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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1878
Page
2
In Berkshire and western areas manufacturers face claims the sixty hour weekly limit for minors and women is unconstitutional. Defendants admit violations but argue hardship. opponents urge rapid constitutional review. The issue centers on enforcing a strict sixty hour cap versus practical factory workloads.
The Board of Aldermen approves selling land at State and Congress streets and Middlesex Company gains extra rail service to Old Colony depot. Reports detail New York customs mismanagement, the Atacama wreck off Chile, political tensions within the U S, Guilford White's sentence, Diaz cooperation with U S forces, Old Colony tow, India Bureau dismissal, and cold weather with diphtheria in Manchester. Also notes royal marriage, Turkey Russia armistice talk, Siam military prep, and Italy's king's illness.
Washington reports that a staged interview with the President was unauthorized and false. The Vice President remains firm on the Cincinnati platform, while a party split over policy and finance looms. Separately, Chief Clerk Galpin of the Indian Bureau is dismissed after a scathing investigation on contracts and mismanagement. Senator Patterson’s son reports a severe relapse for the senator.
Special agent O D Madge reports lax conduct at New York depots under the Immidiate Transportation act detailing broken seals missing inspections and unmonitored shipments. He warns that millions in revenue could be lost and calls for action and possible legislation from Congress.
The Cabinet discussed recognizing Diaz's government with little result. It notes that U S recognition may hinge on Diaz allowing cooperation with U S forces on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande to maintain order. Seward argues the United States will not interfere in Mexican politics but will accept the elected government if the Mexican people approve and the regime shows stability and compliance with treaties. A frontier military accord to preserve peace may be a condition for recognition.
Chicago whiskey thieves pressing for a pardon. The case of minister Russell. Circular to diplomatic officials in Europe. Postal cranes and personal items, etc., etc.
Bucharest and St Petersburg dispatches report Russian forces under Czarewitch crossed the Balkans via Schipka Pass after Turks abandoned positions in severe cold. Sofia entered by January 3 after brief skirmish. Turkish losses heavy, Russians fewer. Additional notes cover Montenegrin command in Ragusa, Turkish naval actions, and Egypt troop movements.
A telegram from Constantinople reports the Porte seeking an armistice through England. Layard delivered Russia's reply to England urging Turkey to apply for armistice to the Russian Commander in Chief, with cabinet deliberations delaying its transmission. Citations say the Turkish chamber grew stormy and the Grand Vizier may resign. dissolution or prorogation looms if the chamber presses the ministry.
A Baltimore based group formed the Baltimore Guano Company, claiming Morant Keys near Jamaica, shipping guano despite warnings from the U S Consul and Jamaica government. They were driven off by HMS Blinche and brought to Kingston. Captain Jeynet claimed discovery and possession in the name of the United States, protesting Jamaica authorities. A Cuban convicted of arson at the International Hotel Port-au-Prince was sentenced to death. Spanish interference and threat of a retaliatory bombardment add tension. Haitian government remains firm on execution. Spanish envoy warns fleet actions if carried out. Barbadian developments: new Governor Strachan arrives, Barbadoes elections produce a new House of Assembly. Havana brief notes Mexican Minister Carona signs treaty voiding naturalization of Spanish as Mexican citizens since 1875.
London reports the King of Italy is gravely ill with a violent fever and right lung pleurisy. Initial Rome telegram suggested a non serious illness but later details describe epircnensne and a possible complex miasmatic fever case. The monarch slept after midnight but fever worsened by dawn.
Alexandria reports Stanley sails to France via Brindisi starting Monday. Grant arrives in London. marriage arranged between Lord Roseberry and Hannah Rothschild. Londonderry rejoicing over Fenian prisoners release amid riots. Paris calls for removal of corps commanders. generals largely Bonapartists. London notes embargo on 2000 cartridge cases to Constantinople. death of Marquis Ailesbury at 74. Grant departs Alexandria for Cairo.
At the Fifth Ward Republican caucus ConcorD delegates to the State Convention were named Jonathan E. Lur ent Henry P. Rolfe William FE Chandler George 4 Jenks Nathaniel White Irving 8 Ring with little attendance. The Democratic Ward Two caucus likewise chose delegates Mark F. Nason Paul A. Stackpole Patrick Farrell Henry H. Metcalf Albert F. Seavey Patrick McManus for the State Convention.
Survivor accounts detail the Atacama disaster on November 30 after eight o'clock, steam and debris showered the deck as pipes burst and the ship struck rocks in darkness. Seventy crew and 54 passengers perished or were unaccounted, with 24 men and 7 women saved by the lifebuoys.
Dr Lambert remains in police custody rather than being sent to Sing Sing to serve five years for perjury in the Popular Life Insurance Company returns. He attacked Judge Brady in interview, claiming ignorance of how right he is to judge. He asserts universal perjury among company officials and questions department action. Ex president Wiggin and ex financial manager Farber arrive Hartford to face conspiracy warrants. Bonds expected from local business leaders. courtroom session set for Monday.
The Grand Jury reported about 300 indictments in four sessions, most linked to Manchester and Nashua liquor cases. Indictments name victims yet to be announced, with arraignments set for next Thursday and trial plans for late next week. Local figures note rumors implicating saloon keepers, grocers, druggists, and officials. First offenses face 50 dollars plus costs, second offenses 100 dollars or imprisonment, with trials by jury.
Springfield Massachusetts reports the Thompsonville Savings Bank found unsound and ordered to halt payments. Chicago sees Ford Chivyer & Co. bankruptcy with vast secured and unsecured debts and U.S. recovery claims. New Haven appoints Charles A White as trustee for National Capital Insurance. Decatur bankers Peddecond & Burrows fail. Lipman pawnbroker fails in Chicago. New York’s Tenth National Bank resumes payments at 60 cents on the dollar.
Four more babies of the wrecked crews are recovered. The funeral of James Downing, washed ashore yesterday, was held at the Catholic Church with surviving crew members in sea clothes. Two other bodies found, including Matthew Coton master of the Powow and John Antone seaman from Provincetown. A Swede seaman from the Addie P. Avery is also reported. One body washed ashore at Eastham and is under the town selectmen’s charge.
In Newport R I on January 6 the steamer Old Colony will not be ready to depart until Wednesday. The Albatross carries freight to New York while workmen repair damage. Mrs J Buzzell of Portsmouth NH is being treated at the Petty House after scalding. Hull inspected as sound. wet injuries less than feared.
Oliver Gay, alleged embezzler of up to $5000 from New Hampshire Granite Company, faced requisition to be brought from New York after being found to have misappropriated funds. He oversaw a Lawrence branch, turned over company collateral and a personal note to avoid prosecution, with later book checks continuing.
The New Orleans Clearing House Association adopts resolutions denouncing silver as a legal tender and urging maintenance of gold as world value standard. It warns that adopting silver as sole currency would harm industry and commerce amid ongoing silver production growth and price fluctuations.
reports from Philadelphia show the coal trade demoralized after failed attempts at forming a combination. Mining halts continue in Lehagh, with Schuylkill region work set to pause for two weeks by Reading Coal and Iron. A new Presidents' meeting is expected to decide percentages for coal carriers.
In Rome New York Keron Carroll a prominent lawyer dies of heart disease while en route to Camden to attend his brother Hon George K Carroll s funeral. George K Carroll had dropped dead from the same cause on January 2 and their father died similarly years ago. In Bangor Maine Albert C Dale of Boston dies at age 43 from heart disease.
Snow covers Schuylkill coal region halting nearly all colleries and delaying coal movement for two to three days. Furnaces already short of coal face disruption as suspension begins. In Montreal, fifteen hours of snow delay trains with over a foot on the ground and the Westbound train into Quebec arriving late this afternoon.
Nashville leaders organize a fifteen member group to visit Cuba and examine direct trade with the West Indies. Col. John C. Burch named chairman. Additional delegations from St. Louis Cairo Henderson Knoxville Chattanooga Macon Augusta contribute several representatives.
John Mason is arrested in Perry by a Boston officer for bigamy and obtaining money under false pretenses. A six year old boy in Denmark died from a hay fork accident. Fred A. Wadsworth of Gardner is missing, with suspected foul play. Portland Board of Trade seeks Congress support to create a cabinet department of trade. A tramp linked to a Northport barn fire is captured in Belfast. State Insane Asylum at Augusta reports 405 patients and improving recovery rates. Boston and Maine Railroad fine payment case ends with suspended sentence for engineers.
Diphtheria runs rampant among Manchester children with fifty cases reported. Prohibitionists plan a convention at Music Hall Manchester on January 28 to nominate state and county officers. A schooner collision near the lower harbor damages the W H Y Hackett’s taffrail aboard Jacob Haddock of Portsmouth. The Saturday Night Despatch moves to new offices, pledging independence and support for Hayes. New Hampshire militia totals about 1800 men with plans to expand. enrolled militia stands at 43,000 aged 18 to 45. Court action in Rockingham County from 1870 over beach land near South Hampton and South Seabrook: Fowler not trespassing, may build anywhere on the beach. case cited as notable for coast land titles.
The Burlington outbreak has greatly diminished with cold weather, and officials expect the worst is over. Vermont faces a Treasury deficit for the next seven months after a ten percent tax cut. Police catch street boys in St. Albans stealing from wheel cars to make torches, likely sending them to reform school. The Vermont Savings Bank of Brattleboro reports deposits over two million dollars, assets of seven hundred twenty thousand dollars, and no losses with solid mortgage security and dividends. Bank notes solid health of Vermont banking amid distrust.
A late night blaze in Nashua New Hampshire gutted the upper story of a Main street building opposite the Post Office. The Monadnock Suspender Company stock and other shops suffered heavy losses with total damages around twenty five thousand dollars. Insurance coverage varied by tenant. The fire extended to adjoining properties and caused widespread damage across the block.
The New York press reports Miss Anna Dickinson has begun work on a new play, likely a comedy to debut in New York, with friends predicting a successful return to lighter dramatic forms. A Brougham benefit lineup includes Jefferson, Wallack, Boucicault, Booth, Morris, Fechter and others. Also noted are missing persons cases, grain receipts rising for December, and a swindle targeting New York gold refiners with fake 14 karat rings.
An item notes West Bridgewater plans a weekly cattle market. Other short items report the death of Elias Gray of Chester, a Petersham resident dying after a Dec 26 accident, and various regional incidents, births, marriages, and local news across Massachusetts.
Concord physician Dr Josiah Bartlett died at his residence after a five day illness of pneumonia. Born 1797, he studied at Harvard and Harvard Medical School, led the Massachusetts Medical Society, and left five sons and three daughters. Also noted are the deaths of Amos A. Daniels of East Boston, Prof Jacob F. Huber of Middletown, Caleb P. Hoogs of Newton, Dennis Ward of Spencer, and Daniel A. Ball of Spencer, with brief biographical details and funeral notices.
Colorado reports combined mineral product for 1877 totaling 7,579,435 dollars. Also noted: W H Rowland and 10,000 dollars missing from Jersey City where he ran a stable. Samuel P Noland sentenced in Houston Texas to 15 years for murder. Mrs Creighton's retrial denied in Lancaster Ohio with three year manslaughter sentence.
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