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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1883
Page
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The piece notes anti Tilden factions revive old yarns about his needs, with Pittsburg Post and Portland Press debating chances of a southern push for Hendricks and Tilden. The mock concern over the 1876 era reflects a broader, humorous political climate about the Democratic nomination.
The article contrasts 1875 results with next year’s outlook, noting Democratic gains across states previously held by Republicans. It highlights Democratic majorities in New York Pennsylvania New Jersey California Indiana and gains in Ohio Colorado Nevada Wisconsin Michigan and Kansas while noting Republican strongholds in Ohio Massachusetts Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Connecticut Kansas Oregon Nebraska and others. It emphasizes shifting majorities and discusses state by state results and table commentary.
Secretary Teller rules on pension law questions concerning dependent mothers. He states that an established fact is a son’s loss of support for his mother and confirms that contributions need not be actual wages sent home. recognition of obligation by letters or affection can suffice. He notes varying state statutes affect dependency and outlines handling for minor sons and adequate means of support.
At the Proteus court of inquiry Gen Hazen resumes examination with written questions. He discusses reports about Littleton Island stores, Garlington’s hearings, and loading orders. Hazen argues the sergeant bore duty, notes possible failures, and cites a clerical error re enclosure No 4 affecting Garlington's orders.
A New York group met at 127 East Twenty-third Street to form a society backing the Anglo-Saxon system of weights and measures. It will serve New York and New Jersey as a branch of the International Institute, with aims to retain the Anglo-Saxon standard and oppose the metric system. The speaker argued that Anglo-Saxon nations control much wealth, tonnage, and commerce and urged global adoption of their standards.
A midday street crime outside The Tombs ends with Wim. Lyon of Albany robbed by two men. Lyon shouted, one raider grabbed by the throat while the other took his pockets. John McCarthy was captured by police. accomplice escaped. McCarthy identified by victim and witnesses.
Waterbury faces a drought risk as rainfall to date is seven inches less than last year. City commissioners dammed Mad river to reinforce the reservoir, housing a pump able to send 1,000,000 gallons daily into the supply main. Cold weather increases danger and officials urge strict conservation, cutting water use by half citywide.
ST ALBANS VT Nov 15 The Central Vermont railroad adopted the new standard time on Oct 8 making it among the first. General Manager Hobart sent a despatch to Secretary W F Allen praising the time convention and the success of standard time across railroads and the nation.
About 200 stockmen gathered in Chicago to reorganize and urge national government action to prevent contagious cattle diseases. The national swine breeders association adjourned to meet in the same city in November 1584.
A meeting of Highland Junction railroad directors directed the engineer to re survey the route from the east bank to Hopewell junction where connection will be made with the New York and New England. The bridge will rise 200 feet above high water mark.
In Cleveland Ohio on November 15 the Cleveland rolling mill company and other iron works plan shutdowns or major workforce reductions due to a subdued market. Milwaukee and North Chicago mills also closed, leaving several hundred unemployed as the rail laying season ends and orders vanish.
Quebec reports a 40 ounce gold nugget valued at 360 dollars recovered from the Gilbert River at Beance. The finder, location, and method are not specified in the fragment. Further details are unavailable in the provided text.
Sydney Cowell files for divorce from husband George Giddens. In Dallas gravel pits a cave collapse buries five men, four fatally injured, on Wednesday. Rev. Father Cadigan of Quio parish Montreal reportedly becomes insane and refuses to eat claiming a divine command not to partake of God.
Bangor reports a devastating gale across Maine causing widespread timber losses. Affected belt stretches through Piscataquis county and northern Penobscot into Aroostook, with numerous forests leveled and towns like Shirley severely damaged. Estimates place losses in the hundreds of thousands to around a million dollars, roads blocked by fallen trees, and over 20 buildings unroofed near Patten.
Ex Gov Natt Head is laid to rest at Hooksett with a large turnout from across New Hampshire. Attendees include ex Governors Smyth Weston Cheney Prescott Hale and other state leaders, plus members of the executive council and military staff. Services at house and cemetery featured scripture readings prayers and a male quartet. The funeral cortege included many veterans lodges and orders with Trinity commandery Knights Templar and Massachusetts Grand Consistory participants. Burial occurred under an arch of steel with Trinity commandery pallbearers assisting.
In Bangor, a political argument outlines Gov. Butler's plan to drive a labor backed ticket at a future convention, aiming to pressure the Democratic body into nominating him. It suggests if coerced, Butler would run to lose and push the election to the House, while noting his failure to meet democracy's needs and proposing Samuel J. Tilden as a suitable alternative.
Sand w ich Mass November reports that Wood’s Hall Fertilizer Works in Falmouth houses the Pacific Guano Company with about one million dollars in capital. The factory uses animal dust bone meal fish scraps guano phosphates and superphosphates to produce fertilizer averaging 125 workers. Production values reached 650000 in 1882 and 600000 in 1880, while property taxes and growth show Falmouth expanding from 1873 to 1533.
The Anti-Polygamy League of Cleveland urges a nationwide campaign to curb Mormon polygamy. It calls Congress to pass a constitutional amendment prohibiting polygamy, warning of Mormon influence and lobbying in Washington. It asks petitions across cities to push state legislatures to restrict the practice nationwide.
Thomas Barrows of Cate farm Kiterry Maine was slain last night in a barn area. Mrs Barrows reports hearing gunfire, witnessing him crawl to the house bleeding, then dying with multiple wounds and a revolver found nearby not his. York county sheriff leads investigation and a coroner's inquest is scheduled. Mrs Barrows claimed she saw him kill himself but authorities doubt the self inflicted theory.
Boston common council debates outcome of granting land for the New England Conservatory of Music burial ground indefinitely postponed amid propriety concerns. Contingent fund bills are amended, dinner and carriage allowances debated, and civil service reform resolutions proceed to second reading.
Four disguised men raided Peter Olsen's Denver area home at Petersburg Grove. They whipped his feet with willow switches and tried to roast him alive before discovering $600 in a stove box. Olsen was left injured but alive and likely to recover.
Belvidere New Jersey November 15 Peter Smull known as the fasting horse thief escaped with a jailer’s help after 38 days of fasting. A prisoner entered Smull’s cell under the guise of refilling a lamp and, with the sheriff’s daughter guarding the doorway, the pair fled successfully.
New York editors at World Star Tribune Morning Journal and Truth gain a 46 cent per thousand line rate after a union push. Tribune workers faced a union committee strike threat and quit, while non union staff disobeyed. Herald Sun pay 46 cents and Times 45 cents with no demand.
D R Pratt of 26 East Twenty-seventh Street New York had been staying with friends in Bellows Falls for six weeks in his wife’s care. He escaped yesterday and followed trains and walked to Northampton. He is six years old tall thin with a very white full beard.
Passenger agents of Chicago and Kansas City railroads met to address troubles with passenger rates. They agreed to discipline offending roads unless cut rate ticket sales stop and to restore and maintain the rates between Chicago and Kansas City.
The American Public Health Association elected officers led by President Dr. Albert L. Gihon of Washington and first vice president Dr. James E. Reeves of Wheeling. Secretary is Dr. Irving A. Watson and treasurer Dr. J. Berrien Lindsley. Executive committee includes Henry P. Walcott. next annual meeting set for St. Louis.
Montreal November 15 a circular signed by Shaw Bros and Cassels calls a meeting of leading leather houses in the dominion to discuss limiting maximum credit to four months with 5 percent discount for cash and 4 percent for cash in 30 days scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
Springfield report details a bondholder committee inspection finds the Danville Olney and Ohio River railway in good condition under Receiver Howard. They commend management and note earnings deficit under operating expenses is less than expected, endorsing nine months of management. Committee returns to Boston.
Former Vermont governor Fairbanks has seized 10 locomotives in Montreal as collateral for three promissory notes totaling 150000.Bradley Barlow, late president of the Southeastern railway, allegedly pledged the engines. The Southeastern company refuses to surrender the engines, claimed as personal property of Barlow, acquired from the makers.
Omaha November 15 Trinity Cathedral an imposing Episcopal church complex was consecrated today with ceremonies led by founder Bishop Clarkson and assisted by Lord Bishop Sweetman of Toronto Bishop Garrett of Texas and other church leaders.
The well dressed man found this morning at Plum Island is identified by papers as Henry Conway, captain of the barge Osprey, which disappeared on Long Island Sound Monday night along with the barges Ida and Dun derberg.
The New England society met at the Continental hotel electing officers: President Hon E A Rollins. vice presidents Henry M Hoyt and Rev D R Goodwin. secretary Charles Emory Smith. chaplain Rev George Dana Boardman. physician E B Shapley. The annual banquet is set for December 22 with expected attendance by Attorney General Brewer, Postmaster General Gresham, and Governor elect Robinson of Massachusetts.
Chicago November 15 Al Smith sponsor of John L Sullivan plans to offer Paddy Ryan a four round glove contest in San Francisco instead of Boston. He cites the Boston ball being used for other purposes at the scheduled time.
In Harrisburg on November 15 the house postponed final adjournment to December 5 and passed a pay bill for this session. The adjournment reconsideration was delayed amid rumors the senate would concur, which stalled passage of the appropriation bill.
New Haven Conn Nov 15 beginning of the auction of the Connecticut electric light company property. Counsel for the United States electric light company of New York attended proceedings as bids were opened today in the case involving the two utilities.
Genevieve Rowee an eight year old of Sidneford died leaving 200 descendants. York Mills Saco to cut wages ten percent amid low business. Solon Chase greenveckers to reorganize next month. The Headlight political paper to debut Dec 2. Charles Hutchinson jailed for burglary at J B Chase Orono with goods recovered at Basin and Great Works. Two men from Falmouth Fore side drifted to sea seeking seaweed lords after a storm. feared lost.
A penny evening paper from Portsmouth notes a young son of John Carpenter drowned while skating on Page's pond near Keene. Edward KE Stevens of Kingston was found dead in bed at 66, retiring the previous evening. Vandals damage cottages at Redding camp ground. Tramps ply Newmarket with thefts and an assault at Newmarket Junction. Dartmouth seniors appoint class day speakers. Gratton county supreme court at Plymouth sentences include Ann G Crew for adultery and George Carr for indecent exposure. other cases continued as counsel ill. court to adjourn.
Orson Butler, labeled the Plymouth fat boy, weighed 245 pounds on November 7 as he turned 12. Putney citizens welcomed Landford Kendrick home after 30 days imprisonment for illegal liquor sales. He chose a one month jail term and $100 fine over a $600 fine. Rain halted a planned band and triumphal train procession, but a large crowd gathered at the hotel for feasting and dancing, giving a $200 testimonial purse.
Seven Swedes settled in Quinsigamond in 1875 and the colony has grown to 700. Other news: Washington mills at Lawrence discharged 60 weavers and halted over 150 looms. Wayland clerk H Wright attempted suicide, health cited. A Springfield girl in Maryland sends strawberries in a box. Overman wheel to move office to Chicopee. Blanford gale toppled pines on the common. Gilman Moulton of Lynn identified as miner found near a maniant, badge for best shot. Dr S P Dresser dies after hitting a timber during bridge repairs at 43, leaving a widow and three children.
Charles Squires pleaded guilty in Waterbury on a Halloween shooting case involving Policeman Burns's son. A lad was hit in the knee by birdshot while passing Squires's house as cabbage stumps flew. Squires fined twenty dollars plus costs or jail.
London reports show Joseph Chamberlain condemning deliberate wreckage as a crime and national disgrace. He said marine insurance reforms would deter wrecking. In Vienna a monster trial of 111 involved in anti Jewish riots is planned with 1,400 witnesses. Rome notes American bishops proposing a papal nuncio to the United States.
The independent democratic executive committee met Thursday night at their headquarters with W W Nichols presiding and nominated Gen A P Martin for mayor. A campaign committee led by Nichols Blood Pierce Gould and Bowker was formed to manage the bid.
Mr Charles Stuart Welles of New York City will lecture at Tremont Temple Saturday at 7 45 P M on The New Marriage The Maverick associates hold first ball at Syceum Hall Hast Boston next Monday evening The Boston upholsterers union No 1 ball at Odd Fellows hall Friday evening Nov 16 1883 Yale Harvard freshman game scheduled for Nov 2 at Hartford or Springfield Twenty first annual reunion of Company F Forty Fourth Massachusetts volunteers at Youngs Hotel Tuesday Nov 27 with business at 6 30 and dinner at 7 Country club races at Clyde Park next Saturday four contests including a hunters steeplechase Twentieth banquet of the Social Temperance union at Tremont Temple Chapel Friday Nov 16 at 3 P M
Gen. C B Norton outlines the foreign exhibition's progress since opening, noting diverse country displays, robust attendance near 200000, and broad public education value. Merchants once opposed now report benefit, with plans for Irish day and potential move of the fair to Chicago after closing.
Chicago reports a major blaze at S. D. Kimbark & Co. stock warehouse at 82 and 84 Michigan Avenue. The third and fourth floors burned, stock valued at 200000, building 25000. Basement goods of Reid, Murdoch & Fisher damaged by water. Insurance from multiple companies. Additional brief fire updates from Boston area, Oshkosh, Lowell, New York, Spellows Falls, Rush note scattered incidents with varying losses.
At a Harvard board meeting the president and fellows conferred appointments. William Gray Henry J Bigelow and Warren G Appleton were named trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts for 1884 Edward L Mark was appointed assistant professor of zoology Charles A Snow and Joseph H Beale were made proctors Edward C Brigue became instructor in materia medica Eben Altman instructor in operative dentistry Francis H Williams instructor in ophthalmology William K B Shubrick Clymer instructor in English Samuel A Durgin lecturer on hygiene The visiting committee on fine arts and music gained Arthur Noteh and Frederick Crowninshield The languages committee adds Francis Peabody Jr and William T Barris.
A court martial convenes at noon Thursday in the Museum building to try Ensign Guy W Brown U S N in the Pinta case. Commodore J Young presides with Captains Wilson Selfridge Bradford and others, plus Cmdrs Yates Pearson Gridley and Capt Mead as judge advocate.
Fire commissioners set a 3 P. M. trial at the pond on the common for the new Silsby engine. Street commissioners report petitions from Huntington avenues land associates to extend St Botolph street eastward and lay out Irvington street to Huntington avenue, plus Cemetery street from Norfolk street to Harvaca street. A Thursday aldermen meeting accepted the recount report for representatives and senator.
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