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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1879
Page
2
The passage extols A Oakey Hall as a hard working public servant enduring decade long troubles with humor and energy. It lauds his spirit and adaptability, noting he remains driven by duty to the people despite reverses, and admires his sustained toil in the city editorial role.
The Chilean government signs a ten year neutrality treaty with Argentina transferring control of Patagonia. The Buenos Ayres Standard outlines the deal as boosting Argentina’s territory to about 515,700 square miles plus Patagonia, creating a vast south American expanse. The transfer raises questions about the price of neutrality and compares the value to Alaska.
The Portland Argus reports a circular by the Republican Committee demanding levies as opponents are said to have received large sums from outside the state. It cites that “Democratic dis bursers” plan to shield the effort and hints at a hidden link, suggesting insiders know the pattern themselves.
A city meeting debated returning Ponca Indians to their ceded reservation, with Mayor Prince Wendell Phillips and others speaking. Other items included Swett linked to a major stamp fraud, a Providence woman arrested for diamond theft, and the death of actor Charles Fechter at 54.
Southerly to westerly winds with no major temperature change. Partly cloudy skies and areas of rain reported across the region.
Afternoon and Evening listings show Rice's Surprise Party in Revels at Park Theatre. Boston Museum presents H M S Pinafore by Boston Boys and Girls in the Afternoon and Evening. Oakland Garden at Columbia street and Blue Hill avenue offers music entertainment and illumination in the Evening.
United States consular reports on European labor show US wages twice to four times European levels, lower prices for necessities, happier French workers despite lower pay, and greater misery from strikes and social unrest in Britain and Germany. Congress limited print runs to 15,000 copies for distribution.
Buffalo Aug 5 The 9.81 class saw Moose win all heats with Gray Friar second. The 2.21 class in the second race was hotly contested and unfinished. In the 2.31 class Daoder led early as Gray Friar faded. Evening programs listed expected starters for tomorrow across multiple classes. Saratoga results included Franklin winning the summer handicap, Giraffe taking five furlongs, Volhunno winning at the United States Hotel, and Trouble the steeplechase favorite triumphing. Greenfield Mass trotting reports note Dickard and Noontide among top finishers. Bricatron Brace races in New York reported Virgilian Time, Albert Time, Claudia Time, and Ventilator in respective events.
Mr Sprague the long time U S Consul at Gibraltar reports an extortion plot dated July 9 in which six men demanded a loan of £3000 threatening death to him and family. After police involvement a July 12 letter reduced the amount to $600 and showed knowledge of all actions taken. The matter is before the U S Minister at Madrid for Spanish government handling.
WashingtonAugust 5Mr Lee United States Consul General at Frankfort on the Main reports a large May import surge in Germany in anticipation of the new tariff Petroleum lard iron leather soda wine and coffee show the biggest gains Belgium treaty allows glass imports until January 1881 Gold bullion purchases rise at Helfa Boise City and Charlottetown silver bids await Treasury action Gen Francis A Walker defends census law Louisiana state bonds face court test over interest and principal payments Fishery treaty aims to pressure England Boston recruiting service staffed during Drum absence Stamp paper contract awarded Bradford resigns as Consul General Shanghai
In Manchester on August 5 the Fish Commissioners heard complaints about the Amoskeag fishway. They cited unauthorized shutdowns on July 22, questioned authority from Col Webber, noted salmon counts from Livermore Falls, and pledged to keep the way open while restocking inland waters.
The Lewiston Auburn region reports Republican nominees Jere Dingley Jr and George Parcher for probate judge and sheriff. Lincoln County Greenback selects Isaac T Hobson and William Bugley with other county leaders under a broad slate. Sagadahoe Greenback backs Fen Barker and John Donovan among others while Cumberland Democrats and Greenbackers divide offices in Portland and Brunswick.
Leonard Swett, a leading criminal lawyer, is identified as the instigator behind a straw bond scheme approved by Judge Drummond in a recent match bond fraud. Swett allegedly introduced Baxter to vouch for securities. bonds were approved and stamps converted to $383,850. The Treasury Secretary may be drawn into the criminal action as officials seek accountability for Swett’s role. Swett previously defended John M. Mueller and Supervising Architect Hill in a government fraud case.
Eighteen cases reported to the Board of Health, ten among Black residents, with two deaths, John Waters and Ida Repters. Quarantine measures urged as fever spreads from initial points. Arkansas governor seeks immediate state health board action for coordinated quarantine. New Orleans reports no new cases and declares the city fever free. Doctors predict the yellow fever may have run its course for the season.
In Troy New York on August 5 Patrick Cornelius and Michael Dwyer were attacked at Madison and Fourth streets by William Thomas Lawrence Myers two Stapleton men and Connors. The Dwyer brothers had no weapons while the assailants carried stones pistols and knives. Patrick Dwyer was stabbed seven times and his life is despaired of. His brothers were also stabbed.
Special reports from Louisville indicate a sharp drop in Democratic tallies for state officers and legislature, with Republicans gaining slightly and defeating the previous House Speaker. The constitutional convention failed for lack of majority, and Greensbacks had little impact as Louisville elects only Democrats in city races.
The Portsmouth and Dover line rejects a conditional receipt for 22 754 dollars rent due July 1 1879 from the Eastern Railroad Co and directs lawyers to pursue the contract claim. A meeting adjourned to September 4 for further action. London reports Great Western Railway of Canada to seek arbitration with Grand Trunk over amalgamation terms with five chairmen named as arbitrators.
A Cincinnati Commercial report details remarkable beer drinking by multiple men connected to Mohawk Fire Company and local breweries. Farbaugh drinks a gallon and a half in half a minute during a noon bell. others claim keg totals of nine or more gallons in hours. Records show widespread daily consumption among workers at Kauffmanns, Moerlein, and Sohn brewers, with collectors facing heavy drinking duties to keep customers.
Francisco Roderiguez Sanabria and Yoas Beneicio Bevalagna were seized in New York on forged Brazilian notes tied to a larger ring with John Moriarty and Paul D. Donovan also charged. ExAttorney Charles G. Fisher convicted of check forgery. custody battles linger for infant Seagrists. Madame Siegrist jailed. Belgian impresario Lonlon signs for U S tour. Roosevelt to debut in Verdi’s La Traviata in New York in September.
A Manitoba train carrying Lieut. Gov. Macdonald and Lieut. Gov. Candhon derailed at Bird's Hill when the locomotive moved backward causing the caboose to jump the track. The tender and engine were involved in the accident with injuries not yet clarified.
The iron steamship Louis David traveling from Antwerp to Naples was wrecked in fog off Ushant island France. Twenty seven persons perished with only a few survivors reported to shore. The incident was reported from London dated August 5.
Capt Machell's Advance won the Brighton Stakes at Brighton with Seringa second and Villager third Eleven ran Uneas did not start Despotism won Juvenile Stakes Porter's Despotism Saratoga finished eighth in the Juvenile race bred in America started at 5 to 1 and placed eighth
The Consul General of Peru at Panama reports that the Huascar and Union visited Chilean ports, destroyed launches and captured the Rinac steamer with the Zurgay regiment of cavalry fully armed and supplied, plus three coal and copper laden vessels.
Col Barnete, a naturalized U.S. citizen and former insurrectionary leader, was arrested at Mantanzas on suspected ties to Paricho Castro. In Havana his treatment was standard for an ordinary criminal. He requested to go North and was released, sailing to New York on the next steamer.
July 30 reports from City of Mexico indicate Revolt suppressed as Blengin and Carrion Rubio of the Pronunciados are captured and jailed. Diaz warns rebels of possible halters. Morclay debates reelection repeal. War minister Gonzales elected Michoacan governor. Textiles tax to yield $500,000 and remain on deposit for debt payment.
From Port au Prince a report says President Caval traveled to St Thomas while rebels led by Barzelais sought refuge in the British Consulate and were moved to the Boxer gunboat. The National party urges his departure, liberals want him to stay, and fresh fighting or unrest could bring severe destruction and halted business.
Paris despatches report Venard De Saint Anne, originator of a channel bridge project, will start experiments without delay. He estimates seven months of testing and 1 000 000 francs for preliminary costs, seeks funds from French and Belgian Chambers of Commerce, and already 84 chambers approve. He plans to present the plan to the English Government and will use a tubular system to span the deep water.
Vienna reports Vaterland revelations on Bosnia occupation camps showing December hospital rates at one third of troops and death from typhus dysentery and chest illnesses averaging over four percent. The paper was seized after publishing the distressing sanitary findings.
The fall term start time for the Maine Wesleyan Seminary has been moved to August 18. Congressman Murch appointed Everard E. Hatch of Liberty Waldo County to the West Point cadetship for the Fifth district. Hatch is 20 and regarded as capable and of good character. Rev Arus Redlon of the Hallowell Classical School nearly secured 15000 to raise 25000 for Bowdoin College's Stone property fund. Henry H. Smith of Denmark deputy sheriff of Oxford County severely injured when thrown from a cart. prognosis short. Higgins freed from prison on conditional pardon and fled briefly before returned to jail by Warden Tolman.
Gale, a young man in Manchester, lost his left hand when a machine grabbed it at Forsythe's machine shop Tuesday. The report notes several other New Hampshire items including Hancock centennial plans for September 10 and local court and crime notes.
Vermont town reporting highlights include Bridgewater’s 75 bridges in Windsor county and 22 680 Sunday school scholars, a Northfield widow leaving 1500 for a town library, Stannard town expenses 123 with one pauper cost 42, and tax exemptions for Burlington and several towns under Central Vermont charter. Maggie Johnson Newport dies after kerosene stove fire. Leyden youths Morey Sweeney and Howe face charges for breaking Franklin mill flame and assault with bonds set.
A Milford drowning claims Daniel Collins 24 during pond bathing. A Maynard unfinished house is looted of tools valued at $25. Bristol County Society offers trotting horse premiums at Taunton fair. Lawrence residents arrange a poor children excursion. Medfield Junction station thwarted in a robbery attempt. ticket office broken. Hopkinton raspers continue two week strike. manufacturers refuse wage rise and hire replacements. George Towne of North Andover arraigned in Lawrence for assault on Simeon Foster cruelty to a horse and evading police, fined $4870, three months’ imprisonment on default. Fall River Iron Works annual meeting reelects Jefferson Borden president and Elected officers. adjourns to Oct 3. Northampton dispatch reports a further update.
Rev James Hughes of St Patrick s Hartford becomes vicar general under Bishop McMahon. Patrick Radigan, 21, struck and killed by Shore Line Express near Fort Trumbull New London. Charles Steckinger 15 shot accidentally by Edward Daniels Branford. Windsor Locks Church loan exhibit includes a deed to Matthew Grant s land. Norwich ministers push enforcement of Sunday steamer laws. Watch Hill steamer law enforcement confirmed. Diamonds found after distraction near Bridgeport. Centre Church offers Rev Dr Richardson and family a cottage at Oak Bluffs with expenses paid.
The Vermont State Teachers Association opened its twenty-ninth annual session in Woodstock on Aug. 5 with a crowded hall. Hon. James Barrett gave the welcome, President Hurlburt of Middlebury College presided, and Rev. Frost led prayer. Hurlburt spoke on wisdom over strength and the sacred duty of educators amid economic strain and praise for spiritual aims.
At 87 Polk Street Solomon Senn shot foreman Conrad Engleman then killed himself. Senn, wealthy partner in Schills Kossman Senn iron founders, accused Engleman of spoiling a pillar. Engleman denied it, resigned, and the pair fought before the fatal acts. Both men leave families and were described as sober and industrious.
At a Laconi a New Hampshire boarding house Mrs August Gilbert of New Haven Conn reported her diamond earrings valued at 500 to 600 dollars missing A Providence Rhode Island boarder was arrested and searched by Sheriff Cogswell with a warrant Two physicians aided in recovering the jewels before the prisoner was held for examination.
The schooner C. A. Powell arrived from Navassa Island on August 16 with phosphates and a clean bill of health. After five days quarantine and fumigation she moved upriver to discharge, paid off crew, and sailed north. Officers remain aboard. the vessel awaits a new cargo and entry to port is denied.
In San Francisco on August 5 the Sutro tunnel lowers temperatures in the lower levels. Water at the 2000 feet level runs 160 degrees while air drops to 118. Expect further cooling below 100. Northern mines benefit and Comstock lode may gain water relief. Lateral drift toward Union and Sierra Nevada mines advances.
Scores from yesterday show the Stars defeating the Bostons 8 to 2 in Syracuse New Bedford Holyokes beat New Bedfords 4 to 2 in Mass Albanys edged Springfields 4 to 3 in Springfield Providence won 7 to 6 over Troy Citys in Troy Cincinnati rain halted Cleveland versus Cincinnatis.
Serious fires sweep Bedford township Kingston Ontario with two farmers losing houses sheds and barns. A Patterson family is missing as the flames trap them near Bob's Lake. Additional blazes burn Hinchenbrook and Olden townships.
A special reports the discovery of rich mineral veins in the Northern Light Lake region on the north shore of Lake Superior. The find promises potential mining development and interest from prospectors and local explorers.
Gen Terry receives Miles despatch stating Sitting Bull and 5 000 to 8 000 Sioux have moved to Swan Lake about eighty miles north of the line. They claim intention to settle on Canadian soil and halt hostilities on this side, return stolen property, and hunt buffalo only under US supervision.
In San Francisco authorities report the 1865 Brother Jonathan wreck found in 22 fathoms near a submerged rock off Point St. George. The ship contained about a million in treasury notes and bullion in its safe, and finders plan a recovery expedition. The government claims ownership, asserting its rights elapsed ten days after the loss.
A Boise City dispatch reports Col. Bernard confirming an Indian attack on July 28 that defeated U S troops, wounding two and capturing provisions baggage and twenty three mules. The hostiles are posted at the Big Creek and Salmon River junction about 150 miles away.
Threshing returns set statewide wheat production between ten and twenty-five bushels per acre. Southern counties show ten to twelve bushels, rising to twenty to twenty-five in the Red River valley. Overall two-thirds of the area averages thirteen bushels and one-third seventeen, totaling about 10,000,000 bushels with more than half graded No.1.
Ocean City Maryland reports 12 year old George Mason son of Prof Mason of Columbia College Washington drowns while swimming. Springfield Massachusetts records 14 year old John Fitzpatrick drowning at Bondville Palmer after saving a comrade. Providence Rhode Island notes Thomas son of Patrick Carr from Pawtucket drowns in Ten Mile River this afternoon.
Frank Barker and Agnes Shens were arrested near the murder site in Sussex county two miles from Stony Point Station. They admit guilt in the killing of Maggie Tinus and her infant, with jealousy named as the motive.
St John New Brunswick crowds gather as vice royal party arrives. Great preparations underway for a holiday tomorrow with a grand torchlight procession in the evening. Strangers arrive by train and steamer, adding to the gala atmosphere.
John Taylor trustee of the Mormon Church sues the Brigham Young estate for 1 million dollars. The executors of Brigham Young’s estate are reported to be in the penitentiary.
Between 3.15 and 3.35 this afternoon one inch and forty six one hundredths of rain fell in Cincinnati Ohio. It is the heaviest rainfall for that duration ever recorded in the city.
Halifax action tonight rejects the Morris of Pittsburg challenge to row Warren Smith on Bedford Basin this season. Warren Smith remains the local rower in the decision and the association sets no race for the current period.
Ottawa reports the United States versus Canada cricket match expected to be a great success with a large public subscription for expenses. The piece also notes rapid wealth on Wall Street and advertises Frothingham & Co. brokers offering a free Weekly Financial Report with stock operation guidance.
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