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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1883
Page
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The Cincinnati Enquirer offered a line from the Land League Convention mocking Irish unity with Erin Go Unum and Pluribus Bragh. The quip reflects the era’s political framing and public sentiment toward the Irish cause. The item captures a moment of press commentary and the humor used to critique reform movements.
The remark that the chief examiner may be a spoilsman sparks debate on oversight. Don Cameron Esq. is suggested as a potential examiner, prompting questions about who will scrutinize the chief examiner’s conduct and authority.
The Boston Leader censures Colored Representative Chappelle for votes supporting Hoar re election against the elevated railroad and prohibition amendments. It accuses him of misrepresenting Ward 9’s colored people, while some Ward 9 residents also claim misrepresentation by the Leader.
The coming autumn exposition in Cincinnati will feature electric lighting demonstrations by multiple companies including United States Electric Light Brush Swan-Light Excelsior Edison and Faure Storage. The U S lighthouse board will display lighthouse lamps and mechanics. The item notes a Florida falsifier dies while R B Hayes remains quiet and Mr Tilden survives ongoing post 1876 7 conspiracy reflections.
A private letter from ex Mayor Prince to a St Louis friend discusses tariff reform and predicts tariff revision will be a priority for the next Congress. Prince praises Mr Tilden and believes he could win if nominated, though Tilden may not want the nomination and a western candidate might be wiser per the Post.
The senate bill to divide Boston into aldermanic districts is denounced as gerrymandering. Wards 3 4 5 Charlestown lean Democratic with high vote totals, wards 6 7 and 9 10 lean Republican, and ward 24 strong Republican is grouped with noncontiguous wards 23 and 25. Rally calls for amendments or defeat.
A broad news brief lists a string of incidents and happenings from across North America. Detectives in Canada search for Batch elder, a Boston merchant rumored missing, while laborers strike ends in St John New Brunswick with stevedores agreeing to terms. Other items note a St Louis distillery suspension, a murder conviction in Little Rock, bank attached property in Leadville, fatal scaffolding collapse in St Paul, and a hail storm at Hot Springs.
A fatal affray occurred at O'Neill's store in Port Royal last night. Charles Wallace, a white man from the railroad shops, shot three men named Miller, Singleton, and Sherman. Miller was killed, Singleton mortally wounded, and Sherman shot in the head.
Special Despatch from Washington notes the Pendleton civil service bill applying to Senate clerks and laborers. It discusses George C. Gorham’s potential election as secretary, party splits, and which officials may stay or depart, with implications for civil service reform and Senate staffing.
General Greene B Raum, head of the internal revenue service, has tendered his resignation to the president effective April 30 to enter private law practice. He notes salary inadequacy and his intent to prosper as an attorney for tax payers while anticipating future tax-related legislation.
Reports from Texas describe a northeastern cyclone hitting Palo Pinto and Bell County Friday night, destroying homes and a Fort Worth area schoolhouse. Several deaths and many injuries are reported with substantial property damage, including a 28,000 dollar loss at Palo Pinto and Emery's farm incidents near Benton.
A special report from Arcadia La describes yesterday afternoon's hail storm that struck New Orleans area vicinity. The storm moved southeast over four to five miles, stripping foliage from trees injuring stock and burying the ground under hailstones. Some stones weighed three quarters of a pound and measured 11 inches around and four inches in diameter.
Special Despatch from Watertown Massachusetts reports an incendiary blaze at the house of Mr Chase Langmaid six weeks after the murder of Mrs Etta G Carlton. The fire destroyed the unoccupied residence and damaged repairs, with no clue to the arsonist. Also noted are extensive fires in Bangor Maine injuring sawmills valued at about 120000 and other city fires with varying losses.
In Philadelphia on April 29 the cigar makers assembly decided not to strike for a $1 per 1000 increase until reports from next Wednesday. About 75 manufacturers have agreed to the raise, expected to avert a general strike. Members will attempt a boycott of noncomplying manufacturers by urging labor organizations and smokers not to patronize them.
At a New York meeting the Irish Confederation of America endorsed the Philadelphia convention. A letter from Bishop Nulty, Mullingar, Ireland, April 9, discusses famine visitation and criticizes government, noting restless spirits driven to secret societies, dynamite, and dagger.
About 3 20 A M Sunday Patrolmen Harris and Norwood arrested Henry J Butler and Henry Finnegan on charges of breaking a plate glass window at Bernard M Wolf’s store on Hanover and Blackstone and stealing two suits valued at 30. They allegedly wore the stolen clothes as they fled and were stopped on Blackstone Street when Harris noticed the tags. They confessed en route to the station.
Capt Charles Allen of Dominion Colonization Company seeks 50000 damages from Canada Pacific Railway for infringing Land Prospects Manual for Settlers in the Northwest. He also sues a London firm and a Guelph publisher for piracy related to Prof Macoun's Northwest work.
An excerpt from a private letter by Hon. F. C. Prince argues that tariff should be revenue focused, oppose monopolies, and protect domestic labor without broad taxation. He predicts tariff revision by the next Congress, favoring home industry and economy, and weighs the St. Louis vs Boston convention location with strong political backing for the western nominee.
In Harrodsburg Kentucky Walter H Davis was killed by Congressman Phil Thompson who surrendered to the judge and posted a $5 000 bond. Thompson described the events and its impact on his family and daughter, while the court set bail and released him as he awaits grand jury proceedings.
GOTHAM GUANINGS April 29 reports the Central Labor union favoring dynamite to counter revolutionary movements in Europe, citing royal violence in wars. Police crack down on 100 liquor dealers. Treasury agents arrest a gang of counterfeiters led by several named individuals. Delmonico’s hosts the Kerniss carnival raising funds for a skin and cancer hospital. Brinkerhoff wins a suit to recover $118,000 from his former wife, with a receiver to be appointed. Pavonia steerage passengers bound for quarantine due to typhus fears.
Harry Smith of St. Johnsbury Vermont arrived in Jamestown to marry a young woman who refused the match. They walked together and he asked if she would marry him. Upon her continued refusal he drew a revolver and killed himself instantly.
The Baltimore sugar refinery project moves toward a definite form with a conference scheduled for Tuesday or Wednesday to outline the plan and secure initial approvals from local authorities and investors.
Four deaths from smallpox and four new cases detected in the past week at Olyphant, with twenty cases still under treatment. Neighboring towns remain quarantined as the outbreak persists.
Boston marks the golden anniversary of the St Vincent de Paul Society with a May 4 mass of thanksgiving, May 5 requiem mass for the deceased, and May 6 services at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross followed by events at St James church. The Boston council includes about 70 conferences tied to Catholic parishes under Bishop Williams. President Thomas F Ring and vice presidents Hon Michael Carney and J McQuade lead the organization which has spent about 134000 dollars in 15 years without salaries.
The Montgomery Light Guard and other Massachusetts militia units prepare for Nashville prize events with drills and exhibitions. An election will fill vacancies in company K at the armory. MIT cadets plan a May drill and dance at Charitable Mechanics Building. The Casino hosts exhibitions by Nashville’s drum corps and the fifth infantry. Cambridge arsenals for sale. A field officers meeting is called, and Memorial Day preparations are announced with a G.A.R. escort and a memorial address by Rev. H. W. Bolton.
Crxcrynati O April 29 reports show seven of ten local manufacturers are discharging workers and considering wage cuts after May 1. The Men's Boot and Shoe assembly resolved to bind manufacturers to refrain from wage increases this season if current wages are kept.
John Lane William Barton and James McCafferty were charged with assaulting John Taylor of Lebanon New Hampshire on Saturday morning and were held to await trial in the superior court each in two thousand dollars bond.
A busy period for yachtsmen with many steam and sailing vessels under construction or sale. Clubs at Boston City Point Dorchester Hull and Gloucester plan regattas, pennant races, and annual cruises. Notable sales include the Alda Breeze and Mermaid. steam yachts Gen W B Franklin Natalie and May Queen noted.
The Bostons defeated Brown University nine on the South End grounds Saturday afternoon. The Bostons produced all scoring from the sixth and seventh innings with strong hitting by Gundersom, Whitney, and Luftinton. Brown failed to muster any offense, going out in order for seven innings as Whitney shut them down. The score details are unclear.
The ninth anniversary of East Baptist Sunday school was celebrated with addresses by Reverends Hinckley Abbott and Breed. The First Universalist Church in Everett marked its semi centennial with morning services and evening addresses. A parish supper is planned with several clergy expected to speak. Everett robbers entered the First Universalist church, breaking a closet and stealing silverware. The 36th Salem Baptist Sunday school convention will be in Beverly May 8 with essays and sermons. Bishop Paddock preached in Newton and confirmed 13, and visited nearby churches. Miss Bessie Talbot’s funeral was held in Stoughton Universalist church, with interment at Evergreen cemetery. Reverend Benton Smith, a retired Universalist, has been admitted to Worcester Insane asylum. The Lynn school committee and aldermen will convene to elect a new school board member, replacing Rev. J. C. Harrington. Efforts to form a Law and Order league in Waltham have had limited success.
The Massachusetts Board of Health Lunacy and Charity voted to assume powers of the almshouse trustees at Tewksbury, appointing a committee to enforce rules and dispatching Willard T. Tripp to inspect. Governor Butler demanded inmate lists and warned of funding consequences while lawmakers consider new appropriations.
Reports list prominent figures facing illness and travel plans including Hon A P Lyman of Bennington and Rev Harry L Brickett of Lynnfield Centre. Governors, judges, and authors appear in brief notices as Diaz sails from New Orleans and cabin passengers depart Boston aboard Catalonia and Samaria.
Latest reports on Ransom Tilton of Pittsfield say he is progressing, though recovery is unlikely from a gunshot wound. The incident followed a quarrel between Tilton and his wife, with her brother Harold Mason firing twice. one bullet grazed the thumb and the other passed through the left hip.
Gov Little named Royal C Taft Olney Arnold and Lucius D Darling as commissioners to dispose of the old Providence prison and jail property under the public laws. Hon Benjamin N Lapham named special counsel for the city suit against Edward C Budlong. Charles A Lee named delegate to the National Mining and Industrial exposition in Denver. Court reserved decision in Zachariah Chafee trustee versus A W Sedge Manufacturing foreclosure case referencing 4022 Quidnick shares.
Matthew Cusack, 11, died Saturday at the Jackson street crossing of Shore Line road in New Haven. In another matter, Judge Deming ruled in Engel vs Nepel that diamonds were colored to appear white and sold fraudulently, but there was no evidence to convict. Nepel was discharged.
A 3 P M special common council meeting will discuss amending the water board salaries. West Roxbury and Wood Island parks open to the public May 1 for baseball and other activities in their unimproved state. Louis G. Congdon’s 2905 dollar auction bill for Winthrop farm is on the public lands committee table and will be reduced to 401 dollars without a written agreement. the sale brought 90200 dollars. The water committee seeks 716900 dollars to purify the water supply.
In Pittsburg on April 29, eight thousand coal miners, several hundred cigar makers, and many journeyman plasterers threaten to quit work next Tuesday if employers do not concede their demands. Miners seek a 4 cent per bushel wage increase, cigar makers demand a $1 per 1000 advance, and plasterers seek raise from 3 to 3.25 dollars per day.
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