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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1883
Page
1
Editorial overview discusses financial and commercial impact of tariffs on domestic and foreign markets. Notes rail and mining sectors, with a brief look at shipping, hotel arrivals, and local business conditions. Includes marriages and obituaries and mentions court notices and railroad matters.
The piece reviews a mix of political jabs and civic notes including retirement of David Davis, a long Sunday adjournment, and a wave of rhetoric about pensions and public debt. It notes Britain sending 300 workers to Nashua for cotton mill jobs, and humor about town boosters and hired diamonds at a Lewiston reception. It also cites lands given to railroads, a judge removal petition, Alaska seat expenses, and Philadelphia gas-meter disputes.
A round of press commentary covers Gov Butler and District Attorney Woodford politics in Massachusetts, plus national forecasts. The Philadelphia Press questions presidential picks, while the New Orleans Times-Democrat debates Grant on Mexico sugar and irrigation. It argues Mexico’s sugar output hinges on transport costs, urges a treaty with protections for Louisiana growers.
The Georgia Supreme Court refused to grant an injunction in the Georgia Railroad and Banking Co v State Railroad Commission case. The decision upholds the state authority to set freight and passenger rates, noting the commission’s broad power and its popularity among both railroads and the public. The railroad contemplates appeals, potentially to the U.S. Supreme Court, though the injunction nature may limit direct certification.
Washington March 4 The 47th Congress dies at noon after passing a tariff bill described as an infamous outrage The session ends with bitter clashes over preemption and homestead provisions in the sundry civil bill and a heated fight over seating Lee in the South Carolina seat Led by A A Ranney Democrats oppose the plan while Republicans threaten extra sessions The Senate clears uncontested business and adjourns sine die as the House votes on private bills and maritime measures including a 1 500 090 subsidy for steamship mail service The session closes with the president pro tem Edmunds declaring adjournment without day and the chamber applauding the end of the 47th Congress.
Washington March 4 The protectionist lobby and monopolists celebrate passage of a tariff bill after hours of debate and a divided vote 152 to 116. The roll call lists many names including Bayne of Pittsburg and Keifer. Republicans opposing include Bayne Brumm Campbell Everett Hubbell McKinley Miller and several others while a slate of Democrats supported the bill.
Washington March 4 The senate took up the general deficiency bill yesterday afternoon and passed it shortly before five. The session featured prolonged debate over funding appropriations and related measures as legislators wrapped up business.
Washington March 4. After a long night session the House faced the Lee vs Richardson election contest from South Carolina district. The majority supported the contestee while a minority favored Lee, amid conferees on sundry civil appropriations and friction over the whiskey bill. Members joked, slept, and hurled old bills as dawn approached before adjourning for a three hour recess.
The House, crowded with onlookers, adjourns sine die as Speaker Keifer ends his 47th congress tenure. Knott pleads for a final whiskey bill vote. Stephens mourned. Lee and Richardson case deferred. post office changes, river and harbor bill death in the Senate, and Cameron's illness noted.
The selection of Edmunds as president pro tempore marked a pivotal Senate moment as David Davis resigned. Edmunds received support from Democrats and some Republicans, while Bayard and Pendleton backed Bayard, leading to Edmunds taking the chair and pledging faithful administration. The report also notes tariff changes for sugar and tobacco taking effect in 1883 with earlier dates for related taxes.
A disastrous Albany blaze at the Dunlap elevator began on the sixth floor then spread to the fourth, killing fireman William Carlin, Michael Sheehan, and Michael McEwen, with James Cameron fatally injured. Garry Benson and Louis J. Miller were badly burned. Losses exceed $200,000 on buildings, grain, and nearby property.
In Lawrence mass today parishes spoke of the Augustinian society financial woes. Congregations were urged to gather next Tuesday evening to discuss debt reduction. The society's property currently faces 21 attachments totaling $30,000.
A stream of short notes covers Mr Danielee of Philadelphia stopping at the Hotel Vendome Gov Butler visiting the state house as the Massachusetts governor’s guest Mr Joseph Cook criticized by a Saturday Evening Gazette writer details of a Washington visit by a Rockland Opinion correspondent and a Cunard Batavia passenger list The death of Henry Weld in West Roxbury is noted and praise is given for Boston and Maine railroad Superintendent Furber as a capable self made rail man
Gov. Alexander Hamilton Stephens of Georgia dies at 8 50 this morning after a long illness. His death triggers public mourning and a state funeral plan with remains to lie in state at the Capitol. The Augusta Chronicle and Savannah report recall his rise from academy student to congressman, Confederate vice president, and long serving public servant. He left a fortune tied to his writings on the war and history, with support from relatives and a noted will.
At the first session of the 46th congress 10 000 extra copies were ordered for general distribution. In September he was elected governor of Georgia resigning his seat in congress to take the position.
The schooner Lizzie Roby built by Joshua Brown of Salem sold to Charles F. Carter of Gloucester and will fish Massachusetts bay. The steam yacht Marion built at Newburyport for J. N. Williams in 1880 sold to Joshua Brown of Salem with extensive hull and boiler modifications and elaborate plans by G. F. Clark & Co. The keel cutter by William Gray Jr. at South Boston yard features a massive timber frame and iron keel. A new Bridgeport yacht club forms with P. T. Barnum among members. Beverly and Hull clubs announce regattas and annual meetings.
Vice president Reed flatly denies a circulating report that the New York New Haven and Hartford line would share earnings with the Boston and Albany. He also dismisses claims the consolidated road dropped plans for two extra tracks between Bridgeport and New Haven. Work continues on the consolidated road as rights of way are secured. Ballasting between New Haven and Springfield will use broken stone from a Meriden area quarry, enough to supply the line.
In Bridgeport Connecticut police traced a winter burglary spree to a rendezvous last night and recovered about 1500 dollars worth of goods stolen from seven houses. Six persons from two German families, including William Ruppert and August Gablett, were arrested and confessed. The arrests sparked great excitement across the city.
PortsMouth New Hampshire March 4 fish landings at this port totaled 43 500 pounds since last Sunday with shipments to New York market for the week priced mainly at 14 to 4 cents per steak cod 2½ to 3 cents for market cod and 2 to 3 cents for haddock across the seven days.
Forgery convict Dr Waldemar Bille faces ten years in a New Orleans penitentiary while sentenced murderers in Pittsburg await hanging. Bail reduced for ex-Treasurer Polk in Nashville. Wilmington manslaughter verdict, five years plus $4,000 fine for John Croney. Bank bookkeeper Moses Ray commits suicide in Montgomery. Buffalo victim dies from clawhammer blow. suspect George Bork in custody. Paris Texas reports Samuels shot dead. Gumpert arrested. Trains resume after flood damage between Nashville Evansville and Louisville St Louis. Buffalo man shoots wife then himself. wife unlikely to recover. Philadelphia man jailed for forged bonds sale. Mobile bank president killed in Birmingham accident. Lawyer Grace sues for libel over a controversial article. Springfield jewel burglary steals up to $20,000 in diamonds and watches. Robbers bound guard Schultz, leaving three men at large.
New Orleans reports the steam boat Yazoo capsized near Red Church while bound for Bayou MaCon and Tensas. Sixteen known dead or missing include crew members Captain J B Sullivan and First Clerk W B Foulk, along with pilots and cooks. Passengers listed include Mrs R E Cooley and Miss Daniels. The vessel valued at 7500 dollars and wreckage spread at Gypsey Point about 25 miles upriver.
Two Days' Record lists embezzlement by Charles F. Doyle of Burlington grain firm, multiple injuries from falls and collisions, arrests for larceny, assaults, and burglaries, plus a bridge incident delaying trains and a dining room theft. Names include Patrick Lyons, J. W. Dickinson, Inez Thomas, Mary Shea, Mary Trumblety, Michael Sullivan, Edward Sullivan, Bridget Burke, and others. Authorities report hospitalizations and legal actions across city streets and institutions.
From St Louis dated March 4 the Mussissippi flood reports that the sunk lands along the St Francis river are completely underwater. Residents live on upper stories or ride rafts as most abandon homes. New Madrid streets lie two to four feet deep, water covers nearly every house, and the region back to Cairo and Hickman remains flooded with corn and livestock damaged but little reported suffering.
Lowell March 3 John Dozois of Manchester 27 years old committed suicide at the Tremont house after recent job loss. He had come to Lowell to see a former intimate, and after failed appointment and a $5 remittance to the girl, he shot himself. Worcester March 5 Charles W Smith prominent cotton manufacturer died by self inflicted gunshot while in weakened health after a southern trip. He owned mills at Barre Auburn Pepperell and recently resigned as president of Mechanics National Bank due to health.
The police committee held a Saturday hearing on a petition by about 500 residents urging women be appointed as matrons at city station houses. Representative P A Collins said the petitioners would accept trying the experiment at stations 1 3 and 4. The Boston Water Board’s 1882 receipts totaled 97932 05 with 4631 73 for extra pipe. Water rate receipts in 1882 surpassed those of 1881 by 12591 03. Maintenance expense for the year was 12577 and construction outlay 55196 55. The gross cost of works to January 1, 1883 stood at 1146862 16.
The Boston Turnverein gymnastic section held a Sunday evening exhibition in Turnhall with a large turnout. Instructor J C Herrmann delivered a history of the Tarne society in the city and its growth, plus notes on gymnastic training benefits and methods. Five classes of seven members each performed the exercises.
The Attorney General Sherman presided at the Wilson and Andrew club meeting at the Quincy house on Saturday. Theodore Lyman, Congressman-elect, attended the Massachusetts Reform club gathering at Parker's. Essex and Boston clubs met at Young's, while the Farmers and Agricultural clubs met at Parker's, with informal political questions explored.
An unusually large attendance of riflemen gathered at Walnut Hill range on Saturday, creating a notable turnout for the event.
In the state house a group of petitioners withdraw their names from the bid to remove Judge Burbank of South Boston, leaving only L H D Shepard to pursue the matter. Hobbs explains his signing was a trust mistake, apologizing for the misrepresentation and indicating acquittal. Separately, a veto dispute over Gov. Butler’s veto and a trip by Col Wright to Europe are noted, with Wright sailing April 4 for wage and exposition research.
Harvey N. Follansbee, longtime Boston police treasurer, embezzled about $20,000 from the Police Relief Fund, part of a $60,000 pool backed by mortgages and securities. He confessed after police auditing began, was arrested, waived examination, and bound over on $40,000 bail. He later surrendered roughly $10,000 in cash to trustees and left a broker’s claim for about £2,000.
John Shea of Boston claims he bid to carry all regular work increases during Boone contract replacement and would receive no extra pay. John P. Barnard, the successful bidder, is said to receive extra pay for extra work contrary to contract specs. Postmaster Tobey says current service is satisfactory.
The Unitarian society of Newton Centre plans a new organ costing about 2500 dollars for its church. The shipment of Lynn shoes for the week ended March 1 totaled 8168 cases, down from 8485 last year. A Roslindale resident shot a prowling panther seen in the area for two months. A Norcross Stevens employee fell on Sargent Ave in Somerville, injuring himself badly. A Harvard gym petition supports the Meigs elevated road with ~200 signatures. Woburn reports 36 fires last year causing property damage of 12462.87 with 267?00 in insurance. payments totaled 8721.37. The New York and New England train will stop at Hyde Park, Dorchester and Dudley Street only, skipping Elmwood Oakdale Readville. Over 200 Salem primary pupils passed to grammar schools, prompting calls for more rooms and teachers.
Yale Lock Manufacturing Company offers a large line of locks including a new screwless door knob and spindle touted as the most radical improvement since the gimmet pointed screw. Goods available at principal hardware stores and at the company's salesrooms No. 224 Franklin Street.
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