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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1884

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United States and Spain Reach Reciprocity Pact

The United States and Spain announce a new commercial agreement negotiated by Mr. Foster in Madrid. The accord ends the 10 percent discrimination on U S goods in Cuba and Porto Rico and sets the third tariff column for U S products. It also repeals the live fish duty in Cuba and stops Spanish consuls from charging tonnage fees on U S cargoes.

Washington Spain State Department Frelinghuysen Foster United States Madrid Cuba Porto Rico Congress Republic Antilles Mr. Foster Florida Havana Trelenghausen Porto Portoco

Policy fights over tariff reform split the Democratic ranks

A Washington dispatch reports Pennsylvania Democrats press Carlisle toward Jeffersonian principles to oppose Randall and tariff reform. Randall plots to curb internal revenue taxes, block votes, and rally southern support while Morrison and revenue reformers push for moderate duties. The clash signals a heated partisan battle in the coming session.

Washington Randall Pennsylvania Carlisle Commonwealth Club Philadelphia Mr. Carlisle Democratic Party House of Representatives Morrison Virginia New York Connecticut New Jersey Maryland Ohio Converse Ways and Means Democratic National Convention Ways and Means Committee Congress Greely Emil Bessels Greely Relief Board Payer Harbor Cape Sabine Sound Greenland Melville Bay Bessels Polaris Bay Kennan Arctic Well Geely Littleton Island George Kennan Siberia Beriin’s Bay St. John’s Dundee Cape York

Union Mutual Life Insur ance Company response to Massachusetts Tarbox

Portland Maine January 4 1878 officers of Union Mutual Life Insurance Company reply to Commissioner Tarbox recounting a Massachusetts department report of March 9 1877 praising their condition and noting large asset value reductions and a shrinking surplus while asserting solvency and willingness to allow examination by multiple state departments with results to be made public soon.

Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of Maine Tarbox Portland Union Mutual Life Insurance Company Massachusetts Insurance Department of Massachusetts Geras Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of Maine Union Mutual — Life Insurance Company Insurance

Arrest of An Alleged Accomplice in £100000 Embezzlement Case

New York police arrested John Van Arsdale linked to RE H Kobbe, Bamford Brothers exchanger, for aiding in investing forged drafts proceeds in government bonds and other securities. Van Arsdale received 2500 in cash. Bamford seeks 8500 more. Other losses cited include 5000 at Sperry Barnum and nonforged bills with Jesup Paton & Co.

New York John van Arsdaile RE. H. Kobbe Bamford Brothers Liverpool Commission van Arsdale Kobbe J. E. Cott Sperry & Barnum New Haven Pork Packers E. H. Kobbe Messrs Jesup Paton

Death of Henry Barton After Shirley Village Fight

Henry Barton 30, unmarried, died after a Shirley village party fight. Michel Gately struck Barton with a flatiron, fracturing the skull. Grtely is in custody. autopsy by Dr. G. P. Hartwell held with results secret.

Marlboro Shirley Village Henry Barton Michel Gately Barton Grtely Samuel Reed State Detective Force G. P. Hartwell Aver

Mrs Carver Accuses Staples of Deadly Altercation

In Middleborough Mass Mrs Mary M Carver says Patrick Cartlin was killed after a drunken quarrel with Charles B Staples who struck him with a slung shot Cartlin died three hours later and his body lay where he fell until discovery Police say Carver had no part in the act and she was being taken to jail when the confession surfaced

Vienna Gatchina Palace James O’ Donnell Dublin Ireland James Carey Patrick O’ Donnell O’donnell O’ Donnell Carey Cary Carver Staples Middleborough Mary M. Carver Snakeville Mass Patrick Cartlin Charles B. Staples Cartlin

Cotton mills boom in the southern industry surge

The Manufacturers Record notes a sharp rise in southern cotton manufacturing over three years with 314 mills now operating 1,276,422 spindles and 24,873 looms versus 180 mills in 1886. Output value climbed from about $21 million in 1880 to $35–40 million by 1883.

Galtimore South

Judge Bennett and Inspector Carty Visit Carbonear

In St Johns on January 4 Judge Bennett and Inspector Carty went to Carbonear to take depositions from Carmody Bray Jr and Nichols who are said to be in a dry ing condition. Fresh Orange disturbance reported at Spaniards Bay with Roman Catholics harshly treated. Travel in outlying Orange districts continues. The preliminary judicial enquiry is expected to last about three weeks.

ST. Jons N. F Judge Bennett Inspector Carty Carbonear Carmody Bray, Jr Nichols Spaniard’s Bay

Gambling houses protected by unconstitutional law ruling

Judge Smith of the superior court ruled the gambling damage law unconstitutional. He held that the act violated the constitutional requirement that each legislative act has a title and covers only one subject.

Chicago Smith Superior Court

New York Briefs Report Local Crime and City Finance

Dr. George A Greely of Syracuse is jailed in New York on charges of forging bonds and mortgages. The piece notes high city revenues from licenses, payrolls, and a rising number of public carts. It also mentions arrests of policy dealers, a Beethoven memorial plan, and a large Brooklyn tax levy.

New York George A.greely Syracuse Marshal McDermott Commissioner of Accounts Tax Department Board of Apportionment Brooklyn Bridge Produte Exchange George F. Bullard EF. B. Howell & Co Times Beethoven Central Park Beethoven Maennerchor Society Montreal Supreme Court Graphic Company Byrnes Brooklyn

Fire Claims Four Garver Children in Pennsylvania Blaze

In Braddord near Duke Centre the Garver dwelling burned and four children aged one to six perished. In Denver reports a Utah coal tunnel fire left three rescued nearly dead while John McLean and his son died of suffocation.

Brapword J. W. Garver Duke Centre Denver Col Pleasant Valley Utah John McLean John

Local hangings report from Chauncey and Baton Rouge

Eastman Georgia and Baton Rouge Louisiana report two men executed today for murders. Jim Crummily was hanged in Chauncey for the murder of James Mitchell. Valmont Rector, colored, was hanged for the murder of Duncan Williams.

Eastman Jim Crummily James Mitchell Chauncey Baton Rouncey Valmont Rector Duncan Williams

Mills Cut Wages 10 Percent. Various Legal Matters Reported

The Penacook and Contoocook cotton mills reduce operatives wages by ten percent. Stephen W. Cone of Osaipee Mass seeks pardon after seven years of a thirty year murder sentence. W J Shea in New London Conn gets two years for forgery and is sought for similar offense in this state. Wilkinson murder case in Bath has evidence complete and the defendant may testify. Alfred Pick, 40, injured at Nicholson File works Providence with right arm torn off. recovery doubtful and family consists of wife and seven children. In Providence justice court Dr Lorenzo Traver waives examination on abortion charges and Dr Thomas G Simons bound over for probable guilt.

Penacook Contoocook Stephen W. Cone Osaipee Mass New London Conn W. J. Shea Wilkinson Bath Alfred Pick Nicholson File Company Providence R. I Justice Court Lorenzo Traver Thos. G. Simons Annie M. Riley Court of Common Picas

State Insurance Recommendations For Legislature

Insurance Commissioner Tarbox urges stricter control of reinsurance andCo operative Assessment plans. He calls for penalties, extended filing dates to Feb 15, and stronger officer accountability, plus clear supervision of mutual and fraternal associations.

District Police Chief Seeks Expanded Force and New Branch

Chief Wade of the district police presents the annual report to the governor and council. The force numbers 16, with requests for growth and a separate branch for inspection of factories and public buildings. Expenditures total 29,119.19, with 4,151.03 in fines and costs collected and 9,392.55 in property recovered.

Wade Commonwealth

Executive Council approves health board warrants and staff reappointments

The executive council approved eight months of wages totaling 1 66666 for Abbott Sanborn Wheelwright and Wrightington of the state board of health. E F Hamlin is reappointed executive clerk and W C Jarvis of Lynn named executive messenger replacing A P Burton.

Executive Council Abbott Sanborn Loring Worcester Learnard Boston Ames Messrs Wales McLean Lilley Bourne Hall Maguire Crane Tarr lLieut Maguire Crane

Serious Blaze in Boston Terrace Tower Fire Damages Building

A fire at the southeast corner tower of the home for destitute Catholic children on Harrison avenue and East Concord Street caused $2,060 in damage from fire smoke and water. The blaze confined to the tower, with two hot air explosions and a delayed alarm. 85 children were evacuated safely to another section and to Boston college. three sick remained in the infirmary and were rescued by sisters. Additional fires reported in Boston included a six story building on Congress street with $7,500 total losses, and fires at Tremont row and Main street Charlestown with smaller damages.

Harrison Avenue East Concord Street John A. Dugan City Hospital Adelbert H. Hines Roe Patrolwan Howard Boston College Arthur T. Whiting Marcella Street George K. Evans Washington and Rutland Streets Boston Congress Street Andrew J. Morse & Sons T. W. Ripley A. J. Morse & Son Olney Bros Goodyear & McKay Abecases & Sons Tremont Row H. Fe, Urann Boots and Shoes Silas S. Drew & Coeary Goods L. A. D. Stone Main Street Charlestown Telegraph New York Denver Col Tabor Grand Opera House Weatherford Texas Morris B. C. Evan’s

Several injured on Canadian Pacific after Ottawa–Montreal collision

A CP railroad crash at St Martin's Junction injures several passengers including Capt R C Adams, Dr Sterry Hunt, A R Sherman, Donald Young, W J Warren, and N Perrier, with the extent of injuries noted as serious or minor.

Toronto Lord Melgund Governor General Dominion Grand Trunk Railway Company Canadian Pacific Montreal St. Martin’s Junction Ottawa R. C. Adams Sterry Hunt A. R. Sherman Donald Young W. J. Warren N. Perrier

Democratic Leaders Invited to Philadelphia Reception for Carlisle

The Commonwealth club in Philadelphia plans a January 19 reception for Speaker Carlisle, strictly Democratic and without speeches. Invited national figures include Samuel J. Tilden, Gov. Cleveland, Gov.-elect Hoadly, Gen. Hancock, S. S. Cox, Allan G. Thurman, and Gen. McClellan, while Ben Butler is not invited. Col. R. P. Dechert chairs the arrangements with Clement R. Wainwright and P. Lacey Godyard assisting.

Philadelphia Carlisle Commonwealth Club Samuel J. Tilden Cleveland Hoadly Gen. Hancock Cox Abraham Clement R. Wainwright P. Lacey Godyard

Villard Assigns Estate for Creditors in New York

Henry Villard made an assignment for the benefit of creditors to Endicott Jr of Boston and Horace White of New York. He transfers his Madison Avenue mansion for sale to pay mortgage interest of 200000 dollars and fulfill contracts for completion of the building. Any remaining proceeds go to his wife Mrs Janny Garrigan Villard. The property already conveyed to his lawyers is excluded from the assignment.

Fie New York Henry Villard Mr. Endicott, Jr Boston Horace White Madison Avenue Villard Oregon Railway and Navigation Co Janny Garrigan Villard

Brazilian Emperor Pedro Illness Denied By Consul

Brazilian consul general reports via cable that Don Pedro is not severely ill and that the emperor is in good health. The clarification comes after circulating rumors of his illness in New York dispatches.

New York Don Pedro

Decline of Canadian Illustrated News and Regional Notices

A roundup of 19th century items including the death of the Canadian Illustrated News after 13 years, Montreal deaths rising to 3 766 with 149 more than 1832, railroad acquisitions by the Pennsylvania system, a bank cashier disappearance in Kentucky with large deficits, a San Saba mail coach robbery in Texas, a powder explosion in Oakdale Junction Tennessee, Ohio temperance aims for 1 000 000 signatures, San Francisco world’s fair plans for 1887, Lehigh Valley train collision near Perth Amboy, Labor union leaders warning against contract labor imports with proposed penalties, and political moves to block immigrant labor.

Montreal Pennsylvania Railroad Company Eastern Shore Railroad James A. Wallace Hopkinsville Galveston News Sampa San Saba Sentertitt James L. Hollins A. J. Rogers Pennsylvania Railroad Wim. B. Pettit F. Fricker Oakdale Junction Tenn Stoneman Lehigh Valley Road Perth Amboy N.J Pennsylvania

Legislature Adopts Senate and House Committees

The legislature names standing and joint committees after a Friday session led by President Bruce. Senator Andrew introduces a bill on state elections to provide Carey ballot boxes and devices with oversight by the secretary of state. inspectors and a sworn count report to the secretary within two days. Bench and division assignments are announced, then seating draws proceed before adjournment.

Senate House Andrew Commonwealth Bruce Judiciary Loring Worcester Pillsbury Suffolk Mason Middlessex Galvin Probate Morrison Middlesex Cronin Washburn Treasury Gilmore Whittier Thayer Berkshire Sanderson Trust of Randall Bristol McFarlin Plymouth Joyner Barrns Hampshire Root Hampden Thomas Norfolix Stevens Parker Essex Baldwin Bart Livermore Franklin Woodworth Ham Trust Currier Norrie Cape Barrus Denny Reed Sparhawk Ae Public Charitable The Phiddlesex Burt Hodges Norolk Burden Norfolk Campbell Steele Bowley State House Steel Jaynor Great Barrington Whitin Charles T. Crocker Fitchburg Secretary of State Carey Massachusetts

Local man dies by own hand at United States hotel

Jarkin Wright a Brighton retired cattle dealer shot himself to death at the United States hotel on Thursday. Frightened by a fall, Frank Smith a 25 year old Fitchburg brakesman plunged from a box car Friday injuring himself severely. Michael Knee a New York and New England brakeman lost both legs after being run over at the depot Friday morning. Robert A. Murray a broker at 31 Milk street has disappeared leaving creditors claiming about 40000.

Jarkin Wright Brighton United States Frank Smith Fitchburg Road Michael Knee New York and New England Robert A. Murray Milk Street

Fire Chief Returns to Duty After Illness

Chief Engineer Green of the fire department has recovered from his illness and is again on duty. George H. White, class of 1876 and formerly of Grafton, is named Professor of Engineering at Worcester Free Institute. John H. Pillsbury, Wesleyan 1874, becomes professor biology and physiology at Smith College, as Miss Lucy Hoppin resigns due to ill health. D. N. Bates resigns as assistant-general manager of Western Union to become general manager of Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph, succeeding George P. Frick. Bates is among the oldest telegraph men and worked with Eckert and Gould in several major lines.

Green Fire Department George H. White Grafton Worcester Free Institute John H. Pillsbury Wesleyan University Smith College Lucy Hoppin D. N. Bates Western Union Telegraph Company General Mahnger Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company George P. Frick Mr. Bates Thomas T. Eckert Jay Gould Atlantic and Pacific Eye- Union Western Union

Stimulants to aid appetite advertised by Siegert

The most efficacious stimulants to excite the appetite are Angostura Bitters prepared by Dr J G B Siegert and sons. Beware of counterfeit versions. Ask your grocer or druggist for the genuine article.

J. G. B. Siegert

Massachusetts House Committees Named After Report

The house met at 11 o'clock adopted the governor's report topics and recessed to 2. At reassembly committees were announced including Judiciary Brackett Boston Potter Worcester Howes Cambridge Pattee Quincy Hartwell Fitchburg White Taunton Cummings Boston Kendrick Springfield Os bore East Bridgewater Morse Sharon Kimball Chelsea Hewins Medfield Bent Cambridge Harding Arlington Coffey Boston Adams Attleborough Haynes Boston etc.

Fall River Rantoul Salem Coveney Cambridge Wentworth Dedham Pierce Boston Hatch Marshfield Jones L. S Federal Relations Chappelle Hazlett Nantucket Gilbert Southwick Burnham Revere Tarbox Lynn Fisheries—Small Provincetown Howes Oucester Swift New Bedford Linnell Orleans Winter Springfield Keyes New Marlborough Cilley Salisbury Kelly Harbors and Public Lands Gloucester Dolan Davis Tisbury Butterfield Chelsea Crowell Barnstable Almy Dartmouth Williams Foxboroug Nash Arlington Shaw Chelmsford Bucklin Cheshire Oakes Westfield Maguire Winslow Plainfield Butler Lawrence Labor Daggett Attieborough Wolcott Tarone Bent Gardner Smith Palmer Adams Stratton Milford O'Sullivan Banecrost Clark Foley Francis Randolph Madden Liquor Law Toulmin Leominster Cross Newburyport Rice Stow Roads Marblehead Stone Lunenburg Coffey Riggs Lanesborough Fossett Howland Plymouth Whiting Eaton Quincy Sewell Newedford Somerville Freeman Chatham Bradlee Milton Marbiehean Murphy Willcomb Ipswich Warner Northampton Peck Taunton Paine Waltham Harvey Westborough Milne Bawker Stowe Hoestings Warren Murdock Leicester Burditt Clinton Hazen Shirley Cutter Brimfield Peakes Georgetown Boardman Earl Worcester Huntoon Lowell O'Neil Chamberlain Dunham Stockbridge Ernst Sargent Melrose Gordon Carpenter Everett Orenge Damon Haverhill Great Barrington Gifford Falmouth Daly Bishop Whitcomb Wilbur Cook Bedford Crowley Farrell Beard Morse Sharon Wells Hartfield Flagg Boylston Tufts New Braintree Danforth Prime Towns Kimball Gimlich Pittsfield Baker Brookline Savary Middleborough Dennis Homans Gleason Douglas O’brien Walker Kingsly Foster Medford McLaughlin Watertown Frisbie Andover Bryant Reed Milord Hoosac Tunnel Troy Greenfield Ares Starbird Clarke Darling North Adams Wallis Fitchburg Barry Haselton Montague Connor Hartwell Cummings Coffin Drainage Kingsley Holliston Hosley P. J. Doherty Blaney Natick Woods Salmon Woburn McFarland Hopkinton Batchelder Service Burdett Hingham Barstow Mattapoisett Brackett Potter Pattee White Kendrick Osborne East Bridgewater Hewins Medfield Harding Attleborough Haynes Finance Davenport Barr Newton Bancroft John Doherty Allis of Whately Deverny Gray Prescott Spooner Egleston Acushnet Enfield Brown Scituate Allis Webb Petersham Cowdrey Stoneham Hardy Stebbins Chico Wilson Randall Boston Paton Danvers Wadlin Reading Medway Wheeler Bernardston Mooney

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