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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1880
Page
2
Col McClure observes Grant’s Philadelphia send off showing the same power dynamics as in office. He notes quiet former allies still cluster around Grant and influence people while public sentiment sours toward him. The piece reflects on enduring tastes of aging leaders.
The text notes turbulence in Mexico and Peru with a fleeing president, unrest in Treland over land and bread, public unrest in Old England over eastern troubles, Russia's wartime preparations, Canadian independence debates, Maine’s heightened agitation, and Congress soon heating political discourse, concluding overall optimistic energy for lively times.
Republicans rallied at the Maine State House as Fusionists controlled both chambers. Gov Garcelon and his allies held firm despite bribes and bulldozing, delivering a sweeping defeat for Blaine and paving for legislative action. Garcelon’s term expired at midnight. James D Lampson to serve as interim Senate president. Garcelon is considered for governor, while Smith’s backers push for him. Europe frets as Russia eyes Austria frontier. German sources warn of a Europe-wide clash, and Dublin reports 400000 Irish paupers needing aid. New England Historic Genealogical Society met with Hon. Marshall P Wilder re elected president.
Special despatch reports the Maine Legislature organized with James D. Lamson as Senate President and J C Talbot as House Speaker. Seventy six House members were sworn in, as Eugene Hale attempted filibustering with limited success in Augusta on January 7.
A massive forenoon crowd fills the Maine State House in Augusta with governors, ex-officials, and press admitted. Police absent badges shift control to local forces as tensions rise amid oaths drowned by hisses and groans and Fusionists pushing through parliamentary rules.
AvaGusta Mo Jan 7 The Senate organized with 18 to 12 vote as Republicans protest and abstain. James D Lamson named president amid disputes over legality. House forms a 76 member fusion majority while Republicans led by Hale boycott, Governor Garcelon presides and cites Supreme Court opinion.
AvaGusta Mo January 7 The Fusion Senators vote 18 to 12 to refer counted out member issue to a special committee likely named tomorrow. House scenes unseen in New England unfold as Hale personally moves adoption amid loud applause and Republican withdrawal. The day ends with Fusionists claiming victory while Republicans vow next steps. Gov Garecelon’s term ends at midnight. Adjutant General Leavitt resigns, Maj Folsom to fill temporarily. W J Smith declines unanimous nomination after serving as fusionist assistant messenger.
Reported crash on the Elevated Railway leaves two engineers seriously injured after leaping to the street below. No passengers hurt. Both engines and a car damaged. iron guards kept cars from plunging.
Connecticut leaders were chosen in Hartford with L W Coe as President pro tem of the Senate and Dwight Marcy as House Speaker. Gov. Andrews delivered a message praising improving business and specie payments, urging reforms in taxation, divorce laws, women’s property rights, and corporate limits. In Washington, officials consider relocating Utes from Colorado to Uintah Valley Utah. A Minnesota plan for an Agriculture and Commerce department was introduced and tabled. House bills on coin certificates and bullion deposits were discussed.
Pueblo Colorado January 7 twelve Ute Indians under Lieut Taylor of the Ninth escorted east by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe crowd of 2000 to 3000 men gathered at the depot to witness the captives The mob shouted Hang the red devils and Shoot the murdering fiends though cooler heads prevailed and the Indians were spared Troops will escort them to Lakin and the measure of indorsement came for Belford’s Indian policy Washington report outlines mining patent bill allowing affidavits by agents for nonresident claimants and shifting work dates for unpatented mineral claims with debate in the Senate committee and final passage
A Virginia wife wins a divorce after Latham vs Latham. Judge Anderson dissents, declaring that her husband’s Republican alignment and desertion from allies justify dissolution of the bonds of matrimony. The decision hinges on shock and perceived moral taint from political betrayal.
Fires in Memphis and Fall River kill three firefighters and injure two residents. Memphis site at M Hensehsberg & Co. building owned by James T Leath estate, losses listed. deaths include Pete Metz and injuries to Ed Leonard and Anthony McCarthy. Other blazes in Wilmington, New Jersey, Fall River, and Ottawa cause substantial damage with varying insurance coverage and no fatalities reported.
In Norwich Connecticut last week Sprague Cotton Mill workers got a 10 percent pay raise. The next day mule spinners and weavers struck demanding 25 percent. Trustee Chaffee said the increase was not warranted. Production halted as 1,000 employees were idle until today when they returned to work.
Middleboro Mass Jan 7 a well caved in at West street burying John Kelley about 2 30 pm He was trapped under ten feet of sand for an hour before being dug out Medical Examiner Drake declared life extinct Kelley leaves a wife.
Senate records show receipts and disbursements under the 1873 Ute agreement totaling 129 315 07 to July 1 1879 with 64 025 35 unexpended. Annual Ute support from 1868 appropriations amounts to 381 008 79, exceeding treaty needs, while funds for a perpetual trust to yield 25 000 yearly remain uninvested awaiting permanent Ute settlement and agricultural work.
The Banking and Currency Committee failed to act due to lack of a quorum. Topics include disputed elections McCabe vs Orth and Curtin vs Yokum, aid for Meeker and others from Ute annuities, immigration regulation, Massachusetts coast defense claims, and Bayard resolution changes. Delegations of Creek Cherokee and others oppose governmental changes. Madison Wells seeks port of New Orleans term. Interior Department suppressed testimony on Ute outrages. Grant unpopularity in Ohio noted. Denis Kearney present but sidelined. Senator Sharon appears first time.
The Merrimack County Convention committee held a hearing as Hon. N G Ordway of Warren presented charges against county commissioners accusing them of violating instructions since the county buildings burned and spending about 12000 beyond the law. Freight changes solve a rail dispute and NH National Guard officers are to be reappointed January 21. John C Thorn elected treasurer of the Widows Charitable Fund exceeding 10000. Merrimack Congregational Ministers meet with sermon and essays on the program.
P M E L Crandell and E C Martin presided as Ezekiel Bates Lodge F and A M Attleboro installed officers with H N Mason as W M and B P King as S W W Thompson as J W C S Cobb as secretary T S Nye as treasurer Mason named aides including Desjardins Makepeace Peirce Mason Carpenter Winsor and Witherell A social followed in front of a large attendance A tragedy at Laurel Lake saw 11 year old John Dewey drown after slipping on ice In Pittsfield twenty five weavers in Jabez L Peck flannel mill struck for half a cent more per yard. demand denied and workers discharged Police broke up a cock fight near the state line with arrests to be tried next day
Detroit creditors obtained an attachment to close Joseph Stewart & Co a wholesale lumber and salt dealer from East Saginaw with 600000 yearly turnover. Stewart is in Chicago as liabilities around 200000 with assets including shingles salt and accounts. Unlucky Chicago options and salt contracts losses blamed for the failure.
Chicago stock yards strike continues with isolated defections to work. Six men left for a packing house but were recalled. A union man who tried to bully a worker was fined ten dollars plus costs paid by the union. Union officers and expert workers continue full pay while workers miss pay. union funds reportedly low.
George Philip Herth a 21 year old grocery dealer was found mortally injured on P Street near Seventeenth Street. He died soon after discovery. Police suspect a gang of workmen passing by earlier committed the murder to rob him taking his ring watch and money.
The Sun quotes Mr. Tilden denying any direct or indirect advice to Maine canvassing officers. He says he has been busy with private business for two months, has not read reports on the Maine affair, knows nothing of its merits, and believes the popular will should be respected.
London January reports discuss Russian troop movements toward Austria, German mobilization speed, and frontier defences. A Berlin pamphlet argues Germany can quickly move forces to the eastern frontier, while Russia asserts control of the Danube branch. The Cologne Gazette and London Times note German Russia France tensions and Bismarck’s stance with Paris.
Dublin reports show 400000 paupers about 8 percent of the population with many needing relief. Writs against tenants spark tension as Dublin Galway Cork Mayo districts brace for violence. Government hires police and spies to monitor agitators.
In New Haven on January 7 witnesses for the defense sought to contradict Ren Stevens and Rev. Mr. Gibbs. Gibbs had urged Hayden’s guilt and threatened severe punishment in sermons and private talks, calling Hayden supporters as bad as Judas and vowing not to sacrifice church or people.
The Norwegian bark Ralf brings news of a mutiny on the German ship Pauline David in the lower bay. The captain is severely hurt and cannot be moved. On the German Consul’s request revenue cutter J A Dix has gone to bring the mutineers for examination before the Consul.
Sir Francis Hincks publishes a letter arguing annexation or independence would trigger civil war. He contends Canada’s current position is enviable and warns against efforts to implement independence or annexation.
In Choho district at the Rome precinct during a tax receiver election, bailiff M A Smith spoke privately with Joseph Spence then seized a pistol from a bystander and shot Spence dead. The pair had recent quarrels but had reconciled. a large search for Smith is underway and his capture chances are poor.
In Augusta Ga on January 7 Round Dance won the mile and a half dash in 2.44 1-4 with Lucy Hit placing second. Jim Fay captured the two mile hurdle event in 4.12 1-2 amid five starters. Delgasson and Picnic caused the falls but both riders escaped without serious injuries.
In New York on January 7, Parnell and Dillon were hosted at dinner by John E Devlin. Parnell is scheduled to speak in Jersey City tomorrow evening.
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