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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1883
Page
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The extreme western boundary of the United States lies on the Island of Attoc, stated as far beyond San Francisco as that city is from Maine. San Francisco is described as only a midway point in the nation’s breadth.
More than 26 000 English soldiers were stationed in Ireland in 1881, an army as large as the United States in a territory about four times Massachusetts. One man in every 200 was a British soldier, fully armed.
A regional observation notes fewer hen roost raids and gin house burnings in the southern states. The author argues this decline implies that both African Americans and poor white southerners are more industrious than usual, reframing crime as a misinterpretation of diligence.
Ohio Republicans work to align for fall campaign with a split house over a long standing question. The debate centers on continuing to carry ramn on one shoulder and water on the other as the house remains evenly divided.
A Western journalist admired the man who, ten minutes after learning his Lewiston residence was burning, delivered a brilliant speech opposing extending duty free wool. The remark highlights a quick, sharp pivot from personal crisis to national policy debate.
The Herald of Sunday defends Democrats using lawful means to stop the take bill, while the Herald of Vunday argues it would be bad policy to block the measure. Both papers weigh the legal options and political prudence surrounding the bill's fate.
The Solon Chase publication pauses for a month, with Uncle Solon vowing to resume around the first of March. He notes troublesome times as critics, described as feeding on republican fodder, have not fattened.
The experiment of placing steam pipes beneath New York streets proves unsatisfactory as steam heats the earth and water mains, drives up into buildings and carries tar and creosote odors. Pipes frequently break down and streets are often torn up.
Reics for fire insurance have been doubled in St Louis, with Cincinnati debate. A nationwide spike in fires prompts underwriters to consider harsher terms as careless behavior fuels losses and pressure mounts for tougher precautions.
The German Reichstag saw Prince Bismarck appear weak and in pain sparking speculation on who will die first. The aging emperor, set to turn 86 on March 22, may surpass Bismarck who would reach 68 ten days later, though German papers claim the emperor’s life appears as precarious as Bismarck’s.
The latest report from French woollen manufactories shows no improvement with weak retail trade in fabrics. Dealers offer reduced prices. Northern France combed wool makers work short time as markets for similar grades stay dull. Austrian, German, Italian, and Spanish markets also slow with widespread short-time work.
Yom Pedro seeks 329 00 000 or more to develop his empire while Brazil hides hidden wealth for new industries. Money streams into Uncle Johnathan’s domain by shipload, with family lending unlimited credit if needed. The writer thanks the great and glorious union of states.
The legislative committee will likely report in favor of a tax cut to three quarters of one percent for Maine savings banks, versus one half of one percent in Massachusetts. The small difference could influence large loans as borrowers seek cheaper funds.
A Massachusetts boy who rose from poverty now controls global seal fishery and fur sales. C M Lamson, born in Massachusetts, lives in London and dominates trade, with Mrs Lamson supervising Hudson Bay Co sales each March, keeping imports within their grid and profits largely American through ratings.
Report of the January tariff debate highlights Mr. Tucker of Virginia delivering a forceful speech denouncing the tariff bill as a policy for monopolists. Democrats seek full, honest discussion while Republicans face questions on revenue reductions, labor impact, and the sugar schedule amid ongoing committee deliberations.
In Washington on January 26 senators debated the tariff bill after routine business. Mr Morrill urged unanimous consent for five minute speeches on all amendments except sugar. Mr Beck objected and insisted on longer debate. The discussion covered iron schedules with four line exchanges about five minute limits and the bill's proposed rate reductions. Brown offered an amendment to adjust duties, while senators argued over classification shifts and the sugar schedule.
Correspondence notes a blaze last night that razed the Sandwich Tack company factory in SandWich, valued at 15000 to 20000, with 30 tack machines and other property. The plant, water powered and built in 1812 for cotton cloths, later became a tack nail factory under multiple owners, now held by J T Jones and H H Heald, who may rebuild.
Gotham Gleanings reports Yale alumni elect Chauncy M. Depew as president and Brayton Ives and William C. Gulliver as vice presidents at their annual meeting. Amherst alumni form a permanent organization at Delmonico s with Waldo Hutchins as president. The head clerk of McKesson Robbins Spanish department defrauds by twenty thousand dollars. Funeral services for Dr. George M Beard held in New York, body taken to Andover Mass. M Armstrong Son leather dealers fail with liabilities around four hundred sixty thousand dollars.
Twenty thousand spectators watched the horse races in Montreal as part of a carnival program. A snow shoe clubs concert followed before a grand Windsor hotel ball that drew many guests from New York, Boston, and other states.
Jake Champlain facing a Burlington clash as the city freezes earlier this year. Panama reports quake shocks at Aspinwall and a visible comet. ex clerk J Spencer Smith surrenders on embezzlement charges in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania abolishes delinquent tax department saving Philadelphia $100,000 yearly. Farmer protests against steel blooms duty rise. Patrick Ford’s family worried by a strange man near Brooklyn house. George Traughber hanged in Wayor ville for an 1851 murder. Creek fund dispute leads to gunfire without casualties. John Gilbert at Newhall House fire shows brain base fracture but improving signs with memory gaps. He mistakes Louisville for home and asks about his wife.
Special Correspondence notes the naval reform bill backed by Robeson faced congressional missteps. Critics blame seniority, bloated ranks, and misused committee power for weak oversight. A monitor amendment controversy underscores tensions between contractors and navy yards.
Yale and Harvard boat clubs discuss authority of the graduate and joint committees. Harvard asks for guidance on whether the joint panel has full power and suggests abandoning the race if unable to reach a satisfactory arrangement with outside help. Yale favors the neutral committee to resolve disputed points.
The sixth annual event of the Fitchburg Railroad Relief Association drew about 500 couples to Music hall Waltham. Brown's Brigade band played as Caterer McElroy of Boston served meals for nearly 600. Ike C Sargent directed the floor with George M Macken John McCabe and Faugene F Reardon assisting. The ball, the association's most successful yet, will bolster the relief fund. A special train to Boston ran at 2 AM, with dancing continuing well past midnight.
New York on January 26 reports John S. Prince of Boston defeated W. M. Woodside in a 25 miles bicycle race for 2069 a side and the championship. Prince finished Ih 321.20s while Woodside clocked Ih 321.22s. A 26 hour race followed with entrants including W. J. Morgan Frank Hart William Oliver George Gaisel G Harrison John Wilson and W. M. Woodside. Gaisel led at midnight.
Springfield mass Jan 26 The stock and personal property of James Goodwin a Mill river paper maker in serious financial trouble are to be sold tomorrow on five executions. A number of Goodwins mill hands could not get pay and threatened to attack him He kept them back with a revolver and turned them out of their boarding house They are supported by the town and threaten to have Goodwin arrested for carrying concealed weapons.
In Canton Ohio this afternoon a freight train collided with the express on the Conotton Valley railway near the city. Both engines were ruined. Engineer Stoneham lost his right leg. Fireman Russell lost both legs and died. Fifteen passengers sustained minor injuries.
Worcester dispatch reports James Nugent, described as a notorious character, shot by Isaiah S. Davis in Worcester last night as Nugent allegedly tried to force his way into Davis's barber shop. Nugent was drunk. the wound is not considered fatal.
Denver, Jan 26. The Republican senatorial caucus nominated Hon. T. M. Kowen for United States senator for the long term.
Linus M. Price of the Pacific bank filed or hosted a petition in the United States district court, with action details not fully shown in the fragment. The report notes the case ongoing and references the court as the venue.
A January 27 blaze on Central Avenue, Lynn Massachusetts, destroyed the C B Sweetser & Co building and caused extensive damage across several tenants. The loss runs to between 35,000 and 40,000 with insurance likely. Firefighters evacuated quickly, and flames were controlled by 2 am. The incident followed prior 1877 and 1977 fires on the same site and nearby structures. Other city reports cite fires in Portland Maine Toledo Ohio Omaha Nebraska Gloucester Massachusetts Keene New Hampshire Newburyport Massachusetts Cincinnati Ohio Richland Center Wisconsin Milwaukee Wisconsin with multiple losses. one Milwaukee fire fatally injured four firefighters from a collapsing floor.
Dublin reports say some prisoners may be released Saturday while new arrests are anticipated. Guns moved from Rathkeale to Limerick amid raid fears. 21 conspiracy suspects are to be re examined at Kilmainham under military guard. Disclosures at Phenix Park murders promised, with an underground passage noted.
The annual exhibition at the Art Club galleries is smaller and less distinguished this year with many works seen before at other venues. Portraits by Porter Parker Munzig Selinger Weir and others stand out while landscapes and marine pieces by Cole Green Senat and others appear alongside flawed hangings and dated selections. The feature of the show is portraiture with strong works by Alexander Porter and others. a standout model by B. J. Carroll Geek and a few other notable pieces are noted, but overall the collection lacks freshness and cohesion. The article also previews the forthcoming exhibition of the late Dr William Rimmers works and praises Mr Bartletts authoritative biography of Rimmer, noting its balanced critique and valuable color reproductions.
The Lynn Union reports the Highland railway company faced railroad commissioners over an 8 cent check law issue. The commission discontinued the proceedings after a public flourish, with the Highland praised as a top Boston road for wages, crews, and cars.
A presidental message discusses referring claims to the court of claims, noting the act becomes law without his approval. It argues bankers may sue for protested internal revenue taxes under time-bar excuses tied to district attorney deals, a stance the president finds not objectionable enough to veto. The note covers naval pay rules, Jeannette survivors, tariff debates, and various government actions.
The second lecture in the evening school was delivered by Dr Samuel Eliot former Boston schools superintendent on American history. Principal Mr Eri Corrigan praised Eliot’s service to evening schools and welcomed him warmly. He urged thorough study of American history then England and modern Europe, noting literary works and local libraries as valuable resources. A Newburg centennial in New York was cited for further learning and inspiration. Friday evening next Mr Kidder of Kidder Peabody & Co will discuss commercial studies for business life.
The Associated Charities held a Friday afternoon session at the Charity Building to discuss working girls’ conditions. President Robert Treay Paine Jr. and Mrs. Lamson of the YWCA outlined history and current efforts including the 1874 home on Warrenton Street with 200 beds. Col. Carroll D. Wright shared wages data. Marion Devereaux spoke on the Boston Cooking School plan, and Mrs. May and Mrs. Diaz described the Winter and Summer homes and the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union activities.
The board sends John Peares to Ireland to secure a full exhibit of Irish goods including poplins laces tweeds and hosiery. Capt Nathan Appleton as American rep for the Panama Canal company filed the first space application. Several foreign governments India Persia and others show interest. Fringes offered cheap at Paine's upholstery warerooms No 18 Canal Street at 10 cents a yard.
In a Friday senate session Crowley of Middlesex presented petitions for wage payment laws from Lowell and Methuen advocates. A recount in the seventh Middlesex district shows Charles H. Allen of Lowell leading J. J. Crowley by 25 votes. Other actions include bills on municipal clerk pay, probate salaries, and corporate charters.
Lawmakers filed petitions from cities including Lynn Boston Lawrence and New Bedford on topics from bells hours and health boards to jewelry sale licenses and wage payments. Committees discussed court districts taxation road oversight and charter amendments with several bills ordered engrossed and adjournment following a session.
The report lists numerous failures and insolvencies across several states and domains. Harrell & Cole Boston and New York Shade and Roller in Boston failed, and assignments were set for others including Frank D. Montgomery broker and George Challin gent furnishing goods. Meetings adjourned. discharges granted in several cases with few refusals for lack of creditor assent. Comparisons show weekly failures rising. regional totals broken down by area. Eugenio Pellas & Co London and Colton & Co Minneapolis also fail with substantial sums.
Charles H. Whittemore alias Al Wilson, in custody at Buffalo for check raising, is wanted locally for a like crime. Last August he deposited 82 000 with Maverick National Bank, drew it out, and then deposited a 25 000 check alleged to be raised from 17. James B. Hunt was arrested on a warrant for larceny of a sewing machine and trunk valued at 55 belonging to Mary A. Grinnell. George Baker was arrested for larceny of a woollen blanket valued at 17 from George M. Burke. Thomas Fiemming faced larceny charges for a valise containing clothing valued at 20. Gbhanies P. Jackson was jailed for assault and battery on F. G. Lennon, Fitchburg railroad depot watchman.
Manuel Biasos known as Old Biases, described as a New Mexican gambler with a portable heli on wheels, is connected to a car claim. The snippet indicates a quirky mix of names and objects, suggesting a courtroom or police record reference.
The Liverpool steamer carried eighteen fine road horses from Portland yesterday. The governor accepted Col. Daniel White a resignation from the second regiment. Capt. Andrew Clendinis of Ned Beach died of heart disease after being found in the woods. J H Arnold of New York bought for $1000 the handsomest and fastest mare in Augusta. Editors and publishers hold a convention in Augusta noting excursions to Halifax and a Portland dinner. An essay by W H H Gilman of Houston and a poem by W O Fuller Jr of Rockland were read during the event.
Reverend A. Rein of the Universalist church in Concord resigns effective on the last Sunday in March. A local report details a burglary in Rumney where shoemaker J hk Brown was tied and robbed of shop goods and 200 in cash. Hampton Academy moved to a central town location using navy yard cables and animal power. Dover officials Reuben Libbey and Jacob Twoubly were bound over for 300 in bonds each for alleged defamatory ballad publication. the printing party’s hearing is postponed one month.
The Pawlet church en listed Rev Mr Peach of Boston for a year. Meanwhile Thomas McDonald of Bellows Falls broke his knee pan and spinal column when he fell cutting ice on Wednesday. Westminster West pastorate marks 46th anniversary Feb 21. Solomon M Fields of Newport arraigned in Burlington on a counterfeit money charge. Field passed five counterfeit 50 cent pieces. offered to redeem and compromise upon arrest. No defence testimony. Held for trial in 5600 dollars bond posted by M Baker of Richford.
Weekly report shows 1511 cases of boots and shoes shipped from Natick. Other notes include a 24 year old man from North Brookfield breaking his leg on Wednesday while coasting, and Austin Billings found dead in his Belchertown home. Births and marriages rise for the year ending Jan 1, with 214 births and 78 marriages. Protestant churches in Lowell gain 480 members, 200 by letter. A Dudley pastor marks his 25th wedding anniversary with ~125 dollars in gifts. Mayor Bradley of Fall River prints names of would-be policemen and objectors to volunteering. Catholics count 8000 in four counties and 28000 in Fall River, with diocesan formation expected. Gloucester sees a head injury from a club attack. Smith bound over for appearance. Lawrence’s Olive Baptist church laments pastor’s desertion with $450 taken. Taunton innkeepers Kincoln and Wilbur arraigned for allowing non travellers on Sunday. case reserved. Meyer Cushman aims to halt Sunday business. Pittsfield jail inmates in escape attempt receive varied terms, with six men to state prison and others to Berkshire facilities.
John M. Brennan won the 16th ward seat in Providence on Friday to fill a vacancy caused by a death. Butler Hospital trustees plan a $150,000 beneficiary fund with $39,900 pledged by one woman and $25,000 more from others. James J. Gordon, a colored man, was arrested in Providence for stealing $400 in goods from a clothing store where he worked as porter, previously at New York hotels.States sessions of the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction continued with speakers including J Milton Hall N A Calkins Augustine Jones W A Lambert Gov Littlefield and Rev Dr T H Brown.
Mr. George N. Terry of New York, legatee of Cornelius J. Vanderbilt, begins settling Vanderbilt’s Hartford liabilities. Under the statute of limitations no amount can be collected, though Hartford debts total over $11,000 contracted during Vanderbilt’s residence there.
Democratic papers mock Butler for president as a foolish bid and portray him as a transitory politician. Republican Massachusetts support cited as a boon to the state, while national relief is deemed unlikely. Includes an ad for carpets at low prices from Hartley Co. in Washington Street.
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