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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1883
Page
1
Domestic and foreign markets lead the page with brief price movements and trade summaries. Marriages and deaths notices are listed alongside railroad notes and real estate transactions, reflecting daily economic and social updates from the era.
Special Despatch from New York details the weddings of Miss Anna Dwight Baker to Mr. J Alden Weir at the Church of the Ascension and Miss Eugenia Leonie Schief felin to Mr. Charles Frederick Hoffman Jr. at St. Thomas Church. Elaborate gowns, lace, orange blossoms, and matched receptions mark the events at 64 West Thirty-fifth Street and 605 Fifth Avenue.
Representative Murch insists he has not dropped charges against Supervising Architect Hill and will prosecute before the committee or grand jury. He accuses Secretary Folger of bias, seeks government funding for witnesses, and proposes Folger supply counsel as a condition for cooperation.
Brooklyn police detained two Italians Casino Barbara and Antonio Pratone after a duel in a vacant Verona Street lot. Four pistol shots were fired with both men uninjured as nerves and engagement with Barbara's friend provoked the confrontation. They were held for examination.
Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports a suit against Elias Higgins, proprietor, in the supreme court seeking compulsory erection of fire escapes to improve guest safety. Higgins argues erecting escapes would require destroying 27 hotel rooms to build a hallway. The case was adjourned to May 3 in the supreme court Chambers.
Owney Geoghegan was arraigned in the court of special sessions for permitting a 12 year old to enter his Bowery dive at No 105. He claimed he did not own or run the place. The justice sentenced him to one month imprisonment and a $500 fine, with a requested stay of proceedings denied by Judge Barrett.
At today’s board meeting a four member special committee was appointed to confer with the parks department on dedicating the triangular plot bounded by Third and Fourth Avenues and Sixth Street in front of Cooper Union as the site for a Peter Cooper statue. The panel will explore private subscriptions or public funding to cover the monument’s cost.
The treasury solicitor recommends accepting a 1000 compromise from H. M. Hippon of Illinois on a 36957 claim tied to Ruppert, a Pekin distiller. 22 Pekin cases totaled 222000 in judgments from eight years ago. this compromise is seen as the best the government can realize while not exonerating principals. The decision awaits Secretary Folger approval.
In Boston and Vicinity. A slight fire caused by a lamp in the store of John Harmon and Wing Ah Lock at 101 Pleasant Street was extinguished about 2 PM Tuesday by members of chemical No. 2 without an alarm. Damage small.
Advices from New Mexico report Gen. Crook breaking camp at Wilkinson and marching for Guadaloupe canyon with 300 troops 200 Indian scouts and 210 wagons. Indian scouts urge him to exterminate or capture the Chiricahuas as peace on the reservation remains unlikely. Expedition well supplied for 90 days. Capt Crawford and Lieut Gatewood with a company will enter Sierra Madre fastnesss while the rest patrol the boundary. Capt Dougherty to join Fort Apache guard against White Mountain Apaches.
Reports from Amenicrs Georgia and surrounding areas describe cyclones April 24 that leveled forests and farms, killed 25 in the county and wounded 200, with extensive damage across Mississippi North Carolina and South Carolina. Beaumgard and other towns report dozens more dead and many injured as churches, homes, and stores were destroyed.
Thirteen girls aged 5 to 9 from St Stephen's home school, Roman Catholic, are now in reception hospital with typhus contracted in the school. Fifteen other children from the same institution are in Riverside hospital with scarlet fever. A separate court verdict awarded 1,496,823 dollars to the New York Lake Erie and Western railway company plaintiff. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury French has arrived from Washington to work on customs and the new tariff act.
Five hundred delegates reach Philadelphia for the land league convention. Rev Lawrence Walsh treasurer John J secretary Patrick Egan of Dublin assesses support for the dynamite party. Mooney reports no disturbance as executive council HQ at the Continental hotel remains crowded. O Donovan Rossa will attend as United Irishman reporter.
Henry T. Wright assistant postmaster at Racine is arrested in Milwaukee on charges of embezzling five thousand dollars. He confesses guilt to the alleged crime.
Cablegrams summarize a French bill converting 5 percent routes into 41 percent. The London Press Association notes the American team may drop the wind gauge for the old sight system. Dublin authorities tighten security amid dynamite threats while Geneva reiterates bans on Bishop Mermillod. France warns Madagascar rights. Janner's pardon in Vienna. Gladstone defers questions on US conspiracies. Kelley alibi trial in Dublin proceeds with 15 witnesses. Lord Carlingford says Irish distress improving and emigration advised, with a plan withdrawn.
The London Telegraph notes preparations for Alexander III's coronation in Moscow blend Byzantine pomp with Western spectacle. Upenski Sobor houses the ceremony with ivory throne from Constantinople, while electric illuminations and lavish processions promise barbaric magnificence. embassy expenditures and a princely Duke of Edinburgh as ambassador extraordinary raise etiquette questions.
Capt Augustus C Rand of the steamer Tropic and First Mate Thomas Pender and Second Mate Willis Rand were held for trial in Philadelphia after arrest on charges of violating neutrality by shipping men and arms to Haytien insurgents. Ship owners deny knowledge of contraband cargo while Rand says onboard men assumed control and forced the landing at Hayti.
The annual meeting in New York elected officers for the coming year. James Talcott was chosen president with vice presidents Charles Spencer, George C. Boss on, J C Cooley, and A P Olzendon. John N. Carpenter became treasurer and A C Gould secretary. An executive committee was also chosen to represent branches and regions.
In Myerstown Lebanon county excitement grows over a supposed gold vein with farmers abandoning work to dig on their land. Kreitzer & Co Philadelphia outfit a mine with a 60 horsepower engine and ore furnace, shipping quartz daily to Philadelphia. Over $6,000 has been spent on trials and a rich silver vein is also claimed.
Salt Lake City Utah April 24 The recent snow storm ended in a high wind that blew off the track and badly wrecked two Utah Northern passenger trains. No serious injuries reported. A train at Ogden was blown over and several buildings were damaged.
At the society annual meeting the Horn William Clatlin was unanimously elected president of the institution.
Samuel R. Payson re elected treasurer and Rev. Luther Farnham secretary at the annual meeting. A resolution offered by Samuel E. Sawyer expresses sincere regret at Winthrop’s resignation after six years as presiding officer and records appreciation for his valued services and noble character.
The Boston music hall audience nearly filled enjoyed Mr Peck’s generous program. Mme Scalchi arrived late with baggage missing, then appeared in travelling dress at 9 50 with Boema in the duet from Semiramide. Her performance drew a perfect ovation and strong acclaim for her singing.
Hanover April 24 The Thayer school of civil engineering closes its collegiate year with the graduation of two civil engineers. Joseph S. Johnson of Creek Ohio and Solomon B. Merrill of Strafford New Hampshire receive degrees as overseers exam ends. Professors and notable figures present include President Bartlett O P Hubbard Gen John C Palfrey and Peter Michie.
A Carroll county family named Boat drowned in the Chattahoochee during Sundays freshet. The Savannah Griffin and Northern Alabama railway suffered about 40 000 dollars in damage. Carroll county saw unprecedented overflow with extensive crop losses.
Hanlan and Lee reached Lowell at six this evening and will begin practice tomorrow on the Vesper course while boarding at the Merrimack house.
Madame Modgjeska and a maid at the Ven dome join G. T. Childs and B. F. Fifield of Vermont at the Hotel Vendome. Ex-Gary Gregory Smith with wife and daughter from Vermont at the Vendome. Lieutenant A. V. Wadhams ordered to coast survey duty. Gen. Chamberlain recovering. Henry G. Allen and Mrs. S. J. Douglass wed in Westfield. Senator Anthony's condition described as tranquil with no visitors admitted.
The state house morning session centered on the Tewksbury almshouse crisis as Governor Butler’s letter to the board of health, lunacy and charity prompted debate over potential removals. Mr Brown’s remarks and testimony in the committee highlighted disputed evidence and questions about witnesses.
The city school committee held a Tuesday session presided by Mayor Palmer. A Mary E R Howes petition for a free kindergarten room was withdrawn after opposition. The festival committee was formed with Gallagher Perkins Crowley Williamson Hobbs. New teachers named for temporary posts. several on probation or for confirmation. resignation noted. A high school salaries debate produced a substitute order setting assistant ranks with stepped pay to 1500 after 13 years, adopted despite opposition. Other orders authorized May drawing exhibition and 60 70 pupil accommodations at Clarendon Hills. industrial education report to be reviewed. meeting adjourned.
The Gov. Andrew will begin trips to Hull Downer Landing and Hingham on Monday with three returns daily except Sundays. A second steamer may join the line later in the season. The Nahant will operate to the Point of Pines and Nahant all summer, first trip to Point of Pines on June 18 from India Wharf.
U S Commissioner Court reports Herbert D Ballows first mate of the Hercules held in 500 bond for further examination after complaints by William Hodges and W J Kirby that he beat and wounded them.
In Boston this session before Judge Aldrich No 2 660 Geo W Holmes vs Wm Bowker et al verdict for the defendants. Suit sought 300 for a patent deemed worthless. Attorneys Maxwell Dwyer for plaintiff Niles for defendants. Several other cases listed with adjournments and notes for upcoming sessions before Judge Knowlton and Judge Pitman including mass of docket items and bank cases.
In two damage suits, verdicts favored defendants in Kimball v Kelsey and Kimball v Kimball, while Oliver et al. v Locke awarded $5098 to the plaintiff. Hurley v Sullivan concerns a partition dispute over an undivided seventh in Winchester with conflicting will interpretations and trial already underway.
Supreme Judicial Court in Middlesex County hears two probate appeals. Charles D. Whitney, executor, challenges will of Abagail D. Place with legacies to Old Ladies' Home and Second Universalist Society amid a six day trial. Moses Gibson appeals widow Fan nie Hall will probate, noting a later will favoring heirs and husband. After, libels and equity cases set for possible hearing.
A first class hotel located on Broadway opposite Sand Street in New York City.
In a tense session Mr Baldwin of Essex moves to reconsider the senate rejection of Meigs elevated railroad bill. Debate centers on proper procedure and the desire to protect inventors. Senators from Middlesex, Bristol, Essex, Suffolk urge fair play and potential benefits, but no vote is taken before adjournment.
The house reported favors on harbor and public lands bills extending charters for Ocean Terminal Dock and Elevator and Ocean Terminal Railroad, and ordered engrossment. Judicial committees advanced town meeting actions in Montague and referred general telephones to mercantile affairs. A Mystic river commission repeal was introduced and sent to harbor and land. Dentistry practice was rejected. Water and railway bills advanced or rejected. water sale restrictions debated. many measures moved to engrossment or rejected, adjourned after noon.
Both branches of city government met Tuesday and allocated 500 for Memorial day observances and 2000 for the July 4 celebration. Aldermen authorized sewer layings in Henry Avenue Essex Commercial and Pleasant Streets while council approved sending unruly children to the Lawrence industry school after juvenile court sentences. Brevittites report Charles H Newhall attempted suicide by razor and is in critical condition after medical treatment. The Fall Grand Army season ticket receipts totaled 16131 14 net profit about 13000. An infant’s body was found about 7 PM in Strait's brook with signs of life and later death. no suspect has been named.
The annual meeting convened Tuesday afternoon at the Episcopal church rooms on Hamilton Place. Rev. William C. Winslow presented the revised constitution and by-laws, which were adopted. Officers elected include Deacon Rev. Dr. Bedron of Lowell as vice deacon Rev. E. L. Crown of Newburyport as secretary Rev. W. G. Wells of Lawrence as treasurer Rev. N. x. Bishop of Somerville. Dr. Drown and Mr. Charles G. Saunders of Lawrence named as delegates to the board of missions.
Burnham Wardwell will speak next Sunday evening in New Era hall at 176 Tremont street Boston offering a history of his visits to penal and reformatory institutions in New England. The Upholsterers' union No. 11 schedules a reunion on May 29. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy commencement exercises are set for Huntington hall on Wednesday evening April 25.
A Northern Pacific express train left St Paul on Thursday night with seven coaches, three sleepers, three baggage cars and two carloads of soldiers bound for Forts Keogh and Ellis in Montana. It also carried 300 emigrants heading to points along the line from Jamestown to Billings, with some destination as far as Livingston.
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