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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1883

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Plough Monday Mention Tied to Saxon Traditions

A fragment notes yesterday as Plough Monday in old Saxon times with a remark that New England farmers may have snow ploughs. It also mentions Brattleboro and Bennington railroad stockholders meeting today for organization in Vermont.

New England Brattleboro and Bennington Vermont Brattleboro

Ex-Gov Plaisted Endorses Jefferson Jackson Lincoln School

The Lewis ton Gazette editor says the paper adheres to the school of politics of Jefferson, Jackson and Lincoln, claiming no better school exists. Gen Butler was formally nominated for the presidency by Maj 8 B Phinney, who predicts a cabinet of northern granite and southern white oak for a united prosperous country.

Plaisted The Lewiston Gazette Jefferson, Jackson Lincoln Gen. Butler Maj 8. B. Phinney Barnstable Butler Maj. Phinney

Alleged Construction Fraud Taints City Post Office Extension

Rumors spread of gross frauds in the post office extension project. The secretary of the treasury ordered an investigation. It is said two men with deep knowledge of the matter will attend the Montreal carnival and not return until the investigation reports to Washington.

Secretary of the Treasury Montreal Washington

Barron case auditors resume work amid Maine bank dispute

The Barron case returns to public notice as auditors appointed to review the Dexter Savings Bank and Barron estate work again later this month. Authorities increasingly believe Cashier Barron died by his own hand, not a robbery, and the auditors’ report is expected to clarify the motive and settle the bank estate conflict.

Barron Dexter Savings Bank Barron Estate Dexter Maine

Growth in Liquor Production Since 1850 Surges in Capacity

The article notes 124 more distilleries now than in 1850 yet larger capacity. employment rises from 4,005 to 6,492 in distilling and malt liquor brewing, capital climbs from 5.41 million to 24.25 million, and product value grows from 15.77 million to 42.06 million. It also records malt liquor expansion outpacing distilled liquor and a rise in breweries from 431 to 2,191 with employment up to 26,220.

Taxation blamed for farmer suicides across the nation

An 19th century critique notes 424 deaths by self harm in three months, finding farming the top occupation. The piece argues overtaxation at local and national levels causes mortgage distress, foreclosures, and farmer suicides, claiming farmers face heavier burdens than merchants clerks or courtesans.

United States Insurance Chronicle

Jacksons Victory at New Orleans Remembered in Post Memorial

The article recalls the January 1815 battle when Gen. Andrew Jackson led American forces to defeat Gen. Pakenham’s British army of over 12,000 at New Orleans. It notes 2,590 British casualties and 13 American, Jackson’s reception, and the 1815 return to Nashville after peace.

Andrew Jackson Massachusetts Jackson New Orleans Pakenham Dubourg Nashville Great Britain United States

Democracy Anniversary Celebration Honors Andrew Jackson and Gov Butler

About 250 Massachusetts Democrats gathered at the Revere House in Boston to celebrate Gov Butler’s inauguration and the Battle of New Orleans anniversary. Speakers including Col. Jonas H. French and Gov. Butler praised Jacksonian ideals, urged unity, and linked Butler’s reforms to national Democratic aims with remarks from Ex-Gov Sprague and others from Rhode Island Maine Vermont New Hampshire.

Boston Massachusetts Revere House Gov. Butler New Orleans Gov. Sprague Rhode Island Plaisted Simons. Brown Thomas E. Calvert Judge Redman Samuel Watts S. C. Belcher Charles H. Chase Maine Hiram Atkins Vermont E. J. Trail Francis Thompson F. W. Bird Isaac H. Wright S. B. Phinney A. R. Brown E. A. Alger William F. Brooks Alderman Leighton Capt W. H. Candy John Hurley John Babson C. H. B. Breck L. R. Cutter Nahum Chapin James Henry Welker N. A. Plimpton A. C. Drinkwater M. M. Cunniff Thomas Riley M. J. Riley William D. Northend State House Palmer Col Jonas H. French State Central Committee Col. M. V. B. Edgerly New Hampshire Andrew Jackson Jackson Tyne Isto Sprague Rhbede Island Gen. Butler Gov. Plaisted Michigan Butler United States Gen. Utler Andrew Jack Montpelier Argus John G. Saxe Mr. Ticknor James Russell Lowell Harvard Saxe Lowell Benjamin F. Butler Col French Guv. Butler Gen. Jackson Col. French Ireland North Carolina Londonderry Sullivans James Sullivan John Florida Wich Great Britain Congress Clay Alien John Randolph Roanvake United Democracy Calamnty Civil Service United States Bank Nicholas Biddle John D. Calhoun Democratic John C. Calhoun Senate Izy Calhoun South Carolina New York Gen. Hancock Pennsylvania Hencock

Democrats vow to govern with the people and end party rule

Speeches urge democracy to govern with the people not elites as they recall Jacksonian ideals. Speakers stress that only the common people made emancipation and argue the party must stay aligned with mass sentiment or lose power. Letters laud Butler's Massachusetts victory and call for reform and national unity.

Democratic Party Harrison Tyler Fillmore D Democratic Party Jefferson Madison Jackson Gen. Butler

Smallpox Rages in Salem Area and Quarantines Rise

Salem and Roanoke county Virginia report 30 smallpox cases as towns quarantine against Salem. Roanoke college suspends classes and public schools close while businesses stall and regional officials consider wider measures.

Salem Roanoke County Baltimore Lyons France Garfield Hospital Fund Gilfillan Washington Massachusetts Savings Bank John Howard Payne Tunis Marseilles Keystone Iron Works Reading Reading Iron Works Burlington and Northern Iowa Scott Secret Service Philadelphia William Saunders Patrick McKaim Olney Isaac 4 Doran Virginia Roanoke Wytheville Roanoke College

Importation of Live Stock and Senate Painful Scene

Washington dispatch details a tense Senate session over Mr. Hoar's presidential succession bill. Senator Edmunds opposed the bill and attempted a recommitment after a personal, emotional moment caused by the illness and death of his daughter. The piece notes Hoar's protest and fair interpretation of the incident. Additional items report Dr. Young expanding the duty list and Congressman elect Lyman seeking a house in the city.

Senate Hoar Lkitc Boston Post Washington Edmunds House of Representatives Vermont Dr. Young Boston Ways and Means Lyman Morse Massachusetts House United States Great Britain State Department Pendleton

Supreme Court rules against breeding stock duty limits

Washington January 3 The Supreme Court decided against a Treasury regulation that restricted free duties for breeding animals. The ruling holds that section 2805 covers all animals and rejects the attempt to limit by “superior stock” as beyond congressional intent. Also noted were delays in the Juilliard legal tender case and a Massachusetts lumber firm appeal dismissal with costs.

Washington United States Supreme Court Lot M. Morrill John W. Jones Circuit Court of the United States District of Maine Secretary of the Treasury America Portland Congress Treasury Waite Augustus D. Juilliard Thomas 8. Greenman Edmunds Gov. Butler Massachusetts Connecticut River Lumber Company Michael Harrigan Hampden County

Postal telegraph bill aims to fund bonds from 3 million plan

A Kansas congressman introduces a bill to create a United States postal telegraph system from Portland Maine to Topeka Kansas with bonds totaling 3 060 000 redeemable in 20 years and 30 year payment. A sinking fund of 500000 annually starts after 10 years to cover bond payments. Messages cost 25 cents per 10 words with extensions.

Washington Anderson Kansas Postal Telegraph of the United States Portland Topeka Post Office Department House Judiciary Committee Peck Mutual Union Telegraph Company Western Union Telegraph Company Chicago Mintwal Union Western Union Dickson Snell Grand Jury

Comp Currency Appoints Wiswell in Maine Bank Post

Mr. Brown of Georgia and others opposed the loyalty clause. The comptroller appointed Andrew P. Wiswell of Ellsworth as bank examiner for Maine, replacing Samuel F. Humphrey who resigned.

Mr. Brown Georgia Comptroller of the Currency Today Andrew P. Wiswell Ellsworth Maine Samuel F. Humphrey

Collision at sea mars voyage two miles from lightship

The Kirby Hall struck the City of Brussels as both ships battled incoming tide. All passengers and crew lost belongings. cargo valued at 350000 dollars. Divers hope to save cargo if weather allows. hull deemed unsalvageable. Officers at Woodside and Liverpool praised captains and purser for courage.

London Kirby Hall City of Brussels Mersey Dock Board Liverpool Salvage Association Woodside Liverpool

Fire destroys basement storage and stock in Boston confectionery

An early morning blaze at 2:05 a.m. in Boston damaged a four story brick building at 1605 Washington Street owned by Mary Downey and housing Sumner E. Claggett’s confectionery and news stand. The fire started from rubble in the basement, causing $200 in losses to building and stock. occupants on upper floors were smoke damaged but unharmed.

Boston Washington Street Mary Downey Sumner E. Claggett McManus Patrick H. Welch J. O. O’ Donnell Fort Fairfield Henry C. Howard Easton Edwin J. Howard Howard Philbrick Belfast Lewis Wharf A. M. Carter Ben Hazeltine R.G. Lewis NEW _HAveEN Conn Wm. H. Bolder Orchard Street Gardiner East Pittston Allen Hant North Pittston Joseph Kelly Warfield Clifftten Springs Rochester Wheel Company Milwakee Milwaukee Hide and Leather Company Wisconsin Company Perfecely Grand Ramps Mich Wayland Village Here Detroit Western Union Telegraph Office Minneapolis Weiss & Berman Bedlow’s Macon

Mysterious Brush murder clues surface in Stamford case

Officers follow leads in the Brush murder of a Stamford girl. Delia Gilbert’s rubber overshoes, found with dirt and a blood-like substance, are sent to a microscopist who confirms blood on the sole. Detectives visit Gilbert but she declines to speak as an adjourned hearing proceeds tomorrow.

Stamford Bridgeport Conn Brush Arnold Delia Gilbert Freeman C. C. Goodfrey Wood Taylor Gilbert

Fugitive Polk Captured and Released Across Texas

Reports trace the Tennessee treasurer Polk being arrested in San Antonio as he boarded to Laredo. A $5,000 reward authorized for return to Nashville. A man claiming to be Polk released on habeas corpus, then believed landed in Mexico after a train transfer in Laredo.

Nashville Dan Polk San Antonio Texas Laredo Tennessee Hawkins Texs Tate Polix Volk Mexico Tex

Report on Women’s Reformatory Prison Costs and Reforms

The annual report to the legislature shows receipts up by 3807.83 and expenditures down by 8722.37, reducing net cost from 1881. Commitments total 215 with 26 transferred. overall commitments up about 17 percent from last year. Reforms include probation release results and a system recasting petty offenders under restraint. Dr Eliza M Mosher resigns due to illness. rumors of further staff changes follow.

Reformatory Prison For Women Eliza M. Mosher Miss Mosher

Judge May Near Death At Grove Hall Home

Judge May chief justice of the municipal court lies near death at his Grove Hall home. Early Monday evening doctors gave little hope of his survival after hours, but he remained alive at midnight with very slim chances of recovery.

May Grove Hall

Tribune association declares dividend at annual meeting

The Tribune association, at its annual meeting in New York, announced a dividend declaration. Details on amount and payout date were not disclosed in available text.

New York the Tribune Association

City Board Adjourns After Long Session on Committees and Lamps

The Boston aldermen meeting handled standing and joint committees, holiday pay for city workers, and various reports. City Clerk-elect Goodrich was sworn in, and Lord Palmer announced committee assignments across departments including lamps, streets, sewers, and public buildings, with several new clerk and treasurer appointments.

Board of Aldermen Palmer Frederick E. Goodrich Goodrich John T. Priest Washington Alderman Welch Slade Haldeman Pray Woolley O’brien Messrs Whitten, Devlin Leighton Faneuil Whitten Devlin Anthony Welch Kendricken Hall Stonybrook Warrenbridge Pray, Woolley Weete Department Elect City Hospital Eviin Hall, Whitten Haldemnen East Boston Ferries Renei Department Anony Financce Aldermen Harbor Heelth Mt. Hope Cedar Grove Leighon Aa Parks Surveyor’s Department Anthony, Hall Treasury Department Whitten, Leighon O'Brien Anthony and Woolley and Whitten and O’brien and Hail Hall and O Brien Haldeman and Devlin and Haldeman and Welch Leighton and Welch Slade and Anthony Kendricken and All Slade and Tait and Public Library Woolley and Haldeman Welch and Slade and Devlin Kenaricken

Long Massachusetts House lists numerous committee assignments

The house met at 2 o'clock with Speaker Marden chairing and proceeded to adopt joint rules. Members named for Judiciary Cognwell, Probate, Finance, Elections, Rules, Education, Federal relations, Labor, Manufactures, Mercantile, Military, Prisons, Public health and other panels. Numerous names and districts listed across Boston and surrounding towns.

Senate Crocker Judiciary Brace Middlesex Loring Worcester Mason Galvin Suffolk Aes Essex Ills Third Reading Sayward McGeough Baldwin Wells Crowley Treasury Tufts Johnson Pratt Cutter Barker Randall Bristol Bruce Barnes Hampshire Hitchcock Hampden Banks Haile Gilmore Tafts Sherburne Allen Plymouth Cape Lovell Norfolk Seeley Berkshire Parker Livermore Franklin Swift Gerry Freeman Berton McFarlin Drake Risteen Bates Locke Steele Rowley Lates Barrus Barton Plypareres Housec Woman’s Reformatory John W.cummings Fail River Committee On Elections Marden Cognwell Salem Sprague Boston Aldrich Marlboro Cronin Bixby Adams Potter Means of Bestop Hawes Cambridge Pattee Quincy Probate Seerhant Oete Millbury Morse Sharon Kimball Chelsea Hartwell Ea Ubae Cushing Cohasset Aiken Greenfield Copeland Mansfield Bancroft Davenport Fall River Beach Springfield Belden Williamstown Clark Winchendon Lincoln Somerville Mullans Gordon New Bedford Burr Newton Hildreth Harvard Briggs Sandwich Eames Wilmington Hall Upton Streeter Chesterfield Kellogg Sheffield Lacikay Easton Cheever Manchester Ernst Switzer Lynn Entwistle Framingham Peake Taunton Rice Northboro White Weston Webster Montague Baker Beverly Hopkins Candage Brookline Kingsley Williams Foxborough Jayner Great Barrington O'Connell Chappelle Carr Ashby Reed Bridgewater Nantucket Ren—Gifford Westport O’ Brien Holley Edgartown Stockbridge Amherst Peabody Groveland Warfield Buckland Stetson Lakeville Windsor Fuller Ludlow Bugbee Southbridge Richardson Mendon Jacobs Hingham Cowdrey Stoneham Sweetser Saugus Jefts Hudson Fitchbure Illiams Bteal Stebbins Haten Cities Wheeler Warner Northampton Gove Muazuire Woburn Davis Lawrence Littlefield T. C. Butler warms—Weston Cushman Manson Shelden Jark Miller Pepperell Eee Lowell Kniffen West Stockdge W Wilson Eastman Whitehill Attleboro Butler Belmont Smith Everett Macintosh Dedham Frizzell Sturbridge Fsher Dennis Lord Templeton Fennessy Coleraine Foley Hutchinson Freeman of Chatham Goodman Dana Leonard Agawam Winchester Southborough McCormick Fisheries Coombs Newburyport Brigham Abington Petty Rochester Small Provincetown Gloucester Tyrone Harbors and Public Lands Cobb Barnstable Dunham Fairhaven Nourse Lancaster Gaffney Dolan Insurance Leominster Barnard Atkinson Wakefield Cushing Martin Eaton Bush West Brookfield Clarke Labor—Mellen Hunt Gilmartin Wolcott Steere Amesbury Wilkinson Costello Labor Andover Royalston Knox Chester Babbitt Somerset Leighton Higginbottom Holyoke Harrub Plympton Whitmarsh Whitney Westfield Morrison Braintree Nason Denham Sargent Melrose Simpson Sexton Wiggins Marblehead Snow Ashburnham Hayes Panshes All Religious Societies Reede Tyler Oxford Tinbbard Kelloge ShefMisid Sherborn Patten Rutland Leonrd Agawain Sullivan Gifford Grinlich Pittsfield O’brien Reybolds Brockton Howland Walker Pillsbury Whiting Robinson

Republican City Committee organizes for 1883 meeting

The Republican City Committee for 1883 met at the courthouse on Monday evening to organize. Henry Parkman led as temporary secretary, Albert E. Pillsbury ward 17 temporary chairman, with Augustus Ruse as president and Uriel H. Crocker as treasurer. Committees appointed include executive finance and printing with ward by ward selections, and an adjournment was set for a meeting by the first Monday in September.

Republican City Committee Court House Henry Parkman Albert E. Pillsbury Ward 17 Augustus Ruse George B. Harrison Robert F. Means Uriel H. Crocker John Turner John JF. Andrew Samuel Kelley Otis Eddy Wesley A. Gove Irwin Clarke John B. Norton Augustus W. Stevens William N. Starrett Geo. G. Perry Charles EB. Clarke John F. Andrew Augustus Ri Weid Frederick A. Green Mertain Hatch Thomas F. Bell George H. Prince Charles Turner Geo. Kk. Learnard James H. Nugent George B. Harriman G. Davis William H. Spooner George A. Lawin J. Henry Stevenson Thomas,.Copeland H. Hi. Chandler Edwin L. Pillsbury John H. Rohan Peter F. McDonough Richard G. Brown Herbert L. Harding Luther H.wightman Charles C. Jackson M. H. Enwright Henry C. Steltz Henry Bright Benj. A. Ham Nathaniel Hamilton J. Q. A. Brackett Edward J. Hathorne Henry C. Pickering Charles McCormick J. L. Boustauniere Francis Alden Frank KE. Brigham Charles Tillinghast John Stather Henry Carsterson Jeremiah Maloney John EF. Phipps Timothy G. Daly William K. Spring Frank Beaman Erving Winslow Alonzo Boothby Edward A. Hunting Solomon Marble Charles H. Turner Charles C Kendall Frank A. Locke Otis KE. Cousins Francis L. White John Spaulding B. F Bullard James L. Taylor Prant Brown Ward A. A. Deming J. G. Young, Jr Imac

New State Central Committee Organizes at Democratic Headquarters

The New State Central Committee convened Monday forenoon with wide representation from nearly every senatorial district. Col. Jonas H. French chaired, with P. J. Donovan as secretary. officers and committee lists were adopted including vice chairmen, executive, and finance panels. The body adjourned after routine business.

New State Central Committee New Democratic State Central Forencon J. W. Coveney P. J. Donovan Boston Jonas H. French BCA. Plomintent Worcester French Cambridge A. C. Drinkwater Braintree Josiah G. Abbott Reuben Noble Westfield Col A. A. Waggett Lowell N. A. Plympton M. M. Cunniff J. P. Sweeney Lawrence Henry Walker Charles D. Lewis Framingham John Uurley Templeton L. 5. Drake Matthew Keany John W. Corcoran Clinton James Devine

Navy attack blamed on Alaska traders instigation

J N Flesher, Alaska resident, describes a January shelling of an Indian village by U S naval forces. He alleges the Northwest Trading Company instigated the attack to clear lands for its own operations, with Vanderbilt and Customs official W G Morris cited as key figures. The Indians were not deemed responsible for the provocation.

Alaska San Francisco the Chronicle J. N. Flesher Alaska Territory Northwest Tracing Company Vanderbilt W. G. Morris

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