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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1882

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France Warns Britain Over Egypt Policy

Gambetta's Republique Francaise warns that if Britain pursues egotistical policy in Egypt harming French interests Paris will take measures to protect them by any means. The note tells John Bull to go slow and stay in the middle of the road.

Gambetta The Republique Francaise Great Britain Egypt France John Bull

Salem selects William M Hill mayor in quiet election

The Salem election passed off quietly with light turnout. William M. Hill, Citizens' Candidate, won the mayoralty by a plurality of four and a vote tally of 3,342 amid early expectations of a close race. Full returns were appended.

William M. Hill Citizens Salem

School Committee Elected Amid Local Campaign

Emily A Fifield and James A Fleming head a slate elected to the School Committee. Voters also endorsed George M Hobbs and Edwin H Doherty among others in a local election update.

Emily A. Fifield James A. Fleming D. George M. Hobbs D. Ecwin H Eoabeg D. Ee Icory F. Napheu D. Thowas Doherty

Clean Democratic Victory in Lowell Elects Donovan Mayor

Lowell Massachusetts December 12 Democrats win big in city election. John J Donovan elected mayor with 4 257 votes over Republican Francis Jewett 3 816. Democrats also win eight aldermen and a majority of council members and school committee, Republicans limited to seven council seats and two school members. Spurious ballots noted.

Boston Citizens Green Palmer John P. Dore City Hall Council Democratic City Committee Parker House Tussayer-Elect Post Forest Street Highlands Ife State Senate Hancock Albert Palmer L. Pratt Renee Caldwell Sen Slade Wellinston Smit S. Pratt, Jr Whee O’brien Haldeman Thee Anthony Sbasereces P. Bates Stelbing Joshua Weston Brooks Isg Peter So PRI Voice Acta Sins Edwin G. Smith Walter F. Burk Smmie Sos Se Gases Steere Warren Fletcher D.aee Quigley A . Foss Eee Holbrook Eae O’brien OC. F. Doherty Tess H. Freeman Walker Tenon Ee SONY SONY «sv p0 rs +<ch ke 3238 1741 Ezra J. 'Knil, D Liverte Dudley John M. Hail Wees Stedsg Ois Teevacoceous BO Monsssenea Ukens S. J. Harrison Il Boynton Scaumcnne i Ois Ward Five. Smith Precine Onchingeeniaik Tota Pratt, Jr Samuel Lombard Ae Aee Vase Isl O'Brien ORL P.J. Donavan WARD Advbons Coweens Ge Toi’ Witten John W Frazer Devlin Puby Ls Michael Barr M. J. Houghton Stebbina Cere Hersey Teae Robert McLaughlin Kelly Rin Gallagher Wellington Cannon Smith B. Fitzpatrick Jeno. Boyle D. Casero Apso Esecdes Frank P. Maguire Haideman iLos J. Amsden Woolley Pikes Besasek Leighton Ta Seewes Sro J. F. Obrien J. E. McNelly Atone Oeces Whitten DOVER Ophiewes Godfrey Morse, D.&r Parkman, R. & D Hat KROL Keee Siade Rosi Sides Pratt Evens Chas Srainard Eeee Wall RDC L Calaweik Cecseass Chas. E Innes Lil Print Cy Sren Das Prentiss Cumings Colley Lus Kendricken John P. Heffernan Q.oee Wm FE Wharten Tte Casas Stebbins Thos Denny Fone Wim.h. Whitmore Eugene Sullivan Francis W. Ryder Caldwell O Coneseeseed Solom W. Mansfield Michael A. Burke R Seer I. Pratt Eeeree Ccopsen Aa Eames J. Flynn I. Pratt, Jr Patrick Lassidy Holbrook Stee Johr J. Teevens Ease Ge Brien Joseph BK. Gomez I.D James A. Murphy I. D Deviin Benjamin W. Dean Amircby Ween Edward F. Haynes Henry J. McKee Trakees Devlin Tere Eeee Chas. M.bromwich George H. Bond Heisey Ward Francis J. Baxter Hart Charles HW. Orr Wellingt.u J.E Lappen J. P. MecLauphlin Eras Mih Seeeteee weukTs Frank F. 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Ayers Seenaeaee Welington Tall Nee N.S. Wakefield ST. Com Coubev Aes Haleman Wooley Atkinson Whitter Otis Eddy Levlin Welch Ewe Eee Howland Eloys See Wanes M.s.chickering Artorey Cine San Uti Kk. Archer Ni Avery Cisceese Ee John H Aeewreee Od John I Zartlett Weevebees F. Bush T. Doherty F. Quigley Pre Lewes Lolbrouk Lara J. W. Peterson Peighton O' Brien H. E. Boynton Kenticken Haider Cape Seer Donelly B. Tepatrick J. J. Boyle F. P. Magire D. B. Kersey Ty-Threr Godfrey Morse Henry Parkman Piatt M.S. Greenough Tom Nelly Ivaasie W. F. Wharton J. D. W. French A. Blume R. Smith Veeae Oensers Caldwell Denny D. Holbrook J.J. Flynn P. L. Cassidy Uy’ Brien Hall A. Murphy D Fiaideman Fee Warstuck Dean C.M. Bromwich Voches I Pratt. Jr G. H. Bond Leighton As Whee Holbrows H. Orr J. E. Lappan F. Welch F. Farwell Cicces Ae D. F. Ouerr A. F. Richardson Leight Dye J. F. Marly Rh Vhd Sss CID Ci Ceases Ae F. . White Hichborn Asses Hol A. Thomas Anthony Ee T. J. Emery E. J. Hathorn Precinct Deve R. Stebbins PTOY P. J. Maguire T. O'Flynn Llemey J. McNamara Hiart F. A. Strange J. P. O’brien A. Streder D. Ualdweil Hagel. Cous Tennee C. "Thomas, R L. W. Morse R J. Lowy Goodman J. Frank Howland M. S Chickering Essesess Sat Smith J. H. Lee Wooltle Pratt ,Jr Hobrook Ee Dem Krendiicken Ward Lee Setvesvesesessrs Anthody Ward DB Eeae Ward Ee ROY OE Suisse Hanesapoaee I Eighton Ward Bee Ecucases Enesecis Ceee Kendricker Cance Neeree Cyisexes Wenee Bor Sheen Steer Cnc Touchetseccess Bae Sac Ward SR Ossas Allingten Bes Vasienk Tae Weich. Leighton En. Barats Boose Eeckeenssbeda James A Fieming Birger Cbs Onsen Ore Hobbs Ads Q Ween Oscar Kawin H. Darling James J. Secretin Wee Eliy Bee Nee Nee Ae Henry F. Naphen Deseph Calatte Ares Raphael Lasker Wellingtam Fucius Austin Cence Rene Cbeesses George B. Hyde Andrew J. Atle Fee Reema Sr Eee Sens ILS R.Q Nathan C Sarita Weer Enon Seversesee Lb ELF Spaulding Toarc Ete Sasegnaaes Iuskaeye Tse C. Packard R.c Jesse Holbrook Éevaeones Winship Dan S. Smailey Ows Qs Leshton Yrus S. Haldeman Stew Edwin D. Leighton William J. Welch SAO Wheter Ewe Lowell Mass John J. Donovan Francis Jewett George B. Smith John F. Phelps George W. Fifield John Welch D. Moody Prescott Miles J. Fletch Robert Z. Thomas Frank Donahue Solomon K. Dexter Alonzo L. Russell James G. Elliott George A. Bennett Artemus B. Woodworth John P. Mahoney Edward B. Pierce George L. Ashworth Lawrence J. Smith Thaddeus Cobb Michael F. Clark J. Frank Page Hon C. A. Stott Republican State Committee Stephen J. Johnson Greenleaf C. Brock James J. Sullivan Worcester Samuel E. Hildreth BE. B. Stoddard Hildreth Common Council Newberyport Newburyport Masc Benjamin Hale

Death and indictments touch New England rail action

Winthrop DeWolf dies in Boston street scene while linked to Franklin Institution for Savings in Providence wrecked in Sprague failure. A Providence common pleas grand jury returns two indictments against the New England railroad for passenger cars without power brakes. W. O. Leavitt’s Newport death is noted with Masonic funeral rites, and remains are sent to Brookline for interment.

Winthrop DeWolf Boston Franklin Institution For Savings Providence Grand Jury The Common Pleas Court New England Railroad W. O. Leavitt Newport Brookline Mass

Fire destroys cotton mill. 16 injured near Philadelphia

A massive blaze at the Enterprise Cotton Mill in Manayunk causes total loss of about 74 000 dollars. About 100 workers were inside. 16 injured, 14 year old Mary O Connor fatally believed hurt. escape via unsafe stairways forced by flames. Other fire reports include Kingston Jamaica blaze with 6 million pounds loss and American Shade Roller company fire in Watertown.

Philadelphia Enterprise Cotton Mills Manayunk Samuel Ss. Keeley Joseph Adams Kelley & Wildhere Lord & Conner John Wild & Bro Mary O’connor Robert Marsh William Dempey Walter Trout James Wiley Maggie Quinn Mr. Hoffman Susan Hoffman William Everman William Everman, Jr William Keen W. K. Arbill Kingston Charity Organization American Shade Roller Company Watertown Little Rock Ark Texarkana Hunter’s Springfield Ohio Deardoff, Bean & Leffel

Disorderly Firing In New Haven Ball Sparks Police Action

A row at the Gremen’s ball in Music Hall led to intoxicated college students being expelled by the tremen and arrested. One student suffered a severe scalp wound and was brought to the station house covered with blood, with others also treated for injuries.

New Haven Conn Music Hall

National convention of merchants in Baltimore urges free trade

A national convention of merchants and commercial travelers began in Baltimore to urge Congress to abrogate state travel taxes and promote free trade among states. Hon. J H Brewer of New Jersey and others addressed the gathering.

Baltimore Congress J. H. Brewer M. C New Jersey

Diphtheria Deaths and Crimes Reported in Briefs

Philadelphia records 35 diphtheria deaths and 155 new cases in a week while St Ann's Locks Quebec reports three bodies stolen from a dead house. A Shultzville millionaire dies after an assault in Coxboro Pa. and a forgery case sends George Watson to Auburn. An attachment targets Woods's Museum Philadelphia and Matt Simmermen is moved toward a Kansas capture. A jail trial in Omaha cites Dr J Hull with several counts. The Delaware Rolling Mill near Philipsburg closes after a wage dispute. Coal agents resist price cuts as demand remains strong. An Alberta land-purchase stock sinks. Alabama cancels Selma’s charter over bond debt.

Philadelphia St. Ann’s Locks Quebec J. B. McKinstrey Shultzville Coxboro Scranton George Watson First National Bank of Oswego Auburn Nicholas C. Forrester Woods Museum Matt Simmermen Kearney Neb Kansas Minden J. Hull Omaha Hull Allen B. Seaman Galusha Anderson Chicago University Chicago Anderson Seaman

Civil Service Reform Debate Opens in Senate

Senator Mahone enters the senate as Pendleton launches civil service reform, while Republican schemes to exploit the issue unfold. The debate draws wary listening as Republicans push to shield incumbents and Dems maneuver for party advantage amid looming votes.

Senate Mahone Mr. Pendleton Washington Senator Mahone Pendleton Allison Bke Republican Congress Hale r@eplicans Amor Voorhees

Tariff items approved and later debates in Congress

The Ways and Means Committee approved several schedule A chemicals with tariffs, disapproved flaxseed and linseed oil rate changes, and sent other items to further inquiry. Amid political notes, ex-Senator Spencer’s star route testimony, House river and harbor spending debate, and Navy and civil appointments filled the day.

Ways and Means Washington Tariff Commission

Ex Senator Spencer Arrives Watertown for Family Visit

Ex Senator George F. Spencer reached Watertown on Friday morning to visit relatives. He planned a week to ten days but left Saturday evening for Kingston Canada. A mysterious party, believed to be a U S marshal, is in town seeking Spencer, though his relatives do not expect his return soon.

Col Don Pratt Carlisle Col. Pratt Mr. Carlisle Samuel J. Randall Congress Mr. Randall Randall Rans Watertown N. Y George FE. Spencer Kingston Can Spencer

Bridge Disaster Reported on Mexican Pacific Extension

A telegram from San Antonio says the new iron and steel bridge on the Mexican Pacific extension collapsed while 110 workers toiled below. Seven men were killed and many were wounded.

San Antonio Tex

Meeting of Officers of Principal Roads of the United States

Delegates from major street railway companies in the United States and Canada met at Young's hotel to form a national street railway association. H. H. Littell opened the session with Moody Merrill of Boston elected temporary chairman. A 12 member committee was named to draft a constitution and by laws. the convention adjourned to 10 A.M. Wednesday.

United States Canada H. H.littel Louisville Young’s Hotel National Street Railway Association Litteth Moody Merrill Boston Merrill Michigan Ilinois Minnesota Indiana Missouri Kentucky Kansas Tennessee Pennsylvania New Jersey Minois New York South Carolina Alabama Ontario Colorado Texas Utah Salt Lake City Washington, D.C Littell Hassard

Railroad leaders agree no new lines in northwest

In New York on December 12, railroad presidents and managers endorsed ending new northwest railroad construction and had St. Paul exit Omaha territory. They planned to reconvene next day to set rates, divide business, and likely restore existing rates without delay. Marvin Hughitt expected to replace Porter as president amid possible changes.

New York Northwest St. Paul Omaha Porter Tme Vanderbilt Omaha Railroad Marvin Hughitt Cable Minneapolis

Straton and Storms Seek Injunction Over Sunday Cigars

In New York today Straiton and Storms cigar makers sought court relief to block penal code Sunday law enforcement on cigar sales. The petition was denied but an order to show cause may be issued. A libel suit by Isaac Rosenwald & Bro. vs Oscar Hammerstein and United States Tobacco Journal yielded $5,000 to the plaintiffs. Brokers at the Fourth National Bank meeting formed committees to study Osterberg’s stock exchange clearing house plan, with a report due next Tuesday.

New York Straiton & Storms Supreme Court Isaac Rosenwald & Bro Oscar & Malovia Hammerstein United States Tobacco Journal Fourth National Bank of Committees H. Osterberg Stock Exchange

Second annual Paint and Clay club exhibition on Washington Street

The Paint and Clay club held its second annual exhibition in club rooms on Washington Street featuring paintings, water colors, and black and white works by members and artist friends. Guests included Canadian artist Mr. Frazier of Toronto and a musical programme by Chadwick, Sweet, Dudley, and others. the annual reception is planned for this evening with many invitations issued.

Reas Washington Street Chadwick Sweet Dudley Frazier Toronto The Canadian Academy

Butler to contest New Haven congressional vote over ballot defects

New Haven notes report Wm. G. Butler vows to challenge the election of Charles L. Mitchell alleging defective ballots printed not on plain white paper as required. Butler polled 49 votes while Merwin’s ballots are also in dispute. Frank Eberhardt of New York is jailed for passing a forged $35 check to pay for a coat in New Haven.

New Haven Conn Wm. G. Butler Congress Charles L. Mitchell Butler Mitchell Merwin Frank Eberhardt New York J. Johnson & Co Eberbarndt

Pousher Trial for Bogus Drafts Opens in Siracuse Court

Charles B. Pousher Jr. faces a police court examination for passing bogus drafts this afternoon. The hearing continues tomorrow. Pousher states his father will come to settle all claims, and despatches from other cities urge hold until discharged.

Siracust N. Y Dee Charles B. Pousher, Jr Poucher

Various Notices from Across Cities and Clergy Changes

The piece reports a Montreal Christmas funeral plan for Sir Hugh Allan, a $500 bequest to the destitute Catholic children association from John F. Logan, and detailed estate figures for Lewis G Pray. It notes Miss Chamberlaine in English papers with the Prince of Wales, Unitarian minister moves, a storm prediction by Dr Wiggins, and an 1883 attorney general appointment. It also mentions O D Cooper on oath allegiance, a bust unveiling for Thomas Allen, Old South society annuity to Mrs Manning, and funeral expenses and a monument plan.

Hugh Allan Montreal John F. Logan Association For the Protection of Lewis G. Pray Langtry Sarony Edward F. Hayward Fall River Masa Broadway Unitarian Church South Boston Wiggins New Brunswick Edgar J. Sherman Harvey N. Shepard Boston Gan Shepard O. D. Cooper Paxton Thomas Allen Washington St. Louis Southern Miss Chamberlaine Prince of Wales Homurg Princess of Wales Miss Chamberlain Old South Society Manning Ol South Church Forest Hills Cemetery

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