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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1881

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Delayed transcontinental mails after storms hit New York

From New York June 13 trains carrying western and southwest mails arrive about six hours late, delaying delivery. Postmaster Pearson cites storm damage to tracks and roads affecting mail nationwide. Five sacks from Bermuda lost labels. contents destined for New York Montreal St John Cork and Dublin. Also notes a legal filing in the common pleas with assets and debts of Max Strakosch via Charles H. Neilson. Details on operas ward robes and other assets priced lower than hoped. Political and military digressions follow about Whittaker, Foxhall and Coxhall betting notes, plus overseas mail arrivals and the Belgic voyage carrying New York mail to Asia.

New Hampshire Concord N. H Phoenix Hall Greene Hopkinton United States Gen. Marston Exeter Harmon House United States Senate Judiciary Committee Supreme Court Chandler Republican Party Congress Quint Dover Robinson McMillan Wadleigh Quimby Hanover Mr. Wells Somersworth Messrs. Breckford Bristol Warren Rochester Cooper Nashua Gen. Harriman Gen. Stevens Marston Harriman Dole Lebanon Parior No. 2 Eagle Hotel Rollins New York New York Post Pearson Union Bermuda Montreal St. John N.B Cork Dublin Max Strakosch Charles H. Neilson Court of Common Pleas Marie Rose Mile Octave Dovriani Bellocca Stout & Thayer Aida Carmen Faust Washington Miles Whittaker Reeve Foxbail Paris Koxhall San Francisco Hong Kong Shangha Yokohama Belgic Japan China

1600 Striking Brewers Parade in New York Amid Unrest

About 1,600 strikers marched along Eighth Avenue to their West Forty Fourth Street headquarters. They remain hopeful as 10,000 kegs arrive from Albany Rochester and Toledo and saloonkeepers allegedly sell beer from union brewers. Some employed by Williamsburg Brewing Co. return to work.

New York Eighth Avenue West Forty Fourth Street Albany Rochester Toledo Milwaukee Williamsburg Brewing Co Foehrnback & Zettner Henry Zettner Biddeford Pepperell and Laconia Mills St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Little Rock Arkansas and Texas Division St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway

Maritime association urges civil service reform at New York custom house

The Maritime association of the port of New York adopts a resolution urging that civil service reform be observed in the custom house. It asks that faithful and efficient employees be retained and that ability and experience govern new appointments, to aid New York commerce.

New York Maritime Association of the Port of Charles F. Elwell United States Secretary of the Treasury Ropertson Custom House

Vermont Masonic gatherings fill Burlington this week

Burlington hosts the state Masonic annual meetings this week with the grand commandery and grand council on Tuesday, grand lodge on Wednesday and Thursday, and grand royal arch chapter on Friday. Visiting commanderies and prominent Masons from across the state are arriving for the events and a grand procession is planned tomorrow morning.

Burlington Grand Commandery Grand Council Grand Lodge Grand Royal Arch

Destructive Ludington Fire Devastates Business District

The Ludington Michigan fire of Saturday night destroyed most of the town’s business block. Losses include Gebciver Ug Vern-petcacetene and many stores, offices, churches, and homes. The blaze, in wooden structures, caused about 200000 dollars in damage. Nearby Quebec reports similar fire effects with insurance adjustments underway. Mr Ontambault is a witness.

Ludington Mich Detroit Lake Michigan Flint and Pere Marquette Civer Ug Vern Petcacetene Singer Sewing Machine Agency Whipple’s Marble Works Ontambault

Drowning deaths and river log jam dominate Maine news

Missing Auburn man B Walker was found drowned in his well in Maine. Gorham man Davis returned to workhouse after being found, while Friends at Portland held a large meeting with 75 attendees. Simeon Cushman aged 39 hanged himself in Bath. Kennebec river log jam at Carratunk and Solon falls claim two brothers and others, with 1000 spectators daily. Ongoing river drives increase jam as logs move toward Bingham. A boy stabbed a classmate at Shirley school, door tampering allowed the attack. Bodies not yet recovered for the drowned under falls.

B. Walker Auburn Davis Gorham Portland Friends United States Simeon Cushman Bath Tate Lawrence Kennebec Carratunk Bingham Ed. Church Shirley Carley Carratunk Falls Solon Huggins Concord Frank Elmore Boston Sterling Worcester County Tenth Massachusetts Regiment Association Belchertown Walter S. Howe Worcester Far West Newburyport Edward Kimball Salisbury St. Mary’s Church Marlboro Col. Carroll D. Wright East Seabrook River Mary EK. Littlefield Milford North Purchase Street David Wait Oxford Patrick Lynch Joan A. Murphy Lowell Lynch Gen. Butler Northern Division Old Colony Railroad William M. Cowing New Bedford Zallicoffer Sargent Nicholas Proctor William Baisley Merrimac Tom Lowery House of Correction Perley Ayer William Danforth John Flynn Brockton Albert Lavery Lavery Charles Putnam Dalton Agnes Revold Adams Putnam Gir Putman Pittfield Edward McManners Stoughton Canton Junction McManners Welcome Gurney South Abington Texas Nebraska Creston Iowa Plant Chicago Gurney

Bradley Repeating the Story of the Bribe Attempt

The article details Bradley recounting the bribe attempt while lawyers conduct extended cross examination. The session features a lengthy ballot discussion and debate following the testimony, highlighting ongoing political drama.

Bradley

Meeting of New England Furniture Exchange Endorses Idea

The New England Furniture Exchange convened to consider the matter and the furniture men endorsed the idea. Members debated how to proceed and potential impacts on trade and prices were discussed.

Committee of Twenty-Eight The New England Furniture Exchange

Outgoing coupon bonds loom as July payment nears

Washington notes that over 80 million dollars in 5 percent bonds remain outstanding, with 3 percent privilege ending July 1. Treasury watchers fear strains to pay both these coupons and 15 million dollars of 6 percent bonds this month, while Wall Street tracks daily receipts.

Washington Windom Treasury Wall Street Wisconsin Jere Rusk Theophilus French Rusk Uruguay Paraguay Senate

Possible Relief for the Census Bureau Em ployes

The article reports postal service revenue for the year ending June 30 1882 at 39 578 787 45 and appropriations at 40 955 432 showing a shortfall of 1 376 642 55 to balance receipts. It notes expediting star service contracts cutbacks since March reducing costs by about 1 000 000 annually, including 200 000 cut last week mainly on the southwestern route.

Washington Census Bureau Congress Secretary of the Interior Curbstone Shylock Angel of Mercy Uncle Sam Commissioner of Indian Affairs Page Postal Service Post Office Department

Michael Fortescue stage drama observed at Forest garden

Last evening Forest garden staged for the first time in this city the society drama Michael Fortescue. The production, originally from London, features Lord Montressor and Isabel with Miss Chester revealing a hidden lineage and a fatal duel. Critics note uneven language and loose construction despite strong performances by Alma Stuart Stanley and Mr. Stanton.

Forest Garden Charles Young Michael Fortescue Holborn Theatre London Miss Chester Castle Montressor Lord Montressor Isabel Lady Montressor Rupert Gertrude Lord Montfessor Boon Foretescue House of Montressor Fortescue Lord Ashton H. Haworth Alma Stuart Stanley Mr.d.Stanton Aranitage E.ellsworth Grandin Lord Monntressor H. A. McGlenen Boston Vienna von Suppe Don Cesar de Bazan Barton Hill Don Cesar George R. Parks Charlies II Joseph J Dowling Don Jose H.B. Norman Marquis de Rotondo Rachel Noah Lazarillo Thos. Barry Maritana M. A. Pennoyer Countess de Xotondo Betsy Baker Geraldine Olmar Boston Opera Company Oakland Garden H. GB. Maron Comic Opera Company Oakland Garden Theatre Caste Jennie Winston Boccaccio Janet Edmonson Fiametta A. Morgan Leonetto Harry Pepper Pietro Elise Ryse Lottermzhi Marie Somerville Isabella A. W. Bell Lambertuccio Rose Leighton Peronella Vincent Hogan Scalza Martha Campbell Beatrice

Burglary Kills Policeman Mahoney in Chicago Sunday Night

Policeman Mahoney was shot dead by burglars at Chicago Sunday night. The Philadelphia Times notes the Catholic Total Abstinence union urged local unions to send delegates to the Boston convention in August. J Flanagan and M McDermott drowned at White Mills Pa after a boat upset Sunday. A woman nearly fell into Niagara Falls was seized and taken to a hotel but proved insane. An opposition meeting to Kearney featured a British and Chinese flag burning. In Texas, a family returning from Montague County was struck by lightning. Miss Lazzie Hutchinson and Mrs Cox were killed or seriously injured. Mr Hutchinson and a child were stunned.

Dr. Storrs Brooklyn Jefferson, N. H Harriet Beecher Stowe Vendome Emmons Arnold Portland, Or Lynn Roxhall Iroquois Newport Senator Carpenter Judge Black York, Pa Henry Villard Oregon Railway and Navigation Company John W. Chadwick Chesterfield Mass Edwin Booth England T. de Witt Talmage White Sulphur Springs Hollis Hunnewell Boston Aquidneck House J.C. Bacchus Episcopal Theological School Cambridge Europe W. D. Smith Young’s Hotel Mattakissett Lodge Martha’s Vineyard United States Geo. W. Childs Powhatan Andrew J Whitestone Brunswick A. W. Marshall Chas. W. Brooks Chas. Kelvey J. J. Dodgshon J. Wightman D. Ward, Jr Egan Ireland Count Ostorog Italy J. van der Haer Rotterdam Lord Houghton Amicia Milnes St. Peter’s Eaton Square London G. M. Fitz-Gerald Egypt Cairo Fitz-Gerald Miss Milnes Saratoga Springs N. D. Whitney Myrick Mosel A. G. Weeks H. W. Hunt Henry T. Williams John James Hugh Henry Stewart Murray Duke of Athole Grand Pacific Chicago Yuthbardine Tullibardine Strathsay Strathardle Baluhidder Mahoney Philadelphia Times J. Flanagan M. McDermott White Mills Niagara Falls Kearney W. B. Hutchinson Henrietta Texas Montague County Cox Lazzie Hutchinson Cox, and Seriously Stunning Mrs. Hutchinson Mr. Hutchinson Hutchinson

Wesleyan University Exercises Open in 1881

Connecticut notice reports Wesleyan University annual exercises begin June 8 and end June 30, with a graduating class of thirty including one woman. It also mentions various advertisements for medicines and horse remedies, citing St Jacobs Oil and Pinkham products with endorsements and depot details.

Wesleyan University

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