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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1883
Page
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The sixth annual meeting of the American Bar Association will be held at Saratoga Springs on August 22, 23 and 24. The New York Sun notes that presidents since Buchanan have tended to come from the west, yet have often been centered in New York.
Reporters quote an Illinois man in a confrontation about controlling the entire state legislature. When asked if he could take the contract he replied I do it, it's a mighty small man who couldn't.
They claim the man who told Cheap Charlie Foster a $50,000 lie about Judge Hoadly is a notorious liar and that Foster knew him untrustworthy. Yet Foster sought to profit from the falsehood despite knowing its lack of truth.
The Utica Herald once advanced the view that Arthur would be seen as Guiteau’s accomplice if Blaine retired. Now it plans to place Blaine’s name atop its columns as a presidential candidate, though the paper has previously swallowed its own opinions.
The Concord Patriot notes Senator Pike holds a strong standing at the New Hampshire bar and ranks with Edmunds as the ablest lawyer in the New England senatorial delegation. It asks if Lawyers Dawes and Hear have any exceptions to this claim.
Secretary Chandler praises Pike as a tried and true Republican on the occasion of his nomination. He contrasts Pike with Dorsey, who is tried but untrue, and Howgate, who is true but untried, highlighting the political stakes of the era.
The Samoset Island association met in Boothbay Maine last week. It owns an island in Boothbay harbor and has a Maine legislature charter granting special rights. Senator Hale of Maine is president with Judge Charles Levi Woodbury of Boston and J E Moore of Thomaston as active Post directors. They may buy more property but appear to value mutual amusement as much as profit.
Washington reports a private telegram from London announcing Americans won five of eight gold medals for fish culture apparatus and Col. MacDonald took the gold for the best fish-way, the second such honor after Berlin. The Potomac fish-way cost $50,000 and drew praise from the English against their earlier objections.
Charles W Clement a Pearl Street boot maker assigned for creditors Saturday with liabilities over 500000 He counted 90000 stock on hand and listed Dover Brockton Randolph Rockland Harverhill Lynn factories Dover factory valued around 30000 and attached by a Boston bank for 20000 11000 He died a longtime Shaw employee Fayette Shaw of Shaw Bros was a 50000 special partner Also Hersey Whittier Wyman tanners at Purchase Street failed Saturday Assignments placed with William F Mullen and others The Moose River and Glensdale branches with Botchford and Hersey totaled about 500000 in liabilities to banks and notes Banks refusal to take paper cited as cause The Natick bootmaker Lewis W Nute listed as 100000 partner through Feb 1885
The Massachusetts Supreme Court reversed a verdict for Tarbox contractor, holding that Jeremiah Ryan may go to a jury over whether Tarbox, in charge of tearing down a brick wall, knew of the danger and failed to warn. Evidence suggested Tarbox directed the work, was present, and neglected to warn of known risks, making personal negligence possible. The decision references Coombs v. New Bedford Cord Co. and O'Connor v. Adams.
Sheriff Van Blarcom delivered Rogers Amero to Detective Wiggin for transport to the United States. Amero cried at the news of departure, complained of hanging if sent to the states, and warned witnesses as his case drew scrutiny. He shaved his hair and beard, wore a new suit, and appeared sane, viewing Digby and the Empress voyage with sadness. He is to travel to Boston on the Flying Yankee express tomorrow morning.
Portland August 4. Prominent business men meet President Goff of American Electric and Illuminating to form Consolidated Electric Light Company of Maine with $500000 capital. It will buy a 100 light station at Old Orchard Beach and start in Portland Saco and Biddeford, with Augusta Lewiston and Bangor planned for winter use using Thomson Houston system from American in Boston.
Victoria reports Chauncey Carpenter, a sawmill owner, absconding with about forty thousand in debts and believed to have taken twenty thousand. Bush fires rage across the country and on the island, with dense smoke. No rain for nearly three months. The salmon catch is down by 100000 cases from last year.
Curiaco reports the Citizens' association will file a quo warranto against leading saloon keepers to test the validity of cheap licenses issued by city council. The move aims to avoid the state high license law and push the issue to the supreme court promptly.
Gov Butler of Massachusetts, visiting his daughter Mrs Ames at the Navesink highlands, arrived in Long Branch today and departed for New York on the Plymouth Rock to catch the night boat to Boston. Several locals were presented to the governor on the pier and aboard.
The Kentucky governor pardons Ferguson the defaulting city treasurer and he will return to Louisville. A Friday shooting on a public road near Raleigh North Carolina left Frank Croom dead at once by Wesley Bunn. The story notes several other events including Irish agitators in Chicago and smuggling cases in Montreal.
New York reports no practical change in the telegraph strike as rumors swirl about grievances bills from operators. Western Union and railroad executives deny talks, while Brotherhood officials claim a mass bill demanding pay increases and job protections will be presented to multiple lines, with actions anticipated tomorrow in several systems.
The telegraphic dispute stalls with both sides claiming strength as a long siege begins. Western Union maintains confidence while delays appear in message transmission and several strikers resume work only after replacements fill their spots. The Brotherhood held a Sunday meeting with donations and speeches, electing five delegates to the Central Trades Union as the conflict shifts to endurance.
Mons Capel delivered his first sermon at St Francis Xavier Church on the feast of St Ignatius founder of the Jesuits. The crowd filled the church as he praised Ignatius Loyola as a model ritual worker who lived Christlike life and endured hardship while founding a lasting organization for good in society.
The Berkshire, Capt. Homes, sailing from Baltimore August 2 via Norfolk, ran ashore Sunday afternoon near Lovell's Island inside the government wharf. Some passengers were removed by tug, about 45 remained aboard, with a fleet of yachts in the Narrows causing the mishap. A separate note mentions an unknown three masted schooner ashore on Governor's Island, remaining stalled since Sunday morning.
Frank A Hodges a 29 year old laborer committed death by hanging in Hallowell on Saturday afternoon. John Dennis of Portland arranged to send ten freight cars loaded with canned goods to Portland Ore with Northern Pacific rushing to move cars quickly. Francis Landy mate of the schooner Mary E Van Clef Camden was bound over in Portland in the sum of 1000 for assault on the high seas against Frank W Keern a sailor on June 13. Election of colonel and lieutenant colonel in the first Maine regiment M V M followed promotions of Col J Marshall Brown and Lieut Col H M Sprague at regiment headquarters in Portland presided by Col H L Mitchell. Eight thousand attended temperance camp meeting at Sebago Lake. York county residents in Portland formed York Society with officers including Bion Bradbury as president and John W Deering among directors. Reunion planned for an early date and annual thereafter. The woman’s national temperance convention at Old Orchard Beach closed with about 1000 attendees. Addresses by Hannah Smith Mary H Hunt and Mary Burt. Revival meetings by Rev J M Sutherland announced for coming week. National holiness meetings begin Aug 27 and national temperance meetings in September with noted advocates present.
Democrats renominated Mayor John S Treas for city election next Tuesday while Republicans backed Charles H Meachum. Universalists closed a four day Weirs camp meeting with 2000 in attendance. Austin Parker shoe makers strike over discharge of a boss bottomer. Lynn workers sought. A burglar was chased after attempting Dana Sargents Canal St home. two shots fired. Nashua R R train near Lawrence Corners hit a wagon. James Corliss and H B Wallace killed. horse uninjured. Both victims were Hudson farmers with families.
George White, driven mad by business reverses, hanged himself from a tree in Shelburne on Saturday. A misdelivered letter to Widow Smith Richford caused postmaster panic among 11 widows of that name in Richford. Bellows Falls hotels shut due to liquor raids. citizens plan traveler accommodations. State treasurer advance sheets show fiscal year end debt at 175000 dollars, 135000 bonded and 40000 floating. Receipts were 583596 and disbursements 532672.
Pittsfield's worth 7 508 697 dollars with a 13 rate. Florence woman Josephine Moore insane drowned in Mill River. North Adams boy Willie Tatro 11 fractured skull after horse kick. prognosis grim. Haverhill weekly shoe shipments 4 096 cases up from last year. New Bedford yacht Starling master George H Price drops dead. Wilbraham Edwin Schofield, 40, commits suicide by pistol. Taunton thief Thomas O Rourke arrested in New Bedford. Worcester Michael Conway drowns at Lake Quinsigamond. married, no children. Sandwich woman Mrs Patrick O Neil found near Pocasset road. age 80, frail mental state. New York Lacrosse club and Boston Unions game ends in draw. medals disputed. Rutland Solomon Chickering, 75, suicides by shotgun. leaves widow and five children. A stranger named Smith arrested in New Bedford for forgery after paying board and passing large checks. Bail set for superior court.
The motion for a preliminary injunction in Evan Randolph v Quidneck Co to halt sale of Canonchet and Sprague trust estate portions is scheduled for August 16 in the United States circuit court. Tea Padley, arrested in Pawtucket for bigamy, pleaded guilty after discovery of letters from a wife in England. held for grand jury action.
Waterbury Catholics express discontent as Rev Lawrence Walsh, former National Land League treasurer, is moved to Wetterly Rhode Island. The departure is seen as a rebuke of his patriotism. Walsh defends his actions as loyal to his duties as an Irishman and a priest.
Boston workers from the International Cigarmakers union refused to cooperate with Cigarmakers Progressive union members. Forty five International members who struck quickly found other jobs at H. M. Mason at 153 Milk Street and the Boston Co operative factory on Sudbury Street.
Local inspectors report the Rose Dish accident shows Capt. W H Allen in charge with Capt. Hiram Wooster aboard as pilot. The west way route was used rarely. Wooster denies knowledge, Allen relieving him of blame. Inspectors accept Allen's error of judgment as cause, finding no incompetence or violation of law. After impact, Allen’s course deemed proper and safest for passengers.
William H. Sheehee was brought to Troy jail after allegedly striking Conductor Matthew Riley of the Boston and Hoosac Tunnel and Western Railway over the head with a pin at Eagle Bridge. The conductor suffered fatal injuries and died.
Dublin rumbles over the Carey murder with Lord Lieutenant Spencer pressed by officials amid fears for informers. In Spain a Badajoz rising alarms authorities as troops move from Madrid. French monarchist plots draw cautious Paris coverage while Hue looms as Hue’s fate and cholera deaths unfold across Egypt and Egypt’s provinces.
A man named John H Gibson was seriously cut by a razor during a drunken row near Shawmut avenue, while Councillor Haxton died after hemorrhaging in his car outside Oakland garden. The report lists multiple arrests and accidents including theft at Wall street, a found infant at Mystic wharf, a fall at Norway iron works, and a capsized yacht crew rescued off Long Island.
Evangelist D L Moody spoke to a packed Music hall audience of young men on Sunday evening under the Young Men's Christian Association. Rev Dr Bixby offered prayer before Moody urged the truth that what a man sows he reaps and warned that evil habits yield corresponding rewards.
William Hunter Salem formerly tied to Robert Brookhouse died Aug 3 at 79. Milton H. Sanford of Newport Rhode Island died Aug 3 born Aug 20 1812. Willis M. Haycock Calais Maine died Aug 4 at 39 leaving a wife and six sons. Zeras Clement formerly of Claremont Tilton Concord and Portsmouth died recently aged 82. he held state treasurer post 1837 1848 and was collector of the port appointed by President Pierce.
At a Saturday meeting of the board of health lunacy and charity all members except Dr Davis of Fall River were present and approved Irving Fisher M D resident physician as superintendent of the alms house at Sead to date from the first and that the two offices be fixed at 2200 dollars subject to governor approval
A Saturday morning blaze on Laurel street Roxbury destroyed a partially built wooden house at No 28 valued at 8000. Two alarms were rung from box 265. The fire likely started from shavings left by carpenters. Several nearby houses suffered damage including Nos 26 32 and 45 Laurel and nearby 43 Ottawa. Delays in alarm and water shortages hindered suppression. Rescue of a resident highlighted by Patrolman Kelly.
This quiet week in entertainment offers two openings. At the Museum the Chimes of Normandy features Marquis de Corneville with William T. Carleton as Gaspard and Geo. W. Wilson as Grenicheux. Also Gobo the bailie's shadow and Serpolette played by Miss Marti Jansen appear. Corinne in The Magic Slipper is set for Oakland garden.
The police commissioner accepts Patrolman William W. Bennett's resignation from the 12th division. Dr A B Heath elected medical inspector of the board of health replacing Dr Tilliam L Richardson. Heath has served as port physician for four years. An order to lay out Hayward street from Warren to Blue Hill avenue under Holborn street name. Charles H Marple, formerly Warren bridge superintendent, now city inspector for Warren bridge improvements.
The popular excursion steamer sails today with a fishing party offering liberal prizes for the largest catches and a $200 grand award for the heaviest pull of the season. Tuesday’s voyage goes along the north shore and Wednesday to the Isles of Shoals, as vacation days wind down.
A compilation of residents and dignitaries spending summers in resorts from South Hadley to Buzzard's Bay and Swampscott, plus prominent judges and bankers abroad. The piece notes notable travelers and a ship passenger roster from Liverpool to Boston and Queenstown, including names such as Col J J Crowley, Hon P J Stone, Judge Harlan, and Miss Winifred H Madigan, with sailings on the Samaria and the Batavia and a large steerage contingent.
The Bostons defeated the Clevelands decisively with Buffinton pitching well. The Clevelands failed to generate offense while Boston's fielding and hitting sustained a strong lead. The report notes upcoming games in Providence, Boston, and other Saturday results across multiple cities and clubs.
The Hull Yacht Club held the first of three championship races with a brisk westerly wind. Races in second, fourth, fifth and sixth classes were started or contested, while third class had only Sea Bird with no other entrants. The Beverly Yacht Club hosted its 76th regatta at Nahant with a strong south by west wind and favorable conditions.
The new fire alarm gang was tested again, heard in Watertown and Newton, with satisfaction. Waltham Record cup races saw E. F. Peters win two and Thomas Colter two. a controversy over a builder supplying boats and a bribery claim fuels speculation. Dedham reports near ten percent mortality at Colburn school, risking closure or pupil transfers. Merchan t’s woollen mill repairs near completion. a band stand erected for East Dedham. Local notes include John H. Kittridge’s Cambridge assault warrant and Carlisle arrest, Hingham taxes, a Doris circus horse accident, Mald en property shifts, Nahant campers’ illumination, Reading assessors lowering the rate, and Lynn tax on the First National Bank.
In central court Judge Forsaith, Nellie Buck was held for assault and battery at 300 dollars bail for next Saturday. Dennis Boyle fined 19 dollars and costs for larceny. Thos McGrath, third drunk, six months in the house of industry. Anna Casey held in her own recognizance for appearance today for assault and battery. Benjamin Williams held in 100 dollars to keep the peace for six months. Martin Cass for assault and battery and larceny received six months in the house of industry on the first charge and one month more on the latter. South Boston court Louis Donnelly, third drunk, sentenced to the house of industry for six months. East Boston court J J Gallagher for breaking and entering held 500 dollars for examination in the superior court. Dorchester court Frederick Wright and Ephraim Pitts of Quincy for disturbing the peace fined 6 and 10 dollars respectively.
The $5,000 policy on Mrs. Carlton’s life at the Massachusetts Geneffit association remains uncalled for as Mr. Carlton has not submitted required blanks since last May. The note condemns attempting to dull pain by destroying sensibility, warning it would kill the patient to end suffering. It suggests Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cannot raise the dead but may aid those deemed hopeless.
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