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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1881
Page
2
A Washington journalist cites Mr Watson's 1815 predictions for US population. From 1820 to 1900 his figures were within a small fraction of accuracy, despite war distortions, with 100 million forecast for 1900 seen as uncertain yet remarkable for their proximity to actual results.
Gangs of about two hundred cattle thieves, mostly from Texas, roam Sonora targeting Mexican ranchers. Mexicans arm themselves and warn Americans crossing the line. if authorities fail to stop incursions, serious complications may follow.
A fragmented auction listing notes multiple consignors and sale items across New York Philadelphia and other cities. Entries include 320 M, 10 A M, furniture dress goods carpets boots and shoes telegraph machines and other textiles with dates Friday Feb 18 and Saturday Feb 19. Independent firms such as Wilmerding Hoguet Co Samuel Bunting's Sons A S Richards & Co appear alongside Leonard & Co and Sullivan Bros. & Libbie.
Secretary Sherman's use of the polariscope test to tax sugars spurs nationwide merchant outrage. Merchants plan congressional relief after years of disputed duties and refunds, with chambers of commerce urging action. Senate and House items include river and harbor funding debates and Garfield church subscriptions continue. Departments to close February 22 as legal holiday.
Buffalo reports Dr. Pieres Palace hotel destroyed by fire after 2 PM with about eighty guests escaping. Insurance totals rise to 26030,400 with multiple companies. Other fires hit Stevens Point Wisconsin New Orleans Liverpool Victoria and more towns causing extensive damage and losses.
Pendleton for Senate select committee reports back without amendment a bill to regulate and improve the U S civil service. It creates a five member commission with salaries and rules for open competition exams, merit based promotions, and safeguards against political coercion, to take effect after four months with mandatory examinations for appointments or promotions.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a $25,000 allocation to establish a Mexico embassy to negotiate new treaty provisions for improving commercial ties and supporting internal improvement works like railways and canals. The plan allows two ambassadors plus a secretary and translator to work with the resident minister in Mexico City.
Philadelphia reports the city election results with Samuel G. King as mayor elect by 5,538 over William B. Stokley. Hunter and Pierre lead for tax receiver, while Edward R. Worrell loses as city solicitor. Voter turnout rivals the highest local election totals. King receives a celebratory ovation and pledges faithful service.
The Montpelier hearing on Edwin C Hayden's petition for a new trial began as he faces a death sentence for murdering his wife. The petition, grounded in newly discovered insanity evidence and domestic trouble, must be presented to two supreme court judges before filing and potential stay of execution.
The body arrives in St Louis at noon as Ex Senator D H Armstrong and John G Priest meet the train at Hematite and take charge. The Arkansas legislature committee accompanies the remains toward the state line but Missouri’s committee does not meet them there. James Wood and Mrs Baldwin, siblings of the deceased, travel with the body, which lies in state in a Pullman palace car. The congressional committee will meet the remains at Pittsburg and escort them to Washington.
Paddy Ryan the pugilist was arrested in Albany on a Virginia governor’s requisition for a summer prize fight with Joe Goss. He asked to visit his saloon for business, was escorted by an officer, but a crowd blocked pursuit as he fled in a hack to parts unknown.
A creditor seized the Friedman Bros store in Detroit under a mortgage filed for 345000. Mortgages filed yesterday and today total 157000. Doubt remains whether the firm can survive its current financial complications.
Springfield reports that in 1879 Illinois produced one fifth of all corn grown in the United States. Latest advices indicate the 1880 crop will bear about the same proportion to the national corn harvest.
The senate today clashed over the refunding bill with advocates urging a 3 per cent five-fortieth bond while others urged a shorter term and lower rate. Senators Eaton Morrill Bayard and others argued for government flexibility and rail against prolonged debt as the chamber prepared to push the measure to a vote tomorrow.
United States International commission met with Gen Grant presiding and discussed a public appeal to business leaders. A meeting at Cooper Institute was postponed due to key attendees. Other items include a life event for Gen Herman Uhl, a $50,000 suit over St Johns Park by John W. Greene, Nellie Campbell’s charity custody, a Spirit of the Times belt skating contest, and A Weber & Co piano workers set to resume after wage cuts.
The Southwestern passenger agents failed to pool business and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway withdrew from the Western Trunk Line association. It will deal directly with ticket agents, signaling a possible new railroad war. A New York syndicate raises capital for North River Construction with stockholders of New York Ontario and Western subscribing to half of Construction stock. Shares trade at a 25 percent premium. first instalment of 10 percent due February 19, 1881.
The will of Judge Charles E Forbes read at his funeral provides Northamton with a trust of about 220000 dollars plus surplus for a public library. It designates 50000 dollars for a building and 150000 dollars for books with 20000 dollars annual maintenance income. If the town rejects the terms Harvard College would receive 220000 dollars for a professorship. The estate totals around 300000 dollars and the town plans to unite the existing 70000 dollar library with Clark endowments to form a major lending library.
Medical Examiner Irish removed the body of Alexander Lindsay from the receiving tomb in Lowell on a February afternoon. He performed a thorough autopsy after an initial superficial exam, noting a skull fracture and a small, bullet-hole sized hole about one fifth of an inch in diameter. The hole resembled a bullet wound, raising questions about the death on the doorstep.
Reports from San Pedro river near the Sonora line warn that San Simon cowboys, mostly from Texas, raid Mexican stock in Sonora. About 200 thieves in bands terrorize the area, causing Mexican and American fears, with Mexicans arming themselves and seeking government action to curb the raids. Apaches still roam near New Mexico and Chihuahua.
Barque Hazard of Salem from Sierra Leone to Boston struck South Shoal off Nantucket during Sunday night. Captain Roberts second mate and six seamen used a raft after the rudder was lost. A search by the Island Home failed to find the crew after eleven hours, as debris and barque material were spotted adrift.
In New York on February 16 John Ennis of Chicago beat Milwaukee skater Ru olf Goetz in a 100 mile race for $100 and the Spirit of the Times belt. Ennis finished 100 miles to Goetz's 93 and three laps, with a rematch proposed for $1,000. In Bangor Me Corliss won the twelve hour race with 75 miles, Harriman 71 miles, Caswell 69, Comp ton 61.
Senator Conkling arrived in Mentor for a private audience with General Garfield after a cordial reception. A committee from the nineteenth district plans a public reception and special trains will be run for constituents. Garfield sets February 28 as his Washington departure date.
President Gonzalez grants 1,500 leagues of Sonora land to Samuel Brannan to settle 1,000 families. Gen Manuel Castro, veteran of 1846 California battles, is appointed to the Mexican army and may command the Sonora department, showing interest in the colonization scheme.
In Harrisburg on February 16 the twenty ninth ballot for U.S. senator shows Beaver and Wallace leading with Bayne and scattering. Republicans form committees of twelve from anti caucus and regular factions to consult on a suitable candidate, with results to be referred to caucuses for approval. A regular caucus meeting is set for tomorrow at 9 AM.
Norwich Connecticut February 16 The Danielsville fire accident proved more tragic than first reported The Quintir family father a French factory laborer mother and five children were involved The children ages 6 8 10 and 12 started a kerosene fire causing an explosion Four of the five were severely burned two have died and two more are certain to die
A Dakota despatch reports sixteen small pox cases in Caliope a Sioux county village. Rufus Stone publisher of the Sioux County Independent died of the disease and remains unburied due to contagion fears. Five dollars a day for nurses fails to attract help while fuel and provisions run short. Sioux City relief efforts are planned.
Curcaco Illinois February 16. The Michigan Avenue Baptist society whose church was gutted by fire recently decided to disband and sell the church property. Pastor Rev Dr Tupper resigned and called for an investigation into charges he was involved in a plot to burn the church. Resignations were accepted and resolutions of confidence in his integrity were adopted.
In CuBa Illinois an epidemic of small pox and varioloid has paralyzed business with twenty two cases and six deaths reported. In Chicago the outbreak worsens with eleven new cases after a week with sixteen cases total.
In Utica Missouri near Chicago two weeks after his sudden disappearance, Mr Leaver's body was discovered in his barn manger with his throat cut. A pointed knife was used and investigators seek to determine if suicide or foul play was involved as horses fed on hay from the body.
The Toledo Evening Times has not been published since a Saturday flood damaged their building. The Toledo Evening Bee company bought all Times office materials and will publish no more. F. P. Chapin becomes business manager of the Bee.
The Greenback state convention in Lansing selected John B. Shipman of Coldwater as its candidate for judge of the Michigan Supreme Court. Attendance at the gathering was modest and there was no discussion of forming a Democratic coalition.
Horace P. James of Weybridge Vermont was ordained to the ministry and installed as pastor of the Corinth Congregational church. Silas M. Waite, jailed at Fayetteville, criticizes Receiver Pratt's report on the First National bank of Brattleboro accusing it of guesswork and bias while asserting his efforts to save and restore the bank.
In Dublin a land league meeting reads a letter from Mr Parnell urging Ireland to regain parliament during the crisis and urging American support while warning against flinching. The note outlines options for the Irish party as coercion bills pass and stresses tenant farmers must resist unjust rents to avoid slavery.
Maine Senate and House reach a settlement on Rockland matter with votes and paired absences. Key actions include tax and railroad bills, apportionment reports, and hearings on insurance amendments, temperance, and river boom construction.
In Worcester Probate Court on Tuesday Thomas B. Rice of Boston and Alfred Holden of Barre petitioned to appoint guardians for Charles H. and Hattie E. Nourse, 19 and 18, alleging severe abuse by Benjamin Nourse of Oakham. Testimony described brutal discipline, deprivation of schooling, and control of wages. guardians were appointed to protect the siblings.
London Truth reminds readers that Prime Minister Gladstone is a landlord owning about 7,000 acres in Flint and Lancashire, warning alarmed subjects to consider the influence of landed interests as new legislation looms.
The Philadelphia Times reprints a Sunday advertisement from the Stokley committee. The notice aims to reach both the Mayor's committee and supporting organs, offering it for free viewing and renewed interest. Future readers are invited to reread with current relevance.
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