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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1878
Page
2
The demand for flowers rises yearly and the just past season was the briskest yet in Washington. Flowers appear to replace painting and sculpture for special occasions as they become more accessible amidst hard times. Luxurious tastes shift toward blooms, deemed safer than other excesses.
Work on the great Hud son bridge at Poughkeepsie is set to restart with completion not guaranteed by the specified time. The final use remains disputed, but it is seen as a key to East railroad traffic, with advantages awarded to the highest bidder.
A despatch from Havana reports Hon. John Edward Leonard representative from Louisiana died of yellow fever after falling ill while returning to New York. The death triggered postponement of the Dean Field case in the House amid party division and interest. Other items note a U S move toward bi metallic money, a New Hampshire murder confession, abolition of Doorkeeper Polk's office, whiskey bond period extension opposition, Boston Police Commission talk, Worcester fair decision, and continued runs at Boston savings banks.
Organization of a western states business men association discussed at Chicago meeting. Leaders outlined aims to promote regional commerce, cooperation, and mutual interests across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
A March 12 diplomatic note from William M. Evants urges a foreign government to join a six month plan to convene a conference on restoring silver as legal tender and fixing a gold to silver ratio for worldwide bi metallic money. The letter emphasizes US leadership and seeks at least three European adhesion to enable commission appointment.
Washington observers report rising interest as Party divisions blur the outcome. Field touts Georgia defector Candler and Potter backing. Dean gains from Butler speech. Debate stalls over rules and timing. a rare House death of Leonard of Louisiana shifts attention. Selling bonds and Paris Exposition fights color a tense political week.
Washington reports the Silver Bullion Certificate bill agreed by the Banking and Currency Committee. It allows coin certificates of ten dollars and multiples up to one thousand to be exchanged at mints and assay offices in San Francisco Denver Boise City Carson City Philadelphia New York and New Orleans for the net value of deposited silver bullion. Redemption rules specify offices for different bullion deposits and require the Treasury to move coin and mint bars as needed. The act also covers redemption in silver bars or dollars and directs Treasury regulations for implementation.
The death of Hon John Edward Leonard, Louisiana representative, was reported from Havana due to yellow fever. He fell ill on March 9, died March 15, and his embalmed remains will be sent to New Orleans with House expenses covered. The House adjourned in sorrow at the news.
Washington March 15 The Deficiency bill proposes 75 000 for vaults and safes and repairs of Treasury buildings plus 25 000 for Chicago Custom House and Sub Treasury 100 000 each for Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston St Louis Fall River and Parkersburg 40000 for Hartford 75000 for San Francisco stores 6000 New Orleans 10000 Trenton 6000 New York Court House Post Office 10000 army transport and totaling 2 390 065 62 for the fiscal year ending June 30 1877.
Washington March 15 The House Committee on Post Offices nears completion of a bill classifying mail matter into four classes and setting postage rates. Second class mail may not be carried outside the mails. return postal cards and a combined letter, sweet and envelope may be used. Rates likely remain 2 and 3 cents per pound. Chairman Waddell to report when finished.
United States Marshal Marble investigated liquor violations in Biddeford and Portland. several arrests followed. Franklin Agricultural Society Trustees set October 8 to 10 for the annual show. Cotton mills in the state may shut for four weeks. Vaughn mill workers face a 10 percent wage cut. Berwick election concludes with a Republican on the Board of Selectmen after a Democratic contest. A Greenback club forms in town. Mrs Sally J. Peters of Ellsworth dies at 69, widow of Andrew Peters and mother of Judge John A. Peters. James Allen and confederates nabbed for pilfered goods linked to prior Gammon & Hines and February thefts. Good Templars hold Maine session April 16 and 17, with rapid lodge growth and 17,000 members in 235 lodges. Ex Gov Perham leads, George E. Brackett secretary. Maine Central freight wreck near Danville Junction delays trains. track repair underway.
A compilation of small town incidents and notices including a $16 disturbance fine, a Albany resident killing hens with lime, Rev S A Parker leaving Bethel church May 1, Newfane aiding a railroad with 25000 dollars plus 5000 via subscriptions, a Barton farm fire with injuries, Marlboro elder burned to death, a Wershire birthday and care of a great grandson, a severe arm injury at Irasburgh mill, a Newport Centre rumor-laden lawsuit over printed pastry slips, and stock buyers Cochran and Beattie touring the US to source road horses for export to England, with six horses purchased in Burlington.
It is alleged that John D. Wiggin a widower and carpenter at Lawrence eloped with the wife of Jackson McFarlane. Lieut Col Pinder inspected Companies I and K of the Sixth Regiment at Lawrence Friday evening and praised the men and gear. Capt Samuel H Cromwell sued for breach of promise by Louisa G Collings seeking 50000 damages and property in Fairhaven and Martha's Vineyard attached. Grafton gossip swirls over Mrs T C Mason and Mr Rogers disappearance. Mrs Mason allegedly drew 1500 from savings banks before leaving. she is a Baptist Church teacher. Mr Rogers leaves a wife and seven children. A storm story from Salisbury features a man with two children on a wheelbarrow and a wife leading a child claiming their house burned in Seabrook en route to Newburyport. they were cared for. Charles H Stowell and Jarvis Nelson Phelps of Shutesbury arrested for polygamy and Frank Willis Pratt for adultery with Mary Matilda Pratt. all held 1000 each for trial before Franklin county Superior Criminal Court. Officers have evidence to convict several others of the same offence.
The Providence House at Block Island caught fire three times on Thursday under suspicious circumstances.Neighbors contained the blazes before any major damage occurred. The property is owned by A. D. Mitchell and is described as well insured.
The widow of George Wilson of Staten Island and daughter of Theodore O. Fowler died suddenly on Thursday night from peritonitis at the New York Hotel. Her maternal grandfather was Francis De Pau, linked to Haiti and Admiral Count De Grasse. Major James Goodwin, Hartford native and president of Connecticut Mutual Life, died suddenly in a Hartford horse car at about 8 pm aged 75. Lewis Woodman, a leading New York lawyer, died Friday at age 54.
Joseph La Page was hanged in Concord jail yard at 11 am after a long morning of prayer and final statements. He confessed verbally to the Langmaid murder and Ball case, detailing the sequence from early morning to disposal, while his wife’s revelations and a separate Ball murder clue surfaced.
London reports grave fears of serious complications in Europe as Austria and England oppose Russia. The Times notes discussion of congress viability, potential Greek admission, and Turkish matters. Russia signals readiness to ratify, while Britain seeks reserves on a Thessaly Epirus Macedonia claim and a large military budget.
In Quebec City the Marine Court ruled the steamship Enmore liable for the February collision with the American schooner Belle Hooper in the river Plate. The Belle Hooper owners and cargo suits were upheld with costs. Enmore’s cross action was dismissed with costs. Separate items note a clerk absconding with 2500 from Tilsonburg Post Office, Orange Lodge loyalty address to the Governor-General, a threat of mass defense for Montreal Orangemen on July 12, and the discovery of a man’s body in the Rideau river.
The Oxford crew reached London for practice on the Thames. A masons strike ends with workers allowed to accept masters' terms. Cape Town reports no major fighting since prior updates. Insurgent Kaffirs split into small bands, trying to reach settlements for plunder, with patrols hindering their movements.
Shipping notices list steamers arriving in March with routes and origins. Minnesota from Liverpool and Suevia from Hamburg reached New York. Ethiopia from Glasgow and Daniel Steinmann from Antwerp also shown. Istrian from Boston to Liverpool and Baltic from New York to Liverpool appear. Euphrates from Philadelphia, Dominion from Portland arrive at Liverpool in mid March.
A Hot Springs memo notes four wooden buildings on Valley street in Memphis were destroyed. Losses quoted as 10000 to 15000 dollars with victims including R A Cartwright and P Dugan general stores. Separate items report Ryder's carriage factory at Acton Ontario burned with 12000 loss and insured 3500. Port Rowan sees three stores in town center burned. Prowkside New Jersey reports Post Office and Thompsons store damaged.
A committee report, by seven votes to three, charges Col Polk Doorkeeper of the House with violations of law and loose office management in appointments. It recommends removal and placing subordinates under the Sergeant at Arms until a new Door keeper is elected. Evidence cites patronage abuses by members and unity of promises of appropriations, but finds no proof of intentional wrongdoing by the Doorkeeper.
In Hanover on March 15 one of three students arrested for hazing secured bail while another attends recitation under guard. Their trial is set for Monday. Warrants have been issued for the Sophomores amid rumors of further expulsions as faculty dispute the proper action.
The column lists closing prices for numerous mining stocks in San Francisco on March 15, including Imperial, Gould & Curry, California, Sierra Nevada, Union Consolidated, Eureka Consolidated, Yellow Jacket, and other prominent names. Values vary, with several firms showing fractional shares and notable entries like 2734 for Raymond & Ely and 334 for Sierra Nevada.
New York March 15 A Washington dispatch says Congressman Blackburn of Kentucky asserts Hayes’s right to the Presidency will not be disturbed and no move to disrupt it exists but notes a push for a thorough investigation into how Hayes was declared elected.
The Ways and Means Committee kept existing oil rates in the tariff clause and adjusted several items from varnish to olives and pulpwood. Dr Mary Walker again distinguished herself by a daytime clash in the Interior Department ante-room, where she knocked a cigar from a man’s mouth and struck at him with her cane. Col Easton testified before the House Military Committee on ration and quarters distribution practices for officers in New York.
The Post reports the majority of standing committees and bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church consent to the consecration of Rev. George F. Seymour as Bishop of Springfield Illinois. A House of Bishops meeting in New York on June 17 will discuss Bishop McCloskey resignation and propose a Missionary Bishop for New Mexico and Arizona to fill Knickerbocker’s vacancy.
Robert McEvoy, condemned for the 1876 Graniteville murder, was respited by Gov. Hampton until the 29th instant on two grounds the sentence is invalid and his knowledge of a 1874 Ridge Springs murder. He did not request a respite.
Yesterday the 57th annual commencement of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy was held with 99 graduates. Separately a Columbus dispatch notes the House passed a Senate bill making it a misdemeanor to sell pools on an election. A Middletown dispatch reports the sale of the New York Midland Railroad ordered by the Court has been indefinitely postponed. Stonecutters in Rochester go on strike for higher wages and urge workers to stay away until settled. Martin Bergin a Molly Maguire and one of Patrick Burns murderers was arrested at Pottsville arriving from Canada with a detective. In Albany Harriet McDonald v Benjamin Franklin verdict awards 1000 to the plaintiff for liquor sales. In Poughkeepsie four indictments against Alexander Barlow treasurer of Fishkill Savings Bank. two for embezzling 61000 and two for grand larceny of 8000. bail set at 16000. Joseph F Dale of Philadelphia ex letter carrier held on mail robbery charge. James L Weathershead convicted of counterfeiting coin. Robert Gheislin sentenced for stealing letters.
At the annual medical department commencement 127 graduates received the degree of doctor of medicine. The honorary LL D was awarded to Hon John Welsh the Minister to England.
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