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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1880
Page
2
A speaker boasts purging the party of critics and promises punishment for Credit Mobilier figures. He asserts republics of labor humanity and divine governance will fail if outcomes are uncertain, invoking strong biblical imagery and denouncing opponents as "thou worm Jacob."
The nomination of Gen. Anderson as Representative in Congress from the First Maine District is praised as a promising choice. Supporters say he can win if public sentiment remains fair. The piece also condemns Mr. Reed for insulting Gov. Tilden and urges him to resign and quit completely.
The Express notes Hancock's acceptance letter not issued today despite rumors, awaiting English's copy for simultaneous release. Various state and district conventions nominate candidates for Congress, including Rutherford in Illinois, Shepherd in Texas, Dibrel in Tennessee, Warner in Ohio, Morey in Ohio, Ritchie in Indiana, and Chapman leading Cumberland County Maine. Democratic and Greenback actions span Kentucky, Maine, West Virginia, and other locales with nominations and pledges affecting statewide races.
In Portland, Maine, July 29 the First District Greenback and Democratic conventions completed fusion talks. Samuel J. Anderson won the Democratic nomination for Congress amid Greenback support after a joint session at City Hall. Elliot King and E H. Gove competed in a final Greenback ballot, with Anderson declared the nominee amid cheering.
A noon fire in DeWitt’s planing mill on Buffalo’s south side scorched a quarter mile by 500 feet, destroying the mill and adjacent yards. Losses reach about 225000 with 195000 insured. several other mills and docks burned, some saved by Union Dry Dock Company workers. total insured losses list Welch, DeWitt, Prew elevator, Searle Bruning, and others. Additional fires reported in Quincy Illinois Claremont New Hampshire New York City Saint Louis and Vermont towns with varied losses.
Special Agent Kellogg seized a 1000 gallon still on Abijah Curtis farm beyond Yonkers on Mill Creek road. A 200 gallon boiler, fermenting tub, and other distillery gear were taken, with five horses two wagons and 200 gallons of New England rum ready for removal also seized. Branscom of Jacksonville is jailed for forging 137000 in Sanitary improvement bonds. The Grand Army banquet at Coney Island ran until 3 am with a clam bake today. Cleary the forger sought by Albany and Baltimore authorities. Rev Seymour Landon dies at Jamaica Long Island aged 82. Moonshine operator at Yonkers refuses to disclose name. Balbo the Italian murderer still expects not to be hanged next week.
The Comptroller of Currency released a table showing losses charged off by National Banks for the six months ending March 1, 1880 totaling 7,563,296 dollars. Losses in 1879 and 1878 were 10,238,394 and 10,903,145 dollars respectively. Of the six month total, 1,208,521.62 dollars stemmed from depreciation in premiums on United States bonds. Regional details list New York leading with 1,254,820.30 dollars, followed by Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Baltimore, and New Orleans. Premium losses by city are specified with smaller sums for each. The report covers 1360 banks reporting losses.
The year’s tax roll shows a total levy of 590 dollars per 1000, down from 674 last year. Major Sturgis Jr. leads with 995.66 on his guardianship property, while non resident top payer T Jefferson Coolidge at 396.98. Other notable amounts include George D. Howe 879.33 James T. Fields 537, Mrs. S. H. Bullard 343.14 and Richard H. Dana’s estate 297.66.
New York coroner Brandy opened testimony into the Seawanhaka incident naming Benjamin H. Dubois and 30 others. Capt Smith testified from burn injuries, with witnesses describing lifeboat shortages and fire origins. The Narragansett inquiry in New London resumed, citing mislaid lifebelts, incomplete passenger lists, and uncertain total passengers.
Hail storms on July 29 Hit Stevens Point Wisconsin destroying hay grain and poultry, with farms stripped and roofs damaged. Similar damage reported at Wareham Massachusetts gardens and trees, while Norfolk Virginia suffered a wind and hail storm wrecking crops and barns.
New York July 29 There is a marked deterioration in Dr Tanner condition as he nears the end of a water diet. He is weaker eyes dull and heavy and pain is reported. Physicians prepared beef extract warm water and brandy for emergency use while measurements show continued weight loss and fatigue throughout the day.
A mob of about one hundred men in Moberly Missouri seized Sheriff Mallock as he escorted J C Corlew to court for rape of Mrs Crump. Corlew was shot multiple times, fleeing through a dry goods store and up stairs before being killed by the husband of the alleged victim. Police offered little resistance as the man fired five more shots. Cohen died within ten minutes.
Gloucester Mass July 29 reports a monster marine animal seen in Essex river by Capt George C Burnham Capt Marks of Cross Island and others while sailing up the river. The head was under water and at least a hundred feet of its body, as large as a barrel, was visible before it disappeared into Ipswich Bay.
Three Thames races in Norwich Connecticut today covered working boats amateur single sculls and professional single sculls. Sheridan and Jerry Murphy won the working boat two miles in 17 minutes 4 seconds. T C Murphy claimed the amateur single scull three miles in 24 minutes 8 seconds with A Tonshen second in 24 minutes 33 seconds. Hosmer won the professional three mile event in 20 minutes 55 seconds See second finished in 21 minutes with Ten Eyck third in 21 minutes 3 seconds Johnson and Knoth placed fourth and fifth Plaisted and Hilley were out. A foul claim by Lee was disallowed.
London July 29 The Standard correspondent in Bombay reports widespread alarm in India after the Candahar disaster. Viceroy and council rush to action as Burroughs’ force is believed routed. Dispatches from Bombay Quettah and Candahar describe heavy losses, fortifications under threat, and reinforcements ordered from India.
London reports deferential Porte reply to collective note but no ground for Berlin Conference acceptance. Powers determined to enforce Berlin decisions. Constantinople texts reveal ongoing Turkish military buildup and talks on safeguarding Muassalinan property. British and Austrian envoys maneuver for guarantees. France hints at withdrawing ironclads if actions escalate. Military dispositions at the Greek frontier: 24,000 infantry, 1,440 cavalry, 218 cannon ready.
A Berlin dispatch reports 1879 tax and duty reforms fallen short of government expectations. Tobacco duties underperform by 30 million marks, prompting Coburg ministers to consider stock exchange transaction taxes and higher beer and spirits taxes. Rumors of tobacco factory monopolization circulate amid broader fiscal debate. Sir George Jessel rules against Albert Grant, awarding Emma Silver Mining Company 120606 dollars for promoter profits deemed breach of trust, unaffected by Grant’s bankruptcy.
Rutland Vermont July 29 annual meeting of the Rutland Railroad Company in Rutland. President John B. Page opened proceedings. J H Goulding served as clerk pro tem. The directors presented a large, harmonious gathering and a balance sheet showing 9,448,858.22 in debits and credits with 387,423.36 receipts and expenditures. The meeting approved funding the floating debt, discussed bond subscriptions, and opened voting for directors.
Denver dispatch reports Col Adolfo Valles with 370 cavalry and 150 infantry attacked Apaches led by Victoria about forty miles from Fort Quitman. Indecisive fight left Mexicans with three dead and ten horses, while Indians lost four warriors and six horses. A second attack near Pine Mountains resulted in Mexican six dead. Indians retreated with unknown losses. Valles plans another pursuit toward the Mexico line. Col Grierson and eight companies of the Tenth Cavalry are within forty miles of the crossing and expected to follow.
Reverend Horatio Stebbins testifies at the Oakland killing trial, saying Mrs Schroeder confessed on June 12 that Dr Lefevre seduced her and the affair continued two months. He recalls confrontations with Lefevre, Lefevre’s agitation, and Stebbins noting Schroeder’s disturbed state since the confession.
Remains in place but soon removed as a steam siphon will be operated. Piling to be finished by 10 this evening, then crib digging starts. Coroner R Humpler spoke with Col Haskins, who urged a thorough investigation and selection of men able to grasp the causes behind the accident.
Bangor sees lower fixed valuation yet higher tax by over thirty five thousand dollars. Gardiner hosts Third District Greenbackers nominating William Philbrick of Skowhegan for Congress. Faith Convention opens at Old Orchard Beach led by Dr Cullis aided by several doctors. Portland police veteran Joseph Shirley dies by self inflicted hanging. Portland engineer Herbert Marshall survives a suicide attempt. Thomastown Democrats blame electoral ticket opposition on local toll bridge quarrel. Belfast millionaire Ed Bassick loses diamond pin valued at 1100. found by boy Eaton who earned reward. Campaign stumps set with many figures from Massachusetts Illinois Michigan Indiana and Mississippi joining Maine Greenbacks with Weaver planned in August. Washington county Republicans nominate ticket led by Pattengill Coffin Balkam Milliken Wilder Longfellow. Eugene Hale speaks.
A 19 year old, Thomas Langley, was instantly killed at Manchester Mills when he descended the elevator. his body was found mutilated. Other reports describe Frank Miner of Gillum injured after a wagon accident, a long string of local misfortunes, community notices, and plans for a new French Catholic Society church in Manchester.
A Block Island schooner carried 140 barrels of large mackerel worth 385 dollars each on Monday night. A Newport sale rumor for the Malbone estate to Flood for his son in law U S Grant Jr. is officially denied. Rhode Island Veteran Association held a Rocky Point reunion with Gen Burnside and Gov Littlefield present. Isaiah Carr found dead in Kent jail cell. likely self inflicted. inquest planned. James Gordon Bennett sold Bellevue avenue property to Casino Corp in Newport for about 130000 dollars. Bennett resigns Narragansett Gun Club presidency due to a new state pigeon shooting ban.
Los Pinos July 27 The commissioners held a council as Indians again refused to sign the treaty in its present form Objects were raised to removal to Gunnison and Grand Rivers due to poor soil No chiefs or headmen accepted the invitation to sign The commission will brook no delay and set tomorrow as the deadline for the Utes to choose their course.
The Glimpse of Mattapoisett won the thirteen mile race for third class sloops at New Bedford Yacht Club. Pointer Sparkle and Sunlight followed. The Mystery broke its main boom. Prize was a silver trophy donated by Thomas Lord of New York.
In San Francisco on July 29, John H. Clemen Shaw was found guilty of perjury in Superior Court. He testified that Charles De Young fired the shot at I. M. Kalloch, a claim central to the case and now contradicted by the verdict.
Seven hundred dollars worth of diamonds owned by W. L. Sturner of Toronto were taken from room 14 at Surf Bathing House in Bracy, Me yesterday afternoon by unknown persons.
Halifax reports Steamer Geo Shattuck brought four men from schooner G P Whitman Daniel Griffin John White Elias Landry and Charles Ray of Sydney C B who got lost in a fog at sea and were rescued by barque Leamington from Liverpool after forty hours without food or water. Two more men from schooner Alice M Williams of Gloucester were rescued by a French vessel and landed at St Pierre after two days and nights adrift.
The article notes widespread desertion of sailors from foreign ships in Montreal due to high wages. It mentions the Spanish bark Plenton sailing from Havana July 23 bound for New York with several crew ill with yellow fever. It reports other incidents including a boiler explosion at Blair's portable mill near Fowler station Virginia, murders and recoveries, and Minnesota census figures showing population growth and the Third Congressional District's surge.
In Kingston Wisconsin Urian Utley 76 was fatally shot by his son Frank 28 after a quarrel over hauling wheat. Frank fired when his father advanced with a butcher knife, the corpse showing seven bullet holes and powder marks on his face and head. Some say the man was shot while seated.
Reports from Rio de Janeiro say a 27 June election riot in Victoria Pernambuco saw soldiery and police fire on crowds, killing twenty including Baron Da Escada and wounding many. Brazil's Chamber of Deputies passed the electoral bill with amendments. It grants voting rights to citizens over 21 with civil rights and an income of $200 annually, enabling direct vote for Deputies and Senators.
The National Currency League released its platform at a Toronto gathering last night. It calls for a national currency, no importation of English navvies, no Chinese labor, no land monopolies, no government land grants to companies, a protective tariff, free admission of raw materials, a graduated income tax, and property taxes paid by mortgagees up to their claims.
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