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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1883
Page
1
The speaker and Carlisle are named as contenders for the top post while John D. Long faces partisan opposition in the house. Democrats resist endorsing the ex governor, and the plate glass tariff remains unchanged helping De Pauw accumulate wealth at the public expense.
Maine readers are told a letter from the state capital hints the current legislative session may be shorter than initially expected, suggesting a quicker adjournment than first anticipated.
A New York policeman lacking funds for a fine home and a horse attracts no sympathy. The man is blamed for not extorting gamblers enough to live comfortably, reflecting public sentiment on corruption and personal responsibility.
The Springfield Republican argues there is no hurry to declare Gov. Cleveland a failure. He has not pleased meddlesome politicians but has not disappointed a large base of supporters.
Rev George A Gordon of Greenwich Conn declines an $8000 city post to remain in his parish, shown as emblem of firm principle in a country town.
A bill in the Indiana legislature would establish metropolitan police for Indianapolis Evansville Terre Haute and Fort Wayne. The measure is described as a Republican scheme unlikely to succeed even temporarily, reflecting leaders’ resistance to ceding power.
The inquiry asks if any New England hall or public building uses outward opening doors. It cites Birdetscheff’s catastrophe where 360 or 406 died and argues half could have survived if doors opened outward, urging officials to heed the warning.
The Post supports raising the department’s prestige yet warns that alone won’t fix farmers’ plunder. It notes farmers are harmed by unjust tariffs and railroad rings, with earnings flowing to capitalists who shape Congress and many state legislatures.
Governor Begole of Michigan faces strong opposition as a fusion era critic mob in Lansing denounces his leadership. A heated indignation meeting adopts twelve resolutions accusing him of being influenced by a Democratic paper and of filling posts from the bourbon graveyard.
An irreverent Kanuck calls Lady McDonald a bold masculine looking woman with a wart on her nose and credits a burn ing desire to be Rideau Hall’s real mistress. The Princess Louise has never fancied her, a reciprocal feeling. The princess’s absence from Ottawa is attributed to dislike of Lady McDonald and the climate.
Troth of a proposed reciprocity treaty faces mixed opinions in New York Sun and New Orleans Picayune, while editors favor a mutually beneficial accord. The Republican National Committee meets in Washington to set rules for the next convention and to appoint a new secretary. Activist agrarian ideas spread from western islands to the mainland with Caithness farmers demanding farm revaluations and tenant limits, while broader land reforms threaten entrenchment in Britain, including Scotland.
Special Despatch from Washington reports Judge Kelley dismissing the tariff reform as a sham and warns reformers to press for debate. Sugar rate changes provoke protectionists as Morrison accuses Kenner for broken promises. Dr. Loring nears cabinet status, while Le Duc’s succession speculations terrify some. Col. Lyman and Mr. Candler receive praise in Washington.
U.S. House enters committee on the state of the union with a bill to reimburse Massachusetts 230100 for coastal defense expenditures during the late war. Debates cover proper committee referral and the need to honor wartime pledges. Also noted are Hawaiian treaty discussions, post office funding tweaks, and new nominations.
The car nivel committee reports ample room at St. Lawrence hall and other hotels including Windsor, which is nearly full. The ice palace should be finished Saturday. Massachusetts Governor Gen Butler is among expected guests. Peel street is closed for a week to create a mile long coasting surface down the mountain.
From Lonpon London 16 The Paris Figaro publishes a manifesto by Prince Napoleon Bonaparte claiming the Napoleonic inheritance. He denounces the government parliaments and finances and urges religious peace through concordat observance. Police tear down placards and arrest him at his residence. Parliament debates the incident as government officials defend lawful arrest while urging unity and law. The public reaction spans papers and debates.
Washington January 16. Sub committee of the National Republican Executive Committee votes to report a schedule of questions on representation for the next Republican convention. Proposals include two delegates per senator and per representative plus possible additional representation based on GOP vote totals or congressional membership.
New York on January 16 reports the World presenting a table from the tariff commission. It shows that duties paid on all iron and steel imports at this port in 1882 totaled 10,915,000 dollars while the duties that would have been levied under the commission’s recommended tariff would have been 14,631,000 dollars.
Texas legislature adopts a bill drawing 50 cent lands from sale. Chief Sexton of St Louis fire department severely whips a young man on the street in view of applauding citizens. Continental Construction stockholders plan meeting in New York to discuss Hoosac Tunnel sale agreement. Albany reports Joseph Burke city treasurer conviction affirmed. re-arrested, to be sentenced Feb 5. Dominion government bounty to fishermen seems inadequate. extra grant expected. Robert E Pattison inaugurated Pennsylvania governor. cites Jackson inaugural line on reform. Use Fairbanks’s Rock Cordial for colds.
In Gardiner Maine on January 16 Dustpan won a $100 best three in five race over the half mile ice course. Fred S Tilton owns Dustpan from Gardiner while Watchmaker owned by Frank Hastings of Round Pond finished in close contest. A large crowd from across the state and Boston witnessed the exciting event.
A complimentary entertainment hosted by Silas S. Drew president of the Boston Temper ance Reform club was tendered to officers members and friends of the club in Evans hall on.
Ex Senator S W Dorsey mails a letter to Marshall Jewell resigning as secretary after two and a half years in office. He cites illness and commitments, notes full approval of campaign actions by Garfield and Arthur, and thanks the committee. The letter dates from January 16, 1883, Washington.
A six story brown stone block in Albany known as the Tweddle Hall building burned, damaging the opera house and Albany County bank with extensive losses. Ground floor tenants included an auctioneer and pianos, while the second floor housed law offices. Incendiary blames cited. total losses around 560,000, with nearby damage in multiple cities reported.
Across multiple states on January 16, legislators held separate ballots for U S senator with mixed results. Michigan and North Carolina reported no choice in both houses, while others like Delaware Rhode Island Minnesota and West Virginia noted nominations or headway toward election in joint ballots or upcoming sessions.
At Mucwaukee on January 16, officials reported 31 bodies recovered from a hotel ruin. Eight victims were found near the west wall and a large man lay at the old ladies entrance. George Schelter, a barroom leasee, was arrested on suspicions of setting the fire.
Lima reports Casma is now regularly block ahead by the Chilean turret-ship Huascar and will occupy the port to avert British merchant complaints. British merchants had to perform double duties ashore. Seven hundred montoneros reportedly at Sisiclaya in the Lurim valley.
Fan River Massachusetts January 16 There is no change to note in the situation of the striking iron workers at Somerset About 450 men are idle by the strike and they declare their intention of remaining out until the wages are restored to the old standard and declare their ability to maintain the strike.
Walter Robinson and Miss Nellie Hess of the Corinne Merry Makers tied the knot on stage at the New Haven Opera House after an evening performance. Rev. H. M. Houghton officiated, with the ceremony following the show.
Mr C Patten concluded the second in a series of banking talks at the Y M C A Union on Boylston street Monday evening. The discourse covered monetary functions and bank operations with emphasis on practical finance.
The 12th annual meeting of the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage association met in Meionaon with morning reports from Lucy Stone and others. Speeches covered municipal suffrage, education for women, and party alignment, and resolutions urged full women’s municipal voting rights and organized suffrage leagues nationwide. Officers elected include President W J Bowditch and Vice Presidents Howe and Livermore.
Alfred E. Gunn is arrested in Manchester on embezzlement charges of 55 pounds from a Lawrence sewing machine firm. George H. Gerry, about 50, dies by hanging at Nashua, distressed by his wife’s loss. The Shaker lease case Davis vs. Dyer ends with Davis paying 3,916.55 to D. L. Davis under Chief Justice Doe. Drake vs. Clifton Drake yields 2,376.10 to the plaintiff in a father suing son accounts suit.
Henry Barrell of Windsor survived his injuries as assailants were sent to jail in default of bail. Wilmington voters approved a tax increase to fund a Brattleboro and Wilmington railroad project, adding about $44,000 to the grand list. John A. Edwards, a Black man, faced trial for larceny after fleeing Rochester with a white girl, held on a $700 bond. Francis Phelps of Grafton, likely fatally poisoned while aiding in placing Mrs. Deacon Fairbanks in her coffin, suffered a severe hand wound and dire prognosis.
Thirteen people guessed the correct weight of a Lowell team at 990 pounds and will draw for the prize. Lowell aldermen elected Dr. W. M. Tear to replace Dr. Nathan Allen who left the board. Marlboro town meeting voted to seek authority to increase the water loan by up to 75 600. Fall River referees adjusted Flint mill losses after a destruction months ago. insurance was 620 000 with 582 060 allowed and a 39 00 profit insurance payable in full. An inquest in Springfield reviewed the death of Sylvester Griffin after a beating by James Maloney, who faces manslaughter charges on 5 009 bail. medical testimony confirmed fatal injuries and witnesses described the assault.
Andrew R Slade a Pawtucket contractor is said to have left town after securing about 4600 to 5000 dollars on church and geometer contracts at Atterboro. He resigned as assessor of taxes in faciuocket. Massachusetts railroad commissioners held a Adamsdale bearing on New York and New England Railroad complaints over traffic neglect. A railroad rep pledged to fix freight abuses and order four trains each way daily to stop at Adamsdale station, a move commissioners confirmed.
The 10th annual ball under the Boston Widow and Orphan society was held at Concert hall on Tuesday evening. The event was a complete success and added a handsome sum to the society’s charitable fund. About 150 couples danced late to Higgins’s band with N. J. Watts as prompter. Floor management was by John Roach assisted by James McHugh Patrick J. Clark Anthony Oring Michael Devine Simon Looney and others.
Gov. Butler plans a Washington trip this week while notable figures like Josh Billings alias L W. Shaw and Rev. Talmage of Brooklyn stay at the Tremont house. Dr. O W. Holmes does not intend to visit Europe soon. Miss Clara Barton in Boston at 66 Marlboro Street leads Red Cross efforts, and Clarence Luce of New York is awarded $250 by Brooklyn officials. A high profile marriage to S P Warren Jr of Boston is set in Washington with many New York guests expected.
An Augusta Maine dispatch analyzes state constitutional apportionment as Talbot proposes a census based bill while Republicans may oppose it. It details Maine's four Congress seats, district splits among York Cumberland Androscoggin Franklin Oxford Sarabahoe Lincoln Knox and the political maneuvering of Boutelle Milliken and the Bangor track bill.
Mr. F. G. Meriam of Boston presents a Pilgrim's Progress portrayal with stereopticon views at the Temple Street M E Church Thursday evening. Williams College Alumni plan their 16th annual reunion at Parker House on Tuesday Jan 30 at 5 PM with tickets $3 from Hopkins or Davenport. Suffolk bar prepares its annual dinner at Hotel Vendome.
Invitations have been accepted and several notable figures will attend including Hon. A. H. Rice, Hon. S, A. Green, and Hon. N. J. Bradlee among others, promising a successful event.
Rumors of discontent at Prospect Congregational church in Cambridgeport culminated when Rev. J S Hoyt submitted his resignation. A Tuesday meeting voted to accept after Hoyt refused to withdraw. Public notices also report local incidents, school issues, and upcoming hearings across towns.
Inspectors Lynch and Watts arrested James Pie bix for larceny of silverware from Joseph Hilton at 87 Worcester Square. Drafts of 32 boys from the training ship New Hampshire arrived and three deserted en route. A confidence game led to John Thomas’s arrest at Smith's restaurant on Exchange Place after a faulty change scheme. An unidentified woman found on Commercial Street died of apoplexy. George W. Jacobs and Charles J. Reynolds jailed for $60 false pretences over saloon fixtures at Harrison Avenue. Benjamin Clark, age 65, broke his leg and hip after a fall from Dr Miles’s house roof. Maria Pike, 82, of Harvard Street, Cambridge, died from a fractured thigh after a fall. Mary Kelley, 44, of North Cambridge, died at Massachusetts General Hospital after injuries from being struck by a cake of ice at Fresh Pond.
The Suffolk Masonic Mutual Relief association elected directors for one, two, and three year terms. Richard Beeching became president with J H Barnes as vice president and G T Sampson as treasurer. Other mentions include Arkwright Mutual Fire Insurance, Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Harvard Musical Association, Boston Upholsterers union, and Blackstone National Bank appointing officers and directors.
At the Young Men's Christian Association rooms Mr Blanchard former Mercantile Library president described Dakota’s appeal to westward seeking youths. He highlighted wheat belt regions in the Red River valley likened to the Nile and explained the homestead act offering 160 acres for $18 plus land office fees, with examples of success after years of effort. A music and readings program was announced for the next social evening.
The city committee on improved sewerage is evenly split between Oliver L. Shaw the current agent and John P. Brawley the challenger. Ward 13 election case postponed to Tuesday. A Hinckley moved to call ladderman on hook and ladder. Engine 12 probationary member Thomas W. So has been confirmed after six months of service.
The senate held multiple ballots for United States senator with Bowerman, Hoar, and Long receiving votes. By the fifth ballot all Bowerman supporters shifted to Long, yielding Long the victory and an adjournment.
The house conducted a ballot for United States senator with a large attendance. George F. Hoar led among several candidates as supporters Gauge strength in both branches. A lengthy roll of names followed, listing numerous Boston and western Massachusetts representatives.
George Wadham a longtime Boston book printing and publishing figure died Monday January 15 at Shawmut avenue residence aged about 61 Born in the Isle of Wight he came to the United States at sixteen and worked as a printer in the Boston Atlas office later joining the Boston Stereotype Foundry as proof reader then at John Wilson's establishment and Rand Avery Co heading the proofreading department for years Also noted are brief death notices for William YP Burrof Brewer Maine Charles R. Vickery Taunton Meacham & Farnham New York Rupert J McClatchey M D in Philadelphia Charles Clark Townshend Vt Mrs Smith Dedham Rev Joel Burlingame and others including Wilbur Barney Providence and William Newhall Salem with ages and roles where given
A partial financial entry lists losses, premiums, rebates, and taxes as expenditures and shows net gain for the year. It records cash with banks, United States bonds, railroad bonds and stocks, Boston and New England city bonds, and bank stock. It notes mortgages, loans secured by collateral, premium notes, and dues on account across major offices in Boston New York Chicago and Baltimore.
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