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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1881

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Rumors and politics mix in a crowded political panorama

A column of political gossip covers civil service reform and pension shifts, Beck's Senate renomination, Maurice C. Blake as a San Francisco mayoral candidate, the Manufacturers' Gazette bid for clout, Jefferson Davis recounting Thaddeus Stevens' prison offer, Bangor reports on Blaine's alleged tactic against Gov Plaisted, and Blaine Peters rumors for the U.S. Supreme Court seat.

Far-Reaching News From Burlington and London Reports

Marlboro man dies after pitchfork injury. Burlington seizes heavy liquor stock. Professor Petty to sail for London trip abroad. Vermont Teachers meet August 10 12 in Northfold. London House of Commons discusses emigration clauses and land bill progress alongside European crime and global affairs.

President Improves After Fever Crisis

Special Despatch to the Boston Post notes the president has steadily improved after last week’s fever crisis. Physicians express confidence in a full recovery, with Bliss cautioning that danger is not entirely over but no serious accidents are expected.

Boston Post Washington Bliss

President Progress Report From Surgeons

The Executive Mansion reports the president continues to do well. Afternoon fever lessened, milk reduced, solid food relished, and small amounts of Tokay wine given. Mor phin dose adjusted for rest, quinine increased, vital signs show stable improvement through the day.

Executive Mansion Palmer Reyburn

Garfield Recovery Hope Seen By Doctors

Doctors discuss President Garfield's condition with cautious optimism. While not yet out of danger, several physicians express belief he may recover with continued care and nursing. They caution that convalescence has not begun and emphasize careful monitoring.

Bliss Reyburn Garfield Agnew

Favorable Crop Conditions Across Regions Reported

Washington July 15 crop reports show cotton improving since June with varied state results. Cotton averages near 95 nationwide, wheat prospects stronger but with low readings in Michigan and Illinois, while corn area and condition rise yet remain below last year in many regions. Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Iowa report notable wheat shortages totaling 80.5 million bushels across four states.

Washington Agricultural Department North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkansas Tennessee Atlantic States Ohio River Michigan Ohio Indiana Missouri Kansas Iowa North Atlantic Delaware River Gulf of Mexico Illiois Columbus Boards of Agriculture of Ilinois Ohio Board Illinois

Fire Devours Slatersville Mill Finishing Room in Rhode Island

A Rhode Island fire at Slatersville destroys a finishing room adjoining the West mill. Loss estimated near $100,000 with insurers including Manufacturers Mutual, Boston Manufacturing, Arkwright, and Worcester. Seven hundred workers lose their jobs. Elsewhere, Canada forest fires threaten Morgan church and Hudson Bay goods shipments. Boston fires burn multiple buildings. Bradford Pa. endures a $50,000 blaze destroying sixteen structures.

Slatersville R. I Providence Boston Manufacturing Company Arkwright Worcester Canada Gaspe Ont Adams Hero Rounione Manitou Feye Mr. Scott Hudson Bay Company Morgan Gillis Boston Magee Commercial Street Fred’s VA. Vegelehian Fulton Street M. Johnson G. A. Parsons Tufts College A. Ballou Sargent Wharf Company Hose 7 Ladder 12 Ross Windsor Street Bradford Lower Main Street Thomas Bradley Greenewald Bros Clothiers Obeid P. Heaton Union House L. Mark Page Eget Walsh Bros W. E. Story Gilbert & Smith Billliards Leavens Branford Ice Company Hodgman

Desperate child case amid Brooklyn and New York bustle

A sixteen month old girl left on Counselor Joseph Greenwood's Brooklyn stoop triggers a city stir as police trace a Mrs. Nancy Hynes of St. Louis to her daughter Susan. The incident follows a betrayal scheme linked to John McGovern. Arrests occur at the Fifth Avenue hotel. In Brooklyn, archery prizes total four thousand dollars with winners named from Newark, Cincinnati, and Boston. A Brighton races melee injures City officials, and a large timber raft disrupts North River yachts. Manhattan Elevated railway receivers are appointed with connections to Wabash and Gould holdings.

New York Joseph Greenwood Remsen Street Brooklyn Nancy Hynes St. Louis Susan John McGovern Greenwood McGovern St. Laws Fifth Avenue Hotel Gibbes Newark Morion Columbia Yacht Club

Political Drive Behind WV Central and Pittsburg Railroad

A plan attracting many notable figures including James G Blaine and Ulysses Grant Jr involves building a West Virginia Central and Pittsburg railroad from Piedmont to connect with the Virginia Central at the state line in Pocahontas county. On the 19th inst a group will depart Deer Pass to tour the proposed route and study the mineral region during a ten to twelve day investigation.

West Virginia Central and Pittsburg James G. Blaine

Lay Haight torpedo speeds to eleven miles per hour in test

NEWPORT July 15 The Lay Haight torpedo was tested before naval officers including Admirals Greene and Worden. A gas change aimed to boost speed, and the device reached a half mile in 2m 53s, about ten and a half mph, with tide effects blamed for a slower run. The board expects eleven mph and plans another trial aiming for twelve mph.

Newport Greene Worden Bradford Cauldwell A. L. Case, Jr Naifa

Conkling Faction Holds Firm in Albany Senate Fight

In Albany on July 15 the Conkling faction united as the joint assembly failed to realign. Lapham and Miller loom as likely Canckling successors despite rumors. the senate adjourned after debating final adjournment, with Sharpe’s stance eyed as decisive. A Washington despatch notes Conkling predicting Miller and Lapham's election.

Albany Conkling Canckling VOUCS Ewe Wet Lapham Eapeae Potter Aceotin Sass Ow Conkling Senate Ovo Assembly Sharpe Miller Jacobs Dem Washington New York

The Rifle Victory Match at Walnut Hill Range

The lone range victory match resumed after a postponement due to crowding with a breezy Saint and sea air. Competitors include J I. Browi ec, Tyler, W. C. Gregory, W. Gerrish, and J.8. Sumner, with scores and entries noted for Mystic Park summer meeting July 19 20 and a Boston vs Providence baseball game featuring the Boston light infantry Tigers.

Walnut Hill Range J I. BroWi Cssss Tyler Escrceses W. C. Gregory W. Gerrish Sumner Mystic Mystic Park T. D. Marsh Great Falls N.H B. m. Zelda A.a.livermore Boston B. G. Duke H.G. Smith Medford B.m. Ruth J.J. Bowen Bik. G. Alexander D. Bigley, Jr Somerville M. Kitty W. Kennedy Paxton Star George Dalrymple Frank W. H G. Smith B. m. Ruth J. J. Bowen B. m. Lady Sheridan C. F. Hatfield Springfield M. Little Mary Hiram Woodruff Br. S. Victor John Trask Kentucky Will W. E. Weeks New York Ns. c Emma B H. G. Smith B. m. Wild Lily John Golden Robert Lee Boston Light Infantry Tigers Providence Light Infantry South End Smith Colburn S. S Jones Dana Fern Bancroft R. F Smyth Lownsend J. F Barton Cranston McCrillis C. F J. Baker Carr Williams G. Baker R.f Perkins, P Heathcote I. F Safford 3D B

Executions Reported Across States on July 15

Charles Ellis was executed in St. Louis for Mack Sanders murder. In Marian­na Isaac Green and John Hardim were hanged for murders of John Richards and William Brown. Meyers and Brown, Sikestown desperadoes, hanged in New Madrid for sheriff's assistant killing. Wiers Reeves hanged in Van Buren Crawford County Ark for Wm Drake murder. large crowds witnessed each rite.

St. Louis Charles Ellis Mack Sanders Marianna Isaac Green John Richards John Hardim William Brown New Madrid Meyers and Brown Sikestown Fort Smith Ark Wiers Reeves van Buren Crawford County Wm. Drake

Tense racial protest at Lanced Pier pavilions over charges

In Lanced BRANCH New Jersey on July 15, complaints grow over pier pavilion disturbances by colored people who were barred unless they paid 10 cents. Whites are allowed free entry, prompting claims they will seek civil rights act protections.

Lancé Branch N.J Pier Company

Essex County correspondent predicts rise of large corporations

The Lynn powers denounce a Boston Post Lynn correspondent who claims small manufacturers will vanish as large corporations take over their work. The piece argues the prophecy is true and will soon be fulfilled, with observers still living to witness it.

The Essex Statesman Essex County Boston Post Lynn Lynn Powers Post

Atkinson Arrested in Pemiscott County Mystery

From Pemiscot County comes word that James Atkinson was arrested on the 16th in the Mississippi River islands region for the murder of his wife and child on July 4. Authorities report the tragedy stemmed from domestic troubles as the couple had been living apart.

St. Louis Pemiscot County Jas. Atkinson Mississippi River Atkinson

Inventor James O Brown Patents Several New Devices in Bangor

Mr James O Brown of Bangor aged 32 has invented an endless cutter mower a rail truss a hay tedder a bell buoy a trunk belt an organ apparatus an extension values an improved buckle a quadracycle and several other articles Some are patented and now in general use valued for their utility

Bangor James O. Brown

Sun Stroke Cases Rise in Columbus Area

In Columbus July 15 several sun stroke cases were reported today with no fatalities. About 100 sunstroke instances have occurred in the past week as the weather cools slightly today.

Columbus

The Bangor Whig Attacks Governor and Court Opinion

A Bangor correspondent reports the Bangor Whig publishes harsh editorials against Governor Plaisted and accuses him of defying the council. The council seeks a Supreme Court opinion on constitutionality as disputes over removals and salaries continue. Some hint Judge Peters may join the U S Supreme Court, linked to Blaine Hale politics.

Bangor Blaine Peters U. S. Supreme Bench Augusta Supreme Bench of the United States Maine Washington Gov. Plaisted Col. Spaulding Col Henry 5. Osgood Cols. Spaulding Osgood Executive Council John A. Peters United States Supreme Bench Clifford United States Portland Cumberland Supreme Bench of Blane Hale Gray Massachusetts Nathan Webb

Civil Service Reform and Navy Board Plans Detailed

The Navy secretary sets age limits and exams for civil engineers, with applicants needing to pass medical and professional tests by September. A naval advisory board, meeting in Washington, outlines vessel plans iron and steel construction, cost estimates, and private vs government building debates, aiming to report to Congress by Oct 1. It also reviews ironclads, harbor defense, and torpedo duties as it reorganizes the fleet.

Washington Secretary of the Navy United States Navy Naval Advisory Board Navy Navy Department Congress Room 59 Gore Brady MacVeagh Department of Justice James H.J. Ramsdell Col. Webster Garfield Hagner Raaisdell Wylie Cartier Supreme Court of Civil Service Treasury Department Windom Customs Service

Riverside News Briefs From Maine Maritime and Legal Conflicts

Riddeford boat club grows to eighty four members. Wallace E. Phillips died from lockjaw after toy pistol injury. Norris Tewkesbury becomes dangerously insane from sunstroke. Mrs. W. B. Davis swallowed a brass neck chain she dropped years ago. Judge Virgin grants injunction to Old Orchard Junction railroad over frogs to Eastern railroad. Augusta soldiers monument dedication postponed to October. Bronze work by M. Power of New York and granite by Hallowell Granite contracted. Star-route mail contracts awarded to several carriers to Belfast. Bangor council considers mortgage to Boston and Providence railroad for 310000, with extra 50000 to cover second mortgage claims. motion laid on table.

Riddeford Wallace E. Phillips Washington Phillips Lewiston Norris Tewkesbury Tweksbury Bros Bangor W. B. Davis Auburn Massachusetts Camden Belfast W. L. Argue New York Frankfort John W. Hadley Fairfield Albion A. Stoddsa Augusta Fred Knowlton Liberty W. A. Stoddart Moulton Aurora Dixmont Unity Fred Nichols Monroe Boston and Providence Railroad Moosehead Lake

Portsmouth Man Dies From Cartridge Explosion

Willie Nellings of Portsmouth dies from injuries after a cartridge explosion on July 4. The day’s notices include Mayo of the Skowhegan Reporter purchasing the remainder of a partner’s interest, making him sole proprietor, and Walker of Williamstown killed by a freight train.

Willie Nellings Portsmouth E. P. Mayo Skowhegan Hiram Walker Williamstown Williamstow Darnmouth College Concord Geo. W. Marston New York N. H Chronicle Fie England Lowell Frederick Tavingstone Bailey Billerica Superior Court Newburyport Wolfboro Meredith Moultonboro Centre Harbor Ossipee Great Falls Conway H. L. Brooks Clairmont Jo. Robinson I. E. Harriman Warren Moosilike Hilty Clough New Hampshire National Guard

Corner stone laid for Adams Episcopal church

The Adams Episcopal church cornerstone was laid Thursday and the building is expected to cost about $2500. Louise Plimpton of Holliston was badly injured Thursday evening when kicked by a horse, sustaining a compound skull fracture. John Crowley of Newburyport, who escaped a state prison days ago, was arrested in Lowell Thursday night and received two years and six months of his three year sentence for breaking and entering.

Adams Louise Plimpton Holliston John Crowley Newburyport Lowell Esposito New Orleans Italy Guisepyre Randazzo Leone Sicily Msposito Alio Castromiro Prince of Camporeale Rome New York SIG. Camporeale Lsend Osborne Randazzo

Newport Aldermen Fracas Between Mayor and Editor

A dispute broke out Friday at the Newport board of aldermen as Mayor Siocum and Lucius D. Davis editor of the Newport News clashed after an offensive article by Davis. The body adjourned amid rising tensions. Davis edits the Republican Newport paper. the mayor is a popular Democrat. The affair continues.

Monument Dedication for Gov. Seymour at Cedar Hill

The dedication ceremony for Gov. Thomas A. Seymour's monument at Cedar Hill on September 3 is expected to draw wide interest, especially from Masons across the state. In Hartford, Cornelius Shea, 45, a worker on the NY and New England freight depot, fell twenty feet from a platform while moving timber, fracturing his skull. He lives in South Boston with his wife and six children.

Thomas A. Seymour Cedar Hill Hartford Cornelius Shea New York and New England Shea Boston

Railroads repair flood damaged tracks in Iowa

Iowa railroad managers push rapid track repairs with hopes to restore through travel by Sunday. Cincinnati brewers, 600, press employers to cut daily hours from fifteen to about thirteen and three fourths. Some comply, others resist as noon march with band proceeds to breweries. Despatches report Williams and Maxwell brothers, suspects in Sheriff Coleman murder near Durant, Wis., surrounded by 150 armed men five miles from the crime scene. Desperadoes believed wounded. crowd vows capture alive or dead.

Iowa Cincinnati Eau Claire Wis Williams Maxwell Brothers Coleman Durant

Work incidents on Blue Hill avenue and sea ward injuries

John Mahoney an employee of Hugh Nairn was seriously injured Friday afternoon at Blue Hill avenue when a heavy rack fell on him while he lifted it from a hole. He was conveyed to his home by Patrolman Ireland. Michael Manion and Michael Quinn were hurt after being thrown into a sewer hole on Cabot street and were taken home by Mr. Seaver. Eunice Carr aged 36 was severely scalded by a kettle upset on Thursday morning and sent to the City hospital.

Charles Meseermid Jacob Ruppert D Street Third Avenue Germania Nassau Gustav Akelon Forty-seventh Street Lexington Avenue Smith Philadelphia Robegon Herald Lincoln’s Wharf Constitution Wharf Mason and Daily Fourth Division Mary A. Rayson G. B. James Harrison Avenue John J. Green Oakland Garden Terrance A. Gillespie Metropolitan Railroad Gillespie Green Station 9 McCausland and Weldon Colby Worcester Herbert E. Saywer Dartmouth Street Lord & Son Sewirdey Sawyer Natick Fim Lord Ornce Scituate Boston Lynn Sawer John Mahoney Hugh Nairn Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester Avenue Ireland Michael Manion Norfolk Avenue Michael Quinn Jamaica Plain Cabot Street Seaver Eunice Carr Endicott Street Morales City Hospital

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