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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1883

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Readers choose Tilden and Hendricks as favorite Democrats

The Boston Weekly Post invites readers to submit views on the 1881 Democratic presidential ticket. The first replies favor re nominees Samuel J. Tilden and Hendricks, with others suggesting Randall, Rosecrans, Butler, and various regional options. Letters express strong sentiment for the old ticket and debate health and political viability amidst nomination pressures.

Post Samuel J. Tilden McDonald Boston Weekly Post New England Weekly Post Tilden Hendricks Mr. Tilden John Kelly New York

Gorham Defeated for Senate Secretary Post in Civil Service Row

Washington dispatch reports George C. Gorham was beaten for the senate secretary’s job amid civil service reform clashes. Hoar voted against Gorham after Gorham defended his record, and Gorham lamented Massachusetts ancestry as he faced a political setback amid reform and patronage tensions.

Washington George C. Gorham Senate Civil Service Massachusetts Civil Service Reform Association Keifer Hoar Worthington Beard Custom House Gorham Sennator Warner Miller Interior Department New York Miller Civil Service Rules Department Massachusetts Nathaniel Gorham Rufus King Commonwealth Jordham Boston Mr. Hoar Civil Service Reform Hatton Garfield Mr. Gorham Ear Hear Gormm Althoith Dear Republican Party

Fire in Milwaukee hotel triggers panic and smoke deaths

Milwaukee fire in the Plankenton house laundry sent 260 guests into the streets after a smoke-filled panic. Eight firemen were asphyxiated but revived, with damages around 5060 dollars. Guests returned hours later as order was restored. Other brief reports note fires in Boston Harbor street saloon, Grand Rapids Rockford businesses damaged, and residences burned in New Hampshire Nevada Cincinnati and Augusta with varying losses.

Milwaukee Wis Plankenton Boston Harbor Street Saem James F. Haley Thomas Ashton Grand Rapids Mich Rockford Colby & Co J. M. Speare George Sage W. B. Johnson J. J. Ely A. B. Gates Concorp N. H Charles Sargent New London Secytheville Fowler P. Creasinger Point Pleasant W.va Candalara Nev Cincinnati Wm. Proctor Glendale Augusta Frank H. Miller

War Cleavages and Postwar Amendments Shaped the South

Special Correspondence notes Carlisl eclarifies war outcomes including secession’s end, preservation of habeas corpus and press freedom, and the nine postwar constitutional amendments. The author argues war settled secession, slavery abolition, citizenship, due process, equal protection, representation, public debt, rebel obligations, and voting rights, with the South restored to representation.

Boston Post Washington Carlisle Cincinnati Commercial Gazette Tammany Hall New York South Union Congress United States States

Remarkable Revelations of the Doings of A Railroad Speculator

A New York court filing reveals James McHenry built the Atlantic and Great Western road as contractor, issued bonds and shares, controlled boards, mortgaged the line for over 35 million, and benched foreign creditors with misstatements. McHenry claims ownership of 20 million in stock and 15 million actual holdings, and devised a reorganization scheme without board input.

Cleveland,o New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad James McHenry New York, Pennsylvania Ohio and Erie United States Atlantic and Great Western McHenry Poe McHenry Atlantic Great Western

Supreme Court Reverses Mass Judgment in Steamship Case

The U S Supreme Court reverses the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling in the Providence and New York Steamship Company vs Hill Manufacturing case. The dispute centers on effect of the 1851 act limiting ship owners' liability after a Boston Hill shipment burned at a New York dock. The decision directs further proceedings per the opinion.

Massachusetts Supreme Court Washington Providence and New York Steamship Company Hill Manufacturing Company Supreme Judicial Court of Commonwealth of Massachusetts Congress Hill Manufacturing Company of Boston New York City New York State Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts

Pittsburg steel trade wage cuts keep mills running

In Pittsburg Edgar Thomson workers accept a 13 percent wage cut to avoid idle time and mills stay active with 3,000 men expected through winter. In Lancaster Penn Iron works close, 175 workers laid off, with permanent suspension possible as wage reductions are rejected. In New Bedford Wamsutta Mills announce January wage cut about 16 percent.

Pittsburg Edgar Thomson Steel Company Iron Works Lancaster Penn Iron Works New Bedford Mass Wamsutta Mills

Brooklyn Girl Claims Knowledge of Jennie Cramer Murder

Brooklyn Eagle reports Julia Pidding, 16, accuses John Wilton, son of a Navy Yard area restaurant keeper, of threatening to marry her after an alleged assault tied to Jennie Cramer’s death. Julia says Wilton discussed the Jennie killing, claimed driving the wagon to the beach, and that the Malley boys drugged and choked Jennie with Wilton’s help. A warrant is sought for Wilton’s arrest and his parents plan to move to Connecticut.

Brooklyn Jennie Cramer New York Brooklyn Eagle Julia Pidding John Wilton Navy Yard Wilton Connecticut Julia Jennie Malley

Providence man proposes liberal and patriotic plan from Rome

Albert Jay Jones, long resident in Rome, an art connoisseur, offers a liberal and patriotic proposition to the government. He has corresponded with the Providence Journal and the New York Times, drawing wide attention in literary and artistic circles. He will print details tomorrow.

Providence R. I Providence Journal Albert Jay Jones Rome Jones New York Times

American donor funds Rome estate for arts academy

Monte Baldino, a 15 acre Roman estate near the Vatican, valued at 200000 francs, about 40000 dollars, is offered by Mr. Jones to the United States government to support an American academy of the fine arts in Rome. Senator Anthony has conveyed the proposal to the secretary of state as a patriotic act.

Nate United States Monte Baldino Rome Vatican Jones American Academy of the Fine Arts Anthony

Divorce Case in New York and Dresden Excites Society

Florence M De Meli sues Trenry A De Meli in New York Supreme Court for divorce on abusive treatment seeking custody of children and alimony. The case raises jurisdiction questions. De Meli obtained a Dresden divorce while she attended court. He denies cruelty and accuses her of adultery. The suit prompts society interest in New York and Dresden.

New York Florence M. de Meli Trenry A. de Meli Supreme Court Dresden Draper DeMeli

Widespread Bankruptcies Hit Firms Across Several States

The report lists numerous failed businesses and insolvencies including Bb. C. Wickham & Co. of Tioga Pa. with $30,000 judgments, John McCullough in Boston owing about $1,170, A. & W. Patten in Killingly Conn. with about $40,000 liabilities, Charles A. North of Malden at $3,050, and others. Some debtors will settle in insolvency while creditors push seizures and settlements. Lane & Son of New York, a long established produce merchant, suspends operations amid grain market turmoil and potential ripple effects.

John Mahon & Sons Lynn Bb. C. Wickham & Co Tioga John McCullough North Grove Street Boston A. & W. Patten Cassimeres Killingly Conn Charles A. North Malden North William EK. Plummer Purchase Street Globe Bank Bank of Commerce John F. Mills Blackstone Bank Henry N. Stone Ayer Stone Eben Smith Newton Isadore Weiss Devonshire Street Woolford & Niles Imre Ee Detroit Mich William A. Etter Taunton A. R. Dhoniwpson Epping N. N Theodore King Great Falls N.H Joseph Russell Portland D.A. Drury Spencer Montreal Shaw Bros Brackley Shaw Columbus Ohio Standard Coal and Iron Company W. D. Lee Newark H. C. Stanwood Buchtel Iron Company D. M E. G. Halbert Binghampton X. Y Lane & Son Produce Commission No. 90 Broad Street New York Produce Exchange Chicago

Fenian rally calls Irish worldwide to avenge O Donnell

In New York at Clarendon hall an Irish Fenian meeting urged global action to avenge the execution of O Donnell, killer of Carey. George Smith presided as speakers including Robert Bleastert, O Donovan Rossa and Prof. Mezzeroff urged renewed energy against England, deemed enemy of Ireland.

New York Manhattan The Fenian Brotherhood Clarendon Hall O'Donnell Carey George Smith O’donnell Brotherhood England Ireland Robert Bleasert O’ Donovan Rossa Prof. Mezzeroff

Bank Robbery Attempt Ends With Fatal Shooting in Durango

In Durango Colorado early today a group led by a man nicknamed Big Ike forced entry into the Bank of Durango. As they fled a sentry fired, killing Bruce Hunt a furniture dealer and son of ex governor Hunt. The robbers escaped amid renewed censure.

Denver Col Durango Big Ike Bruce Hunt Hunt

Boson Post Acknowledged Loyal Democratic Leader

The Boson Post enters its 53d year with a long honorable record among democratic journals. It has remained true to party doctrines, preaching with zeal and understanding and earning national breadth and courage in criticism. A North Carolina benefit if the weekly had thousands of subscribers in the state.

Raleigh State Chronicle Boson Post North Carolina Democratic Party

Multiple Local Tragedies And Labor Events Reported

A summary of incidents includes the death of Samuel Loveland’s wife in Pawtucket by suicide amid mental strain, the Acushnet mills in New Bedford ending operations for an indeterminate period after wage disputes, and Frank McBride’s escape after a jail sentence for theft. Also noted are Will O Rogers’s fatal accident near Laconia, Morgan Beebe’s freezing death near Norwich, and George Wiggin’s escape from the Boston area facility with self harm. Ongoing insurance and Hibernian society cases in Fall River are unsettled with efforts toward compromise and postponement.

Samuel Loveland Lebanon Pawtucket R. I Acushnet New Bedford Frank McBride Middlebury House of Correction Express Will O. Rogers Laconia N.H Morgan Beebe Norwich New London Oakdale George W. Wiggin Bockingham Exeter Newmarket Fall River Dr. Hennessy Edward F. Driscoll Hennessy Hibernians Barrett Kirby Driscoll

Illness and notable arrivals linked to Newport and Boston figures

Mr. Wm. T. Hall of Newport is dangerously ill at Adams house. Mr. E. H. Crosby of the Boston Courier and his wife remain at the Carleton. Sig. Nicolini and Madame Patti, two maids, and a servant stay at the Hotel Vendome. Hon. George Ruffin named consul at Boston port by San Domingo. An advertisement touts Weiss's Health Renewer promising restoration of health and vigor including dyspepsia and impotence cures for $1.

Wm. T. Hall Newport Adams House E. H. Crosby Boston Courier Boston Carleton Sig. Nicolini Madame Patti Hotel Vendome George &. Ruffin Republic of San Domingo

Democracy and Social Problems Discussed by Pere Hyacinthe

Pere Hyacinthe opened a three lecture course in Chickering hall with a broad analysis of democracy and social issues. He compared the American and French revolutions, praised universal suffrage, warned against demagogues, and discussed clerical influence, church state separation, and religious liberty as practiced in the United States.

Pere Hyacinthe Chickering Hall Providence America France Greece Lincoln Republic England Louis XVI Louis Philippe Paris Rome Gambetta Montesquieu Pascal Malebrande Althugh Vere Hyacinthe Gambetta I Napoleon I United States Pere Hyscinthe Roger Williams

First Regular Meeting of Unitarian Sunday School Union

The Unitarian Sunday School Union held its first regular meeting at the Second Church rooms on Monday evening with a 6 o'clock collation. Rev W H Baldwin presented a paper on improving the spiritual condition of Sunday schools, urging opening exercises, daily brief moral addresses, and lessons rooted in Jesus Christ. The discussion, led by Edwin T Horne and others, stressed active, practical religious education for youth and the union's broad statewide representation.

Unitarian Sunday School Union W. H. Baldwin Henry B. Wells Jesus Christ America Fime Paul Edwin T. Horne Tripp Fair Haven Union Unitarian Unitarian Club Boston

Fire Commissioner Lou White confined at home with foot injury

The Fire Commissioner is indoors at his Boylston Street residence due to an injury to a foot. Water in Lake Cochituate is low with pumps in use since November 25. Melting snow is expected to boost supply. Warren bridge completion may extend to July 1 if contractors agree, with work to stop until March 1, 1884. Aldermen to resume recounting city election votes this afternoon.

White Boylston Street Lake Cochituate Warren Bridge

Sandwich Citizens Plan New Town From Western Villages

Correspondence reports a meeting in Sandwich's western area including Pocasset Monument North and West Sandwich to divide the town and form a new municipality. A fire at Freeman Tobey's 1737 house near the almshouse roof caused minor damage under $100. no total loss.

Sandwich Magss Pocasset Monument Freeman Tobey

Suburban Matters Lynn Tax Recount and Town Meeting Notes

The Lynn board of aldermen continued a late session recounting ballots for Knights Knox Bedford Higgins across wards 1 2 3 5 and 7 with Knights losing four in ward 2 Knox down five in ward 5 and gaining in wards 2 and 3 Higgins net shifts across wards 3 5 and 7 while other city items and notices follow. Also Sharon town meeting discussed water incorporation with debate over town run system versus chartered company and potential tax benefits with adjournment set for next session. Separate notes report Salvation Army visit detachment planned for Lynn arrivals of Mr and Mrs Minot Tivrell court actions and various local offenses and penalties across Salem Quincy Cambridge Watertown Dedham and Weathersham courts.

Board of Aldermen Thomas R. Knights David Knox Amos Bedford George C. Higgins Knights Knox Higgins Teckford William Jameson House of Correction Lynn Jameson Stephen Carney Aiong Lewis Street Carney Thomas Decatur E. 8 Thayer Stock Messrs George Kempton William EB. Wickes Charles D. Hixon Chartered Company Canton Hyde Park Boston Salvation Army London England Minot Tivrrell James Wilson James Riley Salem Court Isaac M. Page Rufus M. Peabody Quincy Court Eugene Dean Randolph Frank Kasner James JT. Daly Hailbrook Cambridge John Robert Cronnan Archibald Anderson East Cambridge Robert Weaitham Court Ann Reagan John Gallagher Watertown Kelly Thomas Durtis Thomas Fahey Dedham William Hudson John Freeman John Hamblin John Young James Connors Henry R. Webb Ramies Wallace Cobb Cambridge Joint Standing Committee Fox

Birthday Anniversary Celebration For Gallaudet and Clerc

A New England gathering at Horticultural Hall honored Rev. Dr. Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. Deaf attendees heard translations by Prof. A S Clark and Prof. William H Weeks delivered a moving eulogy. A deaf couple, John H Page and Martha Lombard, quietly wed during the event with sign language translation.

New England Horticultural Hall Thomas Gallaudet Lawrent Clerc George A. Holmes A. S. Clark Hartford Holmes Gallaudet Clere Henry White Beverly School P.S. Bowden Angelina A. Fuller Thomas H. Gallaudet John H. Page Biddeford Martha Lombard Dorchester Episcopal Church John J. Prescott Thomas Garlandet W. H. Baldwin Clark Baldwin Gallaudet and Alice Cogswell Whipple Follette Der.Thomas Gallaudet Gov. Butler John W. Tillinghast New Bedford Thomas Brown West Henniker N.H Sallaudet

Sea Elephant Oil Venture Returns to San Diego

The schooner Laura under Captain John Low arrived in San Diego on November 28 with 3,000 gallons of sea elephant oil from Elephant Beach on the Lower California coast. It will sail south for a second load. The Magnolia collected 800 barrels in 1847, and no vessel has since engaged in the trade.

Laura John Low Elephant Beach California San Diego Magnolia

City Rejects Bid for Newburyport and Amesbury Horse Railroad

Newburyport officials rejected a lone bid for the city's stake in the Newburyport and Amesbury horse railroad. The line, built in 1873 with a $60,000 capital stock, was leased last August for seven years at 5 percent on $60,000.

Newburyport Mass Newburyport and Amesbury

The San Francisco Sensation

Coroner's jury rules Jerome B Cox acted in self defense in the shooting of millionaire Charles McLaughlin on the isth. Verdict shocks observers as evidence offered no basis for the decision.

San Francisco Cal Charles McLaughlin Jerome B. Cox Cox McLaughlin

Arthur Compared to General Jackson in Firmness and Valor

The Chicago Times lauds President Arthur as steadfast and bold like General Jackson. It asserts that regardless of tariff policy, Pennsylvania should not pursue nullification against his administration.

The Chicago Times Arthur Jackson Pennsylvania

Angostura Bitters and Furnishings Featured at Paine's

No Christmas table should be without Angostura Bitters from Dr. Siegert & Sons. Paine's at 48 Canal Street Boston showcases a vast range of easels, cabinets, stands, pedestals, Rogers groups, desks and chairs, offered at far below usual prices with many shapes and finishes.

J. G. B. Siegert & Sons Paine’s Canal Street Maine Depot Boston

Opposition to Granting More Locations to Horse Railroads

The Boston Board of Aldermen met to hear Highland street railway petitions and the South Boston line location request. After debate over notice timing, a weeklong postponement was ordered while corporation counsel opinions are sought.

Boston Washington Street Board of Public Works Board of Aldermen Alderman O'Brien Charles W. Noyes City of Law and Order League Highland Street Railway Company Federal Ninth Paul West South Boston Road Devlin Slade

Bowman's Face and Vote Missed at Capitol

Washington correspondent notes Bowman's absence will be felt at the capitol as his voice and vote are missed by the Republican party. The correspondent expects the country to see the truth about his impact in time, stating the right words and votes are needed at crucial moments.

The Somerville Journal Washington Boston Journal Bowman Capitol

No Democrat Can Escape National Election Risk

From the N S Graphic a warning that Democrats cannot hide from the coming national vote next year. The piece cautions that Republican strategy will exploit any perceived cowardice or withdrawal from party unity, signaling a harsh election landscape ahead.

N. S

Heavy Snow Storm Hits Midwestern States on Dec 17

A heavy snowstorm swept Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan with widespread accumulations. Snow also occurred in Virginia and North Carolina, with Petersburg, Virginia, reporting morning snowfall along the Norfolk and Western line and at Weldon, North Carolina.

Chicago Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Michigan Virginia North Carolina Petersburg Norfolk and Western Railroad Weldon N.C

Jackson Prefers Right Over Presidency in Rail Move

In the Portland Advertiser a note says Mr. Jackson would rather be right than be president of the Eastern railroad and consent to surrender the Maine Central to the Boston and Maine on the proposed terms. Also advertised is Always reliable G. O. over Old Bourbon in bottles from grocers and druggists.

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