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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1881

Page

2

Republicans Tighten Grip on Caucus for 319 or More Seats

A Boston Post report describes a Republican caucus in Washington to set apportionment after threats of filibuster. Leaders Frye Hawley Robinson backed 319 as minimum with Haskell preferring 322 for the West, while others urged 319 or higher and rejected fixing a lower number. The motion to set the floor at 819 failed.

Washington Cox Conger Hawley House of Representatives Frye Maine Lapham New York North Briggs New Hampshire Butterworth Ohio Haskell Kansa Cimattenden Reed Robinson Messrs Iaskell Kansas

A Bill for the Relief of the Poncas From Senate Committee

A bill titled For the relief of the Poncas advances from a Senate committee. The measure aims to provide aid to the Ponca people through specified government support and remedies. Details on eligibility, funding, and administration remain under review.

Senate

Senate approves revised Congressional Library land bill

The Senate adopted the amended Library bill restricting land purchase costs to 1 million dollars and requiring Attorney General opinion before spending. It also calls for sworn commissioners and President approval on contracts and appraisals. The site is fixed on six squares east of the Capitol, with total land damages capped at 1 million.

Washington Senate Congressional Library Congress Yeas Sara A. Spencer

Horrible Ohio Fire Claims Sloan Family of Eight

Fire at East Liverpool Ohio in a four story building owned by Frank Stewart destroys a drug store feed shop and dwelling. William Sloan and his seven relatives perish in the blaze with eight fatalities including children and a brother in law. The fire is believed incendiary with losses around $10 000.

City Council Committee On Harrison Avenue Bedford Street Columbus Huntington Avenues City Council Board of Street Commissioners D Street South Boston Huntington Avenue United States Senate House Legislative Committee On O’ Brien Board of Aldermen East Liverpool Ohio Lima Pittsburg Sloan Frank Stewart William Sloan

Whittaker court martial resumes with linen goods witness

Mark Finley of Marlin & Co testifies about Lot No 93 linen against Whittaker case. Police cadet Russell finds blood on Whittaker room door. cadets recall hearing nothing unusual as court adjourns until tomorrow.

New York Whittaker Mark Finley House of Marlin & Co Ireland R. K. Davis & Co Gov. Chamberlain Finley Cornelius Russell John Shallenberger Britton Davis Charles H. Bennett Hodges Wills Morrison Gardner

Turmoil Across Americas and Chile Peru War Alerts

Reports from Antioquia and Santander show revolts and mutinies amid clashes between Conservatives and the government. US flagship Pensacola arrives. Peru and Chile battles devastate Lima Chorrillos and Miraflores with heavy casualties and proclamations of martial law.

Destruction of a Summer Hotel near Amherst Mass

The Orient Hotel two miles from Amherst burned at 8 30 this morning. Dr Heed occupied the building since 1875. insured for 2700 personal property and 5000 on the building. It was once a famed summer resort and water cure. Fire likely from a defective flue. Destruction of Pulp Works at North Gorham Me with loss 35000.

Anrherst Mass Amherst Orient Amsherst Amherst Savings Bank Dr. Heed Presumpscot Pulp North Gorham Royal Liverpool London Lancashire Metropole Springfield Phoenix Sianover Camden United Firemen’s Philadelphia

Boucicault Arrives in New York for Boston Engagement

News from New York on February 23 reports Dion Boucicault arriving aboard the Arizona and heading to Boston to begin a Boston Museum engagement next Monday. He received a cordial reception from theatrical friends in the city.

New York Dion Boucicault Europe Arizona Boston Patrick Keenan Thomas Smith Brooklyn John C. Clark Lenox Madison County England Gallia J. Odell Wim. Smith Irish World Land League Paris League Fernando Wood Alexandria Havana Louis Alfredo Tony Pastor

Mayor Greene Likely to Succeed Postmaster Greene

Fall River Massachusetts reports Mayor Greene returning from Washington amid signals his father Chester W. Greene may resign as postmaster. If so the mayor would inherit the post and resign as mayor with council vote to fill the vacancy. several names are discussed though no clear candidate has emerged. The Trades Council met but did not announce public business.

Fall River Mass Greene Washington Chester W. Greene Trades’ Council

Northern Pacific Sold to Villard Pool for 12 Million

The Northern Pacific Railroad is slated to pass next fall to the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company led by Henry Villard. A pool including Endicott of Boston George M. Pullman and backed by bondholders Seligman Mortons and Drexels bought most NP stock for about 12 million dollars, while bondholders criticized Billings management and praised Villard's drive.

Northern Pacific Villard Oregon Northern Pacific Railroad Oregon Company Montpelier and Wells River Montpelier Wells River Railroad Dr. Sortwell Cambridge Mass D. R. Sortwell Cambridge, Mass S. S. Thompson Lynden, Vt W. H. H. Bingham Stowe Joel Foster S. C. Shurtleff S. 5. Thompson Lynden Estes Kowe Boston Syracuse Buffalo International Bridge Rochester Hoosac Saratoga Railroad Troy Saratoga Springs Fish Creek Hudson River Colorado Chicago and Northwestern Delaware, Lackawanna and Western New York Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Samuel Sloan Fred KF. Chambers Fred Gibbon Jay Gould Sidney Dillon Russell Sage Wm. Dodge Moses Taylor George Buckley John S. Blair Geo. Bliss Percy R. Payne Wm. Walter Phelps Wilson G. Hunt Benj. G. Clarke E. W. Holbrook Higgins Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Robert Garrett John Lowther Welsh Enoch Pratt Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pennsylvania Directors Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Road Pennsylvania Road Cleveland R. B. Dennis New York, New England and Western Investment Company Cleveland, Canton, Coshocton and Straitsville Canton Coshocton the Graphic Philadelphia and Reading Jersey Central Baltimore and Ohio

Williams Suit Seeks Examination of Western Union Directors

Robert Sewall for William S Williams asked Judge Sedgwick in New York Superior Court Chambers for orders to examine Western Union directors before trial in a suit to restrain the consolidation of telegraph companies. The motion aims to amend the complaint and clarify the alleged conspiracy. Judge Truex reserved decision.

New York Robert Sewall Wm. S. Williams Western Union Telegraph Company Union Trust Company Sedgwick Western Union Company Porter Western Union Wheeler H. Peckham

Ferry collision tears side from Hudson City in Jersey City

The Pennsylvania ferryboat Hudson City was struck near the New York shore by the City of Norwich. The collision tore out a cabin wall. four passengers were aboard with two injured. Captain T. B. Kissum suffered a crushed hand and possible internal injuries. An Elevated Railroad worker also hurt as City of Norwich continued on.

Jersey City N. J Hudson City New York City of Norwich Cleveland, O Fenton Marshall Tex James Gibbons James O’connor Demerara Brenham Texas Robert Henry F. W. Meyer Louisville Mr. Meyer William Charlotte N. C Harper Farrington Wm. Fox Milwaukee Washington Senator Carpenter Bowling Green Fayette Loving Penny Grubb Narbonnes Montreal Western Nail Association Denver Col Southern Express Company Louisville and Nashville System John Taylor Chattanooga Tenn John Fletcher Taylor Fletcher Chatham Pleasant Gap Colored People. An Oil City President Buffalo, Pittsburg and Western Road Charles Babcock John Hunter William McKim Oil City W.S. Vavanery Boston Produce Exchange Iowa Michigan Chicago Canada Pullman Toronto Lansing Millis National Despatch Line Simpson Danville J. Foster R. W. Barksdale Foster

Mass Meeting Supports Irish Land League in Baltimore

A packed Maryland Institute Hall heard Mayor Latrobe and speakers including Hon. Wm. Walsh and Rev. A M Courtenay repudiate violence by the Irish in seeking justice from Parliament. Resolutions of sympathy were adopted and the gathering was described as very enthusiastic.

Baltimore Irish Land League Maryland Institute Hall Latrobe Wm. Walsh Congress Nicholas Ford M. C Missouri A.M. Courtenay Methodist Episcopal Church Chapelle Catholic Church Ford

Parnell Sails to France as Lands Bill Debates Continue

London reports detail Charles Parnell departing Dover for France and entrusting Home Rule leadership to Justin McCarthy. Dublin hosts Land League meeting with detectives observing. Notes say Paris press backs the League and Dillon reads Parnell’s telegraph urging postponement until rents and Land bill terms are clear. Two League farmers arrested. a Cork shooting claim denied. In Commons Gladstone hints on concluding the land and protection bill with amendments debated. O Connor silenced. Bright urges proceeding with Land bill while Arms bill may be dropped.

London Parnell Dover France House of Commons Justin McCarthy Paris Ireland Land League Dublin Egan League Dillion Dillon Buttevant County Cork Commons Gladstone Foster T. P. O'Connor Healy John Bright

Greece and Austrian troop call up amid European tensions

A Vienna dispatch reports Greece informed powers before calling reserves to ready provinces, with Athens announcing it as enforcing an old decision. Premier Coumoundouros explains the move to Greece abroad, while a Greek warship arrives with muskets and torpedoes.

London Vienna Cieece Athens Coumoundouros Greece Piraeus Trieste Fiume France Lord Penzance Archdeacon Dunbar Dunbar

Maine Senate Valuation Committee Appointed Androscoggin Hill Taber

In Augusta on February 23 the Maine Senate named a valuation committee: Dingley Androscoggin Hill Hancock Taber Waldo. A bill to empower married women to convey property without husband joinder was reported ought not to pass. A railroad connections order was deemed expedient. House actions include new drafts for Palmer Machiasport Railroad and Kennebec Central Railroad, a bribery at elections bill reported ought not to pass, and the Swan Minot expulsion resolution passed unanimously. Orders passed to engrossment include Lake Megantic Railroad charter amendment and a Biddeford Municipal Court establishment. Major appropriations listed include State beneficiaries 88000 and pensions 23000 among other items.

Maine House of Representatives Kennebec Central Railroad Co Thomas Swan Minot Whittaker New York United States Colombia Curacoa Venezuela Randall Congress Legislative Committee On Boston St. Louis Augustta Senate Messrs. Dingley Androscoggin Hill Hancock Taber Waldo Palmer and Machiasport Kennebec Central Railroad Company Thomas B. Swan Lake Megantic Railroad Company Biddeford Trustees Insane Hospital Board of Agriculture Valuation Commission

New Hampshire union club organized in Portsmouth

A Greenback Labor club was organized in Portsmouth on Tuesday night with William Weaver of Nashua giving an address and excellent attendance reported.

Greenback Labor Club Portsmouth Wiliam Weaver Nashua Joseph Plantier Hartford Sarah Holland Dennis J. Lynch Dartmouth College Junction House G. T. Aldrich J. F. Merriam W. B. Porter F. H. Herrick E. H. Trowbridge Hazelton J. W. Lanehbart E. G. Kimball E. L. Kimball C. E. Kimball E. W. Felton F. R. Spaulding Barton G. Towne Lancaster Hattie Bugbee Towne Bugbee Hattie Francis L. Towne United States Regular Army

Butter market prices and forgery case in Vermont

St Albans butter market notes Winter made butter at 18 to 20 cents per lb and fall ends at 25 to 26 cents per lb. Silas M Waite of Brattleboro is charged with forgery and defalcation but will not be tried this term, now held in Burlington. his physician cites risk to his life if moved.

Fitz John Porter Porter Senate Hayes St. Albans Silas M. Waite Brattleboro Burlington Philadelphia Paul Boyton Peru Chili Government of City Hall Boston City of Roxbury South East Dorchester West Roxbury Brighton Charlestown Lucius Slade

Multiple Local Fatalities and Legal Notices Reported

Patrick Haley of Fitchburg dies from injuries after a stair fall. Mrs. Mary J. Bumpus of South Carver drowns, likely after falling into a pond. Elizabeth Dooling arrested in Lowell for stealing yarn from Coburn's Mill. part recovered. Sylvester Hail injured by a hook at Franconia Iron Works. loses an eye. Lowell teachers examination yields fifty candidates. results pending. Bar Island Club dinner at Amesbury American House praised. Foxboro barn fire blamed on tramps. no arson. Old Company G holds tenth reunion in Lowell with officers elected. Priest James Fitzgerald ordained in Lowell. Twenty seventh Regiment flag recovery event in Springfield. Schooner David Sherman missing captain. suspected desertion. Lowell City Council approves grammar school in Ward Four and water project. liquor licenses debated. licenses for victuallers under review.

Patrick Haley Fitchburg Mary J. Bumpus South Carver Elizabeth Dooling Lowell Coburn Sylvester Hail Franconia Iron Company Wareham Lowell Committee High School Hall Bar Island Club American Amesbury G. Associates Nichols and Hutchins G. W. Huntoon D. O. Billings Boston F. 8. Seavy W. H. Spaulding Andrew Liddell G. H. Richardson H. A. Coburn E. B. Reed F. A. Bullen Jamees Fitzgerald St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Archbishop Williams James McGlew Chelsea A. J. ‘Leeling Newburyport Road of Quincy Collins Salem Millerick Beverly O’donnell St. Patrick’s Halloran Nashua Twenty-seventh Regiment Drury’s Bluff Springfield C. L. Woodworth Haile David Sherman James G. Tarr Belvidere Committee On

Grand Army encampment draws unprecedented NH attendance

Plymouth New Hampshire reports the annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment with 42 posts represented. Maj. Gen. Louis Wagner, Robert Beath, and Gen. M T Donohoe attend as 16 department officers and 77 past post representatives participate in a highly noted gathering at Pemigewasset House and public halls with a camp-fire to be held.

Plymmouth N.H Grand Army of the Republic Pemigewassett House Grand Army Hall Louis Wagner Robert B. Beath M. T. Donohoe New Hampshire

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