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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1885
Page
1
A vigilante mob attacked the east end health office and later the central city hall and police station in Montreal as compulsory vaccination began. Revolver fire followed, windows were smashed, arrests made, and police prepared to deploy troops to curb further unrest.
In Montreal on September 28, a citizens committee member said there are at least 4000 smallpox cases. Theatre Royal opening is postponed due to the epidemic as health officials face strong opposition in placarding especially in the east end, with several arrests made.
New Orleans dispatch reports Attorney General Garland denies authorizing use of the United States name in the Bell Telephone patent suit, saying the order came from Solicitor General Goode. The article outlines how the suit was brought and Garland's lack of involvement, plus notes on potential stock holdings and the ongoing investigation.
Edward Duyer, Ward 6 school board member, struck by an express train on the Fitchburg road in this city this afternoon and killed instantly. He served four years on the common council and about four years on the school board. He leaves a widow and several grown children.
A Post reporter quotes a prominent democrat urging Tobin as the most capable choice for superintendent of streets amid aldermanic opposition. The piece accuses four republican aldermen of obstruction, ties opposition to party politics, and criticizes city hall corruption while highlighting recent department reorganizations and cost cutting.
In the U S circuit court Judge Wallace refused a preliminary injunction in Western Union v Baltimore and Ohio over reissued patent No 10035 for duplex telegraph apparatus. He found core invention by Stearns valid but questioned the reissue's breadth and urged final hearing for full resolution.
The Tavern club invited William D. Howells for a complimentary dinner at Park Square, but he could not attend. A Hamlet performance lacking Hamlet amused the gathered members. English Gentlemen cricket team enjoyed a post match reception at Clyde Park Country Club after their game with All New England Eleven at Longwood yesterday.
An injunction was sought in the Massachusetts superior court over a deficit of about 228000 dollars found in the Framingham Savings Bank accounts. The investigation by Bank Commissioner Gatchell traced irregular entries from 1879 forward, with potential losses estimated up to 155000 dollars to stockholders. The latest figures and a returnable date of Oct 27 were set as officers must show cause.
A collage of editorials and notices from diverse papers cites registration in New York and Brooklyn, politics in Illinois and Maine, and critiques of party tactics. It mentions figures like Jesse Herper, Roswell Flower, Samuel Randall, and ex Senator Woodbury, plus commentary on newspapers returning to the Republican fold and the scale of the national vote.
Special Boston Post despatch reports Gen Benjamin Butler in New York discussing Miss Hoyt's will case and the silver bullion currency debate. He argues against gold and silver as monetary bases, defends greenbacks, cites Caesar and Christ to critique money power, predicts Vanderbilts and Goulds will be publicly punished, and laments voter corruption while criticizing New York politics.
The Congregational club opened its new season Monday afternoon in Horticultural hall with about 350 at dinner. Rev George F Pentecost spoke on evangelistic work in urban churches, urging church and evangelists to join forces as immigration reshapes city life. Carried by reports, elections, and remarks from Bliss and Gifford, the program blended ministry, social time, and debates on outreach.
The city prepares for a new immediate delivery system starting Thursday. About 163 of the best applicants were chosen, forming a mixed crowd of youths and older men at the post office. They swore an oath, signed, and wait for work as 63 will handle city duties and others branch stations. Question arises whether special delivery letters begin at the main office or after reaching branches. Postmaster Tobey seeks Washington guidance.
A US consul report from Marseilles notes cholera deaths decline at Marseilles and Toulon since Aug 26 but rise in surrounding districts. Outbreaks often trace to imprudent acts and contaminated textiles. Emphasizes disinfecting rags from France or Spain before US landing and cites drainage and ozone factors. amid a Cette outbreak, ships from that port are inspected before health bills.
The judge’s deteriorating mental state led to erratic decisions and frequent appeals that clogged the docket. Lawyers complained as conferences with the governor failed to yield immediate removal, leaving Pond to worsen while crossing him proved dangerous during irritability periods.
The Park theatre crowd enjoyed John Howson and Louise Lester in Putting on Style a new comedy with strong cast and musical interludes. The Wages of Sin at the Globe offered a brisk melodrama with Ruth and her husband. Eleanor Carey and Charles Overton led a capable cast as the virtuous and flawed leads. The Romany Rye and other pieces filled the bill with varying acclaim, while upcoming bills and special events drew busy house counts at the local venues.
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