Maine Letters Expose Opposition to Proposed Amendment
Pro Republican letters to the Post from Maine reps alarm some observers. The Portland Press concedes not all opponents are cranks, while another paper notes letters reveal unexpected opposition to the amendment. Maine’s sound sense may prevail against the restrictively radical plan.
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Massachusetts Democrats Name Butler Backed Delegates at Chicago
The Massachusetts Democratic convention in Worcester adopted a platform favoring tariff reform and pledged support for Benjamin Franklin Butler as the presidential candidate. Speeches by Albert Palmer and others praised reform, with Butler praised for his governorship and a slate of four delegates at large elected: Butler, Abbott, McCafferty, and Delaney.
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New Bedford
O'Neil
Boston
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Clinton
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Athol
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Westfield
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Fall River
Committee On Resolutions
Gen. Butler
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Bayard
New York
Cleveland
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McDonald
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Chicago
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Margan
Martin
Thomas Riley
Tammany Hall
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Palmer
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Cincinnati
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Butler
Thomas J. Gargan
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Lot and Honor
Theandidate
Reuben Noble
James Delaney
Holyoke
M. J. McCafferty
Josiah G. Abbott
Lowell
Souuslid
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Abbott, McCafferty
Delaney
Delegates-at-Large Elected by Massachusetts Republican Convention
Tremont temple hosted the Massachusetts Republican state convention to select four delegates-at-large and four alternates for the Chicago National Convention. Key speeches endorsed Edmunds and Lincoln, denounced Democrats on tariffs and civil service. Committees named by district, permanent officers chosen, with John D. Long as president and George A. Flagg as secretary. Governor Robinson declined to be a delegate. Convention adjourned at 3:20 PM.
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Newton
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Greenfield
P. L. Moen
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Dedham
Rodney Wallace
Fitchburg
Charles A. Beil
Lawrence
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Sudbury
Suffolk County
Jesse M. Gove
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George G. Cr
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Ware
Berkshire County
E. T. Slocum
Pittsfield
John M. Seeley
Great Barrington
Franklin County
Richard Tucker
Conway
Milbury
Er. E. Weedman
Dennis
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Stoughton
WH. H. Edes
Boston
Gov. Robinson
Downfall of James R. Keene Triggers Wall Street Collapse
New York April 30 reports reveal financier James R. Keene has failed after heavy losses from puts and calls in Erie Western Union Union Pacific stocks. He reportedly spent over 1.9 million cash to meet margins over two months, with no funds left. Associates say his fortune vanished, while brokers and bankers discuss the ruinous outcome and unsettled debts.
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Windsor Hotel
Dynamite Found Under Parliament Buildings in Ontario
In TORONTO Ont April 30 a shocker as two dynamite cartridges with wire and fuse were found under the crown lands office in the parliament buildings. Officials later uncovered two more under the steps to the speaker's chamber all seemingly placed today. The shells are Yowder company No 2 from Chicago and resemble fresh oiling. No suspects seen.
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Yowder Company
Chicago
Poorhouse Fire Kills 14 Inmates in Michigan
In Van Buren county near Hartford a frame poorhouse burned last night killing 14 inmates. The wing where they slept was consumed and most victims perished in bed. only one body was identifiable. The blaze was first heard as cries of paupers, with 45 occupants in total and a $15,000 insurance claim.
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Sawyer
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Fred
Pittsfield Murder Trial Hears Evidence On Dying Declaration
In Coxcord New Hampshire April 30 the Pittsfield murder trial spent both sessions hearing witnesses on the admissibility of Tilton's statements the night of the shooting claimed as his dying declaration. The court heard testimony to aid this ruling with the jury excluded. Counsel will argue tomorrow before a ruling. if admitted the declarations will be presented to the jury in the usual manner.
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Tilton
New York Assembly Passes Woman Suffrage Bill to Third Reading
A Wednesday report states the New York assembly advanced the woman suffrage bill to a third reading. Also noted are various, uneasy items including a Buffalo bookkeeper accused of embezzling $6000, recent arrests of Oklahoma Boomers, a Union Pacific wage cut order, a Des Moines murder confession, and threats of lynching.
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Buffalo
Indian Territory
Capt. Carroll
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Union Pacific Railroad
Machine politics in New Hampshire delegation triumph
In Concord New Hampshire the Rollins led machine wins control of the Republican convention delegation. Key figures include Rollins Sawyer Stowell and Clark amid ballot fights and resignations. The outcome sides with Rollins and prompts questions about future support and influence at Chicago.
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Maine Republicans Nominate Robie at Bangor Convention
The Maine state Republican convention at Bangor nominated Governor Robie by acclamation after a day of deliberations. Orville D. Baker was named temporary chairman, with 134 delegates present and 4 chosen to Chicago. Jonas Case was elected presidential elector, and a lengthy platform endorsed Blaine, civil service reform, and Arthur’s administration while opposing Morrison tariff.
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Eaton Nominated for Governor at Greenback Convention
In AuGuestTaA Me on April 30 the Greenback state convention with 145 delegates nominated W F Eaton for governor after resolutions. Delegates to the national convention were elected by district and at large. A bid to instruct for Butler failed and Col Jesse Harper spoke in the evening as the body adjourned.
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Levant
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Deering
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Chase’s Mills
Danforth
Benjamin F. Butler
Jesse Harper
Lewiston Greenback
Medicine Valley Bank Robbery Leaves Two Dead
A Me dina Lodger courier reports four men rode to the Medicine Valley bank at 10 this morning. They demanded money. Cashier George Goppert and President Payne refused, were shot, and died. The bank robbers fled as the city marshal fired. pursuit continues with plans for lynching if caught.
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Bank closes doors after government demand in Mexico
City of Mexico April 30 The government issued a peremptory demand on the National Bank of Monte de Piedad the oldest financial institution in Mexico. The bank then closed its doors to protect its creditors, which it has ample means to do.
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Tariff Reform Debate Sparks Public Outcry in Washington
The House adjourned after Hewitt argued for gradual tariff reduction to protect labor and existing industries. He claimed British workers benefited from free trade while urging delay in reform. Megy? Milliken of Maine opposed the Morrison bill as debate continued amid nationwide protest signals.
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Bill to Secure Cheaper Telegraphic Correspondence
The House committee on post offices unanimously agreed to a bill based on the Senate measure to secure cheaper telegraphic correspondence. It amends rates, eliminates the fourth assistant postmaster general, and restricts contracts to companies with at least 1000 miles of telegraph line in operation. The bill sets prepayment rules, rate caps, and penalties for failure to transmit messages. Adjacent items cover the Jeannette inquiry and a banking report request.
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Pacific Coast Transcontinental Tour Departs From Fitchburg Depot
The fourth Raymond and Whitcomb transcontinental tourist party sails this afternoon at 3 from Fitchburg depot on the Foosac Tunnel line led by Luther B. Holden of Boston with C. H. Bagley of St. Johnsbury as assistant. About 55 travelers, including some West arrivals, will travel 73 days covering Oregon Washington Puget Sound Victoria Idaho Montana Utah and a grand loop through Kansas Colorado New Mexico Arizona Southern California and Central California with Yellowstone National Park as an extended visit for some.
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Sullivan's manager challenges challenger for four rounds
Cincinnati April 30 John L Sullivan's manager issues a challenge to any man to face the champion for four rounds next Sunday with a prize of $1009 and the gate money.
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Victorian Hesse Battenburg wedding joins royal pageantry
A Darmstadt despatch reports Princess Victoria of Hesse wed Prince Louis of Battenburg today. After a civil ceremony the bride, led by her grandmother, processed to the palace chapel for the ring exchange amid a 36 gun salute. A banquet followed, attended by all guests except Queen Victoria, then the couple departed to Jugenheim amid cheering crowds. The column then notes the Egyptian crisis, Spanish insurgents, Cape Town riots, and a mixed set of official reports including a Madrid dispatch on Mangado and a Ciudad Real railroad disaster toll and a Commons vote on a crema licensing bill.
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Porters jailed over silk theft and city crime spree
John L Bryson 27 and Fred Harding 25 living at 28 Gol Street and 2040 Washington Street were arrested Wednesday on charges of stealing 105 yards of silk from Jordan Marsh Co where they worked as porters. A two year old boy drowned in a yard waterhole at 120 Old Harbor Street. Counterfeit dimes and quarters circulate, notably in the West End. A man presumed to be P Donnell of Biddeford attempted suicide in a Boston and Maine station car, dying at Massachusetts General Hospital. In Chaptoan Emerald Street a 14 year old boy Edward Hunderstroth was fatally run over by a brick cart. A 7 year old, Charles Blake, fell through a coverboard at Sargent's Wharf. another boy Patrick Riley helped him but both were rescued exhausted. Joseph Vaughan and Bernard Mullen were charged with stealing a $20 silver watch from James Chisholm on Cross Street. it was recovered. The policy shop at 712 Washington Street was raided. James Morse arrested for running the place.
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Riley
Murray Court
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Bernard Mullen
James Chisholm
Cross Street
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James Morse
Tilden G Abbott arraigned on embezzlement charge in Watertown
Tilden G Abbott was arraigned before Commissioner Hallett forenoon Wednesday on embezzling funds of the Union Market National Bank of Watertown. Attorney Joseph Bennett waived indictment reading and sought a postponement. Abbott held in 25000 bail to May 7 at 10 A M. He is also indicted by Middlesex county grand jury for alleged forgery of notes totaling 845 dollars of the same bank.
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Hurricane hits Couppeyville demolishing church and homes
A hurricane visited Couppeyville Kansas causing destruction of a Christian church and many houses with barns blown down. The same page advertises G W Simmons & Co suits at 18 and 20 dollars, listing 40 styles of German Austrian Scotch and English suitings and Angostura Bitters endorsed by physicians and chemists.
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