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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1883
Page
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As Chicago's municipal election nears, communist groups in the city push for free street railways and free rents. They are described as a noisy but harmless crowd, with some faction calls for violence.
The text notes surprise that Hon. William E. Robinson is not listed among Patrick J. Sheridan's retained counsel. It adds a vivid remark about the lawyer's desire to expose and challenge a powerful opponent, using a metaphor about the big lion's tail.
Van Voorhis, once called the congressional blackguard, won the 47th Congress by 4 319, and in the race for the 48th he was buried under a Democratic majority of 4 515, reflecting a sharp shift in constituent support.
The New York Herald presents a chart showing 175 beer saloons and 76 liquor shops in a district under a mile square. The Church Temperance society pushes to drastically reduce New York saloons and supports such reform efforts.
A reader notes that women’s suffrage works well in Wyoming territory and asks why all aspiring voters do not move there. The piece jokes that Wyoming is pleasant and that men have been politically cowed, with wives voting for one ticket while husbands back the other.
A bill introduced in the Dominion parliament by Sir Leonard Tilley amends banking law to require banks under penalty to furnish the government with an annual certified list of shareholders. It also imposes penalties for notes in circulation exceeding legal limits or cash reserves held in Dominion notes below statutory requirements.
The Burlington republican organ urged voters to back Sidney H. Weston for county commissioner and argued opposition came from law opponents. Weston lost by 400 votes in a 1600 total turnout, suggesting many Burlington voters were opposed to temperance.
A city editorial praises Mayor Palmer for refusing to approve unreasonable and scandalous bills. It notes critics wish he would concede to junket bills, but argues the mayor acted rightly, backed by a reform committee and broad citizen support, essential for decent municipal government.
The reform bill will unite the multiple governing bodies of London into one vast city. The new London would absorb the old city of 50,000 residents, 23 civil parishes, 15 works districts and other districts, totaling about 4,764,312 people. Annual revenue would rival Belgium, with debt about five times Boston and $20 million more than New York. Per capita debt would be around $28, and the city would become the world’s leading municipality for population wealth and influence.
Mr Charles Dudley Warner recorded an animated exchange among three Illinois farmers visiting Washington. They rejected taxes on medicines and perfumery, urged tax cuts on clothing and food, and derided a visiting Iowans stance on tariff reform. The piece notes farmers are vigilant, not easily gulled, and praises their practical wisdom. Senator Hawley linked to the tariff debate is mentioned as sharing similar views on tariff reform.
A Boston Post special reports a tariff fraud reveal as the conference report on H. R. 5,538 altered duties on decorated earthenware. The engrossed law shows higher rates than the printed copy, with key players Sherman McKinley Aldrich Sewell cited. Police court actions, agricultural news, and Jeannette search notes fill the rest.
The defence in the star route trial opened with Hon. J. B. Belford of Colorado on the stand. A dispute over whether Belford sought post office favors for Colorado led to Belford’s outburst and a $100 fine with confinement until paid, which he challenged with defiant remarks. The judge admonished Belford and then allowed the proceedings to continue as Ingersoll’s questions moved to Berdell’s $2,000 entry and Teller’s senate testimony.
A rapid weather roundup from March 7 reports the heaviest wind storm of the season in Barre Vermont with heavy snow blocking highways and trains including Montpelier and Wells River lines. Halifax notes no major damage while Ontario faces severe wind and snow delaying trains. Montreal records five feet of street snow. Quebec reports abating but Western trains late. Providence sources Newport on wind in the bay reaching 50 to 60 mph as vessels seek shelter.
The Supreme Colony of the United Order of Pilgrim Fathers met in Lawrence Mass. for its annual session with 120 delegates. Officers elected include W H Emery Boston as supreme governor Nathan R Morse Salem as lieutenant governor James E Shepard Lawrence as secretary and A V Bazbee Lawrence as treasurer. A new constitution was adopted and a $100 prize offered for the best ritual. Total membership reported 2493 with 1567 males and 926 females. Benefits paid totaled $20000 receipts $3603 07 balance $1385 97. Next meeting set for Boston March 8 with a reception in city hall for supreme officers.
Philadelphia report states the late Henry Seybert's estate of over 1,000,000 is largely bequeathed to educational and charitable institutions. Ninety percent of the 79 bequests totaling 246,000 go to Univ of Pennsylvania for a chair in mental and moral philosophy and a ward for chronic diseases. The remainder funds new schools for boys and girls, with cremation conducted at Le Moyne furnace in Washington, Pa.
In Augusta on March 7 the Maine Senate debated twice daily sessions and reported a resolve to enlarge the state house. the death penalty bill passed to be engrossed by a 15 to 9 vote. The House forwarded measures on married women liabilities, fire inquests, a new pavilion at the insane hospital, a commission for locating a new hospital, a dog tax, and reimbursement of towns for an excessive 1880 state tax, all to be engrossed or indefinitely postponed.
The second annual gathering of the Oxford bears society drew 175 guests at the Falmouth hotel. President Geo. A. Ikmery presided with Mayor Libby and ex-Mayor Walker nearby. a stuffed bear gift marked the centerpiece. Speakers included Emery Libby Walker Perry and Judges Bonney Knight. contributions came from Emery and Ripley with a male quartet performing.
More than 20 000 people visited the senate chamber to view the remains of Gov Stephens lying in state. Memorial services will be held in the hall of the house of representatives tomorrow at 10 A M and the funeral service at 3 o'clock. Addresses will be delivered by several prominent men including Gen Toombs. The city fills with visitors and an overwhelming crowd is expected.
In New York on March 7 in the Press club rooms, William Sexton defeated French champion Vignaux by one point in a cushion carom game of 100. In balk line play, Vignaux beat Maurice Daly 200 to 124. Vignaux’s best run was 57, Daly’s 42.
In Cleveland on March 7 Gen J H Devereux was re-elected president of the Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati and Indianapolis railroad along with the existing officers. The Indianapolis and St Louis road also re-elected its old officers.
Albany March 7. The assembly, by 66 to 58, sustained the governor's veto of the 5 cent elevated railroad fare bill.
At Hunt's station Ohio on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad the second freight section rammed the first. Two cars burned and $6000 in damage. Three Somerville youths hid and fired to scare an old man A J Wing who ran and died from fright.
Special correspondence argues the 47th Congress will be remembered as a failure under an ineffective speaker. It claims lawmakers voted blindly on the tariff and key measures, admitting ignorance while promising tax cuts, and lists numerous congressmen as weak, corrupt, or misguided, urging the nation to bid them farewell.
A sequence of Wednesday fires reports slight damage at 478 Atlantic Avenue Boston a dockside engine house at 252 Border Street East Boston and an ash barrel blaze at 7 Rawley Street plus a fourth floor oily rag fire at 13 Charlestown Street all causing minor damage. A third blaze at 183 Fort Hill Square damaged by water. Lynn saw a three story building gutted at Acorn and High Rock streets with Hutchinson loss around 1400 to 1500 dollars. Fall River Chase Block fire displaced tenements with 15000 loss. South Hadley Falls house loss 2400. Oak Grove seminary in Vassalboro burned with six thousand dollar loss. Marlboro dwelling loss about 1000 and Herrick's flour mill at Toledo Ohio burned for about 20000.
The steamer James Lee brought 200 enslaved people from submerged farms as floods cover the Memphis to Helena corridor. Levee breaks at Ellislee near Mayerville flood Duncan's quarters. vast areas in Mississippi and Louisiana face rising water, with logs swept away on the St. Francis river and widespread property damage.
In New York on March 7 Gustave Perrenaud and George Bayaud, indicted for reusing tax stamps, offered $20,000 to Internal Revenue Commissioner Roum to compromise. U S District Attorney Woodford advised against it. Civil suits continue in New York and Massachusetts. Also reported: a betrothed Edwin Booth daughter’s fiancé nearly asphyxiated by coal gas. Booth may send him to Europe. the young man’s health is doubtful. Miss Booth suffers melancholia. Peter H. Casterly sues after being forced from a Brooklyn box. judge rules against mandatory box fare. George Carson, alias Heywood, arrested for $70,000 railroad bond theft from Guarant the Safe Deposit. Elliott the prize fighter’s body arrives for funeral. Matt Grace arrested for excise violation at the scene of a recent bout, released on bail. Maj. Roth held for extradition over embezzlement. Trout season prospects praised by experts. Bartholdi statue fund treasurer Spaulding has $85,000 of the $250,000 pedestal goal.
A Dublin despatch reports Patrick Egan may have left Paris with land league securities and police are tracing him possibly heading to Spain. In Swinford Mayo the local board notes severe distress with over 30 in the poorhouse from famine fever and 700 on relief lists. London trade data show February imports and exports up from last year. Byrne reportedly refused funds meant for Irish relief, favoring direct use for misery relief.
Deroir Michigan March 7 The democratic state convention met in Lansing and after organization adjourned. It nominated John W Champlin Grand Rapids for supreme court judge long term and Arthur L Clark of Sanilaec county for state university regent. Short term judge and second regent bets were left to greenbackers. A tariff for revenue only was urged and criticism leveled at the Republican legislature for delaying a senator’s election.
James Tomlin claimed a head shot and a skull fracture as he behaved erratically in court. Judge Sheldon ordered Prof. Moses C. White to examine him, who found a flattened bullet near the skull and removal restored Tomlin’s wits. Tomlin accused William Cowles of firing the shot. Cowles denied it. Case continued until Friday.
Springfield dispatch reports Henry Lecco a French national died at Monterey today admitting he killed laborer Burns at a farm in Great Barrington last fall. He said Burns ran away and blood stains in the room show the body was tossed from a third story window.
Concord March 7 1889 readers learn that Laconia and Lake Village seek a city charter via town warrants. Analysis notes party balance aims to favor Republicans in warding and representation while merchant interests push reform, and mentions Rollins Blair Woodman and other NH figures with local manufacturing growth and Bank/Bureau concerns.
Springfield dispatch reports Joseph B. Loomis, slated for execution tomorrow for the December 1 1881 murder of David Levett, has confessed. He shot Levett during a high speed drive over the Agawam bridge, hid the pistol, fled to woods, and concealed the money and watch taken from Levett before walking to Westfield. Loomis remains calm and accepts the coming sentence, with his spiritual adviser present.
Camden named Joshua Adams A J Q Knowlton and C T Hosmer as assessors. It is estimated 125 000 000 feet of logs will be cut on the Kennebec and its tributaries this season mainly in the Dead river Moose river and Moosehead lake regions. George H Carter of Etna hanged himself in his barn on Wednesday. despondency from his wife’s death is given as cause. He leaves a son and daughter.
A Kingston bequest of 10000 to Tuits college was announced at a trustees meeting. Charlies Haskell of Troy received two young grizzly bears, now about 75 pounds each, still tame but requiring gloves to handle safely. The Keene Natural History Society sent a Florida alligator to a taxidermist after two weeks, with proceeds of 50 dollars. The Concord School of Philosophy plans a July to August session featuring noted lecturers and new private study classes. In Rochester police court a tramp named Samuel Brown faced 1000 dollars bail for purse theft and was later remanded to jail.
In a joint convention, Brockton’s city council appointed Hosea Kingman of Bridgewater as city solicitor to replace John White who resigned. Also noted were a local arrest for salt mackerel underweight, a 250th anniversary planning update for Ipswich, school enrollment of 536, liquor raids in Brockton, a near ammonia overdose of May Carroll of Stoughton, North Adams indigo workers strike, and obituaries of Betsey Hastings Perkins and Mrs James Buffington.
Gov. Waller designates Friday, March 23 as a day of fasting and prayer. The New London silk mill plans to employ 250 workers as construction progresses. New Haven to see about 75 fewer liquor licenses than last year while aiming to operate with 406 saloons. Amelia Stoddard, recently divorced, left her Hartford family home, walked several miles in snow to Newington, and drowned by submerging her head in an unfrozen stream.
James Collins and Michael Powers were arrested for larceny of silk handkerchiefs at March Brothers Pierce Co store on Summer Street. Otis S Perry, formerly a clerk for Charles H Mellen, was arrested in Chelsea for larceny from a cash drawer, confessing guilt but giving no amount. Nine stolen bob vens seized at railroad stations. Burglars stole over $150 in coats from No 22 Pemberton Square. Two Italians arrested at Lowell station for counterfeit half dollars, followed to the city. they allegedly paid fares with bogus coins. The body of a man about 55 found in Dorchester near the gas house. he wore dark clothes and was sent to City Hospital morgue.
TEXARKANA Ark Marcehz A L Johnson was shot dead this afternoon in the court room in the Miller county court house in the presence of the judge, jury, attorneys and over 100 spectators by C E Dixon sheriff of that county. The trouble was caused by Dixons making war on gambling institutions in which Johnson was silently interested.
Two mail bags bound for New York and Philadelphia were stolen from Towanda depot last night just before the train’s arrival. No clues or suspects have been found, and the mail remains missing.
Ex Governor Talbot leaves for Texas. Augusta Maine physician Hien Burleigh is ill. Baltimore court arraigns Alfred Tennyson for assault. Rodocanachi promoted to Boston consul general. Emma Abbott mare to race in Vermont for $100 a side. Taunton pastor Emery receives $150 on 46th wedding anniversary. Lewiston man Daly strikes rich in Colorado mine fortunes. Ranney family to remain in New York and Europe trip planned for Miss Ranney and Miss Dwight. Yale Chinese students report homeward moves and new ventures in Shanghai business.
The Senate reports several measures including Milford funding for a memorial hall, health board appeals, and farm and liquor bills. House debates focus on the veto message to the Union Safe Deposit vaults and court opinions. Committee reports clear many items as inexpedient or left to future action. railroads and public health topics dominate, with a debate on passenger class and women’s and children's travel.
A.J. Hall declines prison commissioner post citing public duties. Butler regrets nominating him and acknowledges oversight. Also: Executive Council meets with Stockbridge’s Henry J. Dunham nominated to the district court. Plympton’s insurance post again laid over. A suggestion proposes fitting unused State House rooms for Supreme Court justices during legislative sessions.
The Boston Elastic Fabric company is to be reorganized with 600000 cash. Joseph Banigan of Woonsecket Rubber and E S Converse of Boston Belting are prominent in the plan. The old firm was restructured about three years ago with Haley Morse & Co as New York agents. The new organization will be the Revere Rubber company.
The managers of Industrial Home No 32 North G Bernet Street acknowledge February contributions totaling 1217 03. The boot and shoe department marks its one year anniversary this month. In six weeks the boys handmade and sold 43 pairs of shoes, made 24 pairs of shoe tops, and repaired 15 pairs of shoes, excluding work for themselves.
In Dedham clerk of courts office on Wednesday an attachment was filed against Seth B. Bass of Quincy bondsman for Harvey N. Follansbee by the Boston Police Relief Association in an action of contract for 2800 dollars.
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