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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1879

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2

Senate resumes New Hampshire senatorial case amid cross-party votes

The Senate debated the Bell seat dispute with both parties signaling possible crossovers. Local duties included confirmations for city boards and trustees, a $500 Lynn murder reward, and a Newport memorial for William Ellery Channing as centennial plans begin. International notes mention England labor unrest and Turkey rejecting Russian terms. The War Department seeks $50,000 for surveys west of the 100th meridian. The Gloucester benefit drew a record crowd. Vanderbilt paid Greeley heirs. Hayes nominator chatter and Garibaldi’s Rome return noted.

George ¥. Babbitt Board of Health S. A.D. Sheppard George B. Faunce City Hospital Robert Vose, Jr Joseph P. Paine Mount Hope Cemetery William Woolsey Patrick F. Griffin East Poston Ferries Lynn Newport R. I William Ellery Channing England Preston Blackburn Turkey Roumelia Berlin War Department Congress Gloucester Pioneer Co-operative Saving Fund and Loan Association Cornelius Vanderbilt Horace Greeley Hayes Garibaldi Rome

Hayes and Grant factional moves stir early 1880 renomination talk

In Washington April reports hint at moves by Hayes supporters and Grant opponents. Charles Foster and Stanley Matthews shift influence in Ohio politics as Taft backs Grant, Foster backs Hayes for the gubernatorial bid. Reuters notes Springer's plan to split appropriation bills among committees sparks concern over rising costs and less centralized control.

Washington Hayes Charles Foster Ohio Stanley Matthews Grant Taft Philadelphia California

Army Bills, Elections Queries Mark Senate Session

The Army Appropriation bill was sent from the House to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senators debated New Hampshire senatorial seating, resolutions on Davenport disbursements, and a select committee on the Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company. The session ended with an executive session and adjournment to tomorrow.

Withers Wallace Blaine House Senate New Hampshire Washington Committee On Appropriations Booth Atlantic and Pacific Ingalls National Capital Insurance Company Bayard Secretary of the Treasury John S. Davenport Circuit Court United States Conkling Cockrell Secretary of War Army Union Pacific Railroad Company Hoar Committee On Elections Charles H. Bell Bell Beiley Rollins Hil Bruce Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company

Vanderbilt Settles Greeley Claims in Cash at Coleman House

Cornelius Vanderbilt announced full settlement of his father's will and the Horace Greeley claims. He paid 61 000 to Greeley daughters at the Coleman House, with 10 000 paid earlier in 1878, totaling 71 000. Receipts were taken. Col. Nicholas Smith opposed the settlement as an outside party. A stay of proceedings was granted in a Brooklyn election case, and Mayor Cooper submitted charges against the Police Commissioners to the Governor for review. A church in Brooklyn reopened under Rev. Anna Oliver after sale to satisfy a mortgage. Other items include a Newark heir to 80 000, a Brooklyn suicide, and Field elected president of the Wabash Railway.

Washington United States Supreme Court United States B. M. Ford Circuit Court of the United States Timois Internal Revenue Pridon Justice Clifford J. D. Coles Pittsylvania Judge Coles Coles Virginia New York Cornelius Vanderbilt Horace Greeley Coleman House Lord Smith Vanderbilt Greeley Donohue Supreme Court Gilbert Brooklyn Daniel O’reilly Cooper New York Police Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church Anna Oliver Williamsburg Bank Miss Oliver Henry Hermann Hayes Street Newark N.J Germany James Sproule Talmage Hathaway Millard Baptist Ministers’ Conference Fulton Nichols Broadway Cyrus W. Field Wabash Railway Jacob Neuss Charles B. Pitblado Portsmouth New Hampshire Plymouth John Brecewell Dover Cocheco Print Works Central Street Bridge Cocheco Manufacturing Company Central Street Grafton County Lumber Company Daniel Sanders Lawrence Charles W. Sanders Lowell Mass Johnson Livermore White Mountain Notch Manchester Game League

Pier Disaster Injures Several and Destroys Property

A major incident injures several people and damages valuable pier property. Fire and emergency crews respond as investigators assess cause and scope of the blaze and structural damage. Local officials urge safety and remind the public to avoid the area while repairs proceed.

Wholesale strike in coal and iron workers cripples industry

London reports a broad labor action where Durham pitmen strike against wage cuts risking ninety pits and twenty five thousand jobs. Preston weavers end their stoppage while Blackburn power looms halt and five thousand weavers remain idle. Durhams Miners Association pledges support as funds wane amid widespread unemployment.

Preston Blackburn RTC London Durham Iron Works Consett Iron Works Clyde Durham Miners’ Association Miners’ Association

Garibaldi Arrives in Rome in Mourning Scene

The Times correspondent reports Garibaldi’s arrival in Rome amid rumors of a political motive, now believed to be for seeking rest and possible death. He traveled in a litter, treated as a dying figure, with a mournful crowd escorting him to his son Menotti Garibaldi’s house. Doctors say he slept well and may leave bed soon.

Victor Hugo Canada Ottawa North America United States Papa Atlantic London Times Rome Garibaldi Italy Caprera Civita Vecchia Menotti Garibaldi

Negotiations on Roumelian Occupation Continue

London dispatch reports that Constantinople negotiators push for adherence to the Berlin Treaty terms. A council of ministers will discuss a mixed occupation plan with Russia and Turkey at odds over Bourgas Ichuman and Eastern Roumelia routes. The Porte demands Berlin stipulations while Russia considers troop movements and costs.

Turkey London Constantinople Times Roumelia Council of Ministers Russia Bourgas Ichuman Bulgaria

Hanlan Training Woes Spell Trouble for May Race

John Davis reports Hanlan’s English trainers forced him to overwork risking his health. If stopped, Hanlan warned he would return home and jeopardize his chance to beat Hawdon in May. London dispatch notes Hanlan’s recent hardening of hands and improving pace improving spectator opinion.

Cincinnati Detroit John Davis Hanlan Rowing Association Hanlan Davis Hawdon England

Reports on Zulu leader Oham and Cetywayo movements

Cape Town advices estimate Oham's followers surrender at about 600 with 2000 to 3000 more ready to follow if troops are sent. Cetywayo's movements are unclear with reports of planned attack on Ekowe or invasion on low river levels. No confirmation of Transvaal insurrection.

London Cape Town Oham Cetywayo Cape Times Ekowe Transvaal

Crisis Passes in Burma Rumors Quiet War Fears

A Calcutta despatch says warlike rumors about the King of Burmah persist yet the general view is that the crisis will pass without hostilities. Two hundred thirty more French Communists have been pardoned. Riga navigation reopens for steamers. In Paris supplementary elections moderates defeat radicals. The Silloth dock wall collapsed blocking docks for months. A Cardinal Vicar letter laments Protestant schools in Rome and notes a Vatican Vigilance Committee to bolster Catholic schooling with noble and clerical subscriptions.

London Calcutta Burmah Riga Paris Silloth Dock Rome

Funeral of Mme. Patterson Bonaparte Held Privately in Baltimore

The private funeral for Mme. Patterson Bonaparte was held in Baltimore. The service occurred at the boarding house of Miss Gwynn and moved to Jerome Bonaparte's residence before burial at Greenmount Cemetery. Notables present included Gov. John Lee Carroll and Judge George William Brown, with Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles Joseph Bonaparte as grandsons.

Baltimore Mme. Patterson-Bonaparte Col Jerome Napoleon Charles Joseph Bonaparte Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte Paris John Lee Carroll George William Brown Charles J. M. Gwynn William Williams John B. Morris John Spear Nicholas John H. B. Latrobe Hugh S

Centennial plans for Channing birthday in Newport Unitarian church

In Newport Rhode Island on April 7 a commemorative meeting marks the ninety ninth birthday of William Ellery Channing. Led by Rev M K Scher merborn the event includes Hymns by Unitarian authors and readings from notable figures such as Emerson and Eliot. Gov Van Zandt presided with a crowded church and floral displays.

Newport R.J M. K. Schermerborn T. Brooks William Ellery Channing Channing Sir John Browning God Sarah F. Adams John Milton Harriet Martineau William Cullen Bryant John Pierpont John G. Whittier God of Ages Samuel Longfellow Gov. van Zandt C. T. Brooks John W. Chadwick Brooklyn N. Y Chadwick Joan W. Chadwick Judge Green Rhode Island Mr Bush Boston

Rev Duryea to Leave Brooklyn for Boston Call

The Brooklyn Presbytery formally dissolved relations with Rev Dr Duryea as he considers joining Central Church of Boston. Boston leaders praised his work and urged prompt acceptance, while Duryea noted strong pressure from New England ministers and his wish to obey God’s word.

New York Duryea Brooklyn C. H. Hall Central Church Boston William P. Grover Thomas H. Russell Russell Dr Duryea New England

Gloucester Benefit Cantata Draws Largest City Hall Audience

The April 7 benefit for widows and fatherless fishermen drew a packed City Hall crowd in Gloucester. The program featured the cantata The flower festival on the banks of the Rhine directed by George H. Peabody with 250 Gloucester children, including six year old cornet soloist Bessie Gilbert. Mayor Williams praised the event as a complete success and related plans for repeats in Salem and Lynn.

Gloucester Mass City Hall Rhine George H. Peabody Salem Bessie Gilbert Peabody O. W. Lane Williams Lynn

Tammany Society Adopts Committee Nomination Plan At Wigwam

About 500 Tammany Society members gathered at the Wigwam in New York with Schell presiding. A seven member committee was authorized to name candidates for Sachems at the next meeting. Opponents to John Kelly met at Teutonia Assembly rooms where Wheeler H. Peckham led a separate address urging democratic cooperation against secret and despotic rule and advocating public ticket nominations.

New York Tammany Society Grand Sachem Schell John Kelly Teutonia Assembly Rooms Wheeler H. Peckham D. F. Tieman Jordan L. Mott John McKean William H. Wickham George W. Morton

1916 Grand Prize and Mixed Rations Note

Fragmentary auction-like listing shows prizes and percentages with references to Hale Norcross Julia Consolidated Mexican Ophir and Northern Belle. The consolidated of 50 cents appears, but full context and items are unclear in the OCR snippet.

Hale & Norcross Julia Consolidated Northern Belle Ophir

Miners Return to Work After Regional Strikes

In Pittsburg on April 7 strikes among Monongahela river Pan Handle road and Southwestern Pennsylvania coke regions ended with most work resuming. Some local questions keep a few works idle. A new strike is expected along the Pennsylvania Railroad in Westmoreland County.

Pittsburg Monongahela River Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad Westmoreland County

Clergy Meet in Edgecomb and Local Elections Report

Rev George W Colby and Rev William J Gorman hold religious meetings at Edgecomb. Justice Chamberlain of Lisbon fines two youths for disturbing a religious meeting. Rev Henry Crocker resigns from Damariscotta Baptist Church, to wrap up next Sunday. Calais mayor William H Boardman re-elected by 150, Republicans win six Aldermen, Democrats one. City Marshal Smith discovers Livermore Falls girl missing a week after abortion attempt in Portland. Bristol fishermen report scarce lobsters and 1000 traps in Johns Bay. Auburn shoe industry review shows 1658 cases shipped, up from last year, leather receipts triple. Factories run full or extra time with strong demand.

George W. Colby William J. Gorman Edgecomb Justice Chamberlain Lisbon Henry Crocker Damariscotta Calais William H. Boardman Smith Lewiston Livermore Falls Portland Bristol John’s Bay Auburn

Local death reports include two Franklin and Felbyville men

Willie Welch of Franklin died after being kicked by a horse several evenings earlier. John L. Dumphrey, Felbyville Reading hotel keeper, rose to prepare for burial, then died the same day, after arranging his affairs and reading his Bible.

Willie Welch Franklin John L. Dumphrey Felbyville Reading

Plymouth uses old gravestones for flagging and drains

Multiple items recount distressing incidents across Massachusetts. Plymouth crews repurpose gravestones from Burying Hill for flagging and drain work. a six year old girl died from burns after playing with matches in East Bridgewater. Franklin Dickinson of Belchertown faces forgery charges with $1000 bonds. emigration fever in Newburyport persists with daily departures.

Plymouth Town Burying Hill Michael Feeney East Bridgewater Franklin Dickinson Belchertown Newburyport Daniel Currier Amherst Stephen Hatch, Jr Truro Abbie Frankfort Oak Bluffs Charles S. Varnum Lowell Nashua Charles Walker Springfield Massachusetts Boston Williamstown Chadbourne

Hartford Municipal Election Results Highlight GOP Win

In Hartford on April 7 Republicans win City Auditor and Marshal by about 300 votes on average. Democrats secure City Clerk and Treasurer by about 170 votes. Republicans retain City Council majority and, on a joint ballot, elect City Attorney Prosecuting Attorney and City Surveyor.

Hartford Conn

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