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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1883
Page
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Boston Post presents a multi-page overview with first page telegraph reports and local news, editorials on communism, new publications, a second page focus, followed by financial markets, marriages and deaths, courts, real estate, and rail matters. The fourth page covers local summaries meteorology ship news arrivals and general local items.
A Maine editor pens a comic piece about a feared double jointed submarine assassin said to be a lobster. Rumors of a rift between Field Marshal Halstead and Deacon Richard Smith are whispered, but may be unfounded.
Secretary Chandler known as Bill Chandler travels to Florida with the president. This marks his first Florida trip since 1876 when he helped arrange votes for Hayes and Wheeler. The president’s choice of companion is noted as lacking his usual taste.
Mr George Y T Downing a Rhode Island preacher of equal rights runs a Newport dining saloon and tells black customers the place is for whites only. The quote suggests his practical stance does not match his theory.
The Evansville victory for repudiation divided the Democratic party and drew sharp reproach. The writer argues that the local managers supported repudiation and led the Democratic vote, but most Democrats did not approve, calling the result a stain on Evansville’s democracy.
In Cincinnati an amusing post election episode unfolded as incumbent Mayor Means, famed for sobriety, awoke after a night of revelry and drew a revolver on Buck Brady the county jailer at his club. Brady reportedly returned fire but no one was hurt and no liquid was spilled beyond bottles.
Democrats sweep Chicago with Mayor Carter H. Harrison likely re elected and the full city ticket expected to win by substantial margins. Supporters praise his handling of finances amid a feverish political climate while critics cite past criticisms of administration.
Statistics show Chicago handles a twelfth of the nation’s lumber, aided by natural geography and the energy of Chicago residents. Lakes enable distribution from Michigan and Wisconsin pineries to a depot near Chicago, with the city serving as a central hub for pine forests to the west and south.
The piece notes BC members pushing Ottawa to act on Chinese policy, likening Chinamen to slaves through contractors and speculators. It warns Ontario and Quebec may shift toward restrictive legislation, mirroring California and U.S. actions, with imagined abolition of slavery as a reform goal.
A Mexican blue book notes total trade in 1880 reached 38.416 million dollars, surpassing 1877 by over 8 million. Imports from the United States doubled since 1877, while England's rose 23 percent and France fell. Exports to the United States rose 60 percent and to France 47 percent, with English trade shrinking about 22 percent. The London Fortnightly Review laments Mexicans shift toward American trade, predicts growth in coffee exports and a 30 million acre wheat belt in Coahuila and Nuevo Leon, signaling broader prosperity and a booming market for American manufacturers.
An article reports Rhode Island voters flocking to cast ballots today for fusion Democratic candidates led by William Sprague against Republican nominees including Augustus O. Bourn. It notes 31,070 on the rolls, estimates of turnout between 22,000 and 28,000, and historical totals from 1880 onward.
Providence April 3 report says the Republican State Committee expects to win the state by at least a 2000 majority in tomorrow’s election.
Frank Marshall reports Providence area political chatter on the upcoming Rhode Island election. Voters split as machine influence, money, and labor shape expectations with Sprague seen as likely to win in cities like Providence Newport and Pawtucket, while Cutler’s Old Guard vote appears light. Betting remains weak and the next assembly could swing if the result is challenged in the legislature.
Newport on April 3 reports expected Republican lead around 200 as Sprague pushes hard. Supporters pool funds and mobilize, while Gov Butler’s speech fails to sway likely outcome in Rhode Island race.
Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports a split in Cumberland's Republican camp with Senator Razie defecting to Sprague's side after renomination defeat. They plan to run him against Dexter Clark, claiming half the GOP vote. Chairman Page reportedly sought Democratic funds in New York, but raised little. A grand gathering of colored Republicans drew large attendance amid denouncements of George T. Downing as a traitor to the party.
In Warren Rhode Island on April 3 the town awaits a full vote tomorrow. Voters are returning in record numbers for the era except the Garfield Hancock year. Governor Cutter is expected to win a majority of the Democratic vote while Bourn draws solid Republican support locally.
A grand closing rally was held in Woonsocket on April 3 with large attendance. Speakers included Chas. E. Gorman and George J. West who predicted Sprague's election.
Rev W H H Murray formerly of Boston eludes creditors after amassing about $12 600 in debts in San Antonio. Heading east he packed up, rode to Seguin, then by train to New Orleans. An earlier life of preaching and wealth contrasts with his later poverty and flight.
Cincinnati April 3 mayor Means after a night of merriment partially slept it off then faced Buck Brady county jailer in the Duckworth clubhouse drawing a revolver. Brady drew too and friends intervened preventing bloodshed.
Cheyenne Wyoming April 3 The 10th annual meeting of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association reports last year 220000 beef cattle inspected an increase of 52009 over the prior year About 1000 head were killed by the Union Pacific railroad Breeding cattle bring 25 percent higher prices and 30000000 of Scottish and English capital were invested in Wyoming and the Texas and Panhandle Drives from the west have ceased and those from Texas have diminished.
The Providence dispatch reports heated political talk across the city on April 5 with crowds in hotels offices and gin mills. Rumors fly as Republicans boast a large corruption fund while Sprague loyalists claim victory in hast Providence caucus casting 211 of 353 votes. The editorial tone predicts a Republican win in the state assembly with a reduced majority and two thirds of the ticket likely to be Republican.
Hartford April 3 at the New England Tobacco Growers association meeting officials favored enforcing the new law in its spirit rather than its literal terms. Committee members Silas G Hubbard Hatfield Mass E N Phelps Windsor and E H Goodrich Glastonbury were named to visit customs houses and study how the law operates and report to the fall annual meeting.
In DuBois on April 3 a prize fight between Mike McLaughlin and Martin Linksey ended in tragedy after six rounds. In the final clinch Linksey broke his neck and died instantly. McLaughlin surrendered to authorities. Both fighters were under 18.
In Chicago on April 3 Morris defeated Dion 600 to 370 with a high run of 101 and an average of 15. Dion posted a 65 high and 9.19 average. In the evening Schaefer beat Daly 600 to 241, Schaefer recording a 159 high and 27.6 average while Daly’s best was 61 with an 11.10-21 average.
In Washington D C on April 3 Frederic De Frouville a former signal service corps member shot and killed his wife at her East Washington home then killed himself. The wife had left him due to his intemperate habits.
The Evening Press foresees a decisive uprising outcome to settle whether Rhode Island’s chief magistrate will come from sturdy local sons or demagogues. It condemns a certain candidate as unfit, citing his attacks on the late hero-senator and urging voters to honor Burnside’s memory at Swan Point.
Bogardus defeated Carver today in a clay pigeon shooting match at Pirrsburg, Pa. He won by a score of 35 to 9 out of 100 and claimed a $300 purse.
North Kingston Democrats fuse with Republicans to oppose the Sprague ticket. Republicans plan solid support for the Democratic senatorial candidate while Democrats back the Republican assembly candidate. Governor races split with Republicans backing Bourn and Democrats divided among Sprague Cutler and Bourn.
In Exeter Rhode Island on April 3 democrats and republicans reach a satisfactory agreement. Democrats will vote for the Republican candidate for senator in return for Republican votes for Philip Money, democratic candidate for assembly in the town.
Employers concede a daily wage of 450 to bricklayers, ending a strike. Meanwhile Salt Lake Herald notes Bear Lake valley flood washed out six Oregon Short Line bridges disrupting train service. Related items report NYC excise board reform, Kenosha tax shortfalls, Reading Railroad tax suit decision for $40,000, a Helena man’s murder sentence, and other varied notes.
Washington reports discuss boosting salaries for the minister to Mexico to match top European postings and raising consular pay in Mexican ports. The cross examination of Dorsey in the star route case continues, with focus on Bosler and Earldell affidavits and alleged attempts to remove James and MacVeagh. Cabinet vacancy in postmaster generalship looms, with a Florida trip and sermons scheduled across several churches and union services in Boston areas.
In Washington today judgments were rendered in Alabama claims cases including Boone $235 and Corbett $418 with interest dates. Arguments set for April 24 on whether the Confederate cruiser Boston fits Geneva award distribution. A 75 cent per pound duty on unmanufactured leaf tobacco aims to curb Surattara imports. seed-leaf growers react to tariff. Army officers Neill Van Voast and Bush retired for disability. Monument to John Howard Payne planned at Oak Hill cemetery. Judge Conger case suspended pending full investigation. No Pri-prior Crook order confirmation. Supreme Court piracy case concluded. 446 patents issued with New York leading. Folger under eye treatment. Atlantic National Bank of Providence authorized to commence with 225000 capital. J B Thomas named postmaster at HalloWell Maine.
Fire reports from Boston show $2250 in losses at Border street properties with smoke damage to a adjacent building. In Marlboro, Daniel Folger Pope’s Hudson stable burned, fourteen horses perished, and rescuers saved others as a dog herded cows from the flames. Woonsocket saw a mill loss of $1000 uninsured. Oshkosh area yards faced $60,000 in fire damage.
Religious observances planned in many city churches with a union service at the South End Baptists led by Rev. O P Gifford at Warren Avenue and Canton Street. First Baptist, Central Congregational, and New Old South unite with Dr. Duryea preaching. A Park Street church prayer meeting runs from 3 to 9 o clock.
Herbert W. Eaton, the Calais murderer, remains gravely ill after shooting himself on a train last week. The bullet has not yet been removed. In Portland, the cent-under hay-rack suits were decided in favor of the four respondents. Bangor citizens held a meeting on Bangor to Sullivan Maine Shore Line rail plan, Col J N Greene proposing a subscription. The steamer Mount Pleasant on Sebago Lake line burned at Bridgton Monday, owner Charles E. Gibbs. Loss about 12000, insured for 7500.
A. Bent, superintendent of Nashua schools, has tendered his resignation. He goes to Clinton, Mass., on the 9th of this month.
The Fall River News shows prosperity, expands to 36 columns. Winchester selects Edward D Hayden as chairman and Thomas H Hill as clerk. A 7 year old, Jessie Pearsons, daughter of Herbert A Pearsons of Winchester, drowned in the Abazano river Tuesday night after being missing since 4 pm. Sugar making lags in western Mass with Savory bleak, Conway and Leverett also cited. Snow depth ranges, with Greenfield using wheels replacing sleighs. A man’s body, about 45, found in the Merrimack river in Lawrence, likely a fall from Lowell. Winchester adjourns town meeting with budget actions for water works and land purchases. Albert H. Hurd, a horse thief, has caused multiple horse recoveries statewide. Sheriff expects over 20 more to be recovered.
The Pilgrim of the Old Colony line reached Newport Saturday evening after a 12 hour voyage from New York. Engineers aboard reported excellent engine performance and smooth running, with moments of 18 miles per hour. Careful approach ensured a safe, uneventful docking. the vessel impressed many seasoned sailors. It will not join the line for several weeks.
Connecticut news reports the failure of Representative Edwin Griswold and the Guilford Canning Company with assets about 2000 dollars and liabilities ranging from 30 60 to 46000. Excommunicated residents in Bridgeport include William Grant and Sarah O Rourke amid divorce and marriage rumors. Brooks Johnson faces murder charges in East Hartford with blood evidence found on clothes and in Johnson house. Case adjourned to Monday.
New York April 3 Missive reports the Temple scene where Sulmi Morse announced a Passion Play funded by an entrance fee. The Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents issued an injunction to stop the production, provoking crowd hissed and legal back-and-forth.
The 84th annual meeting of the New England conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church gathers about 309 ministers and delegates in Boston. The week includes memorials, anniversaries for Church Extension and Missionary societies, sermons, ordinations, and open ministerial education with events scheduled from Wednesday through Sunday at Bromfield Street and Wesleyan Hall. Visiting members stay at city hotels with expenses paid by the conference. Use Fairbanks’s Rock Yordial for colds.
The Chicago race shows the entire democratic city ticket elected by a sizable majority with Harrison winning the mayoralty. Across Ohio and nearby states, Democrats claim solid victories in Cincinnati Toledo and Cleveland while Denver and Madison report strong Democratic wins in mayoral races and city offices. Officials caution on incomplete tallies but note broad gains for the Democratic ticket.
Reports from Boston on Tuesday detail multiple arrests including D. Anna Kentey for alleged pocket picking. Dennis Cahill on forgery and theft charges involving two banks. Josie Hayes and Minnie Stewart for pocket picking on Tremont Street. Additional incidents include a fatal collapse at 112 Richmond Street, a wife-killing warrant against Peter Betilda, a suicide attempt by Kate Stanley, and vandalism at 33 Salem Street with assaults on store occupants.
Massachusetts lodge No 1 I O O F celebrated its 68th anniversary at Odd Fellows hall with a promenade concert and dancing until 2 am. Supper for 160 couples, floor director Eben S Carson aided by a strong reception and arrangement staff. Oldest lodge in this region, with records dating to March 26 1820 and earlier meetings.
In East Cambridge the court finished at 4 PM Tuesday as the jury reported acquittals for William H. Leonard and Dennis F. Norton on all counts. Michael Dolan was acquitted on the accessory charge but the jury split on the principal count. Leonard and Norton were discharged and Dolan’s bail was reduced to 5000 after district attorney opposition.
The captain of the steamer Iunter, on Boston to Annapolis passage in Nova Scotia, was fined 1000 dollars for failing to provide a full passenger list to U S customs. He appealed to the Washington treasury secretary. The clerk said many passengers were drunk and refused to give names. Likely remission expected as no intent to violate the law is shown.
New York April 3 reports Peter Cooper fell ill a few days ago, then caught a new cold and developed pneumonia. His condition tonight is dangerous, and at age 93 recovery seems unlikely.
John Daley, 33, was arrested Tuesday on arson charges for allegedly setting fires at his father's buildings in Union Place Easton. Patrick O'Brien, unloading goods Tuesday morning at No. 2142 Washington Street, was injured by a road incident involving a bay.
Gov Butler presses witnesses in the Tewksbury almshouse inquiry. Miss Manning admits to transportation work for dead bodies but says she does not know what was transported. She received ten dollars for trips to Boston and twelve to South Boston, and kept minimal records. Mrs Charlotte A Thomas testifies of dairy duties and alleged thefts of butter sugar and supplies, and notes efforts to mock up care for visitors. Hearing continues.
Last evening a meeting revealed attractions for the benefit show at Boston theatres. Leavitt's gigantean minstrels from the Howard and the Big Four from the Windsor headlined, with acts from the Park Globe Bijou and Boston Theatre. Tickets go on sale at box offices today, 50 cent admission, as more artists like Lillian Russell and Barrow Wilson & Co. join.
Margaret Joyce of Franklin Court Roxbury was arrested by Ninth Division officers on Tuesday charged with maliciously setting fire to a dwelling owned by Michael Joyce. She allegedly was seen leaving the house before detectives found the blaze, which burned bedding after a stove was overturned and kerosene spilled. the fire caused minor damage and she was bailed for 1500 dollars.
The inaugural dinner of the Cereal club will be held at Young's hotel Monday April 9 1883 at 6 PM. An election of a president and other business of importance will come before the meeting. The third anniversary of Boston council No 93 American Legion of Honor will be celebrated at Tremont temple Thursday evening April 5.
Charles Dudley Warner to edit the Drawer in Harpers Monthly. Col Parker of the Gazette travels toward Washington. Col N T Sprague starts a $200000 Sprague bank in Brooklyn. Rev S J Stewart visits Boston and will swap pulpits with Rev H Powers. Col Hooker sails to Brattleboro for summer and aims for Senate sergeant-at-arms post. Yale elder Rev George Allen is surpassed by Rev David Lathrop Hunn aged 93, still preaching. Johns Hopkins biology students arrange dog and cat purchases with Baltimore boys. Dr W K Brooks’s pets as student at Williams and Cambridge Museum noted, including a pet tabby and a St Bernard named Tige still alive.
The senate on an afternoon session addresses the Somerville Wharf dispute, constitutional amendment, and various bills. A biennial general court proposal advances to third reading by a yea and nay vote of 24 to 14. Several engrossed bills and reports are accepted or referred, with adjournment at 2:45 PM.
The house met at 11 with 120 members present and voted to publish the call in two Boston papers. It admitted petitions on land conveyance and a street over the Acushnet river. A lengthy debate on pharmacy regulation failed to substitute a commission exam bill. the prohibitory amendment to the constitution was defeated 85 to 115. Bills on pure water for Cottase City and smallpox notices were discussed.
From Baltimore saw Garland leads Arkansas Democrats for McDonald Indiana as next Democratic nominee. Louisville Courier Journal and Atlanta Star debate tariffs wages in Europe and Butler New England split. A proposed 1823 Hartford convention reappears to settle New England secession question.
The Albany Journal recalls a cherished figure in Tarrytown with fond memories of his work and the affection he inspired. Tender tributes highlight his contributions and the esteem in which he was held.
Rates for lines and spaces across pages including Special Notices and Postions. Eight lines per agate, twelve and a half cents per line for first insertion, six and a half cents for continuances. New advertisements 12 44 per line, entertainments 100 per square, reading notices 25 cents per line, local notices 50 cents per line.
The death notices recount Simon Cohen a trimming dealer of Winter Street and numerous other obituaries. They span individuals from diverse cities including Laconia York Barre Tompkinsville Lowell Corning and Springfield, listing ages birthplaces occupations and affiliations with civic or fraternal groups. Funeral details are given for some while others note long service in business or public life.
The fourth annual town meeting approved 1500 for town building repairs 2708 to settle a lawsuit 275 for sinking fund commission salary and incidentals 5500 for sewers on Marion and Howard streets and authorized borrowing 125000 for tax anticipation 15000 to buy land and build or repair school buildings A report on public baths and highway trees was ordered with other measures to settle claims up to 1000 and extend sewers from Marine street A adjournment to April 17 7 30 PM was set.
Parker house hosted a Tuesday session of the Eastern Yacht Club with Commodore Forbes presiding. A Royal Nova Scotia Yacht squadron invitation to Halifax and a visit by the New York Yacht Club were reviewed, with plans to confer with New York before replying. City Point Mosquito Club annual meeting elected James Bertram as Commodore and set officers, while regatta committees announced Fast Day event details and boat classes with several entries already registered.
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