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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1884
Page
1
The Rev E D Winslow of Buenos Ayres predicts a disastrous squall in the current year for England and America. He warns a squall would occur in this latitude if he travels this way.
A chorus of New York Republican organs including the Evening Post and the Times assail Johnny O’Brien, newly elected leader of the state party. The piece portrays him as a modern, decent fellow with brains and polish, noting his close ties to President Arthur and urging calmer scrutiny of his leadership.
A weekly Justice in New York argues that independent voters favor fair play and back Tilden if health permits. It notes anti-metropolists and labor reformers praise his stature, while the Democratic view finds the old ticket strongest, marking a shift from past opposition to his renomination.
A Maine city ring like those in Portland Augusta and Bangor faced defeat as Bath voters rejected the Republican machine. Charles Davenport and James C Ledyard were neutralized by internal splits, leading to George H Nichols a Democrat winning the mayoral race amid a broader clean politics push in Bath Augusta and Bangor signaling a safer political climate ahead.
Washington dispatch reports the Democrats will hold a caucus on the Morrison tariff to exchange views and record their positions. Two thirds or more favor the bill, but protectionists may vote against it. No binding party discipline will be imposed and members may act on conviction. Rockwell apologizes for resigning from the Republican state committee. Cuban banditti bound for Boston. treasury alerts customs officers and revenue cutters to intercept the ship Screwner and the schooner Leresmer.
The Senate approved the Fitz John Porter relief bill by 36 to 25 after debate led by Senator Manderson and long opposition from Senator Logan, who warned the measure would demoralize the army. The bill authorizes restoration to colonel rank with possible placement on the retired list, with effects starting from Porter’s dismissal date.
Washington reports the Mexican treaty requires approval and ratification by both nations and passage of necessary laws by Congress and the Mexican government. The Senate amended to ensure both houses authorize laws to carry the treaty into effect, affirming House representation. Approval is anticipated this session by a simple majority.
Despatches report a 12:30 am blast at the Flat Top coal mine in Taswell county Pocahontas Virginia. The Southwest Virginia Improvement company and Norfolk and Western rail line run the operation. About 150 workers are believed dead many foreigners. Rescue efforts hindered by afterdamps and wreckage. A relief train with physicians and safety lamps heads to the scene.
Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports that several businessmen with large western electrical interests plan to organize a company with a capital of 500000 dollars. The firm would build and install Thomson Houston system lighting plants in northwestern states, mirroring Boston's American Electric and Illuminating Company in the east.
DES Moinus Iowa March 13 The senate today passed the woman suffrage constitutional amendment.
The Webster Massachusetts Republicans endorse Blaine and will send Blaine delegates to the state convention. The piece notes mixed sentiments among other parties and figures, including remarks on Daniel Hall of New Hampshire and Boston’s custom house, while outlining various Democratic and Republican political maneuvers ahead of the national convention.
Despatches from Suakim report heavy fighting as British forces under Gen. Graham repelled Arab assault. Casualties run high with over 2,400 rebels killed or wounded and about 70 British killed, 100 wounded. The battle lasted two and a half hours with fierce close fighting and siege-like maneuvers by both sides. The queen sent congratulations and Baker Pasha may be reinstated as major general.
The Unity Church vestry hosted a kettledrum on Thursday to support its benevolent association. The hall glowed with Japanese banners and lanterns as tables, presided by named couples and ladies in caps, formed a festive setup. Over 300 dollars was added to the fund.
A meeting of trunk line presidents at Commissioner Finks office announced a general reduction in east bound freight rates. Roads pledged to maintain future tariff levels, with no reorganizations planned. Reductions based on 10 cents per class. Chicago to New York rates set at 25 20 30 35 cents for classes seven to ten. St Louis 116 percent, Peoria 110 percent, Indianapolis 37 percent.
A trunk discovered on the sound shore was turned to Wreckmaster PD Griffin. It contained untraceable letters and a pass book for G. F. Roberts of 10 Marshall Street at the Boston Five Cent Savings Bank. Authorities believe the trunk originated from one of three vessels lost in the sound this winter.
Two soldiers suffocated by escaping gas in their beds after blowing out flames at retirement. Private William H. Walters of the same company was revived after being found overcome at the Kenwood house in the Bowery. Annie Healey, 18, of 10th avenue and 165th street, was killed by a stone thrown during a nearby blast. Michael Barry, foreman of the blasting operation, was arrested. The U.S. Military Service Institution met at Governors Island with Gen O B Wilcox outlining a talk on outposts of large armies, attended by several Generals including Hancock and Fry.
New York March 18 The Congregational council reports a troubled church must settle the dispute by a church vote. The council says the last pastor’s status, the role of Dr Newman and the trustees are matters for church members to decide at a stated meeting with new officers elected. The council’s report was adopted unanimously.
The American Electric and Illuminating Company agrees to sell its Dominion franchise, plant, and use of the Thomson Houston system to the Royal Electric Company, to be chartered by Quebec Parliament for 250000 dollars. The sale follows three months of improvement and will let the American firm focus on U S operations while maintaining joint relations and shared future inventions.
Prentiss Tiller, a Pacific Express money clerk from St. Louis, arrested in Milwaukee after absconding with nearly 100000 dollars. About 60000 dollars recovered from packages in a trunk sold by Carples,sehram Co. to G A Pachen of Detroit. A valise left with a clerk led to discovery of the money, watches, jewelry, and diamonds.
In Maxchustrr New Hampshire on March 13 John J. Kagan stabbed Paul Richards three times during a south end saloon quarrel. The temple wound is serious but not likely fatal. Kagan was arrested.
Prince Bismarck spoke in the Reichstag defending his refusal to transmit the Lasker resolution to parliament. He argued the form misled, lamented the left’s cries of shame, and stressed Germany’s long good relations with America. He noted the resolution represented American sentiment, not a direct government policy, and said he could not be the postman for Lasker’s claims.
At the Society of Arts meeting Gen F A Walker presided as the Institute of Technology building opened. Patrick B Delaney, inventor of the Synchronous Multiplex system, presented the first public demonstration with fully working apparatus. Delaney and Mer. Callahan explained six operators sharing a single line with rapid token rotation to synchronize signals, with two termini machines, 72 circle segments, and 34 line contacts per second for a complete circuit. The system claims private, interceptable-free private use, and Delaney illustrated the setup with diagrams and stereoscopic views.
Louisvalia Ky March 13 D K Mason tobacco merchant who made an assignment this afternoon was arrested tonight on a felony warrant sworn by the board of trade president. Mason is accused of hypothecating warehouse receipts for 50 000 while no tobacco was in the warehouse.
George Snow alias Champion and W. W. Clark was arrested in Bangor on complicity with Hawkins in a larceny of a valuable team from Melrose Massachusetts months earlier. Joseph E. Snow of Lynn Massachusetts police to convey him for trial in Massachusetts. The piece notes a New England town with 60 year fireless history and 16 year liquor absence. Dennysville, Me.
Co. B. Woodworth of the breezy Point house in Warren has failed with unknown liabilities after burning out last fall. He has been trying to rebuild the large house. Dover city government elected officers including Chief engineer Joseph S. Abbott and Treasurer F. Freeman. Six candidates for admission to the bar in Concord passed exams and will be admitted at today’s supreme court session: Wells H. Johnson Cornelius E. Clifford Samuel W. Emery Carl Abbott.
White River Agricultural Society directors vote to stage the annual Bethel fair on September 5 6, promising a local event. George Tiffany son of Bennington’s absconding postmaster was arrested for stealing government funds from the post office and confessed. Authorities hint at ties to his father’s irregularities as further charges loom if bail is posted.
Lawrence aldermen revoke liquor licenses of Michael Graham and George Carrol. A 33 year old woman Malvina Mitchell died from clothes catching fire beside a stove in Fall River. Reports of foot and mouth disease in Effingham cattle spark alarm. John Dobbs and James Thompson, burglars, sought in Mercer Pennsylvania after escaping jail 18 months ago with a $400 reward. Eliza Daine, Hancock Shaker, cut throat likely to die. Holyoke Card and Paper Co reorganizes and plans a Springfield mill. Henry Brooks found drowned at Sagamore mill after moving from Rosendwe England. Four year old Snyder smothered at South Hadley Falls. fireman dies aiding child escape.
The wife of Capt. William P. Read of New Haven attempted suicide by leaping from a dock on Thursday night but was saved. She had not shown mental derangement for several days. The papers were served Thursday in a criminal libel suit brought by Postmaster Nehemiah D. Sperry against Alexander Troup and Edward Butler of the Fyening Union, concerning comments on the Waller Birdsall row.
The Arion club held its annual subscription fancy dress party at Turn hall on Thursday evening. The hall featured bunting flags and a central rosette, with national flags on windows and a stage lit with color and tropical plants. Over 75 couples attended the grand march at 10, with outfits ranging from grotesque to elegant including King Charles, a tambourine girl, Highland lassie and the baby, monks and nuns, pages and flower girls, knights and ladies.
Fire reports describe a series of blazes in Boston and nearby districts. A Vine Rock Ridge sheepskin factory fire near Dedham line caused by an incendiary likely. loss under $500. Other alarms include a Morgan Silver Co premises fire at Beverly Street causing $100 damage, a Northampton Street closet fire at Frank Babson address with $100 loss, and a Linwood Street rear fire near 50 Linwood Street. Additional reports note St James Episcopal church in Birmingham sustaining about $1,500 damage from a fire and a Baugh & Sons fertilizing works kiln and ammonia houses blaze with $30,000 loss.
In DeLumbles South Carolina March 15 Chief Justice Simpson hears habeas corpus in E B C Cash case for accessory before the fact to the murder of Town Marshal Richards at Cheraw. Attorney General Miley presents depositions to prove felony linkage and motions seek de novo conviction. State argues Colonel Cash is as guilty as his son who remains at large and is expected to surrender soon.
Dr Edward O Otis delivered the second in a series of emergency lectures at the Ladies Physiological Institute on Thursday afternoon. The talk covered drowning, fainting, and fits with thorough treatment rules and immediate-use guidance. Mrs Smith, vice president, presided as many women, members or not, attended seeking practical expert advice.
The Cumberland River continued to rise on March 13, submerging depressions near Nashville and forcing about one thousand people to abandon their homes. A destructive cyclone near Guntersville, Alabama killed H.S. Hess and Mrs. John Tidmore and severely injured John Tidmore and Mrs. Frank Farmer as roughly thirty houses were blown away.
In Williams College Massachusetts the two lower classes held meetings to seek best methods to prevent future clashes between freshmen and sophomores. The sophomores backed a resolution to remove personal rights limitations, and the freshmen endorsed it unanimously.
Judge Otis Phillips Lord of Salem died at his residence at noon Thursday March 13 age 72 years 8 months Born Ipswich Mass July 11 1812 he studied at Amherst and Harvard Law School and built a famed Essex county practice He served in the Massachusetts legislature judge of the superior court and Speaker of the House of Representatives His career spanned nearly four decades with notable clashes with Rufus Choate and a long partnership with his brother Nathaniel Lord Funeral services will be held at his Salem home on Monday March 17 at 1 50 PM with a train from the Eastern Railroad station at 12 25 PM
Seven Quincy schoolboys faced the judge Thursday over a craze to imitate Jesse James. One boy was placed on probation until June 12 with his father to remove him from town, five others received probation for the same period, while the ring leader’s case was continued for two weeks for final disposition. An unknown canvasser struck John Wragg in Maiden during a dispute at his confectionery store.
Mr. French of ward 11 moved a resolve for an investigation into the inspector of milk's conduct and referred the matter to the board of aldermen. Opposed by Messrs Frazer Collison Taylor, it was argued no charges existed and the council had no duty. Pending a vote, the council adjourned after order for a second reading.
The Oxford Democrat asserts that complaints against county lawyers are often groundless. It notes lawyers receive small fees and provide more advice than paid for, rarely filing false actions or creating bogus defenses. It praises the profession as honorable and conscientious.
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