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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1878

Page

2

Third Avenue Tram Strike Locks Up City Traffic

In New York the Third Avenue line strike paralyzed service as 260 drivers and conductors walked out. Police guarded new drivers. fares cut for Brooklyn’s Greenwood and Avenue Railroad workers. Farrell, a strike leader, reportedly arrested and clubbed. Strikers attacked by cobbles and poles. police on cars. meetings fueled by inflammatory speeches. directors refuse to reinstate workers and vow to run the line.

New York Third Avenue Greenwood and Avenue Railroad Brooklyn Farrell Third Avenue Railroad Company

Buckner Bill Targets Use of Government and Bank Notes as Loan Security

In Washington on December 16 the Missouri representative Buckner introduced a bill amending section 5207 of the Revised Statutes. It bars associations from using United States notes, National Bank notes, or gold and silver coin as loan security or custody promises. Offenders face a misdemeanor charge with fines up to 1000 dollars and a penalty equal to one third of the loaned amount. officers face liability of one quarter of the loaned sum, with penalties recoverable for the plaintiff.

Ricamono Val Senate United States Rives Tredway Reynolds Supreme Court of the United States Executive of Department of Justice Field Circuit Court of Circuit Court Patrick County District Court of the Virginia Washington, D. C House Kelley Chalmers United States of America House of Congress Washington Buckner Missouri Fort National Banking Association Secretary of the Treasury Treasury New York Committee On Banking and Currency Lathrops Brentano Committee On Phelps

Sugar fraud suits prompt Treasury action request in Baltimore

Baltimore suits over sugar fraud are stalled as parties seek relief through forfeiture of cargoes while duties would go to invoices. Treasury action, in response, may require the owners to pay duties as if shipments had remained open.

Condition of Our Navy and Government Spending

The document estimates navy outlays and deficits, noting large sums spent since 1864 and over 20 million in contracts violating statutes 8709 3718 3722 Revised Statutes. It argues these practices push public purchases to middlemen and favorites, harming competition and efficiency.

Navy Department Executive Department Naval and Secretary of the Navy George M. Robeson Congress

Boston Clergymen Lead Meeting Proceeds at 0

The State Democrat notes local efforts by Mr Chubbuck and Mr Bumpus of Boston to hold gospel meetings with good success. Reports say the new Attorney and York county will strictly enforce the liquor law, while lumber owned by B. Gilman & Co. went adrift. The Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad declared a 2 percent dividend, first in its history.

Chubbuck Bumpus Boston York County B. Gilman & Co Belfast Moosehead Lake A. G. Jewett Maine James Williams Falmouth Michael McColes Richmond Mount Desert Rock Horace M. Gilkey Searsmont William Wentworth John Marshall Lewiston Saco John Grand Trunk Marshall

Reverend Davis Seriously Injured After Horse Accident

Rev W W W Davis of Manchester, pastor at Franklin Street Congregational Church, suffered a serious arm fracture when thrown from a horse Saturday evening. Elsewhere Navy orders moved William A Fernald from foreman duties at Portsmouth yard and appointed William F Noyes to the post. United States Marshal Patterson jailed Chester Willey at North Conway for alleged legal voting. Judge Pitman noted Willey’s age dispute with family testimony and neighbor comparisons.

W. W. W. Davis Manchester Franklin Street Navy Department William A. Fernald Eliot Portsmouth William F. Noyes United States Patterson North Conway Chester Willey Dover Pitman Barnlett Willey Chester

Stearne Seeks Vermont Collector Post Amid Legislature Action

The report notes John C. Stearne, Bradford’s Montpelier representative and Morrill ally, pursuing the Vermont Internal Revenue Collector job then held by C. Dana of St. Johnsbury. The account then describes a fatal shooting in Montpelier involving Marcormack, with a post mortem by Drs Hunt and Harris detailing a shotgun blast to the shoulder followed by a revolver shot to the head and multiple near repeated shots.

John C. Stearne Bradford Montpelier Morrill Internal Revenue Vermont C. 8. Dana St. Johnsbury Victor Shangneau St. Albans Central Vermont Nother Montpelier Junction Northfield

Drowning of Cornell at Swansea and Other Early Notices

A 24 year old named Cornell drowned at Swansea when his boat upset on Saturday. Pelham apples reached Russia and sold in St Petersburg for 7 to 8 dollars per barrel. Flood damage at Russell will cost about 3000 dollars with four long bridges, culverts, and redds washed. The widow Nickerson of South Dennis was robbed of a gold watch chain and beads worth 220 dollars. beads found on a neighbor’s doorstep. Dr. C D Mills of Pittsfield suffered a severe apoplexy and is in a perilous state. A Stafford mill watchman was assaulted two months ago. a flattened pistol ball later removed. Lowell Police Court sent Donnelly and White to Superior Court for breaking and entering and larceny. Nathaniel Allen’s bail issue postponed after arson trial jury failed to agree. The Spy notes J F Morris, an auctioneer, has fled Worcester to avoid arrest. he has sold inferior Rogers & Co. silver-plated knives under a counterfeit stamp across multiple cities.

Cornell Swansea Pelham Russia St. Petersburg Russell Theophilus Nickerson South Dennis C.D. Mills Pittsfield Berkshire County Stafford Mill North Dichton Lowell George F. Donnelly James i. White Superior Court Michael O'Keefe Ames Charles Comley, Esq Nathaniel Allen Allen Haying J. F. Morris Worcester Rogers & Co Meriden, Con

Notable Obituaries Across Cities Mark December 15 Deaths

A series of obituary notices reports the deaths on or around December 15 in Fall River Newton Springfield Leicester Waltham Bath New Haven Bath and North Attleboro. Names include William Waring James Crosby Thomas Adams H G Stickney Cheney Hateh Nathan Sanderson William Moses Burton Mallory William Cooper and Reverend F A Fiske.

William Waring Fall River Mass Waring House James L. Crosby New York Thomas B. Adams Newton Boston H. G. Stickney Springfield Cheney Hateh Leicester National Bank Nathan Sanderson Waltham Board of Selectmen William V. Moses Bath W. W. & O. Moses Saga Episcopal Church of North Attleboro

Edison Patent Battle Moves to Private Hearing

London December 16 Sir Hardinge S Gifford heard opposition arguments to Prof Edisons patent in a private session. Mr Russell offered no supporting evidence, claiming pecuniary interest in rival patent by Arnaud a Frenchman. Arnaud regarded as Edisons real opponent but acted under Russell’s name. Russell ordered to pay all hearing costs. Case adjourned to allow evidence production.

London Hardinge S. Gifford Edison Russell Arnaud Ecover

Missing New Brunswick preacher identified at morgue

The search for John H. Wray, the missing preacher from New Brunswick, ended with his recognition at the morgue as the Bellevue Hospital death from last Saturday. A separate arrest at the Battery led to a ten day sentence for vagrancy. the man died in Bellevue after a late stupor, having claimed to be John Thompson, an Englishman. Friends plan to remove the body promptly.

New York New Brunswick John H. Wray Bellevue Hospital Battery John Thompson Ijlis

Masked mob frees prisoners in Galveston jail raid

A Meridiandescribed incident reports fifty masked men forcing the jailer to release Mont and Tom Howell, who were then shot with buckshot while a light was held. Another account notes Sidney T Hudson shooting George Rowland near Colwell, amid seduction allegations. Berry Worms, Jewett merchant, was badly hit and beaten while recovering stolen goods. sheriff and allies acted, killing one Black man and detaining two others.

Galveston Texx Meridian Mont Tom Howell Sidney T. Hudson George Rowland Colwell Berry Worms Jewett Worms

Condition of Gov. Hampton Dims in Washington

In Columbia Washington on December 16 the governor’s condition is viewed as less favorable though no major change from yesterday. He rested well and took nourishment this morning. If no hemorrhage occurs recovery seems likely though some reports remain discouraging and the worst may unfold for several days.

Columbia D. C Hampton

Fifty Mile Walking Match Set for January in Maine

A fifty-mile walking match is arranged between William E. Harding of New York, the American champion, and Christopher Toole of Bangor, Maine, for a $300 purse and the national title. The event will be held at Norombega Hall in Bangor on January 8.

Bancor William E. Harding New York America Christopher Toole Bangor Maine Norombega Hall Bungor

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