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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1883
Page
1
Domestic and foreign market reports, marriages and deaths, railroad matters, court records, ship news, hotel arrivals and meteorological notes compiled for the four page local summary. Obituaries appear in the same section with brief notices and essential details.
The Traveller outlines assignments for leading house committees if Mr Randall becomes speaker and names Mr Flower of New York to head the banking and currency committee. Flower is not a member-elect of the 48th congress.
The city of Duluth reemerges as a potential rival to Minneapolis in wheat grinding. Minneapolis observers note Duluth has drawn away enough wheat from the region to provoke serious concern among local leaders and papers in Minneapolis discuss the evolving competition.
The Cramps voice anger as Roach absorbs the steel fleet and a cruiser hints at coming events. Chandler is named as a possible senate chair candidate while Roach seeks perks. Doubts rise over Chandler winning the senate, with questions about Florida patents and New Hampshire.
A recent Commons bill proposing remote voting for those away from home faced swift demise. The writer derides it as inviting widespread fraud, calling the English idea of proxy voting for the aged and infirm a worse extension than the American approach.
The Virginia Democrats met in Lynchburg in a large gathering that displayed unity and firmness against Boss Mahone and his faction. Observers say repentant sinners joined discussions as the party projects a rebirth, aiming to lift Virginia into a prominent position in the Democratic firmament.
The letters critique Mr John Roach shipbuilder for facing attacks over government contracts. They argue he can build iron or steel ships as cheaply as anywhere, yet he opposes free ships and favors high tariffs, prompting the question why a protectionist would be displeased.
Reports to the New York superintendent for the six months ending June 30 show 21 of 59 insurers running deficits, funded largely by dividends. Major firms like Continental and Home face net shortfalls despite large capital, assets, and dividend payouts, signaling a tightening in the fire insurance market.
Striking telegraphers claim a quick settlement with Western Union and other firms while American Rapid Telegraph reaches a 10 percent salary advance agreement. New York reports show resumed work and continued high demand as unions marshal potential 3,000 operators if needed.
Interviews with Boston fresh fish merchants show the telegraphers strike has paralyzed their business. Perishable stock requires quick sale and price variation, but mail delays and cut telegraph service have halted normal activity. Dealers consider an indignation meeting and demand faster telegraph service as firms suffer losses.
Fire reports from Boston and nearby towns describe incidents at 95 Baxter Street South Boston owned by John Knowles and others with $300 damage, a Bond Street Somerville barn owned by John Dearborn with $500 loss, and a Rockwell Street barn belonging to D I Parker with $1500 damage and hay loss. Incendiary origin noted in the Rockwell Street fire. Choate's drug store window netting fire caused clerk Duncan injuries. Brief telegraph notes include fires at Hovuiron Maine blacksmith shop $500 and an old Parish estate dwelling in South Braintree $600, plus a lightning strike fire at a Presque Isle barn with hay and grain losses.
In Buffalo on July 25 the general belief is that Capt. Webb died in the Whirlpool. Bets are said to be placed on his survival and one man claims a dummy went over the falls, with Webb to be found below the whirlpool. Eyewitnesses reject such talk and any hope of life.
The capsized Sea Bird of Chicago was identified by the crew of the Vermont after boarding. Six aboard, including captain and six days since the Fri Gry squall, presumed drowned as the Sea Bird sank with her stern submerged. Built at Conneaut in 1857, the scow measured about tons.
Washington July 25 The push for civil service reform faces obstacles as the civil service commissioners approve promotions by non competitive exams in key grades. Women with political backing may advance over tested men. Evans vetoes more of his appointees. The Louisiana Lottery case involves M A Dauphin threatening defamation action over publication in the Postal Guide. Miscellaneous notes include Hill committee testimony on stone-dressing contracts and elevators, with a potential bond issue forthcoming for 34 percent bonds.
Granite State notes report the Moosilauke summit ascent via the North Woodstock path is in excellent shape. The first lady to use the route was Miss M Isabel Stone of Framingham Mass. The Tip Top house on the summit hosts many climbers and a Claremont Universalist church will be rededicated Aug 1.
On Tuesday the employer of the firm of Macal lar Parker & Co enjoyed their annual excursion down the harbor. Both the house in this city and in Providence R I closed their doors for the event, marking a company outing with limited remaining operations.
A party of about 600 boarded the Twilight steamer in Providence and sailed north to Marblehead then Minot's Lighthouse, passing Cohasset and Nantasket. The group toured Nantasket, enjoyed a band concert and skating, then returned to the city by 7 PM with Carter's band providing dancing music.
London July 25 The British Volunteers banquet in honor of the American Rifle team at the Criterion drew about 100 guests including Earl Waldegrave Lieut Col Otter and Sir Henry Halford who presided The toasts honored the queen President Arthur Col Howard and the American team praising their effort and urging continued friendship between the American National Guard and British volunteers. The event highlighted shared discipline and sport amid Wimbledon weather and marked a cordial moment in Anglo American military ties.
A 5:20 PM Saratoga road passenger train collided with a northbound wild cat freight four miles from Schenectady. Selvin Raymond of North Creek was fatally scalded and six others were seriously injured. Six engines were wrecked and one passenger car baggage car and four freight cars burned. The telegraph operator at East Glenville reportedly gave wrong directions to the freight conductor.
Baltimore and Philadelphia both posted upsets while several key matchups favored visiting teams. Allegheny beat Baltimore 13 to 9, Athletic defeated Philadelphia Metropolitan 6 to 2, Columbus topped Cincinnati 8 to 1, Chicago outscored oe eeia 11 to 2, Detroit beat New York 1 to 0, Buffalo shutout Boston 9 to 0, and Cleveland blanked Providence 8 to 0.
The Chicago city health commission received an additional appropriation to support sanitation efforts. Separately the governor of New York granted a respite to Hovey the murderer until October nineteenth, delaying a planned Friday hanging.
Beacons Park July meeting opened with a 2:38 class race where Flora Jefferson beat Boston Boy by a neck in heat three, time 2:28, and Flora Jefferson won the sixth heat after sunset time 2:34. Boston Boy took second overall with Captain third. Second race featured Ella Doe dominating the 2:28 class heats with times around 2:23 to 2:25, while Hersey and George A placed in later heats. Also notes Pittsburg driving park and Saratoga results cited.
A telegraph from Newport News reports that the British steamship Andean has yellow fever and will bury one deceased crew member before returning to Craney Island quarantine. Health officials instruct isolating all contacts for 10 days and fumigating clothing, with the Andean to anchor near Willoughby’s Cove for medical removal. A fever case also surfaces on the City of Washington in New York with multiple Yellow Fever deaths and aboard personnel listed.
Judge Wheeler of the United States circuit court overruled the defendants demurrer in the Ritten v Union Pacific case. The suit hinges on a bearer bond relation with a lien on income from lands and road operations now under Denver Pacific and Union Pacific, authorizing pursuit of the lien in equity. The court orders the Union Pacific to answer by September rule day.
The Maine Central directors meet in Portland and declare a 3 percent semiannual dividend payable August 15. A stockholder predicted a future rise to 8 or 10 percent, with a stock meeting likely around August 14 to oppose the lease of the Eastern railroad. Joseph A. Linscott elected treasurer with J. S. Cushing resigning and George York named auditor. The Shore Line lease was ratified pending stockholder approval.
Chicago reports that New York and Boston dealers stockpiled 10 million pounds of butter at 21 cents last spring hoping for price gains. Abundant July milk production keeps fresh butter selling at 10 to 20 cents, while cold storage butter devalues, with projected losses between 500,000 and 1,000,000 dollars.
A Wabash railway freight train with one passenger coach derailed near Lawson last night. Seven passengers were aboard. one man from Lathrop was killed. Mrs. Ward of Richmond suffered a double arm fracture and broken shoulder blade. Another Lawson resident was seriously injured and cannot be moved. The remaining four passengers were seriously hurt.
Oscar Wilde sails for New York next month ex-Gov Drew family summering in Alton New Hampshire while Frankel the artist associates visit Newport and Munich appoints a Yale professor to an academy. Reports on peace, health, and political figures mingle with rail executives and university appointments across Boston Portland and Montreal.
In the House, debates focus on a 12:30 vote on Tewksbury reports, with limits on speeches, and criticism of the governor’s role. The majority report on the Tewksbury institution is accepted 118 to 66, outlining concerns over handling and mortality, while minority views defend the governor’s actions. A separate bill limits appointments at Tewksbury and another smooths accounting for the almshouse.
The piece argues that the average bride lacks culinary training but can master kitchen tasks with Royal Baking Powder. It claims the product prevents dyspepsia, ensures bread biscuit and cake turnouts, and serves as a wholesome substitute for cream of tartar and soda.
At the Virginia Democratic State Convention in Lynchburg, Corbin Reynolds was named temporary chair. Gen James A Walker proposed as permanent chair with district vice presidents. John S Barbour unanimously elected state central committee chair amid cheering. The platform opposes tax increases, backs a tariff for revenue, supports free public education, and calls for civil service reform while condemning the recent political bargain between the president and Mahone. The convention adjourned sine die after hours of addresses.
The National Grand Army encampment held a grand parade and review in Denver. Around 10,000 veterans led a three mile march, with crowds of up to 75,000 locals and visitors cheering as banners and arches honor battles, Lincoln, Washington, and Garfield. Governors and Generals attended and spoke at Camp Vandevoort amid festive decorations.
Concord July 25 two more ballots for United States senator showed little change with Pike rising to 18 then 25 votes. Republicans plan a consultation tomorrow to decide strategy while leadership hints Burns and Marston may still be contenders.
Reports from Detroit say a cyclone and heavy rain struck Onondaga in Ingham County's southeast, killing a woman named Hartley and Mrs Elizabeth Barlow, with extensive destruction near John Rush's property two miles west of Leslie. Homes, timber, fences, and orchards were destroyed, and Eaton Rapids suffered major damage including Eugene Henry's house blown apart with multiple fatalities and injuries among his wife and seven children, while a crib with the unhurt baby remains missing.
Six lumbermen from Stetson and Mosely enter tonight and Saturday in timed timber races beginning at 6 p m from Hotel Pines. The two leading men today will race again Saturday for the championship. Dr Baker of Detroit preaches at Columbus Avenue Presbyterian church next Sabbath morning and evening.
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