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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1880

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2

Wood Refunding Bill Faces Long Debate Amid Quorum Gaps

Washington dispatch reports Mr. Wood aims to push the Refunding bill, but faces a stalled Consular and Diplomatic measure and a likely lack of quorum. Debates over long term bonds versus ten dollar certificates dominate as bankers seek to boost circulation and tax strategies. The House rejected suspending the rules on a tax repeal for checks, while other items include a bankrupt law petition, a Farragut monument pedestal, and an ambt adjournment to January 3.

Boston Bolt Washington Buckner and Kelley Wood Buckner Kelley House Banking and Currency Banking and Currency and Ways and Means Banking and Currency Committee Price Iowa Ways and Means Committee United States Warner Elas Yeas Conkling Senate Capitol Bayard Dick Harrington Edward Avery Florida E. Moody Boynton Senator Hoar New England Host Lowell St. Louis Admiral Farragut

Important Measures Introduced in Present Session

Special correspondence from Washington outlines key bills and resolutions in Congress. Warrants include Warner of Ohio tariff commission proposal, Paige immediate transportation act tweaks, Butterworth postal card changes, and McCord Iowa rail rates bill mandating uniform charges and published schedules.

Boston Post Washington Congress Warner Ohio House Senate Paige Butterworth McCord Iowa

Debate on 1836 surplus stockpiled funds in Senate

In Washington the Senate considered a Davis of West Virginia bill to relieve the Treasury of $28,000,000 tied to state deposits from 1836. Supporters praised the gift as education funding, while opponents warned it would burden future generations and distort debt obligations. Debate paused with no final action.

Senate Jackson Republican Party Washington Cay Davis West Virginia United States Treasury Kernan New York W. Ingalls Rep Kansas Saulsbury Delaware Ingalls Teller Colorado Garland Dem Arkansas Kirkwood Iowa Thurman Ohio Conkling Blaine Maine Oregon Grover Congress

Malden River survey proposes deepening and cut off plan

Government engineers submitted four river improvement projects to the Senate this year, including a 12 foot deep cut off near the island and through the marsh to improve navigation. The cost for the leading plan is estimated at 35 000 dollars and a supporting letter from town treasurer A F Sargent accompanies the report.

Malden River Malden Senate Mystic River A. F. Sargent Wisconsin Treasury Department Woods

Senate Refuses Third Reading on Hayden Sentence Commutation

In Montpelier Vermont the Senate blocks a third reading on Edwin C. Hayden’s sentence. A joint railroads hearing considers a Brat-Uebvre and Vernon road charter amendment allowing a Vermont and Massachusetts line to extend to Bellows Falls. Vermont Valley opposes, seeking notice extension. Vermont and Massachusetts argue state needs the expansion for competition with New York. Representatives Estey Harris Noble appear for Vernon and Central Vermont. Contingence questioned. Rutland city charter debate proceeds with Kendall Poland in support and Simons Stewart in opposition.

Montpenfer Senate Edwin C. Hayden Joint Committee On Railroads Vernon Vermont Massachusetts Bellows Falls Vermont Valley Corporation Vermont and Massachusetts Road New York James Estey W. Withers Guy C. Noble Central Vermont Valley Road John B. Page Rutland A.B. Harris Springfield, Mass Harris Rutland County P. R. Kendall L. P. Poland N. P. Simons John W. Stewart

New England Mackerel Catch Reaches Notable 1880 Totals

Gloucester reports 1880 mackerel catch of 129,620 barrels from 110 vessels and 1,650 men, largest since 1865. Rockport, Newburyport, Wellfleet, and Province towns show strong runs. Maine ports list solid figures. High line schooner Alice of Swan's Island tops with 3,700 barrels sold for 519,548 75.

Gloucester New England Rockport Vera Lee Newburyport Wellfleet Provincetown Massachusetts Maine Boothbay Deer Island Southport Sedgewick Alice Swan’s Island Louis Rosa Kate Florence Harwich Cora E. Smith North Haven

Outrage Hurts Elderly Lady in Spring Lake NJ

On December 20 in Spring Lake New Jersey two well dressed men gained entry to an elderly Mrs Mary Koons home asking for beds. One held her while the other attempted an indecent assault. James Deegan admitted involvement and named John Brand as accomplice. Brand remains at large and Millen Brand his brother was arrested on suspicion. The community is in an uproar over the crime.

Spring Lake N. J Mary Koons Jas. Deegan John Brand Brand Millen

Brooklyn Presbyterians reopen Talmage liar debate

New York reports Rev Dr Vandyke revived the question of Rev T DeWitt Talmage's honesty. He wrote to Talmage that ministers may hold a conference in Brooklyn to review new evidence from his trial with the Brooklyn Presbytery.

New York Brooklyn T. DeWitt Talmage Vandyke Talmage Brooklyyn Presbytery

Welch shoots Whitney over wife affair in Fort Scott

Wesley Welch shot and killed Charles Whitney in Fort Scott after Whitney allegedly dallied with Welch's wife during the previous summer. Welch returned from Colorado to Nevada, Missouri, to retrieve his wife, Whitney followed and retrieved her to town, and Welch surrendered to officers after the fatal confrontation in a saloon.

Fort Scott Kas Wesley Welch Charles Whitney Whitney Welch Colorado Nevada

Ireland on brink as agitation nears rocks in Dublin

The Times correspondent reports Ireland drifting toward crisis as agitation sweeps provinces. Coercion appears to triumph while government stays passive. Lawful authority erodes as police arrests thin and jurors fear convicting. Reports note upcoming Irish Land Commission findings and mass demonstrations in Manchester. Security measures tighten with troops, patrols, and bailiff protection amid evictions and threats.

London The Times Dublin Ulster Parnell the Times Land League Globe Znim Congress of the United States King Louisiana Great Britain Ireland Globe Uys England David R. Plunkett Commons Dublin University Chesterfield James Stansfield Halifax Sowerby Bridge Commission of Agriculture

Telegraph vs. Telephone Decision Against the Edison Company

In London the Exchequer Division ruled the Edison Telephone Company must obtain a license, finding telephone use infringes the telegraph monopoly. Judgment for the Crown with costs allows continued operations pending appeal. Included are South African War updates and a Paris billiards championship report.

Telegraph Vs. Telephone Edison Company London Exchequer Edison Telephone Company Stephen Webster

Bank Robber in Court and Local Trials Gleaned

George Jourdan the Middletown bank robber faced habeas corpus proceedings in the U S Circuit Court as to identity and crime. Flatbush excise license officials were tried for misdemeanor with liquor dealers present. Diphtheria outbreaks flare in Brooklyn with 150 cases and 50 deaths last week. A Holbrook indictment for second degree murder followed a shooting in November. A shooting gallery misfire injured Gustave Warganz. he lies in hospital. City of Chester brought gold bars and sovereigns ashore. Allan Lee killed by a train in Jersey City. Henry Freeman jailed for embezzlement of 5000 dollars. Adolphus Main convicted of manslaughter.

New Yorks George Jourdan Middletown United States Circuit Court Henry Cook Wm. Steele Kings County Court of Sessions Moore Flatbush Brooklyn Red Hook Green Point Charles Frederick Holbrook James A. McCegney Chatham Street Charles Westfield Gustave Warganz Warganz Westfield Albany Adolphus Main John Smith Anna Camp

Jones & McDonald Fail in Chicago Trade Debacle

Jones and McDonald, a long established Chicago firm, failed with liabilities around 600000 and secured assets about 450000. The collapse followed a rapid wheat and corn selloff after the firm reportedly dumped large grain holdings to cover margins, dragging down prices and triggering wider consequences among associated firms and creditors.

Chicago Ill Jones & McDonald Jones J. Russell Jones Belgium Adolphus Lowenthal Ray, McLaury & Co Honore & Grant New York Honore

Death of Josiah De Loach Prominent Unionist in Memphis

Josiah De Loach, aged 75, died in Memphis today. A Civil War Union supporter who warned Gen. Grant of Vandorn's Cavalry near Collierville in 1862, he later served as Memphis postmaster under Grant for eight years.

Grant Memphis Tenn Josiah de Loach Vandorn Collierville de Loach Gen. Grant

Chamberlain declines senatorial candidacy in letter

Bo o thbay Maine December 20 1589 rumors circulate on Chamberlains possible run for US Senate in Hamlin successor. A Boothbay legislator Charles H Fisher asked Chamberlain if he will be a candidate. Chamberlain replies he does not make himself a candidate but serves if called and thanks constituents for their confidence.

Boothbay Hamlin Gen. Chamberlain Charles H. Fisher United States Eee Brunswick Joshuua L. Chamberlain

Trenton moves to amend constitution via legislative commission

A plan seeks a constitutional commission to repeal limits on legislative power, especially for municipalities, and to abolish the Court of Chancery and Court of Errors and Appeals. It proposes a single Supreme Court made up of district judges who head county courts.

Trenton N.J Court of Chancery Court of Errors and Appeals Supreme Court Court of Errors

Southern Pacific opens line toward Deming Station across 1210 miles

San Francisco reports the Southern Pacific Railroad started business today reaching Deming Station near Mesilla, 1210 miles east of San Francisco and 45 miles from El Paso. Stages link with the Santa Fe road at San Marcial, 75 miles away, with a future eastward junction planned. Grading continues toward the Rio Grande and El Paso while surveyors study a Texas air route to Houston or New Orleans.

San Francisco Southern Pacific Railroad Deming Station Mesilla el Paso Santa Fe San Marcial Rio Grande Texas Houston New Orleans

Lowell recount flips Ward Three alderman seat

Lowell Massachusetts voters see recount results with D Moody Prescott defeating James Jarrol in Ward Three for alderman. Butterworth edges Smith by about fifty votes for alderman, affecting city council outcomes and ward representation.

Lowell Mass James Arrol D. Moody Prescott D. Butterworth George B. Smith

Vile tale of a Cleveland father and his lost daughter

A physician relays a brutal Cleveland case in which a man ruined by drink exploits his daughter. She toils as a sewer to support him, dies after a street accident, and he sells her funeral wreath and later her body to fund liquor, desecrating her grave for profit.

Cleveland Ife

Notable Fatalities and Developments Across New England and Vermont

A crowded wire of brief items reports: Antrim NH, E Todd killed by accidental gun discharge while hunting. Charlton MA Harvey Nichols turns 70. Eastport and St Andrews ME crews catching large volumes of herring. W H Piersons elected to Maine State Board of Agriculture. Edward H Ripley to build Rutland VT opera house on burned site. John Daley of Fall River arrested in Montreal for Newport thefts. Manchester NH AR Collins faced bigamy charge with $1000 bail. Eastport ME ships seek more freight capacity. US District Attorney vacancy sparks many hopefuls. Almansa rumor of 2000 associated conspirators bound for Havana.

Harvey Nichols Charlton Mass E. Todd Antrim N. H W. H. Piersons Vassalboro State Board of Agriculture Kennebec Eastport Edward H. Ripley Rutland John Daley Fall River Montreal Newport Arthur H. Collins Manchester N.A Blonday St. Andrews Dr. Holmes Waterville Mr. Aalde Barron O. Dearborn Woodstock Matthew Patterson Bridgeport Conn Joseph Fletcher Providence McGill Wheelock Francestown International Steamship Company United States New Hampashire Ossian Bay Congress Catharine C. Hatch William Hatch Lowell R. G. Walden North Adams Munday Kellogg George Wilson Strafford Charles E. Tilton Tilton J.N. Flagg Cheney Express Nashua and Rochester Railroad Charles B. Tilden Dr. Levey Westfield Kate Davis New York Hartford Marks Davis Vermont Board of Health and Vital Statistics House L. H. Thompson Rasburgh Ashton R. Willard C. Il. Pitkep Willoughby Barton Rivers State Prison Concord Taunton Nathan Durfee Bennett

Christmas and New Year Festival for Boston Needy

Long column notes a wide range of items from railroad talks in St Louis to postal bans in Canada and a church debt issue in New York. It highlights a Winnipeg plan to settle Irish families, Galveston bar backing Woods for Supreme Court, Port Hope assault verdict, and a Mexican rail subsidy. A key item is the Holiday Festival at the Boston Christian Union inviting about 400 destitute children and mothers to Union Hall on Jan 1, with calls for clothing, toys, and money donations. organizers urge early contributions to aid preparations.

Senate Judiciary Committee Judge Woods Supreme Court Judge Wood Committee Touay New York Comptroller of the Currency National Bank Reserve Secretary of the Treasury William Henry Smith Chicago Springfield St. Louis and Indiana Railroad Company East St. Loui Danville Indiana Canada Dr. Buder Galveston F. B. Woods Supreme Court of the United States Congress Texas Frank Lowe Costes Port Hope Ont A. M. Wilson Lowe Charles Jones Charlottesville Jones City of Mexico Palmer-Sullivan Morelia Salamanca Patzcuaro San Luis Potosi Zacatecas The Christian Union Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Union Hall Boylston Street Union W. H. Baldwin

Notable Deaths in Mattawamkeag and Maine Figures

The obituary notes a December 16 death in Mattawamkeag, Maine of an 82 year old Danville Aubur n native who operated a hotel and store, aided the railroad project, and supported church building as a Democrat town leader and Mason. Additional notices honor Rev Myron W Pinkerton missionary to the Zulus who died November 10, Rev Willard M Harding Pilgrim Monument official who died December 20 of paralysis, Hon James M Stone former Massachusetts legislator and Speaker, Maj D J Sweeney Ninth Regiment M V M who died December 19. multiple other deaths are listed.

Mattawamkeag Maine Danville Auburn South Africa Umzila Pinkerton Willard M. Harding Pilgrim Monument Association Chelsea New Hampshire Yale College Yarding New Haven Conn Monument Association James M. Stone Charlestown Westford Mass Massachusetts D. J. Sweeney City Hospital Cardiff Wales

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