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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1882

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Admonitions and quips from a 19th century page

The piece quips that the 48th congress has few friends and should adjourn by sundown. It notes Anthony Comstock in Washington watching Robeson Keifer and Butterworth, claims Smyrna suffered fourteen hundred houses burned, and jokes about the khedive clinging to a harem. A Jumbo barbecue on August 30 is advertised, and a gossiping poke at boss tactics appears.

Anthony Comstock Washington Robeson, Keifer Butterworth Republican State Committee

Dormant political party shows signs of revival

The piece mocks the GOP by arguing the democratic party is not dead but in a state of suspended animation ready to rise again. It characterizes the situation as a temporary slumber rather than a permanent end, implying renewed activity could come.

The Battery St. John’s Park Depot Congress

Behold the old quip on free soil and free speech

A dated exchange recalls a young man asking why join the republican party. The elder replies it stands for free soil free speech and free men. Now the reply would be to give it up and ask for an easier question.

Republican Party

Martin Haynes Seen As Possible NH District Candidate

Martin Haynes, a respectable gentleman and prominent newspaper man, is discussed as a potential Republican candidate for Congress in New Hampshire's first district. He is not a boss loyalist and is unlikely to run this year, perhaps in a future year.

Martin Haynes Congress New Hampshire

World traveler robs from Boston common to Montreal letters home

A Newburyport man who began a round the world journey, halted in Boston by a robbery, has reached Montreal with help from friends. He plans to press on through Leadville, Colorado Springs, San Francisco, the Sandwich Islands, Yokohama, Canton, and via the Suez Canal, subject to actions by Arabi Pasha and Britain.

Newburyport Boston Common Montreal Leadville Colorado Springs San Francisco Sandwich Islands Yokohama Canton Suez Canal Arzbi Pasha John Bull

Maine independents to meet in Portland for reform drive

Leading independents of Maine gather in Portland to map a path toward an independent Republican state convention. The scene pits anti machine sentiment against cautious advice from prominent papers as they weigh a strategy for this year and next. The Boston Advertiser urges aligning with the machine now to break it later, while the Portland Advertiser hints they mean business. The core split mirrors the Pennsylvania independents urging immediate anti machine action and a purer party next year.

Maine Sys Beuger Whig Portland Advertiser Portland Boston Pennsylvania

Robeson under fire in Camden district Times editorial

The Philadelphia Times attacks Robeson calling him a disgrace to party state and nation. It questions his power to dictate the democratic convention in his district and warns of a possible split if he secures republican nomination. The piece predicts Robeson’s retirement despite wealth patronage and threats.

Philadelphia Times Washington Robeson Camden the Times

Mrs Scoville Objects to Guiteau Will in Probate

In Washington July 20 1882 Mrs Frances M Scoville sister of Charles J Guiteau files to caveat and protest probate of any last will or administration on the estate of Charles J Guiteau citing intent to examine in proper court and hire counsel. Immigrant inspection officials urge senate funding. western states threaten to halt immigrant trains if unsatisfied inspections persist and smallpox cases rise. House judiciary minority report calls withholding further patents on Northern Pacific lands. Senate tax on tobacco aids revenue bill. cabinet holds informal meeting. river and harbor bill postponed.

Charles J. Guiteau A. K. Browne Senate New York North Pacific Land Grants House Judiciary Committee Pacific Railroad Northern Pacific Company Nav Hoar Navy Cryil Lite Congress Friends of the River and Harbor White House Canal Potomac Flats Potomac Barrios Logan United States Cnili South America Guatemala Central America

Ex Senator Conkling Plea in Mandamus Case

New York July 20 Roscoe Conkling argues in the mandamus case that capital and labor form a natural partnership and pledges support for workers with fair wages. He warns such actions foster hostility between classes and harm honest laborers, though some may use the workers' name for own schemes.

New York Roscoe Conkling

Elm House Burned at Salisbury NH Firework of Incendiary Suspected

The Elm house at the South Road village in Salisbury New Hampshire burned last night with contents. Owned by Paige Brothers of Henniker the loss is about 3000 with insurance. The Belmont operators F and Drew lose furnishings valued at 2009 not insured. Summer boarders found lodging with neighboring farmers. Great fire at Port au Prince. Havana July 20. Fire destroyed 83 houses near Plaza Mercado in Port au Prince including several shops and jewelry. Outlaws plundered buildings as fires raged. Spanish French and Liberian consuls reportedly proscribed by President Salomon and went to Jamaica on a Spanish nail steamer.

New Hampshire Concord N. H South Road Salisbury Paige Brothers Henniker F. &. Drew Belmont Port Au Prince Havana Plaza Mercado Salomon Jamaica

Nail Makers' Association Holds Semiannual New London Cruise

A representative party of the Nail Makers' association of the United States held a semi annual reunion at the Pequot house today. After private business they cruised the harbor and adjacent waters and enjoyed a banquet at the hotel. Attendees included A A Washburn Jr Providence R I A S Fahey and H Leeds Jr Boston Mass and J Robinson Plymouth Mass.

New London

Hartwell Wins 54 Miles In Lewiston State Race

A 12 hour go at city hall began at noon for the state championship with Harry L Hartwell and William Townsend each posting $100. Townsend withdrew at 10 41 with 52 miles seven laps while Hartwell finished 54 miles twenty laps to be declared winner amid heavy outside betting.

Lewiston City Hall Harry L Hartwell William Townsend Townsend Hartwell

Steamer Alhambra collision suit starts in court

In New York a admiralty action seeks 40000 damages from Alhambra owners for the Rhode Island collision on the 15th. The monition was issued and the Alhambra seized. Also, Michael Kurtz, known as Sheeny Mike, is jailed for Italian American bank robbery. health release noted. US Steamboat Inspector reports no collision records yet. none will be released to newspapers.

New York United States District Court Providence and Stonington Steamboat Company Alhambra Rhode Island Michael Kurtz Sheeny Mike Massachusetts United States Steamboat Inspector Tower

Army worm outbreak hits Cape Cod area in July heat

In Sandwich Massachusetts the army worm has appeared in large numbers across the cape eating grass corn and oats. The outbreak began about four days ago and follows a recent drought that has stressed crops. The potato harvest suffers while rye remains safe and hay is nearly harvested. The I N Keith railroad car plant at West Sandwich is currently idle but expected to restart soon.

Sandwich Mass Cape I. N. Keith West Sandwich Secon

Weak leadership marks Congress as unproductive year

Special Correspondence critiques Congress as unfruitful in jobs and policy. It blames a slim Republican majority, demagogues, and a corrupt atmosphere led by Robeson and Kasson, with Kelley ousted from leadership and the House degraded by petty politics.

Boston Post Washington Congress House of Representatives Eads Jobs Roach Monitor Robeson Kaas Europe Senate House Judge Kelley Ways and Means Committee Kassoo Kelley Hiscock Kasson

Egypt War News Signals Bold Moves and Muted Action

Despatches from Alexandria note British plans to dam the Malmon dick canal to block water if Arabi Pasha halts supply. Arabi’s forces near Cairo, telegraph cutlines, and fierce public executions reported. Reports chronicle massacres, water shortages, and British hesitation while Arabi gains influence.

Portland laborer George Fisher ends life at railway yard

George Fisher a 40 year old laborer committed death by his own action in Portland on Thursday evening by throwing himself in front of an engine in the Grand Trunk railway yard. A letter found in his pocket said he had spent all his money sold his clothes for rum and bade his employer goodbye.

Mr. Robeson New York Mr. Hewitt Centleman Robeson New Jersey Whitthorne Hewit Hewitt Navy Department Masae Lobeson HH. de Decatur Ill Waltham Hyde Park Justice Terry Elyde Park Owen E. Lyons Marblehead Second Corps of Cadets Salem Magnolia Rogers Oak Hill Peabody Cambridge Court Boston House of Correction B. E. Smith Dedham Murphy William Eparcott Beryerly Richard J. Preston T.W. Hough Steamer Company Maldeo Common Council Suesday Forest River Boat Club of Richard Nagie Michel Farrell John Devine Michael Lapnon Daniel Ward John Howe Albert Allison William Clegg James McQuinn Daniel Murphy Thomas Murphy Michael Harrington George Fisher Portland Grand Trunk Railway William F William Parker Holden George McKenny Westboro Henson Watters Baltimore New Bedford John Shay Newburyport Frank B. Johnson Derween Mattick and Berookoon Robbins’s Pond Edward Sackett Gridley & Sackett Westfield Eben Parsons West Gloucester John F. Cummings Somerset T. W. Stuedee T. W. Conley Pittsfield Bacon Waterman Hampden County Connecticut Fall River Rachel McLane Taunton Merchants John Riley McLane Riley Thomas Hurd Thomas McDonald George Pratt George Bailey Charlies Bogle Horace Shurtleff United States ColumsBus John Follett George H. Pendleton William Gleason Cleveland Pendleton John W. Oakey J. W. Newman Portsmouth Henry Weible van Wert Board of Public Works Democratic Party Republican Party Republican Congress Democratic State Central Committee Clark Irwine C.N. Wallandingham Dayton Law of Congress Gen. Curtis Newton M. Curtis Treasury United States Circuit Court Benedict Banc Wallace Brown Chiet Waite Supreme Court Washington Congress A. A. Stephens Atlanta Alexander Hamilton Stephens Taliaferro County Georgia University of Georgia Confederate States Fort Warren Palestine Grand Junction George Archibald Medford Street Charlestown City Hospital A. H. Bowder Tremont Street Roxbury Hall and Reynolds William F. Aushelm James McCormick George N. Magoon C. N. Mellin & Co Summer Street Magoon McCormick William O’ Brien West End Margaret McCarthy B Street George Doherty Hanover Street Russell Eighth Division Jennings Place Constitution Wharf Mary E. Jones Norman Street

Concord Temperance Committee Begins Subscriptions for Prohibition Speakers

The Central Temperance committee at Concord started collecting subscriptions to fund speakers who will canvass the state. Their aim is to secure nominees for the next legislature to vote to submit to the people a constitutional amendment to prohibit the manufacture and sale of spirituous liquors as a beverage.

Central Temperance Committee Concord

Diphtheria Cases in Jericho School District

Twenty five diphtheria cases reported in Jericho's school district. An accident in Newport left Johnson Miller with severe bruises and his wife with a broken collar bone. Local notes discuss Vermont incentives for pioneers and Vermont census figures showing foreign born residents and regional origins.

Jericho Johnson Miller Newport Vermont Essex County Ellis Shrewsbury Canada Ireland

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