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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1882

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The Grand Old Man and Political Teasing

A column reflects on figures and ideas from politics and policy. It riffs on a perceived immediate war in Europe subsiding, medals on Folger, Indian policy debates, Gorham’s senate secretary prospects, and letters postage reform, while lampooning Gladstone and the rise of a “grand old party.”

Gladstone Heelf

Republicans Weigh Repentance or Plunder Strategy

The Republicans hesitate about showing repentance in the upcoming Congress session to improve prospects for 1884, or relying on the public forgetting and seizing limited chances for plunder.

Refunding Bonds and Federal Finance Debates

Washington reports Comptroller Knox plans to convert 4 percent bonds into 3 percent issues to cut interest costs and back national bank circulation. Estimates show substantial savings but require cash payouts to holders. Secretary Folger’s stance and a proposed 90 percent market-value circulation for bank bonds are discussed alongside talks of abolishing the internal revenue system and Folger’s possible resignation. The Katahdin Iron works in Portland faces suspension due to weak iron markets and lingering debts.

Washington Knox Folger Congress Judge Kelley Internal Revenue System Ways and Means House Portland Katahdin Iron Portland Bank Boston Katahdin Iron Company Hon A. P. Gould Thomaston O. W. Davis, Jr Bangor Messrs. Gould and Davis

Receipts and Expenditures of Customs for 1852

The 1852 fiscal year report shows total receipts into the treasury amounting to 222 459 350 84 dollars and outlays of 19 149 109 79 dollars. It includes a bonded goods transaction summary with a concise recap.

Washington Commissioner of Customs Fiscat Secretary of the Treasury Treasury

Maine Schooner Launched by E. Hott and Co at Damariscotta

A 350 ton schooner built by E. Hott & Co and Capt. Bennett of Boothbay was launched at Damariscotta on Saturday. The same day the Penobscot Educational Society session in Bangor drew a large audience as discussions on schooling continued. Mrs. Harlow of Poland near Page's mills killed herself Sunday amid family troubles. A Lewiston man’s gift of six barrels of Maine apples to an English uncle yielded a 25 000 legacy, with the uncle intending payment for the fruit. A Maine Central train from Bangor to Olatown faced trouble when Will Smith of Veazie and two drunks clashed with Conductor Woodbury, ending with the offender boarded off at Veazie after a knife threat and broken station panels.

E. Hott & Co Damariscotta Bennett Boothbay Penobscot Educational Society Bangor Harlow Wallace W. Harlow Page’s Mills Poland Lewiston Maine England Venzie Woodbury Veazie Will Smith Quebec St. John Newcastle H. H W. Wilkins Richmond Charlies W.godwin State Board of Revenue Commissioners Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes Augustus John M. Wells Chicago Phelps, Dodge & Palmer St. Marc Washington J. P. Rngney Pittsburg Equitable Life Insurance Company J. H. Wilmot Angney Turnbull Pension Office Wilmot Algiers United States Kerns United States District Court Wm. J. Harper Wm. L. White Massachusetts Alexandria Providence

Thieves Enter Exeter Store and Train Accidents Reported

Thieves broke into the clothing shop of Robert C. Thomson at Exeter Friday night and took goods valued at four dollars, with no cash taken. Reports say Joseph Manson, a brakeman on the Boston Concorde and Montreal railroad, was knocked from a train. North Haven Hill saw a serious injury Saturday morning. John P. Marsh, Sanders’s saw mill operator in Peterboro, was killed Saturday morning while attempting to adjust a belt on a pulley. George Knight, 13, of South Berwick, leapt from a freight train near the Eastern station at Salmon Falls Saturday noon, was struck by wheels and died from injuries.

Robert C. Thomson Exeter Joseph Manson Boston, Concorde and Montreal North Haverhill John P. Marsh Sanders Peterboro George Knight South Berwick Salmon Falls John Newcastle French Johnny Hayward Place A. F. Whittemore John Fowler Timothy Flanagan John N. Smith Milk Street John Carter & Co Franklin Street Joseph Gham Doane Street John Ryan Commercial Wharf Smith Division 8 Station 8 Patrick O'Hare Somerville Evenin W. R. Schafer & Son Elm Street John Autbach Irkland Street Autbach Ausbach

Retiring Hoar Seen Through Public Record and Reform

The piece argues Massachusetts should retire Mr. Hoar due to his Senate votes and public conduct. It labels him an “honest man” and criticizes his alignment with river and harbor policies and Hubbellism while urging voters to judge by deeds over professed morals. It stresses actions in public office as the true test of a representative.

John 4. Goodrich Stockbridge Boston Fiske Massachusetts Swaim New York Nevin Green Western Union Telegraph Company Baltimore Chamber of Commerce Garrett Atlantic Western Union Company Pender Western Union Ward Direct Cable Company Green Albany Argus Mahone Senate Hoar Congress Worcester Washington Spencer Union Pacific Railroad Charles E. Henry District of Columbia D. B. Ainger M. M. Packer M.D. Helm Brewster Marshal Henry Garfield Ainger Hayes Helm Rounds John C. New Treasury Department Burnside Post Office Department Alexander Treasury Post Office Col. Bliss Myron M. Parker Bliss Man Helm Lam Grewster Wirth George C. Miller Law G. Bliss Mr. Bliss George Bliss John A. Walsh Walsh Richard T. Merrick Dorsey Brady Merrick Kellogg Grand Jury Wylie

Montreal Firms Reimbursed for Hay Duty Overcharges

United States refunds go to several Montreal firms for overpaid hay duties. Despatches report a Lima incident where the Aguencho bishop was shot during a riot at Huauto. Another Lima dispatch notes the Antarctique wreck near Punta Santa with all aboard saved. Santa: Piute Washoe feud deemed unfounded. Dallas farmer Morgan shoots his 14 year old son. arm amputated. Coastal gale off Newfoundland raises fears for vessels. Canada church costs tied to Privy Council ruling. Venezuela decrees duty free goods for Caracas centennial. John H Pratt sues Women’s Medical Hospital for wife Clara Pratt death, seeks 25 600.

Montreal United States Lima Aguencho Huauto Punta Santa San Francisco Dallas Texas Morgan Newfoundand Presbyterian Church of Canada United Church British Privy

Star Route Probes Turn to Arrest and Removal Rumors

Washington dispatch details accusations of evidence leakage in star route cases, bids to shield powerful contractors, and possible removals. It notes Walsh’s claim of surreptitious testimony, calls for exhaustive inquiries, and mentions Corkhill, Sterling Rounds, and potential successors as officials face scrutiny.

Corkhill Washington Boston Powell Clayton Clayton Dorsey Srady

Fires Sweep Multiple States Hit Barns and Mills

Telegraph reports barns owned by Herrod Burrill in Norridgewock Maine and Allan Rowell in Cornwallville New York burned with livestock losses. West Cheshire Connecticut edge tool works and Wolverton England railway works also burned. Numerous fires across Pennsylvania Rhode Island Massachusetts New Jersey and Georgia caused extensive property damage and job losses.

Herrod Burrill Norridgewock Allan Rowell Cornville W. Mix & Co West Cheshire Conn People’s Company of Middletown Newark Germania and Continental New York London and Northwestern Railway Company Wolverton Eng Bitner & Simonton Lancaster Lotus Club New York City Albert Mills Dewsbury Bennett, Duffy & Co Quincey Holyoke J. H. Loring Henry Salvin Asa Williard R. I Horace P. Underwood Calhoun American (Newspaper Lawrence Post oMes Lawrence Savings Bank Stieff Piano Company F. W. Schanke Merrill Lawrence American John Medina Kelley & Buller John O L. I Smith Froz & Co Sioux City Charles D. Fisk Worcester Hingnes Berlin Mass Zina Grover Chariton Geneva 10Th Ward Providence Boston Beacon Street C. A. Richards Metropolitan Railroad Richards Congress Street Waltham Main Street Everett Bort Club Sumner Street Boston and Maine Railroad Engine Company No. 12 Daniel C. Hodges Perrin Street

Northern Pacific Plans National Exhibition Display

Henry Villard president of the Northern Pacific railroad informs the New England Manufacturers and Mechanics Institute that the railroad will exhibit the nation’s resources from Lake Superior to Puget Sound. The route passes through Dakota wheat fields Yellowstone valley Montana and Idaho mining districts and Washington forests, allowing ample time to prepare a grand regional display.

New England Manufacturers and Mechanics’ Institute Northern Pacific Railroad Henry Villard Lake Superior Puget Sound Dakota Yellowstone Montana Idaho Washington Territory

Reed elected representative at Bridgewater meeting

A Saturday Bridgewater gathering at the Hyland house celebrated Charles M. Reed's victory in the eighth Plymouth district. About 125 attendees from Plymouth county heard speeches by Reed, Bushrod Morse, and others as they toasted the election and discussed party stakes and past defeats.

Bridgewater Charlesm. Reed Bushrod Morse Hyland Charles M. Reed Plymouth Plymouth County van R. Swift Reen Norfolk County Norfolk Mr. Reed Bd Sosa Tilden Commonwealth Hoar Butler Canada Line Mahone Virginia Jay Hubbell Hubbell Ohio J. A. Wilson J. E. Crane W. W. Wilkins L. W

Back Bay Boom Shaping Boston Luxury Districts and Parks

A Boston area report describes lavish growth in the Back Bay, with a Ames family corner residence planned as a palace costing at least 3200,000. Beacons, bridges, and park schemes alongside museum and university expansions promise rising values for investors and a grand boulevard future.

Back Bay Ames Commonwealth Avenues West Chester Park Commonwealth Avenue Grand Beacon Street Brighton Avenue Pete Commissioners Charles River Cambridge Street Brighton Chestnut Hill Reservoir Tlantington Avenue Francis Street New England Institute Brookline Tremont Street Huntington Avenue Museum of Fine Arts Columbus Avenue Boston Boylston Marlboro Newbury Streets

Lynn Council Rejects Swampscott Fire Alarm Telegraph Plan

The Lynn common council refused to grant Swampscott fire alarm telegraph facilities despite favorable committee findings. Swampscott would pay for a fire alarm box and $50 yearly, while critics argue the town seeks city privileges and should annex to Lynn. Swampscott residents fear poorer protection could deter summer residents, with past fires cited as justification for better service.

Lynn Swampscott Lynn Committee On Fire Department Boston Ocean House Nickerson Grants &T

Insolvencies and Settlements Hit Various Firms Across States

Creditors consider 5 cents on the dollar offer from J S Holt & Co and insolvency looms unless improved bids emerge. Failures span E B Oates Bristol Vermont. Jesse Treat Bucksport Maine. E S Lockrow Poultney Vermont. Fiardling & Harden Lynn Massachusetts. Peter J McClellan East Cambridge. Rumsey Bros Lynn. August Gorski Montello Wisconsin. Alphonso Bates Harmony Maine. Thomas Barron Bennnington Vermont. Brackett & Co Portland Maine. Currier & Co Lynn. Harrison & Israel New York. Miss H S Clark Northbridge Whitinsville. Mrs N J & J Coe Belvidere. Alanson G Ager Syracuse. M R Davis Toledo. H Dohse Corvallis. J W Moore McKeesport fails with liabilities near 98,000. Katahdin Iron Bangor suspends payment with unsecured debts over 800,000 and paper sent to Portland bank.

J.S. Holt & Co High Street Boston E. S. Lockrow Poultney Fiardling & Harden Lynn Peter J. McClellan East Cambridge B. W. Smith Mast Northwood N. H Rumsey Bros August Gorski Montello Wis Alphonso Bates Harmony Thomas Barron Bennington Brackett & Co Grocers Portland Currier & Co Harrison & Israel New York H. 8 Clark Northbridge Whitinsville Mass N. J J. Coe Belvidere Neb Alanson G. Ager Boots and Shoes Syracuse N. Y M. R. Davis Toledo Ohio H. Dohse Corvallis Oregon J. W. Moore McKeesport Katahdin Iron Company Bangor

Chilis Assault Case Hearings and Local Court Delays

The Dolan and Leonard assault case against Charles S. Childs proceeds by continuance in Cambridge district court. Dr Vaughan testified Childs remains fragile and excitable hearings could risk his health, while bail remains unchanged. In a separate municipal matter Dora Richardson and Dennis Ring were discharged after Walker failed to appear, highlighting a common private settlement pattern to avoid public exposure.

Dolan Leonard Charles S. Childs Cambridge District Court of Vaughan Childs Messrs Swasey and Maran Prioners Stevens Orcutt Dora Richardson Dennis Ring Parmenter George W. Walker York Walker

Notable Chicago Despatches and City Affairs Highlight Local Figures

A Chicago despatch reports campaign singer Frank Lonmichard near death while Dr. Manning in Portland worsens, with other items noting alderman candidates Ward 21 and Ward 5, William Durant's recovery, Mrs. Phebe Hannaford ill from poison exposure, Amos Bronson Alcott improving, a Clock gift to James Martin, and a festive gathering at the Revere House after Boston theater’s Youth performance.

Chicago Frank Lonmichard Manning Portland Chicago Tribune Senator Logan Grants Fitz John Porter Carruthers Francis J. Ward Joseph W. Peterson Common Council Peterson Odd Fellowship William Durant Transcript Phebe A. Hannaford Second Universalist Jersey City Amos Bronson Alcott James Martin Boston Water Works Water Works Revere House Boston Theatre Dramatic Company William Redmund Best

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