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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1881

Page

2

Congress dwindling days press urgent legislation

Only thirty four working days remain in the present forty sixth congress. Private business dominates Fridays while two thirds of the house may decide otherwise. February calendars include rule suspensions and an electoral vote count. Funds for inauguration face shortfalls with 40 000 sought but only 5000 raised. Miscellaneous items cover corset horn duty and naval misconduct proceedings. Justice Swayne ends his Supreme Court tenure.

House of Representatives House Cologne Menotti Garibaldi Trieste Ireland Chamber of Deputies M. Fauconnerie Chili Lima Chorillos Barraca Miraflores Meru Geok Tepe Golos Skobeleff Bogardus Dr. Carver England Carver Irish Constabulary Birmingham

Republicans Debate Apportionment and Postal Bills in House

The House debated apportionment bills with 311 to 319 member plans and considered a 301 member substitute. The post office appropriation bill moved through committee with total near 40.8 million dollars, revenue around 38.8 million, and several amendments debated before adjournment.

Treasury ruling on national bank receivership funds

The first comptroller of the treasury declares that when a national bank is placed in receivership and the comptroller of the currency declares dividends to the United States and other creditors, the amount must go to the treasury. He holds no authority to pay a government claim against the bank’s receiver or to compromise such claims. The ruling cites section 5234 and notes money in government hands is not subject to court control unless statute provides. The New Orleans bank case left $65,000 due to the government, with $55,000 collected redirected to the treasury after this decision.

United States Senate Logan Grant House United States Supreme Court Washington Hallet Kilboure House of Representatives Kilbourne Sergeant At Arme Randall Roellot van Baren New Haven Rotterdam First National Bank of Newton Boston Samuel W. Dike New England North Carolina Georgia Boston Post District Ring Hallet John G.thompson Court of Claims Hartwell Mount Vernon and Eliot Bank House Judiciary Committee Lowell Wilson Senate Appropriation Committee Treasury Department New York Custom House House Naval Committee Briggs New Hampshire United States Supreme Court Pensions Bentley Swayne Dan Treasury First National Bank of New Orleans French Central Pacific Company Thurman Department of Justice Centre Pacific Railroad Phillips McCammon Department of the Interior New York Central Pacific Central Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Jay Gould Gould Vanderbilt Sidney Dillon August Belmont Cincinnati Cincinnati and Southern Railroad Philadelphia Allison Reading Railroad Union Pacific Railroad

Dutchman in New Haven inherits vast fortune after kin’s death

Roeliof Von Baren of New Haven, a Dutch resident, becomes heir to Heinrich Spier of Rotterdam whose will places a fortune between 25 000 000 and 40 000 000. The estate includes two shipyards and a fleet of seventy vessels. Von Baren, once a Catholic priest, faced hostility from half-brother Keinrich and earlier killed him in self defense. He plans to travel to New York to meet officials and may have faced financial hardship prior to the inheritance.

New Haven Conn Roeliof von Baren Heinrich Spier Rotterdam Heinrich van Baren Roeliof William A. Beach New York Keinrich Roelloff Roellof von Buren von Baren London Johan Spier

Maine Republicans Favor Frye as Blaine Successor

In an interview Eugene Hale of Maine says if Blaine joins Garfield’s cabinet Frye would be the expected U S senator pick. He notes Maine Republicans expect Frye to leave the speakership race to accept a Senate seat and Hale plans to support Frye.

New York Eugene Hale Maine Frye Senator Blaine United States Senate Blaine Gen. Garfield Hale Senator Hamlin

Sothern Dies in London After Prolonged Illness

News from New York reports the death of Mr. Sothern in London after a yearlong battle with cancer. He died Thursday near dusk at his sister Mrs. Cowan’s apartments after consultations with Sir William Jenner and Sir James Paget who advised against a risky operation. Edwin Booth and Dion Boucicault were among recent visitors. His estate is estimated at about $40,000.

New Yorks Sothern London Cowan Oxford and Vere Streets Bournemouth William Jenner James Paget Edwin Booth Dion Boucicault Wiliam Jenner

Havana to end duty free live fish import from foreign flags

The home government decrees live fish imports under foreign flags will lose duty free status. Crown instructions are awaited before promulgation. Two American vessels have reportedly switched to Spanish flag trading from Key West to Havana. A royal order calls for maritimes lines between Havana and Porto Rico Vera Cruz Aspinwall and La Guayra with bids due March 1. President Salomon pardons Cubans Juan Ramos and Andrea Garcia sentenced for attempting to assassinate Dr. Marlin. Coffee shipments totaling 11 373 bags arrived at Port au Prince between December 11 and 24 and sold at seven dollars and eighty five cents. Haiti marks78th year of independence with celebrations.

Havana Commander of Marine Key West Porto Rico Vera Cruz Aspinwall la Guneyra Salomon Juan Ramos Andrea Garcia Marlin Port Au Prince Hayti

West Objects to Grant Retirement Bill in Senate Debate

Special Despatch from Washington reports Senator West of Missouri opposing Logan's resolution to place Gen Grant on the retired list amid a heated exchange with Mr Logan. The debate highlighted Democratic and Republican positions, with Bayard and Hill offering alternatives and West defending Grant's legacy while urging broader public duties over individual pensions.

Boston Post Washington Senator West Missouri Logan Gen.Grant Lill Mr. Hill Georgia Litttle West Gen. Grant Mr. Logan Grant Chicago Senate Bayard Senator Hill Robert E. Lee Cairos South Trebel Bourbon John Brown Harper’s Ferry Republican Party Geb. Grant Boston Edmunds Butler Dem South Carolina Yeas Messrs Lamar McPherson Davis Illinois Allison Baldwin Blair Booth Burnside Cameron Wis Dawes Ferry Hoar Ingalls Kellogg Kirkwood McMillan Morrill Platt Plumb Rollins Saunders Tellier Windom Bayara Beck Brown Coke W. Va Groome Hampton Harris Hill Johnston Jonas Kernan McDonald Morgan Pendleton Pugh Randolph Ransom Slater Thurman Vance Voorhees Walker Whyte Williams Withers Anthony Bailey Bruce Call Cockrell Grover Hamilton Hereford Cal Jones Fla Nev Paddock Saulsbury

Population tallies by state and territory from census data

Census figures break down Washington Maryland Missouri and Tennessee populations by gender and race. Totals show males and females, native and foreign, white and colored groups across each state and territory.

Washington Territory Maryland Missouri Tennessee

New York Fire Insurance Report Shows Net Gain Rise

The annual report on New York state fire insurance companies notes a gross assets gain of 3.5 million over last year but a net gain of 1.2006 million due to growing liabilities. Forty five of seventy nine firms reported the gain, with several increasing capital by 600 thousand, and the sector shows a total net surplus of 18.120863 million versus 16.989913 million prior year.

Appany N. Y Insurance Department New York State New York

Auditor challenges Central Pacific dividend and act compliance

Washington reports Auditor French says Central Pacific may dispose of property in violation of the Thurman act and questions a 3 percent dividend. If unsatisfied by officers, the case heads to the Department of Justice, with legal action possible and a New York trip planned tomorrow evening.

Grant reception at Bedford Avenue church in Brooklyn

Gen. Grant was given a reception by Harry Lee post G A R at Bedford Avenue Reformed church Brooklyn with over 1200 attendees. He thanked the post for the welcome and wore a G A R badge on his breast during the event.

New York Gen. Grant Harry Lee Post Bedford Avenue Reformed Church Brooklyn Post G. A. Sh Elias Asiel Maurice Seligman Kansas Pacific Railroad Common Pleas Court Daly Rufus Iisted Supreme Court A. K. Porter Fuil United States Court

Walker Harriman Withdraws From 94 Mile Race In New York

In New York on January 24, Harriman left the track midway in a 94 mile contest citing overtraining. Guyon also withdrew as about 3,000 spectators watched a late evening tally showing Hughes leading with 134 1 8 miles and several others close behind. Seven contestants had dropped out by midnight.

New York Harriman Guyon Hughes R. Moore Alpert Elson Mignault Vint Coughlan Howard Durrane Burns Fitzgerald Cox Krebne Feeney Burke Phillips Lacouse

Richmond engraver Perrigo arrested for bigamous marriage

Oscar E. Perrigo a Richmond Engraving Co proprietor and first Virginia regiment officer, arrested on charges of marrying Jennie Gann while other wives Sarah Sylvester and Bella Flagg were alive. He admits marriage to Sylvester in Boston but says he was divorced and denies marrying Flagg.

Richmond Oscar E. Perrigo Richmond Engraving Company Jennie Gann Sarah Sylvester Bella Flagg Perigo Perrigo Knights of Honor Virginia Boston

Apache raid near San Marcial leaves many dead or missing

In Las Vegas New Mexico on January 24, reports say Apaches around San Marcial killed fifteen people and wounded several. Nine missing are feared dead. Mining engineer J M Robinson of the Atchison railroad is missing with two others killed. Capt Jack Crawfords camp attacked with three killed. Troops and San Marcial citizens pursue the band numbering forty to sixty.

Las Vegas N. M San Marcial J. M. Robinson Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Jack Crawford Northwest San Miachial Banda

Heavy Snow Falls in Augusta and Wilmington

Snow fell today in Augusta and Wilmington marking the heaviest falls in years. Augusta reported a brief warm period with rapid melting, while Wilmington saw two to three inches on roofs as snow continued into evening, threatening sleighing conditions if it moderates.

Augusta Wilmington N. C

Salt stocks ample on Turks Island with new grinding setup

Salt stocks on Turks Island are large enough to meet demand until next season. Delivered prices are 81-2 cents per bushel for coarse salt and 10 1-2 cents per bushel for fishery salt. A new salt grinding machinery setup is being erected islandwide to cut grinding costs, especially for fishery salt.

Turk’s Island

Daring attempt to wreck southern bound train near Butterworth Bridge

In Petersburg Virginia on January 24 a heavy wooden tie was laid across the tracks near a curve by Butterworth's bridge to wreck a southern bound fast train. The obstruction was found and removed just as the locomotive appeared.

Petersburg

Irish land league crackdown and Dublin trials dominate Commons

In the Commons Sir Charles Dilke cites a legal delay on the Turkish slave trade treaty. Mr Forster pushes Ireland security bills to curb land league violence, seeking power to arrest suspects until Sept 30 1882, while Dublin trials reject claims of American socialism. Parnell attends court, receives cheers. Destruction from Spanish storms, Italian irredentist fears, and trade notes follow.

London House of Commons Charles Dilke Turkey Smyth Shaw Gladstone Forster Ireland Rose Land League Fitzgerald Dublin America League Biggar Dillon Parnell

Remedy for National Prosperity Through Free Trade

The Boston Gazette urges lifting restrictive laws hindering American ships and shipbuilding. It argues subsidies fail, calling for radical, early action to allow free entry and competition in global trade to restore national greatness and resources.

The Boston Gazette

Maine News Briefs A mix of accidents and local events

Rev Father Murphy of Augusta is dangerously ill. The state prison cost last year 15491 31 dollars. A brick grammar school at Kittery burned with about 300 dollars damage. Rev A Cole of Cornish near death after 1300 sermons. Maine had fifty five savings banks with deposits rising 1968183, while 1879 and 1878 saw declines. Kennebunk lumber mills buy logs at 5 to 9 per 1000 feet. Nickerson of Pleasant Ridge pardoned after prison for assault on Mr Brown of Woodstock who died. Earthquake felt across Maine with 945 pm shaking in Winthrop. Samuel Smith of Lyman injured by a stump, leg damage. Augusta savings bank cashier cites over 50000 deposits refused in six months. Auburn shoe firm buys rat poison after calf shoes gnawed by rats. Milton Weston of Kent's Hill badly hurt hauling wood. Eliot buzz over supposed gold mine on Nathan Paul farm with assay 8 per ton in gold and silver. mining started. Visitors flock to the site. Minot inmates sight Lewiston skyline at 7 am in a dawning display. Buildings and trees, including Sheely, churches, Androscoggin trees, Lisbon Street, and Maine Central depot, appeared and faded as the sky mirrored Lewiston eight miles away.

Maine Kennebunk Depot Nickerson Pleasant Ridge Brown Woodstock Winthrop Samuel C. Smith Lyman Bent Augusta Auburn Milton Weston Kent’s Hill Eliot Nathan Paul Minot Lewiston Sheely Lisbon Street Maine Central Depot

Local Accidents and Bridge Petition From New Hampshire Towns

In Oxford A D Ford broke his left arm while chopping wood. Sherburne Persons of Orange died en route to a physician for his son. Stephen W Clarke, principal of Ports mouth High School, may resign to start a Manchester business. David Stiles, 65, killed crossing Forest road near South Lyndeboro. Newmarket South Newmarket and Exeter plan to urge Dover bridge owners and Eastern Railroad to repair the Piscataqua crossing. a committee will seek redress from the next legislature if ignored.

A. D. Ford Oxford Sherburn Persons Orange Stephen W. Clarke Portsmouth Manchester David Stiles Forest Road South Lyndeboro Stiles Lyndeboro Lyndeboro Station Newmarket South Newmarket Exeter Dover Board of Trade Piscataqua River Dover Point Eastern Railroad

Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Preston Ellis

Westminster couple celebrate their golden wedding on Thursday evening. The town also reports deaths, bank treasurer changes, public safety appointments, and local crimes across Massachusetts communities.

Interview with Dr Green on Sprague mansion divorce case

Dr J B Green custodian of ex Gov Sprague’s Canonchet mansion says Gen Pryor is retained in the suit and will be among the most important divorce trials. He recalls Corbin visiting Mrs Sprague and states he never represented himself as Sprague and doubts adultery charges.

J. B. Green Sprague Canonchet Pryor Corbin Dr. Green Gov. Sprague Senator Conkling

Industrial Education in Schools and Prisons Debate

A Boston Post reader urges shifting funds from alcohol and prisons to education. Citing New York figures, she argues industrial education could save costs and lift society, noting $500 million yearly prison costs and potential $156 per child education funding. Mrs Elizabeth Thompson of New York signs the letter dated January 22, 1881.

United THE Boston Post United States New York State New York City Elizabeth Thompson New York

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The page lists board names and affiliations across multiple concerns and companies. Entries include Consolidated Pacific, EXCHEQUCT Focusdaw Hale & Norcross, Mammoth, Northern Betle, Union Consolidated, and Sierra Nevada, with scattered references to locations and partners. The text is fragmentary and reads as a catalog of issuing notices and associations.

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