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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1883
Page
1
A Boston evening paper portrayed a controversial incident as a “nauseous mess” in a dramatic headline and repeated the term for reader edification, signaling strong editorial framing of the event.
President Eliot supported conferring the degree of LL D on Governor Butler, voting in his favor. The decision reflects his longstanding judgment on the institution’s best interests, as opposed by 14 overseers who opposed him.
At a joint legislative hearing on milk inspection the panel nearly agreed the law failed its purpose and urged referring the topic to the state board of health. State analysts reported testing about 400 food samples including 50 milk samples in the past month.
Special Despatch from Hartford reports Isaac W. Lockwood’s U S District Court case continued until August with no bonds furnished. He faces charges of using the mails for fraudulent purposes after sending bankers circulars claiming a $780 000 bequest for bank officers who have defaulted.
Special Despatch from Washington discusses alleged abuses by a few officers amid the poker club controversy. It details Lt. Cols liges and Morrow, their finances, pay duplicates, creditors, and possible court action. Also includes Comptroller of the Currency notes on bank and legal tender outstanding, and various official items.
The Haverhill meeting at Kenoza trotting park closed with a strong turnout. Races included the 2 50 class with 10 starters and purses, plus early colt races and stakes such as Woodburn, McGrathiosa, and a steeplechase. Notable finishers included Minnie Moulton and Leonatus with times around 2:38 and 2:02 respectively.
New York May 31 workmen remove wreckage from the East River bridge after a panic and rumored suffocation. Detective and engineer say guard and crowd factors, with 46 men on duty, prevented better prevention. A woman slipping on steps sparked a crush. four injured rushed to St Vincent's, two later returned home. Coroner to hold a thorough inquiry Saturday morning with 11 o'clock meeting. The Evening Telegram urges two distinct footpaths to avoid future crowd crushes.
The Petroleum Exchange witnessed a sharp rise in quotes from 1 to 115 per barrel after reports that several Pennsylvania wells were drying up. The surge created heavy losses for some and huge profits for others while trading pressed toward panic before easing near noon amid mixed reports from Owl City and other hubs.
Nearly three thousand immigrants arrived in New York today with 2983 passengers from four steamships landed at Castle Garden. For the month ending today arrivals stand 69,472 this year versus 88,768 last year, a May gain of 19,296 over May this year. For the five months this year, arrivals show a net gain of 52,440 compared with the same period last year.
In Kilen Texas on May 31 Dr Renfro and merchant R J McDowell quarreled Tuesday McDowell was shot dead and Renfro badly wounded The same night at Bairds on the Texas Pacific railroad J W Mobley agent of the Texas Express company was shot and killed by John Reeves a passenger Reeves fled as a posse of police and soldiers pursued him.
The Montpelier Vermont meeting wrapped with paper hearings and committee appointments. Dr. W L Weedward of Londonderry presented a comprehensive essay on the History of Medicine. The annual gathering date was moved from May to the same Thursday and Wednesday in June.
The German Evangelical Lutheran ministerium began its annual session in New York. Rev. J. W. Boden of Brooklyn presided. Delegates from eighty churches and from Massachusetts Vermont New Jersey New York and the Canadas attended. An organization was effected and daily sessions run through Tuesday.
Montreal May 31 report of a panic on the city stock exchange after an attack on passenger railway shares. The shares slid about 1 percent and many holders suffered heavy losses amid the market turmoil.
The state civil service commission organized today with Silas W. Burt chosen chief examiner and John Jay president. Burt says he declined the national board appointment by President Arthur last March, deeming it unfaithful and a personal affront amid Gen. Graham's promotion.
Ottawa May 31 Lum ber trade remains brisk with American ships loading at higher rates. Traders anticipate a large cut of deals for the Erelish market this season. Several English buyers are in the city while prices hold steady.
The Keumbec district Good Templars met in Winthrop on Thursday conducting routine business and naming a committee to aid state committees in the 1884 campaign for a prohibitory constitutional amendment. An enthusiastic public meeting followed in the evening.
The Philadelphia mint produced 7,272,600 pieces in May valued at 1,216,200 dollars. The mix included 2,600 gold dollars 1,000,000 silver dollars 530,000 dimes 2,550,000 five cent pieces and 2,160,000 "celts" with spelling likely cents.
A despatch from Ottawa reports the Methodist conference in session adopted a resolution expressing sympathy and loyalty to Queen Victoria and offering prayers for her speedy restoration to health.
The body of the fire victim was exhumed on Thursday as part of the ongoing investigation. Races at Pittsburgh were postponed again due to bad weather and poor track conditions. Ricardo Menocal was captured in Havana after stealing 300000 dollars of public funds seven years ago in Cuba.
The in Boston Unitarian festival held at Music Hall featured Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes as president, with speeches by prominent clergymen and E. B. Haskell welcoming the clergy. The event included a lengthy banquet, organ music, floral displays, and a procession of notable guests.
Hanlan defeats Kennedy in the Hanlan Kennedy boat race at Point of Pines for a $5,000 purse. Hanlan finishes three miles in 19 minutes 4 seconds with Kennedy 48 seconds behind amid a calm sea after a brief shower. Kennedy earns a strong time, but the Toronto champion dominates as crowds cheer the Canadian victory.
At No 218 North street police found Bartholomew Nealan bleeding from razor wounds after a suspected suicide attempt. His wife, found at No 224 North street in the attic with a throat cut, died. Nealan fled via a skylight to his father’s house, then cut his own throat. Police and doctors moved both to hospital. woman dead, man recovering.
The five leading Cincinnati iron mills shut Thursday night, leaving 5,000 workers unemployed. Chicago mills may close today over pay scale disputes, while St Louis reports no strike. Indiana mills run as usual and Illinois miners expect amicable settlement. A Pittsburg conference saw manufacturers sign last year’s scale, averting a strike.
A national conference of free traders opened in Detroit on Thursday. An organization formed with J. Cer Morton of Nebraska as president and James A. McDonald of Michigan and C. E. Russell of Iowa as secretaries. Officers elected included President David A. Wells of Connecticut and vice presidents William H. Springer Illinois Charles Francis Adams Jr Massachusetts E. M. Shepard New York Frank H. Hurd Ohio.
Rain stopped yesterday afternoon as the Bostons and Buffalos were two runs apiece in the fifth inning. Boston had four base hits, their opponents five. Other scores: Philadelphia Athletic 8 Cincinnati 7. Philadelphia-Chicagos 4 Philadelphias 3. Washington 11 St. Louis 6. Providence 5 Clevelands 3. New York New Yorks 4 Detroits 1. New York Metropolitans 10 Columbus 3.
StockTon Maine May 31 The dwelling house owned and occupied by Stephen Fietecher at Cape Jenison was destroyed by fire this morning Insured for 1300 Loss 1500 Defective flue was the cause Canton Ohio May 31 Geissen s brewery burned this afternoon Loss 30000
Columbus Ohio May 31 The state central committee refused to postpone the Republican state convention until after a ruling on the Scott liquor tax law and the meeting will proceed on June 5 and 6 as previously announced.
Midnight race results from Baltimore show Hughes 419 miles Hart 347 Panchot 333 and Novemac 0.5 miles, with Hughes and Novemac leading the field as of May 31.
Despatches report French forces back in Hanoi as European powers show signs of rupture. In Berlin the land bill passed amid party division, while a Milan boat disaster left 22 workers dead. Paris hints at potential bombardment of Annalm in retaliation for Captain Riviere's death.
James A. Young & Co. shoe manufacturers of Montreal have failed with liabilities of 40000. Richard P. Kohly & Co. are noted as large importers.
Mystic Park held the second day of its spring meeting with trotting races in the 2:32 and 2:26 classes drawing a few hundred spectators. Blanchard, Belle Shackett, Fannie Irwin and Lizzie M. led early heats. Blanchard won the 2:32 first money while Belle Shackett and Fannie Irwin placed. Ezra L. dominated the 2:26 heats with Ella Doe and Montreal Gill close behind. judges mostly satisfied with decisions amid rain and lingering track wetness.
In Digby Nova Scotia May 31 Judge Rigby heard an application for a writ of habeas corpus to discharge Rogers Amero held in Digby on extradition to the United States for the Watertown Massachusetts murder of Mrs Carlton. An order nisi was granted and extradition stay pending full bench arguments in July.
The will of Anthony K. Henderson who died recently at Erie Pennsylvania was probated in Cleveland today. He leaves the Cleveland property valued at about 200000 to found or endow an industrial school or to support the local school. He also leaves substantial Lawrence City Pennsylvania property for the same purpose.
Younastown Ohio May 31 iron workers celebrate continuation of scale work tomorrow. Most mills will operate while two or three with exhausted stock pause briefly but expect to resume soon.
Rev S J Stewart of Bangor Me visits Youngs hotel. Charles J Brooks named county deeds for New York. Boston J H Parksley ordained pastor of First Church Westboro. Local examiner reports Michael R Pigott qualified. Collins nominates him to Naval Academy cadetship. London chess: Bird Nea Blackburn beat Seliman Mortimer Tschigorin. Skipworth retires ill. Bowdoin’s John Massey of Portland aged 92 is oldest living alumnus. graduated 1309. Gen Mitchell’s death linked Hancock’s loss of a friend. Proctors named at Boston University liberal arts: Bartlett Tatt Whipple and Miss Stone Dame Barrell. Ignacio Mariscal sails June 14 as special envoy to renew relations with England. Spencer St John to confer. Horatio Seymour’s 73rd birthday observed in Albany. Vice President Blanchard testifies that Americans sail direct to the continent, tunnel plans affect travel.
Chief Mitchell is removed after refusal to re sign. Mayor Sleeper appoints Deputy Chief Kelly pro tem and will nominate a successor in two weeks. Newton school committee rescinds last meeting’s vote for an eight room Auburnate building. Leslie Morse died after being struck near East Boston tracks. Kate Fitzgibbons and Mrs Trofatter face investigations into alleged mistreatment.
Capitalists and builders gain an unusual investment chance at the auction of land measuring 16 610 square feet located on Washington Street south of Dover Street, advertised by Hatch ie.
Gov Butler recalls Henry A. Smith who testifies to neglect and incidents at the Tewksbury almshouse. Witnesses describe deaths from rat exposure, abusive removals of inmates, bread and flour details, and a court-like atmosphere around discipline. Other testimony covers inmates’ care, farm operations, and an oyster hatchery experiment with promising early results.
The steam fruiter Jesse I Freeman arrived at the port Tuesday with 7 000 banana bunches and 50 000 coconuts, loaded in Port Antonio Jamaica for Boston. Built for fruit transport and 360 tons, the vessel is a screw propeller three masted ship with machinery aft and was launched at Bath Missouri. The cargo was unloaded midweek and the ship sails Saturday for Port Antonio for another load under Standard Steam Navigation Company ownership with Capt W Anderson commanding.
An adjourned Harvard College board meeting discussed conferment of the LL D upon Gov Butler. After animated debate the overseers refused to concur with the president and fellows. The roll call listed eight Yeas and many Nays with several abstentions and paired votes.
The Boston audiences praise Forepaughs Circus for its strong menagerie led by Adam Forepaugh Jr with notable lions and genuine zebras. The ring show is praised as top tier while Linda Seal heads Park Square bareback riding. Several other acts and upcoming performances at the Boston Museum and Bijou cited.
Prof. W. K. Brooks of Johns Hopkins University works with two students in Hampton on oyster propagation experiments. Earlier efforts were conducted at Rip Rap during summer. The project uses the upper part of a Hampton school building for housing the experiments as they continue.
A 38 year old son of Eliza Estabrook drowned Thursday in a watering tub at Winthrop. The Green Mountain railway rails at Mount Desert extend 3000 feet. The road will be open for summer travel.
Arrangements are under way in New Hampshire for the 156th anniversary of the settlement at Boscawen to be observed next October. The governor and council will meet for the last time next Wednesday before the inauguration. Separately, eastern Grafton county Sunday schools held their annual delegate convention at Plymouth. The Lewiston Maine Knights Templars commandery plans visits to Portsmouth Isles of Shoals and Wentworth House on June 25 and 26, while the Newburyport commandery will visit Wentworth House on June 25.
Thursday morning freight train No 12 on the Grand Trunk railway plunged from an iron bridge at Stratford Hollow due to a broken rail. Engineer Kavanagh of Island Pond and the fireman perished in the crash.
In Spencer Gilbert Fallon drowned after falling into a vault during a fit. Athol John Woodward drowned after falling overboard from a boat. Brockton Michael Lynch elected councilman replacing Brown while David Burke named assistant assessor replacing Southworth. Newburyport Margaret Killaran jailed 15 months for polygamy Frank Fitch 16 months for larceny William O'Brien five years for breaking and entering.
The New England Institute building undergoes interior improvements aimed at enriching the coming Exposition. A 64 by 104 foot lecture room with 1 400 seating is created on the lower floor by moving offices. new toilettes and a ladies reception room overlook the main hall. Willmantic Linen showcases antique and modern thread making with power and hand machines. A women’s business exhibits committee will manage enhanced displays.
The Naval Institute monthly meeting took place at the navy yard with strong attendance. Capt. E P Lull equipment officer went on leave of absence and Lieut N J Patch will lead that department in his absence. Lieut L J Logan has returned from leave. Naval officers and nearby retired officers were paid off for May. Announced Webb on leave and Hanscom to lead that department during Webb's absence.
The Boston WCTU held a Thursday evening strawberry festival at Berkeley Hall with adjoining parlors filled by auditors. Songs and cornet solos entertained attendees and Mrs. Livermore delivered an address.
In municipal court on Thursday Frank W Reynolds faced charges of attempting to take the life of W A Wilson by administering poison and was held in a five thousand dollar bond. The report mentions remedies for kidney and urinary issues and a Cordial product advertisement.
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