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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1878

Page

2

War disrupts Richford area business railway feud

Richford area business interests suffer as a war between Passumpsic and Southeastern Railways continues. Measures this week aim to end the dispute. Also reported are a train altercation involving Rev. Joseph Cook and customs inspector, Beard taking office as Collector of Customs in Boston, Rhode Island Democrats rallying in Providence, and municipal election outcomes in Columbus and Hartford. Labor unrest includes Fall River weavers and Methuen jute workers on strike. Two Niagara River boaters were swept over the falls.

Richford, Vi Passumpsic Southeastern Joseph Cook Montreal St. Albans Alanson W. Beard Boston Democracy of Rhode Island Providence Columbus Ohio Hartford

End of the career of the notor

The April 1 report from New York details Mme Restell, famed abortionist, found dead at her Fifth Avenue mansion after arrest and a looming prison term. Anthony Comstock's Society for the Prevention of Crime had pressed the case, fueling rumors she would kill herself to avoid jail.

Gotham New York Mme. Restell Fifth Avenue Anthony Constock Society For the Prevention of Crime Comstock Stuart District Attorney's Office Tilton Morse John A. Grow United States Bendict Panama Railroad Company Hepworth Dr Krotel Lutheran Dr Schenck Brooklyn Boyd Eliot Philadelphia Rea Rene

Weavers Strike Over Wages At Metlhuen Jute Mills

Lawrence and Fall River reports describe 200 operatives striking after wage cuts. Weavers protest, surround supervisor John Cheyne, and vow not to return until wages return to pre-cut levels. Mill management states idle time acceptable for six months, while Chace mill weavers resume partial work before stopping again over cut rates.

F. E. Clarke Fall River Mass Bon Fog

Secretary Sherman Catechized on Resumption Debate

Opponents and advocates of resumption drill Secretary Sherman with pointed questions. The interview presents a clear contrast on policy aims, timelines, and potential impacts. Readers gain insight into the stakes, positions, and anticipated steps ahead in the dispute.

Sherman

Ex Secretary Robeson pleads not guilty in naval contracts case

Robeson, ex Secretary of the Navy, tells the Wills Committee he explained the double-turreted monitors repair deals. He says the first contracts were paid from a $1,000,000 old appropriation and the second relied on a new appropriation that Congress failed to provide. Contractors risked funds to finish work, and Robeson sought to take responsibility to protect them.

Washington Apnril Robeson Secretary of the Navy Wills Committee Congress Virginius Department

Senate Debates Arms for State Militias Bill

The Senate discussed amending the act to arm militias, with Coke proposing to raise funding to 1 million while allowing states to choose weapon styles. Morrill urged restraint, suggesting 200 thousand, citing no major growth in armed forces or fortifications. The chamber adjourned into executive session.

Washington Senate Coke United States Morrill Annapolis Montgomery Blair Supreme Court of the United States

Fires Hit New Orleans and Nearby Towns on April First

A series of fires in New Orleans and nearby towns on April first caused significant losses. Tsidor Levi’s crockery store at 24 Magazine Street in New Orleans burned, with stock losses of 75000 and building losses of 20000, insurance unknown on the building. Adjacent properties Hanson’s saddlery and Myer’s clothing were damaged by water. In Ayer Massachusetts an incendiary fire damaged Woolley’s boot shop and goods, T K Stevens grocery and bakery also burned with losses around 5500, partly insured. In Portsmouth New Hampshire a dwelling on Middle Street owned by John K. Trefethen burned, loss about 2500, insured. suspected incendiary origin. A house in Southbridge owned by Ira F. Jacobs was destroyed with 3000 loss, insured for 1500. The Ocean View Hotel near Norfolk was burned by an incendiary on Saturday, with small losses.

New Orleans Tsidor Levi Magazine Street Hanson Saddlery Myer Ayer Mass Woolley Groton T. K. Stevens Portsmouth N. H Middle Street John K. Trefethen Southbridge Ira F. Jacobs Norfolk Ocean View

Unfaithful wife beaten as lover shot in Richmond home

A. A. Reinhardt, enraged by his wife’s affair with John Frick, battered the door and assaulted his wife. He fired at Frick in an alley, wounding him in the back. Frick escaped, Reinhardt fled, police search ongoing, and the wife is bedbound from injuries.

Richmond A. A. Reinhardt John Frick Reinhardt Frick Thas Remhardt

Brothers Rielly Die After Niagara Falls Boat Sinks

Patrick and John Rielly of Chippewa started a rowboat journey from the Niagara side at 6 PM. Midway, one oar broke and they could not be aided. They went over the Horseshoe Falls just beyond Three Sister Islands in a fatal accident.

Niagara Falls Patrick John Rielly Chippewa Alf Horseshoe Falls

England's Decision on Russia Circular Sent to Powers

London reports Britain will not concede to Russia's reservations and cannot join a congress restricted by them. The circular, dated today and signed by the Marquis of Salisbury, outlines objections to Bulgaria and Thessaly provisions, warns of Russian influence in the Black Sea and Armenian provinces, and notes possible reforms to treaties. The piece also mentions possible cabinet appointments for Hardy and Stanley.

England Russia London Sir Stafford Northcote Exchequer Lord Hartington House of Lords Lord Beaconsfield Stafford Northcote Marquis of Salisbury Bulgaria Black Aegean Thessaly Epirua Greece Mediterranean Constantinople Bessarabin Batoum Black Sea Europe Persia Turkey Great Britain Prince Gurischakoff Gathorne Hardy India Office Lori Staplehurst F. A. Stanley

Cardinals in Rome Split Over Pope Allocution

Rome report says a faction opposed to the Pope exists among Cardinals led by Beradi Bilio and Martinelli. They oppose his allocution tone, Cardinal Di Pietro as Camerlingo, and his silence on accession to deposed sovereigns. A Pall Mall despatch adds Catholics should vote and take seats if elected, swearing to the King and Parliament while pledging to respect Church laws.

White House Senate Alexander G. Reed Toledo Hoar Hayes Leo XIII Cardinal di Pietro Camerlingo David Chamberlin Charles H. Allen London Rome the Times Beradi Bilio Martinelli Pall Mall Gazette

Democrats Hear National Issues At Music Hall Rally

An audience of over three thousand Democrats gathered at Music Hall to hear party leaders discuss state canvass issues. Speakers praised the Democratic platform, urged turnout, and highlighted alleged Republican influence and wartime conditions. Newport dispatches and local ticket notes followed, with mass meetings planned for Pawtucket and Newport.

A. J. Barnaby State Central Committee Thomas Davis Grant Republican Party Anthony Rng John M. Brennan K. H. Campbell J. G. Abbott Prince I. A. Collins Tsaac Lawrence Central Falls Woonsocket Pawtucket Democratic Party Daniel Webster Post and Herald Rhode Island Thomas Riley, Esq Boston Charles Theodore Russell, Jr., Esq Charles E. Gorman Russell Newport van Zandt Assembly Lycurgus Sayles Warren R. Pierce J. E. Spink James McNally H. B. Eddy A. B. Rice W. B. W. Hallett E. W. Walker F. M. Dimon James K. Gormley Frederick K. Fuller John McWilliams John Morris Armory Hall Opera House

Failure of Ignatieff mission sparks European war fears

St Petersburg reports confirm Gen Ignatieff failed to sway Count Andrassy in Vienna. Russia insists on firm demands, prepares for possible war with Austria, seeks French aid, and contemplates concerted actions with England and Germany. Imperial train ordered to Brussels as mobilization accelerates.

Russia Turkey Agence Russe New Times England Tenedos Devon ST. Petersburg Iznat Vienna Count Andrassy Ignatieff Europe Ignatie Austria France Bismarck Andrassy Brussels Czar Belgium Lord Derby

Warner Savings Bank seeks court protection amid withdrawals

Trustees announce a 25 percent reduction of depositor balances to preserve funds. They cite runs on savings banks and state no losses exist beyond anticipated declines. Court order aligns with the state bank commissioners’ figures showing total liabilities of 78 706 10 against resources. Trustees Ordway Harriman sign the circular.

Concord N. H Apri Warner Savings Bank N. G. Ordway Henry H. Harriman Kearsarge National Bank

Monday Lecture Has Loud Altercation With Customs Inspector

Rev Joseph Cook on a Montreal to St Albans train clashed with a customs inspector over bag inspection. He pompously asserted aristocratic Boston influence while denying questions about books purchased in Canada. After a confrontation he entered the St Albans Custom House and was allowed to continue when the value of the books proved small.

Boston BTC St. Albans Joseph Cook Montreal Cook Statter Canada Customs Office Custom House

Important issues discussed by Austrian and Hungarian governments

A report summarizes a proposal from Andrassy to Ignatieff and notes Austria’s anxiety over HR commercial interests. It states Austria believes Russia will resist England’s demands and questions what is said about Ignatieff’s mission and purpose.

Andrassy Ignatieff Austria Russia England London Reuter Vienna Balkan Peninsula Danube Sofia Nish Semlin San Stefano Servia Montenegro Bosnia Albania Count Andrassy Ignafief Paris Gen Bulgaria Herzegovina Times Lord Derby St. Petersburg Tisza Hungary

Bankrupt filings sweep Vermont and New York creditors

Creditors move to file a bankruptcy in Burlington against St. Albans Foundry Company. Liabilities are estimated around 100000 dollars with assets likely enough to cover much of the debt. The firm makes wheels and machinery and plans to continue operations. Separate New York suspensions include Joseph Foulke's Sons and Booth Edgar, with liabilities totaling 450000 to 750000 dollars, assets mainly books, merchandise, and real estate tied to sugar refiners and a steam sugar refinery business.

St. Albans United States District Court Burlington St. Albans Foundry Company St. Albans Messenger Worthington C. Smith First National Bank St. Albans Trust Company New York City Malone N. Y Montpelier Middlebury Waterbury Northfield St. Johnsbury J. Gregory Smith Edward A. Smith John W. Newton New York Joseph Foulke Beaver Street West Indies Bulletin Booth & Edgar Wallstreet King and West Streets Booth Peters Siaply

National Base Ball League adopts 1901 schedule in Buffalo

Meeting chaired by William A. Hurlburt approves the season plan with openings May 1 for Chicago Indianapolis Milwaukee Cincinnati and May 4 for Providence Boston. Western clubs tour before East, holidays set, league plays Tue Thu Sat, two months left for outside play, and removal of certain rules for several international clubs.

Buffalo N. Y William A. Hurlburt Chicago Indianapolis Grounds Milwaukee Cincinnati Grounds Cincinnati Indianapolis Boston Providence Cleveland The Buffalos Stars of Syracuse Lowells Rochesters Springfields Massachusetts Tecumsehs Ontario

Coal Mines Restart Across Schuylkill and Lehigh Regions

Reports from Philadelphia dated April 1 state that all collieries in the Schuylkill region have resumed operations for the year and will run until the monthly allotment of 400,000 tons is filled in about three weeks. The Lehigh region also shows general resumption by individual operators and the Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces a five per cent line-rate increase on anthracite coal.

Philadelphia Schuylkill Lehigh Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Democratic Victories Reported in Hartford and Columbus

April 1 reports show Democrats winning executive posts in Hartford and a strong council showing in Columbus. Cleveland voters favored Republicans by about 1200, while Cincinnati results indicated Baker (Rep) won the Board of Public Works seat and Harmon (Dem) captured the Superior Court judge post. Baker (Dem) likely elected county solicitor.

Columbus Sassarttce Hartford Conn George G. Sumner Board of Aldermen Common Council Cleveland Cincinnati Baker Wolf Board of Public Works Harmon Tilden Superior Court C. W. Baker

Mysterious Disappearance Ties to Strauss Visitor in Norfolk

A neatly dressed stranger claiming to be a Strauss cousin checked into a Norfolk hotel after arriving from Lowell. He vanished after supper. hotel staff found a woman’s watch, rings, letters from Lowell writers, and a travel pass under his bed, suggesting possible identification clues.

Norfolk Strauss Boston and Lowell Lowell Mass

Piscataqua Savings Bank opens in Portsmouth this morning

A bustling Portsmouth finance note reports the new Piscataqua Savings Bank beginning operations this morning. Local business and community figures are cited as opening remarks frame a historic onset for the city’s banking sector.

Lowell News Roundup Highlights Local Appointments and Events

Lowell reports Councilman Joseph M. Ambrose chosen Clerk of the new Board of Health and Bessie Turner’s appearance in town. Johns of Lowell plan a reunion, and Richard W. Baker is seriously ill and to be moved to hospital. Lawrence Rifle Club members discuss Walnut Hill meeting on Fast Day. Lowell Base Ball Club held first practice at the Fair Grounds. Appleton Bark block demolition cited for unsafe front wall. James McFarlin arrested for wounding Daniel Sullivan during a melee. Thomas Kelley, Boston Hotel clerk, beaten by intoxicated guests. Lawrence Aldermen call a special Ward Three election to fill a Board vacancy. Lowell High School to adopt Brookes’s Primer of English Literature after earlier opposition.

Bessie Turner Lowell Joseph M. Ambrose Lowell Board of Health Johns Sams Richard W. Baker Lawrence Massachusetts Rifle Club Walnut Hill Fairgrounds Appleton James McFarlin Daniel Sullivan Thomas Kelley Boston Gece Board of Aldermen of Brookes Lowell High School

Portmouth Murderer Robert S Casey Dies in Prison

Robert S Casey, who killed his wife in Ports mouth on June 11 1875 and was sentenced to life at the State Prison, died Monday morning at 8 20 in his cell from insanity. Officers found a laudanum bottle on his coat when moving him from Newport to Providence. He had told the warden he did not intend to live long and refused medicines, his conscience troubling him until death.

Robert S. Casey Portsmouth Newport Providence Viall

Notable 19th Century Journalist Dies in New Port

Former prominent journalist dies Sunday in New Port RK 1 from heart disease. Native of Durham Maine he trained at Bowdoin College and taught in the South. Editor at Lewiston Falls and Portland Advertiser before joining the New York Express. Later supervised Maine public schools and aided art education publishers. He authored Technical Education and worked on new school books with Helen Potter.

Newport Durham Bowdoin Colle New England Lewiston Falls Portland Advertiser New York Express Maine Androscoggin County Boston James R. Osgood & Co Vermont Osgood & Co Prang & Co

Closing mining stock prices in San Francisco market

San Francisco on April 1 reports closing official prices for mining shares including Consol'd Virginia California Chollar Confidence Caledonia Commonwealth Crown Point Exchequer Gould & Curry Hale & Norcross Imperial Julia Couso Justice Union Consolidated Sierra Nevada Union Consolidated Yellow Jacket and others with varied figures.

San Francisco Consol Virginia California Chollar Confidence Caledonia Commonwealth Crown Point Exchequer Gould & Curry Hale & Norcross Imperial Julia Couso Justice

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