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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1880

Page

2

Pittsfield Republicans Hold Grand Ratification Meeting

The Pittsfield Republicans staged a grand ratification meeting on Thursday evening that appeared a failure, with the hall only partially filled. Senator Dawes spoke for about 45 minutes, railing at Democrats as corrupt, while the reception among Berkshire hills suggested limited enthusiasm for the Chicago ticket.

the Journal the Herald Boston Cradle of Liberty Faneuil Hall Cincinnati Butler Pittsfield Garfield Dawes Chicago Berkshire Hills

Election of Marshall Jewell as RNC chairman shocks Republicans

SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE BOSTON POST Washington July 2 The election of Hon Marshall Jewell as chairman of the Republican National Committee is seen as a blow to GOP leaders who fear it signals abandonment of Garfield by Conkling Cameron and Logan The move alarms as a preface to defeat next November Democrats plan active campaign starting around July 15 with headquarters and district wide document distribution Garfields Credit Mobilier and DeGolyer ties will be spread to expose the Republican candidate broadly.

Boston Post Washington Marshall Jewell Republican National Committee Gen Hancock Garfield Conkling Cameron Logan Supreme Court Allan Democratic Congressional Committee Credit Mobilier DeGolyer Congress Chicago Ill J. B. Weaver Greenback Bloomfield Iowa E. F. Norton E. H. Gillette Solon Chase H. D. Dillaye E. P. Allis Supreme Authority of Union Treasury Weaver

Tilden and Bayard at Cincinnati Convention Spotlighted

Washington dispatch reviews the Cincinnati Convention dynamics focusing on Mr. Tilden as central figure and New York influence. It argues Tilden acted from sincerity not ambition, notes Hewitt's support, Bayard’s strength yet fear of a bloody shirt campaign, and concludes Bayard could be nominated after a Democratic administration.

Washington Cincinnati Mr. Tilden New York John Kelly Tammany Hall New York City Tilden Ben. Henry B. Payne Payne Mr. Payne Ohio Music Hall Randall Bayard Democratic Party Dover Zach Chandler Delaware

Jewell Elected Chairman of Republican National Committee

The Republican National Committee resumed sessions in New York on July 2 with Marshall Jewell of Connecticut elected chairman and W. E. Dorsey of Arkansas as secretary. An executive committee named leaders from key states and established a western division to meet in Chicago on July 22 1880. A planned October meeting and measures to publicize elector laws were approved alongside invitations for Blaine to visit the Pacific coast.

Marshall Jewell Connecticut Senator Blaine Pacific Coast New York Republican National Committee W. E. Chandler Gov. Jewell W. Dorsey Arkansas Horace Davis California Jas. B. Debeaux Georgia John A. Logan Illinois John C. New Indiana John 8. Runnells Iowa John A. Martin Kansas Henry C. Warmouth Louisiana John M. Forbes Massachusetts Chauncey I. Filley Missouri Wm. E. Chandler New Hampshire George A. Halsey New Jersey Thomas C. Platt W. P. Canady North Carolina William ©. Cooper Ohio J. D. Cameron Pennsylvania George W. Hooker Vermont John W. Mason West Virginia Elihu Enos Wisconsin R.C. McCormick Arizona Stephen D. Elkins New Mexico 8. W. Dorsey Chicago John 8 Jewell Dorsey R. C. McCormick G. W. Hooker J. B. Deveraux Blaine Gov. Foster

Hancock and English Flag Campaign Across New Hampshire

Special correspondence reports flag raisings in Pittsfield and Charlestown to honor Hancock and English. Prominent Democrats voiced support while Republicans show signs of discontent with corruption issues, aided by rallies in Vermont towns like St. Albans and Montpelier. Despatches from Washington note Democratic unity and a predicted New York margin.

Boston Post Pittsfield N. H Albert R. Hatch Portsmouth Hancock E. K. Webster W. C. Seates Credit Mobilier Gen. Hancock Portland Nathan Cleaves Nathan Cleaves, Gen. S. J. Anderson, Hon. Bion Bradbury, Col. L. D. M. Sweat Wm. L. Putnam Washington Boston Journal Duncan S. Walker Democratic National Committee New York Alexander H. Stephens Georgia Angusta South Charlestown Egypt Vermont St. Albans Montpelier

Washington Acts to Let Claims Be Filed in Court of Claims

Congress passes a law allowing unpaid claims against the District of Columbia not previously audited to be pursued in the Court of Claims. District officials bar district employees from providing information to claimants and refer requests for records to the Attorney General for guidance.

Washington Congress District of Columbia United State Court of Claims Court of Claims Attorney General of United States Comptroller of Currency National Banking System Sherman Internal Revenue

anti-Jesuit decrees dominate Paris to-be-discussed

London reports from July 2 describe anticipated debates in the Deputies on the anti-Jesuit decree while a Senate committee presents the plenary Amnesty bill. Paris court actions overrule prefect objections, and Jesuits expelled without trial face civil-judicial scrutiny. Benign replies from Madrid and Avignon reveal broad sympathy for Jesuits among elites.

London Paris Senate Lille Avignon M. Constans Madrid France Peninsula Lyons Court of Appeals Offce Beziers Herault Freppel Angers Breppel

Bradlaugh Affirmed in Commons Amid Farce and Debate

The Commons session features Bradlaugh signing the roll and taking his seat after a farcical debate over the issue. A division yields 303 yeas to 249 nays with a 54 vote government majority. Separate items report Turkey mobilization, Greek delays, and Bradlaugh prosecution steps.

London Bradlaugh Stafford Northcote Parnell

Flood Devastation Mounts as Water Reaches 200000 Acres

The flood’s toll rises with estimated total losses over 1 million dollars in the locality. No new levee breaks reported today but fear grows of embankment failure opposite Hannibal. About 200000 acres of prime bottom land are flooded as two harvest hands drown west of New Canton and a young man named John Jarvis drowns near Gregory. The river holds at a high stationary level as rain weakens the embankment.

Dublin Dollymount Jackson Scott Young William Rigby Farrow Milner Johnson Browne Fenton Fisher Rockwell Hyde Murphy Joynt John Rigby Warren Thynne Calvert London Abercorn Dallymount Ireland Laird CuHicaco Ill Quincey Times Cincinnati Landing Fall Creek Timate Hannibal New Canton John Jarvis Gregory New York Gilbert Kings County Supreme Court James Yearance Safeguard Fire Insurance Co Augustus Schell William H. Slocum David Stewart Safeguard London and Lancashire Co Liverpool Driller Colton Seawankaka Brooklyn East River Oliver Cutts Magicienne H.R. Hartcurd Seawanhaka Dudley Department of Buildings Hedden Newark First National Bank Keeley A. T. Stewart Montreal Hayes Posmaster Geo. Key James New England Wentworth John J. Braham Portsmouth N. H Newcastle Boston W. Hilton & CO Hockingham House Ortsmouth N. Hf

Hancock and English seen as strong ticket in era politics

The selection of Hancock by Democrats is praised as a unionist, patriotic choice and a pledge to constitutional rule, with Republicans and outside observers arguing the ticket unites soldiers and civil leadership. Analysis notes potential cabinet questions and New Hampshire and Canadian reactions.

Murderous Assault in Newport Gambling Den

John Lawton, a respectable young man, was beaten by Thomas Wood at a Thames Street gambling den. Lawton lies in a dangerous condition with a broken arm and severe injuries as warrants issue for Wood and George Dawley. The accused allegedly barred entry to allow the attack, and the dens may be closed.

Newport Newport. R John Lawton Thos, Wood Thames Street Lawtop Wood Thomas Wood George Dawley Dawley Lawton

Census Tells Petersburg Population At 21645

Petersburg Virginia census returns show population 21645. The report catalogs various items including business failures, crimes, and public notices from across the country, naming tanners Eliel Danziger Co at Chicago and other incidents. Included are assignments, deaths from disease, hangings delayed, and suspicions over railroad sales.

Petersburg Eliel, Danziger & Co Tanners Chicago Key West Edmonton Lewis Schmidt Amityville L. I Havana Ellerson Hampton Sumter S. C B. Brown Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Grand Trunk and Wabash Companies Grandison Spratt Spratt & Co Louisville Aad Sn

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