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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1880

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2

Cambridge man arrested for forgery and arsenic poisoning

Homer Wellington of Cambridge was arrested by Detectives Wiggin and Wood on charges of forgery and attempting to poison his wife with arsenic. He is held on $10,000 for forgery and transported to Cambridge for arraignment on the poisoning count. Despatches note relief needs in Donegal and rising distress. other items mention politics and international tensions.

Wellington Cambridge Homer Wellington Wiggin and Wood Dublin Donegal Bishop Logue Andrew Jackson

Senate Passes Star Route Bill Amid Calm Debate

Washington March 17 Senate approves Star Route bill boosting spending by 13000 and adds 500000 for printing Congressional Record and bills until a deficiency bill passes. House session features spirited debate with Garfield Burroughs and McMahon, vote amendments on deputies, pensions, and post office projects. The scene includes a light moment over Puck’s Presidential puzzle and Conkling’s subdued reaction.

Boston Prust Washington Senate Printing Bureau Congressional Record Blaine Brady House Garfield Denis Kearney California Burroughs McMahon Johnson Congress James Harvey Harvey Thurman Puck David Davis Conkling Davis Hayes United States Ohio Democratic Party Burrows Rep Michigan Springer Dem Ilinois Humphreys Wisconsin Weaver N. G Iowa MacMahon Messrs. Garfield Gartfield Warner Oho Singleton Committee On Printing Government Printing Office Mississippi

Southern Republican Tells of Observations on Colored Exodus

R B Avery former editor and Southern Claims Commission agent testified before the Exodus Committee. He traced the Exodus to insecurity for life and property among colored people and said white Republicans urged them to stay hoping conditions would improve. He described intimidation by white and other armed groups and cited dire conditions for African Americans in Southern Georgia compared with slave era poverty.

Washington Exodus Committee R. B. Avery Bay Saint Louis Miss Seacoast Republican Southern Claims Commission Avery Mississippi Indiana South California Maine Iis Georgia

Senate Naval Committee backs board to study double turret monitors

The Senate Naval Committee favors a House joint resolution to organize a board of five to seven officers to inspect the Puritan Mondrick Amphitrite and Terror. The panel will assess completing these ships, possible design changes, and associated costs, reporting to the Secretary of the Navy for Congressional review. It also adopts adverse reports on sea pay for volunteers, cadet midshipmen acts, and private relief bills.

Cinimsa Washington Senate Naval Committee House Joint Secretary of the Navy Congress House Committee On Naval Affairs House Representative Ward King W. Schley J.T. Addicks

Senators Split on Paying Gustin War Forage Claim

In Washington on March 17 a bill to pay Samuel Gustin $1200 for supplies taken by Union troops in Georgia during the war was introduced. Edmunds argued the claim should not advance, while Hoar supported it, and the measure was laid aside after debate on loyalty and reparations.

Washington Senate Samuel I. Gustin United States Georgia Edmunds Gustin Southern Claims Commission Supreme Court Congress Hoar New Orleans Claflin House Secretary of the Treasury Sarah Jane Hills Albert G. Hills Boston Journal

Senate Passes Star Route Deficiency Appropriation Bill

The Senate concluded consideration and passed the star route deficiency appropriation bill for inland mail transport for the current fiscal year. It provides 1.1 million dollars to fund service, 100 thousand to add new routes with pay limits, 50 thousand for public printing, and clarifies it does not affect existing acts or officer proceedings.

Washington Senate Davis West Virginia United States

Secretary Schurz faces partisan clash over Ute settlement

Secretary Schurz endures criticism from Colorado lawmakers and opponents in Congress who accuse him of surrendering Ute rights while supporting a cautious Indian settlement. Senator Teller vows to block the deal, yet Schurz remains firm to avoid harming the Indians.

Schurz Colorado Washington Teller Senate

Congress Approves 60000 Gold Discovery Claim for Sutter

The House Committee on Claims adopts a $60000 appropriation to honor Gen. Sutter as the discoverer of gold in California. The Senate confirms postmasters L M Hubbard at Wallingford Connecticut and Thomas Coggeshall at New Bedford Massachusetts. Secretary Sherman eyes bond acceptance for 2 million dollars. A Gettysburg survey bill advances. Monumental postal matters and Wells Fargo hearing noted.

Hayes New York St. Paul Minn William J. Sloane Pennsylvania Department of Dakota Wade Hampton Committee On Military Affairs Col. Bachelder Gettysburg Senate L. M. Hubbard Wallingford Conn Thomas Coggeshall New Bedford Mass

Republican Central Committee Indorses Grant for Nation’s Lead

The New York Republican Central Committee resolves in favor of Gen. Grant for national leadership citing threats to prosperity and constitutional gains. Rhode Island convention expected to nominate Governor candidates Alfred H. Littlefield and Albert C. Howard with others contending for lieutenant governor and state offices. In Illinois, John M. Palmer declares candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination at a Springfield meeting.

Republican Central Committee New York City Gen. Grant New York Republican Central Committee Grant New York Utica Rhode Island Providence R. I Alfred H. Littlefield Lincoln Albert C. Howard Henry H. Fay Newport Lewis RB. Smith Barrington Dexter B. Potter Coventry T. Mumford Seabury John F. Tobey Chicago Democrate Illinois Springfield John M. Palmer Court House Club Sangamon Union of States

Stay of Proceedings in a Murder Case and Other Items

Judge Donahue granted a writ of error and stay of proceedings in Edward Rinehardt's murder case to allow review by the Court of Appeals in June. Pedestrian match entries include Murphy and Krohne among others. Silk thefts totaling 55 pieces valued at 3200 were recovered from Krause's store. Star of Scotia attached for 145000 in a collision libel suit. Produce Exchange protests Hepburn Railroad bill as national transport issue. Constellation bound for Ireland. minimal crew reported. A paymaster under investigation for suicide in Constable, New York. Sanitary findings cite 129 ill teachers from ventilation issues. Vanderbilt buys 1500 acres on Long Island for a farm. Government bond offerings total 11373000 with varied yields. Spanish warship Sanchez Barcastiga arrives with Endeavor in tow. Unitarian Conference addresses by Chapin and Shippen. Friendly Sons of St. Patrick donate 2500 for Ireland relief.

New York Donahue Supreme Court Edward Rinehardt Staten Island Court of Appeals Murphy Krohne Kerwin Howard Faber McIntyre Merritt Bridgeport Pegraw Colored Boston Allen Woods Bee Dobler Brown Hart Williams Hanmaker Bethlehem Charles Krause McCreary Keause Star of Scotia Nicole Morocovich San Diego Absecom Light Produce Exchange Congress Constellation Ireland Wimothy Desmond Constable N. Y William H. Vanderbilt Oakdale Long Island Sanchez Barcastiga Cardenas Chapin, Rey Shippen Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Mansion House Committee

St Patrick's Day Observed in Several Cities

Across Providence Portsmouth Lowell Chicago Wareham and Newport Irish Catholic services and relief events marked St Patrick's Day 1910. Observances included church services fundraising balls and small processions with funds sent to Ireland. In Newport no celebration occurred, while Fort Fairfield held Catholic services for the first time.

Providence R. I St. Patrick’s Day Gov. Howard Ireland Portsmouth N. C St. Mary’s Church

China Condemns Former Ambassador to Russia

Shanghai March 17 Chung How the late Ambassador to Russia has been condemned to death for unpatriotic conduct and alleged misappropriation. The case strains Sino Russian relations as China arms its troops and expands military control under a sweeping reform drive by the War Ministry.

Russia Shanghai Chung How China Pekin War Department

Italian Parliament in Turmoil Over Rome and France

A Rome report describes a chaotic session in the Italian House of Deputies with Premier Cairoli rebutting Right faction criticisms about 1870 policies toward France and the Papal territory. The exchange involved Lanza and Venosta amid sharp cross accusations and a near quarrel.

London Rome House of Deputies Cairoli Venosta France Papal Signor Lanza Lanza Sella Crispi Seila Ireland Mansion House Relief Committee Dublin Baying Bishop Logue Donegal Hicks Beach Mansion House Duchess of Marlborough Dualin Albania

Determination of the New York Piano Manufacturers to Break up the Union

March 17 report from New York shows piano makers split over a lockout at Decker Brothers. Several factories closed. others refuse to hire until the union is renounced, while Whee lock’s offer to reopen was rejected.

New York New Yor K Decker Brothers Wheelock Concord Mass South Acton Dannondale Westvale

Sensational custody case in Williamstown over child

In Williamstown Massachusetts depositions begin for Neil versus Neil a custody suit set to go to trial in Columbus Ohio The case involves Mrs Neil and her husband who separated six years ago and lived apart with the wife supported by her mother and the husband with his two children and sister Prominent figures Senator George L Converse and lawyers Parkhurst and Potter are named Spies and amateur detectives are alleged to have watched the lady as the custody dispute stirs local social circles The woman laments the loss of her child whom she expected to gain custody of by agreement at separation

Williamstown Mass Columbus Neil George L. Converse Ohio Parkhurst and Potter North Adams

Public Meeting Supports Investigation of New Hampshire Prison

A large Manchester gathering at City Hall calls for a full impartial probe into alleged mismanagement and cruelty at the New Hampshire State Prison. speakers outline efforts for an independent hearing before the Governor and Council with about fifty witnesses slated to testify.

Manchester N. H New Hampshire State A. Sulloway Henry F. Campbell Concord Pillsbury New Hampshire Ft. K L.T. McKenzie

Swaying Rumors in Putney Death Clarified in New Hampshire

In Plymouth New Hampshire officials say sensational reports about the death of 71 year old mail carrier Joseph E. Putney are untrue. Putney was found with a five inch head wound February 25 in his stable after which he died. Early theories of murder and robbery were abandoned as investigations continued and most residents accept accidental injury perhaps from a horse kick.

Plymouth N. H Joseph E. Putney West Romney East Canaan Putney

Appointment Actions and Prison Hearing in ConcorN H

The Governor and Council appointed George Farr police justice at Littleton and George A. Ramsdell trustee of the State Reform School. A hearing on the State Prison management opens tomorrow at 11 in Representative Hall with counsel for prison management and agitators named. The Democratic State Committee plans its convention schedule, and the New Hampshire Temperance Alliance holds its annual meeting tomorrow.

Concorn N. H George Farr Littleton George A. Ramsdell Nashua State Reform School Representative Hall State House J. ¥. Mueridge A. F. Pike Henry Robinson Herbert Fr. Morris Fred. H. Gould Rand A. F. L. Norris D. B. Donovan Democratic State Committee New Hampshire Temperance Alliance

Fatality After Horse Accident in Pittstown

Capt Edward Morton of Pittstown dies after his horse frightened and crushed him between the road and a tree. He expires hours later. Ber Harbor eyes a big season as repairs and new buildings boost capacity. Ice firms expand with large crews and hundreds of tons moving daily.

Edward Morton Pittstown Orone Ice Company Col. Webster Brewer Ice Company Old Brewer Town Landing Ber Harbor Grand Central Hotel Desisie Newport House Rockaway House Belmont Lynam Anch

New Hampshire Officials Elected Across Towns

Charlestown selects two Democrats and one Republican as Selectmen. Dunbarton votes Democratic Board of Selectmen for first time in 22 years. Peterboro elects a Democrat to the Board and a town treasurer. Keene arrests ten youths for barn thefts. six go to reform school, rest on probation. South Newmarket renames to Newfield to receive a $10,000 library legacy. Ammonoosuc Valley Poultry Association at Lisbon elects officers for 1881 and approves cash premiums for the exhibition.

Charlestown Dunbarton Reform School South Newmarket Newfield John M. Brodhead Ammonoosue Valley Poultry Association Lisbon C. H. Boynton Francis Hall J. E. Trall Landaff KE. F. Stickney Lyman O. Wheeler Bath T. Howe Benton R. Dow Lattleton W.K. Parker J. L. Foster W. H. Webster G. H. Dow S. P. Ford Samuel Emery

Fall Mountain Paper Mill Faces Worsening Business Conditions

At Fellows Falls the mill struggles as a time keeper lists 244 employees with 200 more to be added this summer. In St. Albans the Vermont National Bank attaches B. M. Robinson's dry goods stock on a 12500 note, while other liabilities remain small. The stock is valued around 20000 dollars and a creditors arrangement is likely.

Fall Mountain Fellows Falls Robinson St. Albans Vermont National Bank

Milford 25 mile race winner and other New England items

Fred Joslyn defeated James O'Donnell in Milford in a 25 mile race for 100 dollars with a time of 3 hours 46 seconds. Juan de Castro the itinerant Patagonia lecturer was at Milford and sent to the House of Correction for forty days for disturbing the peace. James Hayes aged 63 died after a fall in Fall River. Henry W Hammersley 15 bound over for 1000 pounds for two fires at a Westfield whip factory. Essex mills at Amesbury sold to Joshua Ballard Boston for 3060600. Clarence French and G Staples of Haverhill bound over for felonious assault on Mrs Jennie Daniels at West Boxford. A man wounded while a knife injured a Fall River husband during a mishap at home. John G Mort and Miss Addie Anderson of Fall River wed for fun. plans to seek court to set aside. Phillips Academy Andover hosted Means prize speaking with ten speakers. top awards went to James Symons Fletcher Ladd and Edward Phelps.

Fred Joslyn James O'Donnell Milford Juan de Castro Patagonia House of Correction James Hayes Fall River Henry W. Hammersley Westfield Essex Amesbury Salisbury Joshua Ballard Boston Clarence French G. O. Staples Haverhill Jennie P. Daniels West Boxford Justice Tenney Georgetown James Brooks John G. Mort Addie Anderson Miss Amderson Mort Court of Equity Phillips Academy Andover Academy Hall Gen O. O. Howard Moses Foster A. F. Skeele A. M James T. Symons Laramie City Wyoming Territory

Prisoner to Turn State Evidence in Boston Burglary Trial

Springfield report says Lyman L. Calvin jailed in Pittsfield for January burglary plans to testify for the state at the U S Court in Boston next week. He confesses involvement with Charles Anderson and George Briggs in numerous Massachusetts and Connecticut burglaries over the past eight months and provides a detailed crime narrative.

Springfield Mass Lyman L. Calvin Pittsfield Lee Post Office United States Court Boston Charles Anderson George Briggs Clown Massachusetts Connecticut

Magnolia Jockey Club Opens in Moxie with Close Races

On the first Magnolia Jockey Club day in Moxie Alabama Verdigris won the muddied Hurdle race over a mile heat in 2.03 1 2 with other times 1.59 and 2.62. MedixTor and Woodcock riders were slightly injured after falls. Little Red captured the mile dash in 1.48, and Long Tan formerly Dave Moore won the mile and a half dash in 1.47 3 4.

Moxie Ala Magnolia Jockey Club Verdigris Medixtor Woodcock Little Red Long Tan Dave Moore

Miners Convene to Discuss Output and Pay Demands

In Pittsburg Penn a national convention of bituminous coal miners opened to debate restricting coal output eliminating store orders and screen systems and demanding semi monthly pay. After forming a permanent organization the convention adjourned to reconvene tomorrow for several days.

Pittsburg Penn

Mob Executes Joseph J. Fields in Winchester Jailbreak

At 1 o'clock this morning 100 masked men assaulted the County Jail, overpowered guards and jailer, secured the keys, opened Joseph J. Fields's cell, and killed him with pistol shots after removing him from custody. The target was the murderer of James Padgett.

Winchester Joseph J. Fields James Padgett

Tragic home incident in Aurora leaves wife dead

In Aurora on March 17 Mrs. W. Baldwin was found dead in bed with a severed jugular vein. Her husband lay unconscious beside her with gashes to throat arms and abdomen. He survived with non serious injuries. Baldwin had come from Vermont and married three weeks ago. Cause of death unknown.

Aurora

Court resumes Bischolz trial as jurors kept in custody

Brimington court resumed the Bischolz trial at 8:30 p.m. with no jury report. The court adjourned until Thursday morning and the jury remains locked up.

Eport Conn Bischolz

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