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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1879
Page
2
In a city powered by soft coal amid busy industry and street noise a house sparrow faces a harsh test. The piece argues it would be wrong to expect a bird to sing amid trammeled sounds of trip-hammers, freight wagons, and smokey skies, as nature’s laws clash with urban life.
The solid Republican Gen Conway is accused of taking large cash from Louisiana school funds while feigning concern for colored education. Newspapers deny him, suggesting his motive is profiting from the negro exodus scheme. Northern Republicans are blamed for gullibility and prejudice. Donors hoped to gain politically from the venture.
In a blunt exchange at Faxon Temperance Republicans lunch, an expose of four dessert-like pamphlets circulated. Butler’s repeated references to the pamphlet and his offered reward for an endorser drew attention, while supporters argue the piece is not libellous despite his antagonistic replies.
In light of Greenback debates in various states, Massachusetts Democrats under Hon. Charles Levi Woodbury present a growingly bright platform. Though limited by leadership from implementing long cherished local reforms, they praise sound statesmanship as the foundation for future success.
Reports flag widespread unease as about a thousand miners remain dispersed around the Indian reservation and neighboring districts with scant arms. Other items note Gunn's Boston arrest for his father’s murder and a new trial order for Bucholtz.
The article outlines national naval efforts and strategic intent preceding the Huasear capture by Chile. It details operations of various countries’ fleets, signaling aggressive positioning, reconnaissance, and readiness measures designed to support anticipated campaign objectives and potential engagement.
Correspondence from Antofagasta describes Chilean and Peruvian naval actions, shore fortifications, and evolving strategies as the Rimac’s capture exposes plans. Reports note damaged ships, renewed dockyard work, and a potential upcoming engagement amid geopolitical tension and diplomatic efforts.
The Providence baseball team, holder of the 1879 league pennant, played Daft's All England Eleven at Union Grounds Brooklyn. England won the match in one innings after a poor American second innings, with Providence scoring 62 in the first and 27 in the second.
In North Adams on October 15 Williams College held athletics events with results across multiple races and jumps. Winners include Wilbur in the five mile go as you please at 32 minutes 26.5 seconds Parker in the 220 yards dash at 25.5 seconds Johnson high jump 4 feet 10 inches Thornton sack race 50 yards in 1 minute 38? Vanderpool won the half mile in 2 minutes 13.75 seconds and Yates contributed in the running jump.
The report lists events and performers: distance 16 feet 9 12 inches, 100 yards dash won by Mott with 11 seconds. hammer throw distance 101 feet 5 inches by Thornton in 1880. three legged race won by Mott and Mower in 1880. 50 yards time 8 seconds by Parker 1880. quarter mile run 55 seconds by Parker 1880. potato race 25 yards won by Brewer 782 with 2 minutes 29 seconds. Several features were postponed due to lateness after six o'clock. Judges included Prince of 1880, Gomley 1882, Sweezy 1881, Bailey 1883, H L Matz 1880. time-keeper Mower 1880.
Early returns from Ohio show Republicans gaining two Senate seats and several House districts, with Chambers defeated in the Fifteenth District. Foster’s statewide majority may dip below 20,600, possibly near 17,000, as Democratic strongholds come in. In Cincinnati, Foster leads by 3,159, and Republicans win county tickets. In Cleveland Foster trails by 4,758, while party gains imply a statewide GOP majority around 30,000 with an expanded Legislature. Iowa later returns echo GOP gains, with State Ticket lead around 25,600 to 30,600 and Legislature forecasts improving for Republicans.
Berlin reports grim foreign press reaction to scarce Central Asian expedition news. A Tiflis letter warns of mass sickness and poor medical care among invalided troops arriving in Baku. An assault on Dengil Tepe failed after a bayonet rush and Turcoman cavalry broke the Russian line, forcing a forty mile retreat. A St. Petersburg letter confirms the defeat and main column withdrawal to Beurma.
New York reports from a Denver telegram that White River Agency women and children may be safe, but no word since October 10. Indians have deserted the agency while miners along Gunnison and Eagle Rivers remain scattered and poorly armed. Chief Douglas helped shield the women. Ouray receives routine messages but withholds details. An organization of White River miners forms at Ruby and Gunnison, led by M. M. Curtis.
A Madrid despatch reports that Spanish Liberal coalition members plan to abandon rigidity and push a broad programme near the 1869 Constitution. They seek universal suffrage to win Moderate Republicans, while Castelar and allies stay aloof. Tariff reform against sugar interests faces resistance, hinting at a split between home and colonial policy in the Cortes.
A Belfast anti rent meeting drew about 15 000 people with Parnell and Biggar speaking. Resolutions urged native parliament as the solution to Ireland’s distress amid tensions with Orange ele ments. Parnell plans to visit America after his England tour to organize the Irish vote.
The Patent Office reports for the year ended June 30 show 19 300 patent applications 2 674 caveats 12 471 patents issued 1 547 trademarks and labels registered and 828 patents granted but withheld for final fees Total receipts 103 146 dollars 154 495 dollars above expenditures Secretary Schurz is urged to boost appropriations noting hiring space and facilities must expand to prevent revenue decline Commissioner Paine and Assistant Commissioner Doolittle call for larger staff and better facilities to sustain operations.
The Virginia mandamus case before the U S Supreme Court debated whether a state may try its own criminals or if federal courts hold jurisdiction. Virginia argued sovereignty limits on federal interference and equal protection challenges, while opponents contended federal review applies to cases involving a federal question or denied equal protection. The argument concluded with Judge Robertson set to continue tomorrow.
Washington reports the October 1 crop conditions by state with declines in most cotton belts and notable weather damage in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Tobacco shows mixed gains. Missouri suffers drought, while Arkansas and Tennessee show slight improvements over 1878. The piece then shifts to commentary on Miss Rose Meeker and a critique of the Meeker tragedy and Ute affairs, describing a pro-extermination bias and contrasting gentleness with hardline Western attitudes.
Large tracts of land near Caribou are being cleared amid rampant forest fires devastating northern Franklin county. The Veazie Mills damage case ends with a $25,000 award. Bangor plans to appeal, sending the matter to a Sheriff’s jury.
New York reports James Irving, former detective, supplied a sensational but unfounded tale about evidence in the Stewart grave robber case. The seventh annual National Carriage Builders Association meeting opened with Kellum presiding as delegates from New England and beyond gathered. Officers to be elected after committee updates, with an afternoon dinner and a steamship excursion tomorrow. Labrador and Algeria shipped large consignments of gold to Europe. Leather belting suppliers boosted belting prices by 15 to 20 percent at a later meeting.
Bonds totaling 28 100 dollars were stolen from Merritt Trimble, iron merchant, in the Coal and Iron Exchange. Three strangers entered during a business visit, opened the safe, and removed a package of bonds before leaving unnoticed. Stolen items include twenty 1 000 dollar Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway bonds, eight 200 dollar bonds, one 160 dollar bond, and four 1 000 dollar Alabama State bonds of 1892.
Manchester to get a new opera house seating 1500. Augustus Fowler of Seabrook fatally fell from a tree. Portsmouth domestic Stewart missing for two to three days. Supreme Court term in Lancaster opened with eight indictments including bootleg and larceny cases. Conant vs Enfield Shakers ruled for plaintiffs, $5,700 plus interest. Kilkenny township bought for $30,000, timber and paper mill plans. Exeter US Court verdicts: Manufacturers Insurance Co. vs Morrill & Danforth, verdict for defendants. Barrington check-list case verdicts of not guilty. US vs New Hampshire Savings Bank judgment for the defendant. Leidy indicted for stealing a registered letter. recognizance forfeited. Court adjourned.
The Burlington Methodist Society plans a new bell weighing 4500 pounds, slated to be the largest in the city. Local developments include a diphtheria outbreak in West Rutland, with ten active cases and three fatalities in a prior wave. Officials warn about fire risk in St Albans and tailor cautions to insurers. A late golden wedding in Thetford celebrates Cephas Avery and his wife’s 75 years on the same farm.
A stranger in Lancaster sought marriage after staying with a widow who gathered ten local girls for him to choose from. Ida Breneman accepted the suitor who gave the name Eugene de Lyon, later revealed to have a wife in Harrisburg. The affair exposed credulity gaps in a seemingly civilized town. Major local incidents followed: a telegraph operator killed in Williamstown, a Gloucester schooner’s large mackerel catch, a bank in receivership paying dividends, a farmer’s suicide, and other community notes from Pittsfield, Wareham, Fall River, and nearby towns.
In New Haven on October 15 the Hayden murder trial began the afternoon session with the jury sworn and the information read. Witness Nehemiah Burr testified he knew Mary Stannard and saw her dead on the road. Henry E. Stone testified he saw Mary's body carried into Charles Stannard's house the night of her death. Dr Matthewson described neck wounds and an abdominal incision, then revised his view to death by external violence. Oscar Stevens stated his father opened Mary Stannard's grave on September 11, 1879 for examination before body was reburied.
In Toledo on Oct 15 Judges Harlan and Drummond ruled that a contract clause excluding competing telegraph lines from the railroad right of way violated U S law and public policy, while affirming the contract with the predecessor of the current railroad remains binding. Denver line subscriptions will be used at once, with a court submission this month to resolve the Leadville Grand Canon right of way dispute and the Rio Grande plans to finish to Leadville soon.
Spectators gathered as Hanlan and Courtney trained on the course with Frenchy Johnson in Courtney's shell. Odds favored Hanlan at 100 to 80 and 85 with pool bets 500 to 390 for Hanlan. First gun at 3 PM and lake start near 4 PM, postponement possible after 5 PM if needed. Weather forecast favorable for the event.
CuicaGo Ill Oct 15. A passenger train en route from here to Baraboo received orders to wait for a heavy freight but the conductor John Montgomery pocketed the dispatch and ordered the engineer ahead. The crash occurred at a bridge near Baraboo. none of the passengers were hurt though the mail agent was badly injured and the engine crew bruised.
Laconia New Hampshire October 15 a ten hour go as you please for a 21 purse first money 15 went to Levi Ginac who ran 40 miles second 36 went to Jeremiah Sullivan who logged 36 miles after the go as you please a one mile square heel and toe walk won by James Allwell time 9 minutes 7 seconds San Francisco October 15 interest grows in a six day match between men and horses seven men twelve horses started New York October 15 only eleven of forty starters remained in the 84 hour walk three withdrew including Harriman score at 12 oclock Barber 160 Hughes 187 Campanasse 196 Pleuss 116 N Dustang 100 GWRckrs 196 Fitzgerald 199 Woods 0 Jose Hilton 0
Judges Park and Sanford ordered a new trial for William Bucholtz after they found a talking juror discussed the murder of John H. Schulte in public venues. The defendant was remanded to the next term, with retrial expected.
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company announces a 25 cent per ton coal price increase effective Monday. Tolls may rise 10 percent beyond the capes, harbor drawback cut from 60 to 30 cents. Lehigh Valley plans no immediate price rise. Schuylkill circular expected to follow. Coal contracts reportedly at $3 to $325 per ton with orders already placed.
The obsequies took place from the North Church with Rev. Dr. Seeley officiating. Many relatives and friends attended along with delegations from the Masonic fraternity the Grand Army of the Republic local business groups and Boston dry goods houses. All city retail stores were closed. The deceased was laid to rest in Linwood Cemetery.
A telegraph message received by the Indian Bureau in Washington on October 15 reports trouble involving the Utes.
A Springfield convention of Western Massachusetts churches met to debate the Sunday question. President J H Seelye of Amherst College presided as papers on rest and Sabbath use were presented by Rev W W Atterbury Rev A J Gordon Rev Leonard W Bacon Rev Renen Thomas and Rev J O Peck. Tomorrow morning the session will continue with The change to the Lord's Day.
In Worcester Massachusetts the Worcester Bostons defeated Worcester 7 to 3. In Albany New York the Albanys beat Nationals 11 to 4.
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