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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1883
Page
1
The fourth page notes Hotel Arrivals Ship News Local Obituary and Meteorological Reports while the second page covers Editorial Notes Be not Troubled Young Democrats All Sorts and Letters From the People and the third page includes Financial and Commercial Domestic and Foreign Market Reports Imports and Exports Court Record Railroad Matters Marriages and Deaths.
The Citizens of Lowell supported Hon. John J. Donovan for mayor, overcoming opposition tied to his Irish name. Donovan won by about twice last year’s margin as critics labeled the contest a race issue and hoped to displace him with better elements. The piece notes Boston’s Alderman O Brien ticket and laments the absence of Michael Doherty’s political acumen.
report notes women at most city precincts on Tuesday distributing ballots for no license. Despite meetings by opponents, license support remains strong but the no license effort polled more votes. editors suggest stricter license enforcement and praise women's orderly presence aiding police.
The New York Herald praises the proposed democratic program as a warning to monopolists who have enriched themselves under the republicans and as a source of hope for the mass of workmen. It calls for ending the war tariff and greatly reducing the tariff on life’s necessities for the good of many, urging true Democratic representation for a bright future.
The piece contrasts 1876 Democratic victory on a tariff for revenue platform with 1880 defeats. It rails against tariffs as unjust and harmful, claiming hypocrisy in 1880 lines while urging a revenue only tariff and gold silver policy, reflecting party struggles and public fear of reform.
Governor Cleveland appoints Peter B. Olney of Oxford and Harvard to succeed Peckham as district attorney of New York City. Olney is regarded as capable and brave, though with no Peckham record, and is favored by order loving citizens. The governor’s careful selections bolster public esteem and pursue honest governance in New York state.
Washington dispatch reports the Republican National Committee battle over the 1884 chairmanship. Chandler briefly led, then withdrew as Blaine Logan alliance gained, selecting Minnesota Senator Sabin. Chicago chosen as convention site with June 3 date. Frye proposal debated. call urges unity to promote free suffrage and honest ballots.
London Dec 12 Violent gales crippled telegraph lines and wrecked property across England Ireland Scotland and North Wales. Derby St Chad church roof collapsed Birkenhead Liverpool and Manchester suffered severe damage with fatalities reported. Ships broken adrift and floods hit Birmingham Leeds and Nottingham as storms reach the channel.
Special correspondence from Concorp New Hampshire outlines Blair’s utopian focus and Ray’s push for sugar duty abolition as key aims in Washington. Also covered are prison labor contracts, local industry plans for Bristol Franklin and Newfound Lake, a new library for Iton, clerical moves, and regional civic projects.
The Consolidated Company of Maine held its annual meeting in Portland on December 12 electing directors from Portland Hallowell Auburn and Boston. Reports say the plant of 150 lights is operating with plans to reach 200 and Lewiston Auburn will soon be lit under a Boston contract. Despite opposition from the Western company the firm reports strong earnings since beginning business.
All 66 compositors at the New York Tribune walked out at 6 p.m. The count later included three returning workers and 11 replacements from outside, totaling the working force. The strike stems from a threatened move to hire nonunion men to replace union workers and follows friction since the Typographical Union gained office control two months ago.
The Unitarian club met at Hotel Vendome for December with auditors and a nominating committee appointed for January officers. Rev. Collyer spoke on church hospitality, arguing for truth and outreach over mere pleasing displays, while Dr. Bartel defended hospitable Christianity and the need to welcome truth and thought. Excellent Schubert quartet music accompanied the proceedings.
Gloucester reports two schooners lost in the November gale. The Rutherford B Hayes left October 31 with 12 crew, including captain John Handran and relatives. owned by Dennis & Ayer, built 1877, insured for 5252 dollars. The Witchcraft left November 1 with 11 crew, led by John Briggs. owned by William B Coombs. Total vessels lost rise to seven, crews 91, with three more overdue risk of loss.
The report from Sutton Junction Que states H C Hall, once a section hand on the Southeastern rail line, is under arrest on a Milwaukee murder charge. Previously aligned with the Marshall family, Hall married into the household, squandered assets, and faced embezzlement charges. After alleged prior escapes and a Milwaukee fire claim, he was sent to state prison and is now awaiting extradition from Sweetsburg jail.
The Postmaster General orders postmasters to exchange three and six cent stamps and stamped envelopes issued since 1861 for other denominations at face value. Also exchange stamped envelopes with printed cards and special requests or addresses. Nominations sent to the Senate include Royal A. Johnson for Arizona surveyor-general, Lawrence Weldon for Court of Claims judge, John R. Tanner for marshal of the southern district of Illinois. No new Boston postmaster developments. await action for several days.
H Breck of Brighton married Wednesday evening at Channing church Newton to Miss Mary Agnes daughter of Luther Adams also of Brighton. The ceremony was a small church nuptial with local family presence.
The ceremony featured Rev F B Hombrooke with ushers Coffmar of Boston J W Graham of Philadelphia H P Chelins and W D Richards of Boston. Bridesmaids Fanny M Adame Fanny E Breek Mabel Hewitt Worcester and Alice E Gilbert New York. The bride wore white satin with lace and diamonds. 560 guests attended the reception at the bride’s Oak Square home. The couple departed for their wedding tour. groom is son of ex-Alderman C H Breck and partner in Joseph Breck & Sons.
Corrected city returns released at city hall show aldermen gains and losses, placing Alderman Leighton twelfth by nine votes ahead of Stebbins. Tables list each candidate with votes, order, and changes. recounts likely for several close races. The mayoral result shifts by one vote. Lynn license vote favors continued license by 1398. The senior alderman is Andrew J. Hall.
Brief telegraph reports describe fires across Drake block Worcester Arctic Village and other cities. Losses range from five thousand to sixty thousand dollars with damage to stock buildings and furnishings. Injuries involve Sherman of Woodbury. Damaged sites include hotels stores and a box shop with insured values noted.
A report from Macon Mississippi states Harris Bell a Black man was hanged Wednesday for the murder of his wife. Separate dispatches note a Mexican army clash near Combré Du Oca mountains with five bandits killed and one soldier dead. Local theater troupe the McTraver and Helm appeared in Vicksburg Michigan but hotel owners refused accommodations forcing them to take a freight train to Kalamazoo. Additional dispatches from Monterey Mexico claim four men tied to a recent train robbery were arrested and 23 others’ homes searched amid rumors the mayor of New Laredo is involved. Wilbeck’s store at Castleton New York was destroyed by an explosion attributed to a dynamite cartridge in coal used for mine blasting. Swedish visitors M W Smith and Axel Tengvale arrived in Pittsburgh to study U S labor unions. At Troy Burden iron works 1,500 of 2,000 workers faced a 10 to 12 percent wage cut with a vote to accept.
Ex Senator Yulee of Florida valued at 3000 dollars and Conductor Plaisted of the Boston and Maine rail road ill at Haverhill. Hendricks couple sails for Europe with plans to visit several countries. Lord Overstone dead in England left 160000,600 from a 15000000 inheritance. Carl Schurz offered editorship at Atlantic Monthly. Salmi Morse to lecture 100 nights for 10000 opposing Bob Ingersoll. Gov Robinson praised as Chicopee sweet singer. A C Woodworth leads Third Congregational choir. District Engineer Chesswell marries Miss Avery. wedding tour follows. Matthew Arnold remarks at Amherst before 600 students. Large wedding at the Advent Church Swan Mack. Swan family due home after January 15 at 16 Hancock street. Rough on Coughs advertised.
Boston observances marked Grand Army Day with a parade of 28 posts led by Dept Commander Evans and escort units. A special musical program by the Boston orchestral club and the Cadet band accompanied veterans touring the fair. Notables including Gen. Wales and staff attended. letters from Hancock McClellan Porter Grant and Martin were read. Police recovered property worth 1400 and items from the Japanese department were sold to Marshall Field. Italian paintings and fur displays were noted.
The Roxbury Artillery Veterans association held its annual meeting at Webster Hall armory on Wednesday evening with Commander William H. Clark presiding. The uniforms committee recommended a dark blue uniform with brass buttons and trims, featuring a scarlet flame on the left arm.
A Boston Lyceum theatre audience saw Irving’s Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. His overall Shylock drew mixed praise for motive and dignity, while his trial scene and pathos won thunderous applause. The supporting cast included Miss Terry as Portia, praised for her Portia performance, with others listed in the cast.
A Wednesday polo game at the Institute skating rink pitted the Bostons against the Olympics, a new club. The Bostons won 3 0 with goals at 5, 13 and 8 minutes under referee Prof. K A Skinner. Noted players include F G Stemcke and Ch L Kimball. A large crowd attended and Friday features a two mile bicycle and roller skate race.
J. W. Barber tce dealer of Sherborn failed and will settle in insolvency. Augustus A. Coburn Ashland dry goods dealer faced foreclosure and closed store. Fred L. McLaughlin of Thompson H. Mureb Co. liquor and cigar dealers Boston petitioned into insolvency. J. H. Billups Co. cotton merchants New York suspended payment with about 400000 in liabilities, half secured. Cambridge insolvency hearing on the petition of Charles was scheduled.
New England News reports W F Pearson proposing a big steam saw mill project at West Great Works above Bangor. Edgar Lowell, 18, son of William Lowell of Lyman, drowned Tuesday night in Swan Pond Brook while skating. Biddeford marshals reduce liquor licenses by 29 from last year.
New Hampshire report notes Irish workers recently brought from Ireland to Nashua mills sent four hundred dollars to their families as Christmas gifts, reflecting cross Atlantic ties and remittance patterns.
Vermont report notes Mr and Mrs T B Pratt of Newport mark a golden wedding last Saturday. Derby Line Wesleyan College closes due to scarlet fever among students. A telephone line links Westfield to Lowell with Southeastern railroad. telegraph wires remain in use. Geo W Flagg of Braintree and Ira M Richardson of Litueton NH sign articles for a mixed style wrestling match for 100 dollars plus gate money in Burlington on Christmas Eve.
John Estey drowned at North Adams. The Montgomery murder trial at Northampton neared its end as T. J. Spaulding outlined the insanity defense. Cape weirs report poor season with 250 and 150 barrels of mackerel. A Hebronville child burned by fire in a field. Middlesex poultry show opens with 550 entries. dogs judged highly. Fall River graveyard fraud cases widen with Barrett and Kirby jailed. Coffin body misdated at 60, Dr Hennessey and Edward Driscoll Jr. missing.
A Tremont Temple gathering on Wednesday urged improving Indian and negro education. Speakers included Gen C Armstrong of Hampton Institute Rev H W Foote Rev J L Clarke Rev J T Duryea and Booker T Washington of Tuskegee outlined industrial education and self reliance to uplift southern blacks and Indians. The event chaired by A H Rice highlighted Hampton graduates producing clothing for 300 students and pledged new building funds of 4200 with students to lay bricks.
A Fitchburg railroad brakeman Idwin Coolbroth was killed at the Boston depot when struck by a switching engine. Other incidents include John Hennessey losing a band, arrests of Thomas Conroy after an assault on officers, and various thefts, breakings, and felonies. Additional injuries and deaths are reported from falls and fumes, with several arrests in Massachusetts areas.
San Francisco reports Clause Spreckles has cornered the entire 80,000,000 pound Hawaiian sugar crop, a move poised to give him control over the sugar trade on the coast. The item notes reliance on G O Taylor Old Bourbon bottled by grocers and druggists.
Jacob Maxmillian died Wednesday afternoon from injuries after falling from a roof at Klemms block last week. Probate Court in Norfolk County granted administration for several estates and wills. In criminal court, multiple defendants faced liquor nuisance and illegal sale charges with fines, convictions, or acquittals. The Waltham city charter hearing discussed governance options, with further sessions planned. Factory notes indicate plans to send all 2,009 employers to the foreign fair, plus word of a skating rink injury slowly improving.
The New Hampshire club held a luncheon at Young's with seventy eight members present. Guests included Ex-Governor P C Cheney, Hon Moore, ex-Speaker Geo A Marden of Lowell, Hon G B Chandler, club president E C Corrigan, Massachusetts education official, Gov Hale advisers Spaulding and Chase, ex-Senator Bainbridge Wadleigh, Col Livermore of Manchester, Crofts of Bethlehem, Hoyt of Epping. Marden was elected to membership. Temple Quartet performed and speeches were given by the club president, ex-Speaker Marden, Senator Wadleigh, S C Carrigan, and Col L T Livemote.
The American association of baseball clubs met at the Grand hotel in Cincinnati to begin its third annual convention with delegates from Philadelphia Washington Baltimore New York Richmond Louisville St Louis Pittsburg Indianapolis Columbus and Cincinnati Also present was Robert Ferguson representing the Union league clubs The board of directors report was read and a constitutional amendment was adopted to prevent games with the union league clubs.
Postmaster Tobey issues notice prohibiting sending merchandise by mail to Canada and provincial regions. Non paper matter may be sent abroad only with full letter-rate prepaid. Many foreign-bound packages are held at Boston for short postage. sender unknown, awaiting action.
Hon. Robert Winthrop gave a reception Wednesday afternoon at his house in Mari. The event drew local residents and notable figures, with attendees describing the gathering as cordial and refined.
A reader argues for using silver and gold as money rather than retiring bonds, citing per capita comparisons, world silver production, and historical trade balances. The letter details coinage, gold transfers, and profits from coinage, noting silver’s role in the U S economy and urging silver standard discussion.
The store on Winter street presents rare and valuable holiday gifts from gold and silver to terra cotta plaques and bronze ornaments. Opulent fans mounted on pearl sticks, mantel clocks, parian and bisque statuary, jewelry including bracelets and rings, and a wide array of treasures fill the counters as shoppers crowd the shop.
The Society of Arte will hold a meeting Thursday evening December 18 at 8 PM. The Citizens' Trade Association of East Boston meets Monday evening December 17 at 7 30. The Massachusetts State Grange session runs December 18 19 and 20 at Massasoit Hall Barre. Rev Geo Herbert Hosmer of Salem lectures on Martin Luther Friday at the B Y M C Union No 18 Boylston St. The Seamen's Mutual Benefit Association holds its fourth annual ball Thursday night at Turn Hall Middlesex Street. Forefather's Day service Sunday at the Young Men's Christian Union with addresses by Hon Thomas Russell Boston and Hon Alex H Rice Boston.
Senor Ramon Ulloa reports on Cauca state mines near the Pacific coast showing greater richness than California or Nevada. The Feta mine sold to a New York company for 25000 with 30 percent profit over 100 years. Experts estimate ore in sight at least 9000000 dollars. Two nearby mines reportedly match or exceed Feta in richness by assays.
Simon Werner a tailor appeared before Judge Adams on arson charges for allegedly setting a blaze at 340 Federal Street on the evening of the 2nd inst. Loss cited at about 900 dollars. He is held in 10,000 dollars for superior criminal court. Thomas Sullivan of New York was jailed for stealing a silver watch a gold chain and 10 dollars from Francis A. Bower of Framingham at Beach Street and Harrison Avenue. Sullivan held in 2,600 dollars for the superior court.
The Pittsburg Post reports daily train movement to Chicago includes 218 suburban trains, 178 other passenger trains, and 162 regular freight trains. With 850 total trains arriving and departing each day, the figure highlights Chicago's rail activity.
The Tahlequah Advocate from Cherokee Nation praises John G. Carlisle as a strong, honest speaker while noting the need for protection of American Indians.
The Ways and Means committee will likely be chaired by Hon. W. R. Morrison of Illinois. Croaking against him will have no effect as the people trust Bill Morrison.
The Lewiston Journal notes changes in historic sites with Stanton, Hamilton Fish, and Daniel Webster houses altered into boarding houses and a beer saloon respectively, reflecting local redevelopment and shifting uses.
From the Atlanta Constitution, thirty tons of spoiled Boston turkeys have been canned for distribution in the solid routh.
The Oriental lea Company introduces an insulated tank that keeps coffee or other liquids scalding hot for twenty four hours or more without heat. The device enables ready service at fairs sociables and large parties, even up to 100 miles from Boston, solving caterers greatest difficulty.
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