Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1882

Page

1

CurtisAgain Sparks GOP Conflicts Over Messenger Post

George William Curtis faces renewed criticism from Staten Island Republicans over his influence in securing a Democrat for the messenger position at the New York custom house. No arrest reported as of the latest accounts.

George William Curtis Staten Island Messenger New York Custom House Curtis

Cornell's administration ridiculed by the Press

The Philadelphia Press criticizes Gov. Cornell for lowering his standards by bargaining with Tammanyites, saying his formerly admired rule is now despised by party loyalists who once praised him as a model chief magistrate.

Philadelphia Cornell New York

Arthur Promotes Pitkin Amid Louisiana Turmoil

Special Despatch notes President Arthur rewards Mr Pitkin amid ongoing Louisiana turmoil. The article claims Arthur aims to retain Grant era allies and flood Louisiana with the old regime while hoping to disrupt Democratic strongholds in the South. Also lists naval duty changes and personnel moves in Washington Boston and San Francisco.

Washington Arthur Pitkin Wharton Louisiana Grant South Carolina Georgia Democratic Party Gen. Grant Mr. Pitkin Mr. Arthur

William Widgery Thomas Jr. Seen Leading Maine Gubernatorial Race

Portland dispatch argues Hon. William Widgery Thomas Jr. leads the republican gubernatorial nominating race. Its reasons include a strong bar’l of dollars, anti-Ting and reformist image, and broad rural support. The piece notes party instability and predicts he will win if he mobilizes rural towns and supportive factions.

Portland Wiliam Widgery Thomas,Jr William Widgery Thomas, Jr Republican Party William Midgery Thomas, Jr Es Mable Neal Downouaves Subrosa Col. Stone Kennebunk Congress Bangor

Defense Asks Motive Lacking in Frank C Pease Murder Trial

In the supreme judicial court opening for the defense Tyng argued no motive shown for the murder of Frank C Pease and that the defendant was not responsible due to mental derangement from troubled childhood. Testimony described the family’s illness history and the defendant’s quiet, reserved nature as a child. The defense also questioned Maine capital punishment rules citing a 1842 work, with the judge allowing continued consideration.

Frank C. Pease Supreme Judicial Court Tyng Lizzie Jane Frank William B. Conant Belfast W. T. Page Young’s Witnes Maine Aate Justice Morton

Train accident in West Milan leaves man legless

John McCafferty was run over by a train at West Milan on Tuesday resulting in the loss of a leg. The report notes his injury and amputation, with no further details of aftermath or charges.

Lincoln School Harrison Loring Sixth Division J. H. Kimball Tucker Kimball Rust Gallagher Ingain Dr. Rust Crowley Messrs. Hobbs Davis

Bank Opens in Plymouth After Six Months with $9,000 Deposits

The Pemigewasset National Bank at Plymouth opened in under six months and reports deposits over $9,000. At a Rochester Agricultural and Mechanical Association meeting a plan to rebuild the large exhibition tent blown down last winter was approved, and the fair is set for Sept 26 27 28. The Centre District Medical Society met in Concord with Dr George Weymouth discussing Anti pyretics in Febrile Diseases and other papers by Drs Rix Powers and du Powers. Dr Watson reported on water quality issues in northern counties and purification measures, drawing a large attendance and general interest.

Pemigewasset National Bank Plymouth Rochester Agricultural and Mechanical Association Centre Distri Medical Society Reln Concord George Weymouth J. M. Rix G. du. Powers Watson Board of Health Waler New York and New England Railroad Boston Fishkill Landing New York and New England New York Waterbury Fishb Kill Landing New York and New England Sage New York Central Hudson River Newburgh Thomas N. Hart Erie Hudson Storm King Cornwall Albany West Shore Ontario and Newburg Erie Company Erie and Pacific Providence Hartford Couble Walvole Franklin Aiso Op Norwich City of Worcester Bene

Sixteenth Meeting of Massachusetts Infant Asylum Members

The 16th annual meeting at Jamaica Plain discussed year results. 115 infants cared for, 114 added, 98 boarded, 27 adopted, 62 discharged, 49 returned to parents, 7 to institutions, 1 to state care. Funds showed a deficit with income 19096.73 and expenses 25500.49. cash balance 1069.51. Deaths numbered 21, with August peak. most deaths among state and wet-nurse children. A telephone installation by Dr Putnam was approved.

Massachusetts Infant Asylum Jamaica Plam Alexander Porter Lewis Wiliam Pappan, Jr Committee On Admission and Disvarge Nort Easton Winchester Lexington Lawrence Street Chardon Street Medfora State Board of Health Truvney and Charity Admisson Committee Jamaica Plain Lae Meaford Putnam

Nomination of Teachers and School Appointments

The board announced nominations for temporary and special assistant teachers in several Lawrence and Conrias district schools. It confirmed Caroline Farrell and others to various assistant roles, approved a director of drawing position with Henry Hitchings elected, and named Julius Eichberg director of music along with other instructors. A petition sought naming a Seventh Street school the Alger school.

Teacerrs Lena J. Crosby Ida L. Boydeo Gibson School Mary W. Braedon Emma Britt Lawrence School Perkins Henry Hitchings Reed Fierry Hitchings Prue Acer Perdirs Julius Eichberg Mr. Eichberg J- B. Scarland Henry Holt J. M. Mason Alyan Simmonds John 8. H. Foge John C. Clapp Pew School Seventh Street South Boston Alger School Cyrus Alger

Jovial Supper at Hotel Vendome Honors by Gov Long

The Unitarian club held its second regular meeting at Hotel Vendome on Tuesday afternoon and evening with Gov. Lang presiding. A festival participation request was referred to the council, and 38 men were elected as new members as 200 members attended supper with music from the Schubert quartet. Gov. Long praised clergymen and noted Rev. Hale’s planned farewell tour, while speakers from Rev. Hale to Dr. Bartol addressed attendees.

Unitarian Club Hotel Vendome Gov. Lang Unitarian Festival Committee Grace W. P. Tilden Boston Gov. Long Iale Zuntland Edward Everett Hale Lie Liverpool England Germany Bol LO Victoria United States Henry A. Miles D. D Eliot Harvard University Judge Field Field Guv. Long Dr. Bartol F. B. Hornbrooke Newton Grindell Reynolds American Unitarian Association James Freeman Clarke Dr. Briggs Gov Bell New Hampshire George M. Stearns Caicopee K. Oliver Robert Collyer Baldwin

Promising Young Reader Delights Pickwick Hall Audience

In Pickwick Hall at 50 Temple Place a large audience heard Mrs. Alice L. Ramsey, a pupil of Prof. Bush, deliver miscellaneous readings with dramatic skill. Her Uncle Tom's Cabin portrayal impressed, and she is forecast to achieve success.

Pickwick Hall Temple Place Alice L. Ramsey Bush Topsy Miss Ophelia Little Eva Ramsey Rosedale Lester Wallack Mr. Wallack Elliott Gray Boston Evangeline Sam’tor Posen The Globe

Diverse Local Notices Include Travel Plans and Appointments

Henry James Jr sails for London on May 1. Rev William Alger to speak at Portland on Memorial Day. Prof Henry Hunt of Montreal stays at the American home. Ex-Gov Davis of Maine leases Bangor residence. Mrs Julia Ward Howe writes reminiscences of Longfellow for the New York Critic. Amherst College endowment plan by Thomas H McGraw of Poughkeepsie. Gov recommissions C P Harkins as Middlesex justice. Patrolman Maynes marries Rose McGonagie in St Joseph's Church. Will of Richard Fay leaves funds to child welfare homes. John Richard Green improving but ill in Mentone. Bangor and Portland arrivals at Riggs House, Washington. Attorney General Brewster aids admission to U S Supreme Court bar. Emma Charbsby to return July after singing in Mentone before Saxony royals. Arlington Street church to call Brooke Hereford as pastor. Hereford, English-born, connected to Chicago and Boston. John Russell Young to marry Miss Coleman in Mariford Conn at Gov Jewell's house. Young to wed at Rhode Island. Major Otto Bergholz attends. Leo Beretholz accompanies as secretary.

Henry James, Jr London William R. Alger Portland Amherst College C. P. Harkins Newton Middlesex Charles Maynes St. Joseph’s Church Chambers Street Rose McGonagie Father Daly Fred M. Laughton Bangor D. H. Ingreham Riggs House Washington City Brewster United States Supreme Court Emma '‘Charsby United States Saxony Mentone Arlington Street Church Brooke Hereford Church of the Messiah Chicago Hereford England Boston America John Russell Young Jonnie June Gov. Jewell Mariford Conn Young Oret Miss Coleman Otto Bergholz Rhyondde Park New Rochelle Leo Beretholz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boston Post Eeene Post Publishing CO Malm Mena Washington St Siren Menige Gacenas Boston Weekly Post Daily Post eCea A. P. M@OBEK ZHE Contents Telegraph and Mail Dean Bradley Dean Stanley Phillips Brooks Henry W. Longfellow Oliver Wendell Holmes Ralph Waldo Emerson John G. Whittier Cyrus W. Field Concord Monitor Bill Chandler Ed Rollins Daniel Webster Loyi Woodbury Baltimore Boston’s Philadelphia’s New York’s Hogland Hygienic Society Vensor Vennor Brother Vennor Atlanta William T. Sherman Ohio Jones Chicago Tribune John Beatty Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Tilden Murat Halstead New York Evening Post Cincinnati Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus Cleveland Toledo Minneapolis Guiteau Gabbie Shipherd Samuel Greene Washington, D. C Chas. Seymour Pavy Yard Charles Laird Kaie Thomas Owens Bureau of Medicine and Surgery L. Heap Bureau of Clothing Henry Glass San Francisco Wachusett James H. Dayton Navy Pers Pacific Hig Hivers Harbers House Committee On Conmercce Crapo Massachusetts Prof Baird Woods Hall Plymouth Harbor Wall Connecticut Stonington Representative Buck Glastonbury Bar Sable Bar Representative Hall Lower Narrows Dover Cocheco River Representative Reed Merrimack Cocheco Said Penoyscot Bay Bangor Harbor Brady Totten Mr. Lotten Col. Lotten Miner Merrick Stipherd Perry Belmont Blount Arizola Calderon Blair Wibery Hurlbut Francis M. Scoville Illinois House Committee On Naval Affairs House Morse Charlestown Navy Yard Briges Homes For Willard’s Chester Holman Messrs. Robeson New Jersey Cobb Hill Brown Uppergraff Senate John Robert Graham Pitkin East District Edward F. Burton California Ivory Lord Saco Wm. H. Sargent Castine House Committee On Elections Representative Barbour Virginia Bailey Alabama Smith Shelley Lincoln Garfield G. KE. Thornton Watmough Senate Committee On Commerce Col Worthingtom Hoar Gen Underwona Col. Hall Sterling P. Rounds James McLeer Brooklyn N. X Wm. P. McFarland Chicopee Falls Mass Enoch G. Bidwell Fitz Jona Bangor’s Rosenale Andrew Lawrence Vogel Kemp Snow Snow & Burgess China Carl Vogel Hong Kong Emil Vogel Richard Robinson Prentice Recknagle & Co Beaver Street Ira Brasley South Street D.G. Bacon & Co Pear Street Cyrus Wakefield & Co Brown Bros. & Co Wall Streets Morton, Bliss & Co John T Hs House Vogel & Co Fruitus Sialur Thomas’s Fitusfield Thomas Allen Pitisfield Second Missouri St. Louis J.L. Jenkins T. Samuel Samuel Rama Allen West Goa Jenking Missouri Pittsfield Kalamazoo Mich South Haven Ind Wilmington Del Wll Louisville Mercury Yrelling W. Va West Virginia Pennsylvania N. Y Nolan Dr. Swinburne Citizens Nott Board of Supervisors Board of Aldermen Colorado Denver George M. Chilcott Pueblo Teller Chilcott Poeluod Nebraska Pueblo County United States Senate Metropolitans Har- Yard Worcesters Dartmouths Horr Jay Washington, Pa Avril H Savings Bank New Brunswick St. Joan N.B Europe M. Eisner Race St U. S Johann Hom Pease George H. Page Rockland Jon EB. Hanley Joan Arnold Arnold Moody Joseph P. Fish Ambrose Arnole Frank A. Conant George Clarendon Duncan Ambrose Arnold Ambrose, Jr Josephine McCormack City Hospital Uvon Beige Lorinds B. Mersn Edwin McAllister Frank Pease Miss Silva Marsh James HA. Denny Plaue John Arnold Mr. Fales Nathan W. Farwell Fales Sauiavel HU. Tyler Gene Witness Actence Foreign News Parnell Ireland Press Association Charing Cross Folowers Paris Baron Carlingford Nho Namned White Roscommon Waring Smythe West Meath E Rcnt Cairo Atabi Bey Chamber of Deputies Senor Goun“2eics Yankton D. T Land Jury Gov. Ordway County Gillogry Douglass NEW England News John McCafferty West Milan Jose Greenback Oratory Lancaster Lewiston Zouaves Lewiston Beal Associated Press of Maine John M. Adams Portland Argus Alden M. Sprague Kennebec Journal Augusta H. W. Richardson Portland Advertiser Thom Badger’s Island James Andrews Biddeford Provincetown Joseph H. White Hyde Park Charles Edwards Quincy Vermont W. H. Taylor Saxton’s River Bellows Falls Trinity Church Rutland Herbert M. Lenslow Grace Church New Haven Coun Supaay New Bedford W. J. Douglas & Co Brockton Douglas Lowell E. S. Hosmer H. N. Fiall J. EF. Norton D. W. White Rhode Island Clyde Joshua Wixon Carpenters of Newport Westley M. Yeager Yeager Canada John A. Barney Barney Conancticut Malley Boys Jennie E. Cramer Consolidated Shops Palace Hammond Harvard Bigelow Yale New London Harvard Rice Granby Pottsville Cressona Ottawa Can Rideau Thomas Carr Wis Sharbers Lemont Ill Pat Devine Clinton, Sr Aaron Goontelow Flamilton Fleming Brothers McGregor Iowa John Gottleib Erie Railroad Red River Grand Forks C. T Lockport Edward Rogers Hawkins Gibbs Mary Booth R. C. Gray Lravis Jones Surrey County Martha Jones Henry Parke Harriman Lucian Pease Gen. Butler Elm House South Newmarket Daniel C. Langdon Ann Wiegin Gaston Wiggin Butler Hie House Delsarte Dramatic Club Paine Memorial Lecture Society National Guard Band F. J. Handren Mery Brigueam Ernest Menchum F. J. Cooley P. P. Field PF. J. Handren Ernest Mencua Roxbury Webster Hall D. F. Duffy T. F. Gi vendaiGs Barnes Everett Spring Boston Charities Aid Carney Hospital Samuel Cabot M. D Park Square Thomas C. Amory Commonwealth Avenue N. P F. Kennedy K. Lothrop Anna C. Lowell John Lowell F. W. G. May Edward Motley Thomas Parsons Charles L. Peirson Edward Boston Lying-in Caswell New England Southern Methodist R. L Methodist Albert L.dearing E. A. Hatfield Henry M. Cole Jacob Betts Howard E. Cook Shepard F. Barriman Nathaniel W. Jordan William F. Davis Hi. Montgomery Vonn James D. Butler New Bedford Port Society D. A. Jordan Silas Sprowls Conference Board of Church Extension Thomas Ely Ely Triers of Appeals Rey KE. M. Taylor H. D. Robinson M. J. Talbot Pope Street W. W. Morrison Matthewson Street W. 7. Worth Broadway L. Goodell Trinity G. W. Anderson St. Paul’s T J. Everett Albury H. &. Cady Cranston Street W. H. Stetson Alsleboro J. A. L. Rich Barrington Bristol Central Church J. J. Hawkins West Church Hacerty Campelia F. Chase Central Falls Embury SS. Nutter Centreville J. Hyde Cochessett T. B. Gurney Diamond Hill W. Ww. Mattoon Duxbury East Blackstone S. Smithers East Greenwich W. A. Starr East Providence Haven Choren B. KF. Simons Edgartown J. O.thompson East Weymouth D. P. Leavitt Greene Hanover I. Lovejoy Hebronville Dodgeville E. Turrell S. Leader Marchfield J.F. Shefield Middletown J. Mather Millvvie W. C.ball Nabusket Hull First Church D. A. Whedor Thames Street S.J. Carroll North Easton Thomas North Rehoboth J. A. Rood Northotoughton Norton Warren Westerly J. B. Hamilton West Duxbury J. Thompson Woonsocket A. Anderson Eicer J. G. Gammons Hacham Neck Hazardvile Walter Ella Hockanem W. P. Stoddara Hopeville Amidon Jewett City S. McKeown Marlboro Hebron KE. Gardner Mashapaug Jaco Betts Montville Chesterfield H. N. Brown J. Fregaskis Quarryyville N. Goodrich Rhockville R. Povey Somers and Square Pond South Coventry South Glastonbury South Manchester J. C. Gowan Statford Springs A. P. Palmer Staffornville Fillington G. M. Anthony Thompsonville J. Oldham Foll F. Bowler East Harwich N. Whitney Fairhaven G. KE Futile Fair River W. A. Luce St. Paul's EK. M. Taylor Brayton W. B. Heath North Church A. J. Church Quarry Street J. H. Nutting North Main Street F. Smith Falmouth Long Piam R.i Mooner Maron A. C. Peck Marston’s Mills U Cotuit Port Middleboro G. W. Hunt Monument C. N. Hinckley Myrickville Hateh Narvucket M. Runasom Noth Dighton G. A. Bates North Tisbury J B Washburn Orleans W. F. Davis Osterville G. A. Grant W. J Yates Pocasset St. Fox Centre Church A. W. Seavey Provicetown Centenary Church J. H. Allen Sanowich J. Q. Adams South Abington H. Day South Carver C. Smith South Yarmouth Last Fairhaven F. Upham South Fiarwich O. R. Fliggins South Middleboro P. Snow E. Williams Aunton W. Gallagher E. Edson E. D. Hall Truro South Truro J. 3. Fish Vineyard Haven W. O. Ward Wareham G. Hudson Wellfleet S. M. Beale West Dennis A. N. Boufish West Falmouth F. H. Hatfield West Sandwich G. A. Lawson Truamt Meyer Gree Committee On Appleton Street Blake Molc Winship Committee On Accounts Messrs. Winship, Porter, Cutter, Tucker and Flemiog Pdidates John Kneeland Amos M. Learnard Geo. M. Folsom L. T. Williston Geo. A. Littlefield Frank Wells Geo. A. Wualton L. R. Williston John Kuceland Scatterme Williston Cambridge the Unitarian Club Rev E. B. Hale Junge Fiela Channing Club Madison Street Eclub B. P. Moulton P. Tikywoop F. C. Wilson Wipheaim Ingalls John A Roche Henry J. Macfarland Milon C. Bullock Railroad Enterprise Beeston North Bennett Speet BK. P. Cunningham & Co Washington Ofech H. Burags Propricigs Common Council Board of Police Commissioners Efort Christian Union Boston Young Meno’s Christian Union Boviston Street George Gacungr Fost Advertising A. P. Moore Thomas J Bouve William Minot W. A. Prescott A. F. Hervey B. T. Reed James H. Weeks E. Waters Burr Otis Norcross H. P. Kidder William H. Baldwi Hiram F. Eliot Dover Street Draper James Dugan Charlestown Haymarket Square Dugan McCausland Baxter Etvision 9 Beeton Hall William Watson Windsor Street Burto and Halk Walter Lincoln St. James Lyceum Odd Fellows’ Hall Daniel J. Shea T.J Hayes D. F. Collum Jackson Guard Ninth Regiment Monument Hall James P. Barry Joseph H. Essem M. J. Mitchel National Guara Band Shuman’s Messrs. A. Shuman & Co Washington Siret Times Longfellow Joel Goldthwait & Co Washington Street Schnabel Dangerfield Nillison A. Suman & CO Gentilemen’s Retail Department Corner Summer Street Juen Hf Pray Co-Operative Dress Association Co-operative Dress Association Fifth Avenue Hotel New York City John Wales of & Aiding. Valea & Co Co-Operative Press Association Wim Grovers W. Baker & C0 Dorchester Bass
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication