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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1882

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New England fisheries and political speculation in New York

A New York man claims an invention called a thinking machine to fill the gap left by the smashed republican machine. The piece hopes New England fisheries interests will be well represented at next year’s international exhibition in London. It notes at least one republican paper supports a republican candidate to succeed Mr Hour, with The New Bedford Standard suggesting the party could go farther and fare worse.

New York New England London Post Mr. Hour New Bedford Standard Bijou Collier Standard Opera Ila Gilbert and Sullivan W.J. Seaman Max Muller the Howard Boston Globe Hiehberg Quartett

Return of British Troops from Egypt Noted Duke of Connaught

A London journal notes the British troops return from Egypt and observes Duke of Connaught's bronzed face and unchanged appearance. It praises him as a handsome toy soldier, mentioning his grace's warm reception and steadfast demeanor.

London Journal Egypt Duke of Connaught

Welch seeks re nomination as alderman in ward 7

The friends of William J. Welch announce his candidacy on the Democratic ticket for alderman. Welch has served almost three years on the council from ward 7 and has sat on key committees, notably finance, where he was elected unanimously by both Democratic and Republican colleagues.

William J. Welch Welch

Death of Gen James D Fessenden Shocks Portland

In Portland the death of Gen James D Fessenden is mourned as the loss of a foremost and beloved citizen. He was a true gentleman whose courteous speech and genial disposition earned him a wide circle of steadfast friends. His sudden passing in the prime of life is deeply lamented by peers and community alike.

James D. Fessenden Portland Fessenden

Texas district seat won by Tom Ochiltree amid sharp critique

Finley, a Democrat associated with the Texas bell punch law, was defeated by Tom Ochiltree who earned a notorious reputation in Washington as "the champion American liar." The piece notes harsh opinions of Ochiltree and other figures in Texas politics.

Finley Texas Tom Ochiltree Washington

Harbor Collision Prompts Call to Curb Steamship Speed

Following last week’s New York harbor accident where a steamer struck a tug and barge, authorities face proposals to curb reckless speeds by large ships. Complaints over unlawful harbor conduct and the right of way favor tighter controls to protect smaller craft and property.

New York Harbor

Two Good Men in Massachusetts Delegation

Special correspondence reviews public life in Washington and Boston politics. It contrasts Morse and Robinson as honest, capable MPs from Massachusetts while noting others like Crapo and Bowman waning. A Fall River homicide report follows with details of Julia Mosher found in an outhouse and suspected foul play.

Massachusetts House of Representatives Mr. Morse Mr. Robinson Boston Reed Maine Fall River

Reeks Sues for Libel After Virginia City Case

George J. Reeks files a libel suit for 25000 dollars against the Territorial Enterprise of Virginia City. The paper called him a poltroon and murderer despite his acquittal, alleging the killing of James E. Anderson was not self defense.

Eureka George J. Reeks James E. Anderson Electoral Commission Notoriety Territorial Enterprise of Virginia City Reeks

Snowy Galveston and varied 19th century notices

Snow fell at Galveston Texas one inch remained by nightfall. Edgar B Snow a Harrison grand nephew left the U S Marine Corps at his own request. Tuscarora valley miners strike ended with mine owners conceding 10 cents per ton. Timothy Coleman killed a boy in Lead City by striking him breaking his neck. William McHugh sentenced to be hanged March 2 1883 for murder his second death sentence. Williams brothers killed and Sylvester Williams fatally injured by roof fall at Grassy Island collery near Scranton Pennsylvania. Westbury dairymen report sudden cattle deaths of unknown cause. Illinois state attorney pursues insurers from other states for 8500 000 in license fees. Dr George Buchanan son of Dean Buchanan committed for murder by malpractince. Congressional committee arrives at Arkansas City Ark to inspect works at Lake Providence La and question Capt Mitchell at Vicksburg. Northwestern road second week November gross earnings 446 800 down 2 109. Goulds southwestern system earnings 791 834 up 192 612.

Galveston Tex Edgar B. Snow Harrison United States Marine Corps Massillon Tuscarora Valley Lead City Oak Timothy Coleman George Buchanan Philadelphia Dean Buchanan Lizzie Halston Mulford Del Congressional Investigating Committee Arkansas City Ark Lake Providence Louisiana Capt. Mitchell Vicksburg Chalmers van H. Manning Tate County J. R. Chambless R. Chalmers Anders Mansfield, O William A. Cunningham Birmingham Ala Birmingham Rolling Mills Alice Fred Diebolt Cleveland Diebolt Hare United States Grand Jury St. Louis E. FE William D. Russell J. D. Cameron Dakota Territory Oby E. Owen Third National Bank Lucy A. Elkins Henry Elkins Chicago Opelika Alan Jim Roberts Charley Dix Charley Griggs United States Trenton N. J John J. Ghegan Bell Telephone Mary F. Strong Col. Strong J. H. Furman Tarrytown N. Y Hortenz H. Furman Furman Strong Dr. Furman National Cotton Planters’ Association of America New Orleans Mobile Savannah Charleston Richmond Augusta Montgomery Nashville Memphis Louisville Cincinnati Baltimore Associaton Halifax Leo Permet

Secret Service report shows 335 arrests for counterfeit activity

The treasury department chief reports 335 arrests funded by the division for counterfeiting. Of trials, 153 sentenced to prison, 37 acquitted, 31 discharged, two escaped. $10,664 in fines. $8,330,124.51 in counterfeit money captured. 184 counterfeit plates seized. Disbursements totaled $75,881.87. $2,272.98 in fees, $1,584.20 in rewards.

Washington Secret Service Division Treasury Department United States

Laconia company appeals fish passage ruling in Maine

In Penobscot county Supreme Judicial Court Judge John A. Peters announced decrees in 19 divorce cases at Saturday’s term. Eleven divorces were granted for desertion, six for adultery, one for drunkenness, and one for cruelty and drunkenness, reflecting a lengthy vacation prior to the November term.

Laconia Company Biddeford Fish Commission Laco River Supreme Judicial Court Penobscot County John A. Peters Maine

Larceny and assault arrests reported in New Hampshire

Edward Madigan, 25, claiming Saco Mo residence, is held at Dover for alleged valise larceny from an express wagon. Charles Knowles alias Norman is held at Portsmouth for knife assault and attempted murder of an unknown man at Exeter. Edgar B. Snow, US marine private and Harrison family grand nephew, was court martialed at Portsmouth for absence and discharged on his own request through relatives.

Edward Madigan Saco Dover Charles Knowles Norman Portsmouth Exeter Edgar B. Snow United States Marine Corps Harrison

Fracas and Fatalities Reported Across Several Massachusetts Towns

A Saxonville fair netted 8600 for its Celtic association. A shipment of goods was stolen from freight cars near North Adams. Multiple fatal and serious injuries occurred: Michael Brith died after a fall in Worcester. Joseph Friendly was fatally struck by a train in Millbury. John Eaton was injured by a protruding carriage pole in Wakefield. Bodies and suspects emerged in Gloucester Folly Cove capsizing. Bowley honored with a supper and gifts in Haverhill. A Troy and Greenfield case involved a witness accusing Detective Mowatt of offering bribe money. Fall River manager Baxter was stabbed by Cornelius Sullivan, leading to arrests of several juvenile thieves.

Saxonville Celtic Association North Adams Michael Brith Worcester Joseph W. Friendly Millbury Providence and Worcester Johns. Eaton Wakefield Board of Selectmen Haverhill B. F. Brickett Bowley How Warren Ordway W. B. Tenney FE. B. Bisby W. H. Moody Col. C. P. Messer J. Taylor Lester Howard Cornelius Sullivan Sullivan

Providence Typhoid Swell Weighs On City and Court Dispute

In Cranston painter John Murray dies after a fall from a staging. Providence health officials face sharp censure over typhoid and malaria claims while East Providence and local fever deaths mount. A $2 million Cooke estate case in Providence Supreme Court ends in a settlement before probate, detailing a late philanthropist’s will and family provisions.

John Murray Cranston Providence Eeast Cove Old Canal Rhode Island Hospital Supreme Court Joseph Cooke Cooke San Francisco Alice Louis Cook

Shipping Bill Sparks Debate On Resurrecting Merchant Marine

New York November 18 congressional committee discussed revival of the merchant marine. Shipping Commissioner Duncan cited 10 percent discriminating duties, wartime losses, and reliance on foreign tonnage. He urged open materials for shipbuilding and equal footing for coasting and foreign vessels. Capt. Mumford of Brooklyn proposed remedies to halt decline.

New York Congressional Committee Duncan O. R. Mumford Brooklyn

Sweeping Reduction of Freight and Passenger Rates West of Chicago

A crisis in railroad affairs emerges as the Omaha line announces sweeping fare cuts to Chicago from multiple western points. Passenger rate drops to 1 from St Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago, with grain rates cut to 7/9 cents per 160 pounds west of St Paul. Rival lines— Milwaukee and St Paul, Chicago and North Western, Illinois Central, and connections of the Rock Island— respond as a 30 day price battle heats to move this season's crop.

Chicago ST. Paul, Minn Omaha St. Paul Minneapolis Sheldon Sioux Falls Iowa St. Louis Rock Island

Robbery at Syracuse Hotel Targets West Shore Contractor

In Syracuse on November 19 John B. McDonald, a contractor for the new West Shore road, was robbed of his clothes and about 390 dollars at a city hotel. A man described as Cramer, linked to Burlington, is suspected of posing as Cramer to gain access, opening McDonald’s door with a key and fleeing after leaving payment due.

Syracuse N. Y John B. McDonald New West Shore Road Sivigk Befs Cramer Burlington Way McDonald's Cramer McDonald’s Iss Tertmier Wits Ai

Sensational Reports Not Confirmed in Foreign News

London reports on Austro Russian war fears prove unconfirmed. Notes on Russian embassy actions in Constantinople, Aleko Pasha resistance, Krebit recall, German finances, Cuban refugees, Spanish treatment, and a Paris debate on Gladstone. Includes arrests in Lyons for strike fomenting and the Kilmainham jail case.

France Spain Austria London Herr Plener Committee On the Foreign Office Pesth Russia Constantinople M. Krebit Aleko Pasha

Democratic Candidate Bookwalter Seeks Humble Service

In a Europebound letter Bookwalter, former Ohio governor hopeful, says he will serve the party with unselfish aims and prove sincerity when no political gain is possible. He anticipates discussing trade and government principles upon return, pledging devotion over personal ambition. He notes October victory joy and a desire for Democratic triumph to halt Republican rule.

Cleveland John N. Bookwalter Europe Ohio Democratic Party Democratic PS

Norfolk jubilee singers arrested over Sunday concert law

In New Haven at 10 pm on November 19, managers doorkeepers and two principal singers of the Norfolk jubilee singers were arrested under a state law and city ordinance banning public performances for hire without a license. Over 2,000 attended. bail set at 100 each. The case proceeds in city court tomorrow. In Cincinnati theatres reopened under Smith Sunday law with no arrests.

New Haven Conn Norfolk Jubilee Singers Pickett Second Regiment Cincinnati the Rhine

New Fire Signal Proposed in Boston

Unauthorized general alarms to summon the fire department lead to plans for a chief officer only signal code. Several small fires in Massachusetts and elsewhere caused by matches, defective flues, and incendiaries resulted in hundreds to thousands of dollars in losses, with multiple fires reported in Boston area and across the country.

Boston City Hall Laurie McLellan Parkman Street Hose Company 8 F. A. Smith Mason and Avery Streets Engine Company No Michael O’ Keefe Lincolnn Street Telegraph Lawson & Brentzer Twenty-sixth Poplar Streets Philadelphia Mohr’s Mohrsyilley Pa Fort Worth Texas Edmund Lothrop Easton Mass Hingham Muskegon Mich C. W. Cahill Meriden Conn Round Lill Northampton Backus & Sons Detroit Hamilton Samuel C. Day Bridgton New Limington Franklin Salem Company L Eighth Regiment F. W. Raymond Parson Machaisene Me Henry James Jeffersonville Ind

Assault on Whittemore in Hayward Place Leaves Him Critical

About 3 A M Saturday A F Whittemore aged 50 to 60 employed at No b Hayward place left for his room at the corner of Washington and Eliot streets carrying roughly $1000. He was attacked by two unknown men who struck him with a hard instrument and fled after the assault. He reached his home and was treated for two scalp wounds and a badly bruised face by Dr. Thomson. The assailants appeared to intend robbery but did not take the money. No arrests reported.

Leopold Morse Mr. Morse House of Representatives Robinson Congress Morse Massachusetts Committee On Elections The Journal South Carolina Bugle Washington Army and Navy Diplomatic Corps Wormley’s Mr. Thorpson Navy Thompson Boston Boston Post Arthur John C. New the Treasury New Treasury Chandler Hatton Indiana Mr. Arthur New York City Folger New York New’s French A. F. Whittemore Hayward Place Washington and Eliot Streets Thomson Boston City Missionary Society Dr. Webb Shawmut Avenue Webb Peter Palestine Jerusalem Temple Church of Christ Boston City D. W. Waldron Society

Social Chelsea Club Hosts Prominent Guests

A Saturday Parker house dinner drew a large cheerful group of Chelsea leaders and guests including Congressman elect Lovering, Leopold Morse, Henry Debot Lodge, and Edward Men. William A. Hovey attended as former president while A. R. James presided. Toastmaster Dr. Langworthy led speeches and light political talk.

Parker House Leopold Morse Lovering Henry Debot Lodge Edward A. R. James Frank A. Langworthy Thomas Strawan William FE. Gillman James Charles A. Campbell Morse Lodge Hovey

Woburn man Byrnes declared insane and sent to asylum

Matthew M Byrnes of Woburn was examined by Commissioner Hallett and found insane. He was turned over to the board of public institutions and sent to the South Boston asylum. He telegraphed to the secretary of the treasury in Washington claiming a US deputy marshal should meet him outside the United States hotel in Boston. He sought access to millions of dollars credited to a young lady he planned to marry.

Matthew M. Byrnes Woburn Hallett Board of Public Institutions South Boston Byrnes Secretary of the Treasury Washington Trom Woburn United States Boston Galloupe Court House

Plymouth settler descendant finds 1639 Indian deeds

Nathan Bourne Ellis of North Sandwich, a descendant of early Plymouth settlers, uncovered three deeds by Indian chief Quochatisie dating to 1639. The deeds granted large Plymouth lands to Pilgrim settlers, with smaller parcels later resold. One or more deeds will be photographed and printed in Century Magazine to illustrate a Cape Cod article.

Andwich Mass Nathan Bourne Ellis North Sandwich Plymouth Colony Quochatisie Plymouth Century Magazine Cape Cod

Morrill in terminal illness at Augusta home

Hon Lot M Morrill lies near death at his Augusta residence after a period of improvement following his Washington return. Doctors diagnose chronic gastritis with long years of painful episodes, and friends report little hope for recovery. His mind remains clear as he faces the end.

Augusta Lot M. Morrill Washington

Pattison declines escort for gubernatorial inauguration

In Philadelphia on November 19, Robert E. Pattison refused the State Fencibles battalion offer to serve as an escort for his inauguration. He stated no oath ceremony should cost Pennsylvanians a dollar and pledged a frugal inauguration.

Philadelphia State Fencibles Battalion Robert E. Pattison Pennsylvania

Final meeting of fenian skirmishing fund subscribers

New York reports the investigation committee's findings and a demand to prove charges before a secret tribunal or publicly. It states most expenditures had no connection to the skirmishing fund, except two items: the purchase of two rems costing 26,390 dollars and Byreslin’s charges for supervision and construction.

New York Committee On Investigration Byreslin

Inaugural Sermon of Rev. Twichell in East Boston

Rev. Mr. Twichell of East Cleveland preached his inaugural sermon at Maverick Square Congregational Church in East Boston. He stressed preaching Christ, duties of minister and people, and living with truth, integrity, and service to uplift family, church, and society.

Mr. Twichell Congregational Church East Cleveland Ohio Maverick Square Congregational Church East Boston Paul Jesus Christ Christ God

The Profit of Godliness Sermon by Rev Leavell at Boylston Street

Rev William Hayne Leavell recently settled over the Orthodox Congregational society Brighton preached a forcible sermon at the Christian union on Boylston Street The speaker urged balanced attention to body and spirit arguing bodily exercise profits little yet godliness profits all things with promise of this life and that to come He stressed integrity humility and the lasting value of godly character.

Young Men’s Christian Union William Hayne Leavell Orthodox Congregational Society Brighton Christian Union Boylston Street Paul Merlice Jesus Christ Min New England

Madame Nilsson Last Appearance at Music Hall in Lusien

Madame Christine Nilsson gave a long concert at Music Hall with Mendelssohn, Verdi, and Boccherini selections. She faced impaired voice and replaced some pieces while Miss Hope Glenn and Signor Del Puente contributed. The audience remained good-natured as the Quintet Club honored Boccherini’s minuet and Bjorksten showed distress on stage.

Christine Nilsson Music Hall Lusien Mendelssohn Mendelssohn Quintet Club Mercadante M. Theodor Bjorksten Schubert Mattei Signor G. del Puente Madame Nilsson Boito Bjorkten Boston Theatre Clara Louise Kellogt Mile. Terese Liebe Henriette Maurer Christopher Fritsch Holst-Hansen Miss Kellogg Boston Mile Liebe

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