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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1882

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Vast 1881 St Paul Building Boom Listed by Globe

The St Paul Globe notes twelve and a half columns of fine type detailing 1881 city construction. It lists each building in the year with price, owner, and location. Total expenditure nears five and a half million dollars with about 1200 structures erected.

St. Paul

Legislature Opens Session With Officers Elected Yesterday

Both branches of the legislature elected officers yesterday in a nearly unanimous vote. The preliminary business proceeded quickly and after 1 pm the government was escorted to King’s chapel by the Cadets for the annual sermon by Rev. J. F. Lovering of Worcester. Gov. Long will deliver his annual message today.

King’s Chapel J. F. Lovering Worcester Gov. Long

Death of Boston Corporation Counsel John P. Healy

John P. Healy, Boston corporation counsel and prominent public servant, died suddenly while active in his duties. He was a respected, sound lawyer trusted by the city, and his loss is felt deeply by the community and his friends.

John P. Healy Boston

Inspires Burglary Defense Sparks Outcry in Fredonia

A Fredonia woman argues crimes like burglary and shoplifting were committed under inspiration and thus not convictable. The piece mocks the defense, comparing the line of inspiration to a plunge that drowned swine, wishing similar fate on others with the claim.

Fredonia N. Y

Decrease of Star Route Costs Cited in Post Office Report

Washington Jan 4 The second assistant postmaster general reports December changes in star and steamboat service with a net star reduction of 171950 and a total cost cut of 2047412 from March 1 to Dec 31 1880. Postmaster General James hails a hopeful outlook for self sustaining finances next quarter. Ex Senator Howe and son Frank visit the department as Frank Howe is said to seek chief clerk post.

Washington James Post Office Department Gohan Howe Frank White House Frank Howe J. K. van Wormer

Bright defends freedom balance in democracy speech

Mr Bright told Birmingham that he seeks a degree of freedom that preserves security without destroying it. He warned against coercion and noted Irish-American conspiracy ideas as harmful to Britain. He suggested some Chicago delegates hold mistaken but patriotic views influenced by old Ireland tales.

London Bright Birmingham Great Britain Chicago Ireland

Maine Industry and Accidents Across Maine in Springtime

Gay and Foss plan a spring shoe factory 150 feet long four stories high at Wiston. Ploughs active in Kittery Eliot and Saco as frost leaves ground. Maine board of agriculture meets January 18 and 19 at Augusta state house. John Payson, 89, a Union farmer, cut his throat and may not recover. Kennebec ice stock rising. weather may boost operations. Port land yard switch failure causes collision between Maine Central and Portland and Ogdensburg trains. fireman Frank Shackley injured.

Gay & Foss Wiston Kittery Eliot Saco Maine Board of Agriculture State House Augusta John Payson Union Maine Central Portland and Ogdensburg Frank Shackley Portland

Kearsarge association elects officers. missing Tilton merchant noted

At Warner the Kearsarge Agricultural association held its annual meeting with Gilman A. George of Warner elected president and Walter Sargent of Warner as secretary. Tilton merchant Thomas W. Long has vanished after setting out for Hopkinton to pay creditors. A runaway horse injured several people including Mrs. C. H. Clay and Mrs. G. H. Knight in Farmington. Dover city government formed with Mayor Charles M. Murphy delivering the inaugural. Manchester grand jury returns 130 indictments mainly for liquor offenses. Amasa A. Allan and Join Murray jailed two years for breaking and entering, Patrick Donahoe 14, sent to reform school.

Kearsarge Agricultural Association Warner Gilman A. George Walter Sargent Tiomas W. Long Tilton Hopkington C. H. Clay Farmington G. H. Knight Jonas Call Ranaway Manchester Amasa A. Allan Join Murray Patrick Donahoe Reform School

Berkshire County Moves and Crimes of the Week

Berkshire county commissioners reelected Lyman Payne as chairman and fixed the tax at 75000 dollars with 10000 applied to the debt. Ruth Hall confessed to setting the Amherst poor house fire and is held on 2500 dollars bail. A Fall River brakeman, Cornelius O Neil, died after being run over by a car. Edward Ryan murder appeal preparations proceed. A girl spoiled a portrait at Price's studio in Pittsfield. Haverhill mayor elect How received a 95 year old mother’s new year gift ring with a note urging wisdom and duty.

Berkshire County Commissioners Lyman Payne Hinsdale Ruth A. Hall South Amherst Suandaay Cornelius O’ Neil Fall River Fay New Bedford George F. Verry J E. Day Edward Ryan Webster Worcester Devens and Allen Boston Price Pittsfield Elect How Haverhill Phebe How Newburyport

Eleven murder charges in Clarksville jail list

Among thirty five prisoners in the Clarksville Arkansas jail eleven face murder in the first degree charges. Great excitement in Ottumwa Iowa over alleged gold and silver in paying quantities near town. Republicans of Georgia fuse with independent democrats to defeat regular democrats led by Felton for governor. Alexander Stewart of Vermont nets 2000 from settling suit against late A P Stewart estate. son Matthew gains 25000 and lawyer 15000. Burlington Iowa anti prohibition club forms with large membership. Liquor issue seen as key in state politics this year. Philadelphia tax board rules parsonages and church property not forming part of a church may be taxed. Jersey City forwards Mary Turnbull to pest house and burns clothes. physician later clears her as measles. Maryland legislature meets. Senate selects George H Williams of Baltimore county president. House chooses Otis Keilholtz of Baltimore city speaker. Horace Hammer of Camden arrested in Philadelphia on forgery warrants connected to Newton Township Building and Loan. four distinct charges. Western Sag Harbor train stopped by snow two miles west of Bridgehampton. two large locomotives derail attempting to clear track. eastern trains halted, return west.

Clarksville Ark Ottumwa Tkpublicans Georgia Felton Alexander Stewart Vermont A.P. Stewart Matthew Burlington Board of Revision of Taxes of Philadelphia Jersey City Mary Turnbull Maryland George H. Williams Baltimore County Otis Keilholtz Baltimore City Horace Hammer Camden Newton Township Sag Harbor L. 1 Bridgehampton

Fifth annual New England Commercial Travellers' dinner

The Parker house hosted the fifth annual dinner of the New England Commercial Travellers' association on Wednesday evening with about 225 attendees. Governors, mayors, and business leaders including Gov Long Lieut Gov Weston Hon E C Fitz Samuel A Green J A Cummings were among the honored guests. The event featured a business session, reports on deaths and finances, election of officers, and a program of speeches praise for the association’s role in elevating the commercial traveling profession.

New England Commercial Travellers’ Association Parker House Gov Long Gov. Weston E. C. Fitz Boston Board of Trade Samuel A. Green Boston John A. Cummings Somerville G. W. Simpson Wsq Boston Produce Exchange Tr. Boyd, Esq Grocers’ Association Boston Quartetle Herbert W. Fiske George H.swazey G. Stevens W. H. Emerson Parker’s Walter P. Tilton Eadwin KE. Snow A. L. Hitchcock J.M. Harris Malcom B. Cole Charles Richardson Cole Insurance Commissioner Weston Firs Green E. K. Trood Association J.M. A. Cummings Charles W. Stevens Frank Cowles Connecticu Commercial Travellers’ Association

New England Historic Genealogical Society Reelects Officers

At the annual meeting held Wednesday afternoon at No. 18 Somerset Street, LSS1 officers and committees were reelected. President Hon. Marshall P. Wilder delivered the annual address, noting fourteen years in office and thanking members for continued support, while listing deceased members, donors to the building and library fund, and bequests from Ebenezer Alden and others.

New England Historic-Genecalogical Society Somerset Street LSS1 Marshall P. Wilder Edwin A. Dalrymple Maryland Charles Budson Lexington Leonard Bacon D. D New Haven Conn Wm. C. Fowler Durham Ebenezer Clapp Dorchester William Lawton New Rochelle N. Y Alexander H. Vinton Ebenezer Alden M. D Randolph Ambrose H. Witte Boston Henry Smith Alexander Strong John W. Brooks Miltos Eden Wright Thomas D. Quincy Enoch R. Mudge Swampscott Wm. F. Weld Albert Tirrell Weymouth Mimot Tirrell Ebenezer Alden, M. D Ambrose da. White Joseph J. Cooke Providence

Merchants Association Elects Directors at Annual Meeting

Weston Lewis presided as officers and a unanimously elected list of directors was announced. The treasurer’s report showed healthy finances and members welcomed a push to join the national board of trade. After brief remarks the meeting adjourned for a substantial dinner and further tributes to retiring president Lewis.

Merchants’ Association Thewooms Bedford Street Weston Lewis Co A. Miner Miner, Beal & Hackett George P. Denny A. Shuman A. Shuman & Co Charles B. Gookin Joy, Langdon & Co Charles T. Barry Welllington Bros. & Co Denny, Rice & Co N. W. Parley Farley, Harvey & Co Dwight Prouty Jackson, Mandell & Daniel T. Motley, Jr Case, Leland & Co James H. Dexter Albert H. Rhodes Rhodes, Ripley & Co Thomas Mack F. Bovey & Co Nathan D. Blake Blake & Stearns I. D. Blodgett Ordway, Blodgett & Hidaen Chas. H. Joy E. R. Mudge, Sawyer & Co Sumner R. Mead Lewis Coleman William O. Tavier Libby EB. R. Mudge Lewis Mudge Association Boston Henry Simons Farley Radclyffe

Crimes and Casualties in Charlestown and Roxbury

Mrs George R Room was shaken on the sidewalk at Reed's corner Main Street Charlestown and suffered a severe hip strain. Michael J Noyes of 55 Bickford Street Roxbury reported clothing and a gold ring stolen from his residence Tuesday totaling 58. Isake Sylvia 37 of London Street and Boston Dye Works worker on Groad Street was struck in the side by iron Wednesday afternoon, suffering severe injuries and was taken to the city hospital.

George R. Room Reed’s Corner Main Street Charlestown Michael J. Noyes Bickford Street Roxbury Isake Sylvia London Street Boston Groad Street Uity Hospital

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