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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1881

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Virginia tax removal debate and press positions

The Advertiser and Journal, supporters of the repudiation movement in Virginia, are asked whether they approve of removing the capitation tax in that state. If they do, will they aid in lifting a burden Democrats have aimed to remove from their constituents for years.

Advertiser and Journal Virginia

Baltimore Leader honored by city for railroad service

Mr. Garrett, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, received a warm welcome on his return from Europe. The article praises his devotion to the enterprise and the success under his management, arguing Baltimore owes much to his efforts as it pushes to become a leading commercial city. His response to the speech was modest yet energetic.

Garrett Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Europe Baltimore

Republicans in Virginia Set Meeting to Discuss Convention

The Republican Executive Committee of Virginia will meet next Thursday in Richmond to decide on a convention for nominating a straight Republican ticket. If not, Gen. Wickham suggests possible cooperation with Democrats to defeat the Readjusters. A formal communication from the President on Virginia politics is expected at the meeting.

Republican Executive Committee Virginia Richmond Wickham Readjusters Repudiators W. H. Payne Philadelphia Claian

Notable Attendance Planned for Army of the Potomac Reunion

Gen Hancock will miss the Hartford thirteenth annual reunion. Expected guests include Secretary Lincoln Gen Sherman Gen Burnside Rhode Island’s Littlefield Connecticut’s Gov. Bulow and staff Gen Woodford Gen Franklin with possible appearance by Gen Grant. Daniel Dougherty will deliver the oration Col Sumner to read a poem. About 1500 soldiers expected in line.

W.5 Hancock Army of the Potomac Hartford Secretary of War Lincoln Gen. Sherman Burnside Ioy. Littlefield Rhode Island Gov. Bigelow Connecticut Stewart L. Woodford Brooklyn W. B. Franklin Gen. Grant Daniel Dougherty Philadelphia Col. Sumner

Blaine favors delay in Star route prosecutions

Reports from well connected sources say Secretary Blaine urges postponing prosecutions of those linked to the Star route schemes. He believes delaying examinations would hurt his party and his prospects less. The appointment of Jake Ela as Auditor of the Treasury for the Post Office Department is seen as placing close allies near Secretary MacVeagh.

Blaine Jake Ela Treasury Post Office Department MacVeagh

New Hampshire OfficialJacob Ela Named Fifth Auditor

Washington dispatches report Jacob H. Ela of New Hampshire appointed as successor to McGrew as Fifth Auditor and to assume the office immediately. Ela previously secured Treasury appointment through Rollins-Chandler influence, known to possess party secrets and long provided for.

New Hampshire Grant Washington Jacob H. Ela McGrew Ela Treasury Department Rollins-Chandler Qur Jacob

Capitol editor targets President in Gibson libel row

The Capital accuses the President of corruption over hiring A M Gibson to aid a Star route probe. It characterizes Gibson as a libeller and urges actions against both men, while noting Blaine’s unease and Conkling’s pressure amid Mahone party loyalties.

Mr Tyner Connection with Star Route Hing

Washington June 5 The Star route controversy returns to headlines as Assistant Pestmaster Tyner faces scrutiny for alleged ties to the Star route ring. Officials claim evidence will show office involvement and dismissals of postmasters over mail returns on routes with no service. Post Office changes list new appointments and discontinuations across several states.

Washington Tyner Post Office Department Congress Indiana Brady

Conkling's Contests in Albany Reach Adjourment Bid

In Albany on June 5 the joint convention stalemates persist with factions divided over caucus strategy. Forty plus Republicans pledge not to caucus while Administration allies fracture into small groups. Officers and members face pay issues as adjournment looms and prospects for Conkling and Platt fade, with hopes pinned on the next Legislature and adjournment maneuvers aided by Democratic assistance. A Conkling ally claims money is available to sway votes with sums up to five thousand dollars per ballot.

Albany Robertson Sbbut Conkling Platt New York Mr. Conkling

Elopement of cattle dealer shakes Andes New York

John Reynolds a cattle dealer elopes with Mrs. William Gladstone the mechanic’s wife. Reynolds liquidated several thousand dollars in cash before fleeing West. Gladstone and Reynolds are left destitute with three children. Divorces sought by both deserted spouses.

Andes N. Y John Reynolds William Gladstone Reynolds

Wily Demagogue Preaching Case in Maine Pulpit

Rev. I S Kalloch spoke at First Baptist Church Rockland to a large crowd. He recalled his Rockland years and defended his character amid accusations, denying political ties since Kansas and San Francisco. He urged that he remained a minister of the poor and criticized anti immigrant sentiment. He preached twice, with a crowded evening service.

Maine Rockland I. S. Kalloch First Baptist Church Tremont Temple Boston Rockland Church Abraham Isaac Kalloch Kansas San Francisco Cta California

Sawmill and depot burn at South Lancaster Vermont blaze

A steam sawmill and the Boston Concord and Montreal depot at South Lancaster were destroyed by fire, along with nine freight cars and a large wood and lumber pile. Losses cited include 12 000 for the Beattie mill and 8 000 for the depot, with 2 000 cords of wood burned. Additional fires hit Bangor Great Works and Vicksburg, plus farms in Phillips and Lowell.

Lunenburg South Lancaster Boston Concord Montreal D. H T. J. Beattie Voncord J. A. Smith & Co C. W. King W.A. White Hay Seed and Press George Clough E. A. W. Steele Aldis Drew Bangor Pearson’s Great Works Vicksburg Miss Spengler China Street Phillips William Wyman Lemuel Willams North Anson Lowell Mass Lawrence Street Thomas H. Hardisty

Newport Youth Shot in Breast A Mystery Affair

Newport June 5 A young man Edward Essex son of a respectable citizen was found wounded with a pistol shot to the breast after midnight. He walked home and was treated by Dr Rankin. Police find no clothing marks. Jealousy and a hidden woman are suspected amid uncertain reports.

Newport Newport, &K Edward Essex Hammond Rankin

Liquor Raid Seizes 131 Barrels at Lynch Stable in Lowell

Lowell, June 5. Officers seized 131 barrels of hard liquor from Patrick Lynch’s Cross street stable after loading a wagon for transport. The haul totals 4 347 gallons including whiskey gin and wine valued at about 10 000 dollars. Lynch, a former licensed wholesale dealer, faces trial at the October Superior Court term. Murphy, a Lawrence man, arrested Saturday, is named in the Lynch case.

Lowell K Lowell Mass Patrick Lynch Lynch Cross Street Harris Buchanan Farrington Bickford Hixon

Tragedy in Peru Nebraska Ends in Double Murder Suicide

A Nebraska City dispatch reports emigrant Albert Clark, recently arrived in Peru, fatally wounded his wife with a pocket knife, shot E M Sargent in the street, then killed himself. Sargent leaves a family. Clark leaves five children.

Chicago Ill Nebraska Mr. Sargent

Fatal railroad wreck near Edsda Rapids on C N W line

A collision of two freight trains near Edsa Rapids Wisconsin on June 5 caused a monstrous wreck with over thirty cars piled high. The East bound engineer and fireman were badly hurt while the West bound crew survived. Head brakemen on both trains were killed and night operator Charles B. Lewis was blamed for delaying orders.

Edsa Rapids Chicago and Northwestern Charles B. Lewis Texarkana Ark Texas and St. Louis Turner

11 year old Hartwell kidnapped then traced to Greenville

John H. Hartwell son of Rev Dr J B Hartwell a Southern Baptist missionary arrived in Charleston from San Francisco via Oakland and New York after being abducted on May 2 by an unknown man. He reached Greenville with a through ticket and was placed with his aunt Mrs Ellen C Edwards before being sent south. He is described as a very sharp boy who recounts details about his abductor that seem incredible.

Charleston D. C Society Hill S. C John H. Hartwell Hartwell San Francisco Ellen C. Edwards John Oakland New York Greenville Johnny London Pere Hyacinthe France United States America Mme. Layson Rue D’orras New Orleans Constantinople Palmer England Warhawk Porte Greece The Daily News Marlborough Street Marcus Beresford Walter Maxwell Kansas Armagh Frank Hart Boston Middlesex Court Liverpool Phcenician Glasgow Sporting Life Charles Rowell Rowell Paris Telegraph Panama Canal Gatchina Oran Algeria M. Bringard Freyda Geryville Athens Salonica Mrle Marie van Zandt Imperial Theatre St. Petersburg Faraday Penzance Mustapha Jesse Reed Abington Ashol Ellis Hastings Bean F. Dunn Saxonville F. Brooks South Framingham W. Washburn Framingham Framingham Centre Irving W. Fay Cochituate Street Natick Edward Goddard Puy Lawrence Ann Popplewell James F. McAnnally Pacific Mills John Stott Supreme Court Silas Cutler Burlington Inman Steamship Company Brunswick James B. Doyle Chicago Doyle Brockway Gang Brooklyn Montreal Great Britain Nickerson John Murphy St. John N. B Charles Raymond Murphy Raymond Watertown Thomas Higgins Thomas Rooney Huggins First Baptist Society of Hyde Park George S. Eastabrook Amherst N. A B. C. Eady D. D Qunncy District Court Bumpus H. H. Faxon Bernard McKenley Lynon Superior Court Barnum New England South Framingham Court Edward M. Goddard Wakefield W.N. Mason Fay East Cambridge Homer Wellington Ellen Isabel Wellington Looi Superior Criminal Court A. A. Towne Central Baptist Church Salem Benjamin Knight L. L. Wood Peabody F. M. Ellis W. T. Burns Lyon W. A. Keese George E. Merrill D. P. Morgan Beverly Atwood H. B. Dunn First Church Randolph Mass John ©. Larrabee Ebenezer Alden Gulliver Andover Asa Mann Coliseum Newton Street Columbus Avenue Charles Street Cambridge Bowdoin Square Court Street Hanover Washington Devonshire Summer Lincoln, Beach Harrison Avenue Dover Street Park Theatre Union Square Theatre Mortimer Boston Museum Hermann, Heller Anderson Halleck Alhambra Charles L. Davis Alvin Joslin Haverly Oakland Garden Forest Garden Hernandez William Lell Alma Stanley Alice Wright Josephine Sbhanaley Asa T. Lawton Newport New Bedford California Fall River Lawton Stone Bridge Gould & Curry Bank of California Pacific and Firemen’s Fund Insurance Company Sanitary Commission Rhode Island Regiment Portsmouth Rhode Island Father Taylor Bethel Mariner’s Church North Square J. R. Day Grace Church Frederick Albert von Eulenberg Schomberg Pekin Yedda Siam Japan Russia China William Brayton North Adams S. W. Brayton Adams National Bank Drury Academy Joseph McKay New Milford Penn Prince J. C. Stimpson & Co , Tanners Lydia L Oliver Dennett Portland John Tredick Perrymen’s Dover N. H Dartmouth College Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia New Hampshire Corinne B. Sawyer W. E. Sawyer Hotel Royal Sawyer Joseph Sabin

Governor offers reward for Allison gang in Conejos county

Gov. Pitkin received a telegraph from Conejos sheriff reporting armed desperadoes led by Allison threaten Antonieto and Conejos. The governor issued a $1,000 reward for Allison and $200 for each gang member and ordered arms shipped to Antonieto.

Benver Pitkin Conejos County Allison Antonieto Conejos

Hyde Park mass protest over Ireland policy

London reporters describe a large Hyde Park rally by Irish men and women despite rain. Parnell spoke and supported passive resistance while calling for evictions to stop and prisoners freed. Resolutions blamed government policy and demanded Forster resign.

London Hyde Park Ireland Home Rule Organization Trafalgar Square Forster Parnell New Pallas Col. Hare O'Conner Frank O’donnell Capt. Bell Cork Land League America Army Service Corps Portsmouth Loughrea Galway Dolan Fabes Keogh Connors Limerick Kennedy London Times Archbishop Croke Holy Cross League Daily News Ballybrophy Dublin O’gallagher Gweedore County Donegal

Remains of Mrs Gilman From Fire at Kittery Point Sent North

The remains of Mrs Gilman burned in the house at Kittery Point were removed from the ruins and sent to Ossipee New Hampshire for burial. Government bonds found in the house dispel fears of foul play tied to a possible crime.

Removal of Rock at Portsmouth Harbor Progresses

Government work on removing Gangway rock in Portsmouth harbor advances. Lovell's River bridge on the Great Falls and Conway railroad burned Thursday. a new eighty foot long bridge completed Saturday. Mackerel schooling near Isles of Shoals. seines to be set. Eight hundred lobsters and large relibut taken recently. An association formed by county representatives for a Sept 13 to 16 fair at Granite State Park Dover with Liberal and special premiums. Officers elected: B S Wallingford Dover president, George D Lamos Dover secretary, Moses D Page Dover superintendent, John S Hicks owner of the park manager of races.

Portsmouth Harbor Lovell’s River Great Falls and Conway Isles of Shoals Bockingham Strafford York Cumberland Granite State Park Dover B. S. Wallingford George D. Lamos Moses D. Page John 8. Hicks Boston Produce Exchange G. W. Simpson the Exchange R. H. Chamberlain Chamberlain Isaac Watt Boston J. E. Paige Aport Curtis Guild Esa E. C. Fitz Charles H. North Cambridge G. W. Fiske S. P. Hibbard J. Herman Curtis Austin Belknap John P. Hilton E. R. McPherson Charles E. Morrison Joni B.hilton Charles A. Baldwin Albert D .S. Bell Back Bay Stony Brook Mudty River Brookline Avenue Brookline Boston and Albany Beacon Park Brighton Grand Junction Commonwealth Flats Eastern Avenue B Street Fort Point Channel Grand Junction Railroad Back Bay Park South Boston Flats New York Journal of Commerce New York Philadelphia

Tragic Runover Fatality Near West Jamaica

A young son of Alonzo P. Clough of West Jamaica was run over and killed by an ox cart. Addison county jurors for June were drawn from only 10 of 23 towns due to clerks not forwarding lists. Judge Wheeler's Stewart will decision filed in Burlington limits Judge Barrett from discontinuing suit by Alexander Stewart for $100,000. trial slated for October in Ruflana.

Ranulph Alonzo P. Clough Jamaica Freeman’s Meeting Addison County Court Bridport Cornwalll Lincoln Middlebury Orwell Ripton Starksboro Vergennes Weybridge Waltham Wheeler Stewart Will United States Circuit Court Windsor Burlington Alexander Stewart Hon. L. E. Chittenden Barrett Henry Hilton New York Behef United States Court Ruflana

Tragedy and intrigue roll through towns and estates

In Green Ridge near Scranton a boy named Thompson hurled a stone at a dog and accidentally killed his brother by crushing his skull. Hershing of the Soldene troupe killed himself by leaping from a Colorado Central bridge near Clear Creek. Frank Winkler of Stark County Ohio learns he is one of six heirs to a 45 million dollar English estate once built by a diamond dealer named Cape Own.

Green Ridge Scranton Thompson Soldene Opera Hershing Colorado Central Clear Creek Chicago Frank Winkler Stark County Ohio England Frank Pen Cape Own

Infallibility Debate over Revised New Testament Text

Rev M J Savage argues the New Testament text may contain errors from old manuscripts and translators. He says revision will not change core beliefs but may reduce fetish worship of the text and shift religion away from the book toward faith in God. At Berkeley Street Church Hon Chester Holcombe speaks on Opium the Curse of China, citing millions affected and treaty implications.

M. J. Savage Jesus Peter Paul Simon God Devil Hell Berkeley Street Congregational Church Chester Holcombe United States Legation 4 Pekin China Japan Great Britain Holcombe

Dedication of the Soldiers Home in Suburban area

The Soldiers Home dedication program in Suburban includes assembling post members at 1 30 PM in uniform, a procession to the Academy of Music for ceremonies with the Governor and guests, flag raising, a 100 gun salute, Higgins band, a collation, and speeches followed by fireworks and music in the evening. The same issue notes a population increase of 575, the West school’s first class moving into the Centre school, and upcoming exams by Superintendent Lambert. A landmark on Park Street is removed and Rev John Lyon is invited to pastor the First Parish Church in Stoughton.

Academy of Music Higgins NoikEs West School Centre School Lambert Park Street John Lyon Stoughton

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