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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1883

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Gambetta Dead And Paris Government Still Stands

A satirical collage notes Gambetta’s death while Paris and Versailles sustain government. Salmi Morse struggles to obtain a lice for a Passion Play. Mayor Palmer bans smoking brightening city hall corridors. Archbishop Purcell calls himself penniless and suffers private misery. Denver reports 4.6 million dollars in new buildings last year. The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette debuts in Boston with Halstead’s new paper. Kalakaua’s champagne order prompts Chandler to dispatch gunboats to the Sandwich Islands.

Philosophy Needed At The Boston Post Says Providence Journal

The Providence Journal notes the Boston Post needs all its philosophy to handle current pressures. It claims no American newspaper is immune to this shortage and even Providence’s own paper feels the strain.

Boston Post Providence Journal Truceneough America Providence

Woman's Journal Hails Butler On Suffrage Contrast

The Woman's Journal praises General Butler for his remarks on woman suffrage and notes the contrast with what Bishop might have said. It suggests Bishop would likely have given a mixed reply.

Woman’s Journal Gen. Butler Bishop Mix

Judge Goddard Urges People Elected Convention for Maine

Report on Maine statutes urges a constitutional revision via a convention elected by the people. The London Lancet condemns arsenic use to beautify appearance and warns that many women ruin themselves with the drug, seen in Boston streets and New England factories.

Maine Judge Goddard London Lancet United States Boston New England

France LAuds Say as a loss would strike republic roles

The passage honors Leon Say as a leading French statesman, noting his illness and the hope that he quickly recovers to resume his role among France's illustrious and prudent republic counsellors. Gambetta Chanzy Say are praised as shining marks of the republic.

France Leon Say Gambetta Chanzy Say M. Say

Cleveland to celebrate 68th anniversary of New Orleans victory

Cleveland will mark the 68th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans with a grand banquet tonight. Prominent Democrats to respond to toasts include Geo Headley of Cincinnati John R Fellows of New York Isaac M Jordan of Cincinnati Henry B Payne of Cleveland and Gen Durbin Ward of Lebanon. The event ends with dancing.

Cleveland New Orleans Jackson Geo. Headley Cincinnati John R. Fellows New York Isaac M. Jordan Henry B. Payne Gen. Durbin Ward Lebanon

Australian Horses Run Wild Across Queensland Pests

Thousands of horses escape into the bush in Australia with Queensland especially overrun. The first horse arrived over a century ago and escaped stock now roam the countryside, described as spindle shanked and flat-sided. They snort defiantly at pursuers as they multiply across the land.

Australia Queensland

Crime in Vermont Prompting Outcry and Moralizing

The Rutland Herald challenges The Post on Vermont crime reports noting a murderous assault that may prove fatal, an abduction and possible murder of a white girl by a Black assailant, plus two thefts and minor crimes. It urges newspapers to face local conditions rather than moralize about other states.

Simee Rutland Herald Post Vermont

Gazette marks 70 years with tributes and letters

The Gazette celebrated its 70th anniversary with a main issue and a large supplement filled with tributes from current and former contributors. Col Charles Gordon Greene lauded the paper and its editor for seven decades of service, praising vitality and public favor.

The Gazette Rice Long Charles Gordon Greene Post Gazpitte Puck

Quarrel Tightens Between Kasson and Kelley in Ways and Means

Special dispatch from Washington reports a growing rift between Kasson and Kelley, two Republican leaders on the ways and means committee. Kasson pushes free list expansions while Kelley doubts any tariff legislation will pass and aims to withdraw from active duty. The dispute flares after a vote on adding government authorized books to the free list and subsequent attempts to rescind.

Boston Post Washington Ways and Means Committee Kassen Kelley Tariff Commission House of Representatives Kasson Ways and Means Mr. Kasson Randall Carlisle Senate House

Congress Sideshows Debates Over Bills On Claims And Shipping

Senate discussions focus on a bill to move claims against the government to the Court of Claims and on a presidential succession measure. The House debates include removal of state to federal court cases and shipping legislation with several lawmakers supporting the shipping bill. Additional items cover a Walsh card alleging no reply from the president and postal changes in New England villages and postmaster appointments.

Congress Washington Senate House Court of Claims Edmundy Committee On Judiciary Messrs Pag, Cox and Dingley Joint Select Committee T Revival of American Shipping Eliva John A. Walsh Star Route Fame Arthur Brewster Bliss Kellogg Walsh New England Village Worcester County Mass North Grafton James N. Howard Backhamsted Litchfield County Conn William L. Judson Bethlehem Louis L. Varden Branchville Fairfield County Frederick C. Sanford Hawleyville Charles A. Eaton Kent Lucina.c. Miller Middlefield Middlesex County Charles Whipple Harmony Providence County R. J Navy Department Iron Minister Hunt St. Petersburg Hunt Kirinsk Dee Aneguin Manson Bartlett Leach Lauterbach Thom Irkutsk House Committee United States Supreme Court House Judiciary Committee Joyce Vermont United States Marine Hospital Service Life-Saving Service and Revenue Marine Secrutary Folger Navy Establishment

Return of Judge Libbey to Maine Supreme Bench

Correspondence from Augusta notes Judge Artemus Libbey’s return to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court amid gubernatorial politics. The piece weighs Libbey’s legal merit against political pressures, and discusses the Robie administration’s council and reform elements plus concerns over officeseekers and patronage. Also mentions Lot Morrill’s ill health and the rush of potential appointees awaiting his death.

Boston Post Aveusta Robie Artemus Libbey Blaine Libbey Supreme Bench Jim Plaisted Judge Libbey

Numerous Small Fires Reported Across Several Cities

Brief fire reports from Geston to San Francisco describe small blazes in railroad baggage rooms basements and residences. Losses range from minor to thousands with several buildings insured. Notable incidents include a $20 loss at Old Colony station and a $30,000 fire at Wisconsin Hide and Leather company in Milwaukee.

Stoddard J. Doherty Division 4 Old Colony Childs & Lane Tremont Street Engine 4 Stamford Street A. G. Patterson Commonwealth Avenue Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Hide and Leather Company Boylston and Manufacturers Commonwealth Boston Shelly Kimball Com‘ny Brooklyn N. Y Guyington & Co Clinton House E. R. Richardson Oryington Bros Har Harror Charles Harding Great Duck Island Dancon Simuel Wallis Bradley Hiollistoon Mass John Baker E. Goulding South Framingam

Clumsy Invention Claims Jeannette Remains Found

George Kennan, Arctic expert, calls the Boston telegram about the Jeannette second cutter bodies found on the Gulf of Khatanga a clumsy invention. He notes the gulf mouth lies over 500 miles from the boats' separation point and outlines reasons why the report cannot be true.

Washington George Kennan Siberia Arctic Asia Boston Gulf of Khatanga Kennan Khatanga

Episcopalian Vote Bars Thompson for Mississippi Bishop

The standing committee of Episcopal churches in the Springfield diocese unanimously refused consent to consecrate Rev. Hugh Miller Thompson of New Orleans as bishop of Mississippi, delaying the appointment.

Springfield Til Episcopal Churches Hugh Miller Thompson New Orleans Mississippi

Violent Ohio quake rattles northern cities at dawn

Word arrived that a violent earthquake was felt in parts of northern Ohio between 2 and 3 am yesterday. People were awakened as chimneys toppled and cages reportedly toppled from shelves.

Cleveland, O Ohio

Robbery Takes Valise From Albert Gye Aboard Train

Philadelphia report says impresario Herbert F. Gye was robbed of a valise containing 4550 dollars in checks and cash plus jewelry while aboard a railroad car. The incident occurred last night as he rode to an engagement.

Philadelphia Herbert F. Gye

Ship Collision Tragedy in Dense Fog Claims City of Brussels

The City of Brussels was rammed by the Kirby Hall in the Mersey estuary during a thick fog. Ten drowned including two passengers and eight crew. survivors ferried to the Kirby Hall and Liverpool. The Kirby Hall arrived in Liverpool with the rescued, one Italian steerage pair among the dead.

Cork Inman Line City of Brussels Land New York Liverpool Glasgow W. HL. McLuard D. Siegel Kirby Hall Brussels Mersey Miud Lear City of Young Carpenter Woods London Woods

The Tennessee Steal Repudiation of Polk Defalcation

Information from a reliable source puts the defalcation of State Treasurer Polk at 590000 dollars. His bond was 190000. The Times denounces repudiation and blames loose laws and carelessness of official obligations. A Tennessee Democrat says Polk was part of a Nashville syndicate speculating in state securities. He allegedly loaned state funds to others and did not have funds to meet upcoming interest. An arrest report from New Orleans notes Folk of Tennessee in custody.

Gefaulter Chattanooga Tenn Polk Times Washington Tennessee Democrat Nashville

Codfishing Boom Reported Along West Hampton Coast

New York reports codfishing at West Hampton Long Island surpassing prior years with hauls on December 8 and 10 yielding about $1,300. Life-saving crews own nets and in the last two months have earned more from fishing than their wages.

New York Westhampton L. I

Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise Arrive in Los Angeles

Lieut. Tate with eight enlisted men arrived to escort the marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise, arriving in Los Angeles today for the royal visit.

Los Angeles Cal Tate U.S. A Marquis of Lorne Princess Louise

Death of New York coffee dealer found with bullet wound

The body of Moses G. Hanover a wealthy New York coffee dealer was discovered in a bag to dry with a bullet wound to the head. Authorities suspect a personal crisis led to the tragedy.

New York Moses G. Hanover

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Announces Annual Address

At a Saturday meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society President F. B. Hayes delivered his annual address outlining society priorities and achievements and signaling next steps for the horticultural community.

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society F. B. Hayes

Improvements Planned for Horticultural Hall Stores and Rental Rise

The speaker outlined year ahead plans to improve stores and the lower part of Horticultural hall building to enable leases and higher rents. The treasurer reported about 4000 more cash than last year and Mt. Auburn cemetery income about 1700 higher. Following routine business, discussion focused on methods to repel codling moth and other fruit tree pests.

Horticultural Hall Mt. Auburn Cemetery

New England News Highlights From Portland and Lewiston

S I Merrill of Auburn lost a leg after a fall while attempting to board and train at Portland. John Farry, 62, was injured in a coal team accident and may die. Lewiston reports 61 million yards of fabric produced, up 18 percent. Hardy Machine of Biddeford prospers under current management and will pay a 5 percent quarterly dividend today. John McDonald of Boston stabbed James W Houston in a Portland sailors boarding house. the wound is dangerous. A Lewiston temperance mass meeting denounced the Republican city administration as a rum party. The funeral of the late Hon. Elisha H Allen was held in Bangor with large attendance and notable pallbearers.

S. I. Merrill Auburn Portland John Farry Lewiston Hardy Machine Company Biddeford John McDonald Boston James W. Houston Indiana Citizens’ Temperance Elisha H. Allen Frederick Hobbs Bangor Penobscot Bar Johns. Sewall Hannibal Hamlin Strickland William H. McCrillis S. H. Blake A. W. Paine Abraham Sanborn F. A. Wilson C. P. Stetson Belleville St. Clair County Lil East St. Johis Miners’ Union Barnum Chicago Board of Trade Gardner Booker Robertson Lynchburg RF. D. Craddock Tan Weiser Robert Weiser Thomas Cobb Valley Falls Kan Copp Seloon Keepers’ Association Citizens’ League Thomas Fitzgerald Philadelphia Item Common Pleas Court Prothonotary’s Mitchell Fell Fitzgerald Charles E. Slocum Plano Slocum Russell Lester Muskogee I. T Vinita Priday Rutledge Lester Fort Smith Ark National Bank of Western Association of General Passenger and Ticket Congress Victoria B. C Meliakatail Ridley Sister of Charity of Baltimore Lizzie McDonald Washington Moore Neaiher Grant Saute Col Domoo Ilinois Tg Cour

Dover Free Library Effort Amid River Shortage

Mills at Dover Great Falls Salmon Falls and Rochester run short of water. Dover seeks a free library with Mayor Lothrop backing action. council forms committee to talk with Dover Library association. Lizzie R Whyte, injured by a sled collision Dec 29, warns she will sue Dover. her condition remains critical and recovery doubtful.

Dover Great Falls Salmon Falls Rochester Lothrop Dover Library Association Lizzie R. Whyte

Abduction of 13YearOld Girl Near Rochester

Citizens chase lead on Kitty Marsh, daughter of farmer Charles Marsh, abducted Thursday noon by a 50 year old mulatto. She boarded a sleigh from her school, carrying a valuable team. Crosby Martin pursued the thieves to Vergennes, with officers tracing the stolen property and stopping overnight as man and wife.

Rochester Kitty Marsh Charles Marsh Crosby Martin Vergennes Man

Massachusetts News Briefs Reach Across Towns And Tragedies

Multiple local incidents are reported: Julia Kelley, 40, found dead in Little Canada Lowell. Mrs. David Matthews dead frozen between South Lancaster and Leominster. Samuel Fowler of Lowell injured in a scaffold fall in Dracut. Reports include Fitchburg appointing Aaron F Whitney as chief of police, pay cuts affecting Ipswich mill weavers, a dangerous peddler hunted in Wareham, and two Virginia City children sent to Palmer school returning home after lost tickets.

Julia Kelley Little Canada Lowell David Matthews South Lancaster Leominster Samuel Fowler Milton Fox Dracut William Garrett Gloucester Frank Howard H Howard Aaron F’. Whitney Fitchburg Roobins Ipswich England Patrick Dorson Wareham John Thomas Kerizs Virginia City Nev North Adams Palmer Boston Christian Brothers’ School

Death at Hoyle hotel follows laudanum act in Providence

Daniel W. Brown aged 45 widower was found dead in bed at the Hoyle hotel Providence after drinking laudanum. Broadway Baptist church in Providence was rededicated after renovation with day long services. A Boston car conductor William Healey met James Buck in Providence with Buck seizing Healey’s valise and $10. Portland Superior Court in 1881 sustained an indictment charging the city of Portland for nuisance due to dock sewer deposits.

Daniel W. Brown Hoyle Hotel Providence Broadway Baptist Church William Healey Boston James Buck Healey New York Superior Court Portland Portlaind

Connecticut Fatalities and Legal Moves From New Haven

A Milford brakeman died after being run over between cars on a Connecticut train. A Worcester man died from injuries after a Hartford depot fall seeking a Boston express. New Haven official J Burton Hine fractured his hip in a crash while leaving church, with prior amputation history. Mary Hartenstein died of heart disease amid related court cases involving ex Mayor Shelton. Joseph Sargent pushes statewide petition to amend factorizing laws easing wage protections and attorney costs.

Adelbert B. L. Lynes Milford Francis Sibley Worcester Mass Hartford Boston J. Burton Hine Hine Land Company New Haven Michigan Mary Hartenstein Shelton Brown Joseph B. Sargent Sargent & Co

Directors Form Committees At American Institute Of Instruction

The American Institute of Instruction held a Saturday meeting led by President George A. Walton. Committees on Industrial education and necrology were formed with listed members plus a six member panel chosen to select a July 11 meeting location. The majority favored a location in abyan's White Mountains.

American Institute of Instruction George A. Walton Industrial Messrs J. D. Runkle C. C. Rowell J. W. Pattison L. Duntley M. H. Buckham W. B. Weeden W. H. Brewer Charles Northend Juda Dana KE. Smith M. Lyon

Butler Speaks at Middlesex Club in Praise of Massachusetts

Governor Butler is hosted by the Middlesex Club in Lowell with about 100 members present. He recounts Middlesex County's revolutionary and Civil War legacy, defends state leadership, and urges fixing any "spots" on Massachusetts’ escutcheon while honoring local figures and past governors.

Middlesex County Gov. Butler Middlesex Club George A. Bruce Massachusetts Boston San Francisco Bruce Gen. Butler Butler Commonwealth Pesident New Hampshire Lowell Middlesex Jowell Lowe Bunker Hill Lexington and Concord Sons of Baltimore England Gov Stoughton Cambridge Grand Jury Andover Webster Fletcher Bell Massachusete Wis Jefferson Billerica Congress of the United States Thomas Jefferson Virginia Supreme Court

Electric Lighting Promises Big Profits and Rapid Growth

Electric lighting is established and expanding rapidly with high investor returns. The American Electric and Illuminating Co reports strong demand in Boston and New England, offers 8 percent preferred treasury stock at par with a 4 percent semiannual dividend, and a bonus common share for each two preferred shares subscribed. Calls for prospective investors at No 28 School Street, Boston.

United States Brush Electric Light Company New England Brush Company New England American Electric and Illuminating Company Boston Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic’s Association Mechanics’ Association Preferred Treasury Stock Exchange School Street

Hunting for Spirits at a Seance Gone Awry

Stuart Cumberland and several newspaper men attended a seance at Miss Berry's, Arnold street, but entry was denied. They moved to Mrs. Bliss's Worcester street location where a cabinet ritual with two mediumistic observers led to an altercation as Cumberland's accent betrayed him and the door locked in a chaotic escape, leaving the reporters uninjured.

Fact Association Stuart Cumberland Miss Berry Arnold Street Mrs. Bliss Spirit Land Cumberland Mr. Cumberland Mr. Bliss

Pastor Installed Rev Edward F Hayward at Broadway Church

Rev Edward F Hayward was installed pastor of the Broadway Unitarian Church in South Boston on a simple ceremony. An address of welcome by ex Alderman Charles H Hersey opened the service and Hayward delivered a sermon on the meaning of church and religion, stressing individual faith paired with communal effort. He is a Tufts and Harvard Divinity School alum and author of Ecce Spiritus.

Edward F. Hayward Broadway Unitarian Church South Boston Charles H. Hersey Abraham Isaac Jesus God Christ House of God Hayward Tufts College Harvard Divinity School Montreal Europe Fall River Broadway

Winthrop Congregational Church Celebrates 30th Anniversary

The Winthrop Congregational Church on Green Street Charlestown marked 30 years with 10 30 AM services led by Rev A B Twombly. Historic notes recount its 1833 founding by 14 men 21 women and 9 outsiders and praise its growth finances and gifts from descendants of John Winthrop.

Winthrop Congregational Church Green Street Charlestown Twombly Massachusetts Colony George Hyde R. H. Parker Boston

Assault and theft rounds up city police arrests

Berkeley street assault misdated as noon. Officers McCausland and Weldon arrest Henry O. Baker for pistol theft from Emerson W. Lyman. Dorchester man Michael Conley reported missing, while insane, after a brother’s escape. Multiple thefts, injuries, and a stillborn birth case fill the Saturday docket.

Berkeley Street McCausland and Weldon Division 4 Henry O. Baker Dana Emerson W. Lyman Dix Michael Conley Dorchester Old Colony Charles E. Taylor Greenwood Boston and Maine New York Charlies H. Lovell Washington Street Morris Mansfield Ellis Bros Merchants Row James Sullivan Julia McCafferty Burns Hampshire Street Highland District Charles Dorsey Hall & Whipple Piedmont Street William H. Robinson Robinson Dorsey Nicholas Severoni Louis George Munzig George R. Clarke Boylston Street Severoni Bulfinch Place Maggie Donnell Church Street Harrison Avenue Chester Park City John Russell George Linterman New Calf Pasture Dorchester Bay

Advertising Rates and column widths in Boston Post

Rates for display and space measurements are listed with column widths. One inch spaces, four columns, fifty squares per column described for advertisement placement.

City Theatres Unveil Week Calendar With Star Engagements

Three theatres keep the same bills as last week while others showcase notable acts. Park features Mr and Mrs McKee Rankin in 49. Globe hosts Salvini with Othello and The Gladiator then King Lear. Museum presents Boucicault as O Dowd in Suis a Mor.

Park Theatre Museum Mr. Boucicault O’dowd the Howard Rose Eytinge Boston Boylston Windsor

Silver King Mining declares 25 cent dividend per share

The Silver King Mining company proclaims a dividend of 25 cents per share. The report notes cash distribution details and shareholder impact for investors.

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