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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1881

Page

2

Exemption Proposal for American Vessels Favored by Albany Committee

The New York Journal of Commerce reports a joint Albany committee recommends tax exemption for all vessels owned by Americans trading with New York. It criticizes distant lawmakers as ignorant partisans and notes Massachusetts House approval of a related bill. Shipowners watch the legislative drift closely.

New York Journal of Commerce New York Albany Massachusetts House Senate

Blaine Eyes Boosting U S Trade with Mexico

The Philadelphia Press reports Secretary Blaine told businessmen he will press Congress next winter to expand communication facilities and build up Mexican trade, a stance seen as promising yet tempered by his opposing stance on increased trade with Canada.

Philadelphia Blaine United States Mexico Congress New England Canada

Public Concerns Raised On Policing At Crossings And Real Estate Ads

Citizens urge better police presence at crowded crossings near the Post Office. Another speaker suggests property advertisers would boost real estate sales if prices were openly shown. All this pro dono publico.

Bradlaugh sworn and Commons turmoil headlines

The House of Commons scene ends with Mr Bradlaugh being sworn after Speaker instruction and a clash with Sir Stafford Northcote. Republicans in the Senate face demoralization from Washington dispatches as Mahone’s deal seems doomed this session. A St Louis street railway strike ends in riot with cars halted and windows smashed. Odd Fellows mark 62 years with large parades and balls. A postal contract fraud link to several Republicans seeks shielding by colleagues. Henry Hitchings named drawing instructor for Boston public schools. Roxbury Home for Children and Aged Women holds annual meeting. A man believed to be Christian Naltz of New York dies by his own hand in the city.

House of Commons Bradlauch Stafford Northcote Mr. Bradlaugh Wdstone Bradlaugh Washington Senate St. Louis Odd Fellows of United States Order Henry Hitchings Boston Walter Smith Roxbury Christian Naltz New York

Weather Bulletin Indicates Clearing New England With Rain Before

Special Weather Bulletin reports shifting westerly and southerly winds across New England and eastern regions, with rising barometer in the east and falling temperatures. Lower Lake area sees a drop from seven to fifteen degrees while Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys show slight rises. Missouri levels surge near Omaha and Kansas City, with floods in several cities. Mississippi rises sharply, causing damage in West St. Paul and Minneapolis area, and the forecast expects local rains on the New England and Middle Atlantic coasts followed by fair weather, with continued Mississippi rise and Missouri rise below Omaha.

New England Canadian Maritime Provinces Lower Lake Region Mississippi Missouri Middle South Atlantic East Gulf States Tennessee Mississippi Valley Omaha Leavenworth Kansas City Brunswick St. Paul West St. Paul Minneapolia Keokuk Cairo New Orleans St. Louis Vickshoro Memphis Middle Atlantic Minn Pioneer Preas Shakopee Henderson Depot St. Peter Mankato Jordan Belle Plain Carver Minnesota Minneapolis and St. Lews Sioux City Junction Montevideo Granite Falls Minnesota Falls Leseur Lake City Lake Pepin Abner Denholm Stafford BeJwood Falls

Senate Scene Hazy War of Nominations in Washington

Special despatch from the Capitol reports a sultry crowded Senate chamber as Republicans face a mounting sense of defeat over the Mahone bargain and executive-session fault lines. Conkling and Dawes lead a flurry of caucus chatter while Brady’s star route scandal haunts Page Hazelton Haskell and their allies.

Boston Post Washington Apniil Senate Mr. Conkling Platt Crowley Senator Anthony Conkling Jones Florida Frye Dawes Messrs. Page California Hazelton Wisconsin Haskell Kansas House Congress Brady

Government money not subject to state creditor levies

The Commissioner of Internal Revenue ruled that funds held by the government and belonging to a citizen cannot be levied on or attached by state court creditors. A debtor deposited money with the department during tax case negotiations. after a failed compromise, a state court injunction sought delivery, but the department ordered its return to the government. The ruling preserves good faith handling of deposits and bypasses state court seizure. The Navy promotions and pay inspector questions follow in a related decision by Attorney General MacVeagh.

Washington Commissioner of Internal Revenue North Carolina Tne Internal Revenue Department Naval Bank MacVeagh Stevenson-Caswell Stevenson Edward Bellows

Vast Minnesota Floods Strain Rail, Towns, Rivers

Despatches from Minnesota report the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers rising to historic levels across Shakopee, Mankato, and Bejou areas. Towns flood, bridges wash away, rail lines washed out, and residents evacuate to higher ground as waters spread from fronts to flats and river channels.

Wealthy Duke of Sutherland visits New York in 1870s era

The principal figure in a select English party is Sir George Granville William Sutherland Leveson Gower the third Duke of Sutherland age 52 with his family and aides including Marquis of Stafford war correspondent W H Russell and railway men. He owns vast land in Scotland England and has residences across Britain. The visit aims to study American railroads while political allegiance and past loans color his profile. News notes include a West Coast telegraph director election and a Decoration Day reception plan for the Fifth Massachusetts Regiment.local items report a Beaconsfield era banquet and Russo Turkish War implications, a East Newark infant deaths, a 102 year old Amsterdam-born Louis Penlin, and the City of Austin steamer sinking after earlier sailing.

George Crosfield O. L. Stephen T. Knowles Wigan H. Wright Duke Hestall Scotland England House of Commons Sutherlandshire Duiector Stafford House London Dunrobin Castle Loch Inver House Southerlandshire Trentham Hall Staffordshire Talleshall House Shropshire Talbot House Rosshire Persia House of Southerland Karland Lord Beaconsfield Lories United States Mutual Union Telegraph Company John C. New Indianapolis Fifth Massachusetts Regiment Whitelaw Reid East Newark Louis Penlin Amsterdam City of Austin Mallory Nassau Jacksonville Fernandina Mystic Conn William C. Sanaa

Bradlaugh Oath Attempt Sparks House Row in Commons

In the Commons Mr. Bradlaugh moved to take the oath but was barred by Sir Stafford Northcote. A heated debate followed with Gladstone defending Bradlaugh’s conscience oath. The motion to disallow the oath was adopted 208 to 175 as Bradlaugh was removed to the bar. adjournment followed with plans for a fresh oath attempt.

London House of Commons Bradlaugh Stafford Northcote Davey Christchurch Labouchere Northampton John E Bright Duchy of Lancaster Gladstone Sir Stafford Northcoth Mr. Gladstone Sir Stafford Northcote John Bright Bradlanet Hhis

Funeral of Lord Beaconsfield in London April 26

The funeral ceremonies for Beaconsfield occurred today with burial in the family vault at Hughenden. The Prince of Wales sent a wreath for the coffin and a rail service carried mourners from London to Aylesbury and Wycombe. Mourners crowded stations and roads as services were held and wreaths were placed on the coffin.

Lord Beaconsfield London Beaconsfield Hughenden Countess of Beaconsfield Prince of Wales Aylesbury Wycombe Clites Karl Beaconsfield Alexander II

Rioting mob derails streetcars in St Louis strikes April 26

In St Louis Olive and Market street lines faced a mob demanding higher wages. Cars were derailed and blocked, drivers forced to return to stables despite arrests by police. Capt Fox defended routes with mounted officers as mudslinging and threats continued. End of a Fall River Strike follows. Chace Mill resumes with most workers back, one man discharged, two weeks into stoppage costing about 20 thousand dollars in wages.

St. Louis Olive Street Market Street Twelfth Thirteenth Streets Twelfth Street Chestnut Street Thirteenth Street Betwen Fourth Fifth Streets Fifth Street Fox Fall River Mags Chace Mill Spimvers Marland

Antidiscrimination bill defeated in Pennsylvania House

Harrisburg April 26 the antidiscrimination bill to regulate rail rate equality and prohibit rebates was defeated 62 yeas to 97 nays in the Pennsylvania House. Philadelphia April 26 receivers of the Reading Railroad and Coal Iron report March receipts totaling 2,525,107 with year to date 9,055,584.

Harrisburg Penneylvania Philadelphia Reading Railroad and Coaland Iron Companies

Reid Mills Wedding Quiet Ceremony in Fifth Avenue

The Reid-Mills wedding occurred at the bride's parents home on Fifth Avenue opposite the Cathedral. The service was led by Rev. William F. Morgan with few guests present. Bridesmaids were Miss Thompson and Miss Reid. The couple will visit Mr. Reid's ill mother before sailing to Europe in May.

New York Reid-Mills Fifth Avenue William F. Morgan St. Thomas Thompson Miss Reid Mr. Reid Europe

Jerich Vermont Adopts 25158 Grand List Figure

The town of Jerich Vermont reports a grand list of 25158 dollars, down from 56700 a year ago. Charles H Handy dies following a fall from a Worcester staging incident in Massachusetts. Rutland Opera House plans 1000 seat capacity and a November 1 completion. Portland and Rochester Railroad shows March earnings of 93018 more than March last year.

Jerich Charles H. Handy Worcester Mass Rutland Opera House Portland and Rochester Railroad

Ballast of 1500 Barrels and a Murders Trial In Court

A jumble of reports notes 1500 barrels of sperm oil aboard cruise and barque Lucretia, teen arrestee Charles Briggs bound over for trial in Amherst after a Pelham dance murder, Miles of Barre faces claims of mistaken identity supported by affidavits from New Yorkers. Other items describe Bangor Waterville train service, Williston Seminary leadership changes, Marion fire mystery, Lawrence barber protest against Sunday work, Oxford swamp body found with a possible self-inflicted death.

Lucretia Charles Briggs Charles Stetson Pelham Amherst Miles Barre Mass Bangor Waterville Maine Central C. A.lador Marion Academy Board of Selectmen Lewis Jarvey Lawrence Wm. A. Russell the Horse Railroad Company Oxford Rice

Boston and Newport Daily Almanac Snippet Highlights

A mixed collection of society notes and travel plans includes Joan RaYMonp’s age relation to a mother-in-law, Rob Berdette’s summer at St Andrews New Brunswick, and Thomas Sherman’s son’s tonsure by Baltimore’s Archbishop. Vanderbilts plan Europe voyage aboard Britannic with June sail. Newport fashion wedding between Hugo Fritsche and Miss Gilbert of New York. Blaine rumor unfounded. Bangor church concedes pastor Rev S L B Speare resignation. Weaver attacks Greenback prospects predicting 1882 Congress control.

Joan T. Raymonp Robert J. Burdette St. Andrews New Brunswick Gen. Sherman Thomas Baltimore William H. Vanderbilt Europe White Star Edmund Burke Newport N.H Parker House Burke Elizabeth Starkthorpe Janesville Mich John Stark New Hampshire 08S C. Barnes Boston Baseball Club George Wright Boston Hugo Fritsche Gilbert New York Blaine Forrest Monroe Payson Tucker Maine Central F. W. Cram European and North American Young’s Edward B. Harrington Old Colony Road Justice Clifford United States Supreme Court Portland Argus Charles Teske Hartford Waltham First Parish Congregational Church Bangor S. L. B. Speare Weaver Philadelphia Greenback Party Congress

Tribute to James T Fields at Mount Auburn

The editor records James T Fields’ death at Mount Auburn with fifty years of comradeship. The shell they knew welcomed his spirit as his farewell touched all. Generosity, geniality and a life of success inspire others to imitate him.

THE Boston Post James T.fields Mount Auburn

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