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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1880

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Kenebec Journal Predicts Republican Victory and Majorities

The Kenebec Journal claims a ten thousand vote majority for Daniel F. Davis and a Republican sweep in all districts with control of the Legislature. It scorns the alleged State theft and cautions about costly clerks in Washington. Maine papers favor Blaine’s nomination. Frye’s Chicago ascent is portrayed as dramatic and faded.

Kenebec Journal Daniel F. Davis Washington Maine Republican Blaine Frye Chicago

Schurz Predicts Republican Victory Amid Southern Tension

Special dispatch from Washington reports Secretary Schurz planning a West interview with Indians and signaling a Republican fall triumph based on conservative business support. He praises Hancock but questions civil fitness, notes Conkling and Cameron defections, predicts Garfield coalition shifts, and warns of Southern marshal absence to dampen contest.

Boston Post Washington Schurz West Plains Gen Hancock Indianapolis Grant Conkling Cameron Garfield Atty Devens Sherman South

Towle Praises Hancock and English in Open Letter

Sion N. C. Towle, longtime public servant, writes from Brookline Mass on July 10 1880 to William H English praising the Democratic ticket at the Cincinnati convention. He lauds their integrity and constitutional fidelity and notes a long friendship and personal respect.

Sion N. C. Towle Hancock English District of Columbia Lincoln United States Senate Brookline Mass William H. English Cincinnati Credit Mobilier

Garfield forwards acceptance of Republican nomination for President

General Garfield confirms acceptance of the 1880 Republican nomination, endorses the Chicago platform, and urges national unity. He details views on federal power, civil rights, education, finances, tariffs, immigration, and civil service reform, promising to govern by Constitution and laws if elected.

Mentor Chicago United States Union Congress South Republican Party Fela Mississippi River Jefferson Gulf of Mexico Pacific Ocean Pacific Coast China J. A. Garfield Sarge F. Hoar

Influential Republicans renounce the party of hate

A series of Republican officials and veterans across states declare for Hancock and English. Notables include W. Moulton of Illinois, Judge Moeser of Shelbyville, Captains Griffin and Forgraves, William Williams of Warsaw, Gen. E. G. Marshall, M. McCormick of Standish, Oliver T. Rugg, and Gabriel T. Harrower. Greenback press De Standaard reports the switch.

W. Moulton Congress Illinois Moeser Shelbyville Hancock Council Bluffs Iowa M. M. C. Griffin A. J. Forgraves South Bend William Williams Hancock and English Club M. McCormick Oliver T. Rugg Standish Jackson de Standaard Grand Rapids Michigan Weaver Chambers Gabriel T. Harrower Steuben New York

Nomination Notification For Gen Hancock At Governor's Island

A Cincinnati Convention committee from each state plans to formally notify Gen Hancock of his presidential nomination on Governor's Island New York tomorrow. Attending will be numerous state delegates and many national committee members along with noted generals and military figures.

Gen. Hancock Day New York Governor’s Island Cincinnati Alabama A. H. Kelly Arkansas H. King White California Thomas L. Thompson Colorado B. M. Hughes Connecticut W. H. Barnum Delaware Gov Saulsbury Florida B. P. Bishop Georgia D. M. Dubore Mississippi W. A. Persey Missouri Morrison Mumford Nebraska J. A. Harman Nevada A. C. Ellis New Hampshire Timothy D. Crowley New Jersey John Stockton Augustus Schoonmaker North Carolina Charlies M. Stedman Ohio George Hoadley Oregon S. W. Wisdom Pennsylvania R. M. Speer Rhode Island Nicholas van Slycke South Carolina J. R. Abney Tennessee A. Champion Texas James E.dwyer Vermont M. C. Haley Virginia John W. Daniel Wisconsin Anson Rodgers West Virginia Robert M. Delauney National Committee Governor's Island Guy McClellan W. B. Franklin McQuade William F. Smith Henry W. Slocum John M. Corse John B. Woodward Martin T. McMahon John Love Henry P. Banning Thomas F. Ewing Durbin Ward Darius N. Couch A. B. Rice

Endorsements and comments on Hancock presidential bid

A Philadelphia man endorses Hancock, praising his patriotism, integrity, and potential to unite the nation. The piece notes Hancock’s war record and civil leadership, plus McClellan’s cordial letter supporting Hancock. It also reports on reactions from Maine, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania campaign notes and strategies.

E. J. Morris Philadelphia Col. Forney Munroe Democrat Morris Hancock Union Lincoln United States Constantinople Philadelphia Times Democratic Party MccClellan McClellan Plainfield Orange N. J Gro. B. McClellan Echo Chicago Gen. Grant Grant

Quarrel Over Ponca Question and Tibbies Arrest Attempt

Interior Department aims to arrest Tibbies for urging Poncas to abandon their Indiana Territory home. Secretary Schurz denies feeding Poncas off their reservation and warns of starvation risk if they relocate. The Ponca community’s agricultural progress is described as at risk, while no invasion reports or official steps exist beyond newspaper accounts.

Schurz Tibbies Boston Post Washington Interior Department Tibbles Indian Territory Dakota Indian Bureau Department

Treasury buys United States bonds for sinking fund

The Treasury Department purchased 237 600 dollars in U S bonds for the sinking fund of the Union and Central Pacific Railroads. Judge Tarbell ruled that current law does not require extra month's pay to sub contractors for mail routes if not specified in contracts. Capt Phelps reports Nicaragua Canal drive gaining funds and aims to start work by August 1. National Bank Reserve climbs to 99 355 000 dollars, highest on record. ordinary average about 85 000 000.

Washington Treasury Department United States Union Central Pacific Tarbell Nicaragua Capt. Phelps Europe Office of the Comptroller of Currency

Dastardly Fire Attempt at Junction House

Bellows Falls Vermont reports a late night arson attempt at the Junction House in White River Junction with fire set in the basement. Night clerk spotted it and extinguished the blaze leaving minor damage. footprints in stocking feet indicate an incendiary connected to or staying in the building.

Bellows Falls White River Junction Barron Messrs Ballard & Andross Macuias Whitneyville Whitneyville Agency Machias

Fresh halibut and codfish arrivals boost Gloucester fish market

Gloucester reports unusually large fresh halibut receipts from the Banks with Laura Nelson 60000 lbs Guy Cunningham 50000 Epes Tarr 50000 Plymouth Rock 20000 and Georges Bank codfish about 8400 lbs. Western Bank vessels include M H Perkins 35000 lbs. Block Island fishing opens. mackerel lauded with steady catches and improved size anticipated. Supreme Court of Canada rules Bay of Chaleur under Canadian jurisdiction reopening headland dispute if Washington treaty ends.

Gloucester Mass Laura Nelson Guy Cunningham Epes Tarr Plymouth Rock Georges M. H. Perkins Block Island James A. Stetson Supreme Court of Canada Bay of Chaleur Parliament of Canada Three Mile

Quiet Boyne Anniversary Observed by Montreal Orangemen

Montreal observers report a restrained observance of the Boyne battle anniversary with lodge room activities and a planned dinner. In Cleveland an Orangemen parade drew larger crowds with no incidents, while Ottawa noted no public demonstration.

Montreal Boyne Orangemen Catholic Union Society Cleveland Canada Ottawa

Five Dead Children Found in Flour Barrel in Wytheville

Wytheville despatch reports Mrs. Sarah Collins a white widow died after brief illness. Deodorization revealed a flour barrel with the festered remains of five small white children. Acting Coroner Obenchain took the remains. authorities say death bars pursuit of justice.

Wytheville Philadelphia Times Sarah Collins Obenchain

Challenges Rise as Anglo American Rifle Match Remains Unclear

Wimbledon July 12 Amid talk of an international match the British Rifle Association waits on a reply from the American Association. Halford Hyde and others are set to shoot with some teammates uncertain. Americans compete in pools and Alfred prizes with Snider rifles at 200 yards as Hyde and Farrow excel.

Wimbledon British Rifle Association Halford Frank Hyde America Humphrey Young Hartin Smith Rigby Fenton American Rifle Association Hyde Farrow Alfred Snider Scott Fisher Jackson Rathbone Rockwell

Gladstone Opens Government Sits For Public Business In Commons

Gladstone announces a reorganization of private and public sittings to favor government business for the rest of the session. He abandons the Irish Franchise bill and seeks to finish necessary acts by late August. He also proposes amendments to the Disturbance in Ireland bill and notes potential September adjournment.

London House of Commons Gladstone Charles Dilke Bulgaria Roumelia Forster Ireland

Six-Mile Washington wagon crash injures nine

A Michigan excursion party of nine on a Glen House Mt Washington carriage road wagon tipped over after a driver who had been drinking failed to curb speed. One woman from Allegan Mich died instantly. five others were injured. driver Lindsey fatally hurt. several others lightly hurt or uninjured.

Mt. Washington Michigan Glen Hovuske N. H Glen House Half Way House Carriage Road Company Ira Chichester Allegan Mich M. L. Towsley Kalamazoo Jessie Barnard Ella E. Mellen C. Ferguson Romeo Emma Lamb Howell Emma Blackman Kalamazoou Lindsey Vanderborn Chicago

Sub committee begins Seawanhaka disaster inquiry in New York

The Grand Jury sub committee met behind closed doors with First Mate Rae Engineer Weeks Fireman Abeel and Superintendent Kirk as witnesses. Two Spaniards registered at the St Denis Hotel Havana names given as Frederick Rhoado and Clement Paron were arrested for hotel thefts. James T. Taylor a Albany brewer found on a pier in a rainstorm throwing coins to beggars. Stock broker William McGibbon bailed in a $10 060 claim over Brayton Ives. Crops damaged by a Long Island storm. Yacht Hattie E capsized. all thirty aboard rescued. Meat shipped to Europe last week totals 3965 cattle 5620 quarters dressed beef 1155 live sheep 1085 mutton carcasses 115 dressed hogs. Heat deaths reach 76 children and ten adults in 24 hours ending Saturday noon. Chastine Cox believes his sentence will be commuted to life imprisonment.

New York Seawanhaka Rae Weeks Abeel Kirk St. Denis Broadway Frederick Rhoado Clement Paron Havana Cuba James T. Taylor Albany Gamins William McGibbon Brayton, Ives & Co Long Island Hattie E Europe Chastine Cox

Noted Cincinnati grain merchants held on fraud charge

J W Christy N Christy H C Cobb and Oscar A Christy of Christy Cobb and Co were arrested on a $58 000 fraud charge after creditors the Fourth National Bank and the Commercial and Merchants National Bank alleged embezzling and issuing fraudulent warehouse receipts Bail set at $9 000 each with trial scheduled for July 20 They were leading grain merchants operating the I C elevator and sought an extension before banks investigated the matter

Cincinnati J. W. Christy N. Christy H. C. Cobb Christy, Cobb & Co Oscar A. Christy Fourth National Bank Commercial and Merchants’ National Bank

A Night of Assassination and Odd Jobs Across America

Vivid anecdotes recount violent quarrels and fatal stabbings in Omaha and Carson Nebraska, a tramp finding gold worth 130 dollars after quitting digging, and a London recreation ground opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales in Whitechapel. Also noted are a Philadelphia swindler’s sham partnerships, rising watch production in the United States, and a Raleigh public whipping post removal.

Omaha Carson, Ney Prince and Princess of Wales Whitechapel London Friends Philadelphia Arch Street United States Waltham Factory Elgin Springfield Ill Hampden Watch Company Howard Lancaster Rockford Raleigh N. C Court House John Degner San Francisco Charles Celler Nellie Brady Mons le Page Renouf Egypt Edfu Brughsch-Bey Sheppard Dayton Ohio

The Daisy Whitelaw Whales Through Modern Kill Rocket

The Daisy Whitelaw steamship advances whaling with bomb rockets fired from a mortar to kill whales instantly off California shores. It hunts finback hunchback gray and sulphur bottom, including a 150 foot giant, near the Heads and Farallon Islands, noting changing chase dynamics when whales feed.

San Francisco Chronicle Daisy Whitelaw Second Street Heads Farallone Islands Whitelaw

Heatwave in Chicago Prompts Sunstroke Fears

Chicago endures a stretch of days over 90 degrees with 93 degrees recorded. six sunstroke cases reported, two fatalities. Nights cool only briefly as pavements and buildings heat up, authorities fear further distress unless relief arrives.

Chicago Ill

Murderous Tramp shot Dead by Colorado Officer

An unknown tramp at a Colorado depot attacked three men with a butcher knife. He fatally wounded telegraph operator Frank McCracken and injured Samuel Green and John McGlynn before being fatally shot by a constable. The attacker was not identified.

Colorado Eye Enks Col Samuel Green John McGlynn Frank McCracken McCracken

Flood Hits Waterloo Area Drowns Three Children

Chicago report says heavy rain flooded part of Waterloo Iowa washing barns off foundations and submerging buildings. Two boys and one girl drowned in the disaster with damage estimated at 25000 dollars. Local authorities warned of continuing risks as cleanup began.

Chicago Waterloo

Mount Horeb and Trinity Commanderies Escort to Chicago Conclave

The Mount Horeb Commandery of Concord and the Trinity Commandery of Manchester unite to escort the Grand Commandery of New Hampshire to the twenty first triennial conclave of the Grand Encampment in Chicago August 16 to 19. Mount Horeb will meet Trinity in Chicago and depart Manchester August 14 at 4:20 PM. Ample entertainment plans have been arranged and a joint committee issued an elaborate programme for the Knights Templar of the state.

Manchester N.H Mount Horeb Concord Trinity Commandery Grand Commandery New Hampshire United States Chicago Knights Templar

Tanner Nears Forty Day Fast In Public Trial

New York reports Dr. Tanner ends a fourteen day fast at 12 30 PM with weight 183 pounds down 24 1 2 pounds. Doctor says outward appearance unchanged though blankets sleep desire and weak pulse indicate weakening. No anxiety, hope remains he may succeed.

New York Tanner

Cash arrested in fatal duel case at Darlington scene

Col. Cash, survivor in the recent fatal duel, was arrested in Chesterfield county by the sheriff on a warrant from the coroner of Kershaw county. He faces charges for killing Col. Shannon and awaits trial at Darlington county, the duel location.

Charleston Col. Cash Chesterfield County Kershaw County Shannon Cash Darlington County

Boy deaths near Potter Valley mark suspected murder

M Gardner aged 12 and H Fitch aged 11 were found dead near Potter Valley Mendocino county with gunshot wounds. No known quarrel between the boys. A man's tracks were found nearby but no further clues to the shooter.

San Francisco Cal

Boston Hartford and Erie stockholders report due Wednesday

New York July 12 The committee appointed at a meeting here last week did not report today because two members were absent but will submit a report on Wednesday.

New York Boston, Hartford and Erie

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