Lawyer John B Bottum Dies After Suicide in Florence
Northampton June 19. John B Bottum a lawyer and former Representative killed himself at his brother Edward Bottum's Florence home. He had attempted self harm with a pen knife weeks earlier but was saved. Bottum 39, native of Northampton, Columbia Law School 1874, ex Legislator and city committee chair, returned from Seattle amid local factory troubles and a failed mayoral era, with acute mental decline cited.
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Dillwyn Dies After Stroke on Swansea Campaign
Louis Llewellyn Dillwyn M P died after collapsing in a fit while addressing Swansea electors. Born 1814, he served as Liberal MP for Swansea since 1855 supporting home rule. A magistrate and deputy lieutenant for Glamorgan, he was director of the Great Western Railway and Glamorganshire Banking Company. His home was Hendrefolin near Swansea.
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Hunter and Baboon on the Vogel River Mountains
Cape correspondent recounts a deadly encounter near Somerset East where 60 plus farmer Nicho las Hurter fought a massive baboon. With no cartridges he hurled stones, stabbed with a knife, and barely survived as a wounded dog backed him at the cliff edge until the baboon fled. The hour and a half struggle left Hurter exhausted but alive.
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Sunday Concert on the Common Draws Multitude of Music Lovers
The first free concert of the season on the Common drew a vast, diverse audience from families to couples. Bandmaster Baldwin led ten numbers from Old Hundred to William Tell as listeners clustered on benches and grass, while spectators watched, critiqued, and enjoyed the sunlit performance.
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BEER ON THE BEACH AT NANTASKET HIGHLIGHTS LICENSE CLASHES
Beach crowds ignore Sunday laws as transports and amusements run at Nantasket. Licenses and raids loom as Stephen Latter accuses Chief Mitchell of bias while local officers seize liquor at Pilgrim House and preparations for a summer license census proceed.
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Violence at Killorglin political meeting erupts in rioting
In Killorglin near Tralee anti-Parnellite and Parnellite factions clashed as a meeting opened. The chairman was knocked senseless and severely injured. fights used clubs and stones. Military and police arrived after 15 minutes to restore order, eight unconscious rioters found, with up to thirty seriously hurt.
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Historic Williamstown Prayer Meeting Marks Mission Pact
In Mission Park at 4 30 pm an annual prayer service recalled a 86 year old moment when Williams College students formed the American Foreign Missions. Speakers included Rev R R Booth Dr Dwight W Marsh missionary in Syria Dr William Sanders from Central Africa Dr H P Perkins from China and Rev Dr Edward Taylor.
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New York
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William Sanders
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China
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Cleveland backers push for early ballot nomination
Cur iaco June 19 ex postmaster Harrity of Philadelphia calls Cleveland’s bid for the presidential nomination strong on the first ballot. He estimates Cleveland support at 550 and predicts delegates now on the fence will swing to Cleveland as favorite sons withdraw. Ex-mayor Fitzgerald of Troy says Cleveland can carry New York by 50,000 and can win Rensselaer County, a claim tied to broad Republican support shifting to Cleveland.
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William F. Harrity
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Harrity
Edmund Fitzgerald
Troy
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Cleveland Favored Quietly bySeveral States in 1880 Nomination
A historical County and state sentiment favors Grover Cleveland for the Presidency with strong Democratic enthusiasm surpassing 1876. Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan figures express solid support, while delegates weigh Cleveland against possible rivals and discuss potential nomination dynamics.
Regular New York delegation backs Hill to the end
Curiaco June 19 The New York regulars vow to back Hill as Cleveland faces opposition from Mugwumps and anti Cleveland factions. Tammany insiders admit Cleveland's nomination appears likely, while secret talks with anti Cleveland figures continue and Syracuse delegates push for seating tickets through Fairchild and a letter to the national committee.
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National Committee
Pattison Possibility Discussed in Pennsylvania Booth
Chicago reports a sensational claim that Hill would back Pattison of Pennsylvania, a letter from a Philadelphia politician opposed to Harrison. Pennsylvanians say Pattison is a second choice under Cleveland’s unit rule, with the delegation voting as a bloc on the first ballot. Harrity and opponents may file the unit rule challenge, but few would join.
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J. M. Guffey
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Mr. Harrity
Silver Men Rally Behind Hill In Silver Debate
From Cubago June 19 a Topeka despatch shows Senator Hill winning support for free silver in the convention. West and South delegates discuss uniting silver votes under one candidate. Colorado leaders claim 180 delegates back free silver and warn Cleveland may lose Colorado to the Farmers Alliance if he is nominated. Pence of Colorado notes Hill’s letter in favor of free silver and Colorado’s pledged vote for Hill.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Massachusetts Delegation Backs Cleveland on Rail Vote
The Massachusetts delegation arrived in Curcaco reporting strong Cleveland support on the first ballot. Governors Russell and Cleveland vie for influence with Hill supporters, though Boston’s Mayor Matthews notes a 26 for Cleveland and four for Hill while aiming to vote as a unit. Ex-Representative Russell and Patrick Collins observe a go as you please stance but rising Cleveland sentiment.
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Chicago
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O’neil
New York
Russell
Patrick Collins
Atrick Maguire
Vilas Arrives from Madison for Wisconsin Delegation Plan
Senator Vilas returned from Madison and was greeted at the Northwestern depot by Lambert Tree, who will host him during the convention. Tree also hosts ex-Secretary Bayard. Vilas says Wisconsin has issued clear delegate instructions and demands faithful execution, insisting on sound sense and decisive action.
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Incoming Delegations Rally Behind Cleveland in 1892 Bid
Curiaco June 19 The Pennsylvania delegation pledges solid support for Cleveland with Harrity predicting 64 votes on the first ballot though a small minority dissents. Vermont’s Donnelly pins faith on Cleveland or Hill for New Jersey. Missouri backs Cleveland with Governor Francis named a possible VP nominee. Michigan’s Campau predicts eight electoral votes for Cleveland amid a state ticket. West Virginia reports nine to three for Cleveland with a special train shown as solid. Illinois Tariff Reform League condemns protection and backs Grover Cleveland.
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Brilliant Oratory in Curiaco Nomination Session
June 19 Curiaco crowded with plans for presidential candidate nominations. Governor Russell of Massachusetts to nominate Cleveland with Breckinridge of Kentucky among seconds and ex-Governor Campbell backing him. Bourke Cochran to nominate Hill, John F. Duncombe to nominate Boies, and Gorman expected to be voted on rather than formally presented if roll is called.
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Boies
Massachusetts Delegation Heads to Chicago by Train
Massachusetts delegates to the Chicago Democratic convention traveled in two groups. Most left Saturday by the fast train over the Boston and Albany railroad with Rhode Island members, totaling nearly 150 aboard. They arrived in Chicago at 3 yesterday and were welcomed by Mayor Matthews and ex-congressman John K. Russell. The rest departed yesterday afternoon from Fitchburg station in a special car named David Garrick, arranged by John H. Dee, with J. W. Geer in charge. They will meet others at Greenfield, with a long list of named delegates and supporters joining along the way.
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Chicago
Boston & Albany
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Massachusetts Democracy
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John H. Dee
Pullman
David Garrick
J. W. Geer
Greenfield
James Donovan
James H. Stack
John E. Hayes
John C. Hartnett
John F. Sundberg
Charles M. Daley
M. J. O’brien
Charles Reinhardt
James Roughan
Edward Dagen
Daniel Kelley
John L. Murphy
Richard Carter
Lawrence
Joseph H. O’neil
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Cleveland convention clash over Hill nominating Cleveland
John H. Dee of Cleveland asserts Hill will nominate Cleveland, provoking Congressman O’Neil to propose carrying Dee to the top of Bunker Hill Monument if Hill makes the nominating speech. Dee counters the distance is 220 feet, while O’Neil taunts it could be 440 feet.
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Hill
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Bunker Hill Monument
Daniel Webster as a Pedagogue at Fryeburg Academy
The Portland Press details Daniel Webster teaching at Fryeburg Academy in 1802 for two terms, traveling 100 miles by horse from New Hampshire. Trustees rewarded him with thanks and a small gift, and he later copied deeds at the Registry Office. He sought a higher salary to aid a brother’s college costs, and his first July 4 speech marked his future as a famed orator. He remained fond of the academy and remembered by locals with souvenirs from him.
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Daniel Webster
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Suitor Defies Court With Contempt And Fines
In a court case the defendant rose to speak on the judgment and was fined ten dollars for contempt. A clerk presented a two dollar bill in payment but could not give change. The offender refused to take the two dollars, saying to keep it and settle the ten in contempt.
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