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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1884
Page
1
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Early Tuesday fire at the Pinder and Winchester tannery property damaged or destroyed 26 buildings including a dwelling and a shed. Losses exceed 104 400 in insured buildings, machinery, and stock. Several named shops and mills burned or charred. firefighters were praised though two men sustained minor injuries.
Representatives from various groups met in New York City to discuss tariff revenue reform and organize a New York state league. Erastus Brooks presided and urged tariff reform to benefit all, with 3,000,000 protected and others left out. Notables present included Judges Nelson and Wade, Gen. A. S. Devens, and Thomas G. Shearman.
Helena dispatch reports a river ferry at Thompson's Falls broke its cable and plunged over the falls. Eleven miners bound for the Coeur d'Alene mines and thirteen pack horses were lost. two passengers survived clinging to the boat and shore rescues failed for the rest. Names of the victims were not known.
Ex Mayor Prince is invited to deliver the Fourth of July ovation in Boston. Ex Senator Conkling proposed for membership in Manhattan club. Lorace Mitchell Jr resigns as Quincy house room clerk to join Wentworth Newcastle NH. Rev John Duckson accepts Unity Church Springfield Mass pastorate. Judge Gray and friend depart Boston for fishing trip. E B Randler resigns Adams house cashier post to become room clerk at Manchester by the Sea. George Holliday manages Mosconomet, previously at Adams house. Miss Alice Ingraham and Edwin Thayer Fearing wed in Watertown Unitarian church. reception at Ingraham home. couple to Clifton Heights.
The Episcopal diocesan convention of Vermont began in St Albans with Rev W H Roberts of Bellows Falls delivering a sermon and Bishop Bissell administering confirmation to several. A large delegate and clergy presence marked the gathering.
John and Charles Kennear of Louisville Kentucky are named heirs to about $2,000,000 following the uncle’s death in Australia. A severe thunderstorm in Harrisburg caused a tragic accident when Frank Dively and his wife on Eleventh Street were struck by lightning at a doorway, shocking nearby residents as several buildings were hit.
Special despatch from Washington reports Democratic leaders optimistic amid Tilden's pledge not to seek the 1884 nomination. Bayard or Cleveland favored, Morrison Carlyle and McDonald discussed, Indiana predicted to deliver a Democratic majority, Blaine's NY weakness and finance concerns noted. Stephen N White elected temporary chairman. delegates pledged for Tilden-Hendricks.
Local arrangements for the democratic national convention met this afternoon with Charles P. Kimball presiding A Tidiana man chosen as sergeant at arms to avoid local pressure Tickets for distribution set at 750 for the local committee with allocation rules based on subscriptions up to $500 Delegates and alternates ticket numbers yet to be decided Stage and hall modifications are planned to improve visibility and accommodate thousands more A belief grows that Tilden may decline a nomination and Bayard or Cleveland could head the ticket The Herald extols Bayard and McDonald and forecasts a decisive victory
The National Convention committee to notify General Butler of his nomination for the presidency will be given a reception and dinner at the Revere House this afternoon by Massachusetts Greenback members. The notifying committee includes Col F R Winston NC Gen William T Innis MI ex Gov William Sprague RI D A Hopkins NY and G B Hutchison MA. The reception committee features Charles H Litchman Lewis L Power and Robert Tarr.
In Biddeford, delegates chosen to Chicago with Cumberland County and York County picks leaning toward Gov. Cleveland. Delegates elected include A. W. Bradbury and Dr. Frank S. Warren as alternates. Maine Democrats view the Cleveland ticket as favorable.
The thirty second annual Maine Medical association meeting opened at 10 35 A M in Portland with President Dr O A Harr of Lewiston presiding A large attendance from remote regions heard reports from treasurer and visitors including Dr Laugh ton of Bangor The address by President Harr reviewed the association history and urged support for a state board of health and the removal of the Maine medical school to Portland.
The June reports from the department of agriculture show a roughly four percent increase in cotton area, slowed by rains and floods in the southwest and by cool planting in North Carolina and Tennessee. Spring wheat area up about 9 percent, with spring wheat condition near 101 percent on average. winter wheat remains high at 93. Rye and oats show mixed changes, with general averages near the mid to high nineties.
Quebec June 10 John C Eno was discharged after habeas corpus relief but immediately rearrested on a forgery warrant by Judge Monk of Montreal He appeared before Judge Tessier and was remanded until tomorrow for further proceedings.
A New York Independent letter from Col. Higginson frames the GOP split over James Blaine. It condemns machine politics and McClellan era reformers while urging independents in New York and Massachusetts to organize, support a clean Democratic alternative, or form a new party if needed.
Col Charles R Codman notes the 1883 state convention marks the party as pro wool growers and hostile to Gen Logan on currency. Boston merchants and Charlestown businessmen voice opposition, urging support for Cleveland Bayard or Field if Democrats nominate a strong candidate. Clergymen and merchants alike condemn Blaine, urging cross party vote for a viable Democrat.
Editorial voices nationwide condemn the republican convention and Blaine ticket. The Brooklyn and Syracuse papers urge a strong Democratic challenger led by Grover Cleveland, arguing his leadership could win the year and discredit Blaine through political strategy and Ireland solidarity.
A list of Republican papers approving the party line is contrasted with calls against the Chicago ticket. A New York despatch notes an independent Republican conference to decide whether to continue the movement. A public meeting is planned at Young's hotel to oppose the Chicago nomination. Republican insiders urge scope for entrants and voter outreach as strategists weigh next steps.
Tuesday night’s wall of water devastates Springfield Vermont. Houses along the brook are damaged or washed away, streets turned to chasms, and roads undermined. E. P. Goodnow and Willard Bailey lose barns and contents. Damages to private property and business run high. a town meeting on June 23 votes to clear the brook and fund repairs.
The Bostonian Society at the Old State House reported gifts received in the prior month including 50 volumes and 75 pamphlets from Mrs. A. Richmond and others. John 8. Lockwood and William H. Whittemore sponsored works. an endorsement supported a telegraph company to place signs on the jail?old State House. The group noted Harvey D. Parker’s death, and Rev. Winslow explained the Back Bay square name pronunciation as Copl ey with a short o. Curtis Guild compared the Advertiser of 50 years ago with today’s papers.
A Giant Powder magazine storing 10,000 pounds of powder exploded in Denver three and a half miles east of the city. Many shop fronts were shattered and a nearby farmhouse demolished though its occupants escaped unharmed. No cause is yet known.
In Boston a Supreme Court hearing before Judge Devens addressed William A. Green's mandamus petition to compel John H. Lee to endorse his confirmation as a fire commissioner. Arguments centered on ballot validity, council power, and the role of the mayor and board of aldermen, with the case set for further action after debate. Fourth of July subcommittees were named by Mayor Martin, including oration, children’s entertainments, music, regattas, fireworks, bicycle race, balloon ascent, lacrosse, and athletic events with specific aldermen and councilmen assigned. The Atwood liquor license case also advanced, with Mayor Martin joined as respondent and a June 19 hearing scheduled. Notes covered land sales at Fort Hills, street layout actions, and city projects, plus a list of pending building and public works contracts.
Nicholson the North End murderer was arrested in Montreal by Boston officer Sergeant Simonds after weeks on the run. The 27 year old shot his wife Ellen, 24, at No 54 Cross street in Boston on April 22. Montreal dispatch says he confessed and will be brought to Boston today without extradition.
Brick iron and stone hospital trustees building on Camden Street ward 22 with a four story flat roof dwelling at mile 70 near Harbor described.
The Boston School Committee met to confirm teachers for Bowdoin Harvard and other schools, appoint special and temporary staff, note resignations, set high school examination dates across multiple campuses, and approve vacation dates and street macadamization. The annual accounts report shows total expenditures and broken down costs by department, with salary increases and per pupil costs highlighted.
Barnum and the Only Greatest Show on Earth heads to Boston for a two week stay at Coliseum grounds. The mammoth tents rise as crowds anticipate marvels from elephants Jumbo and a white elephant, plus Sioux Indians, Zulus, Nubians, Hindoos, Afghans and Todas. Two daily performances begin Monday June 16 in the city.
The Bostons again defeated Providence on their home grounds in a close baseball contest marked by costly Providence errors and strong Sweeney pitching for the visitors. A fierce midgame incident involving Paul Hines amplified fan tensions, while Whitney and Radford made key plays to prevent further damage. Attendance reached 2306 as crowds witnessed the narrow win and lingering rivalries.
Mystic Park opened the June meeting amid cool, windy weather that kept times slow. Young Rolfe won the 3 minute heat while Ezra L. led in the 2:22 series, with King and Feek's driving producing notable efforts. Atlantic Yacht Club Regatta in New York drew twenty seven yachts with multiple classes and distances showcasing strong competition.
Sergt. Daley and second police seized policy playing implements from rooms 2 and 4 at 261 Exchange Street. John P A Cushing was arrested for running a policy shop in room 2. Room 4 proprietor absent. Fourth police arrested Henryk K Hunt and John Sullivan for running a policy shop at 42 Pleasant Street.
A cigar maker named Carl Beren, 28, aimed a loaded revolver at librarian Francis W. Vaughan in the social law library of the courthouse and was taken into custody as intoxicated and possibly insane. Other reports include a 12 year old boy’s finger loss from a cartridge explosion at Ly man school, a laborer injured when a staging collapsed on Somerset street, a heavy cask breaking a Boston laborer’s leg at Lewis wharf, a Roxbury theft of silverware and clothes, and a Foxboro man injuring himself while seeking work after a fall from a railroad caboose.
The Medico-Legal society of Massachusetts gathered at 19 Boylston Place for its annual meeting. Officers were elected including President D Wresbrey and Vice President Frederic Wivsor. reports urged amendments to the 1877 law abolishing coroners and creating medical examiners.
Commodore Robert Handy U S N retired died Sunday at his Jamaica Plain residence and was buried Tuesday afternoon. A number of naval officers attached to this station attended the burial exercises. Gunner Felix Cassidy U S N who was attached to this station during the past two years and died suddenly at his Chelsea home Sunday was buried Tuesday with officers in attendance. The United States transport Tallapoosa under Lieut Commander J Ferry sailed from this navy yard Tuesday morning with freight to navy yards between this port and Washington. Commander C V Gridley of the training ship Jamestown at Newport R I is visiting his family here.
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