14 May 1884
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1884
Page
1
Local reports describe a series of concessions and contestation across Butler Massachusetts Carlisle Kentucky and Randall Pennsylvania. Officials tally affected areas and outline ongoing negotiations with community groups and stakeholders.
The senate moves to place Gen. Grant on the retired list at $17,500 annually and the house is expected to concur. The Bostons continue to win in baseball while the western Samsons fall to Sullivan. Boston remains a center of art and learning.
Some obituaries for Charles OConor were prepared nine years ago and kept on file, updated as he remained active. The notes reflect ongoing revisions as his public life expanded through 1875 and beyond, marking his continued prominence and frequent recognition.
New England editors who visited Newport News on Col. C. P. Gaither's invitation found brisk business with 4000 barrels of wet groceries awaiting shipment to New York on a southern pier.
Report claims ex senator Rollins will seek Mr Blair’s United States senate seat. Both are described as picayune statesmen and a contest between them could yield a better man than either.
Seventeen of the bandits who attacked a Mexican Central railway train were shot yesterday by Mexican authorities. The authorities action is praised by New England capitalists backing Mexico.
Navor Martin states the Democrats must select a highly capable candidate this year to win his vote if Arthur becomes the Republican nominee. He warns delegates to the Democratic National Convention to remember his stance and act accordingly.
Judge Wallace’s removal of Captain Duncan from the New York shipping commissioner post aligns with the case facts. Duncan sought large pay and resisted sharing duties, aiming to keep control of the office and its benefits within his circle.
The city rejected a measure to place Mount Hope cemetery trustees under state management, arguing against transferring control to politicians. Rep. Mr. Kimball of Chelsea led the Republican opposition, praised for his independence in the decision.
Col Fred Grant to work as a clerk in a friend’s downtown house with funds for housekeeping. Mrs Duboys, daughter of Gen Sherman, gardens 350 rose varieties at Pass Christian. Ex-Senator Cilley, 93, oldest Nottingham resident, enjoys health and life. W W Corcoran in Washington has shaken hands with all presidents except Washington. Gen Sam Carey plans a Maine summer tour to push an anti liquor amendment in a 2000-seat tent. Eau Claire editor Peter Rupp inherits $1,000,000 from NY uncle and guardianship of a niece. PD D Kelly sails from New York June 21 to Naples for six months, possibly a year abroad. Rufus Hatch recalls blithe rural and Wall Street farming roots in Maine and Chicago suburbs.
Perjury arrests shake a Sharon divorce case as Martha Wilson and H L Wells admit false testimony. A tunnel roof collapse at Dexter Gap kills two and injures three, with Superintendent White gravely injured. In Iowa Clarinda a river drowning follows a boy's fall. the father’s vigil ends with his wife's death from fright.
The Union hall program on Tuesday May 13 featured George A. Eaton in a varied show. Performances included a piano solo by Buttrick, Eaton’s comic reading Laughing in Meeting, H D Goodale impersonations, a harmonica piece by Charles W. Lee, and violin by Chas S. Martin. Alabama jubilee singers and pianists Morris and Wiyde joined for a strong finish.
In Syracuse on May 13 at 8 pm five pistol shots were fired through the tent wall at Forepaugh's white elephant. The audience fled in panic, and no clue exists identifying the shooter.
Special despatch from Washington notes Mr. Hewitt will call up his tariff bill in the ways and means committee on Thursday seeking a vote. Despite reformers in the house favoring delay, passage hinges on enough protectionist Democrats. Ohio lawmakers fear home voters will regret striking the enacting clause. Morrison supporters seek assurances to back lower tariff taxes. The Senate unanimously approved Gen. Grant’s retirement with full general pay, about $20,000 yearly.
New details emerge as John A. Walsh testifies before Mr. Springer’s committee alleging bias and press manipulation in the National Republican linked to Bliss and other friends. The session also covers Alaska territorial government, pension bills, and shipping conference actions with Senate and House actions noted.
The will names executors William A. Slater of Norwich and A Young of Jewett City. Francis Bartlett of Boston receives 200 and 1,000,000 is left in trust for his daughter, a Miss of about ten. If she dies with no issue, 300,000 goes to Bartlett and 700,000 to Slater heirs. Residue goes to W. A. Slater. No estate value stated.
The grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons met in Hartford on May 13 and adjourned to meet in New Haven in May next year. Officers elected include Grand high priest Chester Tilden of Willimantic, deputy grand James McCormick of Windsor, grand king Reuben H. Tucker of Ansonia, grand scribe A. E. Blakeslee of Thomaston, and grand treasurer George Lee of Hartford.
A list of Masonic officers is released including secretary Joseph K Wheeler of Hartford grand captain of host John O Rowland of Fair Haven grand principal sojourner Gilbert L Hewitt of Norwich grand royal arch captain J H Swartwart of Stamford grand chaplain Rev George M Stanley of Winsted grand master third veil C H Chesebro of Putnam second Milton H Ricker of Mystic River first J W Squire of Stafford Springs grand senior steward H H Green of Danielsonville grand junior steward Samuel Bassett of New Britain grand ruler George H Smith of New Haven.
The A Dyett & Co stock house faced a $700000 windfall of uncertified checks drawn on Continental National Bank. Bank officials refused to certify further as security was offered but not accepted. Rumors tied the crisis to John C. Eno of the Second National Bank, with family rescue reported and leadership changes announced as cash was pledged to cover liabilities.
In Boston and vicinity several small fires were sparked by chimney flames. West Roxbury at Perkins street reported a chimney fire in Patrick Devine’s house with no damage. South Boston on No. 2 Kurle street saw a roof fire causing $100 damage. Charlestown street No. 19 had a roof fire with trifling damage. Reports from Calais and Athol note city fire losses and injuries, including Willard's hotel damage at $5800 and Orange town hall fire at $4000.
The thirty six annual meeting of the association of medical superintendents of American institutions for the insane began in Philadelphia with 120 members representing 48 000 inmates across public and private asylums. Delegates from 30 states and Canada attended. Louisiana and Arkansas were absent. Dr Pliny Earle was nominated president and Dr D Evarts vice president. President Gray opened with a heredity in insanity address and then resigned to his successor.
In New York on May 13 several hundred prominent business houses including H. B. Claflin & Co. and Tiffany & Co. asked committee members to designate a time and place for fellow citizens to show approval of President Arthur and desire for his renomination at the national convention. They say this reflects the broad view of those who control major business interests central to national prosperity.
New York May 13 The nineteenth annual meeting of the national temperance society and publication house reported 139 new books bringing total publications to 1251. Receipts from sales and donations totaled 70,992 with working capital 10,269. Expenses were 71,902. The year was prosperous, over 10,000 was spent on missionary work among freedmen in the southern states. The number of colored men maintaining the pledge was equal to that of any other race.
The Commercial Bulletin notes a light movement for first brands and a quiet jobbing trade. Cotton goods and prints are dull while lawns and summer fabrics stay quiet. Some fair fall dress goods orders exist. men's wear woolens and hosiery stay in light demand. Foreign goods are dull.
Cincinnati May 13 Two additional indictments by the special grand jury were announced. A F Shaw foreman of the jury that tried Berner is charged with perjury and posted bail of 20000. A M Mack is charged with setting fire to the courthouse with bail 5000. A warrant is out for L A Phillips Berner juror but he is to be sought.
Montreal May 13 Judge Matthew dismissed a suit brought by Judge Redfield and other Southeastern railroad trustees against Receiver Heades at Vermont National Bank noting lack of jurisdiction.
Noted lawyer Charles O'Conor, a leading New York jurist and anti Tweed figure, died at his Nantucket home Monday May 12 after a gastric illness. He shaped major cases from Driver vs McLaughlin to Jumel suits and served as U S district attorney under Pierce. He will be buried in New York after funeral at the Fiftieth Street Cathedral.
Senate amends Cape Cod canal company bill establishing a governor and council appointed board for bridge locations, limits on railroad access, cost adjustments, and federal cooperation terms. Bill engrossed, but engrossment vote tied 13 to 13. move to reconsider filed. Other measures: canal related provisions and public works orders proceeding.
Morning session notes print of 3000 extra copies for an agricultural report, name change petition for Harvard clock company, and a Bridgewater normal school fire safety bill under suspension. Debate on Amero claim unfolds with supporters urging payment and opponents denying compensation. the substitute resolution fails, and the measure to set Suffolk probate judge salary is rejected on third reading.
The Tallapoosa departed Tuesday evening carrying a large mixed cargo to be distributed at various navy yards along the coast. On board were 125 seamen and a squad of marines destined for the Norfolk, Virginia yard. Rumor says navy machinists may take full charge of engines pumps and fire engines on tugboats and steamers across the yards, already handling duties at Washington.
Old Colony railroad stockholders approve consolidation with the Lowell and Framingham line. Terms exchange bonds and preferred stock for Lowell Framingham assets, with four shares of Lowell stock for each four shares of preferred stock, securing the 26 mile line amid a broad board of trustees to carry out plans.
Walter S. Bradshaw, 23, shot his father Thomas C. Bradshaw, 56, at No 108 Pleasant Street Cambridgeport during an early morning altercation. Walter, arrest and jailed without bail, claims self defense as Thomas lies gravely wounded with a lung and spinal injury. Thomas, a tailor, had recently returned home after seven years away. Bradshaw came from Manchester, England in 1850.
Boston Conservatory director Julius Eichberg announces a Friday afternoon violin recital at Tremont temple starting at 3 o clock. An attractive programme will be offered. Also an eighth annual choir festival is set for Trinity church this evening with mixed choirs. Solo numbers are by members of Emmanuel church’s Osgood choir. Conductor S B Whitney and organist John A Preston lead. Admission is free.
Lawrence Massachusetts May 13 it is believed the grand jury at Newburyport found no indictment against Caleb Saunders for alleged ballot frauds. Prosecutors witnesses were suddenly re-summoned on short notice. Attorney General Sherman did not appear before the grand jury as expected.
A steamer Alleghany will sail at 3 PM with a large group of New England editors bound for Norfolk and Newport News Then to Richmond Cincinnati and Washington on return The roster lists editors from Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and others traveling together with several accompanying spouses and papers.
Michael Clarke suffers multiple rib fractures from a falling barrel while unloading sugar from the schooner Nathan Esterbrook at Lombard’s wharf. M.J. Crowley, 652 Harrison avenue, fails from a team and is severely injured. 14 year old J Brown, No 34 Northampton street, has a hand crushed at Streeter’s. James Higgins, 30, on the steamer Bavarian, breaks a leg en route to Boston. Mary Conley, 11 Chestnut street, seriously burned by a kerosene lamp explosion and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Medical Examiner Harris finds Albert Mewks died from excessive intoxication. William Murphy is arrested on an indictment for robbing Owen J Rogan of a loan book and $90 on Oak Street. Timothy Shuckrow linked to the robbery, held on $2000.
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