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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1883

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Old Ticket Dominates Democratic Nominating Talk in 1884

Readers of the Impartial Post weigh in on the 1884 Democratic ticket. Letters advocate Tilden and Hendricks or Morrison and Hewitt, with strong support for the old ticket and calls against factional booms. Diverse views from New York to Vermont reflect hopes for reform and unity.

Belmont N. H Boston Post Allen G. Thurman Ohio New York Grover Cleveland Batu Tilden McDonald Cleveland Hewitt Thurman Morrison Randall Bayard Fields Hendricks G. B. Brown

Washington House Committees Formed Amidroom Turmoil

Special Despatch from Washington reports Speaker Carlisle will unveil a reshaped House committee list after a flood of requests and refusals as 170 new members join. The Ways and Means panel includes Morrison, Mills, Blount, Blackburn, Hewitt, Herbert, Hurd, Jones, Kasson, and McKinley among others, with Republicans largely protectionist and Democrats tariff reform oriented. Other panels such as Appropriations, Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs are set, with changes noted for river and harbor and naval affairs.

Washington Carlisle Willard’s Capitol House Ways and Means Morrison Mills Blount Blackburn Hewitt Herbert Hurd Jones Kelley Kasson McKinley Hiscock Russell Committee of Ways

Tilden as the only viable 1880 presidential nominee

In Cumberland Cumberland Portland Me the Post’s columns advocate Samuel J. Tilden for the presidency. The piece argues his experience, independence, and moral stance would unite the party, heal past wrongs from 1876, and deter fraud, urging New York and national independents to rally behind him for a decisive future.

Heason The Boston Post Post Samuel J. Tilden Cone Tilden Washington New York Cumberland Portland

Vermont Farmer Linked to Poisoning Death by Wife and Hired Hand

Willam B. Catlin of Goshen Vermont died after ingesting arsenic in what authorities regard as suspicious circumstances involving his wife and farm hand Melvin Ayer. The case prompts an autopsy and full investigation with funeral postponed.

Rutland Willam B. Catlin Goshen Catlin Melvin Ayer

Denunciation of Hungarian Import Threat in Pennsylvania

A Scottsdale despatch reports a circulated circular urging Pennsylvanians to oppose Slavonians labeled Hungarians in Connellsville coke regions. It claims they crowd out native workers, will not naturalize, drain money, and burden labor with alleged moral and intellectual failings. Citizens call for protection of American labor and industry.

Pittsburg Scottsdale Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Connellsville Hungary

The Nickel War Ends in Mexico City Riots

The nickel coin unrest in Mexico City has subsided as of December 22, with the public rejecting the coin. A presidential proclamation mandates acceptance under law and warns shopkeepers that closed businesses must obtain renewed licenses and pay fines to reopen. The riot arose from a 20 cent legal tender limit that spurred speculation and anger among the Colasses.

Mexico Mex

Wealthy Contractor Sues Woman Over deception in romance

G A Lomar files a $10,000 damages suit against O E Logan alias Mrs Mary E Bell alleging deception through a newspaper ad. He says she posed as unmarried, lured him to loan sums from $100 to $10 over three years, and delayed marriage while hiding that she was wife of James H Bell and mother of a seven year old. Lomar claims financial loss and broken affections.

Chicago G. A. Lomar O. E. Logan Mary E. Bell Lomar James H. Bell Mr. Lamar Mrs. Bell

Mutual Life Insurance Examinations Conclude in Chicago

In Chicago, inspectors from several states completed their review of Mutual Life Insurance Company of Portland Maine. They will assess assets and liabilities in Missouri Indiana and Ohio, with a Portland meeting after January 1 to declare total assets liabilities and the balance. President John E Dewitt said Chicago properties were satisfactory.

Chicago Ill Mutual Life Insurance Company of Portland Misouri Indiana Ohio John E. Dewitt

Insane preachers described as John the Baptist in Georgia

In Macon on December 22 Rev George Goodwin a Savannah preacher believed to be insane after reading the Bible appeared in the streets naked claiming to be John the Baptist and announcing Christ's coming. He was arrested. In Cochran white Methodist minister Rev Mr McGriff also suffers hallucinations and believes he is in the wilderness living on locusts and wild honey. He has been declared insane and ordered to a fanatic asylum.

Macon George Goodwin Savannah John the Baptist Cochran Mr. McGriff

Irish MP Callan Arrives in Buenos Ayres for Colonization Talks

Mr Callan, an Irish member of the British parliament, has arrived in Buenos Ayres. The visit is believed to aim at negotiating Irish colonization in the country. He will depart Tuesday for the colonies of Santa Fe.

Buenos Ayres Callan Santa Fe

Gas death in Newbury man Edward Radigan

Edward Radigan of Sullivan county died in Newbury after blowing out a gas flame in his room on Friday night, causing fatal asphyxiation.

Edward Radigan Sullivan County Newbury Dominion St. Lawrence River Quebac Peter Jones Bloomfield Ont Peter Lazier Jones Charles Briggs Philadelphia Mary Briggs

Cold Wave Grips New King Land and Middle States

The Mercury shows ten to thirty degree drops across the region with Sunday morning thermometers ranging from five to twenty eight degrees below zero in multiple cities. Reports from Cincinnati to Boston describe heavy snow, blocked trains, flooding cellars, and icebound harbors, while individual cases in Boston note frostbite risks and hospital care for several men found frozen.

New Kingland Middle States Transcript Dorchester Hyde Park Forest Hills Waltham Lynn Watertown Newton Chicago Point Central Findis Cincinnati Beeston Ohio Valley Commercial Gazette Pittsburg Monongahela Valley Allegheny Indiana Indianapolis Ind Rockland Lalitimore Paltimore Worcester Mass Bangor Lewiston Plymouth Harbor Plymouth Marcary New York City New York Virginia North Carolina Petersburg Syracuse N. Y St. John N. B St. Johnsbury Keene N. H Troy Gillum Marlow Dover Providence Rieke

Pardon recommendations vexGovernor Butler may reject

Executive Councillors advise pardons for George T. Hathaway of Fall River and John Moran a life prisoner since 1867 for killing a fiancée. Moran’s 16 years’ good behavior and mental provocation are cited. A Christmas grant is expected. blanks require reimprisonment if crimes recur. Worcester officials seek railroad track discontinuance.

Executive George T. Hathaway Fall River John Moran Moran Gov. Butler Worcester Norwich and Park Street Madison Street

Murdered peddler Susan Gibbs found near Toronto shanty

An elderly woman named Susan Gibbs who sold wares was found murdered this morning seven miles from Toronto. Robbery is believed to be the motive. No arrests have been made.

Toronto Ont Susan Gibbs

Younger Brother Bob Younger Arrested in Alabama

Bob Younger, allied with the Jesse James faction, was arrested near Warrior Alabama on a Missouri governor’s requisition yesterday. The capture adds to a long line of gang-era lawman pursuits across the region.

Chattanooga Ten Bob Younger Jesse James Warrior Ala Missouri

The Governor Starts a Room for a Third Party Nomination

Special report from New York World details Gen. Benjamin F. Butler’s bid for the presidency next year. It describes a labor reform syndicate led by Lee Crandall promoting Butler via a weekly greenback organ, touting his independence from lobbyists and corporations, and highlighting endorsements from labor groups. The piece notes Butler’s controversial monopolies in banting production and musket patents, and suggests internal political maneuvering to place him as the workingman’s candidate.

New York World Benjamin F. Butler Washington People Lee Crandall National View Greenback Gen. Butler Butler United States Gov. Butler Labor Reform Crandall Massachusetts Statesman Gen Congress Army

Reasons Way Officers Do Not Like Shenandoah Ship

The Shenandoah at Charlestown yard is criticized as unsafe and top heavy, with heavy armament and inadequate officer quarters. Officers question seaworthiness, while others insist it is safe and that only slight alterations remain before sailing this week. A board of examination, led by Capt. Lull, will review the ship’s condition and crew roster includes Norton, Longnecker, Niles, and others.

United States Shenandoah Charlestown Yard Ine Lch Swerl E. P. Lull Thomas E. Webb George F. Winslow Niles C.s. Norton Edwin Longneck Richard Henderson Charles E. Sweeburg James E. Palmer Patrick H. Philbin Benjamin E. Thurston T. A. W. Slack

Denver Bank Robber Dies in Jail After Injury

The negro "Big Ike" who tried to rob the Durango bank and killed Bruce Hunt, son of ex-Gov Hunt, died in the Durango jail from injuries after plunging from a 40 foot embankment while fleeing. Before dying he confessed implicating four others, who are all under arrest.

Denver Col Big Ike Durango Bruce Hunt Hunt

Local cock fight near Vermont line records win for North Adams birds

In Springfield on December 23 a long cock fight occurred on the Sly near the Vermont line between Pittsfield and North Adams birds. North Adams cocks won though Pittsfield birds are reputed to usually prevail in such matches, which are not uncommon in the region.

Springfield Mass Vermont Line Pittsfield North Adama Birds

Notable Localities and People in Brief Notices

Mr C W Ernst, formerly Advertiser Staff, now teaching German. Ulysses Grant Jr bought a residence on Seventy third Street New York for 255000. John J Paris of Rutland VT sold his young Ben Franklin horse Otis H to Boston buyers for 4500. J F Murray, famed Maine Central caterer, ill with kidney disease. Rev R Perry Bush of Everett may replace late Rev Warren Uneworth. Wilkie Collins new story Say No. One hundredth birthday of Thomas Sabin at Belchertown MA celebrated by 70 friends. Pope Leo XIII dines cheaply on simple meal. General Sherman elected commander of a Grand Army post. J Howard Richardson and Emma E Damon to marry at South Framingham on Jan 1. Charles H Howard accepts paymaster clerk job on USS Powhatan. Alfred Munge & Son celebrate 54 years in business, moving Jan 1 to 24 Franklin Street. No further dates or injuries elaborated.

C. W. Ernst Advertiser Ulysses 8 Grant, Jr Seventy Third Street New York City John J. Paris Rutland Ben Franklin Otis H Boston J. F. Murray Maine Central Railroad South Framingham Waverly House Charlestown

Foreign News: France China Egypt and Lisbon Earthquake

London dispatch reports on Sontay fighting with 4000 French forces, casualties of 233, and high officer losses. Egypt gloom grows as Baker Pasha prepares for Suakim amid arming and bribery. English troops debated. London smuggling scare, Hawarden guards, and Prussia personal crises highlight global tensions. Lisbon earthquake shocks prompt panic. Annam turmoil and French Cochin China king news follow.

Christmas cards from Raphael Tuck sons attract attention

The Forbes company brings Raphael Tuck son cards from London, featuring Royal Academy and Prize Competition works. The ecards showcase a mix of conventional and original designs, with many sets quiet, delicate, and elegant, including charming scenes of English country life.

Raphael Tuck & Sons London Forbes Company

Fire destroys Yale College reading room and other fires

Fire at Yale College in New Haven nearly wrecked the reading and lecture room, caused by an overheated furnace. Despite heavy snow and smoke, firefighters saved most instruments and kept flames from other campus buildings. loss to the building estimated under 2060 dollars, contents damaged by fire and water.

EW Haven Conn Yale Brewer Attlebors Attleboro Mass Boston Cambridge Railroad Company Washington and Cambridge Streets Brighton George F. Roach & Co Fulton Street Roxbury Park Federal Street B.G. Boardman West Brookline Street Catherine O’neil Williams Street F. E. May John Gardner Emond & Quinsler Malden Thomas Dowling Pleasant Street Ashre St. John’s Episcopal Church Devens Street Charlestown Franklin Street Cambridgeport John Hancock Orange Court Roxbury Catharine Leonard Stephen Farley Pris M. C G. Dowsing David Camfora Pew Street Michael Plnnkett John Collins James Fitzgibbons Mr. Plunkett Eastern Railroad Tretegraph N. H Joseph Hayes Waldron Street Syracuse N. Y Syracuse and Onondaga Street Railway Company Springfield Standard Pulp Company New York West Fifty-eighth Street Grand Rapids Mich Osterhout, Fox & Co Deer Lake Missaukee Grand Rapids and Indiana Amherst Fall River Central Street James Hopwood Keene N.H Faulkner & Colony MemMpuis Tenn Milburn Gin Machine Company Front Street Norristown John Weber Greenlane Galveston Tex Baggett & Greathouse Temple Rockland Chas South Thomaston

Ward 14 councilman recount favors McKee over Bell

Recount shows Henry J. McKee Democrat elected to council in ward 14 with 1,291 votes against Thomas F. Bell Republican's 1,279. Aldermen recounts in wards 13 and 14 unchanged. Recount resumes Wednesday at 2 PM. Also notes missing ballots, disease reports, crematory proposal, and an adjourned school committee meeting set for Wednesday the 26th at 7:30 PM.

Henry J. McKee Thomas F. Bell Ward 12 Board of Health Durgin Board of Trade

Christmas Day Tree Lighting and Gift Distribution

Tomorrow the tree will be lighted hourly from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. and gifts distributed to children at the tree. It will be celebrated as an English day with features for the special remembrance of the late folks.

Churches Decorated For Christmas Across Charlestown Area

Downtown churches displayed hemlock and evergreen decorations with arches pillars and wreaths. Tremont Temple Park Street Church and others featured floral arrangements poinsettias and holly. Congregations across Back Bay held simple decor or festive concerts while sermons drew on the life of Christ and Christmas themes.

King’s Chapel Tremont Temple Park Street Churen St. Paul's Mission Church Bowdoin Street West Church Cambridge Temple Street

Brockton man sentenced for life in wife murder

Asa B. Baker of Brockton Massachusetts was sent to state prison for life for the murder of his wife Mary S. Baker on July 29. He confessed after a planned meeting with her, then killed her with four shots and a crushing head blow. He attempted to conceal the crime by hiding the body and cleaning his revolver, later hoping to avoid detection. He accepted prison life as a better prospect than his previous roaming.

Asa B. Baker Brockton Fhe Concord Mass Mary S. Baker Phacbute Baker Bein

Surrender of Washington Commis sion Commemorated at Union

Christmas vesper services at the B M C union were led by President Baldwin with Rev H Bernard Carpenter delivering a address on the influence of Jesus. The event honored George Washington’s 1783 resignation of command as citizens recalled his farewell to his officers and the peace treaty at Paris news. The gathering ended with America sung.

Washington B. M. C. Union Baldwin H. Bernard Carpenter Jesus Alwys Arthur George Washington America Paris Guy Carleton Sig Gay Carleton New York Harlem Bowery Congress Annapolis Mr. Baldwin Gen. Washington

Shipyard staff take leave. key engineers reassigned

Chief Engineer H. C. Fitch Surgeon William K. Van Reypen Captain J. H. Washburne A 3 MC and Sailmaker C. Ward of the Powhatan have gone on leave. Chief Engineer K. D. Kobie goes to Washington on special duty and C. H. Baker will run the department in his absence. All plumbers in the construction department were discharged Saturday. A. W. Southworth appointed to head the shipwrights replacing John L. Nicholson discharged Friday. G. W. Symmons Co. to stay open Monday night until 10 but closed Tuesday morning as usual. Their ad features a mistletoe charm.

H. C. Fitch William K. van Reypen J. H. Washburne M.C C. Ward Powhatan K. D. Kobie Washington C. H. Baker A. W. Southworth Quarterman John L. Nicholson G. W. Symmons & Co

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