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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1882

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Admiral Nicholson and Fourth of July plans teased

The note asks if Admiral Nicholson is plotting another Fourth of July celebration or writing praise for himself while contrasting world lead producers. It cites Spain 120000 metric tons, United States 110000, Germany 90000, England 37000, totaling 436500 metric tons.

Nicholson Spain United States Germany England

Greenback Party Organizes With Thompson as Chairwoman

The Vermont Greenback convention met in Waterbury with 200 delegates electing L. S. Thompson of Stowe as chair and Joan Jenna of Enosburgh as secretary. C. F. Clough opened the gathering condemning the old parties and pushing for a Greenback newspaper. The group nominated C. C. Martin for governor and John Jenna for lieutenant governor among others and adopted a platform calling for monetary reform, equal taxation, and stronger public oversight of corporations.

Waterbury L. S. Thompson Stowe Joan Jenna Enosburgh C. F. Clough State Committee T.S. McGuiness Bolton C. Martin Dr. Kidd O. J. Lowry Jericho T. F. Lavelle Castleton C. H. Harrington Hartland Bemis Pike Northfield O. GC. Wilder Waitesfield Washington County Greenback Party National Greenback Labor Party Republican Party

Longshoremen Strike Ties Up Boston Harbors With Pay Demands

Longshoremen quit work across Boston wharves Tuesday seeking a 10 cent hourly raise raising day rates to 50 cents night and 80 cents Sunday. Some crews returned after companies granted the rise, others continued work at old rates while awaiting responses from Allan Co and Warren Co. Officials warn the action comes at a poor time with few ships in port.

Beaton Union Wharf Kinnaird Rio Grande Lewis Wharf Giles Loring Gloucester Baltimore Philadelphia Savanpah Wees Boston Warren Line Sullivan Victoria Messrs. Allan & Co Elizabeth Allen Archangel Russia Quinn Aleppo Cunard Line Trates Charlestown Hoosac Tunnel Leyland Line Mystic Wharf South Boston New York New England York City West Hartlepool Line Stockholm Surner Brothers Advange Custom House Longshoremen’s Benevolent Association Cockerel Hall

Bangor Tornado Levels Property in 10 Minute Gale

A devastating Bangor tornado struck at 5 30 P M causing widespread damage. The county courthouse spire Universalist church roof and Bangor House suffered harm. Stores fronts outbuildings and wharves damaged while vessels adrift. Pedestrians horses lifted from streets and crops leveled. Fatalities expected. rain thunder wind and lightning accompanied the gale.

Boston Post Bangor Hammond Street Universalist Church Norembega Universalist Maxfield St. John’s Church Veazie Madison Wis Black Earth Pierce Brewer Valley Avenue

Perry tragedy in Athol fuels murder theory mix

State Detective Kimball probes the Perry tragedy in Athol Massachusetts with doctors proposing death by railroad accident while some suspect foul play. Thomas McWade was arrested for drunkenness and linked to Perry’s Friday night circle as inquest looms Friday. Rickey and McWade were discharged after pleading guilty while warrants issued for liquor sales and a house of ill fame.

Athol Mass Kimball Perry North Adams Thomas MecWade Berre Rickey McWade Patrick Guinban City Hospital H. A. Pope Adams Codman Dorchester Beachmont Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Napoleon B. Ethier Mary S. Hach Scom Ned White Boston

Kansas Missouri crops lift wheat and corn yields

A Kansas City press source in Chicago reports the Kansas wheat crop at 35,000,000 bushels and Missouri wheat at 35,000,000. Corn totals reach about 190,000,000 for Kansas and Missouri, with estimates around 250,000,000 for corn overall, helping offset shortfalls in Iowa and Illinois to about 440,000,000 bushels.

Chicago Kansas City Kansas Missouri Agricultural Department of Kansas Illinois

Yellow fever cases rise in Matamoras and Brownsville

The Telegram despatch reports about 259 yellow jack cases in Matamoras with 20 in garrison and ongoing disinfection. Cannons are fired to curb the outbreak as officials flee and gloom settles. Brownsville records 12 new yellow fever cases and one death in the 24 hours ending Aug 14.

New York Matamoras Laredo Tex Brownsville

Berney Heirs Lose Demurrer in Bond Suit

In New York on August 15 the Supreme Court dismissed a demurrer in the case of Safford Berney and others v Drexel Morgan & Co. The suit seeks 260 000 in U S bonds tied to the estate of the late Robert Berney. The plaintiffs argue under French law they are residuary legatees entitled to the personal property.

New York Herald Maine Blaine State Committee Executive Council Gov. Plaisted Col. Robie United States Frye State Supreme Court Knox County Aroostook County Lincoln County Sagadahoc Knox Piscataquis Senate Silion Moon Island eMy Supreme Court E.S. Mansfield P. Greenough New York Safford Berney Drexel, Morgan & Co Robert Berney Berney France

Creedmoor Scores Report From New York Meet

New York reports the Creedmoor contest with G. Van Heusen of the 12th New York at 169 points leading. C. W. Himman of the first Massachusetts with 146 and F. A. L. Barnes of the second Connecticut with 117 follow. Shooting continues three days as the top 14 teams will travel to England for the international match.

New York Creedmoor G. van Heusen New York Regiment C. W. Himman Massachusetts Regiment F. A. L. Barnes Connecticut Capt. Williams M. Farren Newport Artillery England

Races At Monmouth Park Feature Fast Times And Ike Bonham Steeplechase

At Monmouth Park New Jersey on August 15 the program yielded swift times across five flat races with Miss Lumley Fairfield Gilmore Mary Anderson Yorkshire scoring and Ike Bonham winning the steeplechase in a day described as fine weather, a good track, and fair attendance.

Monmouth Park N.J Miss Lumley Gussie M Fairfield Nimrod Gilmore Wyowins Mary Anderson Parole Yorkshire Rochester Ike Bonham

State League (Colored) Back Beaver Ticket Pledged

In Williamsport on August 15 the Pennsylvania State league met with over 109 delegates. The body decided to issue an address to Pennsylvanians pledging league support for Gen Beaver and the regular Republican ticket.

Williamsport Pennsylvania State League (Colored Pennsylvania Gen. Beaver

Sultans Orders Arabi Pasha to Surrender Arms

Despatches from Alexandria report the sultan peremptorily ordering Arabi Pasha to lay down arms. If refused, the sultan will leave him to be dealt with by the English. Decrees authorize British actions on the Suez isthmus and ban coal and warlike materials along the coast. Arabi reportedly convened a meeting to depose the sultan and name a new caliph.

Arabi London Alexandria Arabi Pasha Kafr-El-Dwwar Sundiy Mecca Charnes Garbieb Upper Egypt Suez Isthmus Port Said

Unveiling of Daniel O Connell Statue in Dublin

A vast Dublin crowd witnessed the ceremony marking the unveiling of Daniel O Connell’s statue with Irish society and municipal delegations present. Mr Gray MP delivered the main address and local officials praised the historical peculiarities of Ireland’s struggle. In Parliament, Philip Callan was suspended after a disputed remark about Roman Catholic jurors amid addressing a Dublin commission.

London Daniel O’connell Dublin Ireand Gray M. P Ireland Parnell O’connell House of Commons Philip Callan Louth Special Commission William Harcourt Home Secretary Callan Mr. Callan Gladstone

Weavers at Smyrna Carpet and Rug Hold Out for Original Wages

About 60 Smyrna Carpet and Rug factory weavers in Philadelphia refused a wage compromise after a strike sparked by Bromley & Sons cutting pay on Yeddo and landscape rugs. They met this morning and insisted on 10 to 11 cents per yard rather than the 9 and 91 cents offered, with reports of aid being provided to the strikers.

Massachusetts Congress Massachuusetts Mississippi White House Cairo Potomac Flats Garfield Arthur Baird Fish Commission Wood’s Hall Ogdensburg Harbor Wilmington Harbor See Harbor Delaware Matagorda Bay Texas Passaic River Newark N. J Cape Fear River N.C Missouri River Sioux City Fort Susquehanna River Daily Advertiser Robie Gov. Plaisted Plaisted Rub Philadelphia Smyrna Bromley & Sons

Navy secretary inspects Norfolk yard and leaves after warrant

The secretary of the navy and party toured the Norfolk navy yard today and departed this evening. At the port health officer's request a warrant was served on the steamer Tallapoosa's officer after a vessel from an interdicted port was forced into the yard, with a $600 bail set at quarantine.

Norfolk Secretary of the Navy Navy Yard Gira

Notable figures in eastern Maine and New England society

General O O Howard delivers temperance lectures in eastern Maine. Dr Agnew, visiting Kennebunkport with family, attended the late President Garfield. Hon Nathaniel S Littlefield of Bridgton nears death. Miss Alice Veazie, Bangor native, to seek stage work. John Francis Clapp of Brooklyn memorializes Belchertown with a 40000 library bequest. Dan Voorhees to speak at Lake Maranocook Sept 5. yacht captain Jesse L Scott wed Flora McNiel at Grace Church.

O. O. Howard Maine Agnew Garfield Kennebunkport Nathaniel S. Littlefield Bridgton Alice Veazie Alfred Veazie Bangor Queen City James John Francis Clapp Brooklyn N. Y Belchertown Mass Dan Voorhees Lake Maranocook Sycamore Jesse L. Scott Falcon Grace Church Flora McNiel Crawford House Southston

Hull Yacht Club Concert Promises a Notable Night

The Hull Yacht club hosts a Brat season concert at the club house on Thursday evening August 17 directed by Frank O. Nash. Featured artists include Emma Dearborn soprano L. M. Packard tenor M J Flyon bass Georgia Pray violin and S W Brown cornetist.

Hull Yacht Club Hull Frank O. Nash Berkeley Street Emma F. Dearborn Worcester L. M. Packard Berkeley Street Church M. J. Flyon London

Independence Gains as Republicans Split in Franklin Westmoreland and Somerset

The Pennsylvania Independents gain momentum as Chambersburg Public Opinion denounces the machine ticket and backs independent nominees. Westmoreland county resignations from the republican committee signal factional rifts. Somerset hosts a mass meeting on the 30th with Gen Koontz presiding and Senator Stewart speaking, marking a notable challenge to party bosses.

Pennsylvania Cooper Gen Beaver Chambersby Public Machine Franklin County Republican County Committee Westmoreland County Somerset County Gen. Koontz Stewart

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