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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1883
Page
1
Domestic and foreign market summaries appear alongside imports and exports. Marriages and deaths are listed with railroad matters the court record and meteorological reports. Hotel arrivals ship news local news and obituary sections complete the page.
Senator Grady ill at his father’s New York home. other items report anniversaries, marriages denied, inheritances, shifts in residence, and figures in politics and culture. Includes notes on Mr. Tennyson, Miss Jennie Sargent, Wendell Phillips, and passengers from Cunard steamer Parthia arriving in Boston with 27 cabin and 279 steerage travelers.
News briefs report a Canadian Thanksgiving on November 8 with Mrs. Francis Monk, daughter of William Greene, dying by her own hand due to insanity. Other items note Southern Spiritualist encampment plans in Chattanooga with $50,000 capital, mixed Cape Breton fisheries results, a Flemingsburg shooting left two wounded and one dead, an outlaw incident near Bellfontaine, a Longshoremen strike threat at Oswego after Canadian laborers were hired, and ensuing clashes.
Reports include Dr Jabez Fisher losing a 2500 crop of grapes to frost in Fitchburg W Leonard of Oakland Me dies by own hand Sunday night and Merrimac water levels dropping threaten mills. Quincy Court accuses Thomas H Hayes of illegal liquor sale. John Black drowns off Brewer Me. Katie Parkinson seriously injured in Concord. Gov Robie tours farmers associations in Maine as state grange head. Mrs Mary Grover of Wiscasset missing after leaving note. Somerset county man promises marriage then tragedy. Sophia Hanson of Saxonville jailed for larceny. court scene notes language barrier and distress.
The iron steamship Heimdal arriving at quarantine today was burning with 203 steerage and three cabin passengers aboard plus 60 crew. Fire boats and police boat assisted, passengers landed at Castle Garden, vessel towed to Bedloe Island, cargo damaged though most baggage saved. fire began in lower main hold, likely from matches. ship of 1,525 tons valued at 250000.
United States coast survey schooner Palinurus completed five months of work surveying Stonington harbor. While entering West Harbor, Fisher’s Island, she ran aground on Penguin shoals but was floated off at high water with minor damage. The crew faced criticism for perilous conduct during the survey.
Nashville, Tenn. Oct 22 An afternoon exhibition at Barrett's circus ends with Robert Brierly shooting and killing Robert Bates after Bates had previously killed Brierys brother ten years earlier and served six years in prison. Bates’ single act of violence leads to lethal retaliation at the event.
Lieutenant Garlington details 21 hours of dangerous work in ice to aid Greely’s relief, sharing scarce rations and clothing for six months while retreating to seek help. He disputes rivals’ charges and explains his decision to leave Littleton Island without waiting for the Yantic, aiming to reach civilization and obtain supplies.
Tragic train wreck on the Glens Falls feeder near Fort Edward leaves three dead and about twenty injured. Train No 78 plunged from a bridge. passengers and crew sustain severe injuries including broken limbs and head wounds. Newsboy Eddie White survives. list names several residents of Glens Falls Gloversville Fort Edward Whitehall and Lake George among the injured.
New York reports a stunning night with the Abbey Metropolitan opera house opening by a top tier six artist company and the Academy of Music presenting a new well balanced ensemble under Col Mapleson. Crowded houses paid record high seat prices.
News from Temesvar reports Count Stefan Batthyany and Dr Julius Rosenberg dueled with pistols. Both fired twice without effect as seconds intervened. A third shot mortally wounded Batthyany who died after doctors failed to extract the bullet. The Count had married a woman once engaged to Rosenberg.
The first annual horse show exhibition opened at Madison Square Garden New York, featuring 400 entries across classes including thoroughbreds trotters roasters and carriage horses. Notable entrants included J R Keene with Spendthrift and Phillis and Gen Grant with Linden Tree. Mayor Edson opened the event this afternoon with a large attendance of ladies.
In Chicago on October 22 a dispute over the Toledo Cincinnati and St. Louis railroad with parts in two circuits led Judges Drummond and Baxter to consider a joint receivership. E E Dwight remained receiver in Drummond territory while W M Craig was appointed in Baxter's, with bondholders seeking Dwight removal and Craig expansion. Counsel from Boston Cincinnati and Toledo prepared to press for a cross jurisdiction arrangement.
Louise Doherty, 35, cut the throat of her 5 year old and slashed her wrists, taken to hospital with likely fatal injuries. She had recently separated from her policeman husband, with grief cited as a motive.
Canada's Governor General voyage news from Quebec reports the Circassian docking at Levis at 9 pm with the marquis of Lansdowne on board. Cabinet ministers boarded. the marquis of Lorne greeted them. Lord Lansdowne said he would land tomorrow. Rockets from the Druid and Circassian signaled a peaceful welcome as a large crowd cheered.
Secretary Newman reports the gubernatorial results with Akers at 347,064 Hoadly 359,593 Schumacher 8,361 Jenkins 2,785 for a total of 721,464. Hoadly leads by 1,383 with a 33,413 majority for the judicial amendment. the second amendment fails by 39,645. The regulation amendment gets 98,050 votes.
Patrick Egan, the Irish agitator and late treasurer of the Irish Land League, filed in district court his intention to become an American citizen. He plans to locate and engage in buying corn in Lia.
A survey of editorials and letters from the Lowell, Springfield, Worcester, and Worcester Spy papers discusses the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor and the Butler ticket. It covers Abbott’s background, reactions from various papers, and notes on local party conventions, speeches, and endorsements across Massachusetts.
The United States Senate Committee on Labor and Education resumed hearings at the Quincy house with Sylvester Marsh of Compton New Hampshire testifying. He recounts moving from New Hampshire to Boston then west, returning to New Hampshire, and details local history and daily life from 1803 birth to early 1800s events including schooling wages, church politics, and household practices.
The clerk’s claim that four governoresque officers still draw salaries rests on signed warrants. they are drawing expenses only, not salaries. Suits against the commonwealth were considered but postponed until January. Tarbex returns from Philadelphia after Plympton’s inquiry into the United States Plate Glass Insurance Company, with results pending and bleak prospects for reinstatement.
A complimentary dinner at the Hotel Vendome honored William Mather of Manchester. He outlined the royal commission’s view that America lags in some educational aspects but excels in engineering originality and practical application. He urged early industrial training, better public school science, and greater workshop access to turn youth into skilled workers and responsible citizens. He contrasted Swiss and Russian systems as too prestige‑bound and praised American tech schools for combining science with practical work. The talk referenced extensive travel across the United States and highlighted the role of education in meeting industrial and social challenges.
Sparks from a defective furnace register caused a fire at 25 Union Park, damaging furniture for $100. A second fire at 59 Bowdoin Street, started in a dining room closet, caused $500 in damage. Telegraph briefs report multiple fires across the U.S. with deaths and losses totaling tens of thousands, including Middleville, Annapolis, New York, St. Paul, Springfield, and other towns, with several fatalities and extensive property loss.
The German Schuetzen of Boston held their fall meeting at Clarendon Hills on Monday afternoon with scores led by G Kraft 51, J Franks 39, while others trailed. They planned a rabbit hunt next Friday and propose spring range improvements including an additional target moved closer to 200 yards.
Letter from Charles Parker of Wenonah Illinois praising Democratic gains in Ohio and Illinois nominating Carter Harrison for governor. He attacks Republican class legislation, land giveaways to corporations, and double taxation, calls for unity in the Democratic Party, and warns against church involvement in politics. He recalls family Democratic ties and Revolutionary War ancestry. October 19.
Newton aldermen registered 96 new votes and set a special session for Friday. Petitions urged grade changes to Channing Avenue and Richardson Street crossings to underneath. Remonstrances opposed Cluffin guards drill shed at Newtonville. Funds approved include 11,500 for November expenses 150 clerical 124 marshal carriage 500 almshouse repairs 150 Farlow park improvements. Boiler explosion at Lassell seminary Auburndale caused minor damage.
Judge Albion W. Tourgee delivered the second Star course talk at Tremont temple on Monday evening arguing the dude is a passive, evolving figure not a true missionary. He traced the word’s origins, catalogued types from fashionable to religious and political dudes, and criticized un-American tastes while praising decisive action.
Visitors to the Institute fair were impressed by North Carolina displays. A series of excursions will begin around November 24, lasting six weeks, touring the state. The first party is nearly full with low rates and comfort assured. North Carolina officials including President Battle of the state board of agriculture and Chapel Hill president A Lazare are slated to join the group.
The Webster historical society hosts an afternoon lecture with music by a leading quartet club. Rev. W. B. Wright will serve as chaplain for the occasion, commemorating Webster's death on the thirty-first anniversary.
The Boston board of aldermen met with Alderman Brien presiding. The Burrill claim of $40,000 was postponed for one week. Election officers were appointed for numerous wards and precincts, with several removals noted. Debate over establishing permanent fire companies in outlying districts dominated proceedings, supporters citing efficiency and insurer backing, opponents urging delay.
Large crowd returns for week two of the cat show at Horticultural Hall with many new novelties. A live Indian civil cat praised by Prof Agassiz as unique in America joins entries, along with a $500 pure Persian cat with two colored eyes and eight inch winter fur. Coons kittens, a nurse cat with pug puppies, a hedgehog, a rat in a cage, and a six legged cat attract visitors as the exhibit showcases pets and curiosities.
The Union gymnasium near No 18 Boylston street features a 136 by 22 foot exercising hall over street level, 6 200 square feet of floor space, ample lighting and ventilation, dressing rooms and baths. Dr Dud ley A Sargent of Harvard directs with Prof F C Lister as superintendent. The facility receives strong support from business and professional men and invites parents to enroll sons, with cards available at Union rooms.
At a Monday gathering Baptist ministers heard Dr Bullen of Rhode Island state convention on denomination topics. Universalists finished a long discussion. Speakers included Rev Geo Hill Prof Knight Drs Emerson Miner and several others. Next topic will be Have We Reason to Believe that Christ Rose from the Dead and Ascended in His Material Body led by Rev Fletcher. Methodists heard Prof Pierce from Salisbury NC discuss the colored race in the south. Oblique memorial notes on Dr Fuller of Atlanta. A constitution revision committee for the Boston preachers meeting was chosen and Dr Sherman may read his paper on Reform and Its Results. Indorsement of the southern advance association was postponed.
Boston catcher Michael Hines was presented with a gold watch and chain by friends from Boston and New Bedford at 266 Broadway South Boston. The surprise event featured a presentation by Mrs. H. A. Coughlin and was attended by several Boston nine members before a supper to close the evening. Hines has earned wide admiration for his professional skill and gentlemanly conduct.
The new men s furnishing goods house Smith and Stedman at 343 Washington street opens with refitted interiors, stained glass upper windows, cherry furnishings, and a unique dressing room with plate glass mirror for trying garments. Senior partner S B Smith once served in the state treasurer s office. partner B F Stedman has ties to R Strauss and company. The stock is described as the best for gentlemen, with excellent taste in selection.
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