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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1883

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Editorial Notes and Notices From Boston Post Pages

A summary of the Boston Post sections on pages two through four covering editorial notes latest reports by telegraph and mail local and general news personal notices third page financial and commercial market reports imports and exports marriages deaths railroad matters court record fourth page local summary vacation notes meteorological reports local news hotel arrivals ship news obituary

Telegraph and Mail Yellowstone Park Colorado

Severe hail storms cause crop losses in multiple counties

Despatches report a severe hail storm north of Sterling causing an estimated $50,000 in crop damage. Jamesville Wisconsin notes a furious hail storm nearly destroying Rock county tobacco crops, with losses near $100,000. Other items include a fatal oil plant accident in Brooklyn, a jail capture in Troy, and various court and security updates across several states.

Notable 19th Century Migrants and Travelers Across America and Europe

A compilation of movements and travels: Kenry Ward Beecher leaving Portland, W Lavery Hicks on a fishing tour at Rangeley, Folger visiting Geneva before Washington, Tallapoosa carrying Chandler arrives at St John and heads to Penobscot, Eads invited to Paris on Seine improvement, Crowell and Smith hike Mt Lafayette nearly 30 miles, European ballet troupe reaches Boston, Phillips Brooks and Paine abroad expect return by Cephalonia, Mrs Bearce of Bath marks 90th birthday with 40 guests, De Pauw offers 1 million endowment if $150k raised by Aug 1 with time extended to Oct 4, Kirkwood advises East youth to vacation in Rockies, Hugo praises Poe and Whitman, Marathon ship lists cabin and steerage passengers totaling 25 cabin, 31 intermediate, 408 steerage.

Kenry Ward Beecher Portland Ore W. Lavery Hicks Board of Health Rangeley Lakes Folger Port Huron Mich Geneva N. Y Washington United States Tallapoosa Chandler St. John N. B Penobecot Eads St. Louis Paris Seine Frank L. Crowell Boston B. F. Smith, Jr New York Bethlehem Profile House Mt. Lafayette Rosina Viele Lucia Cormani Secondas Coryphees Grand Ballet de Pauw Indiana Asbury University Kirkwood Iowa Iowa City Pacific Coast Europe Rockies Victor Hugo Edgar A. Poe Prince Mr. Whittier Lowella Oliver “Wendell Holmes Cunard Marathon Capt Fletcher Live V. Kinsella Kinsella T. W. Bancroft Kruger Leet Schieffinn R. S. Phillips MacDonald Flora MacDonald C. Bishop P.M. Nordberg P. C. Mazoondar Capt. Giles Capt. Wallace Mary Holmes L. Colby R.linklater J. F. Morrill D. G. Oliver and Son P. C. Cuilmane

Hawkeye Dashes Iowa Politicking In Boone County Visit

An Iowa man visited the Post editorial rooms seeking the Argus Black Diamond, claiming it the smartest Boone County paper. The Hawkeye spoke of Boston weeks, mentions Ben Butler and John L. Sullivan, and says he is clean out of politics with no Iowa campaign progress to report.

Iowa The Post Argus Black Diamond Boone County Hawkeye Boston the Hawkeye Pye Ben Butler Argus Sullivan Butler

Minstrels, Impulse and Pop Attract City Audiences

Thatcher Primrose and West enjoy strong support in Boston with advance ticketing for seats. Impulse receives praise for its Museum show while Pop promises entertainment for all, and Cheek and Roland Reed are warmly welcomed at the Park. Howat’s lively variety bills close the Oakland season with s-Hub Punch advertised by grocers and merchants.

Boston Thatcher Primrose West Pop Cheek Roland Reed Howat Oakland

Garfield Letters Reveal Indiana Campaign Links and Money Pushes

A Sun series shows Republican managers coordinating with Garfield allies in 1880 to influence the Indiana contest. Letters reveal requests for quiet action, introductions for T. M. Phillips, and appeals for funds from Dorsey Jewell and other figures, including Blaine and Forbes, to bolster Indiana and Virginia efforts.

New York the Sun Hancock Republican National Committee Gen Garfield Senator Dorsey Gov Jewell Indiana Dorsey W. Dorsey Gen. Arthur J. A. Garfield Mernier Ohio S. W. Dorsky Fifth Avenue Washington Philadelpha T. Phillips New Castle New Gen. Garfield Messrs T. M. Phillips Phillips Blaine National Committee Maine Jas. G. Blaine Stewart L. Woodford West Virginia Wheeling W.va Sturgiss Atkinson Stewart L. Wooprorp Marshall Jewell J. R. Thompson West Virginia University John F. Lewis Virginia Mahone

President's Journey Through Yellowstone To Lake Camp

Aug 26 at Yellowstone Park reports the presidential party moved from upper geyser basin to Yellowstone Lake encampment after foraging concerns. They crossed the continental divide twice in 20 miles, enjoying geysers and clear springs, with a sunset over the lake and light rain tempering the dust for tomorrow's march.

Yellowstone Park Livingston Mont Shoshone Lake Yellowstone Lake Lincoln

Explosion on Hudson River steamer Riverdale blows up at North River

Disaster on a Hudson excursion steamer Riverdale leaves 50 aboard, with early reports showing many blown from the cabin as the hull collapses. Ambulances rush to the scene and tugs search for survivors. Death toll unclear, some bodies recovered, others missing. Crew, passengers, and witnesses recount a sudden blast and rapid sinking near Sixteenth Street.

New York Thorne Riverdale Sixteenth Street North River Hudson Haverstraw Fifteenth Street Jersey Gardiner Evangelist Sisson Tarrytown Chappin Cornwals Bloomfield Street Reliance Jay Gould E.S. Jaffray West Twenty-third Street Mr. Gould Mr. Jaffray Crystenah West Thirteenth Street Julia Sesson John Crevyet

Otis in Trouble in New York Adultery Arrest

James Otis Euler, known as James Otis, arrested in New York on a Boston requisition for adultery. Noted author of Harper's Young People serials and former Boston Globe contributor. He allegedly fled Boston with Mrs Kimball, wife of a wealthy merchant, and his wife sued for divorce on adultery grounds.

New York James Otis Euler Boston James Otis Harper’s Young People Boston Globe Kimball

Double Tragedy in Indianapolis Court Clash

In Indianapolis a lawsuit in a justice court ended with Jacob Oldenbarger shooting Jacob Bush on the street after the verdict. He then wounded Samuel Campbell as he fled, and fatally shot himself. The incident occurred around 1 o'clock when Oldenbarger fired twice and killed Bush and Campbell before killing himself.

Indianapolis Ind Jacob Oldenbarger Jacob Bush Bush Oldenbarger Samuel Campbell

Uniform Freights Organization Forms in Chicago

An Adp organization forms in Chicago to secure uniform freight rates nationwide. It claims railroads have discriminated in favor of certain shippers and aims to end such discrimination, with participation from major wholesale and manufacturing interests in the city.

Chicago Apd

James Trial Resumes as Defense Seeks Credibility Challenge

In Gallatin Missouri on August 28 the James trial continued with the defense asking permission to present testimony aimed at questioning Mrs. Bolton's credibility. The strategy sought to open evidence about the murder of Wood Hite at the Ford house, linked to Liddell's case.

Hite Capt. Ford Ida Bolton Willie Bolton Frank James Liddell Jesse James Hites Hité Bob Ford Wilbur Ford E. Hall James T. Hughes J. T. Ford Gallatin James Bolton Wood Hite Ford House

Umpire At Fault Powers Boston Victory Over Providence

The Boston club crushed Providence 14 to 1 in a game filled with strong batting from the visitors and costly Providence errors. A disputed ninth inning call by umpire Furlong prevented a 14 to 0 score, as Radbourne struggled while Hornung led Boston with three base hits including a home run. Providence failed to convert scoring threats despite men reaching third and second base multiple times, while Boston leveraged seven innings of decisive offense. Umpire Furlong’s ruling capped a day of spirited play before 3,384 fans.

Bostons Providence Furlong Radbourne Whitney Gray Hornung Farrell Sutton Burdock Mortill Wise Irwin Burlinton Hines Morrill Carroll Cassidy Merrill Radford Denny A.B. R. B. T.E. P.O. A. E. Hounting Tales Poe Nebi Beas Snc Sies Buffinton C.f Bens Madford Ssesekievesiss Cbs Oiccs Seedscesscce Bobone L-H Carrol Radbourn Gilligan Fielder

AT THE CAPITAL Navy criticisms and banknote loss probe in Washington

Navy officers criticize Pensacola handling amid yellow fever, while a pension office employee faces arrest for allegedly improper mail use. Treasury notes loss case outlines neglect and recovery attempts, with related public notices on bankruptcy plans and a Hill commission report nearing completion.

Navy Department Pensacola Pension Office

New England News Highlights From Androscoggin to Portland

Drownings in the Androscoggin and Wells Beach are reported along with a mountain accident in New Hampshire. Bangor opens a new police station amid cheers and drunken revelry. Recovered bodies include Kitty Safford and Green/Thayer, with Emma Gould found nearby. Howard Seymour, a Brooklyn summer guest from Seal Harbor, vanished after a boat capsized in a squall. A 15 year old boy shot accidentally by his mother near Augusta. recovery uncertain. Legislature gathers in Augusta amid push for statute revision and a railroad lease lobby. The 7th Maine Veteran association holds its annual reunion at Old Orchard. elects officers and votes next gathering in Portland. A Gardinerfloat body is identified as John Turner of Bangor. The 13th Maine regiment reunion yields 100 veterans and planned Portland gathering. An earlier note reports a button peddler found dead in Gardiner.

Harry Curtis Samuel Curtis Topsham Androscoggin Lillie Radcliffe Saco White Mountains New Hampshire Bangor Kitty Safford Greenor Thayer Wells Beach Emma Gould Howard Seymour Brooklyn N. Y Seal Harbor Bar Harbor Iia E. J. Roberts Augusta Boston Maine Thirteenth Maine Regiment Peak’s Island S. ©. Gordon F. 8. Hazeltine Melrose Mass C. Gordon Portland W.H. Sargent S. C. Gordon W. H. Sargent H. S. Thrasher Matthew Jones Fred Robbins Lowell Col. Hazeltine

Robbery at Alton Bay and Local Farm News

Michael Conlon reports a burglary at the Alton Bay house taking 525 dollars from his sleeping room. News notes disease among horses in Keene, livestock losses and sickness, and Hanover crops damaged by frost. Walter McDaffee’s decomposed body found near Wolfboro, suicide suspected. Kearsarge Agricultural and Mechanical association met at Warner August 25 to plan the upcoming fair with a nine member executive committee and new officers.

Michael Conlon Alton Bay Keene Flovel Beal Wesley Austin Hanover Walter McDaffee Wolfboro Kearsarge Agricultural and Mechanical Association Warner James Fellows He2niker George Savory Walter Sargent

Train brakeman killed by fall on Owl at Whitensville

A brakeman named Scully on the Owl of the Providence and Worcester railroad was killed at night in Whitensville when he fell between the cars. Also, Eugene Brigham Marlborough tax collector robbed of 200 to 300 dollars on a street Saturday evening.

Scully Providence and Worcester Whitensville Eugene ©. Brigham Marlborough Unitarian Church Westboro E. C. Towne Worcester Frank C. Buck Anderserville Deborah Stevens Hanson

Dempster Drowns Bathing At Fields Point Providence

James Dempster a 45 year old stucco worker drowned in three feet of water while bathing at Fields point Providence river at 5 P.M. Tuesday. William J. Shae the alleged forger pleaded guilty at Pawcatuck Tuesday to passing a check on the Pawcatuck National Bank president and was bound over to the September term of the New London county superior court in $2000.

James Dempster Fields Point Providence River William J. Shae Pawcatuck Pawcatuck National Bank Superior Court New London County

Trial of Isaac H Lockwood for fraud opens in New Haven

In New Haven the trial of Isaac H Lockwood, charged with obtaining money through fraudulent lending, began in federal court Tuesday. He claimed a banker’s supposed death left 750000 to aid men tempted by dishonesty, then blackmailed guilty parties for hush money. He lived in Sydney with his aunt, dressed in patent leather shoes, and appeared unconcerned.

New Haven Isaac H.lockwood United States Lockwood Sypney

Last picnic ends season at Highland Lake amid games

The Walpole Highland Lake grove hosted the season finale under Boston Highlands A O H division No 9 with about 200 attendees. Winners earned prizes in sack race, light weight throwing, standing jumps, wheelbarrow blindfold, boys mile, three mile, prize dance, fatmans race, running hop and step, plus jig and reel. Gibbs's orchestra provided music as the pavilion stayed busy with dancing.

Highland Lake Grove Walpole Hell Boston Highlands John Bradford J. Slattery M. J. Slattery James Jones Cason John Finnering Edward Bennon J. Bradford H. Kelley Daniel McGeevan Michael Mooney T. J. Hotaran Gibbs

Tewksbury Trustees Urgently Asked to Resign

The Tewksbury almshouse trustees have been urged by the governor to resign. Trustees Nourse, Eliot, and Mrs. Hammond refuse, but Mr. Spaulding of Lawrence has agreed. Dr. Pope’s term ended in July with no nomination to fill the vacancy. The council is expected to nominate two persons at its next meeting.

Tewksbury Almshouse Nourse Eliot Hammond Spaulding Lawrence Pope Vennor

Paris Proclamation Sparks City Excitement and Riots

Paris blazes with placards declaring the Count de Paris king of France as Louis Philippe II amid police removals and crowd resistance. Other dispatches note Annam treaty terms, Chinese hostility, the Minerva wreck, Cork conspirators, Sagasta cabinet resignation, O Donnell's England trial, and various European disturbances.

Count de Paris France O’ Donnell England London Comte de Paris Louis Philip II Annam M. Harmand China Zun Nan Barker Enterprise Zanzibar Minerva Pemba Island Bombay Cork Deasy Liverpool Madrid Sagasta Alfonso O’donnell Supreme Court O‘donnell Cape Town Alexandria Paris Gaulois M. Challemel Lacour Ruiz Zorrilla Spain Zalaloevpe Woodburn St. Germain Pierre Russia James McDermott

New Hampshire Legislature Passes Wide Range of Bills

The New Hampshire House approved numerous measures including fish commission actions, highway funding in the White Mountains, estate distribution, railroad consolidations, incorporation of several companies, and expanded hotel safety provisions. The Senate backed bills for the New Hampshire Unitarian Association and probate duties. A concurrent resolution set final adjournment for Saturday noon. The Rye Beach typhoid cases traced to a well with a cesspool overflow. the issue was isolated with no ongoing illness at hotels or boarding houses.

Concorp N. H Fish Commission New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Department of Public Instruction White Mountains Worcester Nashua Rochester New Hampshire Life Insurance Company Portsmouth and Kittery Fer Company Blackwater City of Keene House of Representatives College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Union Manufacturing Company of Peterboro Colby Railroad Commission Dartmouth College Senate New Hampshire Unitarian Association State Board of Health Rye Beach

Multiple Local Accidents and a Larceny Report in Boston

A man was found dead on the New York and New England railroad track at South Boston with mutilation suggesting a train strike. G McPherson, a clerk, was injured by falling hoisting gear at State street. M McDonnell, 60, was crushed by an elevator guard at Tremont and Castle, fracturing his spine. Patrick Brodie, 27, missing from East Third street since Aug 10. Carpenter’s tools valued at 40 dollars stolen from W Cone’s home. Mary Donahoe, 62, injured in a fall at home. Mrs. Dodge reports napkin rings stolen at 19 Harrison avenue. Deputy Sheriff Dienan and Inspector Gernaughty of Worcester arrest George Munsey on Hanover street for larceny of a trunk stolen from Boston and Albany station in Worcester last September. Munsey to Worcester for trial.

New York and New England Boston City Hospital George McPherson No. 204 State Street Michael McDonnell Marlboro Holmes Shoe Factory Castle and Tremont Streets Massachusetts General Hospital Patrick Brodie East Third Street W. Cone Windsor Street Mary Donahoe Osborne Place Dodge Harrison Avenue Daniel F. Holland Gernaughty Dienan Worcester George ©. Munsey Hanover Street

Savage brothers charged in tenement fire case

At th 1s municipal court on Tuesday Fred and John Savage were charged with setting a fire at a tenement on Tracher court Sunday morning and held in $5,000 each for examination Sept. 4. John McIntosh testified as a witness. Richard L. Welch faced robbery charges for stealing a $20 watch from Preston Ellis, held in $2,000 for trial in the superior court. Robert B. Hasty charged with knife assault on Frank P. Boynton, held in $2,066 for the grand jury.

Fred John Savage Tracher Court John McIntosh Richard L. Welch Preston Ellis Rkobert B. Hasty Frank P. Boynton

Gardner Bequest to Government Clarified in 19th Century Will

The Gardner bequest details are outlined with John Gardner of Charlestown Massachusetts dying in 1876. His will dated January 17 1862 proved in Lee County after provision for payments is described in the document.

Gardner John Gardner Charlestown Mass Lee County

Parisian description of Emma Murphy's wedding robes

The Paris Figaro describes Miss Emma Murphy's forthcoming London marriage to Lord Wolseley detailing an extravagant trousseau. It highlights satin robes encrusted with silver, mantles of velvet, old point lace veils, rose and ivory gowns, and pages in rose silk, noting French fashion mastery and the bride's American wealth and beauty.

Lord Wolseley Paris Figaro London Great Britain Emma Murphy Reynolds Free America Flandre England Murphy Trousseau Felix

Treed by a Bull in Little Valley

Samuel Merrick, a nearly 70 year old stock raiser from Little Valley Cattaraugus County New York, was trapped for three hours under a chestnut tree when a bull charged him. He fell to the ground exhausted and unconscious after escaping the animal’s reach. His recovery remained in doubt as his family searched for him all evening.

Samuel Merrick Little Valley Cattaraugus County N. Y Hodge Mr. Merrick

Gov Cleveland praised as rare public man by Elmira Gazette

The Elmira Gazette argues against critics who call Gov. Cleveland a mere stayer. It praises his reluctance to chase headlines and presidential boosts, claiming such restraint restores faith in public service. The piece lauds his focus on duties over self-promotion and urges more leaders like him.

Elmira Gazette Free Press Dem Gov.Cleveland Republican Independent Gov. Cleveland Cleveland

Clfe HALL MATTERS AND ELECTION NOTICE

Fire Commissioner White acknowledged a $100 donation from Billing Clapp & Co for firemen at the recent No 165 High Street blaze. An election for councilman in Ward 6 will be held today from 8 AM to 4 PM. Harvey N Collison is the Democratic nominee. The Caledonian Society invited Mayor Palmer to attend games at Spy Pond on August 20.

White Clapp & Co No. 165 High Street Harvey N. Collison Caleadonian Society Palmer Spy Pond Agg

Rough on Rats Clears Bunks and Pests in Local Row

Fragments note Rough on Rats clearing bunks and piles of flies scaches ants bedbugs rats mice crows chi in a local scene. Feirbanks's Rock Cordial is mentioned as a cold remedy amid the disorder.

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