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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1881
Page
2
The Irish American Land Leaguers are blamed for internal quarrels that harm their campaign and damage the Irish World. It condemns attacks on the American League president, calling him a machine politician, and defends Gen. Collins as a high minded, honorable gentleman with a long standing reputation.
Washington Republicans push for an extra session to investigate alleged frauds and intimidation in the late election. Boston Produce Exchange weighs oleomargarine and lardy cheese commerce. Snowbound Northwest rail traffic and Berlin socialist expulsions follow the Russian Czar’s assassination. Philadelphia convict murders cellmate and commits suicide. Bank fraud probe in Ashuelot Savings Bank. New York City charter reform planned for 1882. Maine Legislature names Frye as U S Senator. Russian police uncovers a new palace plot.
Meteorological indications show increasing cloudiness and occasional northerly winds veering warmer. Barometer remains stationary or low. cautionary signals continue for Sandy Hook Breakwater and Cape May.
Washington reports renewed chatter about an extra session sparked by a letter from Sam Lee regarding testimony in Judge Richardson’s seat dispute from the First South Carolina District. Stalwarts push for investigations into alleged frauds as a motive, while the President shows no visible effect yet. The Portsmouth Boss notes a possible renomination of Elbridge G. Pierce for Portsmouth postmaster tomorrow.
Washington March 16 Republicans in the Senate renewed filibustering motions to adjourn and to force executive session. After a party vote defeated Cameron’s motion, Democrats criticized obstructionism while agreeing to wait for new Senators. Edgarton and Frye preparations noted as credentials arrive.
Judge Lawrence holds that a fourth class clerk cannot receive extra pay for recording and filing contracts beyond the fixed salary. A disbursing clerk cannot credit money for non salary services in an interior department account. Also, circulation rose as banks deposit notes and United States bonds today, totaling about 2.525 million dollars from twenty six banks.
The President nominated Charles H. Odell and A. J. Boss for Customs posts in Salem and New Haven, with S. Dana Horton named secretary to the American Commissioners for the International Money Conference. Other items cover Simon Cameron’s travel, Terrell charges ruling in favor of the government, Fisher Farnham returning to New York after stealing District bonds, and two polar expeditions under Gen. Hazen with Smithsonian and coast survey involvement.
In sessions at Augusta the Senate and House conclude with William P. Frye of Lewiston elected United States Senator after adjournment. Gov Plaisted vetoes Casco National Bank bill, arguing state banks threaten public policy and federal control of credit.
John Butler was arrested for shooting at Victor MacFarlane but claimed self defense. A Peekskill suit over an inheritance was ongoing. Albany discussed a new New York City charter with mayoral appointment powers and a biannual charter election. The City of Brussels cargo loss led Inman Line to a $32,624 verdict for tainted beef. World’s Fair panel backed Inwood site and $1 million subscription target. Nine burglars jailed after downtown burglaries. A torpedo factory explosion in Brooklyn injured several workers. Journeymen Plumbers seek wage rise from 4 to 8.50 per day.
Despatches announce the failure of Bush Yates & Co, cotton commission house in Mobile, with E. T. Bush linked to Bush Redwood & Co and E. T. & A. C. Bush. Banking house closed, decline in cotton cited, total liabilities about 200 000. Separately, Joseph Dixon Crucible Co of Jersey City files schedules showing liabilities near 1 886 415 and assets around 1 665 000.
The Price Current will publish tomorrow an extended report on the winter wheat crop with reports from about 400 points. It says, considering all evidence and a possible acreage rise, the crop seems generally promising with a yield not much less than last year.
A St Alexis Saguenay correspondent reports 196 smallpox cases with 28 deaths in the parish causing widespread distress. Twenty one orphans result as families lose parents and famine threats rise prompting appeals to government and public for aid.
A tornado swept across southwest Missouri last night with rain and hail. At Galena Kansas across the line fifteen buildings were demolished with two killed and six more severely injured. The large tabernacle was destroyed and several structures toppled at Joplin, while Carthage suffered minor damage.
Testimony from Capt Hasbrook and letters from Gen Upton to his sister and to the Adjutant General indicate the earlier view that his death by self inflicted action stemmed from a troubled mindset rather than tactical failure with large company movements.
In Newark New Jersey on March 16 James E Tenbroeck a boss painter and his worker George Condit fell thirty feet when scaffolding collapsed Condit died instantly and Tenbroeck was fatally injured unable to recover
San Francisco dispatch reports F. P. Foster shot dead in the street by Lastonia Aborta a Spanish girl who said Foster seduced her under promise of marriage. Foster linked to longstanding Southern California Spanish families.
Reports from London describe public subscriptions for bomb victims, funeral rites for the Emperor, and the decision to summon dignitaries to St. Petersburg. News detail the assassination fallout, arrests, new orders for Ataman roles, and heightened security around the Winter Palace amid ongoing plots and international reactions.
Despatches from the Midwest report widespread suffering as snow and ice halt rail service. Yankton Dakota lacks East mail, fuel and provisions run low, and towns endure shortages. Sioux City line workers snowbound at Marcus Indiana await thaw. Bridges iced over, freight cars stagnate, and railroads anticipate weeks to reopen.
William Rice of Danielsonville committed suicide by hanging last night after asking to sleep alone due to illness. He showed three years of evident insanity. He leaves a wife and daughter.
Orange New Jersey March 16 masons carpenters and laborers in Newark and Essex county have notified bosses that from Monday next they will demand seventy five cents more per day. Employers have organized and will concede part of the demand but a general strike is expected.
In St Louis on March 16 government officers arrested notary Herman E. Schuster and two men, Charles Vasel and Charles Newman, on a general charge of perjury. The case involves officials and alleged false testimonies.
J B Pulsifer of Poland shipped 500 barrels of apples to Liverpool at good prices. York Manufacturing Co of Saco installed Bush patent electric light in No 1 mill. Portland accident injures Mr Boothby when a horse struck him in the stomach. Rockland grand jury reports seventeen liquor law indictments. C S Williams of Rockport wins libel suit against Fuller & Jones with $21 damages. Norway dam failure floods town. Mason’s block mined and one quarter ruined. $1,000 loss to building. $1,000 repair cost for the dam.
In Concord eight people were found violating liquor laws during a police raid on saloons. They were arraigned and fined. In Hopkinton Charles H. Chapman faced arraignment for assault on George R. Weeks with a cudgel and was convicted of simple assault after Weeks was noted as intoxicated during the incident.
In Pawlet a handsome new town hall will be built partly by private subscription. St Albans reports butter sold at 22 to 25 cents a pound with higher prices for select grades. Burlington sees William Carbo arraigned for petty burglaries totaling nearly a hundred and bound over in 800 dollars. Rutland man Abraham W Whiting, 82, died after using nitric acid on corns leading to erysipelas and gangrene.
Patrick D Gallagher of Willimantic was identified as the man killed on the Old Colony Railroad. Thomas J Morse, 74, arrested in Taunton to prevent self harm. Cornelius Doyle, 16, killed at Northampton Basket Factory with fatal shafting accident. Hiram Haynes of Arlington Mills fined 2425 for child labor law violation. Peter and Elias Landrey of Gloucester drowned crossing the Newburyport bar. Peter body recovered. Frederick Maycock, 33, killed at Phenix Works Tewksbury in shaft accident. Fall River printers strike continues with production curtailed and wage concessions in doubt.
A Tuesday afternoon arch over the flume in the Glendale mill wall at Burrillville collapsed tearing away floor looms and cards. Operatives narrowly escaped injury as the structure gave way with losses under 3000 dollars.
George Rice aged 1 is said to have died by his own action in East Brooklyn on a Wednesday night. John Fitzgerald, a Kensington milk peddler, suffers a singular illness with tongue swelling and difficulty speaking that has worsened over months and puzzles medical experts.
Middletown New York March 16 John H Reeve a notable farmer from Wawayanda and former Orange County Assembly representative vanished last week after sending a letter from New York saying he was leaving without a clue to his destination He now faces charges of forging his brother in law Samuel W Cook s name on several notes for hundreds of dollars amid financial troubles
B F Ashley editor and proprietor of the Portchester Journal was assaulted in Greenwich by Ed Weed after publishing a claim that Weed had not paid taxes for years. Ashley was struck in the face, knocked down, and left unable to defend himself. He is under medical care.
Tombstone dispatch reports two highwaymen attacked a stage coach near Contention. A driver was killed and a passenger badly wounded. R. H. Paul of Wells & Fargo fired back as the horses spooked and diverted the peril, saving passengers and treasure.
An excursion train with 500 travelers passed through Montreal en route to the West. Reports tell of vigilante rumors in Westminster and a denial from Frank Wright in Silver City. Albany meetings under the Parnell Land League stirred debate on Dr. Palmer. Crimes include a mob hanging in Socorro and a Texan shooting resolved by old vendetta. Mining news covers Sutro Tunnel progress, Breece mine shaft relations, and Colorado Diamond Tunnel Silver Mining near Georgetown with a 1564 foot tunnel.
A London dispatch reports Paul Kruger expressing grief over Sir George Colley's death and urging a peaceful settlement under a British protectorate. He supports negotiated talks, insists on arms' restraint, and seeks a republic with limited British military presence until peace is sealed.
Winchester N H March 16 John D Lyman state bank commissioner reports Ellery Albee treasurer at Ashuelot Savings Bank made false entries and turned over his property to secure the bank He is under keepers and a court injunction is sought depositors urged to bring books Deficit feared to exceed 100000 dollars with several days remaining in examination. many depositors are working people facing losses
Cincinnati hosts the fourteenth annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee on April 6 and 7. The event features the unveiling of a statue of Gen. McPherson who commanded the Army of the Tennessee and was killed before Atlanta. Gen. Sherman will preside as society president and Gen. Grant has been invited.
A House resolution with a memorial in Nashville seeks impeachment of Judge Co. W. Tyler of Montgomery County on grounds of neglect of office drunkenness misappropriations and alleged attempted assassination.
United States detectives arrest Dale Crockett of Mississippi County Missouri believed to head a gang of counterfeiters operating in the Catro area.
The article recalls crow courts among hooded crows in the Shetland Isles. Deputies from various locales assemble, the session opens formally, and a communal verdict is announced by the crowd. After sentencing the imprisoned birds are killed by the audience in a ritual execution. Similar cases are noted elsewhere.
One of Boston West End’s best known physicians died suddenly at his residence 26 Somerset Street from a hemorrhage likely of the heart or lungs after a day of patient rounds a drive and dinner. He was 51 born in Germany educated in America and in practice noted for liberal methods and genial temper. He leaves a widow a son and a daughter.
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