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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1881

Page

2

Subsidy Battle Halts Post Office Bill in Senate Vote

Special despatch from Washington reports a sharp Senate clash over a proposed one million dollar subsidy for foreign postal service. Opponents led by Bayard Whyte and Beck argued subsidies burden private property and cited Pacific Mail scandals. The lobby, led by John Roach, suffered a resounding setback as the committee amendment was laid on the table and the bill advanced without subsidy.

Boston Post Washington Senate Post Office House Hamlin John Roach Bayard Beck Kernan Whyte Atlantic Gulf Pacific Mr. Whyte Maryland Pacific Mail Jonu Roach Blaine Senate Judiciary Committee Matthews Billings Hayes Gen Devens Swayne Hoar Massachusetts First Circuit Supreme Bench Clifford Garfield Gray Pacific Railroad Pacific Railroad Committee Northern Pacific Atlantic and Pacific United States French Congress Friends of the Northern Pacific Supreme Court Delaware England Canada Brazil Roach Teller Yeas Mays Messrs Alison Batley Booth Brown Batter Cameron Wis Cockrell Coke Davis Eaton Farley Groome Harris Hereford Hill Inzalis Johnston Kirkwood Logan McDonald McMillan Maxey Pendleton Pugh Ransom Slater Thurman Vance West Voorhees Withers Blair Bruce Burnside Ferry Garland Jonas Lamar Morgan Paddock Rollins Walker Williams Windom Saulsbury Wallace Edmunds Baldwin Platt Kellozg Anthony Hampton Saunders Committee On Post Offices Alabama Messrs. Civier Forney and Hawley Mr. Townshend Illinois Washington and Chesapeake Railroad Company District of Columbia Southern Maryland Railroad Company Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore and Potomac Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Fernando Wood Francis M. Cockrell Missouri Henry L. Dawes West Virginia Groton Heights

Washington Notes on Railways and Public Affairs

In Washington Capt Eads discusses the Inter Oceanic railway inaction and Senate-led shifts. The House delays the measure, while California support grows via state resolutions. The post office loss ruling rejects contractor fault as grounds for recovery, and routine Senate and House business includes bills on districts rail links and Pembina territory setup.

Washington Eads House Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Page California House of Representatives Sam Post Office Department Helena M. T

Death of Fernando Wood Reverberates Through Capitol Scene

Special despatch reports Fernando Wood died at Arkansas Hot Springs after a long illness. His last days saw him earnestly defending the funding bill despite frail health, driving to the Capitol to push it. Born June 14 1812 in Philadelphia he rose from cigar maker’s apprentice to shipowner merchant and Democratic leader, serving as New York mayor and longtime congressman.

Boston Post Washington Fernando Wood House Senate Wood Arkansas Hot Springs New York Capitol Philadelphia Fernando New York City T. Prescott Hall Randall Hunt Rep Hardy Ind Democratic Party House of Representatives William D. Kelley Pennsylvania Hort Springs Ark E. Cravens S. Astile Tucker Virginia Committee On Ways and Means State of Hot Springs Arkansas City of New York Cox Messrs Frye Phelps Dunnell Mills McKinley Carlisle Chittenden Hutchins Ways and Means Bayard Yok Una Little Rock Arlington Hotel Missouri

Resolutions Adopted and Arrangements Made for the Funeral

Local church officials report resolutions adopted for the services and arrangements set for the funeral. Details indicate clergy involvement, likely dates, and burial plans. Community members are invited to attend and support the family during this time.

Details of Lima Siege by Chileans in 1880

New York reports reveal the Chilean capture of Lima following Chorillos and Miraflores. Diplomats sought guarantees for safety, while Peruvians fled or looted, and Chilean forces entered quietly to quell lawlessness. Callao reopened to commerce as martial law was proclaimed.

New York United States National Bank Gen. U.S. Grant H. Victor Newcomb Louisville and Nashville Railroad H. F. Vail National Bank of Commerce Morris K. Jesup Henry B. Hyde Equitable Life Insurance Company Logan C. Murray Kentucky National Bank William R. Travers John J. McCook Lima Chorillos Miraflores Santa Cataline Cuartel Claro de Pasco Oroya Montero Chimbote Pierola Peru Los Chacos Garcia Arequipa Callao

Hanlan Wins Thames Championship by Four Lengths Over Laycock

Hanlan defeated Laycock in the Thames champion ship course for the championship of England and the Sportsman challenge cup by about four lengths. He led from the start, maintained a steady pace, and answered Laycock’s bursts with decisive strokes. Time to the bridge 9m 19s for Hanlan and 9m 28s for Laycock amid cheering crowds.

Hanlan Laycock London Thames Surrey Drewitt Trickett Grass Wharf Crabtree Hammersmith Bridge Janlan Corney Beach Canada

How the British Tyrants Propose to Crush the Uprising

Paris dispatch outlines Mr Parnell moving between Paris Frankfurt and London from February 5 to remain on the continent. He seeks to safeguard funds for Davitt’s land league and to avoid drawing on principal while expressing concern over tampered communications. Dillon named chief organizer in Paris with Brennan securing league documents.

London Paris Parnell Pother Land League Davitt Frankfort League America England Dillon Brennan Victor Hugo Messrs Biggar and Healy

Plans of the Land League from Paris to New York

The Irish World reports a full land league executive meeting in Paris with Parnell presiding. Arrangements confirm continued work, Ireland unified against rumors. Parnell returns to Parliament to oppose the arms bill. Dillon replaces Davitt amid protests against coercion. 25009 francs sent via cable, Patrick Egan, treasurer.

New York Paris Land League Parnell Ireland America Dillon Davitt Irish World Office Patrick Egan

British Plan for Army to Subdue Uprising in Ireland

London reports a large mobilization as the coercion bill nears passage. Some 27,000 troops including 4,000 cavalry and 2,500 artillery are deployed mainly in Munster Leinster and Connaught. Flying columns number nine with ready wagons ammunition rations and medical and engineer detachments. Columns distributed across Dublin Curragh Camp Belfast Cork Fermoy Limerick and Athlone.

London Munster Leinster Connaught Dublin Foot Guards Curragh Belfast Cork Fermoy Limerick Athlone Royal Horse Artillery Royal Engineers Army Service Corps Army Hospital Corps Cavalry Infantry Ireland Bank of Ireland College Green Phoenix Park

Coercion Bill Debates Grow In British House

In London today the home secretary said post lettre surveillance remains reserved for exceptional cases and would not comment on recent use. The house debated the protection bill amid amendments from Home Rulers while Land League leaders in Limerick urged restraint and denied any plan to obstruct legal tribunals.

London House of Commons Harcourt Home Secretary Joseph Cowen Radical House In Law Ireland Arthur O’connor Nome Dublin The Times Land League Limerick League Boyton

Credit Foncier Threatened by New Dominion Rival

In Montreal a clash between provincial and Dominion conservatives over finance unfolds. A Francais Canadian Credit Foncier with 5 million capital, Paris head office, was chartered with exclusive rights for 50 years. A rival Canadian company, backed by notable figures, seeks a nationwide charter, risking Ottawa politics and Premier Chapleau’s administration.

Credit Fencier Montrreeal Credit Foncier Paris France Primier Chapleau Dominion New Joan Company Reinach & Co W. Betzold C. D. Ross London J. R. Thibaudeau M. H. Cochrane Peter Mitchell Duncan Mclntire Andrew Robertson Canada Canada Pacific Railway Syndicate New John McDonald Europe Credit Foucier Ottawa

Tow of Disabled Batavia by Columbia Reaches Fayal

The Anchor line steamer Columbia towed the disabled Cunard steamer Batavia from New York to Fayal in the Azores, a 562 mile voyage over seven days and four hours. Batavia sailed Jan 9 with ten cabin and ten steerage passengers and American mails, with machinery disabled and all sails set before tow began.

Hatrrax N.S Columbia Cunard Batavia Queenstown Fayal Azores New York Manila

Clearing Railways in Missouri and Kansas Amid Blizzard

Despatches from Missouri and Kansas report rail lines blocked by heavy snow while large crews work around the clock. Kansas Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines are hardest hit with trains scattered along the routes. Elsewhere Chicago area lines largely intact though a bridge damage on a Panhandle line affects Cincinnati service. Nebraska reports renewed storm and continued blockades. Wisconsin notes suspension on Hastings and Dakota and Sioux City divisions.

St. Louis Kansas Kansas Pacific Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Chicago Pennsylvania Company Pittsburg Fort Wayne Cincinnati Panhandle Hamilton Richmond Road Piqua Lake Shore Michigan Southern Nebraska Curiaco Omaha Neb Rock Island Northwestern Wabash Burlington Wisconsin Milwaukee Wis Hastings Dakota Sioux City Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul

Governor Mobilizes 100 Guards Over Springfield Mob Call

Gov Hawk ins received a telegram from Judge Stark requesting 25 to 50 men to guard five negro murderers from Nashville to Springfield for trial after a mob threat. The captain of the Porter rifles and the Rock City guards were ordered to deploy 25 men each, with 60 rounds supplied. Fifty members of the units left on a special train at 10 PM.

Nashville Tenn Hawkins Stark Springfield Lapraede Porter Rifles Rock City Guards State Armory

Fire losses hit three cities in one morning

In Cincinnati the Queen City Malleable Ironworks owned by John H. Barger burned, with losses around 20000 dollars. Dover New Hampshire saw Titcomb’s farm buildings at Alton Bay destroyed, 3000 dollars loss with 2000 insured. Charleston South Carolina reported fires on Haynes street at Nos 15 and 17 causing nearly 50000 dollars in damage to C A Grueter bag factory and Charleston Bagg ing Manufacturing company.

Cincinnati Queen City C. A. Grueter Charleston Bagging Manufacturing Company

Merritt shoots mistress then flees after fatal encounter

In New York on February 14, a man named Merritt shot and killed a woman calling herself Mrs. Hamilton, aged 30, during a quarrel over a former lover. He fired at Hamilton, missing, and fled. The victim is identified as Margaret Knapp. Merritt remains at large.

New York Merritt First Street Hamilton Margaret Knapp

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