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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1880
Page
2
A deafening street procession for a Chinese Mason ends with a hearse and a roast pig offering. Thousands scatter crescent-holed paper strips along the route as locals marvel at the unusual burial rites and vow ear protection or pig theft next time.
A New England editor praises Southern colored citizens for land ownership and thrift. In New Hanover County Wilmington city 761 colored residents own land worth 207 385 dollars. Cape Fear township 51 owners hold 1 967 3 4 acres valued at 12 795 dollars. Federal Harnett and Mansboro townships report over 12 000 dollars in land value. Wilmington colored population 10 296 with 100 000 dollars in personal property. In ten years they saved over 800 000 dollars since slavery, now prosperous with good relations to whites.
The field for the U S Senate seat once held by Hannibal Hamlin includes Hannibal Hamlin Eugene Hale William P Frye Thomas B Reed and Gen Joshua Constitutional Law Chamberlain. Hamlin may withdraw but otherwise has the best chances though he is young and green in politics with a knack for finding the public crib.
Readers unable to purchase copies of the Boston Post at any newspaper stands in New England are urged to inform the publishers. The note asks for confirmation of the shortage from readers and vendors.
Weather notes show occasional rain in New England followed by clearing skies. Winds mainly north to northeast, temperatures steady or lower, and rising barometric pressure.
A fragmented log records ships arriving and departing across July from cities including New York London Havana Havre Glasgow Antwerp Bordeaux Rotterdam and more. The entries name vessels their origins such as New York Philadelphia Boston Montreal and Calder regions and note dates July 4 to July 6 with routes to Bremen Hamburg Liverpool and Galveston.
In Springfield on July 6 the Boston and Albany Railroad directors elected Chester W. Chapin president to fill the Lincoln vacancy but he declined and resigned as director. John Cummings was named president pro tem and a stockholders meeting set for the 15th to fill two board vacancies. William Bliss, the general manager, is expected to become a new director and possibly president.
A report outlines a notable ruling issued by Attorney General Devens. The decision clarifies legal interpretation and potential impacts on related cases and administrative practice.
Washington July 6 1880 The President and Cabinet discussed the alleged firing on the American schooners Newcomb Boston and Reed Baltimore by a Spanish man of war. Officials report the Spanish minister denied any gunboat named Nuncio and said pirates attacked the vessels.
Attorney General Devens declares the president may appoint to vacancies existing during Senate recess or sessions. A temporary commission can expire at the end of the next session if the Senate has not acted on a nominee, and tenure laws do not alter this practice. John Hart ran for Philadelphia collector previously failed to be confirmed.
A group of Pittsburg Republicans visits Hayes to press Colstone for the Western Pennsylvania post. After a hopeful start their request stalls, then they say Mr. McPherson insulted them during a second visit, causing them to withdraw.
Diaz took the executive chair on May 5, 1877 by a decree of Congress fixing a term ending November 30, 1880. Proponents of extension argue constitution allows a four year term, but Diaz says he will follow the decree. Primary elections for Presidential Electors were held nationwide June 27. A special military force is being organized for Vera Cruz Railway protection. Tehuantepec Railroad Company contracted for 15 000 tons of steel rails in England. Vera Cruz authorities began demolishing city walls.
The Williams College alumni meeting in North Adams elected James A. Garfield as trustee to fill a term. They honored Dr Calvin Durffee, appointed Llewellyn Pratt as college historian, and approved faculty expansion and higher salaries. Commencement costs and student expenses were debated with calls for economy.
Arrangements for a 12 o clock Wednesday race between Harvard and Columbia eight-oared freshmen crews on the Thames at New London. Chapman is ill. Bancroft fills in. Race shells weigh 250 pounds and are 58 feet long with possible postponements to 3 45 PM or 9 AM if needed.
SaraToga New York July 6 The American Institute of Instruction began its fifty first annual session with remarks from B G Northrop Connecticut Secretary of Education on the Quincy method of teaching Col Parker former Quincy superintendent now in Boston said he did not claim originality but used proven plans Dr W T Harris of St Louis followed and critiqued the Quincy methods.
John Hart a German citizen was found dead in his home in Battleboro around 9 pm with a bruised head. Dr Bronscen will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death and the body is in official custody until tomorrow.
A Constantinople dispatch reports a Turkish article defending Berlin treaty actions while blaming Europe for inaction. It notes reform limits, Albanian connections, and possible war threats toward Greece. In Bulgaria, Russian influence grows as East Roumelia moves toward union with Macedonia. A duel in New Jersey ends with Shannon slain by Cash. Shannon dies a respected lawyer leaving a large family.
The Times condemns the Irish Compensation for Disturbance Bill and argues it would leave landlords unpaid except in rare cases. It states the government pursues passage due to fears of unrest if evictions rise this autumn and winter.
At Rochester N H July 5 6 crowds watched two lively trotting races. In the 3 minute class Patchen finished first with Whinnie distanced for foul driving Maud M and Ben H also noted. Free for all winner Belle Davis with Comet Coupon and others placing. Machias Park races saw Ned winning 2:51 class and Unknown sweeping 2:33 2:40 2:33 while Tom Collins took 2:46 in 2:40 class. Fitchburg results list Pickpocket winning 2:38 and Annie taking 2:30 with others noted.
The Wellfleet fishing schooner Ida R. Freeman arrived with 90 barrels of mackerel in Provincetown. Three Swedish crewmen stayed aboard after the others left, then sailed away Sunday night taking the boat, dories, seine and clothing. They may head for Europe with eight weeks of supplies remaining.
Schooner Grand Master brought 250000 lbs codfish from the Banks the season's largest fare. Others include E. K. Kane with 60000 lbs codfish three schooners from Grand Banks with 92000 lbs halibut eleven from mackereling cruises with 860 bbls nine from the Georges and five from shore codfishing grounds with average fares.
In Charleston D C July 6 a feud between Col Cash Capt Depass and Cel Shannon ended with a duel in which Shannon was killed. Depass and Cash planned to fight but were prevented by Depass arrest. Shannon had been challenged by Mr Ellerby, who declined. Cash then published Shan-
Denis Kearney is denounced as a coward and traitor at a San Francisco sand lot meeting. Police guard him to avert lynching after Wellock accuses him of wealth from the rich. The piece also notes Greenback Party leaders in New York planning campaigns, plus a satirical take on the Republican platform and campaign commentary from multiple papers.
John H. Erwin and Western Electric sue Metropolitan Telegraph and American Telephone in U S Circuit Court for damages and an injunction over alleged patent infringements. The City reports 30 powder and pistol accidents, four drownings, eight fireworks fires, and heavy rain with 1.65 inches. Police report various arrests and rescues, while Hancock gains honorary Cincinnati Society membership amid large crowds at Coney Island and Rockaway.
A series of fires reported in multiple locations including Economy Beef Packing Company in New York causing 6000 dollars in damage insured. Haines' piano factory narrowly saved. Hamilton Utah and Berks County also saw substantial losses with insurers covering part. Osceola Mills Wisconsin saw a 15000 dollar blaze at the Cascade Flour Mill with 10000 dollars insured.
Eastport Maine July 6 The first of the Daisy Boynton crew to refuse duty is said to have tried to incite mutiny aboard the brig and threatened the captain and his brother the mate. He remains in the station house but the captain did not lodge a complaint. United States Commissioner Downs of Calais was in town yesterday.
A July report from Petersburg Virginia describes a destructive storm in Brunswick county. It demolished barns and uprooted reef while causing extensive crop damage. Peter Williams’s barn was blown down and his 20,000 pounds of tobacco crop ruined.
In Buffalo on July 6 stockholders of the Buffalo and Southwestern Railroad refused to ratify the consolidation scheme with the Pittsburg Titusville and Buffalo Railroad citing concerns over the proposed merger and its impact on the regional rail network.
Chicago numbers from Commissioner Wright announced today show a population of 501 978 in the city. The figure reflects the census count and places Chicago in the latest demographic tally.
Merino has been elected President of San Domingo. John Boyle and John Langham of Pictou, N. C. were drowned Monday when their yacht capsized. The steamer R. D. Cazenove with 100 Syracuse excursionists sank in Cazenovia lake Monday but no lives were lost.
The six year old daughter of Michael Malnar drowned in Bath on Monday. In North Anson Democrats burned a Hancock flag Saturday evening. Biddeford's population nears 13 000, up over 2000 since last census. Captain Thomas Day of Seguin Light capsized Monday but was rescued exhausted. A district convention for Fifth Congressional District is set at Castine July 27 to nominate a candidate. A decomposed body of a man, likely a foreigner, was found at Hunnewell's Point, possibly the previously reported Parker's Head drowning. Mrs. Thomas Poland and Mrs. Ada Johnson of Athens injured when tossed from a wagon. Poland severely with facial injuries.
Reports from New Hampshire describe livestock losses to dogs in Hooksett and multiple fatalities across towns. Arrests in Franklin, canal drownings in Manchester, a laudanum death in Keene, industrial accidents in Concord and Nashua, a severe saw mill accident in Spaulding, and storm-related injuries in Hudson accompany drought relief notes and detailed Great Bay regatta results with nine entries and four prizes.
Joseph Lavatha was arrested for murder in Oakdale, while Malachi Grady was fatally shot by William Omalia during a Clinton dispute. A Fitchburg councilman election vacancy was filled by Peter McDonough, and city solicitor selection remained split. A stabbing, a fatal wagon accident, and a train derailment near Chicopee are noted along with a Provicetown death under scrutiny.
The report notes burglaries at Clarendon Hotel and New York and New England depot in Millville with cash, a trunk, and contents stolen. John Currier's Woonsocket residence was burglarized, with clothing money and an $800 check taken from Harvey Bartlett. East Providence shooter Lewis Caswell wounded Peter Johnson, both Black men, over a white woman, with Johnson hospitalized and not fatally hurt.
Mrs Nora Kane of Compo died in a kerosene lamp explosion. A rumor of three more bodies drifting from Narragansett Sunday night remains unverified.
The New York Herald notes the Democratic platform is honest and businesslike, contrast with the Republican platform. It urges economy, curbs monopolists and subsidies, and cites a $40,000,000 annual reduction in expenditures as proof of reform. Hancock and Tilden discuss potential presidential succession and implications for loyalty to states.
A Boston Post reader blasts the Chicago Republican convention for neglecting shipping interests and national defense. He criticizes Blaine and the party for subsidies, questions Maine representation, notes agricultural and Irish concerns, and condemns the nomination of a civil service reform opponent. Dated Sydney, British Columbia, June 18, 1880.
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