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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1884

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Rhodes Testimonial Funds Grow With Broad Support

The Rhodes testimonial drew record contributions on Saturday led by Union club and 77 individuals giving amounts from one to fifty dollars. A Medford gentleman collected fifty four dollars from seventy friends, while another unnamed donor offered ten dollars with hope to meet Lieut Rhodes. The Philadelphia Press and Boston Post applaud the effort as the fund surpasses six thousand four hundred and says it may rise further.

Rhodes Union Club Medford

Public Recognition of their Services in Gay Head Indians Fund

Boston papers report widespread contributions for a memorial fund aiding Gay Head Indians who aided survivors of the City of Columbus. Donations listed from George C. Richardson Smith & Co and others amount to sums for the fund, with officials arranging subscriptions and ensuring proper disbursement to the needy villagers.

Indian Fund Mostducos Cugssauecoue Col Clapp The Boston Journal George C. Richardson Smith & Co Dauweeeechved Rice, Kendall & Co Seeea Chvbes MERCH Sues Sencareiwesge Boston Transcript Tunwpenga Sco Ces Eeeks Charlies Whittniey H. C. Whitcomb & Co Abbot Lawrence Vaseceus Kongss Williams Weess Cambridge Robert CC. Winthrop John B. Tolman Gyn William Durant Scihss Sles Eeeeuresun Samuel P. Mandeli Eeitceneea J.B. Deblois Albert Hamlet wSuseethaues H. M Annie M. Pickford Yan Ancient Mariner Weburn Wwe Boston Innis Seaver Gay Head Gray Head Columbus Newport R. I City of Daily News

Washington Roundup: Debates on Mahone Tariff Porter

A Washington dispatch previews a bitter sectional clash as Senator Mahone attacks Bourbon rivals while Bayard and Lamar defend Virginia and Mississippi. The tariff bill is pushed by Morrison and Hewitt for a brief, broad measure with exemptions likely. The Porter case debate continues with Gen. Curtin to close, and upcoming votes on private land claims and McPherson banking reform loom. Medals from the London Fisheries Exhibition highlight US dominance in gold awards.

Washington Senator Mahone Senator Bayard Virginia Lamar Mississippi Mahone Congress Sherman Sherman Resolution Is Introduced To Stir Up Strife. Mr. Sherman Messrs. Hoar Edmunds Harrison Morrison Hewitt Ways and Means Committee Kelley Russell Ways and Means Fitz John Porter Congressman Ray New York Gen Porter Lincoln Ray Herr Harr House Military Committee Finance Committee Baird United States Norway Sweden Canada Secretary of the Treasury Board of Supervising Inspectors

Wage Reductions Stir Mills as Possible Strike Looms

FALL RIVER Jan 27 — As wage cuts approach mills face a potential strike while workers prefer reduced hours over lower pay. Spinners vote to donate to strikers at Grinnell mill and consider three fourths time if boards reject time reduction. Boston and Albany RR to cut pay 25 percent Feb 1 by layoffs and hours. Ware mills to run half time in February. hosiery Dept at Ware remains full time.

Fallu River National Grinnell Mill New Bedford Manufacturers’ Board of Trade Manufacturers’ Board of Trace Iss Boston and Albany Railroad Springfield Mass Boston and Albany Railroad Company Ware Otis Company Bliss, Fabyan & Co Three Rivera West Warren

Returns of pig iron and Bessemer steel in 1883

Philadelphia January 7 report from the American Iron and Steel association shows 1883 US pig iron output at 5,146,972 net tons, a slight drop from 5,173,122 in 1882. Bessemer steel ingots totaled 1,654,627 net tons, down from 1,696,450, the first decline in the industry’s history.

Philadelphia American Iron and Steel Association United States Bessemer Steel Bessemer Great Britain

Railways Clash At Swanton Junction Aboard Montreal Train

A switch rod broke at Swanton Junction causing a collision between a Montreal passenger train and a freight train from Rouses Point. The baggage car sustained damage. several passengers including Conductor Michael O'Day and Charles Hibbard were injured. Wreck cleared by 10:30 am, delays then. Similar switch-rod accident reported in Jersey City with injuries to a signal man.

ST. Albans Swanton Junction Montreal Rouses Point Michael O’day Charles Hibbard Central Vermont Passenger Department Boston Express Central Vermont New Jersey Jersey City Northern Railroad New York, Lake Erie and Western Manhattan Avenue Samuel Y. Harding

West paper company assignment shocks commercial world

The assignment yesterday of a prominent western paper company caused surprise in business circles. Liabilities are about 250000, largely for stock and fine goods, with assets near 600000, mainly real and raw materials. The assignee will operate the mill to fulfill contracts, chiefly supplying print paper to newspapers, and the firm owns three mills locally and interests in others across Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. The situation mirrors the earlier collapse of Chicago's George H Taylor paper company, but the firm expects to settle debts and resume operations.

George H.taylor Paper Company Chicago Ohio Indiana Michigan

Stillwater State Prison Fire Destroys Buildings

A midnight blaze at Stillwater state prison in Minnesota destroyed all structures. Loss estimated at 500000 dollars. About 330 convicts including the Younger brothers were moved to the yard under guard with militiamen assisting. Gov Hubbard on site seeks new housing options during replacement. Other city fire reports follow from Boston and various U.S. locations with multiple properties damaged and total losses listed.

Minneapolis Minn Stillwater State Militia Gov. Hubbard St. Paul Waupun Washington County Boston H. Rich Spring Street Washington Street Endicott Street L. G. Burnham East Chester Park Danforth C. Hodges Perrin Street Galveston Tex Decatur Evans, Hill & Co Weekly Post L. Mistral Clohier Baltimore L. Seldner & Son Cutis Creek Anne Arundel County Montreal Jobtn Stone Cleveland Brentzer Marion Bangor Andrews Corinna

Dakota split plan favored at congressional session

Leaders of the Dakota constitutional movement favor division of the territory this session to seek statehood, a policy backed by the southern region and opposed by residents of the north who want Bismarck as capital. Gov Grdway expected not to succeed himself.

ST. Paul, Minn Dakota Constitutional Movement Congress North Dakota Bismarck Grdway

Apache children depart for Carlisle training school

A pledge of peace is presented by 55 Apache children from San Carlos agency as they depart for Carlisle training school in Pennsylvania. Dr. O G Gwin accompanies the group, with Agent Wilcox and four chiefs of the tribe. The delegation will visit Carlisle Washington and Hampton Institute.

American missions wrecked in Canton by mob in December

Advices from Canton, China report that the American Presbyterian and Roman Catholic mission establishments were wrecked by a native mob on December 16. The property was destroyed but no lives were lost.

San Francisco Canton China

News In Brief From A Failing Union Era

Michigan joined the union 47 years ago. Reports recount Cheyenne chief Big Horse’s death by own action, William H. Craft of Syracuse arrested for nail robberies, and 302 miles walked in 100 hours. Parliament approves railway aid for Maine. Riverhead prisoners disembark at St Johns. Washington sewer cave-ins bury workers. Various robberies and deaths follow across Philadelphia Syracuse Farmville and other towns.

Michigan Big Horse William H. Craft Syracuse N. Y Dominion Parliament Maine Lady Glover St. Johns N. F Portugal Cove Washington, D. C Fitz Knight Farmville John Hemming South Water Street Philadelphia John Murray New Orleans Birdsboro Reading James Kenny Benjamin Trent Peck Patchogue Low Island Hiram H. Post Fourth Baptist Church D. W. Pratt McCormick Harvesting and Reaping Machine Company Chicago Fannie B. Sharswood Congressman Bridges Register John Massey William Jones Coal Valley W. Va Massey Jones Bodecker Pillsbury St. Louis Elgin, Sr Coombs

Hurricanes and Snow Storms Cause Havoc Across Europe

London reports a week of violent gales and snow, with ruined roofs, wrecked vessels, collapsed bridges, and widespread injuries. Paris and Vienna suffer telegraph outages and panic in theatres. Debris and fatalities flood into Thames towns as ships drag anchors and storms disrupt rail lines.

No More Bodies Recovered Amid Ongoing Search

NEW BEDFORD Mass Jan 27 Tag Nellie and G W Hunt visited the wreck today No more bodies recovered but trunks of Mrs Davis and Mr Rand and a satchel of Mr Nourse and letters of Mr Beals identified by friends Buoy on Devils Bridge removed anchors stripped from wreck Patrol will be kept up until Thursday by William King a Rand relative Sixty eight bodies still remain to be found Correction from Dexter officer clarifies survivors rescued by Gay Head lifeboats and Dexter boats noting two more were saved before shore The City of Columbus disaster inquiry will begin Wednesday at 2 pm before U S inspectors with Burnham and Savage leading Noted morgue sightings and funeral of Andrew Cummings at Watertown Families gather for service

John A. Rhodes United States Marine Service Fair Haven Conn New York Commercial Advertiser Revenue Marine Bangor Commercial Boston Post Rhodes Fund Utica Observer Rhodes Dexter City of Columbus Springfield Republican Wilmington N. C City of Columbus iFrom Haverhill Ramsgate New Bedford Mass Nellie G. W. Hunt William King Gay Head Gabrielsen Lieutenant Rhodes Whitney Metropolitan Steamship Company United States Beerse Glaucus Messrs. Burnham and Savage C. A Wilsett Nova Scotia Kingston N. Y J. Lickham Howard Street Andrew Cummings Watten Street Watertown E. P. Wilson Phillips Congregational Church Maiden Lane Teresa Pepe Noll Peli Street Pepe Tammany Hall General Committee Sidney RP. Nichols Hugh J. Graub Joel ©. Stevens Thomas P. Gilroy P. Cowyn M. F. Holahan William H. Moloney John J. Gorman John Lyden Snyder Gleason Patrick Walsh Washington Lyden Walsh Ireland Guiteau Washington Avenue Baptist Church Brooklyn Emory J. Haynes Haynes New Hampshire Margaret Sauer Bertha Haupt West Forty-third Street William P. Merres Mary Bachert Preston Jacob Bachert

Fifty Seven Bodies Recovered in Crested Butte Mine Disaster

Denver dispatch reports 57 bodies found after the Crested Butte mine disaster with 2 more still in chamber No 1 and 2 at the scene. The Colorado Coal and Iron Company will bear funeral expenses and assist needy families. An inquest heard testimonies on safety lamp use and mine ventilation as the search continues.

Denver Col Gibson Crested Butte Colorado Coal and Iron Company Chamber No. 2 Gavin Dickson Anderson John Collinwood Witness Charles N. Davies David O’ Hughes Mr. Jones Thomas Harris

Rescue Efforts Continue At Waterworks Cave In

Laborers toiled overnight and into today at the waterworks shaft cave in to reach Wmn. P. sgrown buried beneath timbers and earth. The body was found at 4 PM after an 8 hour effort. earlier, rescuers heard his pleas for help though he survived until then.

Washington Wmn. P. Sgrown

Kentucky caucus may lift rule to list new Senate hopefuls

Louisville Ky Jan 27 A Frankfort dispatch says no new developments in the senatorial situation and that tomorrow's caucus may rescind the rule barring new candidates. If done Carlisle's name will be proposed and his strength tested. A rule to drop the hindmost candidates after each ballot is also likely.

Louisvile Frankfort Carlisle

Philadelphia Read Coal and Iron February price list

The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company issues February circular for line and city coal prices. White ash coal categories show lump and steamboat at 275 dollars, broken and egg 2.85, stove and small stove 3.15, chestnut 5, pea No. 1 140, and white ash buckwheat 0.99. No change in rating rates.

Philadelphia Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company

Moulder Shot in Troy Boarding House Incident

In Troy New York on January 27 John Crowe a non union moulder at the malleable iron works was shot in the leg as he left his boarding house by an unknown assailant. Special Officer Hanley who was investigating was also fired upon. Fred Bennet a laborer was struck with a hatchet and badly hurt in the same attack by another unknown assailant.

Troy N. Y John Crowe Malleable Iron Works Hanley Fred Bennet

Winnipeg financier James McEnslee dies by suicide in St Paul

James McEnslee of Winnipeg, prominent real estate dealer and president of the St. Andrew's Society, shot himself at the Winslow house in St Paul today. The death is reported as a solitary act by a leading Winnipeg resident.

St. Paul, Minn James McEnslee Winnipeg Man Winslow House Pioneer Press McEnslee St. Andrew’s Society

Jewelry Heist at Fulton Street Store

Burglars broke into E. B. Hayden's jewelry shop at 205 Fulton Street last night. Access gained via the cellar and a passageway cut through the wall, with the greater portion of the stock stolen.

New York E. B. Hayden Fulton Street

The Importance of Judgment in Character Formation

At the Young Men's Christian union rooms on Sunday evening President W H Baldwin spoke on judgment's role in forming character and succeeding in secular life. He cited Ezekiel to urge self reliance, decisive action, and measured friendship, warning against drift and impulsive conduct in morals and business.

Young Men’s Christian Union Rooms W. H. Baldwin Exekiel Ezekiel

Donnelly Seen as Likely Health Board Chairman Change

Rumor notes Hon. Charles F. Donnelly expected to succeed Dr. Davis on the board of health lunacy and charity and possibly be named chairman. Charles 4. Litchman to be removed as clerk of the board of railroad commissioners with Crafts expected to take the clerkship. Special Examiner Plympton has filed a favorable report on the Guardian Fire Insurance company United States branch to Commissioner Turbox.

Charles F. Donnelly Dr. Davis Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity Charles 4. Litchman Board of Railroad Commissioners Crafts Plympton United States Guardian Fire Insurance Company of London Eng Turbox

Navy Yard Transfers Prompt Engineer Reassignments

Chief Engineer E D Robie after 30 months at this navy yard was detached and sent to the New York navy yard as chief engineer. William McComb expected to be ordered to this station. Commander Charles W Gridley, navigation and ordnance officer, detached and ordered to command the U S training ship Jamestown at the New York navy yard.

E. D. Robie Navy Yard New York Navy Yard William McComb Charles W. Gridley U.S Jamestown

Composers at Evening News Office Replaced by Non-Union Staff

In Philadelphia on January 26, all composition workers at the Evening News were dismissed and replaced by non union men. The shift curtailed the production to a single edition as early issues could not be published.

Philadelphia Evening News

Paine Anniversary Observed With Dinner and Lecture

Philadelphia marked the 147th birth anniversary of Thomas Paine with addresses and a banquet. A keynote lecture by Geo Chaincy of Boston discussed the future and progress of free thought in America.

Philadelphia Liberal League Thomas Paine Geo. Chaincy Boson America

California Grain Crop Prospects Rise With Rain

Steady rains across the central state improved the outlook for the grain crop. The first southern California crop is expected to be the best ever.

San Francisco California

Cubans in Key West Protest Aguero Arrest

In Key West on January 27 Cuban residents held a mass meeting to draft an address to the American people protesting the arrest of Carlos Aguero by United States authorities.

Keywest Fla Carlos Aguero United States

Wadsworth of Morrisville Fails in Cheese Factory Venture

Utica New York January 27 J B Wadsworth proprietor of eighteen cheese factories has failed with liabilities around 7200 and assets near 40060 leading to concerns about his enterprise in Morrisville and surrounding cheese operations.

Utica N. Y J. B. Wadsworth Morrisville

Police and civic notes mix with literary lines

A collage of brief items includes Patrolman John M. Penniman's illness at 37 Bowdoin street, a career move for Justice Barrows successor, miscaptioned portraits, engagements in Charlestown, and features on temperance worker Francis Murphy and Cleveland linked figures. It also covers Captain Sampson's new appointment, Duke of Argyll's reply plans, Douglass and Purvis marriages, an Ipswich mill fire aftermath, and a digressive London World quotation on Miss Mary Anderson with remarks on American accent and temperament.

St. Albans Bradley Barlow Fitz-John Porter Rutland Herald Jennie Kielblock Charlestown Samuel Spelling St. John’s Episcopal Church Francis Murphy Boston H. W. Bolton First Methodist Episcopal Church Temple Boston and Hingham Steamboat Company John Romer Rose Standish Twilight Duke of Argyll George Duke London Frederick Douglass Helen M. Pitts Robert Purvis Dr. Purvis Philadelphia G. A. Grimke F. J. Grimke Douglass Diets Dudley Albany N. Y Wash. Post Pratt Street Meriden Rewitscer Brothers Stafford Springs Alfred Hirll Mass Hill Ipswich Hartford Courant America Mary Anderson Josh Silsbee Music Hall Miss Anderson Mayne Reid Miss Andersen

How Boston Chronicle Probes Chinaman New Year Customs

A Post reporter visits Howard Street’s Charlie and Co to observe the Chinese New Year. He learns January 27 is the Chinamen New Year, marked by open house, special foods, and paying debts. The piece describes en route tasting opium, samples of rice bread, fowls, fruit, and social calls with locals in a vivid, period tone.

Howard Street Charlie and Co Hub Tower of Babel Charlie Mellican Boston Ife New York Boston Weekly Post Post Publishing CO

Wagner Festival in Boston Sets Spring Premiere Under Thomas

The Wagner festival in Boston next April will be the season’s leading musical event under Theodore Thomas. It features 150 musicians, a 500-voice chorus, notable soloists, and extensive staging costs. The program may include Parsifal and Tristan readings, with boxes expanded for six per person.

Boston Theodore Thomas Thomas Frau Materna Herr Winkelman Herr Scearia Emmaruch Emily Winant Annie Hartegan Theodore J. Toedt Franz Rammertz Siegfried

Rogers Amero Is Discharged In Water Town Murder Case

Rogers Amero charged with the murder of Mrs. Etta G. Carleton at Water Town was discharged at East Cambridge Supreme Court as not pros. He has been jailed since Aug 7, 1883. Judge William Allen presided. Amero and his father Stephen J. Amero received a $175 witness allowance. Spectators crowded the courtroom as they left, and the pair headed to a Nova Scotia home.

Rogers Amero Etta G. Carleton Watertown Supreme Court East Cambridge William Allen Cambridge Amero Stephen J. Amero Nova Scotia

Town Melting Controversy at Waltham Votes

Citizens of Waltham seek legislative approval to validate town meeting votes from 1872 to 1883 after a by law requiring seven day posting and printing of warrants led to alleged legal defects. The issue, debated, is sent to successors and legal authorities for resolution amid petitions and discussions. Funeral details for Mrs. R. R. Pomroy note services at Eliot church with G A R honors and multiple pastors. Water project report for Nahant discussed with Lynn as potential source, bonds anticipated. Swampscott to vote on fire department plans. Cambridge democratic club reorganizes with Trask as president. Haggerty case in Salem court ends with settlement. Quincy selects John N. Fox to succeed George A. Ordway at Brain Tree almshouse.

Waltham General Court Selectmen Nahant Lynn Swampscott Cambridge Democratic Club Henry P. Trask Horace E. Clayton James H. Wells Buckley’s Hall Salem Court Daniel T Dennis Haggerty Peter McCann McCann Quincy John N. Fox Braintree Almshouse George A. Ordway

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