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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1883

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Provincetown Seaport Buzz as Whale Arrives in Port

Ancient Provincetown nights glow as a whaler sails in with 160 barrels of sperm oil. A sunburnt crew and awaiting sweethearts set a buoyant mood while local readers note sharp editorial jabs at Gov Sprague and praise for a temporary columnist’s bold charges.

Provincetown

Postmaster Conly and Southern Republicans Draw Fire

The National attacks postmaster general Gresham as a damned scoundrel while Republicans in Atlanta resent removal of Post Master Conly and subordinates. A National editorial is reprinted, and a private letter from Mr Justice Field praises Tilden as a Democratic leader, urging southern support and Mississippi improvements and a cotton tax refund.

Conly Atlanta The National South Gresham the National Justice Field Supreme Court Tilden California Electoral Commission Virginia Field Mississippi River

France tightens arms trade in Tonquin region

The French government informs Washington that to curb arms to Annam after Tonquin occupation it will block shipments and search suspected vessels in the gulf. France enforces a 1874 treaty ban on arms imports and exports. Separate items note revenue totals, treasury holdings, and upcoming personnel changes in postal and railway offices.

Washington Charge D'Affaires France Department of State Tonquin Annam Gulf of Tonquin

Dr. Green Testifies on Western Union Wages Before Senate Subcom

New York September 3 Senate sub committee on labor and education resumes hearings. Dr Norvin Green testifies on Western Union Telegraph pay noting operators earn 10 percent commission plus salary. He compares London telegraph service favorably, cites corporate profit motive, and argues stockholders may use profits as dividends. He calls strikes a failure and says loyalty assists advancement.

Green Senate New York Blair Ball George and Pugh New England Norvin Green Western Union Telegraph Company London Western Union

New England Fair Opens With Strong Stock Show

Manchester reports a busy prep day as entries pour in and stock arrives. Thoroughbred stock totals exceed 500 head with 180 Jerseys and 40 Holsteins among breeds. Opening day program includes an address by Geo B. Loring, bicycle races, and a parade, with Gov Butler expected Thursday.

Manchester Department of Agricultural Implements Geo. B. Loring Gov. Butler Eee Thursay

Receiver Appointed in Cazin Vermont Copper Case

In Orange county chancery Judge Rowell allowed an amendment to the bill praying for a receiver. Hon. S. M. Gleason of Thetford was named receiver to take possession of all company property including mines furnaces buildings and land in Windsor and the Goddard mine in Corinth with tools and papers of Goddard & Cazin. Bonds set at $10,000.

Internal Revenue Customs United States Treasury National Bank Internal Revenue Bureau Boston Mass McNeil & Sons Jackson & Sharp Manufacturing Company Wilmington Del J. M. Langston Iraqti Haytian Navy Department Henry D. Wolff New York Alaska Putnam Rodgers Department of State John Baker Caracas Camacho David B. Parker Post Office Alonzo G. Sharp Tennessee James D. Stacy Peoria Ill Vandevoort Omaha Railway Mail Service Chandler White River Junction Cazin Vermont Copper Mining Company Et Als Orange County Rowell M. Gleason Thetford Wershire Goddard Corinth Goddard & Cazin Glasgow Bernard Gallagher Leigh New Ross Ireland Land League Szigetvar Hungary Cappamore Michael Davitt New Caledonia Normea France New Hebrides Girgenti London Port Phillip Sydney New Zealand Adelaide Amerique St. Germain Paris Tuilleries Batavia Java Stratford upon-Avon Shakespeare Zaandam Amsterdam Ymuiden Alexandria Nikita Constantinople Montenegro Upper Egypt

Dinner for Lord Chief Justice Coleridge in Portland

Hon. C Strout and Hon. W L Putnam hosted a Cumberland Bar Association dinner at the Falmouth house for Lord Chief Justice Coleridge of England and party. About 35 attendees included Elliott F Shepard and the Lord Bishop of Fredericton among leading lawyers. a toast and response followed with the justice delivering a satisfied speech.

Portland C. Strout W. L. Putnam Cumberland Bar Association Falmouth House Coleridge England Elliott F. Shepard New York Fredericton N. B F. N. Dow Symonds Bonney Strout Uch

Southwestern freight pool meeting to decide route in Continental Sugar suit

Chicago on September 3 representatives from roads in the southwestern freight pool will meet tomorrow to determine the pool s course regarding the Continental Sugar Refining Company of Boston suit. The suit tests whether the commissioner may divert freight billed to one road to another within the pool to balance freight percentages.

Chicago Continental Sugar Refining Company of Boston

Northwest cities vie in grand welcome to Northern Pacific

St Paul and Minneapolis rivaled as 350 guests, led by President Villard, gathered to drive the golden spike. Processions, arches, and lavish illuminations showcased the cities' vast business and urban pride. General Grant reviewed the lineup while fireworks lit the Mississippi night. President Arthur's party also passed through, drawing cheers.

St. Paul Northwest Willard Northern Pacific Railroad Minneapolis Metropolis of Northern Pacific Company Northern Pacific Broadway Fourth Street Villard Grant Park Gate Mississippi River New York St. Paul’s Lake Minnetonka Garden of Eden Arthur Chicago

Institute Fair Opens With Strong Progress and Plans

The Institute Fair construction advances rapidly with interior changes and machinery in place. The Women’s Department reports readiness with 300 exhibits, two shifts to care for goods, and a dedicated executive committee parlor. Gov. Butler, Gov. Jarvis, and Gen. Walker are slated to speak. Rev. Hale to invoke blessing.

Jackson Corps Albany N. Y Lancers State House E. E. Hale Gov Butler Thomas J. Jarvis North Carolina W. C. Mayberry Michigan West Francis A. Walker Reevyes American Band of Providence Women’s Department Fair H. L. J. Wolcott

Yellow fever cases rise at Pensacola navy yard

Reports from Pensacola Florida on September 3 recount one new yellow fever case at the naval yard and one death, that of Dr Bosso. Bosso had previously promoted miraculous cures with endorsements from many residents. Pensacola remains described as healthy.

Pensacola Fla Navy Yard Bosso Naval Reservation Gulf States

Comets, elections, and a rail tragedy across the era

In Chicago Caspari Zeas fail for 39000. Prof Brooks locates a round tailess comet. Panama presidential vote shows Nunes victorious by a large majority. Hanging Rock pacing horse and trainer Frank Mason die in a Wabash railroad crash. Middlesex superior court opens in Lowell with Judge Barker presiding. Various police, court, and maritime notes follow along with other scattered local and national updates.

Caspari Barker Wm. E. Finrding Police Gazette New York Kings County Coney Island Chalfant Bacon Boston Rubber Toothplate Company Baldwin Hotel San Francisco San Quentin State American Social Science Association Saratoga Wayland Ogden Utah United States Galena Hampton Roads Quinnebsaug Southampton Eng Africa Vandalia Montreal Judge Donohue Mutual Life and Accident Association National Trust Fund Life Association

Letter to Benj F Butler Questions Tax Law in Mass

A Great Barrington reader asks if a Massachusetts law allows fire districts to tax non-property holders for fire taxes and street lamps. He cites letters sent six to eight months ago and seeks Butler’s response and confirmation that his missives reached him. He expresses support for Butler and hope for a 1884 presidential run.

Boston Post Benj. F. Butler H. C. Joyner Massachusetts B. Almonte Great Barrington Mass

Boston Press Club Members Sail Gov Butler Yacht America

About 30 members of the Boston Press club enjoyed a afternoon voyage on Gov Butler s yacht America by invitation of E C Carrigan. The party sailed from the harbor to Hotel Pemberton, dined there, watched illuminations and fireworks, then returned to the city by steamboat. Capt James Reed led the yacht and will host another Carrigan guests trip to the Isles of Shoals on Wednesday.

Boston Press Club Gov. Butler America E. C. Carrigan Hotel Pemberton James Reed Mr. Carrigan Isles of Shoals Hull Mosten Wells Pemberton Maneager Thompson Hotel Nantasket Blank United States Boston Hull Harbor Hull Village Oregon House Harrington Avenue Jones Dr. Palmer Messrs Dunham Pond Smith Harding Brumage Mudge Conant Point Allerton S. Shuman Col. Long Thomas Leavitt F. A. Hobart Strawberry Hill Ocean Standish Vine Cafe Arlington Houses

Funeral of Count de Chambord Draws French Royalists

From Frohsdorf to Goritz and on to Castagna Vizza the funeral cortege for the Count de Chambord drew thousands of royalists and workers from Paris Lyons and Brittany. The Count de Paris yielded precedence to the deceased's kin and the ceremony featured mass at Frohsdorf and a pontifical procession amid public mourning.

Count de Paris Paris Faee Duke of Saguan Frohsdorf Count de Chambord Goritz Prince Thura and Taxis Francis Joseph Duke of Parma Grand Duke of Tuscany Don Carlos Don Alfonso Count of Bardi Lyons Brittany Count Monti Charette Pontifical Zouaves Pontifical Zouave Castagna Vizza Orleans London Times Hong Kong Mongkai Naidnone Shanghai Bouet War Department Annam Saigon

Suburban Matters Arrests and Local Officials Across Several Cities

Detectives Drohan and Thomas with Canton officers arrested Charles W. Riley and Barney McCabe on a felonious assault warrant tied to Julia Mulligan of Stoughton. Riley posted $3,000 for a future court appearance. Newton names Daniel M. Hammond city marshal. Lynn ponders water supply funding and infrastructure upgrades. Various court actions and municipal appropriations populate the area news brief.

Drohan and Thomas Smith Stoughton Edson Canton Charlies W. Riley Barney McCabe Julia Mulligan Riley McCabe Miss Mulligan North Eaton

Daly's Company at the Park presents 7-20-5 in season opener

Daly's company at the Park theatre revival of last season's hit 7-20-5 drew praise for its bright comedy and strong cast led by Corliss Drew Bargiss and Fielding. Performances also noted Chanfrau at the Boston in Kit The Arkansas Traveller and a bustling Variety program at the Howard with acts by G Richmond Eliott Zittella Magee and Allen.

Charles Leclercq W. H. Beekman Hypatia Bargiss Scceceeserss G. I. Gilbert Dora Houyhock Drew Lewis Miss Rehan Miss Gilbert Mr. Gilbert Miss Fielding Miss Dreher Mr. Leclercq Miss Leyton Rehan the Howard Harry G. Richmond Ferritti Lottie Eliott Henry Vaugan Animal Kingdom Zittella Magee and Allen Star Route 4 Keating Sands Charles Burke Harry Richmond

Nantasket Beach Illumination Falls Short of Last Year

Nantasket Beach annual illumination faced strong wind that marred the display. Crowds flocked to the coast as steamboats and rail excursions carried celebrants to view the firelit shoreline. Hotels and yachts joined the spectacle with fireworks and colored fires, though some sites like Hotel Pemberton offered limited lighting amid safety concerns.

Pemberton Nantasket Beach Cottage City Nantasket Boston and Hingham Worcester Fitchburg Salem Boston Pain Calcium Lights New York Calcium Light Company Rockland House W. D. Park James Dooling Pacitle Gun Rock A. F. Last H Cobb Abington S. S. Gay William Ross Col H. T. Rockwell John F. Nightengale Mr. Nightengele Jerusalem Road A.P. Potter J. B. Moors Black Rock House Samuel J. Byrne Crescent Beach Green Hill

Fitchburg Railroad President Willon S Stearns Dies at Marblehead

Willon S. Stearns, 56, president of the Fitchburg railroad, died at Clifton House grounds Marblehead on Sunday Sept 1 after a long illness from Brights disease. A native of Charlestown he rose from civil engineer to superintendent and then president guiding major projects including Vermont and Massachusetts leasing Hoosac tunnel and consolidated line plans. He left a widow and four children. Other deaths noted include Madison B E Cutts former Iowa attorney general and congressman, Master William Leagitt of Salem, Mary Jane Crosby, Rev Joseph Barberot Alstead Catherine Hutchinson and Hon Jason Downer ex judge Wisconsin.

Gresham Washington Boston John P. Danworth Houston Lord Coleridge Portland Webb Stephen A. Douglass Aldin Grant Springfield Charlies W. Slack The Commonwealth Hancock West Sheridan Schofield Hitchcock Omaha United States Jessie Crounze Lorenzo Fort Calhoun Stoner Marine Hospital Pennsylvania Peckham New York S.W. Junkins York J. H. Junkins Quincy York Cemetery Washington Junkins Jacob C. Baiz Salvador J. Federico Elmore Ll.d Baron de Smetts Ven Alpen Vendome Hoadly Ohio Philadelphia Robert Bartholomew Jefferson College Franklin Simmons Oliver P. Morton Indianapolis Munich Glenn California Iter Villeneuve Victor Hugo Genevoise Marseillaise Alsace Hugo Dr. Hicks Brooklyn N. Y Cunard Gallia Queenstown Liverpool S. V. R. Whayer R. Thayer Andrew Robison C. 5. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Dennison, Mrs. C. H. Fubens L. E. Fabens Carlyle Petersilea M. B. Kennedy Fannie Howard Mira Webster A. M. Gilbreth Mir Clarics Pettigrew Milo Benedict Colon Aspinwall Mariano Ignacio Prado Peru Prado Chili Huascar Nicholas Pierola Willon Brockett Stearns Fitchburg Railroad Clifton House Marblehead Charlestown Joshua B. Stearns Salem Fitchburg Railreau Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad Hoosac Troy Hoosac Tunnel Western Railroad Committee Tuess Episcopal Church Masonic Order King Solomon Lodge Bright Madison BE. Cutts Iowa Mr. Cutts Orwell Poweshiek County William Leagitt Hingham Browne School Mary Jane Crosby Crosby L.L. D Dartmouth Medical College Hanover N. H Joseph Barberot Alstead Catherine P. Hutchinson Salisbury Nashua Jason Downer Wisconsin Supreme Court Milwaukee Daily Sentinel

Creditors Meet Over Wright Worster Firm Insolvency

A creditors meeting at 60 Devonshire street examines a committee report detailing direct liabilities of Wright Worster Co and related firms. It notes large losses from speculative ventures by John Worster, an assignment to Lester Goodwin for creditors, and split recommendations to settle Wright Worster Co and Wright Worster Delano separately.

Lynn Committee On Water Supply Edward J. Leslie Niles & Carr Wright, Worster & Co A.E. Jones Devonshire Street Seaceee Daeteses John E. Vorster Lester Goodwin Delano Wright Worster Wright, Worster & Delano John Worster Worster & Co J. E. W Worster

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