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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1880

Page

2

Judge Black Defends Hancock No. 40 in World Letter

Judge J. S. Black writes to the World to deny authorship of Hancock orders, praising Hancock for defending the Constitution. He argues others unfairly claim credit, compares Hancock to Washington, Jackson, and Jefferson, and predicts strong leadership if elected, urging unity and constitutional fidelity.

the World London Hancock Louisiana Texas Washington Constitutional Liberty Noor Union Gen. Hancock Ramilton Hamilton Jackson Jefferson Logan Leonid Pee Black

Desperate Arctic Whaling Crisis Reported From Behring Sea

A San Francisco dispatch records the cutter Corwin jammed in ice near mid June in Behring Sea and reaching Michalovski on June 19. In St Lawrence Islands inhabitants face total starvation with 200 to 500 dead. a lone whale saves remaining lives. Whalers boarded in the Arctic, Captain Knowles aboard Pacific reports 18 whales taken so far. crews search for missing vessels including the Jeannette. Newnan of Alaska Company expects Wrangel voyage as ice remains heavy and winter nears.

San Francisco Corwin Behring Sea Michavelovski St. Lawrence Islands North Cape Arctic Pacific New Bedford Knowles Cape St RB. Newnan Alaska Company St. Michaels Dora Hooper Newman Jeannette Wrangel

Dr Tanner’s Fast Enters Thirty-Fifth Day Amid Vomiting Rise

New York August 1 Dr Tanner continues his self imposed fast entering the thirty fifth day. He slept well last night but suffered recurring nausea and vomiting today. Pulse 78 temperature 98.4. dynamometer 82 kg. He could not dress due to vomiting and grew weaker throughout the day though doctors say he will likely complete the fast. He took only carbonated ice water.

New York Tanner Dr. Tanner

Secrets of the Great Whiskey Ring exposed by Gen McDonald

Gen John McDonald, former internal revenue supervisor, announces Secrets of the Great Whiskey Ring a book exposing illicit whiskey frauds up to 1875. He alleges confidential White House letters and telegrams implicate Grant Babcock Douglas Crow and other officials and ties to James A. Garfield. He frames his disclosures as evidence backed by documents and asserts his pardon came under pressure.

John McDonald St. Louis Grant Babcock Douglas Chester H. Crow White House James A. Garfield District of Columbia DeGolyer Internal Revenue Missouri Arkansas Texas Kansas Indian Territory New Mexico Aio Sam Anc United States Washington Vaely Presiden Marius Rome Gen. Grant James A. Garreld

Hancock Letter to Sherman on Presidency and Peaceful Transfer

Gen Hancock writes Gen Sherman from Carondelet Mo in 1876 on rumors of a Pacific Coast posting. He discusses presidential succession, constitutional machinery, House and Senate roles, and the role of the army, urging peaceful, lawful resolution and criticizing military involvement in state matters while praising Hayes as president.

New York West Pacific Coast Pacific Congress Jefferson Senate House Tilden Wheeler Maroeh Llave South Carolina Ruger Louisiana Supreme Court of General Court Roger Mississippi United States Winfields, Hancock W. T. Sherman Army of the United States Washington, D.C

Irish Relief Fund Status and Local Famine Update

New York reports Dillon confirming from land league talks that relief funds and church assets are sufficient for distressed counties with unripe potatoes. No more American contributions needed. a resolution to thank America was postponed. Mansion House appeal continues for additional aid. Mayo fears eased as potato blight is contained. London dispatch notes two land meetings and a bright outlook for Ireland’s crops.

New York the Tribune London Dillon Tipperary Land League Redpath America League Mansion House Committee Civil Service Ireland Mayo Champion’s Land League LondDon The Daily News Dublin

Sad Condition of the British Troops in Afghanistan

Calcutta despatches report fever breaking out among troops in Candahar due to water failure. Dried streams and exhausted tanks threaten the garrison as supply worsens. The Times notes setbacks for Ayoob Khan, while Burroughs advances to Candahar. News also covers Gladstone’s health, Paris floods, and European political moves.

London Calcutta Candahar Candabar Quetta Ayoob Khan Burroughs Helmand

Union Veterans Urge Hancock for President in National Address

Near twenty-year postwar plea from the executive committee of the National Association of Hancock Veterans to Union veterans. They urge voting for Gen Winfield Scott Hancock, praising his loyalty, moderation, and leadership to unite North and South. Comrades urged to ignore party lines and emphasize flag unity. call for rallying behind Hancock as the nation heals.

National Association of Hancock Veterans Union Veterans OF the Union United States Winfield Scott Hancock Republic

A Michigan Republican Thinks the Party Needs a Change of Diet

John W. McGrath a longtime Michigan Republican declares the party must alter its course. He faults ongoing president making and partisan sparks in Congress, urging defeat of purity and urging reevaluation of secession and state rights while voicing support for Hancock. The note appears as a letter to the Detroit Free Press dated July 28, 1880, with other brief notices following.

Michigan Republican Party Congress John W. McGrath Detroit Boston Post Associated Press Post Boston Augusta Democratic State Committee Samuel Watts Thomaston Watts Edwin Stone

Brooklyn Victim Loses 1800 On Stonington Boat

George Montegriffo of Madison street reports he was robbed of 1800 on a Stonington boat after sleeping on a deck bench all night. The money, kept in his vest inner pocket, was missing upon landing in New York. In separate cases Gustavus Wintschger is held for trial for shipping turpentine under a false name. A young well dressed girl’s body is found in mud at Barren Island, likely murdered on Coney Island and dumped in the water.

New York Atlantic Dock Company Ferry Place Brooklyn American Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing Company John Janniry Hamilton Avenue Ferry Paterson N.J Greiges MiL_corp Mass Hopkinton Pratt Buffalo N. Y Schoeiter Kansas Ramsay St. John N. B Boston Buenos Ayres Dolores Philadelphia Glide Mountain Catskills Oakes Danville Tatally John Melick Roscoe Conkling Canada Ogdensburg Lome Petersburg Mary Ennis Durhamville N. C Stephen Murry John Kelliher American Express Company Red Hook John F. Erpenbeck Baltimore Holy Cross Vanderbilt Toronto and Ottawa North Shore Railway Coteau Landing Grand Trunk W. Hoffman Cincinnati Julius Dexter Sinking Fund Commission Bank of Colorado Leadville E.T. Lane George W. Mason Leesburg Long Branen Mason Milford Alfred C. Chandler Savannah Sallie Moore Ohtain Bonds Tom Golden Golden Henry Hilton Stewart Alexander T. Stewart Youngstown Ohio Despatenes Galnare St. Johns Lady Franklin Bay Corps of Engineers Guinare Washington Cisco Gulnare Cleveland Hickok St. Julien Botter Maude Sorrel Dan Ira Bride Chicago Fremont Neb John Sender York Gregg Richland bMmemnutt Europe Pittsburg Bullet County Turner Wilson Benjamin Johnson Balltown Johnson Wilson John Fulton Bardstown Long Island Long Beach John Walcott Sam Allen Williams James Eagan Sixteenth Street United States Tennessee Portland Rye N. H Addison County Vergennes Maine Russell Hancock Gen. Hancock Ocean House Newport Cardinal McCloskey St. Mery’s Church R. I Lamoille County Hyde Park Searsport Mary J. Westervelt Woonsocket R. L Portland Democrats Hancock Anderson John W. Phelps Brattleboro National Anti- Masonic Society Edward Payson Weston Park Garden Providence Charlie D. W. Jones Auburn William Ward Portsmouth Dennett Street George Keys Bunswick Charles Pelthier Peter Sampson Henry Perthier Charles John Lapierre Robert Calder Nantucket Unitarian Grove Weirs W. P. Tilden H.m.simmus Caroline Odell Newburyport Forewood Crowell’s Wharf Beverly Minnie Shhroeder Lefevre San Francisco Uoratio Stebbins First Minnie Shhroeder Democrats Federal Street Lincoln Park Gen. Anderson Congress Georgia Colquitt The Brooklyn Eagle Daniel E. Sickles Winfield Scott Hancock Simon Cameron New York Herald Alexander Robinson Newmarket Illinois Sam Carey Greenback George Montegriffo Madison Street Stonington Gustavus Vintschger Marks & Co U.S Osborne Wintschger West Indies Star of the West Barren Island Sheep’s Head Bay Coney Island Isthicyt Court OF the Massachusetts Alpheus Mead Oston

Fourth Street Marriages of Grant and Hancock Recapped

A Globe-Democrat recollection recalls Julia Dent marrying Ulysses Grant on Fourth Street in St Louis. The Dent residence stood at Fourth and Cerre, and Lewis Dent escorted Grant to Julia's wedding which featured a simple Methodist ceremony. Hancock’s marriage on the same street is also noted in the reminiscence.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat St. Lows Fourth Street Harneys Dents Russells Bennetts Grant Hancock The Globe-Democrat John Darby Wao St. Louis Children of the Forest de Soto Dent Third Street Julia Julia Dent Fourth and Cerre Streets Mr. Darby Lewis Dent West Point Academ Court House Boston Refrigerator Co Albany St State Street William W. Russell Albany Street

A Gang of Thieves in Methuen Hesist Ar rest

A Methuen gang robs and resists arrest. one member is fatally shot during confrontation with police as others flee. Authorities pursue suspects linked to multiple break ins and violent encounters in the area.

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