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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1879

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2

Senator Whyte Likely Not Seeking Senate Re election

It is understood among his Maryland friends that Senator Whyte will not seek another term. He is confined to his house with erysipelas of the leg and cannot leave for some time. Mrs Whyte remains seriously ill and the ex Governor has been at her side. He has stated he does not intend to run again, a decision seen as a national loss given his stature.

Lord Dufferin Lord Beaconsfield Dominion Senator Whyte Maryland United States Senate Republican National Committee Gen. Arthur Cornell New York Conkling T. C. Platt McCormick Arizona Chandler Arthur Blaine

O Ben Hills Urges State Lines Not to Blot Out

The Cincinnati Commercial quotes O Ben Hill opposing imperial cures and warns against erasing state lines, noting the paper’s stance that lines exist for convenience and should be preserved.

Cincinnati Ben Hill

Quiet Boston election reelects Mayor Prince by slim plurality

Boston voters backed Mayor Prince with 18 594 votes to 16 063 for Stebbins a plurality of 2 531 and a majority of 1 782 with a Democratic board of aldermen and a Republican council majority 41 to 31 Elections were also held in Lynn Salem Newburyport Lowell and Worcester The Hayden trial in Worcester closed its testimony and a strong plea was delivered for the prisoner Supreme Court Justice Hunt resigns Senate to consider Edmunds for replacement and Romney for War secretary nominations were sent to the Senate Gen Crant traveled from Logansport Indiana to Louisville yesterday

Boston Prince Stebbins King McDavitt Lynn Salem Newburyport Lowell Worcester Davis West Virginia Treasury Geo. F. Verry Justice Hunt United States Supreme Court Edmunds Vermont McCrary Romney Senate Gen. Crant Logansport Ind Louisville

War claims, steamboat bill, and Boston election fallout

Washington dispatch reports a House Commerce Committee hearing on the steamboat bill to repeal the 1851 inland discrimination law, Reagan’s inter State Commerce bill slated for Friday, and GOP internal shifts. It notes Republican National Committee leadership rumors with Conkling, Platt, and McCormick, plus Reagan aborting his half‑reserve coin bill to avoid contracting currency. Boston Mayor Prince’s re election praised by Democrats and many Republicans.

Boston Post Washington House Committee On Commerce House Senate Conkling Reagan Board of Trade of New York Gentemen Pennsylvania Railroad Company Republican National Committee Boston Prince Congress

Republicans Oppose War Claims Disclosure in Senate Debate

In Washington on December 9, Republicans clashed over a resolution calling for a Treasury tabulation of government payments since 1866 on Civil War claims. Democrats Davis and Cockrell sparred over dates and scope, with Edmunds pushing to include private as well as public claims and the hour expiring before action could be taken.

Washington Senate Davis West Virginia Secretary of the Treasury Cockrell Missouri Edmunds Messrs. Davis

Debates on gold standard and silver coins dominate House bills

Washington bills aim to redefine dollars in terms of grains of silver and gold. Proposals include restoring old definitions, setting aside $110 million in coin for redemption, and retiring national bank notes for United States notes. Other measures push gold and silver legal tender, tax the note issues, or repeal the specie resumption act.

Washington Chalmers Mississippi Buckner Secretary of the Treasury United States Treasury Hurd Dem Ohio Warner Newberry Michigan Jones Texas Price Myers Indiana

Resolutions in Regard to Irish Affairs Introduced in Congress

U S congressmen Frost and Gillette introduce joint resolutions urging sympathy for Ireland facing famine and oppressive landlord systems. They request the President to press Britain for a plan allowing Irish peasants to own the soil they work, aiming for equal laws and self government.

Congress Washington Frost Missouri Ireland Senate House of Representatives Mr. Gillette Iowa United States

Senate Finance Committee Opens Regular Session Docket

The Senate Finance Committee in Washington holds its first regular meeting of the session, organizing a docket of sixty six bills and private claims. A special meeting is planned for Friday to advance the docket, while banking and currency matters face no immediate action. The Bayard currency resolution awaits Supreme Court guidance in the Chittenden v. Baylor case. The Senate confirmed Secretary McCrary as United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit without debate.

Washington Senate Committee On Finance Buckner Banking Ad Currency Committee Congress Supreme Court Chittenden M'Crary Senate McCrary United States Eighth Circuit Judiciary Committee

Boston Post Office Nomination Held Back for Tobey Reappointment

The Boston Post-Office nomination of Tobey for postmaster of Boston has not yet been reported back to the Senate from the Committee on Post-offices. The Ways and Means Committee directs a two week recess from December 19. Congressman Loring filed his brief in Boynton vs Loring and gave Gen Butler ten days to answer.

Edmunds Vermont Boston Post-Office Tobey Boston Senate Committee On Post-offices Ways and Means Committee Mr. Wood Boynton

Ute Question Dominates Cabinet Talks on Surrender Plan

Washington dispatches outline General Hatch receiving surrendering Utes with fair trial by military commission outside Colorado and New Mexico. Ouray’s cautious stance and wary Denver report describe Indian leaders arming for possible conflict and Ouray’s view of Washington as world center.

Washington Linvestigating Commission Schurz Gen Hatch Ouray White River Colorado New Mexico Haren Los Pinos Agency

Gloucester Fisheries Disaster: Over Ten Percent Lost This Year

Gloucester Mass December reports Cape Ann Advertiser will publish a three column list of lost fishermen and ships. The year saw 30 vessels gone, 1,980 tons lost, 240 lives lost, 219 fatherless children, 150 widows, with insured losses of $94,185 and total trade losses of $1,148,309 since 1830. The record spans many years with recurring calamities and ongoing absence of Andrew Leighton and Harry C Mackey.

Gloucester Mass Cape Ann Andrew Leighton Harry C. Mackey NTS

Western Railroad Report and Rail News Briefs

Albany report shows capital ten million dollars with receipts from passengers freight and other sources while payments for transportation total eighteen thousand. Texas and Pacific stockholders authorize a mortgage to extend from Fort Worth toward Rio Grande and plan to swap trusted stock for Texas and Pacific Railway shares. Boston financiers secure Hamilton and Dayton loan for 6 percent bonds to retire first mortgage debt. Cheshire Railroad leases Monadnock Railroad for a term and will begin operations immediately.

Albany N. Y Boston, Hoosac Tunnel Philadelphia Penn Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Rio Grande Fort Worth Dhe Paseo Texas and Pacific Railway Boston Hamilton Dayton Cincinnati, C George W. Ballou & Co Charles A. Sweet & Co Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad Monadnock Cheshire Keenf, N. H Cheshire Railroad Company Monadnock Railroad

Pittsfield Woolen Strike Spurs Demands Across Mills

Strikes by weavers and spinners at Russell's woolen mill in Pittsfield begin yesterday and continue today as workers push for a 10 percent raise. Russell owners say they will only bargain with workers who return to work, signaling unconditional surrender if met. At L Pomeroy Sons mills similar protests arise with 2 10 percent claims. Ringleaders are discharged and others resume work amid widespread unease about potential spread of wage demands.

Pittsfield Mass Russell Messrs L. Pomeroy’s Sons Russell’s Pomeroy

Hayden case at New Haven jury tour of Rockland scene

The Hayden murder trial enters its eighth day in Worcester with defense calling Dr. J B Treadwell and witnesses detailing alleged motives and arsenic evidence. The court rules exclude some testimony while jurors tour the Rockland scene, viewing the murder site and related locations in Guilford and Rockland amid a court-ordered excursion.

Worcester Mass Hayden J. B. Treadwell Boston Frank Etta A. Jillson Dr. Jewett Sarah Crocker Edward S. Wood H. F. Rockwell Fitchburg Verry Geo. F. Verry Standa New Haven Rockland Conn Guilford Bixbee Wood-Lot Stannard House Stannard’s Big Rock Fox Ledge

Municipal Election Roundup Across New England Cities

In Lowell Worcester and Newburyport Workingmen consolidate power with Mayor Sanderson and a full Alderman board re elected. City Hall rotunda hear speeches from Sanderson and C W Fogg as votes tally across mayor and school committees. Keene Newburyport Lowell Worcester report varied outcomes in mayoral races and aldermanic seats. Worcester re elects Frank H Kelley as mayor with a strong Republican aldermanic showing.

Sanderson C. W. Fogg The Workingmen’s Association Cesessl George A. Vincent William Moulton B. A. Thurlow Joseph Murphy Carr N. E. Moulton E. B. Billings C. KE. Harwood C. Haker T. C. Johnson John McMillan R. H. Phi Henry K. Oliver Oliver FORK Wear Samuel Calley Wor Ds G. R. Immertonn Bos G. Gittora G. W. Russell H. J. Pratt Jas Kimball Kanton BH. Fineld Lal P. D. Egan J.W. Averill Hdward Kembie L. Cunningham

Thieves Struck North Adams Liquor Warrants Theft

In North Adams Massachusetts three weeks ago unknown burglars raided the district court clerk Bowers office and stole appealed liquor warrants. Police suspect local officers bribed by liquor dealers. detectives seek leads. Also reports describe burglaries at a Union Street home and Cutter's boarding house with no clues yet.

North Adams Mass Bowers Coors Union Street Cutter

Mexican political shifts and arrests reported in Havana

The City of Alexandria brings City of Mexico news to November 30. Gen Gonzales is arrested and confined for conspiracy. Gov Charles of Coahuila resigns over federal jurisdiction in Sierra Mojada, opposed by the Legislature. Diaz predicts the oath of office will guarantee rights. Ignacio Mariscal named Minister of Justice. Sonora rebellion deemed local and unimportant.

Havana Alexandria Vera Cruz City of Mexico Gonzales Charles Coahuita Sierra Mojada Mexico Diaz Ignacio Mariscal Washington Sonora

Forty five Georgians depart for land in Arkansas and Texas

Forty five emigrants from Meriwether county Georgia trek toward Arkansas and Texas to buy land amid rising emigrant fever. In Waterford Ontario a hotel dispute left Michael Donly of St Thomas fatally stabbed by William Lewis of the same railway line. Lewis arrested. Ex congressman Morey of Louisiana denies refugee claims and explains travel to attend railroad sale in New Orleans. Governor Robinson hears a petition seeking reprieve for Orlando Greenfield in a Syracuse murder case based on new evidence involving an Auburn convict. In Missouri a court awards the National Bank receiver $242,363 against Illinois and St Louis Bridge Company. Ship news notes the Hansa arrival from Bremen and an Open Sea grounding near Hell Gate. Local pottery firm Palmer Bachelder & Co reports demand for Haviland pieces and plaques.

Meriwether County Atlanta Arkansas Texas Georgia Waterford Ont Michael Donly St. Thomas Canada Southern Railway William Lewis Lewis Morey Louisiana Washington National Republican Madison Parish New Orleans North Louisiana and Texas Railroad Madison Counzel Gov. Robinson Albany Orlando Greenfield Syracuse Orwell Oswego County Hines Auburn W. 8. Johnson National Bank State of Missouri Illinois and

Swindling Immigrant Agent Dupes Immigrants in Montreal

The Italian Consul in Montreal reports Richard Burns of Antwerp has posed as a Canadian immigrant agent and misrepresented the labor market. He actually represents steamship lines to secure passage commissions, leaving Italian German and French immigrants dependent on their consuls for subsistence.

Montreal Richard Burns Antwerp Belgium

Wrestling Title Bout Ends With Miller Victory

In Baltimore on December 9, William Miller defeats Bauer in a championship wrestling match winning two falls to Bauer's one. Miller takes the first and third falls while the second goes to Bauer, with the bout lasting under two hours.

Baltimore William Miller Bauer Miller

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