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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1884

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Drought Worsens in Ohio Valley Crops Across Region

By July the Ohio valley faced a severe drought with corn and late crops suffering greatly. Estimates suggest corn may average only about a third of normal even with improved weather, while other crops are damaged but recovering remains possible. The drought spans 250 miles along the Ohio River, with water scarcity and dried pastures intensifying farmer distress. Road and rail damage also reported in Dakotas, plus hail and heat in Massachusetts and Vermont adding to regional agricultural strain.

Cincinnati Ohio Valley Illinois Indiana Ohio River Ohio Kentucky Bellfield Oak Bismarck Dak Here Little Missouri Berkshire Great Barrington Mass Hiram Dings Alford Vermont Chester

Portlands bogus check swindle and regional events

A man loses 400 dollars to a bogus check in Portland Maine, with no arrest. Reports note opposition to a Bar Harbor railroad, a boy dies after a tree fall in Biddeford, and multiple injuries and deaths across Massachusetts and Maine, including a cave-in fatality at Turner's Falls and a boating death at Southport.

Ensign Capehart Ill, cholera death near Chicago, other updates

Key West despatch reports Ensign Capehart ill with yellow fever and possibly out of danger as of now. Philadelphia common pleas court issues four executions against Warner & Merritt for over 200000 dollars. In Milton near Chicago one death attributed to cholera. Keogh & Co New York seeks 18 month extension with assets 105000 and liabilities 77000. Paul Popularum of Chicago assigns with 170000 assets and 300000 total liabilities. Sixteenth annual reunion of the Army of the Cumberland to be held in Rochester New York September 17 and 18. Northwest mounted police see daily desertions as Ontario dispatch notes amid Indian outbreak fears and harsh crop/ration conditions.

Key West Ensign Capehart Common Pleas Court Philadelphia Warner & Merritt Milton Chicago Ill B. Keogh & Co Rochester N. Y Northwest Mounted Police Ontario Gov— Nh

Nighttime Surprise Robbery At Mill Lane Station

In Norristown Pennsylvania at Mill Lane station last night four masked men armed with revolvers robbed nine Hungarian and Italian laborers dining at supper. They demanded money and took about $700 in savings before escaping.

Norristown Mill Lane Station

Hendricks Accepts Democratic Nomination for Vice President

Ex governor Hendricks responds to Chicago nomination with humility and duty. He says the honor outweighs personal wishes and he endorses the convention’s declaration of principles while pledging to abide by the will of the people. He signs as T A Hendricks to W F Vilas and committee members.

Indianapolis Ind Hendrick Chicago United States T. A. Hendricks William F. ViLas Nichols B. Bell

TEXAS DEMOCRATS PLATFORM AND STATE TICKET

The Texas Democratic state convention resumed at 10 A M choosing Col William Upton as permanent chairman. It backed the national platform, favored common free schools for white and black children, opposed held laws, urged restricting corporate real estate, and promoted leasing school lands until settlers purchase. John Ireland renominated for governor. W J Swain, F R Lubbock, W C Walch, and Johan D Templeton named for state offices. Gibbs of Dallas nominated for lieutenant governor. Debate over the two thirds rule persisted. adjournment set for Aug 27.

Houston Tex William Upton Committee On Resolutions John Ireland W. J. Swain F. R. Lubbock

State Convention nominates Henry B. Harrison for Governor

The Republican state convention in New Haven elected Henry B. Harrison as the gubernatorial nominee after ballots showing Harrison 252 votes, Lounsbury 187, Bulkley 10. The ticket includes Loren A. Cook as lieutenant governor and electors to Yale’s Theodore Woolsey and Charles Williams.

New Haven Conn W. T. Elmer Middletown Blaine John A. Tibbets New London Logan Committee On S. A. Hubbard Hartford Courant W. H. Bulkley Hartford Samuel Fessenden Phineas C. Lounsbury Ridgefield John M. Hall Windham Lounsbury Henry B. Harrison Kellogg W.H. Bulkley William H. Bulkley Mr. Harrison Fairfield County Loren A. Cook Barkhamton Charles A. Russell Killingly Valentine P. Chamberlain New Britain L. J. Munson Waterbury I. Luther Spencer Suffield J. B. Sullivan Chester J. S. Atwood Plainfield Frederick Miles Salisbury Theodore Woolsey Yale College Charles Williams

Audacity and controversy surround Ben Butler leader in politics

From the New York Sun June 26 1873 this overview frames Ben Butler as audacity incarnate and a powerful yet despised political force. It condemns his methods ambition and lack of honor while noting his rise in Massachusetts politics. Michigan Democrats meet Grand Rapids Aug 20 to fuse tickets and shape the labor plank. The joint conference committee names the ticket and electors. Jackson Mississippi Aug 20 notes R H Henry to convene at Fifth Avenue Hotel September 8. Bloomington Illinois Aug 20 reports a greenback anti monopoly labor convention with A J Streeter chair.

Danton Butler New York Sun Ben Butler Danton Congress Massachusetts Michigan Grand Rapids Mich Greenback Joint Conference Committee Matthew Maynard William H. Shakespere James Blair George P. Sanford State Board of Education Christian Vanderveer Wm. B. Moran J. W. Flanders E. Millard Wm. D. Thompson Maj. A. T.kelsey John R. Savidge H.O. Rose Tilden and Hendricks Resolution Committee Jackson Miss R. H. Henry Chicago Tilden and Hendricks Fifth Avenue Hotel New York Illinois Bloomington A.J. Streeter

Peace Makers Annual Meeting in Mystic Envisions Universal Peace

The seventeenth Connecticut Peace Society meeting opened in Mystic with about 1090 in attendance. President Love praised progress, urged arbitration and universal peace, and noted letters from Talmage and Collier. Discussions covered arbitration, antiwar ideals, Indian policy, and clergy sermons. The convention adjourned with expectations of over 5000 attendees Thursday.

Mystic Conn Connecticut Peace Society Zachariah Whipple P. Love Philadelphia T. de Witt Talmage Robert Collier Conference of the Association For Law of One Hundred Nations Deyo Duchess County Edward M. Davis Dr. McMurdy New York Blaine Hendricks Cleveland Congress of Nations Universal Peace Union France China U.S.A Grevy Marquis Tseng Paris Crouch Love McMurdy Europe Movement For Freedom Fremont Congress Jules Culver Rochester Grant South American Commission South America Pennsylvania

Montreal Infant Deaths Rise In Heat Wave Toll

The Montreal death rate for infants remains high with 87 of last week’s 126 deaths being children under five, as intense heat contributes to the toll. D Morrice & Co has made another compromise payment, totaling 333000 dollars.

Montreal D. Morrice & Co

Fears Of Betrayal Hover In New Hampshire Gubernatorial Race

Special correspondence from Concord, N H, Aug 20 reports protracted maneuvering for the Republican gubernatorial nomination amid fears of betrayal by delegates. It notes Dr. Gallinger Barnard contest for the congressional seat, rising Democratic activity, and signs of Cleveland support among young Republicans. Butler efforts show little traction.

Letter from American prisoner held by Sumatra natives

New York reports Capt James Moore's nephew Leonard K Moore aboard the Nisero is a prisoner in Sumatra after a wreck. A May 20 1884 dated letter from British Camp Captive Crew details six months of hardship, famine, and failed rescue attempts. The rajah refuses Dutch handover, English flag desired, and escape deemed impossible.

New York James Moore Rockville Centre L. I Leonard K. Moore Sumatra Frelinghusen Acheen Mountains Pegasus Bombay Cook

Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association at Saratoga

The seventh annual American Bar Association gathering opened in Saratoga N Y for a three day session. Prominent attendees included David Dudley Field Chas A Peabody and Judge Benj F Willis of New York and others. President Cortland Parker delivered the opening address amid applause.

American Bar Association Saratoga N. Y David Dudley Field Chas. A. Peabody Benj. F. Willis New York Greese J. F. Dillon E. Baldwin New Haven Luke P. Poland Cortland Parker Newark N. J Poland General Council California Colorado Nevada Alex. R. Lawton Georgia Francis Rawle Philadelphia Andrew Allison Tennessee Chas, A. Peabody G. D. Vroom New Jersey

Vermont temperance camp meeting draws large audience

In Morrisville Vermont on August 20 a large audience gathered for the state temperance camp meeting with an evening address delivered to the crowd.

Morrisville Vermont State Temperance Camp Meeting

Butler at Meriden A Lame and Evasive Defense Talk

Meriden Conn August 20 Butler event drew about 2000 with 1800 locals. Greenback advocate H C Baldwin spoke on new parties while Butler defended his wealth and aim to promote American industry and labor equity. He defended patent rights, warned against monopolies, urged laborers to unite, and urged voting for candidates who protect workers. He departed by the White Mountain train to New York.

Madame Patti Signs Contract for England and America Tour

Madame Patti has signed a contract with Col. Mappleson to sing in America the coming winter and next summer in England. M. De Courenly, French minister plenipotentiary to Mexico, arrived at New York Wednesday, and will leave for Mexico today. Philip G. Peabody, a prominent New York bar member, is stopping at the Parker House, but will return to North Conway in a day or two. Mr. Blaine remained quietly at home yesterday. Hon. Julius C. Burroughs of Michigan, Chief Justice Peters and Hon. Eugene Hale called on him during the day. President Arthur stated there would be no cabinet meeting in New York. The president leaves for Newport either today or tomorrow. Gen. A. S. Badger and Col. George L. Norton passed through Boston en route home from Poland springs.

Madame Patti Col. Mappleson America England M. de Courenly Mexico New York Philip G. Peabody Parker House North Conway Blaine Julius C. Burroughs Michigan Peters Eugene Hale Arthur Newport Gen A. S. Badger New Orleans Col George L. Norton United States Boston Poland Springs

Bay State politics and the Butler network noted

A Boston conference of Butler loyalists draws many political figures from Worcester Boston and beyond. The piece details endorsements appointments and connections to the elevated railroad project and the Democratic Party, with projections for a statewide independent movement and the Young Men’s Independent Club.

People’s Party Young Men’s Independent Club

Boston Wins Baseball Showdown and Unions Triumph

In a brisk outdoor sports page, Boston clubs topple Chicago and hold off Baltimore as Whit mans pitching and Sutton Kelley hitting pace the wins. The Union renew uniforms and beat the Baltimores 5 to 1 in Marblehead. Other notes include yacht regattas, horse racing summaries, and league results across Providence New York and Cincinnati.

Foreign News Focus on Greely Expedition Critique

London editorials rebut American charges against the Greely polar party arguing murder and cannibalism are unfair. Markham calls for government oversight, disputes latitude claims, and praises Greely observatory work while noting navigation and depot issues. Also covers Germany annexing African territory, Y M C A world conference in Berlin, Egyptian war horrors, France China war fears, and riots in England.

Train collision near Highbridge kills worker in New York

This morning a construction train on the New York City and Northern railroad collided with a railroad tie near Highbridge. The locomotive struck the tie, throwing cars from the track. Joseph Juana of Highbridge was instantly killed and several men were seriously hurt.

New York New York City and Northern Railroad Highbridge Joseph Juana

Democratic mass meeting in Bangor features Calvin Frost speech

A well attended meeting at Bangor city hall heard a speech by Calvin Frost of New York. In related court action Daniel Hall pleaded guilty in the supreme court to assault with intent to commit a crime with sentencing deferred.

Bangor City Hall Calvin Frost New York Daniel Hall

Archbishop Ryan Installed Over the Catholic See of Philadelphia

Arch bishop Ryan was installed as head of the Roman Catholic see of Philadelphia in St Peter's Cathedral Philadelphia. About 5000 people filled the cathedral with a grand procession of seminarians clergy and visiting bishops. The ceremony ended with the blessing of the new archbishop and the Te Deum sung by the choir.

Ryan Philadelphia Cathedral of St. Peter Mer. Corcoran Overbrook Seminary Jeremiah F. Shannon Harrisburg Becker Wilmington Del Gibbons Baltimore America John Foley Seminarians Summer Street Eighteenth Street Cathedral Total Abstinence and Beneficial Society Daniel McLaughlin

Camp Meeting Opens in Cottage City Mass

Warm weather draws crowds as Tabernacle services begin at the Methodist tabernacle directed by Rev. W. V. Morrison of Providence. Sermon by Rev. D. A. Jordan of Fall River. Officers elected for Camp Meeting Association include Morrison as president and Jeremiah Pease as treasurer. Remarks favor park improvements. all debts paid with treasury funds.

Cottage City Mass Camp Grounds Methodist Tabernacle W. V. Morrison D. D Providence D. A. Jordan Fall River J. Benson Hamilton G. W. Hunt Taunton J. B. Kingsley New Bedford J. W. Willett Woonsocket Camp Meeting Association Association B. L. Bates South Lioston Jeremiah Pease Edgartown Jethro C. Brock M. J. Talbot John D. Flint

Advent camp meeting opens at Alton Bay today

The thirtieth annual Advent camp meeting begins at Alton Bay New Hampshire with a large turnout expected to grow by Sunday. Elder John Gooch leads the morning preaching with W Birch and Rev G M Little delivering afternoon and evening sermons. Veye of the West Indies arrived and may speak Sunday. The meeting runs through Friday August 29 with one Sunday close.

Alton Bay N. H John Gooch Lawrence W. Birch Massina N. Y G. M. Little Warren Summit West Indies

Seventeenth Regiment reunion held on Peak's Island

The Seventeenth Regiment association met at Peak's Island with about 80 members present. Letters from Gen. Chamberlain Gen. McClellan Col. Bachelder Mayor King and others were read. Officers elected included President W S Waterhouse vice presidents John C Perry Isaac S Farmer secretary treasurer H S Trickey necrologist G W Merrill and directors C W Roberts G C D Soule S H Gammon. The next meeting may be at the Grand Army national convention in July 1885.

Portland Seventeenth Regiment Association Peak’s Island Chamberlain McClellan Col. Bachelder Mayor King W.S. Waterhouse John C. Perry Isaac S. Farmer H. S. Trickey G. W. Merrill

Assignee Auction Sells Bradley Barlow Property in Albans

In Albans on August 20 an assignee auction disposed of Bradley Barlow’s personal property about 1500 and 14 pieces of real estate at low prices. Barlow’s homestead, cost over 40000, sold to E A Dunton at 6375, believed bid in for Barlow himself. Total today just over 20000 with further sales planned in Brandon Ver ginnes and Sudbury Friday. Last valuation of sold property stood at 44346.

Lit. Albans Bradley Barlow Barlow E. A. Dunton Brandon Vergennes Sudbury

Cattle Pleuro Pneumonia Alert Casts Shipment Ban

Chicago August authorities issue circular to Jersey cattle owners urging halt on interstate shipment of new herd additions since January until after October due to pleuro pneumonia outbreaks. Disease traced to animals sold in Virginia in February 1884 and spread across western states.

Chicago Loring Jersey Virginia, Sr

Fire damages strike three towns on same day

Springfield mass Aug 20 the dwelling house and blacksmith wagon shop of Michael Donahoe burned at Huntington with shop contents. Cause unknown. Insured for 1500 nearly covering loss. San Francisco Aug 20 Captain R R Thompsons residence at Alameda destroyed by fire yesterday. Alvinston Ont Aug 20 John Glovers boot and shoes and three stores adjoining burned today. Loss 25000.

Springfield Mass Michael Donahoe Huntington San Francisco R.R. Thompson Alameda Han Alvinston John Glover

Senator Miller and Handy Visit Bar Harbor in Big Event

Senator Warner Miller of New York arrived tonight with M P Handy editor of the Philadelphia Press and Mr Blaine is expected tomorrow. A large theatrical and minstrel showFill in Rodick house ballroom drew over 1000 attendees. Receipts totaled 1000 dollars for the Episcopal church building fund.

Bar Harpor Warner Miller New York M. P. Handy Philadelphia Press Mr. Blaine Rodick House Episcopal Church

Richmond bills reshape bonds and electors process

In the House a bill to exchange coupon bonds and registered deeds under the Riddelberger law passed. In the Senate a bill detailing how presidential electors are chosen passed 26 to 4 and moves to the governor for approval.

Richmond House Riddelberger Senate

Sailboat disaster claims several Albion youths

In Albion three Taylor siblings, Judson Surns, Edward Swain, Garrett, Will Ford and another local boy drowned when a sailboat capsized on a Lakeside to Oak Orchard trip. The incident occurred near lakeside with the group en route from Lakeside to Oak Orchard.

Rochester N. Y Albion Fred Taylor Willie Taylor JudsonsSurns Edward Swain Lakeside E Garrett Will Ford Oak Orchard

Genuine Angostura Bitters from Siegert Sons Pledge

Advertisement asserts Angostura Bitters are the only genuine imported product from South America. It warns that all other bitters sold as Angostura are imitations made in the United States. Consumers are urged to request the genuine article from Dr. I. G. B. Siegert & Sons.

Angostura Dr. I. G. B. Siegert & Sons South America United States

Campaign Goods Ad Advises Consultation

Campaign related goods are advertised under the heading campaign goods on the paper’s fourth page, and clubs and others are urged to consult those advertisements for items of interest.

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