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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1880
Page
2
In the prompt, residents question if Eugene Male’s Ellsworth mayoral win mirrors Republican rebukes of Garcelonism. The contention recalls alleged improper means behind Hale’s Legislature seat, asking neighbors to speak on local sentiment and accountability.
Nathan Allen, convicted in March 1879 for setting fire to the Lowell elevator building, was yesterday sentenced in Cambridge to four years at the State Prison. He has already served two years. The article notes a series of industrial and transport disruptions across New England and a New York fire causing $150,000 in losses. The Halifax crew of the steamer Para and Maine Republican delegates backed Blaine at Chicago rendezvous are also mentioned.
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee voted seven to six on pausing both sugar and steel rail reduction. Parties split. some Democrats and Republicans voted in the affirmative in one case and negative in the other. Debate hints at hidden understandings and future reconsideration, with strong petitions from publishers urging duty removal on type and paper.
The House voted to revise rules amid partisan dispute. Republicans pressed for a previous question to block riders on appropriations while Democrats argued over rule twenty one. Several amendments were debated, including rule changes on clerk duties, river and harbor jurisdiction, and public buildings funding, ending with the revised rules adopted in a party-line vote and adjournment.
A Maine legislative bribery probe continues with J B Swan's cross examination, confirming Wallace R White offered $1000 to influence Swan’s legislative seat. Testimony from E H Gove, Solon Chase, and Harriman describes trying to deceive Republicans, distributing money, and securing Swan’s cooperation amid alleged efforts to disrupt the House.
In Charleston on March 2 an one armed black man named Louis Kinder assaulted a white woman near Georges station. Captured, he was identified and condemned by a mixed posse but lynching was avoided. He was moved to Walterboro jail, then hanged after confessing to multiple crimes. The mob executed him after a gun volley. Kinder had terrorized the area for over a year.
Hyper Park Vermont March 2 Town meeting passed quietly electing G L Waterman moderator H M Noyes town clerk C M Scrong L E Harrington H A Spicete selectmen Alonzo Cableigh constable Frederick Bass overseer of poor Rev D Wi Bicknell superintendent of schools It authorized refunding bonded debt at interest not exceeding per cent and paying 41000 annually toward principal St Jamesbury Vermont March 2 William Higgins Republican elected first selectman Liquor agency continuance approved but more restricted Montpelier Vermont March 2 Montpelier refunded bonds 1881 1883 totaling about 150000 reducing interest from 7 to 5 per cent Taxes cut to 150 or 1 this year John W Peck anti Prohibition for County Commissioner 200 votes to 48 for O D Edgerton regular Prohibition nominee.
Clinton mass March 2. The Lancaster gingham mills are idle for the first time in nearly twenty years with no loom in motion. Workers face $1,200 loss tonight as many strikers refuse to work while the agent Weeks suspends operations. The Boylston mill runs normally and rumors of wider strikes proved unfounded. Weeks issues a a firm wage instruction threatening dismissal and vacating company houses. The dispute centers on pay versus elevated wages, with no decisive settlement yet.
The Walter A Wood mowing machine moulders at Hoosick Falls struck for a 20 percent wage increase. Carpenters asked for 20 percent, but no grant yet. Company employs 920. pays piece rates averaging about $35 to $50 monthly order, with some earning up to $100. Company argues dull times justify restraint yet would likely grant raise. If no return, management may stop work and finish 12,000 machines on hand. European demand to fall sharply. payroll runs about $40,000 monthly.
Hoosac Junction N Y March 2 shovelers at Mulholland's cut Boston Hoosac Tunnel and Western Road struck for 125 per day instead of 1. new hands were hired at old wages as soft clay in a deep cut forces continuous shoveling to keep trains running.
John C. Gorman of Raleigh writes to the President asking what Civil Service Order No. 1 means after Republican officials from North Carolina took part in a state executive meeting and were not punished. He cites 1880 proceedings and urges clarification amid party conventions and Chicago plans.
A royal man quotes a General blaming McDowell and Pope as scapegoats for a defeat. He calls the battle a series of foolish blunders and questions Pope's leadership. He argues Porter was not at fault and that incompetent leadership destroys soldier confidence.
A March 2 fire in Seventh avenue and Twenty-ninth street, New York, destroys Farnham & Comstock planing mill and adjacent Domestic Sewing Machine Co building within thirty minutes. Losses total about 150000 with heavy damage to adjoining properties and multiple flames threatening the block. Engineer Kanitze Decarey fatally burned.
The Irene arrives at Halifax with Capt Conner and twenty crew from the steamer Para believed sunk off Cape Sable on a Boston voyage. The Para struck near Pinnacle Rock in fog on February 23 after heavy seas, all hands survived in two lifeboats and are cared for by Marine and Fisheries, to be sent to England Saturday.
New York reports judgment in Merchants Exchange Bank v Bogart executors for 510,608 after default. The Thanemore rescued 19 Craigs crew from Pensacola voyage wreck, one lost. Russian Chapel marks Czars 25th anniversary amid notable crowd. Produce Exchange to send committee to Washington protesting grain blockade inquiry. Cowley sent to Blackwell Island for maltreatment of children. Jennie June Croly re elected president of the Soresis.
The St Louis and San Francisco Railroad stockholders elected directors James D. Fish Jesse Seligman Fred Butterfield Calvin Littlefield William F Buckley E C Winslow E D Adams Albert W Nickerson Alden Speare Francis B Hayes James Baker Gzias Bailey and others. Officers will be elected later in New York. Missouri Pacific directors include Jay Gould S H H Clark Russell Sage and others. Old officers reappointed. Macon and Augusta sale approved for 50.60 per share under second mortgage. Kinsman Street Railway sold to satisfy 350000 debt.
A summary of local social notes and incidents: Stephen Mariner of Gardiner, 18 year old, was arrested for larceny and jailed in Augusta after a deputy hauled him in. Mrs. Peter Ambrose of Bath will be 100 next October and still works daily. Ice from Bath water could be 40 cents per ton, with forecasts of rising to 200 or even 400 per ton next summer. The famous Methodist preacher See ees John Allen will turn 85 next Sunday and plans to preach in Farmington. Timothy Holland, Biddeford police, was found drunk with two married women on Counting Room Hill, all three fined. Charles Lewis of York drank too much and slept in an old barn, foot frozen, possible amputation. Barker Perry’s team sank when ice near Thwing’s Point broke. loss estimated at 500. Prof Yose of Brunswick critiques Tay Bridge piers in Railroad Gazette, noting hexagonal form and base width issues, suggesting design flaws contributed to the disaster.
Gov Head declares a Fast Day for the Sunday of Arit. Ruth Avery, a Compton maiden aged 10, tips the scales at 101 pounds. Zepha White of Marlboro, 70, dies watching TV. John G Sinclair of Bethlehem operates mills in Orlando, Florida. Stratham residents include four aged 70 to 160, sixty aged 70 to 80, town population near TOG. Mary Hartford of Epping tends home and family and cut sixty cords of wood. Eunice Sweat, Belmont’s oldest resident, born Hampton Feb 11 1776, is now 105. Belmont welcomed her arrival over 90 years ago with one family present.
Brockton man H P Reed broke his left knee last week and earlier broke his right knee cap. Michael O Neill, charged with killing Jerry Hartnett at Hol roe, held for trial without bail. Mr and Mrs Samuel C Moore of New Bedford were thrown from a carriage injuring ankle and shoulder blade. Ann Connolly died at Lowell City Farm aged 100, Irish native and longtime poorhouse resident. Mary Allison of Nantucket injured by gutter piece at Pearl street. Saga more Mill stockholders voted to raise capital to 500000 and assess 4100 per share payable April 7. Fire damage at Border City Mill Wall River slight but belts damaged. mill to close until Thursday. Captain Allen G Baxter, Hyannis native now in Taku, China, visiting. Sagamore Manufacturing Co of Fall River also to raise capital to 500000 with April 15 assessments. 160 per share special dividend. Partially erected No 2 mill to be sold by auction. John T McLaughlin of Gloucester held 390 bond on embezzlement charge. compromise rumored. Judge Lowell grants temporary injunction to Job M Wilson in border city mills matter. hearing February 15 in Boston. Wilson’s similar petition dismissed by Judge Nelson earlier. Thomas O Hearn of Lowell attacked by intruders, held captive with head injuries. James Smith identified. Six weeks ago six gallons liquor stolen from same place.
In Newport, several thousand dollars in subscriptions for the Channing Memorial Church to be built next year were reported. In Providence, harness maker John J. McCormick fell into the water at Sprague's dock and died after a brief rescue. In West Gloucester, Atwell Saunders’s wife killed herself after her former husband, Jenny Thaxter, had recently been released from prison.
The estate of Hanford Lynn at Bridgeport is appraised at 557003 dollars. Democratic papers back ex governor Richard D Hubbard for governor. A Woodbridge crematory is proposed for a few who prefer cremation. Rev A W Page of Glastonbury was jailed for obscene mailing, paid 370 dollars and released. The schooner W M Drew reports mate Joseph S Gay fell overboard in a gale near New London. Hartford elected Republican Charles C Strong treasurer over Democrat John H Brockersby by 791 votes. Italian bark Pietro Aggrame arrived at New London with 40000 bushels of wheat for Cork, first grain export from this port. Buss Allen suit verdict favors defendant John Wolfe of Bescon Falls. property tied to defunct Home Woolen Co valued at 500000 dollars impacting Beacon Falls. In Bridgeport a life insurance agent offers to insure William Bucholz, on trial for murder, for 1000 dollars payable to counsel with one fourth of premium to agent. plan may be accepted.
London dispatch reports a general holiday in St. Petersburg for the Czar's silver jubilee with crowds before the Winter Palace, the Czar on the balcony, and cheers as he travels in an open carriage. In London, Grissell's arrest for alleged bribery is debated, while a Persian expedition to Afghanistan is unlikely. Dublin notes a quarter of a million facing famine without aid, and Bolivia Peru alliance rumors are denied.
At a formal meeting in Montreal on March 2 the shareholders and creditors rejected an offer of 33 cents on the dollar for the bank’s liabilities. The bank will be wound up by the officials’ assignee, with an expected realization of about 40 cents on the dollar.
Cincinnati report says Luke Smith found John Hamahan in an improper relation with Smith's wife. Smith stabbed Hamahan seven times, causing fatal injuries tonight.
Captain James R. Newell of Wolfborough New Hampshire died March 1 at age 41 after seven years unable to labor. He last worked as night foreman on the Post and founded Granite State News in 1860. He served in the Eighth New Hampshire Regiment during the Civil War. He also printed for several weeklies and the Chicago Times and Boston Journal. He was connected with the Brooks estate and other large holdings.
The Reading Coal Company raised prices for all coal grades from five to forty cents per ton. Cyrus P. Lovejoy, aged 60, hanged himself in his Milltown barn on Tuesday after months of partial insanity. Canada weighs a plan from Sir John Glover to make St Johns a summer port for the dominion via a railway across Bell Isle and ferries to connect with the Intercolonial Railway, cutting transit time and unlocking Newfoundland resources.
Railroad Commissioners held a Tuesday morning hearing on the Nantasket Beach Railroad Company petition for a new location east of the existing line. Hull officials and residents urged caution to avoid beach damage and unsafe crossings, while opponents argued against a parallel track near the sea. The panel declined further postponement, reaffirming the previous decision to deny an inside shore route and reserving ruling after testimony. The board also scheduled a noon Thursday hearing on alleged rate discrimination by the Boston and Albany Railroad in favor of certain firms.
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