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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1880

Page

2

Herald Calls for Timely Filling of Farr Vacancy

The Herald argues the Farr congressional vacancy should be filled before March 4 and questions how the Governor could know election facts before votes are tallied. It cites New Hampshire law that congressional votes are counted with state senate votes, urging respect for duly elected certificates.

Herald Maj. Farr New Hampshire Phis

Sacred cement from Roock Cathedral offered to restore sight

The article mocks a sacred cement claimed to cure blindness by rinsing with water and repeating prayers. It jokes that if it could help Republicans like George S Boutwell, who is said to be blind to facts, it would be worth funding a trip to the sacred spot and back.

Roock Geo. S. Boutwell

Cincinnati Commercial Opposes Mississippi Spending Plan

Murat Ualstead's Cincinnati Commercial opposes a six million annual outlay in the Mississippi to justify a ten million next year. It argues the Mississippi's size does not merit corresponding expenditure and favors better Ohio River improvements near Cincinnati.

Murat Ualstead Cincinnati Mississippi Ohio

Springfield Visit Ties to New England Deli Adherents

Reports describe New England delegates to a Congregational Triennial Council visiting Springfield Missouri near a Civil War battlefield where Gen Lyon led a bayonet charge and was killed. The Post corrected an Maine vote error involving Charlie Whidden listed under two tickets.

Congregational Triennial Council St. Louis Springfield Missouri Lyon Ben McCullough Iowa Gen. Garfield Maine Charlie BR. Whidden

Hewitt Responds To Davis In Favor Of Garfields Letter

Hon. Abram Hewitt writes that Judge Davis overstepped by attacking his character with a political feud. He explains his belief in the Morey letter signature, denies personal friendship with Gen. Garfield, and asserts the matter should be settled in law, not private spats.

New York Abram Hewitt Nation of Tomorrow Davis Tam Morey Gen. Garfield Garfield Guefield Jersey Ruth National Committee Hart Randall Barnum Fox Congress Starfield Nevel Puch

Woman Found Insensible After Assault Claim In Adams

A young woman in North Adams was found unconscious and reportedly assaulted. Authorities investigate as the victim recovers and denies the attack, labeling the affair peculiar and mysterious.

North Adamse

Theophilus Youngs Case Delayed Amid Doubts of Identity

In New York a referee delays the Youngs will matter as a man claiming to be Theophilus Youngs appears after being reported dead years ago. A meeting with the alleged son is set, but postponed to the 14th due to a lawyer's illness. The case hinges on identity and estate claims.

New York Youngs Theophilus Youngs Henry Youngs Theophilus Boston E. F. Underhill Sane S. Morse Mary L. C. Youngs Elijah Alliger Spitzka The Neurological Society State Senate George Alfred Townsend Cincinnati Enquirer Joseph Hart Truth Whitelaw Rein New York Tribune Anson G. Mctook Townsend Edward Frye Union Square Academy of Music R. J. Berdell Erie Railway James F. Klappman Brooklyn Cooper New York Steam Heating Company St. Andrew’s Society John S. Kennedy Cr. P. Clinton Sass M. P. Sullivan Democratic Gentemen Providence and Stonington Steamship Company Rhode Island United Liability Act Choate U. S. District Court U. S Lyman Steamship Company

Electoral Colleges Report Varied Garfield Arthur Votes

States report Electoral Colleges casting Garfield and Arthur ballots with messengers named in several states. New Hampshire chose Henry M. Huse. Vermont and Iowa, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Missouri, Arkansas, New Jersey, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Kansas, and Mirves all noted casting for Garfield and Arthur or Hancock and English. Georgia controversy arises over timing and legal meeting requirements.

New Hampshire Garfield Arthur Henry M. Huse Republican State Committee Messenger Vermont Washington David H. Beattie Maidstone Rhode Island James M. Wright Connecticut Gen. Leonard Dickinson Hartford Iowa Wisconsin Indiana Missouri Hancock Eigsh Virginis Eigfish New Jersey English Mirveis Arkansas Colorado Louisiana Kentucky Michigan Kansas Georgia Atlanta United States

Cabinet reshuffle and foreign policy notes in Mexico

City of Washington reports from Vera Cruz to Dec 23 detail Gen. Trevino's arrival in Mexico City and his appointment as secretary of War. Gonzales considers Senor Gomez Palacio for Foreign Relations. Capt. Eads seeks a subsidy for Tehuantepec ship canal. Diaz accused of Central Sulway ties denied. Senor Mariscal moved to Foreign Affairs. Zamacona to return to Washington.

Havana Washington Vera Cruz City of Mexico Trevino Pew Senor Gomez Palacio Ministry of Foreign Relations Gonzales Capt Eads Tehuantepec Congress Diaz Sulway Senor Mariscal Ministry of Foreign Affaira Senor Zamacona

Chicago Elevators Increase Storage and Hog Receipts Reach Record

Chicago elevators expanded capacity by 2.5 million bushels this year and now store just over 19 million bushels. New facilities may come for Rock Island and Wabash lines, adding at least two million more. Clearing House totals for November hit a record at 192,063,330 with hog receipts reaching 1,110,000 in the month.

ChicaGo Rock Island Wabash

Temperance group plans anti-license push in Lowell election

An adjournment temperance meeting in Lowell at the police court, presided by Judge Crosby, voted to issue a citizens’ address, invite clergy to sermonize on temperance before election, and urge both parties to nominate anti license candidates for Mayor and Aldermen. If not, a six member committee will report full nominations at a Dec 11 meeting.

Lowell Mass Police Crosby

Sturtevant Wins $50 Best Collection at Southboro Corn Exhibition

At the Southboro corn exhibit the $50 prize from the Agricultural Club of Boston went to E. L. Sturtevant of South Framingham for about 300 corn specimens. Other first premiums awarded to W. Jennison Southboro for Pop corn B. T. Manson South Framingham for field corn and George H. Ferguson Westboro for sweet corn. Gov. Long attended and delivered a pleasing address.

Southboro Mass The Agricultural Club of Boston E. L. Sturtevant South Framingham W. Jennison B.T. Manson George H. Ferguson Westboro Gov. Long

Counterfeit Notes and Plates Seized in Brooklyn Case

Secret service officers presented counterfeit plates and bonds to the U S District Attorney in Brooklyn. They exhibited $45,000 in $100 counterfeit notes across six banks and $207,000 in counterfeit bonds with copper and steel plates. Brockway's surrender and conditional plea aided government discovery. Also bail granted for Robert Berdell on perjury charge.

New York Secret Service Bureau Washington Wm. E. Brockway Moon Drummond R. W. Gage United States District Attorney Tenney United States Court Building Brooklyn National Revere Bank of Boston Second National Bank of Wilkesbarre National Exchange Bank of Baltimore Pittsfield National Bank of Pittsfield Mass Merchants' National Bank of New Bedford National Bank of Commerce of Pittsburg Maryland Bank Treasury Fittsburg Natonal Bank of Commerce Doyle Chicago Brockway Smythe Richmond Hill William H. Flandron Robert H. Berdell Erie Railway

Rail and storage rates spark conciliatory talks in Baltimore

Baltimore officials and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad held talks over storage charges in elevators. The railroad proposed no rate hike if grain is moved to other storages, with barges towed and grain returned at no extra cost. A tentative plan would limit storage costs to about 2 15 cents for the first month, then seven cents per month thereafter. The committee remains in session awaiting tomorrow’s continuation.

Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore The Corn and Flour Exchange Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Young Targes Fisher American Railway Journal New York Central Road Boston Albany Hudson Fitchburg Great West New York Cram Windsor Gould Sage Lake Shore

Massacre Details in Solomon Islands Clash Between Crews

Report describes a deadly attack by native Solomon Islanders in retaliation for prior shootings. The greater part of two crews were killed amid ongoing tensions and retaliatory violence. Investigators note no clear motive beyond vengeance and local authorities seek calm.

Solomon Islands

Lewiston Burglary Suspects Arrested After Local Theft Ring

Police say all burglars who hit Bullard and Pomeroy stores in Lewiston have been arrested. The alleged ringleaders include Ed Hayes Moody F Jordan Frank Frost and Frank Moore of Marinville. Also noted a deer hunt yielding three deer totaling 400 pounds dressed. Herbert Eaton's Barber's Beach residence was saved when his house cat woke him as flames began. Richard Hunnewell of South Auburn trapped a four foot long black furred animal with a grey head, possibly the calf and sheep killer reported in the area.

Various Local Rail, Law, and Society Notes From Concord

The notice lists multiple brief items: Mrs G G Boston of Woodstock breaks an arm after a fall. convicts moved safely from old to new Concord prison. State electors organize at the State House with Aretus Blood as chairman and B F Prescott as permanent secretary. A Concord branch of the Irish National Land League forms with sixty members, Daniel B Donovan as president. Government resumes removal of the Gangway Lodge in Portsmouth Harbor with vigor. W R Park of Plymouth injured on a moving train while attempting to jump. A Portsmouth man admits selling his vote for 35 and loses it to a mouse in a drawer. George Kerr at Taft's farm in Franconia raises first Northern New Hampshire bananas. Governor and Council confirm J H Blodgett as Supreme Court judge. A petition for pardon is refused. Official visit to the new prison. Teachers Institute to meet at Plymouth Friday through Saturday with Hon J W Patterson speaking Friday evening. Exercises in the Normal School building under Prof Warren.

G. G. Boston Woodstock Concord State House Aretus Blood B. F. Prescott Irish National Land League Daniel B. Donovan Portsmouth Harbor W. R. Park Plymouth Portsmouth George Kerr Taft Franconia New Hampshire J. H. Blodgett Supreme Court Teachers’ Institute J. W. Patterson Warren

Western Vermont singers rehearse in Middlebury four-day reunion

The Western Vermont singers hold a four day reunion in Middlebury starting Tuesday under the direction of L O Emerson of Boston. Dr L J Dixon of Milton was thrown from his carriage Friday and sustained internal injuries feared fatal. Mrs Crippen, who died by suicide at Burlington Sunday, left a note and four letters stating no one should mourn for her.

Vermont Middlebury L. O. Emerson Boston L. J. Dixon Milton

Local nominations and a late suicide cast wide town feelings

In Fall River the Democratic ticket lists Dr Isaac Smith Jr for mayor and William G Bennett P D Conant and Dr Levi Dodge for school committee. Haverhill held a Citizens Convention naming E B Bishop for mayor and James A Huntington for Alderman at large. Anne Pearson of Springfield 35 killed herself using paris green after her husband left. Funeral services were held for Mrs Littlefield and her 12 year old son Allie in East Stoughton. Timothy Cain of Cheshire ore bed injured by a falling bucket. serious head injuries. Mrs Er C Williamson, 29, attempted suicide at Westhove by shooting. recovery doubtful. Northampton exposed an organized robbery ring among clerks in several stores with youths stealing goods. multiple arrests expected.

Fall River Isaac Smith, Jr William G. Bennett P. D. Conant Levi Dodge Citizens’ Convention Haverhill City Hall E. B. Bishop James A. Huntington Anne Pearson Springfield Paris Green Pearson New York City Littlefield Allie East Stoughton Mr. Littlefield Timothy Cain Cheshire Ore Bed North Adams Er. C. Williamson Westhove Northampton

Rhode Island Briefs Include Accidents and Legal News

Mrs Chapin of Woonsocket broke hip and shoulder after a carriage mishap. Eleanor Adams of Providence fractured her right collar bone in a runaway horse incident. A Newport jury found for the plaintiff in Hayward vs Lake with indemnity backing the officer. A funeral processional disturbance occurred in Lonsdale with an arrest. Freight from the steamer Rhode Island settled and turned over to insurers and agents.

Newport S. Hayward Boton William D. Lake Lonsdale Rhode Island Insurance Companies and Steamboat Company

Widow of Gen. Mower Wins Post Office Embezzlement Suit

In Norwich Superior Court a final judgment of 4956.55 was entered against Tubbs in Mower vs Tubbs. The plaintiff, widow of Gen. Mower and late post mistress at New London, alleged embezzlement by the former assistant postmaster there. The case was heard before Chief Justice Park.

Norwich Post Office Mower Tubbs Park New London Gen Sherman Grant Tubs

Great Battle Expected Near End of November in South American Conflict

Reports state 25 000 Chileans 5 000 cavalry and 100 esppon left Arica for Pisco arriving on the 25th. Peruvians are said to outnumber Chileans nearly two to one. A Papal Nuncio conveys a protest protest to M Bartholomew Sr. France’s ambassador at the Vatican. Arms sales surge in Waterford as four counties prepare prisoners for Monday trial over Mr Boyd murder. Disturbance possible.

Arica Sthalt Pisco Paria M. Bartholomew Sr Hilsire M. Desprez France Vatican Waterford Ireland Boyd Hukill Roberts Paramount-Shaifter Alta Montana Company Dae Coss Saunders Tunnel Leadville Hersia Sierre Nevada Guld Hill News Unadilla Mining Company Una Dilia Eagle Mine Tucson Harshaw Mining Company Prestie Leadville Herald Amue Pew Georgia Leadville Col Aue Thomas Ewing Ohio Downieville Phenix Company Rising Sun Company Loganville South Branch Water Company Haskel Peak Company Blue Gravel Company Sierra Buttes Quartz Company Sierra California Shasta Nevada Elderado Piscer Yuba Stanislaus Plumas Calaveras Trinity Mendocino Poverty Hill Shasta County Eldorado County Coie Run Placer County Mendocino County Alta California Comstock Lode Comstock Cholta Potosi Consolidated Virginia Consolidated Imperial Mines Mavne Daney Hale Norcross Ophir Savage Sierra Nevada Succor Yellow Jacket Belcher Crown Point Gould Curry Kentuck Lin Globe

Indian policy shifts toward tribes remaining on lands they occupy

The department abandoned large reservation removals and urged respecting Indian home lands. Emphasis on private land ownership, agricultural training, and civilizing work on current territories. Indian labor gains noted with farming, freighting, and a growing police force. Hampton and Carlisle schools praised. Poncas case examined with steady home retention advised.

Matr Commissioner of Indian Affairs Congress Ile Hampton Virgins Carlisle Dakota

Haile Defeats Powers In Springfield Mayoral Caucus

In Springfield Massachusetts the Republican caucus produced a surprise result with William N. Haile defeating incumbent Mayor Powers for the party nomination by 417 votes to 346 while John Olmsted received 26 ballots.

Sprringfield Mass Powers William N. Haile Republican City Committee John Olmsted

Brady acquires controlling stake in National Republican

Washington officials report Assistant Postmaster General Thomas J. Brady has purchased a controlling interest in the National Republican from A. M. Clapp and others and will assume control soon Hallett Kilbourne of Washington is expected to represent Brady during his tenure Secretary Sherman’s revenue officer distribution list covers 175 cities with 1000 copies Treasury experts note lighter color sugar from Demerara for Baltimore Josiah F Williston named storekeeper for Connecticut district and James Siler appointed U S Consul at Lazauyra

Washington, D. C Thomas J. Brady A. M. Clapp National Republican Brady Hallett Kilbourne Washington Sherman Treasury Baltimore Demerara Internal Revenue Josiah F. Williston Connecticut United States Lazuayra

Severe December snowstorm disrupts New England travel

A heavy snowstorm began about 4 AM Wednesday, dropping about eight inches with strong east and northeast winds. Railways faced delays and derailments while snow plows remained idle. storms stretched from Buffalo toward New England with coastal vessels seeking harbor refuge.

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