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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1884
Page
1
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A selection of letters quotes a prominent local politician praising Captain Flynn and criticizing tariffs, then a Maine druggist discusses apothecary registration and enforcement. Col. Guither proposes a publicity trip for New England editors to tour the South, aiming to showcase its growth and attract immigration.
The piece notes Geo. W. Hooker of Vermont pursuing a still hunt for Judge Poland's congressional seat, while Vermont Democrats favor delaying the state convention until June. It covers party dynamics, tariff reform views, and signals a national convention setting with names like Tilden and Carlisle prominent in commentary.
In Washington, March 27, Senator Hoar sparked a clash by taunting North Carolina as illiterate, provoking Vance’s rebuke about Massachusetts and slavery. The whiskey bill was defeated amid accusations of prejudice and demagoguery, with Gov. Long’s speech praised by some but criticized as political theater. The debate highlighted party lines on tariff policy and Morrison bill prospects, while Townshend urged a trade league to open markets for manufacturers.
Washington March 27 The house defeated the bonded whiskey bill after committee action by a vote of 83 to 184. Debates centered on internal taxes, with lawmakers arguing over taxation, revenue, and the constitutionality of whiskey taxes. Detailed roll call lists followed showing numerous congressmen voting for and against the measure.
The Senate resumes debate on the education bill with supporters like Mr Hampton and Mr Pugh arguing for aid to raise schooling for 250000 South Carolina children aged 10 to 12, amid concern over funding in an exhausted state budget. Proposals include limiting aid to states with at least 10 percent illiteracy and tying education assessments to aid. The session moved to executive and adjourned without Chandler.
The Massachusetts Baseball Association set the season schedule after dropping Lowell and New Bedford and admitting Salem. Directors include L. H. Magott Springfield Frank W. Doyle Salem W. G. Merrill Lawrence and H Starsberg Jr Holyoke. A staff of 20 umpires is listed with pay of five dollars per game plus expenses by visiting clubs.
Since recent captain transfers the department is abuzz with unconfirmed talk of Adams being replaced by Capt Paul J. Vinal of division six and Ham possibly reassigned. Speculation also hints at a broader reorganization and captain transfers while the force remains on edge and busily at work.
In the Sprague Bigelow libel case, Worcester witnesses from the county jail and its physician testified on food quality. Receipts and cash-book entries showed prisoners’ labor paid for. The court ruled false charges against a candidate for office are not privileged. Case to be argued tomorrow and given to the jury Saturday.
Chicago March 27 Slosson issues a challenge to Schaefer to play for 500 points for the balk line championship in Chicago within 45 days and then a following match 20 days later for the same stakes.
Henry S. Courch, Troy’s former city chamberlain who fled February 4 with a $77,000 deficiency, was captured in New York and brought back to Troy. Meanwhile, in other reports, five men drowned when their boat capsized near the Clarion river mouth, and river conditions and police news from several western forts and towns are noted along with staged robberies and a bank heist thwarted at Wichita Falls.
A Cincinnati despatch reports appalling cyclone damage in Kentucky with Colemansville and nearby towns wiped out, 300 residents affected, and many structures destroyed. Across New England and Canada, floods and wind disasters cause substantial losses, including Ansonia and Hamilton areas, with widespread property damage and insurance concerns.
In New York on March 27 supporters urged a $100,000 testimonial for Hon. Carl Schurz, but he asked the fund be stopped and the contributions returned. A substantial portion had already been paid, and the rest would likely have been received were the appeal to proceed.
A man, Bert C. Loomis, 24, confessed to taking part in the Missouri and Pacific express robbery near Roann on Sept 27 1883. Another suspect, Dennis Downer 38, was arrested in Detroit Feb 2, and Perry a suspected ringleader was captured after extradition efforts. Loomis and Downer pleaded guilty in Wabash county court. Perry faces indictment and awaits extradition papers.
Montreal March 27 Royal Electric company has purchased rights to the Thomson Houston system in Canada. It has organized a strong board led by H K Irvine and M Lee Ross with D Lorn Macdougal as financial agent. The 125 light Montreal plant, 100 light Quebec plant, and plans for Kingston and other cities signal swift expansion and profits.
The Colorado Coal and Iron Company joint committee reports to stockholders outlining CCI and Denver Rio Grande dealings. It calls for an independent board to protect interests, urging fair treatment by the railroad while maintaining CCI first, and lists director candidates including Edward Lewis and F A Dick.
At a Thursday meeting of the Roxbury Artillery veteran association the group ordered a 10 member committee to confer with the Roxbury City Government association and the clive company to make the July 4 Roxbury day centennial. The levee committee reported financial success and the celebration committee progress, followed by a minstrel entertainment in Webster hall by the Roxbury City Guard under Homer Green.
New London notices a striking faith cure from Noank as Mrs. Fannie Spencer aged 65 ends a 40 year opium habit and snuff use and relief from asthma since February 20. She credits divine blessing and a prayed movement by fellow Baptists for the cure.
Morse is charged with forging his brother’s signature on loan documents secured by notes and mortgages on a homestead. The defense says the brother knew of the papers and was to receive $1,000 from the mortgage proceeds. Morse, author of a Arctic relics story, is held on $500 bonds and the trial resumes tomorrow morning.
The Portland society of art asks Congress to admit works of art free. A decree names Samuel J. Anderson receiver of the Ogdensburg railroad with bonds, separate New Hampshire accounts, and quarterly reports. A Maine Central Pullman slide wrecks several cars near Yarmouth. passengers mostly uninjured. A Bath man plans a perilous three to four month row from New York to Bristol, England, leaving in June. Elder John B. Vance becomes head of Alfred and New Gloucester Shaker societies after Elder Otis Sawyer’s death. Vance praised for integrity and business capacity, son of Shuball Vance and grandson of William Vance of Readfield.
A bold attempt to enter Enoch Rogers store at Ashland Wednesday night failed as burglars fled frightened with no plunder. Farmington town meeting shocks politicians as Republicans sweep the tickets after years of Democratic majorities. Emma J. Seavey, 29, of Rochester, died after being struck by a train while walking home from Dover to Rochester then along the Eastern railroad track. Samon murder trial may be delayed due to Col. T. J. Whipple’s illness. Judge Carpenter may be assisted by Judge Blodgett if trial proceeds. Supreme court rulings include damages against Manchester for about 1988 and 1200 awarded to plaintiffs Adeline Geoffrey and Sarah A. Davis respectively.
Sheriffs Barton of Burlington and Atherton of Montpelier led a posse to Lake Champlain at Swanton on Thursday. Three fishermen were arrested for illegal fishing as two 40-rod seines were seized. The owners resisted and exchanges of shots occurred. Prisoners are bound over in $250 each for the county court.
Massachusetts items report a year old Sea Side Ripple in Wareham suspended, a false lead on Annie Boyd in Lawrence dispelled, and an Easton death ruled accidental shooting. A Fall River boy was shot by a 13 year old while rats were being hunted. Monson school authorities deny mumps surge as about 15 mild cases exist. Ada Crocker suffered a fatal scalp injury in Holbrook factory gear. Franklineste, long time Southborough treasurer, faces note irregularities and losses, with past shortages and a resignation after 23 years in office.
Newport teams 83 won 3 to 1 over the Fairmounts in the fifth home game of Newport Thursday. The rough play marked the contest as the tournament neared a close. In other news both branches of the legislature set committees to attend Danielson's funeral, with resolutions published by the Providence Press club and mirrored by local Republican groups.
Ben Butler, a colored man, was sent to jail for thirty days in New Haven on Tuesday for drunkenness. The report notes his race and confinement details.
In Gray's hall South Boston more than fifty Democrats met to back an independent ticket for the ward's regular caucus. Led by Edward F. Haynes the group endorsed a slate for the Democratic central committee including Ac large Robert Cox John Crowley Francis Sweeney John A Collins Phillip F. McDoonough T. W. Flood Charles Paget E J Powers D J Hagerty L W Shaw and D Murphy. The move aimed to purify ward policies and challenge the dominant faction.
Over 80 Hawes Grammar School alumni from South Boston gathered at the Quincy house for the first reunion. E B Spinney led, 110 on rolls, 28 attendees from 1836 to 1859 cohort. Banquet followed reminiscences and speeches by Capen Souther and Wilson, with a Stebbinds poem and 40 letters from absent members. Proposals urged forming a graduates association and future reunions.
A quarrel between colored associations over the right of the line in the procession for Wendell Phillips' picture hanging in Faneuil Hall may be settled Saturday night at a committee meeting at Young's hotel. Tuesday, April 1, marks the event.
Despatches report British forces burning Tamanieb after driving back Arabs, with Osman Digna retreating toward Mewaneh. Gen. Graham plans to return to Suakim as Berber route remains unsettled. Dublin notes Parnell-backed franchise bill challenges and potential dissolution. Berlin aide Sargent reassigned. Gladstone regains health and to rejoin Parliament.
The article outlines planetary behavior in April with all planets as evening stars, Mercury Neptune Venus Saturn Jupiter Mars and Uranus. It notes schedule shifts, Jupiter’s quadrature on the 11th, Mars and Saturn alignments, Mercury’s elongation on the 25th, and a total lunar eclipse on the 10th visible partly here and fully elsewhere. It also lists Moon phases and dates for church movable feasts.
Fred Lovering a colored employee at the Vendome and once in court for stealing $400 and jewelry from guests fled bail and worked as a waiter in the Palmer House Chicago. Chicago authorities arrested him and he will be brought to Boston. Also, Charles Worky 55 of 456 Commercial St had his left leg broken at Caswell's wharf Charlestown. Pitt Hawkins of Perry Lake O. missing was heard from after leaving Boston for Buffalo. A gambling saloon at 5916 Essex St was raided at 3 30 P M and no one was arrested. Sarah Borden was charged with larceny of a hat dress and sack from Maria Rollins of 11 Louther Court. Larceny occurred in February.
Reports state between ten and eleven P M Wednesday two attempted robberies occurred on present street and Adams street. John Reed and Frank Gaylor resisted, were knocked down, but no valuables were taken. Hoodlum burglars suspected, seeking money only.
Gen Grant abandons crutches to lift Jack Logan as dignitaries like Hon Joseph Williamson arrive in Boston. Maine’s Judge Haskell to debut on Maine supreme bench in April at Auburn. Pendleton anniversary honored at Harrison Ave home. Portland and Hartford figures noted amid political, legal, and literary items. A Noah’s ark of anecdotes includes statues, divorces, fires, wills, and Moorish room descriptions.
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