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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1880

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The Cost of a Boy by Rev P B Fiske

A satire on boy raising costs cites Rev P B Fiske who estimates a good boy costs at least 5000 by age 15 with compound interest while a bad boy costs about 10000 at 21 unless he attends college. He notes these figures omit parental tears and gray hairs and even suggests twins as variety with a good and bad son both costing 10000 at 21.

P. B. Fiske Elege

Cargo packing advances raise cotton tonnage and freight gains

By latest patent compressors ships now sail with 1,725 pounds per ton, up from 1,425. An English vessel recently left New Orleans with 2,316 pounds per ton, carrying 4,363 bales totaling 3,054,848 pounds under deck. This 35 percent gain over prior packing increased freight by nearly $4,000.

New Orleans

English papers mock French praise of leaders

The piece notes some English papers mock the French for praising their government, especially Gambetta. It highlights the Liverpool Post arguing that after Tory rule and Gladstone restoration, England should refrain from scolding the French for venerating Napoleon III, Thiers, and Gambetta.

Gambetta Liverpool Post England Lord Beaconsfield Gladstone Napoleon III M. Thiers M. Gambetta

Vermont workers warned by circulars in political push

A Vermont factory owner circular urges workers to vote Republican, framing it as a threat to lose mills if Hancock is elected. Letters from multiple business leaders in Burlington urge laborers to consider pro Republican reasons, praising Garfield and opposing Democratic policies, with local notices from Litchfield and Vermont towns.

Vermont Hancock National Republican Committee Olaf Burlington, Vt Republican Party Repuublican Party Democratic Party Garfield Treasury United States Royal Party of North Farnham Barstow Gro H. Morse W. A. Crombie D. W. Robinson C. R. Hayward KF. W. Smith J. W. Goodell Guo. R. Hout L. K. Barnes H. Hiickok E. A. Pope Fenguson M’i’g CO

Marriage of Mary Patterson to Blind Musician in New York

In a New York court Mary Patterson aged 16 or 19 as claimed by her, and blind musician John Mercomber 24, married after an oath taken before a minister. Judge Murray ruled no perjury charge since it was moral forgery not a legal offense. Mrs Ryder seeks to separate Mary from Macomber amid accusations of destitution and scandal. Also reported: a bakery fire in Brooklyn rescues, a canal boat drowning scare, and European gold coin shipments totaling $575,000 from ships Rhein and Hohenstaufen. A cyclone devastated areas around Little Neck and Creedmoor Long Island, destroying corn and damaging buildings. Brooklyn girl Addie Clark died by suicide from steamship Arizona incident amid hysteria.

New York Macomber Auntie Avenue Brooklyn Potter John Laterberger Wilbur F. Hull Maria Milligan Rhein Europe Hohenstaufen Little Neck Great Neck Creedmoor L. 1 Arizona Addie Clark

Fraudulent Tickets Cast Shadows Over Western Rail Lines

Reports from New York dated August 27 indicate a large scale issuance of forged railroad tickets on lines to the West and Southwest, with arrests expected. Also on August 27 the Troy and Boston Railroad Company was admitted to the joint executive committee overseeing trunk lines and Western railroads.

New York Troy and Boston B Railroad Troy and Boston Railroad Company Trunk Lines and Western Railroads

Incendiary Fire Ravages Warehouses In Steelton and Cook's Mills

An early morning fire at Steelton three miles from Harrisburg destroyed the warehouse and three stables owned by J B Liteh and a building of Henry Bonholster, with nine horses saved. The loss is unlisted though insured. In Portland Casco a store owned by W M & R Cook and leased to A E Mann burned with stock, about $1,000 loss, partially insured.

Harrispurg Steelton J.B. Liteh Henry Bonholster Portland Cook’s Mills Casco A. E. Mann

Death of Miss Candace M. Olney in Paris

Cable despatch reports the death of Candace M. Olney in Paris on August 3, once a noted New York milliner and a witness in the Newell divorce case. In a final letter she said she was weary of life and asked to rest in the dress she wore. The U S consul arranged a Christian burial with thanks.

New York Paris France Candace M. Olney Fourteenth Street Newell United States

Guthrie Lynching Follows Robbery Attempt Near Kentucky Town

In Guthrie Kentucky a Black man named Green Ellis assaulted Mrs. Duncan two miles north of town with intent to rob. He beat her, stole $12, and left her for dead. Though captured and jailed, a mob removed Ellis and hanged him last night after overpowering guards.

Guthrie Green Ellis Duncan Here Ellis Wa Ellis

Grand Chapter royal Arch Masons elect officers base

Detroit August 27 officers elected for the Grand Chapter royal Arch Masons G G H P Robert F Brower Keokuk Iowa D G G H P Sefred H Chapman Boston Mass G G K Noble D Larner Washington G G S Henry Bostwick Covington Ky G G treasurer Reuben Lemmon Toledo C G G secretary Christopher G Fox Buffalo N Y G G C H D F Dey Buffalo N Y G P S Joseph P Homer New Orleans

Detroit Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons G.G.H.P Robert F. Brower Keokuk Iowa Sefred H. Chapman Boston Mass Noble D. Larner Washington G.G.S Henry Bostwick Covington G. G Reuben. Lemmon Toledo

Worcester man confronted by death at riverbank

E C Williams of Worcester met a traveler at Northampton and learned he planned to drown himself in the Connecticut River. Officers found the man on the river bank with a leather strap and a large stone about his neck writing a farewell letter. He will likely be sent to the insane asylum Monday.

Springfield Mass E. C. Williams Worcester Northampton Connecticut Union Park Gage School Boston Penny Savings Bank Washington Street Concord Square Henry Williams

Night attack near Cochran ends in fatal double homicide

Near Cochran Georgia four white men in disguise assaulted a negro cabin firing on occupants. John Brown shot with buckshot killing two brothers named Dykes. The negro occupant escaped. Coroner's jury rules justifiable homicide.

Atlanta Cochran John Brown

Ouray at Southern Ute agency dying, treaty unsigned

Denver dispatch reports Ouray is at the Southern Ute agency with Bright's disease of the kidneys and likely to die before morning. The treaty remains unsigned.

Denver Col Tribune Ouray Southern Ute Bright

Ross Wins $500 Wrestling Match Over Daly

Providence reports Ross defeated Daly in a wrestling bout for $500 after an earlier interference when the contestants fell into the water. The match settled this evening following Tuesday’s disruption.

Providence R. I Ross Daly

St Julien breaks trotting record at Charter Oak Park

Hopeful crowd of about 8,000 witnesses St Julien beat the 92:113-4 record with a 9:11 1/4 effort under Mr. Hickok at Charter Oak Park. The event included open and 2:50 classes, with Parganas, Steve Maxwell, and Trinket among winners. Hickok earned extra purse while St Julien received wreaths and fanfare.

Hartrorp Conn Charter Oak Park St. Julien Mr. Hickok Hickok Association Humphrey Harbison Barus Hannis Hopeful Trinket Parana Steve Maxwell Maude Independence William Rockafeller New York Gen. Knox Parganas Pardnebasenes Edwin Thorn Opween Jimmy Stewart Marlboro Bill E Weeeen Freeman Lady Martin Dan Smith Ccesssaee Charlie Champlin Lady Foxie Seeneinweed Robert Lee Hambletonian Bashaw John S. Clark A. Hickok San Francisco B. Une Julien Ingomar Charlie S Pomeroy Lizzie D Adair Sky Scraper Bashaw John Murphy Wedgewood Lucy

Trial Request Sparks Lynching Fears Over 1881 Case

Gov Hall case advances to United States District Court after counsel secures writ of error arguing lack of jury of peers. Arguments set for October 2 for a new trial amid strong public pressure and threats of lynching if the prisoner is acquitted.

Infant Burn Death and Local Events in Maine

An infant son of Almon Carville of Salem died the same evening after a scalding accident from a pitcher of hot water. The Maine State Sportsman Association executive committee met in Portland to plan a September meeting and a Peak’s Island glass ball shoot. A Maine law debate concerns medical student dissections and capital punishment. A flag with Hancock and English and Plaisted names flew at Morrill's Corner for an event with Gen. M. T. McMahon and Chandler's Band. Hancock Mexican War Veteran Association formed in Portland with 13 members. Frank Lannagan named captain.

Almon Carville Salem Maine State Sportsman Association Portland Peak’s Island Maine Hancock Morrill’s Corner M. T. McMahon New York Chandler Hancock Mexican War Veteran Association Frank Lannagan

Shaw Rifles Join Third Regiment Camp at Concord

The Shaw Rifles of Lebanon enter camp with the Third Regiment at Concord on September 6. Other items note railroad leases, a fatal wagon accident involving Rollie Roberts of Rollinsford, a policing arrest in Portsmouth, a bank of thefts at Abbott Norris store North Hampton, and various local happenings including a sunken railway accident and temperance meeting updates.

Shaw Rifles Lebanon Concord Connecticut River Railroad Company Manchester and Keene Rollie Joseph D. Roberts Rollinsford Clarence W. Spring Meriden Academy Sylvester L. Durgin Wendell Portsmouth Abbott Norris North Hampton Suncook Suncook Valley Constant Robie Claremont Junction J. W. Gurnsey Underhill Torrent Engine Company Newburyport Frank B. Ives Bailey Wolfboro Mt. Washington Boston and Maine Dover Women’s Christian Temperance Union Hedding Camp Ground East Epping Abbie McIntire Exeter S. L. Eastman Methuen Mass C. B. Pitblado Wallace Manchester Larkin Derby O. H. Jasper Nashua J. H. Stearns Epping Charles Richardson Amherst

New London Vessel Captures Thief Then Frees Him at Breakfast

A benevolent New London vessel owner seized one of four thieves caught stealing cordage but fed and released his captive after noting the man’s poverty and hunger. The report also lists a fatal train accident in Farmington involving Gustavus Hall, a nine year old deaf boy. Additional items include a barber found dead at Kunkel's Hotel with a note naming Tony Redelberger and a Stafford village railroad fatality identified as Marsden. Barnacle control in New London harbor shifts as fresh water salinity rises, enabling barnacles to cling to floats.

New London Gustavus Hall New Haven Northaapton Farmington Waterbury Kunkel

Notable deaths of several prominent figures across cities

Capt E Dyne Fenton author of novels is dead. Rev Dr John F Chaplain died in Allentown on Aug 26. Harry C Henry longtime Boston police member and Seamen's Bethel Society worker died Aug 25 in Nashua at 71. John Quincy Adams died Aug 27 of apoplexy. longtime silver plater from Adams & Green. John L Sheriff of Dedham died Aug 26 at about 75. George W Jonson Niagara County leader died recently. NH native educated at Haverhill and Dartmouth. linked to Liberty party campaigns in 1842 for MA Governor and NY Attorney General.

E. Dyne Fenton John F. Chaplain Lehigh Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Conference Allentown Harry C. Henry Boston Seamen’s Bethel Society Nashua N. H John Quincy Adams Adams Irm Adams & Green Hawley Street No. 18 Province Court Henry C. Barnabee John L. Sheriff Dedham Mass Cambridge George W. Jonson Niagara County New York Royalton New Hampshire Haverhill Academy Dartmouth College Aurora Academy Millard Fillmore Easton Massachusetts Liberty Party

Glasgow Irish meet condemns heavy six months riot punishments

A Glasgow despatch reports an Irish meeting condemning the heavy six months imprisonment handed to Home Rule rioters in Glasgow. The British Commons debated the Afghan question, with Lord Hartington noting no confirmation of alarming Afghan news. Irish MPs were defeated 1142 to 29 yet persisted in opposing measures seen as against Ireland’s interests.

Glasgow House of Commons Lord Hartington Ireland Dublin Constantinople Council of Ministers Turkey Prince Charles of Roumania Ferdinand Prince Hohenzollern Germany House of Lords Adriatic Bank of England America Amsterdam Bunge & Joosten Lessing Hamburg New York

Vermont News Roundup From Nortified Friday to College Appointments

Central Methodist camp meeting opens near the railroad at Nortified Friday. Ernest Shedd of Bellows Falls loses a leg and a hand after an accident under a Vermont road yard car. David Gusha of Staffords dies by suicide amid financial troubles. George W. Jones suspected of arson at Brandon barns, released on $1,700 bail. failure to post bail. Connecticut River Valley Musical Convocation opens in Bellows Falls under Prof. Whitney. Frank T. Baird of Chicago performs as pianist. festival runs to Friday. Rev. Byron Hamilton elected president of Middlebury College. L A Austin named Latin professor. J W Abernethy named tutor. D M Means resigns from Mental Science chair.

Central Methodist Camp Meeting Ernest Shedd Central Conant Bellows Falls B. Whitney Boston Frank T. Baird Chicago Byron Hamilton Ll.d Robert College Constantinople Turkey Middlebury College L. A. Austin Kimball Academy Meriden J. W. Abernethy Middlebury D. McG. Means

Multiple perils and crimes reported in Fitchburg area

West Boylston man aged over 50 arrested for attempting to outrage a 10 year old colored girl. Injuries from an accident at A Coburn's shoe factory in Hopkinton. Fitchburg Railroad freight traffic at capacity With 400 loaded cars eastbound between Fitchburg and North Adams. Isaac Hewitt, arrested in Maine for stealing harnesses, alleged polygamist with wives in Gilsum Keene and East Winthrop. Connecticut River low halts ferries. Holyoke steamer runs sporadically. Fever and ague strike Mount Tom lumber mill workers. Thomas Lawler in Lowell shot himself behind the eye, likely fatal. Six year old boy run over in South Lawrence. legs amputated. hopes dim. Miss Juliet Hart Davis accuses J William Fletcher and wife of spiritualist fraud in Lawrence. Detectives find no missing property. she sent thousands in dresses and jewels. Nantucket boat trip ends with a buoy episode. girl stranded on buoy 15 minutes before rescue.

Charles L. Johnson West Boylston A. Coburn Hopkinton Mr. Kemp Woodville Fitchburg North Adams Isaac Frank Hewitt Winthrop Hebbardston Gilsum N. H Keene East Winthrop Connecticut River Hockanam Holyoke Mount Tom Framingham and Lowell Lowell Thomas Lawler Edward O’connors South Lawrence Boston and Lowell Merrimac Street Juliet A. T. Hart Davis Lawrence J. William Fletcher England Fletchers Davis Nantucket

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