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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1882

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Cattle Prices Fall as Plains Cattle Arrives

Western plains cattle move in as experts forecast beef price declines. Another duel is reported in Virginia. The article warns southern readers of hot weather dangers and suggests actions to keep people safe.

Western Plains Virginia

Record plantings rise across six states prompt higher returns

Reports from Ohio Indiana Kentucky Tennessee West Virginia and Illinois show larger corn acreage planted this year than ever before and a higher average return is assured.

Ohio Indiana Kentucky Tennessee West Virginia Illinois

Curtis Denies Donation Report To Hubbell Blackmail Group

George William Curtis denies the claim he sent a contribution to Hubbell's blackmailing committee. The statement rejects the report and asserts his stance as an inconsistent reformer, while the writer expresses relief at not believing Curtis to be a born idiot.

George William Curtis Hubbell Curtis

Liquor Licenses Granted in New York City Report

For the year ending April 30, 9,075 places received licenses in New York City, with license receipts totaling 510,411 dollars. The number of licensed drinking places nears 10,000, while the count of unlicensed venues is unknown.

New York

Miln Announces New Life As Tragedian And Editor

Retired Chicago preacher George C Miln says he will begin a career as a tragedian and devote leisure time to editorial work next autumn. The speaker predicts Miln will fail in both chosen professions.

George C. Miln Chicago

Queen Victoria Bouquet Rumor Refuted by Official Claim

The article states that a popular tale claiming Queen Victoria refused a bouquet from a Monte Carlo gambling house is contradicted by Sir Henry Ponsonby who says no bouquet was ever sent. The piece labels the story as an example of sensational romance disproved by truth.

Queen Victoria Mentone Monte Carlo Henry Ponsonby

Brazil's 1881 Balance Sheet Shows Deficit Reduced

The fiscal year ending June 30 1881 reports a deficit of 4 348 723 on revenue 63 669 677. Past deficits averaged 20 million while a decade ago revenues and expenditures balanced. Emancipation fund and drought relief drive costs. army 6 690 000 navy 5 300 000 civil list 30 000 000. Revenue includes 33 500 000 customs and 21 000 000 internal taxes.

Brazil Emancipation Fund Navy

Arabi Rise and British Rule in Egypt Debate

The Philadelphia Times argues about Arabi Pasha and British policy in Egypt, weighing the impact of Arabi’s potential success against England’s governance. It questions whether an Egyptian uprising would yield benefits for the world and emphasizes fair play without prejudice in judging Egypt’s future.

Philadelphia Times Suez Canal England Egypt Ireland Arabi el Mehdi

The Whiskey Investigation and Windoms Senate Report

Mr Windom plans to present to the Senate a report from the special committee on the whiskey bill charges before adjournment. He may convene the committee again late this week for further discussion. Secretary Chandler notes Engineer Melville’s Siberia to Tomsk return home via St Petersburg.

Windom Congress Senate Special Committee Melville Chandler Tomsk Siberia St. Petersburg

Fire alarms and blazes sweep multiple Boston areas

In Boston the 10:54 P M alarm from box 253 reported a blaze in a four story brick building at 472 Blue Hill Avenue corner Marston Avenue Grove Hall known as Britten's Brock. A defective flue in a Siegrise occupied room caused the fire. Estimated damage to structure and contents about 150 dollars. A separate small fire at 91 West Fourth Street South Boston started by children with matches was put out without alarm with clothing damage of 25 dollars. A Beverly woodshed on Prospect Street burned. incendiary origin suspected. Other telegraph briefs cite a Cumberland Hill barn and outbuildings loss about 6900 dollars, Springwell suburb stores and homes burned loss 20000 dollars, and Markdale elevators in Ontario burned loss 20060 dollars.

Chelsea Summer Spruce Streets Herman W. Ladd Boston Laddd Isaac Stebbins Fire Association of Philadelphia L. Johnson Fourth Street Henry O’neil Walnut Street Fourth and Chesnut Streets Universalist Church Jesse Gould & Son Royal Liverpool London Lancashire Plymouth County Plymouth Mass Island Pond Sandwich Blue Hill Avenue Marston Avenue Grove Hall Britten’s Brock H. W. Bigelow Siegrise Brothers West Fourth Street Beverly Prospect Street Woonsocket R. J

Plague, Quarantine, and Diggings Reported Along Alaska Route

The S L Mactick arrived from Sitka as the Wachuset left Sitka June 17 and headed for Wrangel with surgeons but no medicine for the sick. Russians and Creoles suffer amid destitution from a blend of scarlet fever and measles while quarantine and missing brandy hinder relief. Indignation grows over Commander Pearson for not leaving a medical officer at Sitka. Diggings near Beaman reported and a surge of miners arrived on the season.

Port Townsend S. L. Mactick Sitka United States Wachusetts Wrangel Pearson Alaska Bemane Daho

Rhode Island Land Leaguers Hold Mass Meeting at Rocky Point

Providence July 26 Rhode Island land leaguers and neighbors gathered at Rocky Point for a mass meeting with 6000 to 10000 attendees. James Chianaghan presided as resolutions mourned Miss Fanny Parnell. Addresses were given by Prof J T Brophy and William Redmond with letters read from notable figures.

Providence R. I Land Leaguers Rhode Island Rocky Point James Chianaghan Fanny Parnell J. T. Brophy College of St. Louis New York William Redmond Davitt W Robinson 8. S.cox Bishop Hendricken Nicklen Ford Wendell Phillips John Boyle O’ Reilly Lawrence Walsh

Said at Republican Conference in Washington Logan’s West Power Move

Special despatch reports John Logan advancing a Westward power plan via naval bill debate. Logan endures pain while rallying support and hinting at a 1884 presidential bid as patronage and Illinois machine politics loom large.

Washington Senator Hoar Massachusetts Hoar Senate Logan Clydegraff House Hennepin Delaware Treasury Potomac Flats Congress District of Columbia Saints

Poland Nominated by Vermont Republicans at Second District Convention

In Montpelier the Vermont second district convention selected Luke Poland of St. Johnsbury as the party’s nominee after ballots showing Poland leading over W. W. Grout and others. The convention pledged support for Poland and the state resolutions were reaffirmed. In Portsmouth James M. Sise won the Republican caucus for mayor over Col. William H. Sise. Virginia Republicans declined a state convention and named Key J. M. Dawson for congressman at large.

Warren Abishai Stoddard Townshend John Porter Quebec F. W. Baldwin Barton W. W. Stickney Ludlow Martin O. E. Butterfield Wilmington Congress Luke P. Poland St. Johnsbury John H. Deane Cavendish Horace Fairbanks Thompson Irasburg W. W. Grout Newport H. P. King Sheffield Stephen Thomas Washington David Trulli West Burke Caledonia County Warren Vc French Poland P. Borg W. W. Grone W. Pe L. P Portsmouth N. H James Ecg William H.sise Virginia Richmond Republican State Central Committee Key J. M. Dawson

Heat Affects Mystic Park Meeting Races And Results

July events at Mystic Park featured a small crowd due to heat. Races included the 2:32 class with a five-heat finish, plus the 2:33 class where Dampie narrowly beat Lika in the final heat and the mare later showed strong pace. Reports from Cleveland and New Port also note racing and yacht squadron movements.

Mystic Park E. ©. Norcross Manchester S. Achilles J. J. Bowen Boston m.Elka James Keenan Boson B. S. Ray Lambert D. Bizley Busivon E. G Dick Dampie Iika Dampie Ney Dample Lika Hika Dampile Batser Gammil Ika Achilles Lambert Bowen Fika Jack Narnese Atlantic Yacht Squadron Newport R. L Greenport L.J New Bedford Cleveland Joe Bowers Fuller Warrior Princess Reno Felix Estella Mattie Bond London Overman Kate Taylor Willis Woods Big Ike Morgan Largesse Mattie Hunter Lucey Gill Gem Ray Billy Ben Hamilton Buffalo Girl Sorrel Dan

Blaine and Arthur in a Politics of Blame and Decline

Special correspondence notes Blaine’s South American policy as a public misfire harming his reputation while Arthur steadies a cautious, party driven presidency. Blaine’s arrogance and missteps are contrasted with Arthur’s pragmatic, partisan leadership, with persistent questions about whether either man embodies statesmanship.

Second Annual Excursion of the New England Grocers’ Association

The New England Retail Grocers' Association held its second annual excursion on Wednesday aboard the steamer Harlem from Foster's wharf at 10 20 P M. About 500 boarded the ship with 150 to 200 taking trains later for a dinner at Port of Pines. Delegations hailed from Chelsea Cambridge Dedham Wakefield Melrose Maiden Medford Stoughton Taunton Easton Hyde Park Natick Wellesley Reading Pawtucket Be verly and others. Prominent attendees included A J Lovell PG Porter Ox Uk Cobb Howard W Spurr and Stan ton I Hanson A J Favens John E Welsh W B Mendum E S Johnson D L Richardson David Watson L W Jones A C Dou se Benjamin Johnson J A McCready C Burgess Wheaton S B Pratt George H Stearns President Ray H R Eastman Peter Barker N W Edson.

New England Retail Grocers’ Association Foster’s Wharf Port of Pines Boston Chelsea Cambridge Dedham Wakefield Melrose Maiden Medford Stoughton Tauntop Easton Hyde Park Newtern Waltham Marblehead Peabody Quincy Woburn Groveland Salem Natick Wellesley Reading Pawtucket Beverly A.J. Lovell New England Grocers’ Association Pgi Porter Revere Ox UK Cobb C. D. Cobb & Bros Howard W. Spuarr Stanton I. Hanson W. Spurr &O A. J. Favens Fabens &4Ianama John E. Welsh Kaxon, Williams & Faxon W. 2. Mendum W. B Worcester Association George H. Stearns Manchester Ray H.R. Eastman Haverhill Association Peter Barker Creveland N. W

Army worm damage near Augusta cuts barley in six acres

Army worm has appeared at Augusta surrounding a six acre barley field. They have cut from one half to two thirds of the grain heads and are moving in a northwesterly direction as they continue the destruction.

R. B. Forbes Hotel Nantasket Gov Hamilton Illinois Boston Eugene Tompkins Boston Theatre Arthur G. Tompkins Europe Henry C. Crowell Francis Avery Augutus Lowell Moody and Sankey Great Britain United States Lonagon Augusta

Universalist conversion to be held at Plymouth in fall

The annual state Universalist conversion will be held at Plymouth the last of September and first of October. City Solicitor Wallace Hackett of Portsmouth discusses patent and engine valve issues while a state board report tallies city taxes and property values, noting undervaluation and proposed corrections.

Rutland The Rutland Railroad Company Page Addison Railroad Lebanon Springs Addison Addison’ Railroad James H. Williams Bellows Falls George W. Gill Worcester Mass James H. Williams, Jr Henry M. Whitney Boston Gov. Page Vermont Supreme Court Rutland Company John B. Paige James W. Hickock Burlington E. A. Birchard Brandon Jacob Edwards Wallace F. Robinson John Prout Edward 8 Moseley Newburyport Belows J. M. Haven Messrs. Page Birchard Robinson and Hickock Saynes Portsmouth Dover Keene Concord Nashua

War in Egypt Aims to Surprise British Outposts and Arab Pasha News

Despatches from Alexandria report Arabi Pasha’s popularity among ulemas and locals while Turkish and German observers weigh intervention. A 600-man assault on British lines failed as the 85th Regiment opened fire. a 250-strong rifle force later surrounded Cormuss and seized carts for loot.

Lespon Alexandria Dervish Pasha Constantinopie Mahmoucach Kkiss Raréleh Arabi Pastis London Egyptia Charkeh Ake Constantinople Arabi Pasha Egypt Constantine Plesys Cairo Soudan Egypty Bismarck Germany England Kafr el Dewar Port Saia Exchange Telegraph Company Bedoutos Ramlehb 85Th Foreign Office Ismail Khedive Cormuss Pompey’s Pillar

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