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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1884

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President Arthur visits Princeton then heads to Washington

New York reports President Arthur meeting callers at the Fifth Avenue Hotel before leaving by Pennsylvania road for Princeton to visit his son and return to the city this evening, then depart for Washington on the midnight train. The Havemeyer inquiry finds him unable to manage his affairs due to drunkenness, with a $400,000 fortune and $25,000 yearly income. The Veterans' Sons' Musical association marks the Battle of Bunker Hill anniversary with prayers and songs, and a statue unveiling at Central Park draws a large crowd. Bearce & Hall of 97 Greene St. faces an assignment with over $70,000 in claimed preferences.

New York Arthur Fifth Avenue Princeton College Pennsylvania Road Washington Henry Havemeyer Havemeyer Bunker Hill Veterans’ Sons’ Musical Association Bolivar Central Park Bradstreet Bearce & Hall Greene Street

Deputies Capture Horse Thieves Near Helena Idaho

Deputies Gloyd Burns and Peel traced a gang that stole 50 horses near Helena two weeks earlier. They found the thieves asleep in a Rockville Idaho house. A midnight raid led to a fight in which George Munn was killed. Neal Murphy John Edmuson and Henry Edmuson surrendered and were jailed in Virginia City.

Helena Mont Gloyd, Burns Peel Rockville Idaho George Munn Neal Murphy John Edmuson Henry Edmuson Edmusons Benton Couch Virginia City

Death of Hon. Heister Clymer Reveals Morphine Link

Reading report states that Heister Clymer died after taking a morphine dose the night before. Doctors labored through the night but the patient died next morning. Financial reverses in the iron business were cited as a motive. He prepared a will two weeks earlier leaving everything to his wife.

Reading Heister Clymer

Notable Crimes and Financial Scandals Across North America

Reports of Luke Phipps hanged in Sandwich for wife murder. Joseph Dougherty, Baltimore post office money order chief, suspended for multi thousand-dollar defaulter status. Bridge Black & Co announce 1l percent wage cuts. about 300 employees quit. Cleveland broker Edward L Moon arrested under same statute as teller Stanley. Milwaukee Manufac turers' Bank liabilities around 400000, assets 500000, with low expected payout. president to honor debts? Greensburg Ky citizen Co. C. Morriss assassinated on road. six bullets, motive unclear. Cleveland public board of trade closed for gambling bucket-shop scheme. operators arrested. Dallas war against gamblers ends with James Walkerson paying 5000 to county. Other gamblers flee rather than pay. One gambler sought 10000 awaits overseas departure.

Luke Phipps Sandwich Joseph J. C. Dougherty Baltimore Bridge, Black & Co New England Edward L. Moon Cleveland Stanley National Bank of Commerce Sanborn Milwaukee Manufacturers’ Bank Conro Co. C. Morriss Greensburg Public Board of Trade Dallas Texas James Walkerson Dallas County Europe

W. J. Maloney faces slander writ in Vermont

Writ for $10,000 damages served on W. J. Maloney editor of the Richford Gazette over alleged slander of Judge Royce of St. Albans. Also reported: a man drowns after leaping into the Connecticut River. regimental reunions in Worcester and Plymouth with officers elected and dinner at Plymouth beach.

W. J. Maloney Richford Royce St. Albans John Tenter Russell Cutlery Company Turner’s Falls Mass Connecticut Fifty-Seventh Fifty-Ninth Regimental Association Worcester W. W. White New York Henry Benner Wire Mill Crossing Hallowell Superior Criminal Court Plymouth Walter Burt John Harris Barnabus Donbar Eighth Regiment J. H. Barnes H. Dolen H. R. Libby A. D. Apling J. M. Dean S. C. Wright Plymouth Beach

Maine Democratic Convention Chooses Redman for Governor

BanGor Me June 17 The Maine state democratic convention united behind John B Redman Ellsworth for governor praising his career from Ellsworth judge to mayor and pledging support for Cleveland For national delegates the slate favored Cleveland first and Bayard second amid enthusiastic speeches led by Archibald McNichol The convention elected Cromwell Levensaler and a strong state committee with notable Maine names across counties.

BanGor Wm. A. Cromwell Levansaler Cleveland Gov Archibald McNichol Calais Maine McNichol John C. Talbot East Machias Grover Cleveland Payson Tucker David R. Hastings Wim M. Rust James F. Rawson Bayard Charles McCarthy, Jr Portland Washington County New Brunswick Goodwin Judge Redman Hilsworth Deering John BM. K Redman Brooksville Hancock County Erastus Redman Ellsworth Redman Maine Democracy Phillips Andover Academy Bowdoin C College Ifereid Lan Anno Wismell United States St. Louis Chicago Orono Buckfield Cherryfield Congregational Church Young Democracy BaNnGcom William A. Cromwell Democratic State Committee Atwood Levensaler Thomaston Tilden George Donworth Houston J. C. Wilson A. L. Farnsworth R. D. Woodman KE. C. Moody York J. N. Childs Farmington Androscoggin John A. Morrell Aroostook John P. Canworth Cumberland Edward Payson Franklin Clifford Belcher Hancock W. W.A. Heath Kennebec D. H. Theng Knox Isaac Coombs Lincoln Alfred Lennox Oxford Thomas George F. Clifford John B. Redman John Benson, Jr Ferguson Maines Biddeford John W. Deering Franklin Smith C. H. Raymond W. W. Sanborn R. L W. Gould Waldo Chas. Baker Washington Benj. F. Milliken KR. C. Reynolds H. 3. Hathaway B. Brown William M. Rust Joseph I. Bass E. C. Allen A. J. Chase James Tobin David S. Hastings Charles McCarthy Trafton Hatch Wells J. D. Moore Ti. EB. Donigan Thomas White E. 5. Morris Henry Hudson EK. C. Moody Richard D. Rundlett Wiscasset Chas. H. Osgood Lewiston J. M. Whitmore Bath G. S. Holman Thos. H. Swanzey Bucksport Waterville Democratic Party of Cincinnati Dechde Agricultural College

Charlestown Cadets Mark Twentieth Militia Anniversary Dinner

The Charlestown cadets led by Capt Bateman held their 20th anniversary events with a parade to Youngs hotel and an annual dinner at Hall Whipple. Mayor Martin Senator Pillsbury and many city and military figures attended as Bateman praised the corps and its full ranks and treasury.

Charlestown Bateman Poston Young Hall & Whipple Martin H. L. Boynton Guy Robinson A. E. Pillsbury Frank W. Pray Col E. I Fruit Andrews The National Lancers Geo. T. Sears Lieut. Porter Fusileers Lambert Haynes Fifth Regiment James Swards Peter 5. Roberts J. W. Hill Samuel H. Leonard Otis B. Dudley Thomas Frothingham J. E. Phipps G. F. Crafts J. H. Caldwell Geo. B. Neal J. A. Wellington B. F. Strand Bunker Hill Barrows Pillsbury Commonwealth Ife Col. Truyll Capt Swords

Unfaithful Wife Murdered by Husband with Axe in New York Area

New London June 17. Joan Kennedy killed by her husband Kennedy who struck her thrice with the blunt axe while they walked near the Thames. He fled, was captured, and confessed a dissipated life including prior jail break ins. He is about 33, mother in Stockton asylum.

New LoNdon Conn Joan P. Kennedy Groton Thames River Kennedy Governor's Island Stockton

Indictments Narrow Grant Ward Financial Frauds

The United States grand jury indicted J. D. Fish and Eno C Eno for misappropriation of national bank funds. Ferdinand Ward faces an aiding and abetting charge related to bank lands. Fish faces 12 counts including fictitious loans to Grant Ward and overdrafts totaling about 1.7 million dollars. Eno faces 11 counts totaling about 3.6 million dollars. Fish will await bail renewal. Judge Van Helsen also appoints new trustees and a referee in trust accounts.

Eno Fish Grant & Ward Second National Bank Dame D. Fish van Helsen James McNamee Jense R. Grant Frederick D. Grant Wm. A. Parrington Dewitt Statlora McNamee

Indications Cleveland Will Carry Vermont Convention at Saratoga

A Boston Post dispatch reports nearly 380 Democratic delegates in Saratoga. Cleveland supporters push unit rule to win the state nomination. Flower backers claim momentum and oppose Cleveland over veto record. Vermont officials and Tammany factions shape a close, high stakes contest for Chicago pledged votes.

Chicago Cleveland Saratoga Flower Party Delaware Bayard Sanatoca N. Y Friends of Cleveland Friends of Flower Flower State Committee Tammany

Independent Republicans Meet to Oppose Blaine in 1884

In New York on June 17 a Boston assembled group of independents arrived to confer with New York rivals. The conference adopted a 25 member committee to oppose Blaine and Logan and seek a national representative conference. Letters of support arrived from Beecher and Adler as prominent figures expressed sympathy.

Blaine New York Independent Republican Committee Boston Henry L. Pierce Theodore Lyman Moorfield Storey Samuel Hoar James B. Thayer Phineas Pierce James Means Richard H. Dena Josiah Quincy Osborn Howes, Jr Col. T. W. Higginson Jabez Fox W. W. Va Geo Wm. Curtis Carl Shhurz James G. Blaine Force John A. Logan Natron Democratic Party Logan Schurz Chicago Stuart Wood Philadelphia Pennsylvania Thomas Wentworth Higginson Massachusetts Jackson S. Schultz Charles R. Miller Stephen P. Nash Cleveland Bayard Henry Ward Beecher Felix Adler ex-Guy, Fuller Utah Thos Nast D. H. Chamberlain J. W. Harper, Jr Ilenry Holt E. L. Burlingame Kr. W. Ammeden le Grand B. Lockwood G. H. Putnam

State Democratic Convention Backs Bayard for President

Dover June 17. The Delaware Democratic State Convention opened at 1 30 PM with Robert J. Reynolds presiding. Dr Ezekiel W Cooper was named permanent chairman, and the resolutions pledged adherence to party doctrines and urged Bayard as a statesman whose nomination would provide platform and candidate.

Bayard Dover Del Robert J. Reynolds Ezekiel W. Cooper Democratic Party of Delaware Union St. Louis Cinemonatz Chicago Thomas F. Bayard John W. Cansey Webster

Probable Nominations by the State Convention at Burlington

Burlington Vermont June 17 delegates from across the state gather as the Republican state convention meets here tomorrow. Local officials report nearly all delegates are present and attendance expected to be large with the event setting the stage for anticipated nominations.

Burlington

Republicans Split Over Blaine as Cleveland Gains Support

A Vermont dispatch says Cleveland and McDonald will sweep the country, while Massachusetts Republicans in Westboro Hyde Park Dedham and Lynn show strong opposition to Blaine. Many would vote Democrat if a decent man is nominated, with Cleveland favored by several. Blaine labelled corrupt by multiple speakers. Some officials and party members resign from committees in protest.

Vermont Cleveland McDonald Westboro Mass Blaine Lynn James G. Blaine Hyde Park Hyde Parker Massachusetts Dedham Col. Williams Benjamin F. Dodge Albert D. Bosson Francis ‘T’. Willing Chelsea Republican Committee George H. Perkins Republican City Committee Salem Logan Boston Buchanan Tilden Bayard Carlisle Ben Butler Butler Mr. Doyle Janes G. Blaine

A Concord Letter on Democratic Labor Plans in 1884

A Boston Post correspondence urges support for voluntary labor cooperation over compulsory forces, arguing for Bayard over Blaine and calling for anti government mongering meetings. The piece favors a candidate aligned with Knights of Labor and criticizes soldiers as campaign fodder.

Democratic Party Charles O’conor Blaine Republican Bayard McDonald Logan Knights of Labor Grand Army of the Republic Knight of Labor New England Walter Gibson Concord N. H

Veteran Army Flag Raising Planned at Metropolitan Hotel

A Union Veteran Army unit will hold a flag raising at their headquarters, 1162 Washington Street, on Wednesday evening June 18 between 5 and 9 o'clock. All late war veterans are urged to attend. The group denies any fixed endorsement of a candidate and says officers cannot speak for the regiment. Local notes include corrections about names in a recent anti Blaine call and remarks on party alignments ahead of the Chicago convention.

Union Veteran Army Metropolitan Hotel Washington Street Thomas R. Scott New England Conservatory of Music School of Elocution Tremont Temple Franklin Square Bartholomew

Fires Hit Several Boston Area Buildings and Businesses

Fire incidents across Boston and nearby entries include a barber shop blaze at Liberty Square No 4 where stock and fixtures suffered $600 damage and a dog perished. Additional blazes at a wharf in East Boston causing $50 damage and a Charlestown dwelling fire with $75 loss followed by a minor West Newton hotel fire. Brief telegraph reports note Laconia bakery and grocer warehouse fire losses of $1000, and a Bangor Orono saw mill fire with $15,000 loss and $6,000 insurance.

Boston Sergt. Lee Martin Griffin Liberty Square Engine Ladder 8 Protective Company 1 Marquand Gros Sumner Street G. L. Impert Winthrop Street Charlestown J. H Allen J. W. Williard Newton West Newton Laconia N. H Lee Ladd & Keasers Canal Court New York Thirty-second Street John H. Pool & Macy W. H. Popham & Co Bangor Matthew Lincoln Orono

Barnum Circus Draws Huge Crowds Across Two Shows

The great consolidated circus drew immense crowds yesterday with tents barely containing attendees at both performances. Barnum must be seen as crowds declare his show bigger and better than ever. Tickets are sold downtown at the same price to ease the rush.

Barnum

Regatta Off Nahant Dorchester Yacht Club Race Sees Wide Fleet

The eighteenth Dorchester yacht club regatta off Nahant featured three classes with prizes ranging from 60 to 5 dollars. The Huron won first class, Shadow took first in the second, and Kitty led the third, amid steady east southeast wind and a calm harbor start.

Nahant Dorchester Yacht Club New England Racing Association Wesley A. Gove W. H. Jenkins Commercial Wharf Boston Gas Company Commercial Point Dorchester Dorchester Bay Graves Davis Ledge Winthrop Thar Huron William Gray,Jr Nirvana Commodore Freeman Hesper W. H. Forbes Maguzie G. H. Warren Adrienne J. Pratt Shadow C. B John Bryant Lillie J. P. Gale Percy H A. Hall Lapwing J. Malcolm Forbes Cygnet C.b J. B. Rogers Nimbus B. Jenney, Jr Magic Echo Putnam and Hudson Bessie C. P. Curtius Vesper R. M. Benner Seabird G. S. Forbush David Crockett Putnam Black Cloud C. E. Cunningham Transit E. L. Ingalls Saracen W. P J. R. Fowle Maid J. B. Farwell Mabel H Robert Brymer Emily C.H. McManus Celeste George Thomas Lizzie Warner T. Luttred Gem W.H. Hammond Thisbe A. Freeman Rita A. I Bliss Una John Marno Wesley A. Gore Tufts Banneret Unat Davy Crockett William Gray, Jr Maggie J. Pfaff P. Freeman J.malcolm Forbes BE. C. Neal Cccel Hall Lithe Bgir McCormick

How The Late Duke of Albany Set Type

A Detroit Free Press London correspondent recalls meeting Prince Leopold Duke of Albany in 1879. The prince toured a major London newspaper, learned about printing, and even set type, revealing his skill with composing sticks and lines from manuscript. The author notes Leopold’s varied talents including languages and music.

Duke of Albany Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany London Detroit Free Press Prince Leopold Canon Duckworth Germany England Leopold

June Sports at Highland Lake Rowing and Baseball Weekend

June sports feature Bunker Hill day outdoor athletics with baseball, boating, and yachting. Hosmer defeats Hamm Highland Lake and City Point crews. Unions win while Reserves also triumph. Local scores and further events are chronicled in detail on inside pages.

Hosmer Hamm Highland Lake City Point Base Ball Nhome Bunker Hill Charlestown

Boston Boy Wins Sea Race at Point of Pines in 23 40

George H. Hosmer defeated Albert Hamm in a three mile sculling race for $1000 purse before about 10 000 spectators. Despite southeast wind and choppy water, Hosmer led from start to finish after Hamm misjudged a turn. Race time 23 minutes 40 seconds.

Boston George H. Hosmer Albert Hamm Point of Pines Hosmer Hamm Princeton N. J Hiamm J. W. Lonergan W. H. Crane Ee, B. Runkin

Sixth annual Irish Athletic Club picnic at Highland Lake Grove

The sixth annual picnic of the Irish Athletic Club of Boston drew about 4000 attendees at Highland Lake Grove, Norfolk, along the New York and New England railroad line. A long list of committee members names organizers. Events included jumping, running, club swinging, wrestling, sparring, and a hurling match ending in a draw between Kinsale and Boston clubs.

Irish Athletic Club of Boston Highland Lake Grove Norfolk New York and New England Timothy Deacy John Miller T. Murphy P. Grealy Charles Linnehan Maurice Dinneen John H. Costello L. J. Logan Daniel P. Toomey John Boyle O'Reilly Hugh O’brien John Cowley FP. A. Collins Col P. T. Hanley M. P. Curran J. W. Dumply D. 3B. Cashman E. B. Rankin J. Hartnett Dedham J. Griffin J. Welsh South Boston J. Reilly C. Wren James Grant J. Slourihan J. J. Watkins J.J. Bagley T. Daly Bagly Tim’’ McCarthy Patsy” Shepard J. Kilrain Sparrer Daniel Gill Kilrain Billy” Kivlin D. Major Corcoran Brothers Dorchester Kinsale

Interesting Carie Contests The Winners and The Records

Regatta of the City Point rowing association on Dorchester bay off City Point featured amateur and professional singles and four oared races. Weather turned rough. several boats took water. races postponed after a late start. Conley won junior single scull with 18 minutes 52 seconds, earning a silver watch. rifle match between Hillside Waltham and Arlington Heights clubs reported with full totals.

City Point Rowing Association Dorchester Bay City Point N Street Broadway Fort Independence Thompson’s Island Bradford Central Boyerett Middlesex Bradfords Centrals Everetts W. F. Conley C. Porter J. 3. Rearden Columbias D. M. Comer Comer Conley Reardon Porter W. Whippen J. D. Noonan R. Gookin 8. Gookin J. Conley Sylvie Gookin Richard Waltham Arlington Hillside Rifle Club Arlington Heights

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