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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1879
Page
2
A Fall River defaulter warns that speculation in futures misleads and wrong choices in policy bring inevitable loss. The piece argues universal law and consequences, noting that temporary false economic theories by political leaders will backfire, echoing moral certainty and accountability.
The late Collector Simmons is regarded as the leading expert on Republican civil service reform, his testimony before the Wallace Committee underscoring his prominent position. He called reform a mystery and described its management as humbug, noting distrust in future administrations.
A historic downturn in Canadian business prompts calls that protection does not shield. Factory output drops and thousands lose work while capitalists share the burden with labor. In Newport R I the Boyton and Webb swim saga draws crowds as Webb cramps at eight miles. Maine Democrats doubt Greenback strength. Republicans spend freely though unity is elusive. A Frenchman sits in jail at Newport New Hampshire for the murder of a missing man tied to a June 29 attack and accusation of wife infidelity.
Shipping bulletin lists vessels visiting ports and sailing routes. Glammorgan from Liverpool stops at Boston, Main from Bremen at New York, Schie dam from Rotterdam, Crookhaven noting passage to Liverpool, Henry Edge from New York at Havre, Lake Nepigon from Montreal at Liverpool, City of Leondon from New ark, Montana from New York to Liverpool, Pereire from New York to Havre, Illyrian from Boston to Liverpool, Cohanim from Havre to Philadelphia.
A detailed sequence of auction items and schedules spanning August 25 to 29 listing horses carriages sleighs harness boots shoes dry goods carpets and other items. Entries name Moses Colman Son Hawes Day Co Pancoast James Laws Wilmerding Hoguet Bunting Samuel Warren and others with multiple city locations Philadelphia New York Cincinnati and Philadelphia noted for each date and item.
Henry Cole of Springfield New Hampshire a Frenchman was arrested on a murder charge after Frank Wheeler about 19 years old vanished June 29. Wheeler was last seen at Cole’s house during a drunken French gathering where Cole accused him of dishonor with Cole’s wife. Cole pleaded not guilty and the case is set for September 4 as authorities promise a thorough investigation amid local excitement.
In St Albans Vermont on August twenty second a meeting of railway freight managers from Central Vermont Grand Trunk Chicago and Lake Huron Flint and Pere Marquette and Louisville New Albany and Chicago was held Representatives discussed through freight traffic by the Great Eastern Line and took important action not yet released to the public.
The Bangor report describes a complex political battle in Penobscot County Maine where Democrats withdraw their county ticket and many Democrats may vote Greenback while conservatives align with the Democratic party. Greenback organizers form the Citizens Campaign Club, while Republicans rally under Blaine Baum and Davis as White House prospects shift potential votes. The county outlook favors Greenback strength but statewide results remain uncertain.
In Newport on August 22 the Boyton Webb match drew crowds as Boyton paddled twenty five miles while Webb swam twenty. Webb forfeited after cramping near ten miles. Boyton continued, completing twenty hours twenty four minutes. Bennet and Duke of Beaufort among spectators.
Utica New York August 22 trotting events conclude with 2.28 and 2.18 classes. Falsetto arrival sparks talk of a match with Spendthrift at Monmouth Park next week. Nashua Races in New Hampshire report heats for 2.50 and 2.45 classes. Montpelier trotting meeting features purse of 170 dollars for horses never beaten 2.34. New England Fair entries extended to August 29.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ordered judgment for the defendant in the long running case Alanson L. Haines of Wentworth versus Republic Fire Insurance Company of New York. The suit, filed after a Wentworth building fire on November 11, 1870, has been tried three times since 1872 with appeals and reviews, culminating in a recent ruling against the plaintiff and with costs awarded to the defendant.
The Second Day reunion of the Vermont ex soldiers at Pavilion Hotel elected Gen Stephen Thomas president with H B Bean H W Downs as vice presidents and C M Ferrin as secretary treasurer. An about one hundred attendees shared a banquet as toast after toast honored leaders and Vermont troops. The gathering closed after a late sing along with America.
At Rehoboth Beach Surf House burned to the ground around 3 am with sixty guests inside. all escaped though one woman injured. Loss on the largest beach property totals 18,000 with 57,000 noted insured. Also in Foxboro a private home burned with 1,500 loss, no insurance. Taunton saw Widow Strange's roof burned, and Cannington Ontario reported fires damaging Smiths Hotel, Munroes Jewelry, Watts Drug and residences totaling 25,000 in losses.
In Manchester Crescent Place Bridge Street a can of kerosene exploded as Mrs. Sarah Patrie poured it to light a stove burning her clothing and badly injuring her and her four year old child. In Hartford Connecticut Mrs. August Fischer poured kerosene on a fire to hasten it and was fatally burned.
London reports from the War Office Cape dispatches say South Africa remains unchanged while Cetewayo rejects terms involving his deposition or personal humiliation. Wolseley notes 5 000 Swazis ready to attack, rising to 10 000. British forces aim to capture Cetewayo or push him toward Col Clarke’s southward column. Utrecht raid noted. Cape Town reports hostilities inevitable and Pretoria indicates renewed campaign against Chief Secocceni. Pietermaritzburg notes Boers will fight to regain independence.
At the Rotunda in Dublin on August 22 the Home Rule League held a riotous meeting with four MPs present led by Parnell. The hall packed with workers heard calls to purge moderates. Several fights broke out as dissenters were rough handled and expelled toward a waiting mob.
A public execution in Odessa of three of five Nihilist prisoners drew a large crowd while a guard kept the square clear. A 15 year old girl sentenced to Siberian exile was among those reported. Also noted: other distant dispatches on smallpox in Callao and various European affairs.
At Saratoga August 22 the Erie receivership questions arise as President Jewett testifies before the Assembly Railroad Committee. He cites ongoing suits with McHenry, notes the reorganized line requires new bonds, and says improvements will raise stock value once the road meets competitor standards.
New York reports a homeowner wounded a burglar after surprising him at No 25 Stanton Street. The intruder fled badly wounded, description notes a pale, staggering man. Other items include legal adjournments in Brooklyn, funeral rites in Grace Church for banker Duncan Sherman, and deaths of John D. Wright and Rev. William L. Roy.
An aging New York engineer recalls riding Locomotive No 309 and refutes the idea of trains traveling a mile a minute. He explains typical speeds, the effect of stops, and his one claimed mile a minute at age 18, noting he fell short by seconds in later attempts.
Halifax reports the USS Kearsarge with fishery commissioners Babson and Foster aboard reached the Magdalen Islands on Aug 16 and sailed to Cape North Aug 17. A heavy easterly gale caused high tides, mackerel were plentiful but small, cod scarce, and all lobster factories closed by council order. A fairly good canning season followed.
MemphIs August 22 Nine cases in all were reported to the Board of Health today four colored One additional death occurred Ferdinand Rehkopf The Superintendent of Quarantine will tomorrow put into operation the rules recently adopted by the State Board of Health for the government of Memphis and other infected places Within the past few days several business houses and dwellings have been broken into As an additional protection there will be organized tomorrow a white military company who if necessary will be placed on active duty to assist the authorities in maintaining the law It has been raining steadily since 7 o clock.
The Cheshire County Musical Convention wrapped its twenty seventh annual session in Keene New Hampshire. The chorus was aided by Mrs H M Smith M W Whitney J P Cobb and the Fitchburg Glee and Madrigal Club with the lat ter praised. Officers elected included William P Chamberlain president five vice presidents and fifteen directors John W Sturtevant secretary Bee Doolittle treasurer with about 400 in the treasury.
Reports claim Secretary Sherman is ill and cannot fill appointments. He is not sick and has returned home for a few days rest. He will travel to Columbus on Monday to fulfill all engagements already made.
Eugene Gardere a former Louisiana Legislator and post office clerk has been jailed in New Orleans on charges of embezzling letters. One firm claims 300 letters with remittances were stolen. Gardere is held on $2000 bail.
Reported riot near Portland as an excursion train carrying Waterville firemen arrived back in Waterville. The train carried many injured and a Waterville man named Shaw was left in dying condition. Considerable excitement followed the incident.
Ottowa, Ont, Aug 22 Hanlan refuses to come here to row Riley but offers an exhibition for 500 which the committee declines. They may offer an 800 purse for a single scull race on Lake Descheves Tuesday of fair week and might raise to 1000 if Hanlan rows Riley there.
In St Louis in late August a broad labor fever drives strikes and wage demands. Cigar makers act widely, many manufacturers grant advances. Coopers remain unresolved, lumber teamsters show little impact, stove moulders halt over 15 percent piece work rise, foundry owners refuse. Street car workers seek shorter hours, not higher pay, as average shifts run about fifteen hours.
At a Newport fox hunt Miss Alice Bedlow daughter of ex mayor Bedlow suffered a bad fall and was kicked in the face and stomach Col J E Waring Jr also fell and dislocated his shoulder both incidents occurred during the afternoon event in Newport R I
Taylor Ake was hanged today in Austin in front of about 4,000 spectators, most of them Black, for the rape of a German girl in July 1878. His neck broke on the gallows.
Washington dispatches report that the collector at Suspension Bridge New York seized Canadian seines and nets in U S waters, prompting correspondence with the British Minister. Officials say no other remedy exists for the illegal acts, and further action may follow.
Proria Illinois hosts Western States distillers convening to launch a national body for promoting foreign alcohol trade and assessing domestic needs. With spirits output exceeding demand, members agree to production limits set by a committee, effective September 1. HOUGHTON & DUTTON clear French kid goods and ladies slippers on sale.
A tidal wave at Fisk's Mills in Sonoma County on Monday swept three men and one woman into the sea where they drowned.
A severe storm at Beloxi Seashore Camp Grounds wrecked the tabernacle and several buildings. Two people were injured in the incident reported from August 22.
A Portland despatch reports Charles M. Sawyer drowned Friday while attempting to swim ashore from a cat at Peaks Island. Dr William Hall of Bangor is indicted for manslaughter in the death of Otis Cobb’s wife during childbirth due to alleged unskillful treatment. The Portland schooner Polly and Clarissa is 65 years at sea while Polly of Rockland, 76, is older. Lot Rust of Palermo, age 73, died after injuries from a wagon fall. he was a former merchant and long time town leader.
Alonzo F. Pike driving the trotting horse Rattler in Haverhill Friday was slightly hurt as the buggy overturned. Rattler was seriously injured. Also notes pardons were expirations of sentences for good behavior, not property pardons. Details on camp meetings, clergy, rail extra trains, and Supreme Court term assignments follow with various local notices and events across New Hampshire.
Foster Winshell of Pittsfield was committed to jail Monday to await trial on an alleged rape involving his daughter. The report lists earlier local incidents, including a serious carriage accident, a fatal railway accident, and a case of suspected infant smothering near Waterbury.
A compilation notes several incidents and updates: George G. Fearing’s son drowns at Parker Mills in Wareham. Nineteenth Massachusetts Regiment reunion planned for Salisbury Beach on August 28. City National Bank organized at Holyoke with $209,000 capital. Salisbury Beach gathering set for September 11. Ralph Little of Sheffield granted bankruptcy discharge with claims to be just enough for expenses.
William C. White of Woodbridge, long considered insane, tried to drown himself Sunday in three feet of water and, after being saved, drew a knife to stop the rescue. City Attorney Ripley of Norwich declines prosecution of the Sunday excursion steamer Ella and its passengers, saying such action would not promote secular or religious community interests.
Toronto on August 22 reports Cool Burgess arriving with his three children who were left with a relative before his visit. The note mentions his family arrangement but provides limited detail beyond the arrival.
New York report states James G. Barry former mayor of St. Louis was missing for two weeks. He was seen in New York last week and then left for Greenville New Jersey to visit friends.
Hougat on and Dutton advertise ten days of best value on et books traveling bags shaw straps and ladies belts in Boston. Pocket books priced at $1, far below common $2 to $3 market.
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