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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1880

Page

2

Portsmouth Elevator Aims to Make City Grain Hub

A Detroit commission house finishes an elevator near Portsmouth that will position the city as a grain distributing center for Saco and points along the P S and P R R to Newburyport and Dover. The project may boost freight on lines serving Portsmouth and nearby towns.

Portsmouth N. H Atlantic Detroit Commission House Saco Newburyport Great Falls Conway Dover Raymond Concord and

Cincinnati Trials Holly Steam Heating In Business District

Cincinnati will test the Holly system of steam heating in a district about a mile square in the core business area. Ordinances approved by the Mayor authorize laying pipes and require heat to public buildings at under 80 percent of 1878 costs, with the city reserving the right to buy out the company after twenty years.

Cincinnati

Naval bill seeks complete reorganization of the navy

The House Naval Committee backs Harris of Massachusetts on a bill to radically reorganize the navy. A supporting report corroborates ten years of criticisms of naval armament spending. Also noted are Massachusetts Prison Commissioners urging merger of Ipswich institutions, Clinton’s $250,000 fee demand in Vanderbilts will case, and a Maine Fusionist adjournment atop a quiet caucus.

House Naval Committee Harris Massachusetts Robeson Prison Commissioners of Insane Asylum House of Correction Ipswich Henry L. Clinton New York William S H. Vanderbilt Clinton Vanderbilt Maine House Naval Affairs Committee Ilarris

Grant men aim to carry Pennsylvania delegation for nomination

Washington dispatch reports Grant supporters believe they can secure Pennsylvania's delegation at Harrisburg. They say only first ballot success justifies nominating Grant, else they will not present his name. The piece also notes House votes on postal route funding and Geneva Award controversy.

Washington Grant Pennsylvania Cameron Harrisburg House Brady Post Office Committee Congress Appropriations Committee Post-office Committee Blount Thurman

Navy bill proposes board of assistants and funds for ships

Representative Harris reports a substitute bill to reorganize the Navy. It creates a permanent construction fund from sales and appropriations, sets annual spending limits, authorizes vessel appraisal and sale, and directs annual reporting to Congress. The Navy condition report critiques current vessels as obsolete or unfit, urging prompt disposal of many ships.

United States Monitor Merrimack Great Britain France Italy Spain Congress Washington Harris Massachusetts House Naval Committee Navy Secretary of the Navy Treasury Permanent Construction Fund Sai House Navy Register Colorado Franklin Minnesota Niagara Wabash Connecticut Pennsylvania Boston Java New York

Senate Honors Late Senator Chandler With Resolutions

The Senate Set aside the day to honor Zachariah Chandler with unanimous resolutions and a thirty day arm band. Senator Ferry led tributes detailing Chandler s public and private virtue, followed by remarks from Bayard Hamlin Blaine Logan and Morrill before adjournment. In the House, phrases of tribute continued with numerous Representatives from Michigan Wisconsin Ohio and other states delivering eulogies before adjournment at 6 15.

Washington Senate Zachariah Chandler Ferry Michigan Chandler House Bayard Hamlin Blaine Logan Morrill Messrs. Newberry Williams Wisconsin Hubbell Brewer Crapo Robinson Massachusetts Burrows Hawley Connecticut Dunnell Minnesota Stone Keifer Ohio Conger Briggs New Hampshire Barber Illinois Willitts Garfield

Butler Defends Contestant in Boynton-Loring Case

Gen Butler argued in Washington that the contestee failed to answer the contestant’s notification of contest and urged a time extension. He charged Dr Loring holds his seat by disenfranchising thousands of citizens and warned the public will learn the truth.

Washington Gen. Butler Boynton-Loring Loring Boston Gen Butler Dr. Loring Massachusetts Senate Committee On Appropriations Senate House Nat McKay Philadelphia Demerara Ways and Means Knowlton New York Searles Naval Observatory Morse United States Naval Observatory Greenwich

Two Local Deaths Mark Yarmouth County Day

HaALifax Nova Scotia January 28. Mrs Joseph Ephelen a widow aged 78 was burned to death yesterday at Little River Yarmouth county While alone in her house County Counselor Donovan of Ingonish missing ten days was found dead in the woods

Haalifax N. S Joseph Ephelen Little River Yarmouth County Donovan of Ingonish

Hanlan Keeps Cup as England Challenger Debates

Toronto January 28 Hanlan received a letter from the Sportsman Challenge Cup trustees saying he may retain the cup until challenged by England's top man. The letter notes a £50 deposit was placed on his behalf and remains in effect.

Signor Tomaso Campanini America Toronto Hanlan England

Fusionists Adjourn Maine Legislature After Court Decision

The Fusionist Legislature in Augusta adjourned until the first Wednesday in August after a protracted caucus with about thirty-five House members and nine in the Senate. Leaders claim plans for renewed electoral votes actions, while opponents say the adjournment dissolves the body.

Augusta State House Davis Messrs. Hill Corinth Milliken Burnham House Senate Congress Maj. Smith Strickland Aroostook Thompson Knox Atwell Barker Rogers Penobscot Linn Somerset Ellis Waldo Patten Talbot Hobson Wilson Long Hussey Knowles White Finance Committee Auburn Auburn Light Infantry

Vanderbilt Lawyers Fee Sparks Public Furor in Will Contest

New York January 28 Henry K Clinton lead Vanderbilt will case asks for 250000 bill. Vanderbilt furious, fears massive costs and possible private disclosures if suit proceeds. Also reports on runaways from Boston with revolvers, Dartmouth Alumni dinner, murder trials, and other crime notes.

Vanderbilt Massachusetts New York Henry K. Clinton W. H. Vanderbilt Mr. Vanderbilt Henry L. Clinton Clinton Frank Cole Daniel Boyle Louis Meyer First Avenue Thirty-first Street Boston Cole Tenny’s Worcester Dartmouth College Alumni Association of New York John Ordronaux Erastus Everett Charles R. Miller Grosvenor Hubbard Rome James Alexandria Turin F. M. Pastor G. Ignacio Shepherd’s Fold Brooklyn Antonio Aucarola Italy D. R. Frazer Buffalo Duryea Classon Avenue H. P. Deckert New Jersey Midland Railroad J.J. Wismowski

Giant Sale of Central Pacific Stock To New York Syndicate

The contract for sale by C. P. Huntington to a New York stock exchange and banking syndicate of 50 000 Central Pacific Railroad shares with privilege on more was signed. The committee will offer the first 50 000 shares publicly on January 29 in the New York Stock Exchange at 80 to 84, aiming for an 82 average.

New York C. P. Huntington Stock Exchange and Banking Central Pacific Railroad Central Pacific Syndicate New York Stock Exchange R. P. Flowers J.D. Prince J. D. Prosst City of New Redfort New Bedford James A. Hathaway Boston Fisk University Jubilee Singers Music Hall New England

January Floods Sweep Away Westfield Bridge

The Westfield River rose rapidly and at 5 am the 360 foot Elm street temporary bridge was carried off. Traffic between the depot and business district has used the bridge since spring after the old one was torn down. An iron replacement was under construction.

Westfield Elm Street

Nationalists plan Mayo candidates to abstain from seats

In London on January 28, reports say Mayo Nationalists will nominate Michael Davitt and Thomas Brepan, indicted for sedition, as Mayo candidates in the approaching general election with the understanding they will abstain from taking seats if elected. Prospects of election are described as good.

London County Mayo Ireland Michael Davitt Thomas Brepan House of Commons Berlin Hanover Pennsylvania Naples Brussels Frances John Collins Cleveland Everest Ferguson Belgium Prince Bismarck Cabul Roberts Yakoob Khan Ameer

Riots Threaten Shenandoah County Labor Dispute

Telegrams report intense excitement in Shenandoah County over a white laborer versus colored laborer clash at Columbia Furnace near Edinburg. Officials request troops as rioters organize and two Black workers are wounded. Governor Holliday orders Winchester Light Infantry to assist.

Richmond Shenandoah County Columbia Furnace Edinburg Holliday Joseph Stickley Shenandoah J. W. McGruder Woodstock Military Company McGruder Stickley Commonwealth H. C. Allen John W. Whistler & Co Columbia and Liberty

Souhegan Milk Producers weigh auxiliary New England group

In Wilton Depot Hall Milford January meeting to form an auxiliary New England association to protect farmers from price rises and renewed promised benefits. B F Hutchinson W W Howard F W Holbrook Woodward Henry Gray Gilman Mansur led urging signatures and by laws. Committee to visit all route towns and report in two weeks.

Milford N. H Souhegan Valley Depot Hall Wilton New England Association New Society B. F. Hutchinson W. W. Howard F. W. Holbrook Amherst Mr. Woodward Nashua Henry Gray Gilman Mansur

Fifth International Chess Congress Joins National Chess Association

The Fifth International Chess Congress merged into the National Chess Association in New York. Ex Governor Minor of Connecticut served as temporary chairman as officers were elected Col John R Fellows president and Allen secretary Bugless treasurer. A rules code for games was adopted after lengthy discussion through the day and evening sessions.

New York National Chess Association Minor Connecticut John R. Fellows Allen Bugless Col. Fellows

Vermont New York New Hampshire butter tub makers raise prices

St Albans Vermont January 28 The convention of butter tub manufacturers from Vermont New Hampshire and New York here advanced the price of tubs at an average of about one cent each.

St. Albans Vermont New Hampshire New York

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