Multiple Worcester Gloucester and Biddeford Murders Report
Reports from Worcester and Gloucester detail fatal attacks. Patrick Cunniff killed Patrick McManus with a wood cord blow. Cunniff arrested and wife defects. In Gloucester John Duffey died after an attack by Michael Lawless. Lawless arraigned with trial set. In Biddeford Margaret Breen and Mrs James Michael face murder charges tied to the Fyfe child case. Breen held for Supreme Court in September and Michael bound over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Cunniff
Patrick McManus
Worcester
Mass
Cunniff
McManus
McMannus
Michael Lachess
John Duffey
Gloucester
Gloucester Water Works
Michael Lawless
Blasting
Duffey
Lawless
Ireland
Biddeford
Bippeford
Margaret Breen
James Michael
Fyfe
National Teachers Association Proceedings at Madison
The National Association of Teachers met in Madison Wisconsin on July 15 to discuss the Froebel Institute of North America. State Superintendent Graham reviewed high school work. Addresses were given by T W Bicknell Miss Sarah A Stewart Mrs J W Riddle Prof John Ogden and others. Evening lectures occurred in multiple venues as 600 teachers arrived by special trains from Boston and Kentucky, with about 4000 present and 1000 expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuuesday
National Association
Madison
Wis
National Association of Teachers
Froebel Institute of North America
Graham
T. W. Bicknell
Sarah A. Stewart
Milwaukee
J. W. Riddle
Indian Territory
John Ogden
Washington
Jailmaan Sudiava
Assembly Hall
Senate Chamber
Dpamases
J. L. M. Curry
The
Peabody Fund
Association On ‘‘Citizenship
A. D. Mayo
Boston
William T. Harris
Concord School of Philosophy
J. M. Crymer
Salt Lake Collegiate Institute
Utah
Kentucky
Brooklyn Line Accident Aboard Coal Train Arraignments Take Place
Charles Merwin engineer and Lewis H Wilkinging fireman of the coal train blamed for yesterday’s Brooklyn Bath and Coney Island railroad crash faced court. The fireman was discharged while the engineer was held for further examination as bail was refused. Separately Postmaster Pearson reported City of Sidney mails from Australia and Hawaii reached San Francisco July 14. In New York supreme court argument began on a motion to continue an injunction in Cummingsee et al vs Casino directors case. The New York and New Jersey brick manufacturers executive committee voted to shut yards for the season on Sept 20, cutting total production by about 120 million units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Merwin
Lewis H. Wilkinging
Brooklyn, Bath and Coney Island
A. Godfrey Gunther
Pearson
San Francisco
Sidney
Australia
Hawaii
Supreme Court
George F
New Jersey
Court Finds Stockholders Liable After Republic Life Failure
In Chicago July 15 Judge Tuley ruled Republic Life Insurance stockholders are individually liable for their unpaid stock despite 1873 surrender resolution. The suit seeks 900000 to cover policyholder debts, with 750000 claimed from J W Farwell, noted dry goods merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Circuit Court
Tuley
Republic Life Insurance Company of
J. W. Farwell
Ogdensburg railroad tide of debts probed in Maine suit
PORTLAND Maine July 5 The Union Mutual life insurance company and other owners of the first mortgage bonds filed a petition in the supreme court asking the receiver be ordered to pay interest due July 1 The First National bank also petitions for payment of January coins A caring will be held the first Tuesday in September The Maine Dental society met with President Bryant of Pittsfield presiding There was fair attendance James Malloy 22 fell from Dyer s wharf while intoxicated and drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
Ogdensburg
Supreme Court
First National Bank
Maine Dental Society
Bryant
Pittsfield
James Malloy
Dyer’s Wharf
California crop losses from June rains report
The Call reports from agricultural counties show wheat declines of 135000 tons and barley drops of 80000 tons due to June rains. Wheat losses equal about 2.8 percent of the May gross yield, estimated at 1300000 tons, while barley losses are about 12 percent of the May estimate of 660000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Political Labor and Party Rifts In 1884 Campaign
The article reviews disaffection within the Republican ranks led by Hon. John M Forbes who has pledged to vote for Cleveland. It notes expected fundraising struggles, shifts in state committees across New York and New Hampshire with Cleveland Hendricks support gaining momentum. It also covers Democratic ratification events in St Louis and political commentary on Butler's role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
John M. Forbes
Blaine
Mr. Forbes
Boston
Cleveland
State Street
Forbes
National Republican Committee
William H. Forbes
Committee of 100
Independent Movement
Cloutman
Hendricks
New Hampshire
New York Republican State Committee
New York
Fifth Avenue
Andrew S. Draper
Army and Navy Club
Gilsey House
Vrooman
Speaker Sheard
Carr
Republican National Committee
Collector Robertson
Dexter A. Hawkins
Wm. H. Bellamy
Patrick O’farrel
Washington
St. Louis
Gov. Campbell
Brodhead
Hatch
Hannibal
John O. Day
Democratic State Committee
Butler
Gen. Butler
Rocuestterr
N. Y
Wm. Purcell
Union and Advertiser
Democratic
Congress
Columbus
Miss
J. M. Allen
Hemands
D. E. Robinson
Indianapolis
Maj. Kidd
Portland
Plympton
Worcester
Mass
Chicago
The
Gazette
New Bedford Democrats
New Bedford
Cleveland and Hendricks
John Sweeney
Cleveland for President and the Democratic Creed
The Pilot argues for faithful support of the Democratic standard bearer after opposing Cleveland’s nomination. It urges Irish Americans to vote for the party they trust, warns against early rejection, and predicts a larger electorate in 1885 while urging votes against the Republican party. The piece frames the party as greater than individual candidates and calls for disciplined political support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Blaine
George F. Hoar
Hoar
Massachusetts
South
South Carolina
Louisiana
Mississippi
Copiah
Copiaah
Logan
Eliot
Harvard College
William W. Crapo
Crapo
Congress
William W. Rice
A. W. Beard
Maj. Brown
Long
Mr. Long
Chicago
Mr. Blaine
Boston
A Suggestion Itself to the Country on Cleveland and Hendricks
A Boston reader urges national unity after the Democratic convention. The letter praises Cleveland and Hendricks, blasts Kelly and Butler, and predicts a cabinet drawn from eminent Democrats, arguing the platform will win broad public support and honest governance. Date shown July 15, 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Cleveland
Hendricks
Kelly
Butler
Democratic Party
Bayard
Econess
Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
W. R. Morrison
Secretary of the Interior
J. Randall
Secretary of the Navy
H. W. Slocum
Secretary of War
A. G. Thurman
J. E B. McDonald
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Boston
Reception to Boston Delegation to Chicago Postponed Again
The Boston state delegation to the Chicago convention postponed a proposed reception and dinner due to modesty. The home guard wished to honor the delegates for Chicago party handling, but the delegates preferred no ceremony and sought broad support for the ticket. The dinner will be held Saturday when the entire delegation is banquetted by the Bay State club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
Home Guard
Bay State Club
Maine Delegation Thanks Col Cromwell for Care on Route
The Maine delegation to the Chicago national democratic convention passes a resolution thanking Col William A Cromwell for attentive care courteous conduct and watchful interest for their comfort since leaving New England. The motion was by Hon David R Hastings of Fryeburg and acknowledges Cromwell as agent for the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
W. A. Cromwell
Chicago
William A. Cromwell
New York and
New England
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railroad
David R. Hastings
Fryeburg
Gov Cleveland' s Modesty and Farmington Welcome Home
A Boston Post correspondent reports on Gov. Cleveland's modest nature and popularity. Judge Advocate Gen H C King praises him while recounting Columbus Chicago campaign scenes. In Farmington New Hampshire 500 citizens greet Hon John F Cloutman returning from the Chicago convention with a Cleveland and Hendricks flag and a brief address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Gen
H. C. King
Chicago
Buffalo
Hee
New York
Gerst
Farmington
N. H
Boston Post
John F. Cloutman
Cornet
Hazy day notes and wild weather across New England
A string of regional items recounts a St Johnsbury Democrats flag event in Vermont, hail storms in New Hampshire destroying crops, a drowning accident in Massachusetts, a lightning strike in Waterbury, Bowdoin College admissions, a suicide attempt in Lebanon, a fatal brick wall collapse in Lawrence, a spiritualist gathering in Harwich, Bangor political climate and crop outlook, a Bangor man linked to an attempted murder, hail damage in Pittsfield, Salvation Army march in Lawrence, a New Hampshire Veteran association reunion plan, and thefts targeting Milton area farmers with six arrests and pending court action.
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Democrats
St. Johnsbury
Cleveland
Bowdoin College
Jerry Scannell
Lebanon
N. H
Pacific Lot
Lawrence
Mass
Mary McDonough
Catherine Flaherty
Katie Horgan
Spiritualist
Harwich
Warren Chase
J. Frank Baxter
Bangor
Daniel G. Hall
Hampden Road
Lewiston
Augusta
Pittsfield
Salvation Army
Haverhill
Salem
Lawrence Tuesay
Major Moore
Brooklyn
New Barracks
City Hall
New Hampshire Veteran Association
Weirs
Samuel Rollins
J. W. Edgerly
Samuel Downing
Mrs. Brown
John Wentworth
James Cook
Farmington
Joseph Horne
Supreme Court
Ex Gouverneur Drew Visits Quincy House and Notables Aboard
Ex Governor George F. Drew of Jacksonville stops at a Quincy residence while Lawrence & Son receive a French clock from their employer on return from a wedding trip. Cunard liner Bothnia lists passengers Henry Parkman and others en route from New York to Liverpool. Maine delegates to Baltimore 1832 caucus era noted. A wedding in Exeter New Hampshire joins Minnie Lyman and Hector M Hutchins with a swift New York trip planned after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Drew
Jacksonville
Fla
Quincy House
A.H. Lawrence
Lawrence & Son
Cunard
Bothnia
McKay
New York
Liverpool
Queenstown
Henry Parkman
A. C. A. Hutton
G. T
Ottawa fishery report shows poor cod and salmon yields
The fisheries department notes cod fishing to July 5 was less than half of last year, bait scarce, salmon catches about one third of last season, lobsters plentiful but small. Several United States schooners are operating on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Fisheries Department
United States
Dawes Endorses Blaine and Logan for Presidential Ticket
Senator Dawes lauded Blaine and Logan, praising their 25 years in public life and arguing for a strong American policy. He urged maintaining Republican rule to protect labor and producers, contrasting with the Democrats. The talk revisited sectional issues and urged independents to stay true to principles as the crowd dispersed after the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Dawes
Henry L. Dawes
Blaine
Logan
Dawes
Republicabe Party
Democratic Party
Mr. Dawes
Republican Party
Immense Republican Rally Endorses Blaine and Logan in New York
A crowded Grand Opera House audience in New York heard a Republican mass meeting ratify Blaine and Logan. Col. Charles Spencer nominated Chas. S. Smith as chair, with resolutions praising the party’s 24-year record, protective tariff, tax cuts, and sound currency. William M. Evarts, Senator Hawley, and others spoke as cheers rang out before midnight adjournment and an overflow gathering outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blaine
Logan
Grand Opera House
Eighth Avenue
Twenty-third Street
Campaign Glee Club
Col
Charles Spencer
Chas
Smith
Abraham Lincoln
Gen
Grant
Garfield
Arthur
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Congress
Chicago
James G. Blaine
William M. Evarts
Hawley
Senator Plumb
Kansas
E. Moody Boynton
Massachusetts
Obsequies of Prof Alpheus S Packard at Brunswick
Obsequies for Prof Alpheus S Packard held in Brunswick Me with private services, public church ceremony, and a large attendance including Gov Robie and notable scholars. The service featured Beethoven, hymns, scripture, and readings by Gen Joshua L Chamberlain. Remains interred at last resting place beneath whispering pines.
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Alpheus S. Packard
Brunswick
John 8. Sewall
Bangor
Congregational Church
Portland
Alaummi
State
Boston
Gov
Kobie
Wm. P. Frye
T. B. Reed
Peleg W. Chandler
Egbert G. Smyth
Andover
C. C. Everett
Harvard
Joshua L. Chamberlain
Samuel V. Cole
Packard
Samuel G.brown
Jerusalem
Whispering Pines
Beantown Bats Beat Providence in Tight Tilt
On Tuesday the Boston team bunched hits and outfield play to defeat Providence. Miller started for Providence and impressed. Buffinton and Wise held Boston in check, while Hines Farrell Starr Carroll Gilligan and Irwin starred for Providence. Final score 3-4 with Boston scoring late and Providence failing to rally after early trouble. Umpire Decker oversaw a 1 1/3 hour game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostons
Providence
Miller
Worcester
Buffinton
Wise
Hines
Farrell
Starr
Carroll
Gilligan
Irwin
A.B
T.B. P.O
A. B. Hornung
Sutton
Manning
Buffintop
Crowley
PWG Bescuck
Denny
Fick
Coscescosstae
Gill
Visitors Flock to Sandwich Cape Retreats and Ponds
Sandwich Massachusetts sees a surge of summer visitors staying for weeks as the town midway between Boston and Provincetown offers rich natural attractions. Two scenic ponds with sailboats frame the village, and Shawine pond hosts a wharf where Mrs Burgess feeds and hand-raises fish that leap for treats, drawing curious crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Sandwich
Mass
Boston
Provincetown
Cape
Sagamore
Uu.naee
New Hampshire Antiquarian Society Elects Hammond President
At the annual meeting in Contoocook New Hampshire Isaac W Hammond of Concord was re elected president. The society added 651 articles to its collection last year and chose committees on cataloguing, collection and memorializing the state legislature for an appropriation. Hon J B Walker of Concord gave an address on English Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ConTroocooxk
N. H
New Hampshire Antiquarian Society Today
Isaac W. Hammond
Concord
J. B. Walker
Hunter Fatally Shoots Man Mistaking Cap for Head
Ontario hunting incident leaves George Adams charged after fatally shooting John in the vicinity of Boulter. Adams reportedly mistook the cap for a target and fired. The case prompts police investigation and potential legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Adams
Boulter, Ont
John Oer
Glasgow Dynamiter Suspect Arrested in Desperate Resistance
Police seized James Walker amid a struggle as he resisted capture and drew a revolver and cartridge belt. Papers linked him to dynamiter rings. In Paris, Ferry and Li Fong Pao discuss who fired first in the Lung Son clash and France’s indemnity leverage. Meanwhile German redress over Alsace, Turkish desertions to Assouan, and Dongola's plea for khedival troops circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
James Walker
Paris
Ferry
Li Fong Pao
Lung Son
France
Germany
Alsace
Haussman
Abassies
Assouan
Madagascar
Antanariva
Dongola
Death of the Prince of Orange Foreseen Political Outcome
London Standard correspondent in Amsterdam notes the prince’s death lacks political consequence. The royal succession appears orderly with the king likely to reign long, the young princess to follow under a regent, and Princess Sophia and Princess Marianne as potential successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Standard
Amsterdam
Prince of Orange
Sophia
Marianne
Frederick
Inland Dispatches Note Post Office Promotions and Indian Murder
B H Camp resigned as inspector to become assistant postmaster at Ofton. Twenty five promotions in the sixth auditor’s clerical staff and fifty more clerks will be appointed under civil service rules soon. The postal convention with Mexico is amended and its treaty awaits post office department review delaying consummation. A navy frauds inquiry will continue with testimony for a week. Purchases review completed. Koshiway, Sac and Fox leader, murdered on the Pottawattami reservation. $300 reward authorized for arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Camp
Post Office Department
Ofton
Sixth Auditor’s Office
Civil Service
United States
Mexico
Navy Department
Indian Office
Koshiway
Pottawattami
Kansas
Indian Territory
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
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Post Publishing CO
Pilk
Washington &J
ADVAN
Boston Weekly Post
A. P. Moore
Grover Cleveland
of New York
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Telegraph and Mail
North Carolina
Ohio
Hocking Valley
Pinkerton
Guy
Headly
New Straitsville
Newburyport
Newbuckyport
E. P. Dodge & Co
Lynn
Dodge
Fall River
Blue Dye House
American Print Works
Howard
Gotham Gleanings
Paine
Canal Reet
Boston Pilot
Democratic City Committee
Chapel Hall
Meionnon
Tremont Street
Taylor
President Cleveland
NEW England Notes
the Cod Fisheries
G.oo.p
Blaine and Logan
Tremont Temple
Germania Band
A.W. Beard
Jesse M. Gove
Republican State Central Committee
Henry Cabot Lodge
Gov. Robinson
Lodge
Republican National Convention
Edmunds
House
Senate
Gav
Robinson
Charles E. Brown
Dover Street
Brown
Peter Welch
Atlantic Avenue
William McCann
Christie A. Cameron
Stonington
Conn
Patrick Rogan
Ashlana Place
West Chester Park Extension
City Hospital
Diaz
City OF Mexico
Gen. Diaz
Senora
Pacific Coast
Gulf Ports
Stearns
Telegraph
Kennebunk Deepot
Wm. Rumery
Wm. Emery
Kennebunkport
George Ross
Paterson
N. J
McMahoney
Williamsburg Gaslight Company
North Eleventh Street
Michael McDonough
Patrick Quinlan
Thomas Smith
Daniel Casey
Detroit
Beacon Park
Dorchester Yacht Club
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Baltimores
Cincinnatis
Buffalos
Cesecreen
Clevelands
Chicagos
Detroits
New Yorks
Philadelphias
Washin
National
Kansas City Unions
Nationals
Kansas Citys
Washingtone
Brooklyns
Alcadin
King Almont
J. A. Dustin
B. m. Voltine
S. F. Leake
L. N. Tough
Alladin
Pookie
J. Dongrey
B. G. Charley D
E. Burkens
B. G. Richelieu
S. F. Leakens
B. m. Mattie Willis
Dan Smith
Centilla
Bessie
Champion, Jr
Onawa
Amelia C
Pearl
Champion
Almont
A. J. Feek
B. m. Bessie
G. H. Hickins
B. m. Centilla
F. Haightns
G. Dan Smith
W. H. Sargent
B. m. Pearth
Cc. E. Masher
Bik
Ss. Onawa
Srcaees
Phallas
Agcmgog
Diisia
Frank Landers
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Sa Lydwoog
Ccnsieceesseere
Billy Boy
FO Bae Tgs
Sadistees Buesssoukous
Bird
Pueed
J. T Cawe
R. P. Pepper
Corees
G. W. Saunders
Clemmie G
Ses Weal
D.w.woodmansees
Fanny Witherspoon
Homewood
Maybird
Minnie D
Cascarila
Belle F
Blanche Clemmens
Cence Eccwee Ceceee Vest’ BS
William C
Eniake
Eadas Ee
Lavor
Long Branch
Lona Branch
Monmouth Park
Barnes
Jack of Hearts
Monitor
Cricket
Detective
Little Savage
Little Minch
Buckstone
Thackeray
Euclid
Free Gold
Royal Arch
Startford
Lutestring
Lytton
Marshall
Glenarm
Bully
Coxcorp
N.H
Charley K
Wilson & Curtis
Manchester
Ned Hastings
L. E. Currier
Harrison Square
Cow Pasture
Fort Independence
Spectacle Island
Sculpin Ledge
Farm Bar
Old Harbor
Sea Bird
Amy
Scamp
Niobe
Mirage
Forbush
Thisbe
S A. Freeman
Saracen
W. P. Fowle
F. L. Dunne
Toreee
Water Witch
T. W. King
Madelon
W. A. Tucker
A. J
L. M. Clark
E. Lanning
Guenn
W. L. Dearborn
Julieta S. Mann
Yolande
C. H. Nute
Ethel
Sporting Miscellany
Conneaut Lake
Meadville
A. Hamm
Teemer
Gaudavr
Priddy
Ten Eyck
Weisgerba
Pamed
Gaudaur
England
London
Derby
Derbyshire
Thayer
R. Newhall
Scott
Morgan
C. Newhall
Law
Clark
Stoever
McNutt
Fox
Lowry
Extras
William Edwards
Joseph Burke
Downer Landing
Plymouth
Revere
Eastern
Lewis Carrier
W. K. Rand
A. H. Jones
Morgan & Dore
Mary Ann Hollis
Benson Street
Essex Institute
Annisquam
Hyatt
Kingsley
Waltham
J. J. Hill
Manitoba
Henry
Herman Webber
Dedham
Elizabeth Baker
Darvey Street
North Cambridge
Lowell
North Avenue
Massachusetts General Hospital
William Hayes
Peabody
Antiquarian
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Warwick
Ore
Columbia River
Atlanta
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Bloomington
Ind
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William Graves
G. Crever
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Turkey
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Khedive
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Piazza
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C, H. Graves & Son
Boston F Advertising
Columan
Ee ’ Post
Publis CO
Sheridan
Pittsburg
Lincoln
Phil
Bob
Limited
Fort Wayne
Gen. Sheridan
Rochester
Gen.Sheridan
Secretary of War Lincoln
Roberts
the Late
Washington Notes
Gentlemen’s Retail Department
Washington ST
Tea Corner
Summer Street
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