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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1883
Page
1
The note laments a Democratic victory and argues Republicans fear a Democratic jury, suggesting partisan worry over juror alignment and judgments in trials.
New Orleans is full of strangers and many are pickpockets sneak thieves and bunko men. If this be twenty percent it will go hard on somebody for the city has a small police force and an inefficient one at that.
The Post notes Governor Robie has begun a lively season with many dances and receptions. It praises grangers for seeking recreation in winter and says the governor sets a good example for fellow grangers to follow.
The New York state legislature will divide New York City into nine congressional districts, with Democrats in control and aiming to gain partisan advantage in after apportionment. It notes there have been only eight existing districts and references a long gap since the last apportionment for senators and assemblymen.
The Philadelphia Record reports Eureka Iron and Coal Company chief Miles says Alabama iron sells for 10 a ton while the industry in Illinois is tied to a 26 a ton rate. Buffalo Chicago and Cleveland giants may lose profits and must seek other ventures as public sentiment turns against monopolists and protective rhetoric wanes.
Washington reports that Judge Kelley enforces brief debate on tariff amendments, limiting discussion to minutes per amendment. Republicans aim to pass a pro-protection bill in darkness while Democrats debate details, with Senate leaders voicing no expected tariff changes this session. The day closes with eulogies for Hawk and Updegraft as both chambers adjourn after 2 o clock.
The day featured Miss Alice Blaine's marriage to Brevet Col. John J. Coppinger at her father's residence with a prominent Washington crowd including President Arthur and cabinet members. Col. Coppinger serves on Gen. Pope's staff as inspector general and is major of the 10th infantry. Separately, Miss Mary Walker Stewstey, daughter of the attorney general, wed Mr. Robert J. W. Koons at Epiphany Episcopal Church with a reception at the bride's parents' home amid notable guests and security concerns after a carriage incident and Arthur's rain-soaked return.
R D Layton of the Knights of Labor urged a permanent arbitration court to resolve employer worker disputes and protect laborers in industries like Rochester’s Cunningham & Co. and Pennsylvania mines. He argued for full books access and rejected tariff protection as benefitting American labor. Separately, Congress discussed tariff fate, Eads jetty payments, Grant retirement terms, and Europe station commands as part of a busy Washington day.
Lowell reports Robert J. Smith shot and killed his wife then killed himself after months of jealousy and threats. He later died in the hospital. A Berlin man, James Livingston, killed his wife with a hatchet during a quarrel and was arrested. He is 60, his wife 45, with several children.
In Augusta Me the Senate passed several bills for engrossment including an act to incorporate the Portland Soldiers and Sailors Monument association and an act enabling cities towns cemetery corporations and trust companies to receive titles to private cemeteries and hold funds for repairs. The House was reported ought to pass on extending Bangor and Piscataquis railroad completion time by three years. Prohibitory constitutional amendment resolves were discussed with opposition and support from multiple members. they were laid on the table for Thursday. The inland waters committee kept hearings on Hodwell Water Co and a dam at Oldtown faced opposition from Orono lumber manufacturers. Banks and banking committee retained the savings banks bill clause permitting investment in Nebraska and Kansas municipal and county bonds. Leave to withdraw was reported on the petition to incorporate a Savings Fund Association.
In Indiana streams fall and trains run regularly as rain and sleet cover the region. The Wabash River remains volatile with serious damage at Lafayette where thirty families are flooded out. Peru reports rumors of a drowning near Keller’s Station. A heavy Ohio Valley storm affects Cincinnati and surrounding areas with telegraph lines disrupted.
New York on February 6 reports David Colbert a notary found fatally hurt near Mous ton and Mulberry streets and now believed murdered by a gang of blackmailers linked to a past Jennie Cramer murder case in New Haven. Colbert’s inquest delayed as investigators search for leads. Also, Maria Tebagh’s family of six poisoned by a dish at 116 West Fifty eighth street with one member still in danger. Police alerted, investigation underway. Teachers seek state aid for salaries, aiming for 126,60 or 140,000 from unspent Comptroller funds. over 400 teachers participating.
A scattered Montgomery Blair piece from silver spring near Washington notes Coleridge’s August U.S. visit, Queen Victoria’s stance on Gladstone’s plans, Senator Johnson’s illness at Milford, Duttons in Florida, Forney’s daughter Anne Hoover wed to William Fitler, and New York police dinner attendance by Captains Gould and White. Dartmouth receives a Cogswell portrait from Lawrence sons. Grant on Beethoven and Offenbach. A F Delesdernier invites Louisiana to fall exposition. Bates College seniors offer a Sumner bust by Preston Powers, valued about $1,000, for Hathorn hall indicating honor to Sumner’s motto Amore ac studio.
The government purchases the Benjamin Franklin papers from Henry Stevens of London for 30000 dollars. The collection, assembled since 1851, includes Temple Franklin’s suppressed manuscripts and letters, original records of the American legation in Paris, and the famous petition of Congress to the king of 1774. Stevens notes the rare editions and autographs form a vast, treasured archive now in state custody.
A Maine rundown covers a fatal Cornville fire discards a Lewiston flour trader’s $1.25 million sales, a Woodbury steamer tow in Penobscot Bay, a Portland hotel sale, Bowdoin hazing firings, Grand Army sessions, Gov Robie social plans, and Augusta house observations on state politics. The piece notes a keen social scene around Governor Robie, shifts in House activity, and a sprawling list of trustees and agricultural society matters.
A Democrat from ward 4 in Portsmouth challenges other wards to match his claim that no alcohol is sold within the ward. In related items, Mrs. Mary K. Ordway’s funeral following a London tragedy was held Tuesday, and Charles W. Ordway’s murder trial began at his father’s home. A Concord Episcopal residence hosted a special committee on forming a girls school, with members Bishop Niles, Dr. Colt, Rev. Leroy, Rev. Hale, and George P. Cleaves.
Fred Hutchinson of Tunbridge broke his collar bone while wrestling with a friend. Brattleboro held a special town meeting to aid the Brattleboro and Bennington railroad with 66000 dollars, about 5000 less than twice the town’s grand list. Only two relics of Stephen A. Douglas exist in Middlebury, two settees he made. One owned by Henry Lee and the other by Manfred Rout. The depth of snow and ice halted trains from Richford to St. Albans, 23 miles, with winter delays common on rails and no lives lost despite some accidents.
Petersham population under one thousand one hundred shows 104 residents over seventy, with ages peaking around mid seventies and one elderly person for every fifty locals. A Bristol district special election elected Democrat John W. Cummings by about seven hundred over Republican John W. Marvel. Fall River vote tallies gave Cummings 2616 to Marvel 1579. Aldermen set police salaries across ranks. A Worcester Nashua line collision at Ayer caused injuries to engineer Silas Lovejoy and passenger Mr Butler. a town pond tragedy in North Attleboro claimed two young lives, aged eight and ten, linked to a family moving from Wrentham.
The death of Senator Tobey was announced and eulogies given in both houses. Newport aldermen ordered house to house smallpox vaccination of servants and others arriving from Baltimore. Henry Jones, 20, working for a Boston Gasoline Co, killed by a falling metal generator in Danielsville Conn. Five Newport liquor sellers, convicted in November, face arrest and upcoming sentencing. Oakland Beach property in Warwick sold to ngyndicae to push Warwick railroad toward Appenaug. Grand Lodge of the IOOF met in Providence. officers elected. State membership: 4,862 with a gain of 106. relief payments in 1882 were $21,559.
Gov. Waller sent to the senate the nominations of Wiam Parsons of New Haven for insurance commissioner and Thomas W. Williams of New London for bank commissioner. News from Norwich reports Newell Winslow, a dry goods merchant, became insane last Friday due to business anxiety and died this morning after being moved to Waldeboro, Me.
A letter from London to Hon Hugh O Brien city treasurer arrived at City hall Tuesday. George F Oliver of ladder company 7 was discharged Tuesday for absence without leave. The common council may not concur with the board of aldermen in electing N F Merritt superintendent of streets. Timothy T Sawyer of the Boston Water board reports Mystic water works cost 1 634 148 5 on May 1 1882 yet city books show 603 726 49 a difference of 975 412 38. Water works are in good condition except a brick aqueduct section to be rebuilt at an engineer estimate of 7500. Water quality has been good for two years. Police commissioners report liquor license receipts up 30000.
The eighth anniversary dinner of the Dartmouth College Alumni association occurred at Willard's hotel in Washington. Attendees included Gen. John Eaton, Assistant Secretary French, Rep. Dingley of Maine, and officials from education and treasury. Speeches were delivered by Eaton, Col. Kent, French, R. Ely, Hutchins, Dingley, and Barrett. letters from President Bartlett and Rep. Ranney were read.
A Boston reception honors Prof Luther W Mason, head of music in Japan, with about 200 attendees at the New England Conservatory. Speakers praise his Japan work, his teaching method, and his Christian influence, while local officials and educators commend his music system and grant support for education.
Mons Narcisse Cyr of Le Republicain delivered a lecture to the Boston Young Men's Christian Association on the life and character of Leon Michel Gambetta. The talk traced Gambetta from Cahors to Paris, his key legal defense, his leadership during France’s war with Germany, and his postwar role shaping the republic and supporting McMahon’s government.
The education committee reports it is inexpedient to legislate on the state Normal Art school. The railroad commissioners submit a bill to require automatic couplers on all trains. The street railway committee begins hearings on Joe V Meigs et al for an elevated street railway company. Meigs claims Gov Butler holds a half interest in the patent and J J Mee Davitt and William Sutler have stakes. Maj George E McKay is to be removed Feb 15 to economize, with possible clerical reassignments to handle the militia property account and reduce salaries by about 3500.
Reports describe W M Donbar & Co facing $25 000 failure at Augusta. Birmingham police robbed of $7 000 in cash and stamps. Chiesto firm Pelton tomery & Cross in Chicago in financial distress. Old Colony steamboat hauled off Hart's Island to New York. Kansas Senate seeks antitrust action against Union and Kansas Pacific railroads. Mardi Gras in New Orleans featured Atlantis tableaux with 50 cars and 25 000 visitors. Indian Territory concerns over invasion by Captain Syne, Gen. Pope guarding border. Vandalia line freight wreck near Mulberry Grove with 7 cars ditched and 2 crew injured. Bozeman reports Weedsville lawmen clash with outlaws. Billy the Kid reportedly shot and body dumped. several hangings occur near camp and terminus.
Government actions include Gov. Butler's special message on tariff relations and poll tax assessment. Senate bills cover wage increases for Boston constables, wagon wheel rim widths, liquor law amendments, civil damage net repeal, coal sale measurement, and street vending measures. House and committee actions address licenses for fertilizers, railroad liability, water rights in Swampscott, and various bills involving religious charity, the Ocean Terminal Railroad, and rail stock holdings.
The house examined petitions on trespass, license law repeal, almshouse funding, and crosswalk safety. Several orders urged tax law revisions, savings bank investment limits, tax exemptions, public health reforms, and recognizing foreign exhibits. A tariff resolution urged national tax cuts. Wreck removal powers and the Fourth Franklin District seat were debated. Foster's seat was upheld after a election-contest vote.
Regular session chaired by Alder man George T Coverly confirms Dora Holden as almoner and minor officials, passes salary papers, and reaffirms Benjamin Faulkner as street commissioner despite council non concurrence. Water works profits go to sinking fund. arrests and liquor seizures noted. Funeral of Florence K Andrews held. Suburban notes include court actions and local church plans.
Mrs. Francis Pomeroy, 77, died after a fall on Dudley street. Michael McDonald’s death suspected from exposure near Beach Street. Moses Havalow injured by a street accident on Cross street and sent to City hospital. Whittemore’s store on Washington and Green streets broken into, $40 stolen. New England Dredging train plunged from trestle. engineer Burke drowned. Attempted robbery on Hanover street ends with patrolman injured. Maggie Underwood and Louisa Burrill arrested for fur cloak larceny. Fiske, 16, and Harperson injured in double-runner collision on Webster street.
The national banks linked to the Clearing House association largely favor relocating from the State and Kilby streets corner to quarters in Masons building at Liberty Square. Major banks oppose the move. Rumor says the Massachusetts Life Insurance company plans a grand new building at No State street, with hopes that the clearing house will occupy specially prepared space in the new structure. The decision may be settled in several ways.
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