This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 41 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1886
Page
8
Washington September 27 Mr Benedict is expected to issue about one hundred more removals in the government printing office. The discharged employees are all Republicans prompting fears of a sweeping purge. Few Democrats were in the office under Rounds, limiting Democratic dismissals.
Washington dispatch reports Chauncy F. Black Democratic candidate for Governor at the Ebbitt House. He declares confidence in his election, compares current prospects to 1882 Patterson victory, and credits Prohibition voters and German voters breaking from Republicans for aiding Democratic chances.
The acting Secretary of the Treasury issues a 15,000,000 call for redemption of 3 percent 1882 bonds. Principal and accrued interest will be paid at the U S Treasury on November 1, 1886, and interest will cease. Original issue bonds listed by serial ranges will be called, with payment including principal and three months interest due. Holders may obtain immediate payment by letter with bonds.
A delegation of New York shipowners in Wassington called on the President and the State Department to protest Cuban port treatment of American vessels. They allege Spain is not honoring treaty obligations and urge strict observance of all agreements.
Acting Secretary Muldrew issues a major decision on full faith and credit extending to executive departments. It applies the supremacy of state judgments across borders, citing a Louisiana land matter where title to scrip arose from succession courts. The ruling is viewed as a reversal of a Schurz decision.
Washington reports the bureau of agriculture tightening controls on Chicago cattle. Exposed animals cannot be sold, quarantine is strengthened, and veterinarians will assist state authorities. Commissioner Colman has issued cooperation rules to governors of states and territories.
Secretary Lamar leased a fine house on N street, Washington, moving capital gossip toward a rumor that he may marry later this fall. The action signals notable private plans amid his public duties.
Don Piatt, former editor of the Sunday Capital, is appointed a fourth class postmaster at Mac-o-Cheek Ohio to retain the office. Hindon reports the appointment today as his home post office.
General Pierce Young may resign after a three month leave, freeing a premier consular post for Secretary Bayard. Bayard departs for a short vacation from Washington, heading to Boston for about a week. The Treasury blocks duty free Canadian fishing boats for temporary U.S. use. Consul General Williams in Havana notes Cuba sugar cane shipments largely target U.S. markets in Q1. The new steel cruiser Boston repairs completed and slated for commission within weeks. Mrs Belva A Lockwood, 1884 presidential hopeful, reenters the field with a coalition of women’s rights and Prohibitionists. The 3 percent lean ends with total loan 805,581,250 redeemed in 1883.
A summary of figures shows surrendered and uncalled balances from August and September 1886. Judge N. H. R. Dawson begins duties as commissioner of education while Judge Durham returns to Washington in better health. Oleomargarine tax stamps will ship mid next month. Lighthouse service appointments include F. Swain as Nan tucket keeper, C. Hammond as Handkerchief shoal lightship keeper, Stephen Howes at Monomoy Point, and A. S. Ellis as assistant keeper at Handkerchief shoal.
New York reports a September 27 match at Staten Island Cricket Club Livingston. English side won toss, New York batsmen led by Lambkin and Priestly score 1438 with several players contributing, Englishmen 21 for 1 wicket in reply when day ended. Williams and Davis top NY batting efforts with Williams scoring 14 and Davis 5.
The State Board of Arbitration held its first public hearing in Chelsea with about thirty employees and firm members present. T. Martin & Bro. contest the board’s jurisdiction, arguing the application lacks a majority signatory and that the alleged representatives no longer act as employees since May 1886. The panel reserved judgment and will report later after considering the arguments and witness testimony.
A 35 year old German man, Ferdinand Eggers of Bremen, shot himself in the forehead with a Bulldog pattern 32 calibre pistol in the scale sheds of the Boston & Lowell railroad at the foot of Poplar street Somerville yesterday morning. The body was taken to Raf Ferty's undertaking rooms for examination by Medical Examiner Durell. The cause of the deed is unknown. he is identified as brother to Mrs. Sophia Smith of East Cambridge.
John McGow Foster, assistant rector of St. Anne's Church in Lowell, has accepted the pastorate at St. John's Church in Bangor, Mo., and will assume duties in November.
In Worcester County the labor movement shows a possible ticket led by George E. McNeill for governor and Senator Bob Howard for lieutenant governor, stirring Democratic and Greenback tensions. McNeill hedges on acceptance, while divisions and loyalties shape expectations for votes, with delegates and labor leaders weighing influence ahead of the state convention. Trains to Worcester: rail lines offer special rates for delegates, with Old Colony and Boston & Albany outlining reduced fares and schedules for the convention adjournment.
Republican caucuses elected 173 delegates to county and councillor conventions. Sprague leads for sheriff with 27 delegates, Washburn 11. Gaskell wins 28 delegates for district attorney against Potter’s 10. Fitchburg solid for Sprague. Hartford? and country towns show opposition. Gaskell’s prospects doubtful. Hartwell Bartholomew to help in Worcester convention Oct 1. Grafton picks Bates delegates. Rice 59, Bates 48. Baptist groups back Gaskell with a church circular.
The Prohibition State committee met at No 5 Park Street with President George Kempton presiding. Ex Governor St John and John B Finch were invited. Finch was nearby and a messenger was sent for him. Finch said the party aims to beat both major parties and keep them divided.
Charles G. Fail, longtime advocate of the employers liability bill, says supporters are ready to press the measure at the Republican convention despite doubts about the resolutions committee. He says Senator Dunbar leads the panel to defeat the bill, and if sidelined, will push the issue at the convention. The resolutions committee will hear the item at Tremont House this evening.
Representative George Curtis of the ninth Suffolk senatorial district issues a voter card denying any improper money use in his campaign. He refutes reports that he would seek a Democratic nomination if not nominated by Republicans, noting forty-nine years of loyal Republican voting and no Democratic nomination.
The Rev. George W. Cooke of Dedham, a school board member, is discussed as a candidate for Representative. The New Bedford Standard reports the first district race shows 116 delegates, 56 elected, with Dr. Davis at 41 votes, Randall at 23, and opposition at 18, plus remaining towns and Fall River and New Bedford allocations. Lowell Prohibitionists nominate candidates for the House. D. J. Mackenzie accepts senatorial nomination. tenth district caucuses conclude with Rice 59 and Bates 50, both with contests.
The document lists delegates from Helmont Edmlinster Needham Danvers Walpole and others for Democratic and Republican caucuses. It records state and congressional selections, senatorial and county councillor choices, and notes shifts toward Mayor Russell of Cambridge for Governor and Senator Douglas for Lieutenant-Governor.
The Worcester Spy notes that opponents of Sheriff Sprague flood the county with venomous, abusive literature in a bid to oppose his renomination. About one hundred delegates elected to the convention, nearly ninety declared in favor of his re election, signaling strong support for the incumbent.
The Newburyport Herald notes advocates support for Crapo or Brackett at the convention but warns against nominating a candidate simply because it seems likely. The New Bedford Standard says rival candidates Dawes and Long trade personal attacks, urging unity or risk of the Legislature seeking a nonaligned choice, potentially from another city in the state.
An obituary roundup honors Col Charles Gordon Greene founder of the Post. Tributes from the Boston press laud his leadership, integrity, and long service in journalism. Fellow editors and citizens recall his genial nature, influence, and steadfast dedication to the craft.
The Supreme Judicial Court with Justice Devens presiding hears a suit on a bond given by Helen W. Gardiner as trustee to the judge of probate. The declaration alleges breach and a verdict for the penal sum of $3000. Attorneys E. O. Achorn for plaintiff and Augustus Russ for defendants. Justice Devens replaces Justice W. Allen in equity hearings today Tuesday.
The court announces the October term will start on the third Monday in November, run six weeks. The January term begins on the Tuesday in January 1887, for twelve weeks. The April term starts on the third Monday in April 1887, nine weeks. The fourth session begins with No 2500, continuing the numbering by session.
John M. Conrad keeper of a livery stable at 6807 South Broadway reported a dynamite bomb placed at his doorway yesterday morning. The cast iron shell resembled a duck egg, three inches by six, filled with dynamite and bullets, packed in sand and sawdust inside a chalk box with a partly burned fuse protruding. Conrad cannot determine who intended to destroy his stables.
New York Sept 27 William F Mahady chief of police at Saratoga was arrested here charged with attempted extortion A warrant had been issued for Albert Laridon son of Gustave A Laridon of 104 West Forty-ninth street for forgery but Mahady allegedly offered to settle for 3000 dollars according to the elder Laridon
In New Haven on September 27 authorities report recovery of a bag containing two arms and two legs near the location where the Wallingford shoe box remains were discovered. Police believe the limbs are cut from the body found inside the box.
An old newspaper blurb extols early arrest of crime and disease. It compares deterring a concealed threat to preventing pulmonary consumption. The ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discoveries as promptly arresting and permanently curing coughs, languor, pallor, and pains, sold by druggists.
A 5 02 PM quake lasting about two seconds shook Charleston and was felt across Savannah Summerville Orangeburg Camden Graniteville Hopkins Kingville and Ten Mile Hill with minor plaster damage. Relief progress and Red Cross aid dueling. many bricklayers expected to hire at four dollars daily. Special report notes two shocks at Smithville Wilmington NC with no damage.
Rowland Johnson died Saturday night at his residence in the Orange mountains New Jersey born Germantown Pennsylvania May 24 1816. He long ran the importing firm R. I. L. Johnson of New York and Philadelphia was among first members of the Union League Club of New York and belonged to the Silk Association of America leaving a widow a son and a daughter.
The Baptist meeting in Medford was led by Rev J B Abbott with Prof W T Sherwin of Boston on unifying Sunday school work. Denominational talks covered missionary meetings, civics, and sermon preparation. Sam Jones and Sam Small evangelists were planned. Unitarians opened season with Rev George Batchelder presenting on religion’s bases.
Mr. John Esten Cooke, Virginia author and essayist, died yesterday in Clarke County at nearly 56. Born Nov 3 1880 in Winchester he later moved to Richmond, studied law, and published novels such as Leather Stocking and Silk The Virginia Comedians and The Last of the Foresters. He served on Confederate staffs and wrote Life of Stonewall Jackson and Life of Robert E Lee. His works include Wearing of the Gray Hilt to Hilt Hammer and Rapier Doctor Vandyke and Pocahontas. He was regarded as a fluent writer and a true man of letters.
Joseph Neal, maternal uncle of President Cleveland, died tonight in Baltimore aged 81. He spent most of his life there and was longtime in the second hand book trade. It is not known whether the President will attend the funeral.
Mayor O'Brien appoints James Russell and Erdie S. Dearing as assistant harbor masters. Congregational Club to resume Oct 4 with talk on Our Method of Electing the President. Julius H. Seelve to open. A 20-year-old leather dealer employee was arrested for stealing leather. A knife attack case led to a $500 Superior Court hold. A boy of 14 crushed a leg after falling from a freight car and was hospitalized. Funeral for Asa Wrman held with Masons and Odd Fellows present. Star course ticket line formed early. 500 attended opening hour. Charleston fund now £71,449.50. Public discontent over mail misrouting in Allston Brighton noted with multiple misdirected letters causing delays.
A B Cook 63 a Tenth New Hampshire veteran and longtime Boston customs house employee died at home in Nashua. Lysander Putnam 79 an early Houston Me settler died yesterday leaving a widow and two sons. Amos S Reed one of Rockland s oldest citizens died suddenly. he was likely the largest real estate owner in the county, owning much of the commercial property and valued around 350000.
The Hartford Post criticizes park statuary for poor taste while praising preservation of natural landscape. The author imagines adaptable statues of Webster Shakspere Burns and Scott, recalls Scollay square, and discusses Hamilton’s statue and Burr’s legacy, noting poetry’s distortions vs history.
Governor Rusk issued a proclamation forbidding cattle imports from Illinois unless accompanied by a health certificate from the Illinois State veterinarian or a U S Bureau of Animal Industry official. English cattle arriving last week will be sent to Wood's Hall preserves for breeding. A boiler explosion at Fall River's American Print Works severely scalded Fireman John Harrington. Music festival gross receipts reported at 8 137 5 percent.
Sergeants Butters and Foster assisted by Officers Farnum Houghton J H ONeil and Farwell of Station 3 raided a gambling house at 24 Hanover street and seized a table a table cloth a card press three packs cards a chip rack a faro layout and four score cards. The same officers raided No 31 Howard street and captured seven scorecards one chip rack one faro layout one table and 336 chips.
In Newport Rhode Island yesterday the Supreme Court continued Mary Isabella Neilson versus Frederic Neilson and reset Ela C Hurlburt versus Henry A Hurlburt Jr for trial this week.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.