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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1880
Page
2
The Jamestown Standard editorial accuses patronage expanding since Jefferson and by the Civil War era of harming institutions. It argues voters seek government offices for personal gain rather than the public good, warning of growing political influence.
The House Committee on Commerce refused to reconsider the Reagan bill and voted 9 to 6 to report a Adams Jr. proposed railroad commission bill. Attorney General said no law allows withholding mail from addressees. Atlantic politics noted cotton, mills, and a Grant-dominated Albany caucus. Severe tornado and flooding hit Tennessee and Kentucky with property loss and fatalities.
Cautionary signals remain in effect at New York New Haven New London Newport Wood's Hall Boston and Portland Eastport and Section Eight Seven. Rain and snow are forecast across New England with winds shifting from northeast to southeast along the coast. After a falling barometer skies clear and temperatures drop with colder air developing in the afternoon.
Reports from Washington depict competing interests over an inter oceanic canal, with advocates of Nicaragua, a new examination, and Eads allies promoting a ship railway idea. The president signals potential Monroe doctrine actions against De Lesseps surveying in Panama, while cabinet members and senators resist expanding doctrine. Also covered are Acklen trouble with Foreign Affairs, the Democratic convention setup, and Senate Indian Affairs favoring opening Indian Territory to white settlement with a territorial government.
The House Commerce Committee refused to reconsider the Reagan Bill, the Henderson Inter State Commerce Commission measure, consolidating Rice and McCord proposals. It would appoint three railroad commissioners with salaries of 5000 each, oversee interstate transport, issue reports, examine railroad accounts, and curb extortion and unjust discrimination amid fines and pooling probes.
Bright Eyes testified on the Ponca removal dispute noting White Eagle denied signing a demanded removal paper. Standing Bear viewed the document and reacted with disbelief. Ouray and family returned from Carlisle after visiting the government Indian school and praised the students’ progress. A Senate sub committee reported a bill to organize a territorial government for Indian Territory and adjourned without action. Capt Payne described Thornburgh’s death and denied intoxicated soldiers, with the committee awaiting Ute Lodians for further hearings.
At the Washington cabinet meeting the Ways and Means plan for a 3 1/2 percent refunding bond was debated with concern over possible sale at par. The attorney general ruled letters from Belgium must be delivered. A New England request to send a government vessel to rescue two frozen whaling ships near the Northwest was discussed but no decision reached.
In Albany and Troy on Feb 13, Republican and remonstrant factions clash over primaries and alleged bribery. The House faced moves to broaden investigations into Cushman and Clark while Deputy Benson’s larceny case proceeds, bonds set at 500 dollars.
Special Despatch reports a boat freight train for Boston near East Thomson split rear cars from the front and collided, wrecking several cars and blocking both tracks. A wrecking train cleared the line by 3 PM forcing the New York mail train to reroute via Norwich and Worcester division and the Southbridge branch.
Patrick Graham, jailed in Henderson Ky on his wife's complaint, broke out of the lockup yesterday. He located his wife at the Idlewild steamer wharf and shot her three times in head, breast, and neck, killing her instantly. He fled in a stolen skiff as passengers watched.
Rain and fog over two days halt Hudson ice gathering. Freshet feared as ice northward breaks up and moves southward. A steamer from New York is due tomorrow.
Dense fog cripples New York navigation as Comptroller John Kelly suffers a serious injury from a Lexington Avenue streetcar fall. D. P. Herrick & Co plan a lawsuit against the Kansas Pacific over consolidation, while Artemas H. Holmes denies suit and urges stopping letters to victims. Funding flows to Irish relief via the Herald fund.
The Montpelier and Wells River Railroad will hold its annual meeting in Montpelier on February 15. The report shows a 2 percent dividend of 716,000, gross earnings 84,520.13, expenses 64,962.04, with improvements including 3000 feet of sidings and a trestle, plus new rails and repairs. D.R. Sortwell is expected to be re elected president. W. A. Stowell praised for management.
In London the House of Commons debated a motion by Mr Whelhouse to appoint a select committee on commercial relations with foreign nations, focusing on imports of manufactured goods and free trade. He claimed American mills outproduced Britain in cotton cloth. After brief discussion the motion was rejected.
In San Francisco on February 13 a worker rally pressed officers of small manufacturing firms for replies tomorrow. President Stanford of Central Pacific said only seven Chinese were employed locally and whites would be retained, while Selby Snelting Works rejected the law as unconstitutional. The Assembly passed a constitutional bill 73 to 2 and the Governor signed it, prompting cheers at a Sand Lot meeting as the labor action continues.
At the Fund Committee meeting in Dublin on February 13 receipts since last meeting were 203 pounds. Total subscriptions 57,584 pounds and total grants 27,000 pounds. Letters from across the country describe rising distress while Dublin unemployed claim imminent starvation. In the House of Commons the first thirteen clauses of the Seed Potato bill were passed and Nolan moved to extend provisions to other seed. the motion was agreed to.
The Times reports on German Reichstag opening with warnings on armament and Prussia proposing a coast trade bill. France faces amnesty votes and church fund debates. Spain, Morocco, and Greece frontiers are discussed amid European diplomacy. A British vessel sunk near Malaga and the Czar’s health affect official attendance.
In Acosta Missouri on February 13 the Senate reported a bill giving Charles W. Howard exclusive navigational rights on Rangeley Lake by steam. House actions included remonstrance against diverting Pleasant River water into the Kennebec and bills to protect ducks and quail plus railroad danger signals. Finance Committee certified treasurer books correct with 69 413 47 on hand. Bribery Investigating Committee held its first session. W R White alleged to have offered bribes. Carlton presented an affidavit noting White’s illness and absence.
Portland’s Irish relief fund totals about $4,000 as Republican Loyal League forms in Portland with Josiah H. Drummond as president. Biddeford locals push Moses for mayor amid fusionist activity while Saco Fusionists plan organization meeting. New industries rise in Biddeford and Auburn ships surge. Grand Trunk Railway links Chicago to Portland, boosting freight to about $220,000 weekly. Maine nominations and bid for Biddeford Municipal Judgeship stir political jockeying. several contenders, including Gould and Kimball, vie for the post.
A blanket manufactory is to be built at Keene this present year 1879. Keene reported ninety five deaths in the year. Sixty two scholars joined the opening of Keene evening school.
The town of Woodstock receives a new clock as a gift from Hion Frederick Billings. The Young Ladies Missionary Society of St Johnsbury plans a loan exhibition while Lincoln reports fifty measles cases this winter with daily increases. New Haven notes 70 residents over 70, 25 over 80, and 3 over 90. Andrew Wilkins of Eden is arrested for assault with intent to kill his mother. Tarble of South Reading, aged 72 and suffering dropsy, had seventeen quarts of water drawn. Western Vermont Masonic Union holds its fifth annual festival at Middlebury. a new Masonic lodge in Stewart's block was dedicated by Past Grand Master Henry H. Smith of Rutland. Gen Butterfield of Saxtons River may appoint one enumerator per town to improve census accuracy amid earlier undercounts.
In Turners Falls a carpenter L L Hawks died after a roof collapse while tearing down an old house. Dudley resident Daniel Dwight reports a net loss on a farming premium after spending 61 dollars for 45 dollars. Lowell dispute ends with Mercier ordered to Superior Court on a 500 bond. Worcester Lunatic Hospital patient Isaac Godinski self harms with a pig slaughter knife and is expected to recover after prior attempts.
Ex governor E D Morgan of New York rents his Newport cottage to Robert Goelet of New York. Also, Henry Langworthy of Westerly dies suddenly of heart disease at Ashaway, age 60, and Newport politics loom as a bill to curb pigeon shooting could dissolve the Narra gansett Gun Club with James Gordon Bennett as president.
John F. Smyth’s term as Insurance Department head ends soon and Gov. Cornell aims to reappoint. A sharp Republican power struggle in Albany blocks confirmation as Smyth relies on Gov. Cornell and Senator Conkling. A Senate rule change further complicates approval.
The Baltimore Despatch reports renewed swindle accusations against Count Eugene Mitkiewicz tied to alleged confidence tricks in New York 1863. The tale recounts his Russia nobleman claims, lavish La Belle lifestyle, ring theft, and eventual enlistment ruse, ending with a fresh assault charge against him in Baltimore and his denial of the accusation.
A Lippitt Woolen Company mill shutdown in Woonsocket Rhode Island throws 345 operatives out of work. Weavers show no desire to return, while superintendent Andrews says production can resume in ten minutes if terms are accepted. The strike is noted as unusually quiet. Other reports flag coal miners in Cumberland region demanding 65 cents per ton after Feb 23, and 300 workers at Bowery furnace strike for nine hours.
Philadelphia authorities arrested Frederick Warren after a fraud ring linked to New York firm Alexander Handy and bogus Wyman operations swindled grocers out of up to 50 000. The scheme used front offices at 163 Chambers Street and 187 South Front Street with Warren left to handle affairs on Handy or Wyman’s behalf. Warren was granted a hearing and held on 2000 dollars bail.
A Portland Maine house on Hampshire street occupied by Walter S. Penwell and Mrs Warren sustained fire damage with insured value of 3000 dollars. Mrs Warren’s furniture burned insured 600 dollars. In Lawrence Massachusetts a house furnishings store on Essex street reported 2000 dollars loss insured by Queen's Own and Western Assurance. A Long Branch New Jersey report cites storm damage to hotel and cottage properties from Highlands to Point Pleasant totaling about 10000 dollars.
In Montreal an Insolvent Court granted an examination of C. J. Brydges, president of Mechanics' Bank, regarding his failure. James Worthington, former Wind sor Hotel lessee and major railways contractor, is placed in insolvency with large liabilities. Counterfeit ten dollar bills circulate in Quebec. Quebec aid for Irish sufferers totals over $6,000 collected to date.
A Nashville tornado at 11 pm with heavy rain damaged Rhea Elevator Burns block and Edgefield Manufacturing. The Custom House wall fell, Merchants Exchange damaged, and over 15 homes plus 20 business blocks partially destroyed. Rail lines blocked, trains halted, and several deaths reported. Losses cited include Edgefield $20,000 and St Pauls $20,000.
The Herald outlines a relief committee including Col. King Harman and M. P. Shaw with Cardinal McCloskey and Mr. Parnell. It notes McCloskey accepts after initial decline, while Parnell’s consent is pivotal to avoid charges of political aggrandizement. The piece urges unity to aid starving Irish.
The match between Lucien Mare of Cincinnati and Harry Howard of Glen Cove New York tonight ended with Howard winning two straight falls in five and three minutes. Admission was by invitation and the $200 stakes were praised as genuine.
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