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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1882

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Severe hailstorm devastates Wheeling in 1868 record

A brief but fierce hailstorm hit Wheeling W V damaging property across a wide area from five miles west to five miles east. Windows on major buildings including the state house and hospitals shattered while skylights and greenhouses collapsed. Damages are estimated at $25000 and injuries occurred to exposed residents.

San Francisco Cal Vulcan Powder Company George Stansfield W.C. Lamb L. W. Starr Thomas Mulls Mr. Stewart Gottlieb Koch W. B. Dales Wheeling W. Va State House United States cas—_ house Female College Linstey Institute

Dover Plans Schoolhouse and Local Developments

Dover to build a $6,000 schoolhouse and maintain graded schools. Old Orchard houses Hotel Fiske by C. H. Fiske. Mrs. Bicktfore, 82, found dead near Monmouth after disappearing last Tuesday. Cornish may see a large shoe factory. tax exemption for a term discussed. Portland rumor of a new national bank denied. Presque Isle reports Republican sweep in town elections. Flat land sales in Lisbon street noted. Local church authorities debate Rev. Jotham Sewall’s orthodoxy and potential installation. Mattawamkeag depot to be rebuilt in brick and stone. Brakeman Fred Farmer severely injured in railroad accident. Bridgton and Saco railroad prep work for right of way. Portland mayor urged strict enforcement of all laws including liquor. Auburn shoe maker John T. Randall dies by suicide.

Dover C. H. Fiske Old Orchard Portland Union Mutual Life Insurance Company Bangor Whig Presque Isle Holland Lisbon Street Jotham Sewall Topsham Mattawamkeag Apa North American Red Farmer Sandy River Bridgton and Saco Railroad Company Libbey Reg John T. Randall Auburn Boston

Cassava Varieties and Uses Describe Bitter Type Toxicity

The article notes three cassava species with differing poisons. the bitter cassava native to Brazil has a large tuberous root and poisonous milky juice containing hydrocyanic acid. The other two lack this juice and are used similarly for meat and bread in Africa, the West Indies, and South America.

Brazil South America Africa West Indies

Street Improvements and Public Works Proposals Documented

The street commissioners list widening costs for South street and Essex street extensions, note a proposed Truro street layout, and plan Federal street widening near Fort Point. They approve Buttonwood and Grafton street layouts, Rand street northern branch, and abutter quit notices by May 1. Petitions seek Everett avenue extension to Hancock street and Clay avenue in Newonset. Leave to withdraw granted for Lime street extension discontinuance. Department notes cover Mystic water settlement, 1851 and 1881 construction spending, permits issued, a smallpox case, Mt Hope cemetery trustees renominations, and the Amoskeag fire engine arrival with details on its capacity and potential sale of the older engine.

South Street East Street Essex Street Federal Street Truro Street Yarmouth Harwich Street Boston Fort Point Channel Buttonwood Street Dorchester Mt. Vernon Grafton Street Dorchester Avenue Rand Street Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury Columbus Avenue Metropolitan Railroad David Winslow Everett Avenue Hancock Street Nathaniel Tucker Clay Avenue Newonset Wilthdraw Hasket Derby Lime Street Brimmer Street Mystic Everett Spring Company Water Board Inspector of Buildings Board of Health South End Canterbury Street Hospital Mt. Hope Cemetery George L. Burt Elbridge G. Knight Amoskeag Manchester N. H Engine 12 Mount Pleasant Avenue Dudley Street George W. Bail Sonnet AP Counge Ccce Scinnecess Cones Seacuas Bail Ook Caton Risteen Wiles Mount Hope Oie Cdc cc Bic Ol Odasceseta Vecess aceNveateuecscabee le Hibridge G. Wright Ccscccecc Ess Wccecceceee Ae Messrs Burt Knight East Boston Ferries Ebay Come Ae Ghoige Circansixecccden Ets Promeec ONS Echcracienueeca Neues Ee Cwe Brookline Buck Bay William G. Russell Brookline Avenue Water Side Beacon Street Stebbins Thomas Hills Board of Assessors Russell New Park Edward Bangs John Jeffries E. P. Rowe Boston Water Power Company West Chester Park Charles H. Dalton Park Commissioners Charles River Chester Park C. A. Richards J. Huntington Wolcott Slade

Stephens Refuses Senate Chamber Entry Until Official Business

A local gentleman reports that Mr. Stephens declined an invitation to enter the senate chamber in Washington. He has never crossed the threshold and will not enter unless he has official business as a senator. The note questions whether he will ever enter the chamber at all.

Leopold Morse Uncle Sam Charlestown Morse Boston Massachusetts Bowman Mr. Morse London House of Commons McCarthy Longford Gladstone John Brizot Thomas Sexton Messrs Parnell, Dillon O’keily Forster Parnellites Rome McCabe Dublin Lavigerie Algiers Luch Seville Parnell Kilmainham Washington Dakota Senate Committee Territories West Committee On Garland West and Butler Hate Yankton County Mr. Butler Saunders Toto Saunce Hale Harrison Plumb Union Mississippi River Rahway Elizabeth N. J Maine McMillan Committee On Territories Virginia Richmond Supreme Court of Appeals of Supreme Court of the United States Virginia Court of Appeals Atlanta Constitution Mr. Stephens Senate Chamber Stephens

Steamer Thomas Cornell Sinks Off Hampton Point

Night despatches report the steamer Thomas Cornell bound for New York from Rondout sunk near Hampton Point ten miles south of Poughkeepsie. A rescue saved passengers and crew but later reports say the vessel ran ashore at Danskammer Point and is a total wreck with losses over 260000 dollars.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Thomas Cornell Rondout New York Hampton Point Newburg Cornell Danskammer Point

Mysterious Death of Italian Minister in Mexico Stirs Interest

Reports reveal Count Jouanni, the Italian minister to Mexico, died on the 2nd with unclear cause tied to personal safety and financial losses. News delayed from Mexico City until the 24th raises questions of possible foul play to be clarified.

Mexico Count Jouanni

Star route prosecutions prompt cautious public doubt

The Woburn Journal comments that despite government threats, few expect action against alleged star route thieves. The piece notes the lawyers’ caliber fuels belief the swindler gang will likely escape punishment.

Woburn Journal Scott Free

Grain Markets Slump Amid Speculative Pressure

The abnormal condition of grain markets shows a drop in export trade with New York shippers moving orders on cheap steamer rates to Liverpool London and Antwerp. Some regular lines from that port shipped at as low as ld per bushel during the week.

New York Liverpool London Antwerp

Notable dignitaries travel and local notices from New England

Prof W T Harris of Concord NH visits Gen N B Buford in Chicago. Principal Fuller of St Johnsbury VT declines Dartmouth Greek chair. John Jones London tailor leaves estate over 359000 pounds. Rev Henry F Campbell of Francestown NH sails to Neidelbere Germany for studies. Commodore Edward McCauley reassigned to South Boston iron works. Gorm keeper of Bug light Boston harbor dies from blood poisoning. Rumor says Walker Blaine may wed a Chilean lady, daughter of a former Chilean minister.

Panama Peru Chili Walker United States Iquique Kilpatrick Santiago Callao Valparaiso Trescolt Blaine Talcabuano Trescott Europe Jose Francisco Vergara Colombia W. T. Harris Concord N. H N. B. Buford Chicago Fuller St. Johnsbury Dartmouth College John Jones London Henry F. Campbell Francestown Secon Neidelbere Germany Edward ¥. McCauley Thne West Point Foundry Gury South Boston Iron Works Gorm Boston Harbor

Boston Aldermen Hold Regular Meeting With Appointments Made

The Monday session chaired by Alderman Stebbins approved appointments for deputy inspectors of weights and measures and city controlled bridges. Petitions were presented by Bell Telephone for poles, paving and sewer projects, and requests to alter street grades and widenings. The 106th Fourth of July plans were approved with a $12,500 appropriation and full board participation.

Board of Aldermen Stebbins Daniel P. Sullivan Benjamin Brintnall Edward Carl George W. Souther Kessex Street John C. Pickell Granite Bridge Dennis Maurphy Neponset John Glavin Chelsea Bridge South Draw Daniel Lawrence North Draw Miles Keen North Beacor Street Henderson Cambridge Street William A. Norton

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