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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1878
Page
2
The Charleston News and Courier notes strong public affections for Gov Hampton as his illness darkens, with blood poisoning fears and talk of amputation. Churches unite to pray while Radical papers attack, and the New York Times calls reports a hoax amid partisan hysteria.
The Virginia Legislature convened in an extra session and appointed a Joint Committee to probe the session's legality. A resolution asks the Governor for information on Judge Rives removing state custody of murder suspects. The Governor's message urges honoring debt obligations and outlines possible tax increases of 30 to 40 cents per $100 to cover a deficit near $850,000. Illumination for the Governor-General and Princess Louise capped the evening.
Passengers from St Louis report buying through tickets to New York for 20 dollars and receiving ten dollars back as rebates on arrival. Freight ships note carriers are contracting grain shipments from St Louis and Chicago East below fixed rates. Chicago reports Wisconsin Iowa and Illinois roads cutting rates as well.
Washington dispatch notes Gen Butler’s NY absence disrupts House plans. Geneva Award bill delayed two weeks to allow Butler to participate. Potter Committee postpones cipher despatch meeting. Tilden pushes for full inquiry. Republicans resist broader probe. Executive nominations listed. Hot Springs pay issue stalls. Stephens injured but minor. Texas Pacific Senate prospects improve. Charlestown Yard vacancy unlikely to be filled soon. House adjournment eyed to dodge political talk.
The Senate discussed the redemption of United States legal tender notes with a proposed 75 percent gold and 25 percent silver payout under the Special Resumption act. A levee construction bill by Eustis sought $5 million for Mississippi river works, to be overseen by the Army Chief Engineer. The day closed with executive session and adjournment.
Washington December 4 The Geneva Award bill's consideration was postponed to Tuesday A resolution requests information from the Secretary of State and Postmaster General on U S and South American commercial and postal intercourse since last Congress A Hot Springs bill passed adding free baths for the indigent A request to the President for a 1878 dispatch on U S Mexico commercial relations was adopted Additional resolutions sought treasury deposit details for September and November 1878 and a pension law amendment was introduced A timber depreciation probe in Mississippi was requested and a bill to affirm the legal tender status of the silver dollar and bar banks from rejecting it was debated
Secretary Sherman’s report renews focus on whether Demerara sugars were artificially colored to dodge tariffs. Baltimore verdict found coloring existed but importer lacked knowledge. Evidence questions arise over Col. Ashby’s unseen report and a reportedly biased jury. Critics say Department overruled officials to secure a wrong verdict.
The Postmaster General sent Senate a note from Sixth Auditor McGrew highlighting thirteen Postmasters who failed confirmation in the session after their pay and money order commissions were with held. They served in charge until a regular session could confirm or reject them. Names include Albert Davis of South Abington Massachusetts and J C Smith of Rockland Massachusetts. Total withheld pay about 36500.
Washington December 4 Secretary Sherman received a million trade dollars offer from San Francisco, with reply that bullion bids will occur weekly and no preference to trade dollars. Domestic circulation, exports, and Chinese returnees yield a remaining balance. bids for silver and distinctive note printing paper proposals also noted. Greenbackers organize. Dewees elected chairman. funds pledged for bureau. legal actions and government receipts listed.
The man arrested as John Adams is Henry Lewis, alias Charles S. Walker, an escapee from Massachusetts State Prison. He says he hid in a freight car to flee, swapped jackets for a stolen coat, then walked to Newburyport and received clothing from an old friend before reaching Portsmouth. He plans to return with a requisition, to be taken by City Marshal Entwistle Thursday morning.
In Saratoga, New York, hotel keeper Mr Case found a woman's head on his piazza with a bullet wound. A dog was seen eating flesh, leading to the discovery of a decayed body parts about 200 feet away in a grove. The victim was 17 year old Alice Relyea, previously employed at Case's Hotel and missing for weeks. Authorities believe she was betrayed and likely committed suicide.
A rock weighing several tons fell into the Wershire copper mine at Ely Vermont, instant killing an Englishman whose name is unknown. John Butters was crushed about the head with doubtful recovery, and another worker named Ford suffered a crushed foot and injuries.
Nelson Vanderpool, described as a half breed Indian from Towanda county, says he has Charley Ross. Christian K. Ross arrived from Philadelphia, joined Vanderpool, and both headed to a nearby nine mile site to investigate the claim.
The New York Times mocks a Navy annual report revealing arithmetic antics and curious geography. It lampoons projections from 1 steam boat to 91 vessels, and questions the remarks on Para, the Madeira, and the Amazon, noting playful overreach and curious measurements amid defense talk.
New York December 4 Mrs Mary A La Bau daughter of the late Commodore Vanderbilt marries Francis Berger Consul General at New York from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in a quiet ceremony at 66 East Thirty fourth street about twenty guests including Cornelius Van derbilt and several consuls general. The wedding may affect ongoing will dispute and Berger plans to return after six months. William H Van derbilt’s absence cited from ensuing family tensions amid a broader set of legal and municipal notes
New York, Dec. 4. A special meeting chaired by Alfred C. Cheeney appointed a five member committee to select officers for the coming year. Reported ticket includes Daniel F. Appleton as President and J. Pierrepont Morgan as Treasurer. Fifteen new members elected, among them Hug McCulloch and Jonas Marsh Lilbey.
Henry G. Tim mons of Portland was pardoned today by the Governor and Council. Convicted by the Municipal Court of Portland for keeping liquor for sale he demurred and appealed to the Superior Court. The case troubled him and his mind is said to have been rendered insane by the ordeal. A conditional pardon was granted.
Despatches report Gen Roberts delaying attack to secure supplies after finding Afghan strength at Peiwar Pass. Viceroy confirms halt for rest and resupply. Afghans occupy peak positions with two horse artillery batteries. London dispatches note McPherson forage move beyond Koord Khyber and discuss uncertain future Afghan policy and possible Parliament dissolution.
A London market report states a government loan of 3,000,000 pounds of 4 percent Canada bonds was issued with Imperial government guarantees on half. Investors must bid a single price for both stock types, with minimum issue at 96 12 percent. Ottawa reports Lord Lorne and wife to hold a levee in the Senate Chamber Thursday afternoon after farewell addresses from Toronto Hamilton and Mohawk communities.
The Ottoman ministry is dismissed and new ministers named including Grand Vizier Kheireddin Pasha and War Minister Ghazi Osman Pasha. Karathederi Pasha becomes Foreign Minister, Kadri Pasha Interior, Seid Pasha Justice, Djevdet Pasha Commerce, Sawas Pasha Public Works. Photiades rises to Pasha to govern Crete. Said Pasha to act Interior, Reouf dismissed. Reforms urged and promised soon.
In Rome yesterday the Deputies debate dwindled without Premier Cairoli who is wounded. Opposition assails the Cabinet over lawless outbreaks and bombs while government supporters blame the Conservatives. A 15,000 Milan meeting and Liberta report of 230 deputies pledged against the government signal an impending ministerial crisis.
The Caledonian Bank decides to liquidate after holding stock in the City of Glasgow Bank. Other Scottish banks will accept Caledonian notes and repay depositors. The bank remains solvent overall with 740000 paid up capital and 5215000 in deposits, which will be set aside pending City of Glasgow Bank's liquidation outcome.
In Borprau on December 4, M. Delbecque, director of the mint, was arrested charged with stealing 1,500,000 francs of Rothschild silver bars and replacing them with galvanized copper bars.
Goa body of Sir Francis Navier shown at Cathedral in view of many Catholics from around the world. Meneasis appeals on misapplication of criminal procedure code. new trial set in about two weeks. Emperors reception prep crowds in Ebibein. Frederic Gye dies from gun discharge injuries in London. Fenian convict Tierny alias O Connor released and sent to New York aboard City of Chester.
The conjuring apparatus weighing six and a half tons lies scattered at Concert Hall after Heller's final performance. His will called for destruction of the props, but on his deathbed he reversed this, directing sale through Hartz of New York. His last trick failed as paralysis overtook him, ending a career of success.
Burglaries are frequent in Milo as residents consider moving to Aroostook with state aid for transport. Bowdoin College President Chamberlain returns from Europe. Kent's Hill Wesleyan Seminary begins winter term with large attendance. Aroostook migration plans and transport requests surface amid regional growth.
A varied list of incidents spans from A.J. Ridley’s death in Norfolk after a spree to a $5000 lottery win in Hillsboro. Other items include college medical class openings at Dartmouth, female suffrage in Plymouth, a fatal railway accident in Keene, a push for Keene’s city-form change, a long walking match in Franklin Hall, and the New Hampshire state board of equalization. Also noted are a Nashua Unitarian Church ordination, a bold safe robbery of Judge Butler in Fisherville with few monetary losses, and a string of large fires and losses across New York Brooklyn Detroit Paterson and other places, with expansive insurance details.
Edward Powers dies after circular saw accident in Williamsville. Brattleboro railroad hires exceed a hundred workers amid forecast of a mild winter. Butter receipts light in St Albans as market stays dull. Prices for new and October butter rise with quality distinctions. Roscoe Derby injured by a horse kick on Thanksgiving. surgery offers hope. Mrs Bridget Cleary of Burlington dies, revealing substantial bank savings and property. A notorious seduction case surfaces in Williamstown. Caledonia County Court opens with 220 civil docket actions and several forgery and embezzlement indictments against St. Johnsbury residents. Noted Hiophios case verdict upheld by Supreme Court. Peabody connected to Melindeo’s Falls lumber and a New Orleans partner. charged with forgery totaling around 320,000. at large on bond.
Hon Charles B Pratt has been re elected President of the Worcester Agricultural Society. The item notes city civic activity and a larger event surrounding agricultural leadership in Worcester, with local governance and community notices interwoven.
The third annual session of the National League began in Cleveland with Syracuse Buffalo and Cleveland admitted. The 1879 pennant went to the Boston Club. Amendments include meeting place rules and playoff scope, pitcher dimensions and delivery, and a Milwaukee debt resolution. The league plans to meet again tomorrow. Contrary notice: Lowell Base Ball Association meeting noted.
William F Bartlett of Boston aged 71 dies at Dale street December 4 after a varied career from Plymouth bookbinder to circulating library founder and lobster canner. He served nine years as Suffolk jailer, was a principal city assessor, and later a book dealer and publisher representative. Also mentioned are Capt Morant of Salem dies December 2 age 50. Thomas J A Kelleher ex police officer of Boston dies December 4, age 49. David A Badger of Everett dies December 4 age 58. and A G Bachel der Lowell inventor of a car brake who died December 4 after a long illness.
In Newburyport E M Boynton moves to contest Loring’s congressional win citing 413 Georgetown and Groveland votes lacking office specification. Independents nominate Currier. Citizens had picked Harrison G Johnson who declined due to his ill wife. New ship Frank N Thayer sails to New York. ministers Morton and Crans take church posts. 1878 Amesbury carriage output tops 11,000 units valued at 3.5 million. Amesbury’s business claims national lead.
Three yellow fever cases in Osaka Mississippi Thanksgiving observed as a general holiday. Oyster shuckers strike ended in Norfolk with workers returning to old wages. Bowen escapes Sherbrooke jail before hanging. Harrisburg Board of Pardons denies continuation in Mollie Maguire case James McDonnell. San Francisco coasting seamen strike ends with wage terms. Western Nail Association raises nails price to 216 dollars per keg. Jacob Villinger acquitted by insanity verdict will be sent to asylum. Cramp & Sons deny arms for Russian ships. Breathitt county Kentucky reports restored quiet. Gov McCreary orders special Jackson court for those involved in recent unrest.
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