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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1880

Page

2

Massachusetts Democrats reorganize with new chair and secretaries

The Massachusetts Democratic State Central Committee met yesterday selecting Col. Henry Walker as chairman and J. N. Dyer Jr. and George W. Norris as secretaries. After the business session the annual banquet followed with several prominent Democrats giving addresses. Senator Blaine reportedly had a fit at his Augusta home. John D. Long was sworn in as Governor and delivered his inaugural address to the Legislature.

Massachusetts Democratic State Central Committee Col. Henry Walker J. N. Dyer, Jr George W. Norris Blaine Augusta John D. Long Maine Congress Garrlson Senate Texas Pacific Railroad New Orleans New Orleans Pacific Railroad Bh. B. Wheelock Shreveport Tammany

Senate turmoil over Bayard resolution and river bill clashes

Washington dispatch reports growing doubt on Senator Bayard's resolution advancing from the Finance Committee as Republicans and Voorhees push to bury it. Maine quarrel discussed, and a Senate bill to reform railroad land grants faces shifts. House rules debate heats over river and harbor appropriations amid sharp exchanges between ONeill and Randall.

Washington Bayard Finance Committee Beck Senate Kentucky Voorhees Baynard Messrs. Beck Maine House Reagan Committee On Commerce Committee On Appropriations McLane Maryland

Senate Deliberates on Contempt and Mines Bill

The Senate discharged L T Smith Levi Wilson and E B Purcell for contempt after they purged themselves. debate over valid summons. House considers a mining bill allowing 1500 by 600 foot claims with six stakes and work within ten days. forfeiture for 30 days of no work. Chairs discuss bribery in contested elections Curtin vs Yocum and Donnelly vs Washburne with testimony ongoing. Greenback Labor conference opens to set national meeting dates. leave of absence granted for most members to attend. Tobacco tax inquiry prompts Townshend resolution on licensed leaf dealers and internal revenue. West Point appropriation panel agrees to raise hospital funds and add pay for professors.

Washington Senate L. T. Smith Levi Wilson E. B. Purcell Ingalls Smith Saulsbury McMillan Armfield North Carolina Committee On Mines and Mining Colorado House Committee On Elections Curtin Yocum Donnelly Washburne George W. Julian Greenback Conference House Greenback Hendrick B. Wright Pennsylvania Greenback Labor Party Fernando Wood Committee On Ways and Means Townshend Secretary of the Treasury Congress

Measures adopted to avert calamity in Ireland relief efforts

Dublin reports relief fund at 14300 pounds and new government loans for drainage and sanitary works in distressed districts. Loans extend to 35 years with government covering preliminaries. Possible 2.5 million pounds from church surplus to fund further relief via Board of Works and baronial sessions. Riots in Mayo Galway Sligo seen as police restraint. several leaders arrested. Parnell's Newark speech misreported. police protected mobs during process service. four leaders in custody. Queenstown Dublin visits meet silent reception. General despatches note Spain queen health shock, Kharkoff Red Cross aid for diphtheria, mail bag loss, Montenegrin victory near Gusinje, Kobistani chiefs surrender, famine relief vote 6 million marks, and Prince Bismarck ill.

Dublin Duchess of Marlborough Ireland Board of Works Boards of Guardians Mayo Galway Sligo Parnell Newark Carrave County United States Killarney Queenstown Lennon Paris Spain Alfonso St. Petersburg Red Cross Society Kharkoff Cabal Upper Silesia Bismarck Berlin

Young Men's Democratic Club Celebrates Battle of New Orleans

Portland Jan 8 The Young Men s Democratic Club held a national salute at 630 PM and a mass meeting at 730 PM in City Hall with galleries filled by women. The hall bore flags mottoes and portraits. Speakers included Gen Samuel J Anderson and Hon J W Bradbury with letters from F P Haviland Col C W Roberts and Samuel J Tilden. State politics were kept out.

Portland Young Men’s Democratic Club New Orleans City Hall Jackson Tilden McClellan Garcelon Chandler J. Pierponnt Neal Sewall C. Strout Walker Samuel J. Anderson Supreme Court Bion Bradbury Grant F. P. Haviland Col C. W. Roberts Samuel J. Tilden Col. Roberts Mr. Tilden Gen. Jackson J. W. Bradbury Augusta F. B. Osgood New Hampshire

Indictments listed by Manchester Grand Jury

The Grand Jury reported numerous indictments from two days of sessions in Manchester. Names include Bowler, Hill, Pond, Smith, Goodwin, Stone, McGuire, Temple, Boudreau, Hennessy, Greaux, Lovell, Austin, Perkins, Beard, Manning, Bohan, Sullivan, Warner, Ash, Burke, Harrigan, Waltham, Lynch and others for offenses such as embezzlement, breaking and entering, fornication, adultery, larceny, stealing horse and carriage, forgery, burglary and assault. Several pleaded not guilty but expect sentences soon. others were arraigned or sentenced today, with outcomes listing jail terms, fines, or prison.

Manchester N. H William M. Bowler Nashua Worcester and Walter Hill Josephine W. Pond Joseph Smith Susie Goodwin John H. Stone James McGuire George Bruce Temple Erick Boudreau Michael Hennessy Hattie Greaux Lena Lovell Joseph Austin Stella Perkins Lizzie Beard Mnchester Angie Manning John T. Bohan Jeremiah Sullivan Dudley P. Warner Thomas Ash Jerry Burke John Harrigan Eddie Austin Reform School John W.witham Ball Greenland Timothy Lynch Josephine M. Pond

Gorman Nominated for U S Senator in Maryland Caucus

In Annapolis on January 8 the Democratic caucus nominated A P Gorman for United States Senator. On the first ballot Gorman received 54 votes, while incumbent William Pinckney Whyte had 22 and Teackle Wallis 3. Gorman, a former State Senate member and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal president, has long been a leading Maryland Democrat.

Annapolis United States A. P. Gorman Howard County Wm. Pinckney Whyte Teackle Wallis State Senate Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Democratic State Committee United States Senate Senate Post Office House of Delegates

Deadwood Narrow Escape From City Fire

In Deadwood D T on January 8 the town narrowly escaped a second major blaze. A miner's torch sparked timber on Shoemaker Gulch, the wind drove the fire through Blacktail City Creek and Forest Hill within city limits, damaging a few cabins and cordwood while firemen and citizens fought it back. Stores were emptied as the blaze roared, causing wild excitement through the night.

Deapwood D. T Deadwood Shoemaker Gulch Blacktail City Creek Forest Hill

Nitro glycerine explosion injures two Laflin & Rand foremen

At Oak Ridge near Mount View New Jersey a nitroglycerine works building blew up at 10 40 am. Foremen Fowler and Morrell were hurled through the roof and are thought dying though alive. The building's side and roof were blown off in the blast.

Whitehall N. Y Laflin & Rand Powder Company Oak Ridge N.J Mount View Fowler Morrell

Dover Morristown Rolling Mills Reopened by Private Investors

Morristown New Jersey January 8 The Dover Morris County Rolling Mills idle for years have been bought by private capitalists and will resume operations within a few weeks

Morristown N. J Dover, Morris County

Sixty Republicans Seek Admission to Maine House

Augusta Me Jan 8 The Maine House and Senate face bribery accusations as sixty Republican members seek admission amid legal questions. A joint select committee investigates alleged bribery and intimidation, while Republicans plan to testify about Wallace White offering $1000 to stay away. Military orders place Joshua L Chamberlain in command of the First Division to protect state property. Blaine reportedly had a severe night illness. bribery committee promises startling developments with names to be revealed.

Maine Senate House Augusta Hobson Lincoln Locke Harris Berry Supreme Court Chamberlain State OF Maine Eee Adjutant General’s Joshua L. Chamberlain D. Leavittt Blaine Swan Harriman Winthrop

Republicans Defeated at Maine Legislature Organization

The New York Herald reports on the Maine Legislature opening where Republicans failed to block an organization in both Houses. Fusionists gain their aim as a quorum is announced and swearing-in imminent while Eugene Hale protests from a high privilege point and reporters flee to desks and radiators.

New York Herald Maine House of Representatives Hale Ellsworth Dingley Eugene Hale Mr. Ale Mr. Chandler

Turbulent House session ends with Talbot elected Speaker

The House endured a wild scene as Mr. Hale faced a hostile crowd while votes were cast for Speaker. John C. Talbot received 72 votes, declared elected amid tumult, and proceeded to deliver his address despite interruptions. The session lasted until 4 o'clock with lively busting and defiant speeches.

Hale Mr. Hale Mr. Walker Mr. Blaine Prof J. Yo Brunswick Talbot Speaker Talbot Mr. Talbot Eugene Hale Emmons Blaine Hall Gen. Chamberlain

Funeral of Turn Hall victims in Gotham and grain rule revokes

New York today reports the Turn Hall fire funeral for six victims with 10,000 spectators, the interment at Evergreen and Woodlawn, and six names on the coffins. Produce Exchange rescinds grain rule amendments pending central system legislation. Harbor defense plea goes to Congress, and crime notes cover a boardinghouse fire escape injuries and arrests for Uptown Post Office robbery and a Boston hotel theft case.

New York Beethoven Hall Turn Halls Henry Geweiler William Geib Teresa Erhardt Louis Schmidt Margaret Geib Annie Bauer Rosa Lang C. Kuhn Turnverein Evergreen Woodlawn Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee Congress National Treasury National Board of Trade National Academy of Sciences West Twenty-first Street Mary Tooker L. A. Mullen E.S. Lowe Wim. Woods Geo. Lockwood Uptown Jamaine Stevens Boston

California Governor Perkins inaugurated in Sacramento

The inaugural of Governor Perkins of California took place in Sacramento on Thursday. The report notes political transition and ceremonial events surrounding the oath, with no further details on policy or administration provided.

French boy Saline Begant reported missing in Fay River

Fay River Massachusetts January 8 A French boy Saline Begant ten was reported lost to police after leaving home to take dinner to relatives at a mill. This afternoon a flagman saw a hat in Crab pond and using a grappling hook recovered the boy's body about eighteen feet from shore near the Old Colony Railroad bridge.

Fay River Mass Saline Begant Crab Pond Old Colony Railroad Company

Plymouth Church Society annual meeting financial report

In Brooklyn on January 8 the Plymouth Church Society held its annual meeting. The year ended with receipts totaling 50 777 dollars and expenses of 50 380 dollars, leaving a small net balance.

Brooklyn N. Y Plymouth Church Society

National Greenback Labor Party Conference in Washington

About 125 delegates from several states attend the Greenback Labor Party conference in Washington. A temporary and then permanent slate is chosen, prayer is debated, and committees are formed to set the time and basis for a Presidential nominating convention while resolutions cover currency inflation concerns and varied policy issues.

Greenback-Labor Conference Greenback-Labor Party Denis Kearney Mayor Sanderson Lynn Moody Boynton West Newbury Belva Lockwood 8. C. Hunt Davis J. King Boston Mr. Durant Gen. Butler Washington Greenback F. P. Dewees Greenback Labor Party J. M. Sanderson Mass T. H. Murch Maine March Rev de la Matyr Murek National Executive Committee Congressional Committee The Labor Party

Arizona Redmen. Question in Arizona.

Lieut. Haskell turned over surrendered renegade Indians at Bucker to acting-agent Maj. Chaffee of San Carlos who will guard them. An operation aims to crush Victoria and his band of about eighty five Mescalero Apache now in Old Mexico. Gen. Trevino with Mexican troops advances to force them to fight or flee to New Mexico. Fort Bowie concentrates Arizona troops. Gen. Carr and Maj. Morrow cooperate with Trevino. Arizona troops will move to intercept Victoria’s trail.

Tucson Arizona Haskell Bucker Maj Chaffee San Carlos Victoria Old Mexico Trevino New Mexico Fort Bowie Carr Maj. Morrow Mexico

Gloucester Port Sees Four Fishing Arrivals In Week

Gloucester reported four fishing arrivals last week including a Bay of Fundy cruise, two Grand Manan trips with frozen herring, and a Georges Banks voyage with 35 000 pounds of cod and 1 600 pounds of halibut. Halibut prices run 18 and 12 cents, white and gray. The Lucelle Curtiss, 54.76 tons and twenty years old, was sold in the West Indies.

Gloucester Mass Bay of Fundy Grand Menan Georges Banks Lucelle Curtiss West Indies

Newton Savings Bank annual report shows growth and new officers

The Newton Savings Bank reports a prosperous year with more deposits, earnings near 45000 dollars, a 681 dollar surplus, and a 2 percent dividend declared on January 1. New officers are President Geo Hyde, VP John Ward, Treasurer Miss Ss M Duncklee, and Clerk Isaac Hagar. The old Board of Trustees gains S W Jackson and W H Brackett. The School Committee organized with Rev Amos F Lawrence as chairman and Isaac Hagan secretary.

Newton Savings Bank Geo. Hyde John Ward Ss. M. Duncklee Isaac Hagar Messrs S. W. Jackson W. H. Brackett Amos F. Lawrence Isaac Hagan

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