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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1881

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Newark cashier sparks rogues' admiration with bearable theft

The Newark cashier who stole nearly everything from his bank except the building sets an example social observers note. England's sheep census falls from 30,313,941 in 1874 to 24,582,154 in 1881, a 20 percent drop while population rises and American port shipments meet rising mutton demand.

Newark England

Edgefield Fire Ravages Quiet South Carolina Retreat

Edgefield, a once pleasant rural retreat in South Carolina, burned away leaving ash and loss. The town, frequented by northerners seeking health and tied to reconstruction era notoriety, loses homes of notable natives and prominent residents. The community receives heartfelt sympathy amid the disaster.

Edgefield South Carolina Palmetto Butler

Ohio Vote Again Shows Democratic Drift Amid Fragmentation

Foster of Ohio held a narrow 1 475 majority as three minor parties known as scattering greenback and prohibition drew over 3 000 votes. The piece argues a ten month to ten year Democrat background does not win strong support and stresses long democratic record as essential for success.

Boston Pant Boston Press and Post Boston Statesman & Weely Post Daily Post A. P. Moore Foster Ohio

Proposed Maine Central line to Presque Isle envisioned

The extension would run from Dexter to Dover then to Katahdin iron works and up the Mattawamkeag river to Patten and toward the head waters of the Aroostook, shortening Boston to Presque Isle by over 200 miles and bringing the valley closer to Boston. The Maine Central is thriving and Aroostook wealth grows, making the new route likely.

Maine Central Railroad Dexter Presque Isle Dover Katahdin Iron Works Mattawamkeag Patten Aroostook Ox Bow Boston Aroostook Valley New England Garden of Eden Houlton

French Canadian Protestant Churches in New England Noted

Sunday meeting in New York highlighted a Lowell French Canadian Protestant church with over 100 communicants and a paid chapel worth 10 000 dollars. Massachusetts hosts multiple societies in Lowell Worcester and Boston with others across New England. Total French Canadian population roughly 100 000 in Massachusetts, with only a small Protestant portion. Mission funding of 20 000 dollars sought, about 900 pledged at the meeting.

New York New England Lowell Lowell Society Massachusetts Worcester Southbridge Fall River Boston Maine Waterville New Hampshire Manchester Vermont Burlington Connecticut Putnam

The Boss Thief in Newark Bank Collapse

A Newark bank, Mechanics National, closes after cashier Oscar L. Baldwin is arrested on an affidavit accusing him of misusing over two million in funds. Directors and prominent capitalists face shock as deposits and liabilities are revealed. The bank’s downfall shakes the city with rumors and official investigations underway. Local deposits and customers face uncertainty while Baldwin is in custody and the board meets behind closed doors.

Zurich Europe United States Newark N. J Mechanics’ National Bank Joseph A. Halsey Stephen H. Condict Lewis C. Grover William Clark Henry C. Howell Oscar L. Baldwin George A. Halsey James F. Bond Joseph S. Halsey Joseph Hensler Baldwin Water Board C. Nugent & Co New York Sitolem Sbank Mechanics’ National Bank of Newark New Jersey Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of The Mechanics’ National Bank of New York Nugent & Co O. L. Baldwin National Bank Mechanics’ Bank Keasley William A. Freeman Bloomfield Wm. H Theodore F. Baldwin Mathias M. Dodd East Orange Morocco Nugent Jalawin Newark Bank Keasby Central Avenue Burnett Weissick Hi. Knight Titsworth Christopher Nugent Geo. B. Jenkins Caleb Baldwin Matthias Day Mr. Day Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company Wall Street Messrs. Hantyre Mr. Baldwin Pamed F.lr. Frelinghuysen T. T. Kinney

New York Court Denies Remand in Stevens Trust Suit

In a ruling by Judge Blatchford the U S circuit court declined to remand the Stevens trustees case to state court, noting the possibility of remand if future review shows no jurisdictional issues. Other items include a political assessment event at the Astor House, a near-fatal gas incident involving A L Bielhelberger of Rockland Maine, the arrest of John McGrath for killing his mistress Bridget McDonald, the arrival of the Canadian yacht Atlanta, and London orders to buy Confederate bonds being withdrawn.

New York Marietta R. Stevens George F. Richards Charles G. Stevens John L. Melcher Mark M. Stanfield Supreme Court of New York United States Circuit Court Richardson Stevens Massachusets Citizens of Blatchford Paran Stevens Melcher Plaintiff Astor House Judge Gardner Dagget State Republican Committee Rockland A. L. Biehelberger John McGrath Bridget McDonald Atlanta New York Yacht Club London Hartford John R. Hills Maggie Kelley Rockville Windemere Will Frank Carroll Michael Early Wallingford Fisher’s Island Jonn Clark New York City Boston Delmont and Darling Windsor Theatre Darling Mediterranean Sea Zanoni Camino Delmont Jeannie Winston Zasoni Bachelors Messrs J. F. Raymond A. H. Bell W. A Mr. Morgan Raymond and Beil John A. Lowell Metropolitan Museum of Art John Taylor Johnston Atlanta Constitution Willimantic Company Kitson Foss & Pevey Lowell Machine Company City Machine Company Providence Fails & Jenks Crompton N. Spencer Thomas Wheeler & W.lson Gov. Colquitt Gov. Bigelow Cheney Bros Grosse H. L. Phelps National Machine Company

Fires in Cambridge Boston Natick and Galveston Reported

Fire in a Cambridge dwelling at Green and Hancock streets caused about 300 in damage insured by Cambridge Mutual. An elderly man, Charles O'Brien, sleeping in an attic, was injured when he fell while rescuers removed him. Other small fires occurred in Boston at 138 Federal Street and a rag pile at 3174 Hanover Street with minimal damage. Natick saw a house fire on Rockland Street causing about 800 loss, insured for 600. In Galveston, a blaze at Jno D Rogers & Co cotton room spread fast, impacting Moore Stratton & Co wholesale grocers with large losses and substantial insurance coverage.

Green and Hancock Streets Cambridge James Whalan Cambridge Mutual Company Charles O’brien Seaver & Co River Street Rankin Federal Street Luce & Manning Louis Reuben Hanover Street Sylvester Casey Rockland Street Natick Galveston Tex Jno. D. Rogers & Co Moore, Stratton & Co Springfield Mass Barrett’s Junction Athol Boston and Albany Smith South Framingham Patrick Moran Hastingsville Springfield Mutual Insurance Company Waterville B. B. Fuller South Alvion New York Staten Island Meyer & Bachman Chicago Glade Robert Leets Williamstown Wile Westfield Uderstood Georgetown Gloucester Louis M. Marvel A. M W. L. Hawley Binghamton N. Y Middleboro Franks. Thompson Winkham Dr. Smith Ebenezer Avery Duxbury Berlin Avery Vermont Watchman Gov. Colanitt Georgia Henry Ward Beecher Boston Post Post Darling Timothy Darling Nassau N. P E. H. Darling Queen Victoria E. H. Steele Whitten Burdett & Young Minneapolis Messrs Third Street Hennepin Avenue Boston Henry W.grady Atlanta Constitution Grady Constitution Mr. Grady Fair Atlanta Samuel Gilbert Washington Street Abbot Hall Roughs Gilbert DeLa Matyre Indiana Greenbackers Matthew Farrell Linnehan’s Angus McRitchie A. ©. Williams Broadway Baptist Church J. A. Wolcott

City fire department faults prompt insurance rate rise warning

A five member National Underwriters committee concludes St. Louis fire dept lacks equipment discipline water supply hydrants and storage. It calls for stronger buildings inspections and better fire alarm services and says rates will rise until reforms are implemented, with potential parity in future.

St. Louis National Association of Underwriters Niagara Falls

Von Steuben Party Receives City Welcome in CicaGo

The Von Steuben party was greeted by Mayor Harrison and a 35 member committee with Gen. Sheridan present. After speeches they toured the city and attended a Grand Pacific reception where Sheridan appeared in uniform. A serenade by 300 German society members followed. They depart for Niagara Falls tomorrow.

CicaGo von Steuben Harrison Gen. Sheridan Grand Pacific Star Niagara Falls

Government delays in star route hearings cited by press

Washington observers cite absence of government counsel in star route prosecutions with Col Bliss and Col Corkhill noting delays and miscommunication. Postmaster General James is rumored to seek continued leadership through July while promising postal service improvement and self sufficiency.

Em Corkhill New York Times the Times Key Times Erring Brother Washington Corkwhill Brady Col. Cook Government Cook Col. Bliss Col Corkhill Bliss Ingersoll James White House Dinsmore Pennsylvania John Woling Woling Steward Crump Dr. Noebling John Noebling United States Almighty God Senate James H. Warmouth Navy Department John H. Stevenson George M. Daskin Southern District of Alabama Thomas M. Broadwater District of Vicksburg Percy W. Thompson Revenue Service Chifford Statham Lynchburg Clarence Fk. Norment Suffolk John W. Harris Lockhaven A. W. Selfridge Postal Service Post Office Department Secretary of the Treasury General Treasury Congress Criminal Court of the District Messrs. Cook and Bliss Cox Women’s National Christian Temperance Union Woman’s Evangelical Association Riley District of Columbia Kenney Michigan

Man dies? No. Injured man falls from bridge

Charles J. Smith, a Manchester laborer on the Merrimac bridge at Nashua, fell thirty feet into the river striking a staging plank, breaking three ribs and injuring himself internally. Dover discusses a Willard's pond water supply plan and a possible river pump to a Garrison hill reservoir to boost fire protection.

Charles J. Smith Manchester Merrimac Nashua Dover Williard Garrison Hill Cotheco Manufacturing Company

Berlin election forecasts test Bismarck gains in Reichstag

Berlin observers foresee Bismarck alone not holding a majority in the new Reichstag. He must bargain with liberals and possibly clericals while pursuing economic policies. Liberals may win about twenty of ninety second-ballot seats, raising their tally to around 100. Authorities accused liberals of abuses in Lauenburg amid conservative pressure in Holstein and West Prussia. Bismarck says chronic diseases require time and patience for a cure.

London Berlin The Times Bismarck Reichstag Prince Bismarck Leipsic University Madrid Senor Moret Gen Prendergasty Gordon Cuba Alfonso National Council Switzerland Paris Chamber of Deputies M. Brisson Surcock & Debbas M. Novikoff Constantinople Tunis Nairvan Prague

Dublin Archbishop McCabe Pastorals Sparks Uproar Across Churches

Dublin reports show Sunday read of Archbishop McCabe pastorals sparked demonstrations in several chapels. Police and officials note arrests and releases related to Land League actions as reactions to rent disputes.

Dublin McCabe Pro Marlboro Street Land League Arran Quay The Freeman’s Journal Parnell League Land Court Cour Relief Castle Dermot Athy Lana League New Market Hefferman Kildare Dublin Corporation E. Dwyer Gray Parnell and Dillon Drogheda Andrew and Patrick Gallagher Ballybuttes Kiilinan Port Arlington Conway Skreen Sligo Father Conway East End London Para Lana League of Great Britain

French visitors greeted in Rhode Island with ceremonies and tours

Stormy morning calms as Gov. Littlefield and the Rhode Island legislature welcome the French delegation. They tour the torpedo station at Goat Island, visit Trinity church and Rochambeau Lafayette headquarters, then attend an informal dinner at the Casino and plan Boston events ahead.

Newport R. I State Horse Littlefield Providence Hartmann’s State House State Committee Wm. P. Sheffield Rhode Island M. Outrey Selfridge Goat Island Gov Trinity Church Admiral de Tiernay Rochambeau Lafayette James Gordon Bennett Gov. Fay Luce Taylor Fort Adams

Grand Rally in North End for Boston Parks

About 300 North End citizens attended a Forrester's hall meeting in Boston to back a city park plan. Speakers included Col. Henry Splaine Hon. P A Collins Rev. Father Bodfish and Judge Warren urging West Roxbury and Charles River esplanade park development with city finance approval.

Henry Splaine William J. Porter John S. Sheerin George H. Kyle William N. Starrett J. A. Fleming Thomas L., Jenks Leopold Morse James L. Quigley Joan Babson I. J. Dacey Martin Griffin Owen A. Galvin Boston Thon P. A. Collins Back Bay Boston Common New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Back Bay Park Roxbury Park Father Bodfish Ylon Thomas J. Gargan Park Commissioners West Roxbury Charles River Esplanade North Endein

Madame Gerster to Visit Boston for Concerts

Madame Etelka Gerster the celebrated Hungarian prima donna arrives in New York and will perform several northern concerts before heading to New Orleans. A grand festival concert at Boston Music Hall on Wednesday the 16th features Urso Winant Perngii Sweet Blumenberg Carrano Pease and De Novellis in a starry program with tickets on sale at Music Hall.

Madame Gerster Boston Etelka Gerster New York Strakoech New Orleans Boston Music Hall Camilla Urso Emily Winant Sig. Perngii George Sweet Louis Blumenberg Sig. Carrano Alfred H. Pease Sig. de Novellis Music Hall

Somerville Ward Caucuses Nominate, Vote Close in Ward 1

Republicans in wards 1 and 2 held caucuses to nominate ward representatives and elect ward and city committee members. Ward 1 vote was close with Gould defeating Cole 162 to 158 as part of a contested result and full voting strength attended.

Somerville Ward Gould Cole W. W. Woodbury Levi Davis Charles H. Guild R. A. Vinal Geo. A. Pratt Q. A. Vinal A. A. Page James Shute, Jr H. Butler George B. Clark Frank H. Raymond Secretary of the Commonwealth General Court

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