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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1882
Page
1
The article surveys political tactics in New Haven and London, including election strategies and police strength. It notes Ochiltree's Texas influence, Bismarck’s budget dispute, tobacco costs in New York, and a roundup of 1881 1882 financials from European steamship lines with government subsidies.
Washington reports that the customs schedule delivered to the Ways and Means Committee is practically useless. It fails to compare present duties with proposed rates on key articles like steel, wool, and other imports, leaving experts to question changes and push for testimony from the commission and treasury officials.
New Haven notices Yale College funds totaling 4484913and an annual income of 534483 with total academic fund at 795848 yielding 117756. Annuities reduced, salaries and scholarships consume expenses. Theological fund 321051 with 27714 income and 327633 expenditures. Sheffield Scientific fund 141265 income 1345 plus 7900 from other sources. total receipts 351856 with 56944 expenses. Medical fund 28898 with receipts 6158 and expenses 8020. Library fund 10000 with 600 income. Tuition receipts 7333 and expenditures 7924. Total funds 1826. Needs surpass income across academic scientific medical and law.
The mill shows 182,876 in liabilities and 234,900 in assets but cannot report exact financial standing due to unsettled matters between the mill’s representative and insurer delegates. A referee was appointed, funds from insurance to be placed in national banks, and a dividend to stockholders was approved while directors seek asset and debt clarity and rebuilding plans.
Renewed floods sweep France with Lyons and Besancon inundated. Ain river overflowed, Lisieux submerged, and about 50 lives lost. Rhine rising threatens Basel and Linz area while Cassel depot floods disrupts travel. Danube danger grows as Salzkammergut threatened. In Ireland, Davitt campaigns at Limehouse arguing landlords’ ascendancy wanes.
Senate committee hearings on grain corners hear accounts from Hutchinson Reade and Packer with Elmore H Walker noting future delivery dominates 99 percent of sales. The Gentlemen's Driving association elects officers. A steam tug breaks down near Stamford and is towed to New York. Herrick funeral held with many legal and social leaders present. Kingston Jamaica fire relief funds rise. Tammany hall holds primaries. a bomb shatters a liquor store front but injures none. Celia Wetzel arrested in pawn of silverware worth 5 000 to 10 000 dollars.
Knickerbocker Life Insurance of New York was placed in receivership. President John A. Nichols reported concerns to Superintendent Fairman, and Senator Charles H. Russell was named receiver. The company showed about 25.9 million in assets and 5,000 to 6,400 policyholders. payout to policyholders was expected.
Excitement runs high over yesterday's secret marriage of Dr. V Esbaiken Ross, a young Russian physician, to Sister Mary Paul of the Catholic Convent of the Sacred Heart. The affair leaked today and the doctor vows to stand by his matrimonial rights.
A woman of remarkable life, known as Grandmother Scott, buried at North Pownal Vermont. Born in Hartford Connecticut in 1776, she lived in Pownal sixty years and had buried seven husbands.
In Stoward Underwood's case a stay of execution was granted at Charlestown, Missouri. John Hayes, who was to be hanged in St. Louis today, received a respite this morning.
Driver Col claims three men were murdered and robbed on a railroad at Blake City Utah last night. Victims were found this morning with their throats cut. Another man, Charles Mul kerrin, was murdered and robbed of 6000 dollars on the Snake River.
Washington dispatch reports that congress views the reform bill as incomplete though a step forward, with senators like Edmunds warning it may not curb abuses. It outlines a three member commission, open competitive exams, and penalties for evading reform, while noting potential local examination loopholes and political patronage risks.
A fire in Concord New Hampshire destroyed a large two and a half story wooden building west of the railroad near Freebridge road, formerly the county court house. Owner Samuel H Dow of Warner, used as a storehouse by George T Comins, contractor, with contents lost. Building damage about 1000 dollars. a brick stable owned by Mrs. Nathaniel White damaged about 500. a four story brick building owned by Dow damaged about 100. engine house of the Northern railroad slightly damaged. Nortons & Son in the stable suffer about 100 loss.
Bertie G Iughes son of Isaac L Hughes of Portland died after ingesting phosphorous pills on Wednesday. James H Rowell, former representative from Kittery, resigned. Dennis M Shepleigh elected to fill the vacancy and certified by the governor Friday. The Maine supreme court in Rockland adjourned Friday. Six liquor sellers found guilty with appeals in progress. 15 other indictments heard, six in demurrer. Sixteen divorces decreed. Farwell vs Tillson case sent to law court to review contract statute ruling.
A 10 year old boy in Fisherville has read 645 volumes at the public library, many duplicated, and maintains a personal library of 50 volumes plus books from family friends’ collections. Gen Charles H Burns of Wilton serves as a referee in a damages case over a bridge collapse. A Nashua tea salesman, N H Eastman, vanished after Thanksgiving while en route to Hav erhill Mass leaving his Dover goods and no clear motive.
Kelley a long time surfman, served in the ill fated Peaked Hill lifeboat near the Trumbull wreck. The Trumbull crew perished in the storm with the captain and three firemen lost. Thomas W. Ricker of Holyoke was convicted of murder and assault in South Hadley Falls and sentenced to life in state prison. Edward Nason of Holyoke received three years. J A Porter implicated in the case broke jail and is missing.
Edward Bunnell of Providence, a carpenter, was killed Friday by a fall from a roof. Daniel H. Greene of Pawtucket received 1277 dollars as back pension money and will have 38 dollars a month thereafter. Charles Silva, a brakeman on a Stonington freight train, was killed Friday in Providence after being struck by a bridge and knocked from the top of a car.
Edward Knowlton aged 11 and Charles Stiles age ? confessed after arrest that they tried to wreck the New York bound passenger train three miles below Meriden and above Wallingford by placing a tie on the track. They say revenge for being driven off the tracks prompted the deed.
Thomas Scott arrested for larceny of 17 dollars from James Sculley at 13 Brighton street. An unconscious man with head wound and dislocated shoulder found near West Douglas tracks taken to City hospital. Anthony G. Kain, 39, injured in a wagon accident on Furnace street, left leg fractures. Royal Club raid at 146 A Tremont street seized tables and chips worth 1350. Wool theft of 105 pounds valued 4225 linked to an unknown owner. Alice Norwood schooner arrivals tie to Coleman Brobson and death of Andrew Clancy. Brobson arrested. Edward Foley charged with larceny of horse express wagon and contents worth 500. remaining packages recovered. Store break-in at Alexander Hamilton & Co. 87 Kingston street, two cloaks stolen but left in doorway.
Cosmos Council No. 16 of the Order of United Friends held its first anniversary reunion at Paine Memorial hall on Friday evening. Imperial Vice Councillor William H. Lee led the installation of officers. Past Chief Councillor Murray C. Upham received a past chancellor badge. The event featured remarks, a musical and literary program, dancing with Higgins's band, and supper by caterer William Tufts.
The Montreal and Boston Airline reduces winter carnival fare to 10 dollars round trip for travel from Jan 20 to 30. Carnival runs Jan 23 to 27 in Montreal with skating racing driving curling tobogganing torchlight displays balls and an illuminated ice palace under local leadership.
A jury awarded $10,800 damages to the plaintiffs after evidence showed a train could not be seen from the highway due to a covered bridge and eucalyptus trees. The train’s speed varied from 2 to 35 mph, usually 25 mph, and the railroad appealed as excess. The higher court affirmed.
The Women’s Educational and Industrial Union of Boston pledges five years of steady work to aid women and seeks 100000 to buy a house and invest the rest to cover current expenses. Trustees list addresses on Boylston and Beacon streets with an advisory board including Mr. Norman, Mr. Shattuck, Mr. Endicott, and Miss M. Chamberlin as secretary.
The funeral for the late Robert Morris Jr a prominent young colored lawyer was held Friday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception corner Morrison avenue and East Concord street a solemn requiem mass celebrated by Rev Father Welch with deacon Rev Father Doherty and sub deacon Rev Mr Barnum the church filled with clergy lawyers and Catholic associations afterward the body was taken to Brookline cemetery for burial in the receiving tomb pallbearers included H M Blackwell William J McCormick P J Flatley Matthew Foley Frank McQueeney J F Powers James M Murphy and John P Manning
The Bunker Hill Continental club held a concert at Bunker Hill Baptist church Friday evening. Friendship lodge No. 2 of Odd Ladies staged a grand musical and literary event in Mechanics Hall with a later sale of fancy articles. The 66th annual ball of Charlestown artillery Co. D saw about 300 couples at Monument Hall with Metropolitan orchestra. Caterer McElroy served the collation and Capt. Callahan was praised for managing a standout social event.
Sal ventes engagement unpre ce dentedly large with over 35000 dollars received at the box office in two days. Demand for King Lear seats is at a premium as preparations proceed. Mr Stetson may stage the play to honor Salvini who arrives Sunday by special car and is to be greeted at the depot by many friends.
Reports warn that Senator Fair may not serve his full term amid fears of political peril. A fatal shooting in Belleville ends with the killer's suicide, jealousy cited. A Reading company engine incident injures a fireman near Pottstown. Progress on the British Columbia Canada Pacific railway proceeds with 7000 workers. Absconding gloves firm Geismer Lewin in Toronto sparks suspicions of limited credit. Indian rights group organized in Philadelphia with Wayne MacVeagh as president. Lawsuits unfold in Montreal and Louisville, with several officials jailed or under indictment for fraud and embezzlement. A defunct rail car fire in Lafayette injures passengers, while Furst Bradley in Chicago faces missing books and suspected embezzlement.
The 58th annual Massachusetts Teachers Association session continued with lectures and papers. John Norris discussed Boston school needs, while Harris argued against high school mechanisms separating social classes, and Dickinson outlined duties of school committees amidst broad Commonwealth education aims. Afternoon sessions covered English literature study methods, Greek literature realism, German rudiments, and geography lessons, with teachers from Oswego to Boston presenting. An evening lecture by Rev. Behrends urged religion’s role in public education.
A tally of business collapses lists George A. Chaffin and several others from Boston to New York amid widespread insolvencies. Notable liabilities include Frank D. Montgomery about 2875 dollars, and Dodge & Sinclair offering a 50 cent on a dollar compromise. Total seven day failures reach 193, with New York, eastern states, and western states contributing large shares.
George Morrill named public administrator for Suffolk. The militia reports 4 099 active personnel including 315 officers and 3 786 men, with a Jan 1 forward to the president. Executive council confirms 86 as- pointments of justices of the peace and notaries. Henry Moulton to succeed Edgar J. Sherman as district attorney.
The republican councilmen-elect did not hold a caucus Friday forenoon and a full council caucus is planned for today at noon. Bangor fire department adds a new ladder truck as the Pompier corps trains for duties ahead of a public exhibition. Boston census statistics volume published 259 pages by the committee on printing under Carroll D. Wright aims to outline social commercial and industrial data.
The yards and docks department may shut down tonight unless the secretary of the navy intervenes. About 100 men would be affected as funds are exhausted. Passed Assistant Paymaster Drury has joined the Portsmouth and Assistant Constructor Hanscom has returned. Capt Bunce of the receiving ship Wabash hosted a ball for officers and their wives with over 125 invitations and a Wabash orchestra.
Ward 11 includes brick buildings from Nos 48 to 56 Gloucester street owned by Vinal and Dodge and George Wheatland Jr. Ward 24 notes a two story wooden house of Mrs. E L Burditt on Downer avenue near Dellars street. Ward 2 lists a one story carriage house at No 115 Paria street owned by Frank W McCausland. Ward 1 records a one story saw dust storage building on Falcon near Putnam street. Ward 20 covers Lander B Abbott’s four story brick dwelling on Newman place near Dudley street.
By order of Lieut. Col. Edmonds the Independent Corps of Cadets dismantled their old quarters at 94 Tremont Street and moved arms uniforms and trophies to a new armory on Columbus Avenue as the Tremont Street lease expires in days.
William Stevens of Boston withdraws two lawsuits against the Stonington Steamboat Company seeking 30000 dollars for the loss of his wife and child in the Narragansett fire in Long Island Sound. Settlement reached days ago. Augustus Brandagee appeared for the plaintiff.
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