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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1884
Page
1
Fourth page showcases hotel arrivals and ship news alongside local reports and meteorological data. Obituary notice appears among routine notices, reflecting community events and weather observations for the period.
A lengthy polemic argues the Bartholdi PepesTaL subscription lacks progress and national meaning. It contends the gift favors New York, urges relocating the statue to a central Ohio site to galvanize American support and honor all states.
Boston Post raised over 2000 dollars for Lieut Rhodes of the revenue cutter Dexter and he insists on sharing the fund with his crewmates. Different papers note his generosity and his brave home life. A check of 2053 dollars arrived and a sister writes praising his courage and family values.
Brookline Chronicle notes the Brookline editorial on Molecular Agitation boosts the Boston Post’s prestige as a scientific journal, affirming its standing amid peers. The piece highlights the Post’s rigorous sourcing and analytic tone that align with scholarly discourse.
Attendees at the Montreal carnival estimated at 30 000. A Negro named Williams arrested for the murder of J H Adams at Calgarry Manitoba. Fanny Mordaunti in Albany for alleged desertion suit against a prominent citizen. Dr W Knapp arrested in San Francisco for cipher message disclosures. New Orleans stock ship dropped at Watertown NY killing one and injuring three. Prizes offered for comets discovered in US or Canada. Peter Carlson and son buried after snowslide in Logan Utah. Rio Grande passengers snow-bound. Olaf Riechel, crushed by train wheels at Evanstown IL, believed to have killed himself to avoid embezzlement arrest. Rev Silas Smith of Moberly MO sentenced to five years for instigating arson of a Baptist church. Thirty-five sheep owned by J H Weaver of Petersburg NY suffer hydrophobia. one died. Louisiana governor signs death warrant for Noah Jackson. execution March 7. A death warrant issued for William Moore of St Mary parish. execution February 22.
A Boston Post dispatch reports Senate moves to curb the president’s power in the South through blocking confirmations of Keogh and Strobach as marshals for North Carolina and Alabama. It analyzes party and civil service maneuvering, noting potential shifts in posts, customs, and internal revenue to weaken Arthur’s southern strength. Also mentions naval appointments, Greely relief efforts, and tariff decisions on rice and beer ingredients.
James G. Smith, chief auditor for the Post Office, reports proposed reforms to USPS operations. He suggests cutting direct postmaster accounting for 41,500 stamp sellers, shifting them to credit stamp stocks and local money order offices, with monthly to quarterly accounting for remaining offices. The plan aims to reduce staff, improve bond reliability, and extend money order principles to smaller offices via fractional notes, while avoiding new offices.
Washington February 10 A Democratic caucus is called for Tuesday evening to decide the party policy on tariff revision. Morrison pressed for a horizontal duty cut as Republicans on Ways and Means question the bill. If the caucus fails to unite Morrison’s plan, committee decisions will follow. Also noted Lynn seeks $100000 for a new post office in a bill to be introduced. 1883 mail totals and stamp revenues cited.
A large meeting at Shiloh Presbyterian church inaudibly honoring Wendell Phillips with a portrait tablet. Rev. Edward Beecher and Hamilton Wilcox spoke. letters from several abolitionists read. resolutions of sympathy passed for Mrs Phillips. Additionally local court notes report on Real Estate valuations and a series of arrests and incidents in New York City.
Floods across Ohio Kentucky and Indiana floodwaters rise through Portsmouth Wheeling Cincinnati and Aurora. Homes wrecked or submerged. gas lamps out. fires battled from boats. Public buildings shelters and food distributed. thousands homeless with scarce bedding and rising relief needs.
In Riven on February 10 there were no new strike developments. Secretary Stoward attended a Boston trades union convention while spinners attract aid from outsiders and hold substantial funds locally. Frank Foster of Cambridge may address spinners, with plans for future meetings. mills closed this week could reopen if relief arrives. Manufacturers may meet to choose a response as spinners push for more mills to strike, while weavers show weak coordination and leadership.
In Hot Springs Arkansas on February 10 a group of seven men fired on three Flynn brothers plus bystander Frank Hall and wounded others as part of a feud over a gambling house. Jack Flynn died, Hall died, Tom Flynn and two others were fatally or seriously wounded. Arrests include Doran and two Pruitt brothers with tensions to adjourn court for a special session.
A report from Boston notes a Charlestown milk stable owned by John Blodgett burned, four horses perished, total loss about 2900. A Sanat house on Western Ave in Brighton suffered kerosene lamp explosion damage of 10. A barrel of papers at No 7 Clifford Place caught fire with no damage. Patrolman Hodges extinguished a basement fire at No 29 East Dedham Street with minor damage. Brief telegraph updates list fires in Watorty New York Helena Arkansas Wheeling West Virginia New Bedford Newburyport Manchester New Hampshire Omaha Savannah Sapina Ohio and other locations with varying losses.
Fleming grants John Tappan’s counsel request for bail. Edmund S. Tappan, who confessed implicating himself and John, may also be released next week as current evidence suggests his statements lack foundation.
Lewiston Journal correspondents say the proposed prohibitory constitutional amendment will go through with a rush. The itemized notes cover local officials, a large loss, a costly new house, a railroad timetable, multiple accidents, a poisoning incident, a severe injury, and remarkable feats of grit in Maine.
The thirtieth annual Amoskeag Veterans ball will be held at Smyth's opera house in Manchester on the evening of February 22. It is stated the Amoskeag will not cut wages or reduce hours, and other Manchester firms are not likely to either. A Meredith man kicked his wife from a sleigh on a chilly night on the way home from Laconia, leaving her to walk home. Frank G. Mason was arraigned in Concord police court on six counts of stealing from Northern railroad freight cars since last November and, waiving examination, was committed in default of $6,000 bond.
One McDonald, arrested for theft at Essex Junction, has been sent to Windsor for two years. Deacon Simeon Gilbert, of Pittsford, 85, is perhaps fatally ill after a fall on the ice. Dr. C. D. Newell's three-year-old son, of St. Johnsbury, died after being shot by a playmate two weeks ago. Miss Lizzie Brewer, 28, of Chester, died after a long needle was plunged into her bosom. William J. Lambert, the alleged mail robber, was bound over at Burlington for trial, with all evidence supplied by his wife. Thomas Greer and Miss Mattie Corkey of Fair Haven wed recently and went to Montreal on a wedding tour. The next day Miss Lizzie Williams challenged the groom’s interest in the Riverside slate mill for $10,000 breach of promise.
Wreckers continue work to recover cargo from the wrecked City of Columbus. Franklin residents Charles H. Yale and Dr. Joseph C. Yale have been arrested for an alleged felonious assault against Swed ish employee Flossa Burgenson. Police also detained Charles Herrick of Holyoke and George Ford of Bridgeport for attempting to break into the dead. bystanders held them until officers arrived. Wareham nailers walkout shifts as loggers chop for lower wages. pailers earned higher daily rates at home. Wayland society probes bullet box stuffing at a Ladies Benevolent fair not election day. Hampden savings bank teller W J Landen Jr waives examination and posts 4000 bail for May supreme court appearance. Gloucester Fishermen's and Seamen's Widows and Orphans' Aid board re elected. last year’s disbursements totaled 4617 45 with cash, fuel, clothing, and groceries expenses totaling 255 55.
Ockford and Jerome received offers totaling 23 660 for all rights and interest in Os prey beach but hold out for 25 600. William Jesses of Denmark, about 24, attempted suicide Sunday morning. the ball entered the chest but lodged in the stocking. He survived and was taken to New Haven Hospital.
The Commercial Bulletin reports Henry L Williams plans a brick and sandstone apartment hotel at Boylston and Exeter, A D Kilham builds a five story hotel at Westland and Falmouth, and the Boston Building Association adds a five story family hotel at Castle and Mayo. Houghton and Dutton invest about $100,000 in Tremont Beacon and Pemberton Square improvements while the old Quincy house section is rebuilt. Other notices include a four story brick building for E Howerd Clock at Clifton and Shirley, Mrs Thayer to build a brick dwelling on Commonwealth Avenue, and BU plans a six story brick building at Nos 18-20 Beacon for stores and offices. A $30,000 chapel is planned for Forest Hill cemetery amid schoolhouse building funds and land purchases totaling $ precipitation.
Excerpt lists political figures, social events, and prominent careers. Geon Weaver leaves Butler for president. Ex-Governor Talbot heads to Florida with family. Prof J G Wood hosts chest. Richel of Bridgeport touts air ship and sub marine boat. Tobey postmaster reappointment seen as Morse victory. Dr Charles Weld to inherit 13 million from grandfather. Andrews resigns United States hotel manager post. Jefferson Davis erects marble monument in Natchez. Weld Newport cottage planned at 75000 with grape house. Carr of New York shown Burr bedstead from 1801 05. Rev Tompkins of Keene called to Calvary NYC for 3000 salary. Dodge of Manchester Union marries Nashua girl. Rogers of Hampton returns from visit to son in Black Hills. Prince couple back, Prince to attend Democratic committee in Washington. Kinsella will editor of Brooklyn Eagle left 250000 wealth to six children. Paris lottery heir Mile Daire rose from servant to fortune. Wendell Phillips will in probate. Commander Pearson to sail for continental tour with bride Miss Ayer. Romance surrounds Ayer and Philippe of Bourbon. Count Bilini proposed, refused, shot himself after visit. Lavish society notes in late Gazette.
London dispatches report Gen Gordon to arrive at Berber soon with plans to reach Khartoum by steamer. Khedive appoints Hewitt at Suakim amid Bedouin tensions. Tokar and Sinkat reliefs noted. Egyptian forces move for Nile cataract defense.
George Kennan's Lowell Institute talk on Siberia centers on Kamchatka peninsula. He recounts exploration starting 1865 with a small party, notes volcanic terrain, Russian influence, sable wealth, nomadic Koriaks, deer herds, and a chaotic northern trek ending with a cordial reception and a humorous closing on customs and a grand ball for Americans.
In Norwich on February 10 T V Conant shot dead Alfred McClellan after a drive with McClellan and Button. Conant then confessed to his wife and surrendered. McClellan was a 27 year old professional entertainer who had worked with Tony Pastor and Barnum.
A deceased man found at the foot of Long Wharf, believed to have been in the water for two or three days. The victim, identified as George C. Davis, about 25, carried a letter to Ward’s Island Homoeopath Hospital. Coroner Bunman opened an inquiry. believed to be from Ohio.
The Saturday Clubs and related groups met at Young's Saturday for dinners and speeches. Hon. William Claflin led the Boston Bicycle club gathering with remarks on Wendell Phillips death and his anti slavery stance. Other speakers praised Phillips and mused on his influence.
The New England Cremation society plans a meeting this afternoon while the Society Culinaire has arranged a banquet and ball at Turnhalle on Feb 26. The Commercial club hosts Lieut. Rhodes and companions from the revenue steamer Dexter at Parker's for dinner Saturday. A requiem mass honors Bishop Fitzpatrick next Wednesday at 9 A.M. in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The 14th annual ball of St James Young Men's Catholic Total Abstinence society is set for February 22 at Odd Fellows hall. The Neeaie Island Antique association meets Thursday at Lyceum hall. Archdeacon Kirkby preaches Tuesday at Trinity church. Prof Wood's final Chickering hall lecture Monday evening on The Horse with color-crayons. GC B s hold first select assembly in Gray's hall Tuesday. Edmand's orchestra to play. managers named. The New England cremation society meets today at Rialto building at 4 15 P M. Mr Cook to discuss Arthur Beecher Mormonism topic after Wendell Phillips tribute. Mrs Joseph Cook lectures at Wellesley College tonight on Temples and Tombs of Hindostan with stereopticon. Gov Robinson and Mayor Martin to be guests at a Young Men's Christian association reception on Feb 14.
Miss Clara Barton president of the American Red Cross and Dr. Hubbell special field agent depart tomorrow for flood regions. They will visit Pittsburg and trace the Ohio river from Wheeling to assess needs and request northern societies send supplies to Giugmanti as a central collection point.
A memorial sermon praised Wendell Phillips for eloquence and fearless activism. Rev Bartel highlighted his independence and zeal, while noting his faults and enduring impact on abolition, temperance, women's rights, and working-class causes.
The new People's church dedication began Sunday forenoon, with an amphitheatre shaped building of 144 by 100 feet featuring rising tiers and circular galleries. Memorial windows honor the pastor's wife and sister, and funders include Eben Jordan and John M. Clark. Services drew crowd after crowd, with sermons by Bishop Matthew Simpson and Rev. Joseph Cook, and a Holy Week style program across morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. The interior fachada, oak and ash finish, frescoes, abundant light, and practical details like hat racks under seats impressed attendees.
Prof Warren of Dover recounts a tale about John Hancock facing an indictment for smuggling 400000 dollars worth of liquor. A Hancock descendant hired a writer to pen his life, then paid him 1000 dollars to stop and the project was abandoned.
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