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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1882

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Rival eyes Joyce's bid to return to Congress

The Rutland and Burlington Review notes rivals sizing up little Joyce's chances to return to Congress. It laments Green Mountain neighbors disrespecting a saint. Zola's book sells in Philadelphia as Progress editor denounces it after claiming to read it. Illinois straw shows Mr Craig, a Democrat and anti prohibitionist, winning the fifth judicial district by about 4000 over McCulloch. The district gave Garfield a similar margin over Hancock in 1880.

Rutland and Burlington Review Congress Green Mountain Zola Philadelphia Progress Illinois Craig Fifth Judicial District McCulloch Gen Garfield Hancock

Arthur and the stalwart question in the treasury debate

The New York Commercial Advertiser argues about President Arthur and party faction lines. It claims only 16 removals occurred since he became president and urges publishing a full list of appointments to split stalwarts from half-breeds in separate columns.

New York Arthur Treasury Department Mr. Arthur

Morning and Evening Dailies Split on Cameron’s Campaign

A survey of Philadelphia papers shows morning dailies The Times Press North American Inquirer Ledger largely oppose Cameron while the telegraph Star push Cameron hard. Evening papers mostly oppose with News and Bulletin limited support. The Record Chronicle and other Democratic papers also oppose, signaling tough roads ahead for the boss.

Cameron The Times North American Inquirer Ledger Telegraph Star News and Bulletin

Republican hopes rise after Wilmington victory in Delaware

The piece argues Republicans gained a Wilmington win tainted by past Democratic corruption. It notes a narrow Republican win, warns of Republican control depending on patronage, and predicts Democrats must reform to avoid defeat statewide. It frames Wilmington as a cautionary tale for forthcoming fall elections.

Delaware Wilmington Garfield Hancock

Lobbyists blamed for whiskey ring amid political pressure

Washington notes reveal two Washington lobbyists offered services to committee members of distillers as part of the whiskey ring crisis. A New York congressman is shielded to avoid embarrassment, while Atherton and others resist exposing names. A separate report praises the agriculture commissioner for practical, risk-aware sorghum sugar research and a strengthened departmental structure.

Washington Buell Committee of Distillers White Mr. Carlisle

Riots in Alexandria and Maine political notes

Riots erupted in Alexandria with native and European clashes. several killed or wounded, shops sacked, police passive until military dispersed rioters. A British consul wounded and an engineer on a British warship killed. In Maine, the Republican state convention in Portland ages discussing nominations with multiple candidates and rivalries among Widgery Thomas Jr. and Frederick Robie, plus potential dark horses.

Egypt Alexandria Suverb Great Square Stardara

Fire incidents report at boarding house and factory

Alarm at 1 10 a m Sunday from box 54 exposed a kerosene lamp fire in Mrs Osborn s boarding house 3814 Harrison avenue started by intoxicated boarder Hugh Morrison This is the second such blaze by the man No damage reported Fire crews also tackled a Pearl Street basement blaze at No 126 Pear street occupied by National Sewing Machine Co Caused by spontaneous combustion in oily waste No damage Another Hartford report notes a White Corbin Co envelope works fire at Rockville destroying upper stories and roof with heavy water damage Loss about 100 000 insured 59 000 through mutuals

Pearl Street Knox Pear Street National Sewing Machine Company Hartford Conn White, Corbin & Co Rockville, Conn Florence

Parkhurst replies to Dickinson on Stormont mine trustees

Parkhurst questions how current Stormont officers were elected and accuses management of self‑appointment or coercion by Clark and Bothwell. He urges mortgage or sale to cover a $47,000 debt, argues for new managers, and notes North Adams and Amherst stockholders back his plan with rapid 2 percent assessments coming in.

North Adams M. J. Dickinson Boston Parkhurst Stormont Dickinson Hinchman Alsone Clark Smarler Utah Bothwell Armbherst

False river break story and other local notices

Superintendent Hayward dismisses rumors of a river breach at Faneuil Hall and Sullivan mine. A body found in Turner pond is likely an unidentified man, with Leavitt presumed missing from Turner. Mrs. Gray is jailed at Rockland for keeping a house of ill fame. Steamship collision injures Mrs. Parritt near Bath. ex Mayor Wiggin reportedly blackmailed. New quarters open at 608 Washington street near first brigade HQ. Captain election in company C set for Thursday. Various regimental reunions and drills announced for June and July. Soldiers’ Home improvements near $120,000. 150 beds planned.

Hayward Faneuil Hall and Sullivan West Sullivan L. Merrill Turner Leavitt Purner Lizzie Parritt Canaan Richmond Wardwell Reckland Wiggin Glebe Washington Street First Brigade Ninth Regiment McCaffery Fifth Regiment Adjt Richard W. Sutton Regmental Massachusetts Volunteers Seat of War Downer Landing Mechanics’ Association Army of the Potomac Detroit Forty-Fifth Massachusetts St. Leonard’s Winthrop Beach Soldiers’ Home Highland Park Powder Horn Bill Chelsea Soldiers’ Home Association Rainstra Island Garibaldi Mozart Hall Carrington J. C. Browning Cameron Tazewell Ellitt Norfolk Lynchburg Petersburg New York City New York Grace Chapel C. Stauier Tammany Ball Geribaldi G. F. Secchi Dassi Daniel E. Sickles P. Noroesi Franz Siegel Sig. Cipuani Cincinnati Loew Cleveland M. F. Force Joseph Cox Ravagli

Portsmouth fish receipts and Dover child tragedy report

Fresh fish receipts at Portsmouth for the week ending June 10 totaled 260 pounds with lobsters reaching 8 500 pounds. A three day old male child's body was found in Dover’s Cocheco river after noon Sunday, head crushed and one cheek cut, police investigating as the body is not identified.

Portsmoth Portsmouth Dexter H. Richards Newport Sullivan County Cocheco River Dover

Bear trapped by steel trap found in Victory woods

Farmers report heavy seed damage from the rainy season with corn and other seed needing replanting. While surveying Victory woods, men found an old bear entangled by a steel trap and unable to escape. the bear was disposed of.

Victory Woods Bruin

Missing postmaster raises alarm at Ayer

Reports say Ayer postmaster A Buck is missing amid suspected account deficiencies. Other items note Maria Lawton alias Lena Murray arrested in Fall River for larceny, a Colt pistol killed in Shrewsbury, and several local fatalities and injuries. He Leaves a family. The baccalaureate sermon at Andover Theological Seminary drew a full house as Prof J W Churchill delivered a sermon on II Corinthians.

A. Buck Ayer Maria Lawton Lena Murray Fall River Lawrence Edward Flint Shrewsbury New Bedford Concert Company Old Colony Railroad Company West Warehbam Jeremiah Sullivan West Newbury James Gifford West Falmouth Pocasset John Sullivan Oak Street South Lawrence Sullivan James D. Foote Lowell Hanover Merrimack Streets J. W. Churchill Andover Theological Seminary Churchill

Fatal Stair Fall Claims Providence Man

Matthew O Rourke aged 60 fell on stairs in Providence Saturday afternoon breaking his neck and dying instantly. In Providence court a grand jury indicted Henry Bush for murdering Isabella Haile at Lindsey Laven on May 31. Bush arraigned pleaded guilty and sentenced to life in state prison. Frank R Gladding national bank of North Americas bookkeeper has been missing since last Thursday suspected to have wandered off or taken his own life. He was described as quiet and exemplary.

Outer Creek Hancock County Wm. H. Bracy Swiftwater Gratton County N. H Frank H. Parcher Sanborn’s Mill Carroll County N.H Westboro Junction Samuel N. Spaulaing East Kenton Kennebec County Henry S. Chapman West Deerfield Franklin County Moss North Atlantic Provincetown Mass Vandalia Portsmouth Adhance Boston Kearsarge Enterprise Norfolk Tennessee Hampton Roads Senate Messrs Wheeler Phelps Pratt Rice Minnesota Rev. J. Hyatt Smith William A. Wheeler New York Tariff Commission London Hyde Park Paliament Joseph Cowen Newcastle-on-lyne Cardinal McCabe McGetligan All Ireland Croke Nulty Bourke Phenix Park International Assassination Revolutionary League Land League Assassination League America Ireland France Italy Germany Spain Gladstone House Lords Patrick County Virginia Casper Seybolt Chicago Frank Albert Fred Mason Frank Mason Indiana Ilisbury, Inc Missouri James Murray Benjamin Green Rhode Island Providence Coney Island Brooklyn Granite Falls Minn David Poulson State Lunatic Asylum Utica N. Y Henry Ennis Marine Hospital Service Washington Evansville Calhoun Marine Hospital Ind Mary Brown Margaret Moore Elizabeth N.J Peter Clawson R. Porter Lee First National Bank At Buffalo Sud H.J. Hall Hall Gue Anders Ocean View Atlantic City N. J Chilton A. Tirrell Indianapolis Sim The Oriental Powder Company Davenport Vicksburg Miss Montreal Matthew O’rourke Henry Bush Isabella Haile Lindsey Laven Bush Frank R. Gladding National Bank of North Americas Shursday

Memorial Demonstration Honoring the Great Italian Resident

A memorial demonstration is organized by his countrymen in the United States to honor a prominent Italian resident. Participants gather to pay tribute and celebrate his contributions to the community.

Sunday School Anniversary in Somerville and Town Notices

The 40th anniversary of the First Congregational church Sunday school drew full crowds with fine floral decor and a program led by Pastor Henry H. Barber and others. Reports show cash on hand 56 74, receipts 946 54, attendance 243, and five members attending every session. Also Sunday activities across Flint Street Methodist and other local churches highlighted children's sermons, concerts, and flower-themed services.

First Congregational Church Chambers Henry H. Barber Geo. A. Tapley A. Newbury Flint Street Methodist Church George Whittaker Howers First Methodist Episcopal Church N. G. Cheney India Day Street A. B. Dunning National Sunday School Association West Somerville Baptist Sunday School Drew T. Wyam Walcott Calkins Newton Walnut Street F.J. Wagner

Sunday School Exercises at Clarendon Street Church

The Sunday evening program in the Clarendon Street Baptist Church featured children's exercises at 7:30 led by the Sunday school superintendent. Three choirs performed with a floral display framing the desk, and Rev. A J Gordon D D delivered the address after singing and responsive readings.

Clarendon Street A. J. Gordon

Interesting Exercises at Unitarian Church on Harrison Square

Detailing a local event at the Unitarian Church, the exercise program scheduled near Harrison Square appears to offer groups and individuals a chance to participate in routine fitness activities and community gatherings.

the Unitarian Church Harrison Square

Barnum and Bailey Arrive in Town With Giant Show

The Barnum Bailey Hutchinsons Great Show on Earth arrived by three special trains and drew a huge crowd at the Coliseum grounds. Over 300 workers unloaded tents and equipment while Jumbo the elephant was kept out of sight until evening. The caravan stays ten days with two performances daily, routing through Huntington avenue and several city streets before returning to the Coliseum.

Barnum, Bailey & Hutchinson Coliseum Victoria Jumbo Huntington Avenue Boylston Street Charles Street Cambridge Street Bowdoin Square Court Street Hanover Street New Washington Street Devonshire Street Summer Street Lincoln Street Beach Street Harrison Avenue Dover Street Washington Street Newton Street Tremont Street Pynchon Street Roxbury Street Worcester Street

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