26 Dec 1884
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1884
Page
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Dick Crowley says Mr. Arthur lowers him elf a great deal by entering the senatorial race and predicts he will drink the same cup of humiliation Roscoe Conkling drank. We think it likely.
Showman Barnum hints at honoring a half price sale in a political victory scenario. He would sell the big giraffe at the reduced rate. The animal is reported to be dead.
The article humorously imagines Santa Claus running for the presidency and, if children could vote, predicts he would dominate the race by defeating rival candidates. It playfully casts a political scenario in a seasonal setting.
A Christmas greeting from the Concord Monitor scolds the paper for abhorring ballot box protection and condemns any desecration of them, framing it as a political jab in a regional press item.
The report notes a shipment of rum sent to Mr. Cleveland in a gold-hopped barrel is not unique. A large cache remains in his barn chamber ready for reshipment to donors, with rum and poetry leading the stock.
The piece notes Dear old Burchard delivering a Christmas sermon to a large Murray Hill audience while deriding the democracy as long winded. It also cites Biddeford Journal taunting Democrats over sums spent to gain power and a Sentinel critique of Republicans for not winning.
The case of Charles Leavitt against Pittsfield to recover $10 000 for injuries from a defective highway was tried in the New Hampshire Supreme Court. The jury returned a verdict for Leavitt of $1000 and was discharged after a prior deadlock.
In London Fayette county a dispute between Enoch Logue of Texas and Dee Vandalia Sr. son of former legislator Jackson Hogue led to Logue firing four shots, killing Hogue during a Tuesday night dance.
A survey of Christmas observances in Boston contrasts Old World Puritan restraint with newer festive customs. The piece notes churchgoing bias, with Roman Catholic and Episcopal services drawing larger crowds, while many celebrations lean toward pleasure. It recalls sleighing, quiet charity, and a concert program featuring Deum Benedictus and a Christmas anthem conducted by J. C. D. Parker with a 40-voice choir.
In South Boston the new Our Lady of the Rosary church on Sixth Street opened for services. Built as a temporary structure, it seats about 1000, features a paneled altar area and elaborate glass windows, with construction including wood semi Gothic styling. Organ, altars and a grand window are highlighted as funds push toward a $30,000 cost, aided by a recent fair and an upcoming Montgomery Hall sociable.
The article reflects on the shepherds visiting the newborn Jesus, drawing moral and spiritual lessons from the narrative. It emphasizes humility, faith, and the divine message proclaimed by angels, urging readers to contemplate the nativity's significance.
Rev E E Hale delivers a Christmas day sermon at Union Church drawing from the birth and life of Jesus to argue that Christmas morning birthed modern society and science. He traces Jesus from manger to baptism, ministry, crucifixion, and argues the world grew alive with God’s life and future hope.
At Christ church Salem street morning services featured Christmas music by Mrs. R. J. Smith Miss Emma Blanchard Mr. George Richardson Mr. R. J. Smith and Mrs. W. H. Winthrop organist. Rev William H. Monroe preached on I Corinthians 1 7 emphasizing faith of the shepherds and urged peace and kindness noting Christ’s coming as the first step in world redemption. A communion followed.
At King s Chapel Christmas morning about 100 worshippers heard Rev Henry W Foote outline reasons for Christian zeal in spreading faith amid agnosticism and indifference. He urged joy over the gospel, noting a revival of religious energy, and announced next Sunday s Christmas collection.
The Charlestown state prison held its first Catholic services since convicts’ removal. Mass was celebrated by Rev. Richard Neagle of St. Mary’s, with a convict choir and a concert by Mrs. E A Taylor Mrs. Hutchinson John R. Merritt and Mr Theodore Chute. A noted performance by a four year old boy drew cheers as inmates enjoyed a turkey dinner after the program. Hon. O A Brewster and Hon Harmon Hall attended with the warden. no addresses given.
Goddard of Charlestown and superintendent Gerrish with Mr Frank Frizzell and Mr Carpenter addressed the gathering. Before the program Prof Carpenter distributed 130 bags of candy and many presents to the inmates.
Two church services at the Church of the Immaculate Conception drew hundreds from outside the city for a high profile musical program. Elaborate evergreens decorated the interior with wreaths and trees around the chancel. Morning music featured organ preludes and choral works by Mendelssohn and Handel, plus a violin solo by Campanari. The evening concert presented a similar large audience and a notable program including Handel Magnificat and Saint-Saens Tantum Ergo, with a choir augmented by a large chorus. The listed personnel include Mrs. Charlies Lewis, Mrs. Ita Donovan, Charles F. Webber, Patrick H. Powers, E. J. McGoldrick, director, and L. Campanari on organ.
George Lang a German 423 years old and weighing 300 pounds left his shoe store on Broadway Christmas eve and was brought home unconscious three hours later. His watch and broken chain were found in the cab. He died the next morning after suffering blue marks on his neck. Coroner to investigate. A physician Dr Richard C Brandeis has been missing since Monday evening. His wife ill with anxiety police notified. Rev John R Thompson pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopal church of Brooklyn found in Boston after disappearing December 8. Henry C La Rue escorted him home saying Thompson is now dangerously ill.
Christmas in New York brought plentiful gifts and strong church attendance despite hard times. Hospitals, charities, and missions distributed meals and toys to hundreds of children across many institutions including Trinity, Fifth Avenue Cathedral, St Barnabas, Half Orphan, and Five Points missions. Sleighing was good in the city’s upper streets as residents celebrated a typical Christmas.
A committee appointed by Gov. Pingree to locate a shire town in Orleans county Vermont presents its findings. The report outlines candidate sites and considerations, laying groundwork for a final decision by state authorities.
Special correspondent reports fierce debate over civil service reform and retention of McMichael Ramsdell and others amid rumors of destroyed records. The piece defends Ramsdell against slander and praises Davis while warning of archives chaos and political misuse in various departments. It also lauds Lieutenant Garlington for his Arctic rescue and contrasts with Greely’s failed expedition.
The construction extension of the Furkey River branch of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad was declared illegal and its tax collection enjoined. The over $3,000 tax ties to a $500,000 interest, with the ruling that no stock was awarded in exchange for transfer to the CMStP. An appeal to the superior court will be filed after a two year suit.
In Erurata Pennsylvania a schoolhouse area reports a headless spectre carried in its hands seen near Manor township. Rev Daniel Witmer and M H Kauffman first witnessed it returning from a religious meeting. The figure accompanied witnesses to their homes, sparking fear and speculation that the ghost may be a miser’s revenant with hidden wealth.
PORTLAND Oregon December 25 The snow storm renews along the Middle Columbia River blocking the Dalles to Portland line with plows and engines stuck needing shoveling. Northern Pacific trains reach Wallula junction but many passengers crowd the blocked line as supplies come by sleds from Hood River and Cascade Locks. Sixteen passengers walked to Portland and mail to the east will go by steamer from San Francisco Friday night. In New Hampshire the Northern and White Mountain divisions report heavy snow with the Montreal express delayed at Potter Place and a Concord Claremont line train bogged in Goose snow. In New York the Hudson River ice threatens navigation at Pougkeepsie by week end.
Christmas day in Baltimore passed quietly with open churches well attended. Catholic services rang with Gloria in Excelsis Deo as sidewalks remained dangerous from snow and sleet. The poor were aided, convicts at the penitentiary enjoyed a substantial dinner, and theatres or amusements saw liberal patronage.
Receiver Seth Easton handles assets about 250 000 with liabilities 15 990 less. President John Sutherland assures depositors will be paid in full. Cashier Jacob Vining is accused of causing the suspension by reporting to the auditor of state transactions not strictly complying with state law, aiming for removal by directors.
Boston police report a string of offenses including John Conway 24 arrested for assault with a pistol on Peter Somers at 286 Fourth Street South Boston after a dispute involving Somers and his wife and sister. Others include a knife wound of Tom Barbetti by Redi on Chardon Street and a chloroform suicide attempt by Thomas Holder.
In New Haven on December 15 a crowded Bunnell's museum panicked when a drunken man near the entrance resisted arrest and another spectator cried fire. For about ten minutes pandemonium followed, with people shouting and fainting, a newsboy injured, and later reassurance from the manager and Mrs Hollywood that there was no fire. No serious injuries occurred, though clothing was torn and damaged.
Springfield December 25. William Whiting congressman from the eleventh district challenges Marcus Ward & Co. to submit samples for testing against an American make. He proposes three American experts decide, with $1000 stakes for the winner and loser to cover judges and expenses.
INDIANAPOLIS Ind Dec 235 James Finnegan a horse car driver on a line in the southern part of this city was dangerously shot in the groin last night by Charles Haven whose object was to rob the driver of his change box Finnegan closed with his assailant and assistance arriving Haven was severely beaten and afterwards lodged in a station house This is the third attempt within a short time to rob oar drivers
Christmas was observed widely in Brooklyn with churches holding services and the needy cared for by locals. Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer hosted 110 boys and 110 girls aged 3 to 10 at Florence ball and distributed coats, shawls, toys, and sugar plums worth 1500 dollars to children of poor families in wards 10 11 and 17 on the east side.
NATICK Mass December 25 Frederick E Lamb of South Framingham and L Carter of Natick played two tight billiards matches at the Union club parlors. Lamb won four ball billiards 200 points while Carter captured the 100 point French carom. Christmas services were held by St Patrick and St Paul societies with mass at 6 9 and 10 am and a festival in the evening to aid the St Vincent de Paul society. Joseph Hall 15, son of Henry, remained in critical condition after a 12 foot fall from a piazza hitting his head.
Ottawa reports Premier Norquay of Manitoba claims ten thousand dollars for expenses incurred contesting the boundary question before the imperial privy council. The province also seeks compensation for costs sending the Winnipeg field battery to Rat Portage and related measures to affirm Manitoba authority. Norquay is in Ottawa to settle these matters with the dominion government.
Christmas observances proceeded with church services and school festivals in Petersburg. Late in the day Edmund Walker was shot in the head by Nat Hamet, Hamet surrendering and claiming self defense. A separate Windsor station clash left Joe Johnson wounded in a race incident, with the assailant fleeing.
Vincennes Ind Dec 25 Schedules filed show the Washington bank at Washing Inc with total assets of 95 128 and Hyatt Levings Co overdrawn 24 000 The senior member Elisha Hyatt fled an asset disposition after the bank failure with liabilities likely reaching 150 000 His estimated worth near 400 000 suggests assets exceed liabilities by at least 150 000 including bank debts
Eli Carpenter 20 from Greenwich gave himself up to Hartford police for a burglary in the city four years ago after completing a Pittsfield Mass. sentence for larceny. He confessed to the crime and others, saying times are hard and he would rather be jailed than loaf. He claimed to have worked at many stops along the Consolidated road from New York to Springfield.
Mrs E. E Rice died at Long Island College Hospital from an abortion performed by a New York midwife. She hailed from Lancaster New Hampshire and leaves a 14 year old son, E BR Stuart, a Lancaster relation, who was telegraphed regarding disposition of the body and replied the remains should be buried in Brooklyn.
Springfield, December 25. The Johnson Gingham manufacturing company at North Adams announces a ten percent wage cut in January. Managers told workers prices are too low for current wages. Weavers already faced cuts a year ago. Workers fear a strike as talks continue and the mill threatens closure if the cut is not accepted.
The Inter Ocean reports New York court approval of sparring exhibitions spurs Chicago boxing interest. Dominick McCaffery remains in town ready to fight either John L. Sullivan or Paddy Ryan, with or without gloves, to a finish in a four round contest proposed for the city.
Omana Nebraska nine suits in Lincoln county district against D Rankin Livestock Co of Chicago seek 125000 damages for herds allegedly contracting Spanish or Texas fever from defendants cattle. The 3000 Texans brought into western Nebraska last spring, allegedly spreading the disease. Upon defense motion the case was removed yesterday to the Federal court.
Fire swept the Mineral Spring colliery engine house at Wilkes Barre destroying boiler and machinery. The Laight Valley Coal company plans to close the mine for a month or more, leaving about 300 workers unemployed.
Indianapolis dispatch notes the Laporte savings bank has closed and been placed in receivership after unspecified financial troubles. The Journal's Laporte special outlines the shutdown and immediate effects on depositors and local business.
Chinese forces under Li Hung Chang threaten Port Arthur fortifications built with heavy German guns. Admiral Courbet ill amid ineffectual blockades and rising troop mortality. The Times comments on the Nicaraguan treaty and England's interest, while Christmas observances vary across Paris Vienna Berlin. Bismarck consolidation in Berlin noted as strong. Prague ledger shows Bohemian Land Credit ruin with 23 million florins exposed.
Buenos Aires reports the contract for its port construction valued at 20.6 million dollars includes a second canal in the roadstead, about 25 kilometers long and 21 feet deep, plus a city-front deck. The agreement has been signed.
An immense, all-day crowd filled the Institute rink with full use of all skates. Children enjoyed the afternoon on the ice while Frank G. Stumecke performed fancy skating in the evening. George Clark beat James Gilmore in a two mile gold medal race. A closely contested rollers versus bicycle match, K A Skinner versus Prof F G Stumcke, ended with the bicycle winner by a few seconds.
In Shreveport Louisiana on December 25 Dave Haas was killed and his brother wounded by Dennis Boyd, a negro, after Haas ejected him from the store. Boyd returned with a shotgun and fired, fatally wounding Haas and wounding Als in the leg before escaping.
In Stillwater Minnesota yesterday attachments were sued against Walker Judd Vesie worth about 118000, with property seized at Marine Mills. Labor claims total 22000. County abstract clerk has worked since last Wednesday on property abstracts. Judd estimates assets at 350000 and liabilities at 150000.
A large crowd in New Haven watched Dr. Carver shoot clay pigeons at the New Haven Gun Club. Facing a strong wind, he missed several birds but hit many, breaking a possible 75. He used a Spencer repeating shotgun for the first time and praised it.
The steamer Por tia, which ran ashore on passage from Newfoundland, arrived Halifax leaking unclear reports. She set for New York, turned back after midnight amid worsening leakage and resumed to Halifax. Officers offered no information on the incident.
In Manchester New Hampshire on December 25 at Valombrosa rink the Gloucester hockey team defeated Valombrosa by 3 to 0 in the afternoon and 3 to Lan in the evening at polo. Wright and Ditson's team defeated the Manchesters 3 to 2 in the afternoon but lost 3 to in the evening. Brigg defeated Lilly's 8 out of 9 rushes.
In Washington on Christmas Day Elmer Rollins aged 23 was fatally stabbed by James Smith 19 after Rollins attacked Smith who drew a pocket knife and stabbed him in the abdomen Rollins died within minutes Smith was arrested.
Philadelphia report says fertilizer maker D Alexander vanished after $10,000 attachments on his property. He reportedly left behind $15,000 in papers believed forged, according to West Chester despatch.
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