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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Jan 14, 1884

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Oxford Democrat Enters Fifty First Year This Week

The Oxford Democrat begins its fifty first year this week. Portland men have raised ten thousand dollars toward thirty thousand for a more powerful tug boat east of New York. Six or more claimants seek Bath city reward for Murderer Wilkinson. Simeon Grant injured at Orono mill by belt accident. Ayer sues Emma J. Sanford for five thousand damages for breach of promise. George A. Lord of Norwood Mass. arrested in Bath on arson charge, discharged. Superior court in Portland convicts George Martin for assault with intent to kill Alvin Deering. Martin as accessory. Lewiston denies unusual destitution. Col Greene cites eighty mile Mt Desert branch to Calais value at about two million sixty thousand to raise.

Westbrook Seminary Oxford Democrat Portland New York City of Bath Wilkinson Simeon Grant E.G. Ring Orono W. H. Robinson Emma J. Sanford John 8. Ayer Palermo George A. Lord Norwood Mass Mt. Desert Calais

Seabrook Rail Apples and Local Harvest Notes

Four thousand seven hundred eighty six barrels of apples moved by rail from Seabrook last fall. A 200 pound seal was caught in a Tuesday trawl off the Isles of Shoals. Contocook schools face scarlet fever and diphtheria spread. Russell Merrill of Warren reports four bears, over a hundred foxes, and other game this season. Rev G T Raymond of Lebanon injured in the face by a drilling machine arm, escaping death. Cocheco Manufacturing v city of Dover suit for 2000.40 damage ends with judgment for the city due to sewer flow on July 4.

Seabrook Isles of Shoals Contocook Russell Merrill Warren G. T. Raymond Lebanon Cocheco Manufacturing Company City of Dover

Vermont Stories and Local Incidents Report

Brattleboro records the first settlement in Vermont dating back 160 years. An Orange goose aged over 100 years died after outliving three generations. James Starr, 30, a Windsor freight train conductor, was killed making up cars. First National Bank of St Albans rumors proven unfounded. bank in sound condition per examiner Hendee. Deposits around $390 2,000 with $10,000 withdrawn on Saturday as a precaution.

Vermont Brattleboro A. S. Martyn Orange C. James Starr Windsor First National Bank of St. Albans Hendee Lowles

Multiple local notices and criminal reports from Massachusetts

Thirty two Fairhaven residents took wives last year while thirty five died. Easton shovel works polishes strike for higher wages. Attleborough has thirteen residents in insane asylums. New Bedford Gas Light declares five percent semi annual dividend. Gloucester meeting to start a net and twine company. Marlboro police court Fred Tracy fined fifty dollars for liquor nuisance. M H H Gately to have hearing Tuesday in Gloucester murder case. Sutton residents oppose purgatory visitors devaluing town. Worcester merchants fined for unlawful employment of women and minors. Middleboro preliminary Carlin murder prisoners remanded to Plymouth jail. Davis of Haverhill leaves unpaid debts after decamping. John Conway found dead in East Lee hut from kerosene accident. Cape Cod canal work advances with route, boundaries and highway laid out. Dredging machine digs 175 by 110 feet and 15 feet deep. sand and clay encountered.

Fairhaven Easton Attleborough New Bedford Gas Light Company Gloucester Marlboro Fred Tracy M. H H. Gately Henry Bartow Sutton Worcester Middleboro Carlin Plymouth Charles A. Davis Haverhill John Conway East Lee Cape Cod Canal

Providence Firm Organizes for Tunneling College Hills

A Providence company formed Saturday to tunnel College and the hills, the city's steep access points, in all seasons. Meanwhile in Woonsocket William Meagher, 15 feet from a second story doorway, struck his head and side, died three hours after being found paralyzed and unconscious. He had married on Thanksgiving. Jeremiah R. Wright of Providence, arrested Friday for drunkenness, died Saturday after falling backward in a police court ante-room, fracturing his skull. He was formerly of East Boston.

Providence William Meagher Woonsocket Jeremiah R. Wright East Boston

New Haven Inventor develops star fish dredge device

A New Haven man created an improved dredge to separate star fish from oysters, bringing only star fish to the surface. In New Haven the Union house furniture was attached for 500 dollars by owner Mrs. R. T. Chadbourne and taken. William Hale a respected New Haven resident died suddenly at sixty on Saturday. He had married a twenty three year old woman named Jane, prompting commentary.

New Haven Union House R. T. Chadbourne William Hale Jan.e

Murders and strikes streak across towns in brief notices

Reports from Lampos to Paterson to Elmira recount a bandit murder in Mexico, a silk weavers strike in New Jersey, a not guilty verdict stir in Charlestown, and arrests in murder cases. Also notes arrests, river deaths, vagrant auctions, vast clam beds at Coney Island, hidden money finds near Harrisburg, and oyster bay intrigue.

Lampos Mexico Dennavanjo Nazaro Herrera Elguero Paterson N. J Charlestown W. Va Sam Doss Leopold Knahn William Menken Katie Bradcail Elmira N. Y Montreal Quebec Don Felipe Salazar Matamoras St. Louis Cape Girardeau County Coney Island Harrisburg Oyster Bay Rapalyea Townsend Abilene Texas Colorado River San Angelo Louisville Congress Hoar Dawes Massachusetts Civil Service Reform Association Senate

O Donnell Case Touches Hewitt Despatch and Respite Inquiry

Washington reports alleged British influence and Mr Hewitt’s contact with Minister West as the O Donnell resolution is scrutinized. The House Foreign Affairs Committee probes West’s despatch and its effect on possible O Donnell respite, with Gov Curtin demanding truth.

Washington Mr. Hewitt West Hewitt O’donnell New York Buncombe Foreign Affairs Committee House of Representatives Foreign Office Gov. Curtin

Wasteful Contingent Fund Probed by Justice Department

Washington report details the complete exhaustion of the department of justice contingent fund for the fiscal year with a long exhibit of charges. Items include upholstery, desk repair, clock, harness goods, stenciling and boarding, telegraph costs, and large fees to attorneys and detectives for star route prosecutions and related cases.

Washington Department of Justice George W. Helvin Western Union Telegraph Company Brussels George Buss Long Branch A. M. Gibson George Bliss Bliss Sxtteracy-General Philadelphia New York Merrick J. W. Dorsey Ker Auditor of the Treasury E. W. Smith Frank Aldrich Semple Mahone J. H.C National Hotel McLean McCarty Sargeant Willard’s the National George Holmes Allen Pinkerton

Glucose in Sugar Adulteration Reported by National Academy

The National Academy of Sciences reports on glucose use in sugar adulteration. It notes 29 U.S. factories, 5 million dollar capital, about 40 000 bushels of corn daily, and a 10 million dollar annual output. It affirms scientific value of starch sugar manufacture and that current processes are unobjectionable and produce uncontaminated products.

Washington Congress National Academy of Sciences United States

Randall and Hopkins comment on tariff policy in Congress

In Pittsburg on January 13 Representative Randall defends his protectionist stance against a New York Herald critique while noting journalists and a Boston Post correspondent target him. Dopkins weighs in on House tariff strategy, favoring gradual change to avoid harming business.

Pittsburg Randall New York Herald Nordhoff Gerald Dopkins Committee On Ways and Means Morrison Boston Post Carlisle Tooley Street England Ohio United States Senate Payne

Invention to Mass Produce Bob Nails in Pittsburg

A new machine for manufacturing bob nails ends hand work and a factory will open in Pittsburg. The device reportedly matches the output of 100 men, with each machine run by three workers and capable of a ton per day, risking widespread unemployment in the nail trades nationwide.

Pittsburg

Carlisle declines to have name go before caucus

Louisville report says Mr. Carlisle refuses to permit his name to be considered by the senatorial caucus, according to a letter received by Mr. John Sanford, a close friend.

Louisville, Ky John Sanford Carlisle

Fourteen Thousand Workers On the Panama Canal Project

Fourteen thousand men are now at work upon the canal. The dry season has set in, and hopes are entertained that much progress will be made this year.

Panama

Notable visitors and fortunes across the Atlantic to New England

Vere Hyacinthe in Jacksonville. Philip G. Peabody of New York visits town. Millais has saved about £200000 for rainy days. Llewellyn Powers adds 11000 acres of timber land in Maine. Rufus Thompson sent from New Hampshire to work 160 miles away. Henry Williams sells a patent electric street lamp system to the Providence Electric Company for 40000. Ex Governor Cheney buys Hillsborough county farm at Golfstown and names Grassmere. A long engagement ends in Branford with James O. Smith and Mrs. Durant marrying. 80 and 70 respectively, with great grandchildren present. Maine shipbuilder T. J. Southard seen in Walker's reading room. John Vincent, ex-city resident, visiting Boston with Spartansburg postmaster duties. Ben Butler denies presidential candidacy. Betsey Moody near 102 reflects on 100th vow to remarry. S. B. Cox ousted as Smithsonian regent by Speaker Carlisle. Sam Roads Jr plans a busy winter, editing Essex Statesman and other duties.

Vere Hyacinthe Jacksonville Fla Philip G. Peabody New York Millais Llewellyn Powers Houston Maine Bita Rufus Thompson West Swanzey N. H Henry Williams Fall River Electric Cock Company Providence Cheney Manchester Hillsboro Golfstown Grassmere Jas. O. Smith Durant Branford Conn T. J. Southard Walker’s John Vincent, Esq Spartansburg 8. C Boston Vincent Ben Butler Larry Gamp Betsy eTiee Bangor Commercial Betsey Moody Cape Elizabeth Cox Smithsonian Institution Carlisle American Register Sam Roads, Jr State House Essex Statesman Marblehead Post Essex County Sea Serpent Club

Foreign Crisis and War Fears Dominate London Dispatches

A Canton province war drive and Pekin’s push toward conflict with France dominate reports. Chinese troops near 200,000 armed with Remington rifles, fortifications rise toward Pekin, and Catholic missions face renewed persecutions. Egypt's Sudan stance grows harsher as Khartoum defense risks loom. China vows resistance while European powers debate mediation and ransom crises unfold.

London Canton Kewangtung Tonquin Berlin China Paris England France Pekin Marquis Yseng Sontaya Bac- Ninh Chang Hai Kouam Meyer Admiral Peyron Hong Kong Quang-See Pere Pernet Hainan Vienna Bucniah Egypt

Fire and damages sweep several buildings in multiple towns

The Wakefield rattan company building on Vernon Street suffered partial burning while a kindergarten at Bickford Street sustained roof and second story fire damage. A boy was hurt by a ladder. other blazes hit the Waverly house and East Brookline dining saloon. Additional reports cover fires in New York, Gloucester, Newburyport, Nashville, Auburn, Malden, Proria, West Randolph, Milwaukee, Janesville, and a Baptist church, with varying losses and insurance.

Vernon Street Wakefield Wakefield Rattan Company Patrick Kelly Vox 2456 Bickford Street David Decatur Bickford House Jour D. Graham Carden Street Colligan Waverly House Brighton John Wood Pierce O’connell East Brookline Street Harvey First Division BE. A. Hincxley Beverly Street Telegraph New York Pine Street John Olendorf Standard Chemical Company Gloucester Mass Bennett Griffin & Son Newburyport Willowdale Ipswich Nashville Tenn State Prison James Auburn N. Y Southern Central Railway Malden Follen Oliver Street Everett Proria Uil Hirsch & Griswold West Randolph L. Stewart Milwaukee Wis A. Smith & Co JeSse T

Brooklyn Merchant Jacob Rothschild Ends Life in Home

Jacob A. Rothschild of the millinery firm Jacob Rothschild & Co shot himself dead in his Brooklyn home after behaving strangely and claiming martyrdom. Abraham Rothschild testified that Jacob followed him to his room and became violent, then a pistol shot ended his life. Dr. Atkinson noted mania and delusions, and the jury returned death by own action with temporary insanity.

Brooklyn New York Jacob A. Rothschild Jacob Rothschild & Co Berlin Paris Abraham Rothschild Jacob Christ Abraham Mimmie Rothschild

Storm and flood cripple Western New York and West Virginia

A Buffalo to Pittsburgh train endured nine hours snowbound near Dunkirk after a blizzard blocked tracks. Across the region floods and ice damage devastate West Virginia and Ohio, with rail and timber losses estimated up to 1,006,000 dollars. In New York, ice on the East river damages piers and stores, including flour, while editorial notes discuss political appointments and potential judges.

Bufra Lo N. Y Philadelphia Buffalo Minnie Hauck Dunkirk Pittsburg West Virginia Ohio Pittsburne Charleston West Virgina Elk River Oxley Stave Company Boston Stave Company Mally & Threlkeld John Ray Thayer’s Dock Company Kanawha River Brandford Kanawha Louisa

Social Club Meetings and New England Club Formed

Merchants' club held its monthly dinner with guests including Gov. Robinson Mayor Martin and Gen. John L. Swift. The New England club formed at Young's with forty members and ten applications. officers listed. Other clubs met at Young's hotel Parker's Revere Beacon and the Boston theatre hosted notable figures and receptions.

Merchants’ Club Gov. Robinson Martin Bruce Senate Strahan Chelsea KE. Hale Leighton Parks John L. Swift Alderen Whitten Greenough Sayward Esty New York Eustace A. Fitz Robinson George A. Bruce Massachusetts Senate Sitrahan E. E. Hale Charles W. Whitten John W. Candler Hayward Thomas KE. Proctor New York Legislature Richards Metropolitan Railway New England Club Young’s Col A. A. Folsom E. J. Traill Augustus Whittemore Edwin Howland Henry N. Sawyer Jonn L. Stevenson Handel Daggett Joseph Bestucker Sidney M. Heus bin Charles W. Stevens Massachusetts Club Young’s Hotel James N. Baffum Lynn Boston Day Hun A. W. Beard Rice Hunt U. 5. A.,and Mr. B.¥. Martin Parker’s Clover Club The Revere Beacon Club Quincy Central Club Mayor Martin Boston Theatre John McCullough Henry E. Dixey

Receiver Appointed for North River Construction Company

NEW YORK Jan 13 Chancellor Runyon of New Jersey appointed Judge Ashbei Green receiver for North River Construction Company upon the request of Ward Mackin Co of Newburg creditors and stockholders protection. The move aims to preserve assets including over 20 million shares of West Shore railway stock and provide time to settle debts without underselling assets.

North River Construction Company New York Wm. Lary Ward, Mackin & Co Newburg Chancellor Runyon New Jersey Ashbei Green West Shore Railway Company West Shore Road

Train Passengers Threatened by Riots at Pendleton

About 200 discharged railroad workers plus 300 roughs massed to block a Portland bound train in Pendleton Oregon. Sheriffs and state authorities lacked jurisdiction on the Umatilla reservation, and the militia later drove the mob from the area. The next train faced slow travel near danger points with no further disturbances reported.

Pendleton Ore Portland Umatilla

Waiters Benevolent Ball and Concert Planned in Mansie Hall

The Waiters Benevolent association, formed in 1863, hosts its annual ball and concert in Mansie hall this evening. Dennis F. Corbett directs with John Dempsey assisting and 23 aides. James Hamilton chairs the 21-member reception committee, with a arrangements group including O Finnegan, Dean, Coneton, Healy, Kelly, Dempsey and Corbett. Higgins’ full orchestra provides music.

Waiters’ Benevolent Association Mansie Hall Dennis FP. Corbett John Dempsey James Hamilton Messrs W. P. O’finnegan Thomas Dean Lawrence Coneton Patrick Healy John Kelly D. P. Corbett Higgins

Republicans Likely Reelect Senator Allison by Acclaim

All legislature members except four have arrived. The Republican senatorial caucus will meet by Tuesday night. Senator Allison arrived yesterday and faces no opposition so far. Democratic caucus time not set. Merritt or Kinne may receive the Democratic nomination for governor.

Drs Mores Allison N. A. Merritt L. G. Kinne

Wreck victims buried at Long Beach

Eight of the sixteen presumed dead from the Elmira wreck near Life Saving Station 21 were buried at Long Beach. Six sailors lie among the recovered, along with the captain's wife and her child whose bodies were nearly nude and mutilated. The wife is identified only by a fragment of underwear.

West Creek N. J Barkentine Elmira Long Beach Ball

Stringent anti Chinese bill to enter British Columbia

Victoria BC January 13 a strict anti Chinese bill will be introduced in the house declaring it unlawful for Chinese to enter British Columbia and imposing an annual tax on Chinese over fourteen years of age set by the house.

Victoria B. C British Columbia

The Foreign Exhibition Ends in Informal Dismantling

The Foreign Exhibition at the Mechanics Building closed after months as a bonded warehouse. Many goods will return to their countries or remain in the U S, while some donations to the Smithsonian and notable gifts are noted. Financial losses are reported, with estimates between 30 000 and 60 000, blamed on mismanagement. Exhibitors praise recent leadership by Ernest Edwards and E W McGlewen for reviving attendance, while Treasurer F W Lincoln received defenses for limited influence. The outing is viewed as harmful to Boston business and city reputation.

Mechanics United States Customs Officers United States Guatemala San Salvador Smithsonian Institute Rajah Sourindra Mohun Tagore Boston Ernest Edwards E. W. M’glewen Chevalier Edwards M’gienen M’glewen Association F. W. Lincoln Lincoln Bradiee Mr. Edwards

Providence Baseball Team Completes Roster for 1884 Season

The Providence club lists Radbourn and Sweeney as pitchers with Gilligan Nava Bassett Murray as catchers. Infielders Start Farrell Denny Irwin Carroll. outfielders Hines Radford. Also notes chess match between Edwin A. Durgin and Isaac Morris Jr for amateur world championship around February 1884.

Providence Radbourn Sweeney Gilligan Nava Bassett Murray Start Farrell Denny Irwin Carroll Eenae Hines Radford Edwin A. Durgin Boston Isaac Morris, Jr Charlestown New England James Finney Willie Beck Beckwith Hollingworth Lake London H. O. Price & Co Pittsburg Exposition Grounds Aeaveas City East Boston Revere Hall Thomas Kivlan William Hickey Union Amateur Athletic Club Charles River Crescent Bicycle Club Berkeley Hall Wells Gymnasium

Notable Local Breakings and Robberies In Court

In municipal court on Saturday John Murphy and James D Murray were held in 1200 each for appearance in superior court for breaking and entering. James Horton and Mary Horton alias Mary Jones were held in 1000 each for Jan 17 appearance after pawnbrokers arrest. Timothy McInervey held 1200 for appearance upstairs for breaking and entering. David Barnes held 2000 for robbery and appearance upstairs. Elmer C Taber held 800 for grand jury on larceny. Joseph E Wilbur of Fall River held 800 for the superior court on fraud.

John Murphy James D. Murray James Horton Mary Horton Mary Jones Timothy McInervey David Barnes Elmer C. Taber Joseph E. Wilbur Fall River Superior Court

Boy Foiled in Attempted Fraud on Warren Street

Emanuel Johnson reported a 23 year old, low sized man on Warren street gave him a fraudulent bank order for 35 dollars payable to John S Bentley stamped with Mrs Come of Greenville street signature. The man sent him to George W Witherell’s provision store where Mrs Come traded and got the note cashed. On returning the money the stranger grabbed it again and paid the boy ten cents. the order proved worthless.

Emanuel Johnson Warren Street People’s National Bank John 5. Bentley

Resignation and Staff Reports Tewksbury Almshouse Board

The board of health lunacy and charity debated Dr Wheelwright’s resignation and approved Dr Fisher as physician and superintendent at Tewksbury. The annual majority report praised school and hospital improvements, discussed funding, and urged reforms including better nursing, isolation, and separation of sexes. Inspector General Dalton’s 1883 drill and discipline notes were presented along with committee announcements and hearings.

THE Board OF Health, Lunacy and Charity Dr. Wheelwright Dalton Mr. Angell C. Irving Fisher Tewksbury Almshouse Clara T. Leonard Wheelwright Outdoor Poor Fisher Monson Allen Westboro Reform School Tewksbury Reformatory Sherborn Lancaster Gov. Butler Massachusetts Capt. Marsh Tewksbury Hospital

Boston Police Property Clerk Reports for 1883

Sergt. George E. Savory presents annual totals for property reports, thefts, losses, and sales in Boston for year ending Dec 31 1883. Highlights include $115 S17 reported stolen, $84 136 reported lost, $17 075 recovered, 550 packages held, 54686 total receipts from auctions and sales, plus 425 sudden-death cases and 2 740 Boston deaths with rate 22.76 per thousand. Also notes Firemen Relief funds, promotions, and staff changes.

George E. Savory Police Department Boston

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