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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1881

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Grant’s character harshly judged in New York interview

The piece attacks Grant’s self-serving attitude in a public interview about the New York senatorial struggle. It labels him petty, arrogant, and disrespectful of the people’s right to choose their leaders, arguing he is not a great or good man. The text suggests Garfield’s possible dispute with him, akin to Mahone’s stance.

Grant Garfield New York Mahone Villard Portland Willard Northwest Jemons Puget Sound Boston Alderman Whitten O’brien Mr. O’brien Mesars Charles W. Slack John P. Spaulding Henry N. Sawyer

Anglo American critique on horse racing victory contrasts

The writer argues that European-trained horses and English influence dominated the Derby and Longchamp wins. He cites English stock and training, then asserts American horses like Iroquois prove domestic breeding and training can triumph. This echoes past Yankee pride from Yorktown era.

Ex-Collector Tom Murphy comments on New York politics

Ex-Collector Tom Murphy of New York now in town doubts the New York legislature will elect senators this session. A Grant and Conkling supporter, he calls Conkling's resignation a great mistake and remains enthusiastic for Gen. Grant.

Tom Murphy New York Grant and Conkling Department Treasury United States Michael Boyron England

Biddeford Strikers Demand 15 Percent Wage Increase

In Biddeford Maine this forenoon a five member committee of Pepperell and Laconia mill strikers met the company agent to press for a 15 percent wage rise. The agent promised not to grant the demand but said wages would match those paid elsewhere. Visitors from Fall River planned to organize a spinners and weavers union and were to return tonight to aid the strikers.

Biddeford Pepperell and Laconia Fall River

Fire destroys mill and houses across several towns

In Sheboygan Wisconsin Smith Bros planing mill and sash factory burned on Sunday with boarding house and other buildings, lumber loss totaling 1.5 million dollars. In Thedford Quebec asbestos mine workers’ housing and two sawmills burned. In Marshfield Vermont Clark Mears residence and outbuildings burned with heavy losses, kerosene lamp caused blaze. Mrs Mears escaped. In North Monroe New Hampshire Charles Emery house and contents burned, loss about 400 dollars.

Sheboygan Wis Smith Bros Shebrooke Que Asbestos Mines Thedford Montpelier Clark Mears Marshfield Village Mears North Monroe N. H Charles Emery

Crop reports field varied yields across states

In California and Illinois reports dated June 14 show mixed prospects. California yields in northern and southern counties near average for cereals with high quality grain, while other regions reach only about two thirds of last year. Illinois projects weak early corn yields in twenty three northern counties, but central counties expand acreage. southern counties expect near average corn yields despite winter wheat plowing.

San Francisco Cal Springfield Lil

Brown University Alumni Elect New Executive Board

Providence June 14 The Brown University Alumni Association re elected officers from last year with Wm B Weeden replacing A B Underwood on the board The portraits committee reported progress five paintings have been procured and were exhibited and may be presented to the corporation The sophomore Carpenter prize declamation yielded Ara Barrows North Attleboro first prize $60 Charles M Sheldon Yankton second $36 Alfred W Anthony Providence third $24

Providence R.1 Alumni Association Brown University Wm B. Weeden A. B. Underwood Carpenter Ara Barrows North Attleboro Charles M. Sheldon Yankton, Dakota Alfred W. Anthony Hull Herald Office James A. Ten Eyck Peekski N. Y Jamesh. Riley Saratoga Springs F. Doyle Boston Weiswerber Wheeling W. Va Fred A. Plaisted Toronto George Lee Newark N. J George H. Hosmer Charles Torrey Union Boat Club B. F. Harrington Salem John O’ Rourke City Point Rowing Association John Quigley Middlesex Rowing Chap Cambridge Frank Holmes Pawtheret K. 1 William Lewis James Fox Shawmut Rowing Club D.j.murphy Luke Shea Charles C. Bartwell Lowell James H. O'Neil Chelsea F. W. Nortom D. &. Casey South Boston Ralph T. Fraser Vesper Boat Club Patrick Burke West End Boat Club John Johnson Henry A. Kirby Narragansett Boat Club Hamilton Mate East Boston Jef Shea Dan Breen John Humphrey Diskeen Plaisted Hoopes Union Portland Ptaisted Enterprise West End Columbia St. Mary’s Charlestown North End National Association of Amateur Oarsmen City Hall Charles River Mystic Mystic Park Portia Beacon Francia Alexander Nellie W Rayns Sesees Wickerns Nelle W Philips J H Gould Rowland Kingnsch Vladimir Marshrs George A Hiram Woodruff G Patch A Brown Custer Wren G Smith Boss Fearnaught D Bigley Mary B Eccesse Ceseseerene Neverenes Sheridan Alexander Banquo Johnny Murphy

Western Union Sues Over Induction Coil Patents

In New York on June 14 the Western Union Telegraph company filed bills of complaint in the United States circuit court against the American Telegraph company and the Mutual Union Telegraph company seeking injunctions for alleged patent infringements on induction coil apparatus and circuit breakers invented by Charles Grafton Page and assigned to Western Union.

New York United States Circuit Court Western Union Telegraph Company American Nape Telegraph Company Mutual Union Telegraph Company Charlies Grafton Page Western Union Company

Chinaman White Woman Marriage Case Upheld

Cheyenne Wyoming June 14 The miscege Nation case involving a Chinaman and a white woman indicted for intermarriage performed in Colorado was decided today by Chief Justice Sener The court ruled the Colorado marriage valid in Wyoming and discharged the defendants The case provoked ostracism of the groom Lee Chin among local Chinese residents who say he disgraced the race by marrying a white woman

Cheyenne, Wy Colorado Sener Lee Chin

Bottle found on Bayville beach warns of suicide plan

A bottle recovered Sunday on Bayville beach contains a note by R. L. Flush ing aiming to end his life in the bay. The writer asks that the finder advertise the message and send a copy to his wife at 133 Congress Street, New Haven.

Flushing R. L Bayville Prentice’s Wharf Daniel Dianey No. 18 Tufts Street Harris Tinkham

Albany Bribery Battle Shapes Senate Return Clash

The stalwarts plan to summon six to eight younger legislators to testify about promised posts in the customs service, aiming to sway votes for Conkling. They claim to trace offers to Robertson, with Platt warning allies over withdrawal. A Depew-Conkling alliance surfaces as Gov. Cornell allegedly drives the war, while Robertson-Woodin factions resist.

Albany Custom House Conkling Robertson Platt Senate Bucks Depew-Conkling Gov. Cornell Robertson- Woodin Mer

Albany Convention Votes In First Ballot For Conkling Term

Judge Robertson presided as the joint convention opened at noon. Congdon declared he had opposed Conkling and Platt and, after consulting constituents in Catarangus and Olean, decided to vote for Sherman and Rogers on the first ballot for Conkling’s term.

Albany Messrs Conkling Platt Sherman and Rogers Mr. Conkling

Ireland Land Bill Debates Admit Landlord Grounds Of Objections

The House of Commons in committee on the land bill debated amendments. Gladstone accepted a Rusell amendment allowing landlords to refuse tenancy on reasonable grounds. Nolan sought to suspend evictions for six months rent. leave to introduce was likely. Reports from Dublin note limited funds for Land League support and arrests in Cork. Meanwhile French Tunisian expedition funding passed and a launch accident on the City of Rome killed three.

Ireland London House of Commons Gladstone Chas. Russell Nolan Liberal and Home Rule Galway Glaystone Nelan Dublin Gazette Nenagh County Tipperary Kildare Schull Henry O’mahoney Balledehob Brooks Erie County N. Y O’ Mahoney United States Navy The Land League Dublin America Sheehy Kilmallock of Cork McKevitt Portsmouth O’donovan Rossa Straits of Magellam iTurk Constantinople Porte Tripoli Porce Tunis Turkey Chamber of Deputies Farre France Algeria Germany Inman Line Rome Barrow

Devastating Cyclones Sweep Missouri Kansas and Iowa

Across Missouri and Kansas on June 14 a series of cyclones and severe hail caused widespread destruction. In Andrew county several lives were lost including R C Nelson and C E Maynard while King City Flag Springs suffered heavy damage to homes and schools. In western Iowa damage from hail and wind damaged buildings and crops with numerous injuries reported. In Minnesota and nearby states barns and houses were destroyed with many families harmed and hospitals aiding the injured.

Sr. Laws Missouri St. Joseph King City Savannahy Andrew County Flag Springs King O Lty Winslow DeKalb County Rosendale Hopkins Nodaway County R. C. Nelson C. E. Maynard Maynard G. Roberts A. Gee Miss William Miller Robert Miller Israel Wood Frank Burke John Cott William Ricks Ricks Richards James Boyles William Elroad J. Bonham Job Pierce L. G. Dangerfield Isaiah Bovies George Purviance L. B. Garrett Laesley Chapel Savannah Nathaniel Kellogg Flagspring Iowa Des Moines Audubon Cass Pottawattomie Guthrie Atlantic Cass County Minden Avoca State Register M. E Menlo Kansas Topeka Olivet Powell Freeman Plountier Melvern Lyndon Mr. Rosecrants John Harper Rosecrants Collafer Frances Col7er Caiken Matt Neilly Delvin John Lee Tho Minnesota St. Paul Wells, Minn G. P. Probert George Hening Grady Blue County Danville R. Jones Mr. Curtis Axtell Mr. Scamble John Vance

Blue Hill Copper Mining Company Holds Annual Meeting

Maine based Blue Hill Copper Mining company re elected its officers at the annual gathering in Kittery. The Congregational churches in Maine opened their fifty fifth general conference at Williston church in Portland with various meetings including a women auxiliary adjournment. The New England yearly meeting of Friends continued in Portland with notable business, and the foreign missions committee reported on Brumapa Syria where the mission now hosts 31 boarders and two day scholars with eight new scholars this year. The treasurer reported year receipts of 21 168 and a balance of 15 418 on hand.

Blue Hil Copper Mining Company of Maine Kittery General Conference of Congregational Churches Williston Church Portland Woman’s Maine Missionary Auxiliary Ladies New England Yearly Meeting of Friends Committee On Foreign Missions Brumapa Syria

Sherry Man Steals $700 Then Vanishes

Bridget Sherry of Newmarket says her husband John Sherry disappeared after taking $700 from her overskirt. Across New Hampshire, shoe maker B W Hoyt of Eppins is reported bankrupt with liabilities of 100000 and large assets. Chester M Tuttle Sr D of Littleton, state board of agriculture member, reports hogs dying at Fabyan house from blood poisoning likely due to foul air. Thirteen dead hogs are said to have died in one night at Fabyan, others infected. Crayford house reports a death. The plague, contagious and infectious, has alarmed farmers as the state board works to halt its spread.

Bridget Sherry Newmarket John Sherry B. W. Hoyt Eppins N. H New York Chester M. Tuttle Littleton State Board of Agriculture Fabyan House Tuttle Fabyan Crayford House

Town Meeting Elects Park Commissioners and Fire Prevention Plans

Marblehead residents elected Charles H. Litchman Daniel Appleton and Daniel R Hathaway as park commissioners at a town meeting. They voted to place a band engine at the farms and to build an engine house there. The Hastings murder case spurs public demand for clearer inquest reports and decisive action. A new paper The Wampum Belt by Charles H Litchman aims to serve the Improved Order of Red Men, with expectations of quality if as well edited as the Essex Statesman. Hyde Park High School held graduation exercises with essays recitations and speeches, diplomas awarded to twenty-one students.

Albany Bradley Bribery Investigation Committee Bradley Sessions Olean Blaine Depew Bangs Mr. Sessions Banga Senate New York Smith Ames Barber Charles Edewards Winans Assembly Mr. Bangs Democratic Party James Forsythe Troy Forsythe Washington Congress Mines and Mining Smart Delavan Woodin Mr. Hudson The Brooklyn Eagle Hudson Charles H. Litchman Daniel Appleton Daniel R. Hathaway Hathaway Gatheway Marblehead Charles H. Litehman Essex Statesman Order of Red Men Litehman United States Hyde Park Town Hall E. Donaldson C. P. Fellows F.E. Harlow M. S. Piper J. K. Lane S.J. Perkins

Boston Triumph Over Detroit in Rain Hit Opening at Mystic Park

In a rain soaked opener at Mystic Park the Boston nine edged Detroit 10 to 9 amid slippery fields and errors. Key plays featured Homer Crowley Fox and Derby, with Fox’s running grab highlighted as Boston pulled ahead in extras and Houck’s error providing the winning run in the tenth.

Bostons Halivey Detroit Detroits Houck Derby Capt. Morrill Gerhardt Crowley Hornung Barnes Fox Sutton Knight B. P.O.A Wood Cesee Lk Whitney Morrill Brown-Ib Deasley Woitney Gy Sutton Eecesese Boswog Csidercosetcidiaccs T Datroiteis Césendsiginccedscccoese Whitney Bacon Bennett Deasiey Doeseher

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