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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1884

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Jury Rules for Alderman Tewksbury in Slander Case

In Portland the jury found for Alderman Tewksbury in the slander suit. Weavers at Bates mill Lewiston returned to work after pay cuts. Grand jury in Biddeford indicts Oscar E. Blaney and Mrs. Barrows for murder in Kittery. Portland runs steamers to Liverpool and Glasgow. two-month exports reach 2 646 757 dollars. Wolves plentiful in northern Maine as deer numbers rise, likely from Canada.

Portland Tewksbury Bates’ Mill Lewiston Supreme Court of Biddeford Oscar E. Blaney Barrows Kittery Liverpool Glasgow Maine Canada

Plymouth Reservoir Dam Failure Threatens Fire Safety

The Plymouth reservoir dam broke on Thursday causing water loss and leaving the town poorly protected against fire. A large crew is building a plank dam to restore containment as emergency efforts continue.

Plymouth Page Vesting Company of Concord George F. Page Charles T. Page T. H. Ford Ll. D. Stevens Lb. A. Kimball John Abbott KK. G. Wallace Rochester Daniel Harvard Franklin

Supreme court term opens in St Albans county

The January term of the supreme court for St Albans county began Thursday with Judge Ross of St Jelosbury presiding and Judge Veazey, Taft and Rowell as assistants. A high wind at Enosbury on Wednesday toppled the Congregational church steeple and caused an injury when a falling board struck John Whitcomb on the head during the vine incident.

Supreme Court St. Albans County Ross St. Jelosbury Veazey Taft Rowell Enosbury Congregational Church John Whitcomb

Taunton Drowning Aboard Ice Break Fatality At Mill Pond

Willie Brierly and Eddie Connors both four years old drowned Thu in a Taunton mill pond after breaking ice. A Hudson arrestee using the alias John McGrath is said to be John Brock of Cordaville and linked to Middlesex county robberies. Lowell school board recounts ward 5 votes. Lennon 752, Latchelder 746. Batchelder gain with recheck, Lennon kept winner.

Willie Brierly Eddie Connors Taunton Exch Mill Pond Hudson John McGrath Boston John Brock Cordaville Middlesex County Lowell John F. Lennon George W. Latchelder Lennon Board of Aldermen George H. Batchelder George W Batchelder

Mills in Providence Sell at Auction Despite No Bids

The Waine and Sackett mills offered Wednesday failed to attract bidders at an upset price of 15,000 over a 100,000 mortgage. Judge Colt refused an injunction to stop the sale, which proceeded at noon. The Arctic mill sold to Union company for 110,000 and the Quidnick mills to the same company for 160,000.

Waine

Fatal Falls and Fatalities Spark Legal Action in Hartford Area

Edward Kelly of Thomaston fell at a wedding on Tuesday and broke his neck. Loomis the watchman was killed by passing cars in Hartford’s New York and New England yard on Wednesday. John MacAuliff aged 17, in Fitzgerald’s Bridgeport machine shop, was crushed by shafting on Thursday. A railroad suit to test Hartford and Harlem road validity heads to superior court on January 22. Card printers in Lew Haven held a secret meeting to seek postal rate relief amid a $150,090 investment in their business.

Edward Kelly Thomaston Loomis New York and New England Hartford Hartford and Harlem Road Superior Court Lew Haven Congress

Notable Local Tidbits With Weddings and Travels

A series of society notices from Salem and nearby towns includes gifts to night clerk William M. Gannon and retiring New England Telephone official Walter D. McKinney, a wedding at St James Church between Lawrence E. Millen and Julia A. Wallace, and General Hancock's Galveston visit. Also announced are upcoming nuptials of Nettie Hanley and William H. Carroll, plus social detail on Hon. James L. Martin's Christchurch marriage to Miss Jessie Lilley Dewey with Maine and Brattleboro connections.

William M. Gannon Sheriman House Harry Dean House of Cobban Manufacturing Company Montreal Adams House G. W. Ouimby Maine The Gospel Banner Walter D. McKinney New England Telephone and Telegraph Company No. 40 Pearl Street St. James Church Federal Street Salem Father Gray Lawrence E. Millen Julia A. Wallace Washington Gen Hancock Galveston Vincent Little Rock Nettie Hanley Cambridge William H. Carroll Roxbury St. Mary’s Church Norfolk Street Cambridgeport Franklin Street Montpelier Christchurch James L. Martin Brattleboro Jessie Lilley Dewey Edward Dewey Howard F. Hill John G. Martin Manchester George Dewey Horatio Taplin H. Gleason W. Porter Our Nichols W. H. Dubois Levi K. Fuller Julius J. Estey Griggs Pittsburg W.H. Ww. Brigham Stowe

Drift ice halts navigation on Tennessee river section

A multi item dispatch notes river drift ice stopping all navigation in a Tennessee river section. The John L Sullivan combination reached Butte Montana with a large public reception. Frank James in Independence Missouri is reported in serious condition. Snow blankets Denver for three weeks with no relief in sight. Seven Rivers New Mexico sees rustlers fire on Mexican laborers, four killed. Capt Webb is exhumed and reburied at Oakwood Cemetery under Masons. Denver Rio Grande filing a $50 million mortgage to Union Trust Company for 50 years.

Tennessee River John L. Sullivan Butte Mont Independence Frank James Denver Col Seven Rivers Lincoln County N. M Capt. Webb Oakwood Cemetery Niagara Bridge Free Masons That Place Niagara Falls Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company el Paso County Union Trust Company of New York Gan

The Grand Presentation of Virginus Delights Boston Audiences

The grand presentation of Virginus by Mr. McCullough at the Boston theatre is met with great delight by audiences. Knowles' play urging every theater lover to witness. The Rector will close at the Museum with two more shows. Mrs. Vincent benefits, and A Bunch of Keys is to be presented at the Park on March 3. Globe continues Confusion with large crowds. The Kermelis triumph at Tiowagd. The Beggar Student runs at the Bijou. Park Nat Goodwin is dying well, Variety at the Boylston.

Tiowagd Bijou Nat Goodwin Boylston Boston Odd Fellow’s J. Howard Richardson A.S. W. Cates C. C. Littlefield Mayor Hill Salem N. H. Taylor Ambrose Lawrence Boston Carriage Drivers’ Union Association Horticultural Hall Lowell W. Downing M. I. Hanson J. H. Conant K. S. Wiley John P. Howe J. C. Wheeler Metropolitan Mutual Aid Association Bacon Hall Roxbury Warren Seiler N. P. Harvey C. Q. Ring G. W. Decatur C. A. Gilman J. R. Boyle C. H. Coburn John Harvey A. H. Emery W. P. Harvey M. McCadden George N Papanti Order of United American Mechanics Monument Hall Charlestown Bunker Hill Irish National League Abbotsford Hall A. F. Holt Cambridge Parker’s Harvard College Parker House

Death of 29th Victim in Grand Trunk Disaster

Toronto report states John Aggett died tonight as the 29th victim of the Grand Trunk railway disaster. The accident had claimed numerous lives and injuries, with officials confirming the latest death as the toll rose.

Toronto John Aggett

Opposing Reform Forces Rally in Democratic Tariff Debate

Special dispatch from Washington reports Democratic protectionists led by Randall and allies plan to block tariff reform and push for a Republican aligned outcome. They warn the party faces possible defeat in the presidential race unless nominees satisfy protectionist aims. The piece contrasts reform advocates with party insiders and notes concerns over continued high taxation and potential defections to the Republicans.

Montreal Merchants Call for Free Trade With United States

Montreal corn exchange in its annual report urges abolition of canal tolls and all taxes on breadstuffs. It backs untrammeled exchange of Canadian and American productions and removal of import burdens on shipping via the St Lawrence route.

Montreal United States Montreal Corn Exchange Canada St. Lawrence

Street Car Brakes Fail In Portland Descent

A Deering line street car descending Preble street lost braking when the horses ran. After turning onto Portland street the car struck a street lamp post, tipping over and sparking a stove fire that set straw on the door ablaze.

Portland Deering Preble Street Portland Street

War in Egypt Khartoum to be abandoned in imminent retreat

London reports Cairo telegraphs Khartoum to prepare to quit at a moment's notice. Sinkat casualties rise with the garrison said to be unable to hold out beyond the 10th inst, prompting possible escape to the coast if aid does not arrive.

Egypt Khartoum London Cairo Suakim Sinkat

Richmond Trial Nearing Close in Dewns Murder Case

In the Dewns murder trial at Baru Me Hopkins and Turner face closing arguments. The state argues a premeditated common design and possible first degree murder, while defense attacks witness credibility and shifts blame. Judge Libby to instruct the jury. verdict expected tomorrow.

Richmond Baru Dewns Hopkins Polleys Turner Primmer Henry B. Cleaves Libby

Mayor Orders Exposition Building Vacated

Chicago January 10 The city council set a rent of 10 050 yearly on the exposition site once used for the national Republican convention four years ago. After failed compromises the mayor has instructed the exposition company to vacate the premises, once poised to host the next convention.

Chicago Exposition Company

Democrats Nominate Col. A C Woodworth in Twelfth District

At the Chester convention the Democrats of the twelfth congressional district unanimously nominated Col. A C Woodworth of Chicopee. On the first informal ballot he received 67 of 76 votes. Samuel W Bowerman of Pittsfield had 11, Reuben Noble of Westfield 5, and J F Callanan of Springfield 3.

Col A. C. Woodworth Chicopee Smllingfield Mass Chester A.C. Woodworth Samuel W. Bowerman Pittsfield Reuben Noble Westfield J. F. Callanan Springfield

Confession in Murder Case and Other City Notes

George Jeffery, indicted for killing his wife’s illegitimate child, confessed today describing twisting the child’s neck in two directions. The Metropolitan Opera ball featured the Old Guard with the Boston Artillery and Worcester Continentals present, dancing starting at midnight amid crowding. Bridget Cronin versus Rev Florence McCarthy verdict awarded six cents. Charles B Lydecker named receiver for Albert Weber’s estate.

New York George Jeffery Riverhead Old Guard Metropolitan Opera House Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Boston Worcester Continentals Ile Kings ’Ounty Supreme Court Bridget Cronin Florence McCarthy Church of St. Cecilia Williamsburg Toox Charles B. Lydecker Albert Weber

Morocco dealers hold thirtyeighth semiannual meeting

In Wilmington on January 10 the morocco dealers' national exchange met with twenty of forty five firms represented. Frank W. Norcross reviewed the history of U S leather manufacture, noting the trade's centennial. An amended skin classification schedule was adopted. The next meeting will be at Long Branch in July.

Wilmington Del Morocco

Debt Defaulter E F Carter Identified in Montreal

Montreal report ties E F Carter to major bank frauds including the Mechanics and Exchange banks and notes his wartime role as sub treasuries agent in Boston. He fled to Canada after defrauding the State Bank of Boston of $600,000 and later operated various enterprises, with last heard location Winnipeg.

Montreal F. Carter Exchange Bank Mechanics Bank Treasury Boston United States State Bank of Canada Winnipeg

Senate Republicans Convene on Pro Tempore Election

After the senate adjourned a Republican caucus met to discuss the expediency of immediately electing a president pro tempore. Senator Anthony spoke as part of the unanimous group seeking swift action on the leadership post.

Washington Senate Caaucus Anthony

Health delays divide caucus on pro tempore presidency

The caucus discussed the presidency pro tempore with a key figure absent due to health doubts. Friends reported improving health but questioned readiness for duties. A committee was appointed to confer and decide next steps. Postmaster Goddard of Portland pressed his case with the Postmaster General in support of his action. The Senate committee on Mississippi River improvements ordered a favorable report for a $106,000 appropriation to continue river works. The Senate confirmed Norman H. Camp as assayer at Boise City and Alexander A. Mandum as postmaster at Kennebunk. The House considered Castle Island use for Boston authorities. Nomination letters were sent for Brewster Cameron and Edward P. Chapin and Emerson A. Hough. The House Judiciary Committee referred the bankruptcy bill to Mr Collins of Boston for subcommittee work, likely aiding the Lowell measure.

Postmaster Goddard Portland Senate Committee Gibson Senate Norman H. Camp Vermont Boise City Ianho Alexander A. Mandum Kennebunk Maine Morse Massachusetts Castle Island Boston Harbor Boston Brewster Cameron Kansas Tucson Arizona Edward P. Chapin Springfield Mass Emerson A. Hough Collinsville Conn House Judiciary Committee Collins Lowell

Sensational Yarn Author Exposed by Lowell Reporter Hoax

A freelance correspondent in Lowell fabricates sensational tales telegraphed to New York and western papers. The Lowell Times debunks seven cases of elopement, murder, and ghost tales as pure fiction by Thowes Addison, a 30 year old man in the city since November. Addison admits authorship and says he targeted morbid tastes for payment.

Lowell New York Ank Mass Pittsburg Chicago Cleveland North Chelmsford Lowell Times North Andover Lawrence Maine Andover Thowes Addison Smart Times Western South West Boston Albany Philadelphia Buffalo Hartford United States Greece Union Square Theatre Company Addison

Morals and Ethics Debate at Christian Union Lecture

C W Ernst former Daily Advertiser leader writer spoke at Christian Union on newspaper morals. He urged restraint on crime reporting, defended press responsibility, and warned readers to hold papers to truth while acknowledging pressures from competition and profit. He urged laws making writers liable for libels and urged editors to uphold high standards.

C. W. Ernst Daily Advertiser Christian Union McRalx Herbert Spencer Bins Ernst

Fire losses sweep Boston Chelsea and New England towns

Fire reports from Boston area and across New England detail losses from box 4 Chelsea blaze at 183 Washington avenue hay shed owned by John W Wilkinson and leased to Frederick M Oxton with insured letter. Other brief notes list Avia Match Co factory fire in Southington loss 10000 no insurance and multiple fires with varying damages across Newburyport Ipswich Nashua Keene Maysville Batesville Wytheville Selma Lachosse Binghamton and Onalaska with totals ranging from thousands to twenty thousand dollars.

Chelsea Washington Avenue John W. Wilkinson Frederick M. Oxton Oxton Watkinson New Haven Conn Avia Match Company Main Street Southington Newburyport Mass Willowdale Ipswich Nashua N. H C. M. Kittredge New York Mt. Vernon Keene Louis Broulett Maysville Ind Dresbach Batesville C. Schweir Luxcurure Wytheville Selma Ala Edwards’ Opera House Lachosse Wis William Mader Onalaska Binghampton N. Y

Inhuman Greed at New York Prisons Exposed

State labor statistics commissioner Peek reports that New York prisons hold federal prisoners due to bid contracts with federal officials. He says the Erie county penitentiary contract shifts costs to the state, allowing U.S. criminals to be kept free of charge and crowding two convicts per cell.

Altany N. Y Dan Peek State Board of Labor Statistics New York Ferie County Department of Justice Washington

Townsends in Oyster Bay Robbery Aftermath Reported

New York date line reports Mr and Mrs James C Townsend of Oyster Bay Long Island were robbed and beaten almost to death in their home last Monday evening. They are somewhat improved today and no new developments have been made on the assailants identity.

New York James C. Townsend Oyster Bay L. I

State House Adulterated Drugs and Butler Era Correspondence

Publicized correspondence from late November and early December details debates over prosecuting adulterated drugs after notices to druggists. It covers Gov Butler, Surgeon General Cilley pay issues, auditor Ladd’s replies, and Butler era military unit recognition. The Agricultural College trustees also held their annual meeting and re-elected officers with Daniel Needham becoming treasurer.

Bugler Ladd O. G. Cilley Cilley Gen. Butler Butler Massachusetts United States Andrew the Agricultural College Daniel Needham John Cummings

Hall Receives Gift from Washington Light Infantry

Mr. John K. Hall of Somerville receives from the Washington Light Infantry of Charleston S C a gift intended for presentation to the Boston Light.

John K. Hall Somerville Washington Light Infantry Charleston S.C Boston Light

New England Yachting Association Proposed At Boston Meeting

A congress of New England yacht clubs is proposed to form a unified body. A Hull Yacht Club committee appointed to study the idea urged a February 7 convention at the Parker House with three delegates from each club to discuss rules measurement and signalling and establish headquarters in Boston.

New England Hull Yacht Club John Bryant Wm. F. Weld Chas. A. Perkins D. Hall Rice L. M. Clark Boston Parker House Sydney W. Burgess George Forbush Charles A. Perkins Louis M. Clark Messrs

City Gall Notes on Health Orders and Legal Action

The board of health orders vacates for sanitary reasons at O Connell s block Winship street Brighton Col. P Mettleton says Natick may be sued to stop polluting Boston s water via Pegan brook. Commissioner Babbitt notes no alarm from scarlet fever 47 new cases 9 deaths in nine days. Lieutenantcies applications due by Saturday. Water inspectors increased to 30 with new appointees Hf L Houghton E R Dwight J J Dunn Walter B Wood Daniel A Finnegan John J Murphy.

Board of Health O'Connell Boston Hf. L. Houghton E.R. Dwight J. J

Bassett Held on Trial Charge in Clinton Death

Before Judge Forsaith of the municipal court Wharies H Bassett of Clinton faces trial as accessory to the death of Finmirad Talbot of Clinton who died in this city last Saturday night. Talbot died from malprad e injuries and Bassett is held in 5000 dollars for appearance.

Life Insurance Policy Valuation Bill in Senate

The senate considers a bill by Mr. Washburn to amend life insurance policy valuation rules under section 159. It allows annual valuation by the commissioner or accepting a valuation from the state of organization for foreign companies, with domestic companies needing valuation per another state rule if requested. The reform aims to standardize policy values across insurers operating in the commonwealth.

Washburn Commonwealth Kreformatory Prison For Women Reformatory Prison For Women Senate Committee On Prisons Tully United States Massachusetts Miss Barton

Petitions and orders in state legislature session actions

Petitions presented for town division in Sandwich and other requests include damages for injuries of a district police chief, charity and corporate incorporations, land purchase for Marblehead water supply, freight rate repeal, and real estate for the American Unitarian Association. Orders pass on education text books, militia allowances, gas company statutes, drunkenness penalties, reformatories, and militia unit equality. Including New York and New England Railroad bond protection and state representation in related matters.

Davis Perry Sandwich Rufus R. Wade H. I. Barrows Manufacturers’ Loan and Trust Company Boston Board of Health Marblehead John Atwood D. F. Moran Forty-Second Massachusetts Regiment American Unitarian Association Williams Salem Bancroft Cambridge Paton Danvers O’gorman Worcester Howes Joint Judiciary Committee Pattee Quincy Potter Board of Agriculture Barker New York and New England Railroad Gleason Committee On Railroads New York and New England Commonwealth New York and New Zingland

UALU UMEALE Budget Questions On Badges And Soup

A city council discusses appointing a three member committee to procure badges not exceeding five dollars each. An amendment to avoid city pictures is rejected. Three members from wards 5 10 and 15 are named. A separate motion to furnish soup to the poor for the winter passes with 56 ayes 16 nays. Various reports and elections follow including committees on finance accounts and contested seats. Adjourned.

Marley Ward 16 French Ward 12 Murphy Ward 13 Messrs. Donovan Ward Farrar Lappen Barry Finance Cass Suecsescucete Jones A . Mupphy Ae Saac Rosnosky Cscecseues Joseph P. Connell Eeeccees William F. Wharton Suscecessonesneeke Shmcr TE Matiov Aco Vies Sec Enone Scese AO J Ward Badped Sso Eniccec Edn Escaes Seusecevtt Sige OPA Icin Vaemuans O Francis J Murphy C. M. Bromwich Thomas F. Bell Henry J. McKee Fraser Messrs Albree Bacon, Blume Bond F. P. Maguire Mullane Fisk Ward 10 Committee On Rules Hathorne Ward 18 Committee On Joint Rules Strater Ward 20

Jacksonian Banquet in Boston Lauds Jackson and Jefferson

The New York World reports a Boston banquet on the 8th where Ben Butler paid tribute to Jackson and Jefferson. A former Republican, Downing, gave a strong democratic discourse. The piece notes the Democratic party is developing, though some southerners may doubt.

New York World Boston Ben Butler Jackson Jefferson Downing South

Remarkable Invention Promises New Typewriting Era

A Boston advertising note extols the HalI type-writer as the simplest cheapest versatile machine. It can be used in laps or on desks, on trains, and supports English French German or Spanish writing. Interchangeable type and easy care boost its appeal to business people and clerks, with sales headquarters at 15 Bromfield Street Room 33 in Boston.

Fall Eee Post Fus Sale Boston Bromfield Street

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