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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1880

Page

2

Second Annual Report of Police Commission Praised

Indebted to Col. Walker for copy of the second annual report. The document is a model, business-like in approach, avoiding moralizing and focusing on the work. It notes the commission's second year and commends members Walker Jones and Gargan.

Col. Walker Police Commission Messrs. Walker, Jones and Gargan

Congressional chaos ends with few bills passed in tense session

Washington dispatch reports a chaotic House session with many members pushing par ticular bills while McLane's attempt to suspend rules for the Carlisle Sugar bill collapsed amid furious protests. Senate proceedings were dull with army promotions approved and brief clashes over tariff and sugar bills. An exodus of Congressmen is noted as trains depart for home and the Democratic Convention in Cincinnati nears. President Hayes veto of the Bayard Marshals bill draws little comment. Garfield and allies brace for Credit Mobilier and De Golyer charges, seeking cautious reply.

Boston Post Washington McLane Carlisle Senate Conkling Beck Mr. Whyte House Capt. Bassett Thurman Cincinnati Hayes Tarfield Congress Jno J. Hartranft Philadelphia Committee On Commerce Jones Florida Anthony United States Harris Rhode Island Hoar Messrs. Whyte and Windom Hurd Toledo Ohio van Voorhis the &House Springer Donnelly- Washburn Hl. H. Finley Donnelly Manning Committee On Elections Washburn Kiefer Brewer Wise Annapolis Naval Academy New England W. P. Williams Connecticut Denver Leadville Duncan W. W. Beasley New Orleans Missouri Jane Hebert Dashaway Moblie Ala United States District Court Wisconsin Evarts Eunice P. Newcomb Cuba Order of Sons of Temperance of North America G. W. Ross Ontario Z. Getchell Geo. W. Ross Neal Dow B. D. Townsend Wm. Searls S. F. Carey Panama Bogota Colombian National Eclectic Medical Association Chicago Union Mullberry Green Boston Green Havana William McNally & Co Montreal

Philadelphia customs post to be filled tomorrow

At the Capitol the President told ex-Gov Hartranft he would appoint him Collector of Customs at Philadelphia, with duties to begin about July 1. A Treasury circular notified collectors of the International Sheep and Wool Show in Philadelphia in September.

Washington Capitol Hartranft Philadelphia Treasury Department Collectors of Customs United States Gilfillan New York Union Pacific Railroad Central Pacific Surgeon General

Garfield Serenade by Veteran Assoc at Riggs House

Washington notes a serenade for Gen. James A. Garfield the Republican presidential nominee. Ex Secretary Robeson and Attorney General Devens attended as Garfield spoke on sovereignty, unity, and gratitude to veterans from the Civil War. Cheers followed as he left the platform.

Washington James A. Garfield National Veteran Association Riggs House Gen. Garfield Treasury Department Robeson Devens Garfield Union Republic England

Eleventh Army of the Potomac meeting in Burlington

Gen Philip Sheridan and Gen Nelson Miles attend the eleventh annual reunion in Burlington with about 400 veterans and an estimated 15 000 spectators. A formal program includes welcomes, a Marsh oration, a Miller poem, and resolutions praising patriotism and unity. Officers are elected for the society and the next meeting is set for Hartford.

Burlington Society of the Army of the Potomac Philip Sheridan Nelson A. Miles National Guards of Vermont Howard Opera House Da‘h’] Roberts Daniel E. Sickles Joaquin Miller Luther A. Marsh New York Vermont Marsh Bennington Messrs Marsh and Miller Sheridan Edmunds Slocum Proctor John ©. Robinson George J. Stannard James McQuade Horatio G. Wright First Corps John C. Robinson James B. Coit W.A. Rafferty J. Stewart Tower James H. Warner McKibben William Cogswell William Wells M. T. McMahon Horatio C. King George H. Sharpe Hartford Conn William Winter P. Heintzelman Lake Champlain Fifth Army Corps S. W. Crawford J. J. Millham F. J. Locke H. A. Barbum D. A. M. Clark J. W. Webb Army of the Potomac Fifth Corps J. Stewart Lowery Congress Fitz- John Porter

Irregularities at Brattleboro Bank Reach Across Years

Rumors of insolvency at the First National Bank of Brattleboro are confirmed with forgeries totaling over a quarter million dollars. President Waite is suspected to have fled, with investigators tracing forged notes to major names and a possible broad scheme dating back more than ten years.

Brattleboro First National Bank of Brattleboro Hendee Windham County Bank N. B. Williston Silas M. Waite Vermont Savings Bank Waite Chicago Brattleboro’ Bank Col. Sawyer William Guild Erie J. Esty & Co Burdett Sam Waite Estys United States Supreme Court National Bank First National Bank Fellows Falls Bellows Falls First National Bank of

Rhode Island Rowing Trials Aloft with Easton Regatta Plans

Providence June 16 reports wind and weather favoring tomorrow’s rowing races. Contestants received instructions from the Eastern Rowing Association committee and positions were drawn for amateurs led by William Murray and Timothy Murphy while professionals include Wallace Ross and George Lee. Colors, starts, referees, and prizes were slated for Coliseum Rocky Point with Gov. Littlefield presenting after the event.

Rhode Island Providence Hanlan Gaudoin Boyd Ten Mile River Frenchy Johnson O’brien Boston Eastern Rowing Association Committee R. L. Neville New York Wm. B. Curtis Coliseum Rocky Point Gov. Littlefield William Murray Portsmouth Timothy C. Murphy Norwich Conn G. G. Fitzgerald Philadelphia Frank E. Holmes Pawtucket R. L Edward Hayden George Garsel John Buckley Portland Joseph Laing Montreal Canada R. Fitzgerald Fitzgeralds Wallace Ross St. John N. B George W. Lee Newark N.J James H. Riley Saratoga Springs N. Y Horatio Delano Chelsea Mass James A. Tew Eyck Peekskill F. A. Plaisted J. A. Kennedy George Hi. Hosmer Jacob Gaudoin Toronto James H. Dempsey Geneva Middleworod Eng Edward Hanlan Hosmer Holmes

Officers of the Road Claim Well Equipped Steamers

News from New York on June 16 reports President Babcock denying lack of equipment or officer efficiency on the Narragansett and Stonington steamers. Cargo salvage continues. no fresh bodies found. diver Captain Scott says no more bodies aboard unless infants hidden.

New York Babcock Stonington Narragansett Wrecking Company Scott William Atkinson Norwich

Smith College Holds Second Commencement at Northampton

Eight women graduate at Smith College in Northampton as President Gillman of Johns Hopkins delivers the address on female education. The college, numbering 190 students with 50 more to be admitted this week, plans a new library and art building funded by subscription, plus a fifth dormitory. Art, music, botany geology and mineralogy departments added, and 800 attend the president's reception.

Springfield Mass Smith College Northampton Gillman Johns Hopkins University Julia R. Door Rutland Vermont

Juniors Present Orations for College Committee

Hanover June 16 juniors elected to represent them in rhetoric delivered orations in the college chapel before a trustees committee. The lineup includes J E Sargent, W G Veary, H N Twombly, A Little, A Hadley, W W Davis, A B Dascomb, J W Lanehart, O H French, G W Pattison, W Moore, J E Odlin, C S Wells, C E Kimball, E G Kimball, C H Beckett. Prof and Mrs Hayes hosted a reception for the senior class that evening.

A. B. Dascomb Bellows Falls J. W. Lanehart Belleville O. H. French Hartford G. W. Pattison Hanover William Moore Brooklyn J. E. Odlin Andover Mass C.S. Wells Albany N. Y C. E. Kimball Rindge E. G. Kimball Nash

Providence College commencement dinner honors speakers and awards

At the June commencement dinner President Robinson presided. Governors and ministers spoke, and George Stephen Goodspeed won the senior class essay prize. Alumni vote for two trustees totaled 641 with Rev Edward Judson leading at 391 votes and Joseph H Walker second at 331, followed by Prof George J Chace and Rev George Bullen.

Providence R. I Robinson Gov. Littlefield Edward Everett Hale Heman Lincoln Edward L. Pierce A. H. Plumb Dr. Strong Rochester N. Y John F. Tobey Edward Judson George Stephen Goodspeed Orange N. J Joseph H. Walker Worcester Mass George J. Chace George Bullen Pawtucket

Highway robbery and attempted murder near Cheshire reservoir

In North Adams Massachusetts on June 16 an Italian peddlar named Borgeon was assaulted by tramps and robbed of his few dollars. He was knocked unconscious and thrown into the reservoir but survived with several contusions. Two suspicious characters were seen near the Baston and Albany Railroad at Pittsfield Junction. investigation to follow.

New York Hendee Brattleboro Col. Waite New Fane Vermont and Massachusetts Gov. Holbrook Connecticut Valley Vermont Valley Waite Portland Brattleboro’ National Bank Preble Preble House Cuba North Adams Mass Cheshire Reservoir Borgeon Baston and Albany Pittsfield Junction

Protracted NH State Prison inquiry ends defense begins

Testimony from John Burke describes harsh conditions and beatings in the New Hampshire State Prison. Deputy Warden Pillsbury later defends the administration noting prior disorder, smuggling, and inmate labor while detailing prison facilities and rules in a lengthy opening defense.

Consolidation of Boston Hoosac Tunnel and Western Railway

Albany June 16 articles of agreement for the Boston Hoosac Tunnel and Western Railway of Vermont have been filed. The new company will be Boston Hoosac Tunnel and Western Railway Company with officers led by President L Ames and Vice President John R Brewer. The lease between parties ends and the mortgage held by Elisha Atkins and F Gordon Dexter is assumed. Faster Western trains to shorten west to east transfer times via Chicago announced.

Boston L. Ames Elisha Atkins William L. Burt F. G. Dexter J. W. Candler R. Brewer J. B. Alley Oliver Ames A. A. Gaddis Guthrie George R. Blanchard George J. Post Col. F. Young F. Gordon Dexter Chicago Missouri St. Louis St, Leonards Winthrop Beach Winthrop Mass Isso Houston Lynn Ana Point Shirney Exchange Street William Bassett

Dublin Landlord Attacks Amid Evictions Spark Fatal Clash

In Ballinamore a landlord Henry Acheson with fourteen constables tried to fence his farm after eviction. About 1,000 tenants attacked. Acheson and police fled. Acheson shot and killed Meehan while defending himself. Evictions trigger strife as tenants refuse rent while police aid landlords.

Dublin Ballinamore Henry Acheson Tepvant Dollymount Ranges Joynt Rockport Mass Italy United States of Colombia

Tammany Completes Delegation Shift to Cincinnati Convention

The Tammany committee on organization arranged for delegates to the Cincinnati Democratic National Convention. A resolution pledged Tammany Hall to back a third presidential candidate if Tilden is the Democratic nominee and to oppose Tilden otherwise. The advance guard departed by train from Grand Central Depot, led by Senator Barnum of Connecticut, Smith Weed of Clinton County, and Manton Marbie.

New York Tammany Committee Cincinnati Tammany Hall Tilden Grand Central Senator Barnum Connecticut Smith Weed Clinton County Manton Marbie

New York party opens Glen House in White Mountains

A 260 strong party from New York Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts and Maine arrived by special train at Gorham at 4 PM to open the Glen House. A band and large crowd greeted them at Alpine House. Sixteen six horse coaches carried the guests to the Glen House for a sumptuous dinner. Chandler's band from Portland provided music. The gathering included many distinguished men. The Glen House Association holds its regular annual meeting tomorrow evening.

Glen House N.H New York Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts Maine White Mountains Gorham Alpine House Chandler Portland Glen House Association

Colgate Gives $50,900 Split Between Madison University

James B. Colgate of New York donates 5089 to Madison University and Colgate Academy, bringing total gifts to the university to 200000 and boosting endowments to 509000.

Utica N. Y James B. Colgate New York Madison University Colgate Academy

A Creditable Session in Congress

Commentary praises Congress for restraint and reduced lobby influence under Democratic control. It argues the session was not a failure, cites fewer scandals, and notes debates on currency and tariffs were not fully acted upon. The piece contrasts current frugality with prior Republican excesses.

Desperate burglar bound over in Bangor Police Court

John Carson, described as a desperate character, was bound over in Bangor Police Court for entering the residence of Mr. James Haynes Tuesday night. He restrained a young woman by placing a hand over her mouth until Mr. Haynes intervened, then held him until officers arrived. Another intruder entered Mr. J. T. Ricker’s home the same night and fled.

J. T. Ricker

Razee grain firm to seek assignment after heavy loss

Providence June 16 report shows Stafford W Razee a grain operator with liabilities estimated at 150000 to 175000. George T Baker and Co flour and grain merchants are connected to Razee and are understood to be making an assignment.

Providence R. I Stafford W. Razee George T. Baker & Co

Variety of World News and Local Facts Across Regions

Dublin deficit halts lending as Lords of the Treasury refuse new funds. Faribault reports a 46 year old mare claiming oldest horse status. Louisville bone factory offers same day grinding for bones left with the shop. Czar is widower, Victoria a widow among rulers. Spain’s Alfonso and Christine are the youngest pair. Germany’s William and Augusta oldest. Rome spends 200000 on public schools, ten years earlier none existed, schools now overtaxed. Dunkards hold Lanark Illinois convention with 30000 attendees and military-scale barracks. Humbert chides courtiers for secrecy. Monte Cassino Abbey, founded 529, rich library, rents fund the institution. radicals urge abolition. Provost Campbell of Greenock in Free Church abstinence society laments toasts with water. Sevigne warns Racine and coffee drift from fashion. Paris shows tea largely unknown to workers.

Victoria Alfonso Christine Spain William Augusta Germany Rome Dunkards Lanark Ill Humbert Italy Monte Casino Naples Campbell Greenock Edinburgh Free Church of Scotland Total Abstinence Society Naaman Mme. de Sevigne France Paris

Lost Narragansett duo found safe in New York

Telegram from New York reports William D. and Albert Smith believed lost on the Narragansett are now in the city safe. The Louisiana Supreme Court rules part of the state license law taxing out of state commercial travelers at 25 per month unconstitutional. A cave-in at a sand-pit kills German Freund of Buffalo and boy Philip Bender.

New York William D Albert Smith Narragansett Louisiana Supreme Court Freund Buffalo N. Y Philip Bender

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