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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1884

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Horoscopic forecast of the Democratic convention of 1884

The article argues the Chicago Democratic convention on July 8 1884 favors a favorable outcome for the Democrats despite internal discord. It blends astrology with political critique, predicting a likely nominee who will unite the party, though warns of factional tension and potential manipulation. It also reports parallel U S political notes from Congress and the public lands and naval debates.

Republican Party Mars Saturn Democratic Party

Building War Ships and the Navy Bill Debate

The Senate resumed the navy construction debate with Senators Jones Miller Butler Bayard Hale and others weighing the policy of replacing wooden ships with steel vessels. Admirals’ letters, domestic production goals, and distrust of naval contracts frame arguments for American made warships and funding.

Washington Senate Jones Florida Miller California Congress Butler Rodgers Mr. Hawley England Bayard McPherson Navy Department Hale Secretary of the Navy Hall

Alarming Foot and Mouth Disease in England Cattle

British consuls instructed to certify cattle only after veterinary clearance as foot and mouth disease spreads nationwide. Breaches traced to imports landing in Portland, Maine. Also notes on Chinese immigration bill amendments, postal route discussion, a naval court martial, senate rate cut talk, navy construction suspend orders, and confirmed nominations in Dakota and Vermont.

Washington Department of State Birmingham Eng England Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of State Great Britain Portland House Committee On Foreign Affairs Pacific United States Cantine Boswell Morgan Speedwell City of Columbus Gay Head Navy Yard Senate Committee On Post Offices William Penn Nixon Chisago Inter-Ocean Bureau of Construction Navy Senate Cornelius S. Palmer Vermont Supreme Court of Dakota Albert H. Lockwood Ludow

Railroads settle freight rate cuts across routes

The Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Chicago and Alton lines joined the Western Trunk Line association in meeting the established freight cuts to Colorado. A Topeka conference of railroad commissioners and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe ended with the system of rates restored to prior levels and the proposed separation of auxiliary lines halted. The actions reflect a regional alignment of pricing among major carriers.

Chicago Chicago, Burlington and Quincey Road Colorado Points Western Trunk Line Association Topeka Kan Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Ills Chicago and Alton

Canadian Pacific loan bill passes house of commons

The bill includes a clause prohibiting amalgamation or arrangements between Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk railways. Mr Blake urged action on Sir Charles Tupper’s dual role as house member and high commissioner of Canada in London, seeking a writ for a new election. The motion to refer to the elections committee was adopted, 112 to 57.

Washington Lismarck House of Representatives Lasker Deuster Wisconsin Guenther German Liberal Union Carlisle Germany United States Kasson Foreign Affairs Committee Liberal Union Edward Lasker Duester Prince Bismarck Universal Brotherhood of Men Bismarck Iowa House Dauster Committee On Foreign Affairs Public Lands Yeas Randall Committee On Agriculture Ottawa Ont Canadian Pacific Loan House of Commons Canadian Pacific Grand Trunk Blake Charles Tupper Vanada London Piace John MacDonell Standing Committee On Elections

Independent Republicans plan national organization

The independent Republican conference committee met at Gen Barrow's office and formed two sub committees. One handles organization and securing headquarters in New York and Chicago, the other will pick representative Republicans from each state to form a national committee and draft a countrywide plan.

New York

Multiple Events Stir Broad News From Coast to City

A San Francisco dispatch notes the Sullivan Robinson match on March 6 at Mechanics pavillion. In Pennsylvania 1500 coal miners struck for 544 cents per bushel. The University of Pennsylvania rejected new college athletics rules. Louisiana faces a April election for Senator with Gen Eustis and Major Burke as rivals. A large iron ore smelting furnace opened at Hast Texas penitentiary, first of its kind in the state. A Kentucky tragedy left two dead and one wounded after an insult to a daughter. New York Senate cited McDonald for contempt and jailed him. Willy Gray, 14, from Montreal, nabbed for $300 forgery with two others en route to New York and 30 dime novels. Philadelphia jury failed to reach a verdict in Nixon & Zimmerman theatre case. A Thaddeus Stevens pupil allegedly drew a revolver. search found seven on boys around age ten. A prize fight at Arsenal Park near Pittsburgh between Dan Martin and Harry Short drew 98 rounds with a disputed foul. both men battered.

San Francisco Dispatch Sullivan Robinson Mechanics’ Pavision Pennsylvania Univeristy Louisiana Jonas Gen Eustis Major Burke Texas Kentucky New York Senate McDonald New York City Albany Willy Gray Montreal New York Philadelphia Samuel S$. Nixon Nixon & Zimmerman Chestnut Street Theatre Thaddeus Stevens Arsenal Park Pittsburg Dan Martin Harry Short Artin Short

McClellan and Gaines Mill Debate Revealed in Public Lecture

A Boston letter to the editor critiques a Harvard Historical Society lecture on Gaines Mill and the Peninsular Campaign. It summarizes Palfrey’s view of McClellan’s decisions, the army’s strength, and contemporaneous dispatches, contrasting with McClellan’s own report and Stanton’s orders. The piece argues the debate hinges on numbers, strategy, and Washington pressure.

Boston Post Evening Transcript F. W. Palfrey Harvard Historical Society Washington

Collision near Paris reports trains wrecked and fatalities

A Paris Illinois despatch says an east bound passenger train collided with a west bound freight one mile east of Paris. Both engines were demolished, Fireman Lindsey was killed, many passengers injured, number of dead unknown. An additional account from Terra Haute notes fireman I W Lindsay killed and engineer injured, fifteen freight cars wrecked.

Cilicago Paris Ill Indianapolis St. Louis Lindsey Terra Havuttre Ind I. W. Lindsay Springfield Mass

McGivney and Mrs Blackburn on the witness stand

The New York inquest into Salmi Morse's death continued as Miss Blackburn recounted the assault in her rooms by McGivney. McGivney testified denying strikes while detailing meeting Morse regarding play finances and property. Blackburn denied most of McGivney's testimony about her relations with Morse and money matters.

McGivney Mrs. Blackburn New York Salmi Morse Miss Blackburn Mr. Morse Mewivney Mr. Merveso McGiveey San Francisco Thomas J. McGivney Mary C. Blackburn Morse Tom Rascal Yellowstone

Decision on Trust Company Assets Distribution in Vermont

Judge Rowell files a long opinion upholding Chancellor Royce’s equal distribution. The Supreme Court finds no dissolution under the statute and that the Trust company is not insolvent, though temporarily embarrassed. It notes potential capital restoration by assessment and that the receivership lacks independent authority. Only Judge Taft dissents.

ST. Albans Rowell Royce Supreme Court Taft

Conference of prison officials debates prison diet and labor

The Fifth Avenue Hotel hosts a conference of prison officials led by Rev. Dr. Wayland. Discussion supports feeding prisoners in a common dining hall to reduce waste and labor. Afternoon talks favor the contract system for prison labor, with a call to keep the existing methods until a better system appears.

New York Fifth Avenue Wayland Connecticut

Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co annual meeting report

Philadelphia February 28 The Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company held its annual meeting after lease control passed to the Philadelphia and ending Railroad company. The year’s output reached 2 245 062 tons with mortgage debt reduced by 406 605. Officers elected were President W A Tillinghast and directors H S Little John Keen Geo D B Keim E C Knight F A Cowly and B Williamson.

Philadelphia Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company Central Railroad of New Jersey Philadelphia and Ending Railroad Company W.A. Tillinghast H. S. Little John Keen Geo. D. B. Keim E. C. Knight F. A. Cowly B. Williamson

Young bridegroom breaks into Mount Carmel store

Le Grande Warner, whose marriage prompted the arrest of Dr. Doherty for issuing a license to a minor, broke into his father's Mount Carmel store last night and took goods he needed. He was arrested and jailed by Justice Doolittle. The case was continued two weeks.

New Haven Conn

Dynamite Found At Charing Cross Station In London

London news reports a 20 pound dynamite device with an American clockwork timer found in a cloak room valise at Charing Cross Station. Police and French agents pursue suspects linked to similar explosions, with no conclusive proof of involvement. A Victoria station blast earlier is noted as connected, while officials deny dynamite found under the station. The clockwork and detonator are described as American made.

London Charing Cross Woolwich Victoria Railway Station Victoria Station Havre Paris Brussels France America Hamburg Michael Maurice Buffalo N. Y Patrick Dillon Paterson N. J John Liston Richard Liston Denison City Tex Thomas Ryan Brooklyn

Reports of Fighting and World News Dispatches

Reports from Egypt describe a clash near Trinkitat where Gen Graham’s forces reportedly defeated rebels, with later despatches casting doubt on the battle. Other items note Berlin politicians debating a condolence resolution for Lasker, Gladstone’s franchise bill, pirate activity in Tonkin, and various international incidents.

Egypt London Trinkitat Graham War Office Reuter Daily Telegraph Fort Baker Tele Cairo Suakim

Old Fireman Deaths and Accidents Contain City News

Aged residents die after hospital operations and accidents while police search Chelsea Creek for Alexander T. Bagley’s body. James A. Shannon, once a Boston firefighter, identified as the man who died by his own act at West Boston Bridge. Arrests for forging a Halifax check, and injuries from streetcar and wagon accidents plague a busy Thursday in the city.

Alexander T. Bagley Chelsea Creek Boston and Albany Harbor Lessie Conway Highlands City Hospital Margaret Farren Endicott Court Endicott and Thacher Streets West Boston Bridge James A. Shannon No. 35 Garden Street Shannon Old Washington Street Fred Homer Homer & Hughes Homer Detective Powers Halifax Metropolitan Harrison Avenue No. 42 Harriet Fogg Johnson Brothers Becaine Washington and State Streets Clarence F. Noyes

The Storm Brings Widespread Telecommunication Failures

Boston endures a ferocious snow sleet storm that cripples telegraph and telephone wires, halts Western Union circuits, and isolates the city. Wires hang heavy with ice, poles collapse, and the fire alarm system operates under strain as officials warn of continued severe conditions through the night.

Boston

Grand Ball of the Boston Polo Club At Institute Building

The first grand ball of the Boston polo club was held at the Institute building Thursday evening. The large dance hall was brilliantly lighted and decorated, with many attendees despite inclement weather. Ladies wore rich full dress and sixteen-figure dance cards were used. Wright's brigade band provided music and Tufts catered supper.

Boston Polo Club Institute Building Wright Brigade Tufts W. H. Field Walter Uncian Carrel Kendall William A. Stephens Charles I. Pressey G. A Wheeler Fred P. Stearns Berkely James H. Wheeler, Jr Frank L. Cutter A. D. Peck, Jr J.L. Sumner WH. Mansfield P. Howard Richardson Joseph Warren Coucil Home Circle Monument Society Charlestown C. Patrude Stubbe Dave L. Hidridge H. Eila Roberts James Smith Lvelyn M. Stillings Emma F. Rand Charles S. Martn Joln Thomas J. Albert Snow M. H. Mann Lida J. Low Jamaica Plain Minstrels Young’s Hotel Dickerman Highland Lodge No. 235 Knights of Honor Bacon Hall Roxbury

Dover Jury Finds Primer Beaudoin Guilty of First Degree Manslaughter

Report from Dover New Hampshire describes a murder trial where Judge Blodgett and attorney H F Lord clash over the charge. The jury returns a verdict that Primer Beaudoin is guilty of first degree manslaughter after questions of prejudice and numerous witnesses.

Dover N. H H. F. Lord Biddeford Blodgett Beaudoin Edward E. Grant Foreman

Brooks Seen Greater Than Cook by Boston Post

The Gardiner Maine Home Journal notes a Boston Post remark praising Phillips Brooks as a greater man than Joseph Cook, reflecting on their prominence and differing legacies in public life.

Gardiner Home Journal Boston Post Phillips Brooks Joseph Cook

Common Council Elects First Assistants and Superintendent

The common council held a Thursday meeting with President Lee presiding. It approved actions on sewerage funding, a $10,000 payment to Parker & Co. and a $500 bequest for Brimmer school, and finalized the election of first assistant assessors. John Casey won as lighter inspector. William Doogue named superintendent of common and public grounds. Galvin nominated. An inquiry on charter powers was referred to the judiciary committee.

Common Council Lee In Thin Ahain Committee On Public Education Martin Milmore Brimmer School C. W. Parker & Co Moon Island Reservoir John Casey Johan J. Caddigan Mt Assessors Burrill Joan C. Cook Michard & Smart Geo. A Patrick F. Sheviin Robert Culbert Tsaiah Whitten John H. Duane W. Warren Edward B. Dailey James Teevan Daniel Doherty John H. Giblin Daniel F. Burns Thram E. Feleh James W. Loughlin Brace Loring Ceee L. Foster Morse John Tf. O’connor Jos. R. Grose Jerome S. McDonald Michael J Henrity Jonas Sear OD B. Hunting Wm. A. Wheeler E. M. Hatch Richard J. Fennelly Thomas A. Jackson J. Homer Edge Samuel B. Krogman Charles Nowell Constant F. Drury Geo. S. Pendergast Wm. H. Cundy John Pattisan Edward W. Dolan Henry Pierce Chas. E. Temple Hi. C.pickering Messrs Felch Laughlin Loring Morse Murray O’connor Pattison Cook Comins Dailey Duane Ea Giblin Henrity Barns Bell Temple Board of Aldermen William Doogue Galvin Brown Ward 4

Protest Over Proposed Legislature Changes to Court Powers

Opinion piece urging legislators to reject two bills at the state house aimed at stripping the supreme court of divorce and equity jurisdiction. Argues Massachusetts has an admirable, proven judicial system and warns that transferring powers to the superior court would overburden judges, disrupt public welfare, and undo established foundations.

Judiciary Committee Supreme Court State House Massachusetts Superior Court Andre Vaan Ouvony

Movements of Public Officials For Their Suppression

A January letter from District Attorney Hosea M Knowlton to city police heads urges enforcement of public statutes against lotteries. He notes broad provisions cover all schemes selling chances in items or value by lot, regardless of charity or purpose, and condemns any demeaning practice. Knowlton oversees Bristol Barnstable Nantucket and Dukes counties.

Norfolk County Knowlton New Bedford Hosea M. Knowlton Bristol Barnstable Nantucket Dukes

Auburn Republicans nominate Der. B. F. Sturges for mayor

Maine notes report Republican nominations and political moves across Lewiston Portland Bath and Augusta. Der B F Sturges chosen as mayoral candidate in Auburn while Lewiston and Tiddeford GOP contenders are named. Governor nominates court officials. Local bonds and civil actions also referenced amid broad state political activity.

Auburn der. B. F. Sturges Bangor Rome Bowdoin College Kennebec Journal Augusta Charles S. Jordan Cape Elizabeth Edward Yorke Charles Shields Linnen’s Corner Nelson Howard Seth Warren Lewiston Tiddeford Thomas H. Hankell Portland Supreme Court C. D. Knight Hallowell Houghton Niagara Falls Samuel Houghton Byron Mechanic Blues Katahdin Iron Company Katahdin Iron Works Piscataquis Iron Works A. P. Gould

Veterans seek charter for state soldiers home

The Grand Army veterans will ask the next legislature to charter a soldiers home for this state. Hon. Joel Eastman is very sick with lung fever at his residence in Conway. The judge is nearly 86 years old. Wages cut 8 to 10 percent for Boston Concord and Montreal railroad employes. Locke Cattle company formed in Manchester to raise cattle in the west. James A. Weston president. George Savage of Saco Mo killed on the Boston and Maine railroad at Rollinsford. leaves a widow. Mason transfer to asylum for insane approved. Dartmouth trustees vote $50,000 library building. Chapel funds secured from E Ashton Rollins.

Grand Army Joel Eastman Conway Boston, Concord and Montreal Locke Cattle Company Manchester James A. Weston George Savage Saco Boston and Maine Rollinsford Supreme Court Concord Frank G. Mason Northern Railroad Asylum For Dartmouth College Hanover E. Ashton Rollins Philadelphia

Axe linked to Meyer murder found on ice in New England

A St Albans report states the axe Meyer allegedly used to dispose of Krauser’s body was found at North Island after being hurled over the bank on the ice. Officers pursue a German believed to be Meyer's confession partner. A Frenchman who sold the axe identified it. Militia officers met in Burlington for instruction and drill with several professional talks. Lieut Tutherly spoke and the Vermont University battalion paraded at city hall before a large crowd.

St. Albansa Meyer Krauser North Island Burlington Lieut Tutherly United States Army Guald University of Vermont City Hall

Various Local Notices From Massachusetts and Nearby Towns

The circulated items include tax valuation on Dighton at 711000 with a 10 rate. 90 year old Mrs Sally Packard of Plainfield with three great great grandchildren. David Lendall named superintendent of Essex almshouse and farm. Griffith T High fatally injured by a fall near Wednesday. Weir Store Co of Taunton celebrates fifth anniversary with dinner and holiday. Rachel Ballou age 8 of Hebronville burned to death from clothes catching fire Thursday. Lowell councilman forced to subdue persistent beggar in council chamber. Weavers union of Fall River elects a secretary at 10 dollars weekly. carderia to hold a special meeting tonight. spinners not meeting until Saturday. Westfield whip manufacturers boycott Boston and Albany railroad over baggage check order. Rockport annual town meeting next Monday focusing on highway work and hose tower for Silver Gray engine house. Elisha Herit, about 70, accused swindler, traced to North Chelmsford Feb 1 took Wrights horse to Andover. team found in Westford and sold for 125 dollars with 70 cash or 4 note. Herit captured.

Sally Packard Plainfield David Lendall Essex Griffith T. High Weir Store Company Taunton Rachel Ballou Silas Ballou Hebronville Lowell Weavers’ Union of Fall Liver Carderia Westfield Boston and Albany Rockport Elisha Herit Wright North Chelmsford Andover Westford Herit

Mystery surrounds oyster dredger incident and estate contest

No body clues for the oyster dredger Daisey EK Smith after a scalp fragment surfaced in harbor. Nelson Hinman of Shelton leaves his two daughters $100 each from a $50,000 estate, while both legislative chambers appoint a committee to draft resolutions on Gov. Hubbard’s death. The panel includes Senators Scofield and DeForest and Representatives Hubbard, Starr, and Hall.

Daisey EK. Smith Nelson Hinman Shelton Gov. Hubbard Scofield Stamford DeForest Bridgeport Hubbard Hartford Starr Litchfield Hall Stonington

Park Scene Highlights and City Theatre Notes

Claire Od the Forge Master presented at the Park. Booth stages Halet at the Gilts tonight. A Trip to Africa a Bijou hit. Princess Ida drawing at the Museum. Lights o London at the Howard. Rag Baby company engagement for Mills and Booth. Opera ticket sales total from 39,000 to 10,000 under Ward. Memorial concert at Monument Hall for Universalist fair reports strong attendance with Gertrude Edamiands Perabo Est Mayilant and a fine quartet assisting.

Claire Mr. Booth Halet Giatts Joseph Arthur Bunch of Keys” Company Africa Bijou Boylston Princess Ida London the Howard Harry Mills Rachel Booth 3. M. Ward Universalist Church Charlestown

Blaine Emerges as the Republican Candidate Debate

From the New York Sun, the text notes Blaine as the republican candidate amid party divisions. It lists Pennsylvania Ohio New York Indiana California and Maine in relation to the question of Blaine’s political future and retirement context. The piece centers on Blaine and the factional vote surrounding his status as the party’s choice.

The New York Sun Blaine Repub Lican Pennsylvania Ohio New York Indiana California Maine

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