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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1880

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2

Little Corporal figure myths linked to Maine governor

A reader asks if the Little Corporal figure on a Paris monument after Napoleon’s fall is the same person as Maine’s acting governor. The article clarifies the confusion with references to the Little Corporal and three cornered papers, separating historical symbol from the Maine official.

Maine Europe

Post-office data shows stamp sales rise in 25 cities

The Post-office Department released a table on postage stamp sales over six months versus the previous year. Boston leads with a $49,287 gain or 10.2 percent, while Kansas City records the largest rise at 32.9 percent. San Francisco has the smallest increase, and Brooklyn shows an 8 percent decrease totaling 13.6 percent.

Post-office Department Boston San Francisco Kansas City Brooklyn

Senator Brooks Helps Clear Diamond Type in Insurance

Senator Brooks moves to remove nuisance diamond type from policies to aid understanding of contract tenor and limitations. Well managed offices and honest agents support clearer terms for customers to grasp dues and coverage.

Brooks

Tilden’s remark on the republic versus empire sparks intrigue

In a note to the Massachusetts Democratic Association, the speaker cites Tilden urging belief in the people’s loyalty to ancestry and humanity. The line, described as a “special significance” for a president, is offered with a reminder not to forget it.

Republic Empire Tilden Massachusetts Democratic Association Andrew Jackson

Blaine's support falters as rivals rally in political clash

The Post notes Blaine's fight with Grant has rallied his supporters who would not vote for him otherwise. Delegations from Boards of Trade and Shipping interests in New York Boston and Philadelphia press Washington to pass a measure barring compulsory pilotage. A Maine bribery probe yields dramatic testimony with White Swan and Harriman denying payments. Senator Richmond reports a Massachusetts prohibitory liquor bill. The U S government bought bonds at the Sub Treasury in New York. Gen Melikoff survives an assassination attempt in St Petersburg. An additional sugar policy push is anticipated in Congress.

The Post Washington Blaine Grant Rent Boards of Trade and Shipping New York Boston Philadelphia Maine W. R. White Swan Harriman Richmond Bristol Joint Massachusetts Senate United States Sub-Treasury St. Petersburg Melikoif New Supreme Executive Commission Congress House Committee On Commerce Sherman Merchants’ National Bank of Boston Drexel, Morgan & Co First National Bank Gen. Hishouse AvaGusTa Associated Press Portland Sepubicans Ellsworth Eugene Hale Saco Lewiston Skowhegan Carmel Hermon Plymouth Standish Sebago Gray Belgrade Buxton Harrison Kennebunkport Hollis Peru Harpswell Denmark Sidney Ganton Brownfield New Portland Ringfield Rome Chicago Manley Sebastian Manley Marbie Binnie William W.thomas, Jr Joseph R. Libbey Biddeford Kamlin Libbey Mulligan Devil Cincinnati Corporal Davis Wild Man Penobscot Charles A. Boutelle Len. Powers Aroostook Ladd Lindsey J. Manchester Haynes Frye Hale Gen. Chamberlain Hamlin Augusta Reed James M. Stone Kennebunk Greenbackers Plaisted Thomas W. Swan Mr. Watts Thomaston Ingalls Wiscasset Representatives Hall Joseph R. Bodwell E. T. Gile Almon A. Stront Lewis Barker Orville D. Beker Fred N. Dow William H. Simpson Belfast A. C. Hamlin Bangor Utica Chandler Five Cameron National Committee John Sherman Tre Fifteenth Street Farrisburg Bilaine Pennsylvania Independent Press Jot Grant Roscoe Conkling Vermont Edmunds Nordhoff Herald Sheriman Washburne Bristow South New York Tribune Washington Republic New York Times Illinois Independent Press Springfield Republican Hayes Melikoff Grand Moskaia Street Ireland Dublin Metropolis Metropolis Water Home Secretary Assassina Lunatic London Gen Melikotl Fergus

Quinine Duty Fight and Congressional Moves

Washington reports an amusing morning in the Ways and Means room as quinine manufacturers and druggists press for protection. They seek a 10 percent duty on quinine and removal of the East India bark discrimination, while fears of adulterated imports are voiced. Edward L. McPherson accepts the secretary post for the Republican Committee, resigning as Philadelphia Press editor. The Senate Appropriations panel signals a lively star route debate, with Republicans backing higher House funds. A sugar question reopen may occur this week with Phelps poised to move to reconsider, possibly reviving Robbins style legislation and affecting steel rails and related items.

Washington House Ways and Means Congress East India Tefé Senate Appropriations Committee Senate Etec Phelps Connecticut Robbins Brady Post-Office Department

Logan Attacks Porter Bill Over 60,000 Pardon Issue

In Washington Senate debate on Fitz John Porter relief, Senator Logan of Illinois rebuts the bill claiming it buys a pardon with $60,000 and denies any rehearing or retrial. He argues executive action and constitutional limits, saying the bill would bypass judiciary. Logan suspends at 3.30 to resume tomorrow.

Washington Senate Fitz John Porter Logan Illinois Porter Kernan Dem New York Logarn Krernan Areview Judicial Department

Republicans Declare Hull Pursued by Blackmailers

Washington dispatch dated March 3 reports Republicans claim Senator Hull is the target of blackmail threats. The Boston Traveller reprints the Despatch detailing allegations and the political reaction amid ongoing controversy.

Hull Washington Boston Traveller

Railroad bills and surveys dominate Albany session

New York March 3 Albany special to the Telegram covers the Assembly debate on two railroad measures from the Railroad Investigating Committee. Amendments shield the state from canal towpath rail schemes. Dr. Hayes denounces a Boston lobby pushing the plan. A third reading is ordered after a brief discussion. Also Yankton reports Indians blocking a Chicago and Northwestern survey across the Sioux Reservation led by Red Shirt. Gould plans Texas railroad purchases. Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway holds its annual meeting with directors elected and net earnings of 524,406 and a surplus of 149,696 after the February dividend.

New York Albany Hayes Boston Fort Pierre Red Shirt Gould Texas St. Louis Jay Gould Mississippi Texas Pacific Cleveland Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway A. G. Dultam B. J. Brown Columbus H. R. Ballzer George H. Russell

Hemoval of Causes from State to Federal Courts Eulogies

Washington March 3 The House resumed debate on a bill regulating removal of causes to federal courts. Amendments proposed to lower the minimum suit value and widen jurisdiction for patent and corporate matters. After voting, the chamber paused public business to consider Senate memorials and delivered eulogies for the late Senator Houston of Alabama.

Houston Washington House Townshend Dem Ilinois Mr. Robinson Mr. Robinson (Rep Massachusetts Judiciary Committee United States Circuit Courts United States United States Circuit Senate Alabama

Lowell Cemetery meeting lists officers and finances

Lowi mass March 3 The annual meeting of cemetery proprietors reports expenses at 11182 21 balance on hand 2432 26 and a permanent improvements fund of 6635 06 officers include trustees Peabody Boardman Barker Coburn Collins Cushing Gove Hayes Patch Runels Sprague Wiggin with Boardman president and McAlvin clerk treasurer. Chelmsford street bridge opens after 1879 interruption. ledge cut widened to eighty feet. James Smith held in $1500. O Hearns condition precarious. Edward Atkinson lectures on Cotton at People's Club. Royal Arcanum hosts Lawrence council with supper. Post 42 G A R charity event succeeds.

Boston Bridge Company James Smith Thomas O’hearn O’ Hearn Edward Atkinson Boston People’s Club Lowell Mills Lowell Council Royal Arcanum Lawrence Post

Who Tried to Secure Lewis Million Left to Uncle Sam

In Trenton New Jersey March 3 the United States case against conspirators accused of defrauding the government of Mr Lewis bequest continued. Mrs Lewis testified about her life in New York admitted her lack of standing to claim and implicated lawyer Russell as advising her. The government rested its case and defense motions were denied. Mark J Sacia testified about his character admitting prior arrests but labeled them bogus and claimed letters and cards about him were forged.

Trenton N. J Mare United States Lewis leTore New York Mark Lucia Russell Hoffman Park Mr. Mayo Bradford Mark J. Sacia

Threatened Raid into Indian Territory warned in Kansas City

Reports state United States Attorney to read the President's proclamation at the Gholohoma meeting in Merchants' Exchange. Speeches by Col Bondinot Franklin Blair Sidney Clark spark organizing campaigns for a raid. Leaders claim 2000 men can march in three days amid frontier troop deployments. Fear bloodshed unless the President modifies order permitting settlers on ceded lands.

Indian Territory Kansas City Kansas United States Gholohoma Merchants’ Exchange Col Bondinot Franklin Blair Sidney Clark West

Maine Republicans Gains and Detroitlike Blaine Hype in State Polls

In Maine, Republicans increased majorities in several cities though not uniformly, with gains in Portland and some towns offset by Democratic wins in Ellsworth Saco Lewiston and others. The piece notes coercive voting at mills, outlines district delegate selections for Blaine’s Chicago bid, and previews upcoming contests and potential gubernatorial candidates.

Gully Murder Trial Near DeKalb Mississippi

The trial of Virgil Gully for the murder of ex State Senator John P Gilmer, a victim in the Chisholm massacre, starts Monday in DeKalb Mississippi. District Attorney Ford leads the prosecution with Judge Ware assisting. Mrs Gilmer, widow of the slain man, departs Washington to testify.

Washington Virgil Gully John P. Gilmer Chisholm DeKalb, Miss Ford Ware United States Mississippi Gilmer

Maine Bribery Trial Continues With Testimony On bribes

In AvaGusta Maine the bribery inquiry resumes as Sheriff Libby testifies White denied sleigh-time association. Witnesses describe meetings in Augusta House Court House and Representatives Hall, with Swan Harriman and White denying money offers while Swan frames a public statement. The day ends with further cross examination and notes on political maneuvering surrounding Blaine Grant and the Republican nomination narrative.

AvaGusta Wm. A. Libby Kennebec County Wallace R. White A.C. Otis Winthrop Harriman W. R. White J. H. Patten E. ¥. Pillsbury Patten Mrs. Waugh Perham Street J. O. White Allen Thomas B. Swan White Swan Augusta House Mr. Swan Greenback Maine Court House J. O. Whitesand House of Representatives Greenback Party Republican Party Carleton Wallace Senator Blaine Blaine Sherman Swap Sewell T. B. Swan T. Townsend Litchfield Mr. White Isaac W. Hanson Mechanic Falls Nathaniel Gammon Mechanics’ Falls Augusta Tom Llewellyn Libby Albion Grand Jury John M. Jewell Clinton Libby

Czar Hosts Grand Day of Celebrations for Royal Family

A morning reception for Imperial officers and government officials led to a solemn church procession. The palace ballroom hosted a 4000-guest assembly, a cantata by Prince Peter of Oldenburg, and a theatre showing The Life for the Czar. The Duchess of Edinburgh led the Czarina's assembly as the town glowed with illumination and no disturbances.

Prince Peter of Oldenburg Czar Michel Gluska Duchess of Edinburgh Czarina Duke of Edinburgh Regiment of Lancers

Hopeful Signs That Great Powers Won't War

Private dispatches from Berlin report Emperor William speaking warmly of the French ambassador and pledging to maintain good relations. A congratulatory letter to the Czar, with Bismarck’s counter signature, has boosted confidence in European capitals and revived market faith.

Lonon Erlin William Count de St. Vallier Bismarck

Manchester Opera House Planned for 1500 Seats

The new Manchester opera house will seat 1500 with folding chairs, two balconies, four proscenium boxes, and a 40 by 60 stage, funded by a 35000 subscription. Hopkinton Republicans named town officers led by H W Green for moderator and D L Gage as Town Clerk. Edward Lynch survived leg injury after a lumber train accident, risking amputation. Milk Producers Association formed in Exeter with officers Scammon, Sanborn, Healey, Dudley and delegates Thompson and Sanborn, pledging to accept New England Association decisions and debating milk price from April to October, with most favoring 20 cents per can delivered to the depot.

Manchester Hopkinton H. W. Green D. L. Gage G. A. Stevens E. Danforth E. D. Smart G. B. Hardy Joseph Barhard H. W. Crowell J.F. Currier Melvin Colby Ebenezer Flanders Edward Lynch Parks’s Milk Producers’ Association Exeter R. M. Scammon Stratham George W. Sanborn East Kingston C. N. Healey Arthur W. Dudley Brentwood New England Association John N. Thompson J. Warren Sanborn Kingston Geo. N. Proctor Cor

Fifty four women added to Plymouth voting list for March meeting

A Plymouth canvass shows GOP candidate preferences with Grant 11 Blaine 9 Washburne 10 Sherman 7 Hayes 3. John J Russell elected to fill unexpired term on Old Colony Railroad board. Four Haverhill churches burglarized since Sunday with alms chest robbed at Trinity church, others lightly damaged. Fred Brisbin, injured in North Easton accident, dies. Alma Brown in Concord accused of drawing 300 from grandmother’s bank account by forged order. Charles Paull alias Hamilton arrested in Fall River for horse fraud. to be sent to New York. Onion growers of Newbury Old Town listed with yields and acres.

Plymouth John J. Russell J. H. Loud Old Colony Railroad Haverhill Trinity Church Grant Blaine Washburne Sherman Hayes Fred. Brisbin North Easton O. Ames & Sons Canada Alma Brown Stowe Keyes Concord Concord Savings Bank Stearns Brown Hill Fall River Charles Paull Hamilton Paull Newbury Oldtown Justin Noyes Tom Phornton Wm. W. Perkins Benj. C. Perkins & Sons G. A. Randall & Sons Moses K. Noyes Nathaniel Little, Jr

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