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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1883
Page
1
The narrative surveys political tempests in Boston and Ohio with notes on Massachusetts stockholder sentiment, a massive Vanderbilt ball wealth estimate, Utah Mormons expanding influence in Idaho and Arizona, and British diplomacy on O Donovan Rossa, all reflecting a colorful early 20th century press snapshot.
Ex governor Plaisted may run against Ed Dingley in Maine’s second district as he and partner Calvert push Lewiston Weekly Gazette toward wider Maine distribution and a possible daily edition. The piece also critiques Diaz’s Mexican leadership and cites legislative debates and editorials on taxation, prohibition, race, and politics with strong figures named.
The Senate Judiciary Committee delivers a scathing report on Governor Butler's veto of the Somerville Wharf and Improvement Company bill. Senator Bruce reads the lengthy document condemning the governor's language and arguing the bill's extension of time to organize serves public utility and anti monopolistic aims, detailing past charters and defending land development as a public good.
Several brief notes on prominent figures and events: Mr J J Blair of Blairstown New Jersey visits Tremont. Postmaster General Howe dies poor yet leaves a lasting legacy of integrity. Reports cite C S Mellen offered lucrative western railroad post. Gen Diaz noted as German by descent. ancestral Dietz from Mayence aided Mexican fortune via canary birds. Bangor Massachusetts figures James B Fiske and Charles Stetson substantial estates. George Ripley joins Phenix Fire Insurance board. Old Osage bull sunk near Essex attracts interest. Frank Hill Smith engaged to decorate Chicago club house but fire delays work. Lincoln statue at Spagna Michigan progresses. cavalry group added. Leland Stanford tied to vine growing claim. R Nadeau of Los Angeles leads in vine ownership. Stanford plans 2,500,000 vines in Yolo county. Florence A Smith wed Baron Gilbert von Friesen in Philadelphia.
The legislature reports bills including a general telephone law and repeal of the mortgaged real estate tax law. In the senate a petition for a Franklin water supply campaign was admitted. Other measures authorize Lowell nuisance abatement, funding for Concord prison improvements, and water projects for multiple towns. A corruption trial with Dolan continues, with alibi defenses and witness testimony described. court adjourned to reconvene at 9:39.
The house enacted a bill raising the West Roxbury district court judge salary from 1200 to 1600 amid opposition from Mellen Randall Hill and Moriarty and support from Pattee Ernst and Bixby. The chamber also advanced a clerk appointment for eastern Middlesex and debated biennial elections with a 133 to 63 vote in favor.
The Pewabie Copper Mining company elected Henry Billings Thomas H. Perkins Alden Bb Buttrick Daniel L. Demmon and Johnson Vivian as directors for the coming year. Boston and Sandwich Glass Company named F W G May Arthur Pickering J J Dodd N J Bradlee James H Beal John D Parker and David J Coolidge as directors. Cat Ue Fair Hotel of Brighton chose W F Matchett S D Bennett and John W Hollis as directors, with Matchett president and B I Fiske clerk and treasurer. Auditors were W F Warren and C H Grac kett. Directors authorized sale of all or part of the corporation land totaling 375 000 feet.
At the Childs assault trial, Wednesday, private detective William Byrne, who assembled the evidence, testified as the case moved forward. The proceedings highlighted Byrne's role in shaping the prosecution's timeline and the defense challenged the credibility of the presented material.
Prospective mining of anthracite near Boston in Bridgewater East and West Bridgewater gains attention after Boston investors and Harvard experts tour the Ames property. Early shaft sampling indicates coal content around 75 percent with iron, sulphur and petroleum traces. experts foresee profitable anthracite deeper down.
KR H Stearns & Co centers attention with a spring opening celebrating a second floor enlargement. New rooms run full depth of the south building. infants wardrobes, ladies underwear, and dainty baby clothes showcase delicate lawn, mull and lace robes, Ottoman silk cloaks, sunbonnets, and Kate Greenaway caps. Two ladies design and arrange imported silk, lace, and embroidery, with an art department fully stocked. an elevator will soon connect ground to upper rooms.
Special Despatch reports J. J. Cooley a 60 year old Norfolk insurance man taking his own life by cutting his throat at Hampton. A stranger, W. M. Fairfax, was found dead in his room at the Mansion house this morning.
In Westchester county twenty two towns the annual supervisor election on Tuesday produced a democratic majority of three and probably four. The previous two boards had Republican majorities by two.
In Montpelier Vermont on March 28 the state case against McCaffrey for murder went to the jury at six pm. The jury returned after about thirty minutes with a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. He will be remanded to the Brattleboro asylum. The session featured no other notable state prosecutions, mostly liquor law offenses.
Burlington Vermont March 28 Gov Barstow has received many letters from various Pyle asking a reprieve for Mrs Eaker but no formal petition has been filed by counsel. The woman appears doomed and will likely be hanged Friday.
In Great Barrington Massachusetts James Bennett died at Housatonic last evening aged 101 years 2 months 18 days The obituary notes his long life and residence in the area with emphasis on his age and local location.
News items report Batesville Ark postmaster P W Pearson arrested for detaining registered mail. Other notes cover a $24,000 annual subsidy for Antwerp Canada steamship service, a Lawrence Kan store robbery of about $8,000 in silks, and city political moves in Chicago and Ottawa.
Boston officials led by Mayor Palmer greeted the Malagassy ambassadors and their suite in a day of receptions. The party traveled from Tremont House to Salem, visited George Emmerton and Mrs Bertram, then returned to Boston for a public Park Street Church reception. Speakers including Rev Clark and Rev Pickersgill praised Madagascar's progress and urged trade and self government. The embassy sails for England after visiting Hartford.
Washington reports continued examination in the star route trial with Dor sey denying Berdell’s affidavits and contracts. Judge Bissell cites a $2000 check from Dorsey, denied by him, tied to poker gains. Civil service reformers push new rules while grand jury considers charges against Colegrove and French and star route contracting irregularities.
Edward Hanlan, preparing to race Kennedy near Boston, travels to Washington to train and explain recent doubts raised about the fairness of the contest. He confirms he will train at Silverlake if suitable, states Plaisted will not join, and that he and Kennedy are friends agreeing to a square race. They signed articles of agreement in Boston tonight.
London dispatch reports Dublin committee of the Irish National League chaired by Timothy J. Sullivan. He denies links to the Irish dynamite party in America and says Rosse and Harcourt must battle the issue themselves. Belfast court convicts 12 Armagh assassination society members of conspiracy to murder, sentences 5 to 10 years. London Times notes possible £1,500,000 surplus for Chancellor Childers by March 1. Berlin dispatch says Vatican leans toward settlement with Prussia as Ledochowski departs. De Leon Say of Lyons urges open outlets for commerce over protection and urges France to maintain ties abroad.
Kenosha Wisconsin reports a special train carrying Milwaukee and Maison delegations arrived to attend the funeral of the deceased postmaster general. The town lay in mourning with many strangers arriving on the morning train and widespread displays of sorrow.
The English High School held a 1500 attendee reception and reunion with literary exercises, speeches by Henry P. Kidder and others, a bronze statue presentation, a chorus from both high schools, and a promenade concert and dancing in the new drill hall with supper by Tufts.
Brief reports describe a Wednesday fire at Bay State Ironworks in South Boston causing under 75 dollars in damage after a kerosene lamp explosion near Camden street. Alarm 136 from Box 83 at 5 15 P M. Also a March 28 Albany fire at Leonard Wickes buildings on Broadway caused about 30000 dollars in damage affecting Leonard Wickes Lowell Spring Bed Manufacturing Isaac Cohn and J K B Pine.
Herbert W. Eaton, linked to a Calais Me. livery stable dispute that wounded Joseph Eaton and Samuel Kelly Jr., shot himself in the head aboard Quebec express en route to Halifax. He was taken from the Pullman car near Truro for medical care. condition and full details unavailable.
In New York on March 23, Judge Freedman’s ruling in Relft vs. Western Union prompted many Western Union stockholders to convene a meeting to ratify actions by defectors linked to the Mutual Union lease. A separate court verdict awarded $5,000 against the Manhattan Elevated Railroad.
HaAktrorp March 28. The bill allowing railroads in and out of state to consolidate with out of state lines passed the house 165 to 41. It aims to merge the Hartford and Harlem line with a projected road to New York City. Other items include a constitutional liquor amendment recom mitted, and speeches for a Nathaniel statue. Malagassy envoys arrive tomorrow to visit Colt's armory and inspect Gatlin gun work.
The fourth and last entertainment of the Dorchester Yacht Club season unfolds at the club house with a concert by the Arion Glee Club and a banjo quartette, followed by a dance. Dr J Carmichael lectures on Paumer at Wesleyan hall Thursday afternoon March 29 under the Ladies Physiological Institute. A public meeting at the Institute of Technology Saturday afternoon, under the Boston Society of Amateur Photographers, will showcase many camera types in an exhibition. Always reliable G O Taylor Old Bourbon in bottles only from grocers and druggists.
The Boston Post reports that Samuel C. Eastman of Concord is poised to be chosen speaker of the New Hampshire House, with rivals noted but Eastman seen as the likely choice despite lack of prior legislative service. The piece also outlines a Senate vacancy after Col. Daniel S. Dinsmore’s death, possible moves among Jonathan M. Taylor, David Shaw, and ex-Senator Rollins, and sketches state issues from a defunct Plymouth normal school to resort development plans and local civic events.
The water committee voted to report reducing water board salaries to 1000 and allow board members to conduct other official business. A Stonybrook improvement plan asks Moses to serve as superintendent and engineer for the project. Mayor Hayward of Providence visited fire commissioners with a delegation, receiving a Fort Hill square apparatus show. A hearing at 3 pm before street commissioners concerns grant of land from South burying ground to the New England Conservatory of Music for a four music hall.
Reports of a pending general strike by cigar makers after a dozen or more workers staged a wage protest were investigated and found not to have broad backing among the workers. The movement appeared limited and uncertain.
Hulea Orlander 34 of No North Bennet Street found seriously ill at home Wednesday and gave birth at City hospital later that day. Hattie Bennett robbed on Washington Street losing 40 in wallet. A newborn male found on Warrenton Street doorstep taken to Chardon Street for care. Several assaults and accidents reported including Dolan injuring Michael Bolan, Fragments describe brain fever risk. Reightinger and Turner arrested over clothing theft from Mrs Stackpole’s house. Teamster Michael McFill injured at Standard Sugar refinery. Michael Traverse run over on Long Wharf fracturing leg. Charles Lady self-inflicted breast wound on Claremont Street, now in critical condition at Massachusetts General.
The Cambridge city council unanimously rejected the $650 bill incurred by Mayor Fox for calling the hearing on charges against the police chief. Chelsea witnessed the death of Mrs. Mary Armstrong struck by a Boston-bound train near the Eastern railroad depot. William Harmon of Syden Park was arraigned on larceny from Henry T. Aborn’s house, accused of stealing clothing and cash. Probate judge White approved estates for Mary Ann Clark, Albert M. Chase, and Timothy Phelps, and letters of administration were granted for several other local estates, including Polleys H. Maynard, Machitable Hardy, Mary S. Bport, and William P. Burgess.
The Mesers Williams Hyerett gallery hosts a daytime sale of foreign paintings from a long exhibition. Works by Courbet Corot Piot Schenck and others are offered including notable pieces by Lambinet Roybet Constant Daubigny and Grollerou among others. attendance was good and prices varied while several major pieces were anticipated to sell today.
The Euterpe club at Chickering's rooms presented its final concert of the season featuring a Beethoven quartet and a Schubert quintet. The ensemble, including Charles N. Allen Gustav Dannreuther and others, delivered a smooth performance with minor roughness in the Schubert second movement. The club reflects on a successful fifth season.
Despatches report ongoing outrages by red men across the Indian country. A band raiding in southeastern Oregon grows in numbers as 21 people are killed in seven days. San Francisco dispatches say rumors of Indian movement aim to trigger a commission to reopen reservations to land sharks.
A dispatch from Philadelphia dated March 28 describes a midnight alert from the 24th district station at Clearfield and West streets reporting about 200 men under the Philadelphia and Reading railroad guard were destroying the new bridge of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Second and Venango streets.
Atchafalaya Louisiana March 28 The river rises two inches daily blocking passenger trains between the river and Baton Rouge Junction with water one to three feet deep over tracks. New levees from Churchville to Simmsport fail and one breach is reported as floodwaters threaten plantations along the river.
President Gotf of the American Electric and Muminating company signs a contract to install 86 lights in the New England Manufacturers and Mechanics Institute casino opening April 5 and to illuminate the building through the fall as it reopens September 1. A crown of 12 lights will be placed on the adjacent tower.
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