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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1883
Page
1
The column weighs political maneuvers and rumors from the era, noting Dalzell's push against Dorsey, possible Garfield letters, and a possible Butler Robinson matchup. It weighs candidate dynamics, party alignments, funding concerns, and strategic ploys involving Pierce and Thompson, with cautions on true stakes and outcomes.
A newspaper reviews two printed broadsides signed by the National Union league committee with satirical regard. It mocks the document as a curio, lampooning Capt. Boutelle and its English while contrasting it with republican values and warning against democratic rule.
The note is that large failures remain a topic among trade insiders but no serious threat is seen. Boston banks reportedly hold over 100000 of Shaw paper, with several institutes managing 60000 to 85000 each and many smaller holdings. Aggregate figures are uncertain, yet total local bank capital stands at 50 million with few banks leveraging this paper significantly.
A Boston Post despatch reviews the 1864 Roswell Alabama mill burnings tied to Gen Sherman. It reproduces a Sherman letter approving destruction of mills aiding the confederacy, and outlines orders to arrest workers, with men and women sent to Marietta. The piece also covers civil service exam delays and the Hill investigation verdicts, plus naval court martial actions and miscellaneous naval notes.
New York grand jury conclusions on the coupon frauds of ten years ago urge payments only by banks or trusted issuers, convert all coupons to registered stock, and overhaul comptroller bookkeeping to prevent repeats. Other items note a head money suit against Collector Robertson, duties on coverings, a fatal Hudson River drowning case, a city comptroller appointment, a minister’s death verdict, and the Yonkers silk firm failure.
The editorial argues tariff policy caused failures in Boston shoe and leather firms, linking plant overcapacity to rising competition, weak demand, and dependence on Congress for tariff protection. It warns of home-market retreat as foreign markets open and notes broader industrial depression, comparing iron and shoe industries.
Lady Mandeville and a host of high society figures including Col. Alan Gardner, August Belmont, and Cornelius Vanderbilt gathered for a lengthy ride along the Narjamsett shore. The hour long run covered 10 to 12 miles with gifts distributed afterward to several participants and supporters.
The Newport district engineer reports progress on Narragansett Bay and Providence River dredging It details channel widths depths cubic yards removed and lighting systems The report covers Newport harbor Stonington Hyannis Nantucket Wareham Taunton rivers and related breakwaters with costs, appropriations, and next year plans.
Clinton Iowa reports the presidential party moving through at 4 PM with a forecasted Omaha arrival at 4 tomorrow morning. The Associated Press photographer travels with the president under Gen Sheridan's authority until Chicago return.
Still obstinate reporting a hoped final strike move by the telegraphers as unions claim victory, with Van Orden asserting funds and endurance will force Western Union to meet demands. Respective company spokesmen deny Eckert resignation rumors and note strikers' wavering, while public pressure grows and female operators are recruited for support. Portland strikers, discouraged, return to work as others remain firm.
The situation remains largely unchanged as Cobb and Eldredge resume work Friday morning. Company officials stay confident, claiming a full regular force and a plan to reinstate more operators who wish to return. The strike is seen as nearly over with substitutes largely phased out, and the Western Union expects closure within a week. Details from the Brotherhood meeting at Cadman hall and notes from cities like Chicago, Buffalo, and Detroit show continued unity among strikers. A Washington letter cheers the strike’s tone while Oregon and St. Louis reports affirm strength. O Connor travels to New York, hinting at a possible settlement. Boston opera actors lineup is listed for Providence. Miss Turner seeks reinstatement but is refused. Strikers characterize returning operators as of little value to the company.
Philadelphia and Reading railroad officers have adopted a system of telephone service to be valid on all lines should the need arise. The move aims to ensure rapid communication and quick response across routes in case of emergencies or operational disruptions.
The second day opened fine with a large crowd. In tennis Presley beat Coolidge 6-3 6-4 and Beals over Presley 6-2 6-3 while Butler won key rounds to reach the finals. Doubles results featured Mansfield Brown, Taylor Beals, and Woodman Butler among victors. West won the swimming race. A Heilbron second, L Heilbron third. A one mile bicycle race saw Dean Stahl top rivals. Cottage City defeated Beacons 19 to 13 in baseball. A torch parade and band concert capped the evening.
In Newtonville Daniel Sullivan’s Murray street dwelling was burned at 1 o clock Friday morn incendiary in origin with $1,200 loss insured. A rear fire at 11 P M Tuesday on Stillman street was suppressed by Officer Lewis. Also reports from Troy Detroit and Minneapolis note fires at McGrath saloon and nearby properties, heavy losses across multiple sites.
Old Orchard Maine hosts the annual gathering with devotional exercises led by Neal Dow of Portland. Dow welcomes the union, stressing women's strength in the temperance fight as Mrs Caroline T Buell responds as secretary. Mrs E McLaughlin and Mrs Mary Hunt of Boston address attendees.
Concorp August 3 The senate concurred with the house in passing bills to require probate registers to keep a record of pending probate court cases and matters, and to amend general laws on licensing shows billiard tables and bowling alleys. Adjournment set for 8 PM Monday.
Reports from Pottsville Wyandotte Pittsburg Chicago Englewood and Jersey City detail mill finances and lawsuits, a city treasurer accounting suit, wage cuts in transportation, a Swedish royal linkage rumor, an iceberg discovery with Esquimaux body, bank rumor and swift refutation, a fatal river plunge involving a father and three children, a writ restraining ex governors, and a fatal elopement incident with drowning.
London reports 16 000 cholera deaths in Egypt with British troops affected. O Donnell to stand trial for murder in Port Elizabeth after Carey case details emerge. Pathan carries Melbourne informers as new dynamite scare hits Cupar Fife and Ischia tremors shock Europe amid political jostling over Morocco slavery and Suez talks.
Worcester dispatch reports Jose Marino and Vita Faccinianda confessing guilt over placing an obstruction on the Boston and Albany tracks at Rochdale. They were committed to jail awaiting examination and said they acted for Ian. They were returning to their work when the last express train struck the stone.
The Saturday Evening Gazette plans a multi week release of private Hawthorne letters written after his Salem custom house tenure. The letters reveal candid, lively observations about people and events and are expected to stir strong interest in Hawthorne’s character and debts.
Under Chief Justice Morton Freeman the child murderer may be released and escape trial. He was said insane at murder time and held at Danvers. doctors called him sane and he was remanded to Barnstable jail where he remains. Bail failed. Morton floated a special session option but no move made. Freeman may gain release as a legal right.
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