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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1879

Page

2

Inland towns ravaged by storms and lightning

Heavy thunder storms struck New England towns and cities Tuesday causing numerous buildings to burn. No deaths reported though several people were seriously injured. Secretary Sherman spoke in Portland and Lewiston. Others also spoke, including Blaine and Reed. Commencement Day marked at Colby University as well.

New England Sherman Portland Senator Blaine Reed Lewiston Boston Democratic City Committee Boston Post Publishing Company England South Africa Chelmsford Cetgwayo Charles H. Campbell The Oriental Tea Company Court Street Pennsylvania Samuel Butler Chester Memphis Orangemen Canada Ottawa Wisconsin Mr. Sherman Thos. B. Reed Kelley Blaine Daniel F. Davis Senator Hamlin Pillsbury Anderson Hamlin Maine Thomas B. Reed

Secretary Sherman Opens Maine Campaign at City Hall

Immense Maine audience greets Secretary Sherman in Portland as he denounces Democratic States' rights and explains the 1873 panic and the Resumption Act. He cites debt, currency, and bank policy, praises Republican aims, and endorses sound money with coin convertibility as Greenbacks loom.

Portland Sherman City Hall Blaine Fred N. Dorr Washburn Maine Democratic Party Congress United States National Treasury Bristow Morrill St. Louis Republican Party Ewing Ohio Voorhees Indiana Tilden Adam Smith Thomas Tooke Maine Greenbackers Treasury Greenbackers Grochen United States of America Mississippi Louisiana Egypt Turkey G. W. Ladd Treasury Department Europe

Lightning Strikes Wreck Homes Across New England States

A series of lightning storms on July 23 damaged farms and homes from Bellows Falls Vermont to Wells Maine. Houses, barns and outbuildings burned or were struck, with losses ranging from hundreds to several thousand dollars. Several residents suffered injuries, including a paralyzed occupant and a killed cow.

Manchester N. H A. F. Whittemore Youngsville Lake Massabesie Contoocook Gilman J. Straw Edward Butler South Berwick Charlestown N.H William M. Holden Charlies N. Holden Charles Pike Washington Street Portland Rufus Williams Wells Kennebunkport West Troy O. P. Haddock

Zulus Defeated In Chelmsford Victory In Zululand

London dispatch reports Lord Chelmsford’s forces rout Zulus at Ulundi on July 4 after a trove of 20 000 attackers surrounded by a British hollow square. Zulu losses cited near 1 500 with 12 regiments involved. Wolseley backs Chelmsford’s march toward Kambawasa.

Chelmsford London House of Commons Hicks Berch Cape Town Lord Chelmsford Lord Chelsford Cetywayo Enadwengo Ulundi Cetuwayo Kraal St. Vincent Crealock Garnet Wolseley Kambawasa Fort Marshal Wolseley Durban Cetewayo Times Isandula Prince Imperial

Great Destruction Of Crops And Bridges In England

Reports from England detail severe storm damage. Ipswich roads flooded to record depths. Holesworth four feet of water with shops submerged and residents ferried by cart. Framlingham flooded with submerged river banks and hay washed away. rail traffic Ipswich to Yarmouth halted. two bridges carried away. Berwick-on-Tweed faced four days of rain. hay unmade and wheat rotting. Gales persist along the west coast with severe seasonal weather.

London England Ipswich Holesworth Framlingham Yarmouth Berwick-on- Tweed

American rifleman leads Wimbledon prize shoot

Lonon July 23 Milton Farrow of the United States won the Albert prize with a score of 70 in the Wimbledon prize shoot. Englishman Gilder won the Armorer's prize tie with three bulls-eyes, Hyde retired after two shots. In extra prizes Col Gibson of Canada scored 34, Hyde 33, Farrow 33. they may select prizes by merit. The Albert prize is valued at £50.

Lonon Wimbledon Milton Farrow Gilder Hyde Col. Gibson Canada Albert Wimbleon

DISSENSION AMONG THE BONAPARTISTS

A Paris despatch notes growing disunion among Bonapartists with calls for Jerome or Victor as claimant and a plebiscite debate spurring among factions. An unreliable telegram hints Eugénie may recognize Jerome as imperial representative.

London Paris Victor Jerome Granies de Cassagnac Pays Eugenie Prince Jerome

Postmaster Circular on Carrier Pay for 1879 Miscellaneous Mail

Washington reports the Acting First Assistant Postmaster General issued a circular to second class postmasters. It instructs payment of the remaining half of regular carriers at $800 per year for February 21 to May 31, 1879, excluding auxiliaries and subs, deducting prior payments, and to forward the payroll to the department auditor. The awards in the miscellaneous mail are noted.

Congress House of Representatives Senate Department Treasury United States Washington

Colby University Commencement Exercises in Waterville

Colby University held commencement day exercises at 11 a m in the Baptist Church despite rainy weather. Diplomas and junior prize awards were presented. a college dinner followed with remarks by Reverend Smith Governor Garcelon and others. A concert and reception closed the day with several dignitaries in attendance.

Waterville Colby University Baptist Church J. F. McDonald J. E. Tresx L. M. Nason H. R. Chaplin College Chapel Dr. Smith Boston Robins Gov Garcelon G. W. Samson Percival Bonney Portland J. W. Merrill C. E. Hamlin Cambridge Mass C. 8. Stearns D. D Professor Gould Newton Centre Gardner Colby Gardner R. Colby New York Josiah O. Tilton W. Chase A. W. Small C. E. Meleney William Withington Mayo Hodgdon Justin Adfer Walling Machias Nathan Hunt North Scituate Hannibal Emery Hamlin Bangor Charles Edward Covant Freeport Everett Flood Clinton, Me William Emery Morong Eastport Charles Stanwood Lemont Bath George Edwin Murray Lebanon Edwin Cary Whittemore Dexter Allen Pelatiah Soule Man Hattie Emily Britton Winslow Charles Franklin Warner Hallowell Will Hartwell Lyford Chicago Ill Willis Albert Joy Ellsworth George Merriam Danbury N. H James Geddes San Francisco Cal Lizzie Mathews Charles Edson Owen Greene, Me

Yellow Fever Spread Across Memphis and Northward

Memphis reports surge in yellow fever cases and several deaths as citizens flee the city. Health officials search for a camp site while New Orleans denies local cases. Quarantine mounts in Florence Huntsville Huntington Martin Shelbyville and Nashville to inspect travelers and baggage from Memphis along the Mississippi and Tennessee line. Louisville reports two mild fever cases from Memphis, with no local origin.

Memphis National Board of Health New Orleans Florence Huntsville Ala Huntington Martin Shelbyville Tenn Greenville Miss Louisville New York West Indies St. Louis Post Office Department Nashville Mississippi and Tennessee Grenada

Passaic Hunt for Jail Escapes Porter and Irwin

Porter and Irwin escaped from the Raymond Street Jail in Brooklyn and remained hidden in Passaic for a week. Sheriff Riley and about a dozen detectives shadowed them at the Passaic City Hotel. Early this morning, as officers prepared to raid rooms, the pair fled over a back fence after alarms were raised. an officer was shot at as he attempted to seize one suspect, the bullet grazing his face.

Passaic N. J Porter Irwin Raymond Street Brooklyn Riley Passaic City Hotel Hendrie

Freeman Arrests and Sheriff Bribery Testimony

Deputy McGonigle testified that in May he arrested Frederick A. Freeman and kept him out of jail two weeks at the Astor House for about $800, half turned to Clerk Quincy for driving out a prisoner to see friends. Dr Alonzo Hull applied for letters of administration in the Surrogate's office for the estate of deceased Mrs Hull who died intestate, no children, next of kin two nephews and two nieces.

New York McGonigle Frederick A. Freeman Astor House Quincy Ludlow Street Alonzo S. Hull Hull

Indignant Citizens Rally Against Blair Verdict

A 2600 strong mob in East Newark last night denounced the Coroner's jury that tried Blair, denounced New Jersey justice as a farce, and threatened to lynch Blair. A committee was formed to raise funds for counsel to secure Blair's murder conviction.

New York East Newark W. R. Owens Thomas Jacobs Blair New Jersey

Lee Assault Case Edges Toward Verdict In Pittsfield

In Pittsfield Massachusetts on July 23 the murder assault case of John Bottomley of Lee against Harrison Garfield closed with defense lawyer Ely of Westfield and DA Leonard arguing before the jury. The panel was given the case at 4 pm and by 9 pm had not reached a verdict, with insanity as a strongly supported defense amid uncertainty over a possible disagreement tonight.

Treasury Fair Credit West Europe United States Great Britain Pittsfield Mass John Bottomley Lee Harrison Garfield Mr. Ely Westfield Leonard Commonwealth

Thoroughbred racing results from Saratoga and Narragansett Park

Rainy Saratoga track produced several results with Zoozoo winning the mile dash at 1.48 and Mintzer taking the mile five furlongs in 2.58, Cortessa the maiden three-year-olds race in 1.21 1 4. Narragansett Park's July 23 program lists multiple horses and class summaries including Grey Friar, Gipsey, Kitty B, Robert B, Midas, Middlesex, Tom Pink, Billy D, and Rufus among others with finish times in the 2.26 to 2.36 range.

Saratoga Zoozoo Franklin Bonnie Wood Mintzer Checkmate Una Cortessa Corella Dan MecClinch Providence R. I Narragansett Park John Moore Morrisania g.g.Grey Friar J. Carpenter B. m. Gipsey Wm. Clegg Attieboro Br. m. Kitty Ss Hi. Phillips B. G Steve St. Witbam Br. S. Knox G. A W. Howe Oen Robert B. Enceren John Ryan Boston C. G. Middlesex John D. Cote New Bridge N.J Dan Pfifer Tom Pink H. B. Winship Billy James Husted Jamaica L. I G. G. Se Cinch Vwiae Ee Wm. Weeks B. G. Rufus

Grand Orange Demonstration Passes With Little Disturbance

Ottawa reports the Orange parade proceeding peacefully despite rain. Thousands, including Montreal delegates, marched over a mile with 55 banners and multiple bands. Catholic leaders urged discretion. police kept order, detaining one would‑be agitator as the procession ended at the rink.

Ottawa Ont Sussex St. Patrick

Nearly A Whole Family Of Whites Killed And Scalped

A Bismarck dispatch says six miles above the Wolf Point Indian Agency on the Missouri Jos Lambert woodman his wife and four children were killed and scalped last Monday. Two other children were badly wounded and one girl carried away captive as a hostage. Lieut Wright skirmished near Mussle Shell River in which one Indian was killed. Four companies of the Seventh Infantry are encamped at Camp Loder at the mouth of Mussle Shell River.

New York Bismarck Wolf Point Missouri Jos Lambert Lieut Wright Mussle Shell River Seventh Infantry Camp Loder

Fire destroys cottage and multiple factories in three states

Plymouth Mass fire consumes Nathan Sturtevant’s cottage at Pem broke near Bryantville around 4 30 this morning with a loss near 600 dollars and partial insurance. In Utica New York a tannery in Oswego county owned by O K Lappen burns with unknown insurance and 25000 dollars loss. In Davenport Iowa Atherton Walker copper works and Randall Co storehouse burn with combined losses of 45000 dollars.

Plymouth Mass Nathan Sturtevant Pembroke Bryantville Utica N. Y Redwood Oswego County O. K. Lappen Dvubuqte Iowa Atherton & Walker Randall & Co

Ladies walking match ends as 8000 attend in San Francisco

The ladies walking match concluded Tuesday in San Francisco with about eight thousand spectators. Madame La Chapelle completed the final mile in 9 minutes 57.5 seconds amid enthusiastic applause.

San Francisco Madame la Chapelle

Battle with Sioux near Beaver Creek reports heavy Indian losses

From St Patt Minn dated July 23 details of Lieut Clark's Beaver Creek engagement. Two companies and fifty scouts clashed with four hundred Indians. Several hostiles killed. two soldiers P M Hardman and George E Stand wounded. Three Indian scouts killed and one wounded. Scouts say Sitting Bull with eight thousand warriors moved from Frenchman's Creek toward the line.

St. Patt Minn

Storm Wreaks Havoc in Marlborough Barns Hit by Lightning

Reports from Marlborough describe a two hour storm that brought hail as large as butternuts and water pouring through private home hallways. several barns were struck and destroyed, with losses in the thousands of dollars.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Marlborough

Championship results from several county games listed

At Campello Plymouth County Brocktons title race Campulos five Campello 5 Campellos twelve innings Hudston N Worcester s 8 Hudsons Cleveland Bostons 3 Chicago Providence 13 Chicagos 4

Campello Plymouth County Brocktons Campulos Hudson, N Worcesters Hudsons Cleveland Clevelands Bostons Chicago Providence Chicagos

Verdict in Buford case: guilty of first degree murder

In Owenton Kentucky on July 23 the jury after eighteen hours returned a verdict finding Buford guilty of murder in the first degree and sentencing him to life imprisonment in the penitentiary.

Owenton Buford

Edison Patents and a Tragedy from Huntington to Petersburg

Edison patents include a duplex telegraph and a sex duplex telegraph assigned to Western Union. In Huntington Pa a sand blast explosion killed contractor Michael Ryan and severed A W Keith, while Joseph Rouceroris lost his head. In Catoosa County Georgia Gov Colquitt posts a murder reward amid Mormon proselytizing. In Petersburg two painters fell fifty feet from a scaffold at the Academy of Music. Charles died, Nugent is critical, and Robert Charles, son of the dead painter, was injured.

Edison Western Union Company Michael Ryan Joseph Rouceroris A. W. Keith Huntington Gov. Colquitt Georgia Catoosa County Petersburg James Charles Alec Nugent Academy of Music Charles Nugent Robert Charles

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