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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1880

Page

2

Advent camp meeting opens in Beebe Plain Que ten days

The Advent camp meeting begins a ten days meeting at Beebe Plain Quebec Saturday next. The Vermont Medical Society opened its annual session in St. Albans with discussion on diphtheria and related diseases. The Avon murder inquest yielded no new facts and the verdict blamed unknown persons.

Advent Beebe Plain Quebec Lafayette Ind Rook Williamsport Paris Green F.C. Fadner Watchword Rome N. Y Ohio Vermont Medical Society St. Albans W. Thayer Burlington W. W. Bailey Coneo Miss Mana Spiney Gailey Music Hall Cincinnati Alfred Osborne Palmyra Harrison County Indiana L. Becker Galveston Texas George D. Kirby Chidsey Dwight Avery Springfield Illinois Central Railroad Company People Supreme Court Dickey General Assembly Providence H. Redding Woonsocket Walter Meadowcraft Fred Mitchell Chelsea Masz John P. Colston Jerry Hourihan Boston Chester Lewis Brooklyn Board of Aldermen Paterson N.J Fort Davis Lieut Mills Ysleta Vejo Pass Simon Lieut. Reid Buffalo Ada Medora W. W. Shaw Shaw Gooman Bryant Lafayette Clapp Easthampton Mags Clapp

Relic Wreckage sighted near Atlantic wreckage

Barque Exile reports from Antwerp May 10 that a fresh cross swell prevented recovery of large wreckage including a bright mast and two large deck beams. The debris, likely from the British training ship Atalanta, drifted on the water after long exposure.

New York Antwerp

Senators Clash Over Electoral Count Rules Amid Filibuster

Congress debates a rule for counting electoral votes as Republicans filibuster against a Democrats favored plan. Judge Bicknell advocates a fair rule while Windom-Lamar exchanges highlight sectional tensions and migrant labor issues. The House scenes mix humor over the eight hour law with tensions on the Carlisle Sugar bill as May adjourn looms.

Senate Field Massachusetts Judge Bicknell Committee On Rules House Bicknell Senator Lamar Lamar Senator Windom South Windom Bishop Simpson George Campbell Thatcher Gen. Grant Cairo New Orleans Mississippi Tiltman South Carolina Massachusets Tillman

Senator Lamar Responds to Dawes Speech on Railroad Relief

In Washington on June 14, Senator Dawes reported favorably on a bill aiding the Kansas City Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad. Senator Lamar of Mississippi argued the exodus of Black workers is a labor movement, not oppression, and said emigration could benefit the South and that wages in Mississippi compare with Minnesota. He urged free movement for Blacks and noted improved Southern education and race equality in law.

Washington Senate Dawes Railroad Committee Kansas City Indiana Kansas Lamar Dem Mississippi South North Minnesota Paris de Freycinet M. Tivard M. Perret Journal Des Debats France England Leon Chamber of Deputies Committee of the

Republicans Defeat Electoral Count Rule Eight Hour Law Passed

The House debated the electoral count joint rule, Republicans filibustered, and a motion to adjourn passed. The eight hour law enforcement bill moved forward with 130 yeas and 51 nays after debates on labor pay and child work limits, ending with adjournment after a deadlock.

Washington House Bicknell Indiana Wright Pennsylvania Rice Rep Massachusetts South Carolina Tileman Robeson New Jersey Messrs Goode Virginia Phillips Missouri Page California Talbot Maryland Yeas Acklen Aldrich Anderson Atkins Bachman Bacon Ballou Barber Beale Beltzhoover Parry Bickwell Bingham Blackburn Bland Bliss Bouck Bowman Boyd Briggs Browne Caldwell Chittenden Clark Coffroth Colerick Converse Cox Cravens Daggett Davis Cal Deuster Dickey Errett Ewing Ferdon Fisher Fora Frost Geddes Hall Harmer Harris Mass Haskell Hatch Hawley Hayes Henderson Henkle Henry Hill Hooker Hosteller Humphrey Huncop Hutchins Johnston Jones Keller Kelley Kenna Kimmel Kingklatz Ladd Lowe Manning Martin W. Va N. C Mason McAcord McCook McLane McMahon Morse Merton Myers Neal New Nichols Norcross O’connor O’neil O’reilly Olmer Overton Pacheco Phelps Pound Robertson Robinson Ross Russell Ryan Penn Sawyer Shallenberger Sherwin Simonton Singleton Sparks Springer Stevenson Taylor Thomas Townshend Ill Townsend Ohio Tucker Upsom Urner van Aernam Voorhis Ddell White Whittaker Whitthorne Williams Wis Willis Wilson Bayne Brewer Bright Cabell Cannon Carpenter Conger Cook Culberson Deering Dibrell Duniel Dwight Elam Ewins Felton Field Frye Godscalk Hammond N. Y Hawk Hazelton Ketcham New York Stevens Georgia Hunton District of Columbia Senate Louisiana King Mr. McLane

New York Telegraph Reports Narragansett Disaster

The body of the youngest child of Mr Dix of Brooklyn is found after the Narragansett accident. Timothy Murphy, a deck-hand, is safe. Detective Johnson is missing. An official inquiry will start in New London to probe negligence and legal violations by steam boat interests and seek those responsible.

New York Dix Brooklyn Narragansett Timothy Murphy Johnson New London New England John J. Braham Wentworth Portsmouth N. H Newcastle Boston Eastern Railroad FF. W. Hilton & CO Mockingham Kouse N. Hf

Statements by the Captain and Other Officers of the Stonington

The Stonington steamboat officers claim duty was performed and life-saving actions followed a collision with the Narragansett off Cornfield Light. Captain Nye and First Officer Brainard describe rapid boat launches, aid to passengers, and attempts to halt a bow leak while rescuing those in the water. Narragansett Captain Young recounts signaling for port passage, attempting to back clear, and lowering boats amid widespread fire and fog.

Stonington George F. Nye Sheffield Cornfield Narragansett Fife George Brainard Vanderveer Clerk Waldron Don Golden Jo Phillips Young New York Cornfield Light

Nominations and Confirmations in June Senate actions

The President sent nominations to the Senate for Jacob W. Heilffrich at New Orleans Mint Thomas F Johnson Savannah customs Charles Pelham Alabama associate justice New Mexico Lieut Col Samuel Woods deputy paymaster General Maj Charles T Larned Yorktown officials James Longstreet Georgia resident minister Turkey and Franklin B Goss Barnstable customs. Longstreet confirmed 39 to 3. House conferees fix pay and repayment items and Chicago buildings. Census dispute involves Astor Newport ages suit planned. Townsend retires. Drum to replace. Cuban pilot charges settled.

Washington Senate Jacob W. Heilffrich United States Mint New Orleans Thomas F. Johnson Savannah Charles Pelham Alabama Supreme Court New Mexico Samuel Woods Charles T. Larned James Longstreet Georgia United States Turkey Franklin B. Goss Barnstable Mass Longstreet House Chicago Buda Pesth Germany Census Bureau Newport E. D. Townsend Army Richard C. Drum Cuban

Boiler Explosions Hit Waldeck Wertz Distillery

Milwaukee dispatch reports two boiler blasts at Waldeck Wertz distillery. Fireman Daniel Hanson was killed and John Schandein fatally injured. Fire and boiler damage totaled about 25 000 dollars with 12 000 dollars insured.

Milwaukee Waldeck & Wertz Daniel Hanson John Schaudein Springfield Mass Rhode Island Association New Hampshire Peiler Hansen Schandein Kroeger Diedrich Stellhoff Stellhoff

Denver Brick Molders Hit For 350 Per Day Strike

In Denver on June 14 brick moulders demanded 350 per day, up from 3.160 workers marched to halt other yards but police halted violence. Gov. Pitkin received word from Gen. Cook at Leadville reporting miners returning to work and quiet conditions.

Denver Col Pitkin Gen. Cook Leadville

Veteran Narragansett survivor recounts escape from wreck

Walter Earle of Boston describes his father John Earle 75 a noted city businessman aboard the Narragansett. He leapt into the sea amid a blast, clung to a boat, then reached the Stonington. He later boarded the City of New York for onward travel.

Walter Earle Boston John Earle & Son New York John Earle Narragansett Earne Stonington City of Milford Mass Thomas H. Beayston James Hedges Knowlton & Son Upton Mr. Hedges

Victim Robbed After Drowning Suspected in Attleboro Brother Case

James J. Horton, brother of E. S. Horton of Attleboro Massachusetts, whose body was found at Niantic and brought in by Luce brothers, says evidence shows he was robbed after drowning. He wore a gold watch and chain and had money. these items were missing. His attire was intact except for boots. The two girls, ages 5 and 9, lacked life preservers. A separate report denies claims that the City of Norwich passed the steamers Narragansett and Stonington during the disaster with timing and navigation details.

James J. Horton E. S. Horton Attleboro Mass Niantic Luce Brothers Gardiner Norwich Line City of Norwich Narragansett Stonington New York Norwich James Thompson Hiltz Salem Boston Eastern Railroad Hiltz Providence Connecticut Zaydel Watertown John W. Tuttle Farwell & Son Tuttle Philadelphia Morse Street Herbert M. Warren Warren Chemical and Manufacturing Company Milk Street West Newton E. J. Horton Second Congregational Church Robert Fulton Attleboro’ Falls R I Alfred A. Reed L. E. Rounds Charlies G. Brewster Portsmouth N. H Charles G. Brewster Lewis W. Brewster Portsmouth Journal Long Island Sound Natural History Stonington Line Charles Wilson Clinton Street Aleleboro

Narragansett Disaster Hits Many Areas with Missing and Safe

The Narragansett carried about 350 passengers from 120 state rooms and berths. Reports show 181 named in New York arrivals, 100 in Stonington, about twenty five recovered by boats, and twelve bodies found. Several named individuals are missing or saved across Boston, Watertown, Attleboro and Providence with new identifications and recoveries continuing.

Narragansett New York Stonington

New York Suits Hit Banks Publishers and Counterfeiters

Benjamin B Sherman filed suit against First National Bank of Newark to recover 42098 dollars. Deputy marshal seized 15000 in stock and cash at the Third National Bank. Suits against William A Pond Son and Gustav Schirmer for 35000 each over fake copyright claims. George Gibson and James Wilson committed for counterfeit coin. John McDermot sentenced to life for murdering his wife by throwing her from a fourth story window.

Edwin Booth Delmonico’s New York New York Times William Winter Booth England Cunard Gallia Benjamin B. Sherman U. S First National Bank of Newark Third National Bank New York Bank United States William A. Pond & Son Gustav Schirmer George Gibson James Wilson Shields Smythe John McDermot

Railroads clash over station agent loss in Vermont line dispute

Springfield dispatch reports a dispute between State managers of the Troy and Greenfield Railroad and the Troy and Boston Hoosac Tunnel and Western lines over who bears responsibility for a $449 deficiency tied to Station Agent E A Welch of Williamstown. They seek indemnity from the State, with a hearing set before the Governor and Council tomorrow. Welch has been discharged and insists others are responsible.

Springfield Mass Troy and Greenfield Railroad Troy Boston Hoosac Tunnel Western Roads North Adams Vermont Line E. A. Welch Williamstown Hhis Boston, Hoosac Tunnel Western Welch Greenfield Road Greenfield

Selma Rome and Dalton Railroad Sold in Selma

The Selma Rome and Dalton Railroad sold for 1,503,000 to the East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad. The sale is subject to a Supreme Court appeal in Washington in favor of the bondholders of the Selma Rome and Dalton Railroad.

Selma Ala Rome and Dalton East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad United States Supreme Court Washington

Irish party defeats Gladstone ministry in extended sitting

In Parliament a motion to reveal how many Irish stipendiary magistrates had legal training was opposed by the government. After a late, raucous session, Parnell and O Donnell pushed questions about Challemel Lacour amid sharp exchanges. The debate moved to adjournment as the House adjourned after hours of confrontation.

London Gladstone Ireland Westminster Frederick Cavendish Parnell Treasury House of Commons O’ Donnell Dungarvan Charles Dilke Challemel Lacour Cowen Edinburgh O’donnell Challemel Stafford Northcote Devonshire North Mr. Gladstone William Harcourt Capt. Price Devonport Sir William Harcourt Barcourt William William E. Forster Forster Lord Hartington Lord John Manners Capt. Nolan Lord Elcho

French Politics and Tornado News in June Dispatch

In Paris Premier De Freycinet and M. Tivard discuss the customs tariff with Sen­atorial oversight and interpellation plans. A Cork visit honors American riflemen as scores in the Edinburgh match are listed. A New Hampshire tornado devastates Gilmanton and Barnstead with extensive property loss. Other reports cover Wisconsin floods, Lock Haven wind damage, Brooklyn gale effects, and Long Branch beach damage.

Chilian Victory at Arica Amid Heavy Fighting

A telegraph from Panama reports Chilean forces occupied Arica after three days of fighting. Col Camacho of Bolivia was killed, about 8 000 troops were in action, Tacna besieged, and 1 000 Chilean prisoners were taken by Montero.

New York Peru Panama Jacna Col. Camacho Bolivia Tacna Montero Leiva London Rio Janeiro Arica Manco Capac Buenos Ayres

Despondent View on India Trade and Global Shifts

London reports from the Times describe Calcutta Chamber of Commerce warnings that India cannot compete with America in wheat and that the tea trade shows weak sentiment. Other dispatches note political moves in Constantinople Paris and Spain, plus a Central European emigration figure of 12,869 leaving Germany in Q1.

London Calcutta The Times Calcutta Chamber of Commerce India America Assam

Fires Devastate Towns Across Three States

June fires hit Snyder's planing mill in Waynesburg Canton Ohio with thirty houses ablaze as falling brands spread the flames. Women extinguished the blazes after the men rushed to the mill, with losses pegged at 10000 dollars. Nearby Princeton Maine saw a house and barn destroyed, owned by C A Rose and occupied by Frank Leath. In Portland Missouri George W Marson's house barn and outbuildings burnt in Hollis, totaling 15000 dollars. Coburg also reported Butler's planing mill burned with a 10000 dollar loss.

Canton Snyder Waynesburg Calais Princeton C. A. Rose Frank Eath Portland George W. Marson Holis Coburg Butler

Friends' meetings in Newport discuss spirituality and temperance

In Newport Rhode Island on June 14 attendance at Friends gatherings was strong. Joseph Stanley of Ohio, John Scott of Indiana, and Luke Woodward of New York urged deeper spirituality and home family worship as quarterly reports on religious conditions were read. Afternoon sessions featured stirring addresses by W C Yemmes Luke Woodward C W Goddare and others. Evening temperance talks drew a crowded audience with Mary White Scotland Joshua Bailey Philadelphia Eli Jones Maine Charlotte Holmes Rhode Island and H D Collins among speakers.

Newport R. I Friends Joseph Stanley Ohio John Scott Indiana Luke Woodward New York W. C.S. Yemmes North Carolina C. W. Goddar

Lawrence Aldermen pick Chickering to school board

In a joint session the Aldermen and School Committee elected George E. Chickering to the school board to fill the vacancy left by Houghton. Jurors for the U S District Court were drawn. grand jurors George Hardy and John C Dowpetit jurors W A Wiley and William H Sprague. The Aldermen and Common Council deadlocked over a 1000 dollar Fourth of July appropriation. A 600 dollar appropriation was approved along with the screen law and city marshal duties to report violations.

House Beck Mr. White Mr. Beck Carlisle Baltimore Board of Trade Wallace Jones Dem Florida Secretary of the Navy United States Atlantic Pacific Central America John Hofstadt Vermont Nevada Senate Ann M. Paulding Paulding Julia Gardner Tyler Tyler Margaret S. Heimtzelman Commodore Guest Messrs. Dawes and Lamar Harris Virginia Court of Claims Windom Minnesota Whey

Yacht Anna Chase Runs Aground Near Race Point

Provincetown reports the yacht Anna Chase from New Bedford bound for Boston ran ashore in fog near Race Point. A tug will be needed to refloat the vessel.

Provincetown Mass Anna Chase New Bedford Boston Race Point

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