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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1880

Page

2

Tennessee Delegate Backs Grant and Dix for Blaine

Judge Horace H. Harrison of Tennessee arrives in Chicago and reports 18 of Tennessee’s delegates favor Grant and Dix for Blaine, arguing Grant’s nomination would disrupt the solid South and likely carry New York. Texas Republicans nominate Ex Gov. Komard J. Davis for Vice President, asserting a Southern pick strengthens national ticket and serves the country’s needs.

New York Grant Blaine Edmunds Curcaco Grent Massachusetts Vermont Roy Pege Washington Eadwards Hoar Chicago Horace H. Harrison Tennessee Republican Committee Palmer House Dix South Blame Numbner Texas Komard J. Davis epRblican Party

Goss and Ryan Heavyweight Fight Ends in Drawn Victory

The Colners West Virginia bout drew about 300 spectators from Pittsburgh New York and Troy. The 87 round match started 6 15 p m with referee Sewell Fairchild. Ryan won on points after Goss was penalized for a foul not allowed, leaving Goss exhausted but advancing the match to its conclusion.

Colners W. Va Goss Ryan Colner Sewell Fairchild Pd Bulter

Supreme Court opens June term in Concorp D New Hampshire

The June term of the New Hampshire Supreme Court began with docket prep in Concorp D. No decisions expected today. Referees hear Atlantic and St Lawrence versus Concord and Montreal Railroad taxes. Key issue: taxation of the 999 year lease to Grand Trunk Railway. Adjourned county trial term handles Amoskeag involvement.

Concorpd N. H Supreme Court Atlantic & St. Lawrence Bos‘op Concord Montreal State Tax Commission Borra Grand Trunk Railway Supreme Cont Foster and Bingham

NRA Board Debates International Match Team Withdrawal

New York June 1 The National Rifle Association board discussed the international match with Maj. Fulton reporting that Bruce would not accompany the team due to business. Col Bodine named to fill vacancy as James Grant proposed dissolving the team for the match. The vote adopted a substitute limiting reps to a trip to Ireland to shoot with the team sailing Thursday on the City of Brussels.

Chicago New York Albany Senator Conkling Donkling Grant National Rifle Association Maj Fulton Bruce Col. Bodine James Grant Winbledon Maj. Fallon Ireland Lhursday Brussels

Bangor Greenback and Democratic Convention Unions in 1860s Style

In Bangor 1 500 Greenbacks and 700 Democrats gathered for a joint nominating scene. Plaisted was chosen by acclamation for governor after a tense battle over unity with Blaineism. The Democratic and Greenback committees planned a joint ticket, leaving the final choice to state committees.

Boston Post BanGor Ger. Plaisten Solon Chase Democratic Party Aunion Greenback Gen Gen. Plaisted Torrey Greenback State Committee Democratic State Greenback Committee Ron. Bion Bradbury Democracy Harris M. Plaisted Ger. Pleisted General Plated Republican Party Grant Spolls Gereal Africa Drasius Alden Charles N. Cnase Jin B. Redman Bion Bradbury William A. Cromwell Arthur Sewell Stephen Jennings David B Hastings George P. Sewall W. Larrabae Chase Mr. Swell Potland Darius Alden John B&b. Redman Arthur Sewall Capt Coarles Caae Bion Wilson Augusta W.drisko Macnias

Drowning of Netick Girl Among Local Incidents

A 10 year old girl, daughter of David Lanchee, drowned at Natick R L last Saturday. Hazardville Conn powder mills destroyed by an explosion are being rebuilt. Lowell City leaders grant more liquor licenses at tonight's special meeting. Mrs George Briggs, wife of a Feconsic burglary ringleader, released from Pattenfield jail on recognition. Edward Garvey, 14, at Noble Brothers button factory, reportedly fatally shoots himself.

David Lanchee Natick R. L Hazardville Conn Lowell Adermep George Briggs Pattefeid Mass Edward Garvey Noble Bros New Milford

Plymouth County Commissioners Hear Petition on Rail Line Change

Plymouth county commissioners held a Nantasket Beach hearing on a petition by George Wheatland and fourteen others to relocate the Nantucket Beach Railroad line to avoid crossing land in Hull. After a lengthy session, the board took the matter under advisement.

Plymouth County Rockland House Nantasket Beach George Wheatland Salem Hull Nantucket Beach Railroad Company Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Company United States Chelsea Chelsea Bridge Boston Charles F. Clark Chestrout Street

Senate river and harbor bill faces sharp criticism

Washington reports describe the river and harbor bill as the worst yet seen, with $9,000,000 requested and major rivers neglected for minor creeks. Senator Beck objects to the cost versus engineer estimates as Blaine hints at Grant’s nomination and the political stakes in Chicago.

Boston Post Washington Senate Congres House Commerce Committee Beck Blaine Chicago Grant

House Debates Deficiency Bill And Silver Dollar Amendments

The House met at 11 and spent an hour debating the deficiency appropriation bill. Reagan of Texas spoke on inter state commerce. amendments related to silver storage and payments in standard silver dollars were discussed and several were rejected or modified before adjournment.

Washington House Changiing Reagan Texas Commerce Committee Tucker Zachary Taylor Bluad Dem Missouri Secretary of the Treasury New York Clearing House Committee On Coinage Dwight New York Chittenden Claflin Rep Massachusetts Hayes Illinois Bland Congress Ewing Ohio Haye Townshend United States Beck Kentucky Senate R. H. Eddy State ST Kilby Boxter Britain Washinton Staten States K. H. Bdoy

Widow of Josiah Randall Dies in Philadelphia

The widow died Saturday evening aged nearly seventy seven. Her marriage to Josiah Randall followed an elopement with Joe Worrell’s daughter. She chose Randall against family wishes, and the couple’s life is tied to his later success and their son, the Hon. Samuel J. Randall, now a leading U.S. House official.

Philadelphia Press Josiah Randall Philadelphia Joseph *Worrell Worrell Randall Josh Joe Joe” Worrell Boen Ruth Josiah Randal Samuel J. Randall United States

Unusual wedding at Upper Silesia Princess Pauline and Dr Willim

A London Telegraph item reports a church scene at the wedding where a court chaplain urged the groom to treat the bride tenderly, citing royal burdens. The bride affirmed she has given up nothing and declared she is most enviably happy, silencing the crowd and delaying the ceremony.

London Telegraph Pauline of

Senators Push Higher Funds for Local Improvements in River and Harbor Bill

In Washington on June 1 the Senate resumed consideration of the river and harbor bill and agreed to amendments adding funds for Providence river and Narragansett bay improvements from 50 000 to 60 000 and Little Narragansett bay improvement at 5 000. The Winnipisrogee Lake New Hampshire appropriation was raised from 2 500 to 5 000. Amendments cutting the Mississippi river appropriation from 250 000 to 200 000 were rejected, and the Harlem river funding of 40 000 was adopted despite earlier opposition. Senator Kernan urged prompt action on Gen Newton's recommendation and a guarded special contract for the work.

Washington Senate Providence River Narragansett Bay Little Narragansett Bay Winnipisrogee Lake N. H Mississippi Ohio Illinois Harlem River Kernan Committee On Commerce Gen. Newton

Marquez Surrounded as Desertions Narrow His Forces

A fucron despatch says revolutionary leader Marquez remains between Artur and Hermosila with about 100 loyal soldiers. He moves toward Hermosilla while most of his troops have deserted him.

Marquez Artur Hermosila Hermosilla

Summer service added on Fall River line to New York

The Old Colony and Steamboat Companies announce a summer program from next Sunday the 6th with Newport line resumed for the season between Boston and New York at one dollar each way. An express train departs Boston at 7 p.m. to connect with ships in Newport arriving New York about 7 a.m. Returning trains depart New York at 6 p.m. with connections to Boston at 5:30 a.m., arriving 7:30 a.m. The Bristol and Providence steamers charge 3 dollars to New York and 5 dollars round trip. A special Fall River to Newport train runs daily except Mondays. Concert bands begin on the Bristol and Providence line July 7. Passengers are transferred free to and from Brooklyn and Jersey City and the New York steamer.

Fall River Old Colony Railroad Newport New York Boston Old Colony Bristol Providence Brooklyn Jersey City

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