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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1881

Page

2

New Year Cold Halts Atlanta Manufacturing Plants

New Year's Day cold in the South slowed industry in Atlanta where freezing pipes forced several plants to shut down. A factory employing over four hundred workers lost about 4000 dollars in daily output for two days due to water line freezes.

South Atlanta

Suffering of the Poor in Chicago Draws Cries for Help

A Cincinnati Enquirer report from Chicago notes unusual distress among the city’s poor in the cold season and a plea for divine aid. It urges Chicago residents to act locally before seeking help at Headquarters.

Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago

Congress Considers Refunding Plans and Bond Rates

Washington debate centers on rate and term for proposed refunding legislation. Support exists for 3 percent twenty forty bonds and 3 percent certificates redeemable in two and payable in ten years, but critics push to limit debt duration and boost certificate issuance. Opposition comes from Treasury, banks, and speculators, with figures like Senator Beck and Jay Gould weighing in.

Boston Bolt Washington Congress Wood House Senate Kelley Beck Senate Finance Committee Treasury Department National Banks Jay Gould New York Tribune

Senators Hear Shipowners on Commerce Expansion

A subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee heard from shipowners led by Henry Winsor W H Webb and H H Adams regarding resolutions from the Boston convention urging laws to expand American commerce abroad. Also reported are mint coinage figures for 1850 and Navy personnel actions, with notes on naval appointments and voyages.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Kernan, Beck Morrill Henry Winsor Philadelphia W. H. Webb New York H. H. Adams Cleveland Boston John Roach B.S. Osborn National Board of Steam Navigation of Boston Convention of Shipowners Congress Messrs. Webb Winsor. Adams

Mrs Christiancy recounts Giro letters and marriage threats

Mrs Christiancy tells how she met Edel Giro in New York and Washington. She describes coercion threats to marry him, her eventual engagement in a phony letter plot to avert his actions, and her motive to obtain truthful testimony amid divorce proceedings.

Washington Washington Papers New York Telegraph Christiancy Edel Giro the Star Giro New York Peru Mrs. Christiancy

Inauguration of Manchester City Government Opens New Era

The Manchester New Hampshire inauguration reports Hon John L Kelley's valedictory blasting lax liquor laws and urging reform. Horace B Putnam gave the inaugural with figures: funded debt 90950, temporary loan 45000, interest due 29000, bills outstanding 38270, total 1002770.60. Net indebtedness 935659.46, up 44832.99 due to bridge and sewerage. City water bonds about 600000 self sustaining. sinking fund 20000 yearly urged. Schools 4136 pupils, spending 52750, avg 12 per pupil. Library 24281 volumes, 64378 issued, 6000 added for accommodations. City Poor to be managed by an agent. 10 fires, 9699 property lost. Common Council elected Hoyt president, Putnam clerk. Putnam elected city treasurer. Kidder re-elected city clerk, Barker messenger. Board of Mayor and Aldermen failed to choose city marshal after 47 ballots.

Manchester N.H John L. Kelley Horace B. Putnam Merrimack Putnam William J. Hoyt Sylvanus B. Putman Sylvanus B. Putnam Col H. R. Chamberlain Nathan P. Kidder John A. Barker

Dartmouth Alumni Association of Manchester formed

About sixty Dartmouth College graduates formed the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Manchester and vicinity with officers led by President Ira A. Eastman class of 1829. Seventy graduates attended the first annual dinner at City Hotel with speeches by notable figures including Rev S C Bartlett Dartmouth president and ex Gov N H Head.

Manchester N. H Dartmouth College Dartmouth Alumni Association Ira A. Eastman Moody Trier Daniel Clark John Foster Walter M. Paracer C. W

Grain cargo lost as towboat breaks adrift at Willow Grove

A New Orleans tow boat belonging to Mississippi Valley Transportation Company broke its towline in strong wind near Willow Grove landing. A barge carrying 20,000 bushels of grain in bulk drifted away and was a total loss valued at 24,000 dollars, fully insured. The text also notes real estate purchases by New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad and a city printing contract awarded to The Daily States.

New Orleans Sam Roberts Willow Grove Landing Mississippi Valley Transportation Company New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad Company Ss. B. Newman & Co

Wreck of the Happy Home Near Yarmouth

The bark Happy Home struck Trinity Ledge twelve miles from Yarmouth N S last night and capsized. The captain's wife and daughter and one crewman died. Rescued survivors were found frozen. the captain and mate are seriously ill. An inquest will be held at Short Beach. A wreck light will be placed to aid recovery. The captain's wife clung to her daughter in her final moments. One sailor may have died after reaching shore.

Bonds stolen from Elihu Sperry safe in New Haven

A New Haven despatch reports $42,000 in bonds robbed from Elihu Sperry’s safe. The haul includes New Haven Sewerage, Connecticut, Air Line Railroad, United States sixes, New York Central and Hudson River, Brooklyn Water Loan, Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul, Derby Railroad, and Northampton Railroad issues with listed denominations and serial numbers.

New York New Haven Elihu Sperry Connecticut Air Line Railroad United States New York Central Hudson River Brooklyn Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Derby Railroad Northampton

Driver to Oversee Texas Mexican Telegraph Line

A.J. Driver arrived in Galveston en route to Brownsville to head the Texas department of the Mexican Telegraph Company. The line will run Brownsville to Brazos Santiago with a cable to Tampico and Vera Cruz linking to Mexico City. Cable boats are reportedly en route and completion is set in about a month, connecting with Western Union at Brownsville.

Galveston Tex A.J. Driver Brownsville Texas Department of the Mexican Telegraph Company Brazos Santiago Tampico Vera Cruz Mexico Driver Western Union

NRA invites team to Great Britain for July match

At the National Rifle Association meeting in New York a letter from Earl Stanhope invited the association to send a team to Great Britain in July for an international match. The proposal was referred to the executive committee.

New York National Rifle Association Earl Stanhope Association Great Britain

Devastating Madison Street Tenement Fire Claims Fourteen Lives

A four story tenement behind No. 35 Madison Street in New York burned at 8 am killing fourteen occupants and injuring many more. Families on all floors perished or were badly hurt as residents leaped from windows and firemen battled the flames amid choking smoke and a crowded alley scene.

New York Madison Street Cannon Street Turner Hall James Doyle Chambers Street Hospital Eagans Muldoons Mary Eagan Margaret Thomas Joseph John Muldoon Annie Kate Charles Charlie Cassidy Ellen Sheridan Eagan Thomas Barrett Oak Street Charley McKenna Engine 9 Chambers Street Station House Fourth Precinct Kate Sheridan Sheridan John Egan Patrick Egan Kagan

Truth Declares Morey Letter A Forgery In Open Letter

The New York Truth proclaims the Morey letter a forgery and vows to expose guilty parties in a court of justice. It cites an investigation tracing the forged letter to its origin and includes a letter from B G Jayne supporting the finding.

Morey Gen. Garfield Truth New York James A. Garfield B. G. Jayne Joseph Hart J. A. Gerfield H. L. Morey Lynn Mass National Democratic Committee Ashich Adt

Serious Charges Reported Against Richmond Jail Officers

Richmond, Jan 4 The State publishes claims of cruelty at the city jail after Judge Christian inspected the facility. Deput y Sergeant Lee allegedly tied a prisoner by the thumbs until flesh was buried in, a United States prisoner intervened but was refused, and another inmate was left in a dungeon overnight. The board was to investigate, and Judge Christian ordered the discharge of Deputy Lee.

Richmond City Richmond Christian Newton M. Lee Wilkinson Chain Gang Lee John Coleman Leroy M. Lee United States Coleman Young Lee

Thaw Begins as Extreme Cold Gives Way in Virginia

Danville Virginia reports a thawing spell after a day of subfreezing temperatures. Thermometer rises to 42 by evening with rain at night raising flood concerns. New York sees another snow storm with warmer conditions and fog over East Rivers. Vermont reports 20 below zero in Derby Line.

Danville New York Whiting

Connecticut Legislature Set to Open With Bigelow Inauguration

Hartford January 4 Governor elect Hobart B Bigelow will be inaugurated as Legislature convenes tomorrow. Republican caucus names Speaker candidates William Case and clerks Charles Perrin and Charles Woodbury. Democrats nominate Origen Seymour and Richard Ambler for Speaker and clerks. Senate nominees include Lyman Coe and Clinton Spencer. Elections for Senate and House officers set for Wednesday with Hawley safe for U S Senate. elections on the 18th.

Hartford Conn Connecticut Hobart B. Bigelow William C. Case Granby Charles Perrin Stonington Charles P. Woodbury Norwalk Origen S. Seymour Litchfield Richard C. Ambler Trumbull Franklin H. Brown Norwich Senate Lyman W. Coe Walcottville Clinton Spencer Suffield William Brown Waterbury Gen. Hawley United States Senate

Walsh Held for Coroner Inquest After Brooklyn Murder

James Walsh admitted guilt for the murder of Barbara Growenthal in Brooklyn stating she rejected him. He was committed to await the coroner's inquest. The report notes Walsh’s claim of loving the girl and the motive of rejection driving his act.

New York James Walsh Barbara Growenthal Brooklyn James Messrs Reed & Cartey French Nichols Excise Health Board Tammany

Porter to wed Miss Stone in New York arrival

Governor elect Porter of Indiana arrived in New York with the aim of marrying Miss Stone at the home of Walter S. Gurney on Fifth Avenue. Invitations are limited and a wedding breakfast will precede their departure for the West. Porter to be inaugurated next Wednesday in Indianapolis.

New York Porter Indiana Miss Stone Chatauqua County Walter S. Gurney Fifth Avenue Gov. Porter Indianapolis

Indiana Legislature Opens With Porter Inauguration Looming

Indiana legislators prepare to convene on Thursday as Gov. Porter’s inauguration arrives Monday. Supporters expect Gen. Harrison to clinch the Senate nomination on the first ballot, with William Cumback and Godlove S. Orth as other leading contenders.

Indianopolis Indiana Porter B. Harrison William Cumback Godlove Orth

Plymouth Church Pew Sale Sets Record Revenue

The annual pew sale at Plymouth Church in New York on January 4 raised 12,800 in total pew rentals with premiums totaling 29,536 and an overall sum of 42,336 dollars. Horace B. Claflin bid the first pew at 700 dollars, and high priced pews exceeded last year’s figures.

New York Plymouth Church Horace B. Claflin

Times reports no exchequer grants in Irish land bill debate

The Times states no Imperial Exchequer money will be required from Parliament for land reform aims and expects no public credit pledges. Dublin despatches note sparse trials today with cross examinations of constabulary stenographers about speeches by Parnell and allies on rent refusal and boycotts. Lord Dufferin opposes three F’s and favors state aided emigration and land conversion to state charges. Notes of gun exports to Ireland and a Magherafelt Land League meeting banned. A $500 reward is offered for Canon Fleming’s assailants and a W ar Office circular warns volunteers’ armories.

London the Times Dublin Mayo Constabulary Parnell Dillon Biggar Boyton Sexton Lord Dufferin Ireland Manitoba Canada United States Birmingham Land League Magherafelt Londonderry

Tennyson's New Play The Cup at Lyceum Theatre

London January 4 report on Tennyson's new play The Cup with Premier Gladstone in attendance. Henry Irving led the cast and praised the work. Other items note Eliot manuscripts, Berlin politics, Russian wars, famine reports, and miscellany.

London Tennyson Lyceum Theatre Gladstone Henry Irving George Eliot Berlin Russia Bismarck Bundesrath Reich

Maine Caucuses Start Battles Over Speaker and Plaisted

In Augusta Maine the Senate and House caucuses elected leaders and officers. The Fusionists chose Joseph L Smith as Senate president and T B Swan as Speaker of the House with other officials named. Republicans ponder seating Plaisted while debates continue on a constitutional retroactive clause and a U S Senate race between Hale and Frye.

Augusta Senate Cornish Dingley Berry Kennebec Joseph A. Locke Cumberland C. W. Tilden Castine Geo. E. Minot Belgrade Charles BR. Love Litchfield Charles H. Gatchell John W. Phinney W. J. Smith Joseph L. Smith Penobscot A. G. Andrews H. J. A. Simmons Waldoboro T. B. Swan Minot W. E. Gibbs Glenburn L. R. Jack Auburn Androscoggin Franklin Oxford United States Messrs. Hale Frye

Horrible Fate of a Gang of Workmen in a Railroad Cut

Six men were killed and a seventh lost a leg when a passenger train rushed through a snow cut north of Bancroft on the Sioux City and Omaha line. Eleven men had stepped from the track to allow passage, but the passenger coach struck them as it entered the curved cut.

Sioux City Omaha Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis and

Branford Ladies' Library receives another $500 gift

The report lists multiple local items: D. K. Pearson of Chicago sends $500 to Branford's Ladies' Library Association. Worcester tinsmith James Pickup dies after a fall. French Lewiston residents plan a clerk petition. Rev Father Mahoney moves from Burlington to Brattleboro. Woonsocket Company in Rhode Island faces a $450,000 liability with $250,000 assets. White River Vermont Iron Co. advertised for sale. Vermont car shops at St. Albans run full time. Rhode Island bank deposits total $44,755,626 with nearly $2,000,000 excess assets. J. I. Weymouth faces perjury charge. Joshua Parsons’ suicide after Omaha business failure. Tilton Town Hall dedicated. Bennington battlefield donors listed. Grand Jury murder assault case. Auburn perjury bail. Gov Farnham centennial escort plans debated by rival Vermont militias.

D. K. Pearson Chicago Ladies’ Library Association Branford James Pickup Worcester Mass Lewiston Posiiffice Father Mahoney St. Mary’s Cathedral Burlington Brattleboro Woonsocket Company Rhone Island White River Central Vermont St. Albans Savings Banks Rhode Island J. i. Weymouth Auburn Carville Charles White Leed Junction Joshua Omaha Neb Tilton N. H Charles E. Tilton Rae Renee Wetttams Grand Abe Parsons Freeman Landers Greene L. S. Rugles Landers Supreme Court Gov. Farnham Vermont Yorktown Ransom Guard Capital Guard Montpelier Estey Guard

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