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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1879
Page
2
A London World critique contrasts a soldier and audience reaction to a ballet and semi nude pictures. It argues that spectators seek beauty of motion and color, not indecency, and condemns crude depictions as vulgar versus artful nude study.
The article argues that most involved in Southern political crimes are liars and urges the Teller Committee to call citizens rather than carpet-baggers. It advocates Northern settlers as more reliable witnesses and warns against overreliance on infamous figures.
The New York Evening Post says 1879 is seen as a year for work and practical business rather than easy speculation. It notes renewed focus in Congress and the New York Legislature on practical matters and questions the Pension bill.
Abstract of a Congressional Committee report defends moving Indian affairs from the Interior to the War Department as a remedy for past failures. The piece cites vast spending, alleged fraud cases including Albert Andrews and James W Colting, and notes partisan obstruction by Potter Committee Republicans. It also covers court rulings on liquor licenses, railway freight rate cuts, lunatic asylum fire, and other 1878 events.
Indications show increasing cloudiness and afternoon snow across New England on Monday. A falling barometer accompanies slowly rising temperatures with winds veering to east and southeast and strengthening. Cautionary signals extend from Cape Hatteras to New York and shore signals remain at Eastport.
Receiver Russell of National Capital Life Insurance Company took B Noyes check book stubs showing that 30 000 to 35 000 was used for legislative expenses to influence Connecticut's 1875 legislature to oppose charter repeal sought by the Insurance Commissioner. Names not disclosed, but several legislators are reported to have received portions of the money.
Republicans press to block release of a Potter Committee report while accusing Sherman witness testimony of falsehoods. They seek to shape public opinion by tying party strategy to the new pension law and its political impact.
Special despatch from Washington reports Republican Potter Committee blockades on testimony and a push by Stalwarts to summon figures tied to Louisiana scandals. Stenger, Butler, and Gov. Cox are central as cross-examinations continue. Proposals on pensions and Senate secretaryship underscore tense partisan maneuvering in Washington.
Washington notes the President signed the Pensions Arrearages Bill. It may go to the Interior Department for construction from the Justice Department. The law ties arrearages to the original pension rate, sparking questions for totally disabled cases and prompting a request for immediate Congress funding and agency redistricting.
The Potter Committee questioned St. Martin who, under cross examination, was called the most stupid liar Louisiana has produced. He admitted signing affidavits without reading and claimed a correction would be contempt if forced to answer further. Gen. Butler pressed him as the exchange grew tense.
The committee debated a resolution by Mr Hiscock to recall Anderson citing a later affidavit alleging suppressed testimony for a fee. The majority treated the move as a joke, noting Anderson is in Nevada and may seek repayment of expenses. The chairman said more work would start Monday at 11.
M Chotteau of Paris arrives in Washington to lobby for a United States France reciprocity treaty. He will meet the President, attend Boston Board of Trade proceedings, and prepare a 1878 comparative report to guide potential congressional legislation. He notes French support in Parliament but French tariff disputes with U.S. interests.
New York reports identify Mary Hooper as the former Mrs William Hooper and lover of Augustus Phillips, alias Oofty Gooft, detailing her Boston origins, marriages, and prior imprisonments. In Brooklyn, Miss Hardee Heller prepares to ship apparatus left by her brother, with her will probated and plans to sail to England in two months. The article also notes church leadership changes, the kid glove fraud investigation, and various local incidents and foreclosures.
In Huntington Hall Lowell Mass on January 26 the YMCA observed its twelfth anniversary with Philetus Burnham presiding. A. C. Russell reported year receipts of 207092 with only 283 spent, and the permanent building fund rising. The event featured readings prayers addresses by Dr Colwell Barrows and a $504 collection.
New York importer Durand fails with liabilities of 12000 dollars. Charles Randitze assignor faces 40000 dollars in liabilities. Cincinnati liquor house Williams and Lawson closed by sheriff under attachment with assets around 240000 dollars and similar debts. Chattanooga dry goods dealer S B Uhlfelder assigns liabilities near 10000 pounds to Boston and New York creditors with assets about 5000 dollars.
Four members of the Joint Committee urge moving Indian affairs from the Interior to the War Department. They condemn past mismanagement and fraud, argue army officers provide accountability and cost savings, and say transfers could better serve Indians and the government.
In Portland a $50 Bible was stolen from Messis eet Fogg & Breed's. Lewiston votes to fix the mayor’s salary at 275 dollars. Capt G W Clark's wife dies on voyage to Callao aboard George Peabody. Capt Barberick of Scarboro dies suddenly. Bowdoin College receives $10,000 from Philadelphia and $50,000 from the Stone estate. The Custom House at Vanceboro destroyed by fire and to be rebuilt. Capt George Prince bound over for $14,000 after preliminary exam in Portland.
The New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals elected Charles W. Gardner President Mary A. Foster Secretary and Dr James R. May Treasurer all of Portsmouth. Mrs Pearson wife of Hon John H Pearson of Concord died instantly Saturday afternoon. Rear Admiral E G Parrott donated $1000 to the Howard Benevolent Society and another $1000 to the Episcopal Church in Portsmouth. Jerry B Martin of Haverhill claims a powerful motor for gang ploughs and road wagons. The Young Men's Christian Association began meetings at the Methodist Church in Epping led by Allen Folger with C J Jackson and O B Brown assisting. sessions at 10 A M 2 and 7 P M daily.
West Randolph National Bank lowers its capital by 25000 to 75000. During Mrs Hammond’s two week stay in Middlebury, fifty to sixty conversions occurred. Dr John M Currier of Castleton donates 130 volumes on natural history to the Vermont Historical Society from French and German scientific societies.
A Gloucester United States hatchery sent twenty thousand young codfish to Washington last Friday. Other brief items note a Canton resident about to build a $23000 residence, a serious sleigh accident in North Adams, a Whitinsville milk peddler eloping with his wife’s niece, and a Springfield couple honeymooning late into the night.
The post-mortem examination of the late Joseph Bradford of Newport, conducted Sunday, determined death was caused by a false membrane growing around the heart.
Reports from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick describe a violent northeast gale with snow since Saturday night. Immense drifts form east and west with severe impact on Cape Breton’s northeastern coast. In North Sydney the sea breached a road to the mines causing damage. the steamer George Shat tuck reached St Pierre today with no marine disasters reported.
The Independent Order of Bnai Brith held its third general convention in Philadelphia with about 250 delegates. Elected officers include President Simon Wolf of Washington and vice presidents E S Gouldston Boston Nathan Bloom Louisville Josiah Cohen Pittsburg R M Heineman San Francisco William Clovenstein Richmond Charles Cosminski Chicago Max Sax Nashville. Secretaries Alfred F Jones Philadelphia Lewis Abraham Washington Henry M Oberndorfer Milwaukee.
The two wings of the lower House have united declaring the Democratic organization illegal. There were 48 ballots for Speakership with no choice. A compromise is expected tomorrow. A Silver City dispatch notes cavalry from Camp McDermott will move to Fort Owyhee to pursue an Indian band that escaped Camp Harney and stole many horses.
Mrs Howe, Matron at Meriden Reform School, says President and Mrs Hayes will visit the institution this summer. Also reports on a series of cases including Sport the pedestrian fined for choking his bride and other petty crimes as seen in Norwich and New Haven notes.
Very Rev. Dean Bond was consecrated to oversight of the diocese of Montreal in St. George's Church. The senior Canadian bishop led the ceremony with assistance from the bishops of Quebec Halifax Ontario and Algoma, while a large number of clergy and worshippers attended the crowded service.
Frank Marsh of Brandon was arrested in Rutland after passing forged checks and breaking into J. B. Kelly’s Brandon bookstore. Authorities link him to the attempted robbery at Tuttle & Co. in Rutland the night before Thanksgiving, where over $500 in gold pens and holders were stolen.
A cold wave hit Newport Rhode Island before midnight with a heavy gale. The steamship Old Colony remained in port all night and left for New York at 7 this morning. The Newport arrived from New York at 11, forced to divert to New Haven due to the blow.
In Charleston and New Orleans the Teller Committee heard testimony on intimidation and tissue ballots in Richland and Colleton counties and Natchitoches Parish. Republicans and Democrats clashed in disputed precincts while Redpath prepares a campaign document for the GOP.
In London the Eastern Roumelian Commission members from England France and Turkey urge Cabinets to address Russia created obstacles to the province's financial administration. Berlin reports Bismarck backs a transit duty on goods through German territory. England plans Cyprus purchase to ease sovereignty issues. a million pounds offered. Rumors of German army information sold to a foreign government circulate. Times dispatch notes a draft definitive treaty with Russia sent to the Sultan for approval.
Heavy snows and frigid weather grip Britain causing relief requests to surge. Paris street traffic halts as Brittany and other provinces report rail disruptions. Four lightships abandoned near Frederikshavn due to ice and Scheldt navigation grows dangerous with pilots taking full responsibility. Paris telegraph links largely cut.
The International Sanitary Commission ends its labors for now and says if needed, regulations for arrivals from Russian ports may extend to ports on the lower Danube. The Montags Revue notes Finkelnburg warned Germany would deploy a military cordon of 80,000 and mobilization orders are ready.
Paris reports a wave of decrees affecting functionaries. Herald named Prefect of the Seine and six Procurators-General replaced. The National notes that about six generals may be removed from commands.
Shere Ali's Master of Horse, a chief opponent of British influence, has died in Calcutta. Afghan troops at Cabul have withdrawn to Sheralf to curb desertion.
The Old Catholic Synod of Bernes canton votes 27 to 17 against the amnesty for Catholic priests in the Bernese Jura, calling it undemocratic and injurious to Christianity. Bishop Herzog sided with the minority.
The NewportR I coal magnate who organized the Reform Club and Young Men's Christian Association died Jan 24 aged about 50. He led coal ventures in Fall River New York and chaired local clubs. His death follows a prominent civic career and business impact in the city.
United States Marshal Turner and United States Attorney Mayer were released by Alabama courts after being held for contempt for not producing seized ballot-boxes. Federal habeas writs prompted their release, avoiding a trial in state court.
R Eckert of Bell Telephone and Steele of the Grand Opera House organized a free concert by wire for Belle Telephone Exchange subscribers. Microphones in the Grand Opera House sent the orchestra’s music across the city and suburbs, miles away. The experiment was a pronounced success.
The Joint Assembly of the Arkansas Legislature elected J. D. Walker United States Senator by 68 votes to 47 for rival Robert W. Johnson and five scattering. In New Orleans the legislature balloted for Senator with no result and a caucus slated for Monday.
In Belvidere New Jersey on January 25 Chief Justice Beasley sentenced ex Clerk Mattison to four years in State Prison and ex Director to a similar term for their convictions.
A fire destroyed the Missouri State Lunatic Asylum in St. Joseph, with about 250 patients moved to the courthouse. Across the region, mines and buildings burned from Pennsylvania to New Brunswick, including Locust Gap mines, Eager's block in Warwick, and multiple towns reporting losses and insurance shortfalls.
The Sun reports the bark St Lawrence returned from Demerara with ballast instead of cargo due to import restrictions by Special Treasury Agents. Sugar from Demerara will be diverted to Louisiana where a vessel arrived with sugar and molasses but the Government collects no duty thereon.
In a plea from State Street the city's major capitalists and property owners urge the city to remove the Union Freight Railroad tracks from Atlantic avenue to Commercial street. They note deaths, noise, odor, and filth from idle cattle cars blocking the thoroughfare and pressing for immediate improvement to match other port cities. They argue widened streets will protect life and property and boost commerce.
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