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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1879
Page
2
In biting travel prose the author vented fierce denunciations of Burgos Spain praising Spaniards yet lamenting corruption and chaos. He compared Burgos unfavorably to Europe and Latin America and suggested the city’s faults could ruin any visit.
Frederick Douglass Jr of Washington criticizes the exodus scheme in a letter to the New York Advocate. He questions why Northern colored professionals leave the North for the District of Columbia and the South and points to employment milk and honey in the North and West. He notes his own trade as a printer and lack of work outside his father’s Northern office.
A Cape Town dispatch reports the English government has named a British resident in Zululand with a yearly salary of 31000 dollars. Boers at Patchefstroom vow to resist British rule at any cost amid rising Dutch-English tensions. Frances Shrouder is jailed in Morrisville for alleged murders by poisoning. Fernando C. Beaman appointed U S Senator to fill Chandler's unexpired term in Michigan. Knights of Labor push miners and iron workers toward a Pennsylvania strike. Reading Company employees warn they may join if the entire anthracite region joins. Postmaster General orders lottery firms barred from postal payments and deliveries to lottery agents. Irish land question seen as progressing toward a satisfactory adjustment with Irish and English leaders cooperating. Boston Common Council discusses city assessors and charter changes to empower the Mayor to appoint them.
Reports from London and St. Petersburg sketch a web of tensions across Zululand Ireland and Russia as British emissaries move to stabilize colonies, prevent uprisings, and push for reforms while rumors swirl about Gortschakoff’s retirement and a possible Russian alliance with Turkey. Horse-trade diplomacy, royal marriages, and rail plans color this era of global shifting loyalties.
Utica correspondent reports Senator Conkling dodges a 1880 presidential bid. He fears Grant or Blaine candidacies and likely scandal harms his prospects. Conkling avoids fronting a race until ongoing scandals fade into tradition, deemed the wiser course.
A Port Chester track body is identified as a tugboat captain's. A drunk fare dodger allegedly fell under a train at One Hundred and Forty-second Street. Swindler Charles O Brooks fleeced Francis Pfeifer of Otterville of 150 for counterfeit money. Bernard Doran sues heirs over a life rent bargain. Election tampering on Long Island City exposed with threats by repeaters. A dying-donor letter ties A Woehler to an attempted shooting of Dr Foote. Richard Schell's burial proceeds quietly in Rhinebeck. Overcoat security case nets 16 800 from a hotel owner. Broader wage strike at Bartlett & Green stalls. Diphtheria deaths rise in Brooklyn. health officials urge calm. Sherman warns against storing gold in sub-Treasury vaults. European orders for American lard surge. Haines Brothers piano factory ends a strike with a wage compromise. John Kubeley admits forgeries on Clausen & Sons totaling about 720,000. A child-kidnapping incident interrupts a Tombs visit. Emigration climbs with 16 000 arriving in October.
A brief caption considers Horatio Seymour as a possible next president amid discussion of his health and political standing. The piece notes public interest in his candidacy and the potential impact on national affairs.
Key orders postmasters nationwide to bar payments and deliveries to named lottery figures. Letters to be returned or sent to Dead Letter Office for fictitious addresses. Targets include Wiley Barrow alias Commerford, Porter, Creighton, Moore alias Dauphin, Williamson, B. Nathan, and Royal Havana ties. Specific notices issued for New York City Lawsville Kentucky and New Orleans targets.
The Society of the Army of the Tennessee reconvened in Chicago with Gen. Sherman presiding. Treasurer Force reported 7500 dollars in the treasury. Reports noted the deaths of Capt. Thomas S. Pennington and Lieut. W. B. Stevenson. A monument to Maj. Gen. Frank P. Blair was approved and a committee was formed to study invalid pension laws and propose reforms.
A conference in New York with Massachusetts and New York boards of charities discusses transferring paupers between states and forging a national policy. Speakers urge cooperation among boards, immigration officials, and German Society leaders to push Congress for action against pauper importation by padrone systems.
In Atlanta on November 12 Robert Toombs declines to answer beyond offering personal congratulations to Gen. Grant on his safe arrival. He says he fought for his country’s honor and lost, and vows to try again Death to the Union. He adds that a Chicago despatch sign is garbled and the war’s result meant the death of the Union with a consolidated government.
Gov. Cardswell appoints Fernando C. Beaman of Vermont born 1814 to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Chandler. Beaman moved to Michigan in 1838 to practice law and later served as prosecuting attorney for Lenawee County and judge of probate. He was elected to the Thirty-seventh Congress in 1860 and re-elected in 1862.
The Washington commandery of the Order of the Golden Cross celebrated its first anniversary in Lowell with a large Massachusetts meeting. Robert H. C. Duganne presided. prominent clergy and officers attended as thirteen commanderies have formed in the state since July and about 1,200 members exist in Massachusetts. A new Lowell commandery will be instituted soon.
In Truxton the coroner's inquest concluded that Louisa Pope died from poison. Dr. Markus Smith testified arsenic and mercury were present in the stomach. The jury blamed Frances Shrouder and her father Charles Barnard for the death and Frances remains jailed in Morrisville after an indictment for poisoning her mother Laney Barnard. It is suspected Frances also harmed her father.
Harrisburg report says Governor refuses reprieve for Charles Drews and Franklin Stickler who are to be executed at Lebanon tomorrow for the Raber murder case.
In Cincinnati on November 13 the Baldwin murder mystery resurfaces. Ammi Baldwin says William Schaller the wealthy brewer killed Harry Baldwin by a random shot and has spent over 30000 to hide the crime. Private Detective White finds the pistol in the alley and papers bind Schaller’s immunity from prosecution.
The state prison labor commissioners from Massachusetts Connecticut and New Jersey met in New York on November 13. Lucius Deming presided as doctors Wines and Harris testified favoring the contract system with potential supervision by a life appointed or good-behavior superintendent and noting benefits of contractor responsibility.
The widow of actor Charles Fechter writes from Paris to the Philadelphia Times recounting his career highs and later troubles. She cites profits from Lyceum management, his decline due to bad company, and years of strained support, ending with a note of sympathy for his loss and hostility toward his American wife.
A meeting in New York of Army of the Cumberland members and others plans a Washington visit on November 19 and 20 for the Thomas statue unveiling and Cumberland reunion. Gen Barnum chairs. the NY delegation aims to travel February 18 at 4 PM with the Davis Island Band. Gen Hancock and staff and regulars will be present along with veterans. resolutions on Gen Hooker’s death are adopted.
In New Haven on November 13 the Hayden case focus shifts to cross-examining Dr Treadwell of Boston about distinguishing human blood from animal blood. The expert attacked Surgeon General Woodward's theories, asserting Woodward knew nothing or was a knave. In the afternoon the witness said no blood stains were found on Ben Stevens's clothing.
The Auditor of Railroad Accounts received from California the Central Pacific Railway Company reports covering July 1, 1877 to September 30, 1879. The auditor calls the reports very full and satisfactory and indicates no further action will be taken on forfeiture suits. Auditor French has made a demand upon the company for 600000 dollars.
The statement requests payment to the United States Treasury as settlement of an alleged requirement under the original Pacific Railroad acts for five percent of net earnings prior to June 30, 1878.
Read ing Penn reports widespread wage dispute triggering a potential general strike in Lehigh and surrounding districts. Siegersville and Bingtown works threaten stoppages. Knights of Labor push for coordinated action as miners consider a large-scale stoppage Monday next.
Ouray leads the White River Utes toward negotiations with Secretary Schurz and the peace commission at Los Pinos with Gen Adams and Capt. Hatch arriving to assist. Jack refuses to attend the talks while others seek justice under the 1873 treaty and urge mercy for nonparticipants.
In Manchester New Hampshire Music Hall hosts the state pedestrian race final. Cheat of East Kingston wins the state championship and 60 dollars with McConnell Perry Charter and others earning prizes as the long forty hour event concludes. Timothy Shea of Manchester performs a ten mile exhibition at speed.
The sixth game featured Heiser versus Daly with Heiser posting a 75 run in the seventh inning and Daly finishing after Heiser left an opening. A large audience watched Sexton and Rudolphe play cautiously as Sexton closed the match, while Schaeffer surged past Garnier to win with a strong finish and a winner’s average of 231-3.
In Little Rock Arkansas on November 13 Judge Parker ruled in a habeas corpus case that Harry Lesson who had been sentenced to death for murder remains under Cherokee jurisdiction. The decision holds Cherokee Constitution grants citizenship to children with Indian blood from either parent and makes Lesson amenable to Cherokee law.
New York police arrested J. B. Austin a Boston broker as he exited the Park Theatre with friends on embezzlement charges. Accusers were not named and polic e declined to comment. Friends had telegraphed Boston authorities for information but had not received a reply by 1 am.
In Burlington on November 18 the preliminary hearing for Joseph B. Woods and Alma R. Smith in the Williston murder of Lyman A. Smith ends with both held on first degree murder charges. The offense is nonbailable and custody is with the Sheriff. With no grand jury at the April term, a trial cannot occur until the September term.
Agent Newcomb’s probe into the clerk of the United States Court led to the arrest of Clerk Ambrose on a false claim affidavit by Frank Broadwell. Ambrose is held in 5000 dollars for examination next Tuesday after Broadwell filed a 300 dollar receipt for a 500 dollar claim. A climax in revelations is anticipated as the case unfolds.
Advices from Pittsburg say river rise frees up 5,000,000 bushels of coal with a possible 10,000,000 total. Dealers expect the 5,000,000 to break prices by about 50 percent, making coal once at twenty cents per bushel drop toward ten cents.
Lebanon Pa November 13 The Governor refused to intervene in the Raber murder case. Drews and Stichler, who have left confessions, are resigned to their fate and will be hanged in the jail yard shortly after 10 o clock tomorrow.
At a Common Council meeting in St John New Brunswick a committee was appointed to study establishing a steamer line to Great Britain. The group will seek Dominion Government subsidy and will contact steamship line owners about the project.
A Sherman special reports Julius Toothel was hanged today for the January murder of Joseph A. Brewer in Denison. About 6,000 spectators witnessed the execution.
Reports from Aroostook describe a massive efflux of sheep and cattle from the county. The Canton Steam Mill Co plans to use 6,000,000 feet of lumber for river loading next season. A man at the navy yard faces removal for rope theft. Slate shipments from Monson quarries totaled 17,404 squares via Bangor and Piscataquis RR. The first Sandy River passenger run to Strong occurred with officials and press observing. State authorities reportedly prepared certificates to seat 17 Democratic Senators and 85 Representatives, ensuring a quorum if Republicans retire. Boldue, jailed in Bradley, awaits February Supreme Court trial for Norris murder. Five starch factories operate in French Aroostook settlements, with 180,000 bushels of potatoes hauled to them. A $34 bill found near East Newport, possibly tossed by Bolduc. Lumbering could bring large winter work, Fairfield crews to haul 20,000,000 feet. wages range from 14 to 20 dollars monthly. Three debt prisoners in Augusta jail include a heir to a million-dollar estate, a Mt. Vernon tax debtor, and a man resisting newspaper payments. A pistol discharge in Thomaston injures Capt Harrington’s three-year-old child. risk of fatality looms.
Lancaster on the 7th inst. gathered fresh dandelion blossoms. Capt. David F. Nudd of Hampton killed eighty five sea fow in one day recently. Frank Jones of Portsmouth reportedly earned 100000 dollars from hops price rise. A beneficence fair supports the New Hampshire Centennial Home for the Aged in Concord. Dartmouth trustees met at Concord for routine business. A.W. Tenny of Brooklyn donated a bell to Dalton Congregational Society and 8. P. Ruggles of Boston gave an organ. State Prison work now costs over 5000 due to material and labor cost surge. Post E E Sturtevant visited by leaders at a Col Haynes inspection, banquet and speeches. Keene received Gen James Wilson's portrait for City Hall costing 125 dollars painted by P Prescott. Intro remarks by J L Bolster. presentation speech by Gen S G Griffin. The aged general attended the event and spoke.
Charles Drew of Troy fined for assault on his father. Hannibal Kittle near North Troy attempted suicide using cedar oil but failed. Ruth Richmore of Brownington, 94, quits smoking after three decades with no ill effects. W P Dodge of Barton Landing leaves town suddenly over liability concerns. Newport customs receipts include 1100 dollars duty on copper ore from Capleton mines. Hayden Skinner of North Troy to House of Correction but rejected due to improper authority. Passumpsic and Ogdensburg rail lines reach traffic agreement sharing receipts. South Primary School Windsor repeatedly broken into causing destruction. authorities puzzled by third break with no leads. Protestant patrons sternly angered.
Massachusetts items report Mr and Mrs Robert Cottle celebrating their golden wedding in Freetown. S S Rogers, a Lee paper magnate, dies of heart disease. DA J W Hammond of Lowell may resign after the term. Exploding blasting charge injures Philip Haley and son James at Hopkinton. Several legal actions proceed including Huse vs Newburyport City Railroad. Paul Gregory jailed for 16 years for breaking and entering. Lawrence residents plan a memorial for local fallen soldiers. Taunton festival opens with three concerts led by Carl Zerrahn. Newburyport hosts International Y M C A reception with 60 business leaders and clergy. Hopkinton arrest James Gallivan linked to earlier Holliston thefts.
Discrepancies in the Woonsocket post office led the Postmaster General to dispatch officials to take charge temporarily. The accounts were adjusted and Maj. Brown tendered his resignation, with a successor not yet appointed.
A Hampton Falls barn owned by Miss Ellen Dow burned with four cows a horse hay and farming tools. Loss about 1800 with 600 insured and 2500 on stock. Fire likely incendiary. Other fires nationwide include Morse farm in Worcester losses insured up to 3350, Eliot Me schoolhouse total loss about 1400, A and L Levy auction store New Orleans 50000 loss fully insured, and several other townfires with multi thousand dollar damages and varying insurance.
Gloucester notes report Rev. Harrison Closson of Marblehead has accepted a call to pastor the Universalist Church Society in Essex, beginning in April. Also news on a schooner ashore at Georgetown P E I, a local death from sudden illness linked to alcohol, political race talk for city election, the 50th anniversary services of the Evangelical Congregational Church, and weekly fishing arrivals with halibut codfish prices and lobster mackerel sales.
The New York Sun reports county supervisors’ official canvass for state officers. New York and Kings totals await final returns, but shifts from unofficial counts imply about fifty votes difference. Allegheny and Greene pending. results show Republicans dominant except Seymour. Kelly’s vote stands at 77,471.
J P Ferguson killed J H Coombs on Main street Hopkinsville after forcing marriage to his sister whom he had ruined. Ferguson bought a shotgun, shot Coombs at his store door, fatally wounding him. he surrendered saying he did not regret the deed.
A string of observations reports meteors over Petersburg Virginia just before daylight on Thursday morning. The report notes meteor activity across the region with no damage details given.
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