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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1883
Page
1
Local summary reports weather observations and shipping updates. Hotel arrivals and other city items are listed in concise notes. The page compiles meteorological reports with temperature trends and sailings, plus brief local notices and business news.
The Lowell Times reports the Tewksbury almshouse inquiry will drag on long, likened to a pocket edition of the star route case. Across the West and Arizona, editors urge swift action against Apaches as troops move toward tribal trails. A Cleveland telegrapher laments republican scratches, Watertown prints another mystery installment, and Boston detectives may be on the Mrs. Carlton murder trail.
The Times-Democrat predicts Mexico will become a rich prosperous nation aided by American railroad construction boosting trade and profits for both nations. The Picayune counters that Mexico is small potatoes and railroads will bankrupt her, with time determining which view proves correct.
The slow progress toward recovery from the recent accident is viewed by many as a sign of weakening powers, while the queen remains a hardy woman. Some joke that she would recover faster if she were plain Mrs. Guelph and had a tumble on the family washtub. Napoleon’s advice to treat the empress like a Paris housewife is cited as sensible, a suggestion royal surgeons might heed.
The Albany Argus criticizes Sprague’s Rhode Island run as unserious despite Democratic endorsement. It urges the party to nominate strongly and campaign with a win-at-all-costs aim, fearing five years of poor choices from current folly.
The president plans a Florida fishing retreat to the upper St John region to evade crowds and publicity. Reporters from metropolitan dailies will track his every move as he enjoys fishing and nature, a privacy unattainable even on a private excursion.
The Providence Journal argues the Boston Post misrepresented its stance on Rhode Island Republicans. It says the Post never asserted all general principles were right and urges Republican bosses to heed public mood and reform. It warns that leaders should bow to mass sentiment or face harsher political judgment.
The Manchester Union reports the Weekly Times has joined its subscription list and calls on war veterans to continue patronage. The Concord Monitor accuses the Union of snobbery, while defending the paper as veteran friendly and condemning Democratic attacks as antiquated abolitionist rhetoric.
England reacts with alarm as detectives raid a Birmingham nitro glycerine factory tied to Irish American Whitehead. London arrests target four conspirators believed to plan government office bombings. Irish patriots in America condemn dynamite. Davitt denounces the use of violence for reform.
Birmingham police raided a Leedsam Street Ladywood area premises found to be a fully operational nitro glycerine factory run by an Irish American suspect Whitehead. Police seized explosives, noted advanced chemistry and a method to vent fumes. Whitehead remanded for a week on explosives charges amid wider arrests in London and Lambeth.
In the House of Commons Mr. Hugh C. Childers presented the budget for the year ending March 31, 1885. Revenue reached £89,004,000, overshooting by £4,069,000, while outlay stood at £88,906,000, yielding a £98,000 surplus. Egypt war costs totalled £3,896,000. debt reduction prospects include £7.1 million last year and about £8 million this year, with a projected £172 million debt cut over the next two decades.
Resolutions by the New York City board of aldermen lament Peter Cooper's death and mark him for in state lying in death. City offices closed on funeral day, flags at half mast, mourning draped for 50 days, and officials to attend. Tribute from the Woman's National Industrial League praises his integrity and generosity. In Trenton, half mast flags mark his passing, and funeral plans begin. Across Washington, four aides accompany a Florida trip, with press coverage and examinations for military service candidates in Cambridge, Somerville, and Lexington.
A march dispatch details a major blaze in Iquique Peru destroying 10 blocks and 1,000 homes with $10 million in damage. In Lima a principal old theatre burned with heavy losses. Boston area fires include a minor shop window blaze and a Middlesex street fire. Indirect reports cover Kentland Indiana, Pine Street cigar factory, Goshen farm, and Holland Vermont structural losses.
New Rochelle, April 5. George W. Davids, acting treasurer of the board of education, killed himself yesterday. He had custody of $30,000 of town funds, and financial embarrassment is believed to have driven the tragedy. Concerns about the safety of town money are widespread.
In Doddridge county Western Union, Barney Doye and his daughter were murdered by robbers last night. Doye kept money at home. A second daughter was beaten and left for dead. Three men were arrested today.
Hartford April 5 John Farrell was sentenced by Judge Shipman to one year in state prison for passing counterfeit money in Stamford in 1881. He pleaded guilty after just completing a two year Massachusetts state prison term for a similar offence.
The new board of directors of the Wabash St Louis and Pacific railway company organized today and authorized the executive committee to lease the road to the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern.
Reports from multiple cities note Alfaro’s continued influence in Ecuador, restored passenger rates to Paul, Baldwin acquitted in San Francisco, Hudson River ice movement with no freshet expected, coal mine stoppages planned for April, ex marshal Russel guilty, a Hartwick deadly fire, anti free pass and Manhattan Elevated rail bills contentious, massive ice crash in Toronto injuring property, theft arrests in Iowa and Texas, labor disputes in Chicago, Milwaukee’s child labor impact, New York play ban pending penalties, San Blas Pacific division work begun, San Carlos agency unrest feared, cavalry maneuvers near the southwest, and Navajo agency quiet.
In the star route trial this morning Bliss continued Vaile's cross examination. Vaile detailed route costs and described Tongue River dealings while denying Beidell’s statements. John W. Dorsey testified under health limits about joining Peck in the mail business and denied conspiring with others to defraud the government.
In the court of commissioners of Alabama claims John Poole and Eppa Hunton were admitted as attorneys. Judgments announced include No. 147 No. 226 No. 1 472 No. 1 478 No. 1 477 No. 438 No. 118 No. 439 No. 113 No. 440. The court adjourned to Monday. Changes in the Ordnance Department reassignments at Kennebec Piccatinny Watertown Rock Island and Benicia arsenals. General Crook blames Chiricahua Indians for Arizona troubles. A. W. Sheldon named associate justice of the Arizona supreme court. Commodore Walker reports Dewey convalescing in Malta. President Arthur with Chandler and others leave for Jacksonville. Marion Trust companies of Chicago and Indianapolis declared fraudulent.
Severe rioting along the canal works in Panama erupts from race hatred between Jamaicans and Carthaginians. About 20 Jamaicans killed, government unable to restore order. Arms bought freely, no work, roughly 5,000 workers feared for further trouble.
Yale begins practice in New Haven on April 5 ahead of contests with Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, and the University of New York. Efforts aim to move the spring regatta to the harbor for better spectator access and crew advantages overall.
Cincinnati reports the ongoing auction of season tickets for the dramatic festival. Total receipts reach 51011 with 27771 from premiums, while fewer than half the seats in the hall have sold.
HALIPAX N 8 April 5 Herbert W Eaton the Calais murderer has improved in health. It is likely he will be discharged tomorrow under guard and moved to Calais by officers from Calais.
Congressman Morse of Massachusetts fifth district reports a vacancy in the West Point Military Academy cadetship for his district after notification from the secretary of war. He acts to secure the appointment for a qualified applicant.
Nineteen cars of steel rails totaling about 200 tons were shipped to Lewiston by the Maine Central on Wednesday. A shooting in Ellsworth left Fernald in critical condition, with physicians deeming the outcome doubtful. Constable Smith pleaded not guilty to the charge in municipal court, case continued to Monday, claiming self defense. A banquet aboard the steamship Oregon in Portland featured speeches by Gov. Jobie and other officials and businessmen marking its first trip.
Local reports note Concord paying 240 dollars per thousand feet for gas. Mention also the Dover to Bar rington railroad interest led by shoe maker Mr Pillsbury and a Manchester Art Association exhibition opening with varied departmental displays.
Reports include Mrs Willard Bragg of Milford drowning in a well after illness, and a Podunk East Brookfield farmer dying by hanging in his home, both aged around 70. Includes mayoral appointment struggles for chief engineer Eben Dole, fishing chatter, Dedham hydrant contract renewals, and theft recoveries by Northampton livery firms. Also mentions a Worcester angler, Obscenity findings, Merrimac ice dangers, and new bank plans in St Paul with Springfield investments.
In CuricaGo Al April 5, Schaefer defeated Joe Dion with an extraordinary balk line performance. Schaefer scored 600 in a 35 minute match, averaging 40, with a peak run of 166, while Dion managed a 248 total and best run 59. Evening game saw Daly beat Sexton 600 to 337 with Daly’s high run 89 and average 132-46.
Michael Rodgers of Providence was fined 10 dollars for carrying a pistol without a license and jailed 10 days in default. Hilton, Rodgers son-in-law, did not appear. Also reported: Diaz and Grant were welcomed at the produce exchange, a steamboat harbor trip with banquet, DA Boot declined to pursue Viking officers, and Harry E. Herber defeated Frank Lane in Graeco Roman wrestling two falls to one.
April 5 report from S17 Jonns N F notes the second largest snow storm of the season last night. A severe frost persisted all day and a heavy sea affected the eastern coast, though no ice formed near land.
Notable engagements and travels include Prof N S Hardy and family planning Europe, Miss Mary Hale's betrothal to Rev Wm De Loss Love Jr, and Gov elect Hale's daughter. Prominent figures visit Marietta and Rome studio artist Franklin Simmons returns with Morton statue. Heavy life-insurance figures listed across cities. Fairbanks's Rock Cordial promo noted.
Public Schools discussed at the South Congregational Church as Rev Dr Miner treats Catholicism and temperance. Sermon by Rev J F Clarke. Weather kept crowds indoors though services were well attended. Clergy stirred interest by addressing Gov Butler’s proclamation amid Fast Day reflections.
Rev Dr Bartol at West Church delivered a Fast Day discourse titled A Proclamation from Daniel. He attacked Massachusetts Governor as a demagogue and dictator, praised portions of his public service, and urged accountability, universal suffrage, and clergy to condemn moral evils threatening government. He warned against demagogues, emphasized duty of office, and urged citizens to uphold free institutions.
Rev. James Freeman Clarke preached at fast day services on the ninth chapter of Judges, using the parable of the trees choosing a bramble as king to warn that men best suited for office avoid it while least fit seek it. He cites Presidents Jackson Harrison Taylor and Grant to illustrate military success not guaranteeing civil leadership.
Rev Dr A A Miner at Columbus Avenue Universalist Church discussed the relation of human government to morality and religion, arguing that government should not enforce faith but must curb coercive church power, while protecting education and public morality amid urban pressures and parochial schooling. The Carlton Mystery follows with report of a black suspect arrested in Watertown murder case, with two witnesses claiming motive and payments, while others question evidence and possible setup.
Limited attendance heard Rev. Hale discuss moral education in public schools and a two year old Clergy movement to prepare textbooks. Speakers included Rev. Dr. A. P. Peabody and Samuel Eliot detailing the role of teachers and moral instruction alongside religious ethics.
The Boston Baptist Bethel society celebrated its 38th anniversary at First Baptist Mariners' Church on Hanover Street with a large attendance. Reports showed year start cash of 877 15, receipts 4 875 49 and expenditures 4 345 39 leaving 527 10 on hand. The Darling fund plus 595 of additional gifts funded reading matter for the room and 61,930 attendees, including 21,80 seamen, marked the year, with 300 Bibles and 106 foreign language Testaments distributed. Temperance work saw 304 pledges signed and 315 Bethel members since 1846 with 16 baptisms and five letters last year.
New York on April 6 reports Barauin's elephant pilot was shot today after proving extremely intractable. His death was deemed an absolute necessity for the safety of all near him. doctors cut up the carcass after the killing.
The first of three excursion parties sails to Col or Cali under the auspices of the organization. Readings indicate an organized trip series with planned itineraries, departure details, and sponsorship terms. The report highlights the initial party’s formation and anticipated destinations.
A man calling himself a civil engineer from Fisherville New Hampshire arrived in Nashua from Bangor at 1 30 pm. He checked into the Jackson house, complained of illness and shot himself at 3 pm with a 22 calibre revolver, dying at 4 pm. Baggage and shirt bore the name C G Butler and telegrams were sent to Boston and Fisherville inviting sightseers to come if he lived.
Batlow Wilson Co mammoth musicale troupe performs at Music hall with a strong audience and constant applause. The concert features Happy Cal Wagner Templeton Harnow Chace Rubens Wilson Schoolcraft and Stoddard and closes with an encore filled melange.
In Philadelphia in the United States circuit court the jury ruled for Ad dison Gage Co of Boston against Parker H Warren of Philadelphia for 15964 dollars on two notes related to contents of four rooms of a house on Biddle island.
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