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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1883
Page
1
Boston Dost presents a compact page of market reports and local notices. Includes domestic and foreign market summaries, marriages and deaths, imports and exports, court records, railroad matters, and a meteorological note with ship news and hotel arrivals.
The Providence Journal notes Bradley Barlow’s sharpness in railroad matters as he navigates a contested election claim. It calls the Boston Baseball Club “the prospective champions,” and lauds the Journal as one of America's best newspapers.
A breezy column notes English society embracing Mrs Langtry and calls for a sharp U S tirade on American girls. It contrasts the Concord Monitor’s former editor with the current one, and notes Springfield Republican’s cautious take on Talbot’s election prospects and business burdens.
The speaker argues against admitting Dakota unless better men are sent to the senate, criticizing recent appointees like the Tabors, Millers, Bowens, and Pikes and stating the motive is to secure two Republican senators from Dakota.
The piece laments Republican figures and critics ridicule Dorsey, Garfield, and Blair while accusing party leaders of double standards. It notes the Albany Evening Journal condemning sensational press, questions cleansed politics, and suggests Hayes and Arthur avoided exposing crimes to protect the party.
The Republican executive committee faces a decision on who should write the party platform with Bruce possibly taking the practical work. If Bruce declines, Robinson may offer a personal platform. The Ohio delegation comments reflect lingering tensions over past conventions while remarks on hogs and international views appear in the same column.
The Springfield governor accuses rivals of weak leadership and predicts Butler’s renomination, urging opposition to beat the old line. He blames Talbot for compromising temperance pledges and cites Boston vote splits with Pierce. Ex congressman Crapo and Hoar’s senate bid factor into a deal linked to Bishop’s nomination.
The Maine Beekeepers association wrapped up its quarterly meeting in Augusta after two days of papers and discussions. Twenty new members joined. efforts moved to set Maine honey prices. The next annual gathering is planned for Lewiston in February.
A detailed August report shows cotton prospects fading across states with Virginia and Tennessee least affected. Meteorological extremes in May to July hurt cotton, especially in Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama. Corn appears slightly improved overall, with forecasts near 1.7 billion bushels. Wheat, oats, barley and potatoes show various regional conditions, while drought and pests threaten crop yields. prices may stay firm on surplus from last year.
Fire at the Medford almshouse near 6:20 PM caused by unknown origin nearly destroying the building. Insufficient water supply hindered efforts. keeper Govan absent briefly. Furniture of town and inmates largely destroyed. $5,000 loss with no insurance on outbuildings. Other brief fire notes from Lynn, Lexington, Worcester, Abington follow.
The Nashua forenoon session read and referred bills including amendments to the city charter governing mayoral tenure and other municipal officers. Also noted was an act concerning the Keene rail project, with related forepass referencing.
Major A H Nickerson reports from Philadelphia again as war department officials doubt his whereabouts, suspecting Canada hideout and planning court martial. Navy lighthouse notes urge more funding for Rhode Island structures and lights, plus Lake Champlain projects. cholera fear in England contrasts low tobacco tax receipts by 5.29 million dollars.
CaMp Rollins Wyoming Aug 9 President Hayes review an Indian horse drill near Fort Washaki. About 250 Shoshones and Arapahoes perform a mock battle while senators Rollins and Blackcote press for land in severalty. The party crosses rough terrain to Bull Lake Fork camp, where the president shows fishing skill and Rollins earns camp name Rollins.
A San Francisco despatch reports the Northern Pacific Express Company plans a western division with Kansas City and Portland as main offices. Operations start Sept 1 with Kansas City and Portland as hubs, California offices to follow. Headquarters decision pending. Competition with Wells Fargo may be implied depending on future conditions.
New London marked the Stonington battle anniversary with seven bands, fire engines, and two National Guard companies in a parade. After a large tented dinner, events included double scull races and a tub race, followed by a grand jubilee and illuminations. Courtland Palmer of New York spoke. Gov Waller sent regrets. About 6,000 attended. six veterans participated, oldest veteran Col Geo L. Perkins unable to attend.
At Lynn Providence Andersons beat Alleghenys 11 to 3. At Pittsburg Alleghenys 5 Baltimores 3. At New York Metropolitans 3 Athletics 4. At Cincinnati Eclipse 4 Cincinnatis 14. At Columbus St Louis 8 Columbus 2.
In Boston era social notes, M. J. H. Daley the Dominion emigration agent at Montreal stays at Tremont house. Guests at Ocean House Nantucket include H. W. Dodd J. R. Poor and J. E. Bliss of Boston. Cooley of Victoria Hotel New York takes a Parker house wine room post. Lucius Tuttle of Eastern railroad improves after a bibious fever. The piece notes Montgomery Blair’s death leaves Simon Cameron as Lincoln era cabinet survivor.
New York August 10 Superintendent Hamstone of Western Union Telegraph says wires were undisturbed last night and operations resume with several applicants rejected. He claims the strike may allow hiring better workers and notes leaders appear to be weakening. Striker committee at headquarters remains tight lipped.
In Boston a concert for the strikers is planned at Tremont temple next Thursday with two brass bands the Schubert club and local musicians. A mass meeting at Codman hall discussed the plan amid operators’ worries over a rumored Baltimore and Ohio compromise. New York reports deny a full return to work. meanwhile 150 Panhandle operators have struck.
Five masons and carvers fell about 50 feet from an insecure Ames building staging opposite R H White & Co on Washington Street. Injuries ranged from skull fracture to contusions. taken to a nearby shop and then City Hospital. Other local items report a Pauline Graziana death claim, a body identified in Great Head waters, a Roxbury burglary, a steamer crew member arrest, and a runaway horse colliding with a lamp post.
J B Edmunds president of the Queen City Rowing Club of Buffalo New York issues a challenge to the Gookin Caskin tour of Boston to row three to five miles for five hundred dollars a side. He states his club is willing to enter a sweepstakes race open to all with entrance fees from two hundred fifty to five hundred dollars and a forfeited one hundred dollars posted.
San Francisco health board declares Asiatic ports infected amid cholera fears from China and Japan and orders vessels to be placed under examination before entry. News comes amid a string of nationwide disturbances including lynching reports, alleged canal sabotage, cholera outbreaks, and Salvation Army clashes in Syracuse.
A two-year rebuilding project on Washington street replaces the old Adams house with a seven story Italianate hotel of 81 by 70 feet, 16,500 square feet, featuring Vermont marble facades, segmented arched fronts, extensive glass, and a central emphasis on fireproof construction and ventilation. The dining room, offices, and large working departments occupy the main floor with a grand 40 by 90 foot dining hall and marble and glass detailing. Openings planned for Sept. 1 with Hall and Whipple managing, staffing from notable hotels.
The body of sailor William Tammer from the schooner Mary Weaver was recovered in the Kennebec at Southtown after drowning while bathing. Augusta voters pledged a $300,000 tax on Edwards Manufacturing property. Cattle dealer B B Abbott died from injuries at Putnam and Closson mill after an axe mishap, leaving a widow and child. Ocean Park association reports a flourishing year with officers elected. Portland police arrested two three card monte men at Old Orchard Beach. one claims White and Boston ties, the other named Martin. their bag held disguises and $65.
The Greenland depot post office was broken into and robbed on Thursday night. The Mount Vernon country store owned by C. H. Richardson was robbed that night with about $10 from the till and various goods taken. the scene was left in disorder. Charlies Pillsbury of Whitefield chased by a mother bear after throwing rocks at two cubs he mistook for coons. Dover city council’s committee on a new $50,000 county court met, organized, and plans a site tour Tuesday. White Mountain Mineral Spring Water Co officers elected at Conway: President Chas Buffum, Treasurer Robert W. Carpenter, Clerk J. B. Nash, with multiple directors.
Massachusetts items report multiple accidents with serious injuries including Charles Davis in North Adams and a boy killed at a mill in Shirley. Other injuries include John Goddard's skull fracture from a bursting wheel and Charles Ashley's son hit by a ball. Fisheries yields at Wellfleet show 1910 barrels of mackerel. cod scarce. bluefish up. Barnstable Medical Society meeting draws large attendance. Miss Anna Chute denies receiving $300 from Wheelwright rag find. funds still with Wheelwright. Martin Hoyt found dead in Georgetown pasture. autopsy planned. Michael Doran arraigned in South Flamingon for arson. case delayed to August 16. Southern Massachusetts Telephone votes to consolidate with New England peers.
The 31st annual report shows total bound volumes at 422,116 and Boston ranking among the world’s largest libraries. The year’s gain is about 4.25 percent with total use 1,045,902, up 5,349 from the prior year. It includes Higginson's account on Theodore Parker’s bequest collection and Perry on French literature. and Chamberlain’s librarian report outlines central and branch matters.
Foreign notes report Patrick Malone's arrest in Birmingham for theft and possession of documents linked to fonian groups. Reports from London describe a labor quarter riot in Alexandria protesting alleged poisoning by English doctors, quelled by British troops. Dublin’s Irishman and Freemans’ Journal attack verdicts on treason defendants in Liverpool. Vienna sees a workers’ demonstration near police offices, dispersed by police and dragoons with many arrests and later troops patrolling. Barcelona workers cheer republicans and factory closings prompt martial law in Valencia and Lerida. garrisons reportedly revolting with unrest spreading to Gerona and Figueras.
The Fifth Regatta of the Quincy Yacht Club and races off Marblehead and at the Point of Pines drew 16 yachts as wind stayed light from the east most of the day. Wenonah won first class sloop, Halcyon won first class schooners, Clio second class schooners, and Vixen second class sloop. Luckenbach served as judge’s boat with judges from New York and Eastern clubs. Evening reception at Marblehead Neck highlighted a bright, lantern-lit club scene.
Attendance nears six thousand as Phylis wins the unfinished 2:20 class in two straight heats. Stranger shows late speed to capture the 2:26 class, while Buffalo Girl wins the free-for-all. Unfinished 2:18 race postponed to tomorrow.
A brilliant English firm staged a seaside pyrotechnic show opposite Hotel Nantasket under John Broadbent. The program featured a fire portrait of Capt Webb, flying figures, and a band concert. Guests from Rockland attended on upper balconies with dining hall seating filled for the event.
Gov. Butler peremptorily removed Henry A. Dexter of Fall River from the district police and appointed Samuel Reade of Ayer. Sen. Baldwin of Lynn is proposed for the executive council seat. Militia officer Second Lieut. William A. Pew Jr. replaces Gaffney. Senator Randall appoints examiners Curley, Spinney, and Chenery for agricultural college admissions. districts to send two boys. Competitive exam in East Bridgewater on Aug 23 at 10 AM.
The article notes three concerts by Arbueckle's famous band and soloists connected with it. It highlights reduced rates on the Eastern and Revere Beach railroads as a visitor incentive. A new rebate scheme on the steamer Nahant offers 15 cent hotel vouchers toward hotel bills, lowering round trip and admission to 35 cents, with return by Eastern railroad possible aboard the steamer.
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