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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1881

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Warner Miller charged with mill workers' political pressure

A neighbor of Warner Miller of Herkimer New York reports he threatened mill workers with dismissal if they voted against the Republican ticket. The piece notes such coercion is a common tactic in the party, comparing it to a Vermont lumber dealers’ private circular urging Republican votes. It questions the propriety of using power to influence workers.

Warner Miller Herkimer N. Y New York Sun Vermont

Western Passenger Rates Cut by Rival Railroads

The Boston and Albany reductions prompt western railways to follow with lower eastern fares. New York Central and Hudson River, Erie, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore and Ohio drop prices variably, Boston to Chicago tickets down by $5 or $2, with wild forecasts of $5 transits to New York offered before the war ends. Freight rates waver, grain moves Chicago to Philadelphia at 12 cents and to New York at 14 cents amid general demoralization.

Boston and Albany New York Central Hudson River Erie Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Boston and Albany Boston Chicago New York Eas Philadelphia

President Garfield's condition described as improving

Dr. Hamilton says fluctuations in the president's pulse and fever are not alarming and recovery is possible though long. He cites weakness and ten days in bed, noting pain and abscess risks but remains hopeful for the best and expects months of convalescence before return to activity.

Boston Post Washington Dr. Boynton Boynton Daily Bulletin Buss New York Hamilton Garfeld Garfield Woodward MacVeagh

Report on President's Condition From Attending Surgeons

Telegrams from the attending surgeons describe the president’s fever easing and vital signs improving through July 13 and 18. They note lower temperature, steadier pulse, and resting quietly, with cautious progress described as favorable and satisfactory.

Executive Mansion Bliss

Bookwalter Nominated for Governor at Ohio Democratic Convention

The Ohio Democratic State Convention at Comstock’s Opera House chose John W. Bookwalter of Springfield as governor candidate on the second ballot. Delegates adopted resolutions urging equality before the law, civil service reform, labor protections, anti-monopoly measures, fair taxation, and a tariff aimed at revenue and equity.

John W. Bookwaker Springfield Colwmbuns Ll O’elock Comstock Opera House Jnc G. Thompson James Edwin ‘Spear Cincinnati W. J. Gleason Thomas Wetzier George Maul Spear Tnos. E. Powell Delaware County W. B. Alberson Ashland County John W. Bookwalter Edgar M. John E. F. Bingham Franklin A. F. Wainelow Cleveland Frank Dougherty Highland County John Crowe Defiance Ohio Commonwealth Nhat United States

Suffering at Cincinnati Heat Prostrations Surge in Burials

Cincinnati reports a severe heat wave with as many prostrations as the previous day and ninety six deaths, over half from heat. Business is restricted as the heat persists. Ontario and Quebec record hot spells with 80 to 100 degree days. Dayton, Ohio reports thirty sunstroke deaths.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Canada Toronto Ont Ontario Quebec Dayton Ohio Illinois Chicago Richmond Nashville Tenn John Behrens Baltimore

President Bartlett Testifies in Own Defence at College Inquiry

Hanover July 13 The college investigation committee heard Dr. Bartlett describe a debt reduced since his arrival and a program of discipline and expansion including a new library and park improvements. Cross examination followed. trustees expect a ten day report and commencement events closed the day with alumni activities.

Sartlett College Park Bartlett Fullerton Pross Parker Emerson Fletcher Ladd Steele Bingham

Arctic Whaling Cruise Reports Losses and Discoveries

Captain Hooper of the cutter Corwin wires from Prover Bay Siberia detailing a June rudder loss and makes a party land to seek news of the Jeannette. Reports of wrecks at Cape North include two whalers Vigilant and Mt Wollaston with limited survivors and gear recovered.

Corwin Arctic Vigilant Mt. Wollaston Secreh Jeannette San Francisco C. L. Hooper Prover Bay Siberia St. Lawrence Island N. Lat W. Long Herring Reynolds Asia Jachin Cape North Wollaston Tom Pope Northcape Wallaston Hooper St. Michael’s St. Paul Fox Island Abram Barker W. Carol Progress Fleetwing Pacific Hunter Dawn Francis Palmer Hidalgo Helen Mar Belvidere John Howland Man Revenue

Post Office Department Reports Stamps and Values for 1880 81

The 1880 ordinary stamps totaled 875,681,970 worth 22,414,928. The 1881 count rose to 954,128,440 valued at 24,040,643, an 8.9 percent rise in number and 7.2 in value. Total issued items for sale to the public reached 1,499,773,508 value 34,453,519 in 1881, with periodicals up 12.7 percent in number and 11.6 12.9 in value.

Post Office Department Washington

Railroads Reorganize Amidst Crossroads of Power Shifts

Philadelphia directors of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad meet after a change of hands to the Pennsylvania system. A. J. Cassatt elected vice president, with Isaac Hinkley staying as president. Baltimore and Ohio sees resignations of two vice presidents. Robert Garrett becomes first vice president. Chicago hosts talks to settle conflicts in the Southwestern Railway pool with a proposed commission. Freight rate actions dominate New York and Mexico rail discussions, while New York freight agents vow to sustain westbound rates.

Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore Pennsylvania Railroad Company Messrs George B. Roberts A. J. Cassatt J. DuBarry John P. Green Henry M. Phillips Wistar Morris Whitriage Isaac Hinkley Robert Craven Alfred Hlorner John 8. Wilson George A. Cadman Pennsylvania Railroad Western Chicago Southwestern Railway Pool John B. Carson Hannibal and St. Joseph Wabash Road Sum The Baltimore and Baltimore, MD Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co John W. Garrett John King, Jr Road Wm. Keyser King Keyser Robert Garrett Bates New York New England Boston Albany New York Central St. Louis

Fires ravage Quebec region and several towns

Fire spreads across Quebec with widespread bush blazes near Bramhall’s siding and Wickham. Margaret Island St. Jean Chrysostom and Breakey’s mill reported burning. smoke cloaks the city and river shipping is hindered. Smaller fires hit St Louis Missouri and Potsdam New York with heavy losses.

Quebec Margaret Island St.Jean Wickham St. Louis Filley’s Stove Works Eavy

Contention Over Land Bill Echoes in Ireland Riots

In London July reports outline delays to the land bill with possible emigration concessions, the government may expand the land commission. Irish unrest marks Orange Day with crowds in Newry Belfast Armagh Consett, including clashes and wounded.

Father Sheehy Ireland Pope Pius Paris

Portland and coastal Maine news round up

A three year old son of Thomas Roberts of Portland dies after falling from a second story window on Tuesday. Drowning fears rise for Cilley who vanished in Pitchet pond Northport after a boat capsized. Augusta poll tax rises to 1920 dollars amid property assessment. Willis Cain missing from Garden aged ten. pond dragging continues. Leander Chick dies after a vat accident at Bozzell’s tannery Amherst. Colby graduation class deposits 75 dollars with a 10 dollar yearly pledge. Machias customs office reports 648 accounts and 3 202 22 in tolls and licenses for the year ending 1881. Mrs Ruto Blaisdell arrested at Winthrop for arson attempt. bail set at 500 dollars. Crossman’s wife found alive in Edgeworth woods. she says he fell from a boat and she was attacked. Portland building boom continues with Storer Bros’ new Middle Street block and Dow block on Congress Street near completion. Lancaster block on Congress and Casco planned. a 4 story block 86 by 120 feet with three towers. New four story brick block planned for Commercial Street by Davis Baxter Co. A Woodfords Methodist church project of 8000 dollars with an 83 foot tower. Fluent block on Congress and Exchange retooled for Union Mutual Insurance occupying third and fourth floors.

Thomas Roberts Portland Yeats Cilley Pitchet Pond Northport E. C. Allen Augusta Willis Cain Robert Cain Bozzell’s Tannery Amherst Leander Chick Colby University Savings Bank Wider Machias Treasury Department Winthrop Ruto Blaisdell B. F. Yeaton Pease Crossman Edgeworth New York Metropolis Dow Congress Street Lancaster Davis, Baxter & Co Commercial Street Congress and Casco Street Messrs. Brown Methodist Society Woodfords Congress and Exchange Streets Union Mutual Insurance Company

New Hampshire Club Hosts First Ladies Day Event

The New Hampshire Club entertained many distinguished guests with a superb banquet and reception at the Wentworth, Newcastle, on its first ladies' day. Attendees included ex-Governors Head and Cheney, General Spear, Collector Howard, How Chas, Colonel Livermore, and Major Lise of Portsmouth.

New Hampshire Wentworth Newcastle Head Cheney Spear Howard How Chas Livermore Lise Portsmouth

Vermont Briefs and Local Tragedies in June Reports

In Burlington during June there were 9 marriages 28 births and 15 deaths while Williston markets show butter 18 to 21 cents eggs 17 cheese 84 to 94 cents. Frank McConnell a ten year old of Albany was fatally shot by a toy pistol Tuesday. Charles Houghton Marlboro died after a pitchfork accident at work. Wilbur Mason of Barton survived a Devon bull attack with multiple injuries. Towns notified to remove harmless insane from Brattleboro asylum. public discussion grows.

Frank McConnell Albany Burlington Williston Vermont Brattleboro Asylum Charles Houghton Marlboro Wilbur F. Mason Barton Mason

The Divided Party in Albany Senate Ballot Deadlock

The piece details a split party battle over a U S senate seat with Conkling and Wheeler factions contending. Admin leaders and staunch stalwarts clash on caucus strategy as votes and loyalties shift amid deadlock.

Floods Sweep Iowa Towns Across The State

The Iowa River flood surpasses 1851 levels with two feet of water in M arengo public square and widespread destruction. Cedar Rapids and Iowa Falls report extensive damage to rails, farms, and homes as waters rise and travel halts.

Marengo Iowa Cedar Rapids Chicago and Northwestern Council Bluffs Burlington Northern Tracer Laporte City Postville Independence Illinois Central Cedar Falls Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Mahaska County Dres Moises Des Moines Racoon Rock Island Burlington and Quincy Northwestern Coon River Fort Dodge Omaha St. Louis Iown Falls Iowa Falls

Two Boys Drown Playmate Over 25 Cents in Rockport

In Rockport Maine on July 13 Willie Cain aged 10 is reported murdered after being taken in a punt to a holy pond by Ralph Richards aged 14 and Edward Gross aged 11. They allegedly threatened to drown him for 25 cents and pushed him overboard as he pleaded to be put ashore. The body has not been recovered and both boys, previously arrested for theft, are in deputy custody.

Pope Pius Pius IX St. Peter’s Church of San Lorenzo Italy Prince Alexander Sistova Bulgaria Europe Kerry Assizes Lawson Paris M. Albert Grevy Algeria Gen. Sausaier Gav. Grevy Rome Schiafino Aurora Vatican Court of Appeal Abdul Aziz Oran The Temps the Tell Cobden Club Merril Boston Lewes Athletic Merrill Rockport Willie Cain Hly Pond Ralph B. Richards Edward T. Gross Howard Wheeler Gloucester J. H. Livingston Hoosick Falls N. Y A. K. Loring Washington Street Edward Everett Committee of Loring Mr. Loring Mr. Everett Bromfield and Washington Streets Everett Lorie

Second Annual New England Sabbath School Assembly at Lake View

Framingham hosts the second annual New England Sabbath school assembly at Lake View camp ground. Noted lecturers include Dr. R. R. Meredith and Prof. Bowne with Fisk Jubilee singers daily. Violinist J Vitale and Chautauqua circle activities accompany evening events and camp fire on Aug. 30.

Framingham Lake View Camp Ground R. R. Meredith B. P. Bowne R. S. Foster A. F. Schauffer J. B. Thomas Brooklyn N. Y J. W. Churchill Andover L. T. Townsend C. N. Sims A. E. Dunning F. N. Peloubet Daniel Dorchester J. E. Kittredge J. L. Withrow Dr. Tucker John B. Gough Mary A. Livermore J.8. Corning James C. Sharp H. E. Holt Boston Public Schools New England Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Meneeley & Co Troy N. Y Fisk Jubilee Singers

Railroad Commissioners Hearings on Station Safety and Merges

The railroad commissioners address dangers from high speed trains at Point of Pires station on Lynn Beach line. They urge applying stop rules when trains halt at stations on parallel lines. Hearings in Northampton and Greenfield cover union stations, freight train practices, highway gates, and land takings for Troy and Greenfield station. Further sessions set for Springfield on New York and New England versus Boston and Albany.

Revere Beach Railroad Company Pires Lynn Beach Northampton Connecticut River Railroad Company New Haven and Massachusetts Central Greenfield State of Massachusetts Troy New York and New England Railroad Company Boston and Albany Railroad Company Springfield Boston and Albany

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