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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1879
Page
2
The passage notes prophetic talk of 1880 bringing seven years of dearth after seven years of plenty. It praises a calm, childlike faith and describes a highly eccentric, obsessively clean US leader whose appearance is youthful and whose routines include frequent sponge baths and daily linen changes.
The New York Evening Post argues Sherman could aid business interests by pledging to stop inflation via canceling greenbacks but notes he would not. The piece says the Secretary should attend to lawful duties and leave presidential policy to the President, a move seen as pointless to resist.
Gov. Robinson denounces the trip as a pitiable sight and condemns the administration’s choice. The passage comments that the imperial Conkling may revel in the scene, even inviting the Secretary to black his boots, while George William Curtis expresses strong disgust.
Republicans in the South Boston Senatorial District nominate Alonzo Warren a noted Prohibitionist and supporter of the Civil Damage bill. Democrats face the task of uniting to present a single candidate to hold the district and prevent possible loss.
In a brief burst Tarbox called B. B. a pestiferous and mischievous demagogue. Details on when he reformed and where his mischief toward the Democratic party ceased are not provided. The speaker hints at a stubborn defect or screw loose but leaves precise timing and location unclear.
The National Fair in Washington opened with partial suspensions of public and private business as about 15,000 people gathered at the fair grounds. An industrial procession four miles long marked the start, while other items noted include gun matches, railroad news, and a demolition of a Memphis camp for services.
Rain due in the northern New England areas with the south and easts clear or partly cloudy weather southward. Southerly to westerly winds and rising barometer with no temperature change. Cautionary signals persist at Portland Section 7 and Eastport and offshore signals at New York New Haven New London Newport Woods Hole Boston Section 5.
An auction schedule lists times and items including boots and shoes, furniture, dress goods, and library materials. Names such as Wilmerding Hoguet J.C. McCurdy Lippincott Leonard Hatch Henry Johnson and others appear with locations in New York and Philadelphia and dates around late October to early November.
Hon. Samuel J. Randall spoke to a crowded Brooklyn mass meeting at the Academy of Music, urging clean economical government and praising Lucius Robinson’s tax cuts and canal reductions, while warning against army involvement at polls and endorsing Robinson for national victory in 1880.
A complaint against Dr. Tewksbury charges him with procuring an abortion for Laura J. Kelley the alleged wife of Andrew J. Perkins. The son in law and daughter moved Perkins assets from his household to Boston this forenoon. Neither Perkins nor Kelley have bail yet. The case likely goes to Police Court soon.
From Los Pinos Colorado dispatches report that Mrs Meeker and others are safe at Chief Ouray's house nine miles below Ouray after a perilous retreat. Meeker and agents were killed by Douglas and Ante lope. fierce fighting halted Merritt's advance. Captives include Mrs and Miss Meeker Mrs Price and two children. funds and papers were looted. Gen Adams expected soon.
San Francisco dispatch reports China wealth and activity among merchants and capitalists. The City of Peking arrived with word that the Chinese Merchants' Steamship Company will place steamers from China to the Sandwich Islands, then extend to San Francisco for trade. Tong Ken Sing, manager, is praised as a wealthy Singapore-born ruler of Shanghai lines. C C Moreno writes that he secured Chinese government backing to establish Canton to Honolulu steamers and to negotiate with the Sandwich Islands for free migration, with plans to reach San Francisco for trade only.
London reports the Prussian diet opening with a speech noting limited effect of tax reform on next year's estimates. Measures include a deficit loan, surplus tax use for income tax cuts, a retail brandy tax, rail purchases, and admin reforms. Also news on Berlin denials, consuls, and various European affairs.
After a lecture, a vociferous, rapturous audience pressed for Hayes with calls that lasted several minutes. The President arose, bowed, and was greeted with a hearty welcome as the crowd remained in their seats.
From St Louis on October 28 a correction explains an earlier despatch misnamed a conspiracy to wreck the St Louis Mutual Life in favor of a New York Life company. The affidavit did not refer to New York Life and no injury to that company was intended.
A stowaway named Harry, a baker, was found aboard the steamship England from Liverpool. He faintly uttered water, grew emaciated, and died after thirteen days at sea without food or drink. his body was sent to the morgue.
Chicago dispatch reports two sightings of a balloon thought to be the Pathfinder over Rockford Illinois. At 10:30 a.m. and again at 5 p.m. observers describe the car clearly visible and dark objects noted in the craft as it moved northwest and then east at a lower altitude.
From Gray son Kentucky advices report the Holbrooks have ordered the Underwood women and children to leave by Sunday. Notices threaten anyone who testifies before the Grand Jury about the killing of the Underwoods, signaling the feud remains unsettled.
Both branches of the Providence City Council vote to reduce Mayor Doyle’s salary from 3800 to 3300 dollars. Pawtucket plans a grand drinking fountain costing 20000 to 30000 dollars as a gift from citizen Mr Cogswell. The Providence and Worcester Railroad will build new machine and car shops at Valley Falls, moving those departments from Providence. the old car shops will be torn down for a new freight house.
Rev Dr Edward Beecher marked fifty years since his marriage to Isabella P Jones of Wiscasset Maine. The ceremony at his Brooklyn home drew Beecher family members including Henry Ward Beecher Charles Beecher and Thomas K Beecher, plus Harriet Beecher Stowe and Mary Perkins.
A Troy and Boston Road smash-up near Hoosick Falls and Eagle Bridge, N Y, caused heavy damage estimated near twenty thousand dollars with trains delayed but no injuries. In Hoboken, a Summit line locomotive exploded killing engineer William Swick and injuring fireman Samuel Hough, who may recover.
The Hayden trial resumed in New Haven with Prof. Dana testifying about arsenic samples. He described specimens from Tavistock and Bissoe works showing varying crystal conditions and noted difficulties in counting crystals due to their数量 and size.
Dr Lord's third lecture focused on Chrysostom praising his eloquence as a force awakening the old Roman world. The talk traces Chrysostom’s youth, monk life, ordination at thirty four, and role as preacher to Antioch's church, highlighting his penitent asceticism and impact on early Christian oratory.
Detroit reports indicate the Porter schooner sank after colliding with the Niagara in the Detroit River amid a gale. Milwaukee dispatches detail cargo losses including 56,000 bushels of barley, and insurance coverage totaling about 50 000 on cargo and 25 000 on vessel. The Amazon, a large steamship with 1416 tons, foundered off Grand Haven carrying flour, peas, barley and other goods. Insurance held by Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad Company.
The Grand Jury charged Police Captain Williams and Officer Fleming with brutally clubbing Charles W. Smith. Indictment to be presented in court tomorrow. F. Samadria and B. Bebelaqua sentenced to two and a half years for forging Brazilian treasury notes. A box with decayed human remains was found on the steamer Bahama, directed to Rev. P. W. Powers, who cannot be located.
Washington October 28 opening ceremonies featured a four mile industrial parade through major streets to the grounds. The Presidential party including Secretaries Boyarts and Schurz Postmaster General Key Attorney General Devens and Gen. Sherman arrived at noon and were greeted by directors. William M Galt welcomed them as the President spoke briefly praising the fair administrators.
In Rochester Courtney calls the proposed articles of agreement by Hanlan lunatic and unsigned. The Union and Advertiser publish Hubbett’s six column statement exonerating Courtney and detailing prior failures. A Blaikie letter explains why Hanlan won’t place funds. In Toronto Hanlan’s group resists Washington and fixes Blaikie as referee for any rematch.
Captain Boyton met by Dartmouth Navy two miles above Hanover at 3 pm. He was sucked under during the first falls and peril followed. He avoided the second falls, walked around, and will reach White River Junction tonight. He plans to resume at Lower Falls tomorrow, weather permitting, noting difficulty finding whiskey to keep warm.
Reports from Richmond West Point describe a blaze on the cotton platform of the Richmond York River and Chesapeake Railroad with two thousand bales burning and wharves at risk. Baltimore steamer pumps aided, but wind threatens total destruction. a steam fire engine was dispatched. Colfax, San Francisco, Colfax Chinese quarter fire kills one Chinawoman and leaves families destitute with $30,000 loss. Franklin New Hampshire house and barn burn. $500 loss, $200 insured. New York Bond Street watch company damaged about $5,000. Cincinnati Woodruff's shoe factory on Locklane burned. $30,000 loss.
At the annual meeting of the New England Hospital for Women and Children a large slate of directors was elected including Mrs John Abbott and Miss Ellen R Motley among others. The resident physician Dr Sarah M Crawford reported 263 patients admitted and 253 discharged with some deaths. Augusta Pope gave the dispensary report noting 5212 medical aids and 22862 prescriptions, one sixth of which were free. Treasurer George A Goddard announced the mortgage debt shrank from 22000 to 15600.
Memphis report says camp procession moved to St. Bridget’s Church for services and benediction. One interment, Henry Green, died last night. Dr. W. E. Rogers and a nurse depart for Harrison Station, Mississippi, in response to an appeal for the Howards for a sick person named F. T. A. Crow. The telegram does not confirm yellow fever.
Judge Baker of the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad reports preliminary steps to extend the line from Vinita Indian Territory to the Pacific. He notes an offer of twenty million German capital at 5 percent to fund the construction under the Atlantic and Pacific land grant.
Elmira dispatch reports actor Frank Mayo robbed of money and valuables in an Erie sleeping car while en route from New York to San Francisco. He and his wife had to leave the car to obtain funds, losing about 500 dollars in total. The incident occurred early this morning near Elmira, with Mayo traveling to fulfill an engagement.
Albert C Murphy of 38 Cunard Street Roxbury fought Thomas Dolan in the same house, drew a knife and cut a deep gash on Dolan's face. Murphy was jailed by Officers Hall and Barker. Johanna Rowland was arrested for assaulting Arthur Brasby with two glass tumblers at 130 South Street, Brasby sustaining a severe head gash and treated at Station Four.
In Baltimore at the Masonic Temple Schuyler Colfax spoke on Across the Continent with President Hayes and others in attendance. He described Oregon and recalled Capt. Ulysses S. Grant’s earlier stationing there as the audience reacted to the mention of Grant.
The Boston will of Susan S. Newell bequeaths 4000 to Bible Society, 500 to Protestant Episcopal Tract Society, 1600 to Margaret Coffin Prayer-book Society, 500 to Widows' Society. John Walker of Portsmouth NH probate records list bequests of 500 to Howard Benevolent Society, 500 to Home for Indigent Women, 500 to Rev Charles A Holbrook for Children’s Home, and 200 to Portsmouth Universalist Society.
Engineer Green, wounded in a Saturday night accident, died on Tuesday. The Lincoln mill in Lewiston with 22,000 spindles resumes after seventeen months idle, paying out 10 000 dollars monthly and employing 400 workers, 275 women. Ellsworth lumbermen will send crews to the woods as logs will be cut along Union River and its tributaries. A Bangor and Piscataquis Railroad brakeman Hodgkins lost both legs after being struck by a train near Dover Tuesday night. Moses Emery of Saco, Bowdoin College 1818 graduate, admitted to York county bar in 1821, is the oldest practicing member at 85. A new Catholic church was dedicated at Hallowell led by Bishop Healy and Fathers Murphy Stephen John Wissell of Gardiner. Mrs. Moses Studley of Bremen, age 106, remembered Indian wars and ships Enterprise and Boxer, and 1812 sea-battle memories.
The Concord Railroad declares a 5 percent dividend payable November 1. Hillsborough County plans a colossal bronze statue of Gen. Stark. Nine year old George Kelley dies after accident at Berlin mills. Frenchman Joseph Tatro is beaten and robbed near the Vermont line returning from Williamstown. Laconia hosts a 175-voice musical convention led by Prof. L O Emmerson of Boston. New Hampshire Episcopal diocese holds its annual convention in Concord with Bishop Niles and clergy. Supreme Court sentences include three burglars each to three years and two others jailed for keeping a disorderly house. Newport Con gregational Church marks its centennial with historic addresses. Littleton Musical Convention lists talent for next year January 19–23, directed by Carl Zerrahn, with Bernhard-Listerman Concert Company joining.
The State Temperance Convention will meet in Vergennes on November 5. In Bradford, L. W. Dickey was elected captain of Company G, First Vermont Regiment, replacing J. R. Wilson who resigned. Charles Dickey and J. R. Squares were named first and second lieutenants, with Fr. E. Hilands as orderly.
Mr George D Adams of Medway accepts a church call at Northborough and will be ordained around November 20 to begin pastorship on the last Sunday of the month. A New Bedford girl’s stock gift gained value. she sold 3500 shares to buy a pianoforte. Tecumseh and Chase Mills directors reelect old officers except George W Nowell. No dividends declared. Funeral of Rev James C Murphy in Plymouth draws 600 mourners from Boston area. priests and church members attend. Father Rossi presides. Baptist ministers’ annual conference opens in Newburyport with notable speakers. reports and addresses planned. New England United District Foresters elect officers. next meeting October 1880 at New Britain. Complimentary banquet and ball for delegates at Saunders’ Hall. John Ross, once a Boston and Albany fireman, found dead in lockup after intoxication. medical examination pending.
Convalescents are urged to take Hood's Sarsaparilla to neutralize and eradicate poisoned matter in the blood. Sold by druggists.
A promotional notice from the brokers at 12 Wall Street New York touts rapid profits. It claims investing $50 in stock operations through Alex Frothingham and Company can yield hundreds of dollars and offers a free Weekly Financial Report with full information.
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