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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Sep 21, 1885

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Political tempers flare across states and nations

A sprawling paratext reports on Ohio politics and national figures. It cites Samuel J. Randall club actions, Gen. Sam Leavitt in Maine, Blaine sympathy in News circles, and critiques of postmasters, governors, and cabinet figures. The piece threads Democratic and Republican maneuvers, corruption chatter, and shifts in opinion in Philadelphia and Augusta amid a broader Atlantic political tempest.

John Sherman Ohio Samuel J. Randall Great Britain America Chicago Indianapolis Journal Blaine Long Stevenson Philadelphia Press Kittery Navy Yard John H. Oberly Manning Iowa Adaho Chicago Times John F. Paul Paul Eliot Joe Manney Augusta Col. Morton New England United States Marshalship Maine Boston Customshouse Endicott Washington Pennsylvania Philadelphia Record Dispatch and Gazette Pittsburg Monongahela Brother Blaine Franklin County James 5. Grinnell Agricultural College Springfield Thomas H. Sherman State Department Treasury Pg. O. P Cleveland Buffalo Ghoul Sherman National Committee Bayard

Notable Guests and Honorary Mentions From Global Elite Circles

The San Francisco journals note Senator J. Donald Cameron as hearty. Figures like Mr. Phelps, the American minister to England, visit Inveraray while the duke of Argyll hosts him. The marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise stay with composer Blumenthal in Switzerland. Lieutenant Rhodes, hero of the Gay Head disaster, receives a 2300 testimonial as he serves at Port Townsend.

J. Donald Cameron San Francisco Mr. Phelps England Duke of Argyll Inverary Scotland Marquis of Lorne Princess Louise Blumenthal Switzerland Lieut Rhodes Gay Head Post Port Townsend Station Washington Territory Paul H. Hayne William Gilmore Simms Isaac Bassett United States Senate Groton Conn Thaddeus Stevens Brown Columbia Lancaster County Stevens Young Brown Waldemar Denmark Mane Orleans Kitty Cheatham Gen. Cheatham James 8 Miss Cheatham Richard Cheatham Nashville Campbell Tucker Philadelphia York” Society of Portland York County Portand Harbor Bion Woodbury William Henry Clifford Wilbur Fiske Lunt Emory S. Ridlon Sons of York Prince Louis of Battenberg Royal Yacht Royal Navy Germany Duke of Edinburgh Mediterranean Prince George of Wales Winans Court of Session Strathglass Kintail Invernessshire Ross-shire Knockfin Affaric Chisholm Lord 'S Tweedmouth

Sermon Attacks Salvation Army Spark Parish Debate

In New RepforD Mass on September 20 Rev G F Flanders preached against the Salvation Army calling it despotic unamerican and unchristian. The army drew a large crowd at city hall where drums and tambourines were heard. The sermon provoked much comment and some indignation in the city.

New Repford Mass Universalist Church G. F. Flanders D. D Salvation Army

Temperance meeting backs law and order league in Roxbury

Rev. A B Kendig and Rev Edward Everett Hale spoke at a Winthrop Street Methodist Episcopal church rally in Roxbury praising the law and order league. Dudley outlined aims to enforce liquor laws, close saloons and reform police leadership, with 12 new league members recruited by deacons.

Law and Order League Winthrop-street Methodist Episcopal Church Roxbury A. B. Kendig L. Edwin Dudley League Edward Everett Hale Benjamin Rush Philadelphia Rush Revolutionary Army Boston Hale Free Masons Dudley Chicago Suffolk County James Keenan Portland Street Board of Police Commissioners Kendig

Murray shifts from pulpits to Canadian lecture circuit

Montreal reports W H Murray launching a new career with a lecture series on Canada. He left the Boston pulpit years ago, ran a cafe on Notre Dame street, and now travels to key Canadian cities then to the United States and England, using slides to illustrate his talk and aiming to expand beyond Canadian topics as his tour broadens.

Murray Boston Park Street Church Music Hall Society Connecticut Texas Mr. Murray Canada Dominion United States New York England Park-street Music

Consecration of Jeremiah O'Sullivan Bishop in Washington

In Washington on Sept 2 Rev Jeremiah O'Sullivan pastor of St Peter's Catholic Church was consecrated bishop of the Mobile Alabama diocese. The ceremony, held at St Peter's, drew a large crowd as archbishop Gibbons led the mass with a line of assisting bishops and a 40-voice choir, processions, and floral decorations.

Washington Jeremiah O'Sullivan St. Peter’s Catholic Church Mobile Ala Father O'Sullivan Capitol Hayde Gibbons James Gibbons Baltimore J. J. Kesne Richmond H. P. Northrop Charleston S. C Bilon Exin Wheeling W. Va C” Street

Married in Haste The Bride of a Very Youthful Bostonian Seeks Separation

Newport R I Sept 20 A divorce suit filed in Chicago by Catherine Wildes Merwin against Arthur Gilbert Merwin son of Elias Merwin of Boston alleges neglect to provide necessaries adultery and desertion Both parties are minors the couple married in January 1882 at age 16 and 14 respectively The case follows disclosures from Chicago prompting a commission to take testimony Rev J H Hamilton of Boston and the petitioner’s sister have given depositions The trial is set for Tuesday or Wednesday with expected extraordinary evidence

Newport R. I Chicago Arthur Gilbert Merwin Elias Merwin Boston Reiding Marlborough Street Catherine Wildes Merwin Gertrude Wildes Rhode Island Avenue J. H. Hamilton

Miles orders troops to hunt Indians in New Mexico

A Santa Fe dispatch reports General Miles starting from Leavenworth with orders to arm and deploy extra troops to pursue miners and Indians. Col. Bradley agrees the force will protect settlements and make the territory comfortable for hostiles. the aim is to render New Mexico untenable for Indians and restore citizen confidence.

Denver Santa Fe Seys Miles Leavenworth Dela Bradley New Mexico

Prisoner Richard Goss Dies After Suicide Attempt

Banxcor Maine September 20 Richard Goss the county jail prisoner who tried to take his life last Tuesday by slashing his throat with a dull jackknife blade died last night from blood poisoning. He had lived since the act with a severed wind pipe and a four inch throat wound.

Banxcor Richard Goss

Tragic drownings and odd deaths blot Massachusetts scene

Thomas McNair and John McLane drowned in Lake Massapong Sharon after their sail boat capsized. Maurice Houlihan of Newport found dead in his attic in a room where he had stayed over a week. A. L. Gonla, Maine agent for the Maine Metual Accident association, arrested for swindling. Additional notes on shipping arrivals, a New Haven bolt maker James Flaherty who shot himself amid family trouble, and Henry F. Skinner amid bank fraud allegations. Oyster season opens at Lindall Dining Rooms in Exchange Place with 25 cent meals drawing male patrons.

Thomas McNair John McLane Lake Massapong Sharon Ete Maurice Houlihan Newport R. I Rum A. L. Gonla Maine Maine Metual Accident Association of Portland Vanceboro Antartic Johnson Provincetown New Berdford Hatteras Ground D. A. Small Rosa Baker Boston James Flaherty Cowle New Haven New Haven, Conn Secon Regiment White Henry F. Skinner Sarah Millbuns Shawmut Avenue

Roumelia crisis shifts focus to eastern Europe

London reports that Roumelian revolution advances with Russian officers guiding Bulgarians and hints at Austria’s Kremsier accord. UK liberals and Tories weigh Ireland and Turkey policy, while Gladstone’s manifesto signals victory at any cost. intrigues, and parliamentary strategy frame the political battle across Europe.

London England Europe Roumelia Bulgarias Turkey Salisbury Gladstone Bulgaria Mr. Parnell Ireland Mr. Chamberlain Parnell Michael Hicks-Beach Lord Salisbury Michael Hicks- Beach Ellis Ashmead Bartlett Admiralty Liberal Party Hendricks Indianapolis The Freeman’s Journal Berlin Vienna St. Peters- Forg Austria Kremsier Bosnia Herzgovina Russia Great Venborn Lombard’s Deutsche Bank

Sharp Eally In American Railroads-De cline in France

London reports a weak money market with discount rates easing and gold stoppage, while American railroads led a rally on the stock exchange. French prices fell amid Romanian upheavals, with bankruptcies and a study of Latin union coin circulation revealing 104 percent gold and 28 percent silver held abroad.

London Egypt New York Stock Exchange Central Pacific Chicago St. Paul Denver Illinois Central Lakeshore Louisville and Nashville New York Central Suez Credit Foncier Ottoman Bank Credit Visgere Insurance Company France

Hardie Murder Case Sees Consul General Strother Questioned

City of Mexico Sept 20 Congress decides Deputy Omano who shot the American Hardie cannot plead immunity from ordinary judicial proceedings as a member of Congress He will be tried for murder before the sectional court United States Minister Jackson pushes for legal action American residents oppose Consul General Strother’s reappointment and expect a new appointee to be sent elsewhere

Hardie Strother City of Mexico Galveston Congress Omano United States Jackson Srother

Parthian Enthusiasts Meeting Ends in Bloody Fracas

In Paris on September 20 a meeting of anarchists near the bourse ended in a violent fracas. A number of participants were wounded by revolver fire as the gathering broke up amid shouting and clashes.

Paris Bourse

Prince Alexander Proclaims Bulgarian Sovereignty in Two Provinces

PHUILLIPPOLIS September 20 Prince Alexander issues a proclamation asserting sovereignty over North and South Bulgaria, vows peace but harshly punishes dissent, urges union defense, and is expected to arrive soon amid public enthusiasm as locals arm with lances. The deposed governor Gabriel Pacha is under guard and well treated.

Phuillippolis Alexander North South Bulgara Gabriel Pacha St. Peterspurg Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina Roumelia LonDon Bulgaria M. Stransky Bulgarian Chamber of Deputies

Danger of Complications With Canada The Wyoming Massacre

Washington reporters warn that unresolved cross border Chinese migration could trigger international friction. Chinese in British Columbia demanded a $50 license before land return to the U S and are jailed in Port Townsend. In Wyoming, Col Bee says the probe into the massacre will run 7 to 10 days as government indemnity questions loom. Chinamen remain under guard at mines while Union Pacific expands housing. Knights of Labor in Butte demand their departure by Oct 1, with violence threatened if not met.

Canada Wyoming Owtawa United States Dominion British Columbia Washington Territory Port Fownsend W. T Washington Canadian Rock Springs Wyo Col. Bee Knights of Labor Butte Bismarck D. T M.'s Anaconda Galveston Tex Yazoo Ouachita Red Mississippi River Louisiana American Medical Association Allopathic Medical Congress Republic White Star Line Aurania Cunard Company Gedney

Dedication of Marble Memorial Shaft at Winchester

Dedication services for the marble shaft given by Col. Herbert Hill of Boston drew large crowds in Winchester on September 20. Ormsbee of Vermont delivered the address, with Wright and Judge Harlan among other speakers. The day included banquets, patriotic songs, and memorial observances at National and Stonewall cemeteries with 10,000 in attendance.

Herbert Hill Winchester Boston Gov Ormsbee Vermont Williams Carroll D. Wright Justice Harlan Supreme Court Thomas Jones Alabama Gena. Thomas Columbia Dixie New Hampshire Col. Wright Judge Harlan Fitzhugh Lee Mayor Williams National Stonewall Mr. Whittemore

Sullivan Arrested Over Postage Stamp Scheme

Fall River reports James Sullivan recently from Marquette Michigan is under arrest for leaving and selling postage due stamps. Inspector Hartshorn found about $200 worth in his possession and says Sullivan bought them from a stranger in Michigan en route here, unaware of the violation. He believed they were valid for postage and sold them to his sister and others.

Fall River James Sullivan Marquette Mich Hartshorn Michigan

Body of man missing since Sunday found in river

The body of George C. Conway, missing since Sunday, was recovered in New Meadows river near the last sighting. His head was mutilated, clothing identified him. An inquest likely tomorrow. Local belief points to a drunken companion pushing him overboard.

Barn George C. Conway New Meadows River

Medical Examiner Hoeth Case Puzzles Pension Office

The pension office pursues Dr Roeth Boston medical examiner amid investigation by Special Agent Canaz. He allegedly claimed membership in a London medical body he did not belong to, but charges remain mild and a removal is likely after Endicott’s consultation.

Hoeth Pension Office Gen. Rosecrans Ohio—Department Wasminton San Francisco Carson City San Franciso New York Treasury Washington New Orleans Roeth Commissioner of Pensions Boston Canaz Endicott London

Warner and Rosecrans Clash Over Silver Bill Changes

Congressman Warner maintains he has altered his silver bill without changing its core, planning to submit the revised proposal to administration officials, both houses, bankers, and silver advocates. Treasury Registrar Rosecrans will not stamp in the Ohio campaign. A Pueblo delegation from near Albuquerque protested an Indian tax assessment, noting treaty protections for Mexican citizens under New Mexico’s incorporation.

Congressman Warner Houses Congress New York Bank Register of the Treasury Rosecrans Ohio Albuquerque N. M Commissioner of Indian Affairs Mexico United States New Mexico

Wealthy Boston Woman Arrested for False Pretenses

Mrs Eliza Kimball a Boston resident was arrested in New York on charges of obtaining goods by false pretenses from Arnold Constable Co and E A Morrison Co. Complainants said she used names of Mrs William Dodge and Mrs A M Morgan to take goods worth 185. Her mind is blamed for recent erratic behavior and she was discharged after acquaintances vouched for her.

Eliza Kimball West Thirty-fourth Street New York City Arnold, Constable & Co E. A. Morrison Jefferson Market Court Arnold & Constable’s William Prowtin E. A. Morrison’s Prowtin Retail Dealers’ Protective Association Hale New York Boston Mrs. Prentice Coney Island Oriental Hotel

Fire Commissioner Leads Irish Americans in Emmet Anniversary

Fire Commissioner Fitzgerald presides at New Era hall 176 Tremont street as Irish Americans mark the eighty fourth anniversary of Robert Emmet's martyrdom. Speakers include John R. Murphy and Thomas Riley, with poems by Fitzwilliam and performances by Prof. O'Shea and Nolan.

Fitzgerald New Era Hall Tremont Street Robert Emmett Ireland Hungary Scotland John R. Murphy Charlestown Emmet Murphy Fitzwilliams The Boston Sentinel Waltham Branch Emmet Association Robert Emmet Fitzwilliam Mr. Fitzgerald Thomas Riley Phelps London America McKenzie O'Shea Nolan

Last Day as Gauger John Backup Faces Revocation

John Backup of Roxbury leaves federal service after 16 years as gauger for the third district of Massachusetts. A Sept. 3 1885 letter from Acting Secretary C. S. Fairchild announces the revocation of his commission effective Sept. 22, with Backup moving from the Custom House in Washington to Boston care of the collector.

Gauger John Backup Roxbury Custom House Washington, D. C Boston Mass Third District Massachusetts Fairchild Backup

Fracas on Winchester Street Involves Henry Hunt

About 12 30 a m Sunday a colored man Henry Hunt became involved in a fracas with another colored man on Winchester street. Timothy D. Sweeney and Timothy J. Crowley arrived nearby as Hunt's wife, accompanying him, urged the men to separate.

Henry Hunt Winchester Street Timothy D. Sweeney Timothy J. Crowley Hunt

Knife Attack After Fracas Ends in Wound and Evasion

A confrontation between Hunt and a colored antagonist led Hunt to stab Sweeney in the left side with a knife, a three inch wound deemed severe though not life threatening. Crowley suffered a deep cut to his right hand as officers Franks and Long pursued Hunt to his Lincoln place residence. Hunt fled through a back window but was captured and jailed at station 4. Sweeney was sent home with Dr. Elliott called to treat his injury.

Hunt Sweeney Crowley Franks Winchester Street Long Division 4 Lincoln Place Dr. Elliott

Moral Appeal at Tremont Temple Sermon on Boston

Rev Emory J Haynes addressed a large Tremont Temple audience on the citys moral condition. He read Lukes lament over Jerusalem and posed pointed questions to men women and youth about mercy repentance and church attendance urging tears for Boston and personal reform.

Boston Tremont Temple Emory J. Haynes Jerusalem State House Fisher Hill Paris

Fire Rips Roxbury House as Family Escapes

A Sunday evening blaze at KE J Grinnell's Roxbury residence destroyed nearly all furnishings including a piano. Neighbors rescued the crippled owner and his sons as flames spread from a kitchen in the rear L-shaped wing. Damages around 860 dollars, with 1200 on the house and 200 on furniture insured by Charles Lisler. Nearby incidents report hay and kerosene lamp fires, plus fires in Lowell Forge Village ice houses and Manchester Nutfield skating rink.

Roxbury KE. J. Grinnell Parker Place George Helfreich Cerran Mr. Grinnell William George Charles Lisler Boston Shawmut Avenue P. F. Gay Henry Hunt Serapeny No. 4 James Huff Ashland Place Forge Village Lowell Mass Hittinger & Co Manchester Nutfield Derry Depot E. W. Quimby Pillsbury’s Hanten’s Point L. I

Smallpox Mortality Rises in Montreal Area

In Montreal and suburbs 197 deaths from smallpox occurred in the five days to Friday, up 45 from the prior week. Friday saw 23 deaths in the city. Six cases at L As omnption and two at Sorel. The provincial board orders vaccination for all city prison inmates.

Montreal Que

Hudson river fruit season peaks with record grape shipments

Erneston N Y Sept 20 The Hudson river district fruit season is at its height. Last week grape shipments were immense with Lower Ulster sending a fruit train daily to Boston. Large boat shipments from New York and between Kingston and Newburgh are expected to exceed 33 percent of prior years. Grapes alone may total about 5250 tons valued at 367500 dollars.

Erneston N. Y Hudson River District Lower Ulster Boston New York Kingston Newburgh

Knights of Labor Propose Settlement Basis With Lanigan

The arbitration board for Millville rubber workers, led by A A Carlton and George E McNeil, issues a statement alleging Lanigan breached faith by stressing price talks and pushing a new issue. They offer a settlement: all strikers return within 24 hours of Lanigan accepting Boston Rubber price list, with dispute resolution by Lanigan appointing one, then two more if needed, and possible discharge for violators, subject to Knights of Labor status.

Board of Arbitration Knights of Labor Millville A. A. Carlton George E.mcneil Banigan Boston Rubber Company United States Order Order of K. of L

Dover Small Pox Panic After Child's Death

In Dover New Hampshire a death initially thought to be smallpox sparked a panic as the board of health instructed private burial and house quarantine. Officials later confirmed the child died of diphtheria, easing public alarm.

Dover N. H Board of Health

Smallpox crackdown and vaccination push across Quebec municipalities

The provincial board of health reports full cooperation except from St Henri in addressing the smallpox epidemic. Placing or tearing down placards will be prosecuted rigorously. The board urges government action to vaccinate all inmates of government aided institutions, including schools jails reformatories and asylums.

Monttreal Provincial Board of Health St. Henri

Delegates Arrive Slowly for New York G.O.P. Convention

Saratoga New York September 20 Delegates to the state republican convention arrive at a slow pace with only about 309 on the ground tonight. No caucuses will be held before tomorrow night when all delegates are expected to be present. Reported candidates for governor include James D Warren Joseph W Drexel Neal Davis Ira Davenport William H Seward Levi P Morton and Joseph B Carr.

Saratoga N. Y James D. Warren Buffalo State Committee Joseph W. Drexel Drexel, Morgan & Co Neal Davis Ira Davenport Wm.h. Seward Levi P. Morton Joseph B. Carr

Maine state fair set to open in Lewiston

Lewiston Maine September 20 All arrangements for the Maine state fair to open Monday are perfected. The event is billed as the largest and most interesting ever held in New England, with cattle arriving steadily since Saturday afternoon. A train from the west brought additional livestock on Sunday morning.

Lewiston Maine New England

Indictments for Perjury Against Two Agents in Suffolk

The Citizens Law and Order League asks Attorney General Sherman to force speedy trials or drop prosecutions of Charles W. Noyes and Jules Giquel. Sherman declines, noting unclear authority to override the Suffolk district attorney, cites statutes, and suggests avenues like voter action or court-ordered trial lists if warranted.

Law and Order League C. W. Noyes Jules Giquel Vros Citizens’ Law and Order League OF Massachusetts School Street Bostrox Mass Edgar J. Sherman Commonwealth Building Boston Dear Sir Superior Criminal Court Suffolk County Charles W. Noyes Michael M. Cunniff Patrick Condon Cunnif Condon Noyes Giquel McCafferty Parmenter Messrs Pendix The Commonwealth Nolle L. Epwin Dudley Gen. Sherriman Attorney General's Department Boson L. Epwin Duprey Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court General Court Grand Jury Bar Superior Court Anolle Prosequi EpGar J Sherman

Saloon Raids Lead to 17 Idle and Disorderly Arrests

Station 4 officers conducted a Saturday raid in the West End arresting 17 women for idle and disorderly conduct at locations on Sudbury, Causeway, and Portland streets. Prisoners were not bailed and were lodged in the Tombs.

Station 4 Sergis Gaskins and Cain Sanborn Quimby Boyle Gray Lane Abbott Howe Doc” Young Sudbury Street George Knights Petiss Causeway Street Young Portland Street West End

Italian broker commits suicide at Warren Street boarding house

Louis Bourgeois age 35, Italian stock broker and boarder at No 103 Warren Street, shot himself in his room at 7 45 Saturday morning. Inmates heard the shot and found him dead. He lived over a Chinese laundry and was unmarried. Authorities suppose business troubles led to the act.

Louis Bourgeois Warren Street

Comic Opera Impresario Chooses Solo for Applicant

A chorus audition ends with a rejection from a comic opera impresario who instead offers a solo part after learning the applicant cannot sing. The exchange underscores the cautionary note about imitators of James Pyle's Pearline.

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