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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1878
Page
2
The street vendors will no longer dispense fruits and other delicacies from old corners, affecting daily buyers who relied on quick fruit and peanut snacks. Some famous dealers will stay nearby through private arrangements to serve their longtime customers.
A gentleman named James Duff Henderson plans to depart Toronto on May first and walk a distance equal to the earth's circumference through the United States Great Britain and the Continent. He will cover forty miles each secular day for two years and receive ten thousand dollars if he completes the journey. The feat would stress a horse's limits yet may prove the superiority of endurance. The writer wonders if Sergt Bates would join him again.
The Boston Post records thanks from its retiring chief editor Frederick E Goopmen to subscribers for God-speed wishes and support. He states confidence in the paper remaining true to democracy in New England under new leadership.
April 24 report details Columbia authorities fining the Lerine crew in Aspinwall for refused papers and stopping cargo discharge. California and Crescent City fined similarly. Also covers Psi Upsilon dinner in Boston with Gov. Rice and speakers, looming presidential question inquiry, affidavits on Florida fraud, Russia privateers, Irish invasion group, Turkey's war status, and a mortgage redemption bill hearing. E R Remington & Sons faces financial distress and creditor settlements.
The Post reports Clarkson N Potter will seek a House resolution next Monday to probe the Presidential election with original documents. It will cover alleged frauds in Louisiana and include sworn affidavits from Returning Board figures withheld until the full subject is brought forward. Democrats plan rapid organization and a joint caucus for the Fall campaign.
A Boston Post despatch describes a Washington caucus where Republican Senators outlined plans to win the next House, raise a large campaign fund, and pressure President Hayes to support contributions from officeholders and departments, with emphasis on civil service orders being treated as nonbinding.
A fiery session features lawmakers clashing over the Agricultural Bureau and accusations that congressmen swindle constituents. The heated exchange highlights distrust, with speakers urging reform and accountability amid calls for greater oversight.
Washington May 9 The President does not approve the reorganization of government employee associations and warns that the civil service order will be strictly enforced. P H Eaton, former president of the New York State Association, reports the President’s stance though no formal prohibition is issued. Secretary Sherman notes no objection to individuals performing political work as before but opposes bands of employees as a political body. Eaton’s association will not reorganize and predicts others failing to heed the order face action.
On the border, bands threaten to invade Mexico from the United States prompting security concerns and international tension.
In Washington on May 3, House members debated the Legislative Appropriation bill concerning rent for the Freedmen's Bank building in Washington. Amendments shifted the rent from 14,000 to 10,000, with opponents opposing further cuts and urging generous payment to a building owned by freedmen. The discussion touched on government obligation to reimburse freedmen for losses, with speakers citing deposits by colored citizens and honor as a federal duty. The amendment passed, the bill reading concluded, but no final action by the House.
The Joint Committee of Democratic Senators and Representatives met in Washington on May 3 to plan the coming campaign. Members include Wallace McDonald Jones Blackburn Banning Morrison and they formed an Executive Campaign Committee to cooperate with the Resident and National committees. They discussed Ohio redistricting, fundraising methods, and the Florida election frauds, deciding against an immediate resolution while urging a full public history of the frauds.
The Navy Department cites difficulty in obtaining good iron plates under bid laws.W.H. Shock testifies before the House Naval Affairs Committee arguing for a bill to let the Secretary of the Navy buy iron plates without advertising for bids. Committee members split on potential abuse. Chairman Whitthorne opposes, despite his district's iron interests.
Washington May 3 Mr Caldwell of the House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads has completed the majority report on the Cheney inquiry but will present it to the full committee next week. The document condemns Cheney for permitting the Boston Post Office chief clerk to be absent for months while studying medicine and falls short of recommending Cheney's removal.
In Washington on May 8 the House debated the Legislative Appropriation bill as Mr Hanna of Indiana moved to strike the section creating a Naval Solicitor post. Durham argued the office unnecessary, noting the solicitor had not supervised dubious contracts totaling five million dollars. The amendment was rejected.
In Washington on May 3 J Madison Wells discusses the New Orleans collectors nomination and factional strength in the customs service. He notes Kellogg’s late entry for patronage and asserts Anderson’s safety as Deputy Collector while Wells expects no disturbance to his own Surveyor post. The House Expenditures Committee postponed China Consulate inquiries pending Minister Seward’s arrival with Shanghai papers. The Post Office reports bulk requisitions filled despite budget limits. The Senate Foreign Relations panel moves toward a Corea commercial treaty with Hamlin to report next Tuesday. Seward says Evarts is improving and will return to Washington. The Attorney General rules postmasters cannot block suspected lottery ads from mail. The McGarrahan case ends closing arguments before Public Lands committee.
New York May 3 E Remington & Sons of 281 Broadway makers of rifles and arms at Ilion N Y have become financially embarrassed and submitted to creditors They plan to issue five year bonds at seven percent to cover claims secured by mortgage on the Ilion armory The liabilities total about one million dollars with assets near four million though not immediately available The armory real estate machinery finished arms and government claims form the bulk of assets Creditors meeting in Ilion favored aiding the firm to continue operations The trouble stems from foreign governments delaying payments for arms supplied The company started in 1836 and incorporated in 1866 with branches in New York Baltimore Chicago and London Formerly employed about 1200 people now about 400
Lawrence Mass May 3 Judge Ames of the Superior Court decided against Nathan Wells in a complex equity suit involving endorsements of notes for Charles H Everett Wells alleges forged endorsements and asserts a trust on an insurance policy proceeds to cover the notes The case also names the National Bank of Methuen Lawrence National Bank and the National Pemberton Bank as defendants in efforts to recover payments made under a mistake regarding genuineness of the notes The trial is expected to reveal further unusual transactions.
The Psi Upsilon Convention wrapped up in Rochester with a grand Banquet at the Brackett House attended by delegates and guests. Gov Chamberlain delivered a classics in education oration, Judge Hadley one of seven founders spoke warmly, and fratern ity toasts and telegrams of congratulation circulated from Portland Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Chicago San Francisco.
Turkey shows rising confidence amid tense international posture as Britain signals hard line while Russia concentrates troops in Turkish theaters. An incident aboard a US vessel near Aspinwall intensifies diplomacy and public outrage, prompting swift official responses.
In London May 3 reports assess Russia in Turkey as critical despite Austria’s neutrality. Turkish forces, entrenched and strong, resist Russian threats and refuse evacuation of Varna Shumla and Batoum. British preparations and munitions demand surge while corps of Guards mobilize. negotiations with Turks continue amid uncertain prospects for peace talks and congress.
Panama dates recount a clash at Aspinwall with Colombian authorities over ship registers. The schooner Lorine, from Philadelphia, faced fines and halted cargo discharge after port officials demanded papers the US Consul refused to surrender. The U.S. government protested, and President Ribón intervened to suspend enforcement. Fire broke out aboard coal destined for the Pacific Mail Steamship line. passengers include Capt. Osborne and family of the Osmanli.
Montreal May 3 report from Ottawa says Russia bought three fast steamers for privateering in the United States and Irish volunteers, about forty thousand strong, ready to strike Canada. Secret patrols intensify as Canada braces for possible war with Russia amid election unrest.
An official telegram to Gen Ord reports a revolution breaking out in Durango and Nuevo Leon with Gen Trevino ordered to quell it. Garrisons at Matamoros and Mier near mutiny against Diaz while authorities on the Lower Rio Grande tighten neutrality measures amid border optimism of success.
Paris reports Mme Thiers Prevost-Paradol youngest child of Lucien Prevost-Paradol who died by suicide in Washington in 1870, joined Scion Convent yesterday where her sister is a resident. Their aunt remains the sole surviving relative in the family.
The Bucksport murderer Edward M Smith showed nerve and fortitude at first but has collapsed during trial and confinement. En route to Thomaston he avoided acquaintances, hid his face on the boat, and sobbed in his prison cell for days. He has chosen to work as a blacksmith.
Diphtheria grief in Bedford and Manchester misfortunes report injuries and accidents from Portsmouth to Concord. Notable items include a mayoral bid ruling in Ossipee, a railroad commissioner tally, a steamer launch on Lake Massabesic, a dog bite verdict in Exeter, and a Portsmouth tax election stalemate with four-way ties. A raid on a Manchester saloon ends with a theft and police pursuit.
Col George White a leading Petersham citizen died Friday morning by hanging amid mental distress. G A Abell of Greenfield crushed his hand in a planing machine Friday noon, resulting in amputation above the wrist. May festival proceeds at Haverhill to aid the Old Ladies Home expected to reach 1000 with gifts from Samuel Walker of Boston and local contributions. In Fitchburg Police Court Mrs Delia Nutting and daughter Ida convicted of stealing coal from Levi Kendall on Pearl Hill. Nutting imprisoned six months at Sherborn Woman's Prison and Ida, nine, turned to State Charities. warrant out for the father involved.
Thieves stole about 400 dollars in jewelry silverware clothing and other items from the Charles H. Collins home in Meriden on Wednesday night. The report notes the burglary and the loss to the household.
A May 3 lecture at Steinway Hall by Alfred M. Waddell of North Carolina for the Veteran Corps of the Forty-seventh New York Volunteers drew an elite audience including ex Gov Hoffman Thurlow Weed Mayor Ely Gen W Weile and Rev Dr Deems Waddell argued Southerners fought for country and liberty not slavery and urged reconciliation while praising Union soldiers and predicting peace and prosperity after the war He contrasted Confederate endurance with Union victory and urged continued national unity An related Brooklyn plot concerns a mysterious murder case and smuggling gloves as authorities pursue leads and reveal suspects involved in a chain and canvas bag tied to a boatman Ferrin.
A Minneapolis fire report details massive losses across multiple mills. The central flouring mill is wholly destroyed while the Washburn mill remains standing aside from root damage. Thompson and Hoyt, Buell Newton, Washburn planing mill, and the mill company elevator are razed. Pettit Robinson walls stand, Zenith and Galaxy ruined. Elevator, wheat, and lumber losses total about 1,? million. total loss estimate awaits revision.
A May report from St Paul lists insurers and policy amounts on the mills and property lost in the Minneapolis fire. It details carrier names including Franklin, Shawmut, German American, Manhattan, and Fire Association with substantial totals, plus individual claims for Washburn mill and related assets. Total insured value cited near 3.4375 million, with specific stock, building, elevator, and machinery amounts itemized for each insured entity.
The explosion at the Washburn mill in Minneapolis rattled St Paul on May 3 as charred debris and flames were seen. Winds carried embers nine miles, hindering fire response. telegraph news arrived quickly while trains to Minneapolis were halted and crowds traveled by road.
Report from Ellsworth Maine May 3 notes Cimbria remains at Southwest Harbor with Russian officers allowing sailors ashore due to Maine law. British officials including Rear-Admiral W Gore Jones and a consular officer observed. press reports irk the officers. Central News cites Cimbria as a Russian transport chartered to supply war materiel, heading to North Japan after loading cargo. Portland reports say Russian Embassy and British Legation members traveled through the city en route to the harbor.
In New York on May 3, a dispute surfaced ahead of St. Francis Xavier church corner stone ceremonies. Vicar-General Quinn instructed priests not to invite Hibernian Societies, citing oath bound secrecy and church condemnation. Edward L. Carey, Hibernians National Treasurer, said the order is misjudged and that all 43 New York divisions are loyal Catholics opposing Molly Maguireism.
Intelligence reaches San Antonio of a wholesale killing in the western state. Luther N. Holbrook Herman Allen and two Sutton brothers were camped on the Dismal river. After two months with no word, a letter from Van Sickles reports Holbrook and one Sutton killed by bullet. Revolvers and guns lay nearby. Hargraves had threatened to kill Holbrook. Parties proceed to the scene.
The will of Edward L. Baker, probated in Bristol County, structures vast bequests and trusts. It assigns Mrs Susan A Baker dower, realty in Norton and Westport, income from New Bedford property, and 5000 plus 75,000 income controlled by trustees for family and charitable causes. Grand beneficent clause divides residuary estate to a colored school, hospitals, reform associations, and multiple New Bedford and Providence or Union Springs beneficiaries, with detailed conditions and future organization timelines.
John Nichols of Lynn aged 81 died of paralysis of the brain after a long civic life including support for Lynn improvements and the Narrow Gauge Railroad. Betsy Leonard known as Aunt Betsey of Mattapan died at 84 in Mattapan. Dorothy Morse from Acworth died aged 92. Dr Daniel S Piske a Brookfield physician and public figure also died recently.
In Manchester New Hampshire the Manchesters defeated the Crickets 13 to 4 in a high scoring game. Kelley O Rourke Dailey and Woodhead led the batting with several extra base hits while Dickerson collided with Hawkes and was briefly injured. Stoughton Smiley Helfert and Leary contributed solid defense and timely hits as Manchesters built a clear lead by the fifth inning and held on for the win.
McKenzie and Taylor flouring mill near Sparta Wisconsin was destroyed by fire this morning with an estimated loss of 18000 dollars and 10500 dollars insured. In Phillips Maine Raymond Ross Avon buildings burned, loss 1200 dollars with 700 insured. Fitchburg Massachusetts Adolphe Hands photography room Ashburnham damaged about 1300 dollars, 600 insured. New York reports several San Salvador business houses burned in April, total loss about 300000 dollars.
The list from San Francisco on May 3 presents closing prices for multiple mining stocks. Entries include Alpha, Hale & Norcross, Julia Consolidated, Best & Belcher, Mexican California, Ophir, Consolidated Virginia, Overman, Crown Point, Gould & Curry, and Union Consolidated among others with varied quotational values.
Public sessions of the Episcopal Diocesan Mission were held in Lowell with a 4 o'clock Sunday-school meeting featuring essays by Revs. G. S. Bennett of Dorchester W. Smith of Fitenburg and C. C. Grafton of Boston. An evening missionary meeting included Rev. A Rand of Haverhill, who linked missions to the Christian cause, and Rev. Dr T. G. Carver of Brockton discussing its many facets while Bishop Paddock urged individual Christian responsibility for missionary welfare.
The six weeks campaign at the Tabernacle closes tonight with Moody and Sankey. Stebbins and Pentecost will continue meetings next week, plus Moody and Sankey will stay to conduct factory meetings. The big Tabernacle meetings end, and Pentecost and Stebbins will use church rooms after Sunday.
The May 3 morning session of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Atlanta focused on Logan Camecon's eligibility as lay delegate from St. Louis. The discussion was ongoing with no decision yet. Bishop Daggett read the Bishop's quadrennial address. A Northern Methodist Church communication about a grand ecumenical Methodist Council was received and referred.
Louisiana dispatch from New Orleans on May 3 reports Gen. Sewell pressing a strong case against Government agents for depredations on public lands. A prosecution witness testified to buying an unperfected homestead entry years ago at private sale to obtain lumber on it.
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