02 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1884
Page
1
The page compiles reports from telegraph and mail sources on local and general news with editorials and notes on war preparation. Augustus Schell contributes writings and a poem appears among the miscellany.
In Oldtown the Democrat slate won all posts as the town elected a new moderator Alex Jenkins retained with tact. George EK Ireland was named town clerk and selectmen named C A Shapleigh Albert S Hurst and Simon Emery, while the broader county slate shifts to Democrats. Peter Cushman of Newcastle died from injuries after a fall from his roof on Tuesday. J Fred Webster of Orono and others purchased 6600 acres of timber land in Penobscot County from the Hersey estate. Eliot went overwhelmingly democratic Monday.
The eleventh annual meeting of the New Hampshire fish and game league convened in Manchester Tuesday morning. Officers elected for the year include President John B. Clarke, Secretary C. L. Richardson, and Treasurer ex-Gov. Fred Smyth, all of Manchester. A Farmington Democrat criticizes local party splits, noting Amazeen’s election as first selectman by a 192 vote majority despite Republican entries and Democratic discontent.
A horse railroad is the newest topic in Rutland and may be built this summer. The Lyndonville national bank will launch with 50000 dollars paid up capital. H M Pearl, a director, will serve as cashier. A rumored Brattleboro mill purchase by Valentine Hawks and MacCullah is denied as false. Burlington real estate transfers in three months exceed 130000 dollars, over half of last year’s total, signaling a year of heightened building activity.
Col Edward J Russell appointed deputy sailor and master of the house of correction in Worcester by Sheriff Sprague. A drowning at Hardwick paper mill pond Springfield claims Philips Brennan as his boat capsized over the dam. George Bradge 27 dies after being struck by a falling hemlock at Hoosne tunnel east portal. A child of Joseph Masterson Lowell struck by streetcar fatally injured. Loss of four men from the schooner Minnesota crew reported with one killed.
The New York Sun challenges Boston Journal on ex Gov Rice being an Arthur man. World says Blaine won’t have formal convention oratory. Ingersoll backs Judge Gresham. West Virginia Republicans urged to unite against Democrats. Portsmouth NH's Frank Jones calls tariff reform business and nonpartisan. Carlisle rose from unknown to committee chairmanship. Massachusetts questions presidential sentiment. Springfield Republican notes Butler rumors and labor, greenback, anti monopoly plans.
Reports claim Maine Central railroad has reverted to local time are denied by General Manager Tucker. In other brief items Rev. Phillips Brooks is set to preach at St John’s Providence tomorrow at five. McConnell & Shaw of Boston bought Johnsburg tannery at Glens Falls and will commence work soon. Margery Dean plans a European tour joining Liverpool by Miss Straine and Mrs. Eugene M. Hersey. Auction of Francis Bedford library in London next month features rare Bibles and Geraldi Cinthio prints.
In Pittsburgh on April 1 the county convention elected 10 Blaine and four anti Blaine delegates. A bolt from the fourth district left four disputed Allegheny seats claimed by both sides, and the issue will be taken to Harrisburg for settlement by the Right.
Special dispatch from Washington reports ex governor Long and others urging river and harbor improvements for Taunton Plymouth Scituate and Wareham Nantucket Woods Hall. It debunks claims of Carlisle friends blocking reports and summarizes committee actions on sundry civil, army, naval, Indian and pension bills with few reports. The Pacific Bank Case is cited with Needham scrutiny and Buckner critique. The tariff bill status, Payne not a candidate, and passage of the trade dollar retirement are noted.
Washington reports reveal George Bliss’s testimony on Star Route frauds from Phoenix to Prescott and threats over a withheld payment. Other testimony covers the Danville riot with witnesses denying prior claims, plus updates on river and harbor appropriations for Rockport, and notices of Indian destitution and Minister Hunt’s remains.
From Cairo to Khartoum reports say Gen Gordon's proclamation seeks alliance with God but rebels claim divine support. Slatin Bey reportedly capitulates, Gordon abandons conciliation for a harsher policy, orders safe conduct withdrawn, and tribes near Tuamnien prepare to fight. Suakin looting occurs as locals vent discontent under British oversight.
The Sun reports an interview with ex Governor Tilden in which he declares he cannot accept the presidency, stating he is 70 and enjoys a peaceful four years here. He hints at no letter to announce his position and says there is no necessity for a formal declaration at present.
April 1 report from Biddeford notes York county Republicans demand a say in nominating the next Maine district candidate for Congress, criticizing Portland influence. Prominent York names include Judge Tapley of Saco and Col. Wentworth of Kittery, with Democratic contenders Geo. F. Emery of Portland and Geo. F. Clifford of Cornish identified.
Judge Young of the probate court disallowed the late General Alfred Hoitt will for being made 20 years too late and because the estate value trebled while most surviving children had fixed legacies. The residuary son Charles of Boston plans to appeal the decision to the supreme court after the widow’s third is set aside.
April 1 reports from multiple cities show broad victories in local elections. In Minneapolis Pillsbury appears to lead Ames by about 3000 votes as voters turn out heavily for the mayoral race. Other cities report party gains and defeats across council seats and local offices.
United States Commissioner Wheeler opened an inquiry into charges against Wm A Phillips for misusing Indian funds. Phillips collected 830,000 from the government for the Cherokees and kept 22,000, claiming it was paid to Washington officials to obtain the money.
Staleigh North Carolina April 1 The Midland railroad was sold today as sheriff to Charles F Smith of Boston for two dollars.
Six towns in Queens county New York elect two Republican and four Democratic supervisors, matching last year’s result. Also: reports of a lynching in D.C. after a colored man’s arrest, perjury charges against Maj. Hickerson, a Raleigh death linked to Peter Francisco Pescud, an execution note in Pittsburgh, and coal miners’ wage dispute in Clearfield with demand for $175 daily pay and semi monthly wages. Bonds issue details from Lehigh coal and navigation company.
Washington April 1 special committee finds no sustained charges against General H V Boynton arising from Ex Speaker Keifer. Majority deem Keifer testimony unreliable and conclude case rests on Keifer alone. They note contradictions with Dunnell and others and uphold Boynton's high character while detailing the press gallery row as ancillary.
The Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway directors decided to skip the dividend amid lower earnings. James McHenry proposed a 20 percent stock dividend, but it was rejected. William K. Vanderbilt was elected a director replacing the late Augustus Schell.
Meadville Pa April 1 freight brake men walked out over an order cutting freight train crews to two brakemen per train. No freight trains depart. Rumor says section men may strike to restore previously reduced wages from a month ago.
A summary of humorous toasts and responses delivered at the Jeffries Club event. Notable speakers include President Freeman Nickerson and George A. Palmer with tributes to The Day We Celebrate and The Ladies. Other attendees from the Boston Globe and local figures spoke on topics from Our Invited Guests to The Present Hour and sports themes like Rowing and polo.
A large gathering of young polo players on roller skates at the Sherman house Tuesday organized the Commercial polo league with 10 city business houses entering. Officers to be nominated tonight at the Institute rink, with 8S. J. Byrne presiding and J. F. Dolan as secretary. Referees named: Profs. W. H. Field, F. G. Stuinke, K. A. Skinner.
The Tuesday lecture praised Ruskin as a premier art critic and prose poet, lauding his landscape insight and moral stance against injustice. It noted Ruskin’s social theories as visionary yet mixed on recent writings, and outlined three ethical lessons: do your work well, help others, and obey good laws. The president announced a supplementary course by Hon John Ropes on The First Napoleon.
Louis K. Harlow headlines a Bromfield street gallery show with shore and marine scenes from Cape Ann to the Vineyard. The Boston artist displays breezy outdoor studies, calm coastal vignettes, and vigorous surf with refined color and atmospheric handling ahead of an auction this Friday and Saturday afternoon.
Bitter editorials condemn officials and militia actions in Cincinnati after weekend unrest. Armored by barricades, the city endures threats from defeated rioters, dynamite rumors, and ongoing arrests as relief for the militia moves slowly. Deaths rise to at least 41 with 120 wounded. salvage of a jail full of murderers sparked fierce debate over justice and law. Municipal reformers push for nonpartisan leadership, while Captain Foreger defends militia orders amid public outcry.
Suburban bank troubles unfold as Union Market National Bank’s new cashier remains inside the vault area after locking it with the wrong combination. Officials drill doors, seeking the Damon's-made time lock vault. The cash and securities rely on Newton National Bank as borrowing continues. Local items note a Marblehead fair profit, preacher calls, court fines, and police dispatches amid the unsettled period.
Boston and vicinity notes describe multiple blazes Tuesday. A carpentry shop on Main street in Waltham owned by the Gilbert estate and used by J. G. Miller burned with losses around 2500 dollars. other fires damaged properties on Chestnut and Kilby streets, Bowker street, Thatcher street and more, with several buildings insured and fire alarms recorded across Chelsea and surrounding districts. The dispatch includes brief telegraph reports from Calais Maine and Vermont on various fires and damages.
Thomas Jackson, released on a ten year burglary sentence, faces new arrest for breaking into Eliot W Pratt's office at 44 Broadstreet and stealing railroad coupons. Jeremiah Casey of 56 Vernon Street Roxbury died after being struck by the outward P M train near Ruggles Street while setting switches. Michael J O Connor 31 of 24 Tyler Street had his jaw broken in a saloon fight on Lagrange Street and was hospitalized.
Street commissioners receive petitions from Albert Morss for widening Geneva avenue Dorchester from Columbia to Bowdoin. Wm Lovett and others seek a court layout from Monument street Charlestown. An order for betterments apportionment for Chapman place extension. Mahoney deputy inspector returns from England Ireland. Fire department emergency lectures begin Fast Day. Ward four recount crowns Thomas Green with 506 votes over Crafts 503. Charles Harris becomes streets superintendent. Nos 38 Sheafe street ward six and rear 102 Merrimac street ward seven ordered vacated for sanitary reasons.
A satisfactory trial trip of the ferry Lingh O'Brien occurred Tuesday from the North ferry. About 100 guests, invited by the board of directors, watched as the boat left the slip before 11.0. It reached Boston light in about 50 minutes despite a heavy wind and flood tide.
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