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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1879
Page
2
The article paints a slice of mountain resort life with physicians sending patients for air and vigor. It contrasts pale brides and fashionable dresses with rugged outdoor scenes, notes lively young travelers, and highlights a notable marriage born at Crawford House, amid rowing, fishing, and social promenades.
The article recalls Prof. Lewis Swift and his modest claim of discovering a comet. It notes the waning brilliance of his comet, now receding from the sun and nearing the earth, visible for weeks with a telescope. A clear night, a sharp instrument, and a practiced eye are required, as ordinary observers may only glimpse a hazy speck and must believe to magnify it into a comet.
The Duke of Argyll answered Mr Bancroft’s toast with felicity amid applause, recalling Henry W Longfellow and Cyrus W Field. He praised Bancroft’s literary renown and hoped for an indissoluble union between England and America.
The Great Barrington Savings Bank faces loss from Dr. W. H. Parks loan of 10000 on title-defective property. With interest and taxes, the debt now nears 13000, a large portion likely unrecoverable. A Raum circular warns that U S marshals will pursue arrests in federal cases, relying on future fee appropriations.
Southerly winds in the Middle Atlantic States and New England bring warmer, clear or partly cloudy skies with occasional showers. Interior areas may see a later turn to cooler northwest winds and a rising barometer.
The report from the Observer's Office Signal Service U S A at Boston dated July 15 1879 lists meteorological readings including mean daily temperature and humidity mean daily thermometer and barometer values and total rainfall with punchy station notes. It cites Sergeant of the Signal Corps U S A and includes time stamps 2 PM and 0 PM with recorder codes.
Yesterday marked the season’s peak heat with thermometers in the nineties for most of the day and extremely hot nights nationwide. Midnight readings show Albany 75, Boston 80, Buffalo 76, Burlington 70, Charleston 82, Chicago 90, Cleveland 82, Detroit 82, Eastport 59, Erie 82, Jacksonville 77, New London 74, New Orleans 82, New York 81, Norfolk 79, Oswego 76, Philadelphia 81, Portland 71, Rochester 78, Savannah 80, St. Louis 85, Toledo 84, Washington 84, Wilmington 76.
A sequence of vessel calls and origins across major ports notes ships like Avias from Liverpool in Boston on July 15, Rhyvindda from Cardiff in New York, Colon from Aspinwall, Knickerbocker from New Orleans, Lone Star from Montreal, Zealand from Antwerp in Philadelphia on July 14, City of Panama from Panama in San Francisco, Saratoga from New York in Havana on July 14, and other July 14 15 departures and arrivals including Castalia from New York at Bristol, Sufra from Philadelphia at Lisbon, Rhein from New York to Bremen, and City of Washington from Havana in New York.
Auction day notices list multiple items with times and firms in New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati. Entries include stocks boots and shoes real estate hats horses carriages drapery carpets and oils with firms such as Hawes Henshaw Holbrook Fox J C McCurdy Lippincott Samuel Buntings Sons and A E Eaton for July 17 18 and surrounding sales.
Comparative statistics from E Russell & Co show second quarter business failures at 1,534 with liabilities $22.7 million, far below prior years. Six months 1879 yield 4,058 failures and $65.8 million liabilities, nearly 2,000 fewer failures and over $65 million less debt than 1878, signaling rising confidence and higher total settlements across 22 clearing houses.
Returns to the Agriculture Department show cotton condition at 93 on July 1, drought heavy in South Carolina Georgia and Texas. Corn planted area up nationwide, northern states fair, west of Mississippi high. Tobacco acreage down overall with seed-leaf centers up about thirteen percent. Spring wheat mostly 91 nationwide, Texas low at 61, Pacific coast near 92, Oregon full average. winter wheat at 91 nationwide with New England around 89.
Colorado railroad conflicts halt work toward Leadville as Judge Hallet halts AT and Rio Grande lines pending supplemental bill rulings. South Park Railroad gains potential lead in trade. Also reports meetings of Portsmouth Great Falls and Conway Railroad, Boston and Hoosac Tunnel case, Wabash injunction, and New York rail investigation.
In Hinton, West Virginia, a white mob of about seventy five miners, led by engineer C. Mayhughs, attacked a group of about one hundred armed black men led by Capt. Dick America after alleged scandal. Ten black men were whipped and released. The scene cooled by Monday morning with miners returning to Coal Valley work.
A series of July fires in Pottsville Franklin Falls Pittsfield Philadelphia New Orleans and Lawrence destroy buildings including Prevost colliery breaker and Monks elevator. Losses range from several hundred to twenty five thousand dollars with substantial insured amounts. hundreds are left jobless or displaced.
International match at Ottawa July 15 reports Ogdensburg leading Ottawa 414 to 404 after 800 yards. Individual top Ogdensburg scores Ives 73 Hastings 71 Callaghan 70 Lee 70. Ottawa Grant 71 Booth 71 Patte 66. At 900 yards Ogdensburg 374 Ottawa 378.
George Lewis, a 19 year old negro, arraigned in Chesterfield county for the January murder of his grandmother. A first capital trial with an all negro jury led to a new trial. The current jury, also all negroes, convict him of murder in the second degree and sentence him to eighteen years in the penitentiary.
In Altoona Pennsylvania the National Greenback-Labor party convened with 130 delegates. Thomas A Armstrong elected temporary chair. Samuel R Mason named permanent president. Henry Carey Baird nominated for state treasurer by acclamation after others withdrawn. Platform urged debt repayment, greenbacks, income tax, labor protections, eight hour day, and opposition to coalition with other parties. A second ballot nominated Peter Sutton for state treasurer. Storm damage and a fatality followed as lightning struck outskirts, a cigar maker died, and a dwelling burned.
A Washington letter claims Agnes Jenks of Louisiana, noted for alleged perjury in the Potter Committee era, holds a $1800-a-year Treasury Department sinecure. The writer accuses her of flaunting in Treasury corridors and links her to former epistolary efforts and stolen despatches tied to Republican investigators and agents in several states.
Treasury memorandum details a $583,886,594.96 drop in interest bearing debt from August 31, 1865 to July 1, 1879 and an annual interest saving of $67,203,919.37 after funding completes by August 1, 1879. Total debt falls by $729,224,315.66. March 1, 1877 reduction is $361,558,886.67.
Pittsfield July 15 Great Barrington excites over allegations against the late treasurer Dr W H Parks of the Great Barrington Savings Bank. He obtained a 10 000 loan by claiming a bequest supported by a will later shown to grant only a life interest. A probate will reveals the wife’s interest ends with her death, and a suit has attached about 6 000 in Parks property. The loan now totals over 13 000 with interest and taxes.
Commissioner Raum and officials in Washington push constant, vigorous enforcement of laws against illicit distilleries. Deputies may guard prisoners and serve processes with costs borne by government. Rewards offered for information leading to seizure locations. Other cabinet items note cattle import rules, Jamestown dispatch, and 10-40 bond maturities.
The Duke of Argyll and the Field family arrived by steamer Bristol from Newport and visited Gramercy Park homes and museums this afternoon. A Boston boy, Harry Newcomb, aged 18, is sought by police on a Westward flight with a carbine. Maggie Mitchell’s brother James Mitchell was severely beaten by George Hall. The trial of Chastine Cox for Mrs. Hall’s murder proceeds as jurors are sworn. A Kansas tornado relief appeal is issued. A 12 million four per cent sale priced at about 101 3-4 NY quota closes the Syndicate’s April intake. Schell and Kelly clash over an elevated railroad bid. Blair defalcation charges are denied by President Sherman. Dirigo’s captain Horace Staples faces assault charges. Jacob Kaner of the Fifth Regiment Band dies by self-inflicted means. Immigrants total six hundred forty arriving from Europe.
In Exeter New Hampshire on July 15 five carrier pigeons owned by Mr Waiters of Charles Town were released at 3 PM and headed toward Boston after several air circuits. The birds in training have made four trips including Newton Junction to Boston in 22 minutes and Haverhill to Boston in 17 minutes. Tomorrow they depart from Dover as a large crowd looked on.
An adjourned meeting in Portland reports liabilities at 325,927 and assets at 61,091. F W Denison is proposed as creditor for 11,974 from his mother's estate. The committee anticipates a possible larger dividend and recommends settling at 25 percent in six, twelve, eighteen, and twenty four months. The report was accepted.
The American Philological Association convened in Newport with Gov Van Zandt addressing. President Sewall noted the death of secretary Thomas C. Murray of Johns Hopkins University and Charles R. Lanman was appointed to replace him. A long list of attendees from universities and schools attended and the meeting adjourned for the day.
A Washington special corrects a London despatch stating a treaty signing between Russia and the United States on Alaska fisheries. No treaty exists, no negotiations are pending, and past issues over shelter for fishermen on the Russian coast were settled by brief correspondence with no further trouble.
A confidential associate of General Grant states he will not accept the presidency of the Lesseps Panama Canal Company, clarifying that Grant’s confidant will not assume leadership of the venture.
Washington July 15. War Department reports no indication of upcoming trouble with the Indians on the Northwest coast. General Miles, with 800 men, has crossed the Missouri at Fort Peck D T about fifty miles south of the British line. A supply depot is at that point and another on Mussle Shell River, enabling prompt reinforcement from General Terry if needed.
A severe rain and wind storm struck Binghamton New York on July 15 causing damage across the region. Local reports describe heavy downpours and strong gusts with property losses and widespread power outages still being assessed by officials. Emergency crews mobilized to respond to affected neighborhoods as residents begin cleanup and assess safety hazards.
Harrisburg dated July 15 reports Gov Hoyt granted Gov Rob inson of New York a requisition warrant for Peter Herdic of Williamsport. Herdic borrowed 25000 dollars from an Elmira bank in 1876, using gas and water bonds as security which proved worthless. Bank officials sued for false pretences and a Williamsport officer took charge of the case.
Mrs James Bell of Dover gave birth to twins on July 4 marking four children born in twenty months, the two earlier also twins. A Fryeburg stable was struck by lightning during a storm killing one cow as horses had just been moved. Bath hail damaged windows and corn. Peter Chandler of Chatham NH crushed to death at Fryeburg unloading logs. Babb injured by bee hive accident while mowing at Saccarappa. one horse killed. No new bids on Biddeford banks. state examiner and bank examiner visiting. Edwin Stone named Biddeford Savings Bank treasurer after Chapman’s death.
New Hampshire items report Rev C F Sinclair of Boston received a unanimous call as pastor of the Unitarian Society at Dover. Also noted: Gov Head to consider a Hanover artillery section, prison pardon for Charles Biddle, a Portsmouth train accident death by lockjaw, and plans for a state agricultural society.
Joseph R. Butler aged about 40 formerly with the Murphy temperance movement was found dead in his bed in Pittsfield on Tuesday morning after taking six ounces of chlorate overnight. He had come from Springfield the previous Wednesday and confessed a spree to friends. Rev Dr Easton of Naugatuck, visiting Pittsfield, offered Butler shelter before his death. A chlorate prescription was left in his room by the physician. Butler belonged to the Reformed Club in Meriden, Conn., with telegrams sent to the club to handle the remains.
Christopher W Peckham while painting at the Dixon House Westerly fell backward fifteen feet striking his head on a granite step and died. The Newport accident left Mrs George Shaw of Boston and Mr Roland Lincoln of Brookline seriously injured after being thrown from a horse driven vehicle. Admiral Peyton hosted an elegant reception on his flagship in Newport harbor Tuesday. Isaac Kirby Time won the Narragansett Boat Club two mile single sculls race Tuesday evening in 15 minutes 8 seconds. Postmaster General Key and party traveled from Newport by boat to Bristol for a Senator Burnside dinner, then by special train to Providence via Narragansett Hotel.
A Vermont page notes Bennington records a 90 degree high, local obituaries include White River Junction postmaster George Lyman, and river finds Granger of Winooski. It reports deer overgrowth near Rutland, deer reintroduction prospects, injuries to Norwich tanner George Messenger, and Vermont Congregationalist rifts. Also covered are potato beetle parasite efforts near St. Albans, and Bennington election trial testimony in progress with ten-day limits.
Drowning victim Edmond Larange recovered near Lowell after Monday incident. Willard Putnam of New Salem injured by a horse, several ribs broken. Marlboro shoe shop workers seek pay raise. request pending. Capt. Henry Allen recovering from sunstroke after Friday attack. Wareham pair arrested for breaking and entering Rufus Lincoln store. case continued. Rev. G H De Boise resigns after eleven years at North Brookfield church. resignation effective year end. E L Barney to pursue action against American Linen Mill over spinner pay dispute. Doane house at Harwich port broken into. $180 check and other valuables stolen. Elsias Chase duo from Brewster arrested. bonds set at $1,000 each. Fayville shoe factory workers strike for 30c per case raise. operations suspended. Rochester Bicentennial Committee named. 1400 dinner capacity. H B Pierce communications.
In Buffalo on July 15 courtney defeated James H. Riley in a single scull race for $500 a side over two miles at Silver Lake. Courtney led with a long stroke, finished a half boat length ahead in 27 minutes 37.75 seconds, despite rough shallow water and a 7:30 start wind. Riley exhausted, Johnson abstained after objections.
News in brief reports a severe heat record in Toronto with several sunstrokes and one fatality named Tutton. It also notes a courthouse fire at Leadville thwarted by saved mining records, drownings in Dayton and a Paterson factory fire survivors, a Mississippian judge died, a gale at Coatacook, and sentence commutations and political injuries.
Patrick Daley Henry Watson Charles Horan Daniel Higgins and Patrick Finnery all of Boston riverside Tremont area sons of rope factory workers left home to see New York. They came aboard a Stonington boat to the city, ran dry of funds, asked for meals and return home. They are at the Central office and will be sent home tomorrow.
Whittemore Peet Post & Co. compromise acceptances at fifty cents on the dollar. They pay fifty cents on drafts of Meriden Woolen, Kent Woolen Providence, Steam Woolen Catskill, and C H Mason Providence. Lowerbury Hymes Galland clothing makers 40 Walker street placed in receivership, S A Roeder appointed. Liabilities about $30,000.
CaicaGo July 15 reports the Inter Ocean Rock Island special that saw mill hands at most large mills struck yesterday. A compromise was reached for workers to return today, but about 200 workers sent a delegation to Moline to halt mill work. Davenport mill men may join the strike tomorrow.
Foreign dispatches report a Nicaragua conspiracy led by Frederico Mora and Ruiz Sandoval uncovered around July 28 with arrests of many. in Colombia the Magdalena revolt succeeded and President Robles jailed. Santa Marta fighting ends with Nunez favored and likely elected. deaths tally 170 in Magdalena, 40 in Panama, 250 in Cauca, plus more in Antioquia and Cundinamarca. Peru’s Supreme Court disapproves the release of the German steamer Luxor and orders detention in Callao for reconsideration.
Paris reports Budget Committee and a Senatorial panel favor active French participation in opening Central Africa. A commission to study linking Algeria and Bengal to London by railway is formed. Also, the Senate bureau selected the Minister Ferry Educational bill committee.
Attorneys for Tennessee bondholders seek an injunction against Louisville and Nashville and Great Southern Railroads to block interest payments on pledged stock until the case is resolved. Judge Stone to hear the Northern holders case after Judge Swaine left for Europe. The piece also notes Wall Street's view of soundness and cites Alex. Frothingham & Co. claiming a $100 investment yielded over $1,000 in under two months.
In Campello Massachusetts Campellas defeated Gortons of Providence 11 to 6. Springfield Massachusetts Worcesters won 7 to 0 against Springfields. Cincinnati provided a 9 to 0 victory over Providence in eleven innings. Cleveland beat Syracuse 8 to 7, and Chicago Chicagos triumphed 11 to 0 over Troy Citys. In Palmer New Bedfords defeated Palmers 10 to 5.
Columbus Driving Park Association opened races with the 2.50 class winner Hamble tonian by three straight heats Effie G second and Cigpa Dixon third. Second race 2.21 class trotting ran six heats Powers won two heats Belle Brassfield Elsie Good and Lucille shared other places with times ranging from 2.22 to 2.28.
A delegation from the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows visited Powow Lodge in Amesbury, with Quascacunquen Lodge also present. The lodge was reported in good order and entertained guests with speeches music and a collation in Veteran Hall. Merrimack Encampment officers were installed the preceding evening by D G P Isaac P Noyes.
Fort Davis reports that at 6 am Indians attacked Deutschear ranch three miles east of Galveston and killed Juan Josea and his wife while driving off sixteen horses. Fourteen citizens and a troop detachment pursue the assailants toward the Stanton reservation.
San Francisco July 15 closing prices for mining stocks list Alphaveesceceeseesses 26 Mexican 2616 Alta 1044 Northern Belle 458 Belcher 54g Ophir 37 Best & Belcher 1746 Overman 9% Bullion Ge Savage 13 California 4% Sierra Nevada 42 Chollar 6% Union Consolidated 35 Consolidated Virginia 434 Yellow Jacket 1548 Crown Point 5 Eureka Consolidated 16 Potosi 4/8 Exchequer 64 Imperial 1% Gould & Curry 185g Martin White 5% Grand Prize 4 MOMO 8% Hale & Norcross 14 Independence 2% Julia Consolidated 3% Consolidated Pacific 7% Justice 5 Leviathan 18-32
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