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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1883
Page
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The article reports plans for the Oxford Cambridge boat race on March 15 with Oxford as the current betting favorite. It also notes various political and industry snippets including weight changes of Jumbo, a Maine death penalty poll, and tariff debates on Canadian lumber affecting Massachusetts builders.
The article argues there is no proof tying Teague leaders to the Phenix park killings yet, while prosecutors aim to prove guilt by any degree. It notes strong language about race in New York politics and cites Elmira Advertiser and New York Commercial Advertiser on half breeds and party influence.
The article notes Mr Slugh J Jewett pledged to lead the Erie railroad company as president for ten years at 40000 dollars yearly. When his term ends in 1884 observers think he might accept another presidency, possibly of the United States, for four or eight years with a ten thousand dollar annual raise.
The Newburyport Herald suspects John Algin wrote most of the Fast Day proclamation, except possibly the final paragraph. The Salem Register notes Governor Butler's Revere House address dated the 22nd suggests cribbing from Parker's Historic Americans.
Report notes that two years ago the mill property destroyed amounted to more than the city has invested in improvements since the Civil War. The speaker concedes possible exaggeration but asserts Portsmouth’s beauty and history, coupled with many residents’ large bank balances, sustain its appeal.
Week ending Saturday sales show substantial numbers: 75 beeves, 23 Tennessee sheep, 4,500 pounds New York sheep, 92 hogs, 10,000 pounds Tennessee beef, 17,000 pounds New York beef, 6,050 pounds sausages, 11 venison saddies, 25 veals, 6,175 pounds turkeys, 2,575 pounds chickens, 2,200 dozen eggs, 260 quails, 70 geese, 76 ducks, 3,000 strings fish, 2,500 shad, 450 barrels oysters, and garden truck by the ton.
The southern route to the Pacific grows as a rival to established roads. Tickets to San Francisco via New Orleans and San Antonio are sold in Chicago St Louis and New York at Omaha prices and Boston will soon offer similar fares. The Southern Pacific offers a pleasant trip this season and spring returns allow choosing Central or Union Pacific for varied climates and scenery.
Orange County farmers send a milk train to New York with two inspectors on board to test cans and reject substandard milk. Milk arrives in the city and is distributed to consumers, cutting out middlemen, protecting children and farmers, and delivering wholesome dairy.
Bradstreet's reports from 576 correspondents note better conditions, 137 no change, 125 worse. Editors say a distinct improvement exists among southern planters, with less cotton held by speculators and increased cultivation of corn and other crops for domestic use. Mississippi shows improvement in 65 of 70 counties. every state except North Carolina reports gains.
Washington February 26 A lively session in the House sees Republicans push to raise duties or reject a tariff bill. Debate over the Reed resolution, the rules change and a night session end with a close adjournment. The situation leaves tariff passage unlikely before Congress ends.
Washington Feb 26 The court held Samuel Stevens of Boston and others were owed sums by the United States under the 1858 act and not by the Geneva award fund. Transfers or powers of attorney after June 5 1882 but before warrants are void. Awards listed include Stevens 304949 and Atkinson 169437 with related payouts and interest from Aug 25 1862.
Washington February 26 The thirteenth week of the star route trial opens with M C Berdell on the stand cross examined by Col Ingersoll He describes interviews with R B Carpenter in 1852 and with John L French and James MacVeagh detailing alleged handwriting mimicking and detective work The witness recalls pressuring Dorsey over a retraction and notes agitation when questioned about a July 1882 affidavit and his wife and children appeals.
Lawr ence Massachusetts February 26 attachments continue on the Augustinian society property despite the executive committee warning no subscriptions without halting suits three attachments served on Archbishop Williams of Boston who oversees Catholic property in the diocese insolvency looms subscriptions total 3350 and real estate tied up includes Lansingburg New York St Augustine church parsonage school house valued at 850000
Milwaukee February 26 The grand jury in the Newhall house case indicts Schiller former lessee of the hotel bar for setting fire that killed six people He is brought before the court charged and held in default bail set at 10000 dollars
In Parliament Baron de Worms pressed Lord Hartington and Mr Chamberlain over Irish self government and prosecutions under the crimes act. Parnell charged coercion keeps the people down and attacked jury packing and press suppression. The amendment was rejected. other notes mention assassination plot rumors and Irish affairs developments.
The New Brunswick government is defeated on a test vote by a four vote margin. Cholera reported on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec with small earthquakes at Aspinwall and the Pacific coast. Peter Dennin’s Montague Michigan residence burned. a girl and three children died. Ex-Treasurer Polk of Tennessee case delayed in Nashville due to prisoner illness. Hannibal and St Joseph sale talks with Chicago, Burlington and Quincy are off. Early temperatures drop across several cities from Fort Garry to St Vincent. Cincinnati endorses a bill for a street and sanitary commission with one million dollars. Michigan Senate sent only one ballot for US senator amid absences. Nine Americans suspected in a Panama vault robbery await hearing while prison conditions noted. Sing Sing strikers resume work except ringleaders, punished in cells. Lima reports Calderon asks U.S. to curb Dr Logan’s interference. Calderon and Altamarino in talks in Chili with hopes of Lima ratification. Rumors of Calderon negotiations with Chili continue ahead of Lima congress. Rough on Rats protects homes from pests.
Final tributes paid at Williamstown for the late President Chadbourne. Services in the Congregational Church drew Williams College students. Speakers included President Carter, Prof. Bassett, James White, Prof. Bradley, and Prof. Griffin. The procession escorted the body to the tomb.
Reports from New Orleans indicate strenuous efforts to complete repairs and protect levees from the city to Geonville Mississippi with all Mississippi levees above Vicksburg deemed safe and work to finish in ten days. In Vicksburg Mississippi rising waters threaten rail lines with no trains after tomorrow. Shawneetown Illinois reports flood levels at record heights with widespread destruction and an estimated local loss of 200000 dollars.
Several weeks ago Carter Rice and Company, paper merchants at 252 Devonshire Street, began examining alleged crooked dealings by some parties. The note hints at an inquiry into irregularities affecting their business activities.
The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee favorably reports a joint resolution to terminate the fishing clauses of the Washington Treaty. It argues immediate termination saves the United States potential compensation and cites Canadian fishing advantages under current terms. The Massachusetts legislature also urges ending the binding clauses before May 1, 1883.
New Haven reports from Boston debunk a sensational claim that Jennie Cramer was found alive. State Attorney Doolittle notes receiving crank letters about trials and Judge Granger warns against unverified claims. Theaters seek license reforms and moral code enforcement. Sixty wire-drawers at Fast Haven quit over 20 percent wage cuts, with the firm vowing to restore daily earnings.
A large Cooper Union gathering in New York on February 26 raised substantial funds for Irish sufferers. Mayor Edson had intended to preside but a secretary’s letter said he could not attend when the event seemed more than benevolent. The reading drew hisses. Gov. Butler was absent.
Washington reports the British government seeks the extradition of P. J. Sheridan suspected in the Phoenix Park murders. Sheridan, 38, Irish World staffer in New York, arrived Oct 19 from Paris and says he will defend himself if extradition proceeds. A warrant has been issued and placed with British minister West. a U.S. commission may determine extradition.
In Annover New Hampshire February 26 suspended sophomores refuse to disclose whereabouts on the night of the 17th while a village alarmed by a blast. A large cannon drawn from West Lebanon four miles away stood near Reed Hall then moved back to campus by authorities and returned to the chapel stage. Final disposition of the artillery remains undetermined.
Miss Mary Daniels settles for 29000 amid New York Central and Hudson River road injury claim of 160000 from the Spuyten Cuayvil disaster. A. B. Valentine of Bennington receives 5000 for his son's death and 5000 for the son's bride, both victims in the same incident.
The report lists theater figures and hotel guests in multiple cities. It notes Wyndham Comedy Company members at Quincy house, Barrett becoming Troy house clerk, opera stars at Hotel Creighton and Tremont house, and dignitaries visiting. It mentions ex-Treasurer Polk’s critical condition and a $20 purse presented to Conductor George Storey. It also recalls Mark Hopkins’s college lectures and Gustave Doré anecdotes.
Her Majesty's Opera company directed by Col Mapleson presents L Africaine led by Arditi. Cast includes Rossini as Selika, Ravelli as Vasco, Galassi as Don Pedro, with Mile. Dotti and Monti in major roles. Mixed reception, strong orchestra, lavish fourth act spectacle. Tonight Mlle. Albani appears as Amina in La Sonnambula with Ravelli and Monti.
A string of fires reported Monday across Boston Cambridge Lowell St Louis and other cities causing various losses. Fire at Broadway Baptist church Cam bridge damaged basement area. cause hot ashes near furnace. Other fires hit Robbins block Lowell and Davenport area. mills at Bonneterre Missouri burned with major losses and layoffs. Towns including Skowhegan Yazoo City Brattleboro Epira and Calixace reported property damage from homes mills warehouses and stores with totals ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
The committee on ordinances will report the plumbers ordinance after witnesses from Charlestown navy yard testified Monday about a nuisance from Whittemore's petroleum works on Chelsea street. The owners will be heard next Monday. Separately, council retrenchment auditors found dinners charged to members without knowledge, including one member billed 37 dinners in 28 days and two members nine dinners in a single day.
Gilbert L Crowell president of Empire Mining Company Utah and agent for the Talman trust faces large defalcations. He is said to have stolen 60000 from Talman funds and borrowed 40000 from Miss Caroline Talman. His total misuses exceed 742000 in three years. He assigned on the 12th and lies ill at Arlington New Jersey. Tolman family reportedly may refrain from legal action.
The Class of 67 70 held a reunion at Young's hotel Monday evening. Officers elected: President W Eustis Barker, vice president G M Mansfield, secretary N C Cogwell, treasurer J H Appleton. Speedy notice of the death of David Van Praag was recorded.
Rumors claimed yellow fever on Iroquois and Hartford crews in Callao but officials say three deaths were due to severe typhus contracted ashore. A drunken overstay led to fevers, and Essex and Hartford quarantined. On Pensacola arrival the admiral reported no sickness aboard.
Vicklesmore Mississippi February 26 state revenue agent sues the estate of A J Flannigan former Warren county sheriff for seventy thousand dollars for failing to collect license taxes Also seeks twenty five to thirty thousand dollars on the official bonds of W I Montgomery county treasurer for receiving illegal warrants pending settlement of the taxes
The First National Bank of Union Mills in Union City closed Saturday with deposits expected to be paid in full. Stockholders may incur losses as a result of declining real estate values causing the suspension.
A rear car of a Milwaukee and St. Paul train traveling from Cedar Rapids to Dubuque left the track near Worthington due to a broken rail. Two passengers were killed and the conductor injured.
Charles Sch. Poucher Jr. of New York was convicted today of grand larceny. He was sought in Boston for a similar offense.
The report details Senate committee actions on bills from birth fees for physicians to banning hawkers and peddlers, and in Boston the constables refuse higher pay. A crowded Monday evening featured Miss Mary Dewey's lecture on parental guidance urging vigilance against over indulgence and attentive child care.
The governor's veto message objects to a bill to incorporate the Union Safe Deposit Vaults with powers beyond a simple vault. The governor cites misleading title, possible banking and loan-trust powers, and conflicts with statutes. He returns the bill to the house with written objections, urging clearer definitions of corporate powers. Adjourned.
Advertising rates are listed for the Boston Post including general rates per line for first inserts and continuations, special notices and positions, new advertisements, entertainment squares, and local notices. It notes cuts must be solid and curved at advertiser expense and provides page placements and rates.
The First Unitarian Church of Brighton marks 108 years with a Monday centennial observed inside the bright church. Rev. William Brunton and Rev. James Vreeman Clarke deliver addresses while portraits honor Rev. F A Whitney and Rev. Daniel Austin.
The regular meeting of the Woman's Educational and Industrial Union was held at their venue. Members discussed ongoing activities and planned future events for community education and industrial support.
Clergy may read the Massachusetts fast day proclamation as in past practice though a 1857 governor Gardner text faced a Boston preacher's refusal. The piece recalls Gov Butler's veto of a Union Safety Deposit vault bill tied to Henry Lee and Jonas French in a wartime officer appointment dispute with Gov Andrew, highlighting political rivalries and staff support.
The document reflects on obedience to God and national progress, praising ancestral guidance and liberty while urging return to piety and law. It contrasts past ideals with present improvements in society, noting greater public awareness through newspapers and a faster pace of life.
The United States court opens in Burlington led by Judge Wheeler. Principal civil case is Bradley Fertilizer Co of Boston versus Hiram A Cutting over $10,000 tied to statements by Cutting as secretary of the state board of agriculture. Major criminal matters include Solomon M Fields for counterfeit money, Isaiah Lauga as a smuggler, and John O Neil of Whitehall New York charged under liquor laws claiming 14th amendment issues.
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