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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1883
Page
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The convention nominated twelve candidates including seven incumbents and five new names. Alderman Slade failed to gain renomination with about one third of the votes, though he is deemed highly useful. The piece urges votes for O’Brien and Slade to retain strong leadership on the board.
Senator John J. Ingalls of Kansas, born December 29, 1833, in Middleton, Essex County, Mass., rose from Williams College to a Kansas lawyer and editor. He served as secretary and member of the state senate, edited the Atchison Champion, then served in the U.S. Senate from 1872 to 1885, acclaimed for scholarly addresses shaping national legislative tone.
In a March 1882 speech to the House of Representatives Mr. Car lisle argued that taxation should serve public revenue. He said duties could be adjusted to aid industries without extra burdens on the people and that protection should not exceed the revenue goal. He contended protection is unnecessary if revenue suffices.
A growing evil on many large passenger steamers crossing the Atlantic is gambling. Steamship agents report alarm at the spread of this practice, though lines oppose it and hesitate to restrain passengers unless propriety is breached.
Aristocratic cottagers on Bar Harbor resist plans to build a railroad linking the village with Eagle Lake mountain railway. Proponents promise a short line, little disturbance, and greater appeal for the Maine resort as the coming season opens.
John B. Haskins a Democratic veteran and vocal Tilden opponent writes a courteous letter to Mr. Tilden thanking him for his proposed gift of a one million dollar house and library to New York City and praising his ability statesmanship and patriotism.
Ten buttonwood trees planted ninety years ago by John Powell and David Bradway in the courtyard of the Friends' Meeting House at Hancock's Bridge New Jersey still thrive surpassing all others of their kind in the neighborhood in size and majesty.
John Randolph once traveled to congress on a pack mule. Dolph, the wealthy Oregon senator, has arrived in Washington aboard a special private train including engine tender baggage driving parlor and sleeping cars.
The engagement between the Pittsburg Chronicle and the Telegraph is announced as a long courtship ends with nuptials planned at the start of the new year. The parties are described as longstanding suitors in polite society.
In the Antwerp province town of Gheel 1300 individuals labeled lunatics are cared for by the local population of 11000. The town maintains asylums and farms to support the residents and their treatment within the community.
Mr. Faxon states Boston has eight miles of rum-shops, New York seventeen, Cincinnati six, and London possesses seventy three miles. This figure highlights regional density of liquor outlets as part of a larger discussion.
The Portland Oregonian endorses the ticket of Bob Lincoln of Illinois for president and Gen. Chas. W. Hamlin of Maine for vice president, signaling support for their candidacy and leadership slate.
After this month 250 pounds is to be the limit of a single piece of baggage that may be checked on any New England railroad. A catarrh epidemic among Waterbury dogs has caused about sixty fatalities, per local reports.
A long article reports on a $5,000 contractor claim that grew to $47,159 through delays and lobbying, the refusal of treasury officials, and a push to bring the matter before Congress. It also covers Gov elect Robinson receiving official Massachusetts compliments, executive nominations, House sessions, Carlisle’s policy, Senate bill activity, and related political maneuvers and appointments.
Hong Kong dispatch reports Admiral Peng Yu Lin notifying foreigners of imminent war with France and orders mobilization to defend Canton. Paris talks hint at neutral zone with Annam and Britain pressuring concessions. Lord Lorne praises Canada. Irish National League receives funds from America. O Donnell death sentence appeal efforts. Irish legal appointments approved. Cetewayo restoration rumored under British protection.
The Virginia General Assembly met at noon and organized with Democratic caucus nominees. A joint committee conveyed a message from the governor. A Senate resolution urged Senator Mahone to resign, citing a sharp arrangement of the senator.
New York reports a board of aldermen committee backing an ordinance mandating all electro lighting and illuminating companies lay wires underground within six weeks of passage. action postponed to next meeting. Custom house seizes 10000 worth of furs from Antwerp as undervalued imports. arrests expected. Barnum's Siam agent buys a white elephant for 200000 to arrive next June. New England Society of Brooklyn holds annual meeting. dinner set for December 21.
National butter cheese and egg association met in Cincinnati with strong turnout and new members. Prof Arnold of Rochester spoke on Cheese and Cheese making while H B Gurlee of Illinois presented on Butter making Dairy and Creamery with claims of boosting cow butter output from 130 to 266 pounds. S G Lombard of Chicago discussed Transportation and its relation to civilization. An excursion on the steamer Guiding Star closed the day.
In Harrisburg today the senate adopted a resolution urging federal authorities to restore Erie harbor to a safe condition. The vetoed appropriation bill has been signed and salary warrants are being prepared. Some senators refuse extra-session pay while others refund pay for the eleven days of recess.
New York December 5 The board of review of the national trotting association ruled that the driver of Borach owned by Rev. C. E. Houghton of New Haven must pay the fine for entering the horse under a false name at a Danbury match. Several jockeys were disciplined and the suspension of R. Martin of Patterson New Jersey was upheld.
The Greensburg habeas corpus hearing on the Murrayville riots closed this morning. Judge Hunter admitted bail for all defendants except Bowser. Bail was set at 5000 dollars each for Milton Weston of Chicago Col Blakeley Joseph Johnston of Pittsburg and Henry Ramsiy of Murrayville.
Louisville data shows the farmers' congress meeting at the Galt House with sixty delegates present. President Hudson of Mississippi urged appointing the agriculture commissioner to the president's cabinet.
Reports say a large corn deal is being engineered in Chicago with squeezing to commence this month. Other items note Bouchtel's $200000 gift to Bouchtel college in Akron bringing total donations near $500000.
Senator Morrill spoke on the 5th urging radical reform of the US coinage system. He argued the double standard misleads value, silver dollars are overpriced, and current coin design and purity are inadequate. He called for a temporary suspension of silver coinage, improved minting standards, and a shift away from copper cents toward nickel dominated coins.
Great alarm grips Yale College as typhoid fever spreads among students. Multiple deaths and illnesses follow the term start, with several captains and players among the victims. Faculty note puzzling sewerage and drainage yet anticipate improved health with cold weather.
Brief reports note a fire at Union Carpet Co. in Lenox Street caused by machinery friction. J. J. Houston's Lynnfield Centre stable damaged by fire, blamed on children with matches. Ashland reports Coburn building complex fire with $2,300 loss. Masonic Temple fire in New York with $60,000 damage to structure and $20,000 to furniture. Blackstone dwelling burned by children with matches, $300 loss. Pendleton drug house in Nashville damaged $25,000. Nichols Academy boarding house in Worcester burned, insured for $7,200.
In Denver federal court the United States filed an amendment to the Mexican land grants action alleging the original 97 000 acre grant was fraudulently enlarged in 1869 or 1870 to include 1 500 000 acres in New Mexico and nearly 3 000 000 acres in Colorado. The bill implicates ex United States Senators Cheffe and Chilcott and the late Judge Holly of New Mexico.
In Montreal today Thus Craig, president of the Exchange bank, fled amid concerns that even with double liability paid up, liabilities would remain 25 to 30 percent higher than assets. Shareholders are organizing to resist director appointments.
As liquidators note, elected by Craig votes and proxies, the president traveled west by Grand wrank railway Monday. His wife reports that strain forced admissions today revealing Geo W Craig secretary treasurer of the Montreal loan and mortgage company, brother of the missing president, tampering with funds.
Mrs. Mary Young, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday in Bangor, died today at age 100 years 3 months and 2 days.
Charles L. Hayes of East Lebanon aged 34 and married was run over and killed on the Rochester and Nashua railroad at East Lebanon on Tuesday. A local board has been organized in Portsmouth as the Portsmouth board of underwriters with officers John Sise president Samuel Dodge secretary and treasurer following the New England exchange board of fire insurance underwriters request.
Fred Humphrey, 14, of Windsor drowned Tuesday during skating. Moses Woods of Derby cut off a finger while cutting a tree. A masquerade ball held at the Grant yards in Newport failed financially, leaving the company heavily in debt.
Amherst closes on the 16th for a three week vacation. Two eight year old boys, sons of John Mc Guire and Patrick Callahan, drowned while skating at Spencer Tuesday. Mrs Amasa G Davis of Hubbardston, injured in the Boston Barre and Gardner railroad wreck on Nov 28, dies Tuesday. Fall River mills lose from fraudulently issued bills of lading by Joseph Lohnstein of Sherman Texas, totaling 25 000 to 30 000, shared by six mills.
The New England Historic Genealogical Society met with Hon. Marshall P. Wilder presiding. Obituaries were read for several members, including Capt. Samuel R Knox and Napoleon Bonaparte Guntfort. Rev. William S. Smith spoke on the shift to written sermons, detailing four growth periods and noting Puritan ministers often used notes but some read aloud, while others memorized.
The New England Aid Society completes preparations for the December 16 fair for aged couples. Mrs. Carleton leads a large committee at her Union Park home as social event details unfold, including cafe staffing by named members and various regional hosts, with many extra tables planned and strong charitable support anticipated.
In Rutland Vermont on December 5 three members of the Jamaica counterfeiters gang known as Birds and Brothers were arraigned. Myers 19 received 18 months in state prison Clark 21 was sentenced to 6 months in the house of correction. Stone 18 had his case continued and was freed on his own recognizance in 500. The court adjourned to January 8. In Wallingford burglars forced open the safe at C A Claghorn's store and took money and papers.
Pere Hyacinthe to arrive in Boston this afternoon. Major Ben. Perley Poore weighs nearly two hundred pounds. Gov. Robie's son-in-law seeks Portland postmaster. Newport clerk new at Adams house. Haywards observe their sixth anniversary. Billings boosts Vermont library gift from $75,000 to $100,000. Cheney seeks railway mail clerk. Carlisle taps Nelson as private secretary. Vanderbilt, Morgan, Astors fund Bishop Potter gift. Calvin Treat travels from New Haven to Bethany. Eustis the horsewoman of Washington. Bassick buys Lindencraft for grand summer residence. Wood accepts two-church supply positions in Vermont. New Hampshire veterans seek Harriet Dame pension recognition. Quimby family longevity noted at De Witt house. Evans declines re-election. veteran ticket proposed. Tilden vacation in Cuba, to stay in New York. buys Greystone property for observatory. Betsy Moody turns 102. Thanksgiving with four generations. Surgeons fail to locate Fort Wayne bullet. ball emerges years later. Tilden wills trustees nominate Watterson Bigelow Marble for library gift to New York. Tilden library plans differ from Astor and Cooper precedents. contents kept confidential. Contents valued at $1,000,000. endowment handsome. Always reliable G O Taylor Old Bourbon advertised.
Barnstable Mass December special term opens for Charles F Freeman murder trial. Prosecutor Knowlton describes the act as murder unless Freeman was sane. Jury convicts not guilty by reason of insanity. Freeman committed to Danvers Lunatic Hospital for life.
Providence December 5 The Narragansett electric light company organized at noon to buy the new plant built by the American Electric and Illuminating Company of Boston. A full board of directors was elected with Potter as president and Allen as vice president. the plant is sized for 200 lights with plan to expand.
Navy notes place Lieut Commander Edwin Longnecker and others to duty aboard the Shenandoah in Erie and Charlestown. Powhatan crew return from leave and a naval summary court martial sits for Private W. C. Everett. Repairs, time standards, and personnel changes at Charlestown and New York yards noted.
Frank Ledger a 12 year old run over by a Boston and Maine engine died at Massachusetts General Hospital. Isaac Cutter, 70, shoe cutter for Abbott & Co., fell and fractured his hip in Medford and was taken to the city hospital. Parker Wilder & Co. storehouse at 4 Dorchester avenue South Boston reported a break in with $50 of cloth stolen. James Steadman proprietor of an eating house in Park Square was arrested for allegedfraud against Mrs Mary Henley of South Boston. He had sold a similar business at Elliot and Carver streets for $200 claiming it was profitable, but she closed the place for want of trade. Stateroom of the Star of the East passenger steamer was entered and $25 stolen. John Brown color ed man arrested for attempting to pick pockets on Washington street near Jordan Marsh & Co. Patrick Creighton arrested for larceny of an oil stove travel bag and other items valued at 18 from 788 Washington street. Thomas Fallon arrested by ninth division officers for breaking and entering Dolan at 45 Hampden street on Oct 29.
Attendance far above expectations as Miss Jennie Houghton performs. Prof. K A Skinner trains for long distance race and gives a 10 mile exhibition spin. Bailey issues a five mile race challenge for a $25 gold purse on Saturday Dec 3 at the Institute rink. Bert Thayer to display trick skating Friday evening.
The article notes this evening's performance of The Marble Heart at the Museum with Miss Annie Clarke presenting a benefit, alongside Macbeth chosen for the occasion. It mentions Geo Willard visiting Boston theatres and several shows at Globe, Boston, Park, Howard, and Bijou venues, including Tolanthe and an Irving season seat sale.
The Boston Democratic city committee met in John A Andrew hall to nominate candidates for street commissioner aldermen and school board. Resignations from Ward 10 and Ward 9 were accepted and replacements named. A roll of candidates was voted on with twelve top nominees declared for the convention.
The independent democrats nominate Isaac S. Burrell street commissioner and a list of school committee candidates including Nahum Chapin ward 5 A F E Cutter ward 5 Charles S Gallagher ward 14 J W Porter ward 24 Charles L Flint ward 11 G H Plummer ward 2 John C Crowley ward 21 S C Davis ward 23 T J Dacey ward 2 for two years. Aldermen includes Lucius Slade ward 8 Charles Hayden ward 4 E F Leighton ward 9 P H Kendrken ward 20 James H Nugent ward 19 Otis Rady ward 24 Patrick Meehan ward 23 W K K Tyler ward 17 Andrew M Morton ward 1. Executive committee empowered to nominate the balance of the aldermanic ticket.
Probability grows that the Republican aldermanic ticket will replace James H. Nugent with J. W. McDonald while citizens replace Miller and Leavitt with George Curtis and Otis Eddy. The two tickets will align except citizens drop Alderman Slade and name Benjamin F. Paine as the last on their list.
A long list of ward chairs secretaries and committees names candidates for common council in Boston. The document records ward by ward leadership and notes votes on reporting candidates at the polls with resolutions criticizing municipal spending. Strong names include Ward 4 officials E L Pilsbury Arthur Meehan and Ward 5 members Taylor Thompson Homer Edgerley.
The state librarian estimates 1854 expenses at 6100 with 2000 for clerical help and 3300 for books. Savings Bank commissioners set traveling and office expenses at 1500. Gov Butler signs George D. Robinson election certificate. Council blocks Meigs from occupying Way estate land. A recess committee will review evidence on corrective schools. Petitions to legislature include Wellesley college charter, Lynn sewer funding, Salem flats nuisance, Brockton real estate capital, Milford railroad, Middleboro water, United States hotel capital, and real estate title insurance. Executive council names notaries and commissioners. Court martial of two lieutenants proceeding, next session December 14. Lieutenant Ettredge on trial with counsel. Governor revokes 1862 Farrell discharge order. Hearings on a general law for loan and trust companies involve savings banks and tax commissioners. several bank presidents voice opinions on the 1883 bill draft.
Prominent members of the citizens party express confidence in their municipal ticket. They say the aldermen candidates are experienced in city affairs and credit Mayor Baird with a successful year and strong workingmen’s party ties. They also highlight police department management as a notable achievement.
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