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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1883

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Senator Hoar and city finance cited amid hectic session

The piece surveys political theater in Congress with praise for Senator Hoar and critical remarks about steady municipal reform in Philadelphia led by Controller Pattison. It notes Pattison’s retirement, Philadelphia’s improving finances, debt reduction, and sinking fund growth, and comments on hotel fire safety scares after the Milwaukee blaze and the St. Louis disaster. It highlights proposed hotel safety measures and practical escape guidance adopted by a Minneapolis hotel.

Milwaukee St. Louis Newhall House Boston Indiana Minneapolis

Tariff Debates Dominate Senate as House Passed Measures Await Vote

Special Despatch from Washington notes Ways and Means finished tariff bill review, with dextrine duties sparking protest from starch and print interests. Debate mixed on bichromate of potash and executive session followed. Also, Western Union seeks injunction to halt stock transfers, altering earlier order as judges prepare further rulings.

Toston Post Waslington Ways and Means Kelley Russell Morrison Senate Messrs. Hale Frye Blair Hale Gorman Ingalls Windom Mgr. Oliver Tariff Commission Washington

Washington News From January Fifteenth Congress and Courts

A federal elections bill introduces a voting device in the House. Debates delay action on southernPacific railroads and Fitz John Porter matters. Supreme Court upholds 3 1 2 cent and per gallon duties on beer bottles. Jeannette inquiry notes evidence, navy yard funding discussed, and New Hampshire v. Louisiana case expected after recess. Post office fast mail funds eyed for restoration. other items include Lake Champlain bridge and Pacific Mail decision for China service.

Washington House Morse Massachusetts Senate Hoar Southern Pacific Bragg Wisconsin Fitz John Porter Messrs. Taylor and Dawes Ohio Curtin Pennsylvania Philadelphia Osio Committee On Appropriations Butterworth Committee On the Pacific Railroad Sherwin Committee On Education and Labor Flower New York Treasury Rice Missou Committee On Pensions Supreme Court Supreme Court of the United States Wm. B. Schmidt Algernon S. Badger Circuit Court of the United States District Louisiana Circuit Court Blatchford Jeannette Jeannette Board Navy Department Melville Journal Jerome Collins de Long de Long-Collins Mel Ville Marvei Jackson Larson Novos Navy Yards Harris Naval Committee Naval Board Chandler Navy Congress New Hampshire New England Hoar and Dawes Ranney Senate Appropriations Committee

Mass Fatality at Berditschef Circus Fire in Poland

Vienna dispatch reports at least 400 dead in Berditschef circus blaze as wooden structure burned after fireworks ignited curtains. Audience of 600 crowded doors that opened inward and side doors sealed. many leaped from windows amid flames. Fire crew arrived too late as water froze. victims include police colonel and stock exchange official. chaos and injuries widespread.

Londoy Vienna Berditschef Rerchtscheff Bourse Merchants’ Guild Dublin Lord Frederick Cavendish Earl Spencer Judge Lawson

Fires in Boston and Nearby Cities Alarm Amid Destruction

A series of fires across Boston and surrounding towns reports boiler flue explosions at Jewett & Pitcher’s mill in East Boston and late-night blazes at 54 Montgomery Street and 21 to 25 West First Street in South Boston. Meantime, Marshfield, Portland, and other locales report houses and factories burned with substantial losses, including Gifford’s woollen mill in Milo and the Chicago smelting Works, with totals ranging into thousands and insured: a broad screen of fire damage and alarm incidents.

Boston Jewett & Pitcher’s Mill Glendon P Street Montgomery Street Charles B. Hagen West First Street P. Lally & Co Charles Holmes Bean Francis Meisel Meisel John Turk Zion's Hill Marshfield West Falmouts Mass Edmund Davis Teaticket Horse Railroad Company East Deering Caiceaco Cataumet Iron and Steel Irondale Bangor Milo James A. Gifford Gifford Daggett Waite Plains N.Y Samuel KE. Lewis Tarrytown Lewis Lewiston Jmc Lemont & Fisher Lisbon Street Privsperg Juan Biba Iron Works Frankstown St. Louris Dagean & Parker Curne Chicago

Newhall House Fire Death Toll Estimates Rise

In Milwaukee a major search continues with 150 men at work amid milder weather. Two bodies recovered badly burned, 39 others identified as victims, 51 confirmed dead, 28 unrecognizable, 30 missing, and 5 found near the servants’ quarters. Trunk with valuables still missing as officials tally losses. Probable death toll around 81 to 100.

Milwaukee Wis Tom Thumb Newhall House

Missing keg of American gold in Panama vault

Two 200 pound gold kegs arrived in Panama and were stored in the Panama railroad vault. On Monday the 17th the vault was opened and one keg was missing. No broken locks, but evidence indicated tampering in the freight house. Despite arrests and extensive searching, no further light is found on the theft.

Panama

Smuggling Ops Cost Government and County Meetings Held

The smuggling operations of J. M. Pike & Co. cost the government about 000. York county held a meeting at Biddeford on Monday with Ivory Lord among speakers and Gov. Kobic as principal. Bangor board of trade met Monday electing Henry Lord as president and a noted slate of officers. Portland Horse Railroad held its annual meeting reporting higher receipts and profitable extensions and improvements, reelecting the old board except replacing the late Charles Fobes with J. F. McCobb.

J. M. Pike & Co Askins York County Biddeford Ivory Lord Gov Kobic Bangor Board of Trade Henry Lord Thomas J. Stewart Johns. Jenness William Flowers Charles &. Pearl Silas C. Tech Portland Horse Railroad Charles Fobes J. F. McCobb

Cold snap hits Rumney as New Hampshire records chill

A thermometer read 19 degrees below zero at Rumney on Sunday morning, the coldest in years for that region. In 1882 New Hampshire breweries paid 254000 in taxes, Portsmouth brewers 227000. Willsboro mills stockholders elected George Stark president and directors including Edward Spaulding and Isaac Farrington. About 20 winter fishing vessels operated from Portsmouth with some firms planning to buy fresh fish for shipment. Fish prices closed Saturday at 41 9 cents for cod and haddock. St Mary's parochial schools in Dover, debt free, will open soon under Sisters of Mercy. church fair proceeds go to frescoing the church. Grafton County fair officers elected. plan a Sept 25-27, 1883 event in Plymouth with strict anti gambling and liquor rules.

Rumney Breweries of New Hampshire Portsmouth Willsboro Mills Nashua George Stark Edward Spaulding James. Fiéree Isaac Farrington Market Cod Haddock St. Mary’s Catholic Church Dover Father Murphy Sisters of Mercy Grafton County J. F. Keyes Ashland D. Baker Kilmney W. A. Cobb Plymouth D. M. Tenney Groton M. 5. Brown H. Deming Bath

Paper magnate Fisher injured after stair fall at Bellows Falls

A prominent Bellows Falls paper manufacturer, Fisher, sustained serious injuries from a fall down stairs at his home on Sunday. He broke several ribs and suffered additional injuries.

A. Hi. Fisher Bellows Falls

Gloucester native Richard Herrick dies by own actions

In Gloucester, Richard Herrick, lifelong resident, died by suicide Monday. In Pittsfield Superior Court, Charles D. Ingersoll of Lee was sentenced to four years in the house of correction for forging checks in Pittsfield and Great Barrington. Workmen at Mount Hope and Old Colony Iron works in Somerset did not report to work Monday. A compromise is expected. Fall River iron works layoffs take effect Thursday. Fall River aldermen seek a union truancy school with county commissioners across four counties. Building superintendent notes 322 structures valued at $795,200. Titcomb and Fox survey canal route through Sandwich Monument and Buzzards Bay. additional crews arrive and charter arrangements with legislature discussed.

Richard Herrick Gloucester Pittsfield Charles D. Ingersoll Lee Great Barrington House of Correction Mount Hope Old Colony Somerset Fall River Norfolk Bristol Barnstable Plymouth Messrs Titcomb & Fox Sandwich Monument Buzzand’s Bay

Newport mill strike ends as weavers reach compromise

The Acquidneck mill in Newport resumes operations this week after a two week strike. Mayor Low of Brooklyn informs Clarence 8 Luce of Newport that he won 250 in the Brooklyn schoolhouse competition. An accident at Almy's pond near Newport sinks a horse valued at 309 while the driver survives. A boiler explosion at Perry Cotton mill causes a steam-filled panic but no injuries and restart is delayed several days.

Acquidneck Newport Clarence Luce Boston Low Brooklyn Brooklyn School House Almy Mbn Perry

Mansfield boys crushed in haystack collapse fatal and precarious

William Rabanus was held for manslaughter in New Haven on Monday for the killing of Gotlieb Beck with a supposedly unloaded pistol. Meanwhile in Mansfield two Balek boys, aged 9 and 10, were buried when a stack blew down during hay cutting. the younger boy died and the older is in a precarious condition.

William Rabanus New Haven Gotlieb Beck Milo Balek Mansfield

Bank suit over stock transfer denied in Bridgeport case

In New York on January 14 the case of William B and Albert F Scott vs Pequonnock National Bank of Bridgeport concluded with judgment for the plaintiffs for 154541 and costs for refusing a transfer of 10 shares. The article also reports on the Sarah Burr will contest, Tammany committee re-election, mayoral praise, Maj. Roth's arrest for alleged Swiss fraud, a quail eating wager, and John J Beach's arrest for overdrawn funds.

New York William B Albert Scott Pequonnock National Bank of Bridgeport Conn United States Circuit Court Sarah Burr John Kelly Tammany Committee Edson Maj Frederick Roth Rhineland Jacob Berischman Frances Ir. Walcott John J. Beach Jersey City

Estimated Receipts and Expenses for the Coming Year

In the senate on Monday petitions were presented from diverse entities including Quannapowilt Water Co seeking authority to change its name and issue bonds, Bowdoin & Parker for freight car safety legislation, National Woman Suffrage Association of Massachusetts for a constitutional amendment, town of Waltham for a cemetery road, Enos T Luce for higher pay, Ipswich selectmen seeking county reimbursement for bridge costs, Barrus reporting 2000 copies of an election sermon for printing, Tutts proposing College of Physicians and Surgeons to confer the MD, and Sayward urging discharge of poor convicts by trial justices.

Senate Quannapowilt Water Company Bowdoin &. Parker National Woman Suffrage Association of Massachusetts United States Waltham Enos T. Luce Middlesex Ipswich Essex County Barrus Hampshire Tutts Suffolk College of Physicians and Surgeons Sayward Essex Charles HW. Allen Lynn Swampscott James. Mara A.C. Orme Marblehead J. J. Estes Matilda Tibbetts Harriette R. Shattuck Congress Allen Home For Worcester Pilgrim Society of Plymouth Cameserty J. Endicott Peabody and Others Essex County Land and Building Company Pine Grove Cemetery Association Whitinsville Pinegrove Franklin Pease Franklin Broad Sound Pier Point Shirley Boston, Winthrop, and Boston and Winthrop Railroad Company Siw Boston, Winthrop and Shore Railroad Company Browne Boston House Belden Williamstown Potter Committee On Labor Mellen Douglass Brockton Tincola Somerville Judiciary Wheeler Judiciary Committee Varnum Lowell Committee On Fisheries Merrimack River Hopkins Milbury Supreme Judicial Court

Report on Boston Somerville grade crossing separations

The railroad commissioners report 1882 state rail mileage up 2,114 miles to 2,778 with 750 miles double track. They detail capital stock, debt, and accidents, and propose practical plans to disentangle northern grade crossings by rerouting Eastern, Boston and Maine, Fitchburg, and Fitchburg routes, with new passenger stations south of Causeway Street and elevated tracks to ease traffic.

Boston Somerville Railroad Commissioners Steapuust Connecticut River Massachusetts Central Lowell and Framingham Boston and Lowell Revere Beach Jynn Nantasket Beach Chelsea Beach Clinton, Fitchburg New Bedford Boston, Barre and Gardner Nantucket Milford, Franklin and Provid Providence, Webster Fitchburg Railroad Eastern Boston and Maine Tidewater Pas Eastern Railroad Loteetagratty Boston and Lowell Fitchburg Station Fitchburg Grand Junction Railroad Mount Benedict Medford Astern Mystic River Causeway Street Fitehtarg Boston Mid Maine Haymarket Uure Maine Haymarket Square Boston and Maine Railroad Lowell Railroad

Massachusetts House Debates Local Water and Suffrage Measures

The house held a brief session with petitions from Charles H. W. Allen and others on Lynn supplying Swampscott with water and a big list of proposed acts. Items included woman suffrage, a cemetery relocation, and the formation of new companies. Numerous committee motions on labor safety, building codes, and judiciary appropriations were discussed, with orders for third reading of two appropriation bills.

Sullivan Lawrence Tmance

Annual Auditor Report Shows Tax Estimate Difficulties

The annual report of the auditor presents revenue receipts and cash on hand for 1882, compares 1882 and 1881 expenses, highlights deductions to show actual costs, and lists 1283 estimates for state departments including reformatories military and agricultural budgets. The piece notes Democratic lawmakers Bowerman decision in the House and Senate.

Auditor of Accounts Turin Cesecaresseees Commonwealth Andio Sisal

East Boston Trade Association votes to abolish standing committees

The East Boston Trade Association met at Knights of Honor hall to abolish the police fire and water standing committees. It approved amendments to the constitution on membership qualifications and assessments. A report on schools powers was laid over for next meeting and a nominating committee for 1834 was appointed with several named members.

Egypt Suez Canal Turkey St of St. Petersburg Thad Times Cairo Constantinople Sexton Mallow Parnell Ireland House of Commons Pekin China Dublin Mohacs Hungary Lalf East Boston Trade Association Knights of Honor Hall East Boston Association Board of Managers Committee On ‘Schools D. H. Blaney W. L. Dutton N. M. Jewett H. L. Jones Reuben Peterson Ijr A. O. Whitney

New York Robbery Hails as Navy Chief's Daughter Struck

Miss Christine Isherwood daughter of the navy chief engineer was knocked down by a highwayman while waiting for a Fourth Avenue tunnel horse car at noon on Tuesday. He robbed her wallet with 27 dollars and a pair of diamond earrings. The thief escaped and police kept the affair secret.

New York Fourth Avenue Christine Isherwood Isherwood Navy Raihsign

Nominating Committee Unanimously Chooses Bowerman Candidate

Discussion among party members ends with a unanimous nomination of Bowerman after debate led by May Murphy and Aldrich. Conference adjourns. Senator Mason of Middlesex is named chairman of the committee.

Crowley Middlesex Samuel C. Hunt Boston Aldrich Marlboro Butler Samuel W. Bowerman Pittsfield Charles S. Lincoln Somerville William Gaston Bushrod Morse Sharon Melien Worcester George F. Hoar McGeough Gaston Dolan Lawrence Kelley Cambridge Holt McDonald Hoar Mgr. Cropin Reade Fennessy Sunpe Ace Tora O Mtn Theaehabe Austen Randall Nets Gilmartin Foley di River Olga Poate Messrs. May Murphy Ashore Bowerman Mason

Watching on from leading Democratic papers pivot on Butler

A long assemblage of editorials from Boston to Hartford weighs Gov. Butler for president. Vermont and Massachusetts Democrats spar over his influence, with critics warning of booms and demagoguery, while Western voices doubt his cross‑regional support and warn against premature nomination.

Maine Butler Senate Hoar Boston Democratic Greenpack Party Democratic Party Ben Gov. Butler Greeley Boston Courier Chicago New England East Revere House Benjamin Massachusetts Robert Lincoln Tom Lowell Gov Minerr

Boston Aldermen Set To Create Rail Road Committee

The Boston aldermen meet with Mayor Palmer in the chair as McKay is named superintendent of Faneuil Hall and Quincy markets and a three member committee on street railways is proposed to handle electric lights, roadwork, and related municipal matters. Several petitions on lighting, grading Humboldt Avenue, and rail crossings are noted. Public lands sales, ferries, and budgets are discussed, with numerous authorizations and transfers approved before adjourning.

McKay Faneuil Hall Quincy Board of Aldermen Palmer George E. McKay Paneuil Edward J. Williams Channel 8 Bolton Otis Little Elm Bunker Hill Jiamel Gregory Beacon Charles Streets John D. Williams Humboldt Avenue Ivory Bean Boston and Providence Berwick Park Fallen Street Ninth

Fourth annual ball of A Shuman Co mutual benefit association

The fourth annual ball at Odd Fellow's hall on Monday evening featured A Cumming as president, 5 MacNellis as vice president, Edward Goody as secretary, W E Simmons as treasurer, with Miss M Murphy and Miss Kate J Ryan among trustees. George C Brigham directed dancing with Kumandi's band. supper for 200 couples followed at 11:30.

A. Shuman & Co. Mutual Benefit Association Odd Fellow’s A. Cumming MacNellis Edward Goody W. E. Simmons M. Murphy Kate J. Ryan George C. Brigham Kumandi The Waiters’ Benevolent Association Music Hall Harvey D. Parker Silas Gurney Mas. Babson Blaisdell Ferrin the Rev C. Harris Mary M. Buttons

Meeting Honors Death of Chief Justice John Wilder May

Attorneys at the municipal court central district held a forenoon gathering Monday to action upon the death of Hon. John Wilder May. Justice Parmenter presided as speakers eulogized May as a thorough lawyer and steadfast judge with high integrity and courage.

Municipal Court Central District John Wilder May Justice Parmenter George W. Searle May Jude Thomas Riley H. W. Chaplin T. F. Woodside Augustus Ross Parmenter Vonchsafe

Briggs Manufacturing Company of Williamsburg Incorporation

Leeius Briggs and John Hammond announce Briggs Manufacturing Company of Williamsburg to manufacture cotton cloths and threads from raw cotton with capital of 40000 dollars. Jonathan A. Lane William Claflin and A W Beard listed as directors. Major M J McCafferty nominated for Boston municipal court may not be presented until Wednesday amid council confirmation doubt. Republicans schedule another senatorial caucus at 1 am.

Maj M. J. McCafferty Butler Municipal Court of Boston

Electric Lighting gains traction as safe business leader

The American Electric and Illuminating Company reports rapid growth and public approval of its electric lights in Boston. It offers 8 percent preferred treasury stock at $10 a share to meet rising demand, with dividends paid semi annually.

Mela Boston Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Olympian Skating Rink Winslow Skating Rink Hotel Brunswick Creighton Tremont Young Men’s Christian Union Horticultural Hall Washington Boylston Erie Mechanics’ Fair Boston Daily Post United States Itia Brush Electric Light Company New England Brush Company New England American Electric and Liminating Company Massachusetts Chantable Mechanic Association Itfas Association Edward H. Goff Silas Gueney Co. D. Smith Samuel Elder

Olympian Club polo on skates at Charitable Mechanics rink

Olympian club presents a polo on skates match at i Munting ton avenue Charitable Mechanic Association building on Wednesday evening. Newport club, United States champions, faces Alpha club Lowell in a spirited contest. Six gold medals valued at 100 dollars each prize the event with reserved seats available for 25 cents more. Complimentary tickets will not be honored. The game starts promptly at 8 50 o'clock.

Elecant Olympian Club United States Wahdeen Scotlay Sq Sele Artiment W. Dp Wilmot I Muntington Avenue Charitable Mechanic Asociation Newport Club Alpha Club Lowell

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