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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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May 02, 1884

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McLaughlin versus Drummond in Maine Republican row

The piece argues John Sherman is the best whist player on the continent and critiques Maine Republicans for blocking Charles McLaughlin from a delegate-at-large bid. It notes Drummond defeated McLaughlin over oratorical fears, while highlighting McLaughlin’s Blaine like appearance and potential impact at the convention.

John Sherman Charles McLaughlin Portland Josiah H. Drumgoond McLaughlin Maine Mr. McLaughlin Blaine Brother Drummond

Post’s misread rum punch debate angers Biddeford Journal

The Biddeford Journal accuses the Post of bias in its summary of the rum punch issue. It claims judges and leaders such as Judge Appleton, Judge Barrows, Ex-Gov. Chamberlain, and Rev. Dr. Hill opposed the amendment, while noting many Maine Republicans quoted by the Post held temperance views and that numerous recipients did not wish to be quoted publicly. The piece highlights broad opposition to the amendment among prominent figures and calls the Post’s motives into question.

Biddeford Journal Post Gen. Hamlin Trobbs Abram Sanborn Judge Appleton Bishop Neely Barrows Capt.Goss David N. Mortland Hill Chamberlain Frank A. Wilson Maine Appleton Dr. Hill

Political Splinters Across Parties In 19th Century Elections

A compilation of Democratic and Republican positions and tensions from various states. Carroll County Maryland supports Tilden by a four fifths margin while Maine districts reject Blaine resolutions. Clay County Illinois backs Tilden Morrison for president and Harrison for governor. Analysts debate Butler’s influence on convention plans and greenbacker alignment. Kentucky Democrats still back Tilden despite McDonald support. Mahone faces White Readjuster defections threatening Republican gains in Petersburg.

Carroll County Maryland Tilden Maine Blaine Clay County Morrison Carter H. Harrison Lowell Mail Gen. Butler Chicago Palmer Selon Chase Butler Selon Boston Post Joseph 2. McDonald Indiana McDonald Fall River Herald Henry Watterson Kentucky Watterson Boston Daily Advertiser N. Y. Sun Concord Patriot Thurman Kennebec Journal Republican Party Portland Argus Mahone Petersburg

New York Senate Passes Four Municipal Reform Bills

The New York senate on Thursday approved four city municipal reform measures. In Troy Troy masons idle as helpers seek raise from 225 to 250 dollars daily. employers refuse. The Methodist Episcopal general conference opened in Philadelphia Association hall with welcomes from Rev. Dr. Andrews Longacre and Gov. Pattison, Bishop Bowman replying. A standing committee plan proposed by Bishop Andrews and Rev. Dr. Buckley sparked debate but was adopted.

New York Senate New York City Masons Troy N. Y General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Association Hall Philadelphia Andrews Longacre Gov. Pattison Pennsylvania

Bank cashier retires. J W Work named successor

Mr J J Eddy cashier of the Maverick national bank retires after service. Mr J W Work, linked with the bank 13 years, fills the vacancy. Judge Lowell, longtime United States court official, retires from office after 19 years tied to district or circuit judgeships.

J.J. Eddy Maverick National Bank J. W. Work Bank Lowell United States

Debating tariff bill argues for revenue over spending

In Washington May 1 188? debate on tariff bills features Dorsheimer defending revenue reduction and opposing expansion of taxes. He contrasts hard path of tariff cuts with easier but risky increases in spending, warns against special interests, and urges lowering tariffs while preserving internal taxes on spirits tobacco and beer. The Morrison bill and protectionists are discussed amid calls for gradual reform and protecting labor.

Washington Dorsheimer Louis XIV Charles Spain England Napoleons Massachusetts Committee of Ways and Means Pennsylvania Mr. Kelley Europe Ohio

Common Council Concurrences and Conservatory Deal debated

The regular meeting featured conferred papers on land conveyance to the New England Conservatory of Music and an $3080 deal for 11,080 square feet on East Newton street. Amendments aimed to raise price to $5500, cover removal of interred bodies, and ensure burial elsewhere at conservatory expense. After votes, provisions passed amid debate on street superintendent election and East Boston ferries director ballots with no choice.

Ward 10 Conservatory Corporation Hichborn Fisk Goodman Ward 21 Blume Ward 11 Barry Ward 16 Fitzgerald Ward 2 Osborne Yeas Mr. Wharton Board of Health Collison Ward 6 Dole Fertilizer Company South Boston Committee On Health Dole Board of Aldermen City Hospital A. T. Nickerson Warren Bridge William Doogue Department of Common

Legislature Debates Naturalization Jurisdiction and Canal Bill

In the senate on Thursday, Loring reports a naturalization bill granting courts jurisdiction with residency limits, while a district court rule blocks out of-district applicants. Pillsbury dissents. Clara Barton collateral bond issue discussed. Cape Cod Canal bill substitute rejected 18 to 8, amendments renewed for next Tuesday.

Cape Cod Salem Senate Loring Joint Committee On the Judiciary Supreme Judicial Or Superior Court Pillsbury Clara Barton Committee On the Judiciary Barton Cape Cod Canal Cape Cod Canal Company

Possible Practical Joke in Toronto Dynamite Scare

May 1 report says the dynamite scare may be a prank or a position seeking plot. Wires lay visible, supporting theories. Extra guards have been posted around the parliament buildings and government house.

Toronto Government House

Fire damages stock and mill in three towns

In Pittsfield Massachusetts J B Harrison stationer and music dealer lost stock valued at 10000 insured for 8500. Sun Printing Company stock damaged by smoke. In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a forest along the Lehigh valley road from Newport to White Haven burned for days destroying chestnut oak umber and yellow pine. In Crapo Michigan L P Swifts saw mill seven miles east burned yesterday with loss estimated at 80000 and fully insured.

Telegraph Pittsfield Mass Allen Block J. B. Harrison Sun Printing Company Wilkesbarre Lehigh Valley Newport Whitehaven Crapo Mich L. P. Swift Here

Verdict of Not Guilty in Kellogg Case Noted

In the Kellogg case the court ruled the offense barred by the statute of limitations and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. The district attorney sought a nol pros as to Price in a conspiracy indictment with Brady, following a promise not to prosecute if Price testified. The session also covered Alabama Claims judgments and various Senate and House notices, including a tea import bill and a river and harbor appropriation update.

Kellogg Washington Price Thomas J. Brady Wylie Brady Kerr George Bliss Alabama Claims Court of Commissioners of Alabama J. Brooks A. F. A. Hilckenback H. Ahrens Wi. P. Draper George Draper G. M. Thurlow Chas. Norris M. G. Merriman Fordyce Wheelock Will John H. Hodgman Susan L. Steadman Chas R. Green Wallace St. Croix Redman Mary J. Redman St. Croix Redman Jenj. T. Cummings Wm. Cummings New Bedford Cordage Company Leander A. Plummer Lathan Potter Alex. H. Seabury Charles W. Clifford J. Arthur Beavis Chas L. Woods

New York Church Case Hears Arguments on Injunction

In superior court arguments were heard on permanent restraining injunctions against Rev. Dr. Newman and Madison Avenue Congregational trustees limiting their participation to conducting services only. Decision reserved. Western Union ordered a 20 to 30 percent rate cut to south and west. All-night messages to western points, including Kansas City, sent at 15 cents.

New York Superior Court Newman Madison-avenue

Republicans Split Over Delegates In State Conventions

The report covers Republican state conventions across Florida through Utah with Blaine leading in many states. Delegates announce preferences for Arthur, Blaine, Edmunds, Sherman, Hawley, and others, noting Maryland and Rhode Island divisions and varied district results for Chicago.

Florida Iowa Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Nevada Oregon Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin Texas California North Carolina Kentucky Maryland Minnesota Colorado Rhode Island Arthur Alabama Arkansas Delaware Georgia Llinois Indiana Kansas Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Virginia District of Columbia Blaine Michigan New Jersey Ohio Arizona Dakota Edmunds Logan Illinois John Sherman Joseph R. Hawley Connecticut Fairchild pGresnam Gresham Onotman Providence R. I Chicago Gorham P. Pomroy Frank M. Bates Pawtucket Ellery H. Wilson East Providence Daniel B. Littlefield Lincoln Warren O. Arnold Gloucester Fred C. Sayles Lewis S. Woodward North Providence Henry A. Stearns Yuba Utah Salt Lake City Gov Murray Gen Kimball

Seafaring Mystery in Portland Woman Vanishes

In Portland on May 1 Mr. Emery and wife traveled from the west en route to Gray. At the Eastern depot he briefly left her to tend baggage and she vanished. Police searched but found no trace. The woman, previously insane, may have dallied to the wharf and drowned.

Portland

Alonzo Anderson Kills Child With Axe in Pa Farm

In Stratford Connecticut on May 1 Alonzo Anderson a colored farm hand from Quannock Pennsylvania killed his five year old daughter with an axe. He is described as dissipated and possibly intoxicated at the time authorities report the incident as a fatal case of suspected drunkenness.

Startford Conn Alonzo Anderson Quannock

Walking match scores posted from New York meet on May first

The midnight walking score list shows Fitzgerald leading with 447 laps, Rowell 440, Panchot 592, Noremac 392, Vint 404, Herty 395, Elson 372, Nitan 150, and other participants.

New York Fitzgerald Rowell Noremac Vint Herty Elson Nitan Panchot

Various Local News Briefs From Newport and Neighboring Towns

Newport Vermont man reports wallet theft worth 150 dollars. Bellevue house at Newport leased by E J Wood former Claremont NH hotelier. A Frenchman Euzette Little from Canada fatally injured by railroad engine in Northampton MA. Natick ballot tampering case held for grand jury with 2000 dollar bond. Athol liquor cases adjourned with fines. Beals wounds Daniel Foley in Concord NH. Providence RI equity suit Evan Randolph vs Quidneck Co et al judged on jurisdiction pleas.

Wm. Bowley Newport Bellevue House E. J. Wood Claremont N. H Euzette Little Canada New Haven and Northampton Northampton Mass South Framingham Alexander Blaney Natick Athol W. It. Killay House of Correction W. P. Tenney John Griffin Beals Daniel Foley Concord United States Circuit Court Providence R. J Evan Randolph Quidneck Company

Dying declaration ruling opens Pittsfield shooting trial

In Concord on May 1 the New Hampshire supreme court ruled that Tilton’s dying statements may be admitted as dying declarations. The judge found the remarks at articulo mortis admissible. Defence counsel disputed the scope of testimony and awaited tomorrow’s decision. Prosecution began presenting witnesses, including Dr. John Wheeler and post mortem doctors Conn Crosby and Walker. The court adjourned to the next morning.

Concord N.H Supreme Court Tilton Pittsfield John Wheeler

General Strike Expands Across Union Pacific Network

CubaAGo reports Omaha workers quit en masse to join meetings protesting a ten percent wage cut. Denverers in Union Pacific shops, freight houses, and roundhouses strike for pay reduction. Toronto track layers strike for higher wages. New Durham workers strike over three months of unpaid wages, with others considering strike if back pay isn’t issued.

Union Pacific Canada Cubaago Omaha Toronto Ontario and Quebec Denver Col Union Pacific Railroad New Durrham N. J Round House West Shore Railroad

Tax valuations set for Maine telegraph firms in session

In Augusta Maine May 1 the governor and council set valuations and taxes for telegraph and telephone companies. Maine Telegraph Co 50000 valu 1250 tax Western Union 100000 2500 Great Northwestern 20000 300 International 50000 1250 American Union 5000 125 Atlantic and Pacific 5000 125 National Bell Telephone 75000 1875 American Bell 300 Beady and Linscotts 450 2,086 council to adjourn tomorrow and reconvene on the 22nd inst.

Augustta Sesssion Maine Telegraph Maine Telegraph Company Western Union Eevee Great Northwestern International American Union Atlantic and Pacific National Bell Telephone Company American Bell

Dynamiters Arrests and Trial At Birkenhead

Reports from London May 1 describe James Eagan's possession of documents linked to Daly dynamite plots. William McDonnell arrested at Wednesbury for Fenian ties. Daly’s trial at Birkenhead resumed, sent to Chester assizes. Nitro glycerine found in Eagan’s garden. Whiteleys fire injures workers.

Daly Birkenhead Eagan London James Eagan Birmingham William McDonnell Wednesbury Chester Castle Chester Assizes William Whiteley Westbourne Grove

Thetis Sails as Greely Relief Flagship From New York

The Thetis, chosen flagship for the Greely relief expedition, left Brooklyn navy yard at 2 pm with high hopes and heavy load. Commander Schley barred visitors as dignitaries and cabinet members including Admiral Porter, Chandler, and Lincoln traveled by train and boat to the scene. The expedition fleet, including Bear and Alert, prepared for a long voyage with fitout costs around 75000 dollars.

Greely New York Thetis Brooklyn Navy Yard Bear Alert Schley Admiral Porter Chandler Lincoln Washington Jersey City Navy Yard Gen. Hancock Governor’s Island Chester A. Arthur Sandy Hook

Landslide Carries Away Railroad Bridge in Dover

A Boston and Maine Railroad bridge over the Cocheco river near Dover New Hampshire was swept away by a landslide after a freight train crossed. The engineer was swept across the river with the hoisting engine but barely escaped. Damage estimated at 20000 dollars. several landslides reported influence and transportation shifted to Washington Street Bridge by carriage to the depot.

Dover N. H Boston and Maine Railroad Cocheco Washington Street

Robbery of Raesley’s Savings in Hartford Yard Heist

Jacob F. Raesley, a New York and New England railroad employee, was robbed of nearly $600, his five years of savings. While in East Hartford yard he worked a shift and awoke to find his wife unconscious in bed with a chloroform odor and missing money and a gold watch. Detectives have no clue, and few knew of the money.

Hartford Conn Jacob F. Raesley New York and New England Road East Hartford Pennsylvania New England Kaesley Raesley

Ex Mayor Saunders of Lawrence on trial for ballot tampering

LAWRENCE Mass May 1 The trial of ex Mayor Caleb Saunders for tampering with ballots continued with John J Donovan as principal witness He testified Saunders asked for the safe key and claimed ballots were fixed the night before recount Cross examination disputed his account Green wax on the ward 6 box seal and on a gas jet were noted but not reported The defense argues Saunders did not tamper and acted to protect Alder man Ford amid fears of a Hart faction raid

Saunders Lawrence Mass Caleb Saunders John J. Donovan Sheppard Alderman Ford Friends of Hart Citizens

Wealthy Soap Manufacturer Missing in New York

Benjamin Wallace a wealthy New York soap maker vanished after leaving home with a stranger to visit his real estate attorney Geo W McAdams of 11 Chambers Street. He was seen with a large sum of money and has not been heard from since. Foul play is suspected as his wealth is reported near 1 060 000 dollars and his business flourished.

New York Benjamin Wallace Geo. W. McAdams Chambers Street

The Coming Meeting of the American Medical Association

The American Medical association will hold its thirty fifth annual meeting in Washington starting Tuesday May 6. Nearly 2000 delegates are expected with arrangements for their accommodation and entertainment. A full dress reception at the executive mansion will be hosted by the president of the United States on Tuesday evening for members and their families. Wednesday features a reception by the Medical Society of the District of Columbia and various public halls will host notable residents for the association’s evenings.

American Medical Association Washington United States Medical Society of District of Columbia

Man Charged With Attempting to Poison Wife Arraigned

James V. Whedden was arraigned in municipal court on the charge of attempting to poison his wife. He is held in $10,000 bond for the superior court.

James V. Whedden

Water Supply Bills Move Through Morning House Session

Morning session reports bills to supply Marblehead and Winthrop with water, empower Framingham water company, and authorize secretary salaries. Afternoon advances include Essex jail site, Lynn Nahant water agreement, public parks, and tax with New England Spiritualist Camp, plus a 84 52 vote on stock transfers. Rejected resolution for Civil War veterans in Confederate prisons. adjourned.

Marblehead Winthrop Framingham Water Company Sigma Phi Society Williams College Hampden County Boston Committee On Claims Rogers Amiero Committee On Water Supply Lynn Nahant Essex County Salem New England Spiritualist Camp- Meeting Association Worcester Townsend Troy Greenfield

Reorganization plans and bonds on multiple rail lines

The Transcript outlines piecemeal reorganization for the Toledo Cincinnati and St. Louis system with 500 bonds on the Iron division in trust for June 23 sale and 50 refused. It notes 23 miles of broad gauge line, $22,000 per mile bond cost, and potential earnings for bondholders. It also covers Southeastern division bonds, St. Louis division bonds, Corbin meeting bondholders, and market values around 13 percent. Additional notes include Atchison extension plans from Silver City to Deming, Missouri Pacific first quarter earnings, and the New York Susquehanna and Western's annual meeting and finances. A bridge at Fort Smith and Arkansas division extensions are mentioned along with the A B C Pathfinder May issue and an old Boston and Lowell season ticket.

Europe America California New York England Boston Philadelphia Colorado Hudson Africa Pennsylvania China Mexico Canada North America Toledo Cincinnati St. Louis Transcript Iron Austin Corbin Ohio Atchison Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company Silver City N. M Deming Lee Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad Company Midland Railroad Boston and Lowell Railroad Lowell Wm.c. Gray Arkansas River Fort Smith Ark San Francisco Arkansas Paris Tex Houston Texas Central Gulf

Boston Bostons edge Buffalos 5 to 3 in season opener

The league opener in this city saw the Boston nine defeat Buffalo 5 to 3 before 3477 fans. A tight contest featured sharp plays and timely hits, with Whitney, Morrill, and Crowley among the heroes for Boston as they pulled ahead in the seventh and held on through the eighth to secure the win.

Bostons Buffalos Bisons Whitney O’rourke Brouthers Richardson Big Dan Morrill Collins Merrill Sutton Rowe Crowley Lillie A. E. Hornung Lf.scae Burdock Whitney Deweesveee Pbaccick Il Wise Crowley, Rf Hackett Oleic Cececvenu ORR Vedas Eegeies Giecces Issees Seeee Galvin I. — Tore Wacas Kcans Sean Snes Bumaelosic Iss Cee Conceel Butfalos McLean

Police Court Fines In Two Cities In Liquor Case

Ellen Kenney of Swampscott was fined 10 dollars and 05 cents in Lynn police court for liquor law violation and appealed. Henry S. Coolidge of Holbrook received 50 dollars plus costs in Quincy court for keeping a liquor nuisance and appealed. Petitions circulate in Malden to reinstate George U. Chase after discharge for alleged police rules violation. Swampscott police seized liquor from Mrs Olive Cheeney on Essex street. described as a troublesome location.

Lynn Ellen Kenney Swampscott Quincy Court Henry 8. Coolidge Holbrook Malden George U. Chase Olive Cheeney Essex Street Dedhan J. W. Chase George A. Guili Ebenezer Gould Francis Soule Salem Ihusday Salvation Army Beverly Peabody Danvers Chelsea Daniel O’brien Winnisimmet Street Boston Norfolk County Superior Court Abbie Leonard Josiah Leagitt Quincy

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