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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1884
Page
1
Domestic and foreign market reports include imports exports and business troubles with court records and railroad matters. Also listed are hotel arrivals ship news meteorological reports local news and obituary notices on the page.
Steve Elkins pursues a southern breakthrough capturing Mahone and seeking Cassius M. Clay's aid. The Republican state committee reportedly bought 15,000 copies of the Boston Jackal with charges against Cleveland, following last year’s appeal for Tewksbury pamphlets. The Portland Press notes West Virginia’s Democratic convention weakened the party, predicting a GOP advantage unraveling further.
The Boston Advertiser reports Gen Joshua L Chamberlain of Maine has shifted from favoring Blaine to supporting Cleveland. He remains opposed to Blaine, praising Cleveland as honest and independent, while disapproving of Blaine's political methods.
Readers in New York voice skepticism about Blaine and Logan at Chickering hall. Hugh F. McDermott, noting his minor role, denounces “demagogism” and questions Irish independents, while Patrick Martin and Patrick Ford offer similar critiques. The piece mocks several speakers and portrays the gathering as hollow, with motives of its leaders in doubt.
James McClure shot L. K. Farley at Clarendon cafe after demanding pay for his wife’s services. Farley wounded. McClure detained by City Marshal Connell and Officer Rand. McClure confessed intent to kill over unpaid wages. arraignment set for tomorrow. Farley's condition steady. bullet near base of brain, recovery possible barring complications. McClure, 27, Irish immigrant with good local reputation.
Dr. J. M. Templeton, Montpelier, first physician at the death scene, described body heat and bed exposure. He found back discolorations from lying, no bruises, red neck marks, and could not determine cause of death or heart disease. The case against Murray appears weak so far. a boy present and the chemist have not yet testified. hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
The Greely relief expedition arrived at Hore Wentworth New Castle New Hampshire on August 1. The harbor at Newcastle welcomed the fleet with a major reception plan shifting to 1 PM. Officials including Chandler Hazen and Admiral Wells greeted the relief officers aboard the Tennessee and Thetis. Lieut Greely appeared healthy though weak and tired, expressing gratitude for return and awaiting private family time before a Newburyport home reception.
Details the emotional reunion aboard the USS Thetis and flagship Tennessee after the Greely rescue. Mrs Greely arrives with brothers and mother, meeting Lieut Arthur Greely in Schley's cabin amid tears and joyful embraces.
A six story Water Street building caught fire this morning injuring five occupants. Bartholomew O Keefe died from burns. Ann Gibbons and two children were badly burned. James Gibbons aged four perished. The origin remains unknown and property losses reach about 66000 dollars. In Brooklyn, Alexander Jefferson hanged for murder after killings and wounding residents. He claimed insanity and sought brain examination.
The Newport torpedo station graduating class underwent a full day exam with practical and theoretical electricity, fuses, torpedo theory, and Lay- Haight designs. Officers and many navy and marine corps cadets answered all questions promptly, showing strong skills in handling torpedoes and electrical equipment. Commodore Franklin praised the knowledge displayed. list of graduates includes Capt. A. R. Yates and numerous lieutenants and second lieutenants.
Day of ceremony featured a grand procession with 200 tattered war flags carried by Grand Army of the Republic groups. Gov Hoadly and Gen J R Hawley spoke, with appearances by Gens Hayes Sherman Rosecrans Kennedy. Fireworks lit the night as the event honored veterans.
At 4 o clock in Portsmouth New Hampshire Secretary Chandler boarded the barge and was rowed to the Thetis. He went directly to Greelys cabin and lifted the famed explorer in his arms amid the public reception and celebratory mood ashore and aboard.
Frederick Cephas known as Bug Cephas was hanged at noon in Cambridge Maryland for the son of Celia Bush Murphy on April 7. A birth is reported in Castleton Indiana a boy weighing 17 ounces after five days. Lestie Clime of Muncie Indiana faces arrest for systematic hotel robberies. Pope County Arkansas convicts to be removed from coal mines within ten days as locals oppose convict labor. Montreal trade board asks Britain to exempt certain British vessels from boiler inspection for Canadian coast trade. Saengerfest in Reading Pennsylvania ends with parade and picnic. German cultural figures speak on German life. A meteor seen near Whelps New York, described as brilliant with a long train. Pittsburg burglars captured. valuables worth over 10000 recovered. Sonny Hogan possibly wanted for murder in Washington. A runaway marriage in Covington Kentucky. Enoch and Lott eloped from Richmond Indiana, married after obstacles in Covington with a judge and fee.
A scarce claim notes exceptionally pure and safe stimulant grade Old Bourbon bottled for sale in druggists and grocers. The product is distributed in bottles only and marketed as a refined spirit for general consumption.
At Narragansett Park on Aug 1 Jay-Eye-See broke his own trotting record with a 2:10 mile amid a 10,000-strong crowd. Winship and mate cut Frank and mate’s 2:08 record to 2:06, while Maud 8 and other horses raced for best times. The event drew prominent owners and drivers, with heavy betting and a grandstand packed for the day’s premier trials.
The committee on paying held another hearing on the Consumers Gas company petition to lay pipes in city streets. Subscribers totaled 5000 shares at 100 each, with Boston names Donnelly Ware Osgood. Testimony covered production methods by Pearson and White, referencing removal of carbonic oxide and parallels to the Equitable company. The board took the matter under advisement. Notes mention five tenements ordered vacated for health and cleanliness reasons. An adjourned hearing on Scott’s carriage factory site for a brick stable was scheduled, with notable remonstrants listed. Superintendent Meehan named Toland as new street department chief clerk pending paving committee approval. July disinfectants recorded across many streets and areas. Farm pond conduit contract expected to be awarded by the water board, with bids from 70k to 100k.
Large crowds visit Point of Pines near Boston for Prof Mapes illustrated London lecture with views on a green stage. Next evening he will show Russia and Switzerland. Sunday features a monster concert by Dahlgren Post No 2 and Baldwin's Cadet band with 65 musicians, 26 selections from 2 PM to 9 PM.
Haverhill Mass opens new city almshouse with 41 inmates. Building cost $23000 amid an 1884 valuation of $14,293,932 and a tax rate of $1.796 per $1000. Also: Warwick RI resident Geo W L Allen found dead in bed. Bishop Mallalieu to preach in Malden. two children Willi e Cullivan and Michael Nasterson drowned in Weymouth River near Bradley phosphate works.
London reports from Foo Chow July 31 describe China's refusal to pay indemnity to France and a looming conflict. Foreigners arm for defense as panic spreads. women flee the city and French officials plan gunboat protection. British and French forces reinforce foreign settlements while Paris officials seek negotiation to avoid extremities.
Cholera deaths rise across Marseilles and surrounding districts with seven deaths in Ardeche and 26 deaths in Marseilles today. City to erect a memorial tablet honoring doctors and sisters of charity who perished. Dr Farros to have a street named after him as cases spread to ships and several towns.
Fire Times from Alexandria relays a July 23 Arabic telegram: muhdir with two Bashi Bazouk battalions mounted infantry and 4000 volunteers attacked rebel sheikh Ahmet el Hoda entrenched in Ambukoi ruins and defeated him, driving rebels from Dongola province. Dongola safe. Gen Gordon letter pending. Col. Kitchener due Monday to verify Gordon's letter. Bishareen sheikhs to meet near Esnel on Sunday to decide loyalty to khedive or Mahdi. Christians in Dongola ordered to convert to Islam but order rescinded after Mahdi envoy departs. Also notes on Rome Protestant church design, the Britannia steamer sinking, dynamiters convicted, theft at Dixon's colliery, Congo pre-emption agreement, Metropolitan opera manager search, Parnell libel case, Madagascar, and Danish regency vote.
Fire at the old rink building on Twenty third and Chestnut streets in Philadelphia destroys the rink valued at 30 000 with losses over 100 000 including four saloons a planing mill yard a cigar store an unoccupied store a lumber yard and an inn known as the Howard house. Additional fires spread in Plattsburg Troy Fort Plain Utica and Boston areas causing total losses around 230 000 with individual damages cited at 40 000 50 000 and 100 000.
At A D Paine’s Canal and Friend streets warerooms a three room apartment on the third floor is shown, including a chamber dining room and parlor. The mahogany furniture rich draperies and ornate details create an artistic, harmonious display with lighting from large windows.
Fantine continues to be a great success at the Boston Museum with two more representations today. Braham presents Adamless Eden for the unseen crowds. The program features Dan Mason and Billy Carroll in The Two Widowers at Oakland Garden. A sacred concert by Sam Lucas and his band of colored jubilee singers is set for Sunday evening. Next week Corinne appears with Jennie Kimball and her merry-teakers in Fizz, accompanied by a variety display and a comic afterpiece Found at Last.
Boston travelers ride steamers from Boston and Hingham to Nantasket Beach and dine at Hotel Nantasket. Under Russell and Sturgis the hotel thrives on European plan, Reeves’s American band plays daily, and Friday night pyrotechnic displays attract thousands.
Easton news report states Jacob Kister and Henderson Green escaped Belvidere New Jersey jail. They knocked down Sheriff Bowers and his wife and son when confronted, then fled in different directions. Each took a horse, crossing the river into Pennsylvania during the night.
In Scottsboro three white men Geo Smith A S Berry and Geo Hughes all under 25 were hanged at 1 o'clock for burning Henry Porter's house on Sand Mountain. It marked Alabama's first execution for arson in the first degree, with the defendants mounting the gallows with firm steps and dying promptly as the drop fell.
Lawrence: William Jon, 11, drowned in a river while bathing this afternoon. Lowell: Frank, 25, employee of a United States company, drowned near while bathing in the Merrimac.
The Democratic National Committee met at the Fifth Avenue hotel and leased 11 West 24th Street as headquarters. A campaign committee was appointed including A P Gorman and M W Ransom. Brooklyn independents plan a mass meeting at Grand Opera House on Aug 5 with Carl Schurz and Horace Deming.
In an examination of the southern question the speaker condemns intimidation and violence used to sway elections. He argues the Democratic party in the south relies on coercive methods, while noting growing reconciliation between north and south. He expresses optimism that sectional hostility is fading and that southern aims favor capital and land occupation over conflict.
Collins takes state committee chair as a joint city committee meets at state HQ. Ratification meetings are planned for Friday August 8 at Faneuil Hall and Tremont Temple with speakers to be named and invitations set for Dorsheimer Bay ard Randall Lamar Cox Carlisle Morrison Vilas Kernan Slocum Frank Hurd Gov. Waller Frank Jones Anderson of Maine and Pulitzer.
Aug 5 convention in Waterville to nominate a congress candidate and a presidential elector. John Ware of Waterville is named as a potential nominee, with Daniel H. Thing of Mount Vernon also mentioned. County and state political notes follow, including views on Cleveland Blaine contrasts and Butler praise.
A letter warns that a common swindle is thriving in London where a woman posing as a servant visits households, asks for railway fares claiming wages are due, then leaves for another job and repeats. The writer cautions young married ladies to beware of such fraudsters.
Elder John G. Hook of Winslow visits Fort Hill cemetery near Fort Halifax where a slate slab records the grave of Richard Thomas an Englishman by birth a Whig copper by trade who died September 28 1824 aged 75. The epitaph intones his views on liberty and a belief in eventual resurrection.
The July receipts of the secretary of the commonwealth totaled 359.50 with allocations from corporations licenses commissions and fees. The Great Head Yacht Club is incorporated with Albert and Prince as treasurer and W S Chamberlin as commodore. Militia roster changes include Captain Nicholas F Barber promoted to major in the Eighth Regiment and Captain William F Demerritt resigning from the First Regiment G Company. National Color Printing Company of Boston with C R Earle as president James R K Potter as treasurer is incorporated with 100000 capital for printing cards and mnps. Next executive council meeting is set for Wednesday August 14 at 2 PM, likely the only one that month, with Hoosac tunnel warrant as the sole business.
The trip is a popular sail by steamer to Point Shirley then along broad gauge observation cars past Winthrop and Revere beaches to the great ocean pier and mammoth skating rink. The rink claims the largest skating surface in the state and, with ocean breezes and a promenade on the pier, offers a very pleasant entertainment.
The Plymouth Rock excursion steamer draws large crowds daily as riders seek a pleasant sea day. North and south shore trips offer scenic sails with aboard entertainment rated as among the best, leaving patrons consistently satisfied with the voyage.
The article notes a popular daily ocean trip with Captain Phillips aboard a vessel carrying many ladies and children. A magnificent excursion along the north shore is planned for tomorrow, offering views of the coast and a pass near Thatchers Island to Ipswich bay.
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