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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1882

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Congress in Quiet Session Two Deals on Lowe Case and Sugar Tax

In Washington on June 2 the House adjourned after a restrained day as Lowe versus Wheeler consumed little attention while debate elsewhere touched on the Sugar Tax and prospects of reform. Speaker Keifer plans to call Carlisle duty bill next week with a Dunnell recognition if contests permit. Protests target Robert P Porter as tariff commission pick amid fears of a protectionist packing.

Washington Congress House Alabama Keifer Lowe Wheeler Washington Republican Greenbackers Atherton Dunnell Carlisle Robert P. Porter Tariff Commission Porter Kelley Windom Investigation Committee Stagg St. Louis Witness Col. Wharton Louisville Kentucky Distillers Association Senate Wuiiners Blaine Williams Foreign Affairs Committee Robert Randall Credit Industries Company House Committee On Naval Affairs Aay Finley Florida Committee On Naval Affairs Harris

Iron and steel workers strike widens in Midwest

Irondale South Chicago men remain out as President Jarrett delays arrival. Carmody reports Jarrett advised stoppage but not mandatory. Bayen Bullock warns to stay out until scales are signed as tensions rise. About 1,100 workers idle. mills at St Louis nearly all shut.

Chicago Irondale Jarrett Pat Carmody The Iron Makers’ Association Pittsburg Carmody J. ¥. Bullock Bay Ien Milwaukee St. Louis McDonald Mill Main Miller Streets McDonalds McDonld Amalgamated Association Helmbaker Forge Laclede St. Louis Bolt and Iron Company East St. Louis Cincinnati Ironton Pomeroy Massilon Wellsville Warren Somerville Springfield Akron Terre Haute Ind Zanisville Steubenville Pan Handle Ubrichsonville Bridgeport Chicago and Alton Pillsbury James O’brien John O’neil John Frawley Dwicht David McWilliams Hewitt New York Abram Cooper, Hewitt & Co Alleghanies

Star route trial opens as Bliss sums case against Brady

In Washington the star route theft trial began with Mr Bliss delivering the opening address. He argued the defendants defrauded the government of over $600,000, naming ex-assistant postmaster general Brady and other prominent figures. The jury of 160 whites and two colored men faced a complex, contested case with hopes for conviction or a possible hung jury.

Washington Criminal Bliss Bllis Bia Dorsey Brady United States Posts Office Gen. Garfield Treasury Supreme Court Garfield Star Route Service Star Service Iliss Mr. Bliss Mississippi Congress Braay Tne Elmer Bliss Io Bismarck Silverton Parrot City Jnc. W Yankee Peck Oregon Eugene City Bridge Creek Rawlings White River Wilson

Miss Cary’s Lewiston concert and Bowdoin boat race report

Maine notes announce Miss Cary’s first Lewiston concert on the 27th. Montville sends three and Winterport five delegates to the Republican convention for Robie. A July injury to Miss Jennie Libby in Gray is reported. Bowdoin crews win a three mile boat race, and Tufts hands Bowdoin a 12 to 7 baseball loss. A court rescript returns $2,600 plus interest to the state from Western Union with suit against International Telegraph pending, impacting telegraph taxes for 1830 1861 and 1852.

Cary Lewiston Montville Robie Jennie E. Libby Charles E. Libby Gray, Pear Dry Pond Bowdoin College

Dover boy rescued after river plunge near bridge

Alad named Harry Leeg fell into the Cocheco River while fishing from a stringer under the Dover railway bridge Thursday evening and was saved nearly drowned by John Holland, superintendent of the Cocheco Manufacturing Company. A Memorial Day trip by Nashua fishermen to a trout brook ended when a bull chased them up a tree. Southern farmers lag the work due to cold weather with potato fields unplanted and corn not yet sown. gardens are mostly unplanted, but fruit trees bloom and peach crops are expected to fail.

Harry Leeg Dover Inito Cocheco John Holland Cocheco Manufacturing Company Nashua

Large Pike Caught at Bellows Falls Largest in Years

A 32 pound pike was caught in the river at Bellows Falls, the biggest in many years. The log boom of J A Hutchinson of Montgomery broke on Thursday, carrying 3000 fogs down the Missisquoi river and causing heavy losses. The Burr and Burton seminary anniversary occurs earlier this year with exams set for Friday and Monday, June 9 and 12, and graduating exercises on Monday evening, June 12.

Bellows Falls J. A. Hutchinson Montgomery Missisquoi Burr and Burton Seminary Une

Essex County Fair Moves to Haverhill This Year

The Essex county fair will be held in Haverhill this year, not Salem, as reported in several papers. The Seventh Massachusetts Veterans reunion occurs at Mansfield on the 15th inst. The Connecticut River railroad declares a 4 percent dividend for stockholders of record on the 16th.

Essex County Haverhill Salem Massachusetts Veteran Association Mansfield Connecticut River Railroad Company Charles A. Brown Eddie Casey Lawrence Casey Fort Wharf Gloucester Congregational Church and Society Baldwinsville M. M. Favor Gardner Third National Bank of Pittsfield Braggville Milford Selectmen and Board of Health Holliston Stephen Brown Glens Falls N. Y Athol Brown Sigma Phi Society Williams College Congregational Society Walker Lowell Pawtucketville Magnolia Willow Parlor Mr. Weston Miner Boston Eddy Melrose Emery Beverly Davis

General Assembly Adjourns to Newport for Senate Election

The body adjourned Friday to reconvene on the 13th in Newport to elect a United States senator. Little business was done. A 10,000 dollar appropriation was set for a Burnside statue in Providence once a 20,000 dollar public subscription is reached. An act affecting electric lighting and telegraph firms passed, while bills to create electric light companies stalled as a committee amendment allows city and town councils to remove poles and wires after 30 days notice.

General Assembly Newport United States Gen. Burnside Providence London the Times House of Commons House Wm. Harcourt Home Secretary Parnell William Harcourt Gladstone Baron Fitzgerald Davy Special Commission Mrie Parnell Mr. O’connor Christopher Pailes Exchequer Ireland Dublin Commission Phoenix Park Times Dublin Francis Fitzgerald Egypt Cairo Khedive Ragheb Pasha Arabi Pasha Porte Pasha Charles Dilke America Bancroft

Burglary at Judge Beardsley’s Home Nets Loss

A burglary at Judge Sidney B. Beardsley’s New Haven residence Wednesday night netted about 300 dollars in property. In Mansfield, Henry Noble, a stone mason, suffered a leg amputation after progressive numbness in his foot. doctors feared the outcome, but the patient is improving and may recover.

Sidney B. Beardsley New Haven Mansfield Henry Noble

Imprisoned in a Mine In Virginia City

A Virginia City dispatch reports Richard Bennet and Dennis Callahan missing after venturing in a mine drift in search of imprisoned miners. Heat and gas are blamed for possible suffocation. reports mention a German known as Dutch George who attempted to enter the shaft and returned delirious. Raps on air pipes suggest some miners may still be alive.

San Francisco Virginia City Richard Bennet Dennis Callahan Asia George

Senate sizzles over who presides as Davis substitutes

In Washington on June 2 the Senate faced a constitutional crisis when President pro tempore Davis named Ingalls to preside for the day prompting a heated debate. Senators argued whether the chair could be delegated or required a full Senate election, adjournment following a tense standoff.

Washington Senate Francis E. Shober Kansas Mer. West Hoar Mr. Ingalls West Wheeler Morgan Mr. Har Mr. Morgan United States Lapham Hale Messrs McMillan Logan Garland Cushing Ingall Sherman

Fatal shooting during rifle examination in Greenfield

A fatal shooting at Deerfield between Charles Bigelow and Walter Curtis occurred at 4 pm. Curtis fired a rifle wounding Bigelow, 18, who died soon after. Curtis, 16, fled. deputies and a posse searched for him while Curtis’s guilt was debated. The incident followed a dispute. Curtis is described as swarthy and half-witted. Bigelow remained in severe pain, aided by opiates.

Greenfield Mass Deerfield Charles Bigelow Walter Curtis Bigelow Curtis Sherif Nims

Milford barn fire and multiple accidents reported

A barn on South Milford road owned by Martin L. Nason burned, two horses saved with one injured, and a wagon plus hay destroyed. An Excelsior hook and ladder truck overturned en route to the fire, injuring no one seriously. Shaving wagon driver Mr Frost and another man were injured in a bridge incident, with a horse and wagon falling into the stream. Additional small fires in Boston and Plymouth were reported, plus a Stark New Hampshire lumber mill fire with about 3000 dollars loss.

Milford Mass Milford Road Martin L. Nason Holbrook Citizens’ Mutual of Boston Origim Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company South Main Street Frost James Powers Alexander McNaught Somerville Dock Square Hugh Mattson Brookline MecNaught Mattson Ericn Kiley Everett Street Boston Owen Flatherty North Street Lewis Wheart Michael G. Collins Hin William Tivbetts Kawara F. Knights Columbia Rubber Company Franklin Street Llanscom Oficer

Bishop Excommunicates Land League Ladies Branch

Bishop Gilmour declares any Catholic woman attending meetings of the ladies' branch of the Land League or joining it will be excommunicated. He condemns the group as promoting brawling politics and contrary to womanly modesty.

Cleveland Gilmour The Land League

New Quarters for Central Club on Boylston Street

The Central club at 64 Boylston Street opens its newly renovated club house formerly occupied by the Art club. Extensive work cost between 86,000 and 7,000 dollars, with ceilings replastered and decorative paneling, elegant walls, and harmonized carpets. The building now features modern offices, steward’s department, a redesigned billiard room, and upper-story card rooms. The club, organized in 1868, has grown to 145 members with 12 applications, after moving closer to Back Bay boosts membership and renews historic ties.

Central Club Boylston Street Art Club Asa H. Caton Lewis J. B. Smith A. H. Rice Henry L. Hallett Wiliam Coomston Charles G. Green Job A. Turner W. W. Clarp Charles B Allen House Washington Street Worcester Square Gen A. P. Martin A. White Charlies W. Wilder J. W. Hayden J. W. Hayden. <A Sub-committee, Consisting of Messrs. White and Caton White Joseph Medlich

Troop Concentration Ordered at San Carlos Amid Indian Tension

A Fort Thomas special reports orders sent to all troop departments to concentrate at San Carlos as trouble is anticipated. Disarming Indians is said to be authorized, intensifying potential clashes. Ash Creek forces gain four companies, and the pass through the reservation is noted. Guaymas reports the Sonora Limited railroad 12 miles past Sano with a November connection planned at Las Novales.

Tucson A. T Fort Thomas San Carlos Ash Creek Guaymas Sonora Limited Sano Berson and Calabasas Las Novales

Mexican forces defeat Apache renegades near Bosque de Santiago

A Chihuahua despatch reports Gen Fuera with 400 Mexican cavalry surprised Juli s band of renegade Apaches early on the morning of the 25th ult near Bosque de Santiago and routed them. Thirty seven bucks killed, 10 captured, camp outfit and 50 head of stock seized. Mexican losses: 1 officer and 8 men killed, 2 officers and 12 men wounded. Hostiles demoralized. no raids expected soon.

Santa FE N. M Chihuahua Fuera Juli Bosque de Santiago United States

Railway syndicate takes Mississquoi and Black River line

North Troy Vermont June 2 The Palladium reports the Mississquoi and Black River railway now under a syndicate tied to the Southeastern railway. The project runs from Richmond to Mansenville station Quebec and will serve as a key feeder line for the Southeastern road.

North Troy the Palladium Mississquoi and Black River Richmond Mansonville Station P. Q Southeastern Railway Jatter Road

Maine Gubernatorial Nominations Stir Maine Conventions

In Portland and Bangor reports, three parties nominate governors as Maine races shape up. Plaisted is backed by Greenbackers, Solon Chase by Republican annexers, and William T. Eustis by Prohibitionists, with two more conventions pending for Republican and Democratic.

Portland Gov. Plaisted Solon Chase William T. Eustis Lewiston Plaisted Maine William Widgery ‘Shemas, Jr Thomas

Highland and English High School Battalions Drill at Boston Theatre

Crowded Boston Theatre hears annual prize drills by Highland and English High School battalions. Dorchester’s Company B wins first prize in the Highland competition. Roxbury Latin’s Sergt. Joseph Sears earns second. English High displays equal prowess with Company E taking top honors and Private T. G. Wilson awarded the first individual medal.

Highland School Boston Theatre J. D. Snell Albert &. Cart E. J. Wilson E. J. Whaley John Perrins, Jr Percy G. Bolster H. F. Smith George R. Gates Company B Dorchester Mast Boston E. J. Whalen Adjt Edward E. Hamlin Seigt William J. Smith Roxbury High School Sergt Joseph Sears Roxbury Latin School Howard ‘J. Mann Maj. Williams. Beaumont Mayor Green Cacet W. A. Bancroft Charles A. Wood Ward John Sanger J. W. Farrington Charles L. Burrill George B. Thomas A. V. Walburg W. D. Marshall George P. Hodgen Edward Jadger Charles A. Wheeler T. G. Wilson J. M. Smith W. D. Mandell Gram W.W. S. Beaumont Arthur Wainwright Edward B. Bayley Austin C. Wellington T. R. Matthews James P. Frost Cavalry

Children’s annual picnic appeals for help with vacations

In the 11th year of free excursions 11 080 children were taken to Walden Lake Concord at 34 cents per child. Nine weekly outings during July and August. District tickets distributed by police with care for needy families. Committee and police accompany excursions with assistants, a band, and Fitchburg railroad grove use. Treasurer details and list of officers and supporters provided.

Walden Lake Grove Concord Fitchburg Messrs Peters and Parkinson Congress Street Boston Moses Merrill F. Dame William Appleton, Jr A. A. Burrage Alanson Bigelow F. M. Briggs Samuel C. Cobb C. A. Damon Ezra Farnsworth C. L. Weywood H. J. Jaquith H. P. Kidder John D. Long G. L. Pierce F. A. Peters John Parkinson F. O. Prince F. H. Peabody Dexter Smith B. Stevbins Thomas Talbot Charles G. Wood William Appleton Augustus Lowell John Taylor J. H. Clement C. L. Heywood Thomas Mack J. M. Manning I. T. Talbot John G. Webster Abbie Walley Mary H. Fales

Lasell Seminary Music Faculty Noted For Advantage

Lasell's Peculiar Advantages. The staff in the department of music and modern languages at Lasell seminary highlights the school's appeal as a girls' institution. It emphasizes location in a serene country setting and easy access, linking city teachers and lecturers to its offerings.

Music and Modern Languages Lasell Seminary

Rugby style suits for young gentlemen preview

The Rugby line features buttoned high coats with small rolling collars, high vests without collars, and straight leg trousers with narrow cuffs. Offered in dark mixtures Olive, Brown, and silk Serge linings with checks and plaids, plus lighter English patterns. Selections promise satisfaction near custom-made quality.

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