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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1880

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Walker denies fraud in Southern census claims

The Washington correspondent of the Advertiser notes Gen. Walker, superintendent of the census, does not share the fear of widespread fraud in the Southern census. He adds that few believe the new charges yet the rumor is widely circulated.

Washington The Advertiser Walker South

Garfield as Independent Noted in Tribune Critique

The New York Tribune quotes the Cincinnati Commercial as calling Garfield an independent while its editor travels with Garfield and prints speeches at railway stations. The piece questions Garfield running as an independent and notes a new brood of roosters near the Tribune office since Greeley’s farming remarks.

New York Tribune Cincinnati Garfield Tribune Greeley

Blaine Warns New York Conferees of Maine Draft Risk

Blaine told New York delegates he needed more campaigners for Maine or a draft would be necessary. He warned volunteers, noting the possible consequences, and asked if Eliza Pinkston or Agnes Jenks were ready for another emergency.

Blaine New York Maine Eliza Pinkston Agnes Jenks

Boston Post Copies Unavailable Report Shortage

Notice requests readers to report unavailability of Boston Post copies to publishers. Appears in New England newspaper market, urging confirmation of shortage and aiding distribution efforts. The terse item signals a regional supply issue affecting sale points across area.

Auction Day Sales Listing Across Cities

A des Chinese ledger style schedule lists multiple auctions by time and location. Items include Boots and Shoes real estate dry goods stocks and other merchandise in New York Philadelphia New Orleans and Philadelphia venues with firms like Wilmerding Hoguet Co A S Richards Co and Samuel Bunting's Sons & Co among others. The sequence covers August days with morning and afternoon slots detailing cattle horses carriages stocks and various merchandise auctions.

C. T. Walker Vincent & Co New Orleans W R, McKey & Co Isburth & Co Francis Henshaw & Co R. L. Day & Co Boots and Shoes New York A. S. Richards & Co Philad Liappincott, Son & Co George R. Hichborn & Co Samuel Hatch & Co Boots and Johnson, Moody & Co John Wilmerding, Hosnet & Co Philada Lippincott, Son & Co Philadelphia Samuel Bunting’s Sons & Co

Ships Arrive to New York and London From Global Ports

A list of ships and origins dated August shows vessels arriving in New York and London from cities including Shields Eng Mediterra nean Nevada Glasgow London Liverpool Arragon Bristol Gibral tar Montreal Boston New At Elsinoro Marlboro South America Erin Quebec Moville Prussian and other ports. The entries name ship names and departure points with dates, reflecting busy transatlantic and international traffic.

New York Aivah Shields Eng Assyria Mediterranean State of Nevada Glasgow Australia London Nevada Liverpool Arragon Bristol Lord Derby Benesaf Newminster Gibraltar Matanzas City of Austin Newark Marathon Boston Stelvio Montreal Golden Horn Elsinoro Marlboro Avonmouth Belsize Augustus South America Erin Quebec Moville Prussian

Drownings and fires mark New York news from Lake Mahopac to City of Dallas incident

New York on Aug 12 reports cotton merchant James H. Baggett drowned when a yacht overturned on Lake Mahopac with his wife and three others rescued. Henry L. Edwards aboard the City of Dallas is missing after a presumed overboard jump off Brunswick bar, Georgia. Heat deaths occur, a Seventh Street dwelling was struck by lightning causing 3800 dollars in damage, Annie Jackson falls from an eighth story window in somnambulistic state and dies instantly. Forty tramps found sleeping on Baxter Street flagstones, thirteen women included, sent to Blackwell's Island. Unpaid workmen at Rockaway threaten to burn the big hotel as certificates of indebtedness are rejected.

New York James H. Baggett Lake Mahopac Henry L. Edwards City of Dallas Brunswick Bar Georgia Seventy-third Street Annie Jackson Carlton House Battle Alley Baxter Street Blackwell’s Island Rockaway

Democratic optimism and GOP concerns note Aug 12 dispatch

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE BOSTON POST reports Washington letters from Democratic headquarters brimming with hope. Ohio appears not lost to Republicans, Garfield may carry his state, while Indiana sees Greenback decline from 40,000 to around 6,000 votes. Gen Devens returns despondent. Gorham is summoned by Blaine. Conkling’s fate puzzles Republicans.

Boston Post Washington Ohio Garfield Indiana

Supreme Court case warns on elder abuse in land swindle

Washington reports on Allen vs Jewell from the U S Supreme Court. It details Marshall Jewell and agent Dolson exploiting an insane Detroit heiress, Genevieve Thibault, to obtain property worth thousands for 250. Justice Field notes Gross inadequacy of consideration and mental incapacity. Critics warn that such schemes reflect political corruption risks.

Washington Garfield Zach Allen U.S Genevieve Thibault Detroit Mich Istter Marshall Jewell Republican National Committee Jewell Dolson Thibault United States Supreme Court Justice Field Court of Equity Strong Waite Bradley H. L.N

Union of Opposed to the Infamous Rule of the Republican Ring

The article outlines a coalition opposing a controversial rule linked to Republican leadership and mentions Blake and his partners as central figures in the criticism. It highlights objections, dates, and political stakes shaping a public response.

Blake

Aroostook County and Somerset Democratic Conventions Reported

County and Somerset Democrats gathered Aug 12 with large attendance. Delegates nominated Levi Sears and other county officials, while Gen Plaisted and William Philbrick spoke. The Lewiston district endorsed F M rouge for Congress after private talks, amid Greenback considerations and district-wide political positioning.

Aroostook Fort Fairfield Eben Woodbury Houston Edward Wiggin Presque Isle Levi Sears Fort Kent Henry R. Downes Ransom Norton Alfred Cushman, Jr Sherman Henry O. Perry Somerset County Democrats Skowhegan Somerset County Democratic and Greenback S. S. Bronson Fairfield N. B. Busdon North Anson Brighton the Grove Plaisted William Philbrick Second District Lewiston Auburn F. M. Rouge Congress Fogg Anderson

Democratic State Committee Holds Conventions Schedule

The Democratic State Committee met at the Phoenix Hotel Concord NH with G F Putnam presiding. Delegates were set for state, county, councilor, senatorial and district conventions across New Hampshire from Sept. 14 to Oct. 8. Gubernatorial buzz centers on Frank Jones of Portsmouth as leading potential nominee.

Concord N. H Democratic State Committee Phoenx Hotel G. F. Putnam J. B. Whittemore Dover West Lebanon Rockingham Epping Strafford Somersworth Belknap Laconia Carroll West Ossipee Cheshire Keene Sullivan Newport Grafton Woodsville Coos Lancaster Merrimack Hillsborough Nashua Manchester Walpole Bethlehem Lebanon Hanover Plymouth Tilton Winnepisco Amsherst New Boston Amoskeag Londonderry Derry Exeter Newmarket Portsmouth Burrows Kent Cushing Charlestown Frank Jones

Desperate Efforts of Republicans to Save Vermont Rally

A Vermont Republican rally in St Albans drew about six thousand attendees with ex governor Smith presiding and speakers praising Hayes, Garfield, and Arthur. The event featured multiple bands and a glee club, while New York and California politics dominated another set of items, including Rosecrans’s Hancock Legion and Democratic activity in Michigan and Vermont.

St. Albans Smith Frankling Grand Isle Wheeler Hayes Gen. Flancock Garfield Arthur California Hancock New York Rosecrans Democratic National Committee San Francisco Hancock Legion Michigan Detroit F. N. Hialloway Hinsdale E. H. Thompson Genesse Lienry P. Henderson J. M. Weston Richard Moore Clinton Land Office James I. David Wayne Zelatus Truesdale Oakland State Board of Education Albert Crane Washeraw Archibald McDowell Bay Peter White Marquette

Tragic May's Landing Train Crash Claims Dozens

Ambulances rushed wounded from the Atlantic City road accident at May's Landing to Philadelphia and local hospitals. Seventy or more injured, many severely scalded, with at least fifteen dead. Victims include Mary Green Henry Bender Sarah Collins James Sweeney Kate Murphy Rose Murphy and Lillie Grace. Authorities open inquest amid claims of possible brake failure and gross negligence as rescuers aid survivors.

Philadelphia Atlantic City May’s Landing Mary Green Kate Murphy Rose Murphy Harry Carr Mary McCormick Mary Henriatty Charles Frost Ellen Shields Kate Shields Thomas McLintin Ella McGonegal Alexander Sweeny William Gallagher Patrick McBride Henry McCann Margaret Smith Patrick Brown Wm. Wright John Devlin Miss Grace James Sweeny Sarah Collins Pennsylvania Hospital Sarah Wright Camden Sweeney Mrs. Boodle Katie Welch Lillie Grace Godfrey Eastlow McCrystals Mary Henratty Ann Gillespie James Sweeney Freddie Carr Katie Welsh David McCrystal James Mullin Boodley James Bender Miss Henratty T. B. Judge St. Ann’s May’s Landing Station Great Egg Harbor River Bridge Mills Edward Aiken James McGovern Cedar Street Kate McCrystal Owen Walsh James Mullen William Walsh Mary Kurtz Leon B. Hartley Margaret McCrystal Mary Waddell N.J Elizabeth Wright Georgiana Dilkes Henry Carr William F. Gallagher Patrick McAran Thomas Turlan Michael Smith John Carr Julia Carr John Degelin John Doran Henry Bender Thomas J. McGrath Thomas McLinton Ellen McMonagal Mary Greene Mary Smith Thomas Fitzpatrick Patrick Smith Mary Annie Kelly N. J Boyson Penn Mary Gallagher Owen Welch Episcopal Hospital

Rochester Trotting Fete Sees Maud S and St Julien Revolutionize Records

At Rochester Driv ing Park 15 000 spectators witnessed St Julien and Maud S both lower trotting marks. St Julien clocked 2 13 4 for a mile and Maud S. 2 11 4, breaking existing rochester and pacing records. Crowd bets shifted heavily as both horses won their heats in record times.

Rochester N. Y St. Lukien Mand S St. Julien Maud Tom Parana Hector Edwin Thom Darby Hopeful Great Eastern Owen A. Hickok Hickok Bair Cincinnati St. Julien’s Maud S Maude Stone of Cincinnati

Otis Company stockinet mill fire near total ruin at Ware

Springfield dispatch reports Otis Company stockinet mill in Ware nearly destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. Center of fifth story burned where vast stock of cotton yarn and valuable machinery were located. 150 hands on upper floors, 450 total workers displaced, losses around 200000 dollars with insured coverage in Boston and Providence firms. Additional blazes across New York Portland Asbury Park and Whitehall caused further losses.

Springfield Otis Company Ware Boston Providence New York Wm. Heller Bushwick L. I New Haven Fisher Twenty-eighth Street Whitehall N. Y Sherlock Ellenburgh Robert Sherlock Newark

Albania Declares Independence Amid Balkan Unrest

A Scutari dispatch reports the Albanian League with near unanimous support for breaking Ottoman rule. Delegates from Kazas Prisrend Spuz Byncora Scopia Chalk and Prestitza join indisputable move toward independence, while Ochrida Monastir and Scutari back limited Ottoman authority. Rumors rise of Mahommedan bands marching toward Novi Bazar as Scutari braces for Turkish countermeasures.

London Scutari Manchester Guardian The Albanian League Prisrend Kazas Spuz Byncora Scopia Chalkandelien Prestitza Kossovi Novi Bazar Greece National Council League North Albanian Alps Dia Kova Krasnich Diakova Kassavi Ali Gussinge Nogi Bazar Dulcigno Montenegro Albania Turkey Constantinople Bulccigno France England Dulcigne Porte Said Pasha Sultani Riza Pasha Hussein Pasha Tusi Dulccigno Selim Pasha Mukhtar Pasha Salonica Assim Pasha Crete

Peruvians Brace for Chilean Attack as City Enlists

Panama dispatch notes Lima’s mobilization with all business halted and citizens aged 16 to 60 drilling for the defense of Callao and Lima. Foreign residents flee as the Chilean fleet looms, while the president surveys divisions and churches fill with prayers. Alaska sails to Samoa. Buenos Aires besieged by national forces. provincial guards called, barricades set, four Italian regiments recruited, and entry of ships barred.

Panama Lima Ulr Callao Chili Alaska Samoa Buenos Ayres Roca Tejador Avellaneda

Expulsion of a French Editor for Political Offences

London reports Paris expelled Baasson Harden Hickey editor of Le Triboulet for political offences though American born and not French naturalized. He remains in France as an adopted citizen, while French press protests the government action. Other items note Midland Railway wreck near Wennington with casualties in first two carriages, Times on Jeddah rescue, Profieldon to study Canada farming, Egypt trade rankings, Belgian Congo expedition, Basutoland, Barrow boiler makers wage dispute affecting 12,000 workers.

London Paris Baaon Harden Hickey le Triboulet France Midland Railway Leeds Lanecaster Morecambe Wennington the Times Jeddah Pr.f.ieldon Wiltshire and Hampshire Agricultural College Canada Manitoba Northwest Quebec Ontario New Brunswick Nova Scotia Egypt England United States Africa Liverpool Stanley Congo Department of Roads and Bridges Cape Town Basutolang Barrow

Bankers’ Convention at Saratoga Elects Officers

Large attendance as Saratoga hosts the Bankers Association meeting. Alex Mitchell is president with J D Vermilye as first vice president and state vice presidents named from Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire New York Rhode Island and Vermont. Executive Council includes Edmond Tyler C B Hall and W E Gould. Roles discuss a general bankrupt law remonetization of silver and banking relations with the government. Adjourned to finish business next day.

Saratoga Alex. Mitchell J. D. Vermilye George A. Butler Connecticut William H. Thomas Maine William H. Foster Massachusetts Henry J. Crippen New Hampshire F. D. Tappan New York J. W. Vernon Rhode Island L. P. Poland Vermont Treasury John Jay Knox United States A. L. Snowden Mint Secretary of the Treasury India China Japan Wagur Swayne

New Jersey Train Wreck Injures Several Passengers

An east bound New Jersey Railroad train near Spring Valley, Jersey City, was derailed by a broken hind axle. The cars tumbled down a thirty foot embankment, with many passengers injured but no fatalities reported except a baby.

Jersey City N. J New Jersey Railroad Spring Valley

Newport dinner honors state and military leaders at Fort Adams

Gov Littlefield and Lt Gov Pay attended a Newport Casino dinner with Congressman Aldrich Mayor Slocum and Gen Vogdes in command. Mayor Slocum welcomed guests as An effort highlighted by James Gordon Bennett introducing Littlefield and An eus Belmont presiding. Princes Leopold and James Gordon Bennett sent wedding gifts to the Bentink Livingstone couple who depart for Boston on a bridal tour special car.

Newport R. I Littlefield Pay Aldrich Slocum Vogdes Fort Adams Remsey Torpedo Station Newport Casino James Gordon Bennett Aneus Belmont Prince Leopold Boston

Juror Refuses Service. Judge Fines Contempt

In Theurico County Court, J. W. Hoenninger refused to serve as juror for a horse stealing case due to a degre on the jury. The judge fined him 250 dollars and jailed him ten days for contempt. He later purged contempt, agreed to serve, and the punishment was remitted.

Richmond Theurico County J. W. Hoenninger Hoenninger

Storm Rips Through Long Island Causing Wide Damage

A strong storm on August 12 damaged homes at College Point and nearby areas. The schooner Mary Parsons ran aground, small crafts were driven from moorings, and several schooners washed ashore at Cold Spring Harbor. Northport suffered rain and gale damage to crops, a Woodbury dwelling burned partially from lightning, and other limited wreckage occurred along the northern coast.

New York College Point L. I Mary Parsons Cold Spring Harbor Northport Long Island Woodbury

Dr Tanner Ends Fast Walks Toward 180 Pound Goal

New York report notes Dr Tanner fasting period lasting about four and a half hours of walking today. He weighed 148 pounds and is now strong and vigorous, within ten pounds of his starting weight. He plans to gain that amount within a week and raise his weight to 180 pounds.

New York Tanner

Postal route agent arrested for mail robbery in Reading line

Fred S. Seward, a postal route agent on the Reading Railroad between Philadelphia and Pottsville, was arrested today by Inspectors Camp and Bennett for robbing the mails.

Philadelphia Fred. S. Seward Reading Pottsville Camp and Bennett

Maltster Martin Clive Arrested in Buffalo Forgery Case

Martin Clive a local maltster was arrested in Queens town on an accusation of forgery filed by the Bank of Commerce of Buffalo. The incident stems from alleged fraudulent banking activity linked to the Buffalo firm.

Buffalo N. Y Martin Clive Queenstown Bank of Commerce of

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