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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1886

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Which is the winner of the Newport yacht race fizzle

Report from Washington notes Manning resignation soon and Bayard to receive the treasury portfolio. A Boston foreign mails schedule starts Oct 1. Warm Springs and Chiricahua Indians arrive at Florida reservation. Newport yacht race ends as a fizzle due to no wind, Mayflower finish uncertain. Serious pleuro pneumonia near Chicago milkmen. Knighthood gathering in St. Louis for con clave. Insane father kills his three year old daughter in Troy. Labor troubles at Miller Cook shop unresolved. Sullivan defeats Heartd at Allegheny City. Canadian officials allege undervaluation against Aver Co. in Lowell. John J Forbes funeral in Lowell. Death of Charleston mayor’s mother. Relief work praised as satisfactory.

Washington Manning Bayard Treasury Boston Florida Reservation Newport Marbishead Chicago Knights Templars Troy N. Y Miller Cook, Jr Whitman Salem and Peabody Sullivan Heartd Allegheny City Lowell William E. Gould First National Bank of Portland John J. Forbes Aver & Co David J. Adams Halifax Saurday Samuel D Ellis Victoria Beach Courtenay Charleston

Galatea to Stay in New York All Winter

The Stranger, Lieutenant and Mrs Henn plan to berth the Galatea in New York for the winter. Mr Hess declines the Eastern Club race due to unfamiliar tides and shoals. Commodore and Mrs Gerry visited the Henns. Citizens committee offers four cups. The Gitana and Mayflower likely cost $500, the Stranger $350, and the Cinderella $300.

Lieutenant Henn New York Hess Commodore Gerry Citizens Committee

Regatta Committee to Decide Newport Race Outcome

New York dispatch says regatta committee members will arrive from Newport by tomorrow morning for a 10 a m meeting to decide the winning vessel in the Newport race. One member reached the city this morning from Newport but then departed for Long Ranch.

New York Regatta Committee Newport Long Ranch

Manning Will Resign Says Washington Sunday Paper

Washington reports Manning will resign as Secretary of the Treasury about Oct. 1 with president’s formal acceptance. A cabinet reshuffle is hinted, possibly turning Treasury to a party veteran and State to another figure. The dialogue mentions Lamar and Uncle Joe McDonald of Indiana as potential successors candidate.

Washington Joe McDonald Boston The Sunday Herald Manning Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Ane Senate Committee On Finance State Department Mississippi Lamar Indiana

Ottoman and Marcotte Furnishings Displayed at Sale

The catalog lists Upholstered Furniture and Draperies, Mirrors, Walnut Dining Furniture, China Glass and Plated Ware, Walnut and Ebenz ed Chamber Furniture, Bookcases Etagere Chiffonniere Hair Mat tresses Bedding Wardrobe Bedsteads Kitchen Ware and related items.

Boston Urges Subscriptions to Aid Exigencies Fund

Advices from Charleston note liberal national aid but say it is insufficient to meet unexpected ex igencies. Boston aims for 100000 with branches urged to contribute. Citizens in New England towns without subscriptions are asked to forward funds to EBEN D. JORDAN, Treasurer, Jordan, Marsh & Co., Washington street, Boston. Committee names listed with secretary French.

Charleston Boston Bosteen New England Eben D. Jordan Jordan, Marsh & Co Washington Street Mass Hucn O'Brien Exnen DL Jorpa Henry J. Bown Asa P. Porren JosrEin H. Curr William Gaston Walter H

Rioting flares in Belfast and Liverpool spreading unrest

Rioting broke out again in Belfast with several dead and wounded. The Violet Cameron and the Daly and Thalia theatrical companies sailed for America. Inflammatory socialist speeches at Liverpool provoked a riot.

Belfast Violet Cameron Daly and Thalia America Liverpool

Clergymen and Lodges Gather as City News Flows

Dr Withrow declines Chicago call at Park Street Church while Rev E A Horton preaches first time since Europe. Sovereign Grand Lodge of Oda Fellows arrives in Boston for convention. Carney Hospital fair plans move forward. Dr Bartel resumes pulpit after vacation addressing earthquake and city defalcations. Stock market steady with Atchison weakness rumors. Union Pacific semiannual released. New York bank statement favorable as Nearing House reports nationwide gains.

Withrow Park Street Chicago E. A. Horton Europe Sovereign Grand Lodge of Oda Boston Carney Hospital Bartel Atchison Union Pacific New York

Street Fight in Lowell Ends in Police Intervention

In Lowell on Moody street James Cashman was attacked by a drunken group of French Canadians after an earlier altercation. A crowd gathered, a violent brawl followed, and police intervened to prevent further bloodshed. Ernest and George Bernard were arrested amid found weapons including a clasp-knife and an ice-pick.

Lowell James Cashman Moody Street Ernest George Bernard

Another Bank Defaulter in Portland Bank Cashier Gould

The First National Bank of Portland reports cashier William E Gould is a defaulter with estimated loss not exceeding 87000. Bank capital is 1000000 with 300000 surplus. Comptroller notified. Gould remains jailed awaiting action. Directors back the course, denying impact on bank operations.

William E. Gould First National Bank Portland First National Bank of Portland Gould Dee

The Entombed Miners Found Dead in Gas-Filled Chamber

Scranton Pennsylvania report states the first pick to Readdy's chamber in Marvin slope breached a gas-filled heading. The deadly atmosphere makes survival for three minutes impossible. All men are presumed dead. removal of gas will take 24 to 48 hours before bodies can be reached.

Boston Scranton Penn Readdy Marvin Slope

Yachts Race Finishes Yet Uncertain as Mayflower Leads

Newport Sept 19 yachts left harbor with a general sense of fatigue after Saturday’s drift race. Commodore Gerry noted finish times from the lightship with Galatea and Mayflower finishing close, the Mayflower ahead by a length in overall results. A regatta committee in New York must decide, with fouls and handicaps unsettled, and the season ending with mixed outcomes and pending decisions on the Stranger protest.

Newport Sprcray New York Yacht Club New York Block Island Galatea Miranda Clara Stranger Gitana Thetis Sachem Brenton’s Reef West Island Point Judith Rhode Island R. L Gerry Electra Krenton Reef H. M Regatta May Hower Cinderella Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead Fortuna Boston Williams West Island Light Henn Cinderalla Bertie Regatta Committee

Adams Trial Ruling Fails to Bar Reporters In Court

In Haureux on Sept 19 the David J Adams trial resumed with newspaper witnesses in place. US counsel Meagher sought to exclude reporters, but the commissioner could not grant the demand, and Russell argued the press would stay. Ellis testified selling bait to the captain as the vessel, once American, now English owned, neared Deer Island.

Russell Mr. Meagher Samuel D. Ellis Victoria Beach David J. Adams Ellis Lansdowne Adams Deer Island North Sydney

Sullivan Defeats Hearld in Brief Coliseum Fight

In Pittsburg on Sept 18 John L Sullivan defeated Frank Hearld in a disputed brief bout at Allegheny City Coliseum. Police halted the second round amid a staged clash, referee ruling Sullivan winner as 3000 spectators booed. Sullivan planned a later trip to the Pacific coast while Hearld stays for next Chicago bout.

Pittsburg John L. Sullivan Frank Hearld Coliseum Allegheny City Murphy Sullivan Hearld Rgy Nicetown East Pacific Slope Bradbury Chicago Geneva Park

President's party Endures Rainy Adirondacks Jaunt

Prosrret House New York September 19. The President's party endures a rainy day in the Adirondacks with no plans for indoor diversions. They expect to move tomorrow to Poolsmith and depart Tuesday toward Rouse's Point via Vermont Central, then connect to Albany on the same special car.

Prosrret N. Y Adirondacks Poolsmith Paul’s Vermont Central Rouse’s Point Delaware & Hudson Canal Company Albany

Forbes Dies After Brutal Stabbing by Weldy

John J. F. Forbes died yesterday from wounds inflicted by Charles Weldy on Thursday night. Funeral services were held this afternoon, and a large Catholic cemetery procession accompanied the remains. Universal condemnation of the murderer and regret that he cannot be hanged under the law were expressed.

SrediAu John J. F. Forbes Charles Weldy

Microscope Photos Shed Light On Butter Crystals

Wasu Hineton notes Dr Thomas Taylor of the agricultural department photographs fat and butter crystals under a microscope with Dr Parsh of Philadelphia. The work aims to identify fat globules and foreign substances, a method tied to Taylor's claims and legal use in butter fraud prosecutions.

Wasu Hineton Thomas Taylor Agricultural Department Parsh Philadelphia Taylor

Postmasters Appointed in Massachusetts Towns

Washington September 19 Special The following postmasters were appointed yesterday for Massachusetts S J Jewett East Princeton L Chandler Princeton L K Boyer Princeton Depot The notice lists three new postmasters and their jurisdictions with no further details.

Washington Massachusetts S. J. Jewett East Princeton L. Chandler L. K. Boyer

Boston’s Foreign Mails Time Table Change

Washington announces tomorrow the new foreign mails timetable from Boston to take effect October 1. Cunard steamers showing eight and a half days or less to Queenstown will receive full mails. Gallea Scythia and Cephalonia are listed. Pavonia misses eight and a half days. Bothnia may gain full mails if its next two trips meet the average.

Boston Washington Bosig Bell Cunard Queenstown Gallia Scythia Cephalonia Pavonia Bothnia

Sunday at Charleston reports relief efforts and church services

Charleston South Carolina September 19. Reeded after earthquake the city sees restored telegraph and phone services. Heavy morning rain worsened conditions for campers but relief work progresses. Immediate Relief Company grants funds for clothing bedding furniture and livelihood restoration. Mayor Courtenay's mother dies at 61.

Charuteston Mariners Grace Church Second Presbyterian J.S. Riggs St. John’s Lutheran Immediate Relief Company Pari Oy Captain Dawson The News and Courier Courtenay

Prominent Boston Businessman Attacked in East Boston

About 10 pm last night a man with a bloodied face staggered into Station 54 claiming he was attacked on Meridian Street East Boston by three or four men. He was robbed of $50 and heavily intoxicated. He refused to name himself but said he is a Fort Hill Square businessman and a Saratoga Street Church choir singer.

Meridian Street East Boston Fort Hill Square Saratoga Street

Dr Pierce's Pellets Cure Sick Headache

A brief notice states that a sick and bilious headache was cured by Dr. Pierce's Pellets, presenting a testimonial style health claim typical of patent medicine advertising.

Dr. Pierce

Knights Templar Gather for 23rd Triennial Conclave in St Louis

Knights Templar converge on St Louis for the twenty third triennial conclave with about 2000 visitors by 5 PM and a California delegation of 700 arriving with bands and a bear cub. Devotional exercises drew roughly 1000 knights at Exposition Music Hall, directed by George Betts and John Vineill, as local choirs sang before the work begins Tuesday.

St. Louis Knights Templar California Laclede Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8 Mounted Exposition Music Hall Tooq Knidits George C. Betts John P. Vineill Egment Proehlich

Cows Slaughtered Over Pleuro Pneumonia Near Ridgeland

Chicago reports state veterinarians slaughtered two cows and a calf at a Ridgeland farm for pleuro pneumonia. five head on the Harver milkman’s property show symptoms and are isolated amid weak quarantine enforcement. officials plan round the clock watching, noting cattle wander with little fencing. Ridgeland suburb feeds much of Chicago’s milk supply.

Carne Ridgeland Harver Harner Casewell Board of Commissioners Chicago

Weather Indications For New England And Eastern New York

For New England and eastern New York, expect local rains followed by fair weather. Temperatures will be slightly cooler or nearly stationary with westerly winds shifting to northerly. Cautionary signals remain at Portland and Eastport sections.

Washington New England New York Portland Eastport

Observations Elsewhere Meteorological Record

Yesterday’s weather record across stations shows synchronized timing up to 10 p m. Data compiled from multiple locations notes temperature, humidity, wind direction and speed, and atmospheric pressure readings. The standardized time alignment indicates comparable conditions and enables regional comparison of meteorological trends.

Horsford Acid Phosphate Strengthens the Intellect

Dr D P McClure of Rantoul endorses Horsford acid phosphate as beneficial for strengthening the intellect, calling it a useful tonic for mental vigor.

Horsford D. P. McClure Rantoul

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