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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1882

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The Big Five Photograph Sparks Demand in Virginia

The group calling itself the Big Five in Virginia includes Republicans and Readjusters who opposed Mahone in the legislature. Mr. Weaver leads the Greenback party drive in Massachusetts, dedicating all his time to the cause from now until the election.

Virginia Mahone

Ten New York dailies split along party lines in era

The metropolis hosts ten leading papers evenly divided between Democratic and Republican factions. Only the Tribune defends Blaine against Belmont, led by its editor who authored the famed midnight dispatch to President Garfield.

Metropolis New York Blaine Belmont The Tribune Garfield

Foreign Affairs Committee to Question Blair Several Days

Washington May 3 The house foreign affairs committee plans a thorough cross examination of Senator Blair over three or four days. A resolution asked by Mr Bel mont seeks South Pacific fleet correspondence to show if orders were for serious business. Most members have long questions for Blair and will query him on points they should have raised with Blaine.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee Blair Belmont Foreign Affairs Committee Blaie Page Senate Ingalls and Hawley Court of Appeals Butler Supreme Court Mr. Ingalls South Carolina Mr. Butler House Springer Congress Blackburn Kentucky American Congress

Fire ravages Newark and Massachusetts barns in May blaze

A Newark fire station area suffered a major blaze destroying a steam engine house a hook and ladder truck two hose carriages the town hall and three houses with losses around 25000 dollars. In Beverly a barn owned by John Savory burned late evening with suspected arson and 500 dollars loss. A separate Boston area fire damaged dwelling No 38 Worcester square due to an overheated furnace causing 150 dollars in damage while another fire at East Boston 106 Princeton street caused minor damage to a Gretna closet in the same structure.

Newark N. J Beverly Mass Jobpn Savory Worcester Square James D. Thorndike Princeton Street East Bostop Timothy O’connell Peter J. Grady

Pennsylvania Republican call for May 24 state convention

The Citizens' Republican association of Pennsylvania issues a call for a state convention in Philadelphia on May 24. They threaten repudiation if the May 10 nominating convention fails to select candidates embodying pure republicanism and an honest administration free from bossism and spoils.

Philadelphia Citizens’ Republican Association of Pennsylvania Boss Bac Independent Convention Pennsylvania Richmond The Palitical Union Virginia Staunton John F. Dezendort W. C. Wicklam

McNeily vs Blackmar in High Court Case Crowded

The case of McNeily speaker of the assembly against Blackmar manager of the New York and Newfoundland railway was heard before Judge Prowess. The crowded courtroom showed significant interest with Premier Whiteway Shea Canadian representative and McKay Anglo-American Telegraph official present. Witnesses testified Blackmar threatened bodily harm and the defendant was bound to keep the peace in $1,000.

Sr. Johns N. F McNeily House of the Assembly Blackmar New York and Newfoundland Railway Company Prowess Whiteway Shea Ind McKay Anglo-American Telegraph Company

Land Leaguers Released and Celebrations Across Cities

Reports say many suspects freed from Clonmel and Kilmainham jails with torchlight processions and bonfires in Balla Belfast Cork Limerick Londonderry and Youghall. The Telegraph and Daily News discuss Forsters fate and government plans seeking changes to land policy and centralized administration.

Clonmel Kilmainham Land Daily News Forster Chamberlain Dublin Castle

Multiple Maine News Items Stir Public Interest and Tragedy

Obituary notes Edmund Day of Porter dies by self inflicted throat wound at 76. Prohibitionists and greenback factions pick potential gubernatorial and congressional candidates including Neal Dow and Solon Chace. A Maine conference marks its 35th anniversary with Bishop E G Andrews presiding and about 100 ministers present. Accidents claim lives as a Lewiston ladder collapse injures Fred Jackson Kansra Nason and William Randall. Randall suffers a broken leg. Crimes include Chester S. Cunningham sentenced to life hard labor for murder. Joseph Smith gets 15 months. A Cape Elizabeth tale reports a sea serpent sighting near Tauato. Bath worker Thomas Ryan dies after being struck by a crowbar at a rail crossing. Bath high school cadets host Portland cadets with Gov. Piaisted in attendance and a reception at Patten works.

Edmund Day Porter Neal Dow Solon M. EK Waldoboro Bishon E.G. Andrews New York Lewistoo Fred Jackson Kansra Nason Wiliam Randall Jackson Nason John F. Lovgent Cape Elizabeth Tauato Thomas Ryan Bath Ihe Bath High School Patten Portland Gov. Piaisted State Chandler Band of

Deaths and Accidents Highlight Local News Fragments

David Mayhew of Georgia is reported killed by an accidental shooting. Rev. W R Laird has raised 4500 for a church in St Johnsbury, New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. At Fort Cassin Vermont contractor Charles Stone was badly injured after being caught on a belt. Henry Seigel, 22, a saw mill worker, suffered severe injuries and an arm amputation with fatal prognosis.

David Mayhew Georgia W. R. Laird Presbyterian Society St. Johnsbury New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Cemetery Works of Hinman & Co Fort Cassin Charles Stone Henry Seigel Heartweville

Various Local Notes Include Arson Trial Outcome and Beach Seals

Mrs Susan Taylor was discharged after arson trial at Great Barrington. Newburyport fishermen report unusually plentiful fish. Provincetown is their bait destination. Striking workers from Lawrence aided by Fall River fundraisers achieved success. Phillip Stevens Benjamin Stevens and Joseph Wilson caught a five seal at Salisbury beach weighing 1000 pounds. Vic Samoset house hotel in Plymouth sold to Thomas F Frobisher of Newton. Henry H Mower to run it. A woman named Liz Wade, 34, appeared in Newburyport jail dock 40 times and has served 12 years. she faces nine months for drunkenness. Wausheskum encampment No 52 I C O F Framingham to celebrate fifth anniversary May 5 with parades, banquets, and concerts featuring Worcester and Milford groups. Taunton woman Mary Fratis struck by engine near Winter Street. taken to Dean Street station and is fatally injured.

Susan Taylor Great Barrington Newburyport Provincetown Lawrence Fall River Messrs Phillip Stevens Benjamin Stevens Joseph Wilson Salisbury Beach Vic Samoset Plymouth Vnomas F. Frobisher Newton Henry 8. Mower New York Liz” Wade House of Correction Waushleskum Framingham Mount Vernon Worcester Worcester Band Quinshepang Milford Worcester Brass Band Mary Fratis Taunton

Conductor Baldwin’s Train Robbery Link Revealed

The New Haven Journal recalls Conductor Baldwin of the New York and New England once led an Iron Mountain Missouri line train attacked by the James brothers at Gani's bill in 1874. They stole $11,000 and a watch Baldwin valued for duty. Jesse James gave back the watch remarking it would help him run his train.

Baldwin New York and New England New Haven Journal Iron Mountain Missouri James Boys Gani’s Bill Jesse James Claide Duval Phil Amépieceé Mr. Baldwin

May term opens with 385 cases in Hillsboro court

Special Correspondence from Manchester NH May 3 The May trial term of the Hillsboro county supreme court opened with Judge C W Stanley presiding. The docket lists 385 cases including 27 criminal matters and indictments against Nashua Manchester Peterboro residents for larceny and illegal liquor sales.

Boston Post Manchester N. H Supreme Court Hillsboro County C. W. Stanley Henry Lawrence Nashua William Aiken James White Alias FE J. Littlefield Joseph Rivers Aipla A. Hale Greenfield Mary Peacock Joby Mahaney Joseph Gill Freak Gavin Michael Bresnehan Greenville James McCurdy John P. Howe Nauskua Frank Kelley Peterboro

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Acts and Appointments

The Cambridge Board of Aldermen received liquor license remonstrances and a building removal petition. Grand and petit jurors were drawn. J A Porter sued the city for injuries from a falling tree. Several liquor license petitions and staffing changes were approved or tabled. Major budget amendments and sewer work were discussed. fire chief Thomas J. Casey was re appointed. many liquor license applications were deferred.

Amos Unternand Tre Department Avna Hayes Damnel McNamara Cty Laurel Albany A. K. Lombard Thomas J. Casey Fire Department Common Council J.J. Delaney Thomas W. Penny George D. Barney B. J. Roper Bhon J.J. Hicks C. E. Snow W. H. Cramp GC. E. White Supreme Judicial Court Field Adelaide P. Jewett Charles A. Jewett Lowell William Murphy John P. Squire & Co East Cambridge Brooks Henry W. Longfellow Stephen

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