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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1879
Page
2
The New York public schools superintendent, Mr Kiddle, faces Board of Education scrutiny as his new Spiritualist beliefs are examined for possible unfitness. Observers say the prudent course is to monitor his work performance before any drastic action, waiting for a clear danger signal.
A special despatch from Washington on May 4 debunks circulating reports of a stormy caucus. It asserts unanimous, harmonious sessions and critiques Republican media for publishing exaggerated depictions. The piece details a bill to curb military interference at elections and notes petitions against dismissing Union veterans from Federal offices.
Washington May 4 The House spent most of yesterday debating the Coinage Committee bill to amend the statutes on coinage and silver certificates. Warner argued demonetization was a robber act and urged a bi metallic standard while Buckner seeks to force silver into circulation by pressuring banks and retiring small greenbacks. The discussion reflects wider inflationist aims and the push to expand currency. It also reports on the Pocasset Mass murder case of Edith Freeman with Charles F Freeman and Harriet R Freeman jailed, the trial observations, and community reactions amid Adventist support and calls to prosecute accessories.
Washington reports reveal a Maine Republican split as Hamlin and Blaine pressed for rejection of Mason by Democratic Senators citing courtesy rules. Committee inaction and a promise from Senator Gordon preceded a Senate vote. Hayes faces a next nomination, William P. Hubbard, with expectations of a strong effort to confirm.
A New York despatch reports Secretary Sherman’s friends discussing a possible bid for Ohio governor as part of a path to the presidency. Sherman would run if his supporters decide, likely remaining in New York briefly before heading to Ohio and then Washington, with Wall Street gossip linking Stanley Matthews to replace him if he leaves the Treasury.
In Washington on May 4 the House will consider a March Maine bill to establish a Bureau of Labor Statistics located at the seat of government. It would have one Commissioner and four associates, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, drawn from productive labor. The bureau would report on wages and hours, the joint production of labor and capital, laborers’ social and sanitary conditions, effects of commerce and currency on labor, employment numbers, and other labor standings, with authority to examine witnesses nationwide. The measure goes to the Committee on Education.
A major blaze at James Calvin's stables on State Street Newport Rhode Island destroyed buildings and most contents. An hostler named John Timerly perished. Forty of eighty horses burned, total loss estimated at 35 thousand dollars. Two young men arrested on suspicion of arson but released for lack of evidence. Coroner to adjourned session Monday for final decision.
Lewis Gerlich alias Lewis Kellogg was arrested in Philadelphia on a charge of murdering his child. The child vanished and was later found dead in the neighborhood. Gerlich claimed he took the child to place him with a brother and attempted suicide in jail after his arrest.
The May 3 mining stock table lists closing figures for many companies in San Francisco ledgers. Notable entries include Imperial at 13 with 6 varies, Consolidated Virginia, Gould & Curry, Hale & Norcross, Mexican, Sierra Nevada, Union Consolidated, and Yellow Jacket among others, reflecting a broad spectrum of values across multiple mines and consolidations.
ChicaGO dispatch reports freight will be diverted from Chicago by appointment in New York while St Louis lines may pro rate through Missouri river points until Chicago roads retreat from Western low rates. The move has stirred bad feeling and may trigger alliances with lake and canal operators to cut rates and gain western business.
In Newcastle on May 4 crowds estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 watched Hanlan and Hawdon train ahead of the race. Hanlan, flanked by Col Shaw and London backers, logged a long sweep and showed strong form though some doubted his heavy work. Hawdon impressed with a 40 strokes per minute pace and endurance, with betting favoring Hanlan early but moving to 50 25 later. The Newcastle Chronicle predicts Hawdon will press the pace while Hanlan’s long stroke could wear him down.
A Calcutta despatch says nearly a million pilgrims at the Hourdwar fair carried cholera to Delhi, Wrumitsur, Rawalpendee and beyond, with some cases among European troops. Of 80,000 travelers from Cumaton a quarter are missing, blamed on police compelling desert routes. The Bombay government warns of famine distress in Deccan as crops fail and 5,000 famine refugees from Kuttywar reach Bombay.
A two day riot in Cork between rival bands led to several houses being wrecked and numerous injuries. Police dispersed the rioters after renewed disturbances on Sunday. Forty rioters received scalp wounds and a policeman suffered a fractured skull.
London reports the Masters' Association of Durham forms a 14 member committee to meet a miners' panel with broad powers to settle disputes. Open arbitration may end the strike. Also updates from Dublin, Rome, Simla, and Peshawar cover health, finances, Garibaldi residence, Afghan affairs, and Catholic Church organization.
United States officials reveal a wave of bounty and pension fraud. James A Harriott, John C Maxwell, and John M Daily face charges of forging a discharged soldier Peter Bennetts bounty claim and cashing a $50 bounty in a Sub Treasury check. Brooklyn officials face indictments in City Works corruption. Talmage verdicts stir Brooklyn Presbytery as steel wire contract probes loom. Dwyer Elliott prize fight scheduled in Canada. Stanley court martial closes. Isaac Bristow arrested for embezzlement.
Report from Biddeford Times describes a shaggy beast about Newfoundland size with a cub seen on the outskirts. A Lewiston girl, 9, fell and broke her arm after stumbling on a grate box, the third such incident. The Waldo county clerk notes patriotic tramps’ bill titles, and Portland police log a home entry where jewels vanished then were hidden by a cohabiting occupant.
The Pembroke inventory rises to 9991 dollars under the new tax law. A Kensington road remains snowbound with a farmstead in a sunny spot blocked. Rev. James W. Hubbell offers a fare well sermon in Portsmouth before moving to Danbury Connecticut. In Concord, John White is injured at the wharf when a crane accident injures him. William M. Ladd is jailed near Messer's Crossing after horse thefts in Campton with the horse sold in South Lawrence Massachusetts. A postmortem links J. Clarence Landers death to a drowning rescue at York Beach last summer. Rye beach life-saving station closes for season. crew on standby nearby. In Concord, Edward W. Sanborn and George W. Farrington are acquitted of burglary. John Devlin is held after turning state's evidence. Proctor Academy trustees discuss transfer to Unitarian control, appointing a committee to report in June. The academy holds substantial endowment and real estate valued around 7000 dollars.
A drove of horses started from Derby for England while Lake Memphremagog ice thawed and steamers resumed. The Passumpsic river was unusually high, Derby plowed despite deep snow. A Greensboro dog saved a sugar-house from fire, barking to warn firefighters. An excursion crowd near Bellows Falls witnessed a doomed boat attempt at the falls, later revealed as a straw man joke.
Four year old Lizzie Maria Ranslow of Millville drowned in a pond last week. Mrs George Swan of Berkshire died suddenly, leaving a large family. A bridge over the Agawam river between West Springfield and Agawam was carried away by high water. Moses Walker of Milford bled from a hand wound after startling a large live rat, with bleeding persisting hours. Sunday brought religious Jubilee in Newburyport with processions, confirmations, and new church members. Frank Hoyt of Gloucester died Friday night and was honored by local lodges and citizens. runaway carriage horses in the cemetery caused a three mile flight to East Gloucester with no injuries.
A body found in a Westerly swamp on Saturday is believed to be an insane tramp seen nearby. In Newport, Rev. Samuel Adlam, former pastor of the First Baptist Church, was found wandering in the streets in an insane condition. At the State Prison, an inmate bit an officer's thumb while being handcuffed after a failed tackle. Thomas Marne of Boston sought lodging in Newport Saturday night and was hospitalized in critical condition after Friday illness. In Newport Unitarian Church, Rev. Schermerhorn withdrew his resignation to seek leave for a European tour aiding the Channing Memorial Church. Rolin Mathewson, chairing the Cranston Savings Bank receiver's pay review, proposed $25,000 for three years' service, which depositors protested.
Mrs Amos Fenner was thrown from a wagon in North Mansfield and sustained a broken neck. Gov Andrews spoke at a New Haven Chamber of Commerce dinner about rural depopulation as youth move to cities. Dennis Murphy of Norwich, missing since March 25, was found in the Thames river. drowning suspected but coroner’s jury investigates unclear circumstances.
The Labor Reform League opened its annual convention in Science Hall New York with fair attendance including many women. Speakers included I F Heywood of Boston C Sotheran Mrs S Mira Hall George W Maddox Dr Swain and others. Broadway tabernacle hosted anniversary week services night services led by the American Home Missionary Society with Rev Dr Withrow of Boston delivering the sermon.
A six day heel and toe walk began at Gilmore's Garden at 12.05 this morning with about 1000 spectators. Prizes total 1000 cash and a 1600 dollar silver belt for the winner, plus 750, 500, and 250 for next places. Contestants include Frederick Krohne W J Byrne George Guyon John Colston Charles Washington P N Campana W H Davis B Curran T K Stark John Cotton J B Kent C F Forrester Christian Faber and Edward Urann. Curran led the first mile in 10 minutes 30 seconds followed by Campana Cotton and Guyon.
In Salt Lake City on May 3 Judge Emerson sentenced Daniel H. Wells, first councillor to the twelve apostles, to a $500 fine and two days in jail for contempt. He refused to answer questions about polygamous marriages at the Endowment House and about the costumes worn, in the Miles case.
Fall River May 4 At a largely attended meeting the spinners voted to strike in five mills and formed a 25 member committee with the Standing Committee to decide which mills will be struck. They plan to quit after two weeks, likely delaying action three weeks. The International Union in New York promises aid, with 32 branches in the U S. Mills hold cotton stocks and contracts. manufacturers say operatives demand is unreasonable as recovery appears near.
In Easthampton Massachusetts a strike by 340 Williston mill operatives persists with no surrender on either side. Writs of ejectment have been served on leaders, while the company blocks access with a bridge intimidation tactic. Stores withhold credit and relief efforts will seek aid from Fall River unions.
In Taunton Massachusetts workers protest after Albert Field Son's corporation announced wage cuts following a prior reduction and strike. Though no strike has occurred there yet, tack makers vow not to accept the offer, asserting they could disrupt production by shutting shops due to limited tackers in the US and Canada. The Taunton plants are slated to reopen with a new crew, a move strikers doubt can be filled.
The New York longshoremen meeting last night reaffirmed their strike and demand. Some Italian replacement workers at Grand Dock were assaulted by strikers, but police intervened and dispersed the troublemakers. The Cir cassia of the Anchor Line, listed to sail yesterday, now not expected to depart until Monday or Tuesday.
News in brief reports a two story brick dwelling in Cincinnati fell Friday evening injuring four children passing by. Also noted are multiple indictments and legal actions including Chalfant for killing at Baldwin's Hotel, Denwood Hinds charged with murder, and Hinds as accessory. Other items cover Kentucky superintendent nomination Pickett and Land Register, a Virginia case challenging a DC marriage conviction, embezzlement conviction of Jean Paquet, Ontario Canada cattle ban extended, Barnard fleeing creditors, Utah Idaho storm damage, New Haven coal works fire involving Lallance and Rhodes, Dr Warinbeke aliases arrest in Pittsburgh, and Poindexter sentenced for murder in Richmond.
In Newton Lower Falls a house owned by Capt. Jordan was burned in February with valuables lost. Servant Mrs Orpha Smith fractured her hip escaping. Lizzie Reardon now says Smith confessed to theft and arson to hide the larceny. Reardon supports the claim, noting Smith hoped to tell Capt. Jordan.
Gen James Simons of Charleston S C died April 26 at age 66. His father fought in Washington’s Cavalry. flag bearing and funeral honors noted. Also reported are deaths of George W Fidield Cambridge W H Codman Camden Me and other 19th century obituaries including Elizabeth Hendrickson Maryand Bishop Pinkney and R C Rankin Chicago telegraph veteran.
San Francisco May 4 Elias Lipsis stage manager of the Bella Union Theatre killed himself firing a pistol through his body in front of his wife. He had shot at his wife days earlier but was reconciled. Fear of trial for attempted murder prompted his action.
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