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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1883
Page
1
The piece notes governors and elections in Pennsylvania labeled as accidents, a Chicago paper warning quail markets frozen to death, and Connecticut ice thickening with northern ground frozen solid. It sketches public weariness of quail chatter and urges residents near rivers to brace for rising flood risk and move property to higher ground.
The Brooklyn Eagle editor Thomas Kinsella is reported to depart for the Brooklyn Union Argus in what could bring two strong newspapers to the area. The move is seen as a renewal of local journalism, with both papers expected to prosper and benefit readers.
Washington notes from Labor's correspondence reveal Colorado's evolving senate scene. A private missive dated February 6, 1883, quotes a casual exchange about social visits and gambling at Cameron's, mentioning Bowen and Munds in a candid, informal tone.
The Post reports that Judge Burbank of the South Boston district court did not seek the appointment by circulating a petition. The honor was offered by Gov. Talbot in person, and the judge learned of it only when presented at his office. The paper defends him and regrets any annoyance caused.
The floods in the Ohio valley have caused damage beyond relief resources. The article urges immediate national philanthropy, noting Boston and sister cities will contribute, with recovery possible but temporary aid urgently needed. It emphasizes the elastic institutions and the duty of public spirit to aid those afflicted.
A historical note shows Brazil exporting 289,299 thousand pounds of coffee in 1881 while other sources including Mexico Central America Colombia and the West Indies shipped 121,219 thousand pounds to the United States this year. Mexico has grown from 6,337,063 pounds to 17,020,669 pounds over five years, and Central America and Venezuela also boosted exports to the U.S. as Caribbean and Gulf coast production rises.
The Philadelphia Press endorses a 25 percent tariff on books to protect American publishers and foster native literature. It argues high tariffs secure future generations from foreign influences, praising Whittier Holmes and Bronson Alcott while criticizing English sermons imported by American clergy.
Washington February 16 1883 Republicans face pressure over the Kasson rule as tariff bills ride a tightrope between House and Senate. The Senate debates char later amendments to charcoal iron duty the flax hemp and jute yarns paragraph and other provisions while lobbying and factional rows unfold. Mosby Mahone quarrel flares in public letters and the House passes the eight hour workday clause and tariff measures amid floods relief and other items.
The House approved the legislative appropriation bill with agreement from the Ways and Means Committee not to press the tariff bill before 8 o'clock unless the legislative measure passes sooner. Darrall of Louisiana won an increase in the surveyor general of Louisiana’s budget from 12000 to 15300. An amendment setting 8609 for court house care in Washington was adopted. Springer of Illinois sought to strike a postage stamp requisition clause and require departments to enclose lawmakers in official replies, with penalty envelopes where feasible. The discussion touched on higher hours for departmental employees as North Carolina’s Vance raised a related point.
A mine collapse at Braidwood Illinois sinks the Diamond Mine, trapping 360 workers and leaving 45 confirmed dead with many others missing. Rescue crews flood the shafts and white the ground floods, efforts continue as crews search for survivors amid overturned earth.
A fire at the Providence Worsted company mill on Valley street caused by an engine room blaze destroyed a 110 by 40 foot addition of three stories in height, with spinning and drawing machinery lost. Total damage estimated at 75,60 with 39,000 in insurers, Boston. Fire alarm at 4:20 PM revealed large smoke from a Friend street chimney. Also reports from Burlington and Waterville note losses and a house fire in Waterville.
The funeral of ex Governor Morgan was held at Brick Church on Thirty-seventh Street and Fifth Avenue. A large crowd gathered as Rev J H Van Dyke Jr spoke, followed by a procession led by President Arthur and Gen U S Grant. The remains will be taken to Hartford for interment. attendees included Sidney Dillon, Russell Sage, Conkling, Samuel Sloan, Henry Bergh and others.
The late Gov Jewell probate reveals a will distributing his estate to his widow his books china furniture and stock horses and carriages. Three hundred thousand dollars is placed in trust for oldest brothers Pliny and Lyman with one third of the income to Mrs Jewell and the rest split between the two daughters. Two thousand five hundred dollars goes to his mother and to surviving siblings and heirs of deceased siblings with the remainder held as part of the trust. Estimated value exceeds five hundred thousand dollars.
Cleveland report lists H. H. Guthrie of the Madison Square Theatre company New York and D. Foust of Shelby Ohio among the killed. Also named are Galton R. Cordell Cleveland a draughtsman. the injured include G. T. Stamm of Milwaukee and Mrs Stamm, Charles Diebolt Canton Ohio J. Dakin conductor P Hughes brakeman and Baggagemaster White among others.
Detroit on February 16 reports the organizing allies of Senator Ferry formally dissolving. The ballot tally lists Ferry at 15, Burrows A and Willits at 10 each, with 16 other candidates receiving scattered votes and a total of 123. Absent voters number four.
Tax Collector Houston of Lawrence county Alabama was robbed of 3300 by a highwayman in Moulton county. Newark officials move to suppress a sparring exhibition between Mace and Slade. Mrs H Mc Vale, wife of a defendant in the star route trial, has committed suicide at Independence Missouri. A new fast Boston to St John train to start about June 1 with 15 hour running time. City of Tokio arrives San Francisco with Hong Kong and Shanghai dates. German warships seize Chinese wares at Amboy in dispute over treaty. Formosa shaken by earthquakes amid Japanese war preparations. Mount Futago eruption damages villages near lake Hakono, Japan. Always reliable G O Taylor Old Bourbon in horses only from grocers and druggists.
Washington February 16. The crowded criminal court heard more of Berdell’s testimony in the great conspiracy case. He described altered petitions and schedules under S W Dorsey to boost mail route expeditions, identified key letters and books, and explained how Dorsey manipulated accounts and names such as William Smith and Sam Jones to charge money to Brady and others. The session highlighted the defense’s push for production of letter books as the trial nears a new phase.
A Bangor despatch notes the jury in the State vs Maine Central Railroad case resumed after a trip to Carmel. The prosecution examined about 20 witnesses in the death of Dr Pickard. In Orono William H Stuart was jailed for three months for larceny of an overcoat from a dance hall. Oldtown and Sebasticook encampments were hosted at a reception and banquet in Bangor by Katahdin encampment at Odd Fellows hall.
Whitney Sinclair, resident two miles above Upper Bartlett, was fatally shot on Friday by a Frenchman Hhamed Willey amid jealousy. Sinclair was alive at last report. In Dover, Supreme Court, John McGinley and John Curtis of Somersworth were tried for breaking and entering and stealing from John Cormier's store in Great Falls. Both were found guilty and sentenced to four years in state prison.
Simon K Harris, a Lowell seizure officer, was discharged for selling beer fau cets without returns. Orleans, Eastham, Dennis and Yarmouth elected town officials including selectmen clerks and treasurers. A wrestling match in Lawrence saw Jordan of Lawrence defeat Christol of Lowell with a month stakes of £200. A Springfield accident left Letitia Lawson injured but recovering after a pistol misfire. Fall River spinners discussed discharge of union workers and by law revisions were planned.
An unknown tramp aged 30 to 40 drunk and walking on the railroad track was killed by a train on the Stonington railroad near Hast Greenwich Friday evening. The widow of George Russell, about 60, committed suicide Friday morning in Pawtucket Conn, grief said to be for her late husband. A Pawtucket family of eight was made violently sick Friday by soup containing tobacco decoction sent by Providence enemies, no fatalities expected. In Providence Moore vs Miss FE Ober for $1000 breach of contract over the play Chipus Tyr Tannus, decision favors Miss Ober.
Winter cholera remains prevalent at Waterbury with constant new cases and rare fatalities. Patients grow extremely weak, and remedies show little effect. In New Haven, two more complaints are filed against 17 year old John Henry Gibbs for alleged outrages. a city court hearing is scheduled. Judge Shipman ruled in a Yale Jock Mfg Co v Scoville Mfg Co patent suit, siding with Scoville on post office box lock infringement. A NY Tribune report about Yale students urging Evarts to address Sumner's tirades is denied by many students.
A Boston gathering in the mayor's office with Mayor Palmer and several ex mayors formed an executive committee to distribute aid to western flood victims. Kidder, Peabody & Co. have already collected $2,502.02 for the sufferers, and a telegram from Rev. Brooke Herford of Arlington Street Church appeals for aid, drawing on $200 for Louisville.
A detailed report from Cincinnati and surrounding cities on February 16 describes the Upper Ohio flood cresting and receding, with thousands displaced and large-scale relief efforts. It notes 290 Lawrenceburg homes overturned, 5,000 homeless, $500,000 in losses, and Cincinnati promising aid while outside contributions flow in. Water supply fears loom as reservoirs run low, yet meals, clothing, and medical help are organized by citizens and officials alike.
About 250 Boston business leaders gathered at the Vendome Prospect to hear Edison Incandescent Electric Light Company officers explain progress and Boston formation plans. Leaders present included Lieut. Gov. Oliver Ames, Maj. S. L. Eaton, Henry Villard, and Thomas A. Edison who said the light would be cheaper than gas and safe to use, suitable for homes and streets.
The hearing on the Chief of Police Hagar case was continued Friday afternoon. Capt M J Folsom testified uncertainly about officer effectiveness in the Childs robbery case and referenced prior complaints to the mayor regarding the chief.
The governor may remove subordinates of the Board of Health Lunacy and Charity rather than seek abolition, with Wheelwright and Wrightington among those discussed for departure. Sanborn earns praise for frugal governance, while others face possible changes. A correction clarifies Judge Burbank’s appointment was urged by Gov. Talbot, not sought by the judge. Adulteration fears prompt health committee action on labeling and stronger authority for food safety.
The Social Temperance union held its monthly banquet at Wesleyan hall on Friday afternoon. Dinner ran 2 to 3 then opening prayer by Rev. Mr. Thompson. Edith Leavitt sang. W S Spanking spoke on rising intemperance. Rev Thompson Fg praised fifty years of temperance work. Wilson cited Law and Order league efforts. Potter urged triumph as right. Mrs Shattuck supported temperance and woman suffrage. Stevens praised Boston press influence. Phebe Couzins urged teaching children about intemperance. Readings by Daisy Dorr and Field. Lillie Smith accompanied Leavitt on piano.
About 50 members attended the annual reunion of the 10th battery at the Quincy house on Friday evening. Maj. J. Henry Sleeper was elected president with officers including W. E. Endicott, George W. Stetson, Charles B. Curtis, and W. T. Blaney. After supper, ex-Commander Patch, Capt. Gould, and others spoke while John M. Davis sang. Letters of regret were read from several generals and officials.
Consul A W Roucher of Venezuela visits the Parker house. Fire Commissioner John E Fitzgerald is ill at home. J J Lindsey of Young's hotel travels to Lancaster N H for a few days. Major 8 G Gage and James Tl Burns of the board of health are on the sick list. Rev H Bernard Carpenter to conduct services at Music Hall Sunday. Warren D Lovell of John P Lovell & Sons plans a Florida trip for health reasons. Rev A Cooper of Winthrop Street church to preach tomorrow at People's church. Bank Examiner Daniel Needham remains critically ill but slowly improves. John C Stiles of East Cambridge named superintendent of the Charles River Railway Co., to start March 1. Skinny men. Wells’s Health Renewer advertises to restore health and vigor.
The Senate approved a measure for biennial elections and sessions, with yeas 15 to 12, and 4 pairs. The day also included reports on clerical pay in Boston's courts, a textbooks bill for public schools, and other judiciary and local infrastructure items.
In a crowded session the house debated bills and petitions with focus on the poll tax and voting rights. Proponents pressed to amend the constitution to allow all non-taxed but otherwise qualified citizens to vote, while opponents argued the measure risks corruption and misuses of tax rules. The main motion for main question failed amid heated exchanges. the report was accepted and the chamber adjourned.
Creditors and shareholders of the Pacific bank held a Friday afternoon meeting at Lawyer Henry D. Hyde's office. Hyde represents Central Bank, a major creditor, and is reported to seek a compromise that would require shareholders to contribute in proportion to their shares, avoiding liability for all guilty parties.
McNamara a 40 year old shoemaker from Bunker Hill has vanished since February 3 leaving a wife and three children in hardship. Also reported are Martin H. Ryan age 16 who ran away Feb 6 but was captured, James Deland found near Medford turnpike dazed and robbed, John Reddington injured in a fall on Prentiss street, and James Ryan alias Dave Gleason charged with larceny at Kimball & Co. A woman named Johanna Strong died from injuries after Tremont street collision. A horse driven by Erasmus Nute ran away and crashed into a Highland car, injuring no passengers but killing the horse.
In municipal court Judge Varmen ter heard William H Tufts on a complaint alleging he obtained goods worth 2121 dollars 29 from American Automatic company. The goods were delivered and the representation said to be false. Tufts was held in 5000 dollars for examination February 27 and bail was posted.
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