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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1878
Page
2
The message urges cautious optimism for a recovering economy after years of financial trial. It argues that firms now rely on sound principles and prepared capital rather than risky experiment, forecasting a harvest from prudent sowing. It cautions against premature celebration of specie payments and favors coordinated, broad civic joy once conditions improve.
A Bryant commemoration at the Academy of Music in New York featured George William Curtis delivering a two hour Oration on The Life Character and Writings of William Callen Bryant. Notables Samuel J. Tilden and R. B. Hayes attended as the Blaine faction expands its opposition work with a New Orleans trip planned and funds allocated. Russia student protests turn deadly with eighty killed or wounded as forces disperse demonstrators. Aldermen discuss non resident salaries ordinance. Newton Talbot chosen Street Commissioner, Faneuil Hall rules unchanged. Maine legislature set to convene for governor election. Republicans face opposition in House and in joint ballot after twenty three years. Freedman Bank wind-down inquiry eyed by Congress over salaries. California mine land-title disputes threaten ruin for claimants. Boston businessman George Curtis Rand dies. John Godfrey sentenced for Nelson murder. Lieut-Col Nathaniel Wales elected Colonel M V M First Regiment.
The United States stations reported clear skies at midnight except New Orleans and Jacksonville where rain fell. Temperatures ranged from the coldest in Chicago at 1 above to New York and Albany at 24. Fresh westerly winds prevailed with San Francisco noting rain and a developing statewide storm.
In New York Judge Blatchford heard Colgate against Western Union over use of gutta percha as an insulator on wires and cables. Earlier ruling favored injunction and accounts. today the defendant sought to block the injunction. Also noted is Judge Speir's decision in Peter Marie et al vs R Sampson on foreclosure terms and a Erie railway gauge upgrade with the first narrow gauge train running Buffalo to New York and return plans.
In Cordsville Mercer county last Saturday night Mrs Dickerson fell into a blaze while trying to help a fire she kindled. She seized a keg of blasting powder and flung it onto the flames. The explosion engulfed her in flames and she died next morning. Three of her children in the room were badly burned and two may not survive.
The Blaine Committee named a sub committee led by Teller to travel to New Orleans, aiming to begin an investigation after trial proceedings in South Carolina. Thurman prepares a reply letter on voter intimidation claims, while Porter confirms 220000 funds are usable. Printing Office corruption probes push for contract work and possible impeachment talk. Postal union expansions grant New Year access to reciprocal mail benefits for several colonies. Indian Bureau transfer plans foresee both majority and minority positions.
The Treasury will send checks to Cincinnati Chicago St Louis New Orleans and Baltimore for January 1 interest on registered bonds. Payees may receive coin or United States notes via New York, or have the payment sent to New York. About fifteen hundred checks total, five hundred to Baltimore today.
Washington reports a sensational charge involving Capt. Blair of the Fifteenth Infantry and the widow of Col. Gordon Granger. A Scottish woman claims Blair is her husband Nichols and filed bigamy charges after Blair wed Mrs Granger. Blair calls the charges false and seeks investigation from Washington.
Washington Despatch notes entfernen of the Freedman's Bank wind up, criticizing commissioners for high salaries and attorney fees totaling over 135000, nearly half the distributed dividends. It argues Congress should act to protect impoverished depositors, mainly poor colored people, swindled by bank officers.
The article urges immediate government action to safeguard freedmen deposits placed in the Freedmen's Bank, calling for an official investigation into the bank's affairs and the large expenditures by its commissioners. It notes the trust placed by freedmen under government supervision and critiques the swindling they suffered.
The American consul in Barcelona reports the first shipment of U S wheat arrived in mid November, totaling 72 000 bushels and valued at about 370 per 120 pounds. The cargo traveled on an English steamer with $18 060 freight, prompting plans for three more cargoes. Also noted are New Year receptions, a push to modify the immediate transportation act, and the return of truant Senators Jones and Sharon to Washington. The President signs William L Foulk’s commission as Captain in the Sixth Cavalry.
A Portland report details a Oregon legislature appointed commission finding about 97000 dollars unaccounted or wrongly paid from state funds. It singles out the School Land Fund and Governor Grover for mismanagement and loans with questionable security, accusing concealment of losses and oath violations.
A December report from San Francisco describes a January survey placing Bodie township section 16 under California title, triggering six months of preferred purchase rights for occupants, while Federal mineral land exemptions and possible court action threaten to resolve the dispute. Prominent Bodie holders consider compromises, and several mining properties have already reached settlements under new terms. The piece also covers a New York Bryant commemoration with extensive remarks on his life, character, and impact on American liberty.
The December 30 fire notices report losses across towns from Thomaston Connecticut to Redwood City California, with damages ranging from 3,000 to 26,000 dollars. Notable blazes include the Seth Thomas Dial Factory in Thomaston tied to several insurers and dates, and other fires in Farmington New Hampshire Milwaukee Wisconsin New Haven Connecticut Springfield Massachusetts Norristown Pennsylvania Astoria New York Buffalo New York and Fort Howard Wisconsin.
Breathitt crime unrest drew Courier Journal dispatch citing law officers’ failure to act after the Strong and Amick dispute. Governor and Civil authorities vow to quell strife at any cost. Grand Jury members and judges pledge fearless duty as Sheriff warns outlaws remain hostile toward troops and guards. Prisoners vent fury as troops prepare to depart.
A vote of thanks proposed by President Barnard and seconded by Dr Storrs followed by Bishop Potter’s benediction. A grand reception to the Presidential party and other distinguished guests was held at Frederic de Peyster's house after the services in a tone of renewed inspiration.
Hon Clarkson N Potter and J D Cox of the Potter Committee arrive with J B Lin ton and Gen Hooker among others as the House and Senate Yellow Fever Commission meets in New Orleans. Senator Eustis is named Chairman while experts report the epidemic stems from local germ and city neglect of garbage and offal. The committee adjourns until Tuesday.
Hartford dispatch reports Insurance Commissioner John W. Stedman testified on how Furber joined the company in 1875 by providing a 500000 dollar mortgage to assets. He approved the plan after assessing New York property appraisals, Homer Morgan, and KK A Ludlow valuations. Cross examination continued as defense plans closing arguments.
Aveusta Dec 30 Visitors fill city as Democrats Greenbackers seek union. Greenback headquarters crowded while Democrats push for a combination. Republicans unite to nominate without concessions. Caucuses set for tomorrow evening. Governor race timing and candidate unclear. Democratic State Committee elects Edmund Dana Portland as Chairman and Charles Hersey Bangor as Clerk.
In Philadelphia on December 30, Franklin B. Gowen of Reading Coal and Iron presided as coal operators from Schuylkill Valley met informally to discuss tolls and production. They proposed a forty percent rate on board at competitive points, opposed a cut-throat policy, and planned a reconvening if Lehigh operators hold a follow up meeting to avert impending troubles.
Kate Hogan, a depositor, has begun a criminal proceeding accusing C F Adae & Co of obtaining her money under false pretences. A Cincinnati Roman Catholic meeting appointed a committee to circulate subscriptions for Archbishop Purcell relief. Reuben R Springer offered 50,000 toward a music hall with a civic match of 100,000 by January. Citizens’ subscription reaches 105,000, ensuring an exposition in 1879 and soon breaking ground for new buildings.
Frank McAlvery died after being shot at Veazie by Robert Geaton. The Piscataquis river froze navigation on December 19, the century's latest, while Portland elevators moved 2.5 million bushels since January 1, 1878. George Pride died from injuries after being thrown from a cart in Saccarappa. Kennebunk dealers C A A H Buzzell face sheriff custody over debts to Boston suppliers. Calais river edgings hinder mills. Leeds fight ends with Morrill injured. Poultry losses plague Berwick and nearby towns. Biddeford court heard Mark Curtis charged with retail liquor without tax. Lewiston water works cost about 429,200 with final near 500,000 estimate.</S:
Reports from Epping show a 110 to 91 vote to prohibit lager beer sales. Edward P. Kimball Assignee pays a 20 percent dividend to Rockingham Ten Cent Savings Bank depositors in Portsmouth, the second such payout after a 25 percent first dividend.
The mill of Dr John E Weeden of Niantic resumes operations. Sergeant McGillivray of the U S Army at Salt Lake City is ordered to Newport to relieve Sergeant John P Craig. Paul Boyton the swimmer arrived at Newport from Boston. John H Davis, Clerk of Seekonk, disappeared last week and is said to be in default to the town. The United Congregational Church and Society of Newport invite Rev Henry J Van Dyke Jr of Brooklyn to pastor. Lydia Nelson of Worcester died from concussion after a fall at Valley Falls. Providence 1878 building outlays totaled 1876 000, down from 1877. Rutgers Crosby, last passenger of the wrecked Emily B Souder, is the son of Mrs J P Crosby of New York staying at Fay Cottage in Newport.
A Hartford man gave his wife a $3000 diamond ring as a Christmas present. The item stands as a notable gift amid a string of local social notes and court reports gathered from the region.
George Curtis Rand senior Rand & Avery printer and Boston business figure died at Newton Centre on December 29 at age 59 after years of neuralgia. He helped found Rand & Avery in 1888, served as director of Pacific Bank and Union Mutual Life, and withdrew from active work in 1875 though remained senior partner. He married three times and left three sons and two daughters. Funeral likely next Thursday.
At Thames Street Methodist Church the praise meeting devolved into a heated prayer clash as opposing sides prayed against each other rather than discuss troubles and seek unity. The pastor had asked for calm conversation and prayer, but tensions rose quickly.
A fox killed and carried off a cat from a woodshed on a Weathersfield farmer’s property. The report notes lingering wildlife danger and farmyard impact in this rural incident.
Summary of incidents across towns: Mrs Harriet Adams injured in East Amherst while Walter Stewart, 34, hanged himself in Haverhill. Newburyport reports 22 fire alarms with 15 false. A 75 member Liquor Law reform league formed in Monson. Pittsfield sees 152 annual deaths with 23 from diphtheria and 16 from consumption. Incendiary fire at 8 F Arnold’s Prescott home saved by family return. Lawrence notes 300 debt for McCabe trial after pawn ticket reveal and linked theft. Southampton seeks northern boundary change to ease bridge support. Fall River man robbed Dorson home of 3800 in English currency. Boston-Lowell railroad seeks city aid for bridge.
A Chicago and Northwestern side track to the Fifth Ward ice-house faced a damage suit from nearby residents. The company sent workers to lift the track but a mob of Ice House laborers drove them off. The mob then paraded to celebrate.
Sr. Louis reports no material river change. Ferry boats run in harbor but shore ice remains thick except at landings where broken to land. The channel through the gorge to Carondelet is closed again, water is very low, and navigation would only permit the lightest draft steamers if the river opened to Cairo.
Dec. 30 Curiaco report says Bohemians reacted with excitement after discovering the graves of 12 year old Mathilda Stubing violated. Police found the cadaver at Chicago Medical College tonight but no suspects or motive are known yet.
Friends of engineer Tyce aboard the Emily B. Souder believe he and his associate found safety by building a raft. He previously built a raft that carried him for days before rescue. The Canima, arriving from Bermuda, brought no word about the steamer, its crew, or passengers.
Henry Cole of Newbury New York aged 65 accidentally shot and killed himself while hunting on Monday.
The Times Vienna correspondent reports a student riot in Kiev protesting university closure. Armed students forced entry, disarmed police, posted a protest on a blackboard, and fought with two cavalry-armed units, leaving eighty dead or wounded. Rounding actions include Soviet-like siege plans, police vigilance, and potential university relocations.
George Young and David Green, guardians of Harmburger & Co. premises burned recently, were sentenced to three years each in the penitentiary for stealing a large quantity of goods. The report notes Sept. and other business failures in Montreal with liabilities totaling millions. In Quebec, Sheriff notified that Michael Farrel is to be hanged on Jan 10 for the murder of Con Tay.
The Osservatore Romano publishes a Pope letter to the Archbishop of Cologne dated December 24. He expresses a wish for peace among princes peoples and the Church, notes favor toward the German nation, hopes for near success, and urges obedience to lawful faithful conduct while praying for the Emperor and his followers to show goodwill.
Beruix awaits tomorrow's Bundesrath session where the chancellor's tariff letter will be discussed. Free traders plan a large protest meeting to oppose Bismarck's policy as Berlin reports the Federal Council has referred the letter to the Tariff Commission with a proviso not to commit to approval.
London reports a partial uptake in the first instalment of liquidation dues by City of Glasgow Bank shareholders. The Times Glasgow telegraph notes that only about 800,000 pounds has been realized of the 2,000,000 pounds nominally due, with the due date observed as the 30th.
Sr PromEersBurG Dec 30 Gen Kaufmann arrives to lead talks on gradual public administration in Turkestan towns, reflecting population diversity. Golos notes full discussion with the Chinese Ambassador on frontier issues and Kuldja remains under Russian control.
The Captain-General returned from Santiago de Cuba reporting quiet conditions across the interior as crop gathering continues. A decree will soon order the election for Provincial Deputies on February 1.
Srenarevo reports that Bosnia and Herzegovina's provincial administrations, formed under Austrian authority, will assume duties with the new year. Other dispatches note the Miridite Prince Prenk backing Albania-Italy annexation, a high treason indictment against Karageorgewitch in Belgrade, and Dub lin to honor Ulysses Grant with freedom of the city. In Manchester relief funds rise to £11,500 as 6,500 people receive aid. in Staffordshire 2,000 nail makers were laid off amid destitution. Canovas read the Senate decree closing Congress. dissolving date pending Moneasi sentence. Paris cites Tunis-France friction over marines landing rights, with reparation implied.
The Cincinnati Gazette signals that Blaine as a presidential candidate bears a contentious past record, urging the Republican party to choose a leader with clean hands. It argues the party must nominate a reformer to avoid repeating past mistakes.
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