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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1886
Page
5
London reports the Irish Level and Patriotic Union pamphlet arguing tenant protections improved since 1851, detailing eviction limits, arrears effects, and landlord risks. It surveys Land League finances, subsidies, and patriot funds, contrasting Irish rents and spending with broader Britain, noting beer and spirits use and rent changes since 1840s.
London dispatch notes the revised Parnell land bill suspends evictions if tenants pay half the rent into court. Many Gladstonian supporters oppose the large cut while Parnellites argue the full values justify over 50 percent reduction. Mr Parnell holds a conference.
John Morley urged a 75 percent cut but on his advice the reduction was trimmed to 50 percent. Lease holders are included. The government counters that Par nel data may be inaccurate and Dublin market values 1855 86 show smaller price drops than England and Scotland. Sir Michael Hicks Beach and Lord Randolph Churchill deny most Irish tenants will fail to pay rents in November or face evictions. The second reading is Friday. Gladstone plans to return Saturday and back the bill, boosting Gladstonian support as Unionists urge London return to vote against it. Government demands recall of absentees and long debate expected.
In the House of Commons London on September 14 the Parnellites and Raidicals use obstruction to stall the Irish supply bill especially items for the viceroy's household. While motions to adjourn and to leave the chair were raised, the chamber adjourned at 3 45 this morning after a lengthy wrangle.
The Scottish Protestant Alliance will meet to discuss Lord Randolph Churchill's reply to its protest against Henry Matthews's home secretary appointment on grounds of his Roman Catholic faith. Rev James Paton says Churchill's reply is insolent and laments that a cabinet minister uses abusive language to gain power. The letter notes the protest was based on the same grounds as excluding Catholics from the throne.
In Vienna on September 13 Emperor Francis Joseph attended a banquet for officers from the Camp Lucien manmuvres. He proposed the Czar's health, met with cheers, and the band played the Russian anthem. The Czar at Brest-Litovsk in Poland telegrammed thanks.
Lieutenant Henn defends Mr Beaver-Webb's handling of the Galatea during America's Cup races. He notes Beaver-Webb is highly regarded in England and has won over 200 prizes with various yachts, asking the Times to publish these facts.
A visitor at Schaffhausen recounts a hotel bill item for "Illuminacities" charging 5 francs for Bengal fires lighting the falls at 9 pm. He had been asleep and unaware of the illumination, yet the staff insisted they had been lit. The guest paid the charge amid a wry exchange referencing The Mikado.
George M. Beasley of South Boston was fired upon in an alley by a Chinaman at 110 Harrison Avenue. Beasley was wounded in the left thigh and taken to City hospital. Ah Mung and Line Cheng were arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon. bail set at 1000.
On opening day the doors will not open until nearly three this afternoon due to final exhibit arrangements. The display is expected to be unusually large and interesting. Two large tanks of lilies and the Victoria regia will be shown this afternoon, with night viewing offering fuller blooms and greater appeal.
Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company met last evening in their hall and adopted a committee report on a fall field day trip to the Fabyan House on October 4. A charity fund of 100 was raised for Charleston sufferers and the paymaster was directed to transfer the money to E. D. Jordan, treasurer.
Brooklyn residents awoke to fear of a breakaway in Prospect Park’s great reservoir, only to learn workers were repairing a defective main. Boston relief contributions for Charleston now total 50 18 17, with earlier acknowledgments at 4 060 69.
In Charleston D C Sept 13 bricklayers refuse work for less than five dollars a day amid efforts to patch damaged houses for water tightness. Relief funds approach two hundred thousand dollars as city officials debate tax use. US authorities and London donors send support while churches pledge aid coordination with relief committees.
George W Alter, confidential clerk to ex Alderman Henry W Jacine, faces perjury charges in general sessions court and awaits trial in Tombs prison. Amid a river hunt, more than a hundred rowboats sweep the East River for a stash of several thousand dollars in jewels sunk from a Hoboken ferryboat after Jaehne's arrest. Police monitor the dig. the prize will be seized by authorities.
Weather forecast issued for 24 hours from 7 am Tuesday predicts fair conditions in Maine New Hampshire Vermont with local rains later and warmer temperatures. Eastern New York may see local rains with a similar warmer trend and westerly winds.
Observer's Office reports weather in Boston on September 15, 1586. Clear to fair with mean temperature 61, maximum 70, minimum 56 degrees. Wind reports and humidity 54 percent. precipitation 0.30 inches. date and station details included.
Charles Dudley Warner will read a paper at the National Prison Congress to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, in November. The meteorological record of yesterday up to 10 p m was also noted as part of the observations taken concurrently at all stations.
A Times report from Akron describes a Sunday dawn quake in four town coal country near Chiaco Illinois. Homes rattled and mantels toppled as fear grows of the ground swallowing residents. A large meteor passed over the area the morning after, lighting the sky and leaving heated particles scattered along its path. Sanday was observed as a day of special prayer by many locals.
The Boston and Albany railroad will this week remove two more new passenger cars from Allston shops. Cars 242 and 243 resemble earlier models but feature a Mainroof and a ballast of mineral wool about a ton between floors. The six inch layer steadies the car and dampens wheel noise.
Intertainments list with venues including the Minute Men at Boston Theatre at 7:45, Harbor Lights at Boston Museum, Monte Cristo at Globe Theatre, Promenade Concerts at Music Hall, The Little Tycoon at Park Theatre, Clara Morris at Hollis Street, Vacation at Howard Athenaum, all nightly performances and timings through the evening.
Multiple nuptials announced in this city with ministers officiating. Rollins M Adams wed Cora E Parker. John J Gourley married Mary J Barry. Charles D Johnson tied to Cassie Evans. Frank H Kenyon united with Lillian M Marshall. George A Millett wed Etta Kenyer. Kenneth Allen of Kansas City married Rose W Switzer’s daughter in Northboro assisted by local clergy.
A list of deaths with names ages and locations from Sept 8 to Sept 18 across Boston area towns including Roxbury Andover Chelsea Gardiner Medford North Truro Plymouth Hingham Wellesley Hills Quincy Marlboro and more. Burials private.
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