Fire at Vineyard Haven Sparks Hope for Aid
The Vineyard Haven blaze devastates homes and shelter in a worthy community. The passage notes Boston has a history of timely relief for sudden calamities and signals expected needs for aid.
13 Aug 1883
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1883
Page
1
The Vineyard Haven blaze devastates homes and shelter in a worthy community. The passage notes Boston has a history of timely relief for sudden calamities and signals expected needs for aid.
An interview in a Chicago paper quotes Whitelaw Reid denying any promise from Garfield to appoint Stanley Matthews to the Supreme Court in exchange for a campaign contribution from Jay Gould. The Albany Argus notes Reid would deserve denial if true, while questioning the telegram threatening Garfield with publication to secure Robertson’s appointment.
The Herald questions the Republican stance on surplus revenue and tariff policy, noting Massachusetts and Pennsylvania positions. It asks whether Massachusetts will endorse distribution of surplus or abolish internal revenue taxes, and whether Dawes' committee will offer a discreet alternative. The piece critiques northern Republican self-promotion and ponders the party’s direction.
American pyrotechnist E. Hunt challenges London exhibitor Paine to a competitive display at Nantasket. If Paine accepts, the Boston and Hing ham Steamboat Company will arrange the late boats for the event likely next Thursday evening.
Indications show partly cloudy skies with local rain in the New England states. Winds shift from east to south as the barometer falls and temperatures steady or rise slightly.
Special Weather Bulletin notes the low mood center moving east to north of Lake Huron, with winds varying by region and temperatures mostly steady east of the Mississippi. Rains likely in Middle Atlantic and New England today, with fair weather in the lake region and Ohio valley tomorrow.
Boston venue presents Haverly's ag and Consolidated Mestoden Minstrels each evening with Wednesday and Saturday shows. Oakland Garden features Mestayer's Tourists' Specialty Company with evening performances and Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
From Francisco California on Aug 12 the official closing prices show varied results among mining stocks led by Martin White Belcher and Best and Belcher with several entries around two percent shifts. Bodie and Northern Belle also appear in the list with modest movements as traders watch market signs.
A local pest control firm promotes a treatment described as rough on rate that clears out rats mice and flies. The ad emphasizes quick action and affordable service for homeowners dealing with infestations.
A massive blaze in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, destroyed the village’s business district and about 50 dwellings along with hotels and stores. Losses reach about 190000 with only 64000 insured, as residents flee to safety and relief efforts raise funds.
Rev. Dr. John O. Fiske, pastor of Winter Street Church Bath, retires due to ill health after four decades. He preached on Acts 20 32 to a packed house. during his tenure he led 4140 sermons 1390 funerals 500 weddings and baptised 99. Church growth included a 25000 dollar chapel and 103000 dollars raised for benevolence.
Ottawa reports a British government plan to assist emigration from Ireland to Canada on a vast scale. A conference at Mansion House approved a scheme modeled on homestead laws, planning 200000 Irish families to settle in Canada with 100 acre lands, ready farms, and supported start up for three years free. Afterward rent begins at 3 percent of 500 dollars, with option to gain title.
A local merchant promotes printed verses alongside a reliever product called St Jacobs Oil creating a street sensation in City of Mexico. Citizens buy the verses as a novelty and discuss the unusual sales gimmick and its impact on shop traffic.
An old advertisement claims Ayer’s Sarsaparilla cures liver complaints, female disorders, rheumatism, and “all diseases,” presenting a broad health cure with testimonials and benefit claims.
Aug. 12 dispatch reports Barlow seeking Canadian Pacific syndicate equity on the Southeastern road while obstacles mount in Montreal. Indianapolis banks face suspensions and planned reorganization, with First National in Lawrenceburg closing and others listed as failures or near-failures across the region.
Last night from Cashocheca Sonora reports Col Bandola of the 22d Mexican regulars was killed Aug 2 by Apaches. A band of 30 Indians attacked Opuiet, killed four men, and Col Bandola rode ahead with two men when ambushed. He fell from two wounds, companions mortally wounded. Troops arrived. Indians disappeared. Next day three Mexicans killed and 23 horses stolen.
A despatch to the Epitaph reports Captain McGreen arrived in Tombstone Arizona on August 11 following a fatal incident linked to the San Carlos Pets operation. The brief item notes arrival and ongoing inquiry into the death.
The Boston telegraphers strike remains active as mass meetings progress at Tremont temple and Cadman Wall. Governors and mayors may speak, while unions in New York pledge full support and aim to raise funds, with reports of wire tampering and desertions denied as false.
Advance sheets from Cincinnati board of trade report for the year ending March 1, 1883 total manufacturing output at 194,572,536 up 8,000,600 from the previous year. Carriages wagons and iron products lead gains while liquor tobacco drugs decline due to tariff agitation.
Lieut. Brown begins vacation in Essex Massachusetts. Hon. George H. Rea visits Charlestown. Sergt. Ryan takes vacation at Brant Keck. Charles Elliott Burrill stays at Goose Rock Maine. J. E. Kellerd in Parker House. Rev. Charles A Reese resigns Dearborn Street Baptist church effective Sept. 1. Capt. Homer given opera glasses and a pipe aboard Katahdin. Steamer Samaria lists cabin and steerage passengers. Thomas Marsh Jr. and son to western trip after Harvard graduation. Edward King returns from Europe to cover French displays. Tolman family history noted in Dorchester. Charlestown groom-to-be Henry Cummins to wed Miss Bertie Sneden in September. Parthia arriving with passengers including nobles and dignitaries. Lathone, Hohenlohe, Gleichen, and Elphinstone stay at Hotel Brunswick. Boston lawyers mix literature with law, per Cincinnati Commercial Gazette on Garfield memorial. Grafton’s water color showing Davis’s poem to Garfield praised as decorative pioneer work.
London reports rising unrest in India over Ripon Ilbert measures and aristocratic hostility to educated Indians, with harsh penalties and pension drain fueling discontent. McDermott speculation in Liverpool jail and possible Dublin ties. Spain’s revolt outcomes and troop movements. cholera toll rising with dozens dead, Cairo and Alexandria affected. Lisbon riot aftermath. transport friction in a crowded station example.
A Laredo despatch reports Cortina in Queretaro with 300 revolutionists, signaling possible rebellion in northern Mexican states before year end. The unrest targets perceived usurpation of power by the central government in Mexico City, as New Laredo faces fines for removing city officers against government wishes.
Contractors fence the easterly side of Warren bridge leaving passage for horse cars on the out track. A new sea wall work starts on the Charlestown side and a steam dredger will operate at the dock rear of Taft Son's grain store. Lower sheds at Wellington coal wharf torn down and other Warren avenue buildings soon removed. Citizens plan a petition to replace Fountain Square park with a statue of the late Richard eet, historian and scholar.
Aug 10 from Camp West on Spring Creek via Fort Washakie reports a calm day since Bull Lake fort. The party remains healthy under clear skies with Wind River and Owl Creek mountains in view. Sage brush terrain and steep rocky sections challenged footing while Crow Heart butte stands as a noted Wind River landmark captured by the photographer.
Amero’s father visited him in the Cambridge jail on Saturday. After a long silence the son questioned whether the man was truly his father, then remained mute for about 30 minutes despite sheriff efforts. The father departed crying as talks failed. Report cites defense counsel: Mr. Jones of Connecticut, W. B. Gale of this city, and Senator Crowley of Lowell.
In Winooski village a mob of about 500 villagers chased the lone policeman Mr Laborge on Saturday night. He sought refuge in a drug store and was rescued by Sheriff Barton and Burlington police. The mob threatened severe harm and it is believed Laborge fled town.
A report from Hermosillo says soldiers encamped 45 miles northeast mutinied on the 8th killing their captain and first lieutenant. Mutineers fled to the mountains with arms and ammo. General Ter departed Friday night for Ares with infantry and cavalry.
Archbishop-elect William Elder urged clergy to convene August 21 in Cincinnati to raise funds for the late Archbishop Purcell’s creditors. The effort is charitable not a legal discharge.
D O Mills presents a nine foot high statue depicting Columbus at the court of Queen Isabella. The artwork cost 35000 dollars and will be installed in the state capitol rotunda at Mills's expense.
A dispatch reports Wells Fargo & Co. express robbed between Riverside and Pioneer of 3200 dollars. Express Agent John Collins was killed and a passenger wounded. Both horses were killed.
During a thunder storm in LFACOLANEB on August 12, brothers Robert and William Miller and Ernest Smith were killed by lightning while taking shelter under a tree. Several houses were struck and four others were injured.
A Shawmut avenue car on a sundown trip to the Highlands picked up a striking woman at Blackstone Square. The moment drew attention as she joined the ride, adding local intrigue to a routine Saturday journey.
John Regan was arraigned Friday for smuggling and, with the case continued to Saturday, held in bail of 1500 dollars for trial in the district court in September. Bail was furnished by his friends.
In Superior Court on August 11 Judge Aldrich presided as guilty pleas and sentences were handed down. Mary Keenan received six months for drunkenness. Georgie S Slocumb one year for house of ill fame. Thomas Goorvien Senner three carloads in state prison plus one year in house of correction for assault on a police officer. Charles F Milken on probation for larceny. the grand jury reported and trial set to begin. Various defendants faced charges including larceny breaking and entering and other crimes with true bills returned for multiple individuals.
In central court Judge Adams fines Nellie Buck ten dollars plus costs for assault and battery. James Toland and Bridget are fined twenty dollars each and half the costs for fornication. Frederick W Petterson held to trial August 15 on embezzlement charges with three hundred dollars bond. South Boston court sees Joseph Travers and Kate McDavitt each fined twenty dollars and costs for fornication. Dorchester court holds Thomas McManus on a one thousand dollar bond for the superior court for assault with a knife on John McDonald.
A Bay State city report chronicles crimes and disorder from a morning break in on Friend Street to assaults on officers and crowded disorderly streets. Insanity rulings, missing persons, and a fatality at a new Hamilton Place building are noted among several arrests and investigations.
News in brief covers a spree of violent events and oddities from Evans Colorado to Virginia, Alabama, Missouri, and beyond. Items include deaths by suicide and lynching, a farmer murdered near Danville, rail line accidents, a murder suspect to hang in September, a mass fund-raiser in New York, and a Sioux Indian note amid broader frontier turmoil.
A large crowd witnessed the Boston team fall to Providence 6 0 with Hines hampered by a sore finger and multiple errors. Rich mond and Hines drove in four runs in the first inning as Providence built a lead, while Boston’s defense faltered and a key double play did little to help. Eight other city league results and standings follow as teams jockey for position.
The Hull Yacht Club held its fourth regatta with northeast wind and reefed sails. Notable incidents included the Transit breaking a bobstay and Zip losing a peak-halyard block. The Beverly Club open regatta drew 155 entries with expectations of 175, while Hull Yacht Club scheduled prizes totaling $1,000 for its August 25 event.
The Massachusetts Rifle association held a Walnut Hill meet with good conditions and solid scores. Bicycle notes announce Springfield prizes including a 500 dollar gold championship medal and several other gold medals. The reports also cover racing plans, trots, and a polo match at Nantasket with Salem beating Nantasket three to one.
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