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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1881

Page

2

Garfield Withdrawals Spark Open War Over Conkling Faction

A Detroit era piece argues Garfield’s withdrawal of Conkling allies’ nominations signals a long clash with the Grant faction. It portrays Senate votes as a test of presidential power and party loyalty, warning that confirmations would bind the Senate to a crime against the country and invite impeachment.

Senate Robertson Conkling Commerce Committee Toeday Mr.Conkling Gen. Garfield Republican Party Blaine New York Sfor Garfield Senator Conkling Tme Mr. Conkling Philadelphia Times Chandler Albany Argus. Dem Grant Roscoe Conkling Maine

Democratic Senator Questions Missing Senators in Safety Crisis

A Democratic senator asks a Republican about Mahone Gorham and Riddleberger. The reply suggests they are with the Committee of Safety, currently in a difficult position, while separately a contract is awarded to the United States Shutter Co of Boston to supply iron shutters for new public buildings in St Louis.

Gulf of St. Lawrence New England West Gulf States Missouri Valley Middle Atlantic States Missouri Leavenworth Kansas City Lexington Brunswick Mississippi St. Paul Dubuque St. Louis Helena Middle Atlantic le Claire Davenport Judge Robertson New York Washington Ben Hill Ransom Robertson Beck Gorham Riddleberger Vance Brown Georgia Gen. Garfield Conkling Burnside Ferry Michigan Sawyer Wisconsin Conger Cameron Don Cameron Senate New York World Civil Service Garfield Mr. Conkling United States Boston Empire State Republican Party New York Custom House Boston Transcript Cincinnati Court of Safety William E. Chandler United States Senate Gloucester Mass Berlin United States Fish Commission Soll Sons Mglasa and Glue Company William H. Wonsen & Co Halibut Smokers A.W. Dodd & Co Russia Cement Company Germany Mahone Committee of Safety United States Shutter Company of Boston and Albany Broadway City Hall City Engineer Committee On Streets

A Demonstration by Mr Dawes that Amused the Democrats

The Senate sat crowded on May 6 with Messrs Edmunds and Davis present. Mr Dawes moved to proceed with caucus resolutions after reading the journal. The yeas and ways vote failed, adjournment was defeated, and Dawes shifted to executive business amid Democratic laughter as the chamber adjourned until Monday.

Kemble Jis Kuddiman Judiciary General Committee Ruddiman Washington Senate Messrs Edmunds David Davis Mr. Conkling Dawes Harris Mr. Dawes Pendleton

Senate Debates Disclosure and Military Division Shifts

Washington notes the Senate votes to publish Senator Hoars speech on Chinese treaties while delaying broader disclosure. Military divisions are reorganized with Schofield on waiting orders and Sheridan commanding the Missouri Division. Nominations for assistant appraisers, receivers, and postmasters are confirmed. Indian Affairs officials change roles as Price is commissioned and Stevens becomes acting Commissioner. Extensions of six percent bonds proceed with Windoms target date of the 10th. Warrants issued for arrests of Black and Arbuckle amid guarded government remarks. Thornton expects no transfer to St. Petersburg.

Sherman Sheridan Division of the Gulf Schofield the Missouri Atlantic Pacific Hancock McDowell John B. Bowman Ute Commission T. A. McMasters Colorado Kirkwood Hiram Price New York Indian Affairs Ezra L. Stevens Civilization Division Indian Bureau Indian Office Anda Mr. Price Joseph R. Black Henry C. Arbuckle Cason Charles W. Matthews Edward Thornton London St. Petersburg

Telegraph Suits Report on New York Street Department Corruption

The Telegraph reports ongoing investigations into corruption within the New York Street Department. The article details lawsuits, alleged misappropriations, and related charges as officials and contractors face scrutiny. It also notes arrests and the discharge of several sailors accused of theft and related crimes.

New York Street Department Telegraph Atr

Forest Fire Destroys Acres in Rocky Woods Massachusetts

A May 5 6 forest blaze in Rocky Woods Holliston Massachusetts burned over a thousand acres of land and timber. Firefighters from Milford Hopkinton South Framingham and Holliston battled the flames most of the day until control was gained near evening. Heaviest losses fell to H E Bullard and J D and A F Shippe with partial insurance.

Holliston Mass H. E. Bullard J. D A. F. Shippe Milford Hopkinton South Framingham Ottumwa Iowa J. L. Taylor & Co First National Bank Harper Chambers & Co Taylor & Co

Five Men Charged in Worthless Bonds for Star Route Contracts

Philadelphia reports warrants for five defendants in fraud against the Government over Star route bonds. Three arrested—William R. Cason, Joseph Funk, and Joseph Blackman—charged with conspiracy to defraud and perjury. Bonds dated 1879 tied to mail contracts from Texas routes. others performed by different parties at higher rates. Cason posted bail. others held for further hearing.

Garfield Blaine Conkling Robertson Senate Merrimac Valley Dental Society American Dental Association New York Plymouth Philadelphia Mary J. Studley Fremingham Mass Baker’s Island Rockland United States Senate Hoer Pennsylvania Hoyt Palmer Boston Metropolitan Railroad Company Vienna Rudolph Stephanie Gloucester Berlin Eunice Sweat New Hampshire Belmont London United States Smith William R. Cason Joseph Funk Joseph Blackman Funk Blackman Cason Fank Fort Griffin Fort Elliott Texas Bracketteville Fort Stockton Tex

Concord Driving Club Opens Season With 100 Dollar Purse Race

Concord NH May 10 meeting features a mile heats harness race for horses never beating 3700 with eight entries. Races at Nashville TN include Lettina winning for 2-year-olds, Bootiack taking 3-year-olds, and Guy winning the mile and quarter dash while Washington races are postponed due to rain at the National Fair Grounds.

Concord N. H Concord Driving Club Nashville Tenn Lettina Babcock Glenmain Bootiack King Nero Fellowplay Guy Blanton Rogan Washington D. C National Fair Grounds

Jersey City Man With Smallpox Denied Admission

Edward McCarthy afflicted with smallpox sought admission to Charity Hospital but was refused. After visiting the First Precinct Station and being turned away by a sergeant, the case reached Chief Murphy who ordered hospital authorities to let him wait in the yard until county officials call for him. He remained at the station house corner at last report.

Gor Rockland Boston Mary J. Studiey Framingham Mass Baker’s Island Aoain K. Studley Williams Street New York M. J Normal School Worcester Thomaston Providence Cilley Jersey City N.J Edward McCarthy Charity Hospital Murphy Station House

Woman Drowns in Schuylkill After Wedding Day

Mrs Mary Patterson 23 leapt from Girard avenue bridge into the Schuylkill River and drowned yesterday morning. Her husband John Patterson a hosiery manufacturer. Friends cite poor health and excitement of marriage as possible causes.

Delphia Mary Patterson Girard Avenue Schuylkill River John Patterson

Machines to Replace Hand Sewed Shoes in Boston Market

Goodyear and McKay introduce sewing machines to cut costs while promising to match hand sewed quality. The article notes broad consumer demand for hand made goods and argues the machines offer advantages in welted shoes, including comfort, repairability, and uniformity. The Bay State Company in Worcester is also producing sewed brogans. The firm operates from 140 Congress street, Boston.

Boston Goodyear & McKay Company McKay Goodyear Goodyear & McKay Sewing Machine Company Bay State Company of Worcester Congress Street

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