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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1883
Page
1
The 42nd ballot yields Austin F. Pike as the New Hampshire senator with 181 votes, 23 over the needed majority. Pleasant notes about Chandler and Pike’s public life abate the long contest, while Harry Bingham’s 112 votes cap the round of honors, signaling a shift in the state legislature.
Austin F. Pike won the New Hampshire U S Senate seat on the 42nd ballot in joint convention, in a move aided by newfound independence against Rollins and Chandler. The result ends Rollins and Chandler influence, electing Pike for six years from March 4, 1884, with praise from Chandler’s faction and mixed reactions within old machine circles.
Morning paper prints statements from George Jones and Whitelaw Reid denying any patronage or bargain linked to Dorsey or Garfield. Jones asserts no requests were made and only a campaign check of 100 dollars is known, while Reid says no bargain or request for Stanley Matthews’ appointment occurred.
London reports 887 cholera deaths in Egypt on Wednesday including 273 in Cairo with three British troops dead. Bombay epidemic with 101 deaths last week. Cairo cholera deaths 180 in 12 hours ending 8 PM yesterday. English doctors arrive at Alexandria bound for Cairo. Parnell urged to visit America as Ireland awaits. Poland revolt fears linger as War saw governorship faces scrutiny.
Ex attorney general George Marston lies ill at his New Benford residence while arrivals include the Herricks of New York at Vendome. Judge McKim vacations in the Waldo mountains. Col Jonas French and Mrs French at Mansion House Greenfield. Ham on vacation in White Mountains. Skelton leads in his absence. Ipswich’s George N. Cross named principal of Exeter’s Robinson Female Seminary. Cromwell tours South Berwick. Whitney returns from Nova Scotia. Hanscom detached to Chester to aid Dolphin construction. Arthur, Folger depart Louisville for Chicago by special train. Magee sails for Europe on Victoria. Sullivan Brothers & Libbie dissolve partnership. Sullivan brothers remain at No. 9 School St. Libbie at No. 1 Hamilton Place selling books and coins. Saxon passenger list from Philadelphia released.
Washington August reports on the government’s dispute with Union Pacific over mail transport payments. Treasury notes note cattle quarantine limits at Waltham near Boston and a misdated Paris despatch. the Cattle Commission finds no foot and mouth disease beyond recent imports. Minnetonka rowing highs, Saratoga and Cleveland racing results, and a heated Hill investigation protest highlight a busy news day.
Delegates from Irish societies across Connecticut met in New Haven to organize a state chapter of the national league. James Reynolds of New Haven opened the session with Thomas Dunn as temporary chair and James Tower as temporary secretary. C V Gannon of Davenport and State Senator Plunkett spoke before committees were set. A mass meeting is planned for the afternoon with speakers from Iowa Michigan Illinois Ireland and Massachusetts among others.
WORCESTER Mass Aug 2 An attempt to wreck the first New York special express on the Boston and Albany railway was foiled near Rochdale as the engine stopped before a rock on the rail. The obstruction was cleared and the train proceeded with little delay. Two Italian workers, Frank Chevilean and Jose Mauram, were arrested in North Oxford on suspicion, identified by Rochdale section men.
Hon W S Groesbeck spoke on civil service reform at College hall Cincinnati Aug 2 invited by democrats Judge J B Stalle presided and introduced the speaker the hall was full of listeners
In Brockton Mrs. Mary J Baker was found dead with a 40 pound stone crushing her forehead after a gun had been seen in Asa P Bakers possession. Witnesses testified Baker threatened his wife and refused to speak in court as he was ordered held for grand jury action. Also included is civil service reform remarks by Mr Groesbeck and remarks on federal patronage and Jefferson.
At Old Orchard Beach on the final day 40 conversions were reported as 6000 people attended the meetings. Baptisms occurred at 5 30 pm with Rev Pennts officiating. Evening stand meetings were led by Rev J M Sutherland and others as a grand revival concluded. The National Woman's Christian Temperance Mission opens a temperance meeting tomorrow.
At Chicago New Yorks 1 Chicago s 5 At Buffalo Providence 2 Buffalos 9 At Cleveland Bostons 4 Clevelands 1 At Detroit Philadelphias 2 Detroits 6.
A Papal mandate appoints Rev. Father P. J. Riordan of Chicago as coadjutor to the Catholic bishop of California. Separately, Mexican National railroad telegraph operators strike for 30 dollars monthly, causing train interruptions. quick rail transport aids Tamaulipa crisis resolution.
In a Elizabeth place Brooklyn tenement fire this morning police and firemen rescued 40 occupants in an unconscious state from suffocation. Two will die. The damage was slight. Also reported Diaz shot Mrs Marlborne and her baby after she refused to leave her husband. Diaz arrested. Saratoga steamer arrival prompts hospital quarantine for suspected yellow fever case James Barnes remanded. North river drowning of George Gonst and Lena. Cigar makers lockout ends tomorrow with 20 men returning to work.
In Marysville, Georgia, a large gathering of Bank's and Jackson counties' citizens condemned recent Ku Klux raids and violence against Black residents. Resolutions denouncing mob actions were adopted as reports note a gang molesting Negroes near Maysville and a wave of outrages over the past two weeks.
In Boston and Vicinity an alarm from box 89 caused by smoke issued from a new furnace at Mrs. Henry Key’s residence on Commonwealth avenue. Other fires include a shed blaze at East Boston, Pavilion resort, and losses in multiple cities. Notable totals: Pavilion and several buildings at Galveston burned, loss $45,000. J l Tarney’s grocery in Macon loss $20,060. Mitchell house in Thomasville loss $45,000. Lindblock damage $30,000. steamer Butte burned near Fort Peck loss $20,000. Berlin fire cost 625,000 marks with 900 unemployed. Bullock’s box factory in Wilmington loss $15,000. Cooper flouring mills in Erie loss $25,000. Continuous reports dated Aug. 2.
In San Francisco on August 2 the state agriculture secretary reports 2,600,000 acres of wheat for the year and an expected 20 percent drop in output from last year. Leading grain authorities dispute the secretary’s figures, calling him a low estimator, while acknowledging the crop may fall about 20 percent from the pre June 1 forecast of 1,600,000 tons.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on August 2 the Republican caucus pinned down a mayoral nomination without real choice. Ex Mayor Lise, seeking a fifth term, failed to secure the required votes by one, falling short of nomination.
The Carney Hospital picnic at Forest Garden drew about 10 000 attendees on Thursday. Metropolitan Horse Railway provided ample transport and police managed crowds with two daytime arrests. 17 tables represented 14 Roman Catholic parishes. Brown's Brigade band performed. theatre entertainment by John T. Malcolm Pantomime company.
The Boston Water Board urges strict water conservation as supply remains limited. An engineer’s report shows July consumption rose 18.7 percent from 1882, with Mystic works up 6.2 percent. total daily use reached 44.085 million gallons. Inspectors repaired 600 fixtures and new basins in Ashland and Framingham proceed, while purification studies for Mystic pond and Lake Cochituate proceed to safeguard future supply.
Superintendent J K Rugg of the Highland Street Railroad reported a bold theft. While he briefly left his horse and carriage at Warren street and Stanwood place the team disappeared. Two strangers were seen entering the carriage, which was driven toward Providence depot via Roxbury street and Columbus avenue. The valued sorrel horse was worth $600 and the thieves escaped before description could be learned. Police notified and all stations alerted.
Reports from New York and Philadelphia on August 2 describe contradictory positions of Western Union managers and striking telegraph workers. Strikers praise early senate committee investigation, fund-raising for a cooperative telegraph venture proceeds, and wire cuts in Jersey City. Civil suits hinge on July 25 message refusals. Fuller seeks damages of 15000 dollars. A mass meeting in Washington celebrates anticipated Eckert resignation.
A Lynn meeting reports routine business with all locals posting favorable notes and no faintheartedness. Strikers receive second weekly payments, $7 for married and $5 for singles, as pay rolls progress and back pay issues ease.
The roster lists sir knights departing Boston and Lowell at 2 A M August 6 1883 by rail to attend the General Grand Chapter session in Denver and the Grand Encampment conclave in San Francisco. Key leaders include Alfred F Chapman Albert C Smith and John Haigh with several grand officers and ladies accompanying the party. The journey travels via Montreal Detroit Chicago and Omaha as part of the pilgrimage.
A Boston to Montreal express on the South Eastern road derailed ten miles from Newport. The engine and several cars left the track, destroying the passenger car and injuring 15 or more people, with several believed fatally. Names include Mrs Bowen, L H Smith, Fred Pierce, Lizzie Hoag, and others as injured or harmed.
The standing committee of the association held its monthly business meeting last evening in the absence of President Woodworth. Mr. A. B. Weed of the board of managers presided and led discussions on agenda items and upcoming actions.
Hon Hannibal Hamlin will attend the G A R revision on August 14 and 15 at Farmington Maine imports most hackmnatack for ship knees from Ontario a Maine lumbermen colony organized there a 50 foot sperm whale was captured off Mt Desert and towed to Turtle Island attracting crowds Aews from Boston starts a new raspberry gathering business in Fort Fairfield Edward Bennett arrested in Lewiston on a bank fraud charge women and a Grand Trunk stabbing suspect matches the man in custody
The Webster Historical society accepts an invitation from Hon. James C. Adams secretary of the New Hampshire state board of agriculture to meet at his grounds at Roscawen on August 17. George F. Eigarly of Brookfield died Wednesday by self-inflicted pistol shot after lingering 12 hours in the field where the act was committed. Matthew Power of Montreal a seaman aboard the schooner Tanamind from New York was arrested at Portsmouth on charges of breaking into Patrick Kelley’s residence and stealing various articles.
The plan to move Lewis college from Northfield to Brattleboro appears abandoned. Preparations for the fall term proceed with two new faculty hires Rev. L. P. Booth named dean and professor of theology and natural history and E. C. Wiley a Williams graduate appointed tutor.
Andrew Burt, baggage master at Milford, was injured Thursday while switching at the pumping station on the Milford and Woonsocket railroad. Five Italian laborers at Franklin were thrown from a dump car Thursday afternoon as the car tipped at 18 miles per hour, one broken arm and others injured. A fire set in Deacon Thompson’s barn at South Framingham Tuesday night led to a reported disappearance after awakening the nearby family. A remarkable shower hit Chatham, Massachusetts, watering the main street and a strip along it while the rest of town stayed dry.
Thomas Hastings, a young man from Willimantic, was stabbed twice by Francis Edwards on Tuesday afternoon. Hastings is weak from blood loss but not fatally wounded. Edwards, known around town for tattooing odd jobs, fled but was soon arrested. He claims Newburyport, Massachusetts roots and a history of insanity. Jealousy over Hastings's alleged wife sparked the conflict after Tuesday morning on local ball grounds.
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts met at Odd Fellows hall for its annual session with officers present including Francis Jewett and Samuel Cochran. Financial reports showed solid condition. 28,264 members, 781 net gain, 3,935 degrees conferred, and sizable sick, widows, and burial benefits totaling thousands. Charters granted for new subordinate lodges in Pittsfield Millbury Charlestown and Woburn for a Rebekah lodge. Officers for the ensuing year elected and installed. constitutional term-change proposal failed and the session adjourned at 5:30.
Maj Silas G Gage kept busy with disinfecting many locations during July including 5 451 sites such as streets, courts, alleys, yards, vaults and vacant spaces. Inspector Boynton logged extensive inspections at Brighton abattoir and port measures reported as good for several ships and vessels. measles cases totaled 385 since June 1 and non measles contagious diseases reached 1 652 with diphtheria 800 typhoid 208 and scarlet 644.
Insolvency actions extend from Milton B. Sylvester in Portland to James N. Franklin in North Attleboro and Horace Noyes in Portland. Kendall & Phillips of Boston face committee review showing $36,362 in aggregate debts with $35,474 in assets, suggesting assignment and likely firm dissolution. London merchants Kelly Woolwich & Co. also fail with liabilities of £66,000.
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