14 Sep 1887
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1887
Page
1
In Concono New Hampshire September 13 special coverage describes a railroad fight during the State Grange fair in Tilton. Harvey B. Sawyer opens discussion for the Hazen bill with Branch of Weare and others arguing against monopolies and detailing history of the Concord and Boston routes, lease agreements, and the Atherton bill’s eminent domain provisions.
Colonel Henry O Kent, naval officer in Boston, has sent out letters calling a Coos county Democratic conference in Concord tomorrow afternoon. The aim is to review county affairs and plan for a healthy political future and a vigorous fight next year to mobilize invited Democrats.
For Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut warmer weather with light rains then cooler clearing. light to fresh variable winds becoming westerly. Southeastern New England cloudy with rain slightly warmer. H. H. Cuayton observer.
Report of yesterday's weather compiled from simultaneous observations at all stations up to 10 p m Eastern time. Data include temperature, humidity, wind direction and speed, barometric pressure, and precipitation indicators.
The Loxpox section notes arrivals and sailings from Glasgow to London and Boston with multiple ships listed to various ports and dates in September. A fourteen year old girl, Cassie Schroder of Sanford Maine, attempted suicide by ingesting pennyroyal oil yesterday.
This morning's news notes a light wind failing the New York trial race, the Volunteer outrunning the Mayflower, and the Thistle delivering a surprise. Governor Bartlett of California has died in Oakland. Chief Justice Larremore ruled Judge Davis exceeded his authority in the Ives case. Sharpe case appeal arguments heard. motion to quash the indictment struck out. Southern Pacific floods caused great damage. Stitchers' strike at Haverhill shows no change. factories remain running. Baseball mentions league winners Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Indianapolis. Rumors say a Massachusetts man may succeed ex Governor Porter in the Treasury. Knights Templars from Massachusetts visited Newport. State arbitrators testifying in Rockland controversy. New York Republican delegates met at Saratoga to plan a convention. Captain Lyons reports a crew destroyed by sharks. Coos County Democrats call a conference. Colonel James Johnson dies in Concord. Branch speaks for Hazen hill and attacks Concord Railroad. State grange fair opens at Tilton, Connecticut fair at Meriden. Bribery case arguments in Concord. Funeral of Deacon Ezra D Conant in Somerville with Rev W S Hutchell officiating. A Chicopee grain merchant was knocked from his horse and robbed by two highwaymen.
In Parliament in Dublin and London the Mitchelstown riot and arrest of Mr. O’Brien drew discussion while the appropriation bill cleared its third reading. Ed ward Harrington and Mr. Graham were suspended in the Commons amid ongoing political tensions.
Warmer weather with light rain reported in the city. Funeral services for Hon. Caleb Rand conducted by Masons and Odd Fellows. Mr. Galvin sworn in as United States district attorney and began duties. Osborne pleads not guilty to forgery. bail set at 4000 but not posted. Codman will hearing scheduled for this afternoon. An alleged pickpocket arrest reported. Carroll D. Wright responds to governor on prison contract labor. Inquest held in Cornelius Cronin death. School board confirms fall term teachers. Captain Noble Maxwell dies at 95. Colonel Charles L. Holbrook dies at Commonwealth Hotel. Fruit and flower display at Mechanics' Building impresses. Mrs. Carrie A. Reed recounts Doane's troubles. Dr. S Kneeland lectures on Panama and canals. Stock market dull with limited activity and small raids on Atechison and West End.
Stockholders at 66 Broadway renew the board and hear details of a new syndicate to build and own the line as an independent property. The route from Danbury to the Bronx River would span about fifty miles with connections to existing lines. land is secured between Danbury and Port Chester and a surveyed route to the Bronx River remains unsettled. Connecticut charters absorbed by the company show about 300000 dollars spent. the road will serve as a New York city outlet for the New York and New England system with a seat on the board.
London report on government stance amid Irish National League controversy. Key figures debate prison conditions for political prisoners, the Mitchelstown incident, and calls for inquiry. Balfour vows no inquiry beyond official Dublin investigation, while Leaguers denounce coercion and demand reform.
New York September 13. The board of managers of the produce exchange adopted resolutions protesting railroad companies for giving lower rates on grain provisions and land to European and Atlantic points than to seaboard cities. The matter will be laid before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The text notes Mr. Gladstone returning to Hawarden and planning a trip to Scotland for the recess. It mentions Liberal associations urging him to deny any inquiry into the Mitchelstown affair. Earl Spencer travels to Norfolk, and Sir William Vernon Harcourt will depart for New Forest tomorrow.
In London the Commons suspended Mr Graham and Mr Harrington for deriding the House of Lords amid discussion of the Truck bill with weekly wage payments in Ireland. Harrington refused to sit, and both men faced the Speaker’s rebuke and removal amid pro-Parnellite cheers.
London reports the executive committee of the New National Labor Party issued an address signed by twenty one representatives from English cities. Ireland Wales and Scotland lack representation. The program proposes adult suffrage state funding for MPs free education land reform poor law reform free trade but against state bounties local government reform religious equality and Home Rule. The group seeks a £4000 campaign fundplus local funds.
The first trial race between Volunteer and Mayflower for the America's Cup defense began off Owl Head New York with light east northeast wind. Volunteer led at the line and maintained an advantage as Thistle tracked from anchorage, while both yachts battled shifting sails and drifting breeze toward Buoy 10 and Gravesend Bay.
Details reach the city on the moonlighters ambush that killed Constable Whelehan near Lisdoonvarna. Police trapped the assailants, two captured, others fled to a house and shed, with Connell knocked senseless and Whelehan killed in a fierce clash. Ten suspects, including two farmer’s sons, jailed in Galway as leader becomes a witness. A Mitchelstown funeral protest follows the Market Square shooting.
London reports the German Fast African Company, under treaty with the Sultan of Zanzibar, has acquired a large tract of territory south of Massonal. Brussels notes a Chicago encampment plan spurred civic guards to reject invitations for foreign troops transport. Romp confirms Abyssinia has broken the 1854 treaty signed by Admiral Hewitt and neglected obligations to England.
A large Beverly gathering chose a twenty member committee to oppose any division of the town. A resolution condemns a third Beverly division attempt and authorizes the group to pursue all proper means to block such proposals in the upcoming legislative session.
Gardner F Barker of Barkersville son of Charles T Barker and former Woollen mills superintendent vanished after a July to August trip to New York. A letter from his bankers hinted at financial ruin and a postal card dated Aug 2 described his broken finances and search for relief as detectives pursued leads without result.
Captain Lyons reports derelicts after a great storm near the Banks. Sharks tearing apart bodies aboard one vessel. St Pierre reports 100 French ships lost gear and 50 lives. Olivia ashore at Mabon. Orquell abandoned at sea. Willie McGowan reports Ocean Bride drifting with decomposed bodies aboard.
Worcester reports $7855 raised at an auction sale of festival concert seats including season tickets and premiums. The total surpassed last year’s first-day take by $1236 for tickets and $679 for premiums, despite a long line of 46 buyers waiting to secure seats at the adjourned sale.
A long OCR list records ships and routes with origins and destinations including Baltimore Antwerp Rotterdam New York Glasgow Leith and Yokohama. Notable items include loaded vessels at Antwerp Glasgow and New York with September dates and a Fremantle variety of names. a collision or wreck near New Orleans injures several with fatalities and a Jewish synagogue work crew burying.
The court heard closing arguments in the alleged bribery case with Judge Briggs defending Pierce and Judge Greene representing Senator Sawyer. Briggs argued Sawyer’s testimony and timing do not prove a deliberate bribery attempt. He noted Sawyer’s Senate denial and questioned the credibility of Page’s account.
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