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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1880
Page
2
The London Standard argues for ending land sale limits and revisions to the land system to ease farmer hardship against American competition. It warns reform alone may not solve the issue but expects broader gains for English farmers, including possible estate dispersion and improved morale.
Robert D. Lilley, financial agent for Washington and Lee University, aims to revive an endowment drive begun in 1976 by Col. Thomas A. Scott and other capitalists. He hopes wealthy eastern benefactors will fund the project as prosperity returns. The university, founded by Gen. Washington with Cincinnati Society support, prides itself on high scholarship and strict business management modeled after English universities.
The Hon Thomas B Reed of the First Maine District withdraws from the Senatorial contest. He cites a close district but believes Republicans can win. Mr Adams, Democrat clerk of the House, will likely assemble the roll honestly, suggesting it would be hazardous for Reed to pursue the Senatorship. Haw haw.
Alexander H. Stephens repeats charges against Chairman Barnum accusing him of crimes and urges Stephens to reveal his place and aid the solid South.
London dispatch reports Cabinet unity on Ireland's coercion path with Forster opposing early coercive measures, and Parliament likely January session. News notes Cork assault deemed minor, Paris Imperialist press aims, and Vatican nuncio protest over monastic expulsions amid wider European unrest.
A Ragusa despatch reports eight hours of fighting on November 25 near Dulcigno with Albanian troops losing twenty killed and fifty wounded while Turkish forces suffered substantial losses. Dervish Pasha prepared to hand over Dulcigno but Montenegro demanded a formal cession. Delegates from Russia and other powers discussed guarantees to Montenegro, and Montenegrin forces were set to occupy the town Friday under a plan formalized at Kunpia.
Leg horn reports the iron steamer Oncle Joseph of 823 tons and Ortigia of 1853 tons collided off Spezzia. About 200 drowned, 50 saved, 50 others uncertain. Captain perished. Most passengers described as poor emigrants from Calabria bound for South America.
The article reports the breakdown of talks aimed at securing peace via mediation by the United States. Key figures and organizations are cited, with the absence of renewed discussions indicated and tensions rising as mediation falters.
The Times reports that a compulsory conversion of the 3 percent debt to 21 2 exists as a possibility in coming years. It notes consideration of partial operations before debt points reach final handling and mentions a committee to study heavy ordinance, excluding officials tied to current manufacturing systems.
Washington November 24 Congressman Springer predicts a peaceful session with no major legislation outside appropriation bills. He cites only refunding and reapportionment as possible topics, doubts any refunding measures will pass, and says the House could omit deputy marshals funding in appropriations. The article also notes tax repeal proposals and the Chinese immigration treaty signed in Pekin.
A Natchez Democrat excerpt urges careful consultation by Southern leaders to map a course for prosperity and national harmony. It proposes press discussion and state executive committees to secure concerted action, warning that honest citizens on both sides could prevent a solid South on national issues.
Baltimore police report a confrontation on Howard Street as Policeman James Nugent tried to arrest Hughes. Hughes and others overwhelmed Nugent, biting off his nose after disarming him, before Nugent secured Hughes and several others in custody for hearings.
Thanksgiving day in Lowell Massachusetts observed quietly with united church services and a Y M C A meeting to discuss the General secretary’s Cleveland call, with plans for an increased salary next year. New York reports widespread observance with services, dinners, and parades, while Brockton Wareham and Chicago note closures, dinners, parades, and a sculling race in San Francisco.
New York police launch a renewed crackdown on lottery and policy traffic arresting four known dealers and urging legal action to curb the trade. A church fair at St Francis Xavier raises about $200 under Madame Gerster’s floral pavilion. A beggar with one arm is exposed as a fraud. John Arnish, 50, is jailed as a vagrant. A Marine Court verdict awards $1,105 to Rev. Samuel D. Burchard in a Derby Coal Company bonds case against Charles G. Patterson. Journeymen horseshoers push wage increases and oppose machine-made shoes. Mrs Martha Lehlback dies in Jersey City from kitchen fire.
A steam saw mill and marble works at East Canaan Connecticut, with $50,000 equipment, burned in the early morning. Loss total with no insurance. The property belonged to Alexander Maxwell and would have gone to James G Batterson. the fire is deemed incendiary. Marble from here was used in the State Capitol.
Minority holders of about 50 000 shares filed a bill in U S Court at Nashville alleging Louisville and Nashville cannot own stock in another railroad and cannot vote it under the charter. They contend the September directors’ election is void and seek an injunction to halt operations and leases and urge a receiver be appointed.
Marcus Hawley, condemned for the murder of Zachariah Hayes, wed in Salem jail yesterday to Nannie Hawkins who already bore him two children. An Episcopal minister, who officiated, also baptized Hawley, marking ceremonies tied to his impending execution scheduled for tomorrow.
Cincinnati grain trade shows growth in the Merchants' Exchange report for the year ending August 31. Total receipts reach 13.7 million bushels, up from 11.3 million, with through shipments adding to about 21 million. shipments total 6.35 million, reflecting a marked rise in corn and wheat.
Reports from St John s describe a terrible gale causing extensive loss along Conception Bay and Trinity Bay. Six vessels at Old Perlican and nearby ports are lost, several ships driven ashore or wrecked, including Barensed Morning Star and Saint Patrick. Eight smaller craft damaged, plus the bark Sofola towed to Placentia Bay for salvage. crew arrived safely.
Gloucester mass funeral for B H Smith attended by professional and business leaders and a Syrian Lodge of Masons delegation. City Marshal led a raid on Alphonso Tufts barn on Main street arresting twenty for cock fighting. George Ames of Danvers aboard the schooner B F Somes died after a fit at sea. Schooners Reporter Isaac Chapman arrived with main boom loss and G F Whitman with foremast head loss.
In Augusta Georgia on November 25 the program highlighted several races. Gabriel won the one and one-eighth mile race with Little Red second and King Bill third, time 2:07. The mile dash for 2-year-olds went to Helen Wallace with Watchman second and May Wilson third, time 1:53 1-2. Col Sprague on Ben Hill won the mile and a half, with Since second and time 2:50 1-4. Santue on Watchman won the mile and one-eighth, with Dalgasian second and time 2:10 1-2.
The body of Thomas Burns a freight brakeman on the Central Vermont road was found in the Windsor depot yard around midnight. He was about 30 and authorities believe he slipped while attempting to board the train. He left a widow and two small children at White River Junction where he resided.
Samuel Eagle, a harness maker, was shot while entering his divorced wife’s home to visit his children. He collapsed on the doorstep and, though not dead at once, is sinking. Mrs. Eagle refused entry for the body. Eagle accuses Henry Pierce, a frequent visitor to Mrs. Eagle, who has fled.
In Pittsburg on November 25 a quiet cremation was held at Dr Le Moynes crematory for Mrs Lucia Noyes wife of C H Noyes Warren Pa lawyer. She died November 21 aged 27 years and the body arrived at 11 o clock accompanied by her husband who with his wife had pledged to cremate the one who died first.
In Lewiston Maine on November 25 the Haverhill City Guards of the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment visit Auburn Light Infantry. A banquet was held at the Marston House at 4 PM and an exhibition drill by both companies followed in the city hall. Splendid sleighing noted.
Charles B. Mc Kindless of South Carolina dies instantly when a gun discharged by John Sheekells on Reyerdy Johnson's country seat in Baltimore County. The accident occurred today during a hunting outing, the fatal shot striking Mc Kindless in the breast.
Eighteen months after forming a union, the nine Detroit Methodist churches have fully paid off debts ranging from one thousand one hundred to twelve thousand six hundred dollars per church, totaling about thirty five thousand dollars, and held a Thanksgiving Jubilee at Central Church.
The propeller California, loading 17 500 bushels of wheat and corn at the northern elevator, was found cut through at the water line by ice and sank in twelve feet of water while heading to Ogdensburg. The crew were saved.
Archbishop P. A. Fe lan, appointed to lead Chicago, Alton and Peoria, arrived in Chicago and will be formally installed next Sunday following the papal bull of August 31.
Gov Williams was buried today on his homestead farm in Wheatland Indiana. The sermon was delivered by the Methodist Church pastor of Wheatland.
Montreal dispatches say little hope remains for the steamship Ottawa. A wide ice blockade traps 125 vessels of various kinds between Montreal and Quebec, hindering navigation and trade.
Ambersburg Ont November 25 The tow barge Shawase owned by Captain Thomas Mc Gow an of this town is reported lost with all hands in Lake Huron.
Commander Beardslee describes Alaska as a mild climate frontier with vast cultivable land near Sitka and Fort Wrangell. He notes successful foreign cultivation of potatoes and cabbage, abundant timber near Sitka, inexhaustible fisheries, and a thriving fur seal trade worth about 200000 dollars yearly.
Hugo Rensch, 32, foreman at Crescent City Street Railroad shops, vanished after leaving New York September 11 to return to New Orleans to wed Elizabeth Rasch. His trunk reached New Orleans. he was last seen walking toward the North River with a leather satchel containing an iron patent model. A nationwide search is underway, with a reward offered, aid from Supt. Wailing, and concern for his mother’s health as his fiancée and planned wedding loom in New Orleans.
In Greenpoint near Van Cott and Graham avenues a sudden marriage occurred last Sunday evening between J Frank Harrington 17 son of Mrs C A Barnes and Susie M White 20 daughter of Mrs S A White. The Rev E A Hainer officiated after consent from Harrington’s mother. The wedding was kept secret until now but was deemed legal after inquiry. Both families of means, with plans formed for the couple’s future.
The New York Herald argues against staging the Oberammergau Passion Play in New York. It condemns comedians portraying Christ and apostles as offensive to religion, though scenes may be reverent. It urges authorities to declare the performance a crime and protect Christian sentiment.
In Lackawaxen area two sisters aged 18 and 20, engaged to brothers, planned a holiday double wedding. When the elder sister urged her Democrat lover to attend a meeting, he refused. He then agreed to go with his Democrat brother. The home pair, both Republicans, learned of the switch and agreed to divorce their mates, only to find the other couple also changing partners. The four united in a new arrangement and plan to wed around New Year.
Mrs. James Dinsmore, 91, presides as five generations meet in Thomaston. Her daughter Mrs. George Wallace, granddaughter Mrs. Charlotte Havener, great granddaughter Mrs. Clara Wilson, and great great granddaughter, a infant, share a rare family occasion celebrated with lineage spanning five generations.
Hon Francis Hibbard of York county New Brunswick died at Prince William. Alfred Gaither of Adams Express, Cin cinnati resident, died at Gilsey House New York City. D W Swigert Bucyrus attorney and former Lake Erie and Western president died of heart disease. W R Floyd actor formerly with Wallack's Theatre New York died aged about 48 leaving a widow and three daughters. Brights disease kidneys caused his death.
London reports bullion movements at the Bank of England with weekly gains and reserve ratios. Paris notes renta at 85 francs 72 centimes. Liverpool cotton markets show active trading with uplands at 61 1 16d and Orleans at 61 5 16d, with detailed futures and breadstuffs pricing and corn and pork values.
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