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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1881

Page

2

Senate debate shifts little in special dispatch

Special despatch from Washington reports the Senate contest unchanged as Hill and Hear deliver lengthy speeches. Republicans aim to trigger a prolonged sectional debate to blunt the impact of the Mahone bargain in the North, while Democrats warn against fueling hot partisan contention when the nation is not engaged.

Boston Post Washington Senate Messrs. Hill Hear Mahone

Republicans Refuse to Transact Business in Senate Session

Washington March 30. Senate adopts resolution to pay funeral expenses for late Senator Carpenter. A motion to enter executive session fails 25 to 25 as Republicans refuse to transact the business for which the President called the session. Adjournment set for December first. Dawes and Pendleton discuss tenure of minor offices amid wrangling. Senator Hill challenges Dawes with a troubling question.

Washington Senate Carpenter Harris Pendleton Dawes Senatory Hill Senator Dawes

Republicans Clash Over Reconstruction and Southern Coalition

A heated Senate debate centers on Reconstruction policies, carpetbag governments, and party coalitions. Hill and Hoar defend Republican gains for Black rights while opposing Southern balkanization and calls for disbanding party lines. Logan interjects to demand factual limits on insinuations.

President Garfield plagued by Senate deadlock and nom struggles

No new developments in the ConklingiteAdministration fight as the Senate deadlock lingers. Garfield is reportedly disturbed by Robertson tied quarrel and his health has worsened, losing about twenty five pounds in four weeks. Treasury issues notice redeeming 5 percent funded bonds from April one. Nominations to Senate include Van Valkenburg and Erben, with postmasters named in New York and Pennsylvania. National Board of Health reports 100 scarlet fever cases in Charleston with nine deaths in the week ending March 26. Lieut Berry ordered to command the Mary and Helen on the Jeannette expedition.

Washington Treasury Department United States Secretary of the Treasury Washington, D. C Senate Thomas N. van Valkenburg New York Ninth District Henry Erben William H. van Cott Glens Falls N. Y John II Johnstop Bellefonte National Board of Health Charleston S. C R. M. Berry United States Navy Mary Helen Eliza Gowell Bowdoin Geo. F. Chandler Minot Chandler John Lieso, Jr Vermont Marble Company Sutherland Falls Maurice F. Dearborn Lawrence Harlan P. Hale Lowell George Stevens Hale George Gregoire Newport Centre Elisha Piper Parsonsfield Bridget Agnes Fitzgerald Woman’s Prison Sherburn Lancaster Thomas Murphy Michael Smith Brockton Mass District Court H. I. Ingalls Sheffield Laconia N. H Ingalls Vermont Manchester Carrie Berry Sterned Berry Ticonderoga San Francisco Hampton Roads Hoskins American Fish Association W. A. Wilcox Boston Fish Bureau Bassett Wabash and Pacific Railway Philadelphia Reading Que Chastaine Montgomery Ala Bailey Chastaine Chamberlain Ohio Board of Agriculture Ohio Archibald T. Davison Boston Suffolk Boston Post John W. McKim Elijah George Register

Incendiary Fire Destroys Houghton's Block in Athol Mass

Fire at Houghton's block on Main Street in Athol destroys Shumway's dry goods store, Horr's law office, and family residences. Losses total over 11000 with varying insured amounts. Fire suspected incendiary with inhabitants escaping in night attire. Other fires reported in Montreal Camden New York St Louis Leadville Bordentown.

Atholl Mass Athol Houghton’s Main Street R.T. Shumway George W. Horr L. A. Smith James P. Butler Mr. Smith Mr. Butler Smith Shumway Alvin Houghton West Newton Montreal Occidental Railway W. Payette Philip Prevost Camden Anson Gilmore Searsmont New York Journal of Commerce Beaver Street St Louis Missouri Pacific Railroad Leadville Col Cowell McDaniel Capitol Bordentown N _d Bolas Ott Crosswick

New York Trials and Trials and City News Tidbits

In New York on March 30 the Steamboat Inspectors trial heard boiler makers testify to boiler unsoundness with one witness claiming an 189-year delay would have condemned them. The World's Fair Commission delays action on a permanent president until after April 5 and reports capital stock subscriptions. John Green, colored, jailed seven years for second degree manslaughter. Rowell plans a May 20 walking match in England against Weston with a $1000 stake. The New York Street Cleaning bill moves to give the Mayor sole power to clean streets. Western Union directors meeting occurred with only the executive committee present. Moses Howe of Haverhill, Mass. failed. liabilities are $50,000.

New York Jayne and Matthews United States Seawanhaka World’s Fair Commission Finance Committee John Green Benjamin Staats Rowell England Weston State Senate Western Union Telegraph Company Moses Howe Haverhill Mass

Whittaker court martial defense opens at New York

In New York on March 60 Judge Advocate Major Gardner rested for the prosecution and ex Governor Chamberlain for Whittaker opened the defense. Chamberlain declined a full opening and Cadet Whittaker testified about entering West Point on August 25 1876 and his leave of absence since August 1880. He recounted the night of April 5 1880 with testimony echoing the West Point inquiry.

New York Whittaker Major Gardner Gov. Chamberlain West Point Academy Military Academy Tie West Point Court of Inquiry

Land Swindle Probe Draws Chicago Operatives to sr Lovers Mo

The United States Grand Jury investigates a major land fraud ring in sr. Lovers Missouri. Cyrus Smith, Chicago real estate operator, indicted for defrauding the Government with straw bonds for match factories, arrived from Chicago jail to testify. J S Welfe, another Chicago agent, was brought in on an attachment to provide testimony.

United States Grand Jury Cyrus Smith Chicago United States J.S. Welfe

Indians at Hopeheno Reported to Burn Two Men

San Francisco reports from Sitka that Hopeheno Indians burned two of their number at the stake for an unspecified offence. Commander Glass’s sanitary and educational programs at Sitka show clear success. News of his departure with Jamestown relief saddened many as Wachusette nears. A Signal Service station is being set up at Sitka.

San Francisco Cal Port Townsend Sitka Hopeheno Glass Sloop of War Jamestown Wachusette

Five Nihilists to Face Trial in St Petersspur G

Minister of Justice receives heavy demand for admission to the Nihilist trial with foreign reporters awaiting details. Five prisoners face charges of secret society activity and involvement in the Czar's assassination. Sophie Pieофsky draws public interest for her aristocratic ties and alleged guiding role. Pieoffsky Jelakoff Roussakoff Soussakof Michaeloft Helfmann are named, with conflicting confessions and limited defenses.

St. Petersspurg Sophie Pieofisky Pieoffsky Jelakoff London Rousyakoff Roussakof Roussakoff Soussakof Pieofsky Jelaboff Paria Michaeloft Helfmann

British Cabinet Alarm Over Irish Reports Sparks Panic

London reports show the British Cabinet summoned after alarming intelligence from Ireland. Officials fear insurrectionary outbursts, with Dublin Castle citing trouble while Parnell’s inactivity alarms ministers. Land League readings reveal large rent strikes as Dillon notes rapid organization growth andFriday Gazette to publish an arms act proclamation.

London Ireland Basuto Forster Aluil Dublin Castle Parnell Paris Land League Dublin America Dillon Standard

Oppressed Transvaal Refugees Appeal to Queen Victoria

London March 30 The Standard reports a meeting of English and Dutch refugees from the Transvaal in Newcastle Natal drawing up a petition to the Queen. They claim annexation is irrevocable, cite Wolseley and Frere, and allege capital and property are worthless. A resolution calls natives Swazies Zulus to resist Boer rule and warns against surrendering towns. One colonist pledges £1000 to a war fund.

London the Standard New Castle Natal Transvaal Garnet Wolseley Bartle Frere Biow Free Press England Herr Most Frieheit Bow Street

Inundated Platte Valley towns struggle for news

Ominous reports from Omanuta Nebraska say telegraph lines hinder full updates on the Platte Valley floods. Three known dead, many feared missing, and property losses run into hundreds of thousands as Union Pacific aims to run trains by Friday.

Omanuta Neb Platte Valley Union Pacific New Jersey MoreGan’s N. J Bay Shore South Amboy Cliff Wood Red Bank N.J John Castree Sea Bird New York Long Brancoh Cepar Beach Omana Néb Union Pacific Railroad Burlington and Missouri Road Kearny Nebraska Schuyler Virginia Danville Jacksonville

The Curious Irish Meanings Behind Familiar Place Names

The article traces Irish origins of well known names such as Dublin Cork Mourne and Killarney. It links Dublin to Duibh linn black pool and Cork to corcach marsh, notes Shandon as Seandon fort and Phenix Park as greensword, plus mentions Maynooth Tuam and Donnybrook with their historical meanings.

Liffey Earl of Chesterfield Feenish Cork Corcach St. Finbar Lee St. Finbar’s Buttevant County Cork Boutezenavant Barrymore Castlebar Mayo Castlebarry Barrys Connemars Conmac Ulster Conmance-mara Curragh Kildare Athlone Shannon Treland Luan Lewey Tory Island Donegal Ballingcollig Fians Finn Mac Coole Cormac Mac Art Mailitia Household Brigade Elach Wicklow Ireland Eye Dublin Bay Kanturk Land League Killarney Knock Archdeacon Cavanaugh Fifteen Acres Phenix Park Dublin Phoenix Fourteen Acres Maynooth Nuat Leinster Tuam John of St. Jarlath’s College Donnybrook Dromnach- Bruce St. Broc’s Church Shandon Mahony Seandon Sunday’s St. Coleman Maghee

Maturing Six Per Cent Bonds Under Discussion in New York

Secretary Windom will meet bankers to plan for maturing 6 percent bonds. He may propose selling the misused 4 percent bonds at a premium to cut government interest to 3 percent. Congress may be asked to authorize Treasury notes for 5 percent bonds not redeemed in December.

New York Windom Congress Treasury John A. Dodge & CO Wall Street Bury

Malta Ladies Seek Husbands Fail to Marry Abroad

A London Truth report notes a Malta paper stating that among fifty five English girls who came to Malta in search of husbands only one succeeded in securing a match.

Malta England

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