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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1878
Page
2
The Cincinnati Commercial argues Hayes may favor Grant as successor but notes Grant would never seek a third term. It mocks the notion of Grant aiming to outgrow George Washington, stating the Republican party will find other leaders and that no one can equal Washington’s two-term precedent.
Mr Alexander Young will deliver a lecture at the Hawthorne rooms on January 7. In response to invitations from Henry W. Longfellow William D Howells and O W Holmes and others the event promises a prominent place among literary attractions of the season. Young is praised for fine taste original views and a happy presentation style. Ticket sales show considerable anticipated interest.
The Courier Journal notes a list of eighteen Louisville banks with stock quotes: six below par, three at par, and nine above. The piece suggests much of the discussion around these institutions is buncombe and not greatly meaningful across localities.
A remark aimed at a Washington interviewer by Mr Toombs drew attention as a self described non American citizen’s political views were deemed not fit to be communicated to the public. The insult did not affect the press as heavily as expected.
The Blaine Investigation Committee will invite Mr Blaine to testify on his recent Senate remarks targeting Southern Democrats. He claims no substantial evidence beyond newspaper articles and partisan DOJ reports, raising worry about his forthcoming public “evidence” presentation.
Indicates rising barometer and variable winds with stationary temperature and increasing cloudiness. Possible snow or rain later. Cautionary signals continue from Smithville North Carolina to Cape Henry and are ordered for Lewes Cape May and Sandy Hook.
At midnight the mercury stood at 20 above at Eastport Missouri and 27 at Portland. Other readings: Boston 20, Buffalo 18, Chicago 15, St. Louis 22, New Orleans 34, Savannah 45, Washington 29, New York 22. Westerly winds prevailed and barometer generally falling. Snow fell at Burlington Vermont Buffalo Cleveland Toledo and Chicago while rain fell at Norfolk Wilmington Savannah and Jacksonville.
The Hudson freezes from Poughkeepsie to Albany, delaying river traffic and mail. A through NY Central train from Buffalo reached Albany tonight as ice snarls continue. Fifty tons of detained mail matter were at Rochester yesterday. A Fulton area wreck killed Orville Page and injured Eli Elle. Local lines face snow blockades. Oswego Midland line reports track off. Subtle relief as storms ease in Buffalo with trunks lines embargo lifted and trains resuming, local services still tied but expected clear soon.
The New York and Oswego Midland Railroad shops in Middletown Burned with two locomotives and substantial equipment. Loss estimated at $35,000. Fire started in the carpenter shop. water scarcity hindered efforts. Suspected incendiary origin. Nearby Oswego round house also burned yesterday, suggesting spite.
The Senate committee adjourns after a tense session debating Blaine's election fraud allegations and demands his evidence. Plans touch on resuming payments, Texas political divisions, and Ohio governor nominations amid a busy political snapshot.
Washington reports that bills urge relief for Manchester New Hampshire Postmaster Joseph L. Stephens after stamps valued at 33285 were stolen from his office. The House Claims Committee cites no negligence, notes detectives failed to locate suspects, and also recommends relief for Richmond Vermont Postmaster De Forrest W. Carpenter for 125 in stamps while opposing Edwin Rogers of North Adams Massachusetts for 525.
Washington reports outline the 1879 start for redeeming United States legal tender notes in coin, starting in New York with amounts of at least 50 dollars. It discusses future redemption at Sub-Treasuries, transportation costs, and the shift from gold to greenbacks amid public preference.
Treasury plans no distinction between coin and legal tender in a single account after January. Gilfillan and Wyman prepare over 22,000 checks for the 4 percent loan interest due January 1. Receipts report internal revenue at 436,608 and customs at 421,588 with 620,800 subscriptions to the loan. Demand for standard silver dollars climbs as gold nears par.
Washington December 26 The Potter sub committee led by Potter with another Democrat and Mr Cox will depart for New Orleans on Saturday. Mr Stenger may join but prefers staying home due to private business. He expects the New Orleans work to be completed within a week.
Washington reports no appointment has been made for the German mission and no firm indication is given beyond the president’s stated need to consult Secretary Evarts before selecting a candidate. Possible picks include Gov Hartranft of Pennsylvania, ex Gov Ramsey of Minnesota, or ex Gov Fenton of New York depending on regional considerations. The piece also notes various political and military items including a January 9 appearance before a congressional committee by W W Wood, a Greenback meeting in St Louis, and Col Fred Grant’s year long leave to join his father in Paris and India.
Massachusetts Governor Rice told a New York Tribune reporter that claims of excess cost in his state's administration are misrepresentations. He cited a tax drop from 2,000,600 in 1875 to 1,000,000 this year, a rate fall from 110 to 60 cents per thousand, and savings of about 1.334 million with potential 350,000 more. He urged no misappropriation, praised state commissions, and warned Butler's growing but limited political influence. He predicted economic revival, disputed Butler gains, and supported Blaine on the Southern question noting Tribune cipher revelations.
The National Yellow Fever Cholera Commission members arrive in Memphis on December 26. Senators Harris and Matthews, Congressmen Casey and Young, Surgeon-General Woodworth, and doctors Bemis, Cochran, Green, Mosher, Challe, Mitchell, Croft, Swearingen, Randle, Tallivant, and Col. Hardee form the delegation. Woodworth becomes President ex-officio to direct inquiries into origin, causes, seasonality, prevention, and economic impact of yellow fever and cholera in the United States.
New York December 26 Bierhoff and Livingston wholesale dry goods dealers at 44 Lispenard Street assigned to Mayer Nassauer without preferences. Liabilities amount to 125000 with large assets including merchandise, outstandings and real estate. It is expected they will seek an extension and resume business. Also Michael Levy and E Franke, two retail clothing merchants, made an assignment in St Paul with no figures released. In Montreal Alexander Coultry a butcher in cattle export failed.
A Ceara telegram from North Brazil cites 600 daily smallpox deaths in the capital. Interior distress is described as appalling with reports of people devouring carrion and corpses.
The City of New York from Vera Cruz reports a night raid near Puebla where outlaws killed the baggage master and wounded the conductor while taking 27000 dollars in silver. Congress adjourned with Benitez factions gaining ground and the Tehuantepec, Palmer’s railway, and Western Union cable plans collapsing amid bond controversy. Guadalajara merchants fund state tax repeal relief as receipts improve.
A Boston World letter reports widespread quiet intimidation of voters in Massachusetts. It cites Metropolitan Street Railway employees, Custom House staff, and other Republicans as examples, claiming bosses or officials steer votes through pressure, bribes, and fear. It recalls Captain Tarr’s removal and calls for Blaine’s intimidation committee to investigate state practices.
The steamship State of Louisiana struck Hunter's Rock in Larne Lough Ireland on December 24. Heavy seas hinder rescue with only part of the cargo saved and passengers returning to Glasgow while half the cargo had been saved by December 26.
In St. Petersburg a decree ends the system for passing reserves to fill active army vacancies. Thirty steamers chartered at Odessa to repatriate part of the occupation force. Tartars agitation in Kazan Battalion sent home. Student unrest at Kiev and Moscow quelled. most arrested students in St. Petersburg released.
London dispatches report an Afghan soldier serving with Britain hanged for attempting to warn his countrymen of an assault on Peiwar Pass. Eighteen other soldiers receive seven to fourteen years penal servitude for desertion. Ameer of Afghanistan declares holy war against the British in a dated proclamation found by The Times.
London dispatch reports a firm stance by Derbyshire and Yorkshire miners as union leaders shift from conciliation to resistance. A deputation representing about 100,000 men is to meet coal owners in Sheffield today to press their demands.
Paris reports the Bank of France saw a decrease of 12,485,000 francs in the past week. M. Calmon, Under Secretary of State in President Thiers's administration, has been appointed Governor of the Bank of France.
A Paris dispatch says the claimed drowning of 48 children at Chapelle Mouche due to ice breakage was a hoax spread by a provincial paper and not a real event.
Manchester reports signs the Oldham strike may end with mills reopening in the new year at reduced wages. Madrid notes the death sentence for Juan Moncisi for an assassination attempt on the King and reports royal marriages and betrothals. London records the marriage of the Earl of Carnovan at Greystoke Castle.
New York observers report excitement over the O Leary Campana walking match at Gilmore's Garden with growing doubts of a prearranged scheme to draw gate money. O Leary leads, Campana struggles with swollen joints and slow progress as crowds watch.
Gotham items report a Glendale Long Island burglary where four masked intruders beat and threatened William and Mrs Marsh as they looted jewelry valued at 200 and 4000. Coroner summoned for ante mortem statement while other cases mention Leary’s habeas matter, Baer’s six month term, Lavelle’s alleged accidental shooting, a German youth’s suicide, Rogers shot escaping, a life company receiver move, and Brooklyn sudden deaths.
Caicaco December 26 reports Malinda Mack convicted of murdering her husband after Frank Dickerson testified she killed him with a firewood stick and conspired to stage the death. Dickerson to be tried later. he claimed improper relations with Mack. Also, McFadden shot Scott at Marcelline during Christmas festivities. Scott died.
In Chicago on December 26, fears grow over the disappearance of George A. Blakie, assistant custodian and sole holder of the special deposit branch combination. As night ends, he remains unfound and suspicions arise of possible trust violation and elopement. The value of property in the special vault remains uncertain, ranging from significant to minimal.
Testimony for the defense in the Charter Oak conspiracy case was limited to four witnesses. Actuary Stedman of the State Insurance Department testified the 1876 annual report, submitted by the accused, did not show wilful misrepresentation of assets. Two clerks described Furber's effort to ascertain real conditions, correcting errors in bond and mortgage and premium note accounts, reducing assets by over 500 000. An agent valued the Higganum property at 275 600 at the time of the 1876 report.
The Lehigh Valley freight engine No. 51 ran off a curve returning to Hazleton from Tomhicken. Fireman Dominick ODonnell and brakeman John Bainbridge were killed, while engineer Casper Grelie and brakeman Mr Siewell were badly scalded.
Haifax reports the schooner R. W. Fox, once feared lost, arrived safety but battered after Saturday gale off Cape Cod. Sails blown away, driven to sea under bare poles. crew rescued as storm eased.
The New York Sun account details a Plymouth county geese shoot at Mopponsett Pond Halifax. Hunters build a six foot high blind, use decoys and goslings, and coordinate a disciplined drive to bring flocks within gun range. The piece notes gear, crew of four, retrievers, and the fair division of spoils among decoy owners and others.
A Victoria despatch reports John Boyd was killed by John O'Brien at Fort Wrangel Alaska on December 13. The local jury of his choosing found O'Brien guilty and hanged him the following day.
Allen C. Laros, the parricide who escaped the State Lunatic Asylum in October, returned to the institution tonight after his flight from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
In Portland on December 26 the Gorham State Normal School building was dedicated as the first of its kind in Maine. A large crowd attended as Rev. George B. delivered the oration, marking a historic day for the state’s education system.
Obituaries list Rev. Leonard Woods born 1807 at Newbury Mass and former Bowdoin College president. Also Hon. Owen Jones of Philadelphia died in Wynnewood of apoplexy age ~60. Additional deaths include Edward Winchester Jr. in Chelsea, John Folsom in an asylum, Mores Merrill of Lawrence, Benjamin Collins in Lowell, Peter McNamara of Washington DC from a bite incident, George Seaver, Walter Corbett of Newport RI, Lemuel Remick of Colebrook NH, and Newton Frost of Belmont, with brief funeral details.
Providence December 26 John A Jenks died from a pistol wound after confessing to criminal intimacy with Mrs Brown for years He had been shot by George H Brown in Pawtucket Then Brown attempted suicide by self inflicted wounds in a bid to end his life Readying for fate as physicians assess and tend him.
Ice flow floods northern Fulton flats as water surrounds about 100 families homes. Over fifty families evacuated yesterday and many are housed by the poor master. Gas works and several nearby factories including D E Mason planing mill and Taylor Brothers knife factory are submerged.
In New York on December 26 the World dismissed all compositors at 10:30 PM amid wage cut and non union substitute fears. Police guarded entrances as the old hands left in a body in protest. Typographical Union No 6 plans action tomorrow.
In St Louis H J Reidemyer was denied a new trial after a June murder conviction and faces execution on February 14. A Globe Democrat item reports the Maysville Court House in De Kalb county burned, destroying county records except those of the Circuit Clerk and Treasurer with roughly 41000 in property loss. A De Soto dispatch notes Monroe Guy fatally shot Aaron McPete at a festival in a colored Methodist Church and the killer is jailed.
In San Francisco on December 26 the official closing prices for mining stocks listed include Grand Prize at 1246, Hale and Norcro at 3 percent, Julia Consolidated, Justice, Savage, Sierra Nevada, Crown Point, Union Consolidated, Eureka Consolidated, Exchequer, Gould and Curry, and Exchequer noted among others.
Newburgh Bay fills with large ice fields from shore to shore and the river is choked nearly its length. Poughkeepsie propellers and the Newburg line barges to New York make their last trips tonight. Last night seven to eight hours were needed for vessels to reach New York, facing two to four inches of hard ice as far south as Piermont.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire this afternoon Professor Frederick Allen of Cincinnati formerly Harvard College married Emma L Laighton youngest daughter of Charles E Laighton a longtime local merchant at the bride’s father’s home The ceremony was conducted by Rev James Denormandie pastor of the Unitarian Church.
New York dispatch says on the steamer Danube eight armed men boarded at Baird's plantation and seized L. Clark and William White two colored witnesses summoned before the U S Grand Jury in election cases. They have not been heard from since and are presumed lynched.
Charles L. Otto of Peoria reported being robbed of 2800 dollars in cash and 10000 dollars in goods. Police believed Otto staged the theft and arrested him while his brother was held as an accomplice. Otto, a young German who moved in Peoria's upper German society, faced investigation findings.
The house of John O'Brien two miles from Dupin Ontario burned yesterday. Mrs O'Brien, and their son and daughter perished in the flames. Mr O'Brien and several other relatives trudged over a mile to the nearest house through a furious storm and were badly frozen. Mr O'Brien will probably die.
Nashville reports from the Fentress County raid reveal forty six illicit distillers arrested and bound over to the United States Circuit Court. Fourteen illicit concerns are destroyed valued at six thousand dollars.
Solomon True fell from a staging at Old Orchard on Friday, breaking his arm. Also noted are a church call to Rev. S. L. Bowles of Machias, a Gorham Normal Schoolhouse dedication, tendered calls to Rev. H. P. Merrill of Waterville, and local misfortunes including drownings in Brownville and a fatal freezing incident near Wells. A ship arrival by Capt. Wentworth of the Paul Seavey is reported from Bangor. Portland banks face high rails amid losses. The illness and tragedy surrounding Mrs Williams are described after the murder case in Portland.
A property parcel has been secured for a Catholic Church at North Stratford. The report lists various local items from Hinsdale to Keene, including walks, accidents, donations to Dartmouth and Franklin libraries, and mining activity in Lisbon and Bath. Several individuals are named in brief items with dates and places across New England.
Butter prices in St Albans show 12 to 22 cents per pound on Tuesday. State 1876 births total 7212, marriages 2642, deaths 5080 with 839 due to consumption and 374 of pneumonia. Elijah Bradbury of Clifton owns a century old powder horn engraved Elijah Bradbury made at West Point December 21 1778. The horn features a man drinking from a horn and the inscription Drink a Bout.
Berkshire residents enjoy exceptionally light sleighing while a fatal accident befalls Horatio Baker near Rockland. The Ashburnham dam is repaired per county plans. Lowell High School alumni form a permanent association with F C Church as President. Franklin County to hear Connecticut River Railroad damages petition for Greenfield depot land.
The man found dead with his skull crushed was identified as Thomas Dwyer of Central Falls on Wednesday by several persons. The Providence Press notes ongoing politics as Republicans seek a governor candidate from Providence County and reports on a Newport foundling scare ending with a live turkey found in a doorstep basket.
Town of New Hartford boot seller returns from Winsted to find shop empty. He claims anonymous letters caused customers to move stock away. The tale recalls a Connecticut church burial ground dispute where Deacon Smith vowed not to be buried on a hill if the ground is there, and Deacon Jones replied, If the Lord spares my life I will.
Miss Caddie Wall, about fifteen, plotted to poison her cousin over a rejected affection. She sought arsenic but failed to obtain a prescription, then bought sugar of lead for a supposed sore eye, gave it at a sociable, and was not arrested after an attempt to hush up the incident.
Courier Journal report from Camp Taylor Breathitt county says Judge Randall has opened Court three of the Litelles arrested along with Alfred Gambrel whose imprisonment aims to quiet unrest. State Guard made the arrests and more follow.
A Yakima despatch via Portland dated December 22 reports Moses and ten principal men have been captured and are now in confinement. Scattered bands move toward their reservation for protection and no shots were fired.
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