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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1883

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Public dispute over Treasury fraud charges against Simmons

Washington reports allege ex-Collector Simmons faced proven frauds shown in treasury files kept secret by Secretary Folger who is said to block public release. Critics demand disclosure or apology arguing the charges harm Simmons while noting conduct occurred before Folger's tenure.

Washington Simmons Beard Treasury Department Folger the Treasury Treasury Mr. Simmons

Grand opera house ad stirs Sabbath sensibilities in Cincinnati

A Cincinnati newspaper criticizes a Sunday advertisement for John L. Sullivan and a boxing act at the Grand Opera House as a moral affront. The writer parodies editor loyalties and mocks editors who favor sensational promoters while condemning Sunday shows. He frames the issue as a test of journalistic virtue and religious duty.

Cincinnati Commercial Gazette Grand Opera House John L. Sullivan Cincinnati Commercial Gazette Commercial

Political Appeal Urges Voters to Support Grinnell for Lieutenant Governor

In a local campaign blast, readers are urged not to back Oliver Aimes for lieutenant governor. The letter endorses James B. Grinnell of Greenfield as a warmhearted farmer, capable attorney, and high standing Democrat.

Oliver Aimes

Charles Himngalls a North Adams official praised

The treasurer and receiver general Charles Himngalls of North Adams is described as having an unblemished character and unquestioned fitness for office by those who know him best vouching for his integrity.

Charles Himngalls North Adams

Severe southeast gale hits Halifax with rain but no damage

A heavy southeast gale and rain hit Halifax Monday night. No damage reported. In Easton Pa suits numbered 113 filed against the Pennsylvania Slatington and New England railroad for wages owed. A Montreal sheep shipment sees a scab death sentence as the agriculture department orders slaughter to prevent Canada from being scheduled by England. In Richmond two colored men, Chris Baker and William Burnett, were arrested while moving a dead pauper's body in a wheelbarrow from a morgue. Culver Page Hoyne & Co.’s Chicago stationery house opened under John Morris after transfer of ownership for 90000 dollars to John H. Southworth of Massachusetts. Governor Pattison pardoned Horace Hagen, serving burglary sentence, to aid prosecutions of Washington detectives alleged to rob the national printing office. In Ohio a Hess widow’s farm attack ends with Gustav Hermann’s shotgun death of Martin Hess. Hermann surrenders afterward. In Allegheny City two men die while rescuing a coworker from a foul air well at Kiefer and Stiefel’s tannery. Solomon Bamberger and Rhinehart Remsen were rescued after revives, Schroeder and Schultz died.

Halifax Pennsylvania, Slatington and New England Railroad Company Easton Montreal Department of Agriculture Canada England Chris Baker Wiliam Burnett Richmond City Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co Chicago John Morris John H. Southworth Massachusetts Horace Hagen Gov. Pattison Pennsylvania Washington Hogan National Printing Office Cincinnati Hermann Hess Gustav Martin Hess Gustav Hermann Chris Martin Kiefer & Stiefel’s Tannery Allegheny City Christ Dickson Ferdinand Schroeder Charles Schultz Schroeder Schultzuickly Solomon Bamberger Rhinehart Remsen Schultz Bamberger Remsen

Democratic mass meeting notes and regional briefings

Senator Bayard spoke at a democratic mass meeting in Orange New Jersey last evening. Notables visiting included George E Dawe a leading New Hampshire Democrat and James Webster formerly a Penobscot lumberman who left for Chicago and Minneapolis. Waller of Connecticut issued a model Thanksgiving proclamation urging kindness charity and prayer.

Senator Bayard Orange N. J George E. Dawe New Hampshire Harry V. Moore Berwick Young’s Josias, Hurd Sandgate Hurd James Webster Penobscot Chicago Minneapolis Lake Shore Albert Lea Rock Island Edwin Stone R. Stone Weed Munroe New York Gov. Waller Connecticut Commonwealth Irving

New England Foresters elect officers at Meriden meeting

Delegates from 29 courts in the New England district elected D E Sullivan of Boston as chief ranger, Reuben H Adams of Waterbury as sub chief ranger, Frank F Taylor of Boston as treasurer, and J J Stanley as secretary. Next year’s meeting will be in Holyoke. Membership stands at 2140 in 25 courts, up 366, with over 11000 in treasuries. Benefits paid 4000 and funeral allowances 2000. Sixteen member deaths and eleven wives died.

Meriden Conn New England Ancient Order of Foresters D. E. Sullivan Boston Reuben H. Adams Waterbury

Snow and storm lash Memracook and Dorchester region

An inch of snow fell at Memramcook and Dorchester last night while a heavy rain and wind storm swept Toronto area today. By noon the wind velocity reached 49 miles per hour.

Toronto Ont Memracook Dorchester

Ringing Letter from Wendell Phillips and Turn Hall Rally

A Boston area political note details a Parker Fraternity hall rally of independent colored voters in Charlestown. Speakers include William T. Wallace Thomas Drew and George T. Downing praising Gov. Butler on civil rights while criticizing the Republican party. A Wendell Phillips letter, read to attendees, urges support for Butler, cites Butler’s defense of colored regiments in New Orleans and Virginia, and condemns the GOP for delays on civil rights. Phillips argues for cross party unity to advance black rights and notes Butler’s nomination of a colored judge.

Parker Fraternity Hall P. T. Tinsley William T. Wallace Gen. Butler Edwin G. Walker Gov Butler Gov. Butler Thomas Drew Newton Thomas C. Scottran Chelsea Republican Party William Lloyd Garrison Gerritt Smith John A. Andrew Wendell Phillips Party of the People Commonwealth Massachusetts Tewksbury State House Walker George T. Downing Charles Sumner Congress Samuel J. Randall House Washington Theodore Parker America James M. Trotter

Enthusiastic Democratic Rally in Charlestown Hall and Square

A Tuesday evening rally in Monument Hall Charlestown drew a packed audience with an overflow meeting in Hancock square. Speakers included Col Ezra J Trull Hon P A Collins Joseph H Cotton Mayor Palmer Philip J Doherty and Edward Hamilton backing Gov Butler and the Democratic ticket for November 6.

Monument Hall Charlestown Hancock Square F. W. Griffin P. J. Doherty G. A. Sanderson Col Ezra J. Trulli Gov. Butler Robinson John R. Murphy Benjamin F. Butler Col. Trull Tewksbury Republican Party Senate Commonwealth of Massachusetts P. A. Collins Judge Abbott Butler Joseph H. Cotton Boston Republican State Central Committee Palmer Ezra J. Trull Philip J. Doherty Edward Hamilton

Butler Rally in Turn Hall Praises Gen Butler in Boston

A mass meeting in Turn hall Tuesday evening featured Dick's orchestra and a Swedish quartet. Mayor Palmer spoke, praising Gen Butler for liberty and merit based appointments, and defended the governor against personal campaign charges. He argued for free ballots, naturalization ease, and lower taxes while noting opposition on Beacon Hill.

Turn Hall Daniels Fred Nelson Mayor Palmer Beacon Hill Gen. Butler

Orators Laud Gov Butler as Reform Leader at Rally

The speech list praised Gov Butler for reforms including the Tewksbury expose and insurance department changes. Speakers cited his backers, urged re election, and contrasted him with rival George D Robinson while noting broader political corruption and naturalization fraud cases and arrests for registration violations.

Tewksbury Insurance Department Commonwealth Edward Hamilton Gov. Butler Europe Henry W. Wilson Butler George D. Robinson Col Henry Walker John A. Ostberg Frank Lawson

Rally at Faneuil Hall by anti-fusion greensbacks

The anti fusion or straight greenbackers held a Tuesday evening rally in Faneuil Hall with about 150 attendees. Dr George Dutton presided and argued that labor is the true standard of value and that the present monetary system is fraudulent. Speakers included Charles A. Taber, J H McLane, T A Bland, and Solon Chase, who criticized politicians and urged support for the greenback platform and a government backed currency.

Faneuil Hall Dutton J. H. McLane Dr. Bland Solon Chase George Dutton Greenback Party United States Treasury Abor Charles A. Taber Lynn Butler South Carolina South Beelzebub Massachusetts EB. Moody Boynton T. A. Bland Bland Maine Crater

Perjury Arrests Today in Worcester Naturalization Cases

Five men including Dennis and Michael McNamara and Patrick Fitzgerald were arrested in Worcester Mass on charges of perjury in naturalization cases. They are held for examination tomorrow on $5,000 bail. The McNamaras allegedly obtained naturalization papers after claiming they had been in the country three years before coming of age. Fitzgerald Wiseman and Fay testified to long acquaintance with the McNamaras and registered and voted in last year’s state election.

Maurice W. Harrington Worcester Mass Dennis McNamara Michael McNamara Patrick Fitzgerald Thomas Wiseman Edward J. Fay Michael

Democ ratic bid for Middlesex DA urged over reform

The Boston Post editor urges voters to back Samuel K Hamilton for Middlesex district attorney. He argues Hamilton, a trusted Republican by background, embodies civil service reform and will run the office without fear or favor, contrasting with recent dissatisfaction over executive action.

Middlesex Boston Post Middlesex County Register of Probate Joseph H. Tyler Bar Superior Criminal Court Samuel Ke Hamilton Samuel K. Hamilton

Republican convention nominates Gen A P Martin then Charles J Noyes

The Fourth Ward Republican meeting in the court house approved a committee to nominate a candidate for the executive council. Gen A P Martin declined. the committee reported Charles J Noyes as nominee amid applause. Noyes warned of a strong showing in the district and pledged to aid good government.

Court House Executive Council Henry Parkman Charles J. Noyes Ward H. B. Cannon Ward 8 Felt Cole Ward 18 Goulston Martin A. P. Martin Ward 9 Gen. Martin Ward 14 Post

Betting Signals Political Winds in Gubernatorial Race

Bets poured in Tuesday on the gubernatorial contest with even money and odds up to 100 to 75 or 100 to 90 for Robinson while others backed Wytler. A Salmon Falls saloon keeper wagered Butler’s re election with South Berwick on a post office to post office march that would include a band and supper. Ward 18 Republicans canvass. last year Bishop led Butler 1,199 to 710 with 2,637 voters this year and claims Butler may drop to 500 while Butler gains fade. Democratic veterans in Boston oppose Butler. a Somerville rag picker favors lower imported tag duties. Maj dod McDavitt reportedly offered $100 even.

Butler Robinson Washington Street Advertiser Brookline Newburyport Lowell Marblehead Worcester Times Bishop John P. Hildreth Stowe Hildreth Cambridge Parkhurst Clinton Cigar Makers’ Union Springfield Lawrence New Bedford Wytler Salmon Falls N.H South Berwick The Star Michael T.donahue A. P. Martin W. H. Cundy Farrell Capt Rankin Boston Somerville Maj Dod McDavitt

Courtney Ross Race Off: Dispute Over Course Sparks Split

In New York on October 30, rowing leaders failed to seal a three mile sculling match between Charles E. Courtney and Wallace Ross over Saratoga Lake after Ross refused to back down on the course. Deposit amounts were set at 600 for Ross and 500 for Courtney, with further notes on an oarsman’s travel and potential plans for a San Francisco race. Other items from Pimlico and London report mixed results in horse racing and a Brighton meeting that ended in a dead heat for the major stake.

Courtney-Ross New York Clipper Charles E. Courtney Wallace Ross Ross Courtney Saratoga Lake Edward Hanian Boston San Francisco Laycock Australia Pimlico Gob Miles Mittie B Welcher Geo Kenney Trafalgar Hartford Vardle Empress Aranza Rica Greenland Wandering Col. Sprague Wooster Gath Abraham Brighton London T. Cannon Mr. P. Lorillard Sachem Arbalete Lord Bessmore Bevill Gerona Willmer Topsy

Courts of Enquiry Ordered for Garlington and Wildes

Washington reports cabinet decision to grant courts of enquiry for Lieut Garlington and Commodore Wildes. Alabama Claims docket includes judgments for Bartel Nagle Winsmere Fitzpatrick Fifield Baker Hand Hewitt Watson and others. Utah report rebuts and Edmuns law warning. Patent totals by state. new time standard likely approved. Funeral of G V Fox set. navy closed in his honor. Butterworth to succeed Hill. Bell named supervising architect. Kilbourn case jury seated and opened for plaintiff.

Washington Garlington Com. Wildes Alabama Court of Commissioners of Alabama Barnabus H. Bartel Mary Nagle Thomas Winsmere Philip Fitzpatrick John C. Fifield Jairus Baker Sidney Baker Martha L. Stetson Executrix Et al Joseph Hand James S. Hewitt John S. Watson Charles ¥. Minot Sarah Sawyer Abel Sawyer Rufus Cashnan Gregory Crastin Francis A. Waldron Samuel A. True Richard Shepard Elijah J. Pinkham James Littlefield Utah Teller Congress Patent Office New York Illinois New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania Ohio G. V. Fox Davy St. Johns Protestant Episcopal Church Navy Department Patents Marbie Ben Butterworth Folger Mifflin Emlen Bell Des Moines The Treasury J. G. Hill Bell Capitol Springfield Ill Iowa Kilbourn

Fires and damages across cities in brief reports

In Boston and vicinity fires damaged multiple properties including Webster avenue No 1 and Simpson court No 2 with unknown causes and total losses around 350 dollars. Amherst college building narrowly escaped major fire while Groton houses burned amid lacking local fire apparatus. Other incidents reported in Lawrence Ashland East Saginaw Framingham Chicago Homestead with losses ranging from 50 to 15 000 dollars.

Boston Webster Avenue Ralph Dickson Simpson Court Francis B. Hayes John Fraiser Henry M. Bradlee East Fifth Street Telegraph Springfield Mass Amherst College Lawrence Observatory Wood New London Conn Seabury Braman Thomas White Groton Lawrence Clestnut Street Bridget McKenney Ashland H. H. Algier East Saginaw Mich Michigan Central Saginaw Valley St. Louis

United States Central Railroad Plans Big $75 Million Capital

San Francisco October 30 Articles of incorporation filed at Denver California for the United States Central railroad company with a capital of 75000000. Promoters include W W Walker John Sharp Richard King and others. Consolidates San Francisco and Ocean Shore California Central Denver Hot Springs and Pacific. Routes run San Francisco to Denver with branches to Crystal Springs Nevada and Milford Utah linking to Utah Central and Union Pacific. Construction to start immediately.

San Francisco Cal United States Central Railroad Company Denver W. W. Walker St. Louis Hannibal Road John Sharp Utah Central Richard King National Bank of Commerce New York John L. Beveridge Illinois John C. Short American Finance Company Ocean Shore California Central Denver Hot Springs Pacific Crystal Springs Nev Atlantic and Pacific Arizona Iron Eo Utah Milford Union Pacific

Counterfeit Irish notes spark city forgery band theory

New York reports counterfeit Irish bank notes found in a Philadelphia bank on deposit and examined here. The case ties to Bertens’s arrest in Boston, suggesting a roaming forger ring. Also noted are a fatal assault in Thirteenth Street saloon, exports data, and a series of public notices and appointments.

New York Bank of Ireland Philadelphia Bertens Boston John Foley New Jersey Peter Carroll Thirteenth Street Carroll William J. Lyon Jackson Lyon New York Associated Dicss Thomas Davis Featherstone Carl Schurz The Evening Post Fifth Avenue Plaza Fifty-eighth Pflymonth Street Joan D. Phyfe James Campbell

California pool lines adopt local rates for California traffic

A circular dated Oct 30 and addressed to connecting lines and California contract holders states that due to complaints of the National Despatch Freight Line cutting California rates, California pool roads will charge this line local rates between Mississippi and Missouri river points for California business. The Northern Pacific road agrees with the action.

Cuscado California Pool Lines California California Pool Roads Mississippi Missouri River Northern Pacific Road

France and China prepare for war and Tonquin combat

A Paris despatch says France will seek a higher Tonquin expedition credit as China defends its stance. The French parliament faces questions on policy while generals push for firm action. In London reports, China and France are pressed by leaders to extend military operations amid a tense climate.

London Paris China Chamber Tonquin The Figaro Vourner Cai Bang Hai Noi Legation France Chamber of Deputies M. Granet Vosges M. Chaliemel-Lacour Annam MM. Papon Clemenson Douville M. Challemel-Lacour Hue Red River M. Challemel Lecour Europe Reuter Bombay Muscat Philomel Metropolitan Railway Edgemore Road Iitis Charing Cross Westminster Praed Street Government Board Gallagher the Times Liverpool Cotton Exchange Morris Ranger Liverpool Cotton Association Ranger Havre R. H. Forman & Co Cotton Brokers Cotton Brokers’ Association Messrs.Hollinshead Tetley & Co Standard Morris Rapger New York R. A. Forman & Co England

Earl of Cork robbed of pocketbook in Montreal

The earl of Cork lost a pocketbook containing a £1000 circular note, $150 in Canadian money, and papers. No clues found for the thieves. A guardian sued the Southeastern railway for $5000 damages for injuries to a minor near North Troy that left him crippled. A man named L A Sanford was arrested in Toronto for forging a $100 bank check and charged with other forgeries. one London firm holds $6000 in altered bogus checks.

Montreal Earl of Cork Guardian William Murray Southeastern Railway Company North Troy L. A. Sanford Bank of Toronto London

Subcommittee votes against New England Conservatory land sale

A council subcommittee, led by Fisk Whitmore and Goodman, reports against conveying part of the south burial grounds to the New England Conservatory of Music for a nominal sum. The Mystic water works were inspected. the Farquhar filter is satisfactory and a larger unit may be installed for permanent use.

Common Council Messrs. Fisk, Whitmore and Goodman New England Conservatory of Music Water Board Mystic Water Works Farquhar

Storm wrecks across Long Island cause heavy damage

The October storm swept Long Island with Rockaway Beach losses running into thousands as docks baths and small structures were washed away. Foundations of several beach houses were undermined forcing occupants to abandon homes. Long Beach saw sea intrusion inland nearly a quarter mile with severe impacts.

New York Long Island Rockaway Beach Long Beach

Hawaiian government lifts Chinese immigration ban

Washington reports the Hawaiian government has removed the restriction on Chinese immigration and will permit up to six hundred Chinese laborers to be imported within any three months due to labor scarcity.

Washington, D. C

First machine picked bale of cotton shown in Charleston

The first bale of cotton harvested by machinery was exhibited at the Charleston cotton exchange. The quality was judged as good as hand picked cotton, and the machine is expected to harvest two and a half to three bales daily. Meanwhile G W Simmons Co promotes deep collared driving coats and Ulsters from McGee Co as fashion demand rises.

Charleston D. C Charleston Cotton Exchange Messrs. G. W. Simmons & Co North Street McGee & Co Messrs. Simmons & Co

The Leaves and Tea Gifts Ad Circular

A promotional circular extols autumn leaves as a metaphor for tea, claiming a free tea set via a neighborly work scheme. It touts importing and selling various grades of tea at lower prices, urging readers to act for no cost.

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