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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1883
Page
1
Domestic and foreign market reports, marriages and deaths, court records. Fourth page local summary includes ship news hotel arrivals and meteorological reports.
Brewster dismisses his cambric rufies as a non issue while San Francisco struggles socially and financially. Adams delivers a Phi Beta Kappa oration praised in the west and south for clearer English and less Greek. Texas holds millions in treasury with farmers mortgaging crops. Oxford Clarion quips Boston Post democracy. Maine farmers rail at Gov Robie choosing two Agricultural college trustees, a lawyer and an editor, as discord with a granger governor emerges.
Mr. Wharton Barker argues against government surplus revenue and calls for distribution among the states. He contends the government has no surplus and that funds are wrung from people who need them more than the government.
The Chicago Times, Mobile Register, and Baltimore Sun call John Kelly to stop false claims about Tilden. They argue Kelly is stubborn and faces less Democratic sympathy than three years ago, while Tilden has stronger party backing.
The Traveller reports the Mexican Central Railway has completed its purchase of the Sandy River railroad in Maine. The piece questions the rationale of a major Mexican line acquiring a small narrow gauge Maine carrier and hints a cited paragraph may explain the motive.
The New York World flames over frauds and stingy men, calling Enoch Pratt of Baltimore a close fisted money getter. It notes Pratt’s ownership of a railroad with a sharp critique of passes to reporters and contrasts it with his city library gift and a library endowment surpassing three quarters of a million dollars.
The St. Louis Republic derives a total annual U S expenditure of about 930 million dollars for beer and spirits from government data. It cites 170000 retail liquor dealers earning around 15 dollars a day and tax figures covering 72000000 gallons of spirits and 17000000 barrels of beer.
Underwriters report few fires on the Fourth and a June fire total near five and a half million dollars. The piece tracks historical fire losses, mentions Cincinnati tax receipts from the Scott law, and analyzes its potential impact on Ohio’s October election. It weighs how wealthy dealers and small operators might vote and suggests Judge Hoadly will shape a cautious campaign.
The Solicitor General’s full opinion explains that exportation requires goods to be carried out of the country. It distinguishes mere transit or storage abroad from export, and warns that intentions to store abroad or to gain foreign privileges do not satisfy statutory export requisites. Debates with Gen. Crook on Indian policy and cadet engineers’ discharge follow, with plans for a Colville treaty and anticipated land openings.
Governor Butler and council traveled through Lee Pittsfield North Adams and Williams town to Hoosac tunnel Grew crowded at Greenville and discussed the tunnel with focus on cheap travel and regional benefits The governor announced new appointments Col Parsons as Hampshire probate register Dr Edgar Dean to health lunacy and charity Nathaniel Spooner pilot commissioner Nicholas Hathaway to harbor and land commission Edward OBrien to municipal court The council plans a brief sail on the yacht America and Butler predicted a prosperous year with guarded tunnel consolidation to avoid railroad end runs.
New Haven July 6. The railroad commissioners met in Bridgeport to approve the New York Connecticut and Air Line road location after amendments made during a two hour recess. Earlier criticisms by Hartford and Harlem engineers labeled the layout defective but the amended plan was accepted following objections.
Washington dispatch says Charles Haughn, former Marion county judge and principal witness in local election cases, was killed on July 3. Edward Gutheredge, U S attorney, reports the murder and the attorney general orders a full examination of the circumstances by Mineola Texas officials.
New York heat wave increases city deaths with 150 on July 4 and 139 on July 5. By noon today the total reached 205, far above the 75 per day city average. Many victims are children under five in crowded tenement districts.
In New Haven on July 6 an alligator about three and a half feet long was captured in Mill River near the Yale University boat house. Reportedly the only live saurian in the state it is believed to have arrived from the south aboard a lumber vessel. The creature had been seen several times in the area recently.
Pietro Eduardo Martiringo, a clerk at Banca Sub Alpina in Turin, arrived in New York Wednesday and was arrested for embezzling 800000 lire ($160000). He confessed the theft and plans to return to Italy on Saturday.
A gentleman recently returned from a prolonged southern tour shares curious observations about the habits and life of birds in the gulf states. He details behaviors and traits observed in locality, noting unusual patterns influenced by season and habitat.
A humorous, period-tinged note claims mocking birds in Florida overindulge on berry juice, calling them tipsy and comical as they hiccup and stagger. The piece parallels their behavior to human bacchanal excess and even suggests the birds imitate men and join temperance plays after the season ends.
At Concorp New Hampshire on July 6 the noon ballot for U S senator shows votes totals for A Charles Bell and others with 55000 plus scattered counts. In the house readings bills on railroads education and taxation pass and notices on reservoirs, libraries and charters given. Senate considers Wolfboro police court abolition and toy sale ban. adjournment set to Monday noon with possible rival candidate talks among anti Rollins faction.
Plymouth Mass July 6 A night fire at South Halifax on Monponsett Pond destroyed two houses and a barn. One house housed a man named Barker who lived alone. his body was found in the ruins with a head wound. It is unclear if the wound came from a fall or an intruder. A horse in the barn was burned.
Fourteen Williams College graduates including George H. Ely of Cleveland Henry M Hoyt of Philadelphia and J Laselle of Whitinsville protest to the trustees over Prof Perry teaching free trade They object to the Cobden club prize being awarded at Williams A four member commission was appointed to study the advisability of a course of protection lectures.
Providence July 6 Music Teachers National Association concluded its programme this evening and adjourned to meet in Cleveland Ohio next year Officers elected President E M Bowman St Louis secretary treasurer W F Heath Fort Wayne Executive committee Cleveland P H Cronin Chicago M C L Capen Boston Committee on teachers E M and W Sherwood Carlyle Petersilia S Whitney Nec Steinart
Philadelphia July 6 The Record reports John Amory Knox, one of the alleged New York duellists, registered at the Continental hotel tonight. He told a reporter his wound was a mere scratch and he came to avoid possible seven years in prison. He said his antagonist was hiding in Connecticut and that he and Sheahan are now as good friends as ever.
The fragment lists several matchups with scattered results and city names including Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit St Louis Cincinnati Baltimore Westfield Firemen Riverton and Andersons. Entries show scores like 13 to 6 33 a3 nines 3 2 1 0 5 4 16 1 but lack full context or dates for a coherent story.
Whitcomb and Kendal of Chicago have failed for 100000, with R Jellyman and Co Montreal box makers failing for 30000. The Brooklyn bonded indebtedness has risen by 3356000 since January 1.
Gov Barstow orders four companies of the Vermont National Guard to Ely to quell 300 armed miners threatening destruction. The Vermont Copper Mining Company owes $120,000 and has paid no wages since April, with 150 kegs of blasting powder seized. Rioters gutted the company store, looted the post office, and armed themselves as the town of Ely braces for further violence.
Telegraph brief notes detail fires from Boston area buildings to Lake Massapong, with losses ranging from a few hundred to thousands. Incendiary blazes strike barns and stables near Sharon and Brockton, while Newburyport and Haverhill report mills and ice houses burning, with insured losses and multiple properties affected.
New England News reports a Robbinston Maine house owned by John Smith struck by lightning Thursday night partially destroying the structure. The family escaped unharmed. The item also notes Farmington normal school events with a 14 member graduating class and a reception at Normal hall. The Penobscot boom remains busy with 300 workers rafting, 54,000,600 feet already rafted, and 45,600,000 feet currently in the boom plus incoming 6,000,000 from East Branch and about 40,000,000 from the West Branch.
Lyman B Sleeper of Franklin Falls committed death by self harm by drawing Friday. Mr Walter Small, engineer of the Boston and Maine railroad locomotive Melrose, slipped while boarding Friday at Maryland Ridge and lost a leg below the knee and severely injured the other toes.
Thieves burglarized the residence of L. L. Durant taking 114 dollars. At M. D. Gilman’s home they took 42 dollars and a gold watch worth 156 dollars. At Hon Timothy P. Redfield’s house they secured 40 dollars and a valuable gold watch.
Chester W Chapin Jr named administrator of his father's estate. A Worcester boy, 14, drowns while bathing at South Ridge. A major row in Williamstown ends with Officer Walden losing part of his nose. Mrs. Leonard Pike of North Adams attempts suicide amid domestic trouble. Freight train axle breaks near Mystic station, coal cars derail delaying trains. Gloucester barber shop razor cuts man’s ear when struck by lightning. A Berkshire Woollen mills boy, 14, injures arm and head in an accident. Wilbraham Academy trustees hire Fletcher Durell to teach mathematics, a Princeton graduate. Dalton picnic scene ends with nine-year-old Lewis Evans crushed by a horse. father and sister injured. A severe thunderstorm hits Newburyport with widespread lightning damage and fires. Weldon railroad sword reunion event in Woburn with veterans and speeches. A committee prepares a testimonial for C H Wicker of Georgia.
A Providence bid opening for retaining and pier walls at Wood's Hall Mass was led by Isaac A. Sylvester Atlantic Mass with dredging 150 per cubic yard and retaining wall 1090, total about 45270. Col. G H Elliot United States engineer corps Newport recommended Sylvester for the contract amid multiple bidders.
The Waterbury mayor says the alleged attempt by Mrs. Clark on self harm at his house is part of a blackmail plot. Mrs. James A. Hovey wills $5,000 to Norwich Old Ladies Home after two nieces receive life use, with remainder to heirs. residue expected to exceed $5,000. A solitaire diamond sale proceeds will fund Christ church Sunday school books.
The Boston Museum offers comfort in warm weather with The Grand Duchess and a matinee of The Duchess today. Patience will be at the Bijou twice, Ranch 10 ends its run at the Boston, Wild West at Beacon Park concludes, and Ben R. Graham visits town.
New York reports 26 heat prostration cases today with three deaths, including ex-Sheriff Daggett in Brooklyn. he lies in dangerous condition at home after physician care. Also noted are acquittal of Priest McCarthy on a Kate Nixon assault charge and a postponed regatta for the New York Canoe Club off New Brighton. Castle Garden labor bureau figures for June show 3,614 employed, with 2,717 men and 887 women. most are farmers, laborers, and mechanics. average wages are $14 for men and $10.56 for women. Demand remains strong for harvest farm hands. German society finances remain unpublished.
New York on July 6 reports Joe Ryan, a wrestler, visited the Police Gazette office and tried to bite the nose of William E. Harding, the sporting editor. He was arrested and committed for trial in default of $500 bail.
An explosion at the Utah Powder Works building in Ogden canyon tonight destroyed the structure and killed a man named Porter while injuring several other workers. Local authorities and safety inspectors cordon the area as investigators assess the cause.
The Roxbury council reappoints Al Watts and names Aldermen Devlin Kendricken Anthony Pray and Whitten to count ward 13 election votes. Water Works reports Basin No 2 holds about 260 060 000 gallons, two weeks supply, Basin No 3 remains full. Sergt Thomas Ryan elected director of the Police Relief Association replacing Estes Can Get Resigned. Assistant Superintendent Hastings joins the visiting committee replacing Rufus C Marsh who has died. Funeral for Rufus C Marsh will be held Sunday at noon at the People's Church.
Ex-Railroad Commissioner Herschell of Holyoke visited Hartford and argued public opinion should target the fault in the grade crossing collision. He blamed signal construction, not the rule to stop, noting signals must not be changeable while a train is crossing. He cited Boston and Albany at South Framingham and Walpole on the New York and New England road as models where such a collision is impossible. General notes report stockholder tensions over lease ratification and Erie’s security issues, plus local rail updates including a Pullman car addition for the 1:50 PM New York connection and H C Barlow’s promotion to general freight agent. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific reports higher current earnings vs last year.
The Marblehead Boat club held its second annual picnic and regatta at Centennial Grove Essex. Special trains brought 600 attendees from Salem and Lynn while Meader's Quadrille band provided music. Prizes in running and walking events ranged from 3 to 7 dollars. O'Neil of Chelsea won the single scull with Murphy second. West End club of Boston took the four oared race with Enterprise of Salem and Forest River of Salem following. Bay View crews impressed with their first race.
The fifth annual reunion of the New York and New England Jewelers Association was celebrated in Providence and at Oakland Beach. The New York club arrived by boat at 5 30 A M, breakfasted at Roger Williams Park, then joined a street parade before proceeding to Oakland Beach for dinner and an extensive program of amusements.
Rumor says a new Sandwich block built by Chamberlain and Donovan from Boston will be leased to a major Boston dry goods merchant. Upper floors are largely occupied by Cape Cod Ship Canal company officials who plan to establish their headquarters in the town.
A sweeping roundup notes figures from politics, business, and culture. Rubinstien and Senator Fair family relocate, Mrs Chase Sprague sails to Europe, Mrs Stowe in 25 year old fashion, and Conductor Tucker ill. Landlord Haynes seeks quiet health in Lenox while Mme Minck leads Paris communists, and Edward Robinson’s ordination in Hingham is set. Lowell, Cleveland, Ferry, and Butler appear in travel, health, and public life news as well as hotel expansions and art purchases by Mackay.
Alexandria reports one cholera death with 10 more at Samanand and 109 at Damietta plus eight at Mansurah in 24 hours. Hungarian trial accuses witnesses of coercion. Count de Chambord’s health deteriorates as he receives last sacraments and asks visitors. UK and Indian conflicts, cholera precautions, floods, and political notes fill the dispatch.
The speaker urges U S Treasury to redeem 5 million debased trade dollars at 100 cents and recoin them as standard dollars or half dollars. He notes holders face a $750000 loss, points to widespread silver content, and argues for fair treatment of working people versus banks.
In the senate Friday the committee on public charitable institutions was instructed to hold daily sessions until the Tewksbury almshouse investigation ends, close the caring on Friday, and report to the legislature on the 17th inst. The house finance committee asked to be discharged from the clerks salaries bill, motion to suspend rules failed. A joint committee was postponed on prorogation to Tuesday, and the house adjourned to next Tuesday. Bids for six double tenement dwellings for state prison officers were opened. 11 bids ranged to 25,100 but only 20,660 appropriation allowed rejecting higher bids. Chandler expected winner. Militia roster changes announced. Donaldson, Donovan & Co. threaten legal action over a tanned skin supplied for the Tewksbury probe, valued at 1500, now offered at 3000 due to publicity. Governor’s shoes as new industry noted as Rome museum item, not domestic market.
A string of obituaries reports Seth Chenery of Clinton dying of heart disease in a coach near Marlboro Worcester while en route from Northboro to Shrewsbury. Also noted are Kitty Lougee of East Somerville who played Topsy in Uncle Tom’s Cabin and died of heart disease, Horace Brown of Salem who died at his father’s residence in West Newbury after consuming illness, and Rev Charlies Burnham a Jamaica Street Congregational pastor dying in Townshend. Additional obituaries mention Calvin P. Lapham of Hancock, Martin C. Keenan of Boston’s Beach Street, Hon George W. Dike of Stoneham, and Daniel Wetherbee of Acton, all noted July 5 with brief biographical details and public roles.
Louisa Blake 17 attempted drowning in the Charles River and was rescued then sent to Massachusetts General Hospital in stable condition. Real estate agent Edmund A. Knowlton found dead in bed at 5 South Russell Street. Joseph L Richards arrested in Lowell after a missing timepiece incident involving Elwin G Rollins. Richard McCarty 21 charged with larceny of a silver watch from a Mott Street saloon. Martin Griffin and Roach suffer sunstroke, Griffin dies at City Hospital. Daniel Hoar, 45, at Wood's Hall coal yard, falls fracturing his right leg and undergoes amputation at Massachusetts General. Penhollow Jewelry stolen from 7 St James Avenue during July 4 break-in.
Maj Charles F Woodward has accepted the Wakefield tax collector post and filed bonds. Beverly man John Davis 24 died after being struck by a Gloucester train while crossing Federal Street. Dedham Mutual Fire Insurance elects Ira Cleveland E J Bispham William Mansfield Georg B Faunce Wald Coburn E W Taft L H Kingsbury. G I Faunce elected president Tra Cleveland treasurer and E Howe Jr secretary. Cambridge district court hears minor John Griffin charged with breaking into Michael Michaelson home and stealing jewelry and money. sent to reform school. Weltham selectmen seek legal opinion on last town meeting. moderator alleged to err. Meeting recalled for July 15 to word warrant as before.
A list of local failures includes H B Locke druggist Worcester A G Morris carpenter Haverhill W L Whiting hoops Montville W V Forster boot and shoe dealer Wheel ing W Va assigned Hasbrouch Worsted Mill Worcester assigned J D Kingsbury butcher Webster insolvent by creditors Wesley C Holdsworth confectionery Stoneham failed Edmund H Gray Gray's Opera House Boston recently burned will settle in insolvency Steamship Istrian Co Ltd Eng land petitions Suffolk County insolvency court to declare William Colwell Brighton cattle dealer a bankrupt over a freight note Protest.
The Charlestown Artillery Veteran association holds its ninth annual reunion at Sanborn's hotel Nantasket beach on Saturday July 21 the 22d anniversary of Bull Run. Young Men's Christian union members plan a Saturday excursion to Downer Kerosene Oil works South Boston meeting at First and A streets at 3 PM. The Maine Veteran association of Massachusetts schedules its annual meeting Wednesday evening July 11 at Nos 71 and 73 Portland street at 7:30.
Orders from Washington close the ordnance department and abolish the chief clerk’s post held by Edward Roulstone. His 3a stipend is $1,100. Roulstone has been offered a watchman position at the Chelsea magazine as compensation. About six workers will be let go. The order takes effect Tuesday.
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