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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1883
Page
1
The Boston Post presents local summaries and meteorological notes, ship news, hotel arrivals, obituaries, and miscellany from the Fourth Page. Readers get concise notices of weather, maritime occurrences, lodging arrivals, and community updates.
Indiana editor reports President McDonald's cabinet as announced. The San Francisco Examiner objects to telephone hype. St Louis claims the first land league originated there. Crook trails Indians by a few days. Journal contrasts Post's stances as a distant friend. France budgets 95000 for embassy to Moscow for the czar's coronation, deemed excessive for a republic.
The Court Journal reports that her majesty’s knee is expected to be well by the tenth inst, and she intends to resume her drawing rooms on that day. Official Royal news confirms the plan.
A report from Fiji via France states Fijians are rapidly dying of lung disease. Other reports attribute the decimation to overloading the stomach with cold missionaries. We trust the French have the right of it.
The house spent the day debating the Tewksbury almshouse appropriation bill and closed the debate at 4 30 PM with about 150 members present. Democrats favored cutting appropriations per the governor and opened a series of dilatory motions. The majority tried to close doors, but the minority, led by Hopkins, Mellen, Fennessey, Mackintosh and others, forced adjournment after 7 PM without a vote.
Annual tables show total UK entered and cleared tonnage in 1882 at 61,491,255 tons up from 58,736,063 in 1880. British ships accounted for 53,670,361 tons, a record high, with Norway second at 4,003,833 and Germany third at 3,554,395. US share was 719,621 tons, the smallest on record. British steam ships totaled 43,246,252 tons, 71 percent of the total.
The report quotes critics calling Harrison's tariff remarks a misinformed moral display. It argues Democrats should seek tariff reform for revenue only, avoid dividing the party, and pursue living issues and true reform before claiming victory in elections.
Special Despatch from Washington details salaries in the Department of Justice and critiques the Attorney General for perceived inaction. It notes high pay for many lawyers while indictments are left untried and star route cases lag, urging relief and criticizing justice delays. It also covers Union Pacific delaying responses to Teller and opposition to Keim's civil service appointment.
The Alabama Claims Court session admitted C J Hillyer and Edward H Weil to practice. Frank D Lunt was set to compile Ocean Insurance records. Several claimants won judgments. A Paris Athens School of Classical Studies report notes strong progress with Harvard and Yale directors. The court weighed an appeal by Captain Howgate’s attorney and national board of health stations were ordered opened. tonnage measurement of US vessels bound for England will be accepted as is. William S Woods appointed district judge for Indiana. Walter O Gresham becomes postmaster general.
The grand jury in Harrodsburg Kentucky indicted Hon Phil B Thompson Jr for the murder of Walter H Davis on April 27. Witnesses named include J P Clusa R C Smith J M Wilson R E Coleman and John Maurer. Thompson to be arrested with possible guardian bail and habeas corpus to decide bail terms.
Edward P White becomes president M B Flynn vice president and T Dela field treasurer of the Iron and Metal exchange in New York. A $100000 suit is filed by E Johnson Brooklyn temperance speaker against H A Higley Plymouth church member and grain broker. Three hundred weighers at the custom house strike for 30 cents an hour. Steamship Bermuda sustained $3000 fire damage. Thomas Daly falls from a roof and is crushed to death as his wife learns of the tragedy. St Albans Tron and Steel Works insolvent. New York creditors notified.
In Milwaukee a large number of shoemakers are idle as machinery reduces real earnings. One shop with over 20 men now has only about six working. No organized strike exists as changes come gradually in several firms. Workers seek other jobs while accepting the shift philosophically. One man left after a week with only $40 from a single case.
Cincinnati audiences enjoyed a dramatic festival with matinee and evening shows. Julius Caesar ran four hours and Much Ado About Nothing three and a half hours drawing crowds of about 4,000 at each performance. Mile. Rhea appeared at the night show amid blossoms and applause.
In Franklin County near Little Springs a clash left prominent farmer Isaiah Cain seriously injured and dying. On Monday Cain died. Yesterday about 50 armed men seized Amos Bailey from a sheriffs posse and hanged him near the murder site.
The regular monthly meeting of the South Boston Yacht Club was conducted at the club house in City Point on Wednesday evening under Commodore supervision.
The session opened with permission for Union chapter to continue at Norway and Oriental chapter at Lovell. Officers were installed by Horace H. Burbank, with multiple district deputies named. The grand council elected Marquis F. King as Grand Master, with officers including Horace H. Burbank and Ira Berry. The day featured third degree exemplification by Frank W. Parker, a charter granted to Warren Phillip Lodge, and a Knights Templar meeting with officers installed by Grand Master Dean. The Dover relief association held its annual meeting, reporting prosperity and electing officers S: at Great Falls and Dover.
Vincennes Indiana May 3 Hon W B Searight mayor for six years shot himself twice one bullet in the right breast and another in the temple He had sought re election but was defeated The defeat is believed to have prompted the act in the early morning hours
A row of scored games shows uneven results across cities with varied team names. Baltimore Metropolitans edged by Baltimores, while Philadelphia Providence split results against Philadelphias. Cincinnati-Cincinnatis beat St Louis, Detroit-Chicagos lost to Detroits, Cleveland-utialos shut out Clevelands, Andover Academy defeated Lowell, Pittsburg Athletics beat Alleghenys, New York-Bostons lost to New Yorks, Mass Amhersts routed Bowdoin, and New Haven Yailes lost to Atlantics.
In Danville Illinois the city council set the yearly saloon license at 600 dollars. Saloon keepers refused to pay and closed. Citizens called for a meeting to press a raise to 1000 dollars. The threat prompted the saloon owners to agree to pay 600 dollars.
The Standard Consolidated Mining company has declared a dividend of 25 cents per share and the Total Wreck Mining company a dividend of 50,000 dollars.
Across the nation, heavy Montana snow halts Northern Pacific railroad construction while St Paul elects a full Democratic ticket. Other items note commutations for condemned hangings, polygamy charges in Salt Lake, North Carolina flood losses near half a million, and Niagara Falls scenery preservation efforts.
Vienna reports Count Hoyos named ambassador to Paris. Ex Empress Eugenie renounces claims to a Marseille chateau. municipality to cover suit costs. German Reichstag debates private military news papers and army submission. Bismarck protests. Madrid hints at a ministerial crisis with Herrera tipped to form a dynastic left cabinet. Dublin men charged in Cavendish Burke murders plead guilty and face June 2 hangings. Prince of Wales opens Indian institute at Oxford, honors given to prominent peers.
Special correspondent notes skirmishing in the 1882 presidential campaign. Blaine, via his New York organ, rebuts Frelinghuysen by printing a Tribune editorial on the Belize dispute under the Clayton–Bulwer treaty. The piece argues Britain violated the treaty over British Honduras while Granville asserts historic rights and investigations continue. The article critiques Blaine’s motives and highlights diplomatic tensions between the United States and Britain over territory and interpretation of treaty terms.
Alarm activity reports several fires in the Boston area. In Cambridge a wood one story wheelwright shop at 130 Main street burned out with about 300 dollars loss. Chelsea shed fire at Shawmut and Marginal streets damaged 200 dollars with stock losses. Other brief notices include a North Grove street shed fire likely incendiary, and a furniture store chimney blaze deemed needless.
The Indicator reports tomorrow that winter wheat in Kansas will be 20 to 25 percent short due to winter kill. The season from now on is expected to be favorable, and much of the wheat acreage will shift to corn.
In Albany on May 2 the assembly sent the civil service reform bill to a third reading tomorrow after approving it 95 to 2. It also passed the congressional apportionment bill 78 to 44, granting Democrats 20 districts and Republicans 10, with three districts still doubtful, awaiting the governor's signature.
A group of 50 black emigrants from Kentucky arrived in St Louis on May 2 and departed on the Chicago and Alton for Kansas. They said they were the advance party for many more planning to settle near Topeka and predicted heavy westward emigration of Kentucky Negroes next fall.
In Indianapolis on May 2 stockholders of the Indianapolis and St. Louis railroad ratified the directors action leasing the St Louis Alton and Terre Haute line to the Indianapolis and St Louis and Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati and Indianapolis firms.
A testimonial was rendered for Mr BKoward K Hiood at the Hawthorpe rooms on Wednesday. The event reflected local recognition and featured symbolic gestures.
A large audience enjoyed a program of humorous readings and selections by Miss Johnson and the Lotus Glee Club with a tenor solo by Mr Brigham. James W. Pope received a benefit testimonial at Paine hall on Wednesday evening after a self inflicted injury in South Boston Halifax county Virginia.
New England notes report the East Maine M E conference opening in Searsport with Bishop C D Foss presiding. A Lewiston bakers meeting drew 15 attendees. An inquest at Corinna found justifiable homicide in the George Parkman case. coroner George W Whitney of Bangor led the inquiry.
Harold S Mason jailed in Concord on $4000 bail after shooting Sansom Tilton of Pittsfield. Windsor County Mutual Fire Insurance directors set a 1044 percent assessment to wind up the company, affecting policy holders. Lamoille County Court adjourns for Wednesday afternoon. John K E Hanson of Boston pleads guilty to forgery and gets four years hard labor in Rutland. James Brown of Belvidere forecloses against L M Fullington of Johnson for 11646 81. Edward N Noyes v A B Dugar verdict favors the defendant in money obtainment case.
Natick selectmen grant 24 licenses for sale of intoxicating liquor. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its quarterly meeting in Natick on Wednesday. A Sutton man, Monroe Abbott, killed himself with a pocket knife at his sugar place. In Framingham a special selectmen’s meeting voted to grant four sixth class licenses. A fire on Cushing wharf, owned by Mr. Cushing and occupied by Carr Grow n Co, caused about $600 loss and was ruled incendiary. Sheffield plans a memorial hall for Dr. Orville Dewey. Dr. J. L. Miller donates $1,000 for a site on Main Street. A Lowell double scull match with Hanlan and Lee was proposed, then altered to a shorter race in August. no agreement yet. Ten gravel cars derailed near New Bedford. brakeman Joseph Peckham died from injuries. Pioneer Telephone Co. annual meeting elected officers and approved a 19 percent dividend. Mayor Johnson’s fire department leadership dispute subsides after Judge Fields denies a writ to enjoin the mayor and appointees.
A sequence of upcoming gatherings and visits is noted. Included are a special meeting of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company on May 7 to review rules, the Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association annual meeting in Boston on May 8 with a Wesleyan hall morning session and a banquet at Hotel Brunswick, and a New Hampshire club dinner at Quinney house on May. A Philadelphia Post 2 delegation with cattle flags will arrive Thursday for a war songs concert and remain to Friday, with Mayor Palmer extending city hospitality. Other events include the Children's Mission annual meeting at Hollis Street Church on May 30, the Women's Baptist Home Missionary Society annual meeting at Warren Avenue Baptist on May 9, and the Decorative Sisters tableaux at Mt. Pleasant Unitarian Church Roxbury tonight.
Horatio Seymour will be 75 on the List of May. Robert Bonner sails for Europe in frail health. Prince George is appointed to the corvette Canada. Rev A A Miner marks 35 years at Columbus Avenue Universalist church. Col Samuel Webber to canvass for Louisville exposition exhibits. Prof Edwards Morse cables from Paris of sailing back to the US next week. Mr Salem elected Cleveland city clerk, age 23, born Portsmouth NH. A Summer Rambler to be published at Old Orchard Beach by Mrs Hamilton. Nicholas Hathaway of Fall River named land and harbor commissioner, a Democrat from crown to sole. He has 35 years as a justice of the peace. Rev E E Hale sails to Europe to aid his sick daughter. news of her improvement arrives too late. John L Stoddard receives many letters, one Philadelphian’s tops them all. English missionary Mr Bridge has lived 15 years on the First Islands and translates New Testament into Fuegian tongue. Col Ao Brewster of this city to lecture on Webster as Orator. Webster Historical Society soon. Dartmouth ties connect Webster and his eulogist. Garnewail Co displays finest carpet fabrics at 169 Washington Street.
London May 2 The American department nearly complete with 800 cases of fishery products arriving and perishable exhibits pending. Canada and Greece contribute vast showings as ship models, live fish tanks, and a 60 foot whale skeleton await display. Notable figures include Lord Walsingham and Lady Jassey with unique specimens and a global collection. Private West on trial. Wabash officers pursue promotion. naval moves accompany the exhibition program.
Judge White presided at Norfolk county probate and insolvency matters with wills granted for Dwight Cobb McDowell Ellis Harding Crane Barney Ryan. administrators named for Hayden Bates Kearns Lamson Butterfield. trusts set for Williams Plympton. Insolvency hearings issued 17 percent dividend in Storrs case. a railroad verdict yielded 474 dollars for a Hyde Park collision. A Boston Providence line landmark sold for 220 dollars. depot to be removed in 15 days. Inquests reported death by pulmonary consumption and by unknown violence in Franklin. Marblehead notes cite wage cuts, licenses, new homes, club event, and unions. suburban notes cover burglaries, accidents, school contracts, and civic meetings.
Boston Latin School association held its annual meeting with president Capen presiding. Treasurer showed year start balance of 1875.44 and year-end balance 632.72, assets 5719.09 excluding library statues, library holdings 2844 volumes with 63 added that year. Officers elected include Charles K. Dilloway as President and G H Norcross as Secretary Treasurer. The Citizens Law and Order League reported 1592 Sunday drunkenness arrests year ending April 30, with 151 convictions, fines totaling 10540. The league aims to raise 10000 and has formed 17 branch leagues and 30 more in process. The Boston Society of Natural History elected new officers led by Samuel H. Scudder. expenditures exceeded receipts by 769.85 due to department rearrangements. The New England Historic Genealogical Society noted member additions and a lecture on Egypt and Israel. Multiple societies held meetings with officers elected, reports presented, and ongoing campaigns.
A naval general court martial convened at the yard to try Private George L. West U S M C on desertion and related offenses. The board includes Capt. R. L. Phythian president Commander C V Gridley Lieutenant Commander A S Snow Lieuts W Morgan F W Nichols Capt R W Huntington Lieut G F Elliott and more with Lt N J Patch as judge advocate. Lieutenant Commander C W Farenholt.
At the Tewksbury almshouse inquiry Governor Butler grills Charles B. Marsh and Clerk Hawley over books and bills. Prices for squabs oysters and cologne trigger sharp exchanges as Brown and Hawley challenge Marsh’s methods. Adjourned to continue at 9:30 a.m.
David Leslie of Somerville was arrested for embezzling 200 dollars from Frank H. Brooks of Boston. W Deshen, 17, fell from a fourth floor elevator shaft to the basement, badly injured. Charles King, a fireman on the British steamer Iowa, was arrested for larceny of clothing worth 25 dollars. John E Molloche’s valise was stolen at a Boston and Albany depot. Mrs. Cropsey of Dorchester had 817 dollars and a watch snatched on Eliot street. Lydia E. Ross’s pocket was picked by Thomas Foley. James Fitzgerald on a Fitchburg railroad wharf fell 20 feet, likely fatally injured. Hattie Thornton, incendiary, held for grand jury review. John Burns died from injuries after being run over near Brookline. Dennis Bowler was arrested for breaking and entering a Beach street store. Fred Cattuli injured by steam at Webster’s bakery. Monahan and Reardon injured in a runaway on Broadway extension. Patrick Sullivan rescued after falling overboard at Lewis wharf.
Councilman Barr of ward 6 plans to introduce an order for the removal of N. F. Merritt, superintendent of streets. Mayor Palmer invites the Grand Army Post 2 delegation from Philadelphia to tour the harbor Friday aboard the quarantine steamer Samuel Little.
The 50th annual May festival and fair of the Boston Children's Friend society was held at the home on Rutland street on Tuesday. The sale of donated articles lasted the entire day and the home was open for inspection. Pupils of the school performed May pole dancing exhibitions.
The second concert of the triennial festival at Music Hall featured John K Paine's cantata The Nativity and Cherubini's mass in D minor. The audience lauded the performances with an ovation to Paine while Zerrahn conducted the grand chorus. Soloists included Emma C Thursby and others. the Philadelphia-like singing was praised though Thursby showed limited power in solos. The program also announced future events and notable theatre notices from Boston society and touring companies.
The Casino Amusement Company runs the Institute building as a daily popular resort with approved programs. John M. Little states that all acts must be submitted to Institute officers for approval, ensuring only worthy public amusements. Also mentioned is a bicycle and horse race ongoing, with LeRoy, Prince, and Woodside competing, scoring totals after Tuesday night.
The report lists multiple failed or insolvent businesses including W. T. Boyd & Co boot and shoe dealers in Longmont Colorado F Rivadulla a dry goods dealer in Rio Grande City and Palmer & Eliott boot and shoe dealers in Grand Forks Canada offering creditors 30 cents on the dollar Liabilities are given for L J Cote Co Waterville Me Maynard & Whittier Ipswich and Thompson & Howard Morgan Centre plus Chandler Bros Franklinville and George W Fessler Harrisburg with partial settlements and a swindling charge against Isaac Sipili White Street New York detailing massive stated liabilities and asset figures
Albert H. Beal Jr was brought from Fall River to Boston and arraigned before United States Commissioner Hallett on a manslaughter charge for the Bristol steamer death of partner A P Fickett. Beal pleaded not guilty and sought a continuance granted. Theatrical manager John Stetson posted 2000 dollar bond for Beal’s next appearance. Funeral services for Fickett were held in Dorchester and the body shipped to Portland.
Congressman Collins announces candidates for the fourth district will be examined at the school committee building Mason Street Boston Saturday May 12 The physical exam starts 10 AM followed by mental and academic exams at 2 PM Examiners are Maj James A Maxwell Dr James A Fleming and E C Carrigan Esq Buebupaiba Quick complete care all an noying Kidney and Urinary Diseases $1
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