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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1878
Page
2
In coastal cities it becomes a civic ideal to grant short sea stays to invalids and families in need. Money wisely managed can fund healthful visits, connecting the weak and ill with Nature's curative sea air as a practical free dispensary.
A creditors meeting reported liabilities of 97958892 and assets of 5 4 36486 with questionable assets of 351000 and voted to place Boston Belting Company in bankruptcy. An agreement shows President Durant was cognizant of partner Tappan's operations.
Observations from the Weather Bureau Signal Service Boston record station show barometer readings around 29.993 inches at 11.23 PM with mean daily temperature and humidity data, noting maximum and minimum thermometer readings and total rainfall for the day. Report by Parker, Sergeant Signal Service, dated July 31, 1878.
General Howard reports the campaign crisis passing as Bannocks and Piutes flee southward. Troops are being moved to pursue hostiles in detail toward the reservations. Forsyth commands eight cavalry companies at the agency and Greene three near the Weiser mouth. Crook warned to prevent escape to the reservation.
A remarkable overnight heist at L. L. Holmes private bank and loan agency in Bloomington Illinois saw Willimantic Connecticut bonds totaling about 16000 dollars and 4000 dollars in cash stolen. The mutilated record book prevents bond descriptions while bonds are 350 dollars and up, payable at Bank of North America New York. The safe opened by a known combination. a clerk is absent and no clues point to the robbers.
New York reports Police Commissioner DeWitt C. Wheeler has been adjudicated an involuntary bankrupt. Liabilities total 150000 dollars, largely from endorsements for others, including ex Senator McDonald, U S Commissioner Davenport and the Hudson Bay Iron Company. Direct liabilities under 5000 dollars. Assets appear larger, mainly notes and undeveloped stock value.
In Philadelphia on Callowhill street at about 10 pm two vagrants William Mitchell and John Stevenson argued in a saloon. Mitchell used a grass sickle to fatally wound Stevenson. Mitchell, though not yet arrested, is widely known and expected to be detained soon.
New York reports the New York Yacht Club will rendezvous at Glen Cove for its annual cruise on Tuesday next. About twenty vessels will participate and compete in races at Newport, showcasing yacht racing prestige and club activity.
Washington denounces Republican misrepresentation of South Carolina troubles following a Pickens county raid where four revenue officers killed an alleged illicit distiller. The case raises removal to federal court questions under the Civil Procedure rules and possible executive action. Gov Hoyt highlights Indian agency failures at Shoshone Bannock reservations, then civil service reform flaws under Carl Schurz. Sherman notes McKenzie’s Rio Grande patrol delay. The President declines August Cape May plans.
Report from Washington on July 31 describes Isaac Cohen, alleged labor riot leader, attempting a City Hall mass meeting and clashing with Lieut. Kelly who ordered him to leave. The piece also confirms Gen. Escobedo’s capture on July 20 near Cuatro Genecas in Coahuila after a threat to Hacienda owner who sheltered him. Additional items include treasury loan subscriptions totaling 39,832,950, ship movements involving St. Mary’s and Alliance, and treasury/ Mint updates.
On Friday last the entire stock of Hahn, Benjamin & Co., 113 Broadway, was seized by Surveyor Graham to cover penalties for undervaluing cloaks entered at the Custom House by Special Agent Kimball. The firm faced a 350,000 security, with an initial seizure of 50,000 stock. Jay Gould reportedly lost up to 1.5 million in Northwest shares, though Belden denied foundation. Citizen Schwab sued two police officers over a beer shop arrest after midnight, challenging excise powers. A candy factory explosion linked to an advanced explosive sold to Russia is explored, and a killer from 1875, Riomanne Dillon, is said to be sailing for Europe after release. Despatches note carrier pigeons from Columbus to New York, and July 1878 customs savings exceed last year by 991,074 with tax gains on sugar of over 15,000. Additional items include robberies, political appointments, and travelers en route to Europe.
The Buffalo meeting opened with the 2.34 class where Dame Trot won all three heats. Windy conditions and strong times marked the day as the 2.22 class saw Lysander Boy claim multiple heats while Lady Pritchard and Mattie trailed. Keene and Woonsocket driving events followed with short fields, times, and winners, including Bramble and Albert at Saratoga.
The Chicago market saw the corner in wheat peak at 110 1/4 cents, with July settling at 110 1/4 as rumors of a board rule and court challenges swirl. Milwaukee also reported a sharp corner, with McGeoch & Co. blamed for profits between 100000 and 500000, and suspicions the August wheat is being cornered.
Philadelphia July 31 The Captain of the revenue cutter Hamilton will meet the British Consul tomorrow over seven crew members of the British bark Francis Hill yard charged with mutiny. The bark sailed July 24 for Antwerp, but the crew protested unseaworthiness and mutinied despite a survey deeming her seaworthy. The seven sailors are irons at the Breakwater.
In Portland at Congress Hall the Greenback First District Convention chose J. H. Hammond as chair and heard speeches by E. H. Gove and others opposing capital tyranny. Gove won a formal ballot and was nominated unanimously after a Gove vote rivaled by King and Anderson. Dems in Riperrard anticipate nominating John M. Goodwin or Samuel J. Anderson for Congress. Republicans in Bancor renominated Llewellyn Powers in the Fourth District. Androscoggin Republicans named county and state officials in Lewiston. Frye Renominated in the Second District at Auburn.
Higpe Park July 31 The Lamoille County Republican Convention organized with P K Gleed as President and W H H Renfield as Secretary. It nominated R F Parker for Senator, R F Small for First Assistant Judge, and Edwin H Shattuck for Second Assistant Judge. Probate balloting named Russell Page as Probate Judge, with McCutchen State's Attorney, Stevens High Sheriff, Wheeler High Bailiff, and Randall Page Burrell for county offices. Aspirants for Second District nominations in White River Junction include Dennison Farnham and others, with Windsih Windham and Windsor counties shifting support.
New York July 31. The Committee on organization of the National party adopted resolutions denouncing the Secretary of the Treasury and every congressman who supported him. They urged mass meetings in each district to demand his removal and invited Nationals from Connecticut and New York to attend the National Convention in New Haven on the 14th to exchange views with Connecticut delegates.
The document records financials for the Rutland railroad, including bonds, mortgages, and rent. It also notes a pivotal Union Pacific circular doubling first class freight rates to San Francisco, effective August 5, with detailed class adjustments for dry goods, textiles, leather, and musical instruments.
PorTSMOUTH New Hampshire July 31 greenback supporters held a well attended caucus to nominate candidates for mayor and other officers to be elected August 6 James Jangrin president of the Greenback Club presided on the ballot 133 votes were cast for mayor Luther E Martin received 96 votes and the nomination was made unanimous
Newburyport Massachusetts July 31 The largest taxes for local purposes are on corporations including Caleb Cushing Gas company and Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company with amounts shown. Also listed are mills such as Bartlett and Peabody and Ocean mills with substantial totals. Individuals paying over 500 include the estates of John Balch and Moses Hale and several Caldwell Currier and Caldwells among others.
Cairo reports city quarantine for steamboats and trains from fever areas and baled goods. Memphis merchants raise funds to back health efforts as no cases yet. river and rail lines blocked from New Orleans and Vicksburg. New Orleans Health Board records 31 cases and 5 deaths in 24 hours.
New York July 31 report: Professor Watson of Ann Arbor asserts confidence in a new planet he claims to have discovered named Vulcan. He describes calculations and observational notes supporting the discovery amid eclipse anticipation.
A large coastal fleet sought shelter in Gloucester harbor July 31 as thick fog and heavy seas hindered operations in the bay. The schooner Juliet from St John to Boston split its main sail and lost part of its deck load. The steamer Tallapoosa, carrying Secretary Thompson's party, also stopped for the night. The Secretary abandoned the northern trip from Portsmouth, and Portland visitors traveled by rail to return to New York. Prof. Baird's dredging work was halted by rough seas with no dredges since Monday, though four hauls yielded several specimens including octopus bairdii and bright hippestrica.
In Concorp Plymouth the House approved an act to incorporate the Young Ladies' Library Association and an act to tax exempt swamp lands when reclaimed for ten years. Debate on railroad taxation featured several named members, with filibuster by the minority continuing until seven, after which the House concurred with the Senate amendment and passed the Portsmouth charter amendment bill.
The New England Mass Temperance Convention at Rocky Point opened with Gov. Van Zandt presiding. Weather kept attendance light as Rev. E R Wood Exeter NH Rev E S Potter C A Hovey John F Cole and Rev G H Wibbert Boston Rev H C Graves W L Phillips Fall River and Mrs Partington Newport delivered addresses.
In Carlisle Pennsylvania on July 31 two men named John Lemon and John Myers were arrested near Dillsbury. A stolen watch and money from Mr Pettyhoover of Boiling Springs were recovered and identified. The suspects are jailed in Carlisle and claim knowledge of other Cumberland valley depredations and threats to reveal others.
London reports a delayed despatch from Constantinople dated July 29 stating the Russian Commissioner opposed extending the Rhodope inquiry after insurgents exposed an accord with Russian commanders. Ambassadors from Britain, France, Italy and Austria advised continuing the inquiry, prompting the Commissioner to withdraw, leaving his dragoman as representative.
London reports say 90 percent turnout in Berlin and major towns, far above the 46 percent norm, with Socialists gaining votes but losing seats due to stiff opposition. Berlin notes National Liberals win in Hamburg Leipzig and Augsburg while second ballots loom in Hanover Munich and Dresden. FRANKFORT and other cities show National Liberals strong, second ballots planned, and Socialist defeats forecast. Lasker elected in Meiningen.
The first session opened with Lieut.-Gov. Richardson urging decisive action on the railway project for both mainland and island routes. He pledged to resolve property dealing with the Chinese population and noted continued progress in mineral wealth and fisheries.
A Havana letter reports a July 22 riot in the Los Situs area over post liberation slavery. Police used swords, many were killed or wounded, rioters fled to swamps near Azares Castle, few arrests made, ringleaders escaped. Authorities flood the island with troops foreseeing a broader revolt.
A significant meeting at the Bishop of Winchester’s Farnham palace gathered twelve American bishops. The Bishop presided as Father Hyacinthe and Bishop Hertzog of Switzerland reported on reform movements in France and Switzerland. A resolution pledged aid to Bishop Hertzog to educate church candidates.
London dispatch reports the Marquis of Lorne will not depart for Canada before the Dominion's elections. He is expected to arrive in November. In case of an interregnum the Commander-in-Chief would serve as Governor-General, per precedent.
London July 81 In the House of Commons Mr Plimsoll moved to reject the third reading of the bill granting an annuity to the Duke of Connaught. After two hours of debate his motion was defeated 151 to 13. Cardinal Franchi in Rome suffered a bad night and received the last sacraments this morning in a serious condition. The army supplementary estimate for the Russo-Turkish war totals £1,545,500, with Liberal’s Hayter noting it as extravagant and burdensome to taxpayers. Crawford's Norwich won the Goodwood stakes. Nantes hosts a large manufacturing meeting backing the Franco American treaty, delegates appointed for the conference. Gladstone's speech revives interest in Hartington's resolution, seen as a peak in the present debate. Courtesies to American visitors.
In Torryburn Cove Ross and Hanlan faced a delayed start after a debate over water conditions. After refereeing disputes and a postponed start, Hanlan led early and won. Ross capsized near Appleby wharf, recovering, while Hanlan finished about 37 minutes from start in fine form.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes no authenticated California sunstroke cases despite extreme heat. Thermometers show 112 degrees in some areas, 106 to 108 in Sacramento and Marysville, with 122 in Stanislaus and up to 133 in shaded spots during mid century heats. San Francisco runs cooler, yet 1877 and 1876 were historically hot, tied to higher mortality from heat and a miasmatic north wind.
New York July 31 The World reports the arrest of Charles Montange a truckman on arson and malicious destruction charges in Montgomery county owned by George Clarke of Springfield Otsego county He is jailed on 23000 bail Clarke claims 346000 damages and says Montagne may implicate others in the Montgomery Tenants Mutual Society a secret group blamed for four years of arson against Clarke’s houses and barns with total losses around 70000 over five years
In San Antonio a young woman faced two suitors Jose Madrid and wealthy Jesus Zepeda. She was confined for a month and forced to choose, with Zepeda threatening a duel. She chose Zepeda and married him, but the next day she shot herself. If she survived, her husband pledged to return her to Madrid.
San Francisco reports closing prices for mining stocks on July 31 including Julia Consolidated Best & Belcher Sierra Nevada Silver Hill Union Consolidated Hale & Norcross and others. The list shows varied small holdings with minor percentages and inconsistent spellings in OCR text.
In Newport Rhode Island on July 31 six polo games unfolded. James Gordon Bennett and George R. Fearing faced Fairman Rogers E W Davis and P Lorillard Jr. The early matches saw Bennett and Fearing win as 3S Howland Robbins joined the losing side but failed to turn the tide. Bennett and Fearing then secured three more goals to whitewash the opponents.
A man presenting himself as A Stein of New York, known as Oscar Barring in Castleton Vermont, was arrested in Poughkeepsie on alleged theft of two gold watches from two women he was to marry. The Rutland officer took custody of the suspect tonight.
The first bale of new cotton from the Mississippi Valley raised by J F Keinstra Adams county Miss received today classed good was sold at auction for 18 14 cents per pound. The cotton was superior to any first bale received for some years.
In Chicago on July 31 about 90 firemen and cooks and 30 engineers walked off, but no violence occurred. Officials expect the labor dispute between the association and the workers to be reconciled, keeping the tug service stable.
A San Francisco letter to the Graphic says Kearney travels to stump Massachusetts for General Butler. The trip is described as the fulfillment of an engagement, with the understanding that his speeches will be written for him.
Portland Argus reports a $504473 deficit in the accounts of ex-Collector Wood of Biddeford with bondsmen ready to cover the city for the amount. Miss Annie Louise Cary visits Durham at E. 5 Warren, Esa. Sts. sings at church with a full house. Sebago Lake Temperance meeting draws about 200 as Gov Perham and other speakers attend. Fryeburg Academy elects W. H. Adams as principal. Spangle the gray stallion owned by Biddeford Postmaster Hamilton dies. he had earlier offered $3000 and planned to train for the State fair since his 5-year-old mile was 2.37.
Reports from several towns detail accidents and illnesses including Mrs F H Messer of Grafton breaking her thigh after stepping from hay to a scaffold, James Leahy crushed between cars, two Marlboro railroad workers fatally injured by a cave-in, and Enoch Easton of Seabrook dying after a four week paralysis. Other items record a Hinsdale boy’s lockjaw death, a runaway elevator incident at White's mill in East Jaffrey, and a yacht race on Lake Massebesic won by Swan. The Exeter Mills plan to reopen, legal cases against Andrew Simon, college lectures, and various civic matters are noted alongside weather observations and public notices.
Butter prices held at 10 to 17 cents in St. Albans. West Pawlet man John Owen fatally injured blasting in a slate quarry. Maggie Kennedy of Richford in critical condition after ingesting bed bug poison. Wet weather hurts Windham county crops, rain shortages in the north. Burlington residents boast rare flowering plants. A Coventry jewelry robbery led to arrests after a son implicated by his father recanted. Brandon votes to bond 40000 for a town water supply. Moretown accident after horse spooks at church bells. injuries severe. Flood damage hits Richford, Abercorn Quebec, Montgomery Berkshire Enosburg. logs lost, meadows flooded. Life storms described as the hardest in years.
Hiram White reports Major Rhett died July 28 at his brother Major Roland Rhett’s residence in Baltimore county Maryland. A South Carolina native and West Point graduate he served in the Mexican War and rose to Captain. He joined the Confederate army as Major and served as chief of staff to General Joseph E Johnston before overseeing ordnance in the trans Mississippi Department. After surrender he served briefly in Egypt, then returned to Maryland to reside.
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