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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Dec 15, 1882

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West's table of clearances cited without credit

The Wheeling Register reprints the West's weekly table of clearances without attribution. The piece notes domestic production of Hyatbed wire and resultant profanity, quips about Daniel Dougherty, and mentions tariff reform protests. It references a beer train for Mexico, John Jay Ferguson's self-sustaining Florida island farm, Pennsylvania senate party splits, a fast ocean steamer line study, hoped subsidies, and public opinion on subsidies.

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Wheeling W. Va Register
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Crude tariff report sparks congressional push and critique

Special dispatch from Washington notes growing belief that the tariff commission report is crude and deceptive, with critics accusing officials of pressuring Congress to adopt it. The Ways and Means Committee flags numerous errors, omissions, and dubious feasibly price shifts. Senator Brown of Georgia denounces civil service reform as demagogic while Senator George of Mississippi counters his attack.

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Washington Tariff Commission Congress Ways and Means Kelley Hayes Messrs Ru3son Errett Russell Randall Speer McKinley M. D. Spaulding Take Commission Senator Brown Georgia Brown Senator George Mississippi Mr. Brown
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Jury Completed In Star Route Trials In Washington

The Star Route jury was chosen in the criminal court with rumors of bias and possible hung jury. Jurors requested relief due to opinions and press criticism while prosecutor Bliss opened the case. Senate debates touched naval chaplains’ pay and civil service reform as the Jeannette survivors report arrived in Russia and the Homestead Law movement gained committee approval.

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Washington Joe Wylie John H. Crane John Hughes Chirence Shields Reese Kigvons Frank Renshaw John B. Sheriff John H. Vernon Jackson Howard Mason Lowery C. ©. Green Michael Horgan Edward Jeannette Chandler Hunt St. Petersburg Irkutsk H. J. Hunt Collins Sakutsk Lukutsk Barber Schultze Delta Chipp House Committee On Public Lands Washburn House Holman Secretary of the Interior
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Vanderbilt Denies Knowledge of Grain Corners, Testifies

W H Vanderbilt testified before the Senate grain corners committee in New York on December 14. He said he does not deal in futures and cannot fix conclusions on reforms, noting railroads and freight chaos from futures trading, frequent sensational newspaper reports, and higher city rents for wharves. He described railroading for 19 years, margins for stock trades, and that New York loses out to other cities in imports. Jay Gould is expected to testify.

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Vanderbilt New York Senate Committee On W. H. Vanderbilt Omaha Road Wall Street Baltimore Jay Gould
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Gladstone Resigns Exchequer Post in British Ministry

Pall Mall Gazette reports Mr Gladstone has resigned the chancellorship of the exchequer and Hugh C. Childers, secretary of war, is named to succeed him. Ministry changes are under review while arrests in the Cavendish Burke murder case unfold in Dublin. Two suspects identified as Byrne and Hunter are held on informant evidence.

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Gladstone Times England Marquis of Hartington Childers Lord Derby Charles Dilke Mr. Courtney Mr. Chamberlain Bere Liberal Party Loxpon Pall Mall Gazette Exchequer Cavendish- Burke Dublin Lord Cavendish Burke Byrne Hunter Phanix Park New York Osterberg Vienna Paris Wall Street Clearing House Committee On Committee On Rules and Regulations
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Grand Trunk Collision Injures Two Conductors

A freight collision on the Grand Trunk at Stratford Hollow near Groveton Junction injures Conductor John Lyon and rear-train conductor P Foley, whose ribs are broken and who suffers multiple injuries. The forward van and rear engine are wrecked, a wrecking crew clears the line, and a Portland passenger train is delayed five hours.

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Grand Trunk Lancaster N. H Grand Trunk Railway Stratford Hollow Groveton Junction Island Pond John Lyon P. Foley Portland
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Plymouth Observes Pilgrim Landing With Services and Dinner

A three and a half year old son of Nelson Daniels of Athol died in a fire accident while his mother was away. Plymouth plans a Pilgrim landing observance on the 22nd with a procession, church services, and a Davis Hall dinner presided by Thomas Russell, with Gen. Butler and others invited. Capt. Melvin McClain of Gloucester showcases detailed model fishing craft for the London Fisheries exhibition, illustrating historic and modern differences. Local meadow land in Barnstable will be planted with cranberry vines. a legislative petition seeks rights to take sand from nearby grounds to build and repair bogs, to be adjudicated by a commission and appealable to county or superior court.

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Nelson Daniels Athol Plymouth Church of the First P Irish Davis Hall Thomas Russell Butler George Marston George J. Marden Melvin McClain Gloucester Porpoise Barnstable Superior Court Boston Post Concorp N. H Congressman Briggs House United States Blair Chandler Briggs Rollins Rollins-Chandler Washington Chandler- Briggs Mr. Rolfins Haseen Ibriges Asi Marston Stevens Manchester King Supreme Court Walter Gibson Leach Gibson Cay Franklin Washington Horchman Keene Samuel 3 Hale Salas Tardy Vermont Democratic Citizens Hardy Lake Village Meredith Littleton Stilson Hutchins Manchester Union George F. Parker Parker Philadelphia Manchester Mirror Farmer B. Brown The Patriot Mirror New Universalist Church Dover Pierce Memorial Church Thomas W. Pierce Texan H. McCollester Marlborough Butcher College J. M. Johns Universalist Church Claremont Kansas George A. Emerson New Hampton Belknap County Court Col.taynes Brackett Palmer John Noble Noble's Island Portsmouth Harbor John B. Palnor Democratic Standard Pittsfield Winelow Hall
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National Trotting Horse Breeders elect officers in New York

At the executive committee meeting of the National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders in New York on December 14, officers were chosen: President H. W. T. Malr. first vice president Leland Stanford. second vice president J. W. Baker Jr.. third vice president J P Wiser of Canada. secretary L. D. Packer. treasurer J. W. Gray of Vermont. The group plans a January meeting to announce the trotting program. The Wilson stakes, renewed after closing in May, now has 49 nominations and a prize pool likely to reach 11 000 to 12 000, the largest yet.

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National Association of Breeders of Trotting Horses New York National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders H. W. T. Malr Leland Stanford J. W. Baker, Jr J.P. Wiser Canada L. D. Packer J. W. Gray Vermont Wilson
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Funeral services for J Frank Alden held at King's chapel

The funeral was held at two o'clock Thursday afternoon in King's chapel with large attendance from business and social circles. Rev. Foote led the service and the chapel choir provided the singing. The remains were taken to Portland for burial amid extensive floral tributes.

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J. Frank Alden King’s Chapel Mr. Foote Portland
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Train wreck on Poplar street grade causes heavy damage

In Lovers on December 14 an Iron Mountain freight train breaking in two rolled 14 cars down the Poplar street grade cracking into houses and inflicting about 15000 dollars in damage.

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Lovers Iron Mountain Poplar Street
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Two train pouches found near Indiana railroad

Tenke HATE Ind December 14 two through letter train pouches found at 3:20 this morning in the north part of the city near the Indianapolis and Missouri railroad. Straps cut, contents rifled, pouches returned. One pouch bore a New York City label with Colorado material. the other titled Colorado New Mexico and Arizona from New York and Pittsburg S R Co. Authorities telegraphed by Postmaster Jones.

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Ind Indianapolis and Minois New York City Colorado New Mexico Arizona New York Pittsburg S. R. Co Jones
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Train collision near Waterbury injures four on work crew

A special freight train on the New York and New England road collided with a work train engine four miles west of Waterbury. Seven men rode the work engine. four were injured including Dennis Sullivan, likely fatally, and brakeman John Leary with a broken leg. Both engines damaged and several cars derailed. Two passenger trains were delayed three hours as passengers were moved around the wreck.

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Waterbury Conn New York and New England Dennis Sullivan John Leary
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Hickman Ky Fire Destroys About Twenty Key Buildings

A large fire in Hickman Kentucky last night destroyed roughly 20 of the city’s best business district buildings. Insurance losses are not yet determined. Local authorities report extensive property damage and a major blaze impacting commerce in the town.

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Winn Bangor Maine Central Railroad H.N. Weymouth Wiggin Ambrose Dennis Charles Stevens Frank €. Estes Pbuilding Liverpool Company Sore FE. Estes Poor & Son Gould Stevens Gordon Martin Kelley Kingston Jam Dublin Dreunwin Kentucky Cairo Dee Hickman
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Women’s Place in the Modern Century Lecture at Tremont Temple

Miss Emily Faithfull of London spoke at Tremont Temple on Thursday on The Position of Woman in the 19th Century. She urged practical training for women, equal access to work, and self supporting paths beyond domestic confines, noting English progress in education, government service, and industry and urging moral reform through industry and discipline.

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Emily Faithfull London Tremont Temple Mayor Green Atlantic Noray England
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Emerson and Hutchins Family Tie in Winter Hill Marriage

Mr William H Emerson and Miss Agnes C Hutchins wed at the Hutchins residence on Broadway and Bond Street in Winter Hill Somerville. The ceremony was led by Rev Pearson of the Fitchburg Unitarian church with only family in attendance. The couple plans a southern honeymoon and will reside at the Commonwealth hotel for the winter.

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William H. Emerson Agnes C. Hutchins Horatio M. Hutchins Rice & Hutchins R. W. Emerson & Co Broadway Bond Street Winter Hill Somerville Mr. Pearson Unitarian Church Fitchburg Emerson South Commonwealth Hotel
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Sourcipe death by hanging noted in Liverpool native

Benjamin Harrington a 65 year old Liverpool native and well known boat builder residing at 38 Timson street died by his own hand Friday fore noon. A note reading totally blind was pinned to the bed post. His wife found him after calling him to dinner. Other brief items report a fall injuring a woman in Pleasant street, a man knocked down by a team, a false fire alarm, a missing young woman known as Tracy, and local court verdicts and town notices across Essex County communities.

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Sourcipe Benjamin Harrington Liverpool N. 8 Timson Street Mary Sullivan Pleasant Street Michael Doherty Nelson Street Eugene Butters John Shaw Pike’s Block Central Avenue Munroe Street Lena M. Capron Tracy Rider A. A. Waite Lynn
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Briggs Named by Chandler as Faction Leader in Sharp Scheme

Briggs is believed chosen by Chandler to head his faction in a scheme described as sharp. An unnamed solicitor is said to have failed in duties related to the matter, prompting questions about oversight and accountability within the case.

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Briggs Chandler
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Two annual reports reveal inmate totals at Taunton and Danvers asylums

The Taunton Lunatic Hospital reports 238 admissions, 75 deaths, 43 discharges, leaving 56 inmates. recovery at 18 percent. Expenditures total 108,467.64 dollars. Danvers Hospital records 56 inmates, 106 deaths, 316 discharges, with 50 recovered. expenditures 152,456.04 dollars. The South Boston School for Idiotic Youth notes 132 inmates and total expenses of 326,594 dollars, with 22,057.33 dollars for ordinary expenses and 87,742.12 for improvements. Fourteen boys join the new farm, showing engagement with animal care and farm work.

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State Lunatic Hospital Taunton Danvers Lunatic Hospital Taunton Hospital At Ay School South Boston
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Practical Filies Course Sixth Annual in Boston

The Boston Young Men's Christian union on Boylston Street announces its sixth annual course in Practical Files. The committee chose topics vital to youth character and plans evening essays followed by open discussion. First lecture January 4, 1883 by Rev. Edward E Hale on Novel Reading with subsequent Thursday talks by notable speakers including Rev. Leighton Parks and Henry Cabot Lodge. All union members invited.

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Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Boylsten Street Edward E. Hale South Congregational Church Leighton Parks Emmanuel Church Joseph 'S. Ropes H. Bernard Carpenter Hollis Street Frederic Courtney D. D St. Paul's Church
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iablad Recital at Chickering La by Mme Angelis pupils

The iablad recital last evening at Chickering La featured pupils of Mme Angelis and drew a large select musical audience. Selections by Miss Mattie Colby Miss Vinnie Carr Miss Minnie Baxter and Miss Sadie Bagley received critical rendering and warm enthusiasm from patrons. Miss Colby, described as least nae, possesses a phenomenal voice developed under Mme Angelis’s careful tuition.

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Chickering la Mme. Angelis Mattie Colby Vinnie Carr Minnie Baxter Sadie Bagley Colby Mme, Angelis Devel Peruzzi
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Pension Sharks and a Fraudulent Pension Attorney

The Washington World editorial and N W Fitzgerald are condemned as pension sharks who prey on disabled soldiers. The piece defends legitimate pension law practice and urges vigilance against Fitzgerald who lacks legal credentials yet advertises as a lawyer to reap fees. Both southern and northern writers are cited as opposing his methods.

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Atlanta, Ga Chronicle Constitutionalist Boston Washington World Fitzgerald Webster Shark Atlanta Chronicle Boston Post Joshua Sharks N. W. Fitzgerald The Post Massachusetts Georgia
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Christmas Letter mission spreads cheer from Boston hospitals

The City Missionary society of Boston plans to add Christmas Letter cards to its Christmas Card mission started in Brighton in 1871. The aim is to deliver letters to at least 5 000 people in hospitals homes and institutions this season. Contributions solicitated with one dollar supporting 25 recipients and five dollars helping 100 to 125 sick or aged or child recipients.

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Brighton England City Missionary Society of Boston
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Widows Society Holds Annual Meeting in Beacon Street Home

The Widows society of the city met at Mr William Appleton's residence on Beacon Street. Eighty eight beneficiaries were cared for during the year, one in Roxbury and five died. The treasurer reported 3840 22 income and 4118 expenditures with a deficit of 277 78. New subscribers are needed. Officers elected include Mrs Amos A Lawrence as first directress, Mrs William Appleton as second directress, Dr Hooper as treasurer, Mrs Cunningham as assistant treasurer, Mrs Augustus Lowell as secretary, and 24 visitors.

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Widows’ Society Willian Appleton Beacon Street Roxbury Amos A. Lawrence William Appleton BR. W. Hooper F. Cunningham Augustus Lowell
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