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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1880

Page

2

Hancock State Hopes Rise as Democrats See Gains in Pa Ill

Speaker Randall visits DNC HQ and asserts Pennsylvania leans Hancock as clubs form in counties with many former Republicans. Ohio reports vigorous canvass for Democrats, while Chicago-area Republicans show less enthusiasm, forecasting a tight Illinois race with Hancock likely by a narrow margin.

New York Democratic National Committee Randall Pennsylvania Hancock Ohio Chicago Chicago Tribune Garfield Ilinois Perry H. Smith Illinois

Mass Meeting and Tarbox Address in Newport Vermont

Special correspondence reports the August 21 county convention in Newport for Orleans County Democrats to nominate county officers. Hon. John K. Tarbox of Massachusetts urged unity and national spirit against sectional fear, arguing the South cannot alone elect or control a president and that Democrats must win broad support across Northern and Southern states. He contrasted Democratic national aims with Republican sectionalism and defended loyal Southern representatives while condemning Reconstruction era misgovernment.

Boston Post Newport John K. Tarbox Massachusetts Hancock Tarbox John KH. Tarbox Republic North West New York Democratic Party Virginia Georgia Texas New Jersey Indiana Union South Republican Party New England National House of Representatives Congress Republican Jefferson Electoral Commission Carfield Washington Garfield America Green Mountain Gen Woodford Vermont Peacham Gen. Woodford Gov. Smith United States Grand Army of the Republic Empire State Col. Waddell North Carolina Berlin Waddell St. Johsbury E. & T. Fairbanks & Co Maj. Haggerty Fairbanks

Vermont Democrats Rally Behind Hancock in 1880 Campaign

Vermont newspapers report Democratic efforts in the state led by Gen. Woodford and Col. Waddell as campaigning intensifies. Republicans declare Woodford inconsistent while Vermont workers pause for speeches at rallies, with Fairbanks scale works cited.

A Letter by Horatio King Urges Union Vote Shift

Horatio King, ex postmaster general, writes from Ayr Bracu New Hampshire August 21 1830 criticizing Republican press for sectional divide and urging voters to back Hancock and English to unite North and South. He rebukes claims about war blame and Southern claims and condemns partisan control, demanding change.

Horatio King Ayr Bracu N. H Republican Party Hancock English Democratic Party North Southern Claims Commission Beld Republican Confederate States United States U.S

Democratic Delegates Chosen and Hancock Banner Flown in New Hampshire

In Plymouth and North Hampton delegates were selected for the State Congressional Convention with aims to back Frank Jones for Governor. A Hancock and English flag ceremony followed as Col. George and Isaac Bradford spoke while P. A. Collins missed the event due to his wife’s illness. Salmon Falls rally in Happy Valley featured T. J. Smith of Dover and a Cadet Band as Democrats announce united forces.

Plymouth N. H Charles A. Jewell A. J.C. Barnard Woodbury F. Langdon Lemuel L. Draper C. M. Buchanan Hazen D. Smith James F. Langdon F. W. A. Robie Frank Jones Hancock and North Hamp North Hampton John H. George Isaac Bradford Exeter Hancock P. A. Collins Rye Hampton Salmon Falls Salmon Fallls N.H Hiappy Valley T. J. Smith Dover South Berwick

Hancock Campaign Roundup Across New England

Portland figures report shifting allegiances as veterans and politicians back Hancock. Figures include Gen Lee of New York who voted straight Republican, and E J Phelps endorsed by Otter Creek News. Vermont rallies feature Gen Morrison and Frank M Fogg. Citizens invite Gen Butler to Waterbury. Maine leaders Strout Brown and Lawson campaign for Hancock and Plaisted while Democrats and Greenbackers rally in Augusta.

William H. Motley Portland Gen. Hancock Army of the Potomac Maine Hancock East Baldwin Gen. Lee New York Gettysburg Gen. Plaisted Otter Creek Phelps Vermont E. J. Phelps Morrison Richard Busteed Albama New York City Lincoln Green Mountain Butler Waterbury Albert Brown East Machias Thomas E. Strout, Esq Millbridge Davis Gen. Lawson Georgia Burlington Augusta Col. J. R. Fellows Senator Thurman Ohio Conkling Indiana

Revolving International News Mix from Geneva to Constantinople

A Geneva journal discusses German parliamentarian Buchler urging France to declare in favor of peace. the French reply insists Alsace Lorraine must be decided by the region itself. Reports span Albania turmoil, Papal allocution aims, storms in France, naval movements, and diplomatic notes from Constantinople to St Petersburg.

London Geneva United States of Europe Herr Buchler International League of Peace and Liberty France Alsace Lorraine Alsace-Lorraine Germany Bismarck Constantinople Scutari Riza Pasha Dulcigne Rome Vatican Mgrs. Jacobini Prince Reuss

Devastation from Texas Coast Storm Reported

Despatch from Corpus Christi details widespread destruction along the lower Texas coast and in Mexico. Matamoras shows bombarded-like damage with hundreds of wrecked buildings and a large loss, Brownsville and Point Isabel suffer heavy damage, ships sunk, and the total regional loss exceeds 1 million dollars with a relief subscription opened.

Texas Mexico New Orleans Corpus Christi Matamoras Brownsville Point Isabel Brazos Latimer Ethel John Scott George Brown Petute Julia Millett Bravo Ada Maria Theresa Laura Lewis Sellers Galveston Garrison Shipping

Spiritualist meetings draw large crowds across Philadelphia and London

This morning Edward S. Wheeler of Philadelphia addressed an immense audience on The Future Man. President Champion of Philadelphia greeted Neshamy camp meeting attendees. This afternoon Mrs Emma Harding Britton of London spoke to about 8 000 people replying to Rev Joseph Cook's attack on Spiritualists. Next Sunday Prof Denton of Wellesley and Dr J M Peebles of New Jersey speak. memorial services for E V Wilson will be held in the grove Monday.

Paris Angouleme Lyons Lake Bourget Servain America Constantinople Black Sea Bosphorus St. Thomas Lacroix St. Joan Jumna Rifle Brigade Afghanistan Alexandria Jeddah Ireland St. Petersburg Kieff Rome Diritto Tacna Peru Atlantic Adriatic Jaguaribe Brazil Vera Heap Porte Bey of Tunis Paris Bourse United States St. Petersburg Agence Russe Gruda Dinosch Quettah Candahar Heratees Khajak Pass Pishin Turkey Agence Russe China Marquis Tseng Athens Lloyd St. Vincent Imst Cape of Good Hope Southampton Equator Turpio Luanda Africa Edward S. Wheeler Philadelphia President Champion Emma Harding Britton London England Joseph Cook Saratoga Denton Wellesley J. M. Peebles New Jersey E. V. Wilson The Grove

Alliger Faces New Charges In Bond Robberies

Elijah Alliger the New York insurance broker faced additional charges linked to a Westport Bank robbery and stolen bonds tied to Francis Sherwood. Prosecutors allege securities identified by Sherwood among those found at the Third National Bank, with more charges expected after witnesses testify.

New York Westport Elijah Alliger St. Joseph Third National Bank Sherwood Westport Bank North Carolina Chicago and Northwestern Consolidated Chicago Northwestern Alliger Marritt Trimble Cortlandt Street Alger

Incendiary Fires Cause Major Losses Across Cities

Fires in Toronto Pittsburg Montreal and Worcester caused heavy damage. W. W. Park's vine gar works and six other buildings in Toronto suffered losses of 15000 with 2500 insured. Edinburg saw 16 business houses destroyed in a blaze with 15000 loss and little insurance. Montreal barns owned by Henry Daigneau burned with over 3000 in losses and no insurance. Larned's satinet mill in Auburn burned, 80000 loss with 40000 insured.

Toronto Ont W. W. Park William Marshall Bower Works William Leak Park Leak Pennsylvania Pittsburg Edinburg Clarion County Wheelock & Moores Montreal Que Henry Daigneau Longueil Worcester B. F. Larned Auburn

Coffeyville Riot Ends in Enforced Election Turmoil

In Coffeyville Mississippi county seat, a sheriff election contest between Democrats and Greenbackers sparked riots. Spearman, a Democrat, was killed when shot during a clash with Greenbacker R V Pearson, who was fatally shot later. Two whites, Kelley and Reddick, were wounded as mobs unleashed gunfire. Military units were summoned but not deployed.

Memphis Tenn Coffeyville Miss Yallahaska County Grenada St. Louis, Chicago and New Orleans Spearman R. V. Pearson Pearson Kelley Reddick Walthail Grays

Five Thieves Rob Third Avenue Car in Bowery

At 4 o clock this morning five robbers boarded a Third Avenue car near Spring Street Bowery and first robbed Parker the driver. They then drew revolvers and robbed passengers of watches and money. One man was dragged from the car and assaulted. The gang completed the heist in about three minutes.

New York Third Avenue Railroad Bowery Spring Street Parker

Brooklyn peddlers arrested for murder and arson linked to Amityville blaze

Police in Brooklyn detained James J. Hickey Edward Hergeman and William Green on charges tied to the June 30 murder of Louis Sehmidt, the Amityville arson and robbery at James Martin's house, whose body was found in a well. Additional past blazes linked Hergeman to Dear Park. James Campbell, missing with his children, was found in Fifteenth Street Park and may have fled to Canada. P Lorillard's five horses, including Parole Falsetto and Wallensitem, arrived from Liverpool aboard the Helvetia. Thurlow Weed showed improvement and neared activity in a few days.

New York Brooklyn James J. Hickey Edward Hergeman William Green Louis Sehmidt James Martin Amityville L. I. Schmidt Martin Hergeman David H. Skimore Dear Park S. 1 James Campbell Fifteenth Street Park Campbell Canada P. Lorillard Helvetia Liverpool

Mysterious Grapes Theft Murder Victim Identified

The body found near Rochester, Pennsylvania, is identified as Robert Bryson of Harrisburg, son of a wealthy retired iron manufacturer and kin to prominent McCormicks. Bryson, educated but with nervous afflictions, vanished after being last heard from in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is believed to have become demented while traveling from St. Louis.

Pittsburg Agnew Station Rochester Robert Bryson Harrisburg James Robert McCormick Pennsylvania Hor. J. Donald Cameron Hot Springs Ark St. Louis

Fatal abortion case in Carcaco Ottawa lodger identified

In Carcaco Iil a two week patient lodging at 1056 West Madison Street, M A M Faulkner of Ottawa Canada died after a recent operation. Dr Thomas McCream, the visiting physician, is under arrest after police entered the room and found a decomposed body and a note from Mrs Mackay stating the woman is dead and I have left the house.

Carcaco Iil M. A. M. Faulkner Ottawa Can West Madison Street Thomas McCream

Drowning of Twin Infants Shocks Lowell Town

A Marietta dispatch reports Lowell Ohio residents found the twin one month old babies dead in a tub of water. The father John Farley and wife were arrested with accusations of drowning. Farley suspects his wife, but both deny guilt. The couple, described as very poor, have three other children.

Cincinnati Marietta Ohio Lowell Muskingum River John Farley Farley

Notable Deaths Across United States and Britain

Judge Henry M Spofford of Louisiana, a Kellogg Senate candidate, died at Red Sulphur Springs West Virginia on August 21 after a period of illness. Mrs Susan J Henry widow of Captain Patrick Henry and last surviving Henry descendant died in Washington. Ellice, son of Edward Ellice, a former Hudson's Bay Company governor, died. Isaac W Brown Grace Church sexton and Mason died August 22 in New York. Mrs Mary Hobbs Allen wife of Elisha Allen Hawaiian minister died in Bangor August 20. Violinist Richard Escott died August 19 in Springfield Massachusetts aged 61. Joshua S Haywood Boston compositor died August 22 at Jefferson House.

Henry M.spofford Louisiana Kellogg United States Senate Red Sulphur Springs W. Va Amherst Susan J. Henry Patrick Henry Washington Henry W Treasury Department Agricultural Department Ellice Edward Ellice Ludson’s Bay Company Adirondacks Isaac W. Brown Grace Church New York City Mary Hobbs Allen Elisha H. Allen United States Bangor Richard Escott Springfield Mass England Joshua S. Haywood Boston Jefferson House Bridgewater

Strikes, crimes, and shocks dominate distant reports

Reports describe a labor strike at Beaver Steamship Line wharf in Montreal with calm police presence. Amid a murder suspect’s alleged insanity, Montreal customs to inspect US luggage at the depot. A vault of global notes covers a bank de faulter’s disappearance, Havana earthquake tremors, Venezuelan unrest, and a Morristown circus shooting involving Sheriff Hamblin County and multiple officers.

Beaver Steamship Line Montreal Blasmno Pistorius Isaac Jacquett Norristown Eastern United States Island Pond Martin Cline Buffalo Canada Havana Vuelta- Abajo Candelaria San Cristobal Venezuelan Republic Guzman Bianco Valencia Barcelona Robinson’s Circus Morristown Tenn Hamblin County Morris Ben. Richardson Richardson

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