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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1880

Page

2

Cattle and Beef Shipments to England Soaring

Since January shipments of cattle and fresh beef to England have risen sharply from last year. Analysts expect activity to grow through the summer months as John Bull develops a strong taste for American beef, a change from earlier objections to the product.

England John Bull

Portland Press Defends Fair Play in Presidential Coverage

The Portland Press rejects claims that the Post lectures Charleston News or opposes Tilden. It states the Post does not lecture anyone and opposes partisan lecturing. It asserts support for fair play among presidential candidates and warns that South Carolina’s loyalty could suffer if cooperation fails.

Portland Press Post Charleston Tilden South Carolina

Edmunds faction wins at Massachusetts Republican State Convention

At the Massachusetts Republican State Convention the Edmunds faction carried four delegates at large pledged to Edmunds for the Chicago convention. The Grant ticket drew less than three-tenths, Blaine supporters were few, and Gen Banks and ex-Gov Boutwell urged Grant. Speaker Randall refutes Tilden withdrawal rumors as he gains delegates nationwide.

Massachusetts Edmunds Senator Edmunds Chicago Grant Blaine Gen Banks Boutwell N. P. Banks Alexander H. Rice Boston Enoch R. Mudge Swampscott Charles A. Stott Lowell L. L. Brown Adams Battle of Bunker Hill New England Washington Jefferson Jackson Lincoln Republican Party Republic Gen. Grant Senator Blaine Hoar Ulysses S. Grant South Donaldonville Appomattox Mr. Edmunds

Weather signals and forecast for New England and coast

Indications show cloudy weather in New England with rain and cold westerly winds veering to southeast. Barometer rising then failing. Cautionary signals remain at Indianola Galveston Macon Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras. Offshore signals continue at Chincoteague Breakwater Cape May Atlantic City Barnegat and Sandy Hook.

New England Indianola Galveston Macon Cape Lookout Cape Hatteras Chincoteague Breakwater Cape May Atlantic City Barnegat Sandy Hook

Republicans Hail New York Vote Key To 1880 Clash

Worcester April 15 convention for four delegates at large to Chicago convened with Hon. Henry Dawes presiding. Dawes urged unity and argued pivotal role of New York’s votes in next national election. Edmunds ticket favored. ballot elected Edmunds delegates and four alternates. resolutions pledged party support and civil service reform principles.

Worcester E. F. Stone Newburyport Mr. Lamson Henry L. Dawes Republican Party Democratic Party Massachusetts Vermont New York Indiana Connecticut California New Jersey Oregon Nevada United States Supreme Court of the Dawes Samuel Hoar Concord Chicago Edmunds John E. Sanford Taunton W. B. S. Hopkins George F. Edmunds Col. Hopkins Mr. Edmunds George F. Hoar Julius H. Seelye Amherst Charles R. Codman Boston Eben F. Stone James M. Barker Pittsfield Charles John Sherman Ohio Sherman Grant James Freeman Clarke Gov. Boutwell Cincinnati Mr. Hayes Senator Blaine Blaine South Gen. Grant Boutwell George L. Ruffin Maine Gen Republican Party of Committee On Resolutions Miner Ancover Committee On Churchill Milford Charles R. Coaman Ees John K. Sanford Julius H. Seelve Geo. D. Robinson Chicopee Thomas Talbot Billerica Charles A. Stott Lowell W. C. Lovering R. R. Bishop Newton Alexander H. Rice Codman Sanford and Seelye George R. Fowler Jas. M. Barker Charles Allen Party of Freedom and Equal Rights National Union Congress Hayes

Tariff vote nears by Ways and Means as subcommittee forms

Washington April 15 report on tariff moves shows a 35 percent ad valorem proposal for hoop iron likely to pass after Gibson's expected affirmative vote. A five member subcommittee is created to map work for full committee with Garfield the lone obstructionist. Senate Commerce panel advances Cameron resolution to study inter state trade, signaling possible Reagan bill defeat. Miscellany notes Col John M Adams of the Portland Argus visits and optimistic Fusion prospects. Gen Ward Burnett improves after illness. John Roach cleared to press steamship subsidy in coming hearings. House posts 37 public buildings and 5.73 million in staged funding. McKay sewing machine patent renewal opposed in Senate.

Boston Post Washington Ways and Means Gibson Garfield House Senate Commerce Committee Cameron Pennsylvania Senate Commission John M. Adams Portland Argus Ward B. Burnett New York Tucker Congress Senate Committee On Patents McKay Wheeler Eens

Senate Debates Geneva Award Bill and Surplus Distribution

In the Senate the Geneva Award bill is debated over funding losses from ex culpated cruisers. Mr Blaine supports paying losses to claimants while acknowledging a possible surplus. Senators Davis Bayard Thurman clash on whether any surplus should go to the fund or to the public, with Eaton proposing a plan to use surplus for a permanent debt sinking fund. The session ends with adjournment.

Washington Senate Bear Mec Blaine Davis Dinnois Great Britain Thurman Judiciary Committee Bayard Geneva Alabama Commission Massachusetts Hoar Maine Unite States Ohio Illinois Eaton Connecticut

Tilden Denial Talk Echoes in Pennsylvania Convention Rings

Special despatch reports Speaker Randall denying a Tilden withdrawal letter and affirming strong Tilden support. Randall predicts Tilden would command sixty to seventy delegates in the Pennsylvania State Convention and opposes the unit rule while advocating an uninstructed Cincinnati delegation. He says the party must stay distinct from Republicans and reject centralized control by a single leader.

Washington Tilden Syracuse Cincinnati Congress Pennsylvania Wallace Democratic Party of Democratic Party Republican Party

Schurz predicts Grant fears in convention and anti third term talks

Secretary Schurz notes signs of fear among Grant supporters and refuses to rule out opposing a Grant nomination. The report covers Missouri immigration push, a large Grant meeting in Chicago, Otis’s capture in New Hampshire, and heated Senate exchanges focusing on Blaine and subrogation. It cites Michigan postmaster H. D. Bingham arguing Grant’s nomination could doom several states for Republicans.

Washington Schurz Missouri C. I. Filley Grant Chicago

One Hundred Square Miles Burned Over in New Jersey

Fires rage across New Jersey with 100 square miles burned and multiple structures lost. Toms River and Manchester report dwelling and farm losses, with Judge Jeffrey’s residence consumed and Osborn feared dead. Other blazes strike Lakewood Cedar Bridge Seven Stars and nearby towns, while separate fires burn in Massachusetts Virginia and Wisconsin sites.

New Jersey Toms River N.J James Cornelius Manchester N. J Tuckerton Beach Judge Jeffrey Cedar Bridge Osborn Bricksburg Here Lakewood

Cadet Whittaker Outrage Clue Tied to Highland Falls Row

A Barkeeper reported that three cadets drank at a Highland Falls liquor store the night before the Cadet Whittaker incident and talked of a plan to fix him. The barkeeper was advised to stay quiet while officers and cadets press daily talks. Whittaker recounts testimony on the stand.

McDonald Whittaker New York Highland Falls West Point

Cork County Election Returns and Honors

In Cork county the MPs elected are William Shaw reelected as Home Rule leader with 5354 votes and Col. David Colthurst reelected as Home Ruler with 3584 votes, while Kettle the Parnellite was defeated with 3480 votes. The Queen awarded Knight Grand Cross to Sir Stafford Northcote and Lord John Manners. The Times notes Gladstone will decide who the first call on may be and faces pressure to accept responsibility.

London Cork William Shaw David Colthurst Kettle Colthurst Order of the Bath Stafford Northcote John Manners Times Mr. Gladstone Potomac River Ralston Spa N. Y New York Senate Charles G Faiman Greenville and Columbia Railroad W. A. Courtney Charleston S. A Eastborne Baltimore Treasury Department Philadelphia San Francisco Fred Warren Mason Wilson Montrose Allen Cook County Savings Bank Chicago Oraim John McCormick William McDonough Mardletown Ferrisburg Geo. Yost A. Westbrooke Pennsylvania Steel Works John Young Thomas Benson Brooklyn Mercy Abraham Lancoln Spritefield Lincoln Guard of Honor Joseph M. Kaloosy Mat Et St. Lows Augusta Simeon Thos. B. Leggit Daniel W. Leed Ely Elizabeth N. J Fredricton N. B Supreme Court York Westmorland Albert Kings Carleton David Lewith Leopold Mayer Prairie State

British Vessel Loaded with Arms for Chili Sumk in the Elbe

The British steamer Alnwick Castile bound for Venezuela entered the Elbe river. It carried a large quantity of war material including Krupp guns and planned to load 100 tons of powder at Hamburg before sailing to Valparaiso. It caught fire at anchor and was scuttled to prevent an explosion. the cargo and ship are insured for £137,000 with legal action by the Peruvian Consul against the owners.

London Hamburg Venezuela Elbe Valparaiso

Gloucester Port Fishing Arrivals and Prices Noted

Gloucester reports 35 arrivals in the past week with Western Bank vessels delivering 240,600 pounds codfish and 3 from Grand Bank with 65,000 pounds halibut. Georges fleet brings 595,000 pounds codfish and 21,060 pounds halibut. new Western Bank dry cured codfish at 450 dollars and pickle cured at 4 dollars per gil. Fresh prices listed for halibut codfish haddock and other items. schooner Madame Roland from Georges fleet reportedly arrived safely at Eastport.

Gloucester Western Bank Grand Bank Georges

Senior's Conversations and May Magazine Highlights

Appleton's Journal opens with Nassau William Senior’s selections from Conversations with distinguished persons during the Second Empire 1860 to 1863 and the Return of the Princess concluded. Also Metternich Henri Regnault and a story Monsieur Francois by Tourguenieff. The Suez Canal History letters by de Lesseps Morgan. Atlantic Monthly May features The Stillwater Tragedy and Education Examinations. Lippincott's May includes Richfield Springs Summerland Sketches and Ancient Maskers.

Appleton Nassau William, Senior Jacques Vincent Metternich Henri Regnault Ivan Tourguenieff Monsieur Francois James Spedding Suez Canal M. de Lesseps P. H. Morgan Atlantic Monthly T. B. Aldeich Stillwater Millard Brown S. H W. M. Hunt Grant Richard Grant White Mr. Howells W. H. Bishop McIntyre Vinb Lippincott G. Pomeroy Keene Gautemaa Nena Sturgis Octave Thanet

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