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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1880
Page
2
Republicans flood Augusta as Gen Chamberlain urges calm and Lamson fulfills duty. Judges’ reply to Republican queries awaited. New York suit involving John B Page and Connecticut Railway seeks 3 million. Hayden trial heads to jury after fifty five days. Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific discuss consolidation. Toronto arrests a teamster for bigamy at his third wife’s father’s behest.
In Augusta Maine on January 15 1880 around fifty Bath men led by Captain Whittemore traveled to Augusta amid fears the capital safety was threatened. The crowd grew tense as reports of Lincoln Street roughs organized by Fusionists circulated. Police and political leaders debated guard levels at the State House with Sheriff Libby and Acting Governor Lamson issuing and declining orders. Mayor Nash pledged a limited force to protect public property while restricting access to the Capitol to lawmakers elect and authorized others.
In Augusta Missouri on January 15 the Senate recessed without action while the House Elections Committee transferred Westbrook Republican seat to Democrat Merritt W Styles and scheduled hearings for Wasalboro and Embden cases. A Fusion caucus was announced. In the Senate Quimby filed a remonstrance against Locke for Cumberland's seat, referred to the Senatorial Votes committee, while the House prepared to report but delayed until tomorrow.
Augusta Jan 15 1880 Gen Chamberlain issues calm address to Maine citizens urging patience and restraint to avoid public alarm and preserve peace. He notes he bears no fear for personal safety and that Lamson can help avoid anarchy and ruin while working toward a lawful resolution.
Report indicates clear evidence of an attempt to bribe lawmakers. Investigators cited specific communications and meetings suggesting influence over votes. Authorities urge vigilance and continue pursuing all leads in the case.
Bancor Missouri January 15 The Justices of the Supreme Court have been in session all day considering questions about the legal Legislature. It is now thought a decision may be reached Friday night or Saturday.
A suit was brought in New York Supreme Court Chambers by Carl Westheimer Bernard Leon and Gampesty and Abraham against John B Page and the Connecticut Railway and Trust Company to compel Page to account for 2 738 000 of bonds of the New York West Shore and Chicago Railway Company. Page is accused of depositing bonds with Farmers Loan and Trust Company as trustee and disposing of them without benefit to the defendant railway company. The plaintiffs claim ownership of 1 883 shares in Amsterdam residents. The case raises jurisdiction questions as to whether the court can hear the matter.
Ottawa reports George Clarke, a Toronto teamster, arrested on a bigamy charge after three marriages. He claimed a divorce from his current partner in Ohio and that his first wife is deceased. The note mentions other items: a reward for Policeman Grayburn’s killer, militia leadership changes, Canada-UK recruitment talks, railway aid in Quebec, smuggling seizure in Nova Scotia, a magnetic iron mine in Madoc, a bankruptcy in Harbour, and Miramichi fish exports in 1879.
At the annual meeting the Corn Exchange reported 1879 grain receipts over 23 million bushels and shipments of 22.7 million. It protests Grand Trunk rate discrimination against Montreal and excessive sailing vessel charges. It hopes import duties on breadstuffs will be repealed and opposes the St. Lawrence bridge at Coteau for navigation concerns. The report was unanimously adopted.
In Burlington a $500 collar and elbow wrestling match at City Hall featured Geo W Flagg of Braintree Vt against H M Dufur of Marlboro Mass. Umpire H M Powers, refereed by Thomas Faily, saw Dufur win the first fall in 5 minutes, Flagg take the second in 16 minutes, and Dufur clinch the match in 10 minutes of the third fall, total time 2 hours 15 minutes. Dufur called Flagg the hardest man he ever met.
Special dispatch from Washington reports in the Ways and Means Committee discussion of Fernando Wood’s refunding bill and its 50 year 3 1/2 percent bonds at par. Debate centers on debt control and the sinking fund, with final action undecided and cross party consideration of related Garfield Sherman proposals. Bayard resolution on legal tender tables. Surplus revenue from 1836 discussed with state allocations. Judiciary Committee actions and Ireland relief efforts noted along with Geneva Award surplus distribution hearings.
In a Senate session January 15 Senator Morrill urged forming the Finance Committee to study refunding the public debt at less than 4 percent. He argued the lowest sustainable rate, the cost of older 3.65 and 3.50 percent loans, and the perils of abroad borrowing. He warned the nation should prefer domestic debt at 4 percent to avoid higher long term costs and capital flight.
Discussion in the Ways and Means Committee shows no unit support for a funding scheme. Opinions vary on bond duration with five years or three years suggested by some, while others push for longer terms or different rates. Kelley disputes gloom, suggesting prosperity and possible 3 percent interest for ten years. The panel will debate further and likely refer any report to the Committee of the Whole.
A Senate report from the Committee on Patents outlines strict conditions for patent extensions. It states extensions should be rare and only for highly valuable inventions with proven compensation shortfalls and plausible likelihood of granting such relief, while petitioners must provide solid proof of fame and benefit. the panel votes against Charles J. E. Thompson of Providence for extending a chain cable connecting link.
The Secretary of the Navy transmitted to Congress a board report on 23 officers who lacked a hearing before the 1870 joint resolution board. Six recommendations include Rhead for merit, Erben Sigsbee Glass Sands for restoration, and Hunt for promotion to rear admiral on retirement when vacancies occur.
Gov Wiltz and Lieut Gov McEnery were inaugurated in New Orleans and began duties. Wiltz sent a message to the Legislature detailing the new Constitution, calling for needed legislation and a full annual three-mill tax to fund state debt. He cautioned against overreliance on debt funding and urged prudent use of revenues to protect the state’s credit and reputation.
A Santa Fe despatch reports Chief Victoria and Apache marked by a noon rout in southern New Mexico. Sergt Cross died and two soldiers were wounded as Maj Morrow chased the Indians who retreated at sunset with seven dead among them. Reinforcements ordered for tomorrow. A $100000 NM bill funds fighting Indians. A missing 78 mule pack train may have been captured. Wyoming sheriff reports 75 loaded burros headed south for Utes. Military scouts dispatched.
High water on the Wabash River washed out the Louisville New Albany and St. Louis Road between Princeton and Mount Carmel and swept away false trestle under the Mount Carmel bridge approaches. No repairs possible until the water subsides and the bridge must be rebuilt before traffic resumes.
Special despatches report fierce riots in Pesth following a duel between Baron Maithenyi and Herr Verhovay. Verhovay fatally wounded, crowds attacked the Aristo cratic National Casino Club, stones and bayonets deployed, two battalions deployed, about thirty rioters arrested, and reports of further killings. Military and police actions continue amid claims of police provocation. Additionally, fishing market notices record solid codfish and halibut receipts and prices.
London reports underline Gambetta's pompous style shocking many, wielding influence over ministers and pursuing resisters with relentless ire. Chamber reelects De Durfart de Civrac as vice president and Madier de Montjan becomes questor. A policy debate set for Friday, while Baudry d Assou’s interpellation on Lavendee mayor dismissals fails 367 to 76 and ends with a censure vote on D Assou.
London dispatch reports the Irish crisis growing critical with Cork workhouse admissions and hunger cases. Relief efforts expand in Sheffield, Brighton, and other towns as private aid proves insufficient. Government plans for relief likely to be debated today.
The will of the late Frank Leslie was filed, bequeathing all property to his wife Miriam Florence Leslie and the newspaper name rights. Heirs named include widow, sons Harry and Alfred Leslie, and granddaughter Lorella Leslie. Mary Fitzgerald, a servant, is suspected in a murdered newborn found at Union Pacific Hotel. Messages cover Edison lamp issues, Irish famine relief fundraising, a customs appraiser nominated as Public Works head, and a seaman stabbing aboard the bark Archer.
The 1879 city controller report shows revenues of 23 6 4 575 and expenditures of 23 360 882. City funded debt stands at 72 204 595 with 1 207 094 in the treasury. Sinking fund securities and outstanding taxes total 25 718 373. Cash plan since 1854 consolid tion, tax rate 2 likely to drop in 1881.
New Haven Conn Jan 15 Arguments in the Hayden case closed this evening with defense attorney Mr Watrous speaking for about five hours The judge will give the charge tomorrow morning and it is expected the jury will retire by midday
The Times reports a disinterested visitor observed limited activity at Menlo Park and Edison lab, with trials not yet demonstrating a practical system. Edison stock declines from 38,300 to 1,560 as investors await verifiable feasibility and market release.
A gasometer building at Hast Greenwich adjacent to the academy burned with a $4000 loss. A Kingston Savings Bank cottage in Cranston occupied by Thomas Halistead also burned with furniture loss. In New York, a Jan 15 fire on Sheriff street trapped Michael Cohen's three children, nearly suffocating them before containment.
In Louisville Kentucky the Savings Bank deficit stands at 467000 with Rhoder a 70 year old stockholder and longtime cashier implicated. Depositors face no loss as the bank vows to cover the shortfall. Directors found the defalcation late last night and confronted the cashier who confessed and fled toward jail but planned to surrender.
Wiscons in Madison reports the state receipts for the year at 1 812 682 dollars and expenditures at 1 627 146 dollars with aggregate indebtedness of 2 252 057 dollars. The governor calls on the Legislature to secure Congressional appropriations for the early completion of the Fox and Wisconsin River improvements.
A freight car derailed at Blackinton last night causing a following freight to collide with the Troy and Boston train from Williamstown. The wreck destroyed the new locomotive Vanderbilt and several freight cars. No injuries reported. Estimated damage about $20,000.
The Dismal Swamp Canal was sold today at auction in Norfolk Virginia for 275000 dollars. The buyers were the bondholders who held the debt on the canal project.
Rev. Geo W Perry of Springfield has accepted a unanimous call to lead the Universalist Society of Auburn and will assume duties next Sunday. Clergy in Lewiston and Auburn face rising partisan sermons from the pulpit drawing wide dissatisfaction. Bowdoin College Overseers report five vacancies filled by Fessenden Goodenow Ecob Waterman Downes. Dana named Pathology Professor, Dudley to succeed as Anatomical demonstrator.
Charles E Cassidy and Thomas Donahoe were arrested in Lowell Wednesday night for robbed the C. H. Dwinell store last Sunday night. They were held in 300 dollars each until the 23d. Liquor seizures were made at Portsmouth from the saloon of David Mahoney corner of Rogers and fotter streets and from George S Nickerson Western Avenue House. Some Boston ice dealers prepare to cut ice in northern and central parts. one pond not cut for five years yields fourteen inches thick and prices may rise if weather stays unsettled. A Fall River letter notes a minister secretly married a widow and a former husband demanded the child and divorce rights. Webster pleads guilty to eight indictments for larceny burglary but not guilty on Goodale assault. Vandensen pleads not guilty to four indictments for stealing. A Pittsfield Grand Jury reports 88 indictments.
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