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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1880
Page
2
A Maine editorial warns against repealing the 1878 mining tax exemption law while noting the stake of thousands of investors. It sides with officials and business leaders urging the Governor to withhold signature, arguing the repeal could devastate legitimate mining ventures and undermine state prospects.
The United States Senate approved the fortification appropriation bill raising the House's $100,000 allocation to $150,000 and boosting the ordnance fund from $225,000 to $400,000 to cover four improved breach loading twelve inch rifled guns. Also, the Deficiency bill passed without funding $7,600 owed to deputy marshals for California elections in Republican service. Ex Gov Garceelon testified before Maine's Legislative Investigating Committee that election counting followed the Constitution and counted correctly. Ways and Means discussed tariff cuts on paper and related materials. John Sherman released a letter indicating continued presidential interest. Denis Kearney appeared in San Francisco court. case continued. No disturbances or additional arrests reported.
The House votes funds to cover deficiencies and outlines a plan to devise a counting method for presidential votes. Key figures and agencies are not named in the readable text. The report notes procedural steps and expected legislative action.
The Ways and Means hearing on wood pulp and paper tariffs drew publishers Erastus Brooks and Gen Jones against pulp producers. Congressmen Frye and others pressed for relief, while Democrats debate counting electoral votes and Kellogg seeks investigation into the Hill scandal. The Fortifications Bill rose to 400000 for four heavy guns and funding for California deputy marshals remains blocked.
Washington debate centered on appropriations for special deputy marshals and expansive printing office expenses. McMahon pressed that no funds exist for marshals and questioned debts, while Hiscock defended office integrity and urged adherence to law. Finley urged reform, citing Vance report abuses and a high-cost printing system with potential savings. Bills on pleuro-pneumonia, Ute lands, and Erie property titles were introduced.
Henry Adams testifies about a 1870 Shreveport secret committee that evolved into the Colonization Council. It planned to appeal to the President and Congress, urged relocation to Liberia or foreign governments, and noted growing emigration after 1877. He cites 5000+Louisiana emigrants and says many blacks seek escape from white oppression, with Kansas Nebraska and Colorado destinations cited.
Washington March 12 The House War Claims Committee decides to report adversely on thirty claims totaling over one million dollars. They increase A B Meacham's award from 3500 to 5000 for Modoc outbreak injuries and grant heirs of Capt Henry Shrieve 50000 for service. J B and Q O B Latham gains 65631 for war supplies. Keifer presents minority Donnelly vs Washburn report favoring the sitting member. Interoceanic Canal panel to hear Capt Encs on ship railway concept. Trade mark legislation ordered for treaty compliance. Armfield bill adverse and McCord amendment rejected. Internal Revenue Bureau seeks 35000 more for inspectors and staff. Indian Affairs panels hear Schurz on Colorado agreement details.
Treasury reports internal revenue receipts of 352460 and customs at 158. The treasury plans weekly investments in 6 and 6 per cent bonds while noting a shortage of fractional silver coin. Exports of petroleum reached 3 528070 in January 1880 and 1 897802 in January 1879. Senate and House actions cover canal committee, Donnelly Washburn election contest, pilot color blindness examinations, and rail line incorporation.
The Nathaniel Westgate Post G A R in Haverhill NH opens with forty members. Officers include Commander W W Coburn and adjutant M Y B Cady. The post honors Nathaniel Westgate, son of Hon. Westgate, captured at Winchester and died in Andersonville after serving in the First New Hampshire Volunteer Cavalry. Fifty-one from the regiment were captured at Recy Springs and Winchester. all but six perished.
In Chillicothe Ohio March 12 a Scioto Valley Railroad freight train derailed after the engine struck a horse at a curve. The engineer escaped by reversing before jumping off, but the fireman was fatally injured. Lawrence W Berry, brother of the Western Union manager, perished after being denied a seat on the freight at Circleville. The train was smashed to pieces.
In Gloucester twenty gallons of liquor were seized from Frank D. Howe of 77 Main Street. George W. Dixon of schooner Flora Temple was convicted in Newburyport for trawling theft in Ipswich Bay and fined $10 with payment for the trawls. Schooner Unique, Captain Foster, sold for $1,500 to be repurposed as a pilot boat.
From Mexico City on March 10 Browns ville reports Gen Grant left Pachuca Mines and rode to Onisco to catch a train toward Pueblo without stopping at the capital. His tour of the Cholula pyramids pleased officials who hosted a grand ball Monday after Holy Week. He plans to sail March 18 for Galveston then travel to San Antonio and Leadville.
An unknown man gave Deane Brothers a $165 check drawn on the First National Bank of Lewiston in favor of Jamies & Doughty. The document is a forgery, and the incident occurred Thursday in Portland Maine. Police investigation underway to identify the suspect and recover funds.
Hon. Alonzo Garcelon of Lewiston, former Maine governor, testified before the Hale Investigating Committee in Augusta as to the November tabulation starts around the 17th, the council and committee rules, and cases where votes were counted for the wrong candidate or not counted at all. He recalled erasures, handwriting issues, and disputed certifications, defending his and the Council’s methods as lawful and impartial.
AUGUSTA March 12. P A Sawyer testified before the State Seal Committee claiming he remains Secretary of State and that he controlled records and the state seal at times. He said returns from the September election entered his office and that, after moving the seal to Water Street, he acted with authority. The committee reported Sawyer appeared and testified and should be discharged. the House adopted the report.
New York March 12 district court heard E A Dickerson for Western Union seek a decree in the Page executrix versus Holmes Burglar Alarm Co case. Judge Blatchford allowed a fortnight for petitions on right and scope while ex Judge Dillon pressed narrower claims, citing Colran vs Dana as precedent. Separate items report Curtis dismissing a Baltimore and Ohio injunction and Western Union restoring lines on St Joseph and Western Railroad, plus Atlantic and Pacific winning a temporary restraining order against American Union and B and O in Ohio.
The arrest of Denis Kearney in Irish American Hall is continued after a Police Court appearance. He faced two misdemeanor charges for obscene language and threats to kill, following a fiery speech denouncing Refers to 200 enemies including Claus Spreckels and Gen John F Miller. Meetings among workingmen denounced the arrest and the Citizens Protective Union. The case was postponed to tomorrow as witnesses were sought.
In Swanton Vermont March 12 the Fairbanks group plans to buy Capt Warren Corbins lake steamer 140 feet long for 12000 to operate between Swanton terminus and Plattsburg with passengers and freight during the season. The vessel will move to Maguum dock for engine and machinery.
A New York Times view of the Blaine campaign praising his character and urging fair support. The piece attacks Mulligan letters, defends Blaine as a statesman, and notes Jay Gould's backing contrasts with public doubt about Blaine’s nomination. It compares Blaine to Monroe and Conkling, cites Southern outrages, and urges consistent party stance.
A brief World newspaper notice recounts a quick wedding at Mrs. Duzenberry’s home. Minister, Malinda, and Algernon Smithkinson coordinate the nuptials by telephone, with a prompt consent from both and a later blessing that “no man put asunder.” The exchange ends with a $10 gift and a quick farewell.
Prof Charles H Hitchcock of Dartmouth and New Hampshire state geologist spoke before the Bullion Club in New York on a Tuesday evening. He said New England mines would draw Eastern capital if relocated to the West and described the Ammonoosuc gold field. He noted $70000 worth of gold taken from the Dodge farm at Lisbon to date.
Carcaco March 12 John Sherman states he has not withdrawn from the presidential race and intends to remain a candidate. He says he will not press or denigrate rivals and will accept aid without using official power. A Missouri GOP quarrel follows as Gen George H Shields contends removal was illegal and plans a Jefferson City meeting for a state convention on March 22 to elect Chicago delegates.
Newburyport Gas Stock sold at 80 dollars and city bonds overdue at 103. The Peabody Mills have ceased night runs for want of hands. Up to 3 million dollars may flow to Maine for ice this season. Connecticut fixes March 26 as Fast Day. Greenwich man Daniel Parker, over 80, attempted suicide. rescue narrowly successful. Holyoke sees record demand for tenement houses with big spring building plans. In Lowell a fracas left Peter Cullen stabbed. assailant Timothy O'Brien surrendered and sent to Superior Court. Springfield expressman Charles M. Woods died on Main Street, likely from heart disease. he married and was from Enfield. Rumor of ex Gov Garcelon moving to Georgia debunked. he’s building a house in Lewiston. Fitchburg wrestling match ends with Gould ahead in two of three. Hutchins finishes with losses. Windsor, Vt rail worker Michael Dennis breaks leg. companion Michael Curtin delays his return, leaving him on ground 2.5 hours. Dairymen meeting at Bellows Falls marks opening of a new Bellows Falls Canal Company brick building. Craftsbury, Vt man Joseph Whitney released on bail after kidnapping case. wife had died, leaving girl with guardian. girl favors father. Mrs Paige of Glastonbury writes notes shifting blame to husband’s alleged relations. clergy and wife both labeled mentally strained. Franconia Iron Works puddlers vote for no work under four dollars per ton. a wage dispute ends with a higher offer from National Tube Works agent and plans to move workers to Pittsburg.
In New York on March 12 a counterfeit $100 note was found at Pittsburg National Bank of Commerce after passing through several banks. Dublin treasurers report US aid to the Parnell Irish relief fund totaling £22,385 and £3,861 for the Land League. A German, Nicholas Meyness, was convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to life. The mammoth coal carrier launch at Setauket failed. Balder reports three men lost overboard en route from Havana. William Lovell Jr. was arrested for stealing $5,000 in diamonds from his mother.
The report notes an unusually early opening of Lake Champlain after twenty five years. Multiple terse items follow: the Dominion Senate passed an In a solvency Repeal bill by a 47 to 17 vote. Executions occurred in Arkansas and Georgia for murder and rape. Florence Alabama saw a homicide verdict for John Mayfield. The Ohio Democratic State Committee schedules a May 6 convention in Columbus. A widow in Ontario killed and her injured husband by runaway horses. Virginia official William F. Taylor found dead in bed. DeKalb Mississippi murder trial proceedings stalled for lack of a jury. Berlin reports Herr Lasker left the National Liberals.
At 7 PM O Leary led Weston 426 to 411 miles in a close walking contest watched by about three thousand at the pavilion. Weston, off track since 3:20 and returning after 5, has closed to within about three miles in the last two hours. O Leary, fresher though with sore feet, held the edge as the score stood 433 to 420 3 4 at 9 PM.
Cincinnati O March 12 Dr William Corwin son of Thomas Corwin and the sole surviving Corwin, died this morning at Lebanon Ohio from paralysis aged 53. He served as secretary of legation in Mexico while his father was minister there.
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