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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1884

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New Haven Woman Hangs Self After Short Marriage

Mrs. James Aall of New Haven killed herself Saturday after a three month marriage. Morris O'Connor, 56, was to undergo hernia and cancer surgery at New Haven hospital Tuesday. he was anesthetized and found dead on the operating table. She leaves a widow and family.

James Aall New Haven Morris O'Connor New Haven Hospital Hiner

Notable Boston Notices and Marriages Across Society

The death of Dana Wright, five, son of master mechanic Leonidas Murray of Howard clock works, is noted along with visits by Hon. James G. Blaine who missed a train connection in Boston. Notices cover Miss Clara Smart’s move and studio, Increase Sumner Kimball’s court attendance, Alfred Gray family residence, a St Pauls church wedding of Joseph Keith and Caroline Ryan, a Lowell wedding of Kate Talbot and James Ewart, and details on Capt. George H. Perkins’ wealth and resignation from the Navy amid a Weld fortune setting.

Leonidas Murray Howard Watch and Clock Manufactory Dana Wright James G. Blaine Maine Boston Augusta Washington Clara KE Smart Boylston Berwick Columbus Avenue A. Lawrence Buildng Tremont Street Baptist Church Portsmouth N. WH Increase Sumner Kimball York County Supreme Court Alfred St. Paul’s Church Joseph L. Keith New England Caroline Willard Ryan Nathaniel W. Pierce Miss Ryan Miss Keith W. L. Moeldner George W. Draper Arthur Sargent Chester Guild, Jr J. Willam Pierce Will Boardman Charles P. Talbot Chestnut Street Lowell Kate Kingsley Talbot James Matthewson Ewart New York Ifen Wiliam Ewart Belfast Ireland John Talbot Charles P Thomas Talbot Talbot Mattie Gertrude Fannie Grace Talbot Samuel Scott Brooklyn N. Y Rev. L. ©. Machester St. John’s Church George H. Perkins Navy United States Navy Perkins William F. Weld

Langston acquitted in self defense murder case in Washington

News in brief reports Fronk Langston son of the US minister to Hayal acquitted Tuesday in Washington of murdering James Spencer on self defense grounds. Also noted are coal rate statements, mill suspensions due to material scarcity, and Annapolis Naval Academy graduating class ranks led by Curtis, Welles, Parmenter, Loomis, Seymour, and Smith.

Fronnk Langston United States Hayal Washington James Spencer Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Albany Annapolis Naval Academy Frederick E. Curtis Massachusetts Roger Welles, Jr Connecticut H. BE

Evangelists Moody and Sankey Face India Ireland Appeals

London reports evangelical Christians in India urge Moody and Sankey to visit for evangelistic services while Irish Protestants petition for similar efforts in Ireland. The petitioners say the country is ripe for a revival, but the evangelists plan to devote the next seasons to America.

London Evangelical Christians of India Messrs. Moody and Sankey Ireland America

Forestal firm creditors agree to 60 cent repayment extension

In Paladelphia on June 3 creditors for R H Forestal Co. agreed to accept 60 cents on the dollar and grant an extension of time to cover liabilities estimated at 75000. Creditors, mainly in New England, expect full coverage of obligations.

New York Court of Common Pleas Julian T. Davies Grant & Ward Institute

Defendant Frank N Conant Murder Case Delayed

In Norwich Connecticut a murder case against Frank N Conant charging Alfred McClellan is postponed after defence requests continuance. Judge Hovey overruled most grounds with one exception to be decided tomorrow morning.

Norwich Conn Frank N. Conant Alfred McClellan Hovey

Convention opens as Lynch elected temporary chairman

The 1884 Republican National Convention in Chicago opens with a dramatic roll call and the election of John R. Lynch of Mississippi as temporary chairman. Lynch pledges loyalty to the party and calls for unity, while factions debate Clayton of Arkansas as an alternative and field a color line debate over representation.

South William Pitt Kellogg Mahone Virginia William Mahone Petersburg Webster Flanagan Texas Thomas Platt Roscoe Blaine George Willam Curtis Carl Schurz Murat Halstead Theodore Roosevelt Henry Cabot Lodge Bob Ingersoll Roscoe Conkling William V. Frye William E. Chandler Stephen W. Dorsey Eugene Hale Washington Hercules Bay State Henry Cabot Lodge National Committee Powell Clayton Arkansas Maine Statesman Clinton Edmunds Mississippi John R. Lynch Clayton Arthur Mr. Lodge Lynch Albion Little Portland Maine Jim Blaine Arthur Man Mr. Little Sabin Grant Garfield H. C. Lodge Massachusetts Silas B. Dutcher New York W.W. Morrow California George William Curtis Curtis Supreme Council Drummond Stewart Pennsylvania Horror Michigan Cnvention Prentiss Missouri Carr Illinois Republican Party South Carolina Winston North Carolina Copixh Danville Reed Maryland Thurston Nebraska Benjamin Hoar W.N. Taft John A. Martin T. Sheard J. W. Lee

Temperance Union presses for national prohibition in amendment

A temperance petition urges a national prohibitory constitutional amendment to ban importation, exportation, manufacture and sale of alcohol. It cites science, experience and religion, names FRASCES E. WILLARD and others, and asks party leaders to pledge a prohibition platform. An analysis of the convention vote follows.

Henry L. Pierce Massachusetts Committee On Rules and Order of W. G. Dunham Iowa National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Woman Temperance Union America United States Frasces E. Willard Caroline B. Buell Cor Mary A. Wooppnin Geer L. M. N. Stevens Estuka Puen Committee On Rules Leslie W.russell New York Committee On Irish National League of Amrica National Committee Lynch Blaine Logan Independents Dark Horses

Rumors Stir as Blaine and Arthur Loom in Nomination Fight

Special despatch from Curiaco outlines speculation on Republican nomination prospects. Arthur cannot win on the first ballot and Blaine faces slim odds. supporters fear a shift in party strategy as events unfold, with timing and coalitions likely to decide the outcome.

Blaine Arthur Boston Post Curiaco Grant Empire State Iss

Massachusetts man Frothingham Emerges as Presidential Prospect

Chicago dispatch notes strong movement toward Frothingham of Boston for president. He submits to no entangling alliances, plans to accept if nominated, and would push policies for higher crop prices and new foreign markets. Boomers crowd his headquarters as coteries forecast stock upswings and drink markets dip on rumors of his rising strength.

Chicago Massachusetts Frothingham Boston

Fragmented State Names Line Readings

A garbled OCR list of U S state names and fragments including references to Maryland New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Vermont Virginia and a string of broken terms, numbers and misread letters. The passage lacks coherent events or clear entities beyond the scattered state labels.

Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Ming Woos Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Dew Hamps New Jersey New York North Carolina Onio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Vermont Virginia Arizona New Mexico Uteh Montana

Resolutions Committee Opens National Convention

The national convention resolutions committee met at the Grand Pacific at 8 PM electing William McKinley Jr. chair and William Walter Phelps secretary. A sub-committee was named to draft the platform and report at 9 AM the next day. An Irish national league address urged restricting land ownership to citizens and questioned foreign ownership of American lands.

Grand Pacific William McKinley, Jr Ohio William Walter Phelps New Jersey Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts J. H. Butler Indiana George R. Peek Kansas W.E. Elan Virginia J. M. Byram Mississippi Elbert Colorado Anddiorace Davis California Alexander Sullivan Irish National League Sullivan United States Republic National Democratic Convention National Republican Convention Orginal

Monopolies and land grabs prompt labor delegation remarks

Maj McKinley leads resolutions talk warning against absentee landlordism from corporate land grabs. Knights of Labor delegation claims to represent 1,000,000 workers urging eight hour law, collective organizing rights, compulsory education, and limits on contract labor imports.

Maj. McKinley Committee On Knights of Labor

Blaine Faction Loses Again in Committee Election

Caicaco June 3 The organizing committee met late electing Geo B Williams Indiana as chairman. Blaine supporters backed Guaslo A Grow Pennsylvania for permanent chair with J G Henderson Missouri opposing. Henderson won 20 to 17. Charles W Chstee of Michigan elected secretary unanimously.

Caicaco Geo. B. Williams Indiana Gualusho A. Grow Pennsylvania Friends of Blaine J. G. Henderson Missouri Henderson Charles W. Chstee Michigan

Edmunds Faction Talks in Chicago Rooms on Convention Strategy

Rumors say Edmunds factiones hold a consult in Chicago rooms as they seek votes to influence the convention. They discuss aligning with Arthur supporters and consider presenting Gen Sherman at the proper time amid credential committee delays. Delegates anticipate presidential balloting by tomorrow evening.

CheaGco Edmunds Gorge William Curtis Arthur Blaine Wisconsin Gen. Sherman Committee On Credentials Alabama

Congressmen resist early adjournment and water gas vote drift

Washington reports show Randall and Morrison clash over timing of adjournment and tariff. Senate debates water gas bill and city Boston piling structure amid objections about public land, navigation impact, and harbor effects. Governor objects to private gain concerns. bill passed over veto. Senator Loring faces questions over testimony and influence in the inquiry.

Washington Mr. Randall Randall Senate Morrison Congress Franks Boston Charles River Warren Bridge Harbor and Land Commissioners West Boston United States Boston Harbor Messrs Denny O. Gilmore Root Thomas Whitin Whittier Loring Howes Norris Cape District Jonathan Bourne First Mempden A.C. Woolworth John i. Morrison Middlesex Charles Whittier Suffolk Edward P. Loring Fifth Worcester Commonwealth Mr. Galvin Senator Loring Cronin Joyner Senator Galvin Currier D. Randall Sanderson Onslow Gilmore Grand Army of the Republic James William Finan John Doherty Jerome H. Fiske Board of Prison Commissioners Lawrence C. P. Greenough Hion Woodworth Pillsbury Worcester

Mexican Telegraph Company Reports 1883 Surplus and 1884 Prospects

Annual meeting notes the 1883 net revenue of 152 850 10 with 60 702 30 dividends and government share, leaving 72 157 50 surplus. For 1884 January to June, earnings 118 456 with 330 000 expenses, projecting 160 013 20 surplus and 57 376 August dividend, balance to reserve. Central and South American Telegraph reports 265 552 earnings applied to construction, and a projected debt payoff of 301 000 by August with 9 934 shares treasury and no debt.

New York Mexican Telegraph Company Central and South American Central and S South American Telegraph Company

Democrats Elect Delegates in Two New York Districts

In Ura N Y June 5 the first assembly district convention chose uninstructed delegates to the state convention. In Troy N Y June 3 the second assembly district of Rensselaer county selected delegates to the state convention and are for Tilden. All nine Rensselaer county delegates back Tilden with Flower as a possible second choice to secure two national delegates for Tilden first and Flower second.

New York Olney Second National Bank John G. Eno Boston Fink Transie Ura N. Y Flower Troy Rensselaer County Tilden Rensselaer Washington

Thunderstorm damages Grand Kermesse tents in Montreal

A heavy thunder storm in Montreal caused the Grand Kermesse fancy fair in French square to lose its tents while guests dined. No injuries were reported though articles on sale suffered over 2000 dollars in damage.

Montreal Que French Square

St Pauls Episcopal Cathedral Cornerstone Laid in Albany

The cornerstone of St Pauls Episcopal cathedral was laid this afternoon in Albany with local military and civic groups, many clerical representatives, and Bishop Doane delivering the address.

Anbany N. Y St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral Cleveland Doane

Governor vetoes bill fixing pay for state lawmakers

The governor vetoes a proposed 3500 to 3690 pay raise for the current General Court, arguing it would misuse public funds for services already rendered. He urges economy and notes the merit of delaying discussion to the next year. Debate split along party lines. 106-42 roll call, bill passed over the veto.

General Court Commonwealth Messrs. Bowker Boston Howland Plymouth Curry Lynn Cummings Kingsley Cambridge Baker Brookline Willson Salem Willcomb Ipswich Starbird Lowell Stebbins Chicopee Bent Mr. Howes Mr. Whitcomb Watertown Mr. Kingsley Mr. O'Neil

Ancients and Old Guard Tour Harbor trip and Boston escort

The Ancients entertain the Old Guard of New York with a harbor voyage aboard the Twilight visiting Deer Island and Fort Warren. Gilmore's band and speeches mark the day as the two corps head to Boston for an escort to the station and a late afternoon return to New York.

Old Guard Ancients New York Court Square Gilmore State Washington Streets Albert C. Whiting Underwood Fort Warren Whittemore The Col C. W. Stevens McLean Maj. Woodward Col. Gaul Maj Georges. Merrill Maj. Merrill Adjt W. H. Jones Boston Light Infantry George E. Lovett Tigers Reeves Broad State Streets Washington School Tremont Eliot Kneeland Boston Albany Station

The Sinking Funds Report to April 1884 Balance and Payments

The board presents a report on transactions for the year ending April 30 1884. Funds on April 30 1883 were 316 156 795 48 receipts 2 353 775 16. payments 3 062 033 699 39. funds on April 30 1884 16 476 871 23. increase 320 015 79. Payments to the city treasurer include bond redemptions 17 089 00 costs 1 010 34 and bond cancellations 2 033 000 39. The cash deficit of 82 000 remains due to ongoing suit.

Board of Commissioners Wiediis Cucrsereoersenr Issi

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