12 May 1884
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1884
Page
1
The excerpt advocates minimal necessary government revenue, suggests no customs duty above the rate yielding maximum revenue, favors taxing luxuries highest, abolishing minimums and specific duties for ad valorem taxes, and calls for duties that apply evenly across the union while guarding against fraud and undervaluation.
Washington dispatch reports informal meetings among revenue reform Democrats to pick a candidate for the national convention. Carlisle emerges as a possible standard bearer with Michigan and Kentucky momentum. Plans discuss Carlile with Dorsheimer or Bayard as runners, aiming to attract northern and southern blocs for a broader reform platform.
In Washington five Ways and Means Democrats Morrison Blackburn Blount Herbert and Hewitt discuss Hewitt drafted tariff bill at Hewitt's home aimed to lower revenue by about 60 million dollars yearly and expand free list while adopting Morrison restrictions. Hewitt to introduce bill next day. Morrison notes no action beyond Morrison bill previously.
A massive Canton blaze leveled the Narragansett Suspender and Web company building and the L. R. Wattles & Co. spinning-ring plant, totaling about 109000 dollars in losses with 40k insured. Over 100 workers affected. Wattles likely to rebuild in Boston area.
About three thousand heard Col. Ingersoll denounce orthodox Christianity as a curse and advocate reason and evolution. He argued the brain of the world is turning away from superstition and predicted the old religion would die, urged ministers to speak openly, and mocked miracles, providence, and the resurrection.
S P Burt of Boston, vice president of North Chicago Rolling Mill, died suddenly at the Metropolitan hotel in Milwaukee. He married Elizabeth Thompson, a former servant, after his first wife’s death, and had just moved into a lavish $1000000 home. He owned mining interests and left his young wife a fortune estimated between $500000 and $800000.
A man described as a noble character and drinking heavily salutes a clothier dummy on Whitehall. He delivers slang filled insults and proclaims affection for the figure before a policeman intervenes to restrain him.
In Kintrae, Elgin, a lark fleeing a hawk plunged toward Mr Alexander Shaw who stood in the fields. The bird, terrified, landed in his palm and remained there while the hawk retreated. After rescue, the lark was freed and flew away singing, illustrating the bird’s courage over fear.
The Alert last ship of the Arctic expedition, under Capt George W Coffin, left Brooklyn navy yard after hurried outfitting costing about 19000 dollars. Secretary Chandler gave voyage instructions as the vessel, crested with Arctic house material, tows out. cheers from Powhattan Colorado seamen accompanied the farewell salute and crowd waves.
A blast near Blandy Avenue in Zanesville caused three acres of ground to sink several feet, wrecking multiple houses but with no reported deaths. A 150 foot fissure opened, likely from caved coal mines, sparking panic among residents in the fourth ward.
In Washington on May 11 the department of agriculture reports May wheat prospects near April levels with a 91 average, about 550 million bushels likely. Rye matches wheat, barley at 100, cotton planting delayed by cooler April, June 1 will yield acreage report.
John Kehoe fifty residing on Belmont street was arrested Sunday and jailed at the tenth station for vagrancy. He claimed a injured right hand to beg aid at the Mission church Tremont street but Sergt Curry of the Red Cross exposed the deception by examining the hand finding it sound, leading to his arrest.
A Catholic priest from Chicago, traveling to California by the Texas Pacific, was halted on the platform car as the train entered Union depot Fort Worth on May 11 and robbed of 13000 by three men who fled the scene.
In East Saginaw on May 10 the boiler at Green Ring & Co salt works exploded, wrecking the facility. Fireman John Clyte was fatally injured, Frank Ilkin suffered serious injuries, and two others were slightly hurt.
In Chicago on May 11 Isidore Mendel and D Weisenberger were arrested after police found about $6000 worth of watches jewelry and silverware in their possession. The items are believed stolen and under investigation for recovery and linking to suspects.
The Portsmouth Times denounces the Manchester Union for pasty abuse of Mr. Tilden and predicts either General Butler will be elected or there will be no election by the people. Crank Litchman notes Samuel J. Randall among traitors. A Boston Post takedown and tariff reformer ire follow. The Washington Post reports Republican convention gavel crafted in Chicago from state wood. Damon's safes at manor’s, 110 Sudbury.
Mason, acquitted murderer, was hanged in effigy at Pittsfield Saturday. In Littleton, the Baird defense waived further examination and bound over till the November term. Remains of Mr. Marden, victim of Friday’s Epping fire, recovered and sent to Canada for burial. The Epping Savings Bank route through fire opened. contents damaged but intact. bank to lose only office furniture and fittings.
Bertie Tyler, 14, son of Erastus Tyler of Vernon, accidentally shot his leg while handling a pistol. Dan Hall of Pittsford was killed Friday when an axe blade severed from its helve struck him on the head. Henry McKinney, a Richford freight conductor, fell between two moving train cars at North Troy, one car passed over him causing arm injuries and internal damage likely to prove fatal.
A busy Sunday timeline includes John Joyce drowning at Lake Quinsigamund after a boat capsized, tug Leader of Boston arriving with coal for Cape Cod canal dredges, and the sudden death of George C. Weymouth in Haverhill. Rockport votes a public holiday for the cable’s shore arrival, while Mary Dagman’s estate letters stir Fall River lawyers. Barnstable county Medical Society names officers as Fall River strike falters and union leaders seek wage gains.
Samuel W. Fisher aged 34 a carpenter was thrown from a wagon on Pleasant View Avenue Providence by a frightened horse and died thirty minutes later. He leaves a widow and child.
Henry C. Rowe plans a season of 459000 bushels of shells at his East Haven oyster beds. He bands losses from starfish at about 75000 dollars. Funeral of John F. Slater held at Park Church Norwich with Rev. S H Howe officiating and many officials in attendance.
Hon Butler B Strong ex president of Pennsylvania senate died by his own hand in Westfield Pennsylvania. John Boultber a Portage La Prarie barrister now in Portland absconded with 370000. Joseph Thompsett and George Lowden of Pictou Ont convicted of murder of Peter Lazier to be hanged June 10. Newark street department books show 11000 deficiency. money trail missing. Twenty masked men attacked an express wagon at Quincy Illinois. driver and one non union man wounded. Houston Guards won 5000 prize in inter state drill. Treadaway Rifles 1600. Columbus Guards 600. In Hackett City Kansas John Belt and Albert Belt kill Burt Brown after pistol clash.
Henry Casey, accused by Julia Sweeney of a criminal assault at a Sunday picnic, faced a justices court in Redwood City. During proceedings the plaintiff’s father fired three shots at Casey, all taking effect. Casey died at midnight. evidence later showed the assault charge was unfounded.
Key West May 11 Castro has left for Nassau likely to join filibusters no one knows. US warships Yantis and Galena are at the port while Tennessee Swatara head north and Alliance sails to supply Vandalia with provisions.
The 1884 Harvard class boat races on the Charles River were delayed due to signal misunderstandings. Only the crew of ’86 completed the course before whistles from the tug William Sprague ceased racing as the judges voided the race. The senior boat won by a length, with the 85 and 87 crews following. bets were off and the race may be rowed again at high tide today.
Mary Bourgnies and Mary Carberry were arrested Saturday for larceny at Temple place and Summer street, while Fergus O Groves, 45, of Kneeland street laundry, faces polygamy charges. Thomas Cahill was robbed of $100 by two men near 108 Portland street at 3 A M. Cornelius O Brien was seized for assault on Thomas Critton near North Bennett street. Charles Butler, 35, accused of ax assault on Andrew Robinson of Concord, N H, after a dispute over Butler's wife, then detained. Robinson treated at hospital. Charles Jacobs, bail-backed for Jamaica Pond Ice perjury, arrested for larceny of a horse from Cambridge railroad stable at Brighton amid December 28 incident.
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