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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1885

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Davies county trustees flee with fraudulent orders

In Vincennes Indiana on September 4 three trustees Chas Jr Brown of Washington township Davies county John Grimsley of Steele township and John Clark of Barr township absconded after drawing fraudulent orders. They are reportedly bound for Canada with funds estimated from fifty thousand to two hundred thousand dollars though authorities believe township funds remain safe and the fraudulent holders may bear the loss.

Vincennes Ind Davies County Chas, Jr. Brown Washington Township John Grimsley Steele Township John Clark Barr Township Canada

Albany Dispatch Tells of Democratic Ties at Saratoga Rally

Special Despatch reports in 20 days the New York state convention at Saratoga with key Democrats Hubert O Thompson Col lector Hedden Edward Cooper and F L Stelsop on hand. It notes Tammany Hall strains, Manning’s clash with Tammany, and the party’s aim to back the administration while civil service reform gains Democratic support. The piece covers press loyalties, independent editors, and the balance of power among Democrats and Republicans.

SaRatooGa N. Y Hubert O. Thompson Collector Hedden Edward Cooper F. L. Stelsop Cleveland United States John Kelly Tammany Hall Burke Cochran Grady Manning Tammany Mr. Kelly Saratoga New York Werner Miller Arthur New York Academy of Music James A. Garfield Blaine New York Times Tribune Horace Greely Times Mr. Jones Independent Press Washington Massachusetts Democratic Party Abram 8. Hewitt Warner

Knights of Labor Reject Wabash Offer and Threaten Strike

In St. Louis on September 4 the Knights of Labor rejected Mr Talmadge's plan to rapidly rehire locked out workers and proposed a counter demand. They call for reinstating all workers active since June 16 by October 1 and for non-discriminatory hiring across the Gould Southwestern system, signaling a possible large strike next week.

Messrs. Powderly and Turner Knights Order of the Knights of Labor Powderly Talmadge Sedalia Workman Powderly R. W. Drew Southwestern

Effingham murder inquest hears Easterbee testimony

Burrap New York reports the Wel land inquest into Alexander Masterbee's death. August Easterbee testifies he helped cover a double homicide by shooting and burying Masterbee and that Masterbee killed his wife before taking his own life. John Easterbee disputes part of the tale while the prisoner appears calm but not notably intelligent.

Burrap N. Y Canada Effingham Alexander Masterbee Cuming Welland Join Easterbee Alexander Heft

Crisis in Brazil Pushes Conservatives to Power

New York dispatched word from Brazil describes a parliamentary clash over emancipation of slavery. Premier Saraiva, urging liberal reforms, failed to secure conservative support and resigned, a conservative cabinet led by Baron De Categipe taking office. The new cabinet is expected to advance emancipation, including selective measures already enacted by conservatives such as freeing newborns.

England New York Evening Post Brazil Saraiva Liberal Party Empire Tower House Sen. J. Maberco Baron de Categipe Carrien Viscount de Rio Branco

Malden liquor fines collected by clerk total near three thousand

Malden September 4 Wm Tyler district court clerk reports fines from Judge Pellingill liquor cases totaling nearly 3300 dollars excluding costs. City will not benefit as funds go to county treasury and a city license may be voted next year. Also missing 12 year old Ellen Bloomer from 28 Fairmount street last seen early today with dark complexion in calico dress and straw hat. City population now 16400, up over 1000 in four years.

Framingham Connecticut Valley North Adams Norfolk County State Normal School Lawrence Sullivan Lane New Sharon J F. Grown Chicago Putney Williams College Connecticut Dever N. H New Hampshire Manchester Hillsboro Rockingham County Portland E. O. Reed Harper's Mill Sabattis S.A. Herrick New Boston Boston Brooklyn Plainfield Pomfret Chaplin Woodstock Conn Groveland Foundry Dighton U.S Galena Portsmouth N.H Fall River Mass Johanna Dacey Maple Street Bacon's Mill Rodgers Fairhaven Henry H. Rodgers New York Frank Dexter Yale College Herbert Dexter Cincinnati Wade Edwin A. Larris la Colony Fitchburg Colebrook Pittsburg Addison Carter Bristol Raggedieland Penobscot Bay Matinicus John Tingley Onset Bay Grove Association Onset Railroad Celis Association Berkshire County Pittsfield Lorenzo Henry John W. Clarke County Prohibition Club Malden Wm. Tyler Pellingill Ellen Bloomer Fairmount Street Knights of Labor Pepperell Waltham Drury Chelsea William F. Meagher Bloomingdale Street Johnson Committee On Melrose

Rampaging Rock Springs mobs drive Chinese from town

Reports from Rock Springs Wyoming describe a violent anti Chinese riot. White miners attacked Chinatown, burned nearly 50 houses, killed several and forced Chinese residents to flee into the hills. Federal troops are requested to secure the area and protect mail routes amid ongoing unrest.

Cholera Epidemic and International Dispatches

Friday’s news reports cholera deaths in Tovnlon and Marseille with hospital admissions and discharges, while Amsterdam sees inflammatory socialist handbills urging a private armed police. Also notes caution to newspapers from Maparip, an American yacht ashore at Oxey Spit, Archbishop Walsh greeted in Duntin, and India moving toward territorial army in native forces.

Tovnlon Marseilles Pharo Amsterdam Maparip Germany Caroline Islands Southampton Oxey Spit Duntin Walsh London Government of India

Spinners Union Sees Bright Spot for Better Times

Far River Mass September 4 The spinners union calls its monthly meeting for Tuesday evening with Secretary Howard noting a hopeful horizon if manufacturers change. He recalls 1884 curtailment proposal and wage cuts and urges government loans to form a people led industries plan to be discussed.

Far River Mass The Spinners’ Union Howard

Sheridan and Grant ties in 1890s army command dispute

Washington reports that Gen Sheridan is set to reply to Sec Endicott over Lincoln's letter about army command, outlining why he claims the post and signaling resistance to interference. Also notes Grant memorial honors in Venezuela and Treasury financial details including gold, silver, and national bank notes.

Washington Gregory Civil Service Commission Illinois Blaine Cleveland United States Treasury United States National Bank Deposi-Totics Sonensece Sc Army Army Sheridan Endicott Lincoln High Seas Revenue Marine Service Fairchild New England

Grand Parade of Prize Animals at New England Fair

Bangor Maine September reports a massive morning crowd at the New England fair as committees finish reports and a grand cavalcade of prize animals winds around the track. Winners at the races include A L Shop blk s Black Pilot in 2 50 class and A B Page gy m Fanny Knox in 2 36, Sleepy Tom in the running hurdle, and Black Rock in the stallion race. Sleepy Tom sold on track to Boston parties for about 600 dollars.

Winsore Bangor A. L. Shop Blk. S Black Pilot A.B. Page Gy.m. Fanny Knox J. D. Purdy Wi. G Sleepy Tom Ed Vose Black Rock W. A. Brackettsch M. Harebell Boston

Man Returns to Ship After Tender Farewell Bonded by Love

A Boston smallpox scare centers on Capt Robson of the Dallas Hill who left his sinking ship to comfort his dying wife in St John New Brunswick. He later fell ill, was diagnosed with a malignant smallpox form, and removed to the quarantine hospital on Gallupe's Island. The Dallas Hill was fumigated and crew vaccinated as authorities scramble to avert a citywide outbreak. Chelsea and waterfront observers report uncertainty about delays in vessel removal. The Boston Board of Health urges vaccination, warns of exposure, and announces measures to prevent spread.

Dallas Hill Robson Carleton New Brunsvyles St. John Boston Buck Chelsea Chelsea Bridge Mr. Buck Walker J. M. Putnam Boston Harbor Habor Puttman Ocean Spray Austin Marine Hospital Buck’s Wharf Charlestown Lemuel Little Gallupe’s Island Boston Board of Health Godfrey Perkins Street Thither MecCollum TH. Buck & Co Capt. Robson Putnam Capt Board of Health Pemberton SQ N. B Chardon Street Samuel H. Durgin

East Cambridge Murderer Hayes On Move Toward New York

Police in Worcester Boston and Cambridge chased clues on Charles Hayes described as the East Cambridge murderer. Reports place him boarding the evening train to New York after a false Cambridge arrest rumor. Hayes, once a carriage washer and sailor with mutiny ties, is linked to his two brothers and several altercations, with an autopsy planned today on the murdered woman.

Worcester Charles Hayes East Cambridge New York Boston Cambridge Hayes Fitzgerald Station Three Albert John West End Savannah Galveston Tex Litchfield Draper Dalton Stevens

Suit Tests Civil Service Law Constitutionality In U S Court

New York Sept 4 A suit is filed in the United States circuit court to test the civil service act's constitutionality. James A Hinkley petitions for a quo warranto order returnable Sept 25 compelling civil service commissioners Dorman B Eaton and others to show cause why they do not exceed authority and limit the president's appointment powers. The petition argues the act diverts presidential duties and forces nominations through commissioners rather than the Senate, seeks a writ to compel defense of their claimed powers, and asks the court to require filing of this information.

New York United States Circuit Court James A. Hinkley Wallace Dorman B. Eaton Civil Service Senate of the United States Cleveland Friends of Civil Service Reform Sheridan Oregon Meade Copiah Andrew Jackson Talleyrand James Freeman Clarke

Democratic Nominations Weakened by Contested Preside

The state Democratic executive committee plans to pick John E. Fitzgerald to preside at the state convention after earlier names faded. Edward Hamilton urges James M. Bugbee for governor, while Codman is floated as convention chair if needed, amid Cleveland civil service reform support and Republican opposition to spoils tactics.

Boston James M. Bugbee Civil Service Commission Bugbee Henry L. Pierce Samuel Crocker Cobb George William Curtis National Civil Service Association Higgins Europe Robinson Nugbee Codman Guv Edward Hamilton Cleveland James Freeman Clarke

Letter explains its own purpose and names Col Shannon

In Meridian Mississippi a writer identifies himself as A G Horn editor of the Mercury. He admits authoring a controversial Grant death article and claims Col J J Shannon could not have written it. He pleads for the senator to confirm Shannon while criticizing postmaster Hancock and southern journalism and seeking political alignment.

John A. Logan Meridian Miss Joan A.logan United States Washington, D. C Deak Sim Meridian Mercury Grant Col. Shannon Shannon South Republican Party Lama Mississippi Lamar George and Walthall Mercury Kemper Chisholm Gilmer Capt. Woods A. G. Horn

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