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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1882

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Local Market and Rail News Highlight Busy Week

The MAR and foreign markets show activity with noted movements across commodities and currencies. Rail matters feature schedule updates and freight notes as shipping lanes report steadier demand. Obituaries and marriages are listed among local records alongside mining notes and real estate bids in continuing coverage.

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Dinners at the White House and Political Potshots

Contemporaries note six wines at White House dinners and chafe at minister to England's closeness to Mr Dear Granville. Senator Hale seeks GOP Campaign Chair, Blaine not favored. Fiscal year surplus may total 150 million, guiding jobbers profits. Mrs Mary Hull seeks Hartford bar admission. court fate unclear. Minnesota constitution permits impeachment for corrupt conduct. Senate finds drunkenness falls under corrupt conduct and votes to impeach Judge Cox.

Minnesota Senate Cox

Political circus looms over Manitoba directory feud

Ottawa expects a lively political clash as factions in the Manitoba Southwestern directory split between the Canadian Pacific syndicate aligned with the government and the opposing Northern Pacific. In Canada rail questions often drive party formation, so the opposition may back the Northern Pacific.

Ottawa Manitoba Southwestern Directory Canadian Pacific Syndicate Northern Pacific Canada

Gloucester collectorship note hints at hidden appointment

A Cape Ann Advertiser special correspondent reports pressure around the Gloucester collectorship. The piece argues the expected appointee cannot be named yet and warns premature disclosure could delay Massachusetts appointments, suggesting possible political blind spots and a Bowman connection.

Gloucester Cape Ann

Dorsey’s Health Rumors Stir Star Route Fight

Col. George Bliss claims Dorsey fled to New Mexico to dodge charges and urged arrest. The New Mexico paper counters that Dorsey traveled for health, predicting his death within days. Washington officials suspect a hoax while Dorsey still serves as secretary of the Republican National Committee and remains capable.

George Bliss Dorsey New Mexico Col. Bliss Washington New Mexico News and Express Republican National Committee

Waterfront bill veto spurs outrage over New Jersey railways

The waterfront bill vetoed by Gov. Ludlow would grant five miles of water frontage to railroads and the Hoboken Land Improvement Co. Taxpayers already shoulder heavy taxes as rail interests own $70 million in Jersey City and Hoboken real estate. Angry property owners threaten action. lawmakers linked to the bill face public fury and potential harsh retribution.

Assembly Senate Jersey City

Longfellow Dies After Peritonitis at 75 in Cambridge

The obituary recalls Henry Wadsworth Longfellow dying of peritonitis after a period of illness marked by alternating consciousness. Family and close friends attended private services at his residence then at Appleton Chapel. The report includes details of his final hours, funeral proceedings at Mount Auburn and the church, and notes on his marriage to Mary Appleton, plus reflections on his life and lineage.

Longfellow Edith R. H. Dana Alice Aura Ernest Charles William P Wadsworth Longfellow Portland Alexander James Greenleaf Cambridge Pierce Thomas Appleton Beeston Nathan Appleton Goston Ernest Longfellow Ralph Waldo Emerson Barto J. Hon Charles C. Perkins John Owen John T. Sargent Samuel Lovefellow First Parish Unitarian Church of Barnby Ieard Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Mount Auburn Indian Hill Avenue Liepeet Appleton Chapel Francis Peabody College C. C. Everett Boston Maria Theresa Thomas Gold Pittsfield Thomas F. Plunkett Francesa Elizabeth Appleton Fannie Appleton Longfelsow America Mr. Longfellow Hyperion Paul Flemming Mary Ashburtomn Miss Appleton Kavanagh Prof. Longfellow Pittfield Charles Sumner John Jay New York Mr. Sumner Yannie Appleton Mary Ashburton Ayperton George W. Greene Berkshire Mitten Maire Heidelberg Germany Sumner Portland Argus Boston Journal Journal Hancock and Fore Streets Henry Congress Street Preble Gen Peleg Wadsworth George Eliot Victoria

Trial of Crow Dog Ends in Guilty Verdict in Sioux Murder

A St Paul despatch reports Crow Dog found guilty for the murder of Spotted Tail in a case drawing U S Supreme Court review. The trial raised knotty evidentiary questions, many witnesses being Sioux, with interpreter needed. The incident followed a Sioux national feud and a constitutional fight over Indian law.

St. Paul Crow Dog Spotted Tail Supreme Court of the United States United States Indian Department Pretty Camp Pretty Damn Manitoba Great Western Canada Northwestern Lamson London Lowell Littlelynn Long Island Potter New York

Cabinet Moves At White House Seavey Likely Navy Post

Special Despatch reports strong push by Republican Committee for W E Chandler to be Secretary of the Navy with Senate action possible Tuesday. Teller expected interior post to aid Camerlo and Logan. Kirkwood’s tenure seen as limited as changes to clerical staff anticipated. Cunningham seeks Gloucester collector post while Beard appointment looms in days.

Washington Senator Teller W. E. Chandler Gen. Grant Austria Beale Chandler Republican National Committee Navy Senate Teller Interior Department Camerco Logan Kirkwood Gloucester Boston Geb. Cunningham Cunningham Beard Massachussetts Boston Journal Geo. Chamberlain Concord Concord Institution Charlestown

Lowell bill backing petition from New York Board of Trade

The New York board of trade and transportation sent a petition to Congress urging passage of Judge Lowell Massachusetts bankruptcy bill. It notes 2000 firm names signed quickly and argues for equality economy and uniformity, warning against the Equity scheme and citing interstates commerce. The report also covers star routes costs and trials in Maryland, funeral of Rear Admiral Gustavus H Scott, and brief notes on congressional inaction and Alaska arms requests.

Washington New York Board of Trade and Transportation Congress Lowell Massachusetts Sccne Senate House of Representatives Mississippi River Salisburys Pacific Montana Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Arizona Utah Idaho Oregon Nevada California Bragg Star House Star Dorsey Col Tugersoll Maryland Bliss Dorsey and Brady J. W. Donohue W. W. Jackson A. E. Boone G. Cubel Kate M. Armtrong Admiral Scott Gustavus H. Scott G Street Army Navy Admiral Bryson Commodore English Wales Fillebrown Drum MacFeeley Crane A. Ross Ray Passaic Douglas Forrest Trinity Episcopal Cbhurch Oak Hill Chapel House

Destructive Richmond Conflagration Claims One Life

A major Richmond fire on March 26 destroyed the southern bridge area and several tobacco factories, with one death and multiple injuries. The blaze, driven by strong winds, consumed T. B. Rutherford & Co. and others, causing an estimated loss of $500,000 to $600,000, much uninsured, and forcing aid requests to Washington. Local casualties included a 15 year old boy killed by a collapsing wall and several escaping workers injured.

Richmond Long Bridge T. B. Rutherford &Co K. A. Patterson & Co Williams & Co Manchester Virginia Mining and Manufacturing Company T. C. Williams & Co R.A James Thomas,Jr Tisks Hartford Connecticut Carrington Washington Washington Department Charles Betts Patterson Isaac Gentry First Baptist Church St.Johnsbury ST. Johnsbury Free Baptist Vermont Union Hyde Pak Parker, Mudgett & Co Walcott R. F. Parker Lawmouth Massachusetts Chapin Monson Joseph M. Bell Trescott Bailey Houston Charles N. Russell Philadelphia John Fau St Spencer Mass Clifton Hill Randolph County Chateaugay Railroad Plattsburg N. Y Sore Frazer Mathon Rubber Goods College Place New York Brewer D.W. Nickerson Capt. Young Screntshall Attorney Street York Diemel Bros. & Miller’s St. Louis Americana Shade Roller Company Watertown Nathaniel C. Dow & Co Bartlett Court Highlands Cambridge Spring Street Rowe Eidith Street Chalmers, Spence & Co Wm. Reynolds Sladkiss & Wieder

Diplomatic Row on Peru Guano Affair Deepens

Special despatch reports Secretary of State informing the House Foreign Affairs Committee of Minister Morton's reply to the Peru Chile nitrate inquiry. Morton asserts no US intervention entanglement while details reveal a six year clause tied to US mediation, with Credit Industriale seeking stability and Morton Bliss & Co. pressure to remain bound.

Blaine Morton Washington Secretary of State House Committee On Foreign Affairs Credit Industriale State Department United States Messrs. Morton, Bliss & Co Societe Generale de Creait Industriale Et Commerciale Chui Peru Bolivia Messrs Santresu Morton, Bliss & Co Credit Industriate Robert E. Randall Morton, Ellis & Co New York World Publc

The Great Flood Desolation Along Lower Mississippi

Report from New Orleans dated March 26 describes rising floodwaters across Baton Rouge and the Grosse Tete region with levee breaches endangering the sugar district, widespread destitution, refugee crowds, and livestock losses. Vicksburg notes a drop in river level while towboats reach St. Louis with survivors and a sinking vessel, Iron Mountain.

New Orleans Baton Rouge Bayou Grosse Tete Grosse ‘Nete Louisiana Arizone Plantation Ascension Parish Monroe Red River Black River Natchez Lake Concordia Tensas River Vicksburg Miss Providence Iron Mountain Stumpy Point Omega St. Louis Henry V. Lucas Mississippi Planters. Co Jas. Peeler

Real Estate and Memorial Notes From Local News

Real estate activity rises with many new houses planned this season including two by J P Russell on Cross street near Ferry and another by J Edward Knowlton on Cedar street plus a five thousand five hundred ninety five square foot sale on Lynn street to Dayla Kellogg. A proposal to move Boston and Maine railroad machine shops from Lawrence to Oak Grove is mentioned. A memorial service for poet Longfellow is reported with readings and recitations. Brief items note perfect punctuality at West school, upcoming Teachers Association meeting, botanical lecture by Frank S. LoS, a near finish of the drawing school term with a public exhibition planned, a Whittier paper by G B Hatch at a Boston convention, Centre school alumni meeting, First parish annual meeting, and upcoming Sunday school officer elections.

J. P. Russell Cross Street Ferry Street J. Edward Knowlton Cedar Street F. A. Robinson Acorn Street John W. Blodvett Dayla Kellogg Lynn Street Boston and Maine Railroad Lawrence Oak Grove Longfellow W. H. Ryder Marcellus (Oggan Annie H. Ryder Ane Gillette George D. Ayers Louise Fuller Ey Downs Flossie Barker Emma Lovell West School Laura A. Leonard Teachers’ Association Frank Lo S Middlesex Scientific Institute G. B. Hatch

Silver Wedding at Dr. Martin Home on Oakland Chestnut

On Saturday evening a large party visited Dr. Martin at the corner of Oakland and Chestnut to celebrate the 26th anniversary of his marriage. Friends presented an office chair from Malden and Medford, with many neighbors and Oakland club members offering best wishes.

Martin Oakland Chestnut Streets Malden Medford Universalist Church R. G. Flanders Miss Black South Street Ed. P. Ackerman Matlen Baptist Hervey

Sermon Remembers Roxbury's 1631 Church Founding Legacy

Rev J G Brooks at Eliot Square Unitarian Church commemorates the 250th anniversary of Roxbury's first established society. He cites Cotton Mather and passages about Wells and Eliot, praising their efforts for education and Native outreach while noting dates, debates on founding, and the persistence of historical memory.

Eliot Square Unitarian Church J. G. Brooks Society Roxbury Cotton Mather Thomas Wells Messrs. Wells Eliot Danforth Wells Toomis Wells Trinity College England Ann Hutchinson Mr. Wells Salem John Eliot Hutchinson Jamaica Plain Khot

Native American Visitors Attend Church and Gather at Cambridge

Native American delegates visited Cambridge with Prof. Putnam to tour the college grounds hear lectures on North American archaeology and attend athletic events. The party met city officials, enjoyed Sunday services at South Congregational church, and shared in prayers and songs led by Rev. Hale and Mr. Cushing. They planned further visits to Deer Island and to musical events, bridging cultural exchange with hospitality at Hotel Cargill.

South Congregational Church Hale Cushing Hul Ah-Tsai-Lun Kia Clan of Parrots Mr. Hale Mr. Cushing Hotel Ekhot Roxbury Mr. Cargill Atchison, Lopeka and Santa Fe Anw Old South Meeting House

Change in Boston Daily Advertiser Ownership Contained in Incorporation Papers

Articles of incorporation reveal a group led by James L. Little K F Waters S L Thorndike James Lawrence Alphonso Ross George Putnam George O Shattuck Charles F Dunbar Er W Gurney plan to reorganize the Boston Daily Advertiser from an association to a corporation. Shares bought with aid from Oliver Ames. George Putnam holds them in trust awaiting decisive action. current management to continue briefly.

Advertiser Gazette Boston Daily Advertiser James L. Little K. F. Waters S. L. Thorndike James Lawrence Alphonso Ross George Putnam George O. Shattuck Charles F. Dunbar Er. W. Gurney Boston Lo & Corporation Messrs D. A. Goddard B. R. Mudge Charles Hale Harvard Europe Pew

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