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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1880

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2

Solid South doctrine fuels Garfield era Republican bid

The piece attacks the Republican campaign tactic of portraying Southerners as traitors and enemies to the Constitution. It argues the stance delegitimizes Southern Republicans and questions whether a large Southern party can exist under this label, urging a broader, nationwide focus on issues.

Garfield South New York Republican Party United States

Wanted Gen Sherman letters and political paraphernalia

A list of stolen and sought items including Gen Sherman letters, Oakes Ames memorandum, Republican des patches, interview between Conkling and Garfield, proof of bribe payments to Maine legislators, anti slavery law copy, deserter gift hatchet, Hancock mask picture for Senator Hoar, Butler proposal details, Greenback voter price guide, Hayes civil service orders engraved on brass, Arthur tribute copy, and other campaign relics. The note ends with dull dog days and a wish to enter show business.

Hoar Gen. Butler Blaine Hayes Chester A. Arthur Guv. Long Massachusetts Chicago Grant Washington

Evening Post and World clash over Hancock platform

The New York World mocks the Evening Post for citing Hancock on a 1867 platform while its rival runs on 1865. The Post defends its critique of Garfield and calls for debate on living issues, then questions why the Post would back a dough-face instead of endorsing a homegrown candidate.

New York World Evening Post Gen. Hancock Garfield New York The

California Mining Stocks Close Prices Spark Mixed Gains

California mining stocks end trading with varied results in San Francisco. Bechtel announces a 25 cent per share assessment while several key names such as Belmont and Union Consolidated show modest moves amid the day’s activity.

San Francisco Baver Chacsecnisss Boos Bsidiocs Canes Csceesess Camsneescs Srurbon Iciesse Belener Mourauin Bechtel Northern Belles Boeton Consolidated Ciese Cave Eae Ee Odt Bcuwingoec Utoss Ussksescasccsen Califormia Qvetman Potest Virginia Raymond and Ely Crown Point Savages Consolidated Pacific Sierra Nevada Caledonia Silver King B. H Sonuta Bulwer Eureka Consolidated Silver Hill Excheauer Syndicate Gould & Curry Golden Terra Union Congelidatea Goodsnow Wales Hare & Norcross Yellow Jacket Bechtel Levies

Democrats See Bright Canvass In Multiple States

The National Democratic Executive Committee met in New York City to hear reports on canvasses in Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Barnum praised Ohio Illinois and New Jersey while letters cited Hancock strength and calls to curb negro colonization. In Hartford Conn the Republican State Convention chose Bigelow Buckley and others with nominations announced and adjournment after party cheers.

National Democratic Executive Committee New York City Barnum Ohio Indiana Illinois Haancock Cincinnati Gondey Waterloo Napoleon Austin H. Brown Orestes Cleveland New Jersey Hancock United States Jo. M. Hanlon Pennsylvania Jonas Louisiana William H. English Armstrong Western Reserve New Hampshire Hancock Club Vermont Maine W. H. Barnum National Democratic Committee Fifth Avenue New York

Hancock campaign biography extols civil supremacy over military power

The piece reviews a campaign biography of Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock, with Senator Bayard’s introduction praising his military service and, more to the point, his commitment to civilian government. It argues that power must be checked by law, cites 1876 electoral conflicts, and asserts Hancock as a leader who will subordinate military strength to the republic and unite the nation.

Alvan 5 Southworth Gen Hancock American News Company Bayard Delaware Democratic Party America Democrats Washington Union Louisiana Texas Court House United States State Court House Interior National Republican Committee Mr. Chandler Michigan Cameron Pennsylvania Sherman Columbia South Carolina Tallahassee Florida New Orleans Winfield Scott Hancock Philadelphia Record Vermont Holand David Davis Philadelphia Garfield Valusha A. Grow Heaven White House Springfield Harles Francis Adams, Jr Massachusetts Simmons Butler Judge Hoar Utica Ten Millon Pittsburg Commercial Gazette The Gazette

Fragmented party notes on Hancock Garfield and Colfax

A compilation of editorials from multiple papers debating General Hancock vs Garfield in the 1876 campaign. It cites Gen Banks, Gen Sherman correspondence, Colfax and Ames scandals, and Indiana political maneuvering with Ben Harrison and Porter as targets.

Democratic Convention Adopts Two-Thirds Rule For Governor Nominee

Nashville August convention uses two-thirds voting rule for governor candidates amid factional fights on debt settlement. Majority report approved 82 to 55 after protracted debate. minority reports tabled or rejected.

Nashville Committee On No Credit

Inundation Destroys Large North River Town

A Canton dispatch reports a flood destroying a large town on the North River above Canton with about 4000 dead. A separate Aden despatch says the steamer Jed dah did not founder as claimed by its master and arrived safely at 3 o clock.

London Canton Jeddah Aden

Ireland Faces Organized Resistance Amid Outrage

London reports a growing agitation near New Ross after the Boyd and Sons attack. Arrests rise as Enfield rifles with government markings surface, fueling talk of a wider rebellion. The Irish Times and Cork Constitution warn of arms smuggling, illegal drilling, and Fenian activity in western Ireland.

London Boyd and Sons New Ross Boyd House of Commons Stafford Northcote Ross Forster Ireland Irish Times of Dublin Dublin Cork Limerick Fonian America Knock Virgin St. Patrick

Flooding on Prosna River and Midland Rail disaster report

A Posnen despatch notes a severe Prosna River overflow flooding adjacent fields and sweeping corn, with a feared Wartha inundation. A Midland Railway crash between Leeds and Lancaster killed seven and injured twenty.

London Posen Midland Railway Leeds Lancaster

Fast Horses at Rochester Run Shows Speed

Rochester reports include 2:18 plus quarter in 33 seconds for the 2:36 class winner Prospect Maid with Kismet second and Wilbur F. third. Roy Billy wins the 2:42 pacing race as Botd Hornet and Ben Hamilton place. Other heats note Charlie Ford and Han nis in standings and a large spectator turnout.

Rochester N. Y Prospect Maid Kismet Wilbur F Roy Billy Botd Hornet Ben Hamilton Billy Charlie Ford Driver Hannis St. Julien and Maud Dominion St. John N. B Wallace Ross Leahy California Richard Nagle John McKay Dartmouth N. S McKay Kennebe Oasis Nagle Blaikie Charles River Conley Portland Halifax

Steamboat Bonnie Lee Explosion Sinks at Lone Wall Landing

The steamboat Bonnie Lee was blown up and sunk at Lone Wall Landing after leaving for Red River. Valued at 15000 dollars, it is a total loss. Second clerk Jeff Perry was killed and McDermot's young son is missing.

New Orleans Bonnie Lee Red River Lone Wall Landing Jeff Perry McDermot

Indians restless in upper country amid watching from Camp

A Portland despatch reports considerable restlessness among the Indians in the upper country. Despite the season advancing no active hostilities are expected this year. Capt. Bender is closely watching the Spokints.

San Francisco Portland Oregon Bender

Horrible Tragedy in a Tenement on Thompson Street

Amedee Bigot, a French turner, murdered Mrs. Mariette Renaut at 141 Thompson Street then cut his own throat. The victim leaves five children and the scene was described as heart rending. Bigot was arrested and taken to hospital where his injuries are fatal.

Fall H River Seawanhaka New York Thompson Street Amedee Bigot Mariette Revaut Bigot Renaut Annie Pung Boston Fall River Barbour Philadelphia Jayne, Craft Matthews Cauldwell Tombs Milo J. Boynton Grand Haven Mich State of South Carolina T. Edgar Hunt Glen Garden N. J Borden Horn London Hudson Street Sarah Spier Amityville L. F Lewis Schmidt Charles Wright Mary Ann Dwyer Jersey City Pereire Havre M. A. Boynton Glen Cove Brooklyn Navy Yard Waterbury Brooklyn

Terrible Accident Kills Three in New Jersey Excursion Train

A West Jersey Railroad crash near May's Landing injured about thirty and killed three people. The second section of an Atlantic City bound excursion collided with the first, telescoping a car and releasing scalding steam as passengers were aided by nearby trains.

New Jersey Philadelphia West Jersey May’s Landing Atlantic City N. J Camden St. Ann’s Kensington City

Equity suit decision favors plaintiffs in Connecticut River Lumber case

Lancaster N H Aug 11 Hon Isaac W Smith of Manchester referee in the equity suit brought by Asa Smith Hartford Conn president of the Connecticut River Lumber Company John Pearce and others Boston and Isaac Smith folemans New York against Benj A Coming and Alex M Beattie Lancaster George Van Dyke Stratford and Adams Twitchell Milan has filed his report in favor of the plaintiffs and the temporary injunction is made perpetual The suit concerns alleged irregularities at the January 1879 election of officers of the Upper Connecticut River and Lake Improvement Company and seeks to overturn self appointed officers and improper stock certificates The case was heard at Colebrook in February and involves tolls on lumber driven down the river since the 1863 incorporation to improve the river and facilitate lumber transport

Clark Upper Connecticut River and Lake Improvement Company Smith Colebrook Connecticut Connecticut River

American Bankers Association meets at Town Hall in SaraTOGA

The American Bankers Association convened at the Town Hall with J. D. Vermilye presiding. President Alexander Mitchell of Milwaukee urged unity of banks for crisis mitigation and warned on silver coinage and potential gold shortages affecting currency value. He critiqued the tax on deposits and noted 222 new members and 155 deaths this year.

Saratoga American Bankers’ Association Town Hall J. D. Vermilye Alexander Mitchell Milwaukee United States Europe N. van Slyke Wisconsin J. Johnston West H. Young Pennsylvania George Gibson California E. A. Bowles Vermont George A. Butler Connecticut A. H. Moss Ohio W.S. George Michigan

Immense gathering in Columbus for ex-soldiers reunion

In Columbus Ohio on August 11 ex-soldiers and sailors gathered with President Hayes Gen Sherman and party arriving to attend regimental and association reunions. Hayes did not read a prepared address but spoke on educating the nation through federal aid and public lands with local systems of education supplemented by the general government.

Columbus Hayes Gen. Sherman U.S ex-Soldiers’ Association Governor’s Guard Columbus Cadets Col. Anderson Dr. Fullerton T. Ewing Miller Ohio Abe United States Treasury Union

International Exhibition World Fair Forms Executive Committee

The World’s Fair commissioners meet to adopt by laws and appoint an executive committee of thirty one. A six installment capital subscription plan is set, with 10 percent due at subscription and 15 percent in six equal installments after the permanent organization, starting July 1, 1881.

New York Messrs Samuel Sloar H. J. Jewett Cyrus W. Field W.R. Garrison Morgan Cooper Hilton Henry Hilton Jacksons. Schultz Abram 8

Court Martial Trials Capt. John C. White in New York

A court martial on Governor's Island tried Capt. John C. White of the First Artillery on charges of conduct prejudicial to good order and violation of the sixty second article of war. He admitted guilt to sending a letter about his case directly to the Assistant Adjutant General, and pleaded not guilty to refusing Lieut. Merritt command of his battery. The trial began today before a panel led by Col. Henry B. Clitz with Maj. C. L. Best prosecuting.

New York Governor’s Island John C. White First Artillery Henry B. Clitz Tenth Infantry Albion P. Jow Second Infantry Peter P. G. Hall U.S. A Horatio G. Gibson Third Merritt Maj Best Department of the East White

Through Texas by J Ar Moy Knox A veteran’s humorous Texas tale

A long digressive piece critiques Texas veterans from the Mexican conflict, contrasting real heroes with self styled old veterans who dominate reunions and pension talks. It lampoons their lies, endless reminiscences, and perpetual public appearances while acknowledging genuine acts of courage.

Mexico Texas San Jacinto Goliad Sam Houston Soandso Suchansucha Creek Deaf Smith Fannin Alamo Mier Santa Anna United States Cowhouse Creek

Portsmouth and Dover Railroad Directors Elected in New Hampshire

The Portsmouth and Dover Railroad held its annual meeting in Portsmouth with a strong turnout. Directors elected include Frank Jones Daniel Marcy William H Sise Albert R Hatch Oliver Wyatt Andrew H Young and Charles H Sawyer. The board may sell 112 shares at par to raise capital and pay a 1.5 percent dividend to shareholders. The corporation will advertise for purchase of all or part of the 112 shares.

Portsmouth N. H Portsmouth and Dover Frank Jones Daniel Marcy William H. Sise Albert R. Hatch Oliver Wyatt Andrew H., Young Charles H. Sawyer Dover Eastern Railroad

Dr Tanner weighs 147 pounds after day of heavy eating

New York reports Dr Tanner enjoyed oysters crackers wine stewed potatoes peaches and milk. He remained in high spirits and claims he digests large amounts easily. A Chicago man offers 1500 per week to lecture nationwide and the offer is under consideration.

New Yrk

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