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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1884

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Blaine shown as anti Irish in stirring political clash

In England mass support favors Cleveland while ex Governor Noyes accuses Blaine of aggressive foreign policy and disdain for Irish. Blaine’s past actions against Irish Catholics and his lack of response to Irish events are noted, contrasted with Cleveland’s respectful reply and invitation to the Irish national convention. Turn the rascals out and let no more rascals in.

England Cleveland Blaine Ohio Noyes Gov Buffalo McSweeney Great Britain James C. Madigan Congress Fourth Congressional District Maine James G. Blaine Republican State Committee Madigan Augusta Friends of Irish Liberty Baltimore Boston Pilot Albany N. Y P. A. McKenna Irish National League Grover Cleveland Ireeland New York Tribune

Dana's critique of Cleveland and Butler cited by New York despatch

The Aug 26 New York dispatch cites Dana's harsh judgment of Cleveland's ignorance dullness narrow mind and poor private life. It recalls his June 8 remark on Cleveland and Flower as possible nominees with NY prospects and notes Dana's self description of Butler as a man of crooked ways and foul methods.

New York Dana Cleveland Gov. Cleveland Roswell P. Flower Sun Ben Butler

When did Blaine marry and where was the wedding

The Portland Press notes a denial that Blaine’s marriage occurred in March 1851 and urges focusing on his public record rather than private matters. The writer questions the private details and asks for the date, place, and time of the marriage, urging readers to consider his official conduct instead.

Blaine Col. Holloway Portland Press

Butler support jibe prompts Hindu denial by Dr Dwarka Nath Ray

The New York World joked that all the Hindoos favor Butler. Dr Dwarka Nath Ray of East Twenty seventh street denies being among the supporters, calling the notion misleading. He criticizes political cronyism and urges ousting the rogues.

New York World Butler Dwarka Nath Ray M.D East Twenty-seventh Street Humbug

Fireworks and electric display at Nantasket Hotel event

The beach season nears end with a Saturday display at Nantasket Hotel by Russell & Sturgess. A mammoth fireworks show will light the sky after noon and again in the evening, followed by a grand display of electric lights in the night program.

Nantasket Hotel Nantasket Russell & Sturgess

Hoar's Ignorance. Senator's Misstatements Re viewed

David A. Wells pens a caustic review of Senator George F. Hoars Boston ratification speech. He argues tariff claims misstate costs, drawbacks, and effects on carriage and wool markets, and urges better understanding of political economy and U.S. trade. The letter challenges Hoars assertions about duties, imports, and Australia sales.

David A. Wells George F. Hoar United States Boston Eliot Harvard Australia Treasury Brooklyn N. Y Manilla Russia China India Brazil New York New England Ivers Cambridge Mr. Ivers Victoria

Sheridan greeted by vast crowd at Lowell encampment

Gen Sheridan received a great ovation at Lowell Mass on Thursday while en route to Weirs N H where over 15 000 veterans gathered at the encampment. He visited the camp and met an enthusiastic reception. A York Beach hotel was burglarized Wednesday night with a lady's gold watch valued at 50 and 150 in money and clothing stolen. Mrs Phoebe Harrod of Newburyport celebrated her 98th birthday Thursday and remains in good health. Charles Tanner of Barrington attempted to shoot Mrs Edgar Howard Wednesday, was overpowered by his father and sent to the state insane asylum. Firemen's muster in Great Barrington was a success with wins in hose race and hand engineers. Gloucester fish receipts totaled heavy cod and halibut catches. Worcester held a special session of the American Antiquarian Society Thursday with resolutions for the late Stephen Salisbury.

Sheridan Lowell Mass Weirs N. H Bartlett York Beach P. Hi. Sheridan Phoebe Harrod Newburyport Charles Tanner Barrington Edgar Howard State Insane Asylum Great Barrington Alert Hose Company Water Witch of Lee H. B. May Lee Gloucester Grand Bank Council of the American Antiquarian Society Worcester George F. Hoar Stephen Salisbury Ellis Charles Deane Boston Joseph Larent John D. Washburn Nathaniel Aine

Biddeford Reformers Fight to Save Maine's Democratic Spark

Special correspondence from Biddeford, Maine outlines a city long known as a democratic stronghold now contested by Republicans. It highlights local political history since 1855, current lead in Democratic organization, heavy election financing concerns, voter corruption accusations, and predicted outcomes for Reed and Redman amid Blaine influence.

Appointment of Pension Examiners and Cattle Quarantine

Washington reports the secretary of the interior appointed 62 special pension examiners at 1600 dollars yearly as part of a congress act. Names listed include Piper Brackett Allen from Maine and Rice Fisher Elliott Emerson Sweetser Stoddard. A treasury transfer relocates cattle quarantine regulations to the agriculture department with ports Portland Boston New York Baltimore and others. Importers must obtain permits and telegraph shipment details. quarantine oversight to be conducted at designated Atlantic ports. Miscellaneous notes mention a temporary six auditor appointment and potential army signal corps expansion with Greely as colonel nominee. Chief Kimball of the life saving service plans Boston area inspections next week.

Washington Secretary of the Interior Pension Office Congress Dudley Teller Fred. A. Piper S. B. Brackett Amos S. Allen Maine J.H. Rice T. W. Fisher J. H. Elliott Massachusetts Geo. A. Emerson New Hampshire A. H. Sweetser Rhode Island C. J. Stoddard Vermont Loring The Agricultural Department Collectors of Customs Department of Agriculture Secretary of the Treasury Commissioners of Agriculture United States North South America Atlantic Seaboard Seach Poris Commissioner of Agriculture Treasury Department Portland Boston New York Baltimore Crowell Army Arthur Lieut Greely Chief Kimball Life Saving Service

Irish rally endorses Cleveland against Blaine in New York

A large Irish American crowd at the Academy of Music in New York heard speakers including Senator Jones and Patrick A. Collins condemn Blaine and back Cleveland. The hall filled hours before start, with thousands turned away as doors closed. The event produced a notable outpouring of Irish support and anti Blaine sentiment, while political nominations and conventions also proceed nationally.

Boston Post New York Cleveland Academy of Music Blaine Academy Fourteenth Street Irving Place Parnell Senator Jones Florida Patrick A. Collins Boston Thos. F. Bourke Hines Arkansas

Exhibition at Newport Station Draws Gresham Visit

Postmaster General Gresham arrived in Newport with a grand torpedo station demonstration. The president received by Capt Selfridge and staff as the New Hampshire band played Hail to the Chief. A 50-torpedo salute wowed guests including Senators Hawley Aldrich Miller Butler and officials, while the Joseph Henry hull was destroyed by a contact torpedo. The president remains for dinners hosted by William Astor and Ward McAllister.

Newport Providence Gresham Selfridge New Hampshire Hawley Aldrich Miller Butler Brewster Blatchford Gov. Bourn William Astor New York Ward McAllister

Cape Cod Historical Society Holds Third Annual Meeting

Correspondence from Sandwich Massachusetts reports the Cape Cod Historical Society’s third summer meeting drawing attendees from across the cape. The group toured the Boston and Sandwich Glass works and the Cape Cod canal’s dredging machine, dined at the Beach House, then heard remarks from President C F Swift of Yarmouth and greetings from E Whittemore of Sandwich before adjournment at four in the afternoon.

Sandwich Mass Cape Cod Historical Society Cape Boston and Sandwich Glass Company Cape Cod Canal C. F. Swift Yarmouth E. 5

Lighthouse at Point Quogue in unsafe condition

Southampton, Aug 28 The Point Quogue lighthouse, over 20 years old and 180 feet high, is deemed very unsafe and may not withstand winter storms Keeper Squires reports. Located at the eastern edge of the Shinnecock bay sand beaches it serves as a crucial Atlantic coast beacon for many vessels.

Southampton L. I Point Quogue L.I Squires Long Island Shimeecok Bay

Northern Lake Ice Co. President Shoots Self at Rufer's Hotel

John Cromie, president of the Northern Lake Ice company, killed himself at Rufer's hotel in Louisville last night. Despondency from drink was the stated cause. Cromie was wealthy and well known in the north and east.

Louisville John Cromie Northern Lake Ice Company Rufer Cromie

Virginia adjourns extra session until Oct 22

News in brief reports the Virginia legislature adjourned Wednesday night to noon October 22. Gov. Cameron has signed all bills except two which he will review before signing. Also noted are a New Jersey supreme court mandamus in New Brunswick, Texas fever in cattle herds, Navy ships Dale and Constellation at Annapolis with cadets on leave, and a red sea caused by worms off Sandy Hook.

Virginia Cameron New Jersey Supreme Court New Brunswick Common Council Dale Constellation Naval Academy Annapolis New York Sandy Hook

Enthusiastic Reception for Democratic Standard Bearer at Plattsburg

Despatch from New York reports Gov. Cleveland arriving from the Adirondacks to a warm welcome at the residence of Hon. Smith M. Weed in Plattsburg. About 4600 people attended as citizens from both parties cheered him before he departs for Albany.

New York Plattsburg, N Cleveland Adirondacks Smith M. Weed Albany

Ex Congressmen Pound backs Cleveland over Blaine in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin letter from ex congressman Thad C Pound of Chippewa Falls endorses Cleveland and Hendricks for the presidency and condemns Blaine. Pound cites long service in Congress and Republican leadership, saying his repudiation is not personal but based on the nominee’s fitness and his regret over party bolts.

Pound Wisconsin Cleveland Blaine Milwaukee Chippewa Walls Northwest Garfield Hendricks Republican Party Thad. C. Pound

Political Parties Holding Meetings and Making Nominations

Reports from Lansing Omanda Milwaukee and Drs Morags detail parties nominating slate tickets for governor lieutenant governor and other statewide offices. Prohibitionists back labor and suffrage. republicans renominate Dawes and name electors. Wisconsin greenbackers nominate a full state ticket and denounce national banks.

Lansing Mich Union Prohibition Convention David Preston Omanda Neb W. Lees Joseph Scott Caspar E. Yost State Central Committee Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Greenbackers Anti-Monopolists Col William &. Utley Milton Ford G. W. Jones Theodore Shuman Mrw. Stevens H. S. Brown John Keefer J. B. Russell Greenbackers E. L. Burton Supreme Judge J. F. Dooley George Dear

Vermont Independents Launch Ticket in Windham County

Brattleboro Vermont independents announce a ticket with C M Store of St Johnsbury for governor and Dr Woodhouse of Rutland for lieutenant governor, signaling a split from the major parties. The Post Express notes the broader context of Grover Cleveland and James Blaine narratives shaping national conventions.

Rochester Post- Express Grover Cleveland Blaine Vermont Brattleboro Windham County

Collision sinks Rose Standish after harbor crash

The steamer Rose Standish of the Hingham Steamboat line collided with the tug Wesley A Gove off Long Wharf at 5 16 PM and sank within seven minutes. Captain Ingraham reported a large hole in the starboard side after the impact as lives were transferred to tugboats and the Harrison. Tug captain Jenkins declined to comment pending US inspectors.

Rose Standish Hingham Steamboat Company Longwharf Wesley A. Gove Commercial Wharf Long Wharf Standish Ingraham Strawbery Hill Fort Point Gove Congress Street Harrison W. H. Jenkins United States Ysse Standish Gove Bering

Bay State Politics Report on Newton Democrats Caucus

The provisional People's Party conference at Revere House elected Col Drinkwater as permanent chairman and named executive, finance and call committees. A state convention was proposed for September 24 at Worcester rink with Gen Butler expected present, and district caucus timing at local committees’ discretion. John H. DeQuinna of Lowell added to the provisional committee.

The People’s Party Revere House Col Plympton Col. Drinkwater Braintree Dean Brockton Shumway Plymouth Whitmore Boston Field Salem Hutchinson Barker Newton Cadle Westfield O’ Neill Hale Bradford Tarr Gloucester Ford Cambridge Dr. Rice Springfield Douglass Farrell Somerville Mellen Worcester Conant Gardner Galvin Regan Marlborough Swan Winchester O’hearn Taunton Sweeny Lawrence Jones Woburn Pierce Lynn Damon New Bedford Cushing Middleborough Tarbox McNeill Wallace Carlton Chapman Manning Ordway Bradbury Chelsea Whittemore Joseph H. O'Neill John M. Galvin Col. J. P. Sweeney Levi R. Pierce James Powers Fall River George C. Tarbox John O’ Hearn W. L. Douglass Breckton C. W. Manning Edward Fitzwilliam Watertown G. F. Jones P. J. Smith Lowell A. H. Rice Finance Committee A. C. Woodworth Chicopee E. E. Dean J. D. Cadle H. H. Hale T. H. Fuller N. Buffum H. H. Bigelow Col. Plympton Worcester Rink Butler Crowley John H. DeQuinna Dawes and Robinson George M. Stearns Washington Stearns Congress Marblehead Joseph Gregory Frank S. Felton William F. Nutting William Bridge Bion Moorehouse William F. Shepard Frank L. Wadden Thomas Ingalls Benjamin Wadden William B. Merritt Robert P. Felton J. B. Ingalls Samuel A.& Sparhawk B. F. Proctor Lawrence E. Kidri Richard Ramsdenl M. J. Killey

Fire alarms and urban blazes in New England and Boston area

The Boston area saw two false alarms from box 254 at 11:35 AM and box 462 at 10:15 PM Thursday. A real fire at 9:40 PM on Kilby Street No. 40 damaged a building managed by Codman and Freeman, spreading from a first floor packing room to upper floors, with total damage around $2. The Newark and Watertown reports note extensive losses from fires at Market Street shops, Adams Collegiate Institute, and Towne village stores, while Springfield Lenox and other towns report multiple fires with substantial losses and unknown causes, totaling hundreds of thousands.

Boston Kilby Street Codman and Freeman Farmer-Calder Rod Packing Company Thomas Turton & Sons Telegraph Newark N.J Market Street Martin Burne J. A. Bannisher Watertown N. Y Atlanmas Jefferson County Adams Collegiate Institute Springfield Mass Charles A. Bristed Lenox Europe Peterboro N. H S. Tenney Barber Paper Chesterfield Congregational Parsonage T. A. Merrill Fitcrburg W. A. Gearnes Lunenburg Brandon S. C. C. Durkee

Memorial to Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes Birthday

New York aug 28 tomorrow's Critic edition will focus on Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes seventy fifth birthday with congratulatory letters and poems by notable writers including Lord Houghton Bret Harte Augustin Dobson R W Gilder Alice Wellingson Rollins Edmund Gosse Julia Co R Derr Edith M Thomas Charles DeKay and Frederick Locker among a list of distinguished letter writers and poets.

Oliver Wendell Holmes New York Fribute Lord Houghton Bret Harte Augustin Dobson R. W. Gilder Alice Wellingson Rollins Edmund Gosse Julia Co. R. Derr Edith M. Thomas Charles DeKay Frederick Locker Mathew. Arnold Louisa Alcott Cyrus A. Bartel Phillips Brooks Joh Burroughs H. H. Boyesen George William Curtis Edward Eggieston Gee. P. Fisher John Fiske Paul H. Hayne

Moonlit trips and lifeboat display at Nantasket Beach

Today the steamer runs to Provincetown with a landing then a north shore voyage. Tomorrow a moonlight trip offers passengers a grand fireworks display at Hotel Nantasket. The City of Columbus discster heroes, Gay Head Indian lifeboat crew, led by Captain Peterson, will appear to illustrate efficiency by lowering and manning their lifeboat on each trip.

Provincetown Nantasket Beach Nantasket City of Columbus Discster Gay Head Indian Joseph Peterson Samuel Haskins Samuel Anthony James Cooper Moses Cooper John P. Vanderhoot Peterson

Funeral of Hon Stephen Salisbury in Worcester

The funeral of Hon Stephen Salisbury was held this afternoon in Worcester led by Rev Dr George E Ellis of Boston. Attending out of town were Judge E J Hoar of Concord Dr Charles Deane of Cambridge representing Harvard University Hon Samuel A Green of Boston Edward J Thomas of Brooklyn Rev Edward Everett Hale of Boston Prof Salisbury of New Haven and Samuel Fr Sewall.

Worcester Mass Stephen Salisbury George E. Ellis Boston Ellis City E. J. Hoar Concord Charles Deane Cambridge Harvard University Samuel A. Green Ssoston Edward J. Thomas Brooklyn Edward Everett Hale Prof. Salisbury New Haven Samuel Fr. Sewall Salisbucy

Harty at the Town Hall Opens Cleveland Hendricks Rally

The Winthrop independents opened their campaign with a town hall meeting led by Col. Higginson. About 50 residents attended though turnout was limited by lack of advertising as 40 percent of regular Republicans in town support Cleveland and Hendricks. Speakers included Robert P. Clapp and Col. T. W. Higginson who criticized party discipline and discussed reform and the so called southern outrage issue.

Cleveland Hendricks Messrs. F.h.poole P.s.macgowan H. H. Fay John L. Sawyer C. J. Wadsworth J. P. Turnbull Fred. W. Belcher James A. Gove Thomas H. Cross John Ritchie Independent Movement P. S. MacGowan Robert P. Clapp Boston Clapp Hoar Senator Hoar Congress Blaine Logan New England Long Lodge Schurz Mulligan Col. T.W. Higginson Boston Journal Republican Party

Election of Democratic Delegates in Newton Hall Caucus

The Newton Democrats met in Tremont Hall Newtonville to select delegates to conventions and form ward city committees. W E Plummer Auburndale spoke for harmony. Delegates named span state ward and county races with many names and roles listed.

Democrats Newton Mass Tremont Hall Newtonville W. Stover T. B. Fitz William E. Plummer Auburndale J. W Stover H. W. Childs Michael Hurley Edwin Holman E. S. Farnsworth H. Hayden Thomas Drew W. E. Ehammer Benjamin Bonnie KR. T. Sullivan A. L. Hale S. M. Jackson J. D. Green J. Parker Chaflin G. R. Aston G. EB. Pike J. W. Stover P. C. Budgnan N. Lt. Brown Thomas Brew Frank Cox E. Phammer R.T. Sullivan Cahill J. H. Green C. _C. Barton Allen Moses Clark A. G. Stanchfield G. H. Pike James Duane E. Bridges L. H. Cranitch P. E. Reed Levi Parker C. E. Parker F. C. Lyon Co H. Hate A. O. Swett C. Cc. Barton Wm. Foley J. H. Hills Dexter Wiécesto Tris Green

Sleepers Hatred Over Toilet Rooms At Dawn

The column lampoons how women on sleeping cars clash over the communal toilet room. One by one they rush the space, lock the door, and stay long, sparking resentment among the others who wait with hairpins and satchels. The piece urges comfortable ladies' apartments and thanks Bert the Pullman for consideration.

Bert Mr. Pullman

Boston News Briefs on Theft, Accident and Crime

Frank Harding, 21, nabbed at Miner Beal & Co. for stealing clothing on Summer street. Alexander L. Poor, 72, identified from Charles River body near Western Avenue bridge. George Stockwell reports three gold watches missing from 275 Hanover. Eight year old Katie Corbett breaks leg at Hoosac Tunnel grain elevator. Terrence McGurry falls through a hatch at Commerce street. Martha Smith, 30, charged with larceny of plush sack at Tremont street. recovered. George Hull and John Hogan dispute ends with two deep neck and arm cuts from a sheath knife. John Doherty arrested for assault on night watchman David Coleman at T wharf. Coleman injured from lantern glass.

Frank Harding Miner, Beal & Co Summer Street Boston Street Boston Charles River Western Avenue Bridge Alexander L. Poor Hole Street Roxbury Poor George Stockwell Hanover Street Katie Corbett Hoosac Tunnel Terrence McGurry Lord & Webster’s Commercial Street Commerce Street Martha Smith Tilley Rose Tremont Street George Hull John Hogan North Street Hull Hogan John Doherty David Coleman T Wharf Coleman

Bryant & Stratton Commercial College Opens New Term

The Bryant and Stratton commercial college will begin the fall term on Monday under favorable auspices. It is described as large and well appointed, with expanded facilities to meet rising patronage. The school traces its history from 1866 through owners Hyde and Hibbard, and announces three new rooms including an examining department, introductory department, and a general recitation room. The term promises prosperity.

Bryant & Stratton Commercial College Summer Street HB. D. Statton M. R. Hyde

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