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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1879
Page
2
The Memphis editor, though out of command and facing personal hardship, keeps fighting for others. He dismisses rumors, steadies citizens, and insists Memphis will recover prosperity. He underscores the press as vital, urging courage amid disaster and silence.
The St John Sun lauds Henry Ward Beecher as the best informed and ablest American citizen a capable theologian and popular preacher a sharp observer and leader in reforms. The Halifax Phennicle notes Niagara’s effect on Beecher and calls him the country’s most popular lecturer whose genius and speaking power win wide praise. All agree a Beecher lecture surpasses hay fever at Twin Mountain House.
The murder of a respected citizen and businessman near the State House sends horror through Boston. The public authorities vow to use every effort to find the culprit and make an example to vindicate law and public expectations.
Fire Department protectives won praise for skill and efficiency at the Temple conflagration. Insurance officers and citizens alike laud the system and its management for prompt, effective handling.
At the Maryland State Taxpayers Convention Judge Merrick lauded Boston as perhaps the best governed city in America. He commended the judge for delivering excellent opinions. Boston is described as having a Democratic mayor.
Laborers and armed mobs clash in Quebec with several killed and many wounded. Fire damage totals about 125 600 with most losses insured. A suspected incendiary blaze at Tremont Temple ruins follows shots at witnesses Lamson and Morgan.
Afternoon and evening program at Park Theatre features Rice's Surprise Party in Revels. Boston Museum offers H. M. S. Pinafore by Boston Boys and Girls in the afternoon. Oakland Garden near Columbia Street and Blue Hill Avenue hosts music, entertainment, and illumination in the evening.
On Monday August 18 and Tuesday August 19 auction times list sales from Samuel Hatch & Co. Boots and Shoes in Philadelphia to R. F. Pancoast & Co. Boots and Shoes. The timetable includes Henry & Hatch Dry Goods in 10 A. M. slots and multiple firms selling boots shoes hats carpets and related items in New York Philadelphia Cincinnati and other locations.
Riot across Champlain Street ends with deaths and many wounded as 1,800 armed French Canadians clash with Irish Catholics. Police powerless, military called up, mobs seize hardware stores, cannons and gunfire erupting in evening.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court at Concord adjourned term decided major local cases. It favored special depositors of the defunct Ten Cents Savings Bank over regular depositors and held they must be paid in full. Depositors owing notes could not set off deposits. The Portsmouth Savings Bank was entitled to full payment on a $1,800 check. Mrs. Stokell and Mrs. Norton won disputed sums from the bank. Rowell vs Boston and Maine Railr oad allows new trials in pending cases, as the repeal of review rights did not apply. The Drake perjury case gives a new trial after juror-challenge issues. Legislature had previously amended the law.
New York August 15 The National Cotton Exchange held its session with a July third Wednesday convention date set for the next gathering. Proposals urged census reporting of cot ton area by county and state and bagging standards. Debates on flax bagging and caterpillar damage to crops prompted resolutions to seek congressional action and improved river navigation. Adjournment sine die.
In Washington a Citizens' National Bank cashier, William M Roach, is discharged after a loss of about $60,000 from forged and erased entries. The bank will not be liable for his acts after August 11. Bonds cover the loss, expected to be trifling, with suspicions of stock speculation over eighteen months.
Reports from Washington indicate August cotton conditions average 91, down 2 from July, with Kansas hardest hit at 44. Tobacco shows an average of 77 nationwide, down from 84 last year, though rains since July 26 offer potential for September improvement as Gulf and trans Mississippi regions lag.
London dispatch reports Parliament prorogued at 2 15 PM with the royal speech praising British diplomacy in the Balkans and India, pledging support for Egypt Afghanistan and Eastern Roumelia, while noting military actions in South Africa and reforms in criminal law education and finance. Count Andrassy regrets the Emperor's resignation as Rowell prepares for an American walking challenge and Brown sails to contend for the O Leary belt.
Cape Town July 29 Zulu prisoners say Cetewayo is with his army in the Umvolosi marshes planning fighting. Two British columns will advance August 3 meeting at Magnibonium August 6. London Aug 15 Wolseley says messengers from Cetewayo seeking surrender terms are reportedly spies.
London Aug 15 A Cologne Gazette special from Constantinople says Turkey faces a political crisis as widespread discontent grows over mismanagement and high living costs. Sultan's advisers remain confident in opposing Europe while trade stagnates and drink-fueled instability rises with Murad's return eyed as a possible remedy.
In the House of Commons Mr Bourke says a consular convention with the United States is not yet concluded but a bill to enable such a convention is being prepared. Reports show excitement on Greece and Turkey borders with both nations boosting forces. Minor items cover rail finance, Andrassy retirement, German Russian ties, miner migration funds, a Boston doctor’s death, a London financial failure, Austria’s new ministry, German crops, and a poisoningSentence of a poisoner.
Fire destroyed the Locust Grove Hotel and pavilion last evening. Two men filling lamps in the pavilion caused the blaze. one exploded. Night watchman William Shurharat is missing. Owner G. Godfrey Gunther lessee Mr. Walker. Loss around 75000 with 25000 insured. Walker reports manager Joseph Pearce missing. Other fires include a Detroit barn blaze on Michigan avenue with ten buildings lost and total 30000 loss. Orland Woolen Mill destroyed valued at 10000 with 5000 insured. Aleck Padham’s Solon buildings burned with 890 cash lost and insurance 909.
Rumors claim longtime Pacific Mills assistant overseer James W. Wilbur falsified payrolls to steal funds. Superintendent Field witnessed two boys cash fake pay bills totaling 26 dollars and implicating Wilbur, with authorities now probing potential theft over three to four years totaling between 2000 and 3000 dollars.
In Providence Gov. Sprague vows to keep the children with force if needed while Mrs. Sprague, prostrated and secluded at Cauonchet, endures hostile reports. A trusted creditor urges seizing the estate at the pier to halt ongoing turmoil and protect the heirs.
The coroner's inquest into five deaths from the Clementon wreck on the Philadelphia and Atlantic City Railway found J. S. Verts, assistant superintendent, criminally censurable for hiring incompetent staff and neglecting duties in rail operations.
In Boothbay storm lightning struck four harbor vessels. The report notes damage to masts and rigging while crews remained unhurt.
In Woodsville New Hampshire on August 15 Mrs Elizabeth Williams and her daughter Esther Williams faced a preliminary examination before Judge John Farr on an aggravated assault charge involving Mrs Fuller. The defendants claim Mrs Fuller started the clash by cursing a child. witnesses say the women used limited force and that Mrs Fuller was in danger of death as doctors warned of possible aneurysm. The court ordered the Williamses held for the Grand Jury with bail unlikely.
Memphis reports fourteen new cases of the yellow plague, eleven among African Americans. One new interment is Austin W. Dowell, late engineer of the steamer George W. Cheek. Guards seal Chelsea streets to curb spread. whites are confined to two infected areas while blacks are scattered citywide. Jail inmates to be isolated. fresh prisoners receive fumigation and new clothing.
Lieut. Gen. Sheridan telegrams that Col. Miles via Gen. Terry reports Lieut. Col. Whistler captured Short Bull's band of 57 Indians and 100 ponies near Poplar creek as they tried to cross the Missouri to join hostiles north of the line. 839 half breeds are in custody. disposition is undecided.
The Charles P. Wood estate at Nos. 2 and 4 Western avenue was sold to John Lloyd. Fish receipts included 55,000 pounds halibut and 126,000 pounds codfish from various voyages, plus mackerel and other counts. At Tarr's Marine Railway, William H. Wonson Jr fell into a fly wheel while the engine started, suffering serious injuries to his arms and head.
The Executive Committee of the Bennington Battle Monument Association met at Hon. Trenor W. Park’s home with nearly all members present. Absent were Govs. Talbot and Proctor. The proposed monument’s character was discussed and details will be released to the press. An out of town group including ex-Mayor Lincoln ex-Gov. Rice Col. Campbell of Boston and Gen. Schenck visited the Catamount Tavern site Bennington and the manufactories and schools. they plan to tour the battle ground tomorrow. The sixteen person party included ladies.
Providence crowds gather at Park Garden for the 75 hour walking event. At midnight Harriman leads with 201 miles while Elsom and Colbert trail at 187 miles each and Albert 185 miles, with others like Colston 174 and Han son 166 still in progress as the trial nears 12 o'clock tomorrow night.
In New Hampshire the Manchester soldiers monument dedication faces a boycott by the local Grand Army post. Mrs. Josephine Ellis of Milford leaves an estate about 20000 dollars with major bequests to charities, while relatives receive smaller sums. The will names George A. Ramsdell as executor. The case also covers a quarrel between Ann and Marian McGreggor of West Concord over their mother’s estate. Separately, the State Board of Equalization discusses railroad taxation, and Supreme Court adjourned terms consider bank tax abatements and a highway case.
Brattleboro mechanic D W Hager has eloped, leaving his family in poverty. Washington county bar docket lists 356 law cases and 75 chancery cases for September term opening September 13. August Supreme Court term adjourns to October 21. severe drought affects Middlebury area with drying pastures and streams. Methodist camp meeting set August 20–27 at Morristown overseen by Rev P N Granger. Burlington court sentences Hattie Merrill to 30 days and $20 fine amid crackdown on prostitution houses.
About seventy five members of the Fifty second Regiment attended the annual reunion in Northampton with old officers re-elected. Two Medfield boys drowned at Gibson's pond. their bodies were recovered. Pratt case delayed as Leclair cannot appear. Hamilton Camp near full occupancy with around 1,500 people. Fitchburg real estate tax figures announced with reductions. Durfee insolvency petition filed. New York Yacht Squadron visitors to Martha's Vineyard. topmasts lost. Infant homicide inquiry in Walpole. autopsy planned. Fall River burglary on South Main Street. thieves escaped with some stolen items.
Robert Collins John Uhl Michael Kelly Thomas Burns and another man unnamed perished when a boat capsized during a trip to a female baseball match near Rock River resort. A sudden gale made the boat unmanageable and the lake proved deadly.
Montreal August 15 Mr Angus general manager of the Bank of Montreal resigns his post causing a stir and the bank's stock to fall. It is believed Smithers, New York agent, will succeed him.
Justice Westbrook denies writ of error and stay of execution for Lathemeville. Counsel plan new Brooklyn judge appeal as the convict awaits execution on the 20th.
The Saint Louis dispatch reports an advance in Eastern railroad freights of a certain amount per hundred set to go into effect on the 25th inst. Other items include a fatal lightning strike in Dunham Quebec, proposed visits by Rev James Spurgeon, and various criminal and maritime notes across North America.
Henry Talbee, a Bristol carpenter, was severely injured by a fall from a building on Wednesday and remained in critical condition at last report. The Montana schooner lost overboard James Robinson, a seaman once of New Orleans now from Richmond Maine, while anchoring off Beaver Tail Friday morning. The United States Marshal advertises sale of A W Sprague estate including the Narragansett Pier mansion on September 4 to satisfy a National Bank of Commerce New York judgment.
Frank H. Dibble of East Granby held in Hartford for passing counterfeit money. John Burr of Wallingford wed. Burr mansion hosts festive scenes and a well remembered sighting of an admirer. Olmstead receives anonymous letter claiming Schulte murder suspect innocent. D. W. Spencer and Rose Bros. stores at Centre Brook robbed. safes blown and shots fired at Spencer. Fat Men's Association clambake at Gregory’s Point with 407 lb Hermann D. Bush and 400 lb Willard Perkins as standout guests. Body found near New Haven depot. 43-year-old man may have drifted two days with valuables in pockets. The Woodstock horned cow prank ends when owner recognizes property after horn shed. Mystic burglar Tift confesses. lavish home interiors and stolen silver ice pitchers and bronze items recovered in raids.
At Saratoga on Aug 15 Checkmate led a trio of dashes winning the three quarter mile event with Egypt second and Jennie B third. Volturno captured the short mile and a quarter race with Gov. Hampton second and Mary Ann third. Hippogriff took the one and one eighth mile race as Brother to Grinstead placed second and Belle third. Jackscrew won the one mile selling race with Simeon second and Dr Koestler third. Trotting events at Rochester featured multiple divisions with notable placements and times ranging from 2.19 to 2.28.
A jumble of company names and numbers appears, listing items like Northern Belle Sierra Nevada Yellow Jacket Imperial and Pacific with varied percentages and figures. The legible items include Raymond & Ely and Martin White along with percentages and codes, but most text is garbled and hard to parse.
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