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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1881
Page
1
The Buffalo Express authoritatively praises honest Democrats over thieves among Republicans, lauding the newspaper’s display of political independence as remarkable and wonderful.
The Portland Advertiser blasts the Republican Party and defends free votes. It cites Mahone’s alleged use of funds from depts and clerks, and Hugh Gardner pressuring New York clerks to sway Virginia elections.
The Bangor Commercial reports Bowdoin College renewed hazing after years without incidents. Two students forced to leave the college are described as victims, with one possibly losing sight in an eye for life.
In a New York district the Democrats nominate Hon. Michael Norton for civil justice. Voters doubt his civil knowledge and question his criminal law insights. Critics say this choice harms the party’s reputation at home and abroad.
New Englanders in Minneapolis form a society planning a first Forefathers Day dinner. They seek historical accuracy on the anniversary as Dec 21 in Brooklyn and Dec 22 in New York are noted. Comments on Atlantis writer Mr. Gay spark debate about Plymouth Rock and forefathers.
The fourth district nomination of Hon M J Flatley is praised as deserved for faithful service and expected to be ratified by voters next week. Flatley reconsidered candidacy and is urged to continue in office citing his practical grasp of public affairs and independent stance on reform school matters.
The Charleston News and Courier denounces Massachusetts ninth members for misconduct in Virginia. It urges stripping their uniforms after the investigation and warns the north to avoid judging by rough elements, saying each state should be judged by its best.
New York reports Bank Examiner Shelley says the Mechanics' bank of Newark defalcation likely under 1.59 million dollars. The bank may pay about half to depositors. Attachments issued in Chapman vs bank for 89,136 dollars. Frederick Frelinghuysen named receiver with bondsman father ex Senator Frelinghuysen for 30,000 dollars. An injunction barred collection of securities by Corn Exchange Bank. Oppositions plan suits against U S government for alleged misled deposits. Bank notes worth 441,492.65 in possession of New York directors with nearly 300,000 claimed. Newark directors attach 100,000 held by shoe maker W Diety tied to Nugents in bank affairs.
Matthias Jones faces trial for felonious assault on Lucinda R. Taylor of Abington. Taylor testified she was attacked July 18 while returning from Mr. Whitmarsh's store, identifying Jones in court. Jones claimed consent and gave his account. jury returned a sealed verdict expected tomorrow.
A fire alarm from box 12 at 12 06 Thursday afternoon reports a barn owned by Richard Oldreige on Kenrick Street ward 7 burned completely. An unoccupied greenhouse, five tons of hay, a sleigh carriage and two harnesses were lost. Estimated damage about $600 with no insurance.
The Massachusetts military commission began its Richmond inquiry with Maj H B Sargent presiding. Mayor Carrington summoned many witnesses who testified under oath. Depositions will not be published until the commission reports home. Some statements damage the regiment's good name under scrutiny.
The bi ball convention elected H D McKnight of Pittsburg as president J H Pank of Louisville as vice president J A Williams of Columbus as secretary and treasurer J Thorner of Cincinnati Charles Falmer of Philadelphia C E Vanderabe of St Louis and W H Burnie of Brooklyn as directors O P Caylor of Cincinnati and W S Burnie were named to draft playing rules The secretary will prepare a schedule of games and report to a meeting on the second Monday in March in Philadelphia New York and Boston to decide future association entry rights.
The Lewiston convention elected John White of Levant as chairman and M Springer of Portland as secretary as eleven counties attended the Auburn gathering. H. S. Hobbs becomes a Lenox member, replacing Dantor who resigned, with funds sought to buy Solar Cuuse press and type for a new paper. Wen dell Phillips remits 25 by echeck.
Washington reports surprise over London papers claiming the Bank of England holds gold deposits in the late Confederacy's name. Officials question the deposits and whether past diplomatic replies acknowledged them, while Judah P. Benjamin and Confederate bonds are noted as context. President Arthur prepares for a New York visit and White House plans, with other federal moves and revenue figures listed.
The Annual Report of the Treasurer of the United States outlines fiscal policy, debt management, and financial operations. It details U S currency issuance, coinage, and the nation’s revenue collection alongside treasury audits and spending oversight for the reporting year.
In Washington on opening of criminal court, counsel Leigh Robinson moved to deliver Guiteau papers to the district property clerk for defense access. The district attorney said items are evidences of crime. The judge indicated access for the defense and weighed further postponement for trial set for the 14th.
The Railroad Commission ruled against reducing street railway fares in Boston from six to five cents. It found no demonstrated need or public demand for lower rates, and that cost and income patterns0000 made a 10 percent return unlikely even without a reduction. The Middlesex line faced similar legal challenges and the board concluded it could not grant the requested cut.
New arrangements attach a fast mail car to the New York Central fast train with a Boston connect. Postmaster General James negotiates a Boston 6 P.M. departure for arrival in New York by 7 A.M. next day for first delivery.
Worcester papers detail American Missionary association sessions with Miss Sawyer and Miss Emery presenting on women’s labor. Speakers include Rev. Pickard and Dr. Plumb. Finance calls total 300000. contributions arrive from an unknown donor 2900 and from Cot ton exposition delegates 700. J J Gregory's 16000 gift supports Wilmington New York building. Meeting set for Cleveland in 1882.
Dublin rents rise with hundreds more cases filed in land court. A tenant named Doherty was shot dead entering his Carrigan home after paying rent amid boycotts. Law changes, magistracy expansions, and political shifts dominate Irish and London reports.
The Times reports the Bank of England has no funds for Confederate bonds and warns against buying such notes. Confederate dollar bonds fell to about £1 12s 6d per £100. Other items include Franco-British treaty notes, German elections, papal communique, Mecca unrest, and a Newmarket Derby sale.
A York wife gives birth to three boys as turkeys rise in price toward Thanksgiving. Smallpox cases appear in Boothbay at Isaac Reed’s house Hardscrabble. Daniel Bennett dies Frank Bennett recovers. area quarantined. Eastern Telegraph Co connects Bangor and links with Mutual Union. Biddeford grocer Dudley Bros. store broken into suspect Frank Lafont found under counter taken to police.
John D. Powers, about 65, died at Hanover from injuries after being knocked down and run over by his horse on Monday while working his farm. In Lancaster, a jury failed to reach a verdict in State v Grand Trunk railroad over liability for John E Willis’s death at West Milan station in January 1877. In Nashua, Charles C Leach v Nashua and Lowell railway resulted in a guilty verdict and $6,000 damages for the plaintiff injured June 19 1880 when run over by a train. Henry Parkinson was killed and his widow recently awarded $2,500. The Nashua case then adjourned to Holt v McQuésten M D over alleged neglect while the plaintiff suffered a broken leg.
The Memphremagog house at Newport closes for winter while Burton landing gains a large wood shed. A Troy divorce and remarriage, the Arthur birth site in East Fairfield, and a fatal post mortem reveal. A Orleans county crop report notes large hay, good oats, cider apples, rich milk, and cattle movements. A Shrewsbury farmer Silas Wilmot dies by suicide after leaving a nine page letter amid a house fire.
The column lists various notable movements and events including the Earl of Dunraven at St John New Brunswick, Gen Grant insuring his wife for $100000, Logan becoming a grandfather, Burrill opening a banking house in Ellsworth Missouri, Hinckel estate valued at $200000, and several political and social engagements across New York, Maine, and New England. It notes health updates on young James Garfield and other prominent figures, marriages, promotions, assemblies, and a city council meeting with personnel salary debates.
The City of New York brings $1 042 750 in gold to San Francisco for U S use. A Havana dispatch predicts a splendid Cuban crop this year. Knickerbocker reports on board Vera Cruz with the Valkyrien crew wrecked near Cay Arnas on Sept 29. A cable to Peru directs continued recognition of Calderon as the legitimate Peru government. Dr Gibbons notes 30 smallpox cases in Pittston and 10 deaths over four weeks with many mild cases and 6 000+ vaccinated. Two red men freed from Philips jail by armed companions. Methodist missionary committee approves foreign mission grants to Foo Chow North China West China Central China totaling - . A dam may be built at Lake Winnebigoshish to test reservoir navigation with $225 000 appropriated by Congress.
In a Fifth District rally, Tammany candidate Thomas Ba Grady invoked the five cent fare measure, claiming Seebacher’s vote would have kept riders off elevated lines and from tenement life. A heckler challenged Grady, prompting a quick pivot in the crowd’s reaction.
Philadelphia report says Mayor Edward S. Beiber died at Homoccopothic hospital after being found ill with heart palpitations at Twelfth and Filbert streets. Schumacher piano makers end strike with a 10 percent raise for most workers. Geo. W. Childs hosted Farmers' club dinner with guests including Walter H. Burns and Wayne MacVeagh. letters of regret from President Arthur and Gen. Grant read during the event.
In Marysville anger rises as Judge Mahew issues injunction halting all mining operations and orders Nevada County sheriff to close mines and shut off water. Miners’ union claims they will ignore the ruling while Nevada City dispatches report the sheriff has not yet pledged compliance.
H D Cunningham tours the state for the New York Post and arrives in Albany noting sparse local political activity. He says Republicans may carry the state ticket but outcomes remain uncertain with Democrats possibly gaining both legislative branches.
A snow storm affected Detroit and Grand Rapids with snowfall reported in both cities. Weather officials warned of slick roads and reduced visibility as the system moved through the region.
At the weekly harbor and land commission meeting licenses were granted to H. P. Merriam to build a wharf on Porter's river Danversport and to Weeks & Co for extending their wharf at Hast Boston. The board also contracted with the New York and New England railroad to raise B street from grade thirteen to sixteen feet using gravel from the country.
A lamp wick saturated with kerosene oil was tossed into sawdust in a wooden box in the Alfred Howes hardware office. A match dropped among the sawdust started a fire that burned through the box to the floor, narrowly avoided a large blaze thanks to book keeper Brackett’s timely discovery.
Rev J W Riddle was installed as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Charles Town on Thursday evening. The ceremony featured organ prelude, anthems, readings, prayers, addresses by several pastors, and songs by the choir. Riddle, born in Scotland, educated at the University of Chicago and Rochester Theological Seminary, was admitted to the ministry in 1882 and began duties October 23. He will reside on Chesnut street in Charles Town.
Thursday forenoon the French guests with Mayor Prince toured the Mechanics and New England fairs with local officials and Reeves’s band playing the Marseillaise during entry. They visited Via South church and the Vendome before lunch then sailed to New York. German guests arrived with consul Schlesinger and included counts and captains von Steuben. The city planned further Vendome events and drives.
Mr. William W. Henderson of Clinton Mississippi spoke on The Negro in the South praising emancipation progress. He argued education matters most for freedmen, noted racial voting challenges in Mississippi, and urged northern aid to foster southern prosperity and harmony.
The Am. M. C. Association held its monthly business meeting with over 400 young men in attendance. October reports showed 391 new members and 105 renewals, a net gain of 224. evening classes had 20 lessons and 857 in attendance. Employment helped 3 permanent and 40 temporary placements.
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