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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1884

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Spanish Troops in Cuba Steal Provisions for Lack of Pay

A Havana correspondent reports Puerto Principe regulars, unpaid for long, looted stores for provisions. The treasury director general limits funds to 30,000 at Villa Clara, ordered telegraph to Havana, then Puerto Principe. The war steamer Concepcion cannot sail without funds as crew disease rises. 16 dead, including two midshipmen, one Beaumont relative. The treasury seeks a loan from banker T. M. Borges but is refused.

Imp Cuba New York Havana Puerto Principe Treasury Villa Clara Concepcion Madrid Beaumont

Eight Die As Vessel Sinks After Collision

The steel steamer J. M. Osborne of Cleveland sank after a Sunday night collision with the Alberta owned by the Canadian Pacific. The Osborne carried 1100 tons of iron ore and went down almost instantly in 27 fathoms. Eight men died including the mate, a fireman, a cook named Connors, and five deck hands. others were saved. The Alberta incurred damage and docked for repairs. The Osborne, built 1852 at Marine City, valued 65,000, was in tow by the Heckler with Gown and Davis as consorts.

Cleveland J. M. Osborne Alberta Canadian Pacific Railway Company Osborne Wilford Lorain Cook Connors Heckler Gown Davis Marine City

Detroit Firm Wins 200 Light Electric Plant Contract

Maj. L. B. Wright of the American Electric and Illuminating Company arrives in Detroit to seal a contract with local capitalists for a 200 light capacity electric lighting plant, starting with 100 lights. Brush company competition had begun city lighting by tower system, but towers proved unsatisfactory. A parallel 100 light plant contract is also set for Port Huron, Michigan.

American Electric and Illuminating Company Boston Post Detroit Mich L. B. Wright American Company Compags Electric Brush Company Port Huron

Flood Destroys Rail Bridges and Claims Several Lives in Maryland

Three inches of rain since yesterday flooded Cumberland County areas causing heavy damage to the mining region and rail lines. Bridges on the Cumberland and Pennsylvania railroad between Frostburg and Piedmont are washed out, with tracks swept away and a week closure anticipated. A trestle on Gas Creek and Cumberland road is out, traffic halted for days, and a bridge near Southampton on the Connellsville road reportedly gone. In Frostburg Lonaconing and Barton property losses are severe. Last night Mrs McCormick and daughter Mary, and two of Richard Moody’s children from Barton, drowned in the flood.

Maryland Cumberland Frostburg Piedmont Cumperland and Pennsylvania Railroad Gas Creek Cumberland Road Southampton Connellsville Road Frestburg Lonaconing Barton

Fund Acknowledgments Toward Building Payment at Somerset Street

Samuel R. Payson treasurer lists contributions totaling 1400 dollars toward the building at No 9 Somerset Street. Donors include Wm O Grover H H Hunnewell Two Friends Wm G Means P Oliver L Briggs J Huntington Walcott and Dr Thomas L Jenks. An additional 7000 dollars is required to finish payment and clear the association's debt.

Samuel R. Payson Milk Street Society Somerset Street Wm. O. Grover H. H. Hunnewell Wm. G. Means Oliver L. Briggs J. Huntington Walcott Thomas L. Jenks

Mexico Implements Stamp Tax Reforms for Trade

Org of Mexico reports government adopting stamp tax reforms acceptable to commercial houses. Wholesale dealers will pay four percent on sales while retailers pay yearly according to business. The national bank is to collect personal taxes to support the budget and create a sinking fund for public debt.

Two Fatalities Reported in Rhode Island Springs

Providence July 29. Thomas Sweeney a tack driver missing from Narragansett pier since Saturday night was found drowned today in Fiske's pond South Kingston. Medical examiner says drowning may be accidental or intentional. James Fogarty died on the street at Wakefield South Kingston. Doctor rules death due to natural causes.

Providence R. Ee Thomas Sweeney Narragansett Pier Fiske’s Pond South Kingston James Fogarty Wakefield

Dynamite blast kills man at Peconic bay wreck

Robert B. Corey of Greenport L I was working on the Ohio wreck in Peconic bay when dynamite exploded. A bolt fourteen inches long and weighing two pounds was driven through his skull, killing him instantly. The blast shook buildings and was mistaken for an earthquake by nearby farmers.

New York Robert B. Corey Greenport L. I Ohio Peconic Bay

Walsh heads plan for 400th anniversary world’s fair

Julius 8. Walsh, president of the International Convention of Exposition and Fair Associations, has named a committee to devise an organization plan and determine the time and place for a world’s fair. The event will commemorate the discovery of America and celebrate its four hundredth anniversary.

St. Louis Julius 8. Walsh International Convention of Exposition and Fair Associations

Panama Canal Quarantine Cancelled as Hospitals Fill

The national government cancels quarantine enforcement. The Canal company opposes quarantine and reports its physician Dr. Lopez died from dysentery. Hospitals are filled while heavy rains delay canal work and a new Colon hospital is being tendered.

Panama Canal Company Lopez Colon

Embezzlement warrant issued against John C. S. Harrison

In Indianapolis on July 29 Calvin F. Rooker filed a warrant before the mayor accusing John C. S. Harrison of embezzling 95000 dollars. Harrison was served at his home with an officer stationed at his door while bail was set at 60000 dollars, not posted by 7 p.m.

Indianapolis Ind Calvin F. Rooker John C. S. Harrison Harrison

Cleveland Receives Democratic Nomination in Albany

Crowds gathered at the Delavan house as national and notification committees met. Gov. Grover Cleveland was formally nominated for president by the Democratic Party with remarks urging honest administration and unity, followed by a ceremonial notification and an extended address from the national committee.

Grover Cleveland National Democratic Committee Gov. Cleveland National Committee Col W. F. Vilas Wisconsin New York Chicago Congress White House Jackson Republic

California cattle spread prompts mass slaughter in Midwest

Reports from Chicago to Topeka and Omaha describe cattle arriving from Kansas suffering Texas fever or bloody murrain. More than 500 animals died or were killed, with 240 head in one 12 car shipment and 55 found dead en route. Quarantine measures and investigations followed as officials contend the outbreak was pre shipment.

Chicago Kansas Curiaco Topeka Kan N. A. Adams Manhattan Colorado Kansas City Glick Holcomb Omaha Neb North Platte Brady Island Nebraska

Freight trains resume on Canada Pacific to Toronto

Reports from Collingwood Ontario indicate a surveying party including W O Johnson John Eastwood R J Bardon and F Bleakly were drowned in Spanish river. The Welland canal project aims for 14 feet of water on the sills and to start soon for completion by spring 1886. George Reed a colored man stabbed station agent E H Beaumont at Ely Iowa after Beaumont ousted him for profanity. Reed arrested. An Oregon vigilante action near Willamette Valley captured a band of stock thieves with many horses. two ringleaders hanged others to authorities. National labor convention delegates bound for Chicago arrived, pledging no political action. Harrison County board of health objects to ships from infected ports being moved to Ship Island quarantine and asks rescission.

Canada Pacific Railway Toronto Collingwood Ont W. O. Johnson John Eastwood R. J. Bardon F. Bleakly Spanish River Dominion Railway Department Welland Canal George Reed E. H. Beaumont Ely Cedar Rapids Beaumont Reed Portland Willoway Valley Oregon Board of Health of Harrison County Ship Island

Two Immense Mass Meetings At Albany 1876 Election Rally

A July 29 Albany dispatch reports a Democratic Phalanx gathering in Albany with 120 marchers and packed Music Hall and Leland Opera House. Speakers included Col. Vilas, Samuel J. Randall, and Patrick A. Collins praising Grover Cleveland and denouncing Blaine, with a telegraphed Tilden endorsement and vigorous labor support.

Albany Collins N.Y Music Hall Leland Opera House Col. Vilas Wisconsin Mr. Vilas Samuel J. Randall T. M. Waller Connecticut Charles F. Hooker Mississippi A. V. Stevenson Illinois Tilden

Saloon Brawl Leaves John Walsh Severely Hurt in Lynn

A lively Tuesday afternoon fight at William J. Dynan’s saloon No 1 Monroe street Lynn left John Walsh badly injured and possibly fatally. Walsh and David Tufts, both intoxicated, clashed after a Sunday dispute. bottles and tumblers were used, Walsh sustaining deep cuts to the head. Tufts fled but was captured by police and both men were detained at city hall. Walsh’s condition described as dangerous.

William J. Dynan Monroe Street Lynn John Walsh Walsh David Tufts Tufts

WRETCHED BLUNDER Republican denounces slander on Cleveland

Albany July 29 1884 Republicans denounce attacks on Grover Cleveland and publish private endorsements from lawyers bankers and businessmen in Bath Maine and Boston praising his governorship and urging support for Cleveland over Blaine. Names include Marcus Hun Maurice Viele Paul Cooper J Savage Delavan Dudley Olcott Samuel Ward Gen Robert Oliver Edward Bowditch James Fennimore Cooper Carl Greig Leonard Hun Smith Fine Henry Hun Thomas Hun and others.

Albany N.Y Cleveland Marcus E. Hun North Pearl Street Grover Cleveland Maurice F. Viele Blaine Paul 3. Cooper America James Fennimore Cooper J. Savage Delavan Dudley Olcott Old Mechanics’ and Farmers’ Bank Samuel B. Ward Robert Oliver Edward Bowditch Rathbone, Lard & Co United States Tracey & Cooper Paul F. Cooper Cleveand Carl N. Greig New York State National Bank Young Men’s Democratic Club Leonard G. Hun Smith S. Fine Henry Hun Folger Thomas Hun

Rumor and launch of attacks on Blaine and Cleveland

A Louisville report quotes accusations against Blaine linked to a Kentucky teaching past and mob pressure. The piece cites editorials from Strong Republican sources, praising St John and discrediting Cleveland era scandals while noting regional partisan reactions, newspaper debates, and campaign notes across New England and Maine with shifting loyalties.

Blaine Louisville Post of Cincinnati Commercial Gazette of Cleveland Post Kentucky the Post the Tribuné New York Tribune Congress Democrats White River W. L. Watson Ashland St. Louis Democracy Cleveland and Hendricks Siedler Jersey City

City Charter Hearing Offers Proposals from City Leaders

Present and former city government members present at a charter hearing offer suggestions and proffer advice on governance, structure, and potential amendments. Figures from the council and administration weigh reforms, with emphasis on efficiency, accountability, and public input.

Cholera Crisis and English politics Reach Worldwide

Reports from cholera struck French cities describe 1200 dead in Marseilles and panic near Beziers while deputies inspect a Marseilles madhouse. in England political strife grows over franchise and redistribution. Other items mention arrests in St Petersburg, a 500 death massacre rumor, Paris divorce notices, and Boston city charter hearings proposing unified public works and trimmed councils.

Interior secretary rules on pension affidavits and patents issued

The interior department clarifies that a supplementary affidavit becomes part of the original pension declaration when a claimant shifts from general disability to a specific disease. The Patent Office issued 346 patents, 21 designs, 10 trade marks, 8 labels and 1 reissue with foreign recipients at 42. Domestic allocations favored New York 49, Massachusetts 38, Pennsylvania 35, Illinois 33, Ohio 25. Alabama court claims certified by the secretary of state and sent to the fifth auditor for settlement in about 10 days.

Washington Secretary of the Interior Patent Office New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio Court of Alabama Secretary of State Fifth Auditor’s Office

Rattlesnake Killed in Medfield and Local Notices

A four foot rattlesnake with eleven rattles was slain in Medfield this week. The large livery stock at Smith & Manning in Salem sold at auction Tuesday. Funeral of Gumnel A Otis of Somerville held at his home Tuesday. remains sent to Damariscotta ME. In Malden court John Scully and Daniel Shields of Edgeworth fined $50 and costs for liquor law violations. Brockton district court Charles Cochran fined $350 and costs for keeping intoxicating liquors for sale. Thomas Harrinetor of Marlboro, 67, died from gun disease after a morning illness. Patrick Clark and James Dailey of Stoughton arraigned for liquor and gambling, Dailey bound over for grand jury, Clark discharged. Labor trouble at Austin's stitching room in Lynn shows no change. new and former union workers at work. Wakefield teachers appointed for local schools. Edward Shedd arrested in Malden for attempted break-in. held $800 for trial.

Medfield Smith & Manning Salem Gumnel A. Otis Somerville Damariscotta Malden John Scully Daniel Shields Edgeworth Brockton Chas. Cochrane Thomas Harrinetor Marlboro Patrick Clark James Dailey Stoughton Marden M. Annie Warren Mary J. Kelley Exeter N. H Hamilton Grammar School Emma A. Weeks Melrose Franklin Street Ella L. Prime Centre Intermediate Edward Shedd Edward Sweeny Charlestown S. K. Abbot Sullivan

Eastern Yacht Club Quick Run From New Bedford to Newport

The Eastern yacht squadron faced a stiff breeze and rough weather on its morning run from New Bedford to Newport. Commodore Harvey’s Fortuna led all boats, with Wanderer posting the best 34 miles in 38 hours 39 minutes. several vessels encountered damage near Hen and Chickens. The group plans to stay in Newport or push to New London if conditions improve.

Providence R. I Eastern Yacht Squadron New Bedford Newport Harvey Fortuna Rebecca Edith Meta Action Mystery Addie Imperia Harbinger Romance Maggie Huron Meteor Wanderer Gitana Ibis Cutter Dexter New London

Losses by Fire in Boston and Vicinity

Fire at Nos 112 and 116 Water street occupied by Chapman and Soden naval stores and roofing materials caused substantial damage. The rear stock near No 112 ignited, engulfing the floor before firefighters brought it under control. Total loss not yet estimated. building damaged about $800. insured details unclear. Brief reports from Farmington Bristow Norwich Springfield North Adams note additional fires with losses ranging from 1,000 to 15,000 dollars, several insured.

Boston Water Street Chapman & Soden Naval Payal Atsa alia J _. MALUre Oo Hinckley Telegraph Farmington R. N. Blake Wiltom Bristow N. H Alexandria Charles Hammond Norwich Conn A. L. Holdrick Ocram J. M. Cole Williamstown Humphrey, Norwood & Belden

Not a Sprain After All-Another Man Takes a Tumble

A string of local mishaps and crimes unfolds from Charlestown to Harrison avenue. William O Hearn, 22, broke his leg after a fall on a railroad track and was hospitalized. Charles A Trappe, 35, fell from a three story Davis street dwelling, sustaining internal injuries en route to the city hospital. Burglary reports include Fowler & Co. on Essex and Oxford, with three overcoats and liquors stolen via a transom. Lodger James Bagley assaulted Hannah Carney at No 1024 Harrison avenue, dragging her from a second story window before being jailed. Charles Green was arrested on an abduction warrant for Maggie Weatherbee. Police raided No 17 Brattle square galliving saloon finding no games, then captured gambling implements at No 2 Province court worth $100. John C. Carrood, 33, was charged with bicycle larceny from Reed's block Harrison avenue.

Wiliam O’hearn Henley Street Charlestown Charles A. Trappe Davis Street City Hospital Station Four Fowler & Co Essex and Oxford Streets Hannah Carney Harrison Avenue James Bagley Bagley Ninth Station Charles Green Tenth Division Maggie M. Weatherbee Capt. Wilkins Sergt. Lee

Street layouts and vacated houses urged by city boards

The street commissioners accept Ray mond Roxquary and hear petitions to lay out Edmonds street in Charles town to Lawrence street and Skinner street from South street in Roslindale. The board of health orders vacating three houses 215 Dorchester avenue ward 13 2 Camden place ward 18 and 63 Alger street ward 15 for cleanliness damage and unfitness for habitation.

Raymond Vernon Street Roxquary John Dunnigan Edmonds Street Charlestown Lawrence Street Beery N. Turner Skinner Street South Street Roslindale Board of Health Dorchester Avenue Camden Place Alger Street

Clearing House Adopts Deposit and Check Rules

The Clearing House association announced two measures. No member shall pay interest or compensation on deposits after January 1, 1885. To ensure uniform banking practice, no checks shall pass through the clearing house unless drawn on a member bank.

Wall Street Clearing House Association New York Clearing House Association Clearing House

Annie Sheppard dies after Pittsburgh shooting

Annie Sheppard, shot by her betrothed William Donaldsons, dies in Pittsburgh. Under oath she believed the shooting was intentional. An inquest reveals she was near term, and the shot killed both mother and unborn child.

Pittsburg Annie Sheppard William Donaldsons

Various 19th Century Incidents and Deaths Across New England

A haul of disparate items reports a granite company insolvency at about $10,000 liabilities, a stallion Gen Lightfoot dying at Biddeford, a Gloucester water works worker found dead, a Lewiston store burglary, and a Leeds Junction station burglary thwarted. A Providence cistern drowning of Grace Alden, a Weymouth drunkard in court, a Vermont child’s carbolic acid tragedy, and New Bedford weaving price cuts. An East Bridgeport accident fatally injures Michael Henney, Hazard Powder works explosion, Springfield suicide, and railroad accidents near Waterbury and Lowell. A Danvers court finds James Davidson guilty, two companions fined for drunkenness, and Bridgeport police arrest Salvation Army members for parade violations. A Vernon man survives a wagon-wheel incident, and ex-Gov Hariman’s funeral draws notable attendees. The report also lists officials and dignitaries visiting New England, with multiple political and civic figures noted.

Biddeford Granite Company Lightfoot James Brown Water Works Gloucester Water Street Dr. Irish Lewiston Maine Central Leeds Junction Providence Grace M. Alden George Allen Ackerman Street Quincy District Court William Dolan Weymouth House of Correction A. C. Dickinson Chester Fne Wamsutta Mills New Bedford Michael Henney Boston Bridgeport Conn Hazard Powder Company Hazardville Springfield Mass James Hill Central Vermont Waterbury Lowell James Davidson Montana Mary Mountsford Wm. L. Taggart Charlestown Hunter Norwich Palade New York M. J. Bryant Vernon, Vt Barre Massachusetts Gardner Walter Harriman Unitarian Cord, N. H Samuel C. Bean Gevs Berry Bristol Dover Daniel Barrutchins Newton- J Oliver Pilsbuck Eversbury Ge P. Cleaves

Notable Visitors and Residents Mentioned at Hotels and Hubs

A roundup of prominent figures guests and locals across American cities. Gen Prince and wife stop at Vendome. Rev Dr Cooke and wife in New York. Folger to be guest of Crowninshield at Seal Harbor. Augustus Moore travels from Nebraska to Boston. Baden Powell visits Albury in a balloon. Harold Frederic credited with NYT Marseilles dispatch. A Louisville blacksmith, William Harrison, inherits about 350000 pounds from English uncle, after years of trustees seeking him.

Gen. Prince Baltimore Vendome A.N.R. Rayburn, Esq St. Lewis, Mo Quincy House Mr. Blaine Brownsville Gen. Logan Brownsvile Dr. Cooke New York Joh McCullough Carlebad Augustus Moore Magee & Moore Brownville Neb South Auburn Boston Albury Duke of Northumberland Baden Powell Scott Guards Aldershot New York Times Marseilles Harold Frederic Frederic Toulon William Harrison Louisville William Pardo Wolverhampton England Castle Garden

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