. If. Rounds S. B. Carpenter C. A. Bancroft Sorth Troy H. B. Pettings Newport G. C. Merrill L. McD. Smith Derby G. D. Wynan E. Nelson Island Pond G. W. Hill Canaan WH. Brooks New Deputies E. H. Smalley North Troy M. Bailey J. C. Burke F. M. Sherman B.C. Robinson Randall

Financier Ward Delved By Referee Over Millions In Checks

Ferdinand Ward faced a lengthy examiner before a referee regarding checks totaling several millions issued by Grant Ward to Wm 5S Warner to settle alleged government contracts since December 1882 Warner profited thousands in short spans and Ward offered unclear accounts of how contracts were created and distributed through early 1883 Large sums sought explanation for why contracts were divided and who drew them with several profits cited across multiple dates and payments.

New York Ferdinand Ward Grant & Ward Warner Ward Iss

Humored Preparations For a Western Union Strike

The Telegram reports rumors of a September 5 strike by Western Union telegraph operators over extra time pay. Boston operators doubt the authenticity and doubt a general renewal after prior failures. The strike would affect Western Union only, not other companies.

Western Union New York Western Union Company Boston

Democratic committee declines joint debate request in Ohio

In Columbus Ohio on September 1 the Democratic state executive committee declined a prohibition committee challenge for a joint debate with their candidate A Rey Leonard.

Columbus Democratic State Executive Committee Hoadly Prohibition Committee Rey Leonard

Removal of General to Mt McGregor and Drexel’s Gift

Special correspondence notes Gen Grant family departure from Mt McGregor closing a drama that made the mountain legendary. Joseph W Drexel funded the Mt McGregor cottage as a summer home, provided weekly funds, and treated Gen Grant as a friend. The piece details guests, journeys, poems inspired by the wreath for Grant, and Miss Jessie Prindle’s scrapbook of Mount McGregor events.

Boston Post Drexel, Morgan & Co Mt. McGregor Company Saratoga Duncan McGregor Balmoral Mr. Drexel Gen. Grant Philadelphia Anthony J Col. Grant Harding Kaaterskill House Dr. Douglas Mr. McGregor McGregor Grant Union Romero Julia Army of the Tennessee Chicago West Sixty-sixth-street Cyrus W. Field Mt. McGregor W. J. Arkell Long Beach Douglas Boston Jessie Prindle Delight Goldthwaite Leslie Goldthwaite Josie Douglas Julia Grant Jostn DouGlas Daniel McBain

Beverly eviction case crowded with witness testimony

In the Beverly district court ten assault charges tied to last Wednesday's eviction were heard as a single case. Captain Phillips and Howard resisted eviction from a house owned by Abbott and Reynolds and leased to Walcott. Testimony described forced entry, threats, and injuries during the transfer of possessions, with Walcott’s men allegedly using force while officers were present but passive. The case resumes this morning.

Beverly Holden Charles P. Thompson John G. Walcott Mr. Thompson Capt. Phillips Howard Messrs Abbott & Reynolds Farnham Phillips Ezers Joseph Welch Daniel Gaffney Welch Capt. Philips Hersey Mr. Woodbury Capt Phiilips Tleward Walcott Frank Kunny Gaffaey Mr. Walcott Abbott R. Goodwin Wolcott John G. Wolcott Chief Woodbury Mr. Trask Miss Staples Gaffney Joseph Stickney

Jessie Fox Tries to Get Relief From the Trials of Life

Patrolman Burrill found 33 year old Jessie Fox on the street after swallowing 20 cents worth of landanum. She was taken to the city hospital in critical condition after an ineffectual attempt to relieve her suffering in the guard room. She alleges domestic infelicity with an unsupportive husband who frequented lodging houses and refused to pay, prompting her to seek help and later self harm.

Jessie Fox Burrill Jessie Landanum Chardon-street Urrill

President Cleveland and Ward Visit Adirondacks Route

President Cleveland and Dr. Ward traveled from Prospect House and arrived at Stevens House Lake Placid aboard a West Point train on Saturday. Campers along the route saluted with firearms as 100 decorated beasts greeted the party, who held a two hour reception at Stevens House and will stay overnight before continuing to Adirondack Lodge the next day.

Paul Smith Stregis Lake Cleveland Ward Prospect House Stevens Stevens House Lake Placid Dr. Ward Adirondack Lodge

Patrolman White is Discharged for Intoxication

Patrolman Robert H. White of the fifth division was discharged by order of the police board for intoxication. He duty at the Caledonian picnic at the Point of Pines on Aug 27, later drunk at the fifth tunket, and claimed brandy relief during trouble. appointed 1871 and later transferred, aged 41.

Robert H. White Board of Police White Point of Pines Division 5

Police raid eight sites in tiger gambling hunt

Police from the second and fourth divisions searched eight locations on Friday night armed with search warrants. Lieut. Gardiner Sergt Lyons and Sergt Lee led teams at addresses on Howard Hanover Bosworth streets Avery Essex Washington Harrison avenues. Seven sites had recent raid history, but no gambling evidence found.

Gardiner Howard Street Sergt Lyons Hanover Street Lee Bosworth Street Fourth Division Avery Street Essex Streets Washington Street Harrison Avenue

Salem man arraigned on assault charge in O Connor case

In Salem on Tuesday Willam Kenetick alias William Shannahan faced arraignment for assault and battery on John A. O Connor on Liberty street after a Sunday incident. He was held in 2000 for ten days. O Connor later died in Salem hospital. Shannahan was rearraigned for manslaughter with a 10000 recognizance and the case continued.

Salem Willam Kenetick William Shannahan John A. O'Connor Liberty Street O’connor Salem Hospital Shannahan

New England Fair Emphasizes Forests and Tree Farming

Bangor Maine September 1 The New England Fair opened with crowds arriving by train as Hon George B Loring urged forestry growth and prudent tree planting. He cited Maine manufacturing lumber and forest wealth with emphasis on protecting timber lands and adopting forestry as a state enterprise for lasting income.

Bangor George B. Loring New England Fair Association Dr. Loring New England Maine Northwest Michigan Pennsylvania Wisconsin New York Ohio Indiana Florida Oceanside Europe

Indemnity Funds and Certificates Report by Insurance Dept

Totals show indemnities paid from Jan 1 to Aug 1 totaled 21,519 57 dollars with 2,704 94 dollars on hand as of Aug 1 1885. Eighteen claims were in adjustment not to exceed 190 dollars each. no unpaid indemnity or death claims remain. Certificates in force Dec 31 1884 stood at 2 4,3 710. 1885 issuance to AU B. ceased certificates through Aug 1 1835 reported as 0 40. in force Aug 1 1885 353,876. Two prior claims totaling 9,000 were unpaid but have since been retired after investigation. JOAN K TARBOX Insurance Commissioner.

Commonwealth Building Boston Life and Accident Insurance Associations Home Mutual Aid Association Mercale Mutual Accident Association Perons Joan K Tarbox Insurance Commissioner Mies Harriet Schanderyl Danvers B. F. Spinney & Co Water Board T. H. Ronayne Palestine Cleveland Niagara Falls Buffalo Rochester Rome Albany Springfield Grand United Order of Colored Odd Fellows Summer Street Shepard Street Cohen Mullen Dwight L., Moody Evangelist Lynn

Prohibitionist Caucus Tonight and Party Conventions

Col Henry W Wilson asserts 125080 votes decide Massachusetts governor. A mass caucus of prohibitionists meets in Tremont temple vestry tonight to elect delegates to the Worcester state convention September 10. Norfolk district convention adjourns after Hobart declines to withdraw from the Republican state committee. Democratic executive committee to meet Saturday to pick a presiding officer for the state convention, replacing Russell who declined.

Henry W. Wilson Massachusetts Tremont Tempe Worcester Norfolk F. A. Hobart Republican State Committee Hobart Democratic State Committee Col Russell

Porcelain letters stolen from shop windows

Complaints to the second division report boys removing porcelain letters from show windows. Fred L. Porter of 27 Devonshire Street suffered seven or eight losses in days. At about 3 PM Tuesday Patrolman Glynn caught Patrick Shea, four years old, in East Cambridge removing a letter. The boy was arrested on a charge of malicious mischief.

Fred L. Porter Devonshire Street Glynn Patrick Shea East Cambridge

An Awful Visitor From Montreal Strikes Fall River

Fall River reports smallpox spreading from a visiting Montreal family. The disease touches a four tenement block on Sixth street occupied by French workers. Quarantines, schoolroom exposure, and vaccination efforts accompany a widening health crisis as authorities push for cleaning and prevention measures.

Lecocq Night at Music Hall Promenade Concert

Lecocq Night at Music Hall features a varied program with Lecocq works and other composers in a gala promenade concert. The note highlights Lecocq selections and an introduction by Lecoq notes, followed by mentions of Anselma and copyright issues affecting Mme Janish.

Lecocq Music Hall Neuendorff Keler Bala Giroffe-Giroffa Madame Angot Little Duke LeCocy Iienzi Strauss Wallace Gslop Sseacees Waldteufel Gounod

Warfield Opens 1886 San Francisco En Campment Preparations

General order from R H Warfield commander of the Grand Army for California outlines preparations for the national encampment in San Francisco next year. A management committee is named including Samuel W Backus J Pe Staples Stuart Taylor C Mason Kinne A T Shounenee Solomon B Shaves and others as efforts continue to lure Potomac Cumberland Tennessee and Mexican veterans groups to hold reunions in San Francisco 1886.

R.H. Warfield Grand Army Department of California San Francisco Samuel W. Backus J. Pe . Staples Stuart Taylor C. Mason Kinne A. T. Shounenee Solomon B. Shaves Gus EB F. Adams John Lynch The Cumberland Tennessee

Cottage City Gas company incorporates at Martha's Vineyard

Articles of incorporation issued for Cottage City Gas company with a $60,000 capital. Wendell H. Cobb named president and Frederick C. Bartlett treasurer. Executive council meeting held Tuesday for routine business. Secretary of state August receipts total $21 66.50 with licenses and fees. State lunatic asylums crowded prompting private boarding at $3.25 weekly.

Cottage City Gas Company Martha’s Vineyard Wendell H. Cobb Frederick C Bartlett Secretary of State

Oil Works Burn in Syracuse N Y Fire Damage

Syracuse Oil company at City Line Geddes area burned this afternoon destroying all buildings. About 2000 barrels of oil burned in the storehouse. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars.

Syracuse N. Y Syracuse Oil Company City Line Geddes Marlboro Mass J. E. Stratton Worcester Mutual BurFraLo Lancaster Roller Mills Heinaltd Robebaugh & A Lancaster

Massachusetts Board Places Insane Patients With Families

The last Massachusetts legislature empowered the board of health lunacy and charity to arrange boarding in suitable families for safe and proper cases. The board acted last month, placing three patients. Insane populations grow rapidly, with about 200 new cases yearly, and crowded institutions pushed consideration of alternatives.

Massachusetts Board of Health Lunacy and Charity

Parson Plans to Preach in Cottage City Despite Rumors

Parson Downs disputes reports that the invitation to preach at the Cottage City Tabernacle was not issued in good faith. He maintains the invitation is authentic from proper authorities and says he has accepted to preach next Sunday, God willing, relying on the chance to fulfill his commitment.

Parson Downs Cottage City

Assault and Robbery of Warren Colburn at Needham Plains

Warren Colburn, 60, of Needham plains, was assaulted and robbed Monday night after selling hay. He carried about $60. He was knocked senseless near his home and lay unconscious all night, found by his brother Tuesday morning. A bloodied cart stake lay beside him from a wood wagon.

Warren Colburn Needham Plains

Senator Morgan’s Son Drowns In River Squall

John T. Morgan Jr son of Senator Morgan of Alabama and an unidentified woman perished when a canoe overturned near the Chain bridge during a squall after dark. Authorities reported both bodies unrecovered as of the report.

Washington John T. Morgan, Jr Senator Morgan Alabama Chain Bridge

Large apple crop in Cheshire NH reported

Various local notes cover projects and events across New Hampshire and nearby states. Cheshire county expects a bumper apple harvest while Laconia undertakes a $25,000 jail and county buildings expansion. Other items note Brockton prohibitionists caucus, Pinkerton Academy building plans, Strafford county supreme court session, a fatal runaway accident in Milford, a Bangor line steamer incident near Belfast, and a spate of legal and municipal matters including a Boston firm’s check case, torpedo station inspections, a Burnside altercation, a Vermont money story, and Ware fire muster preparations with prize lists and dinners.

Cheshire County New Hampshire Laconia N. H Brockton Pinkerton Academy Derry Supreme Court Strafford County Dover Bingham William Conners Milford Ajaxs Cambridge Bangor Boston Belfast Merrick T. Hitchcock New Haven Middletown Hitchcock Manning & Co Alabama Claim Albert E. Bosworth Fall River Matis United States District Court of Providence Newport Harbour Kimberly Burnside Conn Bennington Essex Williston Ware Mass Shay Delevan House E. H. Gilbert

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