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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1883
Page
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The Berlin Post ridicules any plan to force France to disarm and argues it would be wiser to invite France to join a triple alliance, presenting the proposal as imprudent and unfavorable to balance of power.
Yesterday's Manchester Union hints at doubt about whether the state remains New Hampshire or has become a "pocket-piece" for the Quincy house crowd to control. The piece signals local skepticism toward external influence on state affairs and business developments in Boston.
A collection of 1884 political opinions mocks Republican leaders and editors across newspapers. Concord’s Patriot endorses Morrison and Bingham as a balanced ticket while Maine’s Oxford Democrat favors a whipping post for wife beaters. Worcester Spy questions Governor Butler’s impeachment odds over the Tewksbury affair. A Vincennes mayor’s suicide after a defeat is noted, and Brooklyn Eagle glosses Prince’s tariff stance. Cincinnati Morning Journal plans a consolidated paper with the Daily News, forming the News Journal. Independent Republicans are urged to seek lodging at the Democratic ark.
In England intelligence offices are regulated and police protect housekeepers and others seeking help. A Liverpool keeper was fined 50 dollars for giving a girl an improper recommendation that secured an undeserved place. The girl was fined 25 dollars for knowingly using the recommendation.
Joseph Eaton alias G E Bond was held for trial by United States Commissioner Shields in New York for illegally using the mails in the gold brick swindle. He showed victims a gold brick sample and, if doubt arose, would saw off a corner to prove genuineness, then swap a base metal body for the real gold corner.
A condensed cablegram roundup notes the Danish Arctic expedition has started toward Greenland. Other items include trials in Lemberg of 26 socialists, potential extraditions involving Walsh Sheridan Tynan, and various criminal cases across Europe and Britain.
Washington May 3 The star route trial nears its end with public indifference. Ker and Bliss address the jury as doubts in Washington grow about convictions. Defendants Dorsey and Brady face stronger evidence, while Berland and others are cited in related notes. Also covered are tobacco rebates, Irish politics, and local endorsements.
Regulations for Boston exposition imports authorize bonded warehouse handling with three years withdrawal for export and a 10 percent duty if withdrawn for consumption after a year. The article also notes assistant engineers in revenue service appointed by the president, West Point visitors named, and ongoing tobacco stamp rebate disputes.
New York May 3. Arrangements for the fast mail trains on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad were completed at a late hour this afternoon. The trains will begin run.
The Grappler carried 100 passengers and cargo when fire struck Sunday night near Bute Inlet. About 50 may have died, including Captain J Jaggers, with 20 saved. Panic among Chinese passengers impeded rescue as the steamer stranded on the Seymour narrows four miles offshore and boats filled with survivors.
A major fire at Tyler's block in Fort Fairfield Maine last night destroyed nine stores and shops and left twelve families homeless. The blaze began in a rear stable at 9 39 and spread rapidly, with many buildings including B J Stevens boot and shoe store and Scates Co druggists suffering losses. Total damages not yet estimable with several properties partially insured.
Albany May 3 The assembly passed a bill authorizing the Highland Trans-Hudson railroad to build a bridge over the Hudson from Storm King to Breakneck mountains The telegraph consolidation bill was defeated The senate killed the bill reducing pilotage fees in New York harbor The Croton aqueduct bill passed with an amendment naming Mr Parke Godwin as seventh commissioner and adjournment sine die is expected tomorrow evening
A Yale mine rope broke as workers rose from the slope at New Glasgow. Six men died: J. R. Gillis Colin Campbell A Fraser Wallace McGillivray J McEachern and William Hanrahan. Injured include A McLeod John Nicholson Richard Taylor A Irving and Malcolm Benton. None of the survivors are expected to recover except the last two who likely will.
Weather dispatches show sleet sweeping St Paul overnight with northwest snow in parts. No crops advanced enough to suffer damage. Helena reports the three day snow storm breaking up today.
In the last 48 hours Louisville processed 1,069,257 pounds of manufactured tobacco shipped from the port. If activity holds, nearly as much more is expected to depart over the next two days.
News in brief from across the country reports Henry Forham hanged in Helena for murder, a deadlock in Cincinnati for city clerk, large immigrant arrival in Loenst eint, missing $1300 at Troy Express, Des Moines saloon closures over a $1000 license, $100000 in duties paid on opium in San Francisco, Texas cattle activity, a $25000 bag robbed near Fort Worth, former Buffalo treasurer jailed for misappropriation, Philadelphia and Reading shops to resume work, Pennsylvania GOP call for July convention, Bear mountain strike near Silver City, Haytien minister Langston says insurrection quelled, Creek Indians sent to Canada, Mary McGowan’s suicide attempt saved, riparian salmon fishing licenses dispute in New Brunswick, and a drug note for quick kidney care.
Sidney Dillon's Boston letter argues the government owes Union Pacific far more for postal service prior to 1878 and under Thurman act provisions. It claims $4,650,027 for postals after 1878, with $1,911,138 allowed, leaving $2,733,889 disputed. Case awaits court of claims ruling on reasonable rates.
The German steamer Africa, Captain Buchhaltz, sailing from New York March 17 to Leith and Hamburg, is reported lost. Hamburg dispatch notes the vessel’s disappearance with no survivors or further details available.
The Civil Service Reform association held its annual meeting in New York on May 3. The executive committee praised progress and noted the canvass against J A Hubbell's assessment plan and prosecutions against Gen N M Curtis. Officers elected for the year include President George William Curtis and treasurer John C Eno. the treasurer's balance was $3,000.
A Austin despatch reports anxiety over yellow fever with Matamoros chamber of commerce advising Bagdad as quarantine station if needed. Gov Ireland orders Brownsville health officer to confer with Mexican authorities on the matter.
Judge Billings affirmed the master in chancery report in the Myra Clark Gaines case. The city owes Gaines 1 925 667 dollars with 566 707 dollars interest. The ruling confirms the report and adds interest to the verdict.
A meeting of the New England Society for the Suppression of Vice was held Thursday afternoon at the Hawthorne Rooms on Park Street, documenting Society proceedings and discussions of their activities.
In Boston, the Handel and Haydn Triennial third concert offered a varied program of instrumental and vocal items. Mme Bocema impressed with Ah Per fid o and duets with Mr Henschel, while Yoedt and Miss Phillipps delivered notable arias. The Gounod The Redemption was cited for emotional power, with Zerrahn and Listemann conducting and Thursby, Fisher, Winant, and the Winch brothers among soloists.
Special correspondence from Concord outlines the upcoming New Hampshire legislature's uncertainty over railroad regulation and judiciary reform. It notes potential constitutional changes, hints at race for senate presidency, speaker, and clerk, and reports on deaths, appointments, and local business moves shaping the political climate.
Short notes report a third failed burglary attempt at Woburn Centre depot with thieves only entering the restaurant and stealing cigars candy and pennies. Boston Rubber Shoe Co resumes work at Edgeworth after a two month break and anticipates startup mid month.
Watford Conn May 3 The legislature adjourned sine die at 5 pm after the longest session on record. A constitutional amendment for biennial sessions was passed awaiting two thirds of the next legislature and popular approval. The governor may sign or kill the railroad tax cut bill. The body also created a board of pardon refunded 1 300 000 state bonds, shifted county coroners to county homes for poor children and other measures.
Scores from yesterday show Philadelphia beat Providence 24 to 6, New York over New Yorks 10 to 9, Detroit over Chicagos 10 to 1, Cleveland over Buffalos 3 to 1, Pittsburg over Athletics 15 to 2, Baltimore over Metropolitans 5 to 1, Harrisburg over Harrisburgs 14 to 3, Reading over Williams 11 to 3, Columbus blanked 0 to 6 by Williamstown, and Cincinnati 3 to 2 over St. Louis.
About 46 members of Post 2 G A R Philadelphia are visiting Boston and staying at the American House. Mr John Albee of Newcastle NH reports Mr Alcott is feeble and near death. Thomas Chubb of Post Mills VT is not harbor master at Galveston. David Davis remains quiet on politics in California. Trinity College Hartford trustees consider Rev George Williamson Smith S T D as president to succeed President Pynchon. Smith, 45, a scholar and linguist, is expected to accept.
Benjamin Levene of New York assigns 2870 dollars in preferences to Jacob J. Godman while William Wagler suspender maker likewise assigns 964 dollars to Ora Howard. Decky Bros of San Francisco, leading Pacific coast ship builders, fail with liabilities around 100000 dollars. Iroms Wolff of Fulton Kentucky fails. Herman Kurzman, feathers and hats maker on West Houston Street, New York, recently failed and was arrested on an order from the supreme court examined by.
Governor outlines proposed management for the Tewksbury almshouse with a $70,000 plan, while the Finance Committee sticks to $90,000. Capt. Marsh lacks a required bond, and a state election questions his tenure. Witnesses describe dissection school details and numerous book erasures alleging inmate accounts irregularities. Adjournment set for 9:30 a.m.
Geo W Davis of Union market died by suicide Thursday morning. The Sam Adams Society of Lynn plans a July 4 observance. Gloucester seeks 500 of its 2000 appropriation. Fires at John Boyd’s Marlboro home and another by youths. Gloucester carrier duties start June 1 with named staff. Old Colony derailment at Wamsutta crossing. brakeman Josh Peckham died. Woburn carrier John Taffe jailed after wounding wife. Seth H Manson commits suicide at Essex House after divorce. Gloucester aldermen set liquor license deadline. 148 applications filed, 5 refused, 124 granted. Herbert Blanchard, prisoner, rises to foreman and superintendent in wardens’ brush department. builds elaborate inlaid wood boxes and volumes while serving six-year sentence. praises Wardens Chamberlain and Usher, blames Earle for cruelties.
Fanny Royce of White Creek New York says a Bennington doctor committed malpractice after an infant’s death. She claims concealment and seeks accountability in the case.
In another column an advertisement titled Huntington Avenue promises well-built houses at a reasonable price near the business district. The notice is expected to interest hundreds of men seeking affordable housing and will attract general attention.
The common council met and confirmed William A. Simmons for the water board amid debate over his qualifications and past actions. Other confirmed picks included George M. Hobbs for two years and John G. Blake for one year as replacements.
Local items report Lake Winnepesaukee thawing later than last year. Tebbetts Bros hardware in Rochester had a safe blown open with nothing of value taken. A freight derailment near Jones's pond Raymond left one car in the pond. Manchester men James Welch and James Quinn received three years in the state prison for assault and robbery in Nashua. Joshua Fabyan of Newington died in his sleep, heart disease listed as probable cause, age about 40.
The Kennebec Journal plans shifting from morning to evening publication. Edwards Manufacturing of Augusta prepares to build a large cotton house and other improvements. Alexander Cameron was run over by cars on Hachange street in Bangor's depot area.
The Massachusetts House discussed the Tewksbury Appropriation bill and county measures. The treasury committee urged against a bounty for sugar beets or sorghum production, while committees reported against various public health and property security bills.
The House suspended rules as Chester of Malden presented Malden mayoral charter amendment petitions. A Fall River land deed for school use was authorized. Debates on almsouse and primary school appropriations followed with amendments rejected or debated. the session adjourned without a final vote on the Monsah Monson and related school funding bills.
A report on rising frog meat demand in the United States and planned shipments to England. It notes J. M. Beck leading frog catching efforts with about 100 men, growing hotels using frogs year round, and experiments sending live frogs and frog spawn to England to establish breeding ponds there.
Joseph Miller longtime employee of Elias Boyce jeweller at No 38 Washington street faces theft charges for stealing gold used in watch case manufacture. Fred A Watson, another jeweller on Washington near Oak street, is charged with receiving the stolen property. Miller held for trial in superior court in $400 bond. Watson’s case continued in $500 bond. Also a local ad touts J B Barnaby & Co clothing at Nos 607 and 609 Washington street for its near custom quality and low prices.
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