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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1881

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Demands and legal tussles shadow early Quidnick affairs

The treasurer Chase demanded all Quidnick company property from Trustee Chafee, who refused, hinting at forthcoming litigation. The piece also notes air quality issues at the White House, Turkish justice for Midhat Pasha, and potential new mills in Augusta by Wright, Bliss, and Fabyan.

Chase Quidnick Company Chafee Messrs. Wright Bliss and Fabyan Sprague Augusta

Unlawful Gold Token Manufacture Reported by Treasury

Information from the treasury department says illicit gold tokens in two sizes, resembling quarter and half dollars, with heads of liberty, are being produced and sold. such tokens are not legalized currency, and makers and sellers face fines and imprisonment. Brass imitations are common. Secret service agents are advising cessation of the unlawful traffic.

Washington Treasury Department United States Naval Advisory Board Navy Navy Department Secretary of the Treasury Boston New York Liverpool

Internal Machines Suspect Shippers Probed by Treasury Chiefs

New York reports that Secretary Windom directs customs officials to examine vessel manifests from the two ships believed to have carried the infernal machines to Liverpool. The effort aims to identify the guilty parties by tracing shipments and provide a path to arrest.

New York Windom Treasury Department Customs Commerce Bunten Boston Liverpool Holland Delamater Iron Works Bergen’s Wharf Jersey City Philadelphia Pearts J. J. Vanmanter National Democrat Associated Press England Association of United Irishmen South Washington Street Tazewell County

Railroad sale at public auction in Charleston

The South Carolina railroad, once the world’s longest line at Hamburg in 1835, sold today in Charleston under a United States circuit court decree for 1 275 000 over the first mortgage debt of about 3 000 000. A Chicago group plans East bound freight rate restoration as petitions circulate.

New England Middle States Western Pacific States United States Charleston S.C South Carolina Hamburg United States Circuit Court Chicago Fink Joint Executive Committee

One Man Killed and Several Injured in Rye Train Crash

A collision between two freight trains on the New York New Haven division at Rye New York results in one death and multiple injuries. Conductor Kill Lattin dies. Henry Hallock severely injured and Hallock’s condition described as precarious. Engineers James Middy and Edward Elliott survive with injuries. Inquest planned.

Rye N. Y New York James Middy Edward Elliott New Haven Hallock

Murder of Wilbraham pauper Cadwell arrests Monihan

In Wilbraham near Monson a 73 year old pauper Rueben Cadwell was found murdered with brutal choking after a cow driving trip. Morris Monihan, Day's hired man, was arrested as a suspect after Cadwell's death was confirmed by autopsy and the body buried amid questions of the two men's quarrel.

Wilbraham Mass Springfield Monson Cadwell Cyrus Day Morris Monihan Wilbrahan Monihan Holbrook Palmer Fela Palmer

Fires Across Leg Harbor and Nearby Towns Cause Major Loss

At Leg Harbor a fire destroyed stores and buildings occupied by John W. Edwards William L. Cook Arthur Ludlow Eliza King James A. Harris Ella Miller George A. Babcock Phebe A. Fordham and Mrs C V Hennigar, total loss $18 000. Boston box 6 alarm at 5 32 pm triggered by a chimney fire at No 36 Brighton street. Amherst Knight's steam mill burned about 1 am incendiary suspected, loss over $1 000 with no insurance. Concord Warren A Sanders house and barn at Chichester burned last night, family escaped, loss $28 000 with $1 700 insured.

Leg Harbor L. 1 Sac Harper L. L John W. Edwards William L. Cook Arthur Ludlow Eliza King James A. Harris Ella Miller George A. Babcock Phebe A. Fordham Phebe A. Fordham, Confectionery; and Mrs .C. V. Hennigar Millimery Boston Blodgett 3D Division Brighton Street Amherst N. H Knight’s Amherst Plain Concord Warren A. Sanders Chichester

Funeral for Justice Nathan Clifford Held at Portland Church

The funeral of Justice Nathan Clifford was held at 3 p.m. at First Parish church after private services at his son William Henry Clifford's home. Attending were Chief Justice Waite, Associate Justice Miller, Gen. Banks, Judges Blodgett Knowles Hackett, pallbearers Waite Miller Fox Appleton Walton Bradbury Rand, and Rev. Dr. Hill presiding. Burial followed at Evergreen cemetery.

Portland Nathan Clifford William Henry Clifford Waite Miller Gen Banks Blodgett Chicago Knowles Providence Hackett New Hampshire Miller and Fox Appleton Maine Walton Bion Bradbury Joan Rand Hill Harvard University Evergreen Cemetery

Postal Telegraph reorganizes leadership at Keene office

Three trustees met in James R. Keene's office and elected Keene president with C B Haskins as vice president completing the organization. A full list of trustees to be announced soon. Wren Tobey, a New Bedford native, died after an elevated train accident. his body lies at New York Hospital. B Frank Moore, Louisiana Lottery manager, was arrested and arraigned for keeping a lottery office and paroled until Monday for examination.

Boston Post Washington Hamilton New York White House Executive Mansion Postal Telegraph Company James R. Keene Keene C. B. Haskins Wrenk Tobey New Hedford New York Hospital B. Frank Moore Louisiana Lottery Company

Bishop Phillip Klingen Smith Dies Under Suspected Murder

News from San Francisco reports the death of Bishop Phillip Klingen Smith once influential in the Mormon church and linked to the Mountain Meadow massacre. Found dead in a Sonora prot hole Mexico, circumstances suggest murder. Smith allegedly predicted church retaliation after the Mount Meadow trial.

San Francisco Phillip Klingen Smith Mountain Meadow Sonora Mex Smith Joan D. Lee Mountaw Meadow Arizona

Dartmouth trustees conclude session. report favorable to Bartlett

In Concord on July 28 the Dartmouth College trustees wrapped two days of sessions and said the forthcoming report will be favorable to President Bartlett. Interviews suggest the document will disappoint those who oppose his leadership.

Concord N. H Dartmouth College Bartlett

Ameer of Afghanistan defeated by Ayoob Khan report

London reports from The Globe state the army of the ameer of Afghanistan has been defeated by Ayoob Khan's forces. Despatches note regiments desertions, guns seized, and the ameer's general fleeing toward Cabul. Parliament discusses rent legislation amid also noted amendments and votes on the land bill.

Ayoob Khan London Globe India Office Ameer Afghanistan Bombay Lhereupon

Parkman murder arrests in Bangor probe

Marshall Reed has gathered evidence to arrest Enjamin Chadbourn and Wallace Chadbourn, father and brother of the mute suspect. Post mortem by surgical experts finds multiple knife wounds. Several bloodstained knives linked to the prisoners found.

Bangor Marshall Reed Parkman Enjamin Chadbourn Wallace Chadbourn Watson

Notable NH figures and incidents span county, state

Charles H. Ham failed as Wilton boot dealer. Col J J Dillon resigned as colonel of NH national guards. Rev C B M Woodward lies near death in Haverhill. Siloam Slack, 70, killed by a fall from barn staging. Haverhill Methodists plan new church at Weirs Camp Ground. Thornton couple poisoned by lettuce grown in a potato field with Paris green. Mrs Sylvester, 88, fractured hip, recovery doubtful. Burley barn struck by lightning causing damage. Keene man badly injured by a circular saw in Fitzwilliam. Offshore mackerel fleets report unusually large, fat fish lots. Heath of Ashland received back pension of about $800, spent. A NH House session saw a railroad bill indefinitely postponed. Canterbury man Frank Whitney killed in Golden, Colorado, buried here. Rockingham Temperance meeting drew ~500 at East Epping. Columbia’s oldest residents Huse Lull, Dexter Luey, Moody Dustin noted.

Charles H. Ham Wilton J. J. Dillon New Hampshire National Guards C. B. M. Woodward New Hampshire Haverhill Siloam Slack Plainfield Weirs Landing Lake Winnipesaukee William Mitchell Thornton Sylvester W. H. Eaton Hopkinton Reuben M. Burley New Market John Ryan Keene Cheshire Fitzwilliam Henry Heath Ashland Boston and Maine Alton Bay Weirs and Laconia Frank Whitney Canterbury J. P Abram Batchelder London Golden Col Rockingham County Temperance Association Hedding Campground East Epping J. H. Stearns Hattie Shudd Speke A. B. Carter Otis Cole D. W. Ladd Columbia Huse Lull Dexter Luey Moody Dustin Mr. Lull Wilson Mr. Luey Cornish Mr. Dustin Tunbridge Hannah Dustin Kate Claxton Parker House Prof Lalor Pittsfield Ireland Weston New York State W. H. Bradley The Wilkesbarre Christiancy David Davis Illinois Lenox Berkshire Thomas J. Walker Washington, D.C Charles Perkins Lisbon N. H A. W. Bliss George E. Alden Massachusetts iBcycle Club Maine L. C. Manchester Lowell Fryeburg J. H. Gilmore University of Rochester Fisherville James D. Colt Miss Bessie James D. Jr Nantucket Halifax McDonald Nova Scotia Beafora Ormond Wilson District of Columbia Sconset Nantucket Island H. D. Dement Castine Dement Austin Tyler New York Fifth Avenue Congregational Church California Richard P. Buck New York Bucksport Buck Bangor and James F. Goodwin Ashburton Place Old Orchard Eeacon James J. Brady Hartford Insurance Companies Carter Williams College J. W. Waterman San Bernardio County Cal David H. Tribou Hocum Hosford Massachusetts Mutual Connecticut Mutual New England Mutual Mutual Life of Henry K. Field Montpelier New England Life Insurance Company of Boston Pacific San Francisco Lamar George Beck Senate Blaine Chamber Paris Indianapolis St. Louis J. A. Dickerson Charles Turner Holden J. W. Dick West Bridgewater Mass Providence Horse Guards

Bostons Troys Playoff Game Delayed By Shower

Outdoor sports report covers a South End game between the Bostons and Troys delaying to 4 45 PM after a 3 50 start due to rain. Attendance small, home club wins by one run. Also lists other city scores and a yacht regatta entries, plus horse and track results at Belmont Park Saratoga and Fitchburg races.

Bostons Troys South End Chicago Cleveland Worcester Providence Detroit Buffalo Barker Hill Yacht Club Bunker Hill Yacht Club Long Island Annie “M William Tolman Ambrotype S. B. Badger Lillie Johnson Imp E. E. Prior Annie F. H. Linnell Thisbe M. A. Kendell Clydia R. Gool Sprite P. J. Henchy Clar D. Manson Arrow C. F. Brown Celeste W. Rich Maud S Belmont Park Vanderbilt Saratoga Sir Hugh Victin Memento Nightcap Uberto Gov. Hampton Knight Templar Fitchburg Mass Duke Duleseene Contussesveel & Ballard Sauebe Lexington Ccaess Aera OMAWA

Pepperell Mills Prosperity and the New England Contrast

A Post reporter visits Biddeford to examine Pepperell Manufacturing and Laconia mills. He notes Pepperell’s strong finances, sizable dividends, and recent capital investments while detailing wage levels during a strike. The piece contrasts southern cotton mill gains with New England profits and highlights stock history and ownership by Boston capitalists.

Post Bay View House Ferry Beach Atlanta Constitution New England Boston Old Orchard Bay View Biddeford Laconia Company Pepperell Manufacturing Company Pepperell Company Peprerell Pepperell Massachusetts Pepperell Mills Saco Water Power Company William FP. Haines Henry Howe Haines Pepperer Company United States Earnines Ee Enews Oscocecell

National Conference of Charities Session Names Wisconsin Leaders

Fourth day at the state house featured President Sanborn presiding Andrew KE Elmore named president for the next session and a slate of twenty six state secretaries including J K Mason New Hampshire J F Bancroft Vermont Samuel J Allen and W P Letchworth The committee on arrangements proposed Madison Wisconsin as next convention site and referred the ninth annual meeting date to with full power.

Conference of Charities and Correction National Conference of Charities and Correction State House Sanborn Committee On Organization Madison Wis Andrew KE Elmore State Board of Wisconsin Maine J. K. Mason New Hampshire J. F. Bancroft M. D Vermont Samuel J. Allen Massachusetts Frank B. Sanborn Rhode Island George L Chase Connecticut George E. Howe New York W.P. Letchworth Pennsylvania Diller Luther M.D New Jersey Samuel Allinson Ohio A. G. Byers Indiana O. A. McCulloch Illinois George S. Robinson Michigan J. W. Baxter Wisconsin J. H. Giles Minnesota W. H. Leonard Iowa C. S. Watkins Kansas C. E. Faulkner Colorado N. Haskell Missouri Toronto Ontario J. L. Milligan Milligan J. H. Nevin Board of Inspectors Allegheny Mulligan Iton Richard Vaux Mr. Milligan Me Wee Spaulding Massachusetts Prison Commissioners David Russell Society For F. H. Vines Vines Garfield Cleveland Washington Hoyt W. F. Spaulding Board of Prison Commissioners Russell Sherborn Hotel Vendome Robert Treat Paine, Jr

Common Council Proceedings Highlight Ward 21 Leadership

The regular council meeting elected Charles E. Pratt as president pro tem in the absence of the president. Items discussed include treasury reports on East Boston ferries compensation claims for Ann Sullivan, MecLaughlin, Atlantic National Bank, Andrew Spence, and city sewer issues, plus repairs to Arnold Arboretum wharves and city stables. A lease study for Apple Island and ward room location was noted. The helmet policy order saw a substitute deeming No. 27 inexpedient, with indefinite postponement of both orders. The salary bill was also on the agenda.

Lake City Minn Eau Galle Woods Doolittle Williams Brothers Washington State Department White Wiliam Brink South Manchester Conn Liberty Pittsburg Allegheny Chicago Common Council Board of Trade Brush United States Fuller, Weston Jablochkof Electric Lighting Companies Poncha Springs J. P. True Maj Randolph Carpenter Leadville True Carpenter Mexico England Treasury Charles E. Pratt Ward 21 Committee On Treasury Department East Boston Ferries Ann Sullivan Frederick MecLaughlin Atlantic National Bank State Street Andrew Spence City Arnold Arboretum Offa South City Ward Braivara D and Silver Streets Board of Aldermen Matthews Devlin Ward 13

Dedham Catholic church contracts awarded for Gothic design

The Dedham Catholic Church project advances with stonework awarded to McHugh of Boston and Dedham granite subcontracted to Delaney Bros. Woodwork goes to a Vermont craftsman. Architect is P. W. Ford of Boston. The Gothic structure measures 130 feet in length with a 65 foot front, four doors, a northeast tower, and seating for 1,038 including two south end chapels.

Dedham McHugh Boston Delaney Bros Butler Vermont P. W. Ford Hitty Colburn Thacher Colburn West Dedham Waldo Colburn Superior Court White Franklin Sugar Beet Company Corporation Waltmann C. V. Woerd Walter Turner

Fishing excursion and band concert plans announced

The Empire State reports a delightful yesterday and an all day fishing trip today with a one dollar per pound bounty for the largest code fish. Conant Thread company plans a Saturday steamer excursion for its employees. Provincetown will be and during the voyage the Cynthias quartet will entertain excursionists while the Empire State band cancels grand concerts.

Empire State Conant Thread Company Provincetown Cynthias Quartette Empire State Band

Accident at Central wharf leaves man with a broken arm

Michael Scully aged 37 was injured this morning while at work on the lighter James Anderson at Central wharf. His left arm was broken. He was taken to Massachusetts General hospital by Patrolman Collins and later returned to his home at 15 Vine street Cambridgeport.

Michael Scully James Anderson Central Wharf Massachusetts General Hospital Collins Vine Street Cambridgeport

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