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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1883
Page
1
The Hoston Post issue outline lists page allocations: telegraph and mail reports on the first page, editorial notes and miscellany on the second, with financial, market, imports and exports, marriages and deaths, court records, railroad matters, local news, meteorological reports and obituaries on later pages. Includes hotel arrivals and ship news sections.
The Herald states the democratic committee will unanimously nominate William B. Smart for street commissioner. Smart, a Boston journalist for 27 years with 20 years at the Post, already knows city government well, and eight years on the board of first assistant assessors. Supporters say new blood is welcome in the office and Smart fits as an efficient, popular commissioner.
The Post and Herald clash over Mayor Palmer’s water board choice of Mr. Simmons. The Post denies any secret deal tied to Col. Martin and warns supporters not to implicate Citizen Martin, accusing rivals of smearing private character and municipal politics.
A rival newspaper cries foul after Alderman Hugh O Brien in a letter announcing his mayoral bid refers to "our citizens" rather than "the citizens of Boston." The Journal warns against threats to the Union and urges strong defense of American symbols and town governance.
John Traverse Stephen Traverse and William Kinson were bound over to the supreme court at Biddeford charged with assault upon Leopold Fisher with intent to kill. The entry hints at wider tensions beyond a quarrel over standard time. The Whig has a new suit and a 2000 ton British area- monitor has been in the harbor loading for Scotland.
Geo F Parkley aged 27 of West Springfield Mass was run over and killed in the freight yard of the New York New Haven and Hartford road in Springfield Tuesday. He leaves a widow Stephen Cross a carpenter of Manchester by the sea who has been missing since Sunday afternoon. He left his nephew near Pride's crossing about one o clock and no trace has been found since. The church bells were rung Tuesday and a search party of over a hundred organized to search.
A young New York woman gives 16000 cents to build a church for the Holderness school for boys. Addie Reckles of Portsmouth, about 16, missing over a week, once worked as a domestic for Eben K. Smith, left behind silver items when she disappeared.
Ioratio Seymour relocates to Utica for winter while Mrs. Kate Chase attends Judge Hoadly's inauguration. Miss Margaret Blaine debuts in Washington society. Lieut Gov Black of Pennsylvania to write his father's life. Attorney John B. Donovan to defend Oscar Blaney in Kittery murder case. Rev T A Savage urged to pastor Cohasset church. Hoosac docks foreman Dennis O'Neil receives gold watch. Captain Ralph Chandler confined by erysipelas. Park View hotel appoints George M. Tilton manager. Steamer Parthia lists cabin and steerage passengers. Hopkins leaves Johns Hopkins to chair physics at Yale. Yale graduate. Mr. Tilden plans winter yacht social, trip to New Orleans and Havana. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lane mark 50th wedding anniversary with gifts. Senator Eugene Hall routes Bangor to Dedham to Bangor, then Shoreline train to Ellsworth. George W. Cable visits Boston with notable guests at Howells house.
Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports Randall's allies push a hostile line amid railroad lobby intrigue. Carlisle threatens to expose any evidence, while Cox and Randall trade tactics. Treasury figures suggest Randall favors abolition of internal revenue, with projected receipts and deficits outlined as new Congress opens next Monday. Wise Pennsylvanians note Carlisle leads in votes as Congress begins its forty-eighth session.
The interior secretary answers a suggestion that only lawyers be recognized as claim agents. He says established practice recognizes any duly appointed agent, regardless of legal learning, unless congress prescribes qualifications. He declines to formulate a new rule, citing common law principles and existing statutes. Alabama Claims judgments and various notices follow, listing multiple claim cases and amounts. Postal changes in New England noted, including route adjustments in Maine and a new Collinsville post office. Counterfeiting postal notes leads to a new design and color. Miscellaneous items cover cemetery guards for Garf ield site, patent classification rulings, Riddleberger and Mahone caucus plans, and a Franco-American pork import decree.
Musciz Indiana Nov 27 Last Saturday R Scott after two years separation returned to his wife near Easton twelve miles north of here and urged reconciliation She refused and he stabbed her to death killed their child and took morphine ending his life in the dwelling Nearby authorities described a tragic domestic tragedy with a fatal outcome for both spouses and their child.
Harrington testified government observers aboard the launch during the collision and blamed the Botus. Capt Wightman of the Eolus testified he answered whistles and tried to prevent a collision, noting the launch appeared to follow. The board found Botus at fault and reported to Captain Jelfridze for transmission to the navy department.
Hong Kong governor reports China can mobilize 100000 trained troops if France presses Tonquin matter. Paris rumors claim Courbet's forces defeated by Black Flags, but officials deny any dispatches unfavorable to France. News from Cairo, Khartoum, and Madrid note unrest, arrests, and visits among European royals.
In Laconia New Hampshire Mrs Ruddy remains in unfavorable condition as fears grow she may not recover. A wake followed the Boston arrival of Ruddy’s brother and friends. Coroner's inquest adjourns until Saturday. Funeral services were held for Mrs Ford and for Buddy and the child from the Catholic church. Sammon photographed in cell. hearing likely private in jail. Ford has been free since last night amid fire theories and Mrs Samon disputes his innocence.
In Cincinnati on November 27 the district court ruled unanimously for Hawkins in the sheriff election contest brought by Beresford. The decision disqualified "except" tickets that substituted Beresford for Hawkins, deeming them illegal as deceptive and contrary to the statute’s intent to prevent voter deception.
In the Metropolitan elevated railroad versus Manhattan company suit, Jay Gould testified that as Metropolitan director he had no initial interest in other roads. He said he joined at Russell Sagg's request and believed Manhattan was financially weak before the October 1881 agreement, then altered his view when a settlement was offered.
In Providence R Z on November 27 Thomas A Doyle was elected mayor for the fifteenth time by a 2358 vote majority, tallying 3593 for Doyle and 1164 for Miller with 51 scattering. Francis Colwell won state senate by 1646, Dr C Chapin named health superintendent replacing Dr Snow. Aldermen unchanged eight Republicans two Democrats. liquor licenses approved by 478.
A blood red light in the southeastern sky around 5.30 PM led residents in Norwich and nearby areas to fear a large fire. Reports of a fire department response in Poughkeepsie echoed by telegrams from other points describe a nightly illumination visible for days, occurring between 5:15 and 6:00 PM.
In Coles hill improvements graves of Mayflower pilgrims from the first winter were uncovered. Today a skeleton, five feet five inches tall, was found in perfect order near Middle street within the enclosure. A prior grave held an elderly man of ordinary stature. Tablets will mark each grave, the only first-settler remains positively identified.
At a fashionable New Haven wedding a valuable ring given by the bride’s mother disappeared. Dr H W Painter a grand jury member notified interrupted Sunday school to confront Miss Minnie Kennard accusing her of kleptomania. Kennard’s family and friends deny any cause for the accusation and plan legal redress.
A large fire in Albany Wisconsin near Green County destroyed every business building including the post office and two newspapers. Several residents were severely burned or killed, with freezing weather and limited firefighting capability worsening the disaster. Other city fires and telegraph brief reports follow from Boston to Maine, totaling damage and losses across multiple locations.
Riot at Murrayville between rival gas fuel company workers led to 14 of 30 prisoners escaping as Weston party members, including Milton Weston and Dr J L Crawford, were sought for murder. Inquest underway, prisoners to Greensburg for hearings. O W Haymaker killed. J P Watson fatally injured. others injured. Armed Weston men arrived. law and guard organized. tensions remain high.
The Philadelphia gathering advances the cause of international arbitration in settling disputes. Gen Grant sends regrets but supports keeping the subject alive. Messages from London and others urge peaceable arbitration, with bishops and ministers called to preach on Easter Sabbath. Proceedings seek a continental convention and hemispheric conference to promote peaceful settlement of differences.
In Gloucester Massachusetts on November 27 Democrats announced alderman and common council nominees for wards 1 through 6 led by Samuel Montgomery and Charles S Marchant with other names. At the Republican municipal convention William H Wonson 3d was nominated for mayor by eight votes to seventy five for David A Robinson. School committee selections for three years named William H Jordan Levi Saunders and William A Pew.
Citizens caucuses drawn tonight in Taunton favor John H. Church for mayor as delegates chosen in seven of eight wards. Aldermen proposed include J. H. Bosworth, E. D. Godfrey, Benjamin Morris, Arthur M. Alger, Phillip Williams, George E. Wilbur, H. A. Short, George B. Harvey. seven for license and one for prohibition.
Dover voters chose James E. Lathrop Republican as mayor defeating James Whitehouse Democrat by 1,029 to 890. Aldermen elected include George T. Nute John W. Trefethen W Hatch Hendry Perry Republican and John F. Gorman Democrat. Common council 12 Republicans to 3 Democrats with Republican majority in all branches.
In Portland on November 27 Rev John A Bellows was installed as pastor of the Second Unitarian Society on Park Street. The service included invocation by Frederic Frothingham, prayer by Samuel Longfellow, a sermon by Brooke Hertford, a pastor's charge by D N Sheldon, a right hand of fellowship by Thomas Hill, an address by Grindall Reynolds, and a benediction by the pastor.
Paris reports the Schaefer Vignaux match resumed with Schaefer finishing at 606 to 542. Schaefer’s top runs reached 84 and 138, while Vignaux tallied 83 and 1. Over two nights Schaefer leads 1200 to 1030.
In Trenton on November 27 the state board of canvassers released official results from the recent election. Abbott the Democrat led with 103,856 votes, Dixon the Republican 97,047, Parsons Prohibition 4,155, Wiener 2,960. Abbottts majority stood at 4,991 with a final plurality of 7,809.
New York November 27. The annual meeting of the childrens aid society was held this afternoon. The report showed that during the year the group cared for 87,887 children.
New York Nov 27 Stevens Institute defeats University of Michigan in Hoboken by a goal to nothing. Key score decided the game with Stevens prevailing on home turf.
In Suffolk county insolvency court George W. Fuller of 22 Mills Street is involved in ongoing business troubles. The matter centers on financial distress and proceedings against his firm, with court action to determine next steps for creditors and debt settlement.
A string of insolvency actions spans Dobie and Co shipbuilders at Govan Glasgow, with 1200 laid off, to Charles F. Perry Co creditors seeking action on F Shaw & Bros Massachusetts property. Christian Goetz of Brooklyn assigns assets Liabilities 128 550 assets 44 330. Charles E. Leland inventories show Liabilities 80 282 assets 54 208 good 27 565. S W Beard Montreal coal merchant liabilities may top half a million. Other cases involve Chelsea iron foundry Springfield harness maker Frank Wurin Townsend Briggs Woollen North Adams W D Jones Portland Horne Bros Derry Depot John H Floyd Birmingham Lathine Rochester Lawrence Marshalltown.
A Boston based Sumner Independents movement issues an appeal to favor equal rights for all citizens regardless of color. The address pledges independence from major parties unless due respect to colored voters is shown, notes past party failures, and names committee signees George T. Downing and others urging broad support and cooperation with any party that respects rights.
A large Tuesday opening at the Institute Fair building unveiled the new Institute rink with over 5,000 attending. Exhibitions by Prof. R J Aginton and Mrs Jeponie Houghton, bicycle displays, and a 4:18 one mile race won by Prof K A Skinner highlighted the program. Future entrances will be added to ease admission and a 10 AM Thanksgiving bicycle race is planned.
Citizens gathered Tuesday to finish nominating candidates for city offices. Absentees and new arrivals highlighted factional divides, while Gen Martin and Gen Burrill received letters confirming support for nonpartisan city government. Darwin Ware outlined a platform opposing party control, limiting taxes, and ending spoils politics. Aldermanic nominees and a Somerville caucus followed as the meeting drifted through endorsements and district details.
The Paint and Clay club held a Tuesday evening social with music in honor of three recently married members J B Millett F P Vinton and F W Rogers. E L Weeks Winslow Homer Arlington club guests were present with solo and instrumental numbers directed by G W Chadwick. A collation followed with short speeches by the hosts and master of ceremonies J Ph Rinn as the health of the bene factors and better balls were toasted.
Joseph Jefferson, billed to perform in Peoria at four o clock this evening, was seized by a sudden complete loss of voice early this morning due to a severe cold. His doctor says speech may return in a week to ten days, perhaps not for a month.
The Baltimore Typographical union appoints a committee to meet the city council and protest any contract award that employs non union printers.
Springfield Mass November 27 The Springfield Republican notes the Republican caucus renominated Mayor Phillips this evening marking continued leadership for the city administration.
Lexington despatch reports Jack Splum purchased the stallion Hudgmion for $20,000. The Manistee Withail steamer loss is confirmed by a Chicago despatch, with 50 aboard. Senate in Pennsylvania reconsidered a defeated appropriation bill, passing it 27 to 6 after debate. Murder of Phoebe Jane Paulin in West Orange, N J, remains unresolved but police hopeful. Cincinnati capitalists plan a $500000 cotton mill stock company for 1000 looms. Phoenixville masked men beat John McCloskey and wife, stealing $360. National College of Pharmacy students protest admission of Oscar M. Attwood, most leave. William Miller challenges John L. Sullivan for £500. Harvey Whittemore murder in Dartford, Wis explained by Mrs. Ellen Long’s confession. motive undisclosed. Father’s advice credited, guilt thought broader.
Renewed public focus on interviews with Mayor Palmer, C M Clapp, and Gen A P Martin over Longley’s fire commission appointment. Martins reasoned to avert a political fire risk. others accuse motives tied to rubber hose sales and party politics, ending with a charge that a powerful corporation seeks control over city affairs.
Barrett in Yorick's Love at the Park receives mixed notices with praise for stage management and details. The ensemble includes Barrett, Miss Wainwright, and Mosley. audience enthusiasm noted as the cast tours Boston theatres and nearby venues.
Town meeting in Walman MEELING discussed incorporating as a city and widening Church street at cost 872 with transfers of funds. Water loans total 100000 authorized, Stony Brook as water source eyed, Cambridge opposed, schools funded, and a Friday vote set for the city charter article.
Citizens held ward caucuses Tuesday to nominate a mayoral candidate and form committees. The compiled results list ward chairmen, secretaries, and committee members across seven wards, followed by mayoral vote totals with candidate Weeds, oid Oe Be EG, and Towns among others.
Robert Keenan of 22 Warren street Cambridge injured his right arm while coupling cars on the Fitchburg railroad and had the limb amputated at Massachusetts General Hospital. Thomas Mack, a brakeman for the Boston and Albany line, was knocked from a car near the depot and died at Mass General Hospital at age 23, residence 327 Harrison avenue. Francis W. Robinson, 46, of 1111 Chambers street, a Herald stereo typist, arrested for knife assault on Thomas L. Quinn at Charles Prist saloon on Howard street, Quinn cut on the wrist. Frederick White arrested for stabbing William Seidlef in the left breast at Otto Paris saloon, 526 North street.
Police commissioners awarded the coal supply contract for the Protector to Austin ove of East SGoston as the lowest bidder. A heavy Monday evening shower compromised work on the public garden pond, whose bottom was lined with clay and gravel, causing several inches of rain-filled depth in multiple spots.
The Charles Town district union of churches will hold a service Thursday morning at ten o'clock in Monument Square Methodist.
Rev R L Greene of First Parish will preach with other pastors assisting. Hart club plans a baseball game. Sun light dances to be held at Monument Abbotsford Grand Army Hadley Waverly halls. Urbane literary society presents Rip Van Winkle at Monument hall. Social clubs join in kicking football and other games. An athletic contest between St ae Young Men’s Catholic temperance association members will crown society champions near the old state prison grounds.
Frances D. Gage records Sojourner Truth's bold 1851 Akron rights speech. Truth stood tall, faced hostile crowd, declaring women’s equality with direct, powerful rhetoric. She recounted plowing, planting, bearing thirteen children, and challenged reliance on men, asking what did Christ come from.
Gov Butler will stay in New York through Friday to spend Thanksgiving with his daughter. Ex Gov Talbot will retire from the board of charities after January 1. Examiners Plympton and Milton head to Toronto to review Western Assurance and British America fire insurers. Connecticut river locks and Holyoke power firm seek conveyance confirmation to the latter. Augustus S. Martin listed misidentified as general. records confirm brigadier general and aide de camp on Gov Long’s staff. Supreme court opinion on Sussex county shrievalty received. seal intact until Saturday. Governor’s proclamation copy returned from Zion’s Hebrew congregation with a comically scathing note. State board of agriculture to meet in Lowell on 4th, 5th, and 6th next month. Edward Y. Graves placed on retired police list with pension of 116% per Guy. Graves’ service detailed. Pat Jolman and Loring Hutchins also retired with a daily pension of 1 dollar.
Miss Helen Potter delivered select readings and impressed with elocutionary power. The Lotus glee club offered fine performances. The tenth and final entertainment next Tuesday will feature The Creation in an oratorio.
The London Telegraph notes broad approval in America and among English lawyers for the recent reception of Lord Coleridge. It reflects that, across the Atlantic, courtesy, hospitality, receptions, and processions were commendably extended, mirroring the friendly patronage suspected by both nations.
The regular meeting in Tuesday evening saw Vice President Hobbs presiding as Mr. Garfield resigns from the music and drawing seat and Dr. Blake is appointed to fill the vacancy. The committee on accounts presents the eight month financial statement showing increases in salaries and supplies with total rise of 24868.57. An order to shift school hours proposals prompts discussion and referral to rules committee. A cooking school room grant at Grant primary and basement Latin school tool classes are approved pending city council action.
The Boston Journal and Advertiser defends Insurance Commissioner Tarbox’s inquiry into the Mutual Life Insurance company as a retaliatory scandal driven by Gov. Butler’s motives. It argues Boston sources provide better last five years’ data than De Witt, and questions why directors left the company.
In London, Oscar Wilde grows irritated by Henry Irving’s remark at a Lotus Club dinner. Irving had quipped that Wilde reminded him of himself, drawing Wilde’s public retort. Wilde had praised Irving in poems two years prior, calling him a “trumpet” for Shakespeare.
Macon Telegraph reports Governor Butler arrives at the Democratic convention with Knights of Labor backing. Lowell Citizen counters with a sharp rebuke about political strategy. Benjamin faces slim chances for a Southern Democratic nomination while northern Democrats decide his fate.
The Brooklyn Eagle urged Ohio Democrats to unite behind Hon Allan G Thurman for Pendleton's Senate seat. His role in railroad legislation and service in the Pacific Railroad affair are cited as justification for the proposed honor.
Mr. O. W. Gardiner an agent for United States Life Insurance at 17 Milk Street died suddenly at his boarding place 119 Myrtle Street at 11 30 last evening. He attended a concert and appeared in usual health. Heart disease is believed to be the probable cause.
The Boston Pilot comments on the nonpartisan citizen movement in Boston, likening it to a mason's chimney. A speaker quips that it is not merely out of plumb balance, firmly insisting it is "plumb" and more than that, mentioning the emphatic exclamation “Ain’t plumb?” and “you bet it’s plumb.”
From the Indianapolis Sentinel the temperance union in New Albany debates What is lager beer and Will beer intoxicate. The notice also advertises Paine's at 48 Canal street Boston with a vast display of furniture and decorative pieces offered at unusually low prices including easels wall cabinets stands pedestals and more.
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