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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1881

Page

2

Unclear Dissolution Hope Tied to Arbiter Decision

Until Count Lewenhaupt rules on Secretary Blaine appeal no comment on the Spanish American Claims Commission dissolution. If he rejects or sustains, dissolution seems likely. Garfield appoints Union Pacific directors: A Kouitz, St Everett, R H Baker, C B Peck, Geo W Frist. Ramsey named Postmaster at Chatham Virginia.

Count Lewenhaupt Blaine Spanish-American Claims Commission Garfield Union Pacific Railroad Comany A. Kouitz New York City ST. Everett Cleveland R. H. Baker Racine Wis Chas. B. Peck Port Huron Mich Geo. W. Frist Omaha Neb Gen. Braay J. Ramsey Chatham W. B. Hurt Senator Mahone

Prominent Holliston Citizen Absent With Heavy Liabilities

Holliston Massachusetts April 27. W L Payson a builder and contractor absconded last Saturday with forged paper totaling nearly twenty thousand dollars. Names used include F A Stone P R Johnson Ael Pond Ranford Drake and Nelson Pond. He previously backed notes for five thousand dollars at Holliston Savings Bank and mortgaged ten thousand more. After mounting losses he plotted forgery hoping to cover debts and fled after assigning property to Boston firms and one Holliston party. The case shocks the town as he led church choir and aided local causes.

Holliston Mass W. L. Payson F. A. Stone P. R. Johnson Ael Pond Ran Boston South Frawingham Holliston Bank Savings Bank Payson Congregational Church R Lindley South Sudbury Holliston Savings Bnk Church Street Milford Milford National Bank Home Bank

Selectmen Grant Various Licenses In Brockton Meeting

In Brockton on April 27 the board voted licenses including first class two hundred. four fourth class licenses. and a wholesale malt liquor permit for Lawrence Andrews. The Dispensary may operate under a fourth class license. In Newburyport the Aldermen granted twenty-eight first class licenses eight fourth class and one distiller's license.

Brockton Mass M. McLeod Ilobrook House H. B. Leonard G. H. Leach W. B. Foster N.D. Tappan William Jones Tyler Cobb E. Goldthwaite Bowen & Packard Lawrence Andrews Pnt Selectmen Newburyport

Bradlaugh Seeks Seat Oath Challenge in Commons

London reports Bradlaugh pressed his claim to Northampton seat and oath in the House, with the Speaker ordering withdrawal as Labouchere urged a bill to allow affirmations. Dillon warns of bloodshed over evictions in Ireland, predicting violence if large-scale removals occur and blaming Gladstone and Forster.

London Bradlaugh House of Commons Northampton Labouchere Gladstone Ireland Commons Dillon Land League Dublin Forster Nenagh Tipperary

French and German War News from North Africa and Baltic

Paris dispatches report Gen itter dislodging Kroumirs at Damebella and Hadeba while Gen Vincinden seized hill positions near Oued Djenan Valley. Tabarca fort remains occupied by marines as Kef gains a garrison. German Mars training ship shelling casualties. also a Disraeli will leaves Hughenden to Coningsby Ralph Disraeli with entail. Russia gains stricter police supervision from Germany’s diplomatic push.

London Paris Ititter Damebella Hadeba Oued Djenan Vincenden la Calle Algeria Tabarca Legerot Kef Medjerda Tunis Wilhelmshaven North Sea Beacomnefield Hughenden Coningsby Ralph Disraeli Disraeli Germany Russia

Flood Devastates Minnesota River Valley Floods Across States

Destructive rising water forces hundreds from homes in St Paul and surrounding towns. Rail lines are cut, depots flooded, and streets along Main Street see water up to second story levels. In Missouri Kansas reaches alarm, with dozens evacuated as embankments fail and ice houses collapse. Rescues in St Joseph save families, while Creston Branch trains are halted.

St. Paul Mion Chaska Minnesota Minneapolis and St. Louis St. Peter Sioux City Montevideo Ortonville Mississippi Missouri Kansas City Kansas Slavens & Oburn Harlem St. Joseph St. Josepna Elmwood Charles Mann Creig Creston Chicago

St Louis Police Plan Forceful Defense of Streetcar Lines

In St Louis on April 27 police officials and streetcar company reps prepared a plan for tomorrow to operate three lines with heavy police support. Reserve squads will guard routes and disperse crowds, using clubs and only escalating to bayonets and powder if needed. Strikers denounced press coverage as boycott threats rise amid heavy vehicle traffic on city routes.

St. Louis St. Lowvis Tis

Diverse 19th Century Curiosities and Notices

General Louis Wagner urges GAR posts to attend Decoration Day service. Rev A J Canfield of Chelsea joins Universalist Church in Brooklyn. Ex Vermont Governor Hill profiles and presidential visit rumors. Little Disciple Church uses White House flowers. Rev Allen marries Miss Bumpus. Dublin telegram warns of Dr Hersom illness. Hartford looks to Garfield and other celebs for Army of the Potomac meeting. Springfield boy turns Lincoln shingles into ornaments. Anna Dickinson seeks Butler as counsel. Shillaker improving health. Private dispatch reports Mrs Barber’s death en route to Fort Adams. British Conservative leaders described by journalists. Forepaugh sues Barnum over alleged exhibit misrepresentations. Mrs Hughes plans Rugby Tennessee move with son. Erasmus Brewster’s will and belongings. Fields portrait on display. New England real estate taxes and intercollegiate cricket club formed in New York. Denman Thompson’s father remains active in Swanzey. U S Consul at Maracaibo notes decline of American flag in shipping. Correction to Orono funeral report. Lord Beaconsfield and Victorian premiers listed with lifespans and service lengths.

Louis Wagner A. J. Canfield Chelsea Mass Universalist Church of Our Father Brooklyn Hill Vermont Little Disciple Washington White House A. P. Allen D. Lothrop & Co Boston Auburn M. C. Bumpus Dublin Hersom Portland Hartford Garfield Grant Hayes Sherman Sheridan Society of the Army of the Potomac Daniel Dougherty Philadelphia Springfield Ill Abraham Lincoln Anna Dickenson Jotn Stetson Gen B. F. Butler Gen. Butler Orleans Anna Dickinson B. P. Shillaker Io Paria Justin van Rensselaer Barber Thomas H. Barber United States Artillery Barber Fort Adams Marquis of Salisbury Lord Cairns Stafford Northcote Duke of Barnum Consolidated Worthy Hooker Erasmus Brewster Lange James T. Fields Mr. Fields Fields New England Springfield Republican United States Senate Massachusetts Shakespeare Dawes New Haven Joseph B. Sheffield Gov. English Thomas R. Ltowbridge Harmanas Welsh T.M. Allyn Charles H. Bramard Asa F. Porter New York Harvard University R. B. Snelling United States Intercollegiate Cricket Association Marylebone Club England Association Denman Thompson Joshua Whitcomb Mr. Thompson, Sr Swanzey N. H Denman Chicago Maracaibo Atlas Steamship Company of Liverpool United States J. C. Hill Orono Post Lord Beaconsfield Gladstone Victoria Lord Melbourne Sir Robert Peel Lord Aberdeen Lord Palmerston Lord Derby Earl Russell Ari Beaconsfield Mr. Gladstone George III

Train Romance Ends After Editor Burdick's Riposte

Yesterday afternoon a Chicago bound passenger on Conductor Phelps's train from Minnesota City courted a lady, their dalliance drawing gasps from fellow travelers. Conductor revealed the passenger as George C. Burdick editor of The Tribune Lime Springs Iowa, prompting the couple to separate at St. Paul amid rumors of domestic fallout.

The Minneapolis Journal Chicago Minnesota City Phelps Hastings George C. Burdick Tribune Lime Springs St. Paul Mr. Burdick

Notable 19th century historian Palfrey dies in Cambridge

Hon John G Palfrey historian and public figure dies at his Cambridge home on April 26. Born Boston 1796, he led Harvard theology and literature roles, edited North American Review, served in General Court and Congress, and wrote History of New England among other works. His children and family survived him.

Eben D. Jordan Boston Jordan, Marsh & Co Col. Taylor Globe The St.John Telegraph Jordan Maine Ashburton New Brunswick United States Sir John Macdonald St. John J. G., Palfrey John G. Palfrey Cambridge Mass William Palfrey Washington Dorchester Berry Street Academy William Payne John Howard Payne Exeter Academy Harvard Theophilus Parsons Jared Sparks Brattle Square Edward Everett Dexter Harvard University North American Review University Chapel Lowell Institute General Court Palfrey Commonwealth Free Soil Party Boston Whig Charles Francis Adams Louisiana Congress Europe Paris New York Massachusetts Historical Society Sarah Hammond Palfrey E. Faxton W. Palfrey Benjamin Whiltemore N. H. Whittemore Lancaster Lawrence Academy Hosea Ballou Scituate Troy N. Y South Boston Lathrop R. H. Neale Norwich Conn Whittemore Universalist New England Tufts Ballou B. B. Whittemore Mercer & Whittemore, N. H Harris School Maturin M Treasury Department Norwich and Worcester Railroad Company Emile DE Girardin Mme. Depuy Louis XVIII Alexandre de Girardin Ansterlitz Émile Delamothe Chamber of Deputies Girardin Mile Delphine Gay la Presse Dumas the Elder George Sand de Balzac M. de Girardin la Liberte Union Francaise Journal Officiel Petit Journal la France Tieffenbach

First Durango Baby Una Pearson Honored in 1881

Miss Una C Pearson infant daughter of John and Ella Pearson born Monday January 31 1881 in Durango receives lavish gifts from residents and local businesses including gold dust a town plot coal soothing syrup a rubber ring and many other items. The event marks the town’s joyful welcome for its first new arrival in Durango’s climate.

Durango Cal Una C. Pearson John Ella Pearson Silvertown McFadden & Son Secon Street Mr. Luttrell Creek Newman, Chestnut & Stevens John Taylor, Jr Griffin & Carpenter Diamond Prince Robertson & Rowley Ed Schiffer Record Dr. Cowen The Windsor Baldwin Flagler Craig DeMattes Leadville Eldridge Myers Bach Myers & West

Prayer Proclamation for Fast Day by Governor Lincoln

The Lewiston Journal prints Gov Lincoln's early 16th century fast day proclamation urging Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer on April 5. It calls citizens to banish vice, seek forgiveness, perform benevolent acts, and worship without sectarianism, uniting as one Christian political community for peace and prosperity. The notice is signed by Governor ENnocu Lincoln and Secretary Amos Nichols from Portland, March 3, 1527.

The Lewiston Journal Gov. Lincoln Temple of God Ennocu Lincoln Amos Nichols Portland

Sugar tariff sparks congressional tariff debate in Gardiner

A letter excerpt contrasts sugar taxes at custom houses with a near fifty million dollar revenue, arguing protection aims to aid Louisiana planters and shape politics. It notes party dynamics and questions who crafted the tariff laws.

Gardiner Home Journal Ind Argus Louisiana Bath Times the Times Congress

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