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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1882

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Georgia Exposition Plans and International Negotiations

A mix of items: Georgia’s Aleck Stephens to handle next year’s Boston show duties, Gen Barrios returns from a mission to Guatemala, and Mexico-US treaty talks with Romero as a key bearer of instructions. The Missouri Supreme Court case in the ninth district may shift seat gains for Broadhead over McLean. The U.S. delegation includes ex President Grant and Trescott for upcoming negotiations.

Barrios Guatemala United States Assembly Mexico Supreme Court of Missouri Ninth Congressional District Col. Broadhead McLean Romero Washington Grant Trescott

Washington Dispatch on Cameron and Cabinet Shifts

Special Despatch from Washington notes Simon Cameron in town to push changes in Mr. Arthur's cabinet. Rumors say Lincoln may be the next president with Brewster to be replaced, while Justice Bradley nears retirement and Lowell may return. Also covers House actions on library bill and agricultural debates, executive nominations, and shipping reforms.

Boston Post Washington Simon Cameron Mr. Arthur Pennsylvania Benjamin H. Brewster Camerons Brewster Lincoln Mr. Lincoln Iset Justice Bradley Cameron

Northwest railroad war ends with rate restore and pact

New York reports a one year restraint on ticket scalping after restored rates. Presidents of the Northwest, St. Paul, Omaha and Rock Island to sign an agreement. Traffic division set as each road takes all possible business. Rumors of consolidation involve Vanderbilt possibly controlling Omaha.

New York Northwest Trafic Omaha Hughitt Mr. Porter Mr. Riddle Vanderbilt Porter St. Paul Rock Island Messrs Cable

Heaviest Gale Strikes Newfoundland Coast

The heaviest gale in years swept the Newfoundland coast with a record high tide that damaged railway lines along Conception Bay. The Cromwell steamer Canima from Halifax did not arrive, and Netley Abbey from Glasgow reported a hurricane with lost hatches and deck damage after a prior voyage. A thaw and heavy snow hit eastern New Hampshire, Brattleboro Vermont, and Quebec, closing roads and hindering water power mills as snow turned to rain.

Newfoundland SY. Johns N.F Conception Bay Halifax Netley Abbey Glasgow New Hampshire Dover N. H

Names and ventures mark a busy New York day

Nam B Dinsmore Jr of New York vice president and several Boston and New York executives form a new company to repeal erect and repair steam and sailing craft and build dome covered steamers under American Quick Transit patents. The firm buys 27 acres on the waterfront at Barridge for docks basins and railways. Capt Taylor of the Saginaw case withdraws his criminal negligence complaint. The National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders holds its sixth annual meeting and names directors. A Brooklyn judge orders a sheriff to imprison aldermen. Western Union declares a quarterly dividend and reports a large surplus. Baker resigns from the board and Lowther Welsh is elected. Mrs Labouchere sails to London as a friend to a maid. The widow Solomon wins damages of 5000 and Miller and Taylor are held for trial for attempting to shoot their wives.

Nam B. Dinsmore, Jr New York Samuel Little Irving A. Evans Weldo Adams Boston Edward P. Kennard George H. Houghton American Quick Transit Steamship Company Ba Ridge Taylor Saginaw East City of Worcester Yeeper Tombs Ward Pilot Bailey National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders Gilbert Brooklyn Western Union Telegraph Company Green Geo. F. Baker Lowther Welsh Philadelphia Labouchere London Roberts Joseph Solomon G. Miller James Taylor

Portland area crackdown on boat bells and local politics

New England news notes two resorts fined $200 each in the Bangor district for sailing without bells. The council rejected Guy Plaisied’s nomination for reform school trustees and referred investigative reports and evidence to the upcoming legislature. The governor and council granted pardon to Lester G. Small, jailed in Portland for assault and battery. Adjourned to meet Tuesday the 26th.

Bangor Guy Reform School Lester G. Small Portland

Tragic Timber Cutting Death in Kilkenny Township

Albert P. Car, 35, of Lancaster, was killed instantly when a large limb fell while he cut timber in Kilkenny township. He leaves a widow and four young children. In Concord, Walter Gibson filed a complaint against Edward G. Leach alleging Leach refused to endorse a bribery process. Leach argues Gibson is mentally and financially irresponsible and that the complaint should not be received. The court will decide on reception of the complaint.

Albert P. Car Lancaster Kil Kenney Supreme Court Concord Walter Gibson Edward G. Leach Merrimac County Leach Gibson

North Troy couple welcome underage parents of a boy

A North Troy couple become parents while both under 18. John Burnett of Derby Line receives an $8 monthly pension plus back pay totaling $1,700. The high court upholds G. W. McGuffey in the historic water case against Glover.

North Troy John Burnett Derby Line Glover G. W. McGuffey Supreme Court

German Families Seek Tol Yo ke Arrival From Bohemia

About 60 German families have arrived at Tol yoke from Bohemia this year, representing over 300 persons. The death warrant of Joseph B. Loomis for the murder of David Leavitt was issued Wednesday by Springfield clerk Robert O. Morris and delivered to Sheriff Sanderson. In George Richardson trial at "4reagter the defense showed admissions were made under grief related to the fatal shooting of his father.

Tolyoke Bohemia Joseph B. Loomis David Leavitt Springfield Robert O. Morris Sanderson George Richardson

Middleton Widow Dies After Fall From Window

Mrs. Patrick Quain of Middleton fell from a third story window and was fatally injured. John Calligan of Hartford was to be married this week, but he fell from a window and was killed before the day set for the ceremony.

Patrick Quain Middleton John Calligan Hartford

Sultan's Palace In Siege State Amid Turmoil At Court

A Daily News despatch reports Constantinople’s palace in effect under siege with guards restricted entry amid seditious troops over pay. Osman Pasha’s reappointment as war minister fuels unrest, while Arabs and other exiles prepare to depart within 10 days. Prisoners receive leniency, affecting confiscations and spouses’ property. In Prussia, officers die by self-inflicted wounds and dueling rises. Gladstone’s 50th public service anniversary is noted. At Leinster and Connaught assizes, sentences for manslaughter and wounding bailiffs are handed down.

Tloxpos Constantinople Daily News Mgs Osman Pasha Cairo Richterfelde Spandau Paris Times Gladstone Leinster Assizes John Patrick Carroll Hickey Connaught Assizes

Boot and Shoe Trade Meeting In New York

A December meeting of the boot and shoe branch of the rubber trade was held at the Astor House with delegates from Boston Providence Woonsocket New Haven Naugatuck Conn New Brunswick New Jersey and New York. President Lettson presided. Discussed curtailing production until December 25 with some desire to modify. Raw material prices were deemed still excessive and the rule to be kept. Another meeting was scheduled for Friday.

New York Astor House Boston Providence Woonsocket New Haven Naugatuck

Report on the Nicaragua canal bill split over safeguards

A Boston Post dispatch reviews Kasson Belmont and Miller reports on the Nicaraguan canal. It notes Kasson's focus on a shorter Atlantic-Pacific route via San Juan and Lake Nicaragua, the 3 percent guarantee, and projected freight income. Belmont contests the bill’s title, finance, and international guarantees, warning such pledges could transfer to U.S. law and mentioning treaty-based neutrality references.

Boston Post Washington Perry Belmont Committee On Foreign Affairs Kasson Senate Committee Miller California Atlantic Pacific Nicaragua San Juan Friends of the Canal Belmont United States Secretary of the Treasury Treasury America Europe Provisional Interoceanic Canal Society Congress Bemont

Unitarian Club Meeting Considers New Headquarters

The December Unitarian club gathering at the Hotel Vendome drew about 200 attendees including Gov Long and Rev. Thomas L. Eliot. Discussion focused on the need for suitable quarters for the American Unitarian Association with a plan to form a six member committee to pursue a building fund and report at the next meeting.

Unitarian Club Hotel Vendome Gov. Long Thomas L. Eliot Portland Oregon G. Reynolds American Unitarian Association John Cordner W. 5. Rey Old Baston England Ton Willian L W. i. Baldwin F. W. Lincoln Long Grindall Reynolds Cordner Tremont Place Tremont Temple Wesleyan Hall William H. Baldwin U. P. Kidder Alexander 8 Edward Everett Hale O. B. Frothingham Brooke Herford Ore James Freeman Clarke W.S. Key Boston Eng Weston Lewis Baldwin Messrs Charlies Faulkner Oakes A. Ames Isaac T. Burr Arthur T. Lyman Kenrys. Greer Schubert Quartette

Webster Man William Slater of Dedham Faces Hearing in Insolvent Firm Case

William Slater of Webster Massachusetts known for endorsing Royal Storrs & Co notes testified at Judge Foster's Boston office about his assets and how he obtained money. He said his wealth came from his father's estate and listed properties in Webster Rhode Island and Massachusetts plus stock holdings and bank notes. He admitted endorsing up to 1000000 on Storrs paper but claimed limits. He explained transferring 50000 in railroad stocks to his mother before his failure to keep her share intact. He reported losses in the New England Nail Company but denied any crooked actions in Shirer's failure, attributing it to mismanagement.

William 8 Slater Webster Mass Royal Storrs & Co Dedham Willian Slater Worcester County Providence Rhode Island Oxford Dudley New England Nail Company of Worcester Webster National Bank Shirer Gtairs Williams & Everett Messrs. Williams & Everett Rogers Messrs Boston Willams & Everett Curtis Noyes & Blakeslee Tremont Street Messrs. Noyes & Blakeslee Chelsea J. Eastman Chase Hamilton Place Ecichings Diaz Corot Daubigny Chauvel Lalane Millet Angelus Haig Boutin Propert Slocombe Boughton Hester Prynne Robert Browning Stephen Parrish Hunt Gloucester Harbor Chase Parrish Pratt Vollon Jacque

American Street Railway Association Formed at Young's Hotel

Delegates including Northend of Newburyport and J A Chase of Lowell attended the first convention with Moody Merritt presiding. The constitution envisions a body for American street railways to improve service cut costs share knowledge and foster relations with the public and between roads. Annual meetings set for the second Tuesday of October with regional gatherings as dictated by the executive committee.

American Street Railway Association Young's Hotel Moody Merritt Northend Newburyport Street Railroad Company J. A. Chase Lowell Street Railway Company Leseses Canada South Amerrica

Schooner Narragansett Strands in Swampscott Bay During Storm

A three masted schooner coal laden driven into Swampscott bay by a southeast gale drifted near Lincoln House point before dark on Wednesday. It dropped anchor but could not hold, drifting toward rocks. Wrecking crews gathered while Boston tug underwriters were contacted. one tug unavailable, another sent to Gloucester. The Narragansett of Wilmington Delaware, Capt Shaw, sailing from Philadelphia to Salem with coal for William Pickering, is believed to be the vessel with six to seven men aboard.

Swampscott Bay Lynn Lincoln House Lincoln House Point Boston Swampscott Gleucester Narragansett Wilmington Del Shaw Plasar Salem William Pickering Boston Towboat Company

Michael O Neal to be examined in murder case in Dedham

In municipal court on Wednesday Michael O Neal charged with murdering his wife on Dedham street Sunday night was committed for examination on Dec 23. Two witnesses were held for appearance. Other incidents include a fall injuring William B Jeffords at 67 Wickney street and a child burn in Market street courtway. Locals describe a drowning near Beacon street, a capsized schooner off Bird Island Head, and a late burglary arrest at 34 Carver street.

Michael O'Neal Dedham Street William Jeffords Wickney Street Massachusetts General Hospital Dollards Medford Welch Market Street McKim Suffolk County Amelia G. Rogers Florence H. Maynard Florence Maynard Division 4 Hitchcock Cambridge Gilbert Hickey George W. Lucas Wiliam Downes Beacon Street Charles River Willie Gloucester Oliver Cushing William Morrisy Frank Perrio Bird Island Ay Cushing Morrisy Perrio Perrie Imorgne Bellville N.S Sarah Rosenburg Catherine Daley Endicott Street John Powers Carver Street Mary Butland James RB. Eastman Hartford Conn New York and New Mayland City Hospital McCrillis & Seaver South End Warren Street Roxbury Rossmore Hotel West Chester Park

Board of Health and Charity Appropriations for 1883

The board estimates 1883 appropriations totaling 60 300 for travel health inspectorate and indoor and outdoor poor, plus 215 100 for miscellaneous charitable expenses including state pauper support, lunatic hospital care, infant asylum funding, and related transport costs. The 1882 appropriation was 39 900 with a surplus unused at year end.

Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity Health Department Massachusetts Commonwealth

Grand Ball by Oriental Lodge No 10 at Old Fellows Hall

A grand ball under Oriental Lodge No 10 was held at Old Fellows hall on a stormy Wednesday evening. The event featured a grand march at 8, dances throughout the program, and supper at 11:30 for about 300 guests, with Carter's band providing music.

Oriental Lodge of Odd Fellows’ No. 10 Old Fellows Hall James H. Bowker Brooks Geo W. Varney James C. Gray James A. Net T. M. Carter Powhatan Turn Hall Palmer Charlestown Bachelors’ Hall Bachelors Club Avankee Hall

Unique window display captures southern holiday tableau

William H. Zinn creates a realistic scene of a cabin home with pet shed and a bewildered donkey. A joyful black boy discovers a jumping jack among gifts, as a dog, a mouse, and an owl react. Dinah stands in the doorway while onlookers smile at the still life group.

William H. Zinn Dinah

Eliot School Association Holds Second Annual Reunion at Young's Hotel

About 100 members attended the Eliot School association reunion and banquet at Young's hotel on Wednesday evening. Officers elected included President Harvey N. Shepard, vice presidents Eleazar F. Pratt and Wm Porter, and other officers and trustees such as George H. Stetson treasurer Harvey N. Collison and George F. Hosea recording secretary, among others.

Stephenson Fredericksburg Sea Francis J. Parker James A. Cunningham Asa Kneeland Ambrose Bancroft F. Kingsbury Gettysburg Third Light Battery 52D United States Hotel Itz John Porter Charles Grifin I. K. Warren Charles H. Parsons Edward F. Phinney I. F. Kingsbury William E. Reed George W. Lauriat J. B. Adams Luther Stephenson John H. Whidden Francia J. Parker Albert C. Andrews KE. T. Bouve Ore Laskey Marblehead Cheever I. F Kingsbury Capt. Bowers Minneapolis Minn Vineland N.J Eliot School Association Young's Hotel Harvey N. Shepard Eleazar F. Pratt Wm. J. Porter Thomas Green Isaac H. Ripley John N. Barbour Martin A. Munroe Wm. H. Vialle Chas. Field Géo. O. Carpenter T. J. Dacey

Liquor License Forfeitures Across City Sectors

The license of Jeremiah McNamara at 1071 Tremont street is forfeited for selling liquor on Sunday. Forfeitures are also in effect for Mrs. Fallon and Edmund Cary of Lexington street and Manuel Diaz and John McElhaney of Hanover street for selling spirits despite licenses only permitting malt beverages and cider.

Jeremiah McNamara Tremont Street Fallon Edmund Cary Lexington Street Manuel Diaz John McElhaney Hanover Street

Where to Find the Best Holiday Art Gifts in Boston

J A Lowell & Co at 70 Kilby Street offers a premier gallery with American paintings including Charles Sprigne Pearce L Birge Harrison Alexander Harrison Marcus Waterman W F Halsall and J M Guengugigi. Watercolors by George W Edwards monotypes by A A tele Beer and Lowell's Christmas cards showcase refined holiday art and high demand.

J. A. Lowell & Co. Messrs John A. Lowell & Co Kilby Street Charles Sprigne Pearce L. Birge Harrison Alexander Harrison Marcus Waterman W. F

Music talk and piano virtuosic delights at Christian union

The Christian union last evening featured Charles L. Capen speaking on music, with piano numbers by Milo Benedict and Lucius Graham. Nellie M. Tesar sang, B. M. Davison contributed, capstone remarks praised the Catholic church for service to art and urged higher American appreciation of music owing to German influence and progress.

The Christian Union Charles L. Capen Milo Benedict America

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