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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1880

Page

2

Retail Auctions Notice of July 23 24

Dress Goods and dry goods houses in New York Philadelphia and Philadelphia highlight sales by Wilmerding Hognet Co Samuel Hunting's Sons & Co and Samuel Banting's Sons & Co. Woolen goods carpetings o11 cloths mattings and boots and shoes listed with sale dates Friday July 23 and Saturday July 24.

New York Wilmerding, Hognet & Co Philada Lippincott, Son & Co Philadelphia Samuel Hunting’s Sons & Co Wilmerding Hognet Co Samuel Banting’s Sons & Co Richards & Co Isburth & Co Francis Henshaw & Co R. L. Day & Co Boots Philad John H. Osgood Henry & Hatch Wilmerduny Hoguet Co Samuel Buntine’s Sons & Co Rhodes & Co Richards & Co. Ribbons Wilmer

Tunnel cave disaster at Jersey City prompts rescue effort

A collapse at the deep well leading to the Hudson River tunnel near Sixteenth Street Jersey City sent river water flooding in as a steam fire engine worked to save any survivors. The shift of air locks and a failing brick wall are blamed for the cave system, with early reports noting many escaped and others trapped in the shaft.

New York Hudson River Tunnel Sixteenth Street Jersey City Woodward

Races and Politics Color Saratoga and Indianapolis

Saratoga reports LiDoux winning a 3 4 mile race and Tur enne taking the mile and a half, with Char ley Gorham in the mile. In Chicago, Sorrel Dan wins the 2:20 pace heat, Daisy Dale leads in the 2:27 pace, and Mattie Hunter wins the free for all pace. An interview with Hon J G Shanklin discusses Indiana Democratic prospects for Hancock winning by about 20,000 and party harmony amid rival leaders.

Saratoga LiDoux Lady Middleton Turenne Fortuna Charley Gorham Col. Sprague Pomeroy Walter Coney Island Chicago Sorrel Dan Little Brown Jug Wonderful Daisy Dale Rienzi John Grant Mattie Hunter Rowdy Boy Sleepy Tom Wilbur F. J. W. Thomas Mary Miller Piedmont Hambletonian Bashaw Ambler

Arbitrators' Meeting at Saratoga Opens on Freight Pool Plans

Charles F. Adams Jr David A. Wells and Jno A Wright begin hearings on West rail trunk lines freight pools. Topics include Lake lines freight to the seaboard from Sandusky to Buffalo and the Canada Grand Trunk line pooling ratio after joining June 1. Vice President Sargent of Grand Trunk presents written statement.

Saratoga Charles F. Adams, Jr David A. Wells Jno

Mexican President Gonzales elected amid turmoil

Reuters reports from Mexico City indicate General Gonzales won a large majority to become president. An assassination attempt occurred on the 13th in Guanajuato injuring Bocho and a servant. Government troops moved against Puebla disorders and Mazatlan rebellion details surface with leaders fleeing to San Francisco. Locust plagues devastate crops in Tabasco Chiapas and Oaxaca.

Havana Vera Cruz Mexico Gonzales Guanajuato Bocho Puebla Mazatlan San Francisco Tabasco Chiapas Oaxaca

Bicycle Races Open Series at Ocean Park

Three thousand spectators watched the first Ocean Park bicycle race. A five mile, eleven lap event offered gold and silver medals with prizes. Only three of six entrants started. winner was Mr. Ames, son of Hon. Olver Ames. Steamer Elm City brought excursionists, with concerts by the band at Sea View and Governor Cary's.

Cottage City M. Y Ocean Park Ames Olver Ames Elm City Peck New Haven Sea View

Free Will Baptist Centennial Meeting Opens Second Day

WeEks New Hampshire July 21 The Free Will Baptist conference continued with sunshine and large attendance. Morning prayer meetings overflowed as 9:15 social greetings followed by a 10:00 general conference and a 12:00 foreign missions session. At 1:30 prayer, 2:00 a sermon by Prof B F Hayes, 3:30 the Lord's Supper for about 1000, and 6:30 an aged ministers service with fifteen over 70 taking part.

Laconia N. H Free Will Baptist Conference B. F. Hayes D. D Apward

Spanish naval fire near Cuban shores raises tensions

Despatches from Minister Fairchild confirm American vessels were fired on by Spanish ships. Spain disavows the act but asserts the right to fire on suspicious vessels within two leagues of Cuba. Rear-Admiral Wyman sends a despatch to Havana to investigate the detention of the Merritt and Newcombe.

New York Washington Fairchild Wyman Havana Merritt Newcombe

Condition of Dr Tanner Unchanged Despite Park Drive

New York report notes Dr Tanner's condition remains the same after his daily Central Park and Riverside drive. He rests most of the day. pulse 75, temperature 97.25, respiration 15, weight 132. Doctors express confidence in recovery.

New York

Credit Mobilier fallout pins Garfield as fraud suspect

Albany Argus reports Gen William L Burt claims Garfield prevaricated about Credit Mobilier. Burt cites Ames memorandum handwriting, notes Garfield dividends, and says he would vote Republican but distrusts Ames. Vermont Democrat Edmonds and others speak on party platforms, tariff, debt, and resumption amid crowd cheers.

Albany Argus William L. Burt Boston Grant Hoosac Credit Mobilier Garfield Oakes Ames Gen. Garfield Ames James A. Garfield

Garfield and paper politics echo in Republican claptrap

The Springfield Republican and other papers debate Judge Swayne's De Golyer case against Garfield and note editorial tensions. Critics attack Republican organs for fixating on Garfield's boyhood while ignoring his manhood and campaign.

Springfield Republican Judge Swayne de Golyer Garfield Cincinnati Congress General Garfield

Hancock and English shown to be favored in reports

Kingston Dispatch notes Jay Gould predicting Hancock and English victory while urging Democratic unity. Missouri Democratic State Convention in Jefferson City meets with Johnson as temporary chair. reports on contested seats in Cole and Lafayette counties. Campaign notes mention Benjamin Bullock backing Hancock with funds and Belfast Maine Democrats facing Greenback opposition. Julian declines Democratic candidacy. Eastport Maine reports another large Hancock and English flag celebration with speeches and fireworks.

New York Tribune Hancock Kingston Dispatch New York World Jay Gould Delaware County Kingston Thomas Cornell Gould Major Cornell Arthur New York New Jersey Connecticut United States Senate Tribune Missouri Jefferson City Charles P. Johnson J. O. Fowle Cole Lafayette Benjamin Bullock America Philadelphia Record Conshohocken Bullock Montgomery Hartranft Lincoln Grant Belfast Milliken Mareh Geo. W. Julian de EaMatyr Indianapolis Sentinel Eastport Robert Green Mr. Green Frank McGraw Green

Narragansett Collision Hearings Open in New London

Testimony details lifeboat readiness on the Narragansett and Stonington rescue operations after the collision. Officers from both ships describe boat lowering, pumps, and passenger numbers as New London hosts the hearing with witnesses from the City of New York and Stonington.

Local Fatalities and Disappearances Spark Community Alerts

Samuel Prescott of Guilford fell from a barn beam while stowing hay and likely sustained fatal injuries. The widow of Dr. Hiram Morgan of Haverhill was found dead after reporting illness. A Plymouth water works project may cost 15000 dollars with a new company formed to carry it out. Silas Hurlburt of Lancaster, 80, vanished three weeks ago. his hat and coat were found in a pasture as Masons search. White Mountain Medical Association holds semi annual meetings at Thayer's Hotel, Littleton with strong turnout. Oliver Trudell, 35, a stone mason, was killed by a falling derrick on the Merrimack River bridge in Manchester. he leaves a widow and two children. Four Indies injured in the Mt. Washington carriage accident at the Glen House remain, with only one confined to her room. Mrs. Milliken assists. The driver is improving but not yet aware of the accident.

Samuel Prescott Guilford Hiram Morgan Haverhill Plymouth Silas Hurlburt Lancaster White Mountain Medical Association Thayer's Hotel Littleton Oliver Trudell Manchester Merrimack River Bridge Street Mt. Washington Glen House

Wells River Deaths and Local Incidents

Thomas Crummy died of sunstroke at Wells River. Miss Alpha A Chamberlain hanged herself there. Miles the Barre bank robber seeks a gubernatorial pardon citing New York being away at the robbery time. A Barton daughter died after a carriage crash, Eva Baxter injured. Butter prices at St. Albans market rose with good to choice at 18-22 cents per lb.

Thomas Crummy Wells River Alpha A. Chamberlain Miles Barre Gov Proctor New York Benjamin Mossman Barton Eva Baxter St. Albans

Massachusetts notes on transport fires and crimes

Massachusetts items report the Fall River horse railway progress near completion and a Beverly jewelry store theft of 500 dollars. Other notes include a wellfleet lightning strike damaging a house, crowded tenements in Holyoke, and injuries to Elias Whitney of Milford from a fall at the poor farm.

German Officials to Constantinople Aim to Block East Coalition

The Times Berlin dispatch notes Germany wants to curb any East crisis coalition by active involvement in Eastern affairs. Paris reports Rochefort’s influence in the Deputies is negligible and France’s stance shifts in his absence. A free government may ignore epigrams unless Rochefort adapts, otherwise he becomes an anachronism.

Times’ Berlin Constantinople East Germany Paris Rochefort France

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