23 Feb 1883
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1883
Page
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A charming historical aside notes that on a brisk winter day Gen. Washington would have found pleasure here if he could have joined the scene. The remark evokes a sense of period ambiance and enduring admiration for the first president.
Poore labels Senator Beck as the Achilles of free trade in the senate, arguing the charge is inappropriate since Beck does not sulk in his tent or retreat from debate. The remark frames Beck as steadfast in his economic stance amid criticism.
The Indianapolis Journal estimates flood losses in five Indiana cities and surrounding county at 4.5 million dollars. It notes that business and trade suspensions are not included in the tally.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat urges appointing a new minister to Mexico. It critiques the current incumbent for lacking drive and proposes Mr. J. R. G. Pitkin of New Orleans as a suitable candidate.
The Globe notes a yesterday letter and confirms crediting the John Kelly interview to the Portland Argus, stating it was found uncredited there and not in other papers. They deem the matter not of great importance and accept the apology.
The first edition of Edward King’s novel The Gentle Savage, to be published by Osgood & Co. this Saturday, is entirely exhausted by advance orders. The note adds there are still a few gentle savages left on the plains despite poor agents and rough provisions.
Western exchanges shield David Davis from resignation as session ends. They argue he should quit his seat to let the counte elect a president pro tem to fill the presidential succession gap.
The Stockmen's association secretary at a Austin convention told a St. Louis Republican reporter that cattle losses from the recent blizzard would run 5 to 20 percent, a figure stockmen term a small loss. The Denver News claimed a larger total.
In Ottawa the lieutenant governor was absent and the government sought to present estimates without formal authorization. A telegram from Ottawa authorized the premier, but the opposition and speaker held there was insufficient authority. The premier awaited the lieutenant governor’s arrival.
A humorous biographer credits Washington with unrivaled calm as Massachusetts Democrats gather at the Revere House to honor his memory. Speeches are praised. speakers are sane and dignified, marking a contrast to past disorder and avoiding self-reproach for a day.
The Richmond Whig reports Congressman elect Wise striking parson Massey, describing the blows as mild yet provoking blushes and noting White’s condemnation. The piece laments public morals in Virginia and warns against Mahone’s influence while asserting the commonwealth’s dignity and strength.
The Manchester Guardian notes the drop of silk wealth in Macclesfield where weavers earn about 350 dollars weekly. It cites machinery progress abroad and lower German, Italian, and Swiss wages as key factors, while Coventry shifts to bicycles and watches. A Macclesfield inquiry yielded little, and calls for union reforms and technical schools rise.
A Rhode Island style political gathering recounts Col Henry Walker and others hosting a Democratic state central committee dinner at the Revere House. Speakers defend Washington and Jefferson, praise democracy, and recount debates on presidency titles and federal location, highlighting Jefferson’s vision and Hamilton’s influence.
The speaker lauds Gen Butler for loyalty and rails at Republicans, arguing the Democratic Party secured territorial growth and national power. He contrasts Democratic and Republican roles in the Civil War, claims the GOP caused 1,000,000 white deaths to free 4,000,960 enslaved people, and asserts Democratic progress and free institutions owe more to Democrats.
A speaker urges revival of American shipbuilding along the New England coast. He condemns Pennsylvanian capitalists, demands tariff reform to protect Massachusetts manufactures, calls for fair tax distribution, and argues for relief of the laboring man from heavy taxes while opposing burdens on pig iron and sugar.
Judge Abbott introduces L W Reddington of Vermont who says democrats in Vermont hope to elect a governor someday. Ex Gov Sprague of Rhode Island argues for free suffrage and party in power versus minority, noting native born foreigners and federal ideas. Col J H Taylor jokes about newspapers as the first estate and Washington’s virtue, while Col Jonas H French calls for unity under Democratic principles and preps for upcoming campaigns with praise for Plympton and Tarbox.
A February 21 1883 letter from G B Chandler Portland to Jonas A M French declines an invite to a Washington birthday celebration at Revere House. Bradbury then writes praising Washingtons virtues and enduring constitutional liberty guiding American voters.
Reports from the capital detail senate and house actions on bills for railroad funding and taxation, including a northern Woodstock railroad extension, Bangor and Rockland charters, and a measure affecting butter and cheese sales. A broad Washington dispatch critiques tariff policy and party strategies, noting alleged deceit, calls for reduction, caucus turmoil, and pending conference decisions amid allied naval and consular appropriations.
Judge Abbott presided as hundreds gathered shortly before 3 o'clock. A long list of dignitaries from multiple states filled tables, with French leading the way to seating and a corridor table added for crowd accommodation. The menu featured Julienne, Green Turtle, young turkey, mutton, beef, capon, saddle of mutton, chicken salad, desserts, and beverages.
Judge Abbott presides as crowds applaud the ceremony honoring Washington’s birthday. A speaker praises Governor Butler as a real live chief executive, noting Massachusetts Democrats show strength and unity across the commonwealth.
Judge Abbott hosted a Connecticut guest, Hon. William Parsons, editor of the New Haven Register. Parsons condemned Republican influence over the press, urged democracy as equal rights, criticized Massachusetts and Connecticut governance, and urged Democrats to unite for political and social rights in upcoming contests.
Letters from J. J. Covene y and others reveal Democratic figures like J. E. McDonald J. B. Vance S. B. Cox W. Dorsheimer and Samuel J Randall declining Washington birthday dinner invitations citing engagements and duties. The document, dated February 1883, records thanks regrets and reflections on Washingtons example and public service.
At Hanover on February 22 a professor was horned, windows broken, a fence pulled, and settees in the chapel smeared with lard. Faculty questioned sophomores who refused to name others or disclose whereabouts, leading to suspensions. A class meeting pledged to stand firm, and Washington's Birthday actions paused all regular exercises.
A 75 foot section of McLean avenue on Court street slid into the water, flooding the Southern railroad track and isolating both passenger and freight depots. The river is dropping about an inch per hour as of this morning, severing rail communication prior to an incoming train.
Central Vermont superintendent EK Folsom registers at Young's hotel. Mrs. J I Talbot hosts a large company for Edmund Neuport. Miss Susan B Anthony sails Philadelphia to Liverpool on the British Prince. Trenor W Park's estate estimated at 3.6 million. Park died intestate in Sennington VT. George Yapic succeeds Julius C Burrows in Congress as a Democrat free trader. Elmer Littlefield appointed Baltimore office manager for Boston Marine Insurance. Boston brokers visit New York to attend market and bail. Robert C Winthrop at home on Marlborough Street hosting friends. Mrs. Mary Brickley of Norwood Ohio seeks a Bradford lineage and a share of a 160 million pound English fortune. Gov Begole and wife said to be first married couple in Saginaw valley after 44 years. Begole sought United States land office location. Mr and Mrs Luther Rideout of Garland Maine celebrate golden wedding with kin and friends, with remarks from Haskell Jennings Merriam Coan Thayer and Rev Thayer. Children and grandchildren present.
At the Amoskeag Veterans annual meeting in Manchester the corps elected Commander Frank A. McKean of Nashua Captain Lewis Simonds of Manchester Captain Moses Wadleigh of Manchester Treasurer George B. Chandler of Manchester Clerk William G. Even of Manchester. The 29th anniversary ball drew prominent guests including Gov. Butler ex-Gov Cheney Gov. Beir staff and Boston officials with the governor's secretary among escorts.
New York on February 22 14 of 15 victims of the Fourth Street parochial school disaster were given solemn requiem masses at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer. Coffins rested in 144 white hearses as crowds packed the church and streets. The pallbearers and students wore white with black crape as Rev Father Schaefer delivered a moving sermon. The service drew nearly 5000 worshippers and a heavy police presence to maintain order. The procession proceeded to the ferry for Calgary cemetery where the dead were laid to rest. the seventh victim died last night and will be buried tomorrow.
Probate judge in Norfolk county approves wills and grants administration while guardians appointed for minors. Insolvency hearings include Stockwell, Rice, Brooks, Hagan, Whitney, and Fales. new hearings set for March and April. Licenses politics discuss temperance, board vacancies, and candidate mentions. Old railroad station to be demolished for freight house. Newton hearings on park estates and aldermen approve street light contracts. Minor crimes, land sales, and civic notes across suburbs fill out the day’s brief.
New Haven pursues Talcott H Russell receiver action against Jeremiah Bishop former treasurer for 50 000 allegedly unaccounted. The suit seeks nearly 100 000 in damages with a trial expected to last several days.
In New Haven on February 22 Yale freshmen and sophomores clashed as freshmen passed through a double line of sophomores, greeted by cheers. The freshmen carried large canes and caused loud, ungentlemanly noise in the chapel. After recitation they began a contest, but a faculty member intervened and the belligerents dispersed.
The 1:55 P.M. alarm from box 21 on Thursday stemmed from a kerosene lamp upset in the basement of 201 How ard Street, a liquor saloon run by David Kent and Thomas Quinn. Building and contents damaged 3500.
In Augusta on February 22 a senate committee reported a plan to apportion the state senate by counties with figures for York Cumberland Oxford Androscoggin Franklin Sagadahoc Kennebec Somerset Piscataquis Penobscot Lincoln Knox Waldo Hancock Washington Aroostook A mi nority report followed. A legislative apportionment committee of 151 members was created and a bill to establish a Maing Fertilizer and Control station was reported from the agriculture committee with a new graft note.
New York February 22 President Paul A Chadbourne of Amherst Agricultural College has been ill in this city for several days. He is said to be in a critical condition and tonight his physicians have abandoned all hopes of recovery, stating that death is imminent within hours.
Commander Reed of the gunboat Alliance reports from Aspinwall that on January 29 about half the officers visited Panama by railroad. The general canal progress mirrors last year with great preparations but no significant excavations.
New York reports Feo Keller and John Fox, two boys, were arraigned today on unspecified charges. The brief item notes their names and the formal court action without detailing the allegations or outcomes.
Summary of brief items from Maine and nearby areas including Lewiston politics with David Farrar for mayor and James Ferris under indictment, Bar Harbor trout case, Winthrop mills closing for water, Gov Robie signing Old Orchard as a town, a young Lewiston inventor, Native hunting practices, and Insurance Commissioner Peakes drawing $1700 in 1900s funds.
Reports discuss converting the city farm in Dover into a public garden with about £25000 earmarked for improvements at Rockingham house in Portsmouth. The Pemigewasset railroad main line last rail laid, Cole Manufacturing trims workers’ wages, and hope rises for mills as snow and drought threaten water levels. Frank H. Moulton of Guilford Hosiery contemplates a new mill in Columbia South Carolina with around 75 workers.
Newport and Rutland items report a Rutland national bank with 160000 capital, possible expansion to 300000, to share quarters with Rutland Trust Co. Also noted: Newport editor Charles F. Ranney takes managing editor post at Worcester based New England Home Journal.
Police raided liquor depots in Franklin on Thursday, seizing stock from two drug stores amid a crackdown. Thomas Dooley, intoxicated, assaulted Watchman Abel at Berkshire Woollen mill in Great Barrington on Wednesday night. Patrick Clines, father of Maggie Clines, was arrested in Lawrence for robbing boarding houses with stolen clothing valued at 75. An umbrella mender from Haverhill faced charges. Thirteen Milford school children were injured after a double runner sled crash on Bear Hill, with Mamie Murray and Boward Hogan among the seriously hurt.
The Housatonic railroad company directors report increased bonded debt of 200000 and investments in 350 line and coal cars. They detail 1220 tons of steel rails laid, a 2500 ton order for May and June, three locomotives purchased for 42041 54 and one sold for 3280. Depots, land, and siding cost 21305 13. Receipts 746327 0, expenses 493124 66, net gain 97327 50. Also notes a March hearing in New Haven over the New York and Connecticut Air Line and protests by Hartford and Harlem and Isbell of Milford.
In the Parner Age table, United States railroad construction in iss2 surpassed 1881 by 2000 miles. In Jacksonville Florida, Duncan Ross defeated Thiebaud Bauer in the Greco Roman wrestling second championship match. Sing Sing convicts resumed work with restored discipline. four ringleaders singled out for punishment. The revolt will cost the state several thousands of dollars.
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