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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1884

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Leader of the New York Greenbackers Opposes Butler

George Jones of New York, head of the Greenbackers state committee, issued a lengthy address denouncing the national Greenback convention’s nomination of Butler for president amid doubts about his fidelity to the party. The address promises state conventions and measures to safeguard the party and ensure a vigorous campaign.

New York Greenbackers Butler Indianapolis George ©. Jones Greenback Convention Greenback Party

Frost Damage Soars in Dutchess and Hudson River Valley

Bouankererstz New York June 1 one of the leading farmers in Dutchess county says frost damage will reach nearly 1,000,000 in that county. Counties along the river report similar losses and the total is enormous. Ulster county reports fruit and crop damage over 00,000. Scores of farmers across the Hudson river valley show losses from 5000 to 10000.

Bouankererstz N. Y Dutchess County Ulster County Hudson River Valley

Mills in Cincinnati shut down leaving 3000 workers idle

The rolling mills around Cincinnati closed last night, displacing about 3000 iron workers. A new wage scale was offered and workers granted two weeks to decide. Some owners refuse to sign immediately and some say they will not sign at all.

Cincinnati

Indians mass on Turtle mountains sparks fear of uprising

Grand Forks reports from Devil's Lake that Blackfeet and Sioux tribes are moving from the upper Missouri to the mountains while Canadien Indians head over. Little Shell's band has left the reservation and is selling farming gear, signaling a potential general uprising amid regional unrest.

St. Louis Tron Mountain Montreal Europe Canada Brazil Barbadoes Troy Poestenkill Devil's Lake Oak Turtle Mountains Upper Missouri Lite Shell Grand Forks Dak Devil’s Lake Upper Missouri Little Shell

Boiler Explosion Fatal at Vorayer's Mill

A boiler blast at Vorayer's mill in MecBrides MecBrides Montcalm county Friday afternoon killed Wesley Ammon Au eons Newman and Matthews and arles Sayers. Three others were injured or missing as the mill building was demolished by the shock.

Vorayer’s MecBrides Montcalm County Wesley Ammon Aueons Newman Matthews Arles Sayers

Brag and Bluster. Blaine Gains Ground at Chicago Convention

Special despatch to the Boston Post reports Blaine loyalists flooding Chicago hotels with enthusiasm as delegates debate first ballot votes. Estimates range from 375 to 400 votes, with Arthur supporters worried by Blaine’s rapid gains among southern and northern delegations. The Blaine camp runs large crowds, big money, and visible leaders while Arthur contingents pledge loyalty and fear a swift Blaine nomination.

Blaine Knight Gov Dingley Maine Arthur Grand Pacific William Walter Phelps Tom Bayne Robie Senator Jones Nevada Tom Platt Robertson Congressman Boutelle Mr. Blaine Emmons Blaine Washington Augusta Ife Chicago Post Rhode Island Hawley Gore Massachusetts Minnesota Illinois Logan Boston Post Cuiand George William Curtis Carl Schurz Gen. Barlow Edmunds Harrison Scattering Joseph Medill Chicago Tribune Mr. Arthur Conkling National Committee Alabama Wisconsin James A. Sexton I. M. Blair James H. Stone Michigan Boss Mahone Mrs Gang Mahone Dezendorf Powell Clayton Arkansas Col W. H. Oliver Little Rock Gen. Sherman Texas Associated Press Col. Anthony Kansas Nebraska Plumb Jno L. Thurston

Crowds canvass Sit uation and prospects at convention hotels

Chicago June 1 delegates and onlookers mingle in hotel corridors as Blaine supporters gain a larger showing. Colorado Maine and Kansas delegations arrive for Blaine while Minnesota debates loyalties amid mixed signals. Illinois backs California on local issues but plans to stay for the fight, as prep for a united bloc continues.

ChicaGo Blaine Grand Pacific Colorado Ajive Eagle Maine Pacific Coast Marshalltown Iowa California Maine Statesman Kansas Minnesota Arthur Edmunds Vermont Stephen Elkins Ohio Wisconsin Indiana Michigan National Committee

Conkling Allies Rally Behind Blaine at Convention

Maine delegates discuss strategy in Chicago as Blaine battles Arthur for the Republican nomination. Conkling allies pursue Blaine while hoping to derail Arthur, with Frye and New York figures cited among backers and opponents. Reports detail seating plans, delegation dynamics, and emerging blocs as events move toward the convention's first ballot.

Eleven Cowboys Drowned In Colorado Flood

A cattle roundup camp on Frenchmen's creek near the Nebraska Colorado line was destroyed by a flood. Eleven cowboys from Colorado and Nebraska drowned when the cloud burst there caused a sudden, powerful torrent washing away men, horses, wagons, and gear. Ten names are listed, with four bodies recovered.

Colorado Denver Col Frenchmen’s Creek Nebraska and Nebraska Cheyenne Indian Trail Lon Witherell J. Lee Robert Reddy Robert Fowler Patrick Lynch John Smith L. Netherton William Ferguson William J. Pelton C. Halil

Raymond excursions promise seven trips to major resorts

Seven summer excursions offered by W. Raymond venture to famed watering places across New England New York Pennsylvania and Canada lasting six to ten days with return tickets usable well beyond the trip. Past Raymond tours have drawn strong satisfaction and the management pledges to ensure pleasant experiences for all participants. A full circular with details is available from W. Raymond 240 Washington street.

England New York Pennsylvania Canada W. Raymond Washington Street

Election Day for Ancient and Honorable Artillery in Boston

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery company holds its annual election day with the Old Guard of New York attending. Activities include a morning armory gathering at Faneuil Hall, a parade via multiple streets to the state house, the Hollis Street Church sermon by Rev. A. H. Quint, and a banquet back at Faneuil Hall. An escort of the Old Guard arrives from New York and is greeted in Boston, with a detailed roster and arrangements for an excursion aboard the Twilight from Rewe's wharf.

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Old Guard of New York Faneuil Hall State House South Market Commercial State, Washington, School and Beacon Streets Guv. Robinson Hollis Street Park Tremont Hollis Streets A. H. Quint D. D Dover N. H Washington High Congress State Streets Merchants’ Row Old Guard George S. Merrill E. J. Trull W. D. Holbrook W.H. Jones Edward Wyman Staf Peter E. Dolliver William H. Cundy Amasa W. Bailey D. ¥. Farren George D. Russell D.H. Follett John L. Stevenson Henry Walker A. A. Folsom J.henry Taylor Augustus Whittemore E. B. Blasland Georges H. Gibson James P Frost Vincent l Laforme George Haller George N. Allen George Re Mary Charles W. Stevens Young’s Hotel Albany Washington, Summer Lincoln Streets New York Corps Sergt. Blanchard Fourth Police Gilmore Young Boston Springfield George W. McLean Frank 5. Belton Alexander Henriques Henry Davemeyer A. D. Williams G. Henry Witthaus Charles C. Reed William E. Owens Joseph Naylor Charles H. Stott, Jr H. H. Warner M. D George D. Wilde John B. Woodward Edward L. Gaul E. A. Des Marets Thomas F. Morris Henry L. Faris James P. Whitfield Artilllery Company Rewe’s Wharf England Freemasonry Dublin Newry London Suakim Osman Digna Glasgow Tramway Company North Street Glasgow Anderston

Boston University Address Defends Christian Faith as Rational

A Boston University baccalaureate address by Rev. James D. Latimer argues Christianity is consistent with history science and philosophy. He asserts history reveals a supernatural gradual revelation and that science requires belief in God as a presupposition, while philosophy supports a future synthesis with Christianity.

James E. Latimer Boston University Jacob Sleeper Hall William F. Warren James D. Latimer D. D School of Theology

Dynamite Scare in London Injures Thirteen in Explosions

London reports detail a series of dynamite blasts causing 13 injuries, five of them serious, with damage at St James theatre and Sir Watkin Wynn's residence. The Times links the bombings to Irish land bill discontent. Police seek informants while secret-service funds are discussed. Also noted are a fatal balloon accident at Lille and Arabi Pasha's remarks on Sudan policy.

London St. James Theatre St. James Square Watkin Wynn M. P Carleton War Office the Times George O. Trevelyan William U Harcourt Home Secretary Chiefs of Police Lille Arabi Pasha Soudan Arabi Mahdi

Tilden declines Democratic nomination for president

Washington reports that within a week Mr. Tilden has said he will not run for the presidency due to physical incompetence. He would not commit until after the New York convention. The piece notes belief Blaine will win, with Chicago favorable to him and administration downbeat.

Washington Tilden New York Blaine Chicago

One of the New York Bank Hobbers Caught at Quebec

John C. Eno, former president of the Second National Bank of New York, was arrested in Quebec aboard the steamer Vancouver as it prepared to sail to Liverpool. He had registered as Thomas McCoskey of Troy, New York, and traveled with a clerical companion who was not found aboard. Eno resisted extradition but will be brought to face charges.

Arthur James A. Gary State Central Committee Maryland Blaine J. Milton Turner Mississippi James B. Deveraux National Committee Georgia Logan John H. Johnson Arkansas E.J. Sanford Knoxville, Tenn Hon. W. Rule Tennessee John A. Martin Mr. New Plumb Missouri Palmer House Nebraska New York Vermont Massachussetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Associated Press Edmunds Massachusetts Ben Harrison Martin Edmunds Band Congressman Long George William Curtis New England Col Haskell Sherman Mahone Virginia Boss Mahone Senator Mahone Dezendorf W. G. Wickham Grow Pennsylvania McKinley Ohio Ingersoll God Christ Man Jesus Quebec Montreal Mane John C. Eno Second National Bank of New York Vancouver Eno Windsor Hotel Thomas McCoskey Troy N. Y Liverpool St. Louis Canada Desnoyers Hinckley West Side Bank Tessier Dunbar Queen’s Counsel Amyot M. P

Timid Rider on Narrow Rail Through Perilous Gorge

A Baltimore and Ohio engineer warns a passenger of a precarious stretch along a cliffside track above the Youghiogheny River. The fireman recalls a recent derailment where a freight train plunged, the engineer lost, and rescuers toiled weeks to recover him. The crew asserts safety measures, track walkers on duty, and steady steam as the locomotive nears the worst point.

Chicago Herald Baltimore and Ohio Buddy

Driver Charles Hendry Killed In Dorchester Collision

Charles Hendry, 39, of 67 Chapman Street, a driver for Heroic No. 526, was found dead beside his horse and hack near Michigan Avenue Dorchester about 4 50 AM Sunday. Tracks suggest he attempted to cross and the hack upset and rode over him. The horse lay injured. Hendry last changed at Friend Street stable Saturday midnight with a lady passenger. He leaves a widow and two children.

Patrick Duffy Peter L. Winchester Peabody Thomas Burns Newbury Newburyport Maxwell Parsons Holyoke Millbury Connorton Valley Railroad Toledo, Cincinnati and St. Louis Railroad Bonanza Development Company Santa Rita Upper Company American Electric and Illuminating Company Railroad T. B. Rice Boston Charles Hendry Chapman Street Michigan Avenue Dorchester Hendry Friend Street Roxbury

Boston magistrate’s quirks spark family row in print

The Hon John L Sullivan of Boston celebrates a new baby and recounts administering corporal punishment. His wife cries foul and questions the act as he declares they are striking the child below the belt. The anecdote presents a curious domestic scene from Merchant Traveller.

Merchant Traveller John L. Sullivan Boston

Boston Post publishes gambler directory of tiger fight spots

The Boston Post prints a directory listing all Boston locations where tiger fights occur, naming proprietors, agents, and property owners. The piece notes it is a formidable and harmful advertisement for Puritan Boston and suggests imitating the list in other cities could ease legislation.

The Boston Post Boston

Duel at Mitchell mine ends in Colonel Borden’s death

In Mitchell county at the mica mine mouth a duel occurred yesterday between Col. Nellis Borden formerly of Louisville Kentucky and Mr Lineback of Mitchell county. Pistols were used and Borden was instantly killed. The dispute arose from a quarrel over the mine.

Morganton N. C Mitchell County Col Nellis Borden Louisville Lineback Borden

Adamsville man shot in old family trouble dispute

New Bedford Mass June 1 On Saturday morning Joseph Wilcox of Adamsville was shot by Wilber Palmer the ball striking in Wilcox forehead It has been extracted and it is thought Wilcox will recover The cause of the shooting is an old family trouble.

New Bedford Mass Joseph Wilcox Adamsville Wilber Palmer Wilcox

Coventry Official Missing Amid Loss Rumor

Willimantic reports Dwight Webber Coventry town clerk treasurer and Coventry probate judge has vanished from town amid rumors of a large missing sum in his accounts. Police and officials investigate alleged audit discrepancies and possible embezzlement.

Willmantic Conn Dwight Webber Coventry

Thirteen Baptized After Lynn Revival at Union Baptist

Thirteen colored converts were baptized at Lynn beach Sunday amid the Union Baptist revival. Rev. Nathaniel F. Drayton performed the ceremonies. The report notes local labor disputes, police patrols on rail lines, and various local incidents including court actions, a tannery accident, a foreclosure sale, a family reunion plan, and a lamp explosion in Cambridgeport.

Lynn Lynn Beach Union Baptist Church Nathaniel F. Drayton P. P. Sherry Sherry Marshall Hoitt Suburlan Marlboro Chelsea Court John Burke Lucy A. Poole Alexander Poole Wakefield Congregational Church Lakeside Cemetery Cambridge Court James Mauire MoeMenniman Cambridge House of Correction Frank Duffy Peabody Church Street Watertown Tilden G. Abbott Union Market Bank Leonard Whitney Carter Woburn First Congregational Church Daniel Marek Portland Street Cambridgeport Sanger Brannon

Revenue Officer killed in city after rail fall and bank raid

A U S revenue officer Frank Hayes about 43 was killed Saturday night after falling from a moving Boston and Albany train near the Essex street area. Officers raided a fare bank at 67 Essex street and captured $200 in chips. Other incidents include a brakeman John Johnson with a skull fracture, a found two week old infant on Brooks street, and a series of arrests and welfare notes. Mary Haley was found insane on the common and a 5 year old girl was placed in the Home for Destitute Catholic Children after rent and custody distress.

Faro Bank Frank Hayes United States Revenue Service Cottage Farm Boston and Albany Boston Providence Essex Street John Johnson Fitchburg Fitcburg Massachusetts General Hospital Joseph Flavors Brooks Street Chardon Street John Williams John Fallon Charles Hi Geland Cambridge Daniel McKenney Deer Island Isaac Harvey Peabody Mary Haley Patrolwan Little Mary L Lowell Street Harrison Avenue

Discovery of dangerous rocks near Minot's Ledge shocks Boston

The Saturday Boston Post reports a dangerous rock ledge two and a half miles from Minot's Ledge lighthouse. Mariners and officials urge buoying and lighting this new shoal. A shipmaster’s letter praises the paper and calls for congressional action to mark and protect the hazard.

Minot’s Ledge Post Boston Jason’s Ledge Boston Post Congress

Renewal of Spirit at St James Whitsunday Sermon

Rev. William C. Winslow led a Whitsunday sermon at St. James Church in the Highlands in the absence of Rev. Percy Browne. He urged continual spiritual replenishment to renew character and truth, likening it to varying light, coin reminting, and Michelangelo freeing an angel in marble, urging active duty over empty enthusiasm.

William C. Winslow St. James Church Highlands Percy Browne Europe Whitsunday Winslow Oliver Michael Angelo

Fires and Insurance Rolls Across Cities in May

Boston area reports a hay shed fire at Rutherford avenue Charlestown causing about 800 dollars in losses. Insurance details include McEary's old wharf and various Nicola company policies totaling tens of thousands for buildings stock and machinery. Smaller fires at Hanover street and Tre mount street were extinguished with minor damage. Brief Telegraph reports note Campello Store buildings destroyed in Brockton with 5500 dollar building loss and 5000 dollar machinery stock. Hartford and Philadelphia insurers listed. Additional fires in Morrisburg and Annapolis caused 25000 and 45000 dollar losses respectively with 10000 dollar coverage listed for Masonic hall and other properties.

Boston Eastern Railroad Rutherford Avenue Charlestown McEary Littlefield & Folsom American Company Philadelphia Phoynix of Hartford Isaac Pratt, Jr W. C.thompson Herman Drake Hanover Street Foster & Co Tremount Street Telegraph Brockton Campello James Milliken William L. Murphy Hartromp Conn Janes Hlgganum Manufacturing Company Morrisburg Ont Masonic Hall Halifax N.S A. W. Corbitt & Son Annapolis

Noted bank robber Rufe Minor arrested in New York

New York on June 1 reports the arrest last Tuesday of minor gang member Rufe Minor in connection with a March robbery of the Commercial Bank of Augusta Georgia. He is linked to prior heists including Detroit First National Bank, Bank of Baltimore, Middletown Savings, a Philadelphia railroad bonds job, and a Brooklyn post office robbery, all evading punishment by legal loopholes.

New York Minor Commercial Bank Augusta First National Bank of Detroit Bank of Baltimore Middletown Savings Bank Safe Deposit Philadelphia Jim? Burns Brooklyn

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