Fire Alarm Blitzes Boston Areas And Beyond
Fire reports from Friday detail multiple incidents in Boston and nearby communities. Arson attempts at Arlington pest house preceded small blazes on Theodore Schwamb’s property and other city roofs. Damages range from minor to $1000 with several injuries and several false alarms.Industry and public notices cover July 4 fires in Bartlett Port Perry Montreal Waterville Rockland Weirs Milroport Milford and Fairfield, with losses in the thousands and extensive business district damage in Port Perry.
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Boston
Arlington
Theodore Schwamb
James Donahoe
Lynn
Jackson Street
Jamie C. Estes
Guilford
Commercial Street
Prospect Street
George B. D. Deaenort
Hampden Street
Roxbury
Martin Hayes
Dr. Francis
Adams and Beamont Streets
Dorchester
Tabor Street
Casey
Georgie Bogs
Maverick Square
KE. & JS
Bent
Broad Street
Dealers In Oils, &c
West Street
Edward KE. Clark
Clark
Lovey & Fenno
Mill Street
Charlestown
Dwight Street
Schmidt , Co
Frank Whit
Centre Street
Jamaican Plain
Tremont Street
Membe
Third Street
South Boston
Crotty
Bartlett
N. H
Gardiner, Buffum & Co
H. M. Rideout
Port Perry
T. ©. Freeman
Davis’ Furniture
Campbell’s
McCan’s
Brown’s Hardware
W. Brock, Davenport, James & Co
Montreal
Que
Prince of Wales
Dows
Waterville
Rockland
John Clough
Blackington’s Corner
William Proctor
Franklin Falls
Clinton Street
Fort Fairfield
William Everet
Andrew F. Sawyer
Amherst
Rumors of Cairo Rising and Khartoum Developments
Gen Gordon is reported safe amid rumors of a Cairo rising near Ramadan’s end. Special despatches allege El Mahdi may be detained at Darfour by the Hawah but do not confirm Khartoum’s capture or Gordon’s access to the Mahdi camp. Cholera precautions spark Anglo Spanish tensions as sanitary actions clash near nemiral grounds. The Bartheldi statue of liberty arrives in Paris and is presented to the United States, with Ferry expressing hope it stands as a lasting symbol of Franco American friendship.
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Gordon
Cairo
el Mahdi
Darfour
Khartoum
Nemiral
Bartheldi
United States
Paris
Fray
Morton
Ferry
Congress
Commonwealth
Legion
Norwalk
Ohio
Nashville
Louisville
Gospellers
Boston
Address by Samuel J. Cox at Tammany Hall July 4
Special Despatch reports Samuel J. Cox delivering a long July 4 speech at Tammany Hall to a large audience including Tammany sachems and prominent figures. He condemns the decay of integrity, warns against plutocratic rule, and critiques wartime excesses, federal power, and corporate influence shaping government and society.
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Boston Post
New York
Samuel
Cox
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Federal Union
Union
Republican Party
Reform Party
Republican Civl
Republican
Revive the Olden Spirit in Face of Public Trust Woes
A stirring critique denounces wealth dazzlement and political fraud in American public life. It warns that party elites manipulate candidacies, laments massive financial speculations, bank freezes, and public office graft, and calls for civil service reform and honest governance to restore trust and liberty.
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Ple
Sub-Treasury
United States
New York City
Indications Point to Cleveland in Party Convention
Special Despatch from CHICAGO July 4 reports Mora tract litigation with Elkins, injunctions, and talks of selling land. It describes a crowded preconvention scene with Cleveland favored, Butler and McDonald factions active, Bayard prospects rising, and Tilden hints shaping strategist alignments.
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Cleveland
Bayard
McDonald
Blaine Land Grabbing Man Ager In Suit
From the Springfield Republican the land company of New Mexico sues Stephen B. Elkins Blaine's campaign manager in New York seeking to enjoin his application to seize the whole property of the concern. The company claims possession or control of the land under dispute.
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Springfield Republican
Land Company of New Mexico
New York
Stephen B. Elkins
Blaine
Eastern delegations depart for Chicago for Democratic National Convention
About twenty eastern delegates left Boston for Chicago on a special eight-car train. Maine hosts a large contingent with dozens of dignitaries including W. M. Rust and C. H. Chase. New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut delegations follow, all uninstructed or backing Cleveland with Bayard as second choice. The Limbary party travels under W. A. Cromwell supervision, arriving Chicago late Sunday night after a multi-city schedule amid cheers and firecracker salutes.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
California
Cleveland
Kelly
Butler
New York
Palmer House
Plympton
Ben Palmer
South
Palmer
Chicago Herald
McDonald
Indiana Statesman
Indiana
Buller
Massachusetts
Boston
Albany
Maine
W. M. Rust
Belfast
S. S. Brown
Charle H. Chase
Portland
A. W. Bradbury
Nathan Cleaves
Edmund Wilson
Thomaston
Jos E. Moore
Clifford Belchermington
Payson Tucker
J. H. Coombs
Lisbon
E. K. O’brien
Mayor Staples
Biddeford
David R. Hastings
Fryburg
C. H. Osgood
Lewiston
William Rust
New Hampshire
Bayard
Harry Bingham
Frank Jones
Henry Oo. Kent
John F. Cloutman
Osia W. Parker
A. W. Sullaway
Patrick Fahey
L. D. Munroe
A. C. Drinkwater
Bater
Rhode Island
Providence
Worcester
Connecticut
Hartford
W. A. Cromwel
New England
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Springfield
Syracuse
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Congress At Work On Appropriation Bills In Washington
Both chambers labor on deficits and pensions as July sessions proceed. In the House a conference report on military justice consolidation clears, river and harbor funding rises to 13 899 700, and a delay on the Mexican pension bill continues amid a lack of quorum. In the Senate, pension measures advance, including widows pensions, with disagreement on the deficiency bill and no broad agreement on disputed appropriations.
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Washington
House
Bureau of Military Justice
Corps of Judge Advocates
Senate
Randall
Pennsylvania
McMillin
Tennessee
Hale
Conference Committee
Commodore Watson
van Wyck
Gen. E. O. C. Ord
Twelve Men Die in Grand River Missouri Disaster
Masery July 4. Twelve men drowned and as many more fatally injured when the Grand river bridge on the trailing train gave way. The list includes John Long Fred Young Phil Becker and engineer Phil Becker among the injured and dead. The center span of about 150 feet failed as the train crossed. The engineer tried to warn passengers but the engine sank after the whistle.
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Masery
Grand River Bridge
John Long
Robert Baker
James Young
Platt Young
Fred Young
A. Fisher
D. Haywood
Ward West
James Bruce
J.B. Bronson
John A. Dillon
George Brown
Phil Becker
James Dick
James McCord
James Hogan
Arch Hill
J. P. Maxwell
Sumner
al. Short
Abraham Webb
Cunningham
Trail Bridge
Anti slavery society marks semi centennial in New York
In New York on July 4 the anti slavery society held its first semi centennial celebration with Dr. L. E. J. Whitney elected chairman and Hamilton Wilcox reviewing the group's history. Members spoke and letters from John Jay Whittier and Fred Douglas were read. Washington's Riverside Park statue was unveiled with Mayor Edson presenting and ex President Wood of the board of education officiating.
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New York
Anti-Slavery Society
L. E. J. Whitney
Hamilton Wilcox
John Jay
Whittier
Fred Douglas
Washington
Riverside Park
Wood
Board of Education
Edson
Printers Cut Wages At Toronto Paper Plant
Toronto on July 4 reports printers at the city newspaper and job printing offices vote a wage reduction from 314 to 30 cents per 1000 ems. Effective Monday week, the move cites hard times and small business. A strike is feared as the result.
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Toronto
Ceran
Aged 108 Years and Fourth of July Observances
A lengthy Fourth of July overview notes a pleasant day with bells, salutes, crowds, and ample entertainment across the city. It describes weather, street and harbor activity, fireworks, and many safety incidents, plus civic readings and a New Haven demonstration with 40,000 visitors and a grand parade.
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Navy Yard
Municipal Day Oration at Boston Theatre Honors Independence
About 200 attendees gathered at the Boston Theatre on Friday morning to hear Harvey N. Shepard deliver the Fourth of July oration under city auspices. Mayor Martin presided as Rev. E A Horton offered prayer and readings included the Declaration of Independence. Shepard discussed the global impact of liberty principles and the social issues facing labor, capital, taxation, and wealth distribution in a widening democracy.
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Harvey N. Shepard
Boston Theatre
City of
Boston
Martin
Boston Cadet Band
J. Thomas Baldwin
E. A. Horton
Second Congregational Church
Boylston Street
Baldwin
Mattei
Francis M. Stanwood
Cay
Gathering at Woodstock Celebrates Gen McClellan Visit
Springfield dispatch reports the Woodstock Connecticut celebration honoring Gen. George B. McClellan. A large crowd gathered at Roseland with elms draped in bunting, speeches from Gen. McClellan, and a reception by Mr. Bowen. Weather was perfect and the day ran from morning into late afternoon with prayers, introductions, and patriotic remarks.
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Woodstock
Lic Clellan
Springfield
Mass
Conn
Gen. McClellan
Utnam
Lexington
Dr. Ward
New York
Charles E. Searles
Thompson, Conn
Gen. McC
Geo.b. McClellan
George Th, Baker
Philadelphia
Down the Harbor Fourth of July Attracts Thousands
Thousands spent the Fourth at Boston area seaside resorts and excursion boats. Nantasket Kanal crowds soared to hotels Pacific Rockland Arlington Standish with bands, fireworks, clam bakes, dances, and concerts. Steamboats carried 20 000 to Nantasket Beach and Plymouth bound voyages featured band concerts and illuminations.
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Boston
Nantasker
Russell and
Sturgis
Reeves American Band of
Providence
D. W. Reeees
Nantasket
Pacific House
Rockland
Arlington
Ryan
Ocean House
Standish
Bradley
Revere Beach
Vue de L’eau
Nantasket Beach
Hingham
Stamford
Plymouth
Point of Pines
Baldwin
Cadet Bend
Old Snuff Favored for Ohio Delegation At Chicago
Col. Hil, deputy sergeant-at-arms, declares Ohio should nominate Old Snuff at Chicago. He backs Judge Thurman, praises his health, notes Thurman’s willingness to lead, and says Ohio will support Old Snuff over Hoadly, with McLean carried on Old Snuff’s backing.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Col. Hil
House of Representatives
Ohio
Chicago
Jim Newman
Ohio River
Thurman
Hoadly
Vindication for Fitz John Porter and political vetoes
The Boston Advertiser notes Porter’s potential vindication hinges on an impartial board, but Congress votes aside the measure due to a Chandler-led veto. It criticizes President Arthur for yielding to cabinet opposition to avoid offending Lincoln and Chandler, risking injustice to a brave officer and staining his career.
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Boston Advertiser
Fitz John Porter
Congress
Chandler
New York Tribune
Porter
Brookline Chronicle
Arthur
Lincoln
Letter Attacks Blaine Reeks of Corruption Claims
The New York Independent letter asserts serious accusations against Republican nominee Blaine drawn from his own letters and conduct. It argues Blaine's election would invite corrupt practices and corrupt the nation's moral sense, deeming policy questions secondary to integrity.
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New York Independent
James G. Blaine
Maine
House of Representatives
Gmr
Blaine
Troducer
Bayard Seeks Nomination Based on Electability
Bayard argues the party should nominate a candidate who can win. He says Cleveland's backers must prove by solid action at Chicago that he is the man. If public sentiment favors Bayard and the honor is offered, he would try to lead the party to victory.
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Cleveland
Bayard
Labor
Buffalo
New York
Daniel Manning
Smith Weed
Hubert O. Thompson
Manton Marble
Mr. Tilden
Tilden
Michael Twoomey
Twoomey
McDonald
Flower
Butler
Mr. Flower
Indiana
Watterson
Slocum
Delaware
Gen. Singleton
Illinois
Manton
Chicago
Democratic tactics in Blaine influence among foreign-born voters
The letter suggests Blaine will bid high for foreign-born votes and proposes nominating Thomas Francis Bayard, whose ancestry includes the Irishman Sir Philip Francis, famed for scathing critiques of George III, as a counter to Blaine’s outreach.
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New York
Blaise
Blaine
Thomas Francis Bayard
Philip Francis
Junius
George the Third
Wind in Favor of Light Craft at Lynn Regatta
The Lynn regatta off City Point posted a strong showing despite light morning winds that delayed the start and sparked protests after a whistle from the steamer J. Putnam Bradlee prompted boats to begin early. Races covered sloops and schooners across four classes with prize money ranging from 5 to 50 dollars per category and courses extending from 5 to 20 miles. Westley A. Gove served as judge boat with catering by E. J. McElroy and a committee led by Morton, Whitten, Nugent, Lappen, Farrar, Bigelow, and Brig ham. judges included Kelley, Morris, Loring, Palmer, Melvin, Guild.
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City
City Point
J. Putnam Bradlee
Bell Boat
Harding
Lighthouse Channel
Fort Warren
Gallop
Nix
Spectacle Island
West Way
Thompson and Rainsford Islands
Long and George’s Islands
Port Alderton Bury No. 3
Fort Warrer
Cow Pasture Bar
Fort Independence
Westley A. Gove
William H. Jenkins
Commercial Wharf Towboat Company
James H. Nugent
J. Edward Lappen
J. Foster Farrar
Lyman H. Bigelow
Frank E. Brigham
M. J. Kelley
William Morris
Charles F. Loring
George A. Palmer
George C. Melvin
Chester Guild, Jr
Lapwing
Bessie
Black Cloud
Queen Mab
Thisbe
Sea Bird
Bannerette
Transit
Trinket
Kitty
Joker
Seraphine
Flora Lee
Niobe
Imagine
Meteor
Charlotte
Nancy
Zitta
Hard Times
J. Putman Bradlee
Viva
M. J. Kiley
Spring Lane
Sea Side House
Lynn Harbor Yacht Race Sees Record Turnout in Lynn Harbor
The Lynn and West Lynn Yacht Clubs co hosted a four class regatta in Lynn harbor on Friday. Wind started light but freshened, enabling competitive five mile courses off Point of Pines and Sand Point buoy. Prizes ranged from 5 to 25 dollars per class with boats named Viola Davy Crockett and Mabel among entrants. No accidents occurred. Walter Sawyer protested against S Mansfield for entering two yachts violating New England Rowing association rules. Judges included N F Davidson B W Rowell W B Newhall and F S Newhall.
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Lynn
West Lynn
Lynn Harbor
West Lynn and Lynn Yacht Club
Lynn Yacht Club
Club House
Point of Pines
Western Lobster Rocks
Sand Point
Walter Sawyer
Mabel
S. Mansfied
New England Rowing Association
Viola
Davy Crockett
Jennie L
Pearl
Rattlesnake
Alice L
Twilight
Raven
Vesper
Inez
Iris
Crescent
Flirt
Spray
Elsie
N. F. Davidson
West Lynn Yacht Club
B.W. Rowell
the Lynn Yacht Club
B. Newhall
F. 8. Newhall
Senator Baldwin Injured In Lynnfield Ride Accident
Senator John A Baldwin and partner Alfred L Baker were thrown from their horses after firecrackers frightened the mounts. Baldwin struck his head on a curb and may have a fractured skull, with fatal prognosis by physicians. Baker suffered only minor bruises. Horses were startled by fireworks. Suburban notes report Elisha Bellamy killed by Portland express after intoxication and a boy severely injuring his left arm by a gun misfire.
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Senator Baldwin
John A. Baldwin
Alfred L. Baker
Mr. Baker
Lynnfield
Wyona
Chestnut Street
Broad
Atlantic
Mr. Baldwin
Elisha Bellamy
Kittery
L. L. Libby
Malden
Bellamy
Willie Holbrook
Saugus
Four women assaulted in Milford. teens among victims
Milford Massachusetts reports dawn assault on four women including 17 year old Kate McKenna. Police say suspects Michael McGee Thomas O'Brien and Michael Coy arrested. Also notes local ad copy for spirits and furniture removals.
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Milford
Mass
Kate McKenna
Michael McGee
Thomas O’brien
Michael Coy
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Home Again
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Newport
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Guidance of Voters
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Suckley
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Voles S. A. Crowell
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Elie
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Wenger
Cumbria
McDuff
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Huntress
Samuel Webber
Celeste
George Plummer
A. H. Jones
Geo. Coffini
Seraphine, Borden & Temple
D. H. Lincoln
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Incgm
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T. G. King
H. M. Faxon
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Hornet
Harding & Merril
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W. Nerrill
Pet
James McFarlane
H. A Kei Es
Pare'e
Henry G. Bowers
Whiff
J. P. Bullard
Albert
A. Kottman
Thomas Cross
Narey
J. R. Grose, Jr
Howler & Warren
H. W. Geyer
Delie
Gifford Bros
Unique
J. Stewart
Yolande
Mist
John A. Sullivan
Pacer
A. A. Nickerson
Sophia
Wm. Duffy
Kate
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C.h.graves & Sons
Rosten
Tual
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H. Putnam
F.lee
E. C- Smith
Edith
S. Davis
Jennie L. A . Lockhart
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D. W. Martin
A. H. Hale
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Alice L. P. Lynch
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W. H. Alley
Mabel F
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Mansfield
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T. M. Alley
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F. H. Hildreth
F Putnam
Socosveh
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Rideout Bros
Milford Scoundrhels
South America
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Harwood Manufacturing Company
No. 91
Summer Street
New Washington Street
Thu K
Summer Resarts
Kari Towne
Curtis Davis & CO
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Davis
Lehigh Fur
Cumberland
Cannel
Acadia
Oston Proper
Somerville
Cambridge
M. Winslow & CO
Causewa
Crasa
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