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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1883
Page
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The piece surveys calls for Commissioner Clarke to resign and Warden Earle’s silence amid accusations, critiques of Emory Speer and Capt. Eads, and editorials on Maine law questions, church union votes, and coin auction prices. An Irish breach of promise case ends with a humorous verdict.
The New York Chronicle reports cotton receipts up to the 1st show heavy movement overland and to Mississippi river ports, with an excess of 155,042 bales total for the year reaching 670,793 vs last year and 453,201 more than the prior season. Southern mills may take 160,000 bales, while northern mills dip slightly. bales average 490 pounds this season. The piece also notes Gov. Cleveland’s veto of a Chautauqua monument bill and discusses Mexican reports of a new fibre producing peanuttree yielding a silk-like fabric, potentially expanding textile resources.
Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports three notable tariff reform speeches in Congress. Morrison argues protection lowers prices and aims to double rates to control markets. Carlisle contends equal protection is impossible under protectionism, while Deering voices concern for Western farmers and advocates reducing duties on staples like wire, lumber, and sugar where feasible. The Senate and House debates continue with amendments on coal, matches, seeds, pipes, diamonds, books, and timber.
In the Star Route trial, James W. Bosier did not respond to the crier as the prosecution began presenting official papers on the Dakota to Tongue River route. James Pennell testified that Dorsey offered him a share to join the route but he declined, noting potential pay of at least 325,000 annually with three trips per week and connections in Washington. The president sent nominations to the Senate including Arthur L. Thomas for Utah secretary and several postmasters. Other items include Alabama claims committee rules, the Jeannette board report, and a note that civil service commissioner applicants remain undisclosed.
The Diamond Match Company held its third annual meeting in New Haven. Directors chosen for the year include William H. Smith Joseph Swift D C Barber F S Beecher John K Robinson James Hopkins George W Gates E B Byam and J Emery Taton. Officers named are William J. Smith president James Swift vice president O C Barber treasurer and L W Beecher secretary. The firm operates nearly two dozen manufactories in cities like Westville Boston Wilmington New York Chicago Akron St Louis Philadelphia and others, united for common interests.
In heavy fog two CBQ freight trains collide on a curve between Plano and Sandwich. Two engines and one to two cars wrecked. Engineer William E. Rogers is probably dead beneath the wreck. Further particulars about the other crew member are pending.
Two Chicago board of trade and call board committees are formed to collect money and materials for Ohio river flood sufferers. A Los Angeles dispatch reports a freight train derailment near Summer caused by a mud-filled waterspout, killing fireman A N Sproule and injuring others, with cattle also dead. Court findings in Tehni chipi California verdicts Patton guilty of gross negligence while Reid is cleared. Wells’s Health Renewer advertises cure for dyspepsia impotence and restores vigor at $1.
Cincinnati faces epic flood as the Ohio rises to 65 feet and climbing. Across Indiana and Kentucky rivers overflow, blocking rail lines, flooding streets, and forcing relief efforts, with warehouses, depots, and homes submerged while officials scramble for safety and power.
Stamford February 14 Calender's seven story billiard factory burned to ground. loss estimated at 225000, fire still raging endangering nearby buildings. One hundred twenty five men were cane. Origin reported as spontaneous combustion in varnish room.
The February meeting of the Unitarian club attracted a large crowd at the Hotel Vendome. Presiding was Hon. Robert M. Morse Jr with speakers including Mon. Darwin KE Ware Rev A Bartol Rev John Cardner LL D and Hon George M Stearns of Chicopee among others. Letters of regret came from several notable figures and guests included Lieut. Gov. Oliver Ames Gen A P Martin and Judge Austin with many other distinguished attendees.
DPernerr Michigan February 14 The investigating committee heard Nathan Church editor and proprietor of the Grand Rapids Times admit receiving funds at various times from Hubbell. He said he spent between 1000 and 2500 dollars on dinners and entertainments in opposition to Ferry citing bad treatment of friends in appointment matters as the motive.
New Orleans on February 14 reports Gov. Lowery received an invitation from the New England Manufacturers and Mechanics Institute urging Mississippi to participate in the national exposition in Boston next September. The invitation will be reviewed by the board of agriculture and immigration next Monday. Commissioner Wall and Gov. Lowery seek Mississippi representation and pledge support to advance the state's interests at the fair.
WArtrorp Connecticut declares day of mourning for the late Marshall Jewell. Flags fly at half staff on public and many private buildings. business suspended and the legislature adjourned for the day. At 11 o'clock, Jewell's remains depart from his residence to Asylum Hill Congregational Church.
The governor names F. M. Ray as judge of the new Wesbrook police court. A vacancy on the railroad commissioners board will occur next April and several candidates are reportedly willing to serve the state, including Hon. H. H. Blake, Hon. Lewis Barker, Col. J. W. Porter of Bangor, Sewall Swazey of Bucksport, and E. F. Webb of Waterville.
A three year old son of John Blanchard of Croydon died last week from burns. President Bartlett of Dartmouth College has been housebound for a severe influenza attack. A. A. Thurlow, a freight conductor on the Portland and Ogdensburg railroad, was killed after falling between cars at Bartlett. J. W. Hara of Canterbury was badly injured when thrown under a sled while drawing ice. Willian S., 11, son of Hiram W. Felch of Weare, died after being struck by a train while unloading wood. The dreath related millwork suspensions in Manchester push many families toward want as county officials distribute food and fuel in record amounts. Executors H. G. Parker and Francis J. Parker offer $50,000 as the first bequest installment toward a Dartmouth law department. John T. Hicks of Boston, Moses L. D. Page of Dover, and William W. Smith of Dixfield acquired Granite State Park near Dover to promote a state fair set for September. Lyman D. Stevens and Arthur L. Meserve propose two plans for extra state dray accommodations, one an Capitol annex at about $85,000, the other a separate $100,000 building including land.
P Barden of Burlington, aged 70, sustained severe burns Saturday night. An 8 year old girl, daughter of Oliver Cameron of Butler's Island, fell into a kettle of boiling soap and died from injuries.
Barn fire reported at 1 East Medway Mass. on Wednesday morning. Marshall Witherbee of North Dighton was thrown from his team during the incident. Fatal results feared. Victor Breslaner of 2 German butcher in Methuen Mass. was arrested today on criminal libel charge. Hattie P Stevens, recently released from Danvers Insane asylum, escaped custody near North Andover. current whereabouts unknown.
Snyder and Graus Iolanthe company missed Tuesday night performance at Woonsocket BR1 and were stranded. The funeral of Commander Morris was held at Trinity Church Newport on Wednesday noon, with remains later sent to New York. Edward and Richard McCormick were arraigned in Bristol on a charge of stealing from National Robber Works where they worked. robberies reportedly occurring for years and totaling thousands annually.
Louis Dilly, alleged Birmingham fire-bug, appeared for examination in New Haven on Wednesday and was bound over to the superior court in 2000 dollars. Freeman, who was not arrested on Wednesday, was discharged.
Arrangements for the reception to Gov St John of Kansas are being perfected with the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic association as the Washington's Birthday center. John B Gough will give the welcome address and the anti license fight in Kansas will be described along with remarks by Neal Dow and Gov Littlefield. Music by Tompsons American band and Prof Cole on the organ. A 600 child chorus to greet. Afternoon entertainment features magic, ventriloquism, crayon drawing, skating and a 10 000 child procession wearing no license badges led by the band through the Olympian rink. Tickets at multiple city shops and at the Olympian Club rink.
DerKott Feb 14 The first ballot for United States senator in the joint legislative convention shows Ferry leading with 45 votes, Stout 16 Newton 11 Hinchman 16 and nine other candidates scattering. 63 votes needed for choice. On the sixth ballot Ferry advances to 33 with seven fusionists switching to him.
The electoral returns indicate Gen Porfirio Diaz is elected president. Five more kilometres of the Tehuantepec railway were completed, bringing the total to forty five kilometres. Cholera has disappeared from the isthmus area.
About sixty officers and friends from Gary started in two four horse boat sleighs for a morning outing with a music band. They visited Brighton and dined at the Albany where a bountiful repast awaited their arrival.
Chicago February 14. Competing roads allege Michigan Central is cutting rates on four from northwestern points to the seaboard and threaten retaliation. An executive committee meeting of the board of trade and east-bound freight line representatives aimed to patch up a perception, but no agreement was reached.
In Woopstock M B February 4 the long drought cripples the region causing mills to shut down as wells dry up and springs fail previously dependable. Local businesses and farms face water shortages and heightened concerns over future supply.
Mr Walter Shanly of Montreal registers at the Revere house while Rev William Brenton Greene Jr of the Columbus Avenue Presbyterian church receives a unanimous call to Tenth Presbyterian church in Philadelphia. Hon Ferguson Haines and wife and Mrs William P Haines and daughters of Biddeford, Me depart Boston for Florida for the winter. Charles H Mayo, former master of Rabbonslodge at Masons in South Boston, receives a past master's jewel as he vacates the chair. R H Chamberlain resigns as Boston Produce Exchange secretary to join Seer French Co in Chicago as senior member, aiding grain and provisions orders for future deliveries. his experience fitting for the new venture. Announcement of the new firm appears in another column.
At the Massachusetts executive council meeting Roland G. Usher of Lynn was confirmed as warden of the state prison. Julius N. Clarke, insurance commissioner, resigned after disputes over life-insurance policy handling. Noah A. Plympton of Worcester nominated to succeed Clarke. Butler's administration outlines state aid controls and militia orders as a broader reshuffle unfolds.
Middlesex and Merrimack Sunday School union held its annual meeting at the Universalist church with Parker J Litchfield of Medford as president and officers elected including A M Copp Malden and H Littlefield Lawrence. Finances showed receipts 379 02 expenses 2225 balance 5677 and Second Sunday school at Lowell withdrew.
Monday morning Inspector Terry seized five veal carcasses unfit for food. Various local incidents follow, including theft suspicions, a saloon pool game, a bell punch and pocketbook theft, a bicycle fall injuring a worker, and a run away horse striking a woman later hospitalized.
The Boston Bowdoin alumni held an elegant gathering at Young's Hotel with a business meeting electing officers led by President E. C. Smyth and a large dinner. Brown University alumni also met at Young's with Honorables Pierce and Stoddard among the guests, speeches on college policy, and a chorus by the Glee Club.
The National Lancers will stage a military levee at their armory on a Wednesday evening. The Women's Auxiliary conference meets today at 3 o'clock at Arlington Street Church. Massachusetts Hotel Abstinence Society marks its anniversary Sunday at 3 pm in Tremont Temple with addresses by ex Gov Claflin Rev Edwin Thompson Gen John L Swift and Benjamin R Jewell. Citizens Trade Association of East Boston holds its regular monthly meeting Monday at 7:30 pm. Edward W. Kinsley of Boston speaks on Mexico and the Mexican Central Railroad at the Christian Auditorium on Boylston Street Friday night.
A large Boston event under the Massachusetts No-License Union aims to raise funds for temperance work. Notables from temperance groups attend, with a program including a concert, speeches by Gov. St. John and Neal Dow, choral performances, and a grand children’s entertainment. Tickets sell at multiple city outlets. emphasis on a citywide No-License cause.
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