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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1879
Page
2
The Liverpool Post notes men of all political parties endorsing a church reform plan that recognizes lay claims to fair administration. It highlights the steady growth of democratic sentiment slowly moving within conservative strongholds abroad.
Congressional debate over repeal of objectionable laws continues as Mr Garfield faces sharp criticism for misrepresentations. The scene also covers Hayes loyalty, a San Francisco contract between mining firms, Sutro Tunnel progress, and stock hopes. Local courts deal with Pratt amid a $10,000 bond. aldermen confirm appointments. Afghan rumors mocked by British press. Fiske lectures on American history. Spiritualist events mark anniversary. Dakota plains fires and train wreck. Omaha churches protest Indian policy. Illinois lightning deaths. breach of promise case and New Jersey Southern Railroad sale.
At 10 A M boots and shoes listed by Henry and Hatch followed by dry goods from John H Osgood at 6 A M. Other items include fancy marbles and bronzes H C Bird at 11 A M Crockery Hatch Co 11 A M Winmes J M Watson Co Oriental rugs Henry C Bird Co 12 Ba Nitene Oranges and Lemons H Harris 6 O 1 P M boots and shoes Johnson Moody Co 3 P M Real Estate Holbrook Fox Boots and Shoes in New York Charles C Warren boots shoes and hats in Philadelphia Samuel Buntings Sons
In Washington on March 31 the House debate continues over the Army bill and repeal of test oaths tied to election law. Gen. Garfield faces criticism for his shifts in positions during the last session. Senate actions include riveria measures, a proposed Rhode Island Block Island telegraph cable, and funds for a disinfecting ship. Executive nominations name Enoch Pillsbury and David Whipple, with Clarence King likely to be confirmed as US Geological Survey director.
The House Rules Committee voted to recommend increasing eleven member committees to fifteen for Elections Commerce and Agriculture while Enrolled Bills and Printing stay seven. Coinage Weights and Measures rises to eleven. New special panels on Census Civil Service Law Election Results and Yellow Fever Epidemic to mirror last Congress. Likely at tomorrow’s meeting Judiciary Ways and Means and Appropriations to fifteen seats each.
A Washington special reports General Garfield expects Congress to stay in session through summer. President Hayes signals veto of the Army bill if the rider remains. Hayes urges vigorous Republican opposition while Greenback Democrats push for discussions on relief and financial measures in the House.
The Philadelphia Times questions whether the Gen. Garfield in Congress now from Ohio is the same man who led Republicans in 1872 to insert legislation into appropriation bills. It notes identical names, origins, and politics, but urges Gen. Garfield to clarify.
The March Treasury receipts show customs 12 899 992 90 internal revenue 7 305 150 18 miscellaneous sources 913 99608 repayments 253 42040 total 21 372 559 46 Repayments are unexpended balances returned by disbursing officers Revenue receipts for the nine months ending March 31 total 81 412 725 41 up from 80 745 162 Subscriptions to the 4 percent loan since Saturday report 170 400
The Wallace Investigating Committee met in private and plans to hear more tomorrow. Washington witnesses are summoned to discuss Republican campaign methods. The panel will visit Massachusetts and New York City but cannot depart while appropriation bills linger. Ex-Senate guard French had a convulsive fit but recovered and returned home. Speaker Randall will announce House committees after the Army bill clears. Captain Edward OMeagher Condon has been appointed to a $1500 Treasury clerkship.
Sioux City reports prairie fires sweeping through the Big Sioux valley and southern Dakota with unprecedented force. Telegraph poles burned cutting lines. dozens of farmhouses and hay losses reported. A Norwegian church burned near Eden. a child fatally burned and a father severely burned. Several residents badly burned or killed nearby. schoolhouse and government stables burned. extensive property losses across multiple towns.
New York notes a stylish belle Miss Sarah Hall eloping with Dennis McQuinn a Sixth Avenue car driver. She hails from Providence Rhode Island and may move west to farm life as society presses against the match.
Gen Butler presents a February 29 1879 letter from Mrs Oliver alleging bigamy and property claims against T W Oliver. The document is read in court as part of the trial in Washington. Arguments by counsel follow and the case is set for jury deliberation around 1 PM.
A severe snowstorm gripping New England and upper New York halted rail traffic. Over a foot of snow fell in six hours with strong northeast winds. Montreal night express stalled in a drift near Romney. a freight train blocked at Warren Summit. Con cord and Providence report heavy snow and high winds as of March 31. New York notes northwest winds at 32 mph and clearing skies later.
Reports from Maritzburg March 11 describe no reliable word from Col Pearson as native runners report roads destroyed and towns swarmed with Zulus. Relief expedition of 14 companies forms on the lower Zueuela while supplies may run dry by March end. Debates in the House of Commons March 31 address Sir Bartle Frere and censure over the Zulu war and government handling.
A Times despatch reports ongoing talks with Yakoob Khan and Cabul, noting no immediate advance on Cabul due to snow. Yakoob Khan may demand terms, risking monarchical strength. A minor clash in Pishin Valley saw 60 Afghans killed with no British casualties.
A San Francisco agreement ends long dispute between Gould Curry mines and Sutro Tunnel Company. Terms include a sub drain within ninety days, eight by seven foot lateral tunnels, monthly advance payments, reduced ore royalty, sworn monthly returns, and drained status triggers. Officers elected include Ellis J. Moore president and A Sutro general superintendent.
Belmont oil works at Twenty fourth and Mifflin in Philadelphia owned by William L. Elkins & Co burned after a defect in a tank sparked a fire that ignited waste oil and exploded. Frank Callaghan died and John Greaves was seriously burned. Loss estimated from 75090 to 100000. Other March 31 fires in Biddeford Damariscotta and Providence caused damages and insured losses, including a Stage Island dwelling and a jeweler's stock.
Long Branch March 31 The New Jersey Southern Railroad rolling stock equipment and related assets were sold at auction this afternoon for 752000 dollars in the interest of first mortgage bondholders and Jay Gould The East End Hotel and the steamer Jesse Hoyt were included in the sale.
In Illinois six miles north of Decatur a wagon wreck caused by a lightning strike killed man Robinson and his daughter Kate aged 16. Mrs Jones Nye was knocked senseless but survived.
Hawi ax N Maroh 31 report Dr McDonald vanished from Dartmouth thirty years ago. The article hints at unresolved questions surrounding his disappearance and possible theories.
The night Grand Trunk express fell from the track near Smiths Creek Michigan injuring several passengers. Brakeman Robert Wilson died crushed between cars and engineer Benjamin Waters burned fatally with fireman Jerry McGuire also fatally scalded. Francis Kellogg survived with a broken leg. Suspected wreckers removed a rail and two men Henry Hines and Michael King were arrested on suspicion.
George Scates, an ex Bostonian, was lured to a Baltimore home where Miss Mollie De Ford and Miss Carrie Tilton were involved. A marriage license was produced and Scates married Mollie De Ford under pressure. He fled to Joliet, Illinois, planning to stay a year to qualify for a divorce.
In New York on March 31 Rev Dr Talmage faced trial with counsel objecting to remarks by Dr Van Dyke. The Presbytery accepted the interpretation of the objectionable language 25 to 9. Henry Dickerson testified as former Treasurer of Christian at Work about the paper's rising indebtedness in 1874 1875 and 1876.
An Omaha despatch reports church leaders meeting Ponca Chief Standing Bear and others to condemn their removal to Indian Territory. General Crook apologizes but says orders stand, yet allows a brief stay. Presbyterians and Congregationalists urge Secretary Schurz to permit their return to the Omaha reservation.
Rev B F Hamilton preached at the college church. Dr Hitchcock reports class study hours: Seniors 8.95, Juniors 9.49, Sophomores 9.60, Freshmen 9.0. smallest 6, largest 14. Recitations total about 4 hours. Seniors held last gym with orderly exercises and many ladies present. Juniors elect George A Strong Boston as Vice Gym Captain. Summer electives listed. Ball nine players average 149 pounds height 5.753 feet chest 37.55, arm 12.46. Term ends Wednesday, special train to Palmer for students.
Mayor Lindsey vetoed the meeting’s fire department plan citing cost exceeding the appropriation. The veto passed unanimously. A tied vote blocked disbanding King Philip Engine Co. No. 2. Licenses were not granted due to quorum loss amid liquor-sale uncertainties. The Watuppa Water Board vacancy remains unsettled. Lindsey remains on the first Board by default. The firemen to be paid 75 percent of last year’s rate. Steamer Newport delayed by the winter storm bound for New York.
A man named Morgan from Utica New York was arrested in Charleston after leaving the First National Bank with 20000 dollars in United States bonds and other securities stolen from the President's room. The property was recovered and the suspect jailed. The raid appears to be the work of skilled thieves.
George D. White becomes Colonel of the Maine State militia succeeding Gen. Mattocks. Rev G A Tukesbury accepts a Wakefield Mass. call with 3000 salary. James M Savage of Belgrade jailed five years for wife murder. Stephen Hill badly injured at Westport mill. Scribner murder trial appeal on indictment error. William B Fenderson named rail passenger agent at Santa Fe. John Kaherl Belgrade suicides in barn. Hill gravely hurt at Haill's saw-mill. Tarr halts jailbreaks at Alfred. Thieves loot Gardiner drug store for cigars. Local liquor enforcement blindsided by cider sale to officers. Charles Y Brann of Abbot flees after frauds. Biddeford elections probe extends with party representation. A reader reports a catechism reading during committee session.
Thomas J. Goodwin takes a Portsmouth station agent post, Dover educators are hired with salaries, and the Strafford divorce case opens in Haverhill. The Merrimac Supreme Court convenes with a liquor-prosecution heavy docket, while memorial services honor Rev. L B Gordon. Deaths include Haywood Y. Riddle, James Upton, and others, with bank safety hopes at Ashland Savings Bank and legal actions in Landaff case.
Two brothers named Lapaway were handling a loaded revolver on Sunday in Manches ter when it fired and killed a 10-year-old. The National Bank of Poultney reportedly suspended on Saturday to settle its affairs and may pay all liabilities. capital stock details are incomplete.
The effort to raise the debt of the State Street Methodist Church in Springfield under Edward Kimball has completely failed due to overreach. Miss Anna Walker of Wire village died on the 22d from a wrist injury while healing complications began after an incision on the 19th. The wife of William Sweeney known as Limerick Bill was found dead in her bed at North Adams. An autopsy by Medical Examiner Sabine Sunday found death from an unknown cause.
Mrs Paran Stevens of New York rents her Newport cottage to James Gordon Bennett. Rev. N J Wheeler leaves Central Baptist Newport for Kalamazoo Michigan after ten years. Newport Republicans nominate T Mumford Seabury for Senator and six Representatives candidates including William P Sheffield Henry A Fay Clarke H Burdock John P Sanborn and William C Townsend. Fishermen win a tight vote to place Burdock among the Representatives in Newport.
Sunday a 12 year old son of John Stenkle fell from a tree limb on West rock into the valley about 200 feet away and was instantly killed. Also Cornelia James, five, of Westport, burned severely after her clothing caught fire at a stove and she cannot survive.
BanGor Maine March 31 J P Bass has purchased the principal interest in the Bangor Commercial along with Mudgett and Getehell. The firm will be J P Bass & Co with George B Goodwin of the Boston Post named editor of the paper.
Mrs Mary Goodale, born in Groton, died yesterday at Pequence Bridge aged 108 years 9 months and 13 days. Her first husband Hewlett was killed on a warship in 1812, and her second husband died years ago. She was cared for by her grandchildren.
In Memphis the motion for a new trial for Joseph B. Eastein, found guilty of rape, was overruled and he was sentenced to be hanged on June 30. An appeal to the Supreme Court has been taken.
Sunday storm causes extensive damage in Effingham county Georgia. The son of former Congressman Rawls is killed by a falling tree. A river of local incidents follows including a murder in McKean county and an abduction in Williamsport.
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