03 Feb 1883
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1883
Page
1
A poverty stricken young man died at the home of an elderly former slave of his father in a Georgia village, revealing stark class and racial tensions from that era.
The report notes no real snow blockade in any New England state this winter, unlike the west and Minnesota. A Winona and St. Peter line paper cites only four trains from the east since December 5, with two delivering eastern mail on select days. Minnesota lines such as Hastings and Dakots, Northern Pacific, and St. Paul and Manitoba report similarly bad conditions along some stretches.
A Augusta New Age reporter apologizes for crude reporting of a swell shop noting his youth and lack of vocabulary for terms like ten traine and corsage tunique. He concedes he could not accurately describe fashion but says each lady was tastefully dressed and the belle of the ball.
Critics note Bowen bankrolled by drink and laundry costs during a 21 day canvass with whiskey and cigars totaling 82 700 dollars and a 70 cent laundry bill. Competing candidates also spent heavily on liquor, highlighting perceived corruption in the Colorado selection process.
The notice lauds Gen. Manderson as a sound lawyer with excellent character. A former Ohio native who moved to Omaha 13 years ago, he has practiced law there and served only as city solicitor. A conservative Republican, he is praised as well qualified and likely to be Nebraska’s strongest national senator.
Special despatch reports a slow tariff discussion in both chambers with intensifying focus on cotton and starch duties. Senate votes and quorum issues mark the day as advocates push for protectionist aims and a conference committee.
The senate bill moves to remove discretionary powers from the Comptroller of the Currency and the Treasurer of the United States and makes certain actions mandatory when banks fail to meet statutory reserve requirements. Western senators oppose the Lowell bankruptcy bill, seeking a general but not overly federal approach. The House judiciary committee favors relief bills for Samuel P. Evans, who served briefly as U S marshal in Tennessee after his term ended.
A New York police report outlines a major theft from Henry F. Gillig manager of the American exchange of London. Diamonds jewelry and bonds worth over 10000 were stolen after he left a Springfield trip. The page also covers lawsuits arrests and political debates in Washington and Annapolis.
Two freight trains on the New York Central and Hudson River railroad collided near Schenectady Friday badly wrecking several cars. A brakeman on one train was killed. A Halifax clerk is jailed for embezzling eighty five thousand dollars from a Halifax Banking Company parcel and has confessed guilt. Weather broadens storms and rail shortages worsen coal famine along Des Moines line. First issue 45 cent coins minted in Philadelphia sold quickly. A Cincinnati and St Louis train conductor found a man dead by hanging in a car after door was forced open. Despatch from Pittsburgh notes sale of major stake in a Pittsburg company to the National Bell Telephone.
Judge Moran rules on Mutual Union versus Western Union telegraph charges upholding extra word fees and night despatch rate limits. He also allows withholding market quotes in the bucket shop case against Nohe on gambling and public policy grounds.
Springfield Maine February 2 Nothing known of the Gillig robbery and no banker named Lioyd in the city Massasoit hotel clerks say Gillie had overcoat stolen at dinner today but left without noting the loss His bag was sent to the depot but Gillig later telegraphed the hotel saying it was lost.
A neutral committee is urged to oversee the race with conditions observed or abandoned. A graduate advisory committee will meet tomorrow to act on premises. Yale club will follow committee directions, while Yale men reject a newspaper correspondent’s claim that some favor concessions to Harvard. The challenge should be accepted and details arranged. if not, the neutral committee’s decision should prevail.
A severe four day blizzard blankets the west with heavy snow and record cold. In Chicago and Cheyenne trains face long delays and blockades, with the Union Pacific and Utah and Northern lines affected. passengers receive provisions as crews struggle through the polar weather.
Eugene J. Hossey, a former New Haven and Northampton freight conductor, stands trial for manslaughter after a September wreck between Zoar and Charlemont. Three men died, 16 cars wrecked, and orders handling disputed between Buckland and Zoar stations. Bond set at 5000 dollars.
Fire at Adams street and Highland avenue in Lynn gutted a two story wooden house owned by Charles McDonald due to a defective flue. A separate Lynn fire on Norman street damaged a grocery store with minor smoke damage. Milford barn fire destroyed hay, cows, fowls, and horse, loss $1000. Lafayette courthouse fire in Georgia destroyed records. Peters planing mill in Toledo burned, loss $75000.
No tidings have been received of State Treasurer Vincent. An investigation shows the defalcation went into cotton deals and his records, including registered bonds, are missing. The committee will report today and no treasurer has been appointed as the treasury remains locked and guarded.
The Central Masonic association of Wispson Vermont held its fourth annual reunion. Officers elected for the next year include Sanford H. Potter president and E. P. Tewksbury, W. F. Shaw, and Chas J. Jones as vice presidents. J. B. Aiken is secretary and A. L. Pease treasurer. Executive committee members are George C. Perkins F. E. Churchill C. W. Pease with finance by F. C. Grover J. W. Hazen L. C. Kendall. A band concert, grand promenade, and a ball with about 125 couples marked the event. Exercises were at the town hall and supper at the Windsor house.
At the monthly Franklin Typographical Society meeting Mr Edward W Hazewell of the Transcript will read a paper on French Journalists in the French Revolutions. Mr Award Be Edwards of the Transcript will recite an original poem. both are society members.
Twelve prisoners escaped from the Wilmington jail this morning after setting sleepers on fire to burn through the floor. Two captives were detained for murder. none were seriously injured.
Chartes D. Bunker the state commissioner of immigration in San Francisco was arrested on February 2 charged with embezzling 22600 dollars of state funds by allegedly diverting the money from official accounts to personal use.
Gov Butler invited to open Taunton fair. Samuel Watts from Maine staying in Boston. G W Smith and wife at Parker House. Pittsfield plans a new avenue in honor of Gen Bartlett. Sabin of Minnesota, 59, elected senator successor to Windom. Rev Arthur Clark joins Roman Catholic Church. Hoyt Jr and Annie McMichael wed in Philadelphia. French scholars aid Longfellow statue fund in Maine. Canadian officials staying at Revere House. Oldest locomotive engineer, William Galloway, 74, runs train at pace. Emperor William in Berlin ill. Bismarck in frail health. Boomerang humorist Bill ye described. Several New York weddings noted. Ela Walton weds Morris H Brown. Kate Shippen weds H L Roosevelt. Florence Herrick weds Joseph M George. Miss Bi Heron Stoeper weds Rupert Henry Miller.
John A. Lowell & Co. hosts 34 water colors by J. Hopkinson Smith of New York. Painted in Europe in the summer of 1882, they blend tinted papers with transparent and opaque colors, creating bright Venetian and Spanish scenes with extraordinary freshness and atmosphere.
The census shows New Haven total population at 73 600. Connecticut bar favors attorney general as unnecessary luxury. Rev Henry B Stevens of Cromwell becomes clerk in the surgeon general’s office in Washington at 1200 dollars yearly. J T Moody of Bridgeport receives a gold headed ebony cane from the Locomotive Brotherhood of Engineers. New Haven lawyers form a committee to study court of errors location and oppose moving sittings to Hartford. The committee includes Tilton E Doolittle Lynde Harrison John Walling Dexter L Wright and Johnson T Platt.
The Charles River railway has purchased new cars and will run from Porter's station Union square Harvard square and Lafayette square every 15 minutes to Park and Bowdoin squares in Boston. Tracks will be extended in Cambridge and Somerville. In Somerville, beginning on Summer street.
Mrs. Warren of Saco, 80, is dying from burns after her clothing caught fire. Bangor poultry dealers buy western stock in Boston for resale in Bangor at a higher profit. Waterville Classical Institute plans a $46,000 three story brick building by Fasset of Portland. Edward Roach, a local offender, was arrested in Portland for past counterfeit activity. The Dexter Savings Bank suit against the Barron estate continues with about 25000 in claimed deficits. Capital punishment debate notes rising crime with historical context and rising prison population figures.
Benjaminin Currier and his wife of Manchester celebrated their golden wedding. City Marshal John Connell of Concord resumes duties after a nearly two month illness. Lincoln area readies for June meeting of the New England Christian convention. Lumber trade thriving near Concord with many logs carted through the city. Maj. N. B. Gale deposited $5,000 bonds for the Unitarian society, after contributing $1,000 to the Laconia town library for his deceased brother B. P. Gale. Gelknap Rifles drill awarded gold medal to first sergeant James B. Fernald at Laconia. Reverend Q H Shinn amused at Plymouth union donation party with a comic almanac bearing a greenback on each leaf. New Hampshire Grand Army of the Republic encampment at Lake Village concludes. officers reelected and national encampment delegates named. State G A R totals show 3,072 members, with $1,689.99 receipts and $1,554.99 expenditures. The session is harmonious with general satisfaction in leadership.
State board of agriculture sets farmers meetings for Orwell, Bristol, and Jer rsburg on specific February and March dates. Bishop Peck may miss Vermont Methodist conference in St Albans with a possible replacement bishop. schedule change sought to April 25. Police error leads to Rufus Brown's three day detention over a hydrant cover claim. A Windsor couple loses a son in a hay and snow wreck. mother rescues husband. Rutland railroad verdict places $25,000 against Rutland railroad with trustees responsibility for related principals. Attorneys listed.
Judge Fox of Taunton rules Leonard's case as death by own action after inquest. Mrs. Blackwell of Northampton dies rushing for a horse car. J. C. Hoyt, ice dealer, vanished from Leominster, leaving wife and three children. A. W. Wright's North Adams lumber office safe blown. robbers take $5 of $300. Boston and Albany buys Springfield land on Liberty street for 25000 from Chester W. Chapin. Worcester court fines railroad for obstructing Crescent street. Milford man describes a panther in Holliston. Wilding warehouse fire in Springfield. fire set in stairway, self-extinguished. Natick court fines Daniel Sheehan for illegal liquor sale. Brakeman William Carroll killed at West Springfield yard. Old Colony engine breaks piston rod. Fall River haul detours. A man and woman in Great Barrington raise five children learning to swear. Mrs. Jewett of Georgetown, 90, coasted on ice for fun after birthday. Worcester County Musical Association elects Hill president and officers. Clerk sworn by Hill.
Rhode Island reports the death of Grace Reynolds aged 14 in Newport attributed to exposure in the school yard at recess. A fire department delay inquiry in Newport follows a cottage fire and alarm telegraph concerns. The What Cheer lodge of Providence marked its 4th anniversary with a banquet and ball, with speaker Benjamin Down of Boston. A naval court of inquiry at Newport heard a paymaster’s statement on price differences of stores and potential procurement changes.
The Connecticut River railroad company hires Carrode & Taylor of Philadelphia to build a double track iron bridge over the Connecticut river at Holyoke. Work slated for August or September with an approximate cost of $90,000.
In the senate on Friday actions included an order for the judiciary committee to review early prison release for those awaiting grand jury action. Wells moved an order to apply statutes 62 through 73 to street railway bonds. The Massachusetts Indian association sought to be heard on ill treatment of tribes. Bates reported a bill allowing Norwich and Worcester railroad stock purchases to back steamboats to New York. Gerry's committee bill moved remains from Whitinsville to Pine Grove Northbridge. Orders of the Day. Holliston bounty case set for third reading. Engrossed bills cover education expenses and punishing attempts to corrupt females. Postponed measures involve Lynn Swampscott water supply and wildlife preservation bill.
The Massachusetts General Court considers petitions for woman suffrage and prohibition, along with bills on city aldermanic divisions, corporate charters, and river water rights. Reports on claims, judiciary orders, and bills on elections, taxation, and religious instruction are discussed. several measures are ordered engrossed or rejected. Adjourned.
Mr Hi. P. Kidder of Kidder Peabody & Co delivered the third lecture in the evenings high school course on the value of thorough commercial training. He urged punctuality, arithmetic, geography, composition and penmanship, and cautioned against intemperance as a risk to business success.
The fourth annual winter games of the Union Athletic club will be held at the Olympian Club Nolier Skating rink on Monday evening February 5 1953. Participants include Union Athletic club Boston Turnverein Boston Young Men’s Christian Association gymnasium Harvard College and MIT. Notable attractions include world champion sprinter L E Myers a bicycle drill by the Boston Ramblers and music by Tovison’s American band. Events begin at 7 50 P M.
A despatch to Harvard College Observatory from Kiel reports Palisa discovering a planet last night at Vienna. It provides coordinates for Feb 1 Greenwich mean time showing right ascension Lob dm 10s and declination 9 deg 49 min 45 sec north with daily motion in right ascension 44 sec and in declination 7 min north.
A grand ball for John Ll. Whiting & Sen Base Ball club opened at Painehall with Masters's National Guard band. Promoter BE Masters oversaw dancing after an 8 to 9 promenade. Robert S. Clark led floor staff. The first telegraphers ball at Oad Fellow's hall drew about 100 couples at opening, Richardson's orchestra played, with C. E. Chute and E. J. O'Connor as arrangers and reception chiefs. Unity lodge No 4 KR and L of A staged a literary and musical at Knights of Honor hall.
The Pacific bank stockholders committee will press suits by 4. Fletcher and 225 share owner George H. Frost to test if new and old assessments create a bank indebtedness. Papers lie with the sheriff and will be served on the receiver and directors in state courts. Frost joined as director after the bank’s first collapse, investing 816,060. Receiver Price returns from Washington to file suits in federal court against stockholders and directors.
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