22 Nov 1881
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1881
Page
1
The page compiles brief local items and editorials including opinions on the coming Congress and assorted notes. It also lists financial markets, marriages and deaths, railroad matters, real estate, mining notes, and local happenings with short summaries.
Andrew J. Bailey secures the city solicitor post after a prolonged clash between city government branches. The Republican convention plans to nominate Dr. Samuel A. Green for mayor with Curtis Guild and Albert Palmer also named as potential harmonizing options. Cotton production for the year is estimated at 4,700,000 bales, down about 2,000,000 from last year, with calls for improvement linked to future exhibitions.
Rhode Island voters choose the congressman to fill Aldrich's vacated seat. Republican Col. Henry J. Spooner faces Democrat Gen. Sisson. The outcome hinges on suffrage access, with thousands denied the vote. Spooner expected to lead.
The National Grange urged elevating the Bureau of Agriculture to a cabinet post in a fervent presentation to Commissioner Loring who declined to push for such action. He favored separate bureaus for manufacturing and labor statistics and left policy to Congress and agricultural interests. Edison is set for an electric railway test under Villard of the Northern Pacific, building fifty miles from St. Paul to St. Cloud with Edison funding the risk if the experiment fails.
The Utica Observer notes Democratic gains in seven of eight counties, estimating a statewide effect that could have produced a 75,000 majority if mirrored. It credits Harold Frederic for shaping the editorial effort and eroding Republican strength, even in Roscoe Conkling's home county.
Charles Guiteau’s murder trial entered its seventh day as counsel Mr. Robinson sought release and was denied, Guiteau asking him to stay. Medical experts testified before the government rested, and Guiteau spoke from his seat, promising to testify later. Defense counsel Mr. Scoville began his opening and would resume the next forenoon as crowds filled the courthouse.
Washington reports a dramatic shift in the Guiteau trial with Mr. Scoville assuming control of the defense after Mr. Robinson withdraws. Scoville gains public sympathy by stressing fairness and insanity as central issues, while preserving a legal stance against malpractice.
In Washington on November 21, William Jones alias the avenger was arraigned for assault with intent to kill Charles J. Guiteau after a shooting on Saturday. Bail set at 5000 dollars. failure to post bail sent to jail awaiting grand jury action. The Supreme Court also ruled bank capital invested abroad may be taxed, affirming the circuit court. Seven indictments were returned against Captain H W Howgate for forging a voucher and for multiple embezzlements between 1879 and 1880.
Dublin reports warn of renewed outrages and rising crime this winter. A Wexford woman Miss Gafford was found murdered likely for robbery. Coercion Act arrests include a solicitor near Limerick and a Carrick-on-Suir land league official. A land court reduced rents in Mayo. A Sinn Fein style meeting backed government policy. In Rome a revolver was thrown at Depretis but caused no harm. Admiral Glyn libel case advances. Miracles at Knock revived with a nun cure witnessed by many.
In Strafford near Dover New Hampshire Mrs Waldron about sixty fatally cut her granddaughter nine and then killed herself after a brief disturbance. Mr Waldron found them in the kitchen with the child dead and his wife dying. Coroner Pray may hold an inquest. no prior insanity noted. Event occurred within minutes and near the site of a previous murder by Evans.
The Bangor Commercial urges Hon. George W. Ladd of the fourth district as speaker, arguing his fitness and the potential for a Democrat Greenbacker fusion to control the House. The Portland Argus notes Ladd’s capability and suggests his broad acceptance across parties if such a coalition forms. The defeat of Astor in New York tightens GOP margins and fuels talks of cross party collaboration.
The Kennebec Journal reports rumors about James G Blaine and Maine politics. It states he will not run for Congress governor or U S Senate and will retire to private affairs when President Arthur’s cabinet term begins. The England minister rumor has no foundation.
The joint water committee reports Ira Remsen found cucumber odor from the sponge Spongila fluviatillis in Farm pond. It recommends diverting Basin water, building a permanent conduit, and isolating reservoirs to end the contamination while urging tank cleaning and continued monitoring.
William Cannon of Bangor remains jailed on burglary charges from RE R Neally and Sons. John Lovett of Cave Elizabeth found a 33 foot whale jaw shown to Portland Natural History Society. Margaret Guthrie of Bangor, 18, shot by her brother. neck wound not serious. J A Beal, new Bangor buyer, also acquiring Penobscot Exchange. possession date April 7. Winthrop Mills stock losses tied to yarn, belting and other materials found at Foster and Goodness homes. several people under suspicion as losses reach hundreds of dollars.
Reports from New Hampshire include a $30 000 libel suit against W H Abel & Co a man Ora Slade commits suicide at Keene aged 36 leaving a widow and four children wage increases in Manchester cotton mills 5 percent for time worked a railroad injury in Bartlett a republican caucus in Peterboro nominating D K Davis for postmaster and a Keene fire dept resignation over engine house location.
The Vermont Dairymen's association has invitations from St. Albans Montpelier and Rutland for their winter meeting with arrangements left to the secretary. Thomas Lyon escaped from Sheriff Hulburt at Bennington as they planned to go to Rutland for a thirty day liquor law sentence and is said to be in New York State. A Shelburne family received a nine month old child from a lady who stepped from a train and vanished with the departing express. no clues to the parentage. Windsor's new state prison buildings near completion with W D Brackett Co of Boston given a five year convict labor contract at fifty cents daily. water from springs and a 12 inch sewer to the Connecticut river will serve the prison. Outside, a two story wooden shop 82 by 85 houses about thirty girls in shoe work. A $20,000 state appropriation will cover the new facilities and improve the prison system.
Records show Mount Auburn cemetery finances reveal long incomplete books with net income from 1858 to 1880 near 98 314 32 dollars after deducting cemetery payments and creditors. Early years lacked treasurer reports, masking exact receipts prior to 1855 though estimates place annual cemetery profits around 3 700 dollars in 1835 78.
Fire, petitions presented. improvements on Devonshire and Harbor View streets plus Canterbury and West Broadway moves. Constable for municipal court appointed. Various reports and orders approved including wooden building regulations, Farm Pond conduit cost, holiday pay, and city labor payroll. Bailey elected city solicitor. salary bill passed. Columbus Avenue pond project authorized. Dorchester Bay tunnel work progress reviewed.
In a continued superior court hearing, witnesses testified about the Western Sea and related dealings. Capt Candage examined the vessel in June and described its condition and voyage plans. Weighing cotton and payments tied to Fuller, Goodnow, and business associates were disclosed. Gardner Fuller admitted a conspiracy with Goodnow to defraud an insurer, with Goodson directing acts to obtain insurance payout.
Wendell Phillips condemns the architect for omitting artificial light in the new Warren avenue high school. He urges the school committee to spend up to 1000 dollars to fit two empty rooms for evening use. He calls for the council to face responsibility and provide lighting by December 1 for needy scholars.
Leonard & Co auctioneers sell paintings this afternoon from private collections to settle estates. Notable artists include DeHaas Sontag Hoguet W Alard Gay Passmore Meadows W E Norton G L Brown Lieckert Williams Noel Darrah Shayer Morris and others. Varied subjects include landscapes marine figure and cattle.
Summary of varied 19th century items including President Arthur to occupy the White House this week, visitors in Boston and Paris, social rounds in Maine and Manitoba, a golden wedding in Adams County Ohio, a Worcester marriage, Oscar Wilde lectures announced, and art news from the Pennsylvania Academy highlighting Dunsmore's Macbeth and the Witches valued at $15 000. Also notes on Rev Storrs anniversary, Frederick Douglass prosperity, and Miss Margherita Stora's European studies and Boston concerts.
A workman on a Washington street roof dropped a two pound hammer on porter in the afternoon, causing serious injury. A juror discharged from the panel faced a Highland court for breaking and entering and will return to prisoner's instead of the jury box. Charles Haynes held on $1006 for postal law violations tied to lottery circulars for examination. Andrew Gray arrived from Cheyenne and loaned a stranger $250, securing a $1,000 Denver Silver Mining check. William Gleason, alias John Williams, discharged after a year but quickly rearrested for stealing a gold ring.
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