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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1881
Page
2
Telegram recounts a Sunday brawl at Bethany Baptist Church in Pulaski county Kentucky where knives were drawn. Deacons allegedly tried to sit in the same pew as the ladies they brought, violating church rules and triggering a pattern of three such incidents led by deacons in good standing within three months.
The morning report notes the woman’s board of missions closing sessions, a New York World’s Fair commission division, Harvard president Eliot’s annual overseers’ report, and Maine legislature declaring Plaisted elected governor. A Newburyport celluloid plant explosion killed Charles B. Schofield, with several others fatally injured. A National Travellers’ association formed in Syracuse from major city delegations. Hatch Walsh and wife of Peterboro NH found with throats cut in snow. suspected murder-suicide. Boston water board discusses Mystic lake drainage with nearby cities. Williams and Avery arraigned for swindling Morse of 20 000 dollars. held for trial. Senate franking privilege debated. bond interest set at 3 percent for refunding public debt. plan to issue 650 million bond debt only. Major stock consolidation unites Western Union, Atlantic and Pacific, and American Union. Vanderbilt and Gould profit, small dealers hurt. one Boston speculator loses 263 000 with others down 200 000 to 700 000.
Friday January 14 2130 A M store fixtures for Horatio Harris and Co Woolen New York Wilmeraing Hoguet 0 Carpetings and oil cloths in Philadelphia Samuel Buntinge's Sons and Co Boots and Shoes in New York A S Richards & Co Saturday January 15 Auction listings state locations and goods available for bidding.
In San Francisco on January 1 market chatter centers on mining stock prices with cautious shifts. Traders watch demand for key ore groups as miners report variable returns and investors reassess risk in the new year.
Washington report details a House committee decision on a 3 percent interest rate for proposed refunding bonds, vote 182 to 92, with debate over bond type and maturity. Discussion covers short versus long bonds, option to pay off debt early, silver and gold bond redemption amendments, and a tax proposal tied to bonds. Adjournment left a key amendment to strip certificates and cap bond debt at 650 billion dollars.
In the House today a funding bill amendment debate focused on 3 percent bonds and the option to redeem. Randall urged a 8 percent bond with government option, while opponents warned of permanent national debt and potential bank coercion. The vote on the 3 percent bond rate passed 182 to 92, with Democrats in support and many Republicans opposed.
The nine year old Warren Longmore faces trial in Machias Maine for the murder of Freeman Wright aged eight in Pembroke on Oct 8 1880. Witnesses described an alleged pattern of cruelty and an attempt to hide the body while the defense argues the death was accidental amid a crowded courtroom and emotional testimony including the accused's mother.
In Augusta Maine on January 12 the senate and house accepted the majority gubernatorial vote report. Harris M Plaisted is proclaimed elected for 1881 and 1882. Governor-elect Plaisted telegrams he will attend the session tomorrow at 11, with inauguration planned then. The despatch notes he will arrive on the 10 A. M. train and the message is ready for delivery.
Meriden Massachusetts and nearby cities report major blazes on January 12. In Meriden the block owned by Mrs. Hale lost Loomis Temple of Music Singer sewing Keating Hurley Ambler and Parker shops. landlord Ives cites 8000 dwelling and 50000 total. Also Rondout Jamestown and Weatherford fires cause substantial damage and losses.
In North Adams on January 12, it is alleged J C Davenport a dry goods dealer removed 1200 dollars of goods from his store using several carts and vanished. Davenport owed Joel S Barrington 3000 dollars and had sold his stock to Barrington by chattel mortgage so the goods may belong to Barrington. Search is underway with no success. R G Walden is missing though friends claim to know his whereabouts and promise attendance at trial. Ex police officer Henry N Brown faces grand jury indictment for butter theft from Sings Chinese grocery three months ago. Martin I Townsend of Troy NY is expected to defend Davenport.
The Wabash express train departing Chicago last night derailed while pulling from a side track at Mitchell Illinois. About twelve passengers were hurt though none seriously. Injured include F W Smith of Pittsburg head wounds Isaac R Trask and wife and a St Louis companion bruises Mrs Wagner St Louis arm broken and her husband head injuries Henry Martin and wife and Mr Ryan of Chicago head and body bruises Wm Fryer Chicago broken ribs J E Fryer Billisea Iowa chest injuries Hout Noblesville Indiana nose smashed Miss Etta Leavenworth St Charles Missouri ear torn off.
In Nashville on January 12 the joint house counted gubernatorial votes Hawkins 103964 Wright 78783 Wilson 57183 Edwards 3459 total 243288. Presidential tally Hancock 128191 Garfield 107677 Weaver 5919 Dow 43.
Several U S senators pressed for a revival of the franking privilege arguing it would speed mailings and save government funds. They cited efficiency gains and the need to streamline correspondence for official business.
SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE BOSTON POST notes Secretary Sherman will visit Gen Garfield at Mentor next weekend to discuss cabinet composition amid Republican Ohio senatorial debates. Cox says apportionment bill delay ends. Hind charges under Halifax Award are disputed. Atkins ill halts naval bill. Weaver to address Mass disenfranchisement. pilotage bill moves to abolish compulsory pilotage through Hell Gate.
The Senate debated restoring the franking privilege for official mail and debated a resolution by Mr Davis to reorganize the treasury and related departments. The army appropriation bill was considered with amendments on railroads and land grant payments, prompting extensive discussion among several senators. The session adjourned without action on the amendment.
Notice from the inaugural committee for Garfield's march parade invites all military units from adjutants across states and all civic associations to participate. The organizers promise a parade surpassing any in U S history and request prompt acceptances with headcounts. H C Corbin signs as corresponding secretary.
New York action at the world fair commission session centers on organizing plans and delaying tactics. The committee proposes keeping the temporary setup until permanent officers are chosen, while reports indicate strong opposition to further postponement. Dr Newman warns delays hamper a firm financial basis for the enterprise. A Feb 10 adjournment is voted down amid tense discussion. The Bowery collision injures six riders. Henry Russell faces grand jury action on counterfeit silver. Wallack's drops Forget me Not. injunction sought against Miss Ward. Bricklayers elect officers in New York and Newark. Poe memorial fund plans advance with Feb 12 performance.
Reading railroad masters begin private testimony on the deferred income bond scheme amid court action to revoke authorization. London subscribers reportedly seek over 50 million in bonds as Gowen wires a deposit to a Philadelphia bank. Hearing continues tomorrow afternoon on the bond authority dispute. Canadian Pacific drafts and revises terms in Toronto with cost cuts and reduced land, aiming for Ottawa by night. Ohio division stockholders accept a transfer deal to Pittsboro with required Wooster rail access by July 4 1882, amid NY Central cooperation rumors. Cincinnati financiers vote to sell the Cincinnati Southern railroad for eighteen million dollars, two-thirds of its cost.
Albany news notes a secret Republican caucus denounced by some senators for its Thursday meeting without their input. McCarthy Woodin Strahan and Madden oppose attending or binding caucus action. Rumors swirl on Depew, Platt, Crowley, and Merton amid party maneuvering for the first ballot.
Through accident the county clerk finds that assessment values were systematically reduced after approval by the county board. Well known firms such as B. F. Norris & Co., Holton & Hildreth, and Toby & Booth had large cuts, lowering taxes from about 4000 to 2600 on a total 84000 valuation. A thorough investigation will follow.
James B. Devereaux and five other colored men from Georgia South Carolina and North Carolina arrive in Cleveland and say they are forerunners of Southern colored representatives. They plan to meet tomorrow to confer and perhaps visit Gen. Garfield in Mentor on Friday to present the condition of colored people. They refuse to discuss any cabinet ambitions or named individuals.
An explosion at the Newburyport celluloid factory today killed Charles B. Schofield 30 of Paterson N J unmarried and severely burned Charles Hayes married with one child fatally Walter Van Dusen married of Newark N J badly burned and likely fatally The building was destroyed and insured in fifteen companies Carter and Son managed the policy The works had been moved from New Jersey after a prior explosion
New York reports that Western Union Atlantic and Pacific and American Union merge into a single company with $80 million capital. Jay Gould and Vanderbilt drive stock movement as Eckert named president. values surge from par to about 166 while details of the consolidation are prepared for directors’ approval over the next two weeks.
Syracuse January 12 delegates from New York Chicago Boston St Louis Indianapolis Detroit and Sedalia formed a National Travellers association. Officers elected include President J H Eaton New York first vice president J Quincy Walker Chicago second vice president W M Townsend Boston and secretary treasurer S H Loyster St Louis. Executive committee members include J E Wells Syracuse George Webster Indianapolis D C Chase Chicago W D McClanahan St Louis H W Allen Sedalia and E B Fenton Detroit. Delegates represent over 10 000 travelling members.
In Buffalo on January 12 the inaugural session of the national land and industrial league met. Rev Lawrence Walsh of Waterford chaired and introduced Rev Father Cronin of Buffalo who gave the welcome address. Delegates from across the union attended. two Buffalo ladies represented the local ladies’ branch.
Wareham dispatch reports Mr. Savery the surveyor arranged with the Boston Cape Cod ship canal company to re survey the project line, but the company president negates the plan confirming no re survey is scheduled.
A mob in Marianna arrested a negro alleged to assault a daughter of C. H. Banks. They forced the prison doors, took the prisoner a short distance from town and riddled his body with bullets. The incident occurred yesterday near Little Rock, Arkansas.
London Truth notes distribution of Irish landholding: one owner 170000 acres, three owners 100000 each, fourteen at 50000, ninety at 20000, one hundred thirty five at 10000, and four hundred fifty two at 5000. Trade guilds hold various acreages: Salters 19000, Drapers 27000, Merchants 21000, Skinners 24000, Fishmongers 20000, Ironmongers 10000, Grocers 10000. It is not, therefore,
In London the Commons debate over Irish coercion bills continued with Parnell defending his protestful stance as obstructive motions and adjournment followed. Gladstone met with a MPs delegation urging a peasant proprietary scheme and reclamation of waste lands as part of a broader land reform effort. An Orange committee in Dublin pledged aid to boycott targets while Cork MP Shaw Lefevre disassociated from the Parnell movement.
Jan 4 Panama notes three Chilian divisions in Peruvian soil moving toward Lima. A division reached Lurin after seizing a favorable position, with about 9,000 Peruvians routed. Invaders total 30,000 in the field, soon to rise to 40,000, threatening Lima defended by 50,000 to 60,000. Pierola may retreat behind defenses. Callao front shelled. Armstrong gun aboard Angamos exploded. other Huascar turret gun damaged. Chilian launches costly assaults, losses reported on both sides.
A Berlin meeting of Wahlsmaenner condemns anti Jewish agitation and asserts equality of religious professions. Greek press predicts war with Turkey while Kolapore plots remain unconfirmed. In South Africa Boers face scrutiny over the 94th regiment. Buenos Aires reports Chilean forces near Lima, amid fever outbreaks in Armagh and mass deaths.
Hatch Walsh and his wife were found dead outside the Baptist church area in Peterboro New Hampshire. She had a throat cut and he lay nearby with a severed throat, both apparently beyond hope. A razor was found in the house. The couple left four children. No motive is known.
A list of brief items reports Senator Johnson of Virginia will write a reply to Senator elect Mahone's manifesto. Other items note a Jersey City woman burned fatally, a shooting in Marshall Illinois where Craig was killed by Sweet who then surrendered, New Jersey and Iowa population figures, a funeral for ex Judge Benjamin Nott in Orange New Jersey, a military dispatch from Maj Iges about Indian captures, a Tennessee murder claim proven false, Cuban election orders, drownings in Mill town New Jersey, West Virginia legislative organization, New Jersey census data, a Rockville Maryland fire death, and Chicago iron merchant Thomas J Kirk's suicide.
Edward J. Noyes has been elected city marshal of Lowell Massachusetts. A string of local reports follows detailing butter prices in St Albans Vermont a deadly cellar explosion in Newburyport Massachusetts and a smallpox outbreak in North Adams Massachusetts among other regional items including court actions and civic appointments.
Samuel Griggs of No 111 Third Street South Boston fractured his right arm in a railroad repair shop fall and was treated at the city hospital. Mrs Eliza Mead of No 3 Oak Street suffered severe head injuries when a loaded sleigh struck her on the common and was sent home. Miss Siten Walters of No 19 Bradford Street fell from a sleigh on Tremont Street near Eliot Street after the driver left to get a czar, sustaining severe head and facial bruises and was cared for at Creighton House.
Philadelphia firm I L Cragin & Co promotes seven color six card set illustrating Seven Ages of Man. Offer requires seven bars of Dobbins Electric Soap with price paid to receive gratis seven cards. Advertises soap as weekly house necessity and urges immediate applications.
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