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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1884

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Republican state conventions wrap two days of prelim work

Yesterday two republican state conventions were held and eighteen more will be held today and tomorrow. The states listed include Massachusetts California Florida Iowa Maine Nevada New Hampshire Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin Oregon and the straightout republicans will meet in Virginia. On Thursday North Carolina Kentucky Maryland Minnesota Colorado and Rhode Island will complete the preliminary work.

Massachusetts California Florida Iowa Maine Nevada New Hampshire Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin Oregon Virginia North Carolina Kentucky Maryland Minnesota Colorado Rhode Island

Notable Ties of Public Figures and Society Events

Henry G. Carleton resigns Life editor position. Fanny Elisier ill in England. Augustus A. Hayes and George Parsons Lathrop to write a novel. Rev. W. R. Richards travels to New Jersey for $4000 salary. Randall and Mrs. Randall arrive from Europe. Mme Janauschek buys 10 acre lot near Emporia college. Plympton enters insurance business in Worcester. Tilden may leave Gramercy Park May 4 or travel to Washington around March 3, 1885. Col. Pierce sails to Panama May 1 to manage Grand Central hotel. Peter A. Clarity marries Miss Diamond in Portland with Bishop Henley officiating. Frank Power ill in Khartoum. Joseph Tailby recovering from railroad injury. Susan B Anthony arrives at Rochester to influence voters. Hickson and Laning guests at Vendome with Gregory Smith and Childs. Newport report about health of Superintendent Adams. Alden Blethen’s journalism venture and future plans in St Paul. Memorial volume for Justice Clifford prepared by his son. Ex Mayor Brown’s four children born in four different territories. Edward B. Robins marries Nellie Tebbetts at King’s Chapel. Reception at the couple’s home.

Henry G. Carleton Life Fanny Elisier England Augustus A. Hayes Washington George Parsons Lathrop Rev W. R. Richards Bath New Jersey Robert Fr. Randall Andall Europe Mme Janauschek Emporia Kan College Plympton Democratic State Committee Worcester Tilden Gramercy Park Greystone White House Col James 8. Pierce Portsmouth N. Il New York Panama Grand Central Hotel Peter A. Clarity Adams House Portland Boston and Albany Massachusetts General Hospital New York World Susan B. Anthony Rochester Joseph Hickson Grand Trank Railway J. J. Laning Vendome Gregory Smith G. $. Childs Vermont Newport N. H Adams Alden J. Blethen Medie Kansas City St. Paul Minn Justice Clifford United States Supreme Court William Henry Clifford Brown Burlington Michigan Wisconsin Territory Iowa Edward B. Robins Cutting, Harrison & Robins Nellie William C. Tebbetts Walnut Street King’s Chapel Henry W. Foote

Political Splinters and Democratic Deliberations

A compilation of editorial notes and opinions from several papers on tariff policy, presidential prospects, and party dynamics. It cites Galveston News favoring tariff cuts, Tabor supporting Grant, Vermont Democrats set to convene May 2, Blaine praised by Portland Press, Nesmith declining Colorado run, and Flower's rising influence in New York, with local commentary on St Lawrence votes and Skinner praising Flower’s regional support.

Galveston News Tabor Grant Colorado Hannibal Hamlin Philadelphia Times San Francisco Democratic State Committee Vermont Burlington Nesmith Oregon Congress Remus Joe Chandler Harris Booghia Africa Butler Essex Statesman New York Flower Washington St. Lawrence Mawinee Charles R. Skinner New York Sun

The Little Englishman Ahead Only 11 on Track

New York April 29 Madison Square Garden drew over five thousand spectators for an afternoon and evening session Campara appeared mid program and announced withdrawing from the race At midnight the standings showed Rowell leading with 240 miles and several others in close pursuit including ee 226 Day 172 Nor emac 216 Vint 211 Merty 217 Elson 200 Thompson 156 Nitan 125 Panchot 212 Burrell 165

New York Madison Square Garden Campara Rowell Day Noremac Vint Merty Elson Thompson Nitan Panchot Burrell

Let Us Do Our Duty and Obstructing Trade Debate at Meeting

A heated discussion unfolds over tariff policy with references to import duties and protectionism. Speakers accuse the tariff of obstructing trade while others defend protective measures and call for gradual tariff reduction. A committee is named to nominate officers under the constitution.

Tariff Reform Call Sparks Public Demand and Debate

A speaker urges that tariff reduction must come from the people through informed action, criticizing the industry backed bill as a delusion and arguing that current revenue exceeds government needs. He contends manufacturers lobby in Congress while ordinary citizens remain unaware, and vows to expose tariff abuses to mobilize voter pressure.

League of tariff reform outlined in Bay State meeting

Mr Shepard presents a committee report on a constitution for a new league favoring tariff reform. It defines the league as broader than a club and promotes revenue via customs duties, opposing taxes beyond national needs, and seeks open, decisive action to free trade while protecting workers and manufacturers. The document covers membership, officers, executive committee powers, and amendment rules.

G. Fred Williams Henry H. Faxon League Shepard Congress Bay State Inginot States

4A Committee Appointed to Raise Funds to Carry on the Work

Mr Charles Francis Adams Jr moves to form a finance committee to support a wartime league. He warns leagues fail without money and outlines printing postage and salaries needs. A five member Ways and Means panel is appointed with Spaulding Haven Faxon Peabody. Faxon declines. The committee fills its vacancy and is authorized to proceed.

Charles Francis Adams, Jr England Ganthorn Law League Messrs M.D. Spaulding Franklin Haven, Jr Henry H. Faxon Oliver W. Peabody Faxon

Tariff Reform Speakers Highlight People’s Movement

Speakers from New York Vermont and others urged tariff reform as a people’s movement beyond party lines. Nichols described the Brooklyn Tariff Reform club’s rise from early efforts to a funded, active group. Childs argued for keeping money in the people’s pockets and broadening discussion of protection. Prof. Koyerett urged public education on revenue and taxation rather than party rhetoric.

Nichols New York Childs Vermont League Brooklyn N. Y Tariff Reform Club Brooklyn Club Massachusetts Springfield William Koyerett Quincy

Demoralizing Effect of Treasury Surplus on Veterans

Col. T. W. Higginson warns that the large treasury surplus demoralizes soldiers of the Grand Army by fostering claims for extra pay. He cites claim agents flooding posts with appeals to accept government money, urging reductions in tariffs to curb the temptation and preserve virtue among veterans.

Col T. W. Higginson Grand Army Everett Sherman Georgia Col. Higginson

Two Parties Urged to Insert Tariff Reform Platform

Mr Kimball presented a resolution urging Massachusetts Republicans and Democrats to convene in party council to discuss tariff laws and initiate a sound national reform policy. The resolution was adopted.

Kimball Massachusetts Tariff Reform League Massachusetts

Adams Jr Elected President in Landmark League Nominating

The committee led by Hon. Charles Theodore Russell named candidates for League offices for its first year. Charles Francis Adams Jr. was elected president with other officers and executives unanimously. Adams then took the chair and addressed the gathering.

League Charles Theodore Russell Pames Charles Francis Adams, Jr Charlies Codman Leverett Sulstonstall William Endreau, Jr Henry P. Kidder A. P. Martin Charles ‘Theodore Russell J. M. Forbes Frederick 0. Prince Julius H. Seelye Isaac Z. Barr Patrick A. Collins B. F. Spinney M. PD. Spauldinz Joseph Ss. Pope Henry J. Faxon Charles A. Welch William C. Blaney J. A. Dunham David Aiken Henry Lee Josiah Quincy Jerome Jones Frank W. Bird Joseph Barnett J. B. Moors E. W

Address of Presidente Adais Free Trader Speech

A speech defending free trade status amid constitutional debate, with the speaker asserting he is a free trader not a revenue reformer. He discusses practical limits of free trade, warns against abrupt changes, and calls for shielding established industry while gradually enabling competition. The address emphasizes moderation, temper, and a platform to modify tariffs after two decades of peace.

League calls for resolutions at conventions and a dues plan

The league's president directs committees to pursue a plank aligned with league principles at tomorrow's conventions. A committee of Farlow, Shepard, Carter, Taylor and Prince is appointed. A substitute passes unanimously. Members signing the call become league members on paying dues, per the constitution. Josiah Quincy is the contact. Fox moves joining dues. Claflin notes support for the Dingley shipping bill, urging Senate passage.

League John L. Farlow Harvey N. Shepard John W. Carter Charles H. Taylor C. A. Prince Fox Josiah Quincy No. 40 State Street F. A. Claflin Quincy House of Representatives Senate

Mendacity and Robbery of the Present in Tariff Reform

An April 29 1884 note from Nathan H Chamberlain rector East Boston to Young's hotel tariff reform meeting urges tariff reform as ethical duty. He denounces the present tariff as virulent hypocritical and dangerous and says the nation must educate the people to demand change. He requests admission to join the tariff reform association.

Brevenue Rewformers Congress Washington, D. C Revenue Baton Young’s Hotel Boston England Nathan H. Chamberlain St. John’s Church East Boston

Losses by Fire Across Cities and Ships in Early Report

Portland steamer Falmouth burned while docked after repairs. Several crew perished. three died later. Fire cause unknown. insurance claims reach 175,060. Boston area fires and maritime losses noted, including sail and hull damage. New York Duane Street fire gutted buildings with major losses. Arbuckle & Co coffee factory fire left 459 workers jobless. total loss 53,090. Providence Newport Sherman House incendiary death suspected. Wan Wer bugle straw works destroyed with heavy losses.

Portland Falmouth William Morrison John Gillis St. John James Murphy Frank Pike James Olsom Pike Nyway Olsom Boston George S. Phillips Merrimac Street Alice Norwood Commercial Wharf Kemble Street Toxbury K. W. Williams G. 8. Guyer & Co Telegraph New York Duane Street Thomas Street van Valkenburg & Leavitt B. H. Smith & Co Lewis, Cox & Co Brighton Mills Arbuckle & Co Brooklyn Providence RR. I Sherman House Newport Wan Wer Ohio Bugle

Eldred Sale Opens at Noyes Blakeslee Galleries

Auction in Boston sees buyers present but bidding tame with prices from five to sixty one dollars. Notable sales include Waiting for a Breeze Venice at 4250, Looking Over the Sea 21, The Vineyard Sound 19, and Boats off Venice Mooring 17. Afternoon sale scheduled at 3. Pupils of L B de Blois host reception at 49 Winter St. Exhibits show care and refinement.

Eldred L. B. de Blois L. D. Eldred Noyes & Blakeslee Venice Vineyard Sound F. B. de Blois Winter Street Metropolitan Museum of Art New York Walter F. Lausil Williams & Everett C. Eksergreen West Street Boston Art Age Messrs. L. Prang & Co

Trial resumes as jury views Tilton murder scene

In Concord New Hampshire on April 29 the jury returned from Pittsfield with the prisoner to view the Tilton murder scene and trial resumes at 3 pm. County Solicitor Leach opened for the state claiming Mason came to Tilton's home with a loaded revolver to provoke a quarrel and that shooting was self defense. Prosecution seeks Tilton's dying declarations. George W Kinney testified Mason claimed self defense and wept after the shooting while seeking Tilton's admission that he said you did right.

Concord N. H Pittsfield Tilton Leach Meson Mason George W. Kinney Pinsfield

Political News on Democratic Convention Pushes in Main States

Special despatch from Worcester reports a light attendance at the Democratic state convention with few delegates on hand. Key figures present include Col. Plympton and Col. Caveney, while Gov. Butler is expected but may stay in Salem. Delegates-at-large likely include J. G. Smith, Redfield Proctor, Fred Billings, B D Harris, Horace Fairbanks, L P Poland, and W W Grout, with district alternates Babbitt and Hinman.

Worcester Chicago Col. Plympton Col. Caveney State Committee A. C. Drinkwater Braintree Ruel Williams Acton James Shevlin Sandwich B. F.hathaway, Jr New Bedford Thomas Riley M. M. Cuniff Patrick Maguire L. Foster Morse Albert Palmer Boston George 8. Willis Pittsfield Charles D. Lewis Framingham Philander Cobb Senator Galvin Butler Salem Gov Judge Abbott Reuben Noble Westfield Col J. H. French Gloucester McCafferty Abbott Messrs. McCafferty Noble Prof Perry Williamstown Uncle Reuben Maguire Worcester County Delaney Holyoke Breen Sweeny Lawrence Nicholas Hathaway Fall River Usher Lynn Charles Levi Woodbury Fletcher Edmunds J. G. Smith St. Albans Redfield Proctor Rutland Fred Billings Woodstock B.D. Harris Brattleboro Horace Fairbanks St. Johnsbury L. P. Poland

Fourth district convention backs Boutelle for Congress

Bangor Maine April 29 report on Republican convention proceedings nominating Charles A Boutelle for Congress with A C Hamlin as chair. Elaboration on delegates to Chicago and party resolutions praising Blaine and Boutelle, plus local officials among the leadership.

Large Gathering at Montpelier Republican Convention

A sizable crowd gathered at the district Republican convention in Montpelier with delegates to discuss platform and candidates. Local officials and party members attended as speakers outlined priorities and campaign plans for the upcoming cycles.

Montpelier

Third District Republican Convention Attends Wesleyan Hall

The third district Republican convention to name delegates for Chicago met in Wesleyan hall on Tuesday morning. Arthur F. Means led the meeting. A. E. Pillsbury was chosen chairman with George E. Learned as secretary. Seventy-eight delegates present. Henry P. Kidder and Hon. t. u. Pierce elected delegates. Henry W. Putnam and Roger Walcott alternates. A resolution urged reducing surplus revenue and tariff, aligning with the national platform and expanding the free list.

Young’s Hotel Revenue Reform League Massachusetts Charles Theodore Stussell Charles Francis Adams, Jr Henry L. Pierce W. Bird Harvey N. Shepard William C. Blaney Charles N. Wilder Henry H. Faxon John W. Carter Eben F. Pillsbury A. P. Moore William H Montpelier Chicago Kittredge Haskins Brattleboro Josiah Grout Derby Arthur Roper Col Franklin Fairbanks St. Johnsbury Edmunds George W. Wing Hon B. F. Fifield E. D. Blodgett Col. Truman Fletcher Orange Orleans Washington J. M. Tyler B. D. Harris Harris Fegate Wesleyan Hall Arthur F. Means A. E. Pillsbury George E. Learned Henry P. Kidder Hon. T. U. Pierce Henry W. Putnam Roger Walcott Republican Party Times

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