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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1879
Page
2
The MByidence Journal argues that Dominion business relations should align with this country and that discriminatory boundaries between products be removed, likening them to inter state barriers. It praises a Republican paper for supporting this view and urges influence to aid New England goals.
About 150 representatives from boot and shoe firms toured Narragansett Bay aboard the Rhode Island for a complimentary trip hosted by Woonsocket Rubber Company. The cruise featured an elegant dinner and concluded with a visit to the Providence City Hall.
The notice lists multiple upcoming auctions including horses carriages stocks real estate and various goods in New York Philadelphia Cincinnati and other cities. Details include times 10 A M 12 M and 1 P M with firms such as Wilmerding Hoguet Co Samuel Bunting's Sons C Warren R F Pancoast Co Hawes & Henshaw Lippincott Son Co and Moses Colman & ae among others.
The article analyzes tariff battles across Austria France and Germany with Protectors versus reciprocity advocates. It notes Austrian French treaty frictions, Bismarck's tariffs and their risk to workers, and rising domestic opposition to protectionism. It cites import values and shifts in exports among major powers while arguing that reciprocal policies fail to help agriculture or industry.
The Saratoga hearing resumed with Mr. Sterne examining Vanderbilts stance on Wagner Sleeping Coach and Wagner Parlor Car Company finances. Vanderbilt argued he had no extra documents and that most business lay outside New York State. The committee debated power to compel data and the scope of questions regarding contracts and earnings.
The speaker argues that rivals’ exports pale beside ours and US trade lags, noting our long lead in markets. Education, policy shifts away from aggression, and renewed confidence are key to restoring profitable commerce before others seize the moment. The piece cites figures for UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Russia, India, Australia, and the United States.
A Winnipeg despatch reports Canadian Indians denied buffalo in the Northwest grow desperate and threaten an outbreak. Sitting Bull crossed the line, Crees chief Great Bear protested, but pacified by Indian Commissioners. Buffalo nearly exterminated, Indians avoid entering U S territory to evade clashes. Battle Ford Lieut. Gov. Laird relocates family to Winnipeg amid crisis. Fort Walsh police foresee trouble as Col. Smith heads to trouble site with six mounted infantry companies organized by the Dominion Government.
AvansTa Maine August 28 The Kennebec county Democrats convened at Granite Hall and adopted the Greenback nominees. E F Pillsbury spoke in favor of a coalition. Skowhegan delegates count sixty three and approve the Greenback slate with a coin-based currency resolution.
Fort Walsh and Battleford report Indian trouble as Colonel Osborn Smith heads to the scene. Great Bear, a Canadian chief, reportedly on the warpath against Sitting Bull’s band amid conflicts with Cree and Saulteaux groups near Wood Mountain where hunger bites locals.
Utica N Y Aug 28 The State Committee of the Greenbackers selected James B Graham of Rochester as temporary chairman with David Haley of Hornellsville and J H Costello of Elmira as temporary secretaries The convention signaled intent to nominate a straight out ticket and endorse Denis Kearney The evening credentials report favored the Syracuse agreement allocating New York city delegates Blair 4 sevenths O Reilly 3 sevenths A minority report sparked a vigorous debate The report was adopted at 10 PM
Reports from San Francisco on Mr. Kalloch show gradual improvement yet danger remains. Doctors note pus forming around the bullet and no outlet yet, risking inflammation or blood poisoning. A nightly stomachache is the principal unfavorable symptom, possibly from nerves or over nourishment as physicians limit visits to forenoon hours.
The coal operators in the Schuylkill region set line and city trade prices with reductions across grades. Lump and steamboat drop 20 cents, broken 25 cents, egg 35 cents, and stove 35 cents. harbor prices follow with lump steamboat and broken at 3 dollars, egg 3 25, stove 3 26, chestnut 3 20, and pea 2 dollars.
New York reports that the Oneida community will no longer practice complex marriages. Under President Noyes’s plan the community will consist of two classes of members: celibates and the married, who will live monogamously.
Havii Fax Nova Scotia August 28. The Smith Ross race did not occur due to a strong easterly wind. The Evan Morris of Pittsburg vs Warren Smith of Halifax race on Bedford Basin is fixed for September 6.
In Quebec the Legislative Council approved a resolution to remove ministers and reject the supply bill amid a deficit dispute. Hon. Dr. Ross attacked the government with witnesses and authorities, and the council voted fifteen to seven to reject supplies and urge the Lieutenant Governor to change advisers. Toronto papers call it a staged crisis with the Blon party holding influence.
At the York August meeting the Great York shire stakes were won by Houldsworth’s Ruperra with Wheel of Fortune second and Rycerski third. Wheel of Fortune, Lord Falmouth’s famed filly, was beaten in the Great Yorkshire stakes, influencing Doncaster’s St Leger prospects. A report of a leg injury had unsettled betting prior to the result.
In Havana on August 28 two insurgent bands appeared in Holgino and Santiago de Cuba districts. The Holgino force is about 100 strong while the size of the Santiago de Cuba group is unknown. The rebellion lacks notable leaders as the Captain General orders all available troops to pursue them.
A Constantinople dispatch says the Turkish Porte will accept the frontier line indicated by the Berlin Congress protocols while reserving Janina for the International Delimitation Commission. Other items include farmers from northern England sailing to New York and diplomacy involving Mr Maynard and the Wyoming.
At the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Saratoga, Albert A. Nicholson of the U S Navy read a paper detailing experiments at the Naval Academy using a 150 foot focal length lens. He cited a vacuum light velocity of 299 828 kilometres per second, noting it exceeds Foucault and is near Cornu. The Navy Secretary was urged to fund further work, with Nicholson to continue experiments perhaps by varying methods.
In Newport Rhode Island on August 28 the Union Club of Boston defeated the Ravenswoods of New York to claim the championship lacrosse cup after three straight wins. Captain S McDonald led Boston with Ferris Mortimer and Burton shining, while Ravenswoods faced disciplined play but fell short. The cup, presented by Westchester Polo Club, is valued at 400 dollars. A separate pigeon shoot match at Narragansett Gun Club pitted Travis Van Buren against Donnell Swan, ending with Swan 78 of 90 and Van Buren 64 of 88.
The ninth annual reunion of the Nineteenth Massachusetts Volunteer Association met at Salisbury Beach after a forenoon gathering in Haverhill. Officers largely retained their seats with Merrill stepping down and George H. Patch elected president. George Mitchell joined the Executive Committee. Rawley, Massachusetts was chosen as next year’s meeting site.
New York reports a wave of sensational items including alleged misdeeds by Rev. Dr Joseph P Thompson written to Mrs Deland with claims of impropriety. Harvard feasibility for Chinese taught by Ko Kun Huo emerges with an 1879 Shanghai agreement for three years at 200 dollars monthly. Other items note a Belfast flax suit, a steers transfer riot, and Mary Quinlin’s whiskey death.
The Town and Country Club met at Mrs. Julia Ward Howe's Boston home. Torpedo class trainees at the Torpedo Station will finish studies tomorrow and begin Government board experiments Tuesday. Rev. Dr. Schenck, Mrs. J. C. Flood, and Gen and Mrs. Barlow have arrived, with Mrs. Astor hosting the last as guests. Steeplechases are planned for September 18 to 20, plus a flat race daily and a polo pony race.
Gov. Andrews and staff welcomed a notable party in Norwich today. Attendees included Gen. Horace Porter formerly of Gen. Grant's staff Col. E. F. Winslow of Cedar Rapids Iowa Prof. R. H. Mather of Amherst College Mayor Limes of Meriden Hon. George S. Moreton of Windham Thomas Nixon of Providence and Joel Rutmold of Willimantic.
Joseph M. Hopkins aged 82 years and 7 months died at work in Mr. Thwing's tannery in Farmington. The report notes his sudden death on Monday.
Attendance reached eight to ten thousand at Hedding camp meeting with fine weather. East Rockingham Bible Society to meet September 2 at Hampton Congregational Church. Sullivan Musical Association session in Newport proves successful under conductor L O Emerson and performers. Sunapee Lake Spiritualists hold picnic day with dancing. Shelters from Enfield to participate in coming meetings led by Elder Cummings. Dartmouth College opens fall term with about eighty freshmen at chapel and thirteen in Chandler Scientific Department. New work Collegiate Algebra by Elihu T. Quimby adopted.
Hartford Aug 28 large crowd at Charter Oak Park for pacing races with Rowdy Boy taking the heat and the purse event. The meet included later exhibitions after the horse did not appear, owner Conklin expelled, John Splan defended him, and changes in entries amid weather and track conditions. Monmouth Park results follow with Beata Ferida Loulanier Jericho Judith and others in several races.
A vast Burlington gathering estimates 15 000 outsiders as Rev Henry Ward Beecher addresses an immense audience at Queen City Park on the country’s condition. The day also notes a large rail and water borne turnout and the Farmers’ Picnic’s record attendance.
Detroit Aug 28 The open regatta four oared race compacted after a prior umpire decision. Shoewaecaemettes beat Michigan with a time of 7 minutes 56 seconds over one and a half miles with current. Beavers Windsor won the ten cared barge race in 12 minutes 47 seconds.
Bail granted for Munson of Worcester. Miss Clara Blake injured in Athol carriage accident. Seventy nine swordfish landed in Rockport weighing up to 560 pounds. Augustus Stuart of Wareham charged with shooting near Cedar Island. bound over for Plymouth Supreme Court. A 11 year old English boy dies at Tecumseh Mill in Fall River. Nellie Grover’s pocketbook stolen in Worcester street. Cyrus W Field offers old Congregational Church site for a public park in Stockbridge. Moody addresses Northampton camp meeting to large crowds. Burglaries at Col Faulkner’s South Acton home. money stolen. John Warren, 20, hurt on Providence and Worcester train. arm amputated. Family of Somers Benjamin noted for multiple fatalities. Gloucester teachers assigned. Frenchman Lorenzo Avey killed walking on rail near Adams North. Cape Ann quarry blast lifts 40 000 ton stone. extensive drilling and powder use. Many entries pour into New England Fair. boards of agriculture invited. New Hampshire tents planned.
Gloucester reports 104 arrivals with large catches. Notable hauls include codfish from Newfoundland and Georges Bank and halibut from Georges and shore grounds. Bank fares and several schooners ship pounds of cod and halibut while mackerel stocks remain tight and prices rise.
Icelandic settlers arrive by rail in western Minnesota forming a new town. Two hundred Icelanders and seven hundred families migrate via Glasgow Scotland, bringing fur products and distinctive dress. Many wear sheepskin coats and clogs, with cash assets averaging four thousand dollars per family.
The Philadelphia Times notes Aug 26 that B Y Hamsher became permanent chairman with George W. McCleary named Director of the Poor and J W DeHaven for Jury Commissioner. Delegates W S Stenger C M Duncan and C W Rhodes were expelled from the next Democratic State Convention. Solid Tilden delegation.
Revy Henry Orton Finch of Yale Theological School class of '78 drowned in Long Island Sound near Sachem's Head Connecticut. He was to be ordained next Sunday as pastor of the Congregational Church at Guilford. Also, Atlantic City reports Mrs. Mary Fisher drowned while bathing as heavy surf swept her into deep water.
The State of Missouri files suit through the Circuit Attorney of St. Louis for 60 000 with penalties on 120 life insurance policies issued after Charter Oak Life Insurance Co lost its business rights in August 1877 by the State Superintendent of Insurance.
The Royal Canadian Insurance Company stops transacting business in the United States and reinsures its policies with Commercial Union. Police arrest John Riley and Napoleon Toborste for allegedly trying to break into the City and District Savings Bank branch at Point St. Charles.
Receipts from internal revenue Thursday totaled 339556 dollars and customs 731786 dollars. A Montreal man named Scott choked to death during breakfast at the Magog House in Sherbrooke Quebec on Wednesday. The steamer Helvetia sailed from Liverpool to New York taking eighty farmers to Texas unhappy with English agricultural prospects. Thomas Williams of Wilkes-Barre was killed by falling lumber in a Pennsylvania Coal Company shaft accident. A despatch notes fever susceptibility differences among races and Chinese residents. Nathaniel McKay of Philadelphia contracted with Georgetown to build a market house in British Guiana using Philadelphia wrought iron. Two acres of Mill Hollow gardens near Wilkes-Barre sank eight feet. surface undermining threatens nearby structures. Morris proposes a new Nicaragua canal company with Gen. Grant likely presidency. Cyrus W. Field and Sir John Hawkshaw involved. A 1869 New York Legislature charter remains available for the new company.
Frank Slavin's trotter Filecutter and her colt valued at 2500 each were poisoned Thursday morning in Providence by Paris green mixed with their feed. In Wyckford North Kingston robbers plunder four stores and a post office. 100 taken from H N Reynolds store. They fired on pursuing officers at Church's drug store and fled in a carriage, tools left behind. Pursuit leads to Greenwich.
A kaolin deposit was located on Daniel S. Palmers farm in Ledyard described as the first genuine kaolin mine found in New England. A separate note reports Mrs. Kate Cobbs prison surroundings in Wethersfield as fanciful but false.
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