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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1880

Page

2

Wheat crop misfortunes hit Spring plants in Canada

The Toronto Globe reports spring wheat promises near twenty percent below average while other spring grains rise above. Oats reach 111, barley 103, peas 102 on a 100 baseline. Causes include rust, tired Scotch Fife variety, rushed planting on poor land, wheat sickness, and two weeks of hot moist weather.

Toronto Globe Canada Ontario

Boston Man Seals Knot After Delayed Certificate

A Boston man traveled to Templeton for a wedding. The ceremony proceeded smoothly until the final pronouncement, and the couple was not deemed husband and wife. Reports said the certificate arrived late, but the reception happened and the knot was tied legally the following day.

Boston Templeton

Indiana Democrats rally to Hancock English ticket harmony grows

Special despatch from Washington reports Senator McDonald of Indiana praising the Democratic slate. He notes strong harmony between Hancock and English organizers, says Indiana enthusiasms surpasses prior campaigns, and that Republicans and Greenbackers plan to back Hancock and English. He claims no drop in support despite Supreme Court timing questions.

Boston Post Washington Senator McDonald Indiana English Hendricks Massachusetts McDonald Cincinnati Porter Terre Hautte O. P. Davis Hancock Vincennes Congress Supreme Court

Republican Leaders Plot to Repeat 1877 Electoral Fraud

Special Correspondent in Boston reports Republicans aim to seize executive power to count electoral votes if Hancock wins. They would rely on Hayes era tactics with Wheeler in the Senate, oppose electoral commissions, and claim vice president conducts the count. Garfield’s past stance is cited as a guide to partisan power.

Washington Executive Department Hancock William H. English United States Hayes Army Wheeler Senate Congress Supreme Court Garfield Gen. Garfield New Orleans le Nh

Senator Eaton Sees November Election Decisive

New York July 11 Senator Eaton of Connecticut in town for the Democratic Executive Committee meeting discusses Hancock’s nomination. He says it guarantees strong showings in New York New Jersey and Connecticut and narrows doubt to Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Maine and New Hampshire. He dismisses Greenback fears, predicts a sweeping Democratic majority, and cites English as a strong asset, noting his expected arrival soon.

Mr. English New York William H. English Indiana Fifth Avenue Hotel Austin Brown Democratic National Committee Oscar B. Hood McDonald Washington Will Eaton Connecticut Democratic Executive Committee Hancock New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Maine New Hampshire Kentucky House of Representatives Garfield Republican Party Grant Hendricks English

Stump Bluster on Protecting Voters by Army and Navy

TERRE HAUTE Ind July 11 Col R W Thompson Secretary of the Navy delivered a campaign speech defending voter rights and saying the government may use Army and Navy power if needed He praised Gen Garfield and spoke on the Southern question before leaving for the Pacific coast. Cincinnati Democrats hold enthusiastic meeting at Music Hall ratifying Hanebeck English ticket with Groesbeck Pendleton and others. Republicans in California denounce Gorham at a San Francisco meeting. In Schoharie County N Y Hancock English gain momentum with a 700 member club in Cableskill and large majorities anticipated. Senator Vance predicts Hancock victory in North Carolina. Maine Republicans join Plaisted clubs as Greenback candidates gain attention. Campaign notes mention Weaver and Jewell Dorsey as parties seek influence and future polling.

Terre Haute Ind Col. R.W. Thompson Secretary of the Navy Armory Hall Army Navy Gen. Hancock Garfield Pacific Coast Democracy of Cincinnati Music Hall William S. Groesbeck Mr. Groesbeck Senator Pendleton Durben Ward Sam Cary Greenback S. F. Hunt Hancock South California Gorham San Francisco Republican Party George C. Gorham Schoharie County N. Y New York Cableskill Hancock Club M. D. Lewis Commercial Hotel Mr. Tilden Vance North Carbéblina Washington North Carolina J. B. Weaver Iowa House of Representatives Marshall Jewell Stephen W. Dorsey Republican National Committee Mentor James B. Weaver Chattanooga Tenn Scottsboro Ala Twenty Pennsylvania W.S. Shallenberger Lewis F. Watson Congress Maine Thomas B. Reed Samuel J. Anderson Edward H. Gove Anderson Gove William P. Frye Solon Chase Maj. Belcher Stephen D. Lindsay William Philbrick Blaine Geo. W. Ladd Ladd National Capitol Capt. Boutelle Eugene Hale Thompson H. Mureh Joseph H. Martin Murch Martin Seth L. Milliken Waldo Belfast Moosehead Lake New Hampshire Joshua G. Hall Hall Farr Kent Vermont Field Dr. Loring

Boom in Oklahoma land scheme gathers strength

St Louis reports a growing push to settle Government lands in Indian Territory. Lawyer F D Craddock and associates spread the plan with telegrams from Effingham and Maron Illinois. Reports say hundreds of drought-affected families head toward Oklahoma while Texas men and Arkansas City dispatchers urge rapid invasion despite potential military conflict.

Oklahoma H. L. Hill Payne Wichita Kansas Jack Bittle Texas Hill Arkansas City Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe Kansas and Pacific

Remains of Narangansett Victims Recovered at Wreck

Two bodies pulled from the Narangansett wreck lie in Cold Spring harbor. Ages about 25 to 50. One man six feet tall with short hair shaved. the other five feet eight inches with black hair baldish. A silver lever watch by M F Tobias Liverpool found in one pocket. Coroner Baylis calls a jury. inquest due tomorrow evening at Oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay L. I Cold Spring Harbor M. F. Tobias Liverpool Baylis

Barge Excursion Ends in Bloodshed at Excelsior Grove

Durant and Morton barges carrying Peter Litch Association members were towed from New York today. A fight broke out on the return voyage with missiles thrown between barges, leaving several seriously injured and decks spattered with blood. Police arrested multiple combatants after the tug captain landed at Manhattanville and called for help.

New York Durant Morton Excelsior Grove Peter Litch

Orangemen plan Hackett monument unveiling in Montreal

The Orangemen will unveil Hackett's monument at Mount Royal cemetery tomorrow and hold a dinner at Ferryjon in the evening. An advertised Catholic Union meeting tomorrow morning has prompted police to parade in force to avert any outbreak.

Montreal Orangemen Hackett Mount Royal Ferryson Catholic Union

Portraitist Dr Tanner Ends Thirteen Day Fast

New York reports Dr Tanner completed thirteen and a half days of voluntary fasting at midnight and slept. Earlier his pulse stayed near ninety eight, and by morning he visited a Fifth Avenue gallery to have his portrait taken. He then walked thirty five minutes in Union Square with apparent strength.

New York P. I. Jordan New York Museum of Anatomy Broadway Bulfneh Street Boston Fifth Avenue jaiStt

Democrats aim for gains in New England this fall

The piece argues that with strong nominations and disciplined canvassing Democrats can gain seats in New England, notably Maine New Hampshire and possibly other states. It breaks down past results in Maine districts and weighs chances of flipping seats depending on party unity and candidate appeal.

Congress New England Maine Connecticut Judge Phelps New Haven New Hampshire Massachusetts

Portland notes Hint of united opposition to Blaine party

Portland readers survey a potential alliance forming among Blaine opponents led by Gen Plaisted and Solon Chase easing toward cooperation after years of rivalry. The piece also notes summer arrivals, Bowdoin class reunions, and Rev Robins of Colby University weighing resignation to focus on preaching.

Portland Hancock Old Orchard Boston and Maine Railroad Congressman Morse Beard Pulsifer Andrews The Herald Gen. Butler Mount Desert Bowdoin Gen. Anderson Virgin and Goddard J. S. Palmer Hastings Herride Lawrence Falmouth W. L. Putnam State Street W.W. Thomas, Jr Robins Colby University

Removal of Congressional Library to New Building Urged

Advisory commission of architects urges the Joint Committee on Library to move most of the 375000 volumes from the Capitol to a new building due to crowding and space limits. Architect Clark cites past growth and projects future space needs, threatening current Senate and House rotunda storage. Also notes postal and diplomatic appointments and a Narragansett disaster inquiry update.

Washington Advisory Commission of Architects Joint Committee On Library Congress Congressional Library Capitol Smithsonian Institution Clark Senate House

Seventy New York Banks Seek Tax Avoidance on Capital Stock

Seventy New York banks with over sixty million in aggregate capital join in test cases to avoid taxation on capital stock. The action, led by the Clearing House, targets state and national banks, with writs of certiorari issued for residents and non residents. The suits reference the National Bank of Commerce precedent and involve multiple railroads gas and insurance firms as similarly challenging assessments.

New York the Times National Bank of Commerce Supreme Court Mutual Gas Light Company Metropolitan Gas Light Company Harlem Gas Light Company New York and Harlem

Swimmer Susie Peary Makes Five Mile River Run

New York July 11 Miss Susie Peary 17 a Normal College student swam from Ninety sixth street foot to the dock above Fort Lee five miles against tide and wind. She plans a ten mile Hudson swim to Yonkers. Also reports cite swindlers Nesmith and Watson defrauding women with embroidery work for J C Grey Co Boston. A Crispins strike talks arise over alleged double dealing by bosses. Grand Jury nine to probe Seawanhaka horror with officers summoned. Col Samuel Ross aged 58 drowned while bathing at Osceola Lake near Peekskill.

New York Susie Peary Normal College Ninety-sixth Street North River Fort Lee Hudson Yonkers C. V. Nesmith Watson Warren Street Boston Crispins United States Grand Jury Col Samuel Ross Osceola Lake Peekskill

Flood Delays at Hoosac Tunnel North Adams Mass

Six feet of water reported in the Hoosac Tunnel due to overflowed mountain brooks. A washout near Zoor Station four miles from the tunnel end delays trains at North Adams for several hours. Road likely to clear by tonight or tomorrow morning.

North Adams Mass Hoosac Zoor Station

Resignation of Lansdowne Sparks Irish Land Bill Tensions

London reports a Dublin despatch noting the Marquis of Lansdowne quits the cabinet to the relief of opponents of the Compensation for Disturbance in Ireland bill. Supporters fret over an attorney general amendment. Land committees mobilize, appealing to banking and professional groups to oppose the bill and defend landowner interests. The forerun of Forster’s bill signals broader alarm among landowners.

London Dublin The Times Marquis of Lansdowne Ireland Land Committee William E. Forster

Wimbledon Prizes to Be Distributed by Princess of Wales

Frank Hyde reports on a Wimbledon week scene and a military range shoot at Gravesend. The Prince of Wales will award prizes at the close. Bodine warns shooters they may be barred from future international events and tries to bar Dudley and Gerrish from competition. Ten men pledge to shoot if summoned.

London Princess of Wales Wimbledon Frank Hyde Gravesend Clarke Scott Farrow Ireland Brown Jackson Dudley Gerrish Hyde Laird Rockwell

Texas Missions Founded By Spanish Franciscan Fathers

The piece recounts the origins of Texas missions begun by Spanish Franciscans around 1582 with El Paso as the starting point. It describes mission life, the use of soldiers and monks, harsh methods of coercion, and the fate of indigenous peoples, along with the establishment of presidios and towns near the San Antonio area including the Alamo and Nuestra Señora de Refugio.

Texas el Paso Spain Order of Saint Francis of Assisi St. Paul Judea Mr. Thrall Rome Mission Concepcion Don Domingo de Dios Varlet Che-qua-que-ko Mexico Antonio de Valero Nuestra Senora de Guadaloupe San Antonio

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