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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1881
Page
1
In Philadelphia news, the mayor has named four colored men to regular police positions. Despite 25,000 men of Ham in the city, none from that group were appointed under years of Republican rule, prompting reflection on the claim that the party is the colored man's friend.
The Biddeford Times recalls its disorder after 113 establishment fire and recounts a recent incident where a cow bolted with a man. The paper noted the cow tearing down streets with its tail aligned to the man's coat tail as a vivid image.
The Baltimore public clings to a long hoped ship canal across the Maryland and Delaware peninsula, with pledges seen as enough to fund six million dollars. Some doubt the route's value, but the project is pitched as affordable and worth trying. The piece ends with a quip about subscribing for the Cape Cod canal.
A disputed report claims Gen Lowry opposes Senator Lamar and leads a Barksdale wing triumph. in fact he seeks a compromise and admires Lamar, stating in a letter he will not run for governor. Gen Chalmers may enter the senate race, with Tamar as Lamar’s likely successor.
In a letter to the Chicago Inter-Ocean Colfax counters critics of Dr Bliss, stating he owes truth about a matter in which Bliss reportedly saved his life ten years ago. He denies publishing details for political gain and urges accurate public record.
In a little over a week the institute will open its first exhibition in their grand industrial building. The event aims to attract visitors from abroad and showcase a national character. The piece credits public spirit and urges support to promote New England industries and development.
The Porter report to Gen. Walker notes bondholder distribution by state, highlighting Massachusetts with 16,855 holders though only 3.5% of population, New York 20 percent holders, and Oregon least. It cites a single New York magnate owning over 60 million dollars and suggests Kearney relocate to Oregon for happiness.
A Boston Journal critique accuses the Journal of duplicating the Post's Bangor collector story and claims the Journal published the facts first via Washington specials. The Post distributes detailed new angles, while the Journal lashes back as partisan sour grapes.
Washington reports say the president endured a second operation to create a straight drainage channel for pus from a rib injury. Ether was used, strength noted, and doctors see no new dangerous symptoms as fever eases and recovery continues. A separate note clears rumors of White House plumbing disputes as unfounded.
Executive Mansion reports the president was etherized for a new opening below the twelfth rib to drain pus and keep the wound unblocked. Dr. Agnew led the operation, with the patient in excellent condition and resting after the procedure.
A large barn at the Andrew Casyell place in East Taunton owned by Old Colony Iron and used by bookkeeper Mortimer Westcoat was destroyed by fire at dawn. Suspicion centers on incendiary action linked to a prior Sunday blaze and a surrounding menacing group. Loss estimated at $1,200, insured.
The Sprague estate records reveal a complex marriage sequence involving Elia C. Elkington and Charles S. Wells with prior divorce and annulment steps. Brooklyn judges handle contempt and attachment actions in cases against Chaffee trustee and Quidnick for debts. Reports include a lightning death, a wife thrown from a window, an absconder ship boarded for Bremen, horse swindling arrests, a long track record by William Gale, a missing man, a suicide attempt, and a Brooklyn merchant facing business troubles.
A.J. Wheelock, a clerk at J C Walcott & Co in Broad Street New York, vanished after stealing $40000 worth of railway securities and filling out blank checks. He left behind a note of credit to Brown Brothers London and Drexel Morgan, with securities and signed checks used to flee aboard a Saturday steamer bound for Europe.
New York passenger agents report no change in westbound wir rates from last week. Tickets cost seven dollars to Chicago and Cincinnati and twelve seventy five to St Louis. Scalpers sell to St Louis at eleven fifty via rebate orders, while railroad agents have no active counteraction.
G P Comstock and Co grain dealers report failure. Comstock admits embarrassment but plans to continue after settling debts, aided by rapid progress. Shortage in corn cited as cause. A J Malloy grain commission merchant also failed with small liabilities.
In the Commons Mr Forster says Dillon was freed after doctors found further confinement risky. Gladstone notes Bradlaugh oath issue may resolve next session. Land bill advances. two more suspects arrested in Waterford. Dillon plans to attend league meeting before London, while Times correspondent warns of growing ferment among manufacturing classes.
Minister Foster reports to the State Department that the Russian wheat harvest may be among the largest ever, with exports likely higher than usual. Crops in southern Russia and central districts are strong, though northern areas face weather and pest issues. Moscow signals a broader revival in business tied to harvest prospects and potential political impact.
London reports from Chaman Chauki to the Times describe Ayoob Khan's forces marching toward Candahar. The deputy governor was beaten after surrendering from a shrine. Recruits and supplies lag. aovu Khan may prevail if Kabul holds and Khelat-e Ghilzai remains under control.
The Times Paris correspondent says voter abstention will be high due to lack of program and no real contest. M Ferry may oppose a senate revision but his influence is limited. Gambetta remains the dominant figure.
In Fredonia Kansas a mob of about forty armed men stormed the jail to seize two Hardin brothers jailed for a June murder. A guard passed a pistol to a prisoner who shot the mob leader John Hoffman mortally. Hoffman later died. Sheriff’s posse pursues the assailants.
A Portland district camp meeting opened Monday evening at Old Orchard. The report details town events including a Northern Pacific order for ten locomotives, a fatal accident at Orono, ship movements, a fatal murder suspect pursuit, arrests, Odd Fellows meeting results, a Brunswick mill strike, storm damage on Pushaw pond, and Portland fish trade revival with local business growth.
George B Prentiss fell from a scaffold in Bennington but may recover. A severe Derby Line storm Sunday night destroyed trees and damaged crops. Fred Watson of Orange aged 18 is deemed dangerous and to be moved to Brattleboro for safety. George R Wales, injured at a Middlebury job press, had his right arm amputated halfway. Nearby fair dates and the 104th Bennington battle anniversary are noted along with hotel news of the Welden House in St Albans and its proprietor Thomas Lavender.
A string of brief reports includes Sullivan's death from heat in No Brookfield and Coolidge found dead near Leverett from exhaustion. Brockton boot shipments rise with Campella contributing 1642 cases while Leominster's Bowers suffers sunstroke. Other items note a Gen Burt railroad effort near North Adams, a fatal Paris green case in Holyoke, and escapes and arrests linked to Springfield jail.
Chicago Aug 8 Patrick Crowe arrives denying links to a Palmer House meeting. He alleges the skirmishing fund disbursed 7600 to himself 20000 for a torpedo boat never used 2000 for an Irish paper in Scotland and the rest vanish. A separate United Irishmen fund has reached about 9000 aimed at harassing England.
Auckland advices report July 16 floods and waterspout at Thames causing about 50 000 dollars damage and one death. May Queen brought laborers to Aoba May 29. natives killed two boat crews and a white man. Earlier New Britain killings claim an American Bret and a Frenchman Follette in February.
Montreal reports meteorologist Vennor predicts a sharp weather change around the comet's perihelion near the 20th of this month. From the 15th to the 20th, frost and strong northerly winds are expected instead of fiery conditions.
A severe cyclone struck Trenton New York at about 4 PM Saturday bringing thunder and lightning. More than forty trees were prostrated on Mrs Guiteaus land and her barn suffered destruction. Lesser damage was reported across Utica and surrounding areas.
Ellicottville New York Aug 8 Edward Northrup a prominent attorney shot and killed Joseph O Donnell a lumber firm clerk during a dispute over a debt Northrup says he acted in self defence The village is stirred as both men are well connected
The mayor announced appointments: Levi F P Dudley as superintendent of hay scales in Roslindale and West Roxbury replacing James H Griffin, George Whittemore as measurer of upper leather, and N M Heathfield as measurer of grain. A suggestion for an assistant harbor master due to workload was referred to harbor commissioners. Petitions addressed asphalt paving, macadamizing streets, sewer and crosswalk work, and railroad track access were referred to various committees. Quarterly reports from Overseers of the Poor and City Clerk were received. a pay of day laborers vote was narrowly defeated 7 to 5. Public works orders including street name changes and sewer construction were issued.
Alderman O'Brien introduced a motion noting the crowded condition of Tremont street from Boylston to Cornhill and Washington street from Cornhill to Boylston as a nuisance. The board resolved it is inexpedient to add horse cars there and no petitions for more cars should be considered. The committee on paving was asked to assess the Blue Line’s purpose and, if for speculation, report to discontinue it and authorize asphalt paving on Spring street and Harrison avenue with estimated costs of 2006 and 2500 respectively.
Manchester hosts the state’s three largest Oda fellow lodges with about 1100 members. Notables include Jd. W. Newman as head waiter at Mount Pleasant House, Rev. S. C. Beane and family at Lakeside House, and F. A. Stillegs with Charles D. Warde summering at Jefferson Hall. A moose cap by A. O. Shaw’s son near Camp Caribou highlights regional pursuit.
W G George the former mile amateur champion will visit the United States to race Myer s on American soil. Three matches set for half mile three quarters and one mile with George strongest at longer distances. He recently won a thousand yards handicap at Birmingham in 2 18 beating Myers 2 18 53. Also notes Saratoga results and local baseball scores.
The 24 foot Comfort owned by T B Cook of Salem Mass arrived in New York after a voyage of more than 2000 miles. Cook sailed with T T Hazelwood C L Young and W H C Smith from Salem visiting Halifax Gaspe Bay Quebec Montreal Chambly Canal Lake Champlain and the Hudson River before reaching New York.
Advices from the north shore report that heavy rains in the past fort night have stopped streams fisheries but washed logs downstream. A partial failure of the salmon fishery in the Bay of Chaleur led an American company to plan prospecting for salmon in the upper Gulf of Labrador and Newfoundland.
The will filed with the surrogate places the residence and grounds and a 15000 dollar annuity to his wife. Daughters Georgiana and Helen each inherit one third while the remaining third is shared among the grandchildren.
The Chicango area reports 327 deaths in the past week, the highest weekly total on record. The mortality rate also spiked sharply above normal levels.
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