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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1883

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Record of varied 19th century news items in Chicago

Receipts in Chicago last week totaling 2560 mark the largest on record. The Reilly murder trial in War mel, N. Y. ends in a hung jury. Farmington bank Minnesota assigns assets of 50000 with liabilities 30000. Texas and Pacific railway freight handers in Dallas see wage dispute resolution. Montreal stock exchange ends with bears dominating. An attack near Shelby North Carolina leaves Mrs. Logan dead and Mr. Logan severely harmed. the assailant escapes with 10 dollars. Indianapolis man Gardiner suspected of eloping, many letters to him about a thermometer and barometer for 28 cents. Chicago judge voids a $150 liquor tax on wholesalers as unlawful. Mrs. Boxer sues for 226656 dollars in Montreal. London admiralty contacted about steamship propulsion for faster Atlantic crossing. Archbishop Lynch letter debate on pauper immigration in Toronto. Philadelphia rail embezzlement case reveals 21000 dollars stolen. four clerks jailed. Georgia land suit affecting 300099 acres and hundreds of small planters. Mt. Pleasant Iowa mill boiler explosion kills Beckwith. others injured. Cincinnati chamber discipline committee defers on J R McLean case amid editorials. Committee aims for reconciliation after hard deliberation.

Chicago Reilly Sanderlin Warmel N. Y St. Paul Farmington Minn Dallas Texas and Pacific Railway Company Montreal Stock Exchange Bulls Bears William Logan Shelby N. C Montreal Boxer Royal Navy Frederick Judah Admiralty London Toronto Lynch Dublin Canada Junction Railroad Philadelphia Reading and Pennsylvania Counnies Georgia Stephen Chase Samuel E. Crocker Maine William Colby New Hampshire Dodge Laurens Montgomery Pulaski Telfair Ross Bros Mt. Pleasant Iowa Beckwith Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Commercial Gazette J. R. McLean Esquirer Chamber of Commerce

Judge Geddes Seeks Ohio Senate Seat in 1890s Era

A collection of brief notices covers political moves, civic awards, and travel plans. Judge Geddes is seeking the U S Senate seat for Ohio. Willard R. Blodgett sails for Europe for a three month continental tour. Lord Lorne receives a farewell in Quebec and responds in French. General Crook noted for abstinence from alcohol and tea. Various society and transport updates from Boston, Ipswich, New York, London, and Ipswich’s humane awards.

Geddes United States Ohio Fisher Tewksbury Almshouse Jimnny Irving New York Amos Lawrence Bond Boston Willard R. Blodgett Europe Lord Lorne Quebec Crook William H. Tobias Ashland London Madison County Judge Hoadly Boston Herald B. F. Butler T. G. Widmer Highbrand Humane Society of Massachusetts Ipswich Samuel F. Clarke William Y P. Dexter Frank R. Brown J. A. Hunter Cunard Samaria Duke of Connaught Duke of Albany Marquis of Lorne Princess Louise Liverpool India Washington Coleridge Justice Gray Supreme Court Lord Coleridge Gen. Sherman Justice Field California G. W. Gates Vermont and New Hampshire Western Union Telegraph Company Thomas Roche Connecticut Roche Hamstone Anna Dickinson Michigan Jason Wentworth Wentworth Hunting Miss Dickinson Hamilcy Anne Boleyn Bedford Avenue Reformed Church Joseph T. Duryea Clossen Avenue Presbyterian Church New Brooklyn Elbert 8. Porter

Dying Confession Ties Woman to Suspected Murders

Milly Walker a dying witness in Fleming County Kentucky admits killings dating back years. She claims alias Mary Gande killed her betrayer George Radcliffe in Menifee county and that Radcliffe’s murder prompted bystander Ned Trumbo’s death followed later. Police corroboration hinges on a cave burial found by investigators.

Flemingsburg Johnson County George Frankson Milly Walker Doc Martnell Mary Gande George Radcliffe Menefee County Snelling Creek Radcliffe Frank Tompkins Radcliff Frenchburg Ned ‘Trumbo Charles Hopper

Ex Mayor Prince declines bid as Norfolk Democrats name Abbott lieutenant governor

A meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee named S. A. B. Abbott of Boston to fill the lieutenant governor vacancy after ex mayor Prince declined. Abbott, about 40, Harvard graduate and lawyer, has led election contests and served on the license board and library trustees. Norfolk County Democrats reject Col. Drinkwater as sheriff candidate and foresee Cedar party unity challenges.

Democratic State Central Committee Jonas H. French Prince Edward Avery S. A. B. Abbott Boston Abbott J. G. Abbott Lowell Harvard Suffolk Josiah G. Abbott Rufus S. Frost Benjamin Dean Walbridge A. Field Board of License Commissioners Messrs. Walker and Gargan Public Library Norfolk Rufus C. Woodward Col. Drinkwater Post Sheriff Wood Republican Town Committee Dedham Phenix Block A. B. Wentworth C. A. Mackintosh East Dedham Mackintosh Charles J. Hurley C. C. Nichols Oakdale Dedham Centre Butler Robinson Gov. Butler

Post Office Department Proposes Local Postage Cuts and Night Stamp

Washington report details Hatton findings on postmasters, office totals, and salaries amid reforms. Proposes a special night delivery stamp, extended carriers for adjacent towns, and reducing local postage from two to one cent where carrier service exists. Notes cost and staffing implications and praises subordinate officers' candor.

Washington Hatton Dakota Connecticut

Bigamy charge and city news from New York

Henry Gilmurray, 40, foreman at a Greenpoint oil refinery, was arrested on a bigamy charge after leaving his first wife in 1875 and marrying another in New York in 1876. He was held on $3,000 bail after a prior escape. Brooklyn boiler explosion kills watchman as debris scatters near a boat shop. Grace Church hosts a grand consecration of Rev. Dr. Henry C. Peter with 40 bishops and 600 clergy. An injunction halts sale of several government ships pending a receiver order. Bottlers convention and exhibition dates moved to December after venue expansion due to crowded interest.

Ward Icess Lenees Bol Isdhecssivns Biss Sceksatanns Cie Forty-fifth Regiment Swampscott G. C. Richards Forty- Fifth Regiment Col. Codman Grand Old Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cyrus H. Bates Gov. Butler Forty-Fifth W. D. Brackett J. Frank Emmons J.D. Whitcomb Joseph Glass New York Henry Gilmurray Greenpoint Boston Annie Dyer John Loomis Brooklyn Henry C. Peter Grace Church Protestant Episcopal Patrick Clancy Daniel W. Richards Martin B. Smith Charles E. Hubbell George A. Porter Edward Stannard D. Buhler United States Bottlers’ Protective Association Irving Hall American Institute Hall

Randolph consecrated assistant bishop of Virginia

In Baltimore Rev. Alfred M. Randolph was consecrated assistant bishop of Virginia at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal church. The service drew a large gathering of prelates clergy and laypeople and featured solemn ceremonial rites led by the senior bishop’s representative.

Baltimore Alfred M. Randolph Virginia Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church Fee Ee Lee Ware Ag

Pension swindle warning to veterans and monument updates

Washington pensioners are warned about aggressive pension agents sending circulars promising increased pensions and claiming to secure losses for fees. Also reported are the mint’s paper and specie circulation figures, progress on the Washington monument and plans for a new silver vault to store 40 million dollars, with distribution of silver after completion.

Washington the Mint United States Treasury George L. Damon Boston New Orleans

Court awards in Alabama claims judgments and navy bids

The Alabama claims court awarded Alexander Munn 4650 dollars with interest from October 28, 1862, and Swift & Allen 198 dollars, John Kehew 163 dollars, and Caroline M Adams 163 dollars with interest from December 27, 1865. A junk dealer's fraud charges over old material at Norfolk navy yard were not sustained after inquiry by Secretary Chandler. Secretary of the Navy rejected bids for compound armor plates for the Miantonomah turret armor and will re advertise bids.

Court of Alabama Claims Alexander Munn Swift & Allen John Kehew Caroline M. Adams Washington

Cape Elizabeth Weighs City Charter Consideration

Cape Elizabeth discusses adopting a city charter while other Maine items note Albert Knight drowned after falling from a Portland wharf on Sunday. A $30,000 Houston academy endowment is turned over to Colby University. A Belfast road damage case favored the defendant. James Hudson killed in a Lewiston fall from a Boston and Maine car. Maine railroad officials held a hearing in Farmington on the Franklin and Somerset line with a certificate of approval likely after surveying this fall.

Cape Elizabeth Albert Knight Portland Houston Academy Colby University Green Mountain Railroad Company Sarah C. Morse Belfast James Hudson Lewiston Boston and Maine Kennebunk Biddeford Railroad Commissioners of Maine Farmington Franklin and Somerset Railroad

Masses of 19th Century Massachusetts Tragedies and Notices

A mass of short items reports several deaths including Thomas Dailey run over by a freight train in Shelburne and Charles A Higgins killed by an elevator accident in Worcester. Other items note bequests to Bernardston Unitarian society, a Gloucester steamer's mackerel study, a boating accident near Stockbridge, a Dowd liquor conviction, Flagg’s failed dairy purchase, a Haverhill railroad tragedy, a Worcester veterans reunion, and political contest over a Sign home post in Northboro with Ashley defeating Barrington’s candidate.

Thomas Dailey Lee Shelburne Charles A. Higgins Jonas G. Clark Worcester Joseph P. Hale New York Unitarian Society Bernardston United States Fish Commission Gloucester William Flynn Michael Stockbridge Lake Amos Dowd Great Barrington House of Correction Dowd Varnum H. Flagg Littleton Brighton South Acton Flagg James Riley Georgetown Haverhill Boston and Maine Riley Gettysburg Rev S. S. Ashley Northboro Frank Barrington Ashley Harrington Mr. Ashley

Burglar hits Royce & Goff store in North Troy

The North Troy store of Royce and Goff was burglarized Friday night, with several hundred dollars of merchandise taken. No clue to the thieves. A horse, harness, and wager belonging to Brad Jackson of Barre was stolen from his barn Friday night, valued around $200.

Royce & Goff North Troy Brad Jackson Barre

Old Sea Captain Amos Dwinel Ends His Life in Providence

Aged 71 formerly of Lisbon Maine captain Amos Dwinel shot himself Saturday at his son’s Providence residence. Mary McGrath, 13, was found drowned Sunday in the Providence River, likely a wharf fall. An attempted Worcester train wreck occurred in Providence Saturday evening with a sleeper on the tracks and danger signal. the train struck the obstruction but no major damage. John McGregor, 64, lodged at Providence police station Saturday night, with last known lodging in Tewksbury, prompting officers to review local lodger records amid a tramp presence. It is charged that Lewisbury paupers were ticketed from Massachusetts into Rhode Island.

Amos Dwinel Lisbon Providence Mary John McGrath Worcester John McGregor Tewksbury Lewisbury Massachusetts Rhode Island

Fires Hit Arlington Gas Works and City Districts

A fire destroyed the sheds and stable at Arlington gas works in Boston area, loss about 200 dollars, origin in a coke pile, burned for days. Separate blazes followed in Roxbury store, Tremont street mission, and various cities with multiple buildings damaged or lost, totals and insurers varying.

Boston Arlington Gas Works Arlington Island Street Roxbury Michael O’donnell Children’s Mission Tremont Street

Wealthy Lincoln resident arrested in girl’s murder case

Zora Burns, a former domestic in Orrin A. Carpenter's household, was found murdered near Lincoln, Illinois. Carpenter, reputed the town’s wealthiest resident, was arrested after evidence linked him to Burns's visit to his office and her pregnancy. Bloodstains on his buggy and testimonies point to a violent confrontation. Carpenter owns a large elevator, a farm, and other property.

Lincoln Ell Ill Zora Burns Orrin A. Carpenter Carpenter Zora O Ae

Muddle Over Supplementary Orders Tangles Arctic Relief Mission

Secretary Chandler complains to Commander Wildes about the failed Greely relief voyage with the Yantic and Proteus. Wildes replies detailing voyage conditions, coal, ice, and the decision to push through Melville Bay. He faults the missing supplementary orders for derailing the mission and requests a court of inquiry if needed.

Chandler Wildes

The Wdakk Side of Life Police Roundup

A Boston area police and hospital bleedsheet lists injuries and petty crimes: William Sweet of Auburn Street, Charles Town, suffered a skull fracture after being thrown from a team on Walker Street and was taken to the city hospital. Walter Colburn and John Sheehan were arrested for theft on Leverett and Kneeland streets respectively. George W. Adams is held for larceny of 84 dollars from a Washington, D.C. colleague. Walter Campbell fell from a 10 foot height while roofing in Wellesley and was brought to Massachusetts General Hospital. Annie Coughlin burned after a match ignited alcohol, treated at Massachusetts General. two youths identified as William R. Donovan and Henry G. Thomas were arrested for attempting to steal the play Young Mrs. Winthrop during a Park Theatre performance. Richard H. Barry arrested for larceny of a 21 dollar watch from Albert Street. William Westwater and William Hockway charged with assault on Yum Lung and Gung near Harrison Avenue and property damage. Charles H. Holman’s Roxbury Advocate residence was burglarized and a silk plush frame with a photograph removed.

Walter Colburn Clara Munroe Leverett Street John Sheehan Elmer Wentworth Kneeland Street George W. Adams Station 7 Washington, D. C Walter R. Campbell Cambridge Street Wellesey Massachusetts General Hospital Annie Coughlin Havre Street Cambridgeport Boston Winthrop Edward Ee Albert William Estwater William Hockway Fourth Division Yum Lung Gung Harrison Avenue Charles H. Holman Roxbury Advocate Highland Avenue

Labor and politics sweep through rests of Europe

A European sweep of sessions and dispatches covers a Senate labor and education hearing with Elizur Wright on savings and insurance, Leeds franchise moves and Irish politics, Jules Ferry in France, Nihilists in Russia, trichinosis in Germany, and Arab Pasha’s exiles as press and public debate political and social reform across Britain France Ireland and beyond.

Movements of Naval Officers at the Charlestown Navy Yard

Officers and ratings across the Charlestown Navy Yard are reassigned or detached to ships and stations. Ohio may sail to New York today. several personnel move to the Wabash, Shenandoah, Powhattan, and hydrographic or naval hospital posts. The payroll for the first half of the month was issued to yard employees.

Charlestown Navy Yard Ohio Navy Yard New York Asserson U.S. N M. K. Henderson A.S. 5 United States Wabash William A. Marshall Portsmouth Navy Yard Hydrographic Office F. W. Watkins Naval Magazine Chelsea John G. Foster Panama Ead Naval Hospital Oruc Naval Hospital Navy Mare Island Cal N. J. K. Patch Powattan James M. Grimes Powhattan J. H. Washburne Peter Johnson United States Navy Shenandoah Charles §. Norton George Talcott Hughes Perry Garst Whitfield Hagenman Milligan Robert C. Ray Augustus H. Able Ralph Aston Horace E. Frick Charles E. Manning William L. Cathcart William J.simon M. H. Crawford Edward Bellows

Hoadly Maintains Clear Ohio Lead Across Counties

A Columbus despatch reports Hoadly with a statewide majority. Official returns cover all but six counties, where votes yield a near final plurality of 12,507 in his favor. Overall Hoadly leads by 2,010, exceeding Foster’s prior margin, with prohibitionists at 7,526 and the Greenback ticket at 2,250.

Columbus Hoadly Hoady Foster Greenback

River rises flood White river valley damage noted in Arkansas

The White river has risen four inches per hour for 48 hours, flooding about 1200 acres of corn and cotton in the White river valley near Batesville. Damage to small farms is nearly irreparable, likely leaving many residents destitute.

Batesville Ark White River

The Saturday Clubs Meet At Youngs Hotel

The Middlesex and Essex clubs held a joint meeting at Young's hotel with Editor N A Horton presiding. Speakers included Congressmen Hoar and Bowman and others. Separate klub gatherings at Parker's and Parker's hosted Boston and Commercial clubs with few guests.

Young’s Hotel Middlesex Essex N. A. Horton Salem Gazette Hoar and Bowman E. H. Haskell Executive Council Fitz J. Babson Gloucester J. H. Butler Middlesex Club Massachusetts Club Parker’s Boston John L.stephenson C. B. Houghton California Parker Chicago Commercial Club Parker's William H. Lincoln Charles P. Clarke New York and New Haven Railroad Agricultural Club Tfen Marshall P. Wilder

Treaty of Peace Signed Between Chilean Government and Gen Iglesias

A Diario Oficial bulletin reports a peace treaty signed at 9:45 PM in Ancosa between the Chilean government and Gen Iglesias. It states that Lima and Callao will be occupied by Peruvians within two days and that the Diario Oficial will cease publication.

Powder Explosion Kills Foreman at Sea Caucus Plant

A drying room at the American powder company in Sea Caucus, West Hopoxen, New Jersey, was destroyed by an overnight explosion of 1,500 units of powder. Foreman Martin T. was the sole worker in the arts building and fatally injured.

West Hopoxen N. J American Powder Company Seacaucus Martin T

Funeral of Capt Frank Tewksbury in East Boston

The funeral for Capt Frank Tewksbury, a famed Boston pilot, was held from his Webster Street residence. He died after a paralytic shock Wednesday morning. Rev Warren H Cudworth led services amid large attendance and rich floral tributes. The cortege moved to Woodlawn Cemetery Chelsea.

The Boston Pilots State House Friends Capt Bruce Fowler Joslyn Harrington Woodlawn Chelsea Tewksbury

Fire department promotions and fleet changes noted

Up to Saturday noon 9 600 poll taxes had been divided at the assessors office. The fire commissioners announced promotions transfers and appointments among enginemen drivers and ladder crews including W Hall Jr to engineman engine 9 and J B Noble to assistant engineman engine 9. Col Codman writes to Chairman Hills defending assessors while casting doubt on assistant assessors duties and integrity.

W. Hall, Jr W. H. Clay J. B. Noble Woseman J. A. Ryan F. P. Mahone Hayes E. W. Clark Charles W. Stevens John M. Nugent W. J. Healey P. F. McDonald John J. Gurney Hook and Ladder Col. Codman Hills Board of Assessors Worcester

Amerigar Express Announces Boston to Chicago Daily Service

Amerigar Express Company announces a daily nontransfer service from Boston to Chicago departing at 6 P.M. and arriving in 36 hours. The line claims less transfers and quicker time to western cities with no rate increase. Inquiries: General Office 244 Washington Street.

Boston Chicago General Office Washington Street

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