16 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1884
Page
1
A mosaic of political notices from 19th century newspapers mentions Tilden's nomination prospects, greenback ideas in Maine, party dynamics in New York and Pennsylvania, and local intrigues in Kentucky Kentucky and New Hampshire. It notes figures like Parker of Methuen and others shaping convention delegates while warning against certain party factions.
Gov Robie of Maine received a degree in Arch Masonry. Gener al Luther Stephenson will speak May 30 at Hallowell Maine. Lieut Rhodes to become first lieutenant in the revenue marine service next month. Col C E Tanner of Springfield sold his stallion Hersey to Mr Dimmock for 3800 dollars. F W Ober of Auburn named Albany Young Men's Christian Association general secretary.
A New York despatch reports an upcoming fast mail train by the New York and New England to speed the daily papers to Boston. Other items note Chamberlain Church’s defalcation totaling over 50 000 dollars with bondsmen to cover, and a fatal lynching in Breathitt county Kentucky involving Kilburn and Strong. Jim Irving’s aggravated assault conviction is affirmed by the Albany Court of Appeals, with a two year penitentiary term and 250 dollar fine.
Northampton city clerk united in marriage a girl aged 13 with parental consent. In Williamsburg, Dennis Ford's three year old daughter drowned Monday evening and body recovered. Mrs Viola Earle, recently estranged from husband at Leominster, returned with no information about her actions. A boat with three men and a boy capsized in Mount Hope Bay Tuesday morning. one man and the boy rescued, John Brigham and Robert Warburton drowned, leaving large families. Three boys escaped Westboro reform school Monday, reached Northampton in suits, were identified and returned to custody after officials reviewed custody procedures at Town Hall.
Washington April 16 report on Morrison bill vote 140 to 188 with 20 paired. Democrats 135 of 140 yes, five Republicans. Key players named include Anderson James Nelson Strait Wakefield Nichols Eaton and Kelley. Debate predicts weeks with 90 speaker names and potential amendments to raise or lower duties while protecting American labor.
Washington April 15 Senate finance committee rejected the bill repealing statutes that let white wine vinegar makers distil spirits without tax. It favored a tighter measure against illicit distillation and sale by vinegar makers. Also reported progress on the bankruptcy bill with thresholds for voluntary petitions and creditor actions. President nominates Charles E. Coon as assistant secretary of the treasury. Pennsylvania Democrats unite to oppose tariff agitation.
Ex Gov Tilden writes to Iroquois club in Chicago April 11 1884 urging defense of the Constitution against false constructions and corrupt practices. He warns government using officeholders money and party dominance endangers free institutions and calls for civil service reform and political renewal. A full program of Democratic voices and letters followed the reading.
A rain soaked night caused two Western and Atlantic wrecks near Acworth, Georgia. A passenger train plunged from a trestle leaving Chattanooga victims Edward Ware Jim Everett and others burned or injured. no passengers harmed. A northbound freight nearby killed Engineer McDonald and his fireman. Structural ruin and mass losses across stock and cars follow in the storm’s wake.
The Dartmouth college trustees committee adjourned without final action on the proposed fire proof library costing 50000 dollars to stand near Reed hall and a 30000 dollar chapel north of Wentworth hall. The plan includes space for 125000 volumes, reading rooms, a picture gallery, and rebinding. Funds include a Parker bequest and a Rollins gift, with lectures expected from ex Judge William S. Ladd beginning next year.
Washington April 15 and lawmakers prepare for the Morrison tariff fight. Mr Morrison moves to committee of the whole and gains a 140 to 138 vote to proceed. Morrison argues the tax surplus should be used to cut taxation and ease the burden on the public.
In Boston and vicinity an alarm from box 161 at 5 50 P M Tuesday due to a smokey stove in an apartment occupied by Archibald McGuinnis at 112 Marginal street East Boston. There was no fire. Brief Reports by Telegraph. Pittsburg Pa April 15 Sebnette s box factory and planing mill offices stables and lumber piles and J Richush s two story brick dwelling and shoe store burned Loss $75 000 Sou th Berwick Me April 15 The barn of Tree M Goodwin burned this morning Six oxen 40 sheep six cows one horse several tons of hay and farming tools consumed Loss 3500 no insurance New York April 15 A fire this morning in the five story brick building Nos 39 and 41 Centre street owned by the A T Stewart estate caused a loss of 20 000 on building and stocks Bangor Me April 15 J H Jordans steam mill at Mattawamkeag burned Sunday Loss 5000 no insurance
James Curtin alias Riley, accused of a Salem Mass murder, was found at a Gloversville mill. He knocked down a Salem officer, leaped from a second story window, and escaped into the woods near Troy on April 15.
The St Johns report of the Greely expedition's rescue is without foundation. A April fool’s canard claimed men landed at Graves's island and that the Vanguard spoke with survivors aboard the Arctic. Washington confirms Fox crew rescued from an ice floe by the Arctic, four days earlier, fueling the rumor.
A suit against Bradley Barlow led to a court ordered sale of about 8000 shares, over two thirds of the rail line’s stock, bought in the bank’s interest by the Vermont National Bank. The move strengthens the bank’s stake in the MP&B property. Locals discuss forming a new bank with 160,000 dollars in capital, to be locally owned.
A Chipley Harris county cyclone in the early hours killed several people and wrecked homes including those of George Williams Mrs Babb and Lee Alford. Many injured or dying. extensive damage near Warm Springs and in Chipley. A Mississippi cyclone also struck Black Hawk, injuring residents and destroying buildings.
Springfield mass on april 15 chose 25 republican delegates to the boston convention and equal numbers to the twelfth district at Chester april 23. caucuses were poorly attended due to the storm and most preferences known favor Edmunds with Hyde as Chicago delegate. Cambridge caucuses also backed Edmunds with harmony in selections. Tennessee and New York districts report Blaine delegates and Arthur support in national convention slates.
A seed and agricultural tool business meeting at Schlegel and Fottler’s office honored the late Adam Schlegel who died suddenly. Charles H. B. Breck was chair, Robert Farquhar secretary, with 40 years’ personal knowledge cited. Resolutions express mourning, sympathy for his family, intention to attend his funeral, and a floral tribute committee was appointed.
About 100 members of the New York Liederkranz arrived in Boston Tuesday evening. They were greeted at Parker House and taken to Mechanics’ Fair Building for a Wag ner festival rehearsal. The Orpheus Musical society welcomed them with an address by President A. F. Gaensslen. A unique two by two foot centerpiece depicted the groups in German fashion with paper costumes and beer figures. The two societies sang alternately, sharing cordial applause and friendly exchange.
At about 7 PM Tuesday in Saloon No 29 on I Street South Boston Thomas OConnor a 20 year old sailor from Troy New York was stabbed in the back with an ice pick. Bar keeper Henry Fostier who was trying to quell intoxicated patrons was detained after the incident. OConnor’s wound passed left of the spine below the shoulder blade and penetrated a lung. He is listed in critical condition.
The Massachusetts legislature debates the Watertown water bill and adjournment plans. Governor Robinson rebuts the measure citing strict debt safeguards, urging reconsideration. senate provisions on prisons, roads, and water projects are also discussed amid a tense session.
The house opened at 11 with Speaker Mar den in chair. Members Gove Baker Cononcey Bent Kimball Smith Dolan and Wilbur formed a committee for Councillor McLean funeral attendance. An order to consult the Hoosac tunnel on April 25 was laid over. Numerous reports and bills were discussed or laid on table including labor hours for minors and various insurance and taxation measures. Afternoon session considered oyster planting grants with amendments. several bills were postponed or engrossed and others tabled or rejected.
In Brighton court Tuesday Nicholas Moore, the boy who shot William Thompson in the eye Sunday on Charles River, was arraigned for assault and peep a loaded pistol, and held in $2000 for trial Friday.
In Carbonear Newfoundland last night Orangemen and Roman Catholics clashed with guns and clubs. Shops closed, streets barricaded, and residents stayed inside as a war ship departed Halifax to the scene. Montreal Catholics offer sympathy and defend those implicated.
A long inquiry into Capt. Snow of the Fusileers continued with a rigorous cross examination revealing his belief that he alone controlled the company. Records were kept irregularly, no clear by laws or elections were acknowledged, and the piano purchase sparked dispute over ownership. The judge advocate indicated the piano and related bills were company property, with Snow personally liable for prior entries. The court adjourned to Friday evening next.
Advices from Tonquin report Gen Millot occupying Hung Hoa on April 12 without combat. French forces routed the Chinese in a decisive action, artillery causing heavy Chinese losses while the flotilla was hampered by a fallen waterway. Meanwhile Shanghai reports upheaval in Beijing as officials are degraded, punished, and replaced after Tonquin successes. A general levy is ordered as Pekin faces a critical crisis with imminent administrative changes. The dynamite case in Britain features Daly, Eagan, and ongoing police actions, with investigations spanning Paris to Birmingham and a Mahdi siege letter urging tribes toward Khartoum. The New Market craven meeting yields a winning dash by Sweet Brier. Edinburgh marks tercentenary ceremonies. Charles Reade is buried beside Laura Seiman. sixteen Aberdeen fishermen die in a gale.
Springfield April 15. A contract misunderstanding keeps Henry Behrens from playing Louis Guillet on the Brunswick and Balke cushion table at the opera house. Behrens offered to play on any standard tested cushion. Louis Shaw substituted and defeated Guillet 51 to 300 in straight billiards while giving an exhibition by Mr. and Mrs. Shaw.
In the Dedham superior criminal court Judge Mason presiding, William F. Fisher of Stoughton was found guilty of conveying intoxicating liquors into the town of Stoughton.
The Episcopal Charitable Association held its annual meeting at Hamilton Place rooms. Officers elected include President George F. E. Shattuck, Vice President Thomas C. Amory, Treasurer John P. Tarbell, Secretary Edward N. Perkins, with trustees and wardens named for St Pauls, Emmanuel, Trinity, St. Marks, Christchurch, Grace, and other churches. Delegates to the diocesan convention were chosen.
Michael Conners aged 45 fell from Commercial wharf in South Boston and suffered a deep cut to the head after hitting a projecting beam. Albert Burns, second mate of the Neptune, crushed a finger while handling heavy chains aboard. William Monahan, 35, a brake man on the Boston and Albany line, was crushed between a locomotive and gravel car, with severe leg injuries. Annie Fitzpatrick alias Cummings was arrested for larceny of a silk skirt from Mary Desmond. Thomas McCann faced larceny charges for stealing $25 from Peter McDonald of No 26 North Street.
Summer lodge of Odd Fellows presents a concert at Tremont temple tonight to benefit the Colored Old Ladies home on Myrtle street. The Sons of Temperance hold their annual session in Wells Memorial hall today. The Industrial Home opens to the public Tuesday and Thursday evenings this month at 7 50 to 9 for classes and work at No 63 North Bennett street. The funeral of Charles R McLean will be held at Maverick church Central square at noon today.
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