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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1880

Page

2

Special Sale Schedule for Horses and Goods in New York and Philadelphia

Wednesday June 30 features 10 A M horse sale by Moses Colman & Son and liquor sale by Chas Wentzel. 11 A M boots by W KR McKey & Co with national vendors in New York and Philadelphia. 12 30 P M boots by Rhodes & Co. Thursday covers dry goods and dress goods in New York and Philadelphia. Friday lists boots and shoes in New York and woolen goods and fabrics in Philadelphia by Samuel Bunting's Sons.

Boots and Shoes Philada Lippincott, Son & Co Boots Henry & Hatch Johnson, Moody & Co, Carpets New York Wilmerding, Hoguett Philadelphia Samuel Bunting Moses Colman & Son Chas H. Wentzel W. KR. McKey & Co Wilmerding Icans J C. McCurdy & Co John Horton John Horton. 12.30 P. M.—Boots and Shoes Rhodes & Co John H. Osgood Wilmerding, Hoguet & Co Nations Wilmeraing Hoguet Gornctings

Calivpgeuenia Mining Stocks Close in San Francisco

The San Francisco market closed with Calivpgeuenia Mining stocks showing a minus 25 amid thin volume. Traders noted a sluggish session as investors searched for direction and several miners posted small losses.

Gladstone Labouchere Compromise on Bradlaugh Seat

The Morning Post reports a compromise between Premier Gladstone and Labouchere for Bradlaugh to abandon his bid to take a pledge supporting the government. Bradlaugh’s cause is backed by Gladstone. Also notes battles near Buenos Aires and a Franco-American treaty overture deferred by Evarts. A peace treaty with Egypt is reported.

London Morning Post Gladstone Labouchere Bradlaugh Buenos Ayres A Times Paris

Two New Jersey and Pennsylvania Fires Claim Lives and Property

In Elizabeth New Jersey the Steam Cordage Company's storehouse and rope walk burned with a loss of 75000 dollars insured. Fire caused by spontaneous combustion killed fireman William H Wood and worker William Loseby, fatally injuring Jabez E Marsh and James Moore. Bradford Pennsylvania's Wescott House fire destroyed 31 buildings with 35000 dollar loss.

Elizabeth N. J William H. Wood William Loseby Jabez E. Marsh James Moore John Hoover John Seifert Bradford Wescott House Tanport Luna Valley House Oil Exchange

Delegations Rally as They Reach Syracuse Route

The Maine Massachusetts and New Hampshire delegations left Cincinnati last night and stayed within twenty minutes of the Tammany special to Syracuse. Crowds cheered Hancock and English at Cleveland Buffalo Erie Dunkirk and other stops with fireworks and music in Syracuse. Ira D. Haskins spoke briefly as New England delegates head to Boston expected Saturday noon.

Syracuse N. Y Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Cincinnati Cleveland Buffalo Erie Dunkirk Hancock Ira D. Haskins New England Boston

Hancock Man Leads United Democracy in Victory Drive

The Albany Argus extols Hancock as the unifying candidate for the Presidency. It lauds his soldierly virtue and statesmanlike mind, predicting nationwide support from Conservatives and Independents from the Rio Grande to Portland. New York unity is cited as a pledge for victory against corruption and hate.

The Albany Argus Army of the Potomac Hancock Republic Rio Grande Portland Friends of Good Government New York Imperial

General Hancock Receives Cincinnati Nomination News

The New York Graphic reports on Thursday scenes at Governor's Island as Gen Hancock learns of his nomination. He remains composed, calling himself a private citizen until official word arrives, and responds that his policy will be Democratic. Messages from public figures and twenty six New York citizens commend the nomination and express support for his candidacy.

New York Military Division of the Atlantic Governor’s Island New York Harbor Hancock Cincinnati Eyour Great Democratic Party Wilmington Del T. F. Bayard United States WM. Pinkney Whyte Str Joseph E. Johnston Joan Kelly Schell Louisiana J. B. Eustis State Central Committee New Orleans Timothhy Davis Plymouth N. H John W. Forney Hancock Club B. H. Waggoner Atchison, Kan Lake Erie Rochester State of Erastus Brooks William Purcell N. Y Herald Gen. Hancock P. J. Jordan New York Museum of Anatomy Broadway Bulfinch Street Boston Fifth Avenue Jaliff

Democratic Nominations Stir Coastal Cities in 1890s Press

San Francisco papers review Hancock nomination as unite on democracy while Alta and Chronicle frame it as risky with Southern influence. New York editor Curtis calls it respectable but not strong and predicts Garfield strength in New York. Reports from Haverhill Union Portsmouth and Peterboro show widespread Democratic celebration with flags and salutes.

San Francisco Hancock Alta The Chronicle New York George William Curtis East Garfield Haverhill Mass B. T. Brickett F. H. Pearse Haverhill Cornet UNION N. H Democrats of English Portsmouth Kittery Peterboro

Sensation in Canton as three boys are hanged for murder

Canton Ohio June 25 excitement mounts over execution of Mann Ch a nd Sammett three youths who murdered an old man for his money. Thousands visited the jail as militia guards and policemen keep order. Catholic and Protestant factions tied to clemency efforts precede the hangings.

Canton Ohio Mann Qhr Sammett John Waltmaugh Lowinsville Oler Germany Chicago Manny New York Christopher Spubler Massillion Myers Lammett Stark County Chris Obr Foster Columbus

Mystery surrounds West Hartford assault and tramplike fears

White River Junction Vermont June 25 The assault on Mr Tracy and wife at West Hartford remains shrouded in mystery. The arrested man may be accessory or principal with insufficient evidence for detention. A second man questioned claims Michigan origin en route to Strafford Vermont. Mrs Tracy’s wounds are severe and the case has sparked calls for harsher anti tramp laws as four suspects bound over for trial at County Court for store robbery at Sargent Jones.

White River Junction Tracy West Hartford Dutton Michigan Strafford Sharon Station South Royalton Sargent & Jones Woodstock John Morse Calais Dexter Canada Brattleboro Waite Waike James Lennon Fall River Mass Henry A. Clark Lennon Taunton Thomas Turner Clark Mattie Wagner W.G. van Deusen South Barrington Plymouth Elisha A. Holbrook Arthur F. Poole Brockton Wm. T. Wadsworth South Seituate Joseph White Hanson John F. Porter John Moore John Creden Moore House of Correction Creden Dennis Currath East Bridgewater Charles L. Atwood Josiah D. Perkins Abington George L. Howard West Bridgewater Thomas Davis Yorkshire England Rochester Daniel Ward Scituate

Whittaker's case kept alive by War Secretary action

The War Secretary suspended the West Point board's recommendation to drop Whittaker for academic deficiency. He may seek a court martial to defend himself. Dismissal now would cut off further hearing. Also noted are a contract for Patent Office Gazette photo lithography to Heliotype Printing Co. at $715 per page, Col. Fred Grant's Texas and New Mexico duty, and President Hayes' trip to Yale commencement in New Haven.

Washington West Point Academic Board Whittaker Patent Office Gazette Commissioner Marble Heliotype Printing Company of Boston J. R. Osgood & Co Col. Fred. Grant Texas New Mexico Sheridan Hayes New Haven Yale College

Four Infantry Companies Form Battalion Plan in Manchester

The First Regiment officers and men met at City Hall to organize a battalion. Col. John Y. Dillon presided with Adjt. Arthur E. Clark. Adjt. Gen. Ira Cross and others spoke. A committee of Dillon, four captains, and one private from each company was named to report in two weeks. An armory will be chosen once arrangements are complete.

Manchester N.H John Y. Dillon Arthur E. Clark Ira Cross Dillon

Man arraigned for assault with intent to kill in Wells River

Philip De Paris faced Justice John G White on assault with intent to kill charges after firing two shots at T W Taylor. Taylor disarmed and detained him until an officer arrived. De Paris was captured after escaping to Canada, returned, and released on $800 bail.

Wells River Philip de Paris John G. White T. W. Taylor de Paris Taylor Robin Canada

Lowell men arrested after alleged horse theft attempt

Edward Kerry and Michael Hartnett were arrested in Lowell after being intoxicated and trying to pawn a horse and wagon for ten dollars, suspected stolen from Sudbury. Democrats plan a ratification meeting Saturday at Huntingdon Hall with Jeremiah Crowley presiding and local leaders speaking.

Lowell Mass Edward Kerry Michael Hartnett Sudbury Huntingdon Hall Jeremiah Crowley Col. Haggett Cincinnati Lilley Williams Pilgrim Commandery of Masons New Hampshire

William H. English a lifelong Indiana statesman and banker

The article recalls the eight-term congressman from Indiana, William H. English, his role on the Kansas Nebraska bill and the English bill, his stance on Kansas under the Lecompton constitution, and his later retirement from politics to found the First National Bank of Indianapolis. It notes his loyalty to the Union, his 1864 convention leadership, and his personal qualities as a practical, prudent, and respected figure.

William H. English Indiana Congress Territories Greeley Senate English Free States Kansas House Committee of Free Conference Alexander H. Stephens W. A. Howard Michigan Greene Ofissouri R. M. T. Hunter Seward National Campaign Committee Charleston Michael C. Kerr J. F. D. Lanier New York George W. Riggs Emma M. Jackson Virginia

Opinions on Hancock and Garfield in Election Debate

The piece cites a New York Herald reader praising Gen Hancock as a noble private citizen and likely President, contrasting with Garfield critiques from the Nation and Graphic. It mentions platform expectations, doubtful states, and rising independent voters, with local notices of accidents and court cases interwoven.

Aged Farmer John Ellis Murdered in Little Valley Home

In Little Valley New York on June 24 crime reports an elderly farmer named John Ellis was attacked in his residence by masked assailants. He was killed and the dwelling robbed of about $400 in cash along with notes bonds and other valuables.

Little Valley N. Y John Ellis

Moonshiner Killings Stir Revenue Posse Near Red Oak

A revenue posse attempting to capture moon shiners near Red Oak Georgia faced resistance. One moonshiner was killed and another mortally wounded during the pursuit. A separate report details a marsh in Streetsboro Ohio where a deep pond produced eyeless fish after a freshwater flood. The Lehigh Coal Exchange plans coal price increases. Hayden Brown was hanged in Indiana for the murder of his mother in law. Benson Station opens on the Southern Pacific near Tucson with stages to Tombstone.

Red Oak Streetsborough Lehigh Coal Exchange Schuylkill Victoria Dakotah Pensacola San Francisco Sitka Hayden Brown Harrisonville Ind Inlaw Parrish Brown Kansas City Southern Pacific Railroad Tucson Benson Tombstone San Pedro Shakespeare New Mexican

South Boston Charities Bulletin Highlights Ward Efforts

The South Boston Branch of the Associated Charities notes growing work in Wards Thirteen to Fifteen with 50 to 60 volunteers aiding 125 families. Treasurer K. E. Pratt of Boston supports the effort and a modest subscription drive for the Bureau of Registration is urged to sustain the pivot of the organization.

South Boston The Associated Charities Bureau of Registration K. E. Pratt Chestnut Street Boston

Fourteenth Dean Academy commencement in Franklin honors Governor Long

The fourteenth annual commencement at Dean Academy Franklin drew a large crowd of alumni and friends. Governor Long with staff arrived and was welcomed by officials and a Woonsocket band. Diplomas were awarded to Annie H. Bearse Janet S. Cumston J. Margaret Jenkins Stella M. Paine Frank E. E. Smith Grace Thayer Susie E. Young. The day featured speeches by Latimer W. Ballou Rev Dr Capen Rev Dr Miner and Rev J M Pullman. The event concluded with prayers and musical selections.

Dean Academy Franklin Gov. Long Adjt Berry Kingsbury Lincoln Lockwood Bouve E. V. Horton Board of Trustees A. St. John Chambre Citizens’ Committee Woonsocket Brass Band Academy L. L. Burrington Mattie R Pelton Chicago Ill Frank K. Smith Wales Grace Thayer Boston Methuen Janet S. Cumston Love’s Joy Gumbert Clara Swasey Beverly Eedsress Stella M. Paine Dr. Chambre Annie H. Bearse Hyannis J. Margeret Jenkins Frank EE. Smith Susie E. Young Little Drama Burrington Latimer W. Ballou Woonsocket R.L E. B. Capen Trufts College A. A. Miner L. L. Burringtop

Notable Corwine Dies. Westchester Figure and Diplomat

Amos B. Corwine a prominent New Rochelle resident and former United States Consul at Panama died June 22. A Mexican War veteran he helped broker the Panama postal treaty and a key Colombia New Granada trade accord. Also noted are deaths of Edwin Briggs Francis D Howe James Follet Joyce Rev. Christopher T Thayer Hon C C Bowen and Dr Chas Nitzoch.

Amos B. Corwine New Rochelle Westchester County N. Y Jefferson Davis Mississippi Rifles Taylor United States Panama Lincoln Corwine Briggs Francis D. Howe Winthrop Street Melrose James Follet Joyce Joyce New York Empire City Tea Co J. Howe and Co Broad Street Joyce & Billings Catherine Street Christopher Toppan Thayer Thayer Nathaniel Thayer Lancaster Harvard College Beverly John E. Thayer C. C. Bowen Congress Charleston Charleston, 8. C Chicago Rhode Island Chas. Nitzoch

President removals at New York Custom House justified

Boston Advertiser notes that the Presidents action in removing Collector Arthur, Deputy Lydecker, and other New York Custom House officers followed a decade of frauds totaling over half a million dollars. Investigations revealed collusion with importers, while Arthur failed to detect the scheme and Lydecker protected him. The piece argues the removals were required by office oath and civil-service reform aims, countering spoil-system critics.

Boston Arthur Lydecker New York New York Custom House Civil Service Custom House Eommission Senate

Last dying wish for village band at bedside

Doctors said the man wouldn’t live and friends gathered around his bed. In his final moments he asked for the village band to play No. 6 under his window. The band complied and as the music neared its end the man smiled faintly and murmured that he was resigned before dying.

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