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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1885

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Dr Adelaide Richardson Ends Her Life at Mt Holyoke Seminary

Springfield Mass September 17 Dr Adelaide Richardson of Mt Holyoke seminary South Headley died Tuesday night by suicide while temporarily insane. She was 47, trained at Ann Arbor, practiced in Jamaica Plain and Boston area before rejoining the seminary last week. Her remains were taken to Wellaston for burial.

Adelaide Richardson Mt. Holyoke Seminary Springfield Mass South Headley Ann Arbor Mich Jemaica Plain New England Hospital Boston Wellaston

The Liberator for Jumbo Death Stir at Barnum Show

Barnum pensioned keeper Matthew Scott who tended Jumbo since age three. General Manager Hickson says the Grand Trunk Railway bears no fault for Jumbo the elephant being struck and killed by a freight train at St Thomas. Officials report fences were cut and Jumbo driven across the track, and a crossing would have warned the crew.

Bridgeport Conn P. T. Barnum Matthew Scott Hickson Grand Trunk Railway Barnum St. Thomas Fumbo

Labor unrest threatens strike on Union Pacific

Omaha reports fear of a great strike on the Union Pacific as knights of labor join miners in demanding the dismissal of Chinese workers. Managers vow resistance, while military force looms to stamp out lawlessness, with a full walkout anticipated among shopmen, firemen, and engineers if the order goes out.

Omaha Neb Union Pacific Knights of Labor Howard

Lawsuit Moves to Set Aside Dynamite Verdict

Zachary Taylor Berry won $5000 damages from Stephen Young over a dynamite explosion on Youngs premises. Counsel moves in the supreme court to set aside the verdict citing a juror who says he formed an opinion before deliberations. Joseph R. May, who lost an eye and hearing, plans a $10,000 suit against Young. Trial slated for the next term.

Dover N. H Zachary Taylor Berry Stephen Young Stafford Supreme Court Gotts Rochester Joseph R. May

Abbott Grays Elect Officers At annual Meeting

Lowell Mass Sept 17 At the Abbott Grays annual meeting officers were elected President J W Cook Townsend vice presidents Col James Francis and Richard Pendergast Lowell secretary treasurer W F McAlpine Lawrence About 860 attended the regiment reunion The old officers were reelected The next reunion place was left to the executive committee Speeches were given by George W Morse Boston Gen Cogswell Salem Col James Francis and Maj hi G Q Wentworth Lowell May John A Fox Boston and others

Worcester Devens Worchester Mass Fifteenth Regiment Association Charles Devens Gettysburg D. M. Earle Bay State House Greenfield Antietam Ward Lowell The Abbott Grays J. W. Cook Townsend James Francis Richard Pendergast W.F. McAlpine Lawrence George W. Morse Boston Cogswell Salem Col Maj Hi. G. QO. Wentworth May John Aa, Fox

Kyle firm suspends over forged notes probe

Toronto wholesale liquor dealer William Kyle & Co has suspended operations pending investigation into forged notes totaling about 12000 dollars drawn in favor of the firm. The notes, repudiated as forgeries by alleged makers, were deposited to the firm’s credit. Colen Munroe, Kyle’s partner, is suspected to have forged signatures and has disappeared.

Toronto Ont William Kyle & Co Kyle Colen Munroe Munroe

Fowler Named Augusta Postmaster in Surprising Move

Special Despatch to the Boston Post from Augusta Maine reports the announcement of Lemuel B Fowler as postmaster caused excitement. Col Morton and prominent Democrats had lobbied the president leading to Fowler a longtime dry goods merchant and lifelong Democrat with prior service as postal clerk under Buchanan. Citizens welcome the choice though some regret Morton did not receive it.

Boston Post Augusta Lemuel B. Fowler Col. Morton Col.Morton Washington Oscar Holman E. C. Allen Fowler Coli. Morton Buchanan

War ner Silver Compromise Stalls in Washington Stalemate

Washington reports Rep Warner of Ohio seeks talks with Secretary Manning and Treasurer Jordan on a proposed silver compromise bill while Bland and Reagan resist compromises. President Cleveland’s stance remains anti silver, and control of the House on coinage looms as a major factor. Postmaster appointments across New England states and Vermont through Connecticut are announced, alongside Ottawa recognizing James Whelan as U S consul at Ft Erie. Election leave rules tighten, with no partisan campaigning by government staff.

Washington The Evening Star Warner Ohio Manning Jordan Bland Reagan Cleveland House Carlisle Bip James Whelan United States Ft. Erie Can Fenian Brotherhood Ottawa London Department

No Little Hard Feeling Against Col Morton

Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports the resolution of a bitter contest over Col Morton’s nomination. The president’s decision ends a heated struggle with Blaine, Morton’s opponents, and allies, amid backroom moves by E C Allen and Oscar Holway. Public sentiment favors giving townspeople a direct say, while mourning the strain on Morton’s loyal supporters and noting Fowler’s denial of candidacy.

Col. Morton Boston Post Augusta Blaine E. C. Allen Morton Fowler Washington Messrs. Morton Allen and Holway Mr. Morton

Augusta Postmaster Pick Set as Fowler Succeeds Manley

Washington reports Col Morton expresses satisfaction with the outcome as Lemuel B. Fowler is appointed postmaster of Augusta to replace Manley. Morton anticipated the change, and Manley congratulates Fowler while preparing to hand over the office. Transfer slated for October 1.

Mexico Diaz hints at diplomacy amid cabinet lull

President Diaz’s annual message before Congress in Mexico City discusses cordial ties with the United States, renews focus on treaties and tariffs, and notes ongoing financial strains. He favors ratification of postal and extradition pacts, a commerce treaty with Sweden and Norway, and continuing debt arrangements while Yaqui campaigns pause until after the rainy season.

City OF Mexico Galveston Congress Diaz United States Democratic Party Senate Iso Washington Rio Grande Sweden Norway Mexico National Bank of Mexico Sonora

Miners Cite Grievances in Chinese Labor Dispute

In Evanston Wyoming on September 17 miners presented grievances to Isaac H. Bromley Assistant to Union Pacific President Adams. They accuse favoritism toward Chinese workers paying pit bosses for best rooms and fraudulent weighing of coal with white workers denied fair chances. The miners ask to reinstate discharged workers and exclude Chinese from mines until peace returns. Bromley says negotiations cannot proceed until miners have full access to property and liberty to work without violence. Chinese employment likely stays in abeyance until peace is secured and troops are no longer needed.

Evanston Wyo Isaac H. Bromley President Adams Union Pacific Railroad Company San Francisco Clarke Bromleyays

Brainerd Bank Defaulter Escapes Boston Detectives

Winnipeg reports Brainerd the Vermont bank defaulter is in Hamilton at the Queen’s hotel and plans to join his wife. He reportedly escaped Boston detectives in Minneapolis with help from Chief Detective John O’Connor and Detective Saxe. His route went through St Paul Omaha Kingston Hamilton via Detroit to cross a river ferry. Detective Wood says no $10,000 reward yet and suspects the prisoner is hidden not far from St Paul, possibly in Canada.

Telisa Boston B Winnipeg Man Brainerd Vermont Defeaulter Hamilton Queen’s Hotel Minneapolis Boston John O’connor St. Paul Saxe Chicago Minneapolis Union Omaha Kingston Detroit Wood Minn Wiggins & Wood Canada National Association of Tanners and Hide and Leather Dealers Shultz New York Insurance Company Thomas E. Proctor J. W. Oakley Jackson O. Schultz H. H. Beckett Newport David France Louisville David Keck James H. Smith Buffalo Frederick Voel Milwaukee United States J.S. Schultz National Railway Commission J. W. Cunvingham Nashville Committee On Brands

Democrats make Readiness for Boston Port Collector

In town for Mystic Park races and horse buying Hon George M Stearns of Chicopee is seen as likely to be appointed Boston port collector replacing Worthington. Congressman Lovering and Internal Revenue Collector Pratt traveled to and from towns while Col Lewis Col Coveney and other figures moved about state headquarters. A rumor of agents and a planned announcement circulates as local Democrats meet informally and await news.

Lappy George M. Stearns Mystic Park Congressman Lovering Internal Revenue Pratt Greenfield Boston Col Lewis Framingham State Central Committee Kennedy Taunton Buzzard’s Bay Breen Lawrence Young’s Col. Coveney George McLaughlin Sandwich Sam. Dyer Board of Health Court Square Gen. Collins Chicopee Worthington

Self defense shooting arraignment in Somerville court

Charles O Frost, 28, a Boston bookkeeper, faced an assault charge after he shot Orrin Sanborn in what witnesses termed self defense. Sanborn, 25, Belmont driver, lay hospitalized with a left chest wound and facial injuries as authorities noted prior harassment by hoodlums.

Charles O. Frost Orr Sanborn Pope Somerville Orrin Sanborn Council Parkhurst John H. Brookhouse Frost Bowker Somerville Avenue Wade Mr. Wade Hittinger Highland Avenue

Gladstone manifesto to constituents outlines reforms and foreign policy

The article reports Mr Gladstone's forthcoming manifesto in Midlothian. It outlines his 20 sections on renewal of trust, Afghan settlement, South Africa policy, Egypt withdrawal, land transfer and taxation, disestablishment risk, and Irish question. He cautions against civil strife and defends reform of the legislature and the Lords while acknowledging past errors.

Mr. Gladstone Midlothian Record Afghanistan Transvaal South Africa Egypt Soudan Gladstone Parnell House of Lords W. E. Gladstone

Miners Trapped At Oakwell Colliery Rescue Efforts Ongoing

A Derby despatch reports a severe accident at Oakwell colliery Ilkstone eight miles from Derby. The shaft was blocked and 300 miners were said entombed, with rescue attempts via the furnace shaft. A later despatch states all trapped miners were rescued.

London Derby Oakwell Ilkstone

Exiled Poles Avenged and Other 19th Century News

Paris Temps notes 30000 Polish expulsions from Posen Prussia hurting Dantzig trade and debtors. Galician deputies may question expulsion legality. French academy rejects cholera vaccine matter as protection. skin injections fail. Telegraph conference to reconvene in Paris 1890 tariffs to start July 1886. Varde bank suspends after capital loss. several officials arrested. London wool sales dull with 10700 bales. Havana fortresses strengthened. Berlin denial of German naval buildup.

London Paris Temps Posen Prussia Dantzic Berlin Dantzie Reichsrath Paris French Academy of Medicine Chantemesse Rummo Ferran Stephan Copenhagen Bank of Varde

Attleboro Fair Shines As Prize Yarn And Races Thrill

Attleboro Massachusetts Sept 17 third day of the Farmers and Mechanics association fair drew strong attendance. Davis sewing machine won first prize. bicycle races featured 3:37 winning time by William Ames and various silver and gold medals. Trotting events saw Obey Dildock win 2:3714 in 2:28 pace money.

New England Pittsfield Attleboro Mass North Attleboro H. A. Hall A. W. Ricketts C. E. Sandland T. W. Northrup O. W. Clifford C. B. Brigham Obey Dildock Hiram Woodruff Allston Sadie Joe Jefferson Cohannet A. H. Dow Taunton Toledo Joe Braden Berkshire Agricultural Society Rockwell Lieut. Greely President Greenough The Agricultural College At Amherst Arctic Berkshire Greenough Agricultural College Berkshire Society Gross Wilkes Lee Frank Alger Oz Adams Col T. Auchmutz Lenox Gideon Smith Alexander Boy Thomas Johnson B.mn Speedress Hi. Bull, Jr G.g Charlie Thorne A. Johnston Sir Knight Joseph Clarke M. Bessie A. H. Barney W. H. Mayer Wakeham Minna A. B.anthony Stranger Jashetdsenek F. A. Barney Brg Happy Jack Access H. Bull, Jr Brown Marge Linnette Edward Buffum Buffum Belknap County Fair Lacontia N. H J. H. Filfeld Alton Maud Miller H.C. Rankins Rochester George B Plummer & Whiting Lake Village Red Dan J. W. Davis Dover James K. Allen Providence Mamie Rosa Laconia Gilford Gilford Mountain George A. A.cox Richard McGuinness J. H W. Dempsey Manchester Urban Girl J. P. Fling Greenfield Norse Shay St. Johnsbury Caledonia Fair Inez G. Sargent A. P. Langmeid Chaddeus Fairbanks

Apparently Fair Proposition for Millville Rubber Strikers

After seven weeks idle the Millville Woonsocket Rubber workers reject a plan to match Boston Rubber Shoe wages. Boss Banigan offers 16 cents per pair first quality and 15 cents second, proposes a month trial to compare yields, and vows to hire new men if strikers refuse. State police guard boarding sites at Uxbridge amid threats and boycotts by Knights of Labor.

Millville Mass Woonsocket Rubber Company Boston Rubber Company Malden Joseph Banigan Rhode Island Boston Bay State Bay States Boston Rubber Shoe Company Boston Company Banigan Knights of Labor Uxbridge

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