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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1881

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Upton ring fights to save Treasury power and Windom probe

Washington reports reveal friction in the Upton ring over contingent fund control and leaks. Ma Power resists ring methods, while Assistant Secretary French pushes to keep his orders out of Power’s hands. The piece predicts further investigations and possible indictments in the star route scandal.

Boston Post Washington Upton Ring Treasury Department Upton Ma. Power French Windom Power Ying New York City Congress Windlom Messrs Brady, Dorsey and Company James MacVeagh Andrepublican Brady

Bostons Lose To Chicagos In Hard Fought Baseball Game

The Boston team were heavily defeated by Chicago at the South End grounds. Chicago started slow but broke through in the fifth and sixth innings, aided by key hits from Dalrymple Gore Anson Williamson and Burns. Boston managed only one run as fielding shone on both sides with standout plays by Williamson Burdock Snyder and Quest.

Bostons Chicagos South End Fox Corcoran Secord Samyder Quest Dalrymple Gore Anson Walliamson Burns Barnes Kelly Williamson Flint Burdock Snyder Echicago Dalrympie Whitney OjGore Belly Scecesek Crowley Hornung Morrill Corcoran P Spyder Uehnt.c Sutton O!quest Vcic Nas APO Ieee Chicago Smith

General Marston Seeks New Excise Bill on Liquor

A New Hampshire proposal from General Marston aims to tax intoxicating liquors with a complex structure. It imposes per gallon duties on manufacturers and sellers with half yearly payments, effective July 1, and is criticized as too convoluted to function smoothly.

Marston New Hampshire State Board of Equalization

The 19th of June Prophecy Fails to Break Calm

The piece notes that despite a public drift toward doom on the 19th of June, life continues with debts due in July and farmers still able to harvest a turnip crop before frost. It cautions against relying on auguries and urges continued work until a higher power signals to pause.

Col. Sellers

Clergy to Close Churches For Rest During Heated Term

The piece notes Bose ton clergy plan to close churches through July and August to rest and recuperate in healthier locations. It argues ministers share fatigue with other professionals and deserve vacations to sustain long service and inspiration.

Boseton

Wisconsin Pledges Memorial For Senator Carpenter

A movement in Wisconsin seeks a monument to the late Senator Carpenter. The Milwaukee Sentinel endorses a memorial funded by small, uniform subscriptions and led by the Wisconsin Bar Association, highlighting Carpenter's legal fame and popular regard.

Wisconsin Curpenter Milwaukee Sentinel State Bar Association Sesson Madison Carpenter Senate Wisconsin Bar

Adjournment Demand Sweeps Albany Legislature

The Albany Argus urges immediate adjournment as lawmakers face growing public pressure over alleged bribery and unkept duties. It condemns ongoing sessions as crimes against honesty and links the row to money and moral compromise in a brisk market for virtue.

Albany Albany Argus Aly Courts of Justice

French Likely to Be Removed as Railroad Commissioner

Washington reports predict imminent removal of Commissioner of Railroads French amid accusations of treachery to the government stock rubbing tendencies and discourteous conduct. Secretary Kirkwood and Atty-Gen MacVeagh plan investigation as officials probe alleged irregular dealings with the Central Pacific.

Washington French Central Pacific Kirkwood Stanford Atty-Gen MacVeagh Interior Department Denmark

Adjournment of the Investigation Suppresses Testimony

Hanover New Hampshire June 18 the college investigating committee met with Judge Nesmith presiding. Memorials from Boston alumni and St Louis alumni urged favoring the president but were excluded from the session. An adjournment to July 12 was agreed as witnesses remain to be heard and the prosecution claims continues damaging evidence. President Barnett favors a prompt close and the committee will reconvene on the 12th of July.

Boston Post Chicago Maine Sons and Daughters Mr. Hersey Boston Paris Maine Alvah Hersey Palmer House P. Kimball & Co C. P. Kimball Lincoln Park Dearborn Avenue E. B. Washburne Ewing William Washburne France Bismarck Thiers Gambetta Lord Lyons Napoleon Ben Franklin Mr. Washburne Hanover N. H College Nesmith Field Harvey Jewell St. Louis Alumni Association Bingham Wniil Prof Quimby Profs. Blanfield Au Cttee Ana Image Nesmith Barnett Friends of the President Associated Press

Theft Shames Brooklyn Young Men's Central Republican Club

In Brooklyn a defalcation at the Young Men's Central Republican Club sparks scandal talk. The society founded during a campaign opened a clubhouse on State Street with billiard tables and hosted talks by Grant Beecher and Ingersoll. Beecher offered lectures at $100 after Grant presided. Funds from lectures and other events were reportedly stolen. a special committee seeks the district attorney’s guidance as several young men are named, though no arrests have warrants.

New York Lhbere Bob Ingerso Catlin Ten. Weaver Boston James A. Weaver Iowa Greenback Revere House Greenbags-Labor State Central Committee H. N. Stone A. B. Brown Worcester H. H. Bryant Sanderson Lyon Mr. Bond Virginia Charles H. Leitchman Marblehead Geenbackers Gen. Weaver Wendell Phillips de la Matyr Gellette Cary Weaver James Devine Charneltown Lynn Charles McLean Lawrence Newburyport Danvers Syvingfield

Albany Senate Deadlock Frays Assembly After Debate

In Albany the week ended with no progress in the senatorial contest as candidates held their ground. A joint assembly debate over adjournment featured Patterson alleging Garfield bribery to defeat Conkling and Hurd pressing for continued session to elect both senators. The tabled motion passed 54 to 31 with Republicans for and Democrats against.

Albany Assembly Patterson Garfield Conking United States Hurd Conkling

Farmington Republican Caucus Supports Dingley for Congress

The Farmington Maine Republican caucus Saturday was unanimous for ex Gov Dingley for congress, with seven delegates. In Norway on the 14th Irving Crocker was buried by a cave in of a gravel bank but rescued. he suffered a broken right leg, internal injuries, and bruising though doctors hope for recovery. Bowdoin College commencement events are listed from July 10 to 13 including sermons, exhibitions, class day, orations, and alumni meetings.

Farmington Dingley Congress Norway Irving Crocker Bowdoin College Bowdoin Praying Circle Samuel Harris Yale Divinity School Chamberlain Pui Beta Kappa Cyrus A. Bartel D. D Boston Praying Circle Maine Hall Memorial Hall The Maine Historical Society Adams Hall

Various New Hampshire Notices and Local Events

Short items report Shad taken in Portsmouth harbor, a boy fatally injured by a horse near Claremont, plans for a Nashua Pilgrims church edifice, schooners bringing salted fish to Portsmouth, and a 1911 New Hampshire Press association excursion. Also noted are a Nashua marriage involving a wealthy man, an excursion party route via Wentworth and Mount Desert, a three week normal institute in Hampton for colored teachers, the State Normal school examinations with Gov. Bell present, and a Temple Quartette Boston alumni concert and a June graduation timetable.

Portsmouth Harbor Erastus Bailey Claremont Pilgrims Church Nashua Boston Grace Choate Clara Bella New Hampshire Press Association Concord Saratoga Niagara Falls Charles BE. Laton Wentworth Newcastle Mount Desert Tuttle Henry P. Warren State Normal School Plymouth Hampton Muss Ellen M. Rood Susie M. Cate

Vermont and Rutland News Roundup of Local Incidents

Silas M. Waite committed to Rutland jail as diphtheria resurges in Bellows Falls. Judson Howard, Rutland painter boss, faces charges of criminal carelessness after two workers died from a fall. Rumors claim Trenor W. Park may found an orphan asylum with half a million dollars. A Frenchman in St. Albans caused a stillbirth after assault. authorities take no action. Abner Gidrell of Orange suffers severe paralysis and tissue loss. A.B. Keith of Lynn wins $33 damages in a bridge incident at Windsor. Vermont Valley railroad directors elected, incl Gov. Morris, H. C. Robinson, Fred Billings, J. H. Williams, J. A. Page, Barlow. president to be chosen this week. Burlington’s John P. Howard plans a Lafayette statue in University Park. Ward of New York to sculpt. cost about $25,000. Howard funds an Episcopal chapel and fountains for the city. a public fountain project proceeds.

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New York and New England Likely to Absorb Providence and Springfield

Providence June 18. Rumor circulates that the New York and New England rail road intends to absorb the Providence and Springfield road. Agents are reportedly buying stock. A route via Primrose station could connect Boston and Providence, shortening travel and freeing the NY and NE road from Worcester road dependence.

N. BE Providence Springfield R.1 New York and New England Railroad Company Providence and Springfield Pascoag R. L New York and New England Boston Primrose Station Springfield Road Woonsocket Woonsocket and Valley Falls New York and New England

Cyclone Hits Northwestern Illinois Yard Town

The Times reports a serious cyclone at the yard Hl. on the Northwestern railroad in Illinois. Initial dispatches said the town was destroyed but later reports, though incomplete, indicate heavy property destruction but no widespread calamity. Telegraph service is currently cut.

Curiaco the Times Northwestern

Sistimal Anniversary Sermon at Smith College

Professor Julius L. Seelye delivers a retrospective view of the institution during the baccalaureate sermon before the graduating Smith College class. He reflects on the college’s history and aims, offering guidance for the new alumni.

Julius L. Seelye Smith College

Sunday Services and Anniversaries Schedule

Rev. Father Gavazzi speaks on Religious Freedom in Italy and Rev. W C Winstow on The Fascination of Sin. The notice also lists anniversaries and related events for the day.

Father Gavazzi Italy W.C. Winstow

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