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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1883
Page
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Advertisement lists annual prices and monthly rates for the Boston Post. States SLY per year and 76 cents per month in advance. Mentions Boston Semi Weekly Post editions published Mondays and Thursdays with yearly subscription pricing.
Financial and commercial notices from TurroD page cover market reports imports exports and domestic and foreign trade data with brief notices on shipments and economic indicators. Obituaries and death notices appear alongside domestic affairs and railroad matters.
The Herald notes Sheriff Herrick’s surprise showing in Essex County amid recounts. Once veteran of 18 years, his lead shifts as Lawrence, Haverhill, Lynn and other cities recheck returns, with totals wavering between defeat and reelection.
In Bangor a mayor vetoed a city council ordinance adopting a new standard of time. The Commercial criticizes him as unprogressive yet notes his doubts about constitutionality. The piece praises his defense of liberty and opposes railroad time disruption for hay-rack drivers.
Judge Hoadly praised Cincinnati as the Paris of America after his European tour but the claim rings hollow. The piece argues New York truly fits the title with its opera houses, French speaking population, and urban life while Cincinnati lags in culture and character.
Maine Democrat Frank M. Fogg has resurfaced in Michigan editing a daily newspaper and backing Benjamin Butler for president. He argues no outsider to the Republican Party can win against Arthur. Fogg envisions a Butler and Fogg ticket, and hints at further disclosures to come.
The Dover Democrat editorial reflects on its author's public policy differences and strong but honest stance. It praises his courage, tolerance, and willingness to yield on error while upholding beliefs. The piece asserts broad support for the paper and its conduct in New Hampshire.
Mr F Osborn Jr of Peabody admits discharging workers who voted for Butler claiming insults and torn republican illuminations but provides no proof. Civil Engineer Beard of Lowell says he was ordered to vote for Butler and was dismissed for refusal. The piece condemns bulldozing and pr ibers.
Gen A P Martin signals willingness to accept a civic nomination for mayor at a Tremont Temple convention. The piece notes Democratic deliberations, declines from several figures, and hints at Alderman O Brien as a possible nominee as party lines shift. Massachusetts Republicans celebrate Battler’s exit as votes favor a Republican future.
Gov Butler writes to the Democratic State Central Committee praising their energy and results in the late campaign. He calls the party nearly perfectly organized, likens the effort to Bunker Hill, and expresses gratitude for votes gained through their efforts while noting defections and treachery among former allies. He signs as Benjamin F Butler.
Mayor Baird plans a reelection in the December city race amid a crowded field in the Citizens Party. Probable contenders include Hartwell S. French Charles O Beede and Q A Towns. Workingmen's party possibles are George D Stiles N C Breed and Alderman Amos Beckford.
The trial of Joseph Poole for the murder of John Kenny was continued at Dublin Tuesday. The defence called no witnesses. Dr. Webb argued the charges rested on suspicion and only suspicious acts were proven. The jury failed to agree and a new trial was ordered.
Jarrsburg report on a democratic caucus in which a plan to pass apportionment bills and set a final adjournment was approved. A resolution calls for adjournment on December 5 with conference committees to align with Republicans. House vote 147 to 72.
Bangor Me November 12 lumbermen prepare for winter in the woods buying provisions sleds and tools and engaging men. Wood lot output to next season will see little lumber carried over with about 150 million feet cut on Penobscot waterways while New Brunswick output trails last year. Logs and spruce dominate, pine production rising. wages range 20 to 40 dollars monthly with board.
The Dartmouth medical college conferred the M D degree on its largest class to date. A ceremony in the college church featured a concert by Eastman’s orchestra, prayers by President Bartlett, and addresses by A P Richardson and Bartlett with the Hippocratic oath administered by Prof. Frost. The list includes D H Adams Han over NH J H Akers Granby MA W A Baribeault Mass, and many others from New Hampshire Maine Vermont Connecticut and Massachusetts. L F Wentworth won the prize for best examination in therapeutics.
The National Academy of Sciences convened in New Haven on November 13 for a three day session. About 50 members attended including Yale professors and notable scientists like John H. C. Coffin Simon Newcomb and Henry A. Rowland. Prof Marsh welcomed attendees and noted strong ties to the government. The forenoon paper by Prof Bell was on the formation of a deaf variety of the human race.
Reports from Chicago say the Milwaukee schooner Arab and tug Protection are missing after leaving St Joseph with fears a hundred lives are lost. A Toronto dispatch notes the steamer Francis Smith carrying 100 passengers from Collingwood and Port Arthur line overdue and believed sunk in Sunday night storm.
At 7 30 this morning a West Shore construction train left the track near Savannah New York and three workmen box cars were sent down a 30 foot embankment. Thirty men were injured many with broken limbs and skull fractures one man horribly mutilated. Wounded were taken to Savannah. Cause cited as a broken journal. Savannah is a village in Wayne county 32 miles west of Syracuse.
President Watrous of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad says his line is not buying New York and New England stock or seeking to interfere in the coming election. He reports no rupture between managements and a perfect understanding among Hartford and Harlem and New York and New England railroads. He adds the New York and New England change in management serves the owners of that road.
Sarver, who killed his father and fatally attacked housekeeper Mary Kelly, shows no remorse in custody. He sings and dances in his cell claiming he and Gov Pattison are both democrats, though court doubts insanity. Kelly’s condition remains uncertain but improving as testimony confirms premeditation.
At a Gosioch railroad meeting in Boston J Thomas Vose president and Francis K Mayes resigned. John H Pearson of Concord and Nathan Parker of Manchester were named to the board to fill vacancies. Frederick Smyth of Manchester elected president pro tem. Josiah Minot of Concord named provisional trustee by the supreme court.
Joliet officials announce all barbed wire manufactories will be moved to Missouri and other jurisdictions under Judge Treat. The St. Louis ruling invalidating the Washburn patent shields makers from royalties, costing 500 to 1,000 Joliet workers their jobs.
The report alleged to be from President Gonzalez in a European telegram is declared a forgery. Congress only authorized the president to settle the debt and no formal ratification or settlement has occurred.
In Chicago on November 13 the city common council debated alleged failures by the mayor and comptroller to collect funds due from the exposition company. The stormy meeting featured sharp charges and demands for accountability.
Col J J Haverly announced funds from Chicago capitalists to build a major New York theatre after the London Alhambra play. The project may cost about 1 2 million dollars and aim to be the largest and most ornate amusement venue in the country with a substantial seating capacity.
Dover Democrat commentary asserts The Boston Post was right to oppose Ben Butler and warns that a Butler victory would be a personal triumph rather than a democratic one. The piece defends true democratic principles, condemns Butler’s alleged flaws, and endorses the Post’s stance as preserving party integrity.
In Richmond a vast Democratic jubilation marks a state victory. The night procession includes 1000 mounted men, thousands on foot, torches and fireworks along a four mile route. A 90 member colored Democratic club from Charlotte County receives ovations amid sparse attendance of other colored crowds. Speeches by prominent Democrats conclude the celebration.
Hartford leaders report the second tri annual meeting of the Connecticut branch of the women's auxiliary to the Episcopal board of missions held at Christchurch. Bishops Williams Morris Whipple Elliott Whitaker Dunlap Paddock Brewer and Tuttle spoke. Hartford guard and veteran association join evacuation day parade plans. Governor’s foot guard to parade. first Connecticut naval brigade unlikely to march with Connecticut brigades.
Thomas McDonald, a 40 year old blacksmith at Norwich and Worcester railroad shops, was struck by an iron bar on his shoulder at 11 45 A M today and died two hours later. Emanuel Montalto stood trial for assaulting Policeman R Frank Hill with intent to murder him on Sept 8, but called witnesses liars and showed a violent temper, signaling a long state prison term.
Gov Pattison's niece Miss Kate L Wood ford to wed State Senator Gordon of Pennsylvania today. Congressman William A Russ of Massachusetts confined to his home in Bellows Falls Vt by injuries from a fall last week. Various officials and business leaders noted, including D L Demmon on a Lake Superior inspection tour, and changes in Arizona and Georgia political figures. The New York World and New York Journal report Evacuation Day plans for Gov Butler and a Boston gathering with several congressmen and temperance leaders visiting Tremont Temple.
The Hannibal and St. Joseph railroad company states it will withdraw from the Kansas City passenger agreement. The New York West Shore and Buffalo line between Syracuse and Buffalo is completed, finishing the road. A boiler explosion at George Pendeley sugar house in Bayou Boeuf La kills the chief engineer, assistant overseer and a fireman. An attempted assassination in Richmond Missouri targets Charles Ford or Jesse James ally. shots are fired from concealed positions in grass.
The treasurer reports a year of decreased customs and internal revenue receipts with a rise in sales of public lands, producing a net revenue of 398,287,581 and increased expenditures. The surplus shrank, while civil and miscellaneous costs rose and interest fell. Gold and silver holdings grew, and notes redeemed totaled 77,764,714. Debts and securities adjustments, bank trust holdings, and bullion deposits are detailed, with an Alabama Claims court scene noting postponed hearings and new attorney admissions. A naval court martial is set for Ensign Guy W. Brown over a prior collision, and Judge Advocate General Swain notes a rise in trial records.
Rev Dr DeWitt Talmage greeted by about 1600 at Tremont temple for a rebuttal to Ingersoll infidel claims. He mocks Ingersoll, cites biblical trial by jury, and defends religion, while contrastingctruths with secular doubt and urging duty and helpful work.
The Augusta New Era prints a letter purportedly from the late Israel Washburn Jr dating to February 1880. It references the Maine count out controversy and asserts Washburn’s stance on the issue.
The fragment discusses Blaine as ill suited for the occasion, warning of sunstroke and near-mistakes that could risk the state. It accuses supporters of backing one of the country’s greatest incompetents and criticizes attempts to provoke loud campaigning unsafely. The author notes it is unclear to whom Washburn wrote the letter.
Shenandoah Pa November 13 The blaze remains burning in debris with no further danger. Loss cited at about 600000 with insurance just over 100000. Homeless sheltering with families. temporary buildings rising. Several deaths reported and many homes uninsured. Relief arrives from other areas as volunteers aid victims and a Totals show 200 houses destroyed 500 families homeless and destitute.
A Boston fusileers anniversary dinner was held at the Quincy house on Tuesday evening with about 100 veterans present. Gen. E. W. Hincks and Hon. Charles W. Slack attended, and past commanders and lieutenants were recognized. Maj. McDonough as president led toasts, with remarks from many veteran officers. The event celebrated long service and looked toward the hundredth anniversary.
The Horticultural Hall exhibition features many quality works by lesser known artists alongside some by established names. German and European pieces predominate among 156 catalogue numbers, with notable American contributors listed. Key foreign artists include Vallee, Wilmer, Syer, Weyl, and others. The collection will be auctioned Wednesday to Friday at 2 p.m. Conducted by Lewis J. Bird & Co.
The railroad commissioners announce a hearing at Buzzard’s Bay station in Sandwich on November 20 to decide how Old Colony Railroad should alter its route to cross the Cape Cod canal, details of the bridge and approaches, and whether the bridge will include locks or other safeguards. The outcome will influence canal company security arrangements with Old Colony.
From the Boston Pilot Mayor Palmer of Boston will not be a candidate for re election. No reason is given for his withdrawal. He has been a good chief magistrate and led a clean capable government in a Democratic city. He deserved re election and would have received it if he chose.
Lieut Bell of the 7th cavalry overtook a marauding Canadian band near White Earth and brought the group to Fort Buford. The party includes 11 men 12 women and 38 children with 46 ponies. Gen Terry ordains transfer to British possessions and allows kept property to ease hardship.
Boston letter notes costly, well fitted bar rooms growing popular. Highlights John Hezeltine's on Washington near Milk Street, the Coolidge cafe in Bowdoin Square, Sullivan's uptown, and Perkins on Tremont Street, among others.
A grand new saloon on Essex Street by ex-Congressman March of Maine debuts with extravagant furnishings and Edison lighting. Promoted as unmatched in the city, it rivals New York’s finest resorts in elegance and offerings, featuring polished cherry wood, glass ceiling veneer, and top brands of liquor and cigars.
In Otter Creek a powder explosion destroys Charles Hardison’s eyes and severes his hand and arm. A gale in Thomaston sparked a house fire that consumed three dwellings opposite the street. The Penobscot county medical association met in Bangor electing Dr. Mason president and Dr. Robinson secretary and treasurer. Mortgage figures show Waldo Oxford Cumberland Franklin Lincoln Somerset densely mortgaged, with Kennebec higher and Aroostook largest. Aroostook farmers largely rely on potatoes for starch factories.
At Tilton Mrs Maud M Scales charged with setting fire to Wyatt block was bound over to the supreme court. The November term of the supreme court of Grafton county met Tuesday with civil cases indexed and a short session expected. Ella Jenkins a Manchester weaver has gone to Minneapolis to meet a widower who offers to pay expenses both ways. The steamer Nellie at Alton Bay sank after wind lifted her stern and buried her bow. she had run as an excursion and passenger boat between Westboro Alton Bay and Center Harbor.
Town of Sandwich voted 176 in favor and 3386 against division. About 200 men work on the Cape Cod canal and will stay employed all winter. Half of a $400,000 cotton mill's stock has been subscribed in Fall River led by James E. Cunneen Edgar E. Gifford and James Cornell J. They were arraigned in West Brookline for arson on H. P. Barrett’s barns, held at $4,000 each for the January grand jury session.
Jacob Ove, a convicted liquor dealer, is missing from Newport while out on bail on six appealed cases and with unencumbered property. At Pawtucket railroad station Tuesday evening, Sadie M. Palsey tried to stop a young man from boarding a rain, failed, and took poison before being taken to a doctor where her life is likely saved.
The Lynn council set city treasurer at 1560 and collector at 1300, but reduced auditor’s pay to 1000. George E Spear liquor license laid on table for a week. Domestic Mary Carey injured by fire, hospitalized with uncertain recovery. Wall to protect Red Rock town funded as costly project. Five-year-old burns risk fatality in Somerville. Patrick Conners arraigned for larceny in Medford court. Daniel Perkins fined for liquor law violation in Lynn court. Lynx to be supplied with electric lights.
Edward A Adams was assaulted by five men on Bedford Street near Harrison Avenue at 9 PM Tuesday. Patrolman Lonther pursued the assailants, captured one at the fourth station, who gave the name Timothy Hay.
The Iowa legislature will present Miss Kate Shelley with a medal honoring her brave act of crossing a bridge at night to save a train from destruction. Then sixteen, she gained fame for the feat and now, at sixteen, remains celebrated for her courage.
The city school committee, chaired by Mayor Palmer, examined establishing elementary instruction in mechanical arts. A plan to open rooms for carpentry, with one or two initial classrooms, was outlined along with cost estimates and a $2,500 request for equipment and maintenance.
The Baptist autumnal conference opened yesterday at First Baptist Commonwealth Avenue Church. Afternoon and evening sessions run today and tomorrow. Dr Crane gave welcome. Dr Alvah Hovey presided and outlined conference aims. Topics include church architecture and the social element in Christianity. Evening discussed Religion and Hygiene and Mosaic diet. Dr Potter’s reading was postponed. session adjourned after no show.
A Boston creditors meeting for Lord & Leighton boot and shoe dealers set up a committee to investigate. Ambrose Sanger of Tamworth and South Talworth New Hampshire has failed. Manchester New Jersey grocers Sawyer and Hoyt failed. Waterbury Connecticut printer Lewis E. King will settle via assignment. Ferguson and Allen Alfred Maine liability about 1500 with 2500 assets. L Stone Peoria Illinois assigned with 15600 liabilities and 12500 assets. Vanderbilt Bros seed dealers New York assigned with 21493 preferences and 40000 liabilities. Union furnace Taunton stove makers called creditor meeting for November 17. Hf. E. Benedict Elmira New York assigned with 300 in preferences.
A suit filed by Mrs. Caroline KE Shelley and her daughter against Henry F Durant heirs. Shelley, 40, of Condor Street East Boston, alleges Durant’s widow was wrongly named and accuses the survivor of bigamy.
Governor Butler proclaims Thursday November 29 as a day of public thanksgiving and praise to God and Jesus Christ. Citizens urged to gather with families, share meals, and give to the less fortunate while rejoicing in providence and national progress.
A man found floating near Caswell's wharf Charlestown Tuesday. A little girl Lila Sleeper crushed under bricks from Leverett street chimney collapse. Michael McCarty 63 killed by a beam at Boge elevator Norfolk avenue. Elwood J. Barrell injured by hawser on schooner Sullivan Law. leg fractured. George Claymore Jr four died after clothing fire at Willowcourt Roxbury. Church theft at St Francis de Sales Roxbury window break and two cups stolen. Tim othy Ahern worker deaths and assorted street thefts reported. Suspect Timothy Sullivan of Worcester found unconscious in North End hospital. John Stone arrested for breaking and entering freight car at Back Bay yards.
Before the joint special committee on separate maintenance for criminal insane on Tuesday, Thomas Parsons, chairman of the prison commission, Dr Parks of Worcester hospital, Dr Walter Channing, an insanity expert, and Miss Clara Barton, superintendent of the women’s prison at Sherborn, testified against Mr F B Sanborn’s plan. The testimony favored an entire separation of the criminal insane from current institutions. Another hearing will be held today.
Washington Post brief notes a post election scene involving Mr W Mahone of Petersburg Virginia. The item hints at public attention or a political figure with a lingering presence after voting day. The text is fragmented but centers on Mahone and Petersburg context.
The document warns that only E. S. Wells of Roughon Rats makes the genuine Rough on Corns with a laughing face on its labels. It mentions a 25 cent bottle price and references Pairhantiws Koes Gordian for cords in an odd, likely misread, advertising fragment.
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