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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1884
Page
1
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In Lewiston a Republican caucus nominated Col Nelson Howard for mayor while South Thomaston’s Airs Leverett G Hall broke her hip after a fall. Rockland citizens and workers backed George Hyt for mayor in a separate caucus. The Cambridge may sail to Bar Harbor next summer, and Bangor Portland rail extensions are planned with openings around July.
The Laconia Tocsin ceases publication with the Laconia Democrat taking over. In Manchester freight station receipts last year rose to 785000 dollars, about 59000 higher than the prior year. Concord Knights of Pythias marked the 20th anniversary with exercises. Dartmouth faculty declined proposed inter collegiate sports rules at a Monday meeting. Osgood lodge Odd Fellows held a Monday meeting in Portsmouth on True Osgood of Concord. A Lake Village liquor raid closes all saloons under sheriff and police. Cox vs Lewiston Brothers title case began before Judge Stanley in Concord. NH Land Co vs Tilton et al may file exceptions to Judge Lowell US circuit court decision. Great Falls murder trial saw seven French witnesses via interpreter. none clear Boudoir’s kettle incident.
About eight inches of heavy snow fell at Bellows Falls on Tuesday. The Brattleboro town agent sold 1090 gallons of liquor last year with patients from every Windham county town. Brakeman N J Perkins of the St Johnsbury and Lake Champlain railroad fell from a train and was instantly killed Monday. An excursion to the west is being organized at Bellows Falls to depart March 25 via the Grand Trunk. A sleigh crash in Burlington injured several children and driver Sidney Ek Johnson of Winooski is seriously hurt. George Slate former treasurer sues Connecticut River Mutual Fire Insurance for 1700 plus 4300 alleged due after audit. The 14 1 g percent assessment on policies leaves some treasury balance and uncollected charges.
Cot J B Parsons becomes Northampton police chief. Diphtheria scare at St Mark s Episcopal School Southboro subsided. Leon Hanson s body found in Miller s River Athol. Cape Cod Choral Union to meet in Sandwich in March. Rockland voting results for representative listed. Lowell council confirms Dr J J McCarthy on board of health. resolutions for Wendell Phillips memorial. Franklin City Mills dissolution petition filed in Norfolk County. Border City Sagamore Pocassett mills running near full. Wampanoag Union Chace mills report more help since strike began. Shortsleeves house kerosene lamp explodes. five year old Flora Shortsleeves dies. State railroad workers injured in caboose accident previously discharged. lawmakers seek redress.
Yale college will establish a much needed laboratory. Henry Frost, a vagrant burglar, was found not guilty in New Haven court and sentenced to three years in state prison. A new Journal in New Haven will cover amusements and society events.
The river at Shreveport Louisiana continues rising, highest since 1544. Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron issues March price circular for line and city trade. Drexel Co reports 2600 balance and 17600 total contributed for food sufferers, with appeal planned for 15000 more. Greensburg Pennsylvania jury finds Samuel McCaviey guilty of first degree murder. Mrs Mary Amer wills 22009 to Catholic charities. Henry C Decker 78 dies at West Brighton. Mrs F H Bussey shoots at rival, non fatal, arrested. At Wowhatan Ohio workmen crushed four by falling rollers. one likely to die. No through Northern Pacific trains for five days due to washouts between Ainsworth and Sprague. Rock fall kills Michael Lasea near Bellevue Pennsylvania. others uninjured.
Washington notes outline Stewart of Vermont proposed restrictions on railroad discrimination and pooling, liability and penalties, and the creation of a three member commission to enforce the act. Other items include backbone land grant delay, McPherson banking bill, and discussions on navy ship plans and wooden vessels. Senate adjourned after executive session.
The House passed a Senate bill to complete Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Dupont’s statue for Dupont Circle Washington. A Virginia exchange over governor signings and a claim of fraud sparked a brief privilege dispute with Mr Mayo and Mr Wise. The House also considered pleuro pneumonia measures and urged stricter animal disease controls and quarantines.
Senate hearing fronts Western Union telegraph rates and press contracts with Associated Press as Dr. Marvin Green resists full disclosure. The Danville riot testimony describes white men arming and threats against Black residents while other witnesses add scattered details. Senate actions pass journal printing, New Haven improvements, and California land provisions amid miscellaneous policy notes.
Cairo dispatch reports Gen Graham completing advance preparations with a reconnaissance toward Teb. Battle expected near Trinkitat as Osman Digma may face liberation orders from Sir Evelyn Baring. London notes reforms urged by Vincent to cut debt, taxes foreigners, trim army and civil administration. Gordon’s telegrams cheer city while Mahdi appeals to Indian Muslims. British forces push toward Tamanieb. Trinkitat reports and convicts parade amid unrest.
London dated item reports Le Matin Paris edition independence with diverse writers and political views. Also covers election of Arthur Peel as Speaker, a dynamite blast at Victoria station with £4000 damage, Horas landings in Madagascar and global crude updates. Lords passes foot and mouth bill with Carlingford amendments. Milan Kazan stabbing of Ekaterinburg official noted. US Minister Hunt said dying. wool sale figures released.
The report by a presidentially appointed commission concludes the U S swine industry is free of disease risk and pork is healthful. It cites about 30 million hogs raised yearly and 4,725,000,000 pounds of products. It notes strict transport, humane, and sanitary controls from farm to market, with trichinae largely removed by curing and hog cholera deemed not dangerous to health.
New Orleans February 26 clear pleasant weather dominated as a long carnival procession showcased 20 tableau cars led by Rex as Solomon. Scenes spanned Nimrod Nebuchadnezzar Moses David and Solomon’s temple among others with burlesque groups Phunny Pherty Phellows and Merrie Sessions following plus a history of Ireland 2855 B C to 1600 A D. Miss Annie Howard personated the queen at the royal palace reception.
William Otis was arrested by Patrolman Fernald in the fourth division on Tuesday evening for robbing Eva Johnson of a pocketbook containing $2 and her bonnet. He claimed the bonnet was taken to prevent her from leaving with a rival, and the incident occurred on Oak near Ash street, witnessed by several citizens. Otis denies taking the pocketbook.
From Culiacan, Mexico reports say ex Senator Cooper and a companion were attacked by two bandits one mile from the city. The companion opened fire killing one robber. The second robber shot Cooper through the heart and fled. he has not been captured.
In Shreveport Louisiana on February 26 the river reaches its highest level since 1549 and continues to rise. Steamers bring in people and stock from submerged plantations while hundred mile stretch above and below reports widespread flooding. Debris and dead cattle drift in the floodwaters causing extensive damage.
The Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad reports 1882 gross earnings 11.275 million dollars with operating expenses 7.046875 million, net earnings 4.228125 million, taxes 20 thousand, interest 5.4 million, total 5.6 million, leaving net 628 thousand. Scripted standing 3 million at 66 percent equals 180 thousand, net overall 448 thousand.
At MONYREAL February 26 a false alarm of fire caused a panic during a matinee at the Theatre Royal. Women and children rushed the exits, several fainted and were bruised, but the alarm was cleared and the play resumed.
Wm H Haigh of Wert Hope Ontario a Circassian passenger returning from England reports a theft aboard the ship after entering Halifax harbor. Jewelry valued at 5000 dollars and other valuables were stolen with no clue to the thief at this time.
Reuters report from Auckland recalls the government schooner Julia delivering about 30 laborers from Faraway and Apeung to Nanouki. After laborers abducted and molested young girls, a clash with Nanoukis left twenty Nanoukis dead and many wounded. Survivors fled to Apamama, where reinforcements sparked further fighting and multiple deaths.
More than one hundred Zuni children have died from measles in the past month as the disease continues to rage across the village communities near Albuquerque. Scenes around the villages are described as sickening.
Reports show the estate of the late H. Fenn of Hartford Conn totaling about 150000 dollars. Other items note Fenn heirs and local figures including Torrey of Bath and Swan of New London celebrating birthdays and political moves in New England.
Italian residents of the North end kept a yearly Carnival in the weeks before Lent with dancing, drinking, dining, and masquerading. The festivities ran most evenings though Sundays, ending Ash Wednesday as Lent began with charitable and penitential observances.
Baltimore February 25 1584 The Oyster Commission warns Maryland faces rapid bed decline due to voracious demand and dredging. It urges strict culling laws shell retention and season closures plus divisions of districts and a seven ship police patrol to enforce limits. Artificial culture offers a path forward with tenure reforms and seed rearing advances.
The Boston school board chaired by Mayor Martin re-elected Edwin P. Seaver as superintendent with a 4200 annual salary. It confirmed numerous assistant teachers across multiple schools, discussed free text books legislation, strict pay rules for substitutes, and salary orders for special instructors and evening school roles. The meeting approved budgetary expansions for fuel and supplies and set a committee to review supervisor workloads.
The forty fifth and final game for the state billiard championship was played at Marshall's on Tuesday afternoon. Yatter defeated Marshall 159 to 93 to claim first prize and the championship emblem. Yatter's record stands at eight wins and one loss. Marshall is second with seven and two. Campbell and Morse contest third and fourth after a six and three split. Allen and Gilman vie for fifth with five and four. Eames and Tay are three and six and Baker and Smith sit at one and eight.
Brief reports from telegraph note a blaze at Barriklo’s factory in Brooklyn gutted two upper floors. Estimated stock and machinery loss near 100000 dollars with 30000 dollar building damage owned by Geo Lorillard. Over 100 workers face unemployment amid partial insurance. Other fires in Kentucky and North Carolina report losses around 12000 and 30000 dollars respectively.
In the Senate and House, lawmakers consider the Fitchburg Registry Bill clarifying property transfer between spouses and a bill banning firearms and dangerous weapons sales to minors. Gov. Robinson reports on the Rhode Island boundary commission, urging funding for boundary monuments. Various orders and engrossed bills on salaries, city charters, water supply, and savings bank liability receive action or table status.
The body met at 2 PM with Speaker Marden presiding. Rules suspended to admit a petition for Boston to build a pile structure over tide water at Warren Bridge. Several bills and committee reports on state aid, taxation, probate, and port pilotage were discussed or withdrawn.
The first grand ball of the Union Universelle de Art Culinaire in Boston featured Behr's orchestra and a lavish menu. About 250 couples danced despite a snowstorm, with elaborate frontispiece menus and celebrated culinary pieces. Officers and committees led the event, including a notable Penobscot salmon centerpiece by Parker House staff, and numerous hotel chefs contributed. Supper followed dancing into the early hours, signaling a successful affair.
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