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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1882

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Rumors Reed Mackin Rhea Bodwell and Maine slate

Political chatter in Maine centers on Blaine legitimacy and a potential renomination denial for Lindsey. Rumors name J R Bodwell of Hallowell as Kennebec representative and Cobb of Rockland, Dingley of Lewiston, Reed of Portland as other Republican choices. The idea of four Republican congressmen on a general ticket fills the field with uncertainty.

Maine Lindsey J. R. Bodwell Hallowell Kennebec Cobb Rockland Dingley Lewiston Reed Portland

Illinois minister in Bloomington faces church disobedience charge

The Rev Dr Brooks of Bloomington is accused of criminal insubordination to Methodist authorities and publishing defamatory statements in the Banner of Holiness about the Central Illinois conference. The case is expected to draw wide interest, rivaling Chicago church trials.

Illinois Brooks Bloomington Central Illinos Methodist Church Central Illinois Methodist Episcopal Church Chicago

New Tariff Debate Traced By Dominion Exports Table

The Toronto Globe contrasts 1875 and 1881 manufactured exports amid tariff theories. It notes exports fell by 796 073 annually since the NP party’s rise, implying labor losses equal to many artisans. The piece invites explanations from protectionists on this apparent mismatch.

Toronto Globe N. P

Eads scheme dominates Senate talk and naval plane debated

Washington reports Capt Eads pushing a rail way bill offering 46 percent annual dividend on 50 million capital with US control limited abroad. The piece also covers Harris naval reforms, Beard's civil service tour, Mormon question, race lodging disputes, Fitz John Porter case, and broader congressional actions.

Washington Eads Senate United States Mexico Blaine Capt. Eads Mexican Congress House Page California Pacific Railroads England Congress Representative Harris House Naval Committee Harris Naval Committee Boston Advisory Board Kbeard Beard Massachusetts Mr. Worthington Boston Custom House

Said at Portsmouth of His Nomination as Chief of the Bureau

Correspondence from the Boston Post notes reaction in Portsmouth to the nomination of a new Bureau chief. Community figures and officials weigh potential policy shifts and leadership style while awaiting official confirmation and possible Senate action.

Boston Post Boston Press and Post N Advance Boston Statesman Weekly Post Daily Post Te Emi Cole Clu A. P. Mookk Portsmouth

Widow Claims Dower in Vermont Case Tangles Cross-State Marriage

In Bennington Vermont the probate hearing closed over Miss Ellsworth’s claim on Alonzo Rudd’s estate. A Hoosick New York marriage certificate alleged a widow’s dower prompted perjury indictments, though the certificate is not forged. The court reserved judgment for a week as jurisdiction and cross-state issues unfold.

Bennington Arie Vermont New York

Revenue cutter plan debated for Hudson Bay next summer

In Ottawa in the house of commons Mr Bannerman asked if the government would send a revenue cutter to Hudson's Bay for revenue collection. He cited extensive smuggling by American vessels from New Bedford and Salem and alleged traders supply natives with breech loading guns. Bowell said the matter is under government consideration.

Washington Yeas Naws Colerick Indiana Committee On Census House of Representatives Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Dinois Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Forty Eighth Forty Eighth Congress Ottawa Ont House of Commons Bannerman Hudson’s Bay New Bedford Salem Massie Bowell New Club House Dartmouth Street Boston W. M. Chase Peter Cooper Chase Fred P. Vinton Diane Mr. Vinton Chese Vinton Mr. Vineton Impression Mr. Chase Moses Wight Mr. Wight William Lortaine J. Alden Weir A. K. Bellows F. Schuchardt, Jr Ida Bothe Doll & Ruicharas Emil Carlsen Asl M. Gaugengigt Istermen J. Francis Murphy Jennis Miller Bunker Dennis Miller Bunker A. F. Bellows Normandy D. W Annie C. Shaw J. M. Gaugengigl D. Jerome Elwell Doll & Richards Nuremberg Venice America Mr. Elwell W.H. Hilliard Paris Palmer, Bachelder & Co Buffalo James G. Tyler Brooklyn N. Y Gracie Antwerp

England Replies on Clayton-Bulwer Treaty Modification

Diplomatic letters to the senate publish Earl Granville's replies to Blaine's Central America treaty modification arguments. Granville argues for preserving the treaty's core while allowing careful adjustment, noting past disputes did not attack principles of interoceanic transit.

Washington Senate Earl Granville Minister West Blaime Blaine United States Great Britain Central America Barl Granville Kirst Colombia Mr. Blaine New Grenada Buchanan Sam Granville

Wireless president blamed for influence in temperance debate

The speaker denounces a wireless president as falling into bad company while discussing prohibition at the state house hearing. Ezra Heywood is noted as the only wholehearted license advocate, recently released from two years in Medham jail. Remarks followed from Rev. Henry A. Cooke and others.

State House Ezra Heywood Medham Gifford Henry A. Cooke J. Ellen Foster J. M. Stearns

Parliament actions on Irish question and land act debate

In the Commons Mr Forster favors protection for caretakers but prefers patrols to guards and will judge cases on merit. In the Lords, Lord Selborne opposes Donoughmore’s motion for a land act inquiry, carried 96 to 53. Skobeleff warns of a Slavic Teutonic struggle. Trindon Grange mine disaster toll now thought 60 to 70 dead as rescuers face debris.

London House of Commons Forster Tukers House of Lords Earl of Donoughmore Ireland Lord Selborne Farlike Taik de ® Yance Skobeleff Russia Narely Germany

Local political clashes and crime reported in Cumberland county

The Cumberland county democratic committee led by B F Andrews shows resolve while the Lewiston Democrats back a strong city ticket. A bridge project advances with $150 raised by citizens and $2,000 funded by the county. In Medway Claud McCastin dies under a tree collapse. A G T railroad ticket office in Portland is broken into. Portland voters nominate a near unanimous city ticket led by Alderman Deering. Brownyville mortgage sale nets Joseph Storey $1 090 over mortgage. Missing Robbins Heal feared dead. A Rockland mock trial covers a $10 000 breach suit involving Pauline Hartshorn and Oscar Bangs. Easter Fuller testifies on transitory mania. Knox and Lincoln railroads discuss a Maine Central lease with March 11 voting. Gov. Plaisted endorses Putnam, sparking GOP and Greenback rifts over judge appointment.

T. Sterry Hunt Montreal Vanderbilts Barnard Columbia College Johns. Camrell Arno Bates Sunday Courier Havana Eadwin Stone Biddeford Democratic State Committee Maine Simon Cameron Florda Switzerland England John W. Daniel Virginia Lynchburg Liverpool Coote Redford A.W. Mack Scoville Wailliamsport Ithaca N. Y Quebec Laval University Lafleche Three Rivers Thomaston John B. Walker Mary A. Gould A. P. Gould Geo. W. Schermerborn Boston and Providence Railroad Boston New York James B. Dunn Bethany Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Cambridge China United States Virginia Brooks Brooklyn Desdemona Union League Theatre Augustin Daly Daly Miss Brooks C. W. Foster Philadelphia News B. B. Shillaker Hartford Evening Post J. W. Torrey Bangkok Siam Broadway Puck East Apprentices’ Library Association Aurora Club Battle of Neponset Don Cesar de Bazan the Howard Barnes Trading Company Hong Kong Island of Borneo Wright Br.o. W. Holmes Bret Harte Torrey Cumberland County Democratic Committee B. F. Andrews South Warren Claud McCastin Medway Lewiston Portland Citizens John W. Deering Bangor and Piscataquis State Company Brownyville Joseph Storey Wilbur & Storey Robbins Heal Heal Brothers Westport Rockland Pauline Ann Hartshorn Oscar Wilde Bangs Easter Fuller The Courier Gazette Knox and Lincoln Railroad Maine Central Plaisted Mr. Putnam Repubicans Libbey Putnam Judge Libbery Gov. Plaisted

Man fatally cut by revolving saw at Norfolk mills

J. D. Morse of W. E. Mann saw mills Norfolk was fatally injured Thursday when thrown onto a revolving circular saw. Dover once had seventeen shoe factories. now only three operate with a weekly payroll of 1609 dollars. Young's Hotel at Franklin Falls, newly completed, saw a formal dedication Thursday evening by a Knights of Pythias banquet and supper hosted by proprietor Robert Young with Eben K. Glines as clerk.

J. D. Morse W. E. Mann Norfolk Dover Cocheco Manufacturing Company Young Franklin Falls Robert Young Eben KE. Glhines Knights of Pythias

Anonymous donor gives 1000 to Vermont university library fund

An unnamed donor contributed 1000 dollars to the University of Vermont library fund on Thursday. The report notes further local incidents including a bridge collapse in West Campton and a temperance convention nomination in Burlington.

Library Fund University of Vermont Pemigewasset West Campton Chittenden County Temperance Convention Burlington Sidney H. Weston Winooski George Crawford Brooklyn N. Y George Barr Highgate George S. Sweet Providence Anthony Comstock Camilla J. Pendleton John McConkey Opera House Brattleboro Mellendy Herrick CO. WW. Wyam J.S. Brown H. H. Mathews

Fourteen Killed in Jacksons Pyrotechnic Works Blaze

Chester, Pa Feb 17 A massive explosion at Prof Jacksons pyrotechnic works in the old Admiral Porter mansion area caused a fire that consumed the building. Fourteen people were killed and scores injured, many seriously, as firefighters from the city battled the blaze amid a chaotic scene of wreckage and widespread distress.

Jackson Brown Chester Prof. Jackson Admiral Porter Pennsylvania Military Academy Citizers Colorea Uvon City Hall Perry Williams John W. Barnes Strange Second Welsh Streets Samuel Charles Vanborn Philadelphia Welsh Street Delaware River Chester Gas Works Admiral Forter Quinby Percy Jackson Samuel W. Jackson, Jr

Haverhill Fire Destroys Main Business District

Fire sweeps through Haverhill Massachusetts damaging ten acres of shops and blocks on Washington and Wingate streets. Banks and firms burned. widespread homelessness reported with millions in losses and no confirmed deaths. Fire under control by 2:55 A M as firms like Smith Finney and Pilling blocks burn.

Haverhill Mass Lawrence Newburyyport Lowell Boston Little River Essex Wingate Andover First National Bank Five Cents Savings Bank Washington Street Smith Finney Tilton Prescott Bishop Union Coffin Pilling Wingate Street Newburyport Dover George A. Green R. Peaslee Eureka Company How & Day Merrimac Bank E. G. Bly Kimball Brothers H. H. Foster A. Sherburne & Blaisdell Huntington Bros S. AL. Jewett Griffin Bros Gage & Johnson L. A. Finney J. M. Moulton Priest & Chase A. McDuffie Gale Bros

Fire at Chelsea destroys vacant Kearin brewery building

A six story wooden Kearin brewery on Second and Spruce in Chelsea burned from 2:20 AM, alarming box 198, enveloping the structure within minutes and causing spots on nearby roofs. Loss estimated at 6,500 with the building abandoned for two years and owned by Patrick Kearnan.

Chelsea Second and Spruce Streets Kear- In Spruce Street Patrick Kearnan Dennis Martin Cottage Street Military Academy Chester Philadelphia Alma Hartfor Franklin Pennsylvania Hartford Phoenix Brooklyn Siamford Hanover New New York Citizens New York Imperial Northern Reliance Springfield Mass London Assurance United States West Newton Sam Davis Place A.N. Munroe Brighton Even Smith Lawrence Appleton Brock Essex and Lawrence Streets Lawrence Eagle Eagle

Appeal Filed Over Amory Estate Trusteeship and Alleged Mismanagement

George Kirkland Amory, grandson of Francis Amory, appeals a Dedham probate ruling concerning trusteeship of the Milton and Boston estates. He alleges John A. Lowell neglected repairs, misused estate funds, undercounted assets, and failed to inventory personal property, while Augustus Lowell and his ties threaten plot to block his rights.

Joan A. Lowell Amory Augustus Lowell John Amory Lowell Augustus Rowell Francis Amory John A. Lowell Milton Messrs. Brown Alger Norfolk County Dedham George Kirkland Amory Brookline Miten Boston White Lowell Milton Estate A. Lowell Joi A. Lowell Milton Trast Stallim Chas. G. Loring Francis Amory, Jr Jane Amory Lowell George W. Amery Francis Avery John Amery Lowell

Complimentary concert for Miss Barnes at Horticultural Hall

A refined concert at Horticultural Hall last evening featured Miss Fannie Louise Barnes with pianist Leandro Campanari and others. Barnes performed arias and recitatives. Campanari debuted Veracini violin sonata in E minor 1714 in Boston. Lang and Parker accompanied with Beetho ven Liszt and Schumann pieces amid praise from a large audience.

Fannie Louise Barnes Horticultural Hall William J. Wineb Leandro Campanari B. J. Lang J. C.D. Parker Arditi Winch Schubert Signor Campanari Veracini Boston Petersilen- Campanari Vieuxtemps Messrs. Lang and Parker Schumann Reinecke Boston Glee Club Messrs G. J. Parker G. W. Want W. R. Baker J. H. Humphrey B. Cary Humphrey Allen Kima Cleveland Fenderson Henry M. Aiken Leon Keach Union Hall

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