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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1882

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Judge Tourgee Lectures West on A Family of Fools

A critical note mocks Judge Tourgee for omitting a family member’s name in his lecture on A Family of Fools. The piece cites 92 democratic and 16 readjuster newspapers in Virginia as a driving force to return wavering voters to the Democratic fold. It argues democratic papers will prevail over Mahone’s spoils, predicting supporters will shrink to blacks, Mahone, and a few spoils seekers in two years.

Virginia Mahone Denver Col Denver Fire Insurance Company Gy Fiske A. H. Russell RE. P. Goddard

At the Capital. Butler and Arthur Aim at Hoar

Washington a dinner between Benjamin F. Butler and President Arthur signals a coalition to defeat George F. Hoar in Massachusetts. Massachusetts Republicans and Democrats anticipate Butler backing Long or Crapo for the senate and party leaders seek to influence the vote while the commerce committee plans a river and harbor bill with war department estimates and probes into last session’s improper items.

Washington Benjamin F. Butler Arthur B. F. Butler Massachusetts Hoars George F. Hoar Congress Hoar Guy Long Crapo Mr. Long Gen. Butler Commonwealth Butler Boston Worthington Gov. Long Senate Mr. Crapo Cope Noone Commerce Committee

Swindler Poucher Arrested After Syracuse Fraud Ring

A Boston Post despatch reports Charles E. Poucher and his wife evading detectives in Syracuse before fleeing east. Poucher was arrested in New York City on forged checks totaling multiple offenses. authorities say he aimed at Boston Syracuse and Providence victims. He faces charges and may be expelled from a Brooklyn Freemasons lodge.

Boston Post Pracuse N. Y C. E. Poucher New York Utica Poucher Boston Seeley Karvey D. McCarthy & Co Joseph Seymour & Sons New York City Charles E. Poucher Share & Co Jewellers Baldwin & Co., Clothiers Syracuse Providence Brooklyn Freemasons Poncher

Record London Fire At Footwear Firm On Wood Street

Fire in Foot er Porter Co wholesale hosiers premises on Wood street breaks out destroying two acres and causing £3 million in losses. Eight injured, one firefighter missing, stock valued at £600000. Fire scene debris and collapsing walls described.

London Footer, Porter & Co Wood Street Tooley Street Foster, Porter & Co Philip Jane

Embezzler Pardoned Before Sentencing and Local Allegations

H G Cleutman of Farmington was pardoned prior to sentencing for embezzlement. Dover Mayor Murphy accuses City Marshal Libbey of not enforcing laws on rum selling and vice despite orders. Secretary of State returns show Samuel W Hale ahead with 542 votes. Hale 38,417. Edgerly 36,919. scattering 953.

H.G. Cleutman Farmington Murphy Dover Libbey Samuel W. Hale Hale Edgerly Scattering

Alleged Fraud by an Ex Agent of U S Treasury in Cotton Sales

New York reports the United States sues Harrison Johnston an ex treasury agent for recovery of nearly 2.9 million dollars from alleged misappropriation of confederate cotton during the Civil War. The case in circuit court before Judge Cox spans Mississippi investigations and amended claims.

House Committee On Foreign Affairs House Belmont Lis Folger United States Merrick National Republican Committees Dorsey Dickson Messrs Davidge Brown Custous New York United States Treasury Harrison Johnston United States Circuit Court Cox Johnston Treasury Department Secretary of the Treasury Hugh McCulloch Lourdes Monroe Oktibbeba Noxubee Mississippi William M. Orme Memphis A. Dexter Mo- Ue Blatchford Douglass Campbell H. B. Titus Washington

Democratic Ward Caucuses Nominate Common Council Candidates

Democratic ward caucuses across the city nominated candidates for the common council after lengthy ballots. Ward by ward results show chairs and secretary selections, with multiple tickets in several wards and late tallies determining front runners. An independent slate led by Joseph F. Morgan and Daniel Kelly formed to oppose the main tickets with Albert Palmer as the leading alderman candidate.

Common Council William F. O’ Donnell Thomas Cunningham Benjamin P. Bates Joshua Weston Charles C. Brooks Michael J. Burk Michael J. Dolan Thomas 0. McEnaney George F. Low Ward Joseph A. Madden F. H. Temple Ezra J. Trull Ernest ©. Marshall Francis J. Murphy H. W. B. Cotton J. H. Conley Joseph W. Peterson Matthew Green George Bacon Raphael Rosnosky N. ¥. Brintnall James F. McCarthy Patrick J. Donovan Peter F Hagerty Samuel Lombard Col Henry Splaine William F. Flynn John S. Kelly John W. Frazer Michael W. Barr Michael J. Houghton Ward 7 Neil Henry John Fitzgerald Bartholomew J. Cotter Cormmon Robert Donnelly John Doherty John C. Miller Mosart Ball Representative Carr John Armstong Peter Gannon Daniel McLaughlin James Wi. Gallagher Owen Galvin E. P. Daly P. F. McGaragle W. T. Harrington John B. Fitzpatrick John J. Boyle Frank P. Maguire Thomas F. Welch James H. Craig John J. Taylor Godfrey Morse John L. Enos Daniel Crowley, Jr Thomas J. Denny E. D. Sullivan W. H. Whitmore W. P. Carroll J. 3 Moore Thomas Kenney John L. Cassidy James J. Flynn John J. Teavens P. L. Cassidy W. P. Cherrington Daniel J. Doherty Frank B. Slavin Benjamin James J. Lannigan Jeremiah Scanlon William Gordon Michael J. Mahoney J. Chauncey Crafts Joseph Donovan Thomas Fee, Jr Thomas Crockett Oka Crockett Henry Banush Michael Pity J. T. Daly Michael Edmunds Jeremiah O'Brien P. J. McGuire Thomas O'Flynn J.J. McNamarra Edward W. Dolan W. H. Conroy John P. O'Brien Felix A.strange Francis A. Strater George M. Hobbs Zeigler Street P. F. Griffin Thomas F. Hunt John E. Costello Edward Finnerty Michael J. Billion Benjamin F. Cutter John J. Follan William Binot, Jr Charles A. Lambert Melvin D. Ayers N.T. Merritt J. H. Dillon J. C. Atkinson Ave Ward 25 Edward Ready Michael Moriey John H. Lee Joseph F. Morgan Daniel Kelly Albert Palmer

Fire damages Roxbury house and downtown store in Boston vicinity

In Roxbury at 37 Winthrop street Francis J Ward reported bricks forming an open fireplace overheated and set fire to the floor causing light damage though flames appeared severe. Fire engines were summoned from box 226 and later another alarm from box 43 at 6 34 P M Friday reported a blaze in the basement store No 80 Chauncy street occupied by Allen Goodwin and Co dry goods from an overheated stove, damage figure not clear.

Boston Francis J. Ward Winthrop Street Roxbury Chauncy Street Allen, Goodwin & Co., Dry Goods

Striking Portrait of Poverty on a Canal Boat Dwelling

Captain John Reilly of the Brooklyn police uncovered a romantic yet harsh case of destitution near the Atlantic docks. An old man William G York, his wife Mary, and their eight year old son William L lived on a sunken canal boat in the Erie basin. Once an artist, York turned blind and nearly starved. Mary dressed in men's clothes to work and support the family. Ex congressman Sturin has taken up their case to provide aid.

John Reilly Brooklyn Police Atlantic Docks Erie Basin Darby William G. York Mary William L William Downs Philadelpia George Washington Stilson Hutchins Manchester Union Joseph C. Moore Garfield District of Columbia Anacostiga Penobscot Eufaula Lewis G. Pray Boston William Sterns John C. Farrell Bannell’s Museum New York Katie DeLacy East Third Street Hannibal Hamlin United States Spain Bangor J. F. Mason Dunn Columbus Avenue Maine Robert Strauss Liver

Post 113 Grand Army Celebrates Anniversary at Parker House

Post 113 Grand Army marked its anniversary with a Parker House banquet on Friday night Ladies led the event as Gov. Long, Assistant Adjt Gen Kingsbury and Boston officials honored comrades in a two hour dinner Addresses praised fraternal charity and the recent fair The evening featured toasts by Comrade Richards and a Schubert quartet performance with honored guests including Pratt of the common council and Col Nat Wales.

Edward W. Kinsley Grand Army Parker House Gov. Long Kingsbury Charles EB. Pratt Boston Common Council Edward J. Jones Col Nat Wales Police Commission Alderman Haldeman Lowell & Co Matthews Thompson and Merrill Richards Commonwealth of Massachusetts Long Pratt Common Council Boston Lowell Hingham Atlantic Momar Eation Astex Eation Republican Party State House Washington George H. Pateh Grand Army of Massachusetts Powers David Garrick W.W. Blackmar Col. Sampson Peach Massachusetts

Suburban Life News Highlights And Local Nominations

Lynn reports a silver wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Charles H Aborn on Summer street. Dr Caillis in Boston touted faith healing as Mrs Hadley claims cure for heart disease. Lynn ship reports 3595 shoes moved in a week. Accidents include Mrs Mary Hil liker breaking a leg on an icy Blossom street path. Cambridges fate recounts a fatal mill accident, and various civic notes cover nominations, bail hearings, and local incidents across Dedham Cambridge Melrose Malden and Somerville.

Lynn Charles H. Aborn No. Wi Summer Street Albert H. Hadley Light Street Caillis Boston Mary Hilliker Blossom Street W. D. Corken Mansfield Toms Miss Cain Workingmen’s Party Benjamin FP. Haskell Elihu B. Hayes Charles A. Wentworth Joseph Falkner Amos Beckford Andrew Welch, Jr Joseph BE. Larbox William B. Moultop Rev W. S. Perkins Edward T. Usher Michael Garrity Holmes & Rugg River Street Cambridgeport Florence Millet Upton Pleasant Streets Grundy’s Pond Malden Masonic Hall Melrose Thomas Mayhem Fairmount Avenue Hyde Park Maplewood Mr. Hudson William Carroll Wyoming Robert Collyer New York Melrose Lyceum Horace J. Gray V. C John W. Walker H. E. Burton W. H. P. Plummer M. Doherty Willian Parks Mark J. Folsom George H. Copeland Himm G. Berry Grand Army Com W. W. Sampson Benjamin Johnson Lucius B. Wright G. H. Norcross D. D T. BE. West C. G J.W. Doyle Q. M Eben Symonds J. W. Tufts Emmanuel Episcopal Church Somerville W. C. Winslow George 8. Bennett Dorchester Samuel Snelling Charlestown Waltham Fitchburg

Dancers Fill The Floor At 8 Oclock Event

The programme opened at 8 with snatch and drill then 15 numbers. Edmands's band provided music for a party of 300 couples as supper followed at 11 30. Floor director Commander Dennis Meehan led a team including A E Perkins A S Buswell and many assistants ensuring the smooth flow of the evening.

T. J. Tate E. B. Meahan W. F. Lane Oegee Edmands T. O. Edmands Dennis Meehan A. E. Perkins A. S. Buswell G. B. Pratt J. E. Powers T. J. Long G. B. Martis J. Wakefield

Christmas Presents and Where to Buy Them A Glance Through Several Stores

A bustling Christmas shopping scene across Boston streets with varied gifts and practical ideas. It highlights jewelers at No 3x3 Washington, photographers at No 42 Washington, and Miss H J Hall at Tremont Street offering carved frames and decorative furniture. Whitman’s shops showcase bon bon boxes and tree ornaments, including silk and velvet finishes and Whitman confections in festive shapes.

Shakespeare William A. Thompson Washington Street Thompson H. J. Hall Tremont Street William Kerr Hanover Street Kerr Cabot Bros. & Prescott Whitman's West Street L. W. Lincoln & Co

High License Versus Prohibition in the West

The Chicago Tribune examines Nebraska high license and Kansas prohibition, noting Nebraska licenses charge 1000 in cities and 500 elsewhere, funding schools. saloons shrink, crime lowers, and Omaha cuts to 9 saloons with 90000 for schools. In Topeka 170 saloons persist under prohibition, compared to Omaha, suggesting high license enforces restraint and reduces drunkenness.

West Chicago Tribune Nebraska Kansas Tribune Omaha Topeka Kan St. John

City editorial backs Palmer and urges strong Republican nominee

The editorial cites Mr. Palmer as safe, honorable, and efficient and notes he will win votes from Republicans without challenging the Journal. It argues defeat requires nominating a candidate deemed better prepared for the role, and warns against fear of disaster to Boston if Palmer is re elected.

Journal Palmer Boston Samuel A. Green Curtis Guild Albert Palmer Victory Boston Post The Herald Partizans Iam

Palmer for Mayor Faces Critics Amid Campaign Clamor

The piece defends Hon Albert Palmer as a solid, honest candidate for mayor while noting rivals adopt unfounded objections and noisy tactics. It argues Palmer's character and achievements justify support and that detractors lack legitimate issues.

Albert Palmer

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