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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1878

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Abolition of ticket sale commissions discussed at Saratoga

At Saratoga a railroad managers meeting chaired by J H Devereux adopted resolutions urging abolition of commissions on ticket sales and all outside agencies. A circular would seek company assent with a nonbinding clause until competitors agree. Livestock and East bound rate questions were referred to Western Executive and trunk line committees for review, with pooling options to be considered. The session adjourned to noon tomorrow.

Saratoga J. H. Devereux Long Branch

Postponed Char ter Oak Park Races in wet conditions

Rain halted Char ter Oak Park program after two heats in the 2.28 class and one in the 2.24 class. Hambletonian Mambrino led early but Croxie passed on the run to win the first heat. Mambrino won the heat overall. Cramped by a fall, Abbie P. was injured. Joseph Persons of Calais was taken to Montpelier with facial injuries.

Hartford Conn Charter Oak Park Croxie Galena Hambletonian Mambrino Philadelphia Lottie Fannie Jefferson Great Western Penelope Lady Daggett John Hall Annie G Clara J Lady Mills Mambrino Mambrina Joseph Persons Calais Montpelier H. G. Smith Concord N. H Ns. B. m Annie Loweumesn Wee Alton Morrisville B- m T.M. Tierney St. Bellevue W. H. Martin Plymouth N.b H. Colby Glover, Ns. Br. G Billy Patter Iron Baeaea Eter Worcester Caloric Providence R. I Kate Sloan Palmer Myrtle Natick Robert B. Thomas Oakdale

Science Association Meeting Opens at Washington University

The American Association for the Advancement of Science convened at Washington University in St. Louis with retiring President Newcomb handing to incoming President 0 C Marsh. Mayor Overstolz welcomed the gathering as 60 papers were entered and six new members elected with 30 candidates presented. The four sections organized for business and evening addresses by Vice-Presidents Thurston and Grote followed.

St. Louis American Association For the Advancement of Science Washington University Newcomb 0. C. Marsh William T. Harris Overstolz Bolton Thurston and Grote

Murder Trial Of Edwin C Hayden Set For Irasburg

The Edwin C Hayden murder case goes before the Supreme Court tomorrow at Irasburg on exceptions and a petition for a new trial. Attorneys for both sides are listed, testimony was taken today, and Hayden was moved from Windsor Prison to Irasburg jail.

North Troy Edwin C. Hayden Irasburg Supreme Court Heman S. Royce St. Albans W. D. Crane Newport Henry Ballard Burlington William Grout Barton H. C. Wilson Vermont Hayden Windsor

Descendants of Concord Fletcher Family Hold Mass Reunion

Lowell, Mass. August 21 The Robert Fletcher of Concord descendants held their second annual reunion in Huntington Hall. Flowers were displayed as handshaking and greetings filled the morning. Rev L J Fletcher of Buffalo led prayers, Ex Mayor Fletcher of Chelsea spoke, and Mayor Richardson welcomed attendees. Secretary’s report read by E H Fletcher of New York, Rev J C Fletcher of Brazil gave an address. Dinner was served at Jackson Hall followed by speeches and dances in Huntington Hall ending the day satisfactorily.

Lowfll Mass Robert Fletcher Concord Huntington Hall L. J. Fletcher Buffalo Fletcher Chelsea Richardson Fletchers E. H. Fletcher New York J. C. Fletcher Brazil Jackson Hall

Portland robbers assault pawnbroker and kill boy in San Francisco

Three strangers entered M. O'Shea’s pawnbroker shop in San Francisco and felled the proprietor with a slung shot before escaping with jewelry. An officer fired at the robbers wounding none but killing Louis Joseph, 14, and injuring the trader fatally. Police pursued toward the timber with no capture yet.

San Francisco Portland Oregon M. O’shea Louis Joseph O’shea

Burke Testifies on Wormley Conference and Nicholls Government

In New York Aug 21 Major Burke testified about a Wormley Hotel conference to decide guarantees for Nicholls Government in Louisiana. He described assurances from Hayes and others, noted no fixed written agreement, and said he acted as authorized agent. He discussed filibustering, troop withdrawals, and plans to justify actions to the country. The session adjourned after Burke promised to present telegraphs supporting guarantees.

New York Potter Major Burke Grant Nicholls Hayes Foster Sherman Matthews Dennison Garfield Senate Wormley’s Tilden Democratic Party Stanley Matthews Stenman Finance Committee Burke United States Butler Gen. Butler Smith Louisiana New Orleans Washington Young Gordon Etcc Gov. Nicholls Penn Pennsylvania Supreme Court Associated Press Hiscock Mr Butler Wormley Hotel Levy Congress J.T. Wilmar Packard Wilmar Witness South

National Bar Association organizers meet at Saratoga

Lawyers from across the Union respond to Bristow Evarts call to form a National Bar Association. Toger Averill of Connecticut presided as John Latrobe led, with Francis Rowle and J Grant Thompson as secretaries. Simon E Baldwin spoke on the origin. Aimed to exclude disreputable parties and register invited members from nearly every state.

Saratoga Bristow Evarts National Bar Association Toger Averill Connecticut John Latrobe Francis Rowle J. Grant Thompson Simon E. Baldwin Committee On Permanent Oganization Benjamin H. Bristow France Rawle

Baseball score snippets from league games across cities

In Milwaukee Boston beat Milwaukee 4 to 3. Cincinnati Chicago won 7 to 4 over Cincinnati. Washington Providence triumphed 10 to 2. Buffalo defeated Utica 4 to 1 in Buffalo. Troy New Bedford 9 to 4. Cleveland Forest City 11 Tecumseh 8. Brockton Brockton 6 Beacons 5. Brockton East Bridgewater 11 Campello 10.

Milwaukee Bostons Milwaukees Cincinnati Chicagos Cincinnatis Washington Providence Nationals Buffalo Buffalos Uticas Troy New Bedfords Haymakers Cleveland Forest Citys Tecumsehs Brockton, Mass Brocktons Beacons Brockton Mass East Bridgewaters Campellos

Hog slaughter outlook amid hog disease reports

In Cincinnati on August 21 the current hog kill is near expected totals though most offerings appear inferior locally and in other regions. While disease affects hogs in some areas there is no evidence of a widespread or severe outbreak.

Cincinnati

Pullman Palace Car loss cited in Boston reports

A Chicago August 21 dispatch notes Boston and other Eastern papers published specials stating later developments increased the loss to the Pullman Palace Car. The item frames growing losses as reported from Eastern press and highlights ongoing concerns over the firm’s situation.

CuHicaGo, Ill Boston

Policy on Rio Grande raids and Confederate archives

Washington dispatch outlines a six point U S policy to pursue marauders into Mexican soil while avoiding full scale war. It confirms orders to Gen Ord and notes the Confederate archives access agreement with the Southern Historical Society. Horace King, once on Gen Lee's staff, was found dead drunk on a Baltimore Potomac track. some claim it was suicide.

Confederate Archives Secretary of War Marcus J. Wright Confederate States Army United States Archives Southern Historical Society Confederate the Historical Society Horace King Georgia Gen. R. E. Lee Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company King

Secretaries Schurz land grant case hints mortgage rule

In Washington reports suggest the law officer may apply the Endorsement act to mortgage transfers in Pacific Railroads land grants, potentially binding the government. Col. Mosby of Virginia, once Confederate raider, is said to have been offered a Chinese Consulate. Subscriptions to the 4 percent loan totaled 107,300 dollars today.

Washington Schurz Pacific Railroads Department Col. Mosby Virginia Grant China

Multiple Farm and Barn Fires Reported Across New England

The Taunton barn of William F. Macomber burned with two horses ten tons of hay and tools. losses 1000 for the barn and about 3000 for contents, with barn insured. Other blazes include Hemmenway wharf in Maine destroying 40000 feet of dry boards. a coal laden schooner burned off Atlantic City. J A Adams barn at Fitzwilliam destroyed with 3000 loss. Kessler hat factory Mohrsville burned for 10000. Whipple estate barn North Attleboro with hay cows and gear lost. Metcalf house in Irasburgh Vermont burned. Darling’s Newport buildings burned, insured 1500.

Taunton Mass William F. Macomber Macnias Hemmenway New York Ava Atlantic City N. J Nasava N. H Adams Fitzwilliam North Attleboro Jeremiah Whipple Orin Mowry Mowry Cyrus Metcalf Irasburgh Mr Darling Newport

Mining stock closing prices from San Francisco market

The San Francisco market reports today closing prices for mining stocks. Listings include Belcher, Best & Belcher, Grand Prize, Crown Point, California, Chollar, Caledonia, Eureka Consolidated, Exchequer, Gould & Bets, Kossuth, Kentuck, and others with varied quotations.

San Francisco ASPNA

Cadet James Todd Jr Believed to Drown at West Point

Cadet James Todd Jr of Indiana county Pennsylvania is believed to have drowned at West Point after being sick since May. He was last seen in the hospital at 10 30 p.m. and his clothes were found on the river bank. He left letters stating his intent to kill himself.

Newburrgh N. Y James Todd, Jr Ates Indiana County West Point

Tragic incidents and marriages reported in brief

Shannon killed Mrs Rice at Kalena N Y and died by suicide in Ballston jail. W F Carver married Caroline J Daily in New Haven and headed to Philadelphia. Richard Tower's farmhouse near Waseca Minn burned. a neighbor's 10 year old child suffocated. In Michigan City two boys and two girls of Jacob Steffeld and Fred Schwank drowned in Lake Michigan. At Newburg New York Marx Fishler fired on trespassers and was beaten en route to jail. crowd violence halted by a priest.

W. F. Carver New Haven Caroline J. Daily Philadelphia Richard Tower Waseca Minn Newburg N. Y Marx Fishler Fishler

Temporary injunction sought against Warwick Institution for Savings

Special Bank Commissioners filed an application in the Supreme Court on Wednesday for a temporary injunction against the Warwick Institution for Savings. The impairment of resources is expected to be minor, not exceeding two percent. The steamer M. Marin brought the Washington Continentals of Albany on Wednesday morning. The company was greeted by the First Light Infantry Regiment under Major Doyle. After a parade they moved to Bristol, meeting the Bristol Artillery and were entertained by locals at a collation. General Burnside reviewed the line before the Continentals led a march through the town. The Albany and Providence troops then went to Rocky Point for shore dinner, returned to the city, visited Park Garden, and planned to depart the next morning.

Supreme Court Special Bank Warwick Institution M. Marin Albany Newport Washington Continentals First Light Infantry Doyle Bristol Bristol Artillery Light Infantry Burnside Providence Rocky Point Park Garden

Currency Question Exposed at Biddeford Blaine Meeting

In Biddeford Maine on August 21 Senator Blaine spoke amid a crowded City Hall about the currency issue. He argued against unlimited issue, defended the national bank system, and warned that political control of money would harm the nation, urging adherence to the four hundred million dollar limit and responsible banking.

Republican City Committee Sets Ward Caucuses for September

Lowell Mass August 21 The Republican City Committee voted to call Ward caucuses September 9 for delegates to the Worcester Convention on September 18. At the next meeting candidates who refused to pay assessments will be reported. A Workingmen's Club was formed in Ward Four, with Wards Five and Six to organize this week.

Saratoga Republican State Committee E. C. Cowden George H. Forster Hen Smith Horace E. Smith Clinton L. Merriam William Smyth 8. C. Cleveland Soren B. Sessions Lowell Mass Republican City Committee Worcester

Kearney Speech In Chicago Draws Mixed Reactions

The Herald's Chicago despatch reports Kearney delivered a vituperative and boastful address marked by profanity and coarse adjectives. He dodged questions about his friend Butler, noting Butler was no friend of his, amid crowd urging him to discuss Butler.

New York the Herald Chicago Kearney Butler

Democratic Convention Renominates Springer in Illinois District

Springfield Illinois August 21 The Democratic Congressional Convention of the Twelfth District renominates William M Springer. Duruque Iowa August 21 The Republican Congressional Convention at McGregor today nominated Thomas Upedegraff on the 326th ballot.

Springfield Ill William M. Springer Durruque Iowa McGregor Thomas Upedegraff

Dory Upset at Verona Drowns Nelson Heath

A Verona dory upset on Wednesday left fisherman Nelson Heath aged 25 dead. His brother Francis was rescued by the Howell steamer's captain and engineer. In Bangor the Supreme Judicial Court began the trial of Jemmie Hope alias James J Watson, with an elderly witness identifying Hope at her home after an attempted robbery for bread and milk. The case will span several days.

Verona Nelson Heath Francis Howell Supreme Judicial Court Bangor Jemmie Hope James J. Watson Hope

Burns chosen to preside at Republican State Convention

Hon Charles H Burns of Wilton will preside at the Republican State Convention in Concord on Sept 10. New Hampshire holds 14 911 shares of Boston and Maine Railroad stock with Dover families owning 4496 of them. Portsmouth Heavy Artillery votes for third encampment at Rye Beach starting next Monday. Londonderry man John Gilchrist 237 pounds fell from scaffolding and is mortally injured. A. W French of Meriden had a trunk with about 3100 in cash and 1600 in notes stolen from his bed stand. Central and Eastern New Hampshire expect a huge apple crop with heavy berry harvests. Democratic Committee moves Congressional Convention in the First District to Oct 1 at Rochester. Lancaster resident J M Johnson, 50, attempted suicide. mental illness believed cause. New York constable claims 200 reward for Dickey’s capture. Essex county officer says arrest was handed to Sheriff Brown of Plymouth. NH farmers report abundant hay, late rains yield a second crop. corn, oats, wheat heavy. Potatoes look good but vigilance needed against potato bug. NH Supreme Court upholds Shaker Mills Company costs dispute, review of Conant & Davis case continues. D L Davis remains optimistic.

Charles H. Burns Wilton Concord Boston and Maine Railroad New Hampshire Dover Portsmouth Heavy Artillery Rye Beach John Gilchrist Londonderry A. W. French Meriden Democratic State Committee Rochester J. M. Johnson Lancaster Cox Enfield Essex County N. Y Dickey Brown Plymouth Supreme Court of New Hampshire Fall Bench Issac W. Smith Conant & Davis Shaker Mills Company Shakers Sates Smith Cleb M. Dyer Thomas Wier D. L. Davis

New Orleans Yellow Fever Crisis and City Measures

In New Orleans officials plan to burn dead fish killed by carbolic acid with sulphur, using six men with skiffs to prevent outbreaks as lime supply runs out. Twenty three yellow fever deaths reported by 6.30 PM, with fears of a rising mortuary count. Memphis reports a fever surge, tents aid families, and no immunity anywhere. Cairo loosens quarantine for downstream boats with health certificates, while Desmet is barred from landing. New York quarantines Ida Lawrence and Lucie Wheatley due to fever concerns. Mrs Schwartz enburg of Memphis dies in Chattanooga from yellow fever, as refugees flood hotels.

New York Grenada Canton Nathan McKay New Orleans Shearer the Times Memphis St. Nicholas Hotel J. E. Hughes Maria Mole Wilkins R. Coffman Kate Coffman Gov Pascal M. Hernandez San Luis Potosi Mexico Fred H. Strout J. E. Austin Walter Farrant Lewis Alcus Bay St. Louis Board of Health Howard Association Relief Committee B. P. Anderson W. R. Mandeville M. D Port Eaps Tenn William Walsh Father Mathew T. A. B. Society D. F. Goodyear Order of United Workmen Selma Ala Little Rock Ark Barry Kimball Hot Springs New Basin Magnolia Bridge Diamond Cairo Howard's Citizens’ Committee Cty Milan Mississippi Central Tron Mountain Railroad Desmet St. Louis Passength Vicksburg Ida Lawrence Delaware Lucie Wheatley Havana Brooklyn W. J. Smith Memphis Howard Association Miss Sumit Jackson Byram and Terry

City livestock dealers raise funds for southern yellow fever relief

In St Louis on August 21 the city’s livestock dealers formed a relief fund of 500 for yellow fever sufferers in the South. They sent 200 to the Howard Association of New Orleans and 200 to Memphis, with 100 directed to Grenada. The Hebrew Young Men's Literary Association contributed 200.

St. Louis South Howard Association of New Orleans Howard Association of Memphs Grenada Hebrew Young Men's Literary Association New York Vicksburg Washington Chicago Milwaukee David Ferguson Clearing House Howard Association Ferguson Ely Harper Brothers Chicaco

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