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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1879
Page
2
An advertisement extols Vegetine as an unmatched remedy for all blood impurities. It claims the formula strengthens the body, cures many illnesses after other remedies failed, and can be called wondrous for its extraordinary effects.
The report lists fire losses from Gorham New Hampshire Vergennes Vermont Memphis Tennessee Northfield Vermont Grafton Massachusetts Newport Rhode Island and other locations with insured and uninsured amounts. Totals range from a few thousand to thirty thousand dollars with several insured at about half value and crews saving portions of towns.
Lowell April 29 The Andover Conference of Congregational Churches met at John Street Church. William Bonney was chosen Moderator. Rev William P Alcott read an essay on Sabbath observance. Treasurer J G Buttrick reported receipts 150 73 expenses 157 20. Delegates chosen for Worcester June include Deacons Sargent Buttrick Taylor and others. A committee on church work was appointed. Secretary Buttrick cited 5458 Sunday school members 5662 church members one new church total benevolent contributions 32421 02 church expenses 60308 31. Rev J H Merrill preached the annual sermon and communion was observed. Next meeting at North Chelmsford. Adjourned.
Montreal reports several river steamers at wharves with ocean steamers expected tomorrow. Collingwood notes City of Winnipeg left for Duluth and intermediate ports, first sailing of the season. Welland canal expected to open for navigation on May 5.
The President returns the Army appropriation bill with objections to its sixth section that would alter enforcement of federal election laws. He argues current statutes already prevent military interference at elections and warns the measure would strip civil authorities of power to keep the peace at Congressional polls.
Rutherford B. Mayes denounces an appended election reform provision to an army appropriations bill. He argues it violates constitutional powers, threatens legislative independence, and would empower the House over other branches. He urges a return to nonpartisan budgeting practices.
The Grand Jury cites liquor as a major crime factor and urges enforcement of the Sunday liquor law. It flags lottery ads in Herald and Express, safety on elevated railroads, and asks successors to consider the issue. It reports a Boston escaped murderer linked to Eighty-first Street, with details of appearance and a massachusetts escape. Also notes arrival of Lord Harris's English cricketers at Hoboken for matches and a May 10 sailing home. It records Atlantic Fire Insurance deficiency requiring 56000 to restore capital.
A Monitor communique questions equity suit against Concord railroads alleging no full seven judge court exists. It notes conflicts with officials serving in defendant lines and argues only three Republican judges may hear the case, while Democrats avoid responsibility. It asks how Pearson can obtain a full court.
A Charleston letter reports District Attorney Northrup accepting a Democratic proposal to delay election cases until the November term in exchange for pardons for ex officials Smalls Cardozo and a new trial for Samuel Lee. The deal aims to drop vexatious prosecutions against Republicans and bar new actions for past GOP power. Cardozo and Smalls have already been pardoned and Lee given a new trial.
The Connecticut River and tributaries surged in Vermont and New Hampshire with warm weather and heavy rain. Bellows Falls mills shut down as backwater rose. rail lines and bridges face damage. further rises feared along the Connecticut system.
In Manchester New Hampshire on April 29 Hon Moody Currier donated a library of 252 standard Greek and Latin works. Jail holds 53 people with nearly thirty more awaiting Grand Jury action next week. Several liquor dealers failed to renew licenses as they plan to quit business. The Grand Army of the Republic held its final campfire of the season with Governor elect Head in attendance and participating.
In Newark deposits of the suspended American Trust Company total about 75000 dollars. the Chancellor calls assets nearly worthless. Separately in Buffalo O B Howe & Son, grain commission merchants, have assigned with liabilities around 75000 dollars and assets not yet known.
Republicans express disappointment as their message falters while the business community faces disruption following the death of Congressman Clark.
The veto message on the Army bill is published and debated as Republicans and Democrats condemn its tone. The piece notes the use of troops at polls and cites President Lincoln’s era powers, while committees decide next actions and Congress delays until the message is printed. The House and Senate adjourn after news of Representative Clark’s death.
Congressional panels considered paying the Geneva award balance and boosting the National Board of Health. A quarantine clause was removed from the health bill. Committees set to travel to mining regions and major cities for testimony and to address contested elections procedures.
The Internal Revenue Commissioner refused to issue sixteen-cent stamps before the lawful date and said business can reopen after midnight tomorrow. Officials expect May 1 receipts to surge due to stockouts caused by the reduced-rate law, reversing a revenue drop of about 750000 from the prior year.
Washington April 29. Brokers clerks crowd the Treasury line as reports allege banks evade the refunding certificates scheme. In Baltimore large subscripts to one bank, 134 percent premiums saved, by listing stockholders and charging each a hundred dollars. Gov Hendricks distances renomination talk. Metcalf, Delafield owner, seeks Geneva award share. Devens and Hyde visit Jefferson’s home at Charlottesville.
The report lists official closing prices for numerous mining stocks including Imperial, Ophir, Potosi, Union Consolidated, Sierra Nevada, and Yellow Jacket among others. Prices show fractional changes such as 11 1/2% for Hale & Norcross and 7 3/4% for Union Consolidated, indicating gains and losses for the day.
Official report to the Persian Government lists 21 villages totally destroyed by the Miandi quake on March 22. The death toll includes 922 people and heavy livestock losses with 2660 sheep 1125 oxen 124 horses and 55 camels killed.
Paris dispatch notes the police arresting people by batches day and night, families detained on suspicion, and lodging keepers jailed for not reporting arrivals. Officials Galien Jakovieff and his son are detained. generals replaced for weak zeal. A circular orders Governors to enforce new rule, signaling broad military control and planned mass deportations to Siberia.
In the House of Lords Lord Bateman urged resolutions for reciprocity and a parliamentary inquiry to counter excessive foreign tariffs. Lord Beaconsfield warned against violent changes and defended the most favored nation clause. Earl Granville noted signs of revival in trade due to a good harvest. the motion was defeated.
In TimnovA April 29 the Bulgarian Assembly chose Prince Battenburg for the throne amid enthusiasm after noting Waldemar of Denmark and Prince Reuss as earlier contenders. Dondoukoff Korsakoff asserted no Russian was eligible. Battenburg reportedly requires Russians in Bulgaria to keep posts five years and then seek naturalization if they wish. England backed Waldemar. Russia opposed him.
Despatches report Col. Pearson and the Ekowe garrison at Tugela while Chelmsford guides toward Dunbar. Cetewayo retires beyond the Black Umvolosi river as Zulus rapidly regroup near Ekowe. Reported 4000 Boers near Pretoria may clash with the British. a large force sails from Tugela in two weeks.
Lord Lorne reports that Canada defends its protective tariff arguing U S producers can flood Canadian markets with underpriced goods to ruin local industries. A Finance Ministry memo adds that tariff changes would raise Britain trade, with several sectors likely to benefit.
Congressman Rush Clark of Iowa died suddenly in Washington on April 28. Born in Schellsburg Pennsylvania in 1834, he studied law, practiced in Iowa City, served in the Iowa General Assembly and as Speaker, aided in Iowa volunteer organization, and was later elected to Congress as a Republican from the Fifth District. Other deaths noted include Dr Stephen R Harris ex mayor of San Francisco and Jacob Vannatta ex Attorney General of New Jersey.
In Wilkes Barre on April 29 a crowded Music Hall benefit honored rescued miners. Mayor Loomis and Rev Dr Smith spoke as miners reenacted underground scenes. Receipts exceeded $200 and will be shared among the miners.
In Frankfort Kentucky on April 29 the trial of Thomas Buford charged with killing Judge Elliott was postponed until the third Monday in May due to several witnesses being unavailable. The court room was densely packed but there's no reported excitement.
From Pecos river neighborhood reports indicate Kiowas are killing herders and driving off livestock. Mr Belcher and one of his men were killed Saturday and another on the 23rd. Fears of a general massacre are entertained. The Indians number 60.
In the House of Commons today a bill to amend the act to incorporate the Detroit River Tunnel Company was read the first time. A bill to amend the act to incorporate the Canada and Detroit River Bridge Company was read the first and second times.
In Phenixville Pennsylvania a coroner's jury ruled that Frank Devlin was killed by a pistol shot fired by Officer March. A warrant was issued for March who is still in critical condition following the incident.
Chicago financier Hon. George Armour launches a fund to aid colored emigrants moving to Kansas. By tonight the subscription reaches about $2000 and will be sent to Kansas City for immediate distribution to the neediest applicants.
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