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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1883
Page
1
Brief items from the Boston Post outline sections on the code duello a plaintive protest and a mimic world. The page also announces financial and market reports marriages and deaths court records railroad matters local miscellany ship news hotel arrivals meteorological reports and obituary summaries.
The piece notes Cham bord as a parallel to Charles O Conor in France. It reports New Orleans as healthier than New York and similar to the national average. It nods at Thurman as a political figure amid a class of political types and references steel cruiser costs and various newspapers urging anti trade dollars sentiment.
President Eliot agrees with Charles Francis Adams on allowing modern languages to count equally with classical studies for college admission. He calls the measure judicious and worthy.
A Lowell Times editorial warns that one blunder could defeat democracy in national politics if Randall becomes speaker. The paper questions the contemporary’s enthusiasm for campaigning and notes Randall’s candidacy as a real possibility.
In New Hampshire many politicians expect the deadlock to end soon. The only certainty is that Rollins cannot be re elected. Judge Jeremiah Smith of Dover Chief Justice Doe of Rollinsford and Gen Gilman Marston are named as possible targets of the change and William E Chandler may also be in the crosshairs.
Judge Hoadly began the Ohio campaign Saturday night at Hamilton addressing a large, representative crowd of old-fashioned Democrats. Butler County, a stronghold of the old Bourbons who backed Durbin Ward, pledged cordial support after the event. The speech was modest and sensible, and the campaign opened auspiciously.
The Herald argues Hayes’s fraudulent administration weakened the party while thousands who backed him regret their support. It singles out Grant Robeson Chandler Blaine and others for alleged misdeeds but emphasizes that only Hayes betrayed popular government by seizing a stolen presidency, now linked to Fremont’s town.
A Halifax paper defends Judge Savary against Boston papers criticizing his Amero court conduct. It says published interview reports were genuine interviews, notes the judge has not denied them, and contends Boston papers wrongly allege bias and improper bench behavior.
Public sympathy favors the Wershire Vermont miners unpaid for months while their families suffer hunger. Wealthy mine owners allegedly delay wages. miners claim hard work earned pay and condemn employer cruelty.
Postmaster General Gresham issues ruling upholding Key's anti lottery order while noting legal questions. He confirms suspension and restoration actions amid court appeals. Also reports on Indians funding, patent medicines, whiskey tax, Corea treaty, and miscellaneous posts in Washington.
In Ely Vermont a militia strike crackdown arrested a dozen leading miners amid a short campaign. National Guard units rode 100 miles and entered Ely to calm riots at the mine and powder house. The mining company proposes a partial repayment plan while pending legal actions threaten receivership and foreclosure. work remains halted and destitute families receive town aid.
Bridget McCue threw vitriol at Thomas Connolly a 32 year old widower in New Haven after he refused marriage. Connolly was taken to New Haven hospital with possible eye injuries. A companion was splashed and the assailant has not yet been arrested.
Greensburg Kentucky July 8 Last night Marshal Hensley of this place with Ben Bagley and four others started out to arrest James Owen a desperate character on a felony warrant. They reached Owens house at midnight and found he had a party to resist arrest. About fifty shots were exchanged. Marshal Hensley was killed Bagley mortally wounded and the rest of the posse fled. Owen was not arrested.
Cincinnati mourners fill the cathedral residence to view Archbishop Purcell's body. Rain and crowds hinder passage on Eighth Street. police assist to prevent a crush. Tomorrow the body rests on a cathedral catafalque and funeral tickets will be issued Wednesday to manage crowds.
A Sunset incident ends with Deputy Sheriff Owens firing on a drunken rioter Sam Hunter who shot at him and missed. Owens continued the pursuit as three deputies head toward Decatur to confront an armed mob of about 50, with officers midway between Decatur and Sunset awaiting support.
Reports describe six deaths from yesterday's heat at the coroner's office. Central Labor union adopts resolutions condemning Gov Barstow's militia action in Ely and attacks the Vermont Copper company for unpaid miners. Senators Harrison Sherman Harris and Gorman leave for Boston to Bar Harbor, and four men are arraigned for practicing medicine without a license.
Fire at Bridgewater State Workhouse destroys most buildings, with 150 to 200 inmates evacuated. Two convicts confess sparking the blaze, with one admitting tampering with pumps and vents. Boston area fires report further losses including a color works and warehousing fires, totaling substantial insured and uninsured damages across several sites.
Batavia dispatch reports George Ayers a 60 year old wealthy farmer shot his sleeping grandson Charles Preston, then set the house and barn ablaze before killing himself. Neighbors say Ayers was in sane conditions prior to the fatal act.
The Norwegian bark Vega, once sighted off Mobile, reached Ship Island quarantine with four yellow fever cases aboard.
Anant New York July 8 August Ehlers his wife and 17 month old child were struck by a falling tree while on the river below the city during yesterday's cyclone. The father and child were killed and the mother was badly hurt.
Gotham Gleanings reports that last night an attempt to wreck the New York mail train occurred, with authorities investigating the incident. No further details on casualties or suspects are provided in the readable fragment.
New London, Conn. July 8 Gould's Atalanta arrived Saturday at 6 15 P M after crossing from Twenty third Street East River New York in 5 hours 45 minutes She returned to the sound today at 10 15 A M indicating a swift round trip voyage with returns reported in local maritime notes.
At the Sligo assizes Rogerson Tadsy Kelley and Haughton were found guilty of murder conspiracy. Sentences deferred as two informers linked them to a secret society plan to blow up the Weston house in Galway in 1882 with dynamite. Five pounds exploded, little damage, judge warned.
The Bangor Commercial notes a suspected camp meeting set to begin near Northport on the 20th. Missing Bucksport man Ailen Brien has been gone since Monday, July 2, and a Fort Fairfield woman, Mrs Walton, is expected to recover after a fall from a swing on the Fourth. A Brunswick lightning strike damaged a house, injuring Mrs Proctor.
Florence Lewis of Lynn Massachusetts, seven, drowned in a well at Hen niker on Friday. Richard Howard of Grantham found dead in a hayfield likely from sunstroke. Unknown man about 35 found in the Merrimack River in Manchester Saturday. East Concord reports record gross sales and high prices at the annual sale. Dover horse railway shows 30 percent net. 5 percent cash dividend and 25 percent reserve funded. Petition circulating in Fisherville seeks rename to Penacook. old name used over 40 years. Bemis will case at Concord postpones to the 25th. illegitimacy papers referenced. Military circles note expired commissions under 1879 law, including Gen Clough. State board of equalization raises Merrimac county valuations for multiple towns.
Bradley Jones of St. Johnsbury died after a fall from a sawhorse and a timber injury while lifting. In Bellows Falls four year old Harry Morrill drowned in the Connecticut River while bathing, son of Julius A. Morrill, Scribner’s agent.
Thomas Holbrook, 21, was run over by a freight train at North Adams on Sunday afternoon, likely fatally injured. Charles Carr at Leicester Card Factory was severely hurt after being caught on a shaft on Saturday. Uxbridge cherry crop ruined by Monday night rain, rotting unripe fruit. Patrick Latigan, 45, died from sunstroke in Andover after arriving from England the preceding Wednesday. Forepaugh's circus at Fitchburg disrupted by a thunderstorm Saturday night. A Springfield gossip column notes a private marriage of a young lady to a Boston drummer on Thursday. John Bowler, 25, of Holyoke was fatally stabbed after a drunken row with a tramp. the assailant is sought. Fall River spinner union to discuss overtime and long hours in a Tuesday meeting. Northampton assessors report total personal estate of 2,904,677 with 672,878 in bank stock and real estate at 5,975,700 totaling 8,880,377 and 2,758 polls. Lawrence Law and Order league to summon liquor dealers to court Thursday listing Mooley, Daniels, Crooks, Hanrahan, Donovan, Banfield, Sullivan, Graham, Dodge, Conlon, Bradley, Toomey, Maites, Lorden, Dempsey, Shea.
James Abrahham’s 13 year old son Michael was found drowned in the Providence river on Saturday. Providence bell boy Thomas Owens, 20, drowned bathing, Saturday afternoon. Harry O’Neil, 9, drowned bathing in the Blackstone river at Woonsocket Saturday afternoon. An east bound passenger train collided with a west bound freight at Ironstone Saturday morning, wrecking engines and several cars. A decorative window memorial for Mrs. Richard Baker Jr. was dedicated at Channing Memorial church in Newport Sunday. The Whitford murder preliminary examination ended Saturday. evidence suggests manslaughter and he was freed on 2000 bail to reappear Monday.
A Saturday work stoppage by Manville's carriage factory workers in New Haven is reported. Other items note a man about 35 fell from a New York train and died on the scene near New Haven, and a Hartford pension update for a War of 1812 veteran's survivor.
The week’s listings note a theatre closure leaving three regular venues. Bijou offers La Mascette with a cast including Harry Dixey and Seth Crane. Museum remains hosting La Grande Duchesse for another week. Oakland Garden presents Iolanthe with a strong cast. Beacon Park features a unique entertainment week.
The performance promises a unique and highly interesting show. Rotes. Cc W Bowser set to play Snaggs in A Bunch of Keys next season. Virginia follows La Mascotte at the Bijou.
The Excelsior Water Mining company has imposed a 60 cent per share assessment. Stored in Montgomery Alabama, crops face worm damage and farmers fear losses. The note closes with a gruesome hanging tale from Fort Davis Texas.
Mme Etela Barry attends Ocean house Newport while Hon P A Collins shares April consular reports. Capt Roix of Penobscot receives a watch from officers. Edwin Booth to fit new Indian avenue home. Mrs A T Stewart arrives Grand Union Saratoga, exclusive dining, private outings. A Hetherston sails for Europe on seven week trip aboard Nevada Guion line. F F Pickens resigns Boston and Albany post for western duties. Gen Butler and staff cruise aboard yacht America. council trip planned aboard same yacht. John T Prince resigns Waltham Watertown schools post for MA state board of education. Annie Louise Cary donates 250 for Maine General hospital free bed. Prof Cyr vacations. Republican helm to Mons Voyer during trip. Ex Senator Casserly’s will leaves estate to wife. income 15000 annually. Col Albert A Pope sails to Europe aboard Cunard Pervonia for business and pleasure. Harrogate bicycle meet eyed. return mid September. Remarks on Judge Hoadly’s Ohio gubernatorial inquiry. 25th anniversary of Andrew Johnson marriage observed in West Berlin. gifts and regrets notes. Canard steamer Samaria passenger list to Liverpool includes many names.
The city endured severe heat Friday and Saturday leading to sunstroke fatalities. The dead include Thomas Roach at City Hospital Barbara Connolley 21 of 76 Gold Street South Boston Charles McCarty of 69 Pitt Street Patrick Flaherty 96 First Street South Boston Peter Connolly 84 Newman Street South Boston Patrick Coughlin 49 Benton Street and a young man employed by Dwight Chester of Newton Centre.
Bowdoin College at Brunswick Maine began its seventh commencement with a baccalaureate address by Professor Campbell. The message cited Ecclesiastes ten fifteen warning of folly’s labor and ignorance of the way to the city. A note mentions Hub Punch and local grocers druggists and wine merchants supplying bus goods.
The report covers the Hull Yacht Club second regatta at Hull with 10 mile and 7 mile courses across six classes, noting wind, gear failures, and prize allocations. It also details Beverly Yacht Club races at Marblehead including class structure, prize money, handicap rules, and entries, plus notes on yachts Tulip Spider Payche and Dandelion.
J Hopkins leads the list in the gold badge match with events including first prize to C F Morrill for a silver card and J Buffum with a pearl handled knife. Adams, Field, Hopkins, Morrill, and Brown feature across multiple events such as five bails five balls and five thirds. Tinsbury of Ashland and Bagg of Springfield challenge Adams for the individual grass ball championship at Springfield grounds on July 15.
The Law and Order League notified Fitchburg Railroad Henry Russell James Madden and Jeremiah Murphy that tenants selling liquor will make owners responsible. A raid on Margaret Manning’s place recovered 15 quarts of ale and six quarts of lager beer. A treadle pump behind the bar dispensed liquor from cellar barrels. A letter promising non molestation for cattle drovers was not from temperance interests. Funeral of James Riley noted in Lynn with St. Mary’s church services and Temperance society escort. Suburban items include a burst water pipe on Franklin Street Somerville and a Cambridge Democratic committee election. A Hyde Park boy drowned at Sprague’s pond. River Street bridge project underway. a Newton house burglarized. and 8 year old Joseph Shaw drowned in the Charles River.
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