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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1880

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2

Pratt Seen as Cincinnati Nominee by Brooklyn Eagle

The Brooklyn Eagle nominates Judge Calvin C. Pratt of Brooklyn for the Cincinnati race. It notes his Massachusetts birth and upbringing, calls him honest and capable, but doubts his odds as a Massachusetts Democrat with the same name who is a famed traveler and perennial presidential hopeful.

Brooklyn Eagle Calvin C. Pratt Cincinnati the Eagle Massachusetts Judge Pratt

Political Conventions and Legal Proceedings Across States

Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention closed with renewed harmony led by Speaker Randall and Senator Wallace ahead of the election. Connecticut delegates favor Tilden but head to Cincinnati without instructions. Ohio Republicans split with Sherman majority backing Sherman and Blaine winning some district delegates. South Carolina Republicans back Grant. De Young murder inquest in San Francisco ends with murder verdict for Kalloch. Senate funds Indian Commission. revenue law changes debated in House. Massachusetts Natural History Society marks 50th anniversary with notable speeches. Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts opens its nineteenth annual session. Fine writing paper makers agree to a one cent per pound price cut.

Pennsylvania Randall Wallace Committee On Connecticut Tilden Cincinnati Ohio Sherman Blaine Party South Carolina Grant United States Senate Indian Commission House Massachusetts Society of Natural History Bouve Gov. Long Eliot Harvard University Convention The Protestant Episcopal Church Diocese of Massachusetts California Sacramento Blaine District of Columbia William Dickson A. A. Wilson Washington Wm. E. Chandon New Hampshire John M. Shirley Andover Concore Maryland Baltimore

Transatlantic Passenger Arrivals Listing April Maritime

A dense roster of ships and routes shows vessels arriving or departing various ports on April 27 and 28. Names include The Queen from London to New York, City of Vera Cruz from Havana to New York, Gardenia from Shields, and Silesia from New York, among others.

New York Bristol City Bristol Eng England Liverpool City of Austin Nasean Muriel Bermuda the Queen London Queenstown Marathon Boston Southampton Donau Bremen Moville Ethiopia Glasgow Hamburg Gellert Leithcroft Graf Bismarck Newark Antwerp Helvetia Bombay Plainmeller City of Vera Cruz Havana Allemanna Hamarg Algeria Gardenia Shields Phoenician Halifax Naples Emberiza Philadelphia St. Nazaire Yorkshire Baltimore Silesia Arizona New Suevia

Largest crowd fills Democratic State Convention in Harrisburg

Harrisburg reports the biggest Democratic State Convention crowd yet with intense entry difficulty and strict doorkeepers. Randall appears as a substitute while Wallace attends as a delegate, amid calls for peace and a plan to settle differences via a credentials committee and a temporary chairman.

Harrisburg Randall Wallace Commonwealth Pennsylvania Democratic R. M. Speer Mitchler Dill Stenger Jenks Gibson Messrs. Speer Richard Vaux Mr. Randall United States Democratic Party Malcolm Hay Mr. Dill Grant Duke of America Cassidy Committee On Credentials Philadelphia State Democratic Committee Cincinnati Whitman Mutchier Spear Messrs Monaghan W. H Clayton Scott Gawen Buckalew J. P. Barr R. H. Dill Tilden

Delegates Chosen to National Convention in Connecticut

Hartford April 28 The Democratic State Convention chose delegates with a majority favoring Tilden despite uninstructed ties. Alfred E. Burr won a contested at large seat, while Waller steered the gathering toward harmony and postponement of resolutions. A two thirds rule was upheld for Cincinnati.

Hartford Conn Thomas M. Waller New London Alfred E. Burr William Paxgons New Haven David A. Wells Norwich William H. Barbum Salisbury Jeffrey O. Phelps Simsbury Jabez L. White Bolton Samuel Simpson Wallingford Curtis Bacon Middleton Ralph Wheeler J. W. Greenslit Killingly Jonathan G. Wheeler Henry B. Graves Litchfield Hayes Cincinnati Connecticut Blake Bridgeport Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Party Mr. Tilden E.S. Cleveland Tilden Waller Hollister Cleveland Walter Richard D. Hubbard Burr Times Parsons Register of English Barnum

State Convention in Columbus-Sherman Backers Hiss Grievance

Delegates at the Columbus convention hissed Grant and gathered to instruct their votes for Sherman at Chicago. The scene reflected tense intra party divisions as proceedings moved toward the national gathering.

Columbus Grant Hisses Sherman Chicago

State Ticket Nominated In Ohio Election

The slate includes Charles Townsend of Athens for Secretary of State George W. Mcivaine of Tuscarawas for Judge of the Supreme Court Dwight Crowell of Ashtabula for Clerk of the Supreme Court S R Hosmer of Muskingum for Board of Public Works and A P DeWolf of Summit for School Commissioner.

Charles Townsend Athens Supreme Court George W. Mcivaine Tuscarawas Dwight Crowell Ashtabula Board of Public Works S. R. Hosmer Muskingum A. P. DeWolf Summit

South Carolina Republicans Hold State Convention With Dark Room

Columbia reports the Republican State Convention met in open session with a temporary organization chosen and no reporters admitted. Delegates are instructed to vote for Gen Grant and a unit, with about equal support for Grant and Blaine and colored delegates in attendance.

Columbia N. C Mackey White Grant Blaine Chicago Benj. Butterworth Albert Schnell Henry Kessler Charles Freischmann D. W. McClure Evan Morris J.C. Beatty T. Everett James Barnet H.L. Shrewsbury Chesterfield South Carolina United States U. S Grant

Ex-Collector Simmons Backs Grant as Best GOP Hope

In a Chicago interview ex-Collector Simmons says Grant is the only electable Republican nominee over Blaine and notes Butler supports Grant. He predicts Massachusetts will rally to Grant and calls him “the candidate of the people.” Also covers state party notes and upcoming conventions.

Simmons Grant Hatter Chicago William A. Simmons Gen Blaine Massachusetts Gen. Butler Butler Gen. Grant Maassachusetts Pacific

Fires Destroy Several Businesses and Dwellings Across New England

Across Milford Plymouth Waterville Middletown Pittsburg Harrisville on April 28 fire incidents caused substantial losses. Patrick Flangan’s grocery and tenement burned from a defective flue with total losses about 3800. a South Pond dwelling burned with 150 loss. Clinton croquet factory lost 25000 in building and 6000 in stock. Mechanicstown Woolen Factory and other buildings burned totaling 10000. John Wilson & Son wholesale grocery burned for 50000. Ball’s Hotel in Harrisville suffered 5000 in damage.

Milford Mass Patrick Flannagan Holyoke Company Imperial Plymouth South Pond Waterville Clinton L. Hunter & Co Middletown N. Y Mechanicstown Pittsburg John Wilson & Son Harrisville

Keene Testimony Links Lee to 1876 Foster Case

In the Foster murder trial, George D. Barton of Chester VT testified he saw Lee on May 24 1876 and had business with him. Hazen of Chester saw Lee the same day. Witnesses dispute sponge usage and labelling tied to the death. Sturtevant noted no signs of a scuffle after passing Washington Street at 10 15 PM May 23 1876. Doctors Carpenter and Darling testified Foster could have died by own action and appeared in the same condition.

Keene Foster George D. Barton Chester Lee Charles E. A. Hazen E. R. Locke Geo. D. Wheelock Clark N. Chandler John W. Sturtevant Washington Street Bellows Falls Toll Bridge

Northern Pacific land grant extension stalls in Congress

Washington reports a House committee delayed action on the Northern Pacific Railway land grant, with a split among eight of thirteen members on extension or recovery options. Proposals include paying the land back or a fifty cent per acre gift, potentially $12,500 a mile, while others push non-extension.

Boston Post Washington Friends of Northern Pacific Railway House Committee Friends of the Road Indian Commission Senate Beck Kentucky Secretary of the Interior War Department Navy Department Secretary of the Navy United States Acoms Galifio Dulce Pacific Costa Rica Kearsarge Sheppard’s Island Chiriqui Lagoon Atlantic Lincoln Chiriqui Improvement Company House Committee On Banking and Currency Today de la Matyr

House Debates Revenue Law Amendments in April Proceedings

The House into Committee of the Whole on a bill amending Internal Revenue laws. Provisions debated include tax exemptions for distillers and spirits handling, stamp duties, and leakage revenue effects. Amendments on interest and non payment penalties were discussed. session recessed before a municipal code bill for Washington DC.

Washington House F. Wood Townshend Carlisle Commissioner of Internal Revenue Committee of Ways and Means Conger Michigan Treasury Garfield Buckner Missouri Reed Rep Maine District of Columbia

New Senate Bill Tightens Electoral Vote Regulation

The Morgan bill threatens indictment and disqualification for any Senator Representative or office holder voting as an elector or signing electoral lists with intent to transmit them as a state's votes. It also covers non electors casting votes and conspirators in the act, with penalties including fines and hard labor. The Springer Donnelly case sees defense requests and a secret session for further testimony. House Mines Committee seeks favorable passage of mineral lands survey and disposal bill with amended mining claim size. Army Appropriations move forward as Key retirement remains undeclared. Postmaster General potential Tennessee judgeship noted as likely if offered.

Washington Morgan United States Congress of the Senate House Committee On Mines and Mining Stephenson House Land Commissioners Judge Key United States District Tennessee Trigg

Whittaker Trial Heard From Cadets And Professors

In West Port New York April 28 Whittaker’s conduct and scholarship are examined as Recorder Sears quizzes him on class standing and racial tensions. Cadet Peck and Prof Michie testify Whittaker shows memory but weak reasoning with several rankings and possible passage in exams. Major General Schofield recounts a prior deficiency and recommendation for a second chance.

Acodemy Whittaker West Port N. Y Sears Recorder Townsend Mr. Townsend Peck Catlin Peter Michie Schofield Secretary of War Department of Physiology Witness Hammond Burnam McDonald

Manchester and Keene Railroad to Resume Service

The Manchester and Keene Railroad is slated to reopen for public travel after a prior failure to operate. A receiver may be appointed to finish and run the line, with details to be settled in Boston next Friday. Also noted are adjustments in the Southwestern Rate Association and Maine Central directors actions.

Concord N. H Manchester and Keene Nashua and Lowe's Road Samuel W. Hale Henry Colony John T. Scranton Frye Lewiston George T. Sewyer Manchester and Keene Company Bailey Boston CuicaGo Southwestern Rate Association Missouri Pacific Kansas City Missouri River Chicago and Alton Maine Central Portland Maine Central Railroad George E. B. Jackson Josiah H. Drummond Oak Hill Oakwood Richmond Iceboro Kennebec Skowhegan

New York Mutual Life Scrutiny and Canal Breaks

Correspondence shows ex-Insurance Commissioner Smyth demanding appraisals of Mutual Life Insurance Company assets, while the firm argues compliance. National Board of Fire Underwriters elects officers. Albany Senate shifts tax bill on bank stockholders to Banks Committee. Government bond sales total 7.86 million. Utica reports another Erie Canal break delaying navigation by a week.

New York Smyth Mutual Life Insurance Company Herald National Board of Fire Underwriters M. Bennett, Jr Hartsford D. A Heald John W. Murray J. H W. Parrish Providence Stephen Crowell George T. Hope Thomas S. Chard Chicago G. A. van Alles Albany Senate Billim Committee On Banks Secretary of the Treasury Utica

Glad Stone's New Cabinet Promises Moderate Liberal Government

Comment on the Times editorial notes the new Gladstone administration will be strong yet moderate with many Liberals and old type Whigs. It lists cabinet and outside appointments including Chamberlain, Dobson, Mundella, Duff, Cavendish, Playfair, James, McLaren, Balfour, and others. No Irish Lord Lieutenant appointment. Goschen declines Constantinople ambassadorship.

Gladstone Lorpon the Times Marquis of Bipon India Chamberlain Board of Trade John George Dobson Local Government Board H. Fawcett Anthony J. Mundella Grant Duff Colonial Department Lord F. Cavendish The Treasury Lyon Playfair Wayland Means Henry James J. McLaren Scotland Balfour Earl of Cork and Orrery Duke of Westminster Marquis of Lansdowne Earl of Morley Thomas Brassy Admiralty Campbell Bannerman War Office Lord Carlingford Constantinople Ireland Goschen

Roumania Seeks Trade Pact With United States

A Bucharest despatch reports no action yet on the commercial treaty with the United States but notes Roumania may pursue a pact similar to the England treaty. Americans would welcome a favorable outcome. the story also covers Irish politics, Russian church reforms, Canadian military commissions, labor strikes, and other global items.

London Bucharest United States Roumania England

Trial of ex Postmaster McArthur for $50,000 embezzlement

In Chicago on April 28 ex Postmaster McArthur was found guilty on multiple counts of defalcation and embezzlement of government funds totaling $50,000. The trial featured prosecutors urging conviction while a co counsel for the defense sought mercy. Sentencing is set for June 1 with bail fixed at $8,000.

ChicaGo United States McArthur Leake Blodgett

Inquest Rules in De Young Case Verdict

The San Francisco inquest into the De Young case closes with the jury finding Kalloch guilty of murder. A new witness named John Clemetshaw testified he saw De Young shoot Kalloch after De Young drew a pistol from his overcoat. Clemetshaw had used the alias Watson, explaining it was for convenience.

San Francisco de Young John Clemetshaw Chronicle Counting Room Kalloch Clemetshaw Mr. Watson Watson

Large Spring Matting Shipments From Jeddo and Canton

Unusually large spring matting shipments arrive direct from Jeddo and Canton in fresh grass fibers. Plain white red check and many fancy patterns offered. Special prices for whole rolls of 40 yards. Dealers in New England urged to view the large stock and low prices. Samples available by mail or in person for wholesale or retail customers.

Jeddo Canton New England

Lowel Youth Polo Championship Sees Homes Beat Lowells

In Lowell Mass on April 28 the local polo tournament concluded with the Homes beating the Lowells 2 1 and the Homes defeating the Lowells 2 1 in the final. The skating rink hosted four clubs in two matchups with strong turnout and interest.

Lowell Mass Bostons Lowells Alphas

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