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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1881

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Massachusetts Leads New England in Public Schools and Teachers

Advance sheets from the U S commissioner of education report Massachusetts with 5 730 public schools 7 390 female teachers and 1 118 Yale teachers Maine follows New England peers while Vermont ranks third. Separately Kentucky Democrats split into two factions named swallowtails and fragged reubens mimicking Albany tactics.

United States Commissioner of Education Massachusetts Yale Maine New England Vermont New York Kentucky Reubens Albany

Albany factions edge toward a compromise in stalwart disputes

The passage notes both sides in Albany accuse the other of deceit as stalwarts and half breeds seek a settlement. It suggests gentlemen from either side could settle their differences through negotiation.

Albany

Prominent Citizens Cured at Washingtonian Home

Dr Day of the Washingtonian home in this city says he can point to learned judges respected pastors lawyers doctors and thousands of upright citizens who formerly drank to excess but were permanently cured at the home.

Day Washingtonian Fink Hillier James Gourley Dora Daniel Dougherty Dougherty

English town fortune teller expelled by magistrate

Report notes evidence of a conclusive character as a woman professing to read planets was arrested. A magistrate ordered her to leave town at once, while remarks imply the author prefers the United States where influence can buy legislators and such actions go unchecked.

United States Eigland

Punish Thieves Who Rob the Government

The Washington Sentinel urges severe punishment for government robberies, demanding disrepute for corrupt officials. It notes the paper's own reputation for exposing fraud and its authorship by this Washington publication.

Washington Sentinel The Sentinel Washington

John K Hall retires after thirty one years at National Bank

Mr John K Hall resigns as cashier of the National Bank of North America after 31 years of service. Directors express deep respect and regret at his departure noting his clear head and firm hand as he retires at age 70.

John K. Hall National Bank of North America Hall

Bankers plan summer convention at Niagara Falls

American bankers favor mixing finance and recreation and move their annual meeting from Saratoga to Niagara Falls in the second week of August. Circulars have gone to banks in several cities outlining the agenda to cut United States taxes on deposits, arguing the tax remains high after wartime levels. The gathering will also cover banking topics, with participation by experienced financiers, though they face strong local taximen pressure from the Niagara Falls hackmen.

Saratoga Niagara Falls United States Niagara F.us Garfield Hunt James MacVeagh Rockwell Long Branch Christmas Whitney United States Steamship Trenton Marseilles France Gulf of Lyons Treasury Department Customs National Bank Committee On Public Buildings Old State House Slade Whitten O’brien Albert Bowker Curtis Haldewan Bell Telephone Lowell United States Circuit Court American Bell Telephone Company Et al. Ve Albert Spencer Bill Equity Alexander Graham Bell Reis Germany

The Sly Comet Captures Wide Astronomical Attention

A modest new comet draws unprecedented interest from science observers and press. It trails a bright, historic lineage like Donati's comet but remains a fleeting, elusive wanderer sparking lively speculation.

Donati Qpi

Civil service reform murmurs rise in Garfield circles

Washington reports suggest a shift toward civil service reform with talk of competitive exams and reduced patronage. Garfield’s handling of spoils and patronage wins cautious support from party managers while reformers gain a cautious smile and Windom edits reform measures. The Albany strike and Conkling’s fate loom over nominee choices as the New York collectorship becomes a delicate hinge in ongoing senatorial battles.

Washington George William Curtises Republican Party Garfield Mr. Conkling Curtises Goodkins Feather and Pranella Senate Blaine Grant Conkling Congress Windem Tiissip Albany Merritt New York London Mr. Robertson

Intruders to be Removed from Choctaw Chickasaw Lands

Washington dispatch reports the attorney general clarifies that the Interior Department, not Indian authorities, must remove intruders from Choctaw and Chickasaw lands. Excluded classes include government employees, their families, travelers, permit holders, and certain white workers under Indian laws. Permits expire with their term, and removals will proceed under these interpretations. Canadians Ask for Information on Postal Card Contract Prices

Washington Secretary of the Interior Attorney General Indian Territory Kirkwood United States Indian Tutts Muskogee Department Commissioner of Indian Affairs Post Office Department Hazen Griffin Ottawa Canada

Fire Hits Vermont Farm Areal and Other Blazes

The barn and outbuildings of Mrs L D Kelly at Bradford Vermont burned Monday morning with three horses three hogs and farming tools lost about 4060 dollars insured Farmers Mutual of Vermont and Continental of New York. The Blaney barn on Stevens Street Peabody was struck by lightning during a Sunday afternoon storm causing roof and upper section damage valued at about 800 dollars insured at Andover. The Sherman barn in East Weymouth Massachusetts suffered an incendiary blaze Sunday evening with a 1500 dollar loss covered by insurance.

L. D. Kelly Bradford Farmers’ Mutual of Vermont Continental New York Wm. Blaney Stevens Street Peabony Andover Joseph Sherman East Weymouth Mass Crescent Court Jennie F. Haggerty Charles Roberts Maynard Polk Street Charlestown Officer Long Thompson Eliot House Eliot Street Frances Koester Hartford Conn J. Patterson Leonard Ware, Jr Dorchester Avenue Boston Matthew Talbot W. H. Brady Jordan, Marsh & Co Avon Street Coolidge 2D Police Maxwell Division 4 Ww. Bradley Madison Wis Saunders Pitsburg Harriett P. Pierrepont Portsmouth N. H James H. Pierrepont Montreal Allentown Saengerband Chicago Emma Donalds Annie Louise Cary Franz Remmertz Columbia Flamanna County Bill Hackney Watertown Grand Army Lawrence National Department George 5 Merrillot City Wall Thomas Dietel Everett Mills George Schiller Lancaster Clinton Nashua Cunningham Bridge John Manners Merrimack Street Haverhill Charles K. Patterson Acushnet Old Colony Weir Junction Timothy Connors John Doherty Lowell Henry Harrison Maiden Lane Harrison New Hampshire Wiliam H. Canby Colorado Springs William H. Salisbury Charles H. Salisbury New Bedford Fortress Monroe Ninth New York Regiment Mansion House Williamstown Williams College Garfield Mark Hopkins Blaine Chadburne Senator Ingalls Kansas Adelpine Union Cane Cod North Sandwich Cape New Breeford Mercury Dorcas Strange Freetown Miss Strange Otbers W.S. Weeks Superior Court L. W. Forbes Carrie E. Andrews Forbes Supreme Court Lyme Cambridge C.D. Hill’s St. Paul’s Methodist Church Andrews Dr. Weeks Joseph B. Andrews Weeks Hills Stevens

Harvard Beats Columbia in New London Boat Race

In New London Connecticut on June 27 Harvard won the boat race against Columbia amid calm waters and little public interest. Harvard led by miles and finished ahead with a time of 21 minutes 45 seconds to Columbia 21 minutes 38 seconds. Eldridge of Columbia fainted at the end.

New London Conn Harvard Columbia Lawrence New York Regatta Committee Cygnet Yale Goodwin Crimson America Vboth Eldridge Brandegee Sawyer Cabot Hammond Pierer Hodgens Chaillant L. E. Wicker Nellie W Philadelphia Charley Champlin W. E. Weeks White River Junction Connecticut River Connecticut River Lumber Company Russia London Times Petersburg Meliéoff Mehkoff Geneva St. Petersburg Aboul Aziz Abdul Aziz Constantinople Nouri Pasha Midhat Ruchdi Mahmoud Pashas Middhat Pasha Smyrna Fiat Midbat Mahmoud Pashbas Ruchdi Pasha Suryrna Paris Vignaux Garnier Piot Slosson Prot Siosson the Times Chamber of Deputies Cornell New Orleans State Penitentiary Secretary of State

Albany Senatorial Deadlock Moves as Turck Proposes Four Ballots

Attendance at the joint convention was 101 as Assemblymen changed ballots for Conkling and Platt successors. Potter led the Conkling ballot with 31 votes. Crowley and Hoskins also received support. A crowd of political action formed as Spinola noted a quorum issue and Turck urged four ballots per day, adjournment followed to noon tomorrow. The grand jury reported twelve indictments, seven sealed, with cautions about naming indicted individuals. Conkling and Platt returned to Albany for consultations amid the stalemate.

Albany Jcint Conkling Assemblyman Cowles Lapham Crowley Platt Palmer Corpnell Hoskins Potter Wheeler Cornell Roach Depew Kernan Gen Spinola New York Turck J.J. Hayes N. Y

Unprecedented Washington Storm Wrecks Property and Threatens Boats

A fierce Washington thunderstorm lasting about an hour unroofed Ford's Opera House and the city hall, damaged telegraph lines, flooded southern cellars, and caused about 100000 dollars in property losses. Excursion boats returning downriver raise fears for passenger safety amid the storm.

Washington D.C Ford Opera House City Hall Georgetown Kansas Wichita Kan Arkansas River Valley E. Pendergast Bridgeport James Horan Frederick Butler Black Rock Butler Newton H. B. Goodsell Sturdevant Station Ala Jane Miller Thomas

Railway Disaster at Brorelos Leaves Dozens Dead

Reports from Crry of Mexico detail a Morelos railway catastrophe near Mailpois where a bridge failed amid floods. A battalion of soldiers plunged the San Antonio river. 13 officers and 192 privates killed, 50 with serious injuries, and many burned as alcohol cargo ignited.

Crry Mexico Morelos San Antonio River Mailpois San Antonio Fatea Republic Los Gringos Secretary of Public Works

Cambridge Observatory Reports Northward Moving Comet

Unfavorable weather prevented last night’s observation at Cambridge Observatory. The comet remains visible at all hours, curving toward the north pole and likely passing near the pole line. Nearest Earth approach was about 30 to 33 million miles, with long-range prospects attracting public interest and comparisons to the 1807 comet.

Cambridge Observatory North Pole Earth Mother Shipton San Dong Esancas Somo Moe Joly Oooman Dr. Draper New York Dudley Observatory Albany N. Y Janne Boss South America Gould Chicago Curiaeo

Irish Commons Debates Protest Waterford Proclamation

Irish members denounced the Waterford proclamation as unjust and cowardly abuse of government powers. The adjournment motion failed 305 to 26. Gladstone signaled land bill precedence as the Times notes cabinet plans to press day by day. Cork reports 5000 troops in the county.

London House of Commons Forster Ireland Waterford O’donnell Dungarvan Gladstone Farrell Mullingar The Land League Healy Duke of Devonshire Brammagem Castlereagh Parnell Ohio Howie Sassenach M Robert Casey Messrs Pepper Davis Egan Gen McAdams Stephens the Times Commons Cork Ladies’ Land League Kilmallock County Limerick County Cork

Maine Deals and Drowns Highlight Early Maine News

Maine business ventures report John P. Webber & Sons purchase 12000 acres of timber land in Acton and Hudson plus mills and dwellings for 30000. A French-Canadian youth drowns in Waterville after a cramp. The Sea Side Reporter debuts at Old Orchard Beach. Horse thefts spread from Biddeford with a $225 team recovered and a thief jailed. Deputy Sheriff McAlister faces potential trial for prisoner escape amid intoxication allegations.

John P. Webber & Sons Bangor Acton and Hudson Wilie Bernard St. Francis Canada Waterville Sea Side Old Orchard Beach Messrs. Prescott Biddeford Pine Point Eben Page Marshal Kinnison Wilbur Stone Albert French Justice’s Court McAlister Rocklawa Lime Rock

Appointment and public works items in city meeting notes

Public weigher H. D. Page mentioned. Petitions heard for repaving Lenox street from Tremont to Shawmut and for American Bell Telephone to erect cable houses on bridges. H. D. Cogswell of San Francisco seeks a public fountain. Record commissioners ballot elected Wm. Wellmore and Appleton, with Whitmore. Various committee actions and a Harrison Avenue extension proposal noted. Fire department items follow.

H. D. Page George L.rannidge Lenox Street Tremont Street Shawmut Avenue American Bell Telephone Company H. D. Cogswell San Francisco Wm. H. Wellmofe

Mascot at Boston Museum Draws Big Crowd

Grayson troupe delivers The Mascot to a large audience at the Boston Museum with 89 performances planned through Saturday afternoon. Rice Goodwin company to present Cinderella at School Saturday evening. J. S. Mason earns praise in Pipno role. Oakland Garden hosts Rice's Billee Taylor company with strong cast. show runs nightly all week.

Olivette Gaiety Theatre Fifth Avenue Opera Company Mlle Blanche Corelli Henri Laurent Valentine James Sturges Capt. de Merrimac J. S. Greenstelaer Coquelicot Ella Caldwell Moustique Wentworth Pithily Frank Budworth Duke Harry Dixey Dixey Lina Lowaine Halbeck Alhambra Halleck Suppe Jeannie Winston Rene Pufaure Donna Juanita Boston Theatre Janet Edmondson Perrita Harry Pepper Gaston Dufavre Mrs Rose Leighton Donna Olympia Ellis Ryse Don Pomporio Arthur A. Bell Col Douglass W. A. Morgan Don Riego Vincent Hogua Gui Polo Ava Marie Somerville May Booth Clara Douglass Arthur van Houten Joseph Haas Batile Boston Museum Grayson Rice Goodwin Company Mason Pipno Oakland Garden Rice Billee Taylor

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