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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1883
Page
1
Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports a tense Washington scene as Senate and House debate tariff reforms and revenue provisions. Senator Van Wyck attacks the star route trials expense, bucking Brewster and Cameron amid heated exchanges. The tea leaves of a possible extra session and a battle over the river and harbor bill loom as December 1 post is proposed.
Municipal elections are set for Monday across Maine. Local concerns dampen outsider interest and cast doubt on outcomes. Gov Butler once dismissed sensational horse and spoon tales in politics, but as a white souled Democrat he views them differently. In Springfield, the Loomis execution on Thursday will be the first since 1875 when Albert H. Smith hanged for Sackett murder.
The house moved to reconsider its engrossment on the biennial election resolve and recommitted it to the committee on bills in the third reading citing improper form. A two thirds vote may be hard to secure when it returns to the house.
Samuel H. Fox's New York glass works failed despite high duties on imports and a customer-paid bonus. The piece argues against raising tariffs to 106 or 150 percent, urging removal or deep cuts so the public can buy glass at reasonable prices and suggesting Fox should switch ventures if profits cannot be made with a broader market and better management.
A Rhode Island movement to make ex Gov Sprague the Democratic candidate makes little progress as his home paper attacks sending Democrats in the state. It says wiping out the Democratic state committee would be as great a victory as defeating the Republican nominee and lists several solid Democrats at risk.
A Maine voting measure on a prohibitory amendment is described as a fraud likely to widen the rift between Republican factions. Neal Dow’s prohibition efforts are noted as provoked by legislative snubs, with a Portland Argus view describing the house’s handling as a betrayal of Dow’s amendments and signaling further GOP rupture in Maine.
The retiring Roswell P. Flower, longtime representative of a wealthiest district, is praised for integrity and public service. Despite slurs about wealth, he acted honestly as a congressman, resigning railroad positions to avoid conflicts, and keeping campaign funding modest. Critics acknowledge his bipartisanship and safeguarding of public interests.
Washington March 2 H M Vail attended the star route trial opening. A witness recalled J W Dorsey predicting route losses until it became daily and profits of 150000 with influence from Senator Dorsey and Gen Brady in House appropriation bills. The day also covered conference reports on legislative naval and army appropriations and new civil service nominations.
Evansville reporter cites Gov Hamilton appointee Fred H Winess reporting urgent relief needs at Shawneetown where 500 600 houses are flooded only about 30 habitable and many washed from foundations. Gallatin and adjacent counties hit hard with sinking levees fever and famine threats. relief boats dispatched as Arkansas flood waters rise. Cincinnati relief committee distributes funds 2500 at New Richmond and 5000 at Laurenceburg then proceeds to Louisville.
In Albany on March 2, Judge Follett held the attempted consolidation of four railroad companies illegal and void. The order dissolves the proposed Boston Hoosac Tunnel and Western railway charter and restraints defendants from exercising any corporate rights under the failed consolidation.
The Maine house debated the capital punishment bill with efforts to reconsider failing 68 to 8. Amendments on counsel pleas and jury discretion were rejected, the bill advanced to engrossment, and now goes to the senate despite filibuster efforts.
In Thompsonville a man Walter J. Hosford aged 25 pursued Belle Young after learning she had a Hartford husband and child. He shot at her several times then shot himself in a rear shed near the school, now dying in the Thompsonville lockup.
In New York on March 2 a young lawyer received 1200 dollars in court when three legal friends allegedly tried to steal from him. One asked him to cash a check. he felt a pocket pick and fainted, suffering a dangerous fall. Friends later restored him and returned the money. Also, produce exchange managers approved a state bank in their new building with 1,600,000 capital. Francis Taylor of Bridgeport, Conn., was arrested here today on horse theft charges.
New York March 2 State Attorney General Russell denies J C Reis request to begin suit to cancel Western Union Telegraph charter. He reasons the state has already sued for 350000 in taxes on 86000000 capital stock and that proceeding would hamper other litigation where the people have a real interest due to alleged illegal stock.
In Philadelphia this morning a sneak thief entered a private apartment linked to the treasurer of Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit and escaped with 70,000 consolidated 5 percent bonds of the People's Passenger railway. The loss was telegraphed nationwide and officials fear the bonds may not be negotiated. market value is about 42000.
Col A K Mc Clure of the Philadelphia Times was arrested at noon today on a libel charge based on Gallagher sworn statement. The suit stems from Times articles about Irish Catholic circulars tied to the recent gubernatorial campaign. McClure posted bail for trial.
Ting Lum, a Chinese murderer slated for execution in San Francisco, hanged himself in his cell Friday morning. The city lay in darkness Thursday night as street lamps were darkened for funds reasons. Rail and crime notices weave through a day’s papers with many bold, terse developments.
Lewando's French dye house at No 17 Temple Place advertises dress dyeing with no ripping or damage. Garments colored to look as good as new and specimens of the work are available to inspect.
The tariff conference report passed after a tense chase of votes. Aldrich sided with protectionists, boosting iron ore and steel duties while woollens stayed unchanged. The conference produced a new bill with sharp rises in iron ore and copper related duties and a raft of schedule adjustments. The Senate then approved the report 32 to 31 amid accusations of House control and political maneuvering.
Brief telegraph reports detail fires in Boston and Vicinity at Barlow & Co. junk store No. 147 South Street with 30 bales of rags damaged. loss about 1000 dollars with no insurance. Other fires include Mrs. Sawyer’s Springfield Vermont house and barn, loss 4000 dollars with 3000 insured. McFarland’s carriage shops and school on May Street Monongahela Virginia, losses and damages. Atwood’s West Minot dwelling burned, loss 1000 with 700 insured. Colum bits note Dunlop elevator at Albany, Lyken’s Opera House in Col umps Kansas, A. W. Lawrence mill in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin, Mcherrin saw mills in Greenville Virginia, Cobban & Co gallery in Toronto damaged.
Judge Johnson of Montreal visits Hotel Vendome while William Josslyn dies at 10 in Gorham Maine. F W Hamilton and daughter of Montreal stay at the Vendome. Critics praise Dr Maas in Philadelphia. Harvard Amherst Williams Yale to share £40k-£50k from Morgan estate. J G Martin to write weekly financial for Boston Courier from March 4. Rev William Radcliffe resigns as assistant rector moves to New York. Samuel W Mason suffers stroke at Chelsea home. Rev Dr Seymour returns to Raggles Street Baptist pulpit. George H Waters ill with pneumonia in New Haven. Senator Tabor wedding notable with silver-bound invitations. Holmes Furniture’s F M Holmes ill. Rockland Republicans nominate Capt Acborn. Gresary may win again. Gov Stephens in Atlanta ill after Savannah centennial. Dutch king honors Capt Druncome for Edam rescue. Dr Chappelle says he would not have officiated Tabor Court marriage if warned. Rev Dorchester to leave ministry for secular work. Senator Ingalls praised for intellect. his Democrat clerk admires him. Ingalls welcomes him to run everything.
Framed letters from Prof Perry and Prof Sumner inform the Massachusetts tariff debate as the committee considers tax reduction and import duties. Morse and colleagues hear from Wells and Sumner, with continued hearings. Executive Council appointments include prison board member, Bridgewater workhouse trustee, and Gloucester port pilot. Plympton’s confirmation stalls amid GOP doubts. A fast day proclamation error prompts a correction plan. militia roster changes and insurance commissioner Clarke defends himself. water meter company chartered. 1885 General Court manual published.
In Cambridge district court Judge Orentz held an inquest into the death of John W. Cole of Boston who killed himself at Arlington Heights by cutting his throat with a razor while an attendant slept. A verdict will follow the facts. Separately Judge Burbank in South Boston began the inquest into the death of Joseph F. Gockin killed by a boiler explosion Feb 28. A continuance was set to Wednesday with a commission to inspect the boiler and report on material conditions.
Henry H Faxon reviews a year of temperance activity in Quincey. He notes 116 complaints and 40 convictions, and urges the courts to adopt a more effective method.
In Bangor on March 2 Judge Barrows in Dover’s supreme judicial court sentenced Benjamin and Benjamin Wallace Chadbourne to life imprisonment at Thomaston for the murder of Alvin T. Watson at Parkman Corner on June 26, 1881. The deaf mute Samuel Byson Chadbourne confessed, with evidence including a bloody knife and clothes. Watson’s body was found next morning after a violent attack with numerous cuts. motives cited involved alleged relations with Walton Chadbourne’s wife.
A 64 year old printer Samuel L Tucker hanged himself at his home 911 East Fourth Street South Boston. James F Burns hospitalized with a crushed foot from a locomotive incident. Michael M Barry found dead in bed at 276 Eighth Street. East Boston reports sneak thefts targeting clothes lines. James Mackie and James Montague linked to earlier confidence game arrests. George W Coburn arrested in New York for forged checks tied to Mt Vernon National Bank, noted as previously reputable. James Sprague suspected in larceny on Lincoln Street with bundle of silk and clothing. Thomas Finnerty charged with embezzling 1975 from local dealers. Enugenia Morse charged with hotel board bill fraud. Elizabeth Kiley charged with larceny of 18 dollars from Succumb at 3 North Brimmer Place.
Springfield March 2 The Intercollegiate Base Ball Association met selecting Yale’s Yates as president and Harvard’s Crocker and Brown’s Greene as vice presidents Harlan of Princeton shared secretary treasurer duties The 1885 league rules were adopted with current rules on high and low balls fouls out on fouls bound and umpire remaining in effect.
Rev. W. H. Cudworth lectures Saturday evening on A Summer in Switzerland with stereopticon. Public invited. Rev. Mr. Sutherland will preach Sunday evening at the same hall. Thursday brings Prof. James F. Babcock with a chemistry of a match lecture using experiments and stereopticon views.
Reports from Biddleford Maine recount Alfred Goodwin's nomination for mayor at a republican caucus on Friday evening. Also noted are plans to place one million white fish eggs in Orland's hatching house sourced from Michigan and a reception in Old Orchard Beach honoring Old Orchard's incorporation. A civil-damage verdict awarded Marion S. Davis 775 dollars against John Doyle, with potential appeal to the supreme court.
Paris Temps reports Byrne could be freed instantly if proven in London on May 6. In Andalusia Spain agrarian outrages continue. Espera jail holds 11 anarchists with 223 accomplices vowed to murder landlords and loot and burn per leaders. UK papers note Sheridan could face conspiracy to murder charges. Brennan Egan and Parnell followers plan to brief Irish in America on Land League funds. Madrid reports Black Hand committee and 7,000 members seized. special tribunal to try prisoners. About 15 to be hanged, 509 to life in penal servitude.
Ladies planning spring bonnet purchases are urged to visit Hodge's bleachery at No 11 Winter Street. They offer dyeing and restoration to match outfits, allowing economy shoppers to obtain bonnets that appear new. Also advertised is Reliable-G.C. Taylor Old Bourbon in bottles from grocery and druggists.
In the senate, Friday reports from committees cover education funding for Bridgewater and Westfield normal schools, a savings bank incorporation, cemetery conveyance records, a Soldiers' Home grant, and various bills. The Poll Tax Bill debate centers on Supreme Court opinions, with several drafted questions on tax qualification for voting and related disqualifications, ordered printed and postponed to Tuesday.
In the house Mr. Baker of Beverly moved a reconsideration of the vote on the biennial elections and sessions resolution. Several members debated form and proper reading before the motion to reconsider carried and the measure was recommitted to the committee on bills in the third reading. Reports covered labor child labor limits and various committee actions on railroads taxation and public works reflecting a busy session with postponed liquor law discussions and motions on local options.
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