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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1881

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Sitting Bull’s Return Tops Canadian Exchange Glee

A Canadian exchange congratulates Sitting Bull on his return to the United States, declaring the US should endure it. The piece notes past frauds moving north and mocks Solon Chase and allies for calling a Maine greenback state convention in September to reorganize a party that supposedly does not exist.

Sitting Bull United States Canada Solon Chase Maine

Assault on Mrs Taylor by elusive suspect named Pucky Jones

Police search for Matthew Jones known as Pucky Jones in Roerkland and Abington after he allegedly attacked Mrs Lucinda K Taylor on a lonely street. She identified the assailant, was left in delirium, and the suspect’s brutal conduct and reputation are noted while authorities pursue him.

Lucinda K. Taylor George Taylor Taylor Jones Roerkland Abington Brockton

Five Thousand Dollar East Boston Fire Destroys Hat and Co Shed

A Sunday evening blaze in East Boston destroyed Luther Hat & Co. wood, coal and hay sheds at Orleans and Webster streets. The incendiary fire consumed ninety cords of wood and thirty bales of hay, with five horses in the stables, four saved. The insured stock was $1,500 with North American Insurance. Total damage near $5,000. no insurance on the shed itself. Nearby lumber piles narrowly avoided ignition. calcium lights aided firefighting.

Luther Hat! & Co Io Wood Orleans and Webster Streets Boston Webster Orleans Grand Junction Railroad North American Insurance Company J. F. Slatterly & Co James Farrell Eastern Sergt. Laskey Wilkins Webster Street Chestnut Place Prescott Street Hem Tomfobrae New Orleans Edward Adler Peters Street Girod Street Camp Street Jhomasville A. P. Wright & Co Laconia N. H Charles H. Row Belmont Toronto Ont Chippewa

Squall Capsizes Boats Off Chicago Coast. Lifesaving Crew Rescues Twelve

A late July squall swept over Chicago at 5 30 P M with light rain that capsized many lake boats and endangered two presumed drownings. Captain Buseey of the Pet risked his vessel to save twelve, while life-saving crews battled waves to recover a man from a capsized skiff. four were saved when another gust capsized the boat.

Chicago Ill Buseey Pet

Notable Vacation Plans Across New England and Vicinity

Hop D. T. Corbin of South Carolina visits Burlington Vermont Mrs Brown and daughters from Chester Square enjoy Juniper Point Archibald Forbes plans a rare year long vacation Judge Williams of Worcester travels down east for five weeks Profs John Lord and E R Ruggles of Dartmouth stay at Wentworth house Kennebunk Maine Mr J M Davis of the Haverhill Bulletin vacationing at the Fiske house Old Orchard Beach

D. T. Corbin South Carolina Burlington

Land League Prepares for Desperate Struggle in Ireland

In Paris a despatch from Rev Lawrence Walsh treasurer of the land league of America reports a 27000-franc contribution and predicts the land bill will fail to relieve Irish distress. The movement contemplates radical redress, while Parnell’s fate and the executive council’s decisions loom after recess. Dublin procession seen as a failure with 3000 in attendance. sympathies for imprisoned suspects voiced.

The Land League P. A. Collins Irish Land League of America League Paris Boston Lawrence Walsh Land League of America Frances Ireland Great Republic of the West Egan Parnell Executive Council America Gladstone England Economist Quarterly Review Spectator Dublin Thomas Sexton Sligo Archbishop Croke Henry Labouchere

Storm off Shetland Islands Claims Heavy Losses

Reports from Edinburgh describe a ferocious storm off the Shetland Islands with dire impact. Numerous fishing boats destroyed and more than 100 lives lost. Other dispatches note a Nihilist murdered in St Petersburg, Spain's harvest prospects, Edwin Booth tribute by Henry Irving, an Alpine earthquake, and various European updates including Cornell crew and political movements.

London Edinburgh Shetland Islands Scotland St. Petersburg

Richards in a sensational trial overshadowed by love and deceit

In a sensational trial Richards faces questions of infidelity amid a web of two wives and shifting loyalties. Nol withholds testimony, raising doubt about truth and punishment as Richards appears dissolute and unremarkable, his gaze hinting at instability.

Postal Changes Washington July 24 New post offices and appointments

Washington D C July 24 Post office changes for the past week list new offices at Brookfield New Hampshire Abbie I Fletcher post mistress and Danforth Hillsboro County NH Charles H Mackay postmaster Also named are postmasters appointed in Maine Penobscot and Waldo counties Vermont Massachusetts and Connecticut including John F Moore Maplewood Edwin A Reed North Lee Charles F Achorn Palermo Edwin Keith Simpsons Corners Laura A Hemenway South Jefferson Aaron B Chandler South Wheelock Wm B Clark Dalton Leighton E Perkins Essex John W Winch Mashapang.

Washington, D. C Brookfield Carroll County N. H Abbie I. Fletcher Danforth Hillsboro County N.H Charles H. Mackay John F. Moore Maplewood York County Maine Edwin A. Reed North Lee Penobscot County Charles F. Achorn Palermo Waldo County Edwin Keith Simpson’s Corners Laura A. Hemenway South Jefferson Lincoln County Aaron B.chandler South Wheelock Caledonia County Wm. B. Clark Dalton Berkshire County Mass Leighton E. Perkins Essex Essex County John W. Winch Mashapang Tolland County Conn

Robbers Stop Carriage Ride Near Commodore Stewart Woods

Walter Howard, living near White Hill in Bordentown, was halted on a highway by two men at Commodore Stewart's woods. One robber held the horse. Howard refused to surrender his money, revealing a large sum he had just received. He spurred his horse away, two shots fired, one through his coat and vest but no injury. No arrests reported.

Bordentown N.J Walter Howard White Hill Commodore Stewart

Newburyport Tragedy and Teen Knife Attack

In Newburyport Massachusetts William Warner age 60 fell from a swing injuring his head and paralyzing his legs. Captain N Varnia his wife and daughter plus two children were thrown from a frightened team. Mrs Varnia badly injured. Two boys ages 11 and 13 name Michael Kelleher and William Carrigan fought over a dispute and Carrigan stabbed Kelleher with a penknife causing a severe cut.

Newburyport Mass William Warner N. Varnia Carrigan Kelleher

Aleut Chief Visits San Francisco Amid Epidemic News

Rufus V. Bourdakoffsky, hereditary Aleut chief, arrives in San Francisco aboard the Dora on a curiosity visit. The ship reports a whaler, the Atlantic of New Bedford, sighted near the Aleutians and in good condition after an eight month voyage. The Aleut tribes face a fatal epidemic with many deaths and fur seal catch remains only moderate this season.

San Francisco Cal Dora Oanalaska Rufus V. Bourdakoffsky Curiosity New Bedford Aleutian Islands

New Comet Sighted by Rochester Observatory Director

Director Swift of Warner Observatory reports seeing Schueberle's comet with the naked eye this morning. It rises nightly and will soon appear in the evening sky, with a one degree tail. The object heads toward perihelion around Aug 18 and will be about 25 times brighter then. Schueberle is the sole claimant for Warner's $200 prize.

Rochester N. Y Swift Warner Observatory Schueberle Warner William R. Brooks Red House Observatory Phelps, N.Y Auriga Stone Cincinnati Observatron Port Washington Wis Gov. Smith Minnesota Eau Clair van Shaick Western Union Telegraph Company Poughkeepsie St. Joseph Mich Chicago Milwaukee

Harlem physician cleared in malpractice case in New York

The July 24 examination found Dr. Charles R. Ellison not guilty of malpractice charges filed by Mrs. Lizzie Lockwood. He was discharged from custody. Also noted are the arrest of Madame Drake and her barkeeper for robbing a Chicago merchant of 1500 dollars and that James Gordon Bennett is a passenger on the Baltic.

Reyburn Washington Associated Press Agnew Executive Mansion Blaine James New York Hamilton Charles R. Ellison Harlem Lizzie Lockwood Third Avenue Madame Drake Coney Island Chicago James Gordon Bennett

Conkling Silence On Possible Congo Run For Congress

The Sun reports Mr. Conkling would not discuss the contest outcome or future plans. A friend suggested he might run for representative in Warner Miller's district and could become speaker if elected, though many of Conkling’s friends doubt the tale.

New York the Sun Conkling Congress Warner Miller House of Representatives

Elm Worms Threaten West Point Shade Trees

In New York on July 24 a greenish striped worm infested elm trees at West Point, eating leaves and attacking tender branches. The millions of larvae have made elms nearly useless as shade trees and fear grows that the trees may die.

New York West Point

Tramp shot dead after toll house break in Ohio

Near Greenwood in Johnston county on a Saturday night a tramp tried to force entry to the toll house kept by widow Mrs Mollie Hurt. She handed him $8 through the window. he broke the door and was killed by her shot.

Cincinnati Greenwood Johnston County Mollie Hurt

Priest Matthias Dobbin Found Dead at St. Phillip's Church

Father Matthias Dobbin, assistant priest at St. Phillip's Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia, was found dead on church premises last evening after leaving supper to hear confession. Doctors concluded death from rheumatism of the heart.

Philadelphia Matthias Dobbin St. Phillip’s

Judge Clifford Rally Reported By Cor nish Despatch

A Cornish despatch to the Press states Judge Clifford improved today with convulsions ceasing. He has taken nourishment and his life may be prolonged by a day or two.

Portland Clfford

Rail fare wars cut Boston to Chicago to five dollars

New York reports rail lines including Grand Trunk Erie Pennsylvania Central and Baltimore and Ohio plan steep fare cuts with tickets to Chicago priced around five dollars on Monday. Companies tighten rates to Cincinnati St Louis and western points while business growth remains limited as travelers hold out for deeper discounts.

New York Grand Trunk Line Canada Boston Chicago Erie Pennsylvania Central Baltimore and Ohio Cincinnati St Louis New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company Broadway Erie Company Pennsylvania Company Far West

Subscriptions to Garfield fund reach 152000 dollars

Garfield fund subscriptions total 152,448 dollars. The Guatemala republic plans to join the postal union on August 1. Kennett & Co liabilities after Chicago failure estimated at 20,000 to 25,000 dollars. Fessenden appointed U S consul at St John. Andrew White saves drowning victim at Asbury Beach.

Garfield Fund Republic of Guatemala Postal Union Francis J. Kennett & Co Chicago Mr. Fessenden Sg Warren United States St. John Andrew White Asbury Beach N. J Col. Armstrong New York Erie Canal Rochester Shetland Island W. W. Eaton Philadel Segs Hartford Iowa Board of Equalization August Agerman

Multiple news items from Brockton era mixed in one report

A diverse wrap reports a newly married couple touring in a horse car, the discovery of Julius Doll missing since Wednesday, a man drowning at Salisbury beach, an unknown woman found on Stonington railroad tracks, George Day shooting a bear, a deputy facing assault charges, Siloam Slack killed from a barn fall, a featured Eastport “man bear” exhibit, Gov. Littlefield naming Mary Kilburn to a women’s institutions board, Andrew Folsom considering action against Warren town, a Taunton forger Henry Emery detained, and officials eyeing a new life station site near Jerry’s Point over Gerrish’s Island.

Brockton Julius Doll Lawrence South Union Street J. L. Howarth Mass Salisbury Beach Howarth Stonington Pawcattc George S. Day Stamford S. S. Bamstead Springfield Nellie M. Elder Siloam Slack Plainfield N. H The Eastport Sentinel Eastport Salmon River N. B Littlefield Mary E. Kilburn Lonsdale Sarah T. Mann Central Falls Andrew Folsom B. F. Butler Warren R. C Warren River Taunton Henry L. Emery Kittery United States Navy J. Kimball Portsmouth Richardson Portsmouth Harbor Jerry

Plymouth Excursion Plans For Stamford Steamer Dance Night

Citizens of Plymouth organize a large excursion for a thirty member band. On Saturday Aug 6 they will travel by the Stamford to Boston, then to Lovell's grove for a dance lasting into the morning, returning by steamer. Organizer J Sebastian Baumgartner leads arrangements. about 300 to 400 participants expected.

Plymouth Stamford Boston Lovell’s Grove J. Sebastian Baumgartner

Death of Maud E Lovejoy in Manchester Rabies Case

Maud E Lovejoy a 9 year old daughter of Capt John G Lovejoy died from hydrophobia after a rabid dog bite several weeks earlier in Manchester New Hampshire. The casualty highlights the dangers of dog bites and rabies in late July.

Manchester N.H Maud E John G. Lovejoy

Hull Yacht Club regatta amid light winds and long courses

Hull Yacht Club held the second regatta of the season Saturday with eighteen boats starting but only five finishing within the four hour race window due to light and shifting wind and tide. Class one featured three entries the Ailie Expert and Volante with time records listed, while eight started in class three but none posted times. After racing, Mull Yacht Club held its monthly meeting. plans for the next regatta and a grand union regatta on August 13 were announced with anticipated fireworks and larger arrangements. Baseball notes report Boston versus Worcester on their home grounds with key plays and a questioned obstructive slide by Sutton.

Hull Yacht Club Ailie Expert Volante Allie BRGS Stanwood & Monks J. C. Davis H. M. Es N. W Bumkin Island East Gut Striped Channel Hunt's Ledge Eddy’s Rocks Wilson’s Rocks Gut J. H Conant T. F. Patterson A. Howe C. B. Churchill Peleg Aborn C. B. Southard C. A. Merrill Mull Yacht Club Commodore Lambert Hull Boston Worcester Nine Worcester Worcesters Dickerson Busbong Bostons Bushong Sutton Deasley Crowley Hornung Creamer Worchstor Barnes Stovey Lewis Hotaling Whitney Dorgan Burdock Oj Irwin Merrill Carpenter B. Deasiey Ij McCormick Oj Creamer Cocesesse Bobiote Whitnes McCormick Irwin C. M. Smith Buffalo Clevelands Buffalos Detroit Detroits Chicagos New York Troys Metropolitana Atleen Dearborns South End Eliots Stars Philadelphia Providence Athletics Lafayettes Hyde Park Beacons of Hyde Parks Norwood Norwoods Windsors of Cambridge Brookline Russ, Cobb & Co Moore & Spalding Fall River Fall Rivers Narragansetts Back Bay Hudsons North Avenues Highlands A. H. Davenport Carvers Downer Landing Rose Standish House C. H. Poor Congress Street S. Lawrence French Alexander Pope Francis Ware A.C. Adams O.M. Jewell C. Carson B.H, Hildreth CG. A. Bent D. Emerson S.f.sturgis B.A. Curtis Ge Worteus cc C. A. Bent J. Borden Ccnckcticcesso Ac O. Agoios Saratoga N. Y Belle of Highlands Valaria Enniskillen Vanguard Forester Greenland Col. Sprague Warfield Bob Johnson Brighton Beach Brighton Beach Racing Association Kittie Clark Alta B Nimblefoot Wrangler Dodette Governor Topsy Buckden Malasine Strichnine Miss Malloy Ncts Treaty 4

Four girls overcome gas fumes at American Rubber factory

Saturday morning incident reports four girls rendered insensible by gasoline fumes, recovered after exposure Outdoors. Other notes include Mrs. Mahoney fined for larceny, and a death notice for Cambridge police court clerk Thomas McIntire.

Boston Simmons Co Organ Builders Cambridge and Charles Streets Thirty-Eighth Massachusetts Regiment Winchester The Lancers Veteran Lancers’ Association East Cambridge Land League Union Hall Thomas J. Conaty Worcester Father Conaty Land League Fund Parnell Davitt Father Seally Chapman, Doyle

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