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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1882

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Smallpox Case in Holland Vermont Proves Fatal

A village doctor initially suspected chicken pox in Holland Vermont, but it was confirmed as smallpox. The patient infected several people, resulting in three deaths. Counts of additional cases are not specified.

Holland Brooklyn Livingstone Street Tiltons Theodore Tilton Elizabeth Tilton

Rejection Likely for Pending Apportionment Bill in House

Washington reports indicate strong opposition to the pending apportionment bill in its current form. Democrats largely oppose, while many Republicans join in opposition. support is uncertain as debate centers on representation between growing western states and shrinking eastern states.

Washington House Blackburn Page California Blount Georgia Pound Wisconsin Sparks Stinvis Pennsylvania Mills Texas Bayne Committee On Census Colerick Indiana

President urges amend posse comitatus act to aid territorial order

Washington dispatch reports a special message from the president transmitting a secretary of war letter urging repeal or modification of the posse comitatus act to permit military help in Arizona and New Mexico. Acting Gov Gasper argues removal of inattentive sheriffs, while Democrats favor increasing civil officers over military use.

Washington Congress Kirkwood Gov. Gasper Arizona Agaihat Wharlwood New Mexico Gasper Committee On Territories Senate Union

Teenager wounded in groin by accidental pistol discharge

The 16-year-old son of Leander Clark of New Castle accidentally shot himself in the groin with a pistol on Wednesday, suffering a dangerous wound. A stock company plans a first class Presque Isle hotel with 16000 capital, half subscribed. Maine Central railroad president George L. K. Jackson optimistic about a proposed Aroostook railroad joining Dexter to Presque Isle, with 175 miles of route through primeval forest and later expansion. At Damariscotta, Knox and Linekin towns agreed to a lease, ratified after Maine Central directors met. guaranteed trains and fixed rents with a 60‑day payment delay trigger.

Leander Clark Newcastle Presque Ise George £. K. Jackson Maine Central Railroad Aroostook Knox and Lineen Damariscotta Maine Central Portland Bath

Burlington breakwater lengthened by 120 feet

Burlington and surrounding news recounts a plan to extend the breakwater by 120 feet. The report lists local incidents including court commitments, deaths from a Burlington foundry accident, a boy fatally injured by cars, and multiple other Vermont notes. It also mentions pension news for a Ripton widow and historical crimes linked to notable Vermont figures.

Burlington

Protest Over Dakota State Admission Links County Bond Scandal

Bondholders protest Dakota's push for statehood citing Yankton county misconduct from the 1870s. They allege 200000 in rail bonds, interest repudiation, and secret resignations by county commissioners to dodge payments, fueling fear the federal power must protect holders.

Chicago Yankton County Dakota Washington Dakota Southern Railroad United States Supreme Court

Appalachi an Club Discusses Maine Coast Scenery

The Appalachian Mountain club held its 38th corporate meeting at the Institute of Technology with President Niles in the chair. Rev W A Starr read Camden Maine its Mountains and Lakes noting Mount Battie and Penobscot Bay. A pleasant excursion report to Jackson N H and a Roxbury High School reunion program at Pelladio ball followed with a lively operetta and a large ball with ornate costumes. Offcers named include Horace G Allen president and Eva Pishon vice president.

Appalachian Mountain Club Institute of Technology Niles W. A. Starr Camden Maine Katahdin Mount Desert Mount Pleasant Mount Blue Moosehead Rangely Savage Penobscot Bay Mount Battie S. W. Holman Williamstown Mass Greylock Jackson N. H Wentworth

Massachusetts grand lodge Knights of Pythias session in Charlestown

The Massachusetts grand lodge met at Tvanhoe hall Charlestown on Wednesday adopting routine business. Dana L. Smith of Salem was elected grand chancellor with W C Wharfield Holyoke grand vice chancellor John P Russell Malden grand prelate George P Walker Lowell grand master of exchequer F A Chase Boston and H W Willson Worcester as past grand chancellor. Officers appointed included Herbert LE Brown Ivanhoe lodge grand master at arms Rufus B Hithard Fall River and Samuel B Austin South Boston as grand outer guard. Sixty four delegates attended and 44 past chancellors were admitted. The next session is set for the first Wednesday of February 1883.

Massachusetts Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Tvanhoe Hall Charlestown Dana L. Smith Salem W.C. Wharfield Holyoke John P. Russell Malden George P. Walker Lowell F. A. Chase Boston H. W. Willson Worcester William H. Case Chelsea Al-Arms Herbert LE. Brown Ivaniee Lodge Rufus B. Hithard Fall River Samuel B Austin Grand Lodge

Parnell Central Ladies Land League Holds Grand Ball

The first grand ball of the Parnell Central Ladies Land League was held at Odd Fellows Lab on Wednesday evening with Brown's Brigade band providing music. About 400 members attended as Mrs. Kennedy welcomed guests. floor director Mr. John P Wise and assistants arranged the event. Dresses ranged from blue brocade to white satin and dark silks while attendees praised the evening’s decor and organization. The Herald Pressmen's Ball followed at Paine hall, with M J Flyon as president and Wm J Shea directing the floor. reception committee members ensured orderly enjoyment for a large gathering.

Parnell Central Ladies Land League Odd Fellows’ Lab Brown’s Brigade League Kennedy John P. Wise John J. McLaughlin Nids Herald Pressmen Paine Hall M. J. Flyon T. C. Gallaher W. J. Shea Treasury J. Lee Wm. J. Shea Messrs J.r.fitzgerald J. A. McKenna F.C. Gallnner T. C. O’ Hara

Widow Lankesley Murdered in Cherokee County Ga

Information reached today of the murder and robbery of widow Lankesley of Cherokee county Ga. Her charred remains were found in a burned house. Tom and Baler Moon nephews of the lady have been arrested.

Chattanooga Tenn Lankesley Cherokee County Tom Baler Moon

Prohibition Ruling Strikes Punishment for Drunkenness

Topeka Kansas February 8 The state supreme court declared unconstitutional the section of the prohibitory law that punishes drunkenness on the ground that the punishment was not stated in the bill’s title.

Topeka Kan Supreme Court

Diverse labor and crime notes from Chicago to Quebec

Reports from Pittsburg confirm card rates at 340 while a severe snowstorm hits Quebec. Weavers strike at Funke & Son Silk in College Point L I as Chicago telegraphers consider a national convention. A New Brunswick letter carrier is arrested for mail robbery. Port au Prince reports yellow fever affecting half the population. A Milwaukee riot disrupts cigar making. a Chicago salesman dies suddenly in Columbus. A Chicago man receives a life sentence for a fatal street shooting in 1881. Unity church leaders seek Dr Milne’s resignation over religious shift. Union Iron and Steel blast furnaces workers demand 15 to 20 percent wage increases amid company resistance. Wheat prospects in Southern Illinois contrast with famine rumors.

Nail Association Pittsburg Quebec Funke & Son College Point L. I Edward White New Brunswick N. J Port Au Prince Brotherhood of Telegraphers of Chicago Joseph Edwards Allen Green St. Louis Unity Church Dr. Milne Union Iron and Steel Company Illinois

Fourth annual reunion of Veteran Firemen Association

The Veteran Firemens Association held its fourth annual reunion at the American House on Wednesday evening with a large turnout. Capt James Lovell presided in the meal, thoughts of old times shared, and Rev Mr Damon gave remarks including a tribute to the late Capt Quinn and gifts from City Clerk Gilman and the Quinn family.

Veteran Fireman’s Association American House Sheriff Clark James Lovell Malden Otis Monroe Engineer Cunningham Charles Stearns Benjamin Todd Nathaniel Seaver Nahum Chapin Bailey T. Mills John 8 Damiel George Billings Oliver Roberts John Prince Mr. Damon Capt Lovell Association Gilman Somerville Melville Capt. Quinn Damon Quinn Hs Son Seaver

Doings of Nationalists and Ribbonmen Reported in Ireland

London sources detail threats against Mr Forster and an explosive letter reaching Dublin Castle. Reports from Cork note 11 of 17 accused in Huddy murder still remanded. Conspiracy said to span 24 counties with unified nationalist and ribbon groups drilling or enforcing rent. Explosive letter contains iodide of nitrogen. Anna Parnell presides at Dublin land league meeting. £2516 raised since last gathering. Tobin the Fenian found guilty. land case involving K Dwyer Gray postponed. London Irish groups condemn attempts on Forster.

London Forster Dublin Castle Cork Huddy Dublin Munster Lady Land Leaguers Anna Parnell Kenny Leeds Tobin Land Commission K. Dwyer Gray Freeman’s Journal O'Hagan

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