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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1884
Page
1
Leading Philadelphia merchants and manufacturers denounce injecting tariff politics into a local election. Thomas Dolan and James Dobson reject any national significance, urging a clear separation between municipal and national issues. John E. Converse echoes opposition, urging focus on local matters only.
A secret gathering of twenty six National Union League of America members met on the fourth floor of a building at Eighth and Walnut streets. Secretary Nebeker urged endorsing Smith Warwick and Hunter then opposing him at the polls. Attendees denounced Hunter as Democrat and pursued a strategy to endorse and then cut him. Some speakers urged leaving his name off and others pushed a direct endorsement followed by active opposition.
A crowded grand rally at the Twenty Ninth Ward Independents' meeting denounced the tariff scare backed by the Stalwarts. Joshua L. Baily, Samuel W. Pennypacker, and others argued against Smith and the tariff for revenue, asserting reform and victory with Independent votes.
Polish citizens of Philadelphia backing King Hunter and Sheppard gathered at Keller's Hall 1025 North Third Street. Theophil Gabrilewicz presided and criticized William B. Smith's canvass. Mayor King, in office three years, praised his administration and urged unified citizen support. John Jafyn, Polish Republican Club president, spoke next followed by Went Malusek.
In Philadelphia Twenty-Seventh Ward gathering at Commissioners Hall Henry T. King led opening remarks while Smith entered to cheers. Smith pledged mayoral success and denied bar-room canvass rumors. District Attorney Graham and others spoke as police were stationed amid Fourth Ward Youth Republican Club events later that night.
A large gathering at Institute Hall Eighteenth and Chestnut under the Republican campaign committee adopted resolutions endorsing candidates. Colonel Norris addressed and Representative O Neill spoke about Philadelphia housing and protections. Theodore Walton and C G Wilson followed. Warwick and Smith arrived late.
Frank F. Brightly was nominated for Common Council by the ward executive committee to fill the unexpired term of John Hunter, who was removed. The first vote was 27 for Brightly and 14 for Jerome Beaver, then Brightly was made unanimous. The action cites an act from March 14, 186% granting forfeiture of office upon removal.
A historical report details the police officer known as Bat Harold, active in the Nineteenth district around Twenty-fifth and Pine, accused of repeated brutal assaults, illegal arrests, and thefts. He was discharged in 1876 after an infamously violent career, including hospitalizing a man, wounding others, and a fatal assault linked to his nickname.
In Cincinnati’s flood, two brick boarding houses on Pearl near Ludlow collapsed trapping twelve people and drowning several. Firemen and police rescued survivors including Mrs Kyle and Mary Colter as others, among them John Kyte Maud Ellis James Ogden and the Burk family, were recovered. The rear wall failure followed earlier warnings and terrifies local residents amid efforts to salvage lives.
February 15 testimony before a House committee alleges Paul Strobach led a scheme with George Turner to oust W H Smith, U S Attorney for Alabama. Ballin says Turner drafted charges while Strobach pressured jurors to sign for private use amid pending indictments.
Special Dispatch to The Trains reports that early this morning at the St James Hotel the hall revealed an empty pocket book outside the room of A Michaels salesman for a Philadelphia leather firm. His room later found to contain Pople and $320 missing with no clue to the thief.
Joseph E. Britton was nominated for Receiver of Taxes at 441 North Eighth Street in the Thirteenth ward with a platform of no one man power. Rev Charles G Ames spoke on municipal reform at a Citizens Independent Association meeting in Germantown. William Arrott and Richard C McMurtrie also spoke. A Broad and Susquehanna rally for King Hunter and Sheppard drew a large crowd with D W Chandler as chairman and speeches by Michael J Ryan John H Pow R Francis Wood Thomas E H Speakman and J Davis Duffield. District Attorney Graham warned of planned election frauds next Tuesday and pledged to prosecute all violations. A Smith meeting in Masonic Hall Eleventh Street below Pine, by the Union Republican Colored Club, featured Francis Wood as chair and speeches by A Loudon Snowden James A Junior William B Smith Gilbert A Ball Harry Scott and others. The gathering drew nearly as many King supporters as Smith allies.
Cincinnati dispatch reports widespread flood damage and homelessness across Ohio Indiana and West Virginia with Athalia Millersport Proctorville Ceredo New Cumberland and Clermont county severely affected. The relief steamer Mattie Hayes carried 75000 rations from St Louis to aid sufferers while General Saxton arranges more supplies for towns above Louisville.
In Cincinnati a conference led to loading the steamer Granite State with joint relief from the government Ohio and the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce for points above Cincinnati. Government supplies $10,000 State $15,000 and Chamber as much as possible. Other cities report donations and relief actions, including Evansville, Wheeling, and Pittsburgh. A Senate-backed $200,000 relief measure passes the House. Boston totals rise to $3,500.
At a citizens committee meeting the flood relief fund showed 6750 dollars raised. Frank Thomson of the Pennsylvania Railroad promised free transport for contributed goods. Harmer and Belfry Ohio mayors sought help and the committee will send 500 dollars to each town. A Congress appeal seeks raising Western aid from 300000 to 1000000 dollars. Contributions directed to Drexel & Co and Wanamaker & Brown for blankets clothing. H Muhr's Sons add 330 dollars to the jewelers' fund.
Charles Menges son of Rev. C F Menges of 3831 Spring Garden st told police he was robbed of a gold watch and barlet in a Public Buildings compartment at 5 pm Wednesday. W Coolidge an employee of Wanamaker's Grand Depot was said to be assaulted and robbed of a diamond scarf pin and a gold watch on Wednesday night in an alley near Broad and Walnut streets. Police have no record of the other theft and no knowledge a robbery was committed.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Judge Simonton declined to set aside a writ of summons against Youghiogheny River Oil Company by creditors. The defense argued the firm no longer exists after a governor decree dissolving it for failing to file accounts. The judge suggested the governor overstepped, saying dissolution is a court power.
A large crowd at Horticultural Hall welcomed John B. and William Redmond on their Australia tour as Ireland liberty advocates. William posed as Ireland's youngest MP while his brother is a trusted Parnell lieutenant. Randall, Wilbore, and local Irish National League figures attended. Redmond urged self rule for Ireland, contrasting past prosperity under Irish governance with current English rule, and urged funds to elect pro-Parnell candidates. Randall praised the Irish League, and William echoed the keepers of Irish liberty before the meeting adjourned to music.
Special Dispatch reports the Susquehanna River rising three inches per hour at Columbia, flooding engine houses, lumber yards, planing mills, and coal wharves. Banks five feet underwater in places, river eight feet higher than during the 1875 flood, with nearby Marietta also overwhelmed and canals, rails, and canal links affected. In Williamsport the river peaked at 18 feet, then receded to 15 feet with little log loss and no major damage afterward.
In Knoxville Tennessee on February 15 a cold blooded murder occurred when three bullets struck Mrs. James Hunter as she rocked by the fire in her home. The intent appeared to kill her husband James Hunter, a wealthy farmer who had recently received a large sum of money. Two Moore brothers, suspected of the crime, were captured south of Greenville approaching Knoxville. They carried a rifle with bullets matching those in Mrs. Hunter and their footprints matched those near the window.
Telegrams report a Petersburg cigar makers strike ending, plus a flood of items: Clemenceau and Waddington arriving in London, Keenan sued in New York for 18750, Levis in Daudet, a 120000 pound default, Otto Dierberger convicted of murder in St. Louis, Reichsrath anti anarchist law passed, Brice stabbed to death in Washington, and ship Herbert Beech afloat near Flushing. Also: Governor Pattison proclaims Livsey state treasurer and Niles auditor general, Missouri Republicans seek party unity, Lord Garmoyle damages claim in London, Dr. Ford and Rev. Cook die, Buffalo safe burglars captured, Post Office charges against Gresham, and various local political and legal notes.
Papers in Parliament outline General Gordon plan to restore petty sultans and leave El Mahdi out, with instructions from Sir Evelyn Baring. Tokar relief sails under General Graham with Egyptian battalion and British officers. Baker Pasha seeks assignment to Graham. Rebels at Suakim and Kassala, Osman Digna massing for Tokar attack. Hadindewah tribe backs El Mahdi. Gordon to save Egypt while Nubar Pasha recalls women and children from Korosko.
London February 15 in the House of Commons the debate on the motion condemning the government's Egyptian policy was tame. Supporters included Morley Lyons McFarlane Balfour Fitzmaurice and Milner Folkestone Dawnay Hicks Beach. The adjourned session followed a mass meeting at the Guildhall by the Patriotic Society with about two thousand attendees condemning Egyptian rule, slavery, and trade routes to Central Africa.
The National states General Campenon has dismissed several fort construction workers on France eastern frontiers over alleged leaks about ongoing fortress work. The Berlin Post recently published detailed notes on secret works at Fort Frouard near Nancy.
Paris reports a duel between Chamber of Deputies members M. Laguerre and M. Chauvent this morning. Laguerre sustained a knee wound. Also, five thousand volunteers begin enrollment to depart for Tonquin in March.
Neighborhood fear over a week was stirred by a reported ghost in a Twentieth and Christian streets home. A Times reporter learned the "apparition" was the 25 year old male resident who had spiritualized himself to frighten his uncle, aided by sister.
Information of a rescue attempt for Jesse Pruden prisoner at Miles City, Montana, reaches DeApWood as a posse from Spearfish travels to Stoneville. At 75 miles north of Deadwood, a clash erupts with cowboys leaving two dead, one wounded, and another captured. Spearfish plans a pursuit.
Albert W. Bailey a former wholesale grocer collector from Nineteenth street and Fairmount avenue was arrested for larceny as bailee after he confessed to fabricating a bogus robbery. He admitted stealing 900 dollars of daily take later used to cover debts and confessed to staging the bandaged attack with a Cologne soaked sponge. His employer and Lt Markoe pursued the case, but Bailey now faces defamation and theft claims.
A lengthy hearing in the United States Marshal’s room over Dinsmore’s injunction against leasing the Jersey Central to the Reading line opened yesterday. Franklin Gowen led the cross examination as witnesses including Cassatt, Gowen, and Dinsmore testified about stock ownership and the lease deal. The case resumes today at 12:30 PM with further testimony from Adams Express and Jersey Central officials.
Post Office clerks and carriers face heavy workload as valentines surge the city delivering large sacks nightly. Officials note valentines exceed previous years while circulars from political organizations flood the system. Despite the strain, department heads expect all items to be distributed before election day.
Three men Augustus Houck Daniel Addis and William Addis tried to row up the Schuylkill to set fish nets but high water and swift current carried them downstream. Daniel and William reached shore while Houck, about 45 with a wife and eight children, was drowned and not recovered.
Special dispatch reports the Allegheny City mayoral Republican primary selecting J. G. Wyman over six rivals. Voters used Crawford county direct voting for the first time and found it successful. Wyman garnered about 2,500 votes and will be declared nominee despite opposition.
Candidate George W Bright of 1012 North Second Street, Democratic challenger to Henry Clay for Common Council in the Sixteenth ward, is seriously ill with brain congestion and typhoid fever from overwork. Despite active canvassing by friends, a 400 to 500 vote majority is seen as likely. withdrawal rumors are denied.
Edward Gressmer Jr. of 1719 Oxford Street, once ill with suspected hydrophobia, showed marked improvement and was able to eat with his family. Dr. Maria N. Johnson now believes the illness is a bowel disorder, not hydrophobia, and a speedy recovery is anticipated.
Frank James arrived in Huntsville in federal custody to face trial for the Mussel Shoals paymaster robbery of 5000 dollars in March 1881. Testimony will come from Dick Liddall, convicted of the same robbery a year earlier, whose description matches the robber provided by the paymaster.
In Papacahn Kentucky on February 15 John Beatty tried ferrying his wife three children two young ladies named Weatherford across the back-water near Newburg on the Tennessee river. The skiff struck a tree and overturned. Mrs Beatty and all the children and one young lady were drowned.
The body of Miss Gilmore, a young lady, was taken from the vault in Warren yesterday on signs of life. Three physicians examined it this afternoon and pronounced her dead. The body will be replaced in the vault this evening.
In New York on February 15 the jury returned a verdict for the defendant Theo F. Baldwin former teller of the Mechanics Bank Newark in a $50,000 embezzlement claim brought by Frederick Frelinghuysen.
Ocean steamship arrivals report ships from London docking at New York Landgate Hill with arrival details including vessel names and dates.
The story follows Jennie Almy from an orphaned girl of seventeen to a life filled with illness friendship and education. Her rise under Dr Knight and Dr Weir Mitchell ends tragically after she shoots her faithless lover in a New York depot and dies by suicide. The Burnham family recalls her as refined intelligent and amiable and mourns the loss.
Funeral held for Jennie H. Almy in New York on February 15 at the Little Church Around the Corner. Rev Dr Houghton conducted services and she was interred at Woodlawn Cemetery. Many attended.
Chief Justice Waite and three judges heard Western Union's petition against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seeking right to use telegraph wires along the railroad line from Baltimore to Wheeling. The railroad contends no lawful right existed in Virginia and West Virginia and questions the lease to the American Telegraph Company. Arguments to continue for about ten days.
New Orleans February 15 The sub committee of the Senate privileges and elections met at the Custom House. Chairman Hoar and Messrs Cameron Frye Saulsbury and Jonas attended. Witnesses testified to armed Democratic bands intimidating negro voters during the canvass. The brother of J N Matthews shot at the polls gave an account of the incident.
Henry L Williams alias William Harrison noted as a colored burglar was convicted in Judge Yerkes Court of the Quarter Sessions on four counts burglary attempted larceny carrying a concealed weapon and aggravated assault on Special Officer Colburn He was sentenced to the Penitentiary for five years Having just finished a term of two years less than two months ago
Isaac Kinsey of 1633 Ridge Avenue was arrested by Detective Crawford on charges of forgery and embezzlement. He allegedly diverted funds from A A Jones Drug House at 1804 Columbia Avenue and George Feeney Furnishings at 1175 South Tenth Street. He previously worked as a salesman for both firms and will have a hearing today.
Indications for today show slightly warmer and fair weather across the Middle Atlantic States with a lower barometer. Winds shifting to the east and south as temperatures record a high of 89 and a low near 24.7, with mean around 28.6.
John Wanamaker to teach a Bible class at Bethany Church tomorrow at 3 PM. A public meeting at Spring Garden Institute Hall will launch the master plumbers trade school in Philadelphia next Monday night. Saloon-keeper William Coughlin of 214 Jefferson Street was held on $1,000 bail after shooting Thomas McCarthy on January 21. A Coroner's Jury found death by suicide in the case of Mrs. Ann Hyperes who shot herself at her boarding house on Garden Street last Thursday. Samuel D. Delp's bankruptcy discharge request was heard by Judge Butler with decision reserved. Bethany Presbyterian Church celebrated its twenty sixth anniversary with an evening entertainment. Littlewood’s dye works drying room on Main Street Manayunk burned, losses about $5,000 insured. Judge Butler allowed $260 demurrage claim by schooner John Magkee owners against Thornton Conrow estate. Eighty Customs Inspectors were examined for duty knowledge to be graded and assigned. Five men including William Chambers alias Star Kid were held for today’s robbery hearing. the incident involved a farmer named James Carter and a brace of chickens. Bail set at $1,000 each.
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