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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1884
Page
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The text notes Indiana is subject to the action of the Democratic National Convention. The fragment references party proceedings without detailing dates or outcomes, leaving the specific implications and timeline unclear.
A column reflects on a political figure described as The Man for the Hour, weighing sentiment and public mood. Editorial notes discuss leadership, character, and the vision needed in challenging times.
Suco National and Biddeford National banks announce four percent semiannual dividends. In Calais the republican caucus renominates John G. Murchie for mayor. Ellsworth’s Abigail Flopkins dies at 92, mother of Collector Hopkins. Fairfield youth Peter Vigne jailed after arson at Waterville. he perished in the Hames. Portland Trade Board backs House Bill 2044 to boost revenue marine efficiency. T C Hersey to testify April 15 on coinage suspension. Portland Charitable Mechanics Association reports year’s finances with eleven member deaths. Library contains 3,733 volumes. Walker Ereddon named president. others named as officers.
The Glen and Fabyan houses will be managed by Charles R. Milliken this summer. Blaine supporters organize to secure favorable delegations as caucuses approach. Boston and Maine railroad workers condemn the new car steps, fearing injuries from higher depot platforms. Keezer educational fund reaches 313,000 and land is purchased for a seminary with local district giving cash for tuition. Charles Hampost, No. 75, instituted at Rumney with ten members under Department Commander Linnehan. The tenth annual Catholic Total Abstinence union convention convened in Nashua with 30 delegates, electing officers and planning next year’s meeting in Concord.
Police raided multiple locations Thursday arresting several individuals for illegal liquor selling. In Northampton the new Catholic church nears completion with pews in place and stone steps to be laid this week. Senator Edwin Bowley of Haverhill, prostrated by paralysis Wednesday, has recovered enough to converse minimally as doctors remain optimistic. Peter B. Harkins of Taunton earned a silver medal from the Massachusetts Humane society for rescuing two children from Mill River on January 9. A new state law on school text books raises Northampton taxpayers by 4500 dollars while a proposal to require towns to furnish clothing for all students is debated. Packard National Bank of Greenfield paid a semiannual dividend of 24 percent Tuesday, while Franklin County National Bank omitted its usual dividend, citing bad debt charges. A Cronin–Dwyer–Burke–Milden–Frisben–Burr–Baker–McCormick committee arrived in Peters Town, visiting Long Point to assess compensation claims of Atwood, Sparrow, Weeks and others for state property taken during the rebellion for forts on Long Point.
The Hartford Democrats Thursday night nominated Charles M. Joslyn for mayor with the election set for next Monday. The same night the senate rejected the short haul bill 13 to 0. The Massachusetts bill passed the house by a large majority. Michael Barnett, aged 58, was killed in Greenville Thursday afternoon when struck by a train, mangling him into a shapeless mass. The Stansbury assault case in New Haven ended in disagreement with a 11 to 1 split for defendants. Bissell the farmer was attacked by three teamsters at Torrington Monday but fought back with a cart stake, injuring several. James McCone died from skull fractures from the blows, and the inquest is adjourned to Tuesday. The Hartford diocese contains 175,000 Catholics, with 121 secular, three regular and two retired priests. 55 ecclesiastical students, 282 religenses, 114 churches, 28 chapels, 25 convents. 15,012 parish school children and 472 persons in asylums and homes.
The St George's society of Montreal plans to communicate with English journals about false inducements offered to emigrants. Mrs Gaile and daughter died of trichinosis in Loyaihanna Pennsylvania Thursday morning, with the father and another daughter not expected to survive. Delaware County PA Republican convention chose delegates and passed resolutions for Blaine and Lincoln. New York Senate approved a bill to place telegraph, telephone and electric wire systems in cities over 900000 under ground by November 1, 1880.
Anibal Arriete is reinstated as Havana customs collector after a Madrid order. He had repeatedly fined American vessels and, within five months, merchants $120,000. Himilizno Nunez is court-martialed in a Cuban fortress as fear and rumor grow of executions and renewed bandit activity across the island.
Despatch from Regina reports John and George Stephenson were executed at 8 this morning for the murder of an old man named McCarthy at Troy on June. A Faloner of Chicago, Frank Rosalton, Jas. Gilberg and two others died in a Port Arthur blasting accident on the railway line yesterday, with several others injured.
A Scottsboro dispatch reports Capt. Wm. H. Robinson, Democratic candidate for Congress in Alabama's eighth district, died last night by stabbing himself with a penknife. He had just returned from an electioneering tour and authorities say the excitement may have affected his nerves.
Washington April 3 report outlines a majority in Congress backing the Morrison tariff proposal while opposing the Blair education bill. The piece details caucus maneuvers, potential votes, and a push to lower taxation, alongside notes on the Danville unrest inquiry, a petition to halt silver dollar coinage, and administrative appointments.
In Washington on April 3 the Senate discussed the common school bill. Pendleton challenged its constitutionality while Beck argued taxation relief is needed, criticizing federal control and southern disenfranchisement. The dialogue touched on surplus use, tariff politics, and funding education with a 2 percent income tax on wealth above five thousand dollars. Vanderbilt’s income was cited as a potential contributor.
Mr Bliss continued testimony before the Springer committee detailing lost government money and looming civil suits amid about 30 indictments. He discussed attempts to withdraw from Star route cases and a failed civil suit against Dorsey after Bolster’s death, plus remarks on Kellogg and Walsh papers. A separate note notes proposed patent law changes making false patent claims a misdemeanor and outlining patentee authority.
British Parliament debates Egypt policy as Gen Gordon’s position looms and Osman Digna rumors dismissed. A major London fire destroys Paternoster Row works, with $1,250,000 insured loss. News also notes Hague Congo treaty debate, Dublin assault on a constable, and various European dispatches.
The Hasty Pudding club of Harvard college presented the comic opera Hernani at the University Club theatre in New York City to benefit the Harvard boat club. A large, packed audience praised the performance for its financial and artistic success. A repeated show is planned for tomorrow evening.
St Paul April 3 Members of all political parties organized a Minnesota State Free Trade league last night. The constitution pledges absolute free trade and bars members from supporting or voting for any candidate for Congress or the legislature who is not pledged to free trade. The membership includes prominent men from both parties.
George alias Babe Jones, a colored youth convicted of killing John Foster, was executed by hanging in the county jail yard here this morning in front of several hundred spectators. He faced his fate without flinching.
A large Augusta gathering of 33 southern mill owners, with $5 million capital and 374000 spindles, debated curtailing yarn and cloth production. J E Hanson elected president A H Twitchell secretary, plans for a southern manufacturers' association and an executive committee were approved. The group urged production cuts to match reduced cotton supply and adjourned awaiting their committee's plan.
NEW HAVEN April 3. Democrats rally around tariff reform with calls inviting opponents of war taxes to unite for the state convention. Chairman Gallagher urged an out and out tariff reduction platform to attract Republicans and independents, saying the party could win on a clear tariff reform line. The New Haven Register endorses the committee’s new stance.
In Westterm Massachusetts a planned marriage sparked outrage as Flor ence Sweet alleged that fiancé Trammond Sweet sold furniture and left other women in similar distress. He was hung in effigy and chased out of town on Wednesday night, then tailed to the Northampton depot and rode toward Shelburne Falls. He says the girl released him honorably after a $300 trousseau was involved.
In Dallas on April 8 a large public meeting approved a report proposing 2 percent assessments on property within three miles of the courthouse as voluntary railroad subsidies. Gates of $100,000 were pledged for 100 miles toward Brownwood, plus similar sums for lines northwest and northeast, with a committee to meet Denver and Rio Grande and Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe. Cleburne sent a delegation to seek inclusion in the undertaking.
In Fayette County Pennsylvania the stone cutters voted a 20 percent wage increase and ordered fellow craftsmen to refuse quarry work until the dispute is resolved. In Virginia men at the Douglas furnaces Spearman Iron Co and Mabel furnace protested a 10 percent labor cut citing iron market pressures while Middlesex workers accepted the cut.
The statement of the United States treasurer lists today’s totals: gold coin and bullion 211 million, silver dollars and bullion 134.6 million, fractional silver 28.8 million, United States notes 61 million. certificates outstanding 68.0 million gold, 96.06 million silver, 14 million currency. Internal revenue receipts 440,658 and customs 511,828. National bank notes received for redemption 131,000.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on April 3 seven Austro Polish men walking along the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad three miles from the city were struck by a backing engine. Four died instantly and one was fatally injured. One man lost an arm and another escaped unhurt. The wreck left mutilated bodies scattered along the road for many rods.
Buffalo April 3 The Erie railroad company announces a coal rate reduction from 150 to 115 to the Allegheny Valley railroad. Seen as the first blow at the Rochester and Pittsburg, which is expected to follow with rate cuts.
New York on April 3 Laura C. Jones filed legal proceedings against Rev. Griffith H. Humphrey of the Welsh Presbyterian Church. The action concerns a church matter unresolved in court, with details not disclosed in the brief.
Cincinnati reports 51 riot deaths including Leo Vogelsange and Alfred Hopkins as socialists plan Sunday meeting to discuss the disturbances. Trades Assembly thanks Cincinnati veterans and Fourth Ohio guards for restraint, and praises Dayton allies. An interview with juror L A Phillips claims shifting ballots led to a manslaughter verdict amid mob violence.
The tornado trace from Oakville stretches about 20 miles and caused widespread devastation. Casualties include young Turner Johnson who died from a crushed skull and Je Hoover who cannot live. County losses outside Oakville are estimated at 150000 dollars as homes and barns are destroyed and families injured. Losantville, just east, was reported entirely destroyed with several fatalities.
About 200 literary and artistic friends including George W Cable T B Aldrich Henry Ward Beecher Henry Irving Ben Terry Medjeska and Charles Dudley Warner sent personal requests for Mark Twain autographs on April 1. Twain calls the demand no joke though the public zeal is evident.
A terrific wind storm swept through the Lynchburg region last night causing extensive damage. Several houses fell in adjoining counties, two large tobacco factories were unroofed, trees were uprooted, and fences were torn apart in the city suburbs.
VickShuRG Mississippi on April 3 reports water along Big Deer creek dropping rapidly and evacuating shoreline areas. Farmers plow, plant, and prepare for the next crop as spirits rise with good crop prospects and improving conditions.
Five inmates at Lexington Ga jail escaped during breakfast as one prisoner struck the jailor with a chair. The escape occurred this morning with all five now at large and authorities seeking their recapture.
In New Orleans on April 3 a boiler collapse at the Maine dry dock fatally scalded engineer Robert Matthews. Several workers were blown into the river with varying injuries.
Recap of appointments and elections across Maine and New Hampshire including Sam B Brackett named recorder of Biddeford court and Robert W Lord elected president of Kennebunk savings bank. Biographical notes cover Rev James McWhinnie’s church call in Cambridge and veterans from Civil War. Mrs Susan Baynes’ birthday milestone noted.
The steamer Rebecca Everingham on the Chattahoochee near Fitzgerald landing 40 miles below Columbus burned to the waterline. Thirty passengers aboard, with 16 cabin and 9 deck travelers, suffered losses. 307 bales of cotton and cargo were destroyed. Several named victims reported, vessel valued at 24000 dollars with no insurance.
Hartford officials report at annual meeting that the company will double its plant and introduce incandescent lighting. A. C. Dunham was elected president, with H. M. French as vice president and F. A. French as superintendent. Directors include Thos. C. Enders and others from Willimantic Linen, United States Bank, and Connecticut Mutual. The company plans to furnish either arc or incandescent lights and enhance street lighting under contract with the city.
A Boston movement aims to supply affordable, well located homes for working men at low rents. At a First Church meeting, a five member committee was formed to select trustees, draft articles, and secure subscriptions to buy land, build and lease dwellings, with plans to report later. Leading proponents cited the impact of surroundings on morals and referenced needs in Boston and London.
Mary Collins 35 living with Kate Doherty at Hanover Court No 7 returned home intoxicated and died next morning in the same rocking chair position. Dr Elliott ruled suffocation as the cause. Also reports a man struck by a switching locomotive at Fitchburg rail line, severe injuries and hospital care. Police raided No 5 Lyman Street finding intoxicants. John Reardon arrested for assault with a whifletree on Richard Murphy at 134 Charles Street. James Kenney arrested for attempted burglary at 12 Brattle Square after a 10:45 PM incident Wednesday.
Morning afternoon and evening skating sessions drew large crowds at the Institute roller rink. Amateurs raced two miles for Raymond skates, Turner Jones and Abbott finishing first to third. Pros raced one mile for a gold medal with Skinner beating Stumcke by a quarter second. Evening polo saw the Bostons defeat the Mannings of Salem three goals to one, boosting Boston’s record to forty games with only one defeat. A novelty match featured Columbia boat club versus Neptune Associates with fourteen men per side on the full asphalt length at 9 PM.
The piece notes that April rains produce no flowers this year and asserts that past two days forecast future governors should heed this infliction as a warning for the commonwealth's governance.
An editorial defends the stock bear against public scorn, arguing his role checks overblown schemes and protects investors. It contrasts the bull’s push for higher prices with the bear’s task of exposing weak securities and risky ventures to prevent market disasters. The piece cites past failures and urges continued vigilance by the bear to warn lambs of unsound finance.
In Hanover New Hampshire April 3 the Ely mines fire is not as serious as first feared. Receiver Gleason says rebuilding the engine house and repairing the engine will cost about 2000 dollars. A bid of 180000 dollars has been offered for the entire mining property. In Rockland Maine April 3 the cooper shop and Benjamin Cooper Jr home were burned last night. Insurance on the property is 1625 dollars, likely not enough to cover the loss. In East Saginaw Michigan April 3 the Michigan saw works were totally destroyed by fire, with losses estimated between 90000 and 100000 dollars and insurance of 44500 dollars.
Democratic nominee Geo M Hanson heads the Calais mayoral race with election due Monday next. The text surveys tariff-driven labor shifts in Biddeford mills, Canadian and French Canadian workers, and broader Republican bids with citations from multiple papers and figures.
Large crowd watches rifle matches at Walnut Hill range despite northwest winds and poor light. Creedmoor prize and decimal novelty contests yield top scores as amateurs like Berry Thomas and Bracket secure wins. Wakefield results list notable scorers and aggregate totals.
The Providence club of the National League played Virginia of the Eastern League in Richmond amid strong wind and dust. Final score shows Providence winning with several runs and Virginia plagued by errors and pitches, umpired by Wm Hoover in a 4 3 2 7 0 0 line.
The annual Mosquito fleet race off City Point was deferred due to a heavy storm. Boats appeared near South Boston yacht club but wind and seas forced postponement, disappointing many spectators awaiting the season’s first yachting event.
George Plumer Smith and Daniel C. Robbins urge reconsideration of tariffs. They argue protection harms wage earners, creates false economies, and provokes fear among manufacturers. Royal Phelps concurs that tariff policies provoke overproduction and market gluts, while Wm. Brockie says free raw materials could lift working conditions and overall prosperity.
In Augusta during a municipal race eleven of eighteen ministers walked to the polls to cheer the bourbon democracy. The ministers, all Republicans, condemn cohabitation with rum sellers and gamblers and demand radical reform before they will support the party again. Local yeomanry favor sobriety and strict liquor enforcement. An awakened conscientious voter bloc is forming to root out the disease.
Protestant churches in the Charlestown district held a union fast day service at First Parish church Thursday at 10 30 A M led by Rev Alex A Wingfield with district pastors assisting. A concert by the Park family was at Trinity Methodist church Thursday evening. The Young People’s association met at Winthrop church Thursday evening electing officers. An entertainment was held by Prof Mohr at the Young Men’s Christian Association hall with large attendance.
W H Bowers attaches the London Bank of Utah for 50000. Deposits of 100000 will be locked pending litigation. The action stems from Mammoth mine transactions. Bowers alleges checks payable to this order and not endorsed were misused by the bank.
Curiaco April 3 report Schaefer and Slossan signed articles for two billiards matches in Curiaco on May 12 and 31. The first, balk-line championship, the second the champion’s game. the loser of the first match may choose to stake $1,000 a side.
The Minnesota Democrats in St. Paul announce a May 29 state convention to select delegates for the national meeting. The report notes smoother procedures and less old time friction, praising efficiency and a well organized process amid a bustling scene.
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