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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1884

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Cholera Scare and Miscellaneous 1883 Dispatches

A Toulon despatch reports eight deaths from cholera yesterday with six more today as authorities push to halt the outbreak. Post mortems show Asiatic cholera signs. Paris rumors of cholera prove false. Marseilles notes business stands still. Also notes anarchist trial result, a severe hail storm in Erivan, a Plymouth case, Vatican Swiss settlement talks, and Paris cabinet order delaying Tonquin troops.

Toulon Paris Marseilles Graetz Erivan Russia James Reid Plymouth Vatican Gen. Millett Tonquin

Notable 19th Century Letters and Notices Fray Headlines

Daily Star reports E C Bailey assuming charge. Gen Herman Haupt visits American House. Buffalo Courier notes Gen Babock's fortune near one million. Rear Admiral Selfridge and wife stay at Fremont. Willam Tennyson wed Audrey Boyle at Westminster Abbey with Gladstone present. Symaven ty ONeil to wed Mary Snoldsby at Holy Cross Cathedral on July 1. Rogers Bey Egyptian scholar leaves vast Arab coin collection worth about £6000. Stilson Hutchins to retire from Washington Post to make printing presses. Herrick Genealogy in press detailing Jedediah Herrick to modern era. Two judgments against Myra Clark Gaines for $10,000 each. Jennie McArthur departs Crawford House after four years with gifts. Bismarck’s doctors ban late hours. breakfast becomes frubschoppen with lager and champagne.

Or. E. C. Bailey Daily Star Herman Haupt St. Paul Buffalo Courier O. E. Babcock F. ©. Selfridge Washington, D. C Fremont House Willam Tennyson Westminster Abbey Audrey Boyle Gladstone C. Irving Symaven Ty Joseph H. O'Neil Mary Anastatia Snoldsby Cathedral of the Holy Cross Rogers Bey Louisville Courier-Journal Stilson Hutchins Washington Post Myra Clark Gaines United States Court Jennie McArthur Crawford House Minneapolis Bismarck Munich

Cyclone cellars rise across Minnesota in brief notes

News in brief reports cyclones cellars under construction statewide in Minnesota. Philadelphian Eliza Cody leaves about 100000 to Roman Catholic charities. Hartford physician Dr C A Taft dies after a four week illness. Troy and Boston railroad sale rumors denied. St Petersburg bank of Clarion county fails. Philadelphia liquor dealers face license forfeiture after a law-and-order crusade. Mexican city despatch notes a street car quarrel involving Military Cadet Gonzales. a general major’s son and a servant were killed by Garza. Gonzales is not charged.

Minnesota Eliza Cody Philadelphia C. A. Taft Hartford Law and Order Society City of Mexico Gonzales Garzas Garza

New England Notes and Local Disasters

Reports from New England detail railroad service resuming on the Franconia Notch line as of the 20th. Inclinations include the Owl's Head Mountain house departure by Boston interests, a 13 month old in Providence fracturing their skull from a window fall, a body found in Ostegg's pond tied in a bag, large strawberry shipments from Somerset and Dighton to Boston, a Providence man taking his own life after illness, and a Portland hotel death of a liquor firm runner after a protracted spree without inquest.

Profile Franconia Notch Owl’s Head Mountain Lake Memphremagog Messrs. Hinckley & Delue Boston Marian Lancaster Delaine Street Providence R. I Joe Mitchell Deering N. H Ostegg’s Pond Somerset Dighton Albert G. Place R. J T. A. Greeley George O. Cutter & Co City Hotel Portland

National Association of Master Plumbers Convention

The Baltimore gathering featured an essay from Boston on sanitary plumbing and hydraulics for public health. Delegations from Philadelphia Cincinnati Jersey City Baltimore Chicago and others presented papers on apprenticeship journeymen relations city sanitation and trade protection measures.

Baltimore National Association of Master Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Jersey City Chicago

Republican National Committee Meets in New York

In New York on June 26 the Republican National Committee convened at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. John W. Mason presided, with George W. Hooker as temporary secretary, and Howard M. Smith as sergeant at arms. The gathering brought many nonmembers and young reform figures, discussing Blaine and Butler as leading potential candidates and outlining anticipated campaign leadership and headquarters at 242 Fifth Avenue.

New York Republican National Committee Fifth-avenue Hotel John W. Mason West Virginia George W. Hooker Vermont Howard M. Smith Illinois Congress Mr. Calkins Indiana Joe Chaffee Chauncey I. Filley John C. New Aldrich Rhode Island Blair New Hampshire John R. Lynch Mississippi Chicago Blaine Massachusetts Jones Fessenden Laying Haynes Maine J. Manchester Haynes G. A. Hobart F. E. Morey National Committee Mr. Haynes B. F. Jones Pittsburg Samuel Fessenden Connecticut J. B. Chaffee Colorado J. C. New Gen Logan Democratic Party Young Men’s Republican Club New York City Chaffee Fifth Avenue House B.F. Jones Mr. Hooker No. 242

Ratification Meeting in Faneuil Hall Endorses Gen Butler

A small attendance met in Faneuil Hall to ratify Gen Benjamin Butler for the presidency. George Sumner of Milford presided as officers were named by P. F. Field. Sumner praised Butler as the workingman’s leader while denouncing Blaine as an artifact of a corrupt Republican party. He argued Butler’s broad support from Maine to Georgia and among reformers and workers would carry the Democratic ticket.

Maine Mr. Blaine United States Senate Beaumont Gen. Butler Thomas Riley Feneuil Hall Democratic Party Jefferson Jackson Massachusetts Co. HH Benj. F. Butler Chicago America W. H. Barnum E.H. Hobbs B. Blakeman William B. Derrick Charles Menzesheimer Joseph W. Harper, Jr Arkansas Democrats Little Rock Ark Ocher P. Hughes E.B. Moore A. W. Files W. E. Woodruff, Jr Wood E. Thompson E. D. Carroll J. W. Callaway Paul M. Dobbs Faneuil Hall George Sumner Kiley Boston Benjamin J. Butler P. F. Field Salem Milford Benjamin F. Butler Georgia G—d Jas.g. Blaine Hisses Sumner Republican Party James G. Blaine Bayard Cleveland

Yale Victors In Four Mile Rowing Classic At New Haven

In New Haven on June 26 Yale varsity beat Harvard in the four mile race with a record time of 20 minutes 31 seconds to 20 46 Harvard. Yale led by a half length at mile and by three lengths at the three mile mark. Yale rowed 39 strokes a minute while Harvard averaged 35. A Columbia freshman race followed, Columbia winning by four lengths in 9 43, Harvard 9 04.

New London Harvard Osprey Yale Springfield Yales Columbia Columbias New Haven

Call for Redemption of Treasury Bonds and Navy Inquiry

The Treasury Department issued the 129th call for redemption of bonds totaling 10 million dollars in 3 percent bonds issued under the 1882 act. Principal and accrued interest will be paid August 1, 1884, with interest ceasing that day. The notice lists original and substitute numbers and notes that three months interest will be paid with the principal upon presentation. A naval court of inquiry met to investigate alleged frauds in the navy department, summoning officers to testify on receipt of goods. Detective Wood seeks 5000 dollars for services. The river and harbor bill advances in the Senate with net increases and new harbor appropriation items. Postmaster salary adjustments reflect the 2 cent rate. A reform proposal requires congressional records to accurately transcribe debates. Nominations: Eli H. W. Murray for Utah governor, Samuel A. Losch for New Mexico secretary, Dennis Eagan for Key West customs, and a call for national bank condition reports.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Act of Congress Treasury of the United States Navy Department Bureau of Medicine Edward Shippen Philadelphia R. C. Dean New York Naval Hospital F. Cones Boston Bloodgood New York Laboratory W. R. Wood Senate Scituate Mass Rockland Portsmouth H. N Newport R. L Cocheco River N. H Providence River Narragansett Bay R. I Connecticut River Hell Gate N. Y Postoffice Department Bridgeport Conn Augusta Eli H W. Murray Kentucky Utah Samuel A. Losch Pennsylvania Territory New Mexico Dennis Eagan Key West Fla

Alumni Dinner Highlights Penney and College Support

In Shippensburg Pennsylvania the Overseers named to fill vacancies are J W Perkins L W Gilman H W Oakes and A H Heath. The alumni dinner was well attended Blaine spoke praising the college and its work. He noted his ties to the institution and commended Dr Cheng for securing contributions.

Shippensburg D. D C. F. Penney Augusta Elijah How Chelsea Mass J. W. Perkins L. W. Gilman H.W. Oakes A. H. Heath Blaine Slaine Dr. Cheng

Blair Scheming To Use Pension Office To Buy Votes

The report outlines Republican strategizing in Concord and national scenes as Blair aims to leverage Tom Cheney for re election prospects in the pension office. It notes Cheney’s support from Pike and Blair’s desperate bid, with potential harm to the party if Cheney is chosen over rivals Stevens Merrill and Linehan.

Blair Pension Office Boston Post Concord N. H Tom Cheney Cheney Linehan Gen. Stevens Senator Pike Pike Stevens Merrill

Boston College Class of '84 Commencement Prizes Awarded

Boston College closed its commencement with the Class of '84, honoring prize winners and conferring degrees. Gov. Robinson attended as guests watched salutatory and valedictory papers on The Natural Law. Degrees of MA and BA were awarded to several graduates, followed by numerous prize medals in philosophy, physics, chemistry, rhetoric, and English composition.

Boston College Guv. Robinson P. J. Farley P.coleman J.J. Guarrity T. J. Coakley F. J. Barnes Farley Colman Coakley Garrity Barnes Edward J. Flynn A. B Charles V. Carroll Eugene A. McCarthy Francis A. Cunningham Francis J. Barnes George H. Brennan James I. Aylward John H. Leary John J. Coan John J. Garrity Michael J. Finn Patrick Colman Philip J. Farley Timothy J. Holland Timothy W. Coakley Walter J. Browne Pstrick Colman George A. Lyons Patrick J. Supple Florence J. Halloran Jeremiah G. Foley

New York Tribune Attacks Bayard Backed by Logan Record

The New York Herald notes Mills Tribune defends Senator Bayard while scrutinizing Senator Logan as Bayard’s running mate. It cites Logan’s 1859 1860 speeches attacking Illinois Republicans and endorsing fugitive slave capture, arguing the party would jail Seward and Lincoln for the irrepressible conflict doctrine.

New York Tribune New York Herald Mills Tribune Greeley Bayard Lincoln Seward Chase Welles Blair Fort Sumter Senator Logan Logan House of Representatives Illinois Congress Republican Party of South Ilinois Chicago John Brown Abraham Lincoln Senate United Siates Republican Party Chaois Democratic Party

Notes of the Contest in the Old Bay State

Election intrigue in Massachusetts and North Carolina unfolds as delegates shift allegiances to Butler and Cleveland. Reports cover party rifts, Blaine and Logan club efforts, and governor candidacy doubts amid rain delayed events. North Carolina nominating slate backs Cleveland with Bayard sympathy. New York GOP meets at Fifth Avenue hotel to organize leadership.

Old Bay State Chicago Butler State Committee Milford Ward 2 Blaine and Logan Club Gov. Robinson North Carolina Cleveland Raleigh N. C Donald Bain A. M. Finger T. F. Davidson W. L. Saunders W. P. Roberts Supreme Court A. S. Merriman Thos. Ruffin Wm. F. Dortch Julian O. Carr George H. Brown Bayard New York State Republican Committee New York New

Chandler details frauds in bureau of medicine and surgery

Secretary Chandler testified before a senate sub committee on public money frauds in the bureau of medicine and surgery. He cited false vouchers as the method, naming 66 suspected items totaling about 63000 dollars from 1880 to 1884. A fictitious firm and two named individuals appear in the scheme, with key conspirators sharing the ill gotten gains.

Washington Chandler Senate Committee Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Comptroller’s Office J. R. Agnew Jones & Webster Luke R. Jones Daniel Carrigan Edwin C. Kirkwood Department Wales McPherson Anthony Cameron Paris House of Representatives Carrigan Wm. P. Wood Navy Department Representative Hewitt House Committee On Uhe District Attorney’s Office Congress

Prominent Alumni Speak at Dartmouth 115th Commencement

The 115th Dartmouth commencement at Hanover on June 26 included a procession led by Arthur L. Spring and dignitaries such as President Bartlett and Gov. Hale. Alumni speeches followed in the church with remarks from J. E. Sargent, Stephen M. Crosby, Rev. J. D. Emerson, and other notable attendees from Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and beyond.

Hanover N. Y Dartmouth College Bartlett Gov. Hale Boston Cadet Band Arthur L. Spring of Lebanon Dartmouth Hall College Church E. A. Rollins Philadelphia Association J. E. Sargent Concord Stephen M. Crosby Boston J. D. Emerson Kennebunkport

Stafford Fires at Flagg in Athol Shooting

In Athol Massachusetts Thomas Stafford shot John E. Flagg from behind on a South Royalston roadway. The ball pierced the rear of Flagg’s head. Stafford surrendered to a local officer and pleaded not guilty to assault with intent to kill, with the hearing set for tomorrow at 10.

Stafford Athol Casewell

Government reports fall of Paga and Lacotera desertion

Lima reports the government has learned of Paga's defeat in the north and that General Lacotera was abandoned by his troops as the expedition approached. Ica remains in Cacere's hands.

Lima Paga Lacotera Ica Cacere

Bostons Crush Detroit in Baseball Showdown

Heavy batting and near flawless fielding powered the Bostons to a decisive win over the Detroit team. Boston scored in every inning as Shaw struggled, Meinke pressed, and Burdock, Hornung, and Crowley starred in a fast-paced clash. Detroit's errors and injuries compounded the loss, with key players sidelined and two pitchers used in relief.

Detroit Bostons Detroits Shaw Meinke Sackett Boston A.B Crowsley WHEE Wepeewees Bscuot A. B. Weok Farrell RS Tepeeiase Hanlon E Ten Bennett Lowe Es Coe Sboe DD Esgasenness O- Baker, Ei Grecess Shaw P Savrisntos 4000 Geiks Crowley Burdock Hornung Wood Hackett Geiss Scott Baker

Man Drops Dead at Door of His House in Charlestown

John Wallace 26 died of heart disease at his residence No 45 Lynde Street Charlestown on Thursday. Other items include deaths of Daniel Kelly at No 183 West Fourth Street from a fall while intoxicated, and Patrick McNair injured when his wagon frightened a runaway horse on Clinton Street. Also noted are arraignments of Dr. Samuel Allen and James Nicholson for murder in separate cases, Peter La Point’s arrest for embezzlement, a found body off Gallop's Island, Woolnough charged with larceny of $22, Roueshaw accused of assault with an ice pick, a sneak thief stealing $15 from a teacher during a Lewis School exhibit, and other brief mentions.

John Wallace Lynde Street Charlestown Daniel Kelly West Fourth Street Patrick McNair North End Clinton Street McNair City Hospital Samuel Allen Boston Worcester Gallop’s Island William Woolnough William H. White Charles Street Andrew Roueshaw Lavario Cayano Pitts Street Cayano Lewis School Roxbury Harriet J. Foster

Southern Pacific Chief Denies Bond Lending Claim

President Crocker of the Southern Pacific railroad firm repudiates a published claim that he could not borrow 25 cents in Southern Pacific bonds. He states he is loaning money now on Southern Pacific at 90 cents and notes Central Pacific is not embarrassed, with employees likely to be paid this month.

San Francisco Crocker Southern Pacific Railroad Company Southern Pacific Central Pacific

Fires Reported Across Five Districts No Major Losses

Telegraph brief from Machias Maine notes initial reports overestimated with only four townships burned and key timber not touched. Separate items describe McCrackens & Brewster furniture store fire in New Orleans causing 300000 to 400000 in losses, a Lowell barn fire injuring property, Belfast omnibus plant fire killing 39 horses, and J C Bradley soap factory fire in New Haven with 4000 loss.

Machias New Orleans McCrackens & Brewster Reyal Street Custom House Bienville Streets Lowell Mass Coolidge Street A. Eaton Loiselle & Vigrant Eaton Belfast Ireland

Ex-Major Davis gifts land for Worcester park plan

Worcester June 26 Ex Mayor Edward L. Davis signals intent to present 50 acres of land for a public park on Lake Quinsigamond shore. City partner Mr K H Bigelow adds 12 acres to his 32 acre gift. Davis also sends a $5000 check for park improvements.

Worcester Mass Edward L. Davis K. H. Bigelow Lake Quinsigamond Bigelow

Salem liquor violator fined and colors to be presented

John Vaughan received a $100 fine for violating liquor laws in Salem. Maj. Moore of the Salvation Army United States will visit Salem next Monday evening to present a stand of colors to the corps. Forty Lynn newsboys attended the funeral of Austin Hutchins killed on the Eastern railroad Tuesday, and they laid a floral tribute. Officer Dungan of Dedham was badly beaten by burglars attempting to break into the post office early Thursday. the attackers were identified by the officer.

John Vaughan Salem Maj. Moore Salvation Army of United States Lynn Austin 5 Hutchins Eastern Dungan Dedham

Large regatta entries for Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead

Eastern Yacht Club regatta off Marblehead today features 22 boats in three classes including schooners and sloops. The list includes Fortuna Hovey Gitana Alice Harbinger Adrienne Clio and many others with a special regatta steamer carrying members to the course and a detailed schedule of starts, prizes, pennants and courses.

Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead Fortuna H. 8. Hovey Gitana William F. Weld Alice Boston Yacht Club Harbinger J. M. Forbes Adrienne J.¢C. Pfaff Clio Edward E. Chase Tempest H.f.whittier Rebecca G.B. Upham, Jr Sylph Andrew C. Wheelright Keey and Cutters Huron William Gray Winonah James E. Stillman Bedouin Archibald C. Rogers New York Eileen Arthur Padelford Nirvana P. Freeman Addie Marshall Abbott Hesper William H. Forbes Dream Greely S. Curtis Lapwing J. Malcolm Forbes Clytie Frederick Cunningham Maggie George Warren Hera Charles G. Weld Shadow John Bryant James H. Blake E. V. R. Thayer Regatta Steamer Committee Rowe’s Wharf Boston Phillips’ Wharf Salem Beverly Regatta Committee Daniel Appleton H. B. Jackson F. E. Peabody E. B. Haven George A. Goddard Beverly Yacht Club Massachusetts Bay Buzzards Bay Monument Beach Nahant Swampscott Yacht Club Bowditch’s Judge Bowditch Curtis’ Point Selman Curtis’s Point George H. Richards John Dane Gordon Dexter George B. Inches W. Lloyd Jeffries

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