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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1879
Page
2
The Ohio Prohibitionists urge a February 20 rally in Columbus to launch their platform months ahead of regular organizations. They expect momentum from the move but critics say their best policy is a short campaign to avoid public disgust and overexposure.
The social scientists discuss a perceived surplus of women in places like England but argue that a surplus of the right kind is impossible. They imply the excess refers to the wrong sort of women rather than a general overabundance.
Developments before the Potter Committee reveal alleged Republican improprieties including theft and destruction of documents. Edward Hamilton critiqued the State Auditor as the Hoosac Tunnel Committee heard remarks. The Boston School Committee ordered Charles Sumner School rooms closed until fit for occupancy. Eight deaths due to sewer gas, Woodbury Planing Machine case, and various legislative actions follow.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on January 28 the Superior Court jury could not reach a verdict in Elizabeth Curtis polygamy charge after eight voting guilty and four for acquittal. The same term saw the Mary Fisher case in North Adams ending with her fined 31 dollars plus costs and ordered to leave town. Liquor cases dominated the docket with eleven fines or costs and two jail sentences for license violations.
Gagnon and Sencal sue Hon. Thomas Mc Greevy for 36868 over rail work. Writs of attachment issued against Joseph Lambert and F X Dubuc. Lapierre killed by rock slide in a big tunnel. J I Cassidy served with attachment for 30000. Liabilities total 300000 chiefly secured by real estate. Alderman C endenning creditors to meet. assignee to report next month with hopes of 100 cents on the dollar. Metropolitan bishop appointment may stir legal complications.
The House debated the Chinese immigration issue with Townsend supporting keeping Chinese in the country. The ten to fifteen passenger limit per vessel was discussed amid amendments, and the bill passed 155 to 72 with an effective date of July 1, 1879. The Edmunds resolutions on constitutional amendments were taken up in the Senate, with debate to extend for days.
Assistant Postmaster Brady told the Potter Committee he opened a package from Clerk Bullock and copied and shared telegrams with Chandler and Reid of the New York Tribune. Chandler testified he left most telegrams in Butler's private office and later sent a package to Whitelaw Reid. Brady and Chandler described attempts to translate and mischief in handling the Democratic telegrams. Brady claimed some funds were used for travel and hotel costs.
The committee met in secret at 1 30 pm and resolved to call Judge Southard and Mr Tyner to testify. Chandler could not identify who allowed him to view cipher dispatches while in the room and implicated Senator Morton and Senator Mitchell. Witness details payments related to the Florida Canvassing Board and describes handling of telegram copies, urging Butler’s involvement to investigate the Wormley Conference. Adjourned to continue tomorrow.
In Washington the Senate debated the Warren Mitchell relief bill with senators like Voorhees and Eaton offering stark views on taxation and southern claims. The measure failed to reach third reading as 30 opposed and 17 in favor with many paired or withholding votes.
Cabinet examines Indian crossing by Sitting Bull and followers. Interior War and State Departments discuss plan to settle government relations with the Indians. Debates continue on Pension Arrearages timing of arrears payments.
The Treasury issues the 85th call for redeeming 20 million dollars of 1865 consuls of 1867 bonds. Coupon portion 10 million and registered 10 million, with payments due April 28. Descriptions list bond serials and amounts. Receipts show internal revenue 207,608 and customs 470,512. Brattleboro’s People's National Bank named a public money depository.
The House began Committee of the Whole on the Post Office Appropriation bill. An amendment by Mr Baker of Indiana raised mail transportation by railroad from 8.715 million to 9 million, approved 89 to 76. An amendment by Mr Chalmers increased steamboat transportation from 750 thousand to 900 thousand. Committee rose without final action.
In Montville near Rowletts corner a violent incident left John McFarland and Salina McFarland dead and George Rowell fatally wounded after attacking Alonzo Raynes who defended his family. Rowell was killed by Raynes. funerals set for Wednesday as coroner cites the inquest findings.
A sub committee of the House Judiciary Committee begins questioning Commissioner Davenport over election day arrests and naturalization papers 1868 while other views conflict. Separately Red Leary the Northampton Bank robber faces habeas corpus in Blatchford court with Supreme Court decision pending. Windsor Hotel foreclosure set for Feb 5 and Bayard Taylor remains in state wait at City Hall. Fires to be officially reviewed. libel suit verdict finds Hughes $500 against New York Express.
The Lowell City Council referred the Sunday barber closing petition to the City Marshal and authorized the Revision of Ordinances Committee to seek legislative charter amendments. They discuss mayoral voting rights, filling School Committee vacancies, transferring Reform School care, and other minor changes. The annual 1878 City Physician death toll stands at 1109. A high service water study for Belvidere is proposed, and a property valuation equalization effort is tabled. Other actions include studying locomotive use on branch tracks, Moody street track crossing by Merrimac Manufacturing, and appointing burial and library officials.
Saratoga stockholders of the First National Bank will gather Saturday to vote on paying a 95 percent assessment per share or placing the bank in receivership. Meanwhile Stadacona Insurance shareholders in St Jane vote to wind up the company. A writ of attachment in insolvency targets Driscoll Brothers lumber. In Fall River, Manufacturers Gas, led by treasurer Stickney, may declare bankruptcy. Robeson mill stockholders plan a meeting to reduce par value and raise capital.
Aveusta Jan 28 The porgy question closed with arguments by J W Bradbury Bion Wilson and Judge Goddard The Committee will render their decision on Friday A second hearing on Ward Seven division from Rockland and incorporation into a town continued today with Rockland residents present The Kennebec county delegation proposed salary reductions for several officials including County Attorney Treasurer Register of Probate Judge of Probate and others with proportional cuts for Clerks and Deeds
In New York on January 28 Gallagher beat Heiser 600 to 444 in 52 innings of a Brunswick billiard tournament. Later Shaefer defeated Daly in 18 innings 600 to 68. Shaefer finished with a 448 run, after a 311 run to end the game, amid a cheering crowd.
Paris dispatch reports President MacMahon signed a decree to change magistracy but refused to approve changes in great military commands. Leftist groups seek to impeach the May 16 ministry. rumors of MacMahon resignation swirl. Finance purges top officials. telegraph expansion debates rise. conference signals possible ministry resignations if president stands firm.
A Berlin report notes Italy's objection to hindering Russia trade over plague worries. Rome reports Premier Depretis ordering strict quarantine for Black Sea vessels. Berlin says measures to guard against Russian goods and plans for a Russian outbreak response are under debate while Russia encloses affected districts.
Thirteen hundred colliers at Merthyr and Aberdare have struck, with a mass meeting planned to decide if work may continue at two pits employing 700 men where wages are not reduced. A deputation from the Miners Union urged arbitration as South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire owners accept the idea, with both sides to finish cases by February 28. Notices expiring today were withdrawn.
Thomas Gray a noted Boston cotton broker died suddenly of heart disease on January 28 at his Water Street office aged 81. Ezra G Perkins of Boston died January 27 in North Carolina at 54, known in Spiritualistic circles. John B Tremere longtime North Street grocer died January 27 at his residence aged about Solyears. Rev William Warren D D former American Board District Secretary died in Gorham Missouri at 72. Rev Hugh McNeil Dean of Ripon noted dead in London. Mrs Julia M Oelrichs widow of Henry Oelrichs and sister of Col Charles May died in New York on Sunday of apoplexy.
In Gloucester on January 28 the Mayor and Aldermen heard N P Lawson report a 8670 deficit from Francis Bennett's books, aligning with Bennett's claim. Elbridge G Friend resigned as City Treasurer amid bond concerns. Charles P Thompson was accepted as City Solicitor. A vote failed 4 to 8 to grant liquor licenses during the municipal war. A municipal convention will meet Thursday to elect a Treasurer and Tax Collector.
In Ashland Kentucky on January 28 the Norton iron works miners ended a long strike as workers resumed. A crowd gathered, threatening trouble and accusing resuming men of violating union rules that demanded concessions from owners. Nearby Prince's Fur Plant faced a separate strike over a five cent per ton wage demand, leaving several hundred workers unemployed amid rising tension and fear of bloodshed.
A critical review of Francis J Liprirr's Criminal Law as Administered in Massachusetts, praising its concise arrangement and authoritative consolidation of state criminal law while noting flaws such as abrupt topic grouping, lack of an index, and missing a cases table, but deeming it valuable for lawyers and magistrates for quick reference to court decisions and statutes.
The lawyers of Biddeford and Saco have organized a club. Willis T. Emmons of Saco was admitted to practice at the York county bar. Capt Charles J Perkins of Bath suffered paralysis while visiting New York and may not recover. A Fort Fairfield woman’s daughter, age 22, fatally burned in an clothes accident. Hiram and Sidney Hills, sons of Edward Hills of Thomaston, aboard the wrecked Fanny L Kennedy near Wexford Ireland. Parsons v Monmouth moved to full court after evidence on a note given by the late Treasurer. The Treasurer testified money was hired for the town’s benefit. A fatal forest accident near Harrington Lake claimed Henry Pooler. He leaves a wife and two children. body taken to Bangor. Clue to Dexter Savings Bank Treasurer J Wilson Barron murder found via a bond traced to Washington. two detectives and the County Attorney pursue further revelations. Suspect moves in Dexter’s high circles.
The Grafton County Agricultural Association held its annual meeting Tuesday and re elected officers. The fair is scheduled for September 24, 25 and 26. The Keene Brass Band was appointed regimental band for the New Hampshire Second Regiment by Col. D. M. White, with a 23 year history. Death benefits of over 85000 pounds have been paid by the Odd Fellows Mutual Relief Association of Strafford County since 1870, with 1249 current members.
The piece notes Rutland boasting a rat pit and a cooking main as a narrow gauge railroad is set to enter Brattleboro via the Valley road track with a yearly rent of 600 for the first decade. Burlington police number twenty with expenses of 287.50 for the last year, and F P Hadley of Bellows Falls was scalded when a platform collapsed into hot water while mending a steam pipe.
In New Bedford Mrs Caleb Anthony fell and broke a leg Monday. Hon E J M Hale of Haverhill donated 3000 to support the public library. A Milford brick chimney toppled onto Manheim's millinery in Milford causing about 200 damage. James Burns of Fall River injured after collision while coasting. third such accident recently. Assonet Village store broken into. powder found near safe. A Taunton special train with Choate Kendrick Winslow and Webber inspected repair shops. Dr E M Baldwin of Springfield arrested for procuring an abortion. his wife accuses him and he is said to have distributed ecards soliciting women.
Henry Greene dies in Newport from a spine injury after a fall. James Harney of Providence dies from brain concussion after a fall on an icy sidewalk. A Block Island lobster weighing thirteen pounds and a half is landed after biting a hook. Funeral for Joseph Bradford held at United Congregational Church Providence, with Rev Henry J. Van Dyke Jr of Brooklyn and Rev John P. Taylor of New London delivering praise and remarks. attendance includes nearly all local clergy and guests.
Thirty Stratford couples have been married or engaged this season leaving one eligible young man for five unappropriated young women to quarrel over. Charles Brooks missing Lyme station agent not found raises questions if he left or was harmed. Opium and laudanum use rising in New Haven while alcohol declines says doctors. The Rev H Hayden murder trial for Mary Stannard Madison delayed to April as State Attorney Platt resigns March 4.
The official closing prices show a range across miners including Hale & Norcross Belcher Julia Consolidated and Mexican. Richardson Bill & Co offers prompt orders in San Francisco with daily mining intelligence bulletins from 40 Water Street.
BisMARCK Jan 28. Rumors say Sitting Bull wants to return to Standing Rock Agency as his Uncapapa tribe stops on the reservation. The Tribune publishes this message from Sitting Bull to the Uncapapas: Once.
The Massachusetts House receives petitions from Hampshire Berkshire Plymouth and others on topics including railroad bonds state detective force temperance laws and road improvement. Reports from committees cover prohibiting internments at St Pauls Boston and women voting while orders adopt custody of Commonwealth plates and accounting for Hoosac Tunnel receipts. Introduced on leave a Monterey school district vote bill and day’s orders include Williams College delta psi and town annexations adjourned.
New court house bill shifts land seizure powers from the Board of Aldermen to the City Council with mayoral approval for three years. Referred to Judiciary Committee. Gas Meter Inspection Report shows 6233 meters checked, 5890 new or repaired. 343 meters brought in, 111 over-register, 18 within limit, 44 against company. Orders of the Day.
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