Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1880

Page

2

Abbott in Montreal as murder suspect linked to Mrs Crue case

Report says Abbott, the alleged killer of Mrs Crue, is in Montreal. Boston to Maine voyage rumor denied as he stayed away from the sailing vessel bound for Maine. Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway directors in New York saw Boston directors resign and New York replacements chosen. Morris Wyzanski committed suicide at the American House, likely amid illness and low mood. Senator Bayard spoke in Washington urging resumption of specie payments.

Abbott Crue Groton Montreal Boston Maine Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway New York Morris Wyzanski Washington Senator Bayard Mr. Conkling Bayard House

Bayard Voices Resolve on Money Powers and Permanent Resumption

Senator Bayard argues for a permanent resumption of specie payments and criticizes legal tender notes as dangerous. He warns that paper money fuels inequality, questions Supreme Court interpretations, and urges action to stabilize value and protect labor and capital. He cites gold reserves, debt, and national projects like a canal as context for monetary policy.

United States Thomas Jefferson Supreme Court Congress MacCulloch House of Representatives Messrs Allison Conkling Lawes Ferry Morrill Rollins Voorhees Bayard Edmunds Vermont Delaware Bay Texas

Adams proposes federation and pooling to regulate railroads

Charles Francis Adams Jr before the House Commerce Committee endorsed a Massachusetts plan for a federation or pooling commission to concentrate public opinion on railroads. He argued for minimal legislation, relying on concrete cases and a single clearinghouse system to address interstate railroad abuses and ensure accountability.

Washington Charles Francis Adams, Jr House Commerce Committee Massachusetts Congress Chicago Cincinnati Europe Peoria Germany France England Adams

Boynton vs Loring election case heard by committee

In the contested election case Boynton vs Loring the Election Committee heard arguments on extending time. Gen Butler urged admission of evidence on 138 Amesbury votes. John Loring opposed for Dr Loring while Gen Butler pressed the motion. A separate note reports a Pennsylvania Republican meeting at Senator Cameron’s with Blaine as a potential second choice. Yorktown memorial bills pass the House. Josephine Meeker testifies on the White River Massacre with emotional testimony. Senate Finance advances John Morton’s Revenue Collector nomination for San Francisco.

Washington Boynton Don Cameron Pennsylvania Blaine Cameron Grant Yorktown White River Josephine Meeker Indian Affairs Committee John Morton Senate Committee On Finance San Francisco

Sound Money and Legal Tender Debate in the Senate

Senator Bayard argues against fiat currency and warns that legal tender notes distort value. He urges maintaining gold and silver coin as true money and cites past monetary policy failures and the 1862 act restricting note use for imports and debt payments. The debate notes public opinion and calls for restoring a stable monetary standard. Executive session follows and the chamber adjourns.

United States Cay Supreme Court Congress Senate Jefferson Jackson Treasury New York State Boutwell Bayard Allison

Brilliant reception in Vermont honors two marriages

Correspondence from Boston reports a wedding reception at Post Mills Vermont for William Chubb brother of the host and Miss Jenny Guild, and for Charles Powell and Hannah Ramsdell. The event featured lanterns, an illuminated arch, dancing, a crystal centerpiece, ornate cake, and music by Bliss Ladd and Miss Graffem of Baltimore.

Post Mills Post Vermont Union T. H. Chubb William Jenny E. Guild Charles A. Powell Hannah Ramsdell Bliss & Ladd

Libel Suit in Manchester Over Damages Claim

G M J Barnes a traveling Bible agent sues Campbell and Hanscomb late proprietors of the Daily Union for 5000 dollars for an alleged libel in which Barnes was described as a thief in an December 27 1877 publication. The case went to the jury amid great interest as the courtroom was crowded and a verdict awaited.

Manchester N. H G. M. J. Barnes Campbell & Hanscomb The Daily Union

Maine Judges Rule Fusionist Legislature Not Legally Constituted

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court declines to recognize the Fusionist bodies at Augusta and holds the Republican Legislature as the legally constituted authority. The decision cites improper certification of elections, illegal summonses, and the inorganizing actions of the Governor and Council. It affirms the Senate led by Joseph A. Locke as the legitimate body and rejects the Fusionist claims.

Maine Supreme Court St. Kitts BanGor Supreme Judicial Court Augusta House Senate State House Legislative Department Judicial Department Council House of Representatives Gareelon Solimn Joseph A. Locke

Fusionists mood sinks as court decision settles stand

In Augusta Maine on January 27 Fusionists gather at Pillsbury offices and hotels after court ruling. Leaders indicate retreat from opposition and plan to seat in the Legislature, while preparations begin to take valuation and address underrepresented towns.

Augusta May Smith

Rail clash at Haverstraw over private railway land

A heated struggle over the Albany and Jersey City Railroad's plan to lay track on private property in Haverstraw led to injunctions and a mass ditch blocking the site. Workers and police clashed with residents, with several railroad staff harmed as a mob halted construction. The dispute shifts to court resolution as calm returns.

New Yrk Albany and Jersey City Haverstraw Missouri Kansas and Texas New York Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway J. T. Agnew George C. Clark Moses Williams Brookline Mass J. M. Forbes D. O. Clark G. C. Crocker J. M. Lyman

Deluge at St Kitts Devastates Town and Ruins

A New York letter from January 12 reports 36 inches of rain in six hours at St Kitts. The reservoir behind the town broke, washing away houses and causing about 200 deaths with 45 bodies recovered. Debris filled streets nine feet deep. land slipped from the mountain, damaging crops and roads. Estimated damage stands at $250,000 as relief subscriptions begin.

New York St.Kitts

Lowell Council Considers Abandonment Of 25000 Bequest

Lowell Mass January 27 The City Council hears petitions from J F Kimball trustee and Clemence legatees to abandon all claims to the conditional 25000 bequest to the city A hearing is set for next Tuesday The Mayor may seek an act from the Legislature to fix voting list errors Executive session bills approve police Harris relief discharge of three super numerary officers Licenses committee pushes stricter liquor enforcement detailing Harris McCaffrey Stevens and sets fee tariff for inns victuallers wholesalers and retailers The report remains on the table for one week

Lowell Mass J. F. Kimball Clemence Mas Committee On Police Harris B. Harris J. J. McCaffrey J. L. Stevens

Timar Arrested in Downey Murder Probe in New York

Edward Timar was arrested on suspicion of involvement in Annie Downey’s murder. Identified by Mrs. Schmidt and a colored servant, he was committed pending the inquest. He says he has information about the case amid a manhunt for a principal suspect. Pierce McHenry faces murder charges in Brooklyn.

New York Edward Timar Annie Downey Schmidt Pierce McHenry Brooklyn George Feise Terry Mack William Morrissey John James Fleming James Williams Edward McCoort Adams Francis E. Hayden Fitchburg Walter Gilbert Union Worcester John B. Pike Rockland Belfast Whitinsville Edward Kelley Henry Sawyer Kelley Lucy Parks Levi Parks Dudley Lunatic Hospital For Incurables Thomas Dwyer Webster Warren Rice Concord Rice Joseph Wood Oxford Dwight F Western Union Teleeo Ee Fall River

Fire Damages Mills and Homes Across Maine Cities

Portland Maine fire damages the stock of George D. Hillman & Co in Portland to between 8000 and 10000 dollars with 8750 dollar insurance and 500 dollar building loss. Capt John Armstrong’s residence, also in Portland, insured for 1500 on the house and 500 on furniture. Old Orchard building owned by Moses S Milliken and leased to M M Duke burned, estimated loss 800 dollars with incendiary cause.

Portland George D. Hillman & Co Atlantic Commonwealth Standard John Armstrong Hartford Biddeford Old Orchard Moses Milliken M. M. Duke

Negro emigration to St Louis accelerates from the South

In St Louis on January 27 a flood of Black migrants arrived by steamer and quickly moved on to Kansas. Additional arrivals last night show many with funds, mainly from East Baton Rouge Louisiana, Washington County and Grenada Mississippi. An agent reports 900 families seeking northern transport and about 700 immigrants already in St Louis with 300 more awaiting aid to proceed.

United States Constellation Constitution Martinique Friederichstaed Santa Cruz Navy Department St. Thomas Laguayra Eckert Ormuz Persian Gulf Abu Shehr Persia Shufeldt Gulf Teherap St. Louis Kansas East Baton Rouge Washington County Grenada Miss Relief Committee

Also Mentioned on This Page

United States Army Trenchard Baron Shiskin Gen Kortchosky Princess Stourzakoff Marquis de Talleyrand Academy of Music Delmonico’s Seeger Charity Association Thomas Rutter White New England Osse Erven Sienas Service U.S. A B. Purssell Sera Orps Eastwort Albany Boston Theatre Joshua Whitcomb Athenium Variety Gaiely Widow Bedett Apa Boston Museum Naval Matters John P. Best Medit Macedonia Bermuda Queenstown Atlas Liverpool Pembroke London Harter Loudown Castle Ireland Lombard Newark Gibraltar Scots Grey Naples Ariel New Orleans Havtien Indus Baltimore Wisconsin Moville Gasrgow Britannic Glasgow Christhian Bostonn Corinthian Moses Colman & Son Albert Howe & Co R. L. Day & Co Hawes & Henshaw Boots Rhodes & Co Boots and Shoes Richards & Co Wilmerding, Hoguett Philadelphia J.C. McCurdy & Co John Horton Bugs Henry C. Bird & Co Johnson, Moody & Co Hatch & Co Dry Goods Nations Samuel Bunting’s Sons Philad Lippincott, Son & Co Moses Colman & DB Isburgh & Co C. T. Walker Richard & Co Philada Vincent & Co Henry & Hatch Lewis J. Bird & Co C. Os St. John N. B Adriatic Vege Washington News Boston Post Ways and Means Searles INTER Loring-Boynton Alse Green Mountain State Republican Organization George E. Weeks John Appleton Charles W. Walton W. G. Barroows Charles Danforth John A. Peters Artemus Libbey Joseph W. Symonds T. Albert G. Andrews H. H. Cheever CON People 'S Lowell Municipal Yoorkwick McKre Relief For Ireland Drexel Morgan & Co Parnell Madison Square Garden William Cameron Lawrence, Mass Parnell Relief Committee James Murphy Providence R. I CHESS Westminster Hotel Fourteenth Street Mesers Meble Seliman Judd Rhode Island Providence, R. I the Riverside Olneyville Stearns Stearns Kendall Abbott Maria L. Crue Schaefer Sexton Brockton Selectmen Bleckley Georgia Supreme Court Martin J. Crawford E. M. Butt Crawford Charles Ponder Methodist Episcopal Church New Albany Ind E. A. Burk William Harris Frederick Kyss Nanchicoke Kingston Sandy McGee Bas Azieton Orlando Greenfield Oswego Saetoee Cora B. Myers Bradford Charles J. Myers C. 8. Heath Elia L. G. Read Goodwin Invalid Bedstead Goodwin Invalid Bedstead Company Court Street Geo Shiverich City of New Repford New Bedford Néw Bedford James HM. Hathaway Cogn Health Chauncy Mall School Boylston Street Monument Beach Federal Street W. P. Buiss Mann’s Tremont Street Brimstone D. H. Tully & Co Central Wharf J. R. M. Field Nheau Guat Museum Comentvirefly Wedn&«&Sday Warren Weigel Globe Theatre OPERA R. John Stetson Strakosch Grand Italian Opera MLLE Berta Ricci Signor Petrovich Signor Storth IL Provatore IL Trovatore Teresina Leonora Beria Ricci Lucena Manrico Signor Storti Count di Luna Signor Farrario Ferrando S$. Behrens Raust Armen Thureday Norma Ererareecs Banasael Praviata Dee Jazier Boston Music Hall Mme. Huntley-Piccioli Charles R. Adams and the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Bernhard Listemann Tompkins & Hill Denwan Joshua Mati Thompson Haverly United Mastodon Minstrels Strakasch Ftalian Opera Gaiety Theatre J. Wentworth Neil Burgess Petroleum Nasby WiDpow Hpedott Jaz John Garford & Sons Fenchurch Street B. U Lahore Daily News Brussels Madrid Isle of Wight Dublin Mansion House Fund Buffalo California ALDOR Nleviathan Alta Leeds Argenia Leopard Belcher Ccass Lady Washington Best & Belcher Martin White Mono Belle Isle Mammoth Bechtel McChnnon Boston Consolidated May Belle Bulwer Manihattan Black Hawk Northern Belle North Bonanza Virginia Navao Crown Point ODNIT Consolidated Pacific Overman Caledonia Cccceeesee Potosi Ccveness Deen Ee Dudley Sesee Raymond & Ely Eureka Consolidated Savage the Exchequer Sierra Nevada Wowiax South Bulwer Geula & Curry South Noonday Brand Prize Golden Terra Silver Hill Goodshaw Cress Reece Hale & Norcross Glacriscesves Aecmas Conavs Imperial Union Consolidated Julia Consolidated Wales Belcher Mining Co F. A. Tritlin J. D. Fay Dr. Bull P. I. Foxdan New York Museum of Anatomy Broadway Bulfinch Street Fifth Avenue Harvard College Board of Overseers of Water Street Alexander M’kenzie Cambridge W. A. Ratchetor Bond Street F. Gelnowsky Burnpiture Co First St Matt CouLlricpe Copartnerships Brown, Wood & Kingman Levi L. Brown William B. Wood Kingman Thomas Barton E. Kingman Willie L. Brown Joshua Benshimol Shoninger Moses & CO R. Charles Shoninger Hambers Wilder Federal St Pearl St. Ave Premeestors Ja2fmoring, Reynolds & Loring William Morris Hunt Park Square Dauy Horticultural Hall Howard Atheneum Hart & Tryon WEW Jazg John Jeffries & Sons Bowee and Petoramies Street H. Winsor, JR JA Real Estates Tasboroe Devonshire St William 0. Codman J. G. Freeman Hilby Street Morey Vicinity F. E Belden Washington Street Peprovery Rakess Jahy Orr Massach Str Norfolk Robate Court Aee Davis Dorchester Edward D. Sohier Ann W. Davis Frances £. Davis Dedham of Norfolk Grorce Wyte Esquire Jonathan Cobs Register Gy A. C Jax Safe Deposit Pressly F Business Directory Piper Benry Water St Doodwee, Horach Nises Petvingill Iate Street FROS Cornhill Rastings EF. C Walker, A.A Washington St Hatch, Samtefl & CO Congress St Summer Street Frowe,albert & CO Market St Brighton Dev. Street Kennedy T. C Winthrop Block East Boston MacDonald Jfrome Osgood F. B Sullivan Bros. & Libgle School St Beacon St Batcheller,e.& A Houghton, A.J. & CO Hallock Jones, Frank & CO Washington At Rokefolk Brewery Devonshire M. Phfaff Arch St Ruerters& Alley Pevershire Sweet Roessle Coruhn, Lang & CO Broad & Purchase Lie Fair Barks Mosell & CO Howard Bt Spiediel, L., & CO Sargent, WM. P. & CO Sudbury Sargent & Ham Bowker Street Goldthwait, Jofl&co Wash F.M. Holmes Fur. CO St. Holman, John & CO Friend St. Paine, J. 8 Friend Street Bell’s Court Square Scoliag Square Clarendon Pahhker House Pherix Green Street the ST. James Vossler Hawley Street Young’s Botel Chaffin, J. C. & CO Rogers Edger F. Townsend Suffolk County Sumner Shaw Ker James P. Leeds Suffolk Samuel Tompson Istrict Court OF the Nathaniel Dennett Somerville F. S. Fiske Messenger Surrouess Hoston Otce James White Moston Sufolk John B. Dearborn Esas Wealth of Commissioner's Xfaster Circuit Court of the United States Indiana Casen Court of the Southern District of Ohio District of Indiana George Hoadly Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette Railroad Company John 8. Kennedy County of Hamilton State of Ohio Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company Indiana and Ohio State of Indianapolis Tue Indianapolis, Cincinanati and Lafayete Railroad Company Lafayette Rairoad A Pee Saidndianapolis Cincinnati and Lafayette Railroad Company J. S. Kennedy Joseph S.fay S.J. Broadwell Selman Crook Joseph Bennett Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal Company Southern District of Saiana Archas Heyas Circuit Courts District of Indians District of A. ¥. Perry U.S. Cir District of Ghio W. P. Fishback U.S McDonald & Butler Baker, Hord & Hendricks
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication