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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1879

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Noted preacher Kalloch shot in San Francisco riot feared

Rev I S Kalloch, famed preacher politician, was shot by a Chronicle proprietor in San Francisco. The incident sparked fear of a lynch mob as workers urged retaliation. The report also notes New York business optimism, Western harvests, revival of manufacturing, insurance irregularities in New York, gloom for English cotton workers, peach traffic in New York and Baltimore, Nasby's arrest in Cincinnati, two lynchings in Colorado, and a Texas tornado disaster.

I. S. Kalloch Maine Boston Kansas San Francisco Chronicle Kearney Kalloch Smyth Insurance Department of New York England Baltimore D. R. Locke Petroleum V. Nasby Cincinnati

Miss Murray Testifies in Baltimore Post Office Probe

Former Baltimore post office employee Miss Murray in a bribery inquiry testified regarding charges against Postmaster Tyler. She had previously refused to testify in Tyler and Mathews presence, saying the testimony was delicate. Tyler was reported to consider resigning.

Baltimore Murray Baltimore Post Office Tyler Mathews

San Francisco shooting stirs riots and political turmoil

In San Francisco on August 23 Rev. I S Kalloch faced old immorality charges before a large audience, then Clitus Barbour and Charles De Young clashed as De Young shot Kalloch. A massive crowd rose, police and militia mobilized, and Kearney urged restraint while De Young remained jailed. Public sentiment favored Kalloch as orders for riot control intensified.

San Francisco Cal I. S. Kalloch Chronicle Charles Mike de Young Charles de Young Metropolitan Temple Kalloch de Young Fort Alcatraz Kearney Workingmen’s Party Party of Law and Order Terry-Broderick Chico Bilks the Chronicle J. M Kalloeh William Wellock C. J. Beersticker Clitus Barbour

National Workingmen's party denounces Kalloch murder in San Francisco

A Hamilton Park meeting led by David Conroy denounces Rev. Mr. Kalloch's shooting as a cowardly assassination. The party says capitalists hire assassins to spark a revolution and urges an instant trial, while pledging to defend free speech and universal suffrage. A mass meeting is planned to denounce the act.

New York National Workingmen’s Party Hamilton Park David Conroy Kalloch San Francisco

PRESS OPINIONS ON CALIFORNIA SHOOTING

New York editorials respond to San Francisco troubles. The Herald urges restraint and notes California’s new constitution spurring earnest passion, hoping the state’s better classes avert disturbance. The World warns that restless politicians inflamed crowds, and that California now reaps the wind sown by the Kalloch and Kearney factions.

New York The Herald and World San Francisco Herald California Kallochs Kearneys Commonwealth

Life of Rev. Isaac S. Kalloch A Rockland Native Turned Outlaw Politician

The article traces Isaac S. Kalloch from Rockland Maine where as a youth he faced scandal, to a Baptist college expulsion, then to Boston as a sensational preacher and Prohibitionist. It details repeated immorality accusations, legal charges, a Masters of political ambition, arrests for fraud in Kansas, and later mayoral nomination in San Francisco amid party shifts.

Isaac S. Kalloch Rockland Baptist College Waterville Kalloch Boston Tremont Temple Society Temple Kansas Congress Granger

Terrific cyclone strikes Orange area causing widespread damage

A strong northeast to south wind cyclone hit Orange last night, ripping fences and roofs, uprooting trees, and damaging sawmills. The storm sank the steamboat Flora and heavily damaged other steamers. Railcars were blown from tracks and crops suffered extensive loss as workers fled to open prairie.

Galveston Tex Orange

Rumored quarrel between Tilden and Hendricks in 1877

Washington dispatch notes Maine Republicans seek funds from the Central Congressional Committee while Democrats in Congress worry over Governor Butler and Blaine. Reports cite a rumored 1877 split between Tilden and Hendricks, now deemed likely lies with no basis. Devens returns to address veterans' pension arrears in Massachusetts.

Boston Post Washington Maine Central Congressional Committee Blaine Congress Massachusetts Sherman Schurz Ohio Foster Dudgeon Casanave Louisiana Dixon Tilden Hendricks Aupery Grant Devens Pierce Long

Third day of Universalist grove meeting in West Rumney

The third and last day of the Universalist grove meeting at West Rumney began with remarks and hymns. Rev. Dr. Adams of Boston preached the morning sermon. H S Fiske was ordained in the afternoon with Rev. E J Conger delivering the sermon and conferring fellowship. About 1500 attended, many arriving by excursion trains, and the weather was fine.

PlymMouth N. H Universalist Grove West Rumney Mr. Conger Dr. Adams Boston H. S. Fiske West Romney E. J. Conger

Defalcations and Frauds by Managers of New York Companies

Insurance Superintendent Smyth reports multiple misconduct cases across long established firms. A company president is a defaulter for 40000 to 50000 over ten years. a secretary purloined 10000. another firm advanced 60000 of assets to cover unreported impairment. Cashier stole 3000 but forced to repay. prosecution halted. Several carriers reassured, with insurers like Adriatic, New York Central, and Roger Williams going out of business. capital reductions and asset impairments are noted at Western New York Life and Homoeopathic Mutual Life, with ongoing solvency concerns and stockholders’ cash calls.

New York Smyth Adriatic Company New York Central Union Springs Roger Williams Providence Homoeopathic Mutual Life of

Franklin search party reports discoveries and rescue mission

The Herald's St Johns dispatch notes the Franklin search party aboard the Eothen landed on Hudson Bay near Depot Island on August 8 1878 in good health. A sledge expedition to King William Land began April 1 1879 with four sledges and sixty dogs. Lieut Schwatka mapped the Lorillard River via Connery and Wager rivers, locating its mouth at Winchester inlet.

New York Herald St. Johns Newfoundland Franklin Eothen Hudson Bay Depot Island King William Land Hey Schwatka Connery River Wager River Col. Gilder Winchester Inlet Khetchak Mellus

Nasby Arrested in Cincinnati After Parking Spat

D R Locke, known as Rev Petroleum V Nasby, was arrested near the Enquirer office for blocking the sidewalk and held briefly at Central Station. After an hour he was released by Chief Wappenstein and threatens consequences for the police.

Cincinnati D. R. Locke Petroleum V. Nasby Central Station House Locke Enquirer Grand Opera House

St Louis Labor Troubles Quiet as Stores Resume Work

St Louis labor unrest eases as store foundries agree to demands and plan to resume Monday. Coop ers who had returned to work after wage rise stopped again upon learning others in idle shops hold sufficient barrels. Cigarmakers have not made much progress.

St. Louis, Mo Coopers

Bright Prospects for Business Men in New York Misery Nearby

Interviews with prominent New York business leaders say trade times are improving due to Western and Southern harvests and reviving manufacturing. Prices rise gently. six months show growth, with current season data higher than last year. The report also notes cheerful national spirit unseen since 1873 amid various crime, legal, and public notices across cities.

New York Memphis Boston David Oliver Ashbury

Fire destroys numerous buildings in Illinois city

A large fire at Farmer City Illinois yesterday morning wiped out twenty four structures and burned out twenty two firms. The main business district lay in ruins with total losses pegged at about one hundred thousand dollars and many policies listed in New England offices. An incendiary cause is suspected.

St. Louis Farmer City Ill New England Springfield Hartford Anna Phenix Midplesex Thomas Somerville Moretown William Russell Island Penple E. C. Robinson Cleveland Cleveland Paper Company St. Clair Street Rutland William Hickey

Hard Times in England Hit Cotton Mills Wage Cuts Extend

The Manchester Guardian reports a severe upcoming winter and widened wage cuts in cotton manufacturing. Five percent wage reductions for calico weavers at Oldham took effect, with common belief that spinners and other districts will follow. About three thousand operatives are affected as ten thousand looms work in Oldham.

Londoon The Manchester Guardian Oldham Glossops Toamarden

Reinforcements for Cetewayo Increase Zulu Tension

A Times dispatch from Newcastle South Africa dated August 3 reports a Zulu tribe not yet touched by war massing toward Selobane as a British detachment ordered home is hurried to confront them.

Lonpdown Newcastle South Africa Selobane

Romanian Prince delays Senate session to September to address Jewish status

Prince Charles announces prorogation of the Romanian Senate and Chamber of Deputies to September 2 and says the government will present measures to revise the constitution regarding the Jews, balancing religious liberty and political equality with national needs. Cardinal appointments to be announced next month. Vatican signals caution on old Catholics amid Germany relations.

Bucharest Prince Charles Senate Chamber of Deputies Romer Mer. Musella Vatican Bavaria Germany

Severe Storm Ravages Martinique Amid Heavy Losses

Havana dispatches report extremely severe weather in Martinique on the 12th with rivers overflowing and extensive destruction to life and property. Other notes mention the St. Croix labor act ending October 1 allowing contract liberty, and unrest in San Domingo with brigand suppression and a constitutional shift granting executive powers. The Spain dispute appears near settlement.

Havana St. Thomas St. Croix Martinique San Domingo Barthone Republic Spain

British News Roundup From London and Constantinople

The Times reports Lieut Carey receives a royal letter reviewing Prince Imperial death and notes an army retreat after reconnoitering party surprise. Half a million Muslim refugees burden the Porte plus Turkish army downsizing. Also: missionaries, rowing challenge, Turco Greek talks, and fires causing heavy losses in Sophia and Russia.

London the Times Lieut. Carey Duke of Cambridge Prince Imperial Ulus Constantinople Porte London Missionary Society Aden Muliens Lake Tanganyika Wim. Elliott Robert W. Boyd Thames Boyd John Higgins Turco-Greek Frontier Commission

Fever Toll Rises as Storm Strikes Memphis

Nineteen fever cases reported to the Board of Health in Mempuis with twelve among colored residents. Eight deaths include C H Helcher Annie Dougherty Virdelia Atwood Michael Watson and four colored individuals. Hospital and undertaker staff ill. Miss Birdie Jot dies at Whitehaven Tenn amid stormy weather. A nurse is sent to White Station Tenn to aid fever cases. a frame house housing Hollis family collapses and Mrs Hollis likely to die. Lizzie Rhodes dies three miles from Raleigh road.

Whitehaven Tenn S. K. Skeffington The Howards White Station Hollis

Multiple Suffer Fatalities And Criminial Incidents Throughout Regions

A rash of incidents across several states includes Henry Carolters shot dead near Decatur Alabama by Lee Wood over marital infidelity, a fatal Baltimore and Ohio Railroad collision near Baltimore, and a fatal stabbing in Glasgow Kentucky. Escapes from Trenton jail and a Leavenworth clerk’s bail also appear amid poisonings at a Milwaukee picnic and a Covington pistol accident.

New Orleans N. R. Bell American Express Company Kansas City Henry Carolters Decatur Ala Lee Wood Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Burlington and Cedar Rapids Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore Trenton Tenn Bill Amos Glasgow John Bowles Ambrose Fortescue Americas London Bank of England Peter Burns Philadelphia Milwaukee Wis Leavenworth Kan Fred M. Spaulding Covington Chesapeake Bay Virginia T. W. McClure Henry Bedford Barbour County Kansas Bedford McClure Jedford James Dobbins Michael Burns Dobbins James Adams Newark N. J

Lawless Doings by Strikers and Friends in Fall River

Last night spinners from Wampanoag Mill faced a saloon attack as a revolver fired to threaten trouble. A crowd stoned the spinners, who fired back. James Webster was wounded in the leg but not seriously. Early today Martin Carroll, beaten by two companions, was found with head injuries. Potts, Prove, and Brosseau were arrested for assault and firing pistols amid rioting.

Fall River Mass Wampanoag James Webster Rawson Martin Carroll Slade Mill William Potts, Jr Chace Mill Niagara Potts Clifford Prove Louis Brosseau

Wing of party pushes test case on officeholder clubs

Washington dispatch reports the extreme Republican faction plans to test the right of officeholders to form political clubs. A double leaded notice in the Republican announces a New York meeting to organize an association that evening. Organizers claim they will precipitate a conflict if needed to breach the party, with many department clerks pledging support.

Washington Boston Journal New York

Postal Matters Post-office Changes Listed

Washington Aug 24 post office changes for the past week note the discontinuation of Winslow's Mills Lincoln county Maine and appointments of postmasters Bradford D Farnham Woolwich Sagadahoe county Me Charles R Coburn East Canaan Gratton county N H Charles W Buxton South Meare Hillsboro county N H George E Field Ferrisburgh Addison county Vt Arthur W Britton North Pomfret Windsor county Vt N B Safford White River Junction Windsor county Vt and W H Bennett East Providence Providence county R I.

Windsor County N. B. Safford White River Junction W. H. Bennett East Providence Providence County R. I

Police tragedy ends in double shooting in Toleno

Police Sgt Jacob Nohl arrested Ross Saulsbury a repeat offender on suspicion. Saulsbury later abused Nobl and refused a retraction. Nobl visited Saulsbury at about 11 AM and demanded a retraction. After being refused Nobl shot Saulsbury twice then shot himself. Both died shortly after.

Tolepo Jacob Nohl Ross Saulsbury Saulsbury Nobl

Multiple Suicides and a Drowning Reported Across States

Reports from Philadelphia Hartford North Scituate and Fryeburg describe four personal crises. William T. Carter a stock broker drowned after jumping from a steamer into the Schuylkill. Ralph E. Webb of Chester hanged himself in Deep River room at Wahginnicut House. Elwin A. Merritt 21 hanged himself in North Scituate with no stated reason. Mrs Ansel Page of Conway New Hampshire also died by hanging with no special cause given.

Philadelphia William T. Carter Schuylkill Hartford Conn Ralph E. Webb Chester Deep River North Scituate Mass Elwin A. Merritt Fryeburg Ansel Page Conway N. H

Lynching of Two Men in Trinidad Colorado

A special dispatch reports that two men, Cormack and Dan Logan, were drawn from an old corral by around 200 men in Trinidad and hanged after separate attempted rapes of young girls. Cormack’s mother in Kentucky was notified of his death.

Denver Col the Tribune Trinidad Cormack Dan Logan Kentucky

English girls in Salt Lake marriage attempt halted by attorney

In Salt Lake City on Aug 23 two English sisters aged 18 and 13 joined a Mormon emigrant party last June. The elder was to wed Elder Harmon, 65, with a wife and grown family, when the prosecuting attorney intervened to prevent what was described as an attempt at ruin. The report notes many friendless girls travel to the area and face pressures that could lead to polygamy.

Chronicle Kalloch America Kallech Alta de Youngs Te Chronicle de Young Salt Lake Utah Harmon

Indians in Northern Arizona Ask For Rations

The Indian bureau reports about 1,000 Hualupai Indians in Northern Arizona are starving and asks the Secretary of War to issue temporary rations of meat and flour while longer-term supplies are arranged by the Indian office.

Washington, D. C Indian Bureau Arizona Secretary of War Indian Office

Schurz Begins Westward Trip to Inspect Indian Agencies

Chicago Aug 23 Carl Schurz with Webb C Hayes and Times, Carson, spent the day in the city before departing for Dakota. He will spend three to four weeks in the West inspecting Indian agencies and departmental management.

Chicago Carl Schurz Webb C. Hayes Carson New York Times City Dakota

Peaches Slack in Baltimore Market on Record Supplies

In Baltimore on August 23, receipts of peaches across several days averaged over fifty thousand boxes creating a market glut. Packing and canning plants being fully supplied, prices fell to 10 to 25 cents per box for the best. Hundreds of boxes sold at 8 cents including freight costs.

Kearney Market Street de Young Chronicle Kalloch Baltimore

Horrible wife murder shocks small Illinois town

CuicaGo Illinois August 23 a German farmer Fred Keesler near Buckley Iroquois county shot his wife injuring her jaw then killed her with an axe as she fled through the yard. He fled the scene and no motive is known.

CuicaGo Ill Fred Keesler Buckley Iroquois County Keesler

Ella excursion boat sails from Norwich to Watch Hill

The Ella carried 300 passengers on a regular Sunday trip to Watch Hill. A New London policeman boarded to obtain the officers' names, but no arrests or detentions occurred among the passengers in Norwich.

Norwich Conn Ella Watch Hill New London

Car Load of Silver Ore Reported in St Louis

A car load of silver ore from Silver Mountain near Fredericktown, Missouri, arrived at the works in St Louis. The mine is said to yield eighty ounces to the ton.

ST. Louis Silver Mountain Fredericktop

Train Wrecks Near Mud Cut Hurts No One Seriously

A Western North Carolina Road mail and passenger train with an excursion attached was wrecked at Mud Cut by a landslide last night. One coach carrying excursionists was buried, but no serious injuries reported.

Henry N. C North Carolina Road

Private Sale Buys Times-Journal for 50000 to Beck and Mitchell

The Times Journal of St Louis was sold at private sale tonight for 50000 dollars to James Beck of St Louis and A S Mitchell.

St. Louis, Mo The Times-Journal James Ge Beck A. S. Mitchell

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