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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1879

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Courage and Enterprise Rally Amid Hard Times

Gossip on School street centers on a cautious man whose money is sound yet who fears risk. Observers mock his conservatism and predict retirement cuts and cautious investments. The dialogue stresses the need for courage and enterprise in tough times.

School Street

Vanderbilt and Tax Plans Stir Moral Debate

The letter weighs Mr Vanderbilt’s wealth and potential taxes on a $4 to $5 million mansion. It jokes that converting part of the mansion into a chapel with a chaplain could exempt the church property. The writer offers no charge for the idea and seeks inclusion when the will is made.

Vanderbilt

Debts of Archbishop Purcell Alarm Cincinnati Germans

The Volksfreund estimates Purcell's indebtedness at 4 million dollars and fears it may grow. German congregations worry that church property will be held liable for debts from which they derived no benefit. They claim no funds have reached them yet.

Purcell Cincinnati Volksfreund

Debates Reveal Misconduct and Rivalries in House and Abroad

The House debate on United States Minister Seward exposes misconduct in the State Department and Republican leadership. A Lynn laborer finds a trunk with an unidentified young woman’s mutilated body, death from abortion. Senate foes defend Senator Randall as Paige trial reveals creditor fraud plans. Coastal Europe wrecks report and Geneva award politics add to a day of turmoil.

United States Seward State Department Republican Party Lynn Randall Williams Europe Genoa Naples Paige Friends of the House Senate Charlies Harris New York Maine Boston Post Washington Gen. Butler Buteler Evarts Department Dean

Capitol Fights Over Geneva Award and Pension Arrears

Senate debates shift between delaying the Geneva Award bill and forcing action on the pension arrears appropriation. Insurance interests seek postponement while pension supporters push for passage, amid a Capitol crowded with spectators and a contentious House showing.

Senate confirms several nominations in executive session

The Senate met in executive session and confirmed multiple nominations including Robert M. Douglas for U S Marshal in North Carolina and Henry Rug gles for consul at Malta. Navy promotions were announced and two nominations, Richard P. Stone and K Platt Stratton, were rejected. The St Louis postmaster nomination was confirmed by 38 to 19 and Hamlin signaled no further action on Filley.

Washington Senate Robert M. Douglas United States Western District of North Carolina D.S. Wade Supreme Court of Montana Henry Ruggles Connecticut Malta Augustus B. Farnham Bangor Bull J. Derby Burlington Harris Whipple Fairhaven 8. M.norton Bristol William Gibson Francis M. Barber Alexander McCrackin Thomas B. Howard Charles H. Black George L. Dyer Albert A. Michelson Francis M. Ashton United States Navy Richard P. Stone K. Platt Stratton College Point L. I Samuel Hays St. Louis Filley Hamlin Maine

House OKs bill ending interest on called redeemable bonds

Washington report states Mr Wood's bill amends section 3697 to end interest on bonds called or surrendered under refunding provisions after 30 days, preserving existing contracts. Hewitt notes it resembles locking the stable door after the horse is stolen. the bill passed.

Washington Wood United States Secretary of the Treasury Hewitt New York

Pension arrears funding bill prompts Treasury bond proposal

Senate Finance Committee reports an appropriation to pay pension arrears. The plan would authorize the Treasury to issue 4 percent bonds up to 18 million dollars or equivalent certificates of deposit to fund arrears under the 1879 act. Referred to Appropriations. Also notes urge to lionize Billy McGarrahan for last night's thrashing of Don Pratt.

Piatt Butler Teller Washington Senate Morrill Finance Committee Secretary of the Treasury Committee On Appropriations Billy McGarrahen Donn Pratt McGarrahan Capitol Pratt Teller Committee Admiral Nichols Montevideo Issex Falkland Islands Scherer Stonington Anthony Russell Lawrence Gen. Butler Capitol Hill Congress Jerusalem America

Great Italian Storm Ravages Coast and Inland Areas

Reports from London describe a sweeping European storm from Genoa to Naples wrecking ships and moorings. Inland cities including Parma Milan Florence Siena and Rome suffer damage with churches struck and priests killed or injured.

Italy London Genoa Naples Piargiolo Siena Routauaro Rome Grace Monastery Angelo David

Russian circular on Berlin Treaty questions urges Roumelia and Dobrudscha action

The Times Vienna correspondent reports a new Russian circular to the powers calling for settlement of Berlin Treaty issues. It favors a definite Roumelia government before Russian evacuation and quicker frontier talks on Dobrudscha, while warning that excuses for prolonged occupation will not be widely accepted.

London The Times Vienna Berlin Russia Balkans Roumelia Dobrudscha

Petition Circulates Against Duty on American Grain

In Montreal a petition to Parliament circulates and gains signatures from grain shippers inland and ocean carriers, warning that any duty on American grain would disrupt export trade and general commerce. In Ottawa a MP delegation led by Dr Fortin urged steep cuts on molasses and tea, with ministers hinting tea and coffee could be on the free list and tea duty reduced to ad valorem to aid trade with Japan.

Montreal Ottawa Ont Fortin Filley Japan

Hodgson Seeks Provincial Share of Fisheries Award

Gov Hodgson cites US payment of the Washington Treaty award as justification for Newfoundland and PEI to press a proportional claim. He warns of steadily decreasing revenues and tight economies needed to balance provincial spending.

Charlottetown Gov. Hodgson United States

Senator Wadleigh Responds to Globe Cartoon Critique

The Monitor publishes Senator Wadleigh’s letter denying charges about the Weber patent extension and his claims that a Globe article originated from Washington lobbyists. The editorial urges a detailed denial of each count and calls for proof that the extension served the public interest without lobbyist influence.

Concord N. H Fes The Monitor Wadleigh Washington Globe Con. Butler Boston Committee On Patents Gen. Butler Nashua Telegraph Veeker Walter Commissioner of Patents Senate Fingsters

Freshmen Fire Cannon Despite Sophomore Opposition at Mippletown

The Freshmen fired the cannon on February 22 without Sophomore interference. A runner who moved the cannon from hiding over fifteen miles suffered severe frostbite, with toes possibly spared from amputation. A Romeo and Juliet travesty drew a crowd, netting over $100 for the crew fund.

Mippletown Conn Healey Drew Theological Seminary Wesleyan University

Fire Rages Across New York City Killing Forty Three Horses Panic at Seminary

A morning blaze in a four story brick stable on East Fifty third streets spread to the Osborne House and Mrs Reed's seminary. Forty eight horses on the second floor with only five saved. The estate of Mme Restell owned Osborne House and adjoining building damaged. Total losses estimated at fifty thousand dollars. firemen endangered by a collapsing gate. Other fires reported in Portland Detroit Parkersburg Waterville and Cincinnati with varying losses.

New York Osborne House Mme. Restell W. A. Dooley R. Ross Portland Winter Street John O. Winship Liverpool London Detroit Mich Monroe Monroe County Court House Parkersburg W. Va Skidmore Callahan Waterville Readfield Depot Cincinnati Fes Charleston Ind

Freeman’s Life Frauds Quoted At Quarter Million Loss

New York February 27 Judge Donahue refused to vacate the arrest order in Frederick A Freeman’s case as the Receiver of Guardian Mutual Life Insurance seeks $250,000 taken from friends of the company. Dr Thomas A Lambert, perjury convict, is discharged from custody with bail reduced to 5000 awaiting new trial. Globe Mutual Trustees accept Freeman resignations. Pliny Freeman’s resignation pending AG approval. Garrison rebuts Blaine on China advocating brotherhood over caste. Will of Emma Strecker offered. $104,000 to charities. Albany recess extends courtesy to Massachusetts Legislature. Train wreck at Albany damages six grain cars. no injuries.

New York Donahue Frederick A. Freeman Guardian Mutual Life Insurance Company Friends of the Insurance Company Thomas A. Lambert American Popular Life Insurance Company Court of Appeals Lambert Globe Mutual Life Insurance Company James W. Freeman Enma Strecker State Assembly Albany Sloan Massachusetts John Brown John Regallia Rowell Parthia O’leary Ennis Chicago Harriman Boston Emigrant Savings Bank of Brooklyn Merritt Civil Service Customs Service Michael O’manora Michael McDermott O'Kelly England

Obituary notices for Mayer Bartlett Scoddard and others

Col. Brantz Mayer of Baltimore dies at 60 after a long career as traveler author and civil war paymaster. Ezra W. Bartlett of Manchester N A dies at 65 of heart disease leaving wealth and blocks built. Mrs Susan E Scoddard stage actress dies in Savin Hill at 40 after fourteen months illness. Other deaths include Dr Horatio D Sheppard George A Frost J Granville Breed Thomas E Sawyer Margaret McGrath Reuben Sanborn Royal Douglass and M Clairville. Lieutenant Edward Hall veteran of 1812 dies in New York at 90.

Susan Flood Savin Hill Laura Keene New York Olympic Boston Theatre Stock Company Globe Theatre Boston Firefeld Horatio D. Sheppard Morning Post Horace Greeley Francis Story George A. Frost O. A. Frost City Hotel Portsmouth N. H Atlantic House Wells Beach Eastman House North Conway Frost Masonic Lodge Wells Great Falls J. Granville Breed Southern Norfolk and Baltimore Steamship Company Thomas E. Sawyer Dover Margaret McGrath Reuben ©. Sanborn Guilford Lake Village Royal Douglass Cambridgeport Lancers Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Old Massachusetts Guard M. Clairville United States Nicholas Whalen Fall River Mass Edward Hall Danvers England Scott Texas Samuel Houston Republic Hall

Biddeford Firms Seek Train Restore and Hospital Fund

Seventy eight Biddeford businesses petition Superintendent Furber to restore the early morning Boston and Maine train. A Maine General Hospital fund aims to raise 11500 dollars with 8500 already subscribed. Portland givers include W W Thomas E Spring J B Brown and I P Farrington each contributing 1000. a portion of the total is allocated in 800 to 1 sums.

Biddeford Furber Boston Boston and Maine Maine General Hospital W. W. Thomas 8. E. Spring J. B. Brown I. P. Farrington Portland Aoncee Rockland Oliver Otis The Opinion Gregory Marcellus Emery Bangor C. M. Adams Bowdoin J. C. Adams Judge Goodenow

Temperance Convention Set For March 27 In Concord

A committee chooses Thursday March 27 for a mass temperance convention in Concord with no further meeting details. Revivalists Booth and Smith plan visits to Meredith Portsmouth Dover Plymouth and other towns and aim to return in spring.

Concord Wooster Plymouth Bristol Herbert T. Connor Manchester George Ripley Boston John B. Clarke the Mirror Gov. Prescott Pinkham Durham Waose Supreme Court Exeter Michael Benson Malden Mass Amos Tilton East Kingston State Normal School Messrs Booth Smith Meredith Portsmouth Dover

Ethan Allen Engine Company Leased for New Showroom

Burlington announces the Ethan Allen engine company has leased a suite of rooms and will fit them up in lavish style. Furniture for the display is expected to cost over $2000, signaling a prosperous enterprise in the area.

Burlington Ethan Allen Engine Company

Becket Irishman found dead amid foul play rumors

Friends of Daniel Mahoney say he was found dead Tuesday in the Westfield river and suspect foul play. The Fall River Fire Department Committee voted to buy 5000 feet of hose from J. Boyd & Co. Other items include a Berkshire mound of marl, a Lowell man killed at Merrimack Print Works, and multiple local industrial notes. The Equitable Marine Insurance Co of Provincetown halted business, while the Union Insurance Co appoints a committee to close affairs. A Lowell council hearing on a high service water supply adjourned without decision. Officer Harris protests discharge and seeks salary rights.

Daniel Mahoney Becket Westfield River Fall River Lowell Merrimack Andrew Whiting North Brookfield Louise Ezra Marble Pacific Print Works Lawrence Damon, Maynard and Tucker Northampton Springfield Weaving Company Springfield Equitable Marine Insurance Company Provincetown Union Insurance Company J. P. Johnson Seth Nickerson, Jr A. P. Hannam Atlantic Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Harris

Auction Sale of Atlantic Delaine Plant in Providence

The Atlantic Delaine Company's manufacturing property in Providence sold at auction Thursday for 300200 dollars. Providence buyers secured the asset that had cost over two million. Separately, Mrs. Susan Doyle of Providence was arrested for burying her newborn in her cellar but the coroner’s jury ruled death at birth from neglect and she will be discharged.

Atlantic Delaine Company Providence Susan Doyle

Grand Jury Meging John McAuliff for Wife Murder in Bridgeport

A true bill by the Grand Jury charges John McAuliff with the murder of his wife Mary McAuliff in Bridgeport on February 2. The prisoner pleads not guilty. The Senate passed a constitutional amendment for biennial legislative sessions, now awaiting final public action.

John McAuliff Mary McAuliff Bridgeport Senate House Thompsonville Worcester

Manchester Medical Society Officers Elected For Six Months

The Manchester Medical Society names officers for the next six months President Dr L M French Vice President Dr H Dew Carvelle Secretary and Treasury Dr Mary S Danforth censor group includes Drs L French J F Richards D S Adams and Councillors C F Bonney and L B Howe Dr Robinson invited to lecture on The Effects of Decayed Teeth on General Health and Prevention Measures.

Manchester N H Manchester Medical Society L. M. French H. Dew Carvelle Treasury Mary S. Danforth Robinson C. F. Bonney L. B. Howe

Indictments Filed in New Orleans Against Wells and Dumas

Grand Jury returns indictments against J Madison Wells and A P Dumas over alleged bribe acts. Wells faces charges for securing office via bribe. Dumas accused of offering a government bribe. Deputy Collector Anderson ordered to produce Custom House payrolls. Rumor circulates Gov Nicholls may resign.

New Orleans Grand Jury J. Madison Wells A. P. Dumas Wells Dumas Anderson Custom House Times

Manchester Nine Secures 1879 Lineup In Formation

The Manchesters announce contracts with Bowen, Leary, Cogswell, Sweasy, Morrissey, Woodhed, Tipper, Wood, and others for catcher to center field. Negotiations pending to complete the squad. 1879 team expected stronger than last year.

Manchester N. H Manchesters Bowen Leary Cogswell Sweasy Morrissey Woodhed Tipper Wood

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