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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1881

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Conkling Wins Round Over Hayes on Albany Postmaster

Washington January 14 Senator Conkling scores a political triumph over the administration as William H. Haskell is nominated postmaster at Albany New York. Conkling objects and motion to recommit passes amid debate over the incumbent Craig term. Also reports on Mississippi river improvements, naval orders, and franking privilege investigations.

Boston Post Washington Senator Conkling Hayes New York Boss Craig Senate Conkling Maxey House Commerce Committee Mississippi River Commission George L. Wright St. Louis Cairo W. H. Whiting New York Navy Yard Cief G. W. Sensnor Colorado W. €. Babcock Farragut J. Hi. Hunt Passaic Hydrographic Office H. G. Nyes Asiatic Station Sinclair House

Charges Against Cadet Whittaker at West Point Trial

The charges and specifications from the cadet Whittaker court of inquiry have been finalized. Copies were sent to the judge advocate and counsel for defense for a trial in New York beginning January 20. The case includes charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and false swearing with detailed specifications about self harm claims and a forged warning note.

Washington Whittaker West Point Judge Advocate Teh Court Martiel New York R.T. Greener United States Military Academy Military Academy Sears Pellum Curtis U.S.A Judge Advocate General

Senate bills and appropriations move forward in Washington

In a day of action at the capital the Senate heard petitions for a retirement presidents bill and reported pleuro-pneumonia measures. The Yorktown centennial invitation to France was favorably reported, with amendments possible. The military academy funding stood at 322 thousand plus, while a joint resolution appropriated 2.509 thousand for the Sanitary Conference. The Freedmen’s Bank property purchase was debated but postponed, as the session adjourned to Monday.

West Point Etec Washington Senate Hoar United States Johnston Committee On Agriculture Yorktown House France Anthony Mgr. Windom Minnesota Davis Dem West Virginia International Sanitary Conference Yeas Secretary of the Treasury Freedmen’s Bank Freedmen’s Saving and Just Company Washington City

Colored delegation meets Garfield at Mentor home in Cleveland

A South Carolina Texas Georgia North Carolina group led by R B Elliott visits Gen. Garfield to present an address on the status of colored citizens in the South. They urge fair federal appointments and enforcement of laws, Garfield thanks them and pledges reflection. The delegation then moves on to Cleveland.

Cleveland Mentor Gen. Garfield R. B. Elliott Samuel Lee D. A. Strucker South Carolina Henry E. Curry Texas James B. Devereux Georgia George W. Price, Jr George L. Madison James W. Hope John A. Leary J. H. Harris Steward Ellison North Carolina Elliott South United States Jund Bution En. Garfield Iliott Garfield Mihott Bishop Hood Board of Bishops

New York World’s Fair Commission Elects Officers

The executive committee met and notified Gen Grant of his election as president. Officers named include Chairman Henry G Stebbins Vice Chairman William A Cole and Secretary Thomas McElrath. A bylaws committee to report a plan and a national legislation committee were formed and weekly and monthly meetings scheduled.

New York The World’s Fair Commission Cole Gen. Grant Henry G. Stebbins William A. Cole Thomas Mc Elrath Mesris George A. Crawford Algernon A. Sullivan Messrs. Sullivan James Talcott Samuel A. Haines

Maine Legislature Acts On Insolvency Law and Rail Purchase

In Aveusta Maine on January 14 the senate tabled the committee on state political divisions. The house passed an inquiry to amend insolvency section 15 to cover debtors who absconded, abolishing imprisonment for debt. A bill allows Boston and Maine to buy Oxford Beach railroad. A railroad tax resolution pledges state faith for 1880 payments if deemed constitutional. A petition seeks Eaton division. U.S. senator election set for Tuesday at noon. both chambers adjourn to Tuesday 11.

Aveusta Senate House Boston and Maine Railroad Company Oxford Beach Supreme Judicial Court Eaton United States

Irish debates and land bills dominate Westminster session

In the Commons Mr Biggar questioned US Ireland representations but was curtailed. A new parliamentary party led by William Shaw pledges to oppose coercion if the land bill is fair. The Duke of Richmond commission may back emigration and land reclamation schemes. Dublin trials discuss the land league's legality and evictions, while Parnell's amendment to the address is rejected 435 to 57.

London House of Commons Biggar Cavan United States Ireland William Shaw Duke of Richmond London City Guilds Dublin Samuel Walker The Land League Gladstone Law Bright Sexton O’sullivan Vivian Lord Mountmorris Parnell Childers War Office the Times Mitchell Henry Galway Henry Commons Lnst League Michael Davitt Arnold Jacob Bright Cowen Thomasson Bradlaugh Burt Labouchere Collings Shaw Drumlish Times

Conspiracy Reports and Worldwide News Roundup

London reports on alleged massacres in Kolapore amid trials and priestly exemptions in Prussia. Miscellaneous items note Boer proclamations, improving liberal prospects in 1881, cable company agreements, Liverpool fogs, coal strikes, and a riot near Wigan with police clashes.

Failure to End War Over Rail Rates Sparks Midwest Clash

A telegraph-led rate war on southwestern railways saw Wabash Chicago agents raise fares to 450 dollars to St. Louis and seven dollars to Kansas City before orders reversed to 1 or 2 dollars. Chicago and Alton quickly adjusted rates as the conflict persisted amid broader railway policy debates in New York and Ottawa.

CarcaGco Ill Chicago Wabash St. Louis Chicago and Alton Illinois Central Kansas City New York Board of Trade Board of Transportation New York Committee On Railroad Transportation United States Senate Congress Hepburn Railroad Committee

Reminiscences of Col. James Long Widow of 60 Years

The Galveston News recalls Mrs. James H. Long who died near Richmond Fort Bend county December 30 1880 widow of Col James Long a Texas independence pioneer. Her endurance and heroism at Point Bolivar during Long’s absence, defense against Indians, and later life on the Brazos with Austin’s colony are recounted along with family ties to Judge J S Sullivan of Galveston.

Galveston Texas James H. Long Richmond Fort Bend County James Long Mexico Spain Natchez Miss Tennessee Jackson New Orleans Nacogdoches Col. Long Galveston Island Long David Long Maj. Smith Trinity Johnson Brazos Washington Lafitte Rio Grande Sabine Milam San Antonio la Bahia Goliad Point Bolivar Louisiana Austin Bolivar J. 8. Sullivan Cntizen

Pool Tournament Results in New York Headlines

Joseph King defeats Alonzo Morris 11 to 7 and G E Wahlstrom beats Albert Lambert 11 to 6 in a New York pool tournament. Otis Field defeats C Schaefer 7 to 1 and Alonzo Morris over J Schaefer 11 to 3. Wallace defeats J Schaefer 11 to 9.

New York Joseph King Alonzo Morris Otis Field C. Schaefer J. Schaefer G.E. Wahlstrom Albert Lambert Wallace

Maine Insane Hospital Records Peak Inmate Count

The Maine insane hospital reports 419 patients at year start and 436 at year end, a new high. In Bangor, Shepard Hart, a tramp, was found frozen on Green Point road and died after reaching the station. Bangor rail freight and other regional notes follow.

The Maine Insane Hospital Shepard Hart Green Point Road Bangor Maine Central Railway Grand Jury Machias William and Fayette Shaw Boston Brockley Shaw Montreal Shaw’s Tannery Fanny Bates Grand Lake A. McNichol Riley Kittridge Belfast Hayes Kittridge

Strikes, Fires, and Inquiries Across New Hampshire News

Reports from multiple towns recount ongoing strikes at Suncook and other unrests, a cluster ofCold cases and accidental deaths, and discovery of three child skeletons in Claremont paper mill waste. Portsmouth logs 767 annual arrests with 490 liquor cases and fines totaling 697. Fire ruins at Kearsarge mills prompt an inquiry. Widespread drought drives low water and deeper wells in Hampton. White Mountain ministers elect officers and host Sabbath school talks on temperance and home life. Local forgery case leads to arrest at Lisbon and transfer to jail. National Guard marks second anniversary with elections and a grand lodge session in Manchester.

Suncook Claremont Portsmouth Charles Prince of Columbia Joseph Greenwood Kearsarge Mills James Hickey Salmon Falls Newmarket Junction Newmarket Gay Post No.18 Hampton White Mountain Association of Ministers S. Norton Nickerson G. W. Osgood D. J. Smith B. F. Lane D. W. Cooley J. F. Tilton White Mountain Littleton Harry Smith Noble Eben McAlpine Lyman Day & Oakes Lisbon Oakes Smith Westbrook St. Johnsbury Gov. Farnham John L. Foster Haverhill New Hampshire National Guards Association Concord White’s Opera House S. B. Cunningham A. W. Quint Manchester C. A. Jaquith Peterboro C. H. Harrington V. B. Donovan J. 3. Abpott Dover L. ¥. Cressy Elbert Wheeler Laconia Piper Eastman Grand Lodge’ of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows’ Hall George A. Robie Hookset Grand Lodge of the United States Grand Lodge John L. Spring Lebanon H. G. M. Ira Doe Rochester H. G. M. O.good H. G. M. Samuel B. Hope

Child dies after scalding fall in Bellows Falls pail

A young child of Charles Chase of Bellows Falls fell into a hot water pail Thursday and died from scalding injuries. In Salem the town’s century old status ends as residents vote to annex it to Derby, creating a port.

Charles Chase Bellows Falls Salem Derby

Local notices from New England late 19th century

Edward L. Smith of Mendon found a gold watch and chain in hay. The Rehoboth mill was sold to Providence and Pawtucket parties for yarn manufacture. Charles B. Hayes, 23, died after Newburyport explosion. Van Duren expected to recover. Newark dominates U S celluloid, lignoid imitation at Newburyport. Rev J P Ryan of Hopkinton ill, Florida winter, parish gifts $500. Grand jury near North Adams indicts Rufus G Walden on four counts. Springfield bank scam involving F John Kimball. Bath shipbuilders win Arctic steam whaler project, North Star 700 tons. Maria E Harris jailed a year. Isaac O Pierce two years. Coffey case delayed for settlement. Gunnison steals nearly $1000. linked to widow Defoe and possible flight to Brooklyn.

Edward L. Smith Mendon Rehoboth Providence Pawtucket Charles B. Hayes Newburyport van Duren United States Lamont Capron North Adams Distret Groveland Haverhill D. D. Chase & Son Fall River New Bedford Grand Rufus G. Walden J.H. Adams Adams O. J. Brown Walden Springfield F. John Kimball John Hancock National Bank Suh Kimball Manhattan Book Company C. A. Merritt New York R. C. Stevenson Pittsburg William Lewis Messrs. Goss Sawyer & Packard Bath North Star Maria E. Harris Citizens’ National Bank of Isaac O. Pierce Rockland Gunnison Defoe Brooklyn N. Y

Hanlan Laycock Rowing Match Details Arranged in London

A London despatch reports Edward Hanlan confident for the race next Monday. Articles of agreement for a two boat straightaway scull from Putney to Mortlake set for January 17 1881 with 500 pounds a side and final stakeholding by John Ireland. Umpire with full powers to decide on weather postponements and enforce deposits.

London Hanlan Ross New York Inman City of Berlin Waris Toronto Laycock Edward Hanlan Canada Elias C. Laycock Sydney N.S. W Star and Garter Putney University Post Grove Mortlake England Hammersmith Bridge Sportsman John Ireland Hastings

Officers Elected at Military Service Institute Meeting

At Governor's Island the biennial meeting of the Military Service Institute of the United States elected officers for the next two years. M J Gen Hancock was named President with vice presidents Gen Benet Cols Getty Crittenden Frye and Merritt. Other officers include Col J J Rodenbough Secretary Capt J M Lauris Assistant Secretary Lieut Col C J Larned Treasurer Capt J Ward Vice Treasurer and an executive council listing numerous colonels and captains.

Military Service Institution of the United States Governor’s Island M.J. Gen. Hancock Gen. Benet Cols. Getty Crittenden Frye Merritt J. J. Rodenbough J. M. Lauris C.J. Larned J. Ward N. H. Davis A. T. Perry G. W. Wallace J. J. Beylor H. L. Abbott Mass H.J. Gibson R. Arnold J. H. Jareway G. W. Sieber J. Manderhall W. D. Vance W. G. Mitchell H. G. Litchfield E. 8 Godfrey Lieut F. Mishler

Bernhardt Faints on Stage at McVicker’s Theatre

In Chicago a fainting spell during Sarah Bernhardt’s Phedre performance stunned the audience. Stage hands and the stage manager carried Bernhardt backstage as Greeks in costume mingled with modern attire. She recovered to finish the final act despite the scare.

Curiaco Ill McVicker’s Theatre Sarah Bernhardt Phedre Mile Bernhardt Milo

Alpepa woman cuts tongue as sacrifice to the Lord

In Alpepa Michigan Mrs. Alice Williams severed her tongue with a razor in a religious act. Reports detail a series of tragic events including house fire deaths in Rochester Indiana, a schoolhouse burn injury in Chicago, and the execution of Edward Reinhardt for wife murder.

Alpepa, Mich Alice Williams

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