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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1884

Page

2

Marquis of Londonderry Inspects Seaham Colliery Blast

The Marquis of Londonderry commends himself for promptly inspecting Seaham colliery after a terrible explosion. The disaster occurred four years ago, and his inspection has just taken place.

Marquis of Londonderry Seaham

Free speech clash over south tour and tariffs

A letter complains about Mr. Randall planning a southern tour to push high tariff views. The author and Brother Watterson criticize the move as foolish, arguing the country should honor free speech and oppose restricting voices.

Brother Watterson Randall South

Presents to president redirected to charities and hospitals

A notice states that gifts to the president will be given to deserving charities and that fine liquors, whether in gold-hopped casks or not, will be sent to hospitals. The move is framed as a political point against Mr. Cleveland by prohibitionists.

President el Cleveland Mexico Dakota Boston Continental National Bank Miarles P. Clark

Erroneous notices mix obituaries and patents in 19th century papers

A flawed cyclorama notice titled the Battle of Gettysburg appeared among obituaries. The same day the New York Herald carried a Personal item claiming over 5000 patents on churns were sued by the United States government.

Gettysburg New York Herald United States

Call for Cape Cod life saving line to three stations

A proposal urges constructing a telephone line linking Peaked Hillars Race Point and High Head life saving stations on Cape Cod. The plan would be prepared for approval by authorities in Washington and could be built at modest cost, with potential significant benefits.

Cape Cod Peaked Hillars Race Point High Head Washington

Maine Supreme Court restricts student voting rights

The Maine Supreme Court rules that college students from out of town lack residency in their college town. The decision states the presumption is against a student’s voting rights if he views the town as home. belief, declaration, or residence claims may be unreliable and leave many students unable to vote in Brunswick Lewiston or Waterville.

Supreme Court of Maine Brunswick Lewiston Waterville

Senators in state legislatures face tense winter elections

Legislatures in about half the states will elect new U.S. senators this winter. Of 25 vacancies, nine filled, nine of 15 seats to be chosen soon by Republicans, five by Democrats, with Illinois on joint ballot. Names mentioned include Logan, Allison, Morrill, Pugh, Brown, Williams, Blackburn, Wilson, Payne, Eustis, Sargent, Teller, Ingalls, Spooner, Fairchild, Morton, Voorhees, Vance, and a hoped stronger Illinois choice to honor the office.

Illnois John A. Logan William B. Allison Iowa Justin Morrill Vernont James L. Pugh Alabama Joseph E. Brown Georgia Wade Hampton South Carolina John S. Williams Kentucky Joseph C.S. Blackburn James B. Groome Maryland Ephraim K. Wilson George H. Pendleton Ohio Henry B. Payne B. ¥. Jonas Louisiana James B. Eustis Pacific Sargent James T. Warley California XN. P. Hill Teller Woyal Colorado Jones Nevada John J. Ingalls Kansas Lucius Fairchild John C. Spooner Cameron Wisconsin New York Morton Arthur Boyarts Voorhees Indiana Missouri Vance North Carolina Senate Ilinois Logan Illinois

Violence and dispute amid Dakota statehood drive scrutiny

The piece argues that Dakota's bid for statehood is marred by violence in county contests and lawless acts in Wilmot and Traverse County. It notes the ballot victory favored Traverse, while Wilmot rejected peaceful arbitration, using revolvers and rifles. The unrest exposes flaws in advocates' rosy Dakota prospects and unsettles even the New York Tribune.

Dakota Union of States Traverse County Wilmot Traverse The New York Tribune Republican Party

Exposition spotlight on Maj. E. A. Burke and New Orleans

Major Burke, once a Confederate logistics organizer in Texas, rose from day laborer to director general of the New Orleans world fair. He built a vast operation, modernized transport, and led the colored and educational exhibits, with Julia Ward Howe and Blanche Bruce named for key divisions.

New Orleans New York World Maj. E. A. Burke United States Col F.C. Moorehead Col. Moorehead Maj. Burke Kentucky South Department of the Southwest Texas Burke Times- Democrat Gulf States Louisiana Julia Ward Howe Blanche KX Bruce Colored People’s Department Geo. B. Loring Gen John Eaton

Saco Dentist L G Kimball Supports Salvation Army

In Biddeford Journal notes Dr. L G Kimball of Saco is a devoted Salvation Army supporter who has joined the siege at Lower Biddeford. A past dispute with Mary Bates over a pasture fence surfaced after an exhortation ended with Bates urging fence repair as the crowd reacted with tambourines and a wartime cry.

Saco Biddeford L. G. Kimball Salvation Army Lower Biddeford Mary Bates

Cannibalism Reported in Cape Coast Territory

A dispatch from Cape Coast Castle describes a riot suppression by Capt. Barnett, revealing a fetish house with two human body parts baking in a brass pan. The report ties voodoo ritual cannibalism to African rites and Haiti, asserting authorities will not accept religion as a defense for such acts.

London Spectator St. John Haiti Africa Barnett Cape Coast Castle Cape Coast

Waverley Line Timetable Fragments and Fares

Fragmentary timetable from Waverley services lists multiple times and fares across a period with entries such as 2.35 and 9-21 am. The chaotic OCR reads show a mix of departure times, return indicators, and prices like 21.00 and 28.50.

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