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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1881

Page

2

St Patrick s Day Observed With Dinners and Lectures

Quiet observance in the city featured the Charitable Irish Society annual dinner at Parker House with speeches by Gov Long and others. Tremont Temple hosted a benefi t for Carney Hospital headlined by Judge Russell speaking on The Wars of England for Two Centuries. The EpMerits of St Patrick also dined at Parker House. Reports from St Petersburg describe Nihilist plots and a royal assassination. Despatches discuss trade misstatements and ministerial actions. Bangor honored Ex Senator Han?lin with a reception. Maine Legislature killed liquor sale and women voting in schools. Horticultural show held at Horticultural Hall. Ex-Gov Lawrence reportedly near death. Grant reportedly disclaims World’s Fair involvement. Peru in turmoil.

St. Patrick’s Charitable Irish Society Parker House Gov. Long Collector Beard Alderman O'Brien W. W. Doherty Gen. P. A. Collins Carney Hospital Tremont Temple Judge Russell England Kmerits St. Patrick St. Petersburg Ihe United States London Blaine Philadelphia Hannibal Uamlin Appleton Supreme Court Maine Republican Party Massachusetts Horticultural Society Horticultural Hall Adespatebh New York William Bench Lawrence Rhode Island Peru

Congressional shifts and fisheries talks proposed in Senate dispatch

The dispatch notes Democratic Senators backing early committees and resisting a Republican clerical purge while hinting at a Senate officer change. It confirms Ben Perley Poore’s likely return, outlines fisheries negotiations with Britain and Lord Granville, and suggests an extra session around mid May, with Garfield noncommittal.

Defeat of the Funding Bill by National Banks Explored

Special Boston Post correspondence reveals a coordinated effort by New York banks to defeat the Funding bill as the New York First National Bank led the syndicate issuing the four percent loan. H. C. Fahnestoeck directed the drive while connections to government figures boosted profits for the bank and its shareholders, with reserves far exceeding peers and seven banks among the top capital holders.

Boston Post Washington New York H. C. Fahnestoeck First National Bank of New York Treasury Department Moulton Sherman John Sherman First National New York City Wbout Comptroller National Park Bank National Bank of Commerce Metropolitan National Bank National Bank Ceeeeeeseeae Bank of New York American Exchange Bank Fourth National Bank First National Bank Carlisle Fahnestock Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Department Maverick National Bank of Boston

Short Senate Session Delays Organization and Swears in Edgarton

After reading the journal the Senate adjourned with Pendleton moving to adjourn. Gen A J Edgarton was sworn in as Windom's successor. Other items note a Post Office money order ban on Henry Rich, Dem Senate committee assignments, Jeannette search officers, bond rumors denied, Mercer reassigned, Sweet named private secretary, and a missing marshal nomination.

Senate Pendleton McMillan Windom A. J. Edgarton Post Office Department Henry Rich P. Martin Baltimore Rich Board of Naval Officers Navy Department

Hannibal Hamlin Reception in Bangor Maine

A large crowd welcomed ex Senator Hannibal Hamlin at Music Hall Bangor March 17 He received a warm address of welcome from Chief Justice Appleton and spoke with emotion praising the citizens support The event featured tributes from local clergy and dignitaries with letters from national leaders and a social dance afterward

Hamlin Mr. Hamlin Geo. W. Field F. T. Hazlewood Abraham Sanborn Joseph S. Wheelwright Laughton James G. Blaine Post Beal Crossman Andrews Bangor

Annual Meeting of the Sandy River Railroad Officers Elected

At the Sandy River Railroad annual meeting the board was reduced to three directors Daniel Dennison Phillips O H Stubbs Strong and Daniel M Bonney Farmington Dennison chosen president Stubbs clerk Wilbur probable superintendent Thompson treasurer The firm also voted not to assume 2046 dollars in bills A consolidation with Toledo Delphos and Burlington Railroad was confirmed adding 200 miles and coal iron ore potential A Chesapeake outlet via Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad is noted. The Delaware and Western sale is announced and a Colorado enterprise files for incorporation to build a broad gauge Pueblo to Denver line. Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway board reorganized with Gen J H Devereux president and others reelected.

Purves Sandy River Railroad Daniel Dennison Phillips O. H. Stubbs Strong Daniel M. Bonney Farmington Dennison Stubbs Wilbur Thompson ToLepCo Toledo, Delphos and Burlington Railroad Company Dayton and Southeastern Railroad Toledo, Delphos Burlington Huntington W. Va Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Road New York Garrett Baltimore and Ohio Railway Delaware and Western Road Baltimore Philadelphia Colorado Denver Colorado Springs Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway J. H. Devereux Stephenson Burke George H. Russell E. B. Thomas Judge Burke H. B. Hurlbut

Doings of the Parties at St Louis and Cleveland

Arrests of land agents Van fise and Limp by U S authorities for conspiracy to defraud the Government stir Cleveland real estate circles. Deeds forged, blank deeds found, and Corwin rearrested on swindling charges as officers gather proofs of possession swaps between Cleveland lots and Missouri lands. Meyer seeks guidance on transferring the men to St Louis for trial.

Cleveland van Fise Limp United States Linn Partner John K. Corwin van Ifise Build Corwin Missouri Meyer St. Louis

Wisconsin Senate considers probe into bribery reports for senator vote

In Madison on March 17 a resolution was introduced to appoint a committee to investigate reports that some lawmakers received nigger and other considerations for backing Angus Cameron for U S Senator. The measure faced objections and was laid over until tomorrow.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Senate Angus Cameron United States

Czar Assassination Fallout and Nihilist Claims Rise

London reports identify Michailoff a Smolensk peasant arrested near Roussakoff’s bomb scene. The Stocks of bombs and mine gear include glass tubes and nitroglycerin. An international press debate notes alleged high officials in Nihilist plots and Geneva-London warnings amid Alexander III era coverage.

London St. Petersburg Michailoff Roussakoff Smolensk Catherine Canal Little Garden Street Bartholdy India Gen. Melikoff Golos Strana Alexander Baronege Rozileft Rozileff Times Berlin Geneva Paris Rochefort Titus Acates Oliver Paine Rue Millione

Turmoil in Peru Sparks Provisional Moves and Casualties

Dispatch from New York dated March 17 reports Lima dates Feb 22 noting Chilean general ignores ex president Pierola who is in Janja as moves toward a provisional government begin. In Salayverry and Trujillo mobs plundered, order restored by foreigners and natives, then shattered again. 20 to 30 rioters killed as peace returns in Trujillo. Col. Lynch is replaced by Col. Gana as Callao prefect amid diplomatic friction with Capt. Gillis of the Lackawanna. Chilean envoy Marcial Martinez arrives on Colon and says since Tacna campaign Chile has lost 3,000 lives and spent 30,006,000, seeking indemnity or territorial concession.

New York Lima Pierola Janja Salayverry Trujillo Montero Col. Lynch Callao Col Gana Lynch Capt. Gillis United States Lackawanna M. Marcial Martinez Colon Chili

Interesting Statements by Mr Gladstone and Other Ministers

London March 17 In the House of Commons Mr Gladstone said no final arrangement exists between Sir Evelyn Wood and Boer leaders negotiations are progressing He declined to reveal information for public service reasons Sir Charles Dilke stated Hind fisheries award representations were referred to the Dominion government and called Hind’s allegations unworthy of serious attention Mr Forster noted Kalmainham jail leniency echoed Coercion act provisions In the House of Lords the Arms bill passed in committee

London House of Commons Gladstone Stafford Northcote Evelyn Wood Public Service Charles Dilke Alexander Macdonald H. Y. Hind Dominion Prof. Hind Sir Charles Dilke Her Forster Ireland Kalmainham House of Lords

Submarine Telegraph Schemes and Lord Mayor Bomb Plot

The Standard reports a new European American Asiatic Submarine Telegraph Company planning lines to Canada and Europe Asia with a tariff of one shilling per word. Directors include Lord Dunraven Sir Edward J Reed and Sir James Carmichael. A Canada England link via Land's End gains parliamentary progress. Separate tale notes a failed midnight bomb at the Lord Mayor's Mansion House with gunpowder and a £100 reward offered. two American papers suspected, additional police posted.

London Standard Canada Lord Dunraven Edward J. Reed James Carmichael England England By Cable, By Way of Land’s End Mansion House Corporation of London Bank of England

Burglars Loot Bonds and Jewelry from Printer’s Home

New York March 17 burglars entered the rooms of A. E. Simons a printer while absent and stole about $1,000,000 in unsigned bonds and stock certificates of various railroads and $2,000 in jewelry. The thieves gained access via the basement and a dumb waiter. No clue to the culprits. Several related robberies and arrests at the time, with a mass meeting planned at Cooper Union and discussions of the World's Fair 1883.

Gen.erant New York A. E. Simons Simons Newark Elizabeth East Orange Bloomfield Montclair Jersey Flushing Jamaica Long Island Leonard Street Grant Mexico Cooper Union Williamsburg William Ranow George Starr Annie Dodd Minnie van Tassel Ida Tunnison John HM. Tourte Yesteray Henry Ward Beecher Judge Daly Daly Jos. H. Choate Brady D. Babcock Brennan Irish Land League Davitt America James H. Chambers St. Louis D. Appleton & Co Albertia Gray Philip Levi Levi

Maine Senate and House Adjournment Drama

In Augusta on March 17 the Senate kept its stance on liquor sale amendments while approving measures on settlements, Passamaquoddy lands, and railway incorporations. The House backed the Agricultural College, life sentence murder penalties, and courthouse finances, with a pending governor veto on a senator and representative apportionment bill. A Republican caucus planned an early adjournment, possibly before a special session.

AvaGusta Senate Alonzo Garcelon Passamaquoddy Junction Railway Company of Portland Committee On the Insane Hospital House Casco Bank Bangor Manufacturing Company Kennebec River Monson Athens Junction Railroad of Agricultural College Committee On the Judiciary Judiciary Committee Lewiston Augusta Bailraad Augusta

Inside View of Blaine and Maine Politicians in 7th District

Special Boston Post dispatch from Portland Maine dated March 17 reports on Blaine’s political maneuvers with Morrill and Chamberlain. It notes Garcelon tensions, Chamberlain’s diplomacy prospects, Goddard’s postmaster role, Plaisted’s banking stance, and Reed’s cautious stance amid Anderson testimony.

Biaime Chamberlain Reed Boston Post Portland Senator Morrill Blaine Morrill Garcelon Hamlin Frye Hale Chicago Judge Goddard Fred Dow Goddard A. P. Morrill Plaisted Ephraim Maine Daniel Webster Anderson

Gold shipments and money order growth in the U S mail system

A Springfield Union note describes trunks of gold totaling 1 050 000 arriving from Nevada and explains low loss rates in registered letters. It notes 3 758 788 items handled last year and 1 351 095 money order transactions totaling 51 231 749 dollars, about half of national business.

Springfield Union Registry Department Nevada New York

Grant Presidential retiring fund details revealed

The Times reports that of 250000 dollars subscribed for Gen. Grant's presidential retiring fund, 216000 has been paid, with the remainder unpaid due to subscribers abroad. About 50000 was subscribed under a secret donor policy. One donor of 10000 is a Democrat.

New York the Times Gen. Grant

Oldest Free Mason Claim Tied to Capt John Knight

A partial list from the Masonic Token highlights long tenure holders among early American Freemasons. Capt John Knight of Manchester Mass is cited as the oldest active member, with eighty years of continuous involvement. other listed names include Nathan Huntoon Ogdensburg NY James Franklin Chase Nantucket Silas Ford Westville Conn and Hiram Ferris Fond du Lac Wis among early initiates.

John Knight Manchester Mass Nathan Huntoon Unity N. H Smith Stillwell Ogdensburg N. Y James Franklin Chase Nantuck Wait Garrett New Hartford George Lee Bowe Agawam Silas Ford Westville Conn James Garland Capt Order

Mining stock prices posted from San Francisco

On March 17 in San Francisco mining stocks closed with varied quotes led by Mammoth and Northern Belle. Several names show slight gains or losses, including Union Consolidated and Hale & Norcross, with Mono and Best & Belcher announcing a 0 cent per share assessment.

San Francisco Mammoth Allbenereeer Tip Mammattan MONO Eeeeeeveee Martin White Northern Belle. Ee Ophir Keystone lOnitisnet Sence Overman Polobi Wal Eseensseeeseee Best & Belcher

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