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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1882

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Lowell Mail correspondent slams reader as forlorn hope

A Lowell Mail note quotes a correspondent calling readers “poor, fagged” and signals that the paper will respond rather than retreat. The tongue in cheek remark frames a mock battle of wits and persistence.

Lowell Mail

Rumor Hints Six Tariff Commissioners Including Judge Keley

The passage speculates that six tariff commissioners may be named by a rumor, including Judge Keley. It contrasts a newspaper charge of plagiarism with the Adver tiser’s view that it reflects Homeric repetition and unconscious absorption, likened to Dr. Lorimer.

Judge Keley Post Portland Advertiser Lorimer

Longfellow and Emerson Said To Have Gone To Heaven

The Watchman argues it is unseemly to discuss the fate of Longfellow and Emerson. It suggests both have departed to the city of gold and pearly gates.

Longfellow Emerson

Halstead praises American eagle at Taft dinner in Cincinnati

Murat Halstead extols the eagle and recalls a passport with red ribbon and the seal of red wax that spared him from would‑be attackers in France. The comment leads to a question about Deacon Richard Smith’s feelings toward the bird.

Taft Point Shirley Cincinnati Murat Halstead France Mr. Washburne Bird of Freedom Halstead Richard Smith

Bids Opened for Vaults and Post Office Ironwork

In San Francisco, bids for burglar proof vaults for the sub treasury and branch mint were opened. George L. Damon of Springfield Mass was the low bidder at 9 658 and 720 dollars. The G W & Smith Iron company of Boston submitted the lowest bids for iron stairs ironwork and window architraves for the Boston post office.

Sub Treasury San Francisco Hill George L. Damon Springfield Mass G. W. & ¥. Smith Iron Company Boston Boston Post Office

Protests to Governor over Judge Day’s Removal Request

A group of Massachusetts bar members urge Governor John D Long and the council to remove Judge Joseph M Day of Barnstable Probate and Insolvency Court only for misconduct. They argue a strictly judicial process is required and seek Supreme Judicial Court opinion on whether removal by legislative address is allowed. Bartlett adds his caution against bypassing impeachment.

Washington Keifer Geo. M. Robeson Robeson Randall Electoral Commission Mackey Blackburn Kentucky Hatch Missouri Young Calkins Yeas Moore Tennessee Keene Mr. Moora Democratic Party Mr. Marsh Ilinois Mr. Randall Marsh Illinois Pennsylvania Cox New York Centleman Pennsylvvania Carlisle Committee On Elections Elections Committee Belford Colorado MY. Hiscock Mr. Belford Hiscock Hazelton Wisconsin Paul Virginia South Carolina Dibble Washburn House Carkins House of Representatives John D. Long The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Joseph M. Day Barnstable Day Commonwealth Supreme Judicial Court Charles R. Train Dabney Stephen Fi. Phillips Geo. O. Shattuck Wim Gaston Henry C. Hutchins Chas Levi Woodbury Charles Theo. Russell J. G. Abbott John C. Ropes E. Parker John C. Gray W.G. Russell Joshua D. Ball George Putnam B. ¥. Brooks Eadward D. Sonter Charles A. Bell Charles A. Welch Lemuel Shaw Boston Bartlett Bostown Joseph May Barnstable County Board of Aldermen Department of Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic Framingham Committee On Public Health House of Correction Cambridge Charles River Beacon Street Boston and Albany Judge Pay Wau Secretary of State Hhis Sprague Lowell Allen

Ten Illnesses Linked to Boiled Greens in York

Resident physicians report ten serious cases of illness in York tied to boiled greens. Gov. Plaisted appoints Augustus George Schlotterbeck of Portland as commissioner of pharmacy replacing J. H. Plaisted of Waterville whose term expired. The resignation of N S Harlow of Bangor is not accepted.

York Gov. Plaisted Augustus George Schlotterbeck Portland J. H. Plaisted Waterville N.S. Harlow Bangor

Porter Peck to be ordained at Plymouth church

Henry Porter Peck of the Andover Theological Seminary will be ordained and installed over the Congregational church at Plymouth next Thursday afternoon. The second arraignment of his supposed assailants saw bail raised to $3,000 each, with default remand, and the heating was postponed another week.

Henry Porter Peck Andover Theological Seminary Plymouth George W. Hott Dover Hawkins Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor Pythian Hall New Baptist Church Thomas Mitchell Green Street Mitchell Salem

Vermont Wife Dies After Long Illness Autopsy Reveals 80 Pound Tumor

The wife of Noble Croft of Richmond Vermont died after months of suffering. Dr Powers, during autopsy, removed an 80 pound tumor from her abdomen. Separate notes report Dr Isaac Kimbal of Newport and Estelle Boomhower jailed in Strasburg for adultery under bonds.

Noble Croft Richmond Powers Isaac Kimbal Newport Estelle Boomhower Strasburgh Jail Hey Hall

Local Woman Dies After Burns in Lowell Incident

Mrs. Abigail Foser of Lowell died Friday morning after being accidentally burned Thursday night. She was 65. In Springfield, Dr. Henry G. Forbes faced a jury over criminal malpractice charges related to Milly T. Ward, with the jury reporting a disagreement after eight hours out. A North Attleboro burglary saw J. D. Richards’ residence broken into. a son’s gold wares worth 500 dollars were stolen, followed by the theft of 150 dollars in valuables from A. Codding Jr.’s home.

Abigail Foser Lowell Henry G. Forbes Chicopee Falls Springfield Milly T. Ward North Attleboro J. D. Richards Marblehead Swamuscott Dedham Supreme Judicial Court Dereps George F. Field Lisi Mary E. Field John Ferguson East Cambridge Margaret Connell Vine Street Northern ‘Egle Gloucester Boston Bay Boston Mary Applce Lancaster Industrial Hudson Jenkins Clinton Rosa Barrows Worcester A. Codding A. D. Richards Supreme Court Annie Miller W.E. Nason Samuel Lawrence George A. Rogers Maiden Rogers

Tragic Boston Area Accidents and Arrests Reported

A calendar of Friday events notes James Doherty, 12, killed at the Ruggles street crossing by an engine while fleeing an oncoming train. An unknown man, about 50, found dead at Boston wharf. Ann Doherty saved from a bridge leap. Mrs. Rebecca Allen arrested for concealing purchased furniture. Sailor assault fined. two men accused of breaking and entering vessels Emily and White Cloud. Blacksmith Michael Eagan severely injured after horse kick.

James Doherty Coleman Place Ruggles Street Boston and Providence Railroad Boston Wharf Patrick Devine Cole City Hospital Ann Doherty Warren Bridge John A. Brewster Inspector Mountain Rebecca Allen Dorchester Street Boston Browne, Horton & Co Washington Street Nelson United States District Court David W. Giles Ley Hart James Datley Samuel Hughes Atlantic Avenue George S. Mallard Elmer Getchel Lmily Jeffries Point Massachusetts General Hospital

Long 1882 General Court Ends After 143 Days with Rail Acts

The 1882 general court closes after a 143 day session the longest since 1874. Key measures include railroad finance expansion Meigs scheme and Hoosac tunnel funding cut. public park act and tax assessment changes for mortgaged property. A new Boston Cape line steamship company charter and savings bank investment expansions are also enacted.

General Court O’neil Boston House Senate Hoosac Eastern Railroad Company Cambridge Somerville Charles River Railway Rght Brookline Bridge Cottage Farm Boston and Albany Board of Aldermen of Old Colony Boston, Clinton, Fitchburg and New Bedford Old Colony Railroad Company South D Street South Braintree South Shore Fall River Railroad Company State House Board of Park Commissioners Chanter Commonwealth The Boston and Albany Railroad Company New YorkKanad New England Railroad Quick Transit Steamship Company Charles E. Moody Henry Hastings Thomas H. Knowles Irving A Savings Bank Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Iowa District of Columbia State of New York

Portrait honor funds donated by Francis Appleton to Silsbee legacy

The Massachusetts Senate considers accepting from Francis H Appleton a portrait of Nathaniel Silsbee Sr former senate president 1823–1826. Resolutions praise Silsbee for his knowledge and public service and thank Appleton, with journal entry and printing of proceedings. Senators Stone Horton Grinnell and Rockwell spoke as the measure passed.

Senate Francis 4. Appleton Commonwealth Aesilsbee Stone Commonwealth of Massachusetts Francis H. Appleton Nathaniel Silsbee Essex County Essex Congress of the United States Appleton Horton Grinnell Rockwell Crocker Suffolk Franks R. R. Bishop Bishop Messrs Reen Gallagher Gerry Corbin Smith Norwood Tirre Crowley

Pay of Members Raised to Six Hundred Fifty Dollars for Session

The bill increasing member pay to 650 for the session was debated with backers from Salem New Bedford Cambridge Sheburne and Barwich and opponents from Westborough Brookline Carver Woburn Worcester and Boston. The bill moved to third reading and engrossed after a failed alternative of 500 plus mileage.

Boston Executive Council Walter Shanly Cambridge Shawsheen CSCL Diwe Yeas Messrs Baldwin Barker Corser Gallagher Johnson The Cape Rockwell Rolfe Sherburne Smith Allen Suffolk Plymouth Bennett Bruce Corbin Crocker Gerry Grinnell Haile Hannum Hastings Horton Ingalls Jennings Worcester Moore Mudge Norwood Reed Seeley Stone Tirrell Tucker Tufts Winship Crowley Galvin Cape District Bishop Grunnell House Senate Nith Abe Will Cogswell Salem Denham New Bedford Kingsley Carpenter Sheburne Kelley Barwich Forbes Westborough Candage Brookline Robbins Carver Hayden Woburn Walker Wheeter Ames Conton Committee On Judiciary Moriarty McSortey Muzzey Alen Lynn Noyes Morrison Lowell Andrew Charles J. Noyes O’neil Roberts Salisbury Brown Marbiehead Colton Westfield Crowell Mr. Albee

Auction sale of pews at Chapping church yields $10 075

Newton Cambridge reports an auction of pews led by Hon James F C Hyde. Highest bid $200 bought two pews, then $100 for two, $50 for two, and prices declined to $5. Total premiums reached $1 000 with 28 pews sold. remaining 118 pews valued from $500 to $75 will be sold at the church today.

New Chapping Church James F. C. Hyde Algerate

The Vokeses Engage Globe Theatre With Two Shows

The Vokeses end their engagement at the Globe with two performances today. Next week Cezalia opens at cvbis theatre under William Harris Esquire. The troupe features W J Ferguson Frank Losee W H Thompson RK J Dilion Dore Davidson Miss Emmie Wilmot Miss Maitre Earle Miss Clara Ellison and W H Daly directs. The program includes Fidelio Oberon Lohengrin Meistersinger Rienzi Walkure and Siegfried with a fifty musician orchestra led by Adolph Nuendorff.

Vokeses Globe Theatre Cezalia Cvbis Theatre William Harris W.J. Ferguson Frank Losee W. H. Thompson RK. J. Dilion Dore Davidson Emmie Wilmot Maitre Earle Clara Ellison W. H. Daly Mme. Materna Boston William Candidas Franz Remmertz Adolph Nuendorff Fidelio Oberon Lohensgrip Meistersinger Rienzi Walkure Siegfried Signor Brignoli Tremont Temple Sig. Brignoli Fanny Kellogg George Sweet Timothie Adamowski Schubert Club Chas. F. Wentworth Gaiety James C. Scanlan Snellaker Majesties Howard Wood Jack Sheppard Frank Wright Boston Theatre M’glenen W.H. Bisgham The Globe Leach Europe

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