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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1880

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2

Outrage Against Blacks Prompt Calls for Troops

A Georgia incident reported as the worst yet involves William Wilson, a Newton county resident who left his $10,000 estate to his former slaves. Local Newton county officers, described as rebel Democrats, are said to protect the mob not the black citizens, with no arrests made. The notice urges calling out troops to protect the negroes from further outrages.

Georgia William Wilson Newton County

Gladstone Decreases Debt. Beaconsfield Increases Burden

Over five years Gladstone cut England’s national debt by 26,196,919 and reduced taxation by 12,451,000 while expenditure totaled 358,612,263. Beaconsfield cut debt by 1,204,405 and raised taxation by 1,378,909 with expenditure at 401,736,323. The piece flags Gladstone as the voters’ preferred strong man.

Gladstone England Beaconsfield William E. Gladstone

Senate Discusses Electing Trustees and Rail Measures

Massachusetts Senate referred the trustees election bill to the next Legislature. Bills passed include railroad merchandise transport, leasing railroads, and the tramp law. Hoosac Tunnel and Troy and Greenfield Railroad appropriations advanced to a third reading. Ars enical wallpaper bill moved to next Legislature. Tornado disasters in western states cause heavy loss. Marshfield Missouri bears major damage with many homeless. New York Democratic State Convention at Syracuse backed unit voting and two thirds rule. no candidate named. Republicans filibuster on Immediate Deficiency bill with Garfield amendment. Atalanta naval training ship reported lost with 300 plus aboard. Whittaker case at West Point clarified. NRA board plans contests. Col James H. Jones funeral. Senate Geneva Award bill debated. vote expected.

Massachusetts Senate Massachusetts Agricultural College Hoosac Tunnel Troy and Greentied Missouri Marshfield New York Cincinnati Syracuse John Kelly Brown Otsego Committee On Permanent Organization John C. Jacobs Kings County State Committee State Central Committee John B. Haskins Democratic Party Colesgates St. James Hotel Abram S. Hewitt Committee On Delegates Lucius Robinson Calvin E. Pratt Rufus W. Peckham Lester W. Faulkner William H. Henderson James F. Starbuck E. B. Hart R. A. Parmerter Committee On Democratic Party of St. Louis Fathers of the Republic Democratic Party of New York Eecuire Republican Party Boston Post Washington House McMahon Senate Garfield Reed Mioe Conger Michigan Ways and Means United States Kimball Tobacco Division Treasury Department Ways and Means Committee Senate Finance Committee

Weather report for Middle States and New England

Winds shift from south and northeast with cooler air then warmer conditions. New England sees rising temperatures while the Middle States hold steady barometer readings and clear skies.

Middle States New England

Democratic Convention Opens AmidLarge Crowd In Syracuse

In Syracuse on April 20 the weather was bright and cool as the Democratic Convention met. Delegates filled the galleries while crowding for admission was eased by concurrent meetings of the Tammany Convention. The Kelly delegates arrived to a large crowd and were escorted to their hotel past the busy headquarters.

Syracuse N. Y Kelly

Opening Address and Preliminary Proceedings at Democratic Convention

The Syracuse Democratic Convention opened with L B Faulkner denouncing faction and praising unity while noting concerns over Hayes and Tilden. John C Jacobs of Brooklyn named temporary chair as delegates debated credentials, committees, and resolutions amid calls for party harmony and preparations for the National Convention.

Syracuse N. Y L. B. Faulkner Hayes Samuel J. Tilden Tilden John C.jacobs Brooklyn Jacobs New York Dupignac Ninth District Hill Miller John B. Harkins Democratic Party Haring Hoskins Democratic Union Organization Committee John Helly

Convention Adopts Resolutions as Officers Are Thanked

The resolutions passed with few dissents after thanks to convention officers. No vacancies were filled on the State Committee and the convention adjourned sine die at 12:30 AM.

Syracuse Convention Debates Union for Democratic Ticket

Syracuse reporters describe the April 20 Democratic convention in Shakespeare hall where John B. Harkins presided, calls for party unity, and anti-Tilden sentiment dominate. Delegates appoint committees, adopt resolutions urging a united NY delegation to Cincinnati, and elect Amasa J. Parker as president with a large slate of officers.

Syracuse N. Y Tilden Fuimany Shakespeare Hall John B. Harkins Wm. Dorsheimer Dorsheimer New York Llorato Seymour Lake Erie Ocean Cincinnati Democratic Party John B. Haskins Helly Haskins Committee of Conference Lucius Robinson Robinson Samuel J. Tilden Electoral Commission Cook Amasa J. Parker Parker T. C. Callicot Republican Party

Farmhouse Fire in Northampton Claims Big Losses

Michael Mackin’s Northampton farm and outbuildings burned Sunday night destroying hay grain livestock and cash. Loss on buildings $2000 insured for 1190 pounds furniture total loss $150 cash burned. Also Edwin Abbott Kent’s Hill Maine farm and S Weston stock destroyed Monday night. Galena Kansas fire at 2 am Monday destroyed eight buildings including St James Hotel and City Hall with $10000 loss partly insured.

Michael Mackin Northampton Mass Edwin Abbott Kent’s Hill

Debates and actions on the Geneva Award and tax bills

Special despatch details relentless filibustering over the Immediate Deficiency bill and Garfield’s marshals amendment. It notes export tobacco bond cancellations proposed by Ways and Means, tariff reform talk, and upcoming Senate action on the Geneva Award with leaders like Edmunds Thurman Blaine Conkling and Gen. Joe Johnston seeking renomination.

Senate Edmunds Thurman Blaine George M. Barnard George O. Shattuck Boston Caleb Cushing

Postmaster Revenues Exceed Expectations in 1881 Forecast

The Postmaster General reports revenues for the year ending June 30, 1881 at 32.21 million, up 2.17 million from prior estimates. Stamp and postal card sales rise 14 percent in nine months to March 31, with principal offices showing 13.3 percent growth. Projections suggest 39.97 million in revenues, leaving a deficit of about 4.76 million to be covered by appropriation.

Post-office Department Washington Gen. Atkins House Appropriations Committee Department Sitting Bull Miles Canadian Ramsey Efvarts Montana Interior Department Messrs de LaMatyr Indiana Ryan Pennsylvania Messrs. Thomas Illinois Coffroth Taylor Tennessee Bragg Wisconsin House

Loss of training ship Atalanta and second class vessel disaster

London reports the training ship Atalanta is presumed lost with about 330 officers and men after a search around the Crozet Islands yields no trace. The sister ship Eurydice perished in 1878 with 300 on board after a squall near Dunnose Head.

London Comus Batavia Crozet Islands Atalanta Yoyigia Lisbon Para Devonport F. Stirling F. A. Brackett William H. Stevens Curydice Dunnuse Head Isle of Wight Audden Portsmouth Eurydice

Large Native Forces Rally Against British in Afghanistan

A Stand ard despatch from Mookar via Candabar cites Maj. Clifford reporting 60,000 Suleiman Kahels align with Sherwan who commands 120,000. British opponents plan immediate attack or wait for Muskealum with 60,000 sepoys as 7,000 Pathans move toward Candahar.

Afghanistan London Mookar Candabar Clifford Sherwan Muskealum Hughes Bombay Dubrai_ post Maj Wandby Candahar de Freycmet Roumania Egypt GouyclEment Hartmann

Cadets Rebut Saloon Rumor In Whittaker Case

West Point April 20 Philip Ryan denies cadets were at his saloon the night Whittaker was outraged. He says no officers visit the saloon and no cadets have visited in three weeks. A back driver Pierce denies hearing the remark but heard it secondhand from a cavalryman’s wife via a milkman. Cadets’ responses to whereabouts questions are exculpatory.

West Point Whittaker Philip Ryan Pierce Ryan

Capital Bank to Withdraw from California Operations

The Sacramento Savings Bank will close its California business, paying all depositors in full with a 6 percent dividend plus a four and a half cent reserve fund dividend. Management cites opposition by the new Constitution and revenue law, saying double taxation would ruin business, and plans to continue under general law.

San Francisco Sacramento Savings Bank Fual

Marshfield Tragedy Leaves Town Desolate After Great Fire

A Marshfield disaster draws 300 refugees from Springfield and Lebanon to tend the wounded. Losses total 350000 to 400000 with most businesses ruined. Eight hundred residents largely homeless and hungry, dozens dead or missing, many injured. Relief efforts organize quickly including funds from Rolla and help from Springfield, Lebanon, and Rolla.

St. Louis Marshfield Springfield Lebanon Court House Rolla John Potter Eliza Wildermier Jos. N. Wildermyer Lou Fousa Polly Northern Samuel Chrisman Charlie Chrisman Elizabeth Chrisman Len Chrisman Ben Johnson Harry Macsey John Fayne Rose Kelso Janes Smith Jane Johnson Vin Goodall F. Hampton Cyntha A.smith J. W D. T. Graham A. OU. Norwell C. Housmer Z. T. Jaupnsen James & Sons E. J. Housmer Gus Gumbert Webster County Bank Mrs. Dustin Vimonte & Rockwell G. F. Gilbert W. J. Moore Alfred Smith R. P. Wisby O. R. Winslow George A. Cohn Smith & Sons P. G. Potter Forbes Bros Missouri Overstolz Merchants’ Exchange Nichols Rogers Lear Evans Cora Crysman D. D. Smith Molle George Orange Texas Fellows Alexander

Tornado Leaves Widespread Destruction Across Missouri

Storm from Jefferson City areas causes deaths and injuries in Callaway Morgan and adjacent counties. Homes wrecked, train wrecked, several fatalities reported including at Barrettsville and New Bloomfield. Illinois and Wisconsin damage figures follow with multiple towns hit.

Missouri St. Louis Jefferson City Mr. Baker George Soubr Morgan County Callaway County Ike Mertz John Herring Oscar Wing R. R. Dunn Texas County Licking Gray’s Creek James McCourt James Murphy Fulton New Bloomfield Martz California Moniteau Barrettsville A. G. Campbell Henry McKinney Reuben Routon Schaffer Coridian Green George Harter Jack Watson

Go as You Please Race Heads Toward Record Odds

Lowell Massachusetts April 20 After two days of the 75 hour go as you please contest at Huntington Hall 20 runners remain at 11 tonight Led by Clow with a 145 mile mark in 25 hours The chart lists OToole Carroll Mignault Colbert Fitzgerald Lacouse Layton Molyneau Colston Burke Coughlin Brown Nestor Mitchell Rein Boyle Charter Murphy Gannon and others with scores shown

Lowell Mass Huntington Hall Clow O’toole Carroll Mignault Colbert Fitzgerald Lacouse Layton Molyneau Colston Burke Coughlin Brown Nestor Mitchell Rein Boyle Charter Murphy Gannon

Grand Lodge of Good Templars elects officers in Bangor

In Bangor Maine on April 30 the Grand Lodge of Good Templars held a session electing officers G. W. Chief Templar A J Chasa of Deering G W Counselor T R Simonton of Camden G W Vice Templar Mrs J A Hodgdon of Waterford and other posts.

NRA Board Sets Palma Match Dates and Ireland Team Plan

The National Rifle Association in New York announces a September Palma match and a June Ireland return match plan. A Creedmoor trial May 11–15 will pick seven team members with reserves, subject to eligibility rules and residency.

New York National Rifle Association Ireland Irish Rifle Association Creedmoor United States

Montpelier Faces Democratic State Convention Outlook

Montpelier reports a likely large turnout for the Democratic State Convention on Thursday. Delegates at large may favor Hiram Atkins Montpelier F M McGettrick St Albans and L W Redington Rutland with a fourth undecided. W H H Bingham named convention chairman.

Montpelier Hiram Atkins F. M. McGettrick St. Albans L. W. Redington Rutland W.H. H. Bingham

Settlement Likely In Cotton Speculation Case

Charleston April 20. The United States Court cases against George W. Williams of Williams Birnie & Co. tied to Birnie cotton speculation in New York were set for trial today but not heard. It is understood settlements have been reached mainly at forty cents on the dollar. Claim total about three quarters of a million.

Charleston D. C United States George W. Williams Williams, Birnie & Co Birnie New York Gertrude Hill Old Saybrovok Conn Samuel Harrison North Branford George M. Hooker Grand Army of the Republic of Vermont Edwin O. Hunt H.C. Scott Milford Mass Joseph Albree George Albref Cambridge Boston Post Boston Grover M. Brooks Esquire J H. Tyler Register

New England Association of Free Baptists Opens Meeting in Portland

The annual meeting begins at Casco Street church in Portland with an evening prayer and praise service led by Rufus Deering and a sermon by W. H. Bowen. Wednesday focuses on educational interests as the gathering runs through Thursday.

Portland New England Association of Free Baptists Casco Street Rufus Deering W. H. Bowen Dh. D

Baseball at Troy and other 19th century briefs

News in brief covers a wide range of incidents including a 21 to 1 baseball score in Troy New York a Chinaman hanged in Portland murder in Rome Georgia a murder writ of error in Utica and a Chicago White Stockings win over the Nationals of Washington Other items note a levee break near Kennerville live cattle shipments to England a guilty murder plea in Hicksville a large number of ships leaving the Mersey and a peculiar poisoning case in Philadelphia.

Utica N. Y Merwin Nathan D. Greenfield Chicago Chicago White Stockings Nationals Washington Trudau’s Place Jefferson Parich Mississipp Kennerville England New York Wim. Weeks William Rhodes Hicksville S.1r Mersey North American United States Thomas Smothers Miss Lions Smothers West Indies Boston Halifax

Gardiner Trott er Kennebec Bay Sold for 1000 by Captain Chase

Capt G W Chase of Gardiner sold his trotter Kennebec Bay to Boston parties for 1000 dollars. Aldermen in Lynn supported the Common Council by passing the appropriation bill despite the Mayor’s veto.

G. W. Chase Gardiner Kennebec Bay Boston Board of Aldermen Lynn Common Council Francovia N. H Littleton Noah Barker Corinth Prince A. Sawyer John Ib. Redman Thomas W. Swan

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