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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1883
Page
1
A sweeping column rows through Maine politics with Reed’s gag law reputation, Grange ambitions in Augusta led by Manley, a Belleville working class candidate's theft-abolishing platform, Bradlaugh oath tactics in Parliament, and a macabre electricity method proposed for executing murderers alongside other editorial riffs.
A critique contrasts England's low or free tariffs on items like sugar furniture carpets and pens with high US taxes on similar goods. It cites 1880 revenue, lists taxed articles, and notes vast US export deficits versus English exports in 1881 82 implying protectionist gains in the United States.
In Washington the Blaine faction accuses the state department of an inconsistency over Chile and Peru. Van Wyck introduces a resolution seeking correspondence on a presumed agreement with Great Britain France and Italy. The minister to Peru had informal talks that led to Peru surrendering Tarapaca, which was disapproved by the state department.
The Senate confirmed John W. Foster Wyckham Hoffman Dwight T. Reed L. G. W. Benjamin L. H. Foote Robert G. Dyrenforth Col. Robert Murray and Lieut. Col. Elisha J. Bailey with rank of colonel, and other nominations to posts in Maine Massachusetts New York Virginia Florida and Montana. President pro tempore David Davis announced resignation plans for March 3 as Edmunds likely to be chosen. Mahone and Readjuster factions oppose. House debates included postmaster salaries and removal of compulsory pilotage. navy yard sales discussed. Dorman B Eaton previews civil service set up. Folger ill. possible cabinet changes. Longfellow fund subscriptions reach four thousand 10-cent gifts from district schoolchildren.
Washington dispatch notes the state department’s arrest warrant for Patrick Sheridan is formal. It records D B Lauren’s letter requesting arrest for Phoenix Park murder and outlines subsequent steps through U S and New York authorities toward potential surrender.
The Chronicle prints an exchange recounting claims about ex governor Butler and spoons from New Orleans. A Boston letter dated Feb 20, 1853 from Benjamin F. Butler denies the tale and asserts he kept horses and carriage from New Orleans, refuting the supposed confiscation and coffin of spoons.
Gov Cameron and Adjutant General McDonald join Maj Carter to assemble an expedition of the Norfolk Light Artillery Bines and Norfolk City Guard with three cannons. They will sail tonight on two steamers to target piratical oystermen in Virginia waters, with arms already sent to Onancock.
Samuel Leach was jailed in $2,000 bail for forging the name of Samuel Forsaith & Co on a check drawn on Pequonock National Bank of New Hampshire. The issuer, once a clerk for Diamond Finery Wheel Co in Bridgeport, Conn., was said to be connected to the case. Also reported are fundraising for the Parnell land league with $16,801 since Jan 1 and the disappearance of Louis R. Carman, former secretary of Manhattan Fire Insurance.
In Augusta the Maine House discussed capital punishment with amendments proposing jury verdicts on first degree murder and two judges in murder trials, and extending the execution time by one year. A vote on the main issue was scheduled for tomorrow at noon.
Frank H. Matthews vice president and treasurer of Brown Bonnell & Co. Youngstown Ohio was arrested in Chicago on the charge of fraudulently obtaining 26 000 from First National Bank Youngstown.
At 10 15 pm the residents of Norwalk Connecticut felt a tremor lasting three to five seconds that rattled windows and glassware. A brilliant meteor crossed the sky from northeast to northwest, dazzling white with flames and an apparent eight foot diameter, witnessed by many.
Lawrence Mass Feb 27 no more attachments have been placed on Augustinian church property and one has been withdrawn but more remain in lawyers hands ready to be served next Sunday evening the executive
Reports show Robert Z. Cook arrested in Jersey City for $10,000 embezzlement from Fifth Ward Savings Bank wrecked by President Boice. Hawley Pa sleighing party capsizes leaving one dead and 31 injured. Tobey Orendoff jailed for a two year old killing in Russellville Ky. Mill workers in Cleveland threaten strike over longer hours. News covers Irish famine contributions, New York underground wiring bill, and mining disasters in Utah Idaho California. Additional items include City Bank Rochester liabilities and the Adrian North will probate in Louisville.
Special dispatch from Washington reports a sharp split between Reformers and Protectionists over tariff bills. The House, after a lengthy session, referred the revenue bill to a conference committee and adopted a rule limiting debate on concurrence with Senate amendments. Republicans, backed by Pennsylvania Ohio and New Jersey interests, pushed a separate internal revenue cut that would not reduce enforcement costs or taxes but would ease tobacco and bank related levies. Debates centered on constitutional prerogatives of the House versus Senate authority to tack bills together, with heated arguments and party-line votes shaping the conference path.
The president named Messrs. Morrill Sherman Aldrich Bayard and Beck to act as conferees and to agree to a conference. The chair will appoint additional conferees to participate in the talks.
Charles F. Libby was renominated by Republicans as mayor of Portland on Monday afternoon. The report notes various local events including a severe injury to a Amherst-born youth and contracts for a Yorktown monument.
Mrs Nolinda Rowell of Manchester fractured an arm with other injuries after falling down stairs Saturday night. In Greenfield a town buoyed by two notable items measles and centenarians, and an accident at Contoocook station damaged a water tank. Dartmouth suspensions resolved, and a federal slander suit moves forward in Portsmouth.
The Essex Junction accident claims the life of a boy named Veteran Bordo. John Do Clark resigns as cashier of the Chelsea bank to join the St Johnsbury bank as assistant cashier. James Carrigan’s quick action saves a Vermont Central train at 40 miles an hour and earns him a life pass from General Superintendent Hobart.
Cape Cod reports cranberry shipments totaling about 35 000 barrels this season. An electric lighting company forms in Fall River with John D. Flint as president. Betsy Hasting Perkins of Brockton marks her 12th birthday Monday though she remains frail. A Worcester man, Alvin Ross, found dead in a tenement after presumed 36 hours. Taunton City Guards drill ends with banquet and speeches led by Judge William H. Fox. Chicopee contractor John Goodwin aged about 50 missing after receiving a 2000 check and heading to Gilbertville for 5000 due him. Norwood liquor raid nets 300 plus worth seized. two youths break lockup, spill liquor, get locked up, escape later. Lowell syndicate buys Northwestern Telephone with rights across multiple counties and Dakota territory. perpetual lease with American Bell. Gloucester aldermen approve salaries and Decoration Day fund, plus property tax exemptions list, and consider a city hospital funded by a local benefactor.
Harry Anderson, a colored barber of Newport, is under arrest after his attack on his wife. A separate dispute arose in Middletown and Newport over beach sand theft, with $500 damages claimed in each case. The Providence ecclesiastical council dissolved Rev. George Harris’s pastoral relation as he takes a professorship at Andover. A Woonsocket girl, Josephine Bouchard, was fatally burned when her clothing caught fire from a kerosene lamp. her aunt Emma Archambault was badly burned trying to help.
Hartford dispatch denies Boston papers' claim that Charles H Brainard has suspended and notes he has repaid maturities and will meet liabilities. Yale seniors will fund a Willimantic mills concert for operatives via the Yale Glee club. Portland grocer Charles J Anderson offered a barrel of flour to Oscar Berg. Berg carried 215 pounds home after a slippery trip. A Thotford barber shop scene ends with a cash-for-shave wager, a man paying one dollar then two, and the second offer accepted by the next in line.
William T. Hague, a Boston showman staying in Manchester, broke open a bureau at his boarding house and took 420 dollars of Peter Trudell. He was arrested hours later at a house of ill fame as he attempted to depart the city.
Toronto reports the Ontario general election results with the government holding 47 seats and the opposition 36 at midnight. All ministers were re elected.
Hamm and Conley issue a challenge to Hanlan and Log for a double scull race with a prize of 2000 a side. The offer Comes from Halifax on February 27 as part of the Atlantic Amateur Championship series.
Mr Helett recounts a brutal Madagascar expedition in which his partner Emerson and a bearer were killed by natives. Helett survived with injuries, was aided by a Norwegian missionary and a British gunboat crew, and plans to seek damages from Madagascar’s government on his return to New York and Washington.
A Charlestown fire at Rutherford Avenue owned by Francis Hall and occupied by J. A. Flint and W. H. Smith and E. Rogers destroyed six wood binding machines, an engine, a boiler, stock valued at 1500 dollars, and burned five horses. Two owners held insurance with Holyoke Insurance. total losses and involved parties are detailed with other fires and brief telegraph reports from Cleveland Albany Lynchburg and more.
The estate administrator Otis Norcross reports claims totaling 60 701 81 against assets of 56 445 67, leaving a deficit of 4 146 14. Commissioners Francis W. Hurd and Henry W. Putnam were named to receive and examine creditor claims, with other claims known to exist. Healy’s accounts as executor or trustee are under audit, delaying insolvency determination.
The will of Mary Quinless leaves the residue of her estate to Catholic orphan and child aid organizations including the Association for the Protection of Destitute Roman Catholic Children St Marys Infant Asylum Carney Hospital and distributes the remainder among the House of the Angel Guardian St Vincents Orphan Asylum House of the Good Shepherd St Marys Infant Asylum and Little Sisters of the Poor.
Mr. John Fielding, secretary of the Cotton Spinners Provincial association of England, writes Secretary Howard of the Fall River Spinners union that he has for years discouraged English operatives emigrating with the aim of spinning in the United States.
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association met at the Mechanics Building with President Nathaniel J. Bradlee in the chair to oppose the Personal Liberty bill now before the legislature. The group adopted resolutions condemning the measure as overreaching, appointed a committee to lobby against it, and to seek counsel if needed.
Senate debates extend sales window for savings bank real estate up to July 1884 with possible two year extension. Cambridge Longfellow Association holds annual meeting accepting a land gift from Ernest W Longfellow and siblings to create a riverside court and garden, with officers elected and reports on nationwide memorial efforts and funding.
Durban dispatch reports Boers defeat Chief Mapock and capture Chief Mampoer. Paris notes Gladstone visiting President Grevy. Dublin Gazette bans circulation of the Trish World. Bedouin chiefs summoned to witness four hangings for Prof Palmer’s murder. Trevelyan says Harrington not to be released. Paris says Frank Byrne arrested. Ardilann bailiffs attacked. Joyce witnesses assaulted. Gweedore reports severe distress from famine and seaweed diet.
Montreal’s Walter Shaply stays at the Revere house while Rossini’s company visits Tremont house and Patti, Sig. Nicolini, and mine wait at Vendome. Gen. Pratt notes a Globe editor dinner at Young’s hotel, and A Bronson Alcott shows gradual mental recovery after a paralytic stroke.
A packed house attended the discussion on the woman suffrage bill with many women seated on the floor. The session featured debate from Sprague opposing the bill and Ernstot advocating it, with lengthy remarks and a vote scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The annual gathering of the Boston Ladies' society at Miss Hubbard's school reported steady progress at Gould Memorial home in Rome and growing interest across the United States and Europe. Miss Alice Freeman Clarke urged proper training for youth as Key Withrow expanded on related needs.
At the state house Governor Butler faces criticism over his stance on the education and sundry charitable appropriation bills. The latter, worth nearly 300 000, funds hospitals, pauper care, the infant asylum, and the School for the Feeble Minded Youth, among others. Lieutenant Governor Ames signed the miscellaneous appropriation bill amid delays, while the senate president announces bills will be sent to the governor or his deputy for approval in his absence. A Fast Day prayer draft pleads for forgiveness and wisdom. Prison committee notes, Union Safe Deposit Bill politics, deserter notices, and an elevated Boston railway bill advance discussions.
In New York City the Governor of Massachusetts Benjamin Butler recounted a tale about George Washington pausing on steps to show his leg as the Father of His Country disappears. The crowd laughed at the image and Webster faced ridicule for his past eloquence in a discussion on wit and modern speech.
New York clergyman Reverend J M Sutherland will address YMCA members at the monthly meeting tomorrow evening. He will share his conversion tale that led him from the stage to the pulpit. Sutherland once starred at the Museum Howard Athlneum and the Boston theatre, and gained fame with Bryant's and the San Francisco minstrels under the stage name Senator Bob Hart. All interested young men may attend.
In municipal court Thomasd ONeil and Dennis Hartnell faced larceny charges for $17 worth of clothing from B F Smith and were held for trial March 2. Lyman W Hooper arraigned on embezzlement of $1500 from Carter Rice Co and held in 43000 bail for superior court. Faber and Wardwell, fellow Hooper clerks, arraigned for embezzlement of 28 and 59 dollars, each held in 300 bail for Friday hearing.
J B Regan of 42 Essex Street urges Number One to call and take a thing for his outfit to strengthen the Iron Heel against tyrants. He praises efforts in exterminating tyrants with American support and notes hostility at a Canadian atheist pen pusher.
A new rubber firm to be called the Revere Rubber Company forms in the city, using the Boston Elastic Fabrice assets at a low value. It will be run by experienced managers and skilled workers, with $600,000 capital of which about $475,000 is subscribed at $100 per share. Further subscriptions available. details at Geo. A. Alden & Co., 167 Commercial Street.
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