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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1879
Page
2
Health officials in New York downplay fears of yellow fever transmission via mail. Prof. Chandler notes alarm often exceeds factual risk while scarlet fever causes similar mortality domestically. historical yellow fever deaths in the South and Southwest drew worldwide sympathy, but northern cities require only moderate precautions.
Pillsbury, the Lawrence bank cashier, admitted gambling with bank funds but later clarified the period as months not weeks. He remains jailed with visits only from close friends as officials investigate the matter.
Washington debates General Butler’s claimed Democratic alignment as he ends his Congressional term. The piece traces his shifts, voting patterns, and alleged feints toward pensioning Confederate soldiers while siding with Republicans on cipher despatch investigations and party tactics.
A detailed critique of Benjamin Butler’s last Congress term portrays him dodging key votes on pension arrears and Treasury funding while opposing inquiries into Secretary Robeson and Minister Seward. The piece labels him a demagogue and warns Massachusetts Democrats about his partisan actions.
Memphis yesterday recorded nine new cases with four deaths and details an anti camp sentiment among residents opposing black removal. A local meeting urged assistance from absent merchants and highlighted a camp with 300 residents, mainly non negro. Reports also mention the mayor’s fevered wife and a merchant’s river departure. New Orleans health board protests strict quarantines while awaiting safer commerce.
The New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut batch house supports inland fish restocking. Salmon ascended Amockeag Falls but the fishway has been closed since last month. Commissioners Powers and Hayes deny authority, plan to enforce passage. A petition to Governor and Council seeks the removal of the board member blamed for the closure.
A morning excursion from Clayton New York ended when the Farrington and Josephine lashed together capsized after the bead lashing slackened. The Josephine sank and four women drowned including Mrs Percells and Mrs Bostwick. About 250 passengers were aboard and divers came to recover bodies as captains faced strong blame for mismanagement.
Keene New Hampshire reports two farm barns and a shed burned by lightning at Sumner Shepard's property occupied by Albert French with hay calves and tools lost. Nasavua New Hampshire notes a Wilton mill damaged by fire and water about 1000 dollars insured unclear. Machias Maine records Ezekiel Thaxter's house fire with 2500 loss. Shubenacadie Nova Scotia reports J B Fraser's tannery and contents destroyed for 12600 dollars.
In Hemstead Texas on July 31 ex-County Attorney R R Boothe was shot five times in the head and once in the body by suspect R T Springfield the killer who fled the scene. Two sheriff posses chase Springfield as lawmen pursue him.
Lawrence Mass July 31 Captain John R Rollins ex Mayor of Lawrence and longtime Pacific Millis paymaster has been elected and accepted as cashier of the Lawrence National Bank to succeed Pillsbury who is discharged. Details of Pillsbury’s defalcations cover several months with stock sales and loans, the bank’s losses, and a suspected plan to flee with relatives aiding a temporary shelter.
The Boston Herald reports Charles Pillsbury, teller at Bay State Bank and former cashier at Lawrence National Bank, confessed to embezzling funds after considering mining stock investments. He debated flight versus surrender, finally turning himself in to national bank examiner Neecham. Bail set at 25000, with a hearing slated for possible reduction or increase next Monday.
Treasury reports total currency outstanding 362 904 808 56 with old demand notes and various bonds. Refundings to 4 percent bonds reach 33 862 270. Carson City Mint reopens, New Orleans Mint operates at full capacity with bullion, mainly Mexican dollars. English mission to Childs eyed. Philadelphia merchants press for appointment amid Pennsylvania candidate talk.
The schooner James A. Stetson delivered ninety barrels of large mackerel at Gloucester after a week at sea. Dealers paid $30 per barrel, while fish byproducts like skins bones and refuse gain value in high priced fertilizers glue and mucilage. Across the week 86 fishing arrivals brought 1.5 million pounds of split codfish 180000 pounds of fresh halibut and 4090 barrels of mackerel.
DES Mores July 31. The liquor sellers of the State met in a State Convention with 100 delegates from 30 counties. They endorsed a liberal law and vowed to help license men for the Legislature, formed a state organization, adopted a constitution and by laws, and planned to organize subordinate lodges in every county.
New York dispatch reports Herman Morter, a Black man, entered a Claiborne parish home Monday, killed one of two white girls and committed a criminal assault. Authorities continue investigation into motive and details.
Annual meeting reports a strong financial position with reduced floating debt and planned bond exchanges to cut interest. Directors elected including J B Page and J M Haven. Judge Prout resigns as director and is thanked for service.
In Philadelphia a Schuylkill region meeting discussed a mine stoppage August 9 to 23. Reading Co will wait for President Gowen’s views before acting, adjournment taken with no decision. July Schuylkill coal prices hold, Lehigh operators keep prices, while Mineral, Mining and Susquehanna agree to a 25 cent per ton August advance.
A Battle Creek dispatch reports a blaze on the pleasure steamer Lew Clark on Goguac Lake. The fire also destroyed James Cleveland's dwelling and three boathouses. Mrs. Cleveland and her infant died. two other children were mortally injured. Cleveland saved one child by jumping into the lake from the house. The engine room of the steamer is the fire origin.
The Nep tune Sailing Club of Norwalk Connecticut arrived in Cottage City for a city visit. They will be guests at the Skating Rink this evening as part of the hospitality. Old Colony Railroad directors arrive on their annual tour of inspection led by Lieut Gov Long the Board of Railroad Commissioners Congressman Crapo Attorney General Marston and Councillor Jehn S Brayton.
London dispatch reports Conservative MPs traveling soon are told a general election in autumn or winter is unlikely. Chancellor of the Exchequer seeks a 3 million pound loan for South Africa war expenses, boosting Zulu war costs to 4.5 million and turning budget surplus into a deficit of 1.163 million. Salisbury confirms the last Russian soldier has left Eastern Roumelia.
Isonomy won the Goodwood Cup at Goodwood July 31 with The Bear second and Parole third. Bets placed before the start favored Isonomy at 6 to 4, The Bear at 25 to 1, and Parole at 190 to 30. The Bear led early, Isonomy overtook at a mile from home and finished three lengths in front in a 5.08 race time. Six ran, Parole finished twenty lengths behind The Bear.
Intelligence from St. Petersburg reports that one hundred persons were arrested on Sunday on the estate of Grand Duke Constantine at Pavlosk near St. Petersburg. A Berlin despatch notes Khirgez loyal to China raiding the Russian Serghiapol district. Cossacks pursued for twenty miles, took fourteen prisoners and recaptured booty.
Paris reports abstention by the radical left in the Chamber of Deputies delaying the bishops’ salary vote to pressure the Senate on Ferry’s education measure. In Versailles the Chamber votes to cut episcopal stipends while boosting minor clergy pay, and both houses plan prorogation on August 1. A monarchist manifesto by the Compte de Chambord urges support amid ongoing political strife.
London reports that exiled clergymen may return if they obey the law and new nominations go to the government. the Pope is said to be satisfied. Also notes threats against US Consul Sprague at Gibraltar and other brief European items.
Richardson and Middleton’s father in law led a squad under threats of hanging to a deep canyon camp by the river. Middleton his wife and two companions were found captured. Middleton was badly wounded from a prior clash with detectives last week.
Gen Miles reports Sitting Bull’s Sioux band fled toward Rock Creek. Miles estimates about 5000 warriors and says Miles’ force can pursue and deal with any threat. Gen Terry receives dispatch from Miles detailing the pursuit route and manpower.
In Erie Pennsylvania on July 31 a monument honoring Gen Anthony Wayne was laid at the original interment site. Wayne's remains were exhumed in 1809 with flesh boiled from the bones before reinterment in Chester County.
The Republican State Executive Committee received a challenge from the Greenback Committee asking that Charles Foster engage in joint debates with ex Gov Charles Anderson W M Corry or Don Pratt. The challenge has been accepted and meetings will be arranged at prominent points.
The Bowman log drive reaching 50,000,000 feet moved down the rapids and over the falls at Hanover New Hampshire with an improved boom system and high water. The falls have been the site of frequent loss of life but the passage was completed safely.
Montreal July 31 The Consolidated Bank averted reopening after meeting heavy demands. Directors cite inability to meet the obligation. The closure affects about 400 widows and orphans who held stock.
Mrs. Howard wife of Rev Dr Howard minister of the Episcopal Church of Dundelf committed suicide today by drowning in the Lackawanna River Insanity was the cause.
Iowa City July 31 The Democratic Congressional Convention of the Fifth District has nominated H. E. J. Boardman of Marshalltown for Congress.
Revenue cutter Grant arrived in Portland and at 10 o clock A M departed with Secretary Sherman and his party for Newport in a move to escort or accompany him on a tour or official visit.
Ev mina July 31. Kanny Davenport the actress married Edward Price of New York at Canton Pennsylvania this evening.
The Academy publishes letters from Lady Byron to Mrs Leigh and to her daughter, part of Mrs Leigh’s papers now at the British Museum. The correspondence covers 1816 to 1852, showing affection and disputing rumors about the sisters-in-law.
A Greenburg, Pennsylvania letter details a dramatic case where a wife gained control of the couple’s farm, turned her husband away, and seeks to place him in an insane asylum. He had previously moved west twice, returned, and was later labeled sane by doctors despite ongoing attempts to prove otherwise. His family now faces financial ruin due to the wife’s actions.
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