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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1884

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Multiple incidents across Lowell to Nashua and Providence affect locals

A nine year old boy Malachi Judge died after a cherry tree fall in Lowell at Wamesit and Central. Ithamer Hadlock of North Troy was arrested for smuggling with property seized. Charles Lincoln, watchman at Hopkins and Pomeroy’s coal yard, Providence, was assaulted while winding his watch. A woman with an infant on the Tremont left Boston and a Portland return found the child alone. Adolph Bertrand of Holyoke admitted a robbery claim was a misdirection with a bag of scrap iron inside. Nashua Iron and Steel adjourned meeting elected a board of directors including Blood, Burnham, Gilman, Stark, and Chandler as treasurer.

Malachi Judge Lowell Mass Wamesit Central Ithamer Hadlock North Troy Marshal Henry Madlock Charles P. Lincoln Hopkins & Pomeroy Providence R. I Tremont Boston Portland Adolph Bertrand Holyoke Nashua Iron and Steel Company Nashua N. H Aretus Blood Manchester John A. Burnham Virgil C. Gilman George Stark William A. Burnham Edson F. Chandler Aretus Bho

Notable deaths and incidents across cities ripple through week

Paul Morephey, famed chess master, dies in New Orleans Thursday night. Fire at Columbus fairgrounds claims Lily J. a 2:25 mare valued at 7000. Fatal blast injuries in Centralia Pa kill Kiamus, Rice, Sponemitz. Palo Pinto TX treasurer Dr. Lewis duplicitously defaults. J Y Wilson pork packers San Francisco assign. Louisville beat Baltimore 5 4 after 15 innings. St Louis over Allegheny 11 2. J A McDougall tug explosion at Baltimore injures Mathaney, Brown, two firemen. Joe Kuntz Dennison shoots ex-wife, kills himself. wife to recover. McGill of Cincinnati and Eastern railroad alleged fraud. potential $30,000 deceit, death linked to crisis.

Paul Morephey New Orleans Columbus Ohio Mare Lily J John Kiamus Abe Rice Babe Sponemitz Centralia Dr. Lewis Palo Pinto County Tex J. Y. Wilson & Company Pork Packers San Francisco Pacific Coast Louisville Louisvilles Baltimores Baltimore St. Louis Allegheny J. A. McDougall Daniel W. Mathaney John Brown Joe Kuntz Dennison McGill Cincinnati and Eastern Railroad Company

Sargent and Sumner wed in Lynn as Rev Hill officiates

William P. Sargent and Miss Mary S. Sumner, a Grammar Department teacher at Ingalls school, unite in marriage in Lynn with Rev James L. Hill of the North church presiding. Philip G. Peabody of New York returns to North Conway for the summer. W H Jackson of Denver and Rio Grande, linked to ex President Palmer, noted railroad man and El Paso National Bank ex director, resides in Manitou Colorado. He is husband to Helen Hunt Jackson and both are prominent Colorado Democrats.

Lynn William P. Sargent Mary S. Sumner Ingalls School James L. Hill North Church Philip G. Peabody New York Boston North Conway W. H. Jackson Denver and Rio Grande Road Palmer Jackson Manitou, Col el Paso National Bank Colorado Springs Denver and Rio Grande East H. H Helen Hunt Mrs. Jackson Colorado

American Institute of Instruction Elects Officers

At the Cottage session the American Institute of Instruction elected officers and heard papers on industrial schools natural history in elementary schools and reform of tenure of office for teachers. Resolutions favored expert supervision and the national bureau of education. Officers include President J W Patterson and treasurer J W Webster.

Cottage City American Institute of Instruction Ilion J. W. Patterson New Hampshire Clacretia Crocker Boston John D. Philbrick National Bureau of Education Robert C. Metcalf George E. Church Providence R. I James W. Webster Homer B. Sprague W. A. Mowry George A. Walton Newton B. Fr. Tweed M. G. Daniel John Kneeland A. J. Manchester A. P. Marble Worcester Mass J. S. Burrell Cambridgeort E. R. Ruggles Hanover N. H W. H.ambert Malden Frank A. Hill Chelsea

Independent Movement Gaining in Republican Ratification Meeting

The Independents grow rapidly with thousands enrolled, 53 names from one 650 population town, and anti Blaine sentiment spreading in Franklin Hampden and Hampshire counties. The Blaine Logan ratification meeting is set for Faneuil Hall, with Gov Robinson to preside and Ex-Congressman Crapo billed as a speaker.

Franklin Hampden Hampshire Blaine Logan Taunton Fall River Cape Republican State Committee Faneuil Ball Gov. Robinson Crapo New Bedford

Fire alarms report fires in Lynn residences and sheds

An early morning Lynn alarm from box 26 at 12 45 A M noted a fire in the basement of Dr. C A Ahearn at No 7 Church street caused by clothes near a stove with about 200 dollars damage. A later alarm from box 318 at 2 55 P M reported a shed fire at No 666 Dudley street with no damage.

Lynn C. A. Ahearn Church Street Dudley Street

Cleveland Leads With 392 In First Ballot

Special Despatch to the Boston Post describes a first ballot where Cleveland led with 392 votes, Bayard 170, Thurman 88, Randall 78, and McDonald 56, amid orderly proceedings. John McLean sought to switch support to Cleveland after an objection by Warner, who said the delegation had not yet repelled, then proceeded to announce 21 for Cleveland, 2 for Hoadly, 23 for Thurman, with the final tally announced.

John McLean Cleveland Warner McLean John Boston Post Massachusetts Bayard Butler

Democratic National Convention Opens in Chicago Day of Speeches

In Chicago the convention opened with Speaker Carlisle and Indiana's William H. English in attendance. Ohio figures dominated the morning session as Gov. George Hoadly and Thurman were discussed, with Powell and McLean drawing mixed reactions from delegates. Premier speakers praised Randall of Pennsylvania while Cleveland and Bayard garnered strong cheers as the day concluded with an 8 p.m. adjournment set.

Chicago Carlisle William H. English Indiana George C. Lorimer The Baptist Church of Ohio McLean Thurman Hoadly Powell Congress J. S. Robinson Cincinnati Enquirer Powells Democratic Party George Hoadly Bayard

Notable stateons second Cleveland nomination in 1884 convention

Arkansas, New Hampshire and Wisconsin speakers urged Grover Cleveland for governor of New York, praising his character and leadership. M M Rose, Gen Bragg, Henry C Kent and Ex Senator Doolittle voiced support, touting his integrity, reformion and broad appeal amid party division.

Arkansas New Hampshire Wisconsin New York Chicago M. M. Rose Grover Cleveland Cleveland Gen. Bragg Gov Bragg Grady Henry C. Kent James G. Blaine Republic New Ekngland Doolittle Tamimany Hall Boyle O'Reilly Brage Tammany H. O. Kent Waller Connecticut Voice

Senator Vance Thinks the Post Has Sized Him Up

Senator Vance believes The Post has accurately assessed his stature and prospects in the current political landscape, noting alignment with his recent public actions and policy emphasis as reflected in editorials and coverage.

Vance Post Boston Post

Notable ovations for Hendricks at convention amid tariff debate

The convention crowd rose for Hendricks with hints he could beat Cleveland if he fails. Thurmann stayed away as a candidate. An enormous afternoon session followed, hot weather after a pleasant day. The committee on resolutions, led by W K Morrison, faced mixed reports from the Iroquois club on the tariff plank. Cummins's motion to back the Ohio platform failed 6 to 28. Butler suggested Massachusetts support if included. An attempt to remove exclusively from a taxation clause failed, and re-naming of the old committee caused delays.

Chicago Hendricks Garfield Cleveland Thurmann Committee On Resolutions W. Kk. Morrison Buller Iroquois Club Cummins Ohio Butler Massachusetts H. Ll, N New York California Congress Democratic Party Vilas Dreamer Aee Converse God Waterson Watterson

Cleveland Nominated Support Across States Promised

Telegrams urge the convention to nominate Cleveland with strong pledges from New York, Milwaukee and other regions. A New York diner says Cleveland will win New York state if nominated and become president. Despatches from Wisconsin Germany Connecticut New Hampshire Massachusetts and Boston express broad backing.

Chicago Cleveland Tom Sayers John R. Fellows New York New York State William Roberts New York City Daniel Manning Grady Milwaukee Wisconsin Connecticut Gov Waller New Hampshire Frank Jones Massachusetts Mr. Prince Patrick Maguire Boston Kelly Butler

Convention Fracas as Bragg Backed Cleveland Nomination

Gen Bragg, ever combative, seconded Cleveland at the convention and attacked Tamany Hall. Grady shouted in support of Cleveland’s enemies, sparking a melee as Cleveland allies proclaimed victory and various states pledged votes for Cleveland.

Ohio Democrats Fracture Over Thurman At Cincinnati Meeting

At the Ohio delegation gathering the mood ran hot with only 27 present as McLean and backers skipped in. Telegrams urged solid support for Thurman while threats and insults flared, leading to near blows and adjournment amid calls for Cleveland and criticism of McBean's faction.

Unicaéo Ohio Jno. McLean Thurman Powell Hoadly McLean Allen G. Thurman Mueller Cleveland D. Flanagan Flanagan John R. McBean G. BG

Democratic Platform Read, Party Critique at Mass Meeting

Special Dispatch reports a late 19th century convention with Hon. Wm. R. Morrison presenting the platform. The reading drew little applause as resolutions favored taxation for public purposes and opposed secret legislation and Chinese restriction. The piece criticizes the Republican Party, catalogs alleged failures, frauds, and policy flaws, and urges reform and change, citing past defeats in 1876 and 1880 and calling out class interests and corruption.

Republican Party Custom House Congress North Central South America United States Democratic Party Louisiana Florida California Alaska Mississippi River Republic Interior States Great Britain Hiperson Samuel J. Tilden Morrison Butler Henry Watterson Sen. Butler Connecticut Indiana Mr. Voorhees Chicago Wm. R. Morrison Llckden Democratic Party of the Union United Voice of the People ANG Whe Two Seas Democratic House of Representatives Tariff Commission

Butler and Barnum praised at convention scene

The report notes a convention debate over electing a chairman of the national committee and abolishing the two thirds vote, with Butler entering the platform in evening dress wearing a white flower. Massachusetts and Tammany Hall applauded him as he joked with the ex-mayor, who did not laugh as much.

Chicago Committee of Resolutions National Committee Barnum Arkansas Butler Abbot Massachusetts Tammany Hall Prince H. Lu. N

National Military Historical Society aims to preserve Civil War memories

Col Thomas R Scott organizes in Boston a National Military Historical Society with branches in every state. It seeks private soldier remembrances, records from 30,000 veterans, and aims to enlist eminent support including Charles A Dana and Col Truman Merriman. Headquarters at the Metropolitan hotel Boston.

Thomas R. Scott Boston National Military Historical Society Union Metropolitan Hotel Charles A. Dana New York Sun Metropolis Col Truman A. Merriman New York Press Club Alpert Ellery Berg

Wandering Arabs In Dorchester District Reported

A couple of poverty struck Arabs have been roaming the Dorchester district begging by showing a writ naming Joseph Lice of Jerusalem as a sufferer tied to Arabi Pasha. They claim exiled status and poor health, with a Catholic faith, prompting a police take to care for them.

Arabs Pasha Dorchester Joseph Lice Jerusalem Arabi Pasha

Directors Elected at Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Alfred D. Fox of New York filed in the U S circuit court for an injunction restraining Cape Cod canal company from further work or meetings amid a pending complaint. Fox says he was the original contractor. F H Lockwood allegedly bribed into a later contract harming him. A second suit by John Styles seeks to halt future meetings for officer elections as Lockwood asserts control of the company. At Sandwich meeting, directors elected include W H Clark Jr of Lynn president, G J Hall of Boston vice president, S Fessenden of Savannah treasurer, with W F Drake of New York, Walter Lawton of Boston, Edwin Reed of Beverly, and R P Henix of Boston. S A McCall of Boston named counsel and W Howland of Boston clerk.

Alfred D. Fox New York United States Circuit Court Cape Cod W.ef, Drake Walter Lawton Boston Edwin Reed Beverly R. P. Henix Samuel Fessenden S. A. McC:ll W. Howland

Chelsea Laborer Attempts Suicide and Identifies Woman

John Morrissey a Chelsea laborer about 50 attempted to take his life by cutting his throat with a large pocket knife and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. The woman killed at Readville on Wednesday evening was identified as Caroline Olsson of Cambridgeport. James Grady of Quincy and another man were arrested while riding with a stolen team from Dr J M Cutting of Quincy. John Brown of East Boston was arrested for breaking and entering Richard Dowd’s hardware store on Main Street.

Chelsea John Morrissey Matthews Street Massachusetts General Hospital Readville New York and New James Grady Quincey Dorchester Avenue J. M. Cutting Quincy John Brown Essex Street East Boston Richard Dowd Main Street

Philological association elects officers at Hanover meeting

At Hanover a Philological association session named President Prof. Goodwin of Harvard and Vice Presidents Peck of Yale and Merriam of New York with Prof. J. H. Wright of Hanover as secretary and treasurer. Several papers were presented by scholars from Yale, Philadelphia, Lafayette, Maryland, and Washington. The next annual meeting is set for New Haven on the second Tuesday in July.

March Lafayette Br. Nelson Maryland Whitney Yale Samuel Porter National Deaf Mute School Washington, D. C Bush Library Philadelphia Cyrus Adler New Haven Conn

Boston Park Commission Appoints Police at Two Parks

Park commissioners appoint one policeman at Bussey park and two at West Roxbury park. Dr Henry D Cogswell of San Francisco presents a fountain to Boston to be placed on the common, design similar to one shown in Washington. Health board orders vacating five Second Street tenements for defective drainage and uncleanliness. Shelters at West Roxbury park planned near Highland car station Walnut avenue and Galvin hill top. W C Ross donates tropical plants for the public garden. The license committee report is referenced.

Bussey Park West Roxbury Park Henry D. Cogswell San Francisco City of Boston City of Washington Board of Health Second Street South Boston Highland Car Station Walnut Avenue Glen Road Galvin Hill W. C. Ross

Bowdoin College Commencement Honors Blaine Visit

Bowdoin College held commencement with Gen Chamberlain and J. Titcomb elected trustees. Blaine spoke on Bowdoin's contribution to learned professions and attended a dinner with Gov Robie and Dr Hale. Packard hosted a reception. Blaine left for Augusta after an informal hall reception.

Brunswick Bowdoin College Chamberlain Joseph Titcomb Packard Chapman Brown J. G. Blaine W. L. Putnam Portland John H. C. Coffin Washington Morris C.blake San Francisco Cal Jos. K. Greene Geo. M. Adams Preston B. Wing E. E. Bring H. W. Chamberlain W.J. Cole F. A. Fisher R. H.greene H- B. Hathaway F. L. Johnson H. L. Johnson J. W. Manson Wm. King H. 8. Payson FE. L. Staples W. W. Towle J. C. P. Wheelwright A. Q. Rogers O. M. Shaw F. H. Little Olin Crocker Stevens H. B. Fifield H. Given R. L. Sweet James A. Bemis Mr. Plame Augusta Gorham Ernest Charles Smith Llewellyn Barton Naples Charles Wilhelm Lengren Wirserum Sweden England India Melvin Horace Orr Henry Merrill Wright Westford Mass Oliver William Means William Holley Cothren Farmington Joseph Torrey, Jr Yarmeath Memorial Hall Blaine Senator

Hay fever remedies praised by Dr Morell Mackenzie

The piece reviews Dr Morell Mackenzie pamphlet on hay fever, noting its detailed practical guidance and contrasts with common vague medics. It traces the disease history from Bostock to Helmholtz, credits quinine debate, and lists Mackenzie’s specific proposals including valerianate zinc with asafetida pills and morphia bismuth nose insufflation.

Morell Mackenzie Europe Bostock Elliotson Phoebus Giessen Hemholtz Mackenzie Helmholtz

Frontier Arizona North of Prescott Described as Vast Unsettled Range

The article details a northern Arizona district beyond Prescott extending 300 to 490 miles toward the Utah line, sparsely populated by 200 to 400 people. It notes impassable Grand Canyon precipices, Mormon settlements near Kanab, scarce water, and potential for vast grazing lands. Deputy Assessor W Li conducts annual tours through this region. The prose envisions future irrigation and settlement possibilities.

Prescott Yavapai County Utah Line Arizona Grand Canyon Colorado River W. Li Utah Kanab Little Catarac Creek Coconino Forests Colorado Soap Creek Kanab Wash

Texas Siblings Describe Mexico and its People

The excerpt reflects a colonial era view with vivid, anthropomorphic remarks about a docile animal and a laboring cart driver. It contrasts Mexico’s identity with external judgments, noting endurance and untold spunk alongside market hardship and the aroma of greens.

How Patti Keeps Craig-y-Nos Castle Home Luxuries

A San Francisco Chronical correspondent describes Patti’s Craig-y-Nos perched high in Wales. The gray slate walls, ivy, and battlements surround terraced gardens, a river valley, and nearby Swansea valley with abundant game. The 22 rooms include a blue silk adorned bedroom, a grand drawing room with two pianos and an exquisite coronet cabinet, a morning room, a billiard room housing a large orchestrion that plays nightly.

Craig-y-Nos New York Patti San Francisco Chronicle Noe Valley San Francisco Swansea Duke of Albany

French Silk Colony Forms in Moore County North Carolina

M Vilion Ges Lauriers, a French silk culturist, establishes a colony near Keysers Moore County. He plans 30 families in two months and has bought 200000 mulberry trees to feed silkworms. He has supplied US agriculture with silkworm eggs and mulberry trees and will now supply from North Carolina. A New York silk farmer buys 1000 acres near Manly to host a French colony. Grapes are also being cultivated with hopes of a major vineyard in Moore County as reports say NC grape crops are large and excellent.

Raleigh N. C M. Vilion Ges Lauriers Moore County Keysers North Carolina M. Des Lauriers Mi. Des Lauriers United States Department of Agriculture Williams New York Manly M. Des Laurier Moore

Local notices from a Massachusetts town and environs

It is believed Senator Baldwin of Lyon will soon recover from injuries. Charles McCarty of Peabody was killed at John Seehan's quarry in Lynn when a rock fell on him Thursday. Mrs Susan Folsom, wife of Hiram Folsom livery stable keeper of Abington, fell on stairs Thursday morning and broke her neck at about 70. Pinder and Winchester tannery Peabody fire survivors sent a $100 check to the Firemen's Relief association treasurer. In Cambridge court William F Deacon charged with fraud and held for July 2. In Chelsea court George Putnam and Thomas Gately fined for liquor nuisance battles. Willie Holbrook's mother plans to sue for $20,000 over arm injury from a shooting in Saugus. In Woodlawn cemetery Clinton, Joseph Fletcher found dead near his wife’s grave, possibly poisoned. leaves many children.

Senator Baldwin Lyon Charles McCarty Peabody John Seehan Lynn Susan Folsom Hiram. Folsom Abington Messrs Pinder & Winchester Firemen’s Relief Association Cambridge Court William F. Deacon Bernard Leuehter People’s Benefit Association Chelsea Court George Putnam Thomas Gately Willie Holbrook Saugus Woodlawn Clinton Joseph Fletcher South Lancaster

Lengthy Monmouth Park meet yields tight sprints and hurdles

Large crowd at Monmouth Park witnesses a busy program with multiple thoroughbred sprints and stakes. Kinglike wins the 14 mile race in 2:03.4, Jack of Hearts runner up, Waoza third. Little Savage takes the 3 mile for two year olds in 1:17, Belinda Filly second, Detective third. Duchess wins 11 miles in 14, Water Lily second, Tolu third. Barnes claims the Monmouth miles in 3:45, Drake Carter second, Monster third. Lytton the 16 mile in 1:51.4, Hartford second, Fond da La third. Buckyn wins the 14 miles hurdle in 2:19.4, Beaverwick second, Glena third.

Long Branch N. J Monmouth Park Kinglike Jack of Hearts Waoza Little Savage Belinda Detective Duchess Water Lily Tolu Barnes Monmouth Drake Carter Monster Lytton Hartford Fond da Laa Buckvn Beaverwick Glena

Campaign Goods Advertisements on fourth page

Clubs and others seeking campaign goods are advised to consult the advertisements under the campaign goods heading on the paper's fourth page for suitable offerings and suppliers.

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