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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Feb 22, 1883

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New York Advertiser Attacks Hayes Administration

Leading Massachusetts Democrats and guests prepare to celebrate the birthday of George Washington, praising him as incorruptible and fearless. The paper accuses Hayes’s administration of fraud and foresees it becoming the most disgraceful in history. The call goes out that no one should miss the event.

New York Commercial Advertiser Hayes Massachusetts Sterling George Washington

Reform agitation in patent laws in England and US

The discussion compares patent costs and processes in England and the United States. It notes English patents cost more and often cover multiple inventions, while US patents require separate patents for each invention. The text argues for cheaper, freer patent grants worldwide, balancing inventor rights with public access.

England United States

Beltzhoever Attacks Weather Service Failures Noted

Special Despatch from Washington reports Ohio's Beltzhoever urged dismissal of weather service officers to disrupt predictions. His lone vote failed, praised as falsely promoting a scandal by allies and reporters. The article defends the signal service as without current scandal and calls for fair tribunal review.

Washington Beltzhoever Ohio Gen. Hazen Signal Service Weather Service Signal Service Corps

Senators Discussing the Question of Allow ing them to Vote

In the Senate on February 21, Edmunds moved to take up the Utah bill, Call objected, but the body voted 22 to 17 to proceed. Hoar proposed striking the seventh section barring women from Utah elections for public purposes. Edmunds defended it as a political move to curb polygamy, Blair argued for universal suffrage and questioned the section’s reach. Blair suggested text limiting to polygamy offenders. The bill remained pending at adjournment.

Washington Senate Edmunds Utah Call Hoar Mr. Edmunds Central Asia Black Congress District of Columbia Blair Vermont Mr. Blair Brigham Young

Sale of Navy Yards and Chelsea Naval Hospital Considered

Washington reports House in committee on sundry civil bill adopts amendments authorizing sale of navy yards and the Chelsea Naval Hospital. Proposals include selling hospital grounds at Chelsea to fund a new site and hospital, with safeguards to ensure full government price and up to 50 000 reserved for relocation.

Navy Yards Chelsea Naval Hospital Washington House Harris Massachusetts Bay Brooklyn N. Y Bliss New York Morse Secretary of the Navy Naval Hospital Chelsea Mass Navy Department Naval Committee Chandler Department Treasury Department Marine Hospital Hiscock

River and Harbor Bill Report Faces Presidential Veto Clash

Washington dispatch reports Mr Page on behalf of the House Commerce Committee submitting a river and harbor bill with arguments over the president's veto power and the War Department's withholding of appropriations. The Senate later passes the Army Appropriation Bill with clerical, rank, and transport provisions plus executive nominations.

Washington Page House Committee On Commerce House Congress Secretary of War Senate Committee On Military Affairs Adjutant General’s Department Washington City Washington Monument Signal Service Corps Plumb Corps of Engineers Quincy A. Gillmore Wm. E. Morrill Andrew N. Camrell Charles J. Allen Charles W. Raymond Philip M. Price Algernon $. Badger New Orleans John B. Raulston Internal Revenue Fourth District Virginia Curtis Stevens Hal Jowell Hebert S. Ives Plantsville Conn

Katie Gerlach Dies in School Calamity at Age Seven

New York reports Katie Gerlach seven among yesterday’s schoolhouse disaster victims. She becomes the 17th death. Funeral details note bodies to be moved to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer for morning rites, with mourning drapes and rosewood caskets bearing names and ages. Also mentions Harvard club dinner at Delmonico’s with notable attendees and the Nipahc steamship arrival from Europe.

New York Katie Gerlach Church of the Most Holy Redeemer Harvard Club Dolmonico’s President Eliot Harvard College William M. Edwarts Joseph H. Choate George A. Goddard Boston Charles W. Clifford New Bedford William Merrick Springfield Mass Nipahc Europe

Unusual hollow snow balls sweep across Hartford region

Hartford observers report a rare phenomenon after a light snowfall. Moist snow blown by a sharp southerly wind formed hollow balls varying from small spheres to nearly barrel-sized tusks, rolled along by the wind. Sightings extended from the sound to Massachusetts.

Hartford Conn Massachusetts

New Hampshire Politics and Rail Plans Dominate Session Outlook

Special correspondence notes that NH senate controversy over Blair’s double senatorial bid fades as legislators prepare for a potential constitutional convention. Rollins leads pledges while Briggs and Patterson follow. reform of the judiciary and a fixed legislative pay plan are seen as fixes. Rail charters, library expansion, glove and underwear manufacture, and town political maneuvers in Littleton are outlined alongside new Wyoming cattle ventures and Concord’s rail repairs.

Boston Post Concord N. H United States Senate Blair Concord Monitor Garland Senate New Hampshire Rollins Briggs Patterson Weath Treasury Lake Shore Laconia Guilford Alton Belknap County Colebrook Grand Trunk Boston Montreal Alwys State Library Executive Council Lit Ueton Merrimack Glove Company Warner Littleton Granite State Glove Company Ray Dover Point Eastern Hooksett Gonic Plaistow Epping Wyoming Watson Academy Beede & Shaw Dover Merrimack Grove Company Littleton Parties John T. Perry The Cincinnati Gazette Exeter Gilman Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad Company Lake Village Farmers’ Meeting State Grange of Patrons of Husbandry Boscawen H. H.M

Fourth Annual Ball of the Boston Fire Department

The fourth annual ball of the Boston fire department drew a vast crowd at Mechanics Building on Huntington Avenue. About 15,000 attendees packed the grand hall and Olympian hall with a 58-piece Cadet band opening proceedings and 400 couples taking the grand march at 10 PM. Fire alarm discipline, ample cloak rooms, and careful logistics framed a festive night, with proceeds benefiting the Boston firefighters relief fund and a strong Providence delegation among the notable attendees.

Boston Fire Department Mechanics’ Building Huntington Avenue Grand Hall Olympian Hall H. J. Seiler Art Olympian Club J. Thomas Baldwin William T. Cheswell Robinson Engraving Company Presbyterian Church South Boston Commercial Athletic Club Club South Boston Athletic Club Navy Yard United States Wabash Common Council Institute Fair Walnut Hill Range Malden

Rowe Freed in Murderous Assault Case in Camden

The preliminary examination of J. T. Rowe before Justice Miller on murderous assault charges against Leon Carleton concluded after three days with Rowe discharged. The verdict surprised observers and the case may go before the full court.

Middlesex Court Linus M. Price Pacific National Bank George RB. Eager Newton Said Eager Camden J. T. Rowe Miller Leon Carleton Rowe

Governor Nominates Trustees for Insane Hospital

Augusta reports the governor nominates D O Bowen of Morrill and Joseph F Hinckley of Bluehill as trustees of the insane hospital. The legislature elected Samuel A Holbrook state treasurer. The senate indefinitely postponed the woman school suffrage bill as the house passed it. The apportionment bill was engrossed.

Augusta D.O. Bowen Morrill Joseph F. Hinckley Bluehill Insane Hospital Samuel A. Holbrook Senate House

Rail travel dangers deemed small by actuaries

Railroad actuaries estimate one passenger killed per 4 419 400 travelers and one injured per 814 821. From this it is seen that the dangers of railway travel to passengers are exceedingly small.

Notable New England Personal Notes From Portland Adver

Hon Charlies A White of Gardiner Maine stays at the Quincy house. Lawyer Woodman of Dover New Hampshire has practiced there 59 years. Thomas G Shearman of Brooklyn writes tariff articles for the Portland Advertiser. Fred Parmont of Parker house visits Canaan New Hampshire. Henry C Brooks elected president of Sailors Snug Harbor succeeding Thomas Molley. Mayor Low of Brooklyn and his sister each contribute 600 annually to the church at Wolfeborough Junction.

Charlies A. White Gardiner Quincy House Lawyer Woodman Dover N. H Thomas G. Shearman Brooklyn Portland Advertiser Fred Parmont Parker House Canaan Henry C. Brooks Sailors

Investigation of Normal Art School Refused Attorney General Sherman

In the senate on Wednesday the Worcester member reported a bill to set the Middlesex county treasurer's salary at 2100 dollars. The committee on public charitable institutions reported a resolve to approve a contract governing immigration supervision. The senate refused to reconsider the education report opposing abolition of the Normal Art School. The Hoosac Tunnel and the Troy and Greenfield railroad order to employ counsel was amended to have the attorney general appear. The attorney general is ready to represent the commonwealth. Orders of the Day include various appropriation and railroad bills and other measures.

Senate Johnson Worcester Middlesex County Tufts Loring Secretary of the Treasury Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity Committee On Education Hoosac Tunnel Troy and Greenfield Commonwealth Cambridge Railroad Company Boston House of Representatives Pepperell State Lunatic Hospital Taunton Springfield Union Railroad Company Middlesex Railroad Company Somerville Horse Railroad Company Committee On Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Committee On Military Affairs James Flynn Committee On Election Laws

Woman suffrage bill sparks Senate debate in Boston

In a lengthy session, lawmakers debated granting women the right to vote in city and town affairs. Supporters argued for equality and home protection, while opponents warned of social disruption and family disintegration. Several speakers urged cautious advancement with postponement. The measure was laid on the table for Tuesday with other orders.

Whitmarsh Boston Smith Andover Baker Beverly Chamberlain Cambridge Commonwealth Butler Arlington Lincoln of Somerville Hopkins Millbury

Prosecution and Defense Clash in Cambridge Chief Hagar Hearing

The Cambridge board of aldermen heard testimony over several hours regarding Chief Hagar. Patrolmen described favoritism and harshness, while Chief Hagar testified he had prior expressions of mayoral satisfaction. The defense argued the mayor acted in bad faith and noted a later loss of confidence tied to a threatened letter. The hearing adjourned with plans to resume Friday at 2 o'clock.

Hagar Board of Aldermen of Cambridge Hale Pshhilds Lechmere Bank Jones Boston Eaton Sergt. Pullen French Pond Capt. Folsom Sergt. Batchelder Capt. Ee eTee

Fires and damages in multiple Boston area properties

Alarm logs report fire incidents at No 7 Newbury street in a upper story room causing $100 furniture damage, No 205 London street East Boston basement fire with $200 loss, and a Lincol n street three story building fire injuring a machine shop and liquor store with about $900 total losses including water damage. A Dedham East street dwelling fire destroyed by fire with $20,000 remodel cost and insurance, plus minor blazes at Hazilett's mill East Cambridge and Prince street dwelling with minor damage. Fire at High street store minimal damage. Wellesley paint mill insured with total loss around $10,000.

Newbury Street London Street Boston Bridget Mack Lincoln Street Fred L. Ames S. Newhall William Lyons Hazilett First Street East Cambridge Prince Street Lee, Blackburn & Co High Street Henry Wood, Son & Co Wellesley

Birmingham as iron center claims vast coal and ore

The Birmingham Alabama Age cites an interview with a local iron expert who rejects Chattanooga as iron capital of the South. He asserts coal within six miles yields 3,000 tons daily, iron ore 13 feet thick within eight miles, mined and shipped at 75 cents per ton, with coke at 265 dollars per ton. He argues Birmingham beats Rising Fawn and South Pittsburg on cost by 150 dollars per ton, notes seven furnaces total with 2.5 million dollars in capital.

Birmingham Chattanooga South Pittsburg

Babcock Shooting Case Near Bradley Ends With Severe Injuries

In Bangor Maine on February 21 the Babcock case details a deer hunting incident with a French companion Neddo. Babock shot at a deer and engaged the animal. during the struggle the companion fired, injuring Babock instead of the deer. His condition remains serious but hopeful for recovery. Also noted are legal motions in the Pickard case, a boy breaking his leg on Fountain street, arrests in Hancock county for fish and game violations, and the February criminal term of the supreme judicial court adjournment.

Bangor Babcock Bradley Babock Neddo C. &. Woodard Maine Central Railroad Company Pickard Thomas W. Burr Fountain Street Werden Morse Hancock County Supreme Judicial Court

Ex Gov St John arrives with reception planned

Ex governor John P St John of Kansas rode in on the 2 55 train and was met by a Massachusetts No License union committee at the depot. Guests include Lt Gov Ames Gov Littlefield Rhode Island, with staff and a Rhode Island secretary of state. A large crowd and 600 children are expected for the Mechanics Building reception.

Washington Webster Historical Society Old South Church Gov. St. John Mechanics’ Association Citizens’ Law and Order League Tremont Temple Wells Memorial Robert Collyer Christian Union Hall Ruggles Street Quartette John P. St. John Kansas Massachusetts No License Union James F. C. Hyde Joseph Cook Wm. E. Sheldon W. H. Colcord Vendome Mechanics Lient Ames Littlefield Rhode Island Secretary of State of Worthington Tobey

Sixth Roxbury Horse Guards sociable at Bacon Hall

The final sociable of the Roxbury Horse Guards was held at Bacon hall Roxbury on Wednesday evening with four 100 couples. Floor control by H Wetherbee and a corps of six locals. Music by Edmands's band and catering by H Seiler. Notables included Maj Young ex Commander Calder Capt Hersey and Dr Emery.

Roxbury Horse Guards Bacon Hall Roxbury H. Wetherbee C. E. Reynolds C. H. Coburn H. S. Atwood J. 8. Boyd J. W. Fox O. W. Owen

Brockton Treasurers Report Accepted by City Council

The Brockton common council met and accepted the treasurer's report. Key figures show total receipts for the year at 208657 43 dollars, gross disbursements at 257744 06, and cash in treasury totaling 10913 37 dollars.

Brockton Mass

Prohibition measures all killed in New Jersey house

In Trenton on February 21 the temperance and prohibition bills presented this session were each defeated in the house one after another, ending the push for stricter laws this term.

Trenton N. J

Bills Presented for Legislature Consideration and Nominations

A summary of bills on employer liability for personal injuries and related reforms is presented to the legislature, with two proposed acts altering common employment defenses. Also, notes from an executive council meeting list nominations to hospitals, a possible trusteeship for Miss Abigail Dodge, and other political actions and legal notices.

Executive Council Plympton Bureau of Statistics of Labor Earl de la Warr

Metallurgical society meeting agenda at Institute of Technology

The American Institute of Mining Engineers resumed sessions at the Institute of Technology with papers on black tin ingots, blast furnace chills, nickel metallurgy, and oxidation protection for iron and steel. Afternoon tours included Cow Pasture pumping station and Norway Ironworks, plus invitations from Boston Natural History Society and Wellesley College for visits.

American Institute of Mining Engineers Institute of Technology Rothwell R. H. Richards H.M. Howe Boston W. P. Blake New Haven United States Wharton Mr. Bower England K. G. W. Maynard New York Institute Museum of Fine Arts Cow Pasture Norway Ironworks W.C. Kerr Washington, D. C South Appalachian Plateau T. Egleston New York City Ems A. F. Hill Boston Society of Natural History Wellesley College

Montreal Dakota Wedding Of Chief Gall’s Niece

In the hopeful town of Montreal near Fort Yates a high society wedding drew 160 guests. Bride Marcella Arnold, niece of Chief Gall, wore a government blanket with porcupine quill work and otter pelt hair. Groom Posey Hawley. The ceremony was officiated by Cannon Bark Johnson’s wife, with a menu of agency beef pemmican and dog soup.

Montreal Dak Fort Yates St. Paul F Cannon Bark Johnson

Eve and Woman's Place Evidenced in Tremont Talk

Miss Phabe M. Couzins of St Louis spoke on Eve from biblical and logical standpoints at Tremont temple. Miss Caroline Roach presented Josiah Allen's wife and views on women's rights. Mrs Shattuck presided and introduced Couzins, who urged equality and progress for women, urging men and women to rise together.

Tremont Temple Phabe M. Couzins St. Louis Eve Caroline Roach Maiden Adam Jupiter Minerva

Local incidents report and thefts in Boston area

An infant's body wrapped in newspaper was found in a vacant Essex Street lot near Federal with no injuries noted. Missing 11 year old Mary Hill from Cabot Street Boston Highlands. Hull boat reported missing after Joseph Low, presumed drowned. Burglaries include Cottage Street theft worth 23 dollars, Beach Street shop break in with boots and coats valued at 55 dollars. Walter Ott arrested for obtaining meals at United States hotel since January 1 valued at 75 dollars by false pretences. Charles E Walker reports break in to his variety store on Beach Street with multiple items stolen.

Essex Street Federal Joseph Low Hull Stony Beach Low Mary Hill Cabot Street Boston Highlands James ©. Mills Angus McMillan Cottage Street Patrick W. Connelly Athens Street Boston David J. Adams Gloucester Si Bac Charles E. Walker Beach Street Walter Ott Fourth Division United States

Fire department hires and city visits noted

Permanent substitutes in the fire department are listed including Fred A Mc Elroy David Hurley and others with Hoseman T P Lally moving to chemical 4 and C W Kerrison becoming permanent hoseman of engine 26. Mayor Palmer visited public schools on Wednesday and a Providence government delegation toured Boston to inspect the fire department and attend the firemen ball. Brooklyn fire committee visits today amid rumors Fire Commissioner Fitzgerald may resign and Toland slated for remaining term.

Fire Department Fred A. McElroy Thomas F. Good Christopher F. Curran William H. Hughes John Glennon Frank Turner David Knights Timothy J. Leary T. P. Lally Chemical C. W. Kerrison Mayor Palmer Providence Boston Brooklyn N. Y City Hall John E. Fitzgerald Hugh J. Toland

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