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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1880

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Non-residents taxed on capital in New York banks debate

The Lewiston Journal argues non residents with capital in New York banks or other businesses should pay the same tax as residents. It notes foreign banks objected to taxation "to death" in a proposed bill vetoed by Gov. Cornell, who sustained the objection.

The Lewiston Journal New York City New York Gov Cornell Casey Young Tennessee House Patent Committee Secretary of the Interior Wichita Indian Territory Ramsay

Illinois farmer remarks on Rhode Island natives in Decatur

An Illinois farmer writes to the Woonsocket Patriot that many Rhode Island natives have settled around Decatur. He says they are prosperous and contented and that none care whether Ulysses S Grant becomes emperor or Samuel J Tilden becomes president.

Woonsocket Patriot Rhode Island Decatur Ulysses SS. Grant Samuel J. Tilden

Senate adjournment likely by June amid House action

The Senate was not in session Saturday while the House approved the conference report on the Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation bill. Several bills passed and about fifty committee reports were issued. In Steubenville Ohio a brutal family murder shocked the city. Dublin reports Ireland’s famine relief remaining precarious through July. A Kentucky couple killed their two children claiming religious visions. James Redpath spoke at the Boston Theatre to aid destitute Catholic children, addressing Ireland’s famine causes and landlord responsibilities.

United States Senate House F. E. Beltshoever Pennsylvania Gov. Curtin Congress Steubenville Ohio Dublin Ireland Clarksville James Redpath Boston Pittsburg Wheeling

Sugar tariff fights dominate Ways and Means panel

The Ways and Means Committee debated sugar policy with multiple votes on keeping the omnibus schedule, replacing Tucker's bill with Frye’s plan, and potential shifts on duties. Felton’s misgiven vote could swing the Frye bill to a committee majority, while the panel foresees a House tally similar to the Townshend act.

Contested Curtis Yocum Election CaseReported and Passed

The House considered the Curtis versus Yocum election contest from Pennsylvania’s Twentieth District. The committee found no election was held and the seat vacant. Debates centered on alleged voter fraud and registry violations, with claims that 1000 to 2000 non listed voters and 392 non listed on registry appeared on poll lists. The session adjourned at 3:30.

Washington Singleton Mississippi Committee of Conference On Hooker Committee On Indian Affairs Indian Bureau War Department Curtis Pennsylvania Yocum Committee of Elections Gov. Curtin

Ways and Means Completes Tariff Debate on Pulp And Sugar

Washington May 9 The Ways and Means Committee finished tariff schedule deliberations fixing duties on pulp fibers paper products and sugar. Pulp duty 10 percent ad valorem jute butts 3 per ton flax and fibers 10 per ton paper 20 percent printing paper 15 percent vapor-involved materials 25 percent and tools 25 percent. Sugar schedule adopts a fixed 50 percent ad valorem equivalent with tiered pounds rates and a polariscope provision. Treasury may use chemical analysis polariscope to adjust rates on sugars.

Washington Ways and Means Secretary of the Treasury

Massive fires devastate Bradford and surrounding towns in May

A gas explosion at Rixford near Bradford ignited a blaze that destroyed eighty buildings and set oil tanks ablaze. In nearby Pirrspur, Pa, Kiefer Stiefel & Co. tannery and related properties burned, causing extensive damage and homeless families. Additional fires in Danville Va and Waretown N J, plus lightning strikes in Maine and Vermont, reported widespread destruction of businesses, farms, and ice houses with multi-town losses totaling tens of thousands of dollars.

Tn Bradford New Jersey Panville Bradford House of Justice Kendall and Eldred United Pipelines United Lines Tide Rixford Pirrspurg Kiefer Stiefel & Co Tanpery Spring Garden Avenue Allegheny City Filbert Street Kiefer, Stiefel & Co Wettach Danville J. B. Pace Richmond J. S. Winstead Greensboro N. C Murphy and Co Samuel Croxton John Does Croxton Pace R. Hodnott and Co Robertson and Co Pace’s Honnott and Co Border Grange Bank of Winstead Houpson Depot N. Y Tracey’s Kinderhook Bradley’s Tracey Cook Port Gardner Hovick Lovey Atwood Bower Palmer Norway J.G. Rowe Oxford Oxford County Patrons of Husbandry Company Elma Jones Turner Phoenix St. Louis Queen’s Lake St. Clair County Mississippi Ice Company Waretown N.J St. Loui Huse, Loomis & Co Cass Avenue Florida Street Montpelier Franklin N. H Franklin Falls Company Howe Philadelphia The Royal Derby Linz Hatley Stanstead and Sherbrooke Mutual Biddeford Samuel F. Tibbitts Fast River Mass William Wadsworth Peter Burns Houten McLeod Putnam Street L. Powers Wilkesbarre Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Company Wanamie

Democrats See Grant Defeat Likely as Convention Nears

Washington commentary notes Democratic optimism amid GOP splits. Defections in New York Pennsylvania Illinois threaten Grant's delegate lead, potentially pushing him to Chicago brokered by Edmunds and Sherman factions to block Blaine. Anti third term setback at St Louis boosts Grant supporters.

Washington Republican Party New York Pennsylvania Illinois Grant Chicago Blaine Edmunds Sherman St. Louis

Panic Among machine politicians over Conkling's influence

In New York on May 9 a political panic spread as machine politicians drift toward Grant opposition. Four Republican Senators pledged to defy instructions, sparking defections and active lobbying across rural districts and cities. Blaine supporters gain momentum amid mixed delegate forecasts for Chicago.

New York Senator Conkling Daggett Brooklyn Sherman Custom House Grant New York City Balters Blaine The Tribune Edmunds Washburne Albany Washington Cameron Philadelphia Senator Cameron Pennsylvania Chicago MacManes Gen Quay

Grant weaker Tilden stronger in party race

A week in review shows Grant waning while Tilden gains in the Democratic contest. New Hampshire likely backs Tilden if he runs, Ohio's pledge to Thurman may shift, and Tilden hints at seeking the nomination regardless of Chicago. Payne could be his Vice President pick.

New York Grant Tilden New Hampshire Mr.Tilden Ohio Thurman Mr. Tilden Hancock Hite Chicago Gen. Grant Payne

Grantites Lead In Illinois Republican Caucuses

Chicago reports show Grant leading with 73 delegates to 69 for Washburne and 29 for Blaine through Cook county races. Bleak from outside towns may shift totals, while St Clair and Clinton counties allocate delegates to Washburne. Tonight secret caucuses hint at a contested state convention with potential strategic changes.

Chicago Cook County Grant Washburne Fea Blaine anti-Grant Hhus Winch Sharp

Will of Elliot C. Cowdin filed in New York estate

The will leaves a $5,000 annuity to Cowdin's wife and his Newcastle farm and city home to be invested. Upon each child reaching adulthood the estate is divided into equal shares with half of each share reinvested for life income to the child, and the principal to pass to heirs after death.

New York Elliot C. Cowdin Newcastle Presbyterian Conference Woodside Gety General Synod Columbia College Board of Aldermen Cooper Hugh Gardner D. W.C. Wheeler Gardner Cooper Institute John Swinton T. D. Hoxie Samuel Leavitt Henry Appleton Kearney Annie Norris Romaine Maude Bishop Adolph Merbert Elizabeth McDermott Greenwich Street Castle Garden

Monomaniac Dan Lyle Arrest Shocks Kentucky

In Louisville a Clarksville man Dan Lyle his wife and Susan Tolley were arrested for disturbing worship. Lyle wounded a officer and barricaded his home where two young children were found dead with broken necks. Authorities suspect the Virgin Mary and the prophetess influenced the killings related to Herod legend.

Kentucky Louisville Clarksville Dan Lyle Susan Tolley Dan Virgin Mary Susan Yolley Lyle

Chicago Drunkard Murders Daughter in Stormy Home Incident

James Tobin a boss stevedore returns home intoxicated and orders his family out in a thunder storm. His 17 year old daughter Mollie is later killed after being beaten and dragged by the hair. A neighbor assists as Mollie dies, Tobin is arrested.

Chicago Ill James Tobin Mollie

Congress May Adjourn by June If Harbor Bill Sails Through

Washington reports consider timing of river and harbor appropriations and a separate deputy marshals bill. If the House passes the harbor bill under suspension and the senate acts before next Saturday, adjournment by mid June looks likely. Democratic strategy aims to push a deputy marshals bill. a presidential veto would test Republican accountability on free elections.

Washington Congress Here House Chicago

Irish relief deputation presses Forster over famine distress

A Mansion House Relief Committee urged Chief Secretary Forster in Dublin to address ongoing Irish distress. Lord Mayor Gray warned relief may not arrive before July end, while telegrams from Galway county warned of deaths without immediate aid. Forster said loans to landlords and Treasury funding for fisheries pier construction would be considered.

Dublin Mansion House Relief Committee Forster Ireland Gray Cliftleff Galway

Indian Budget Deficit Denial Shocks British MPs

London reports Edward Stanley denies a pre debate telegram about Indian deficit and Afghan war costs. Fawcett reasserts misinformed claim, Queen may reopen Parliament May 20. Vernon Harcourt loses Oxford by 104 votes while Herbert Gladstone wins Leeds seat vacated by his father.

Londown Lon Edward Stanley India The Standard Fawcett England Vernon Harcourt Home Secretary Oxford Hall Harcourt Herbert Gladstone Leeds Midlothian

Texas express wreck near Bismarck kills two crew

The Texas express of the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad hit a washout near Bismarck at 3:45 AM. Engineer Charlies McPherson and fireman Nicholas A. Storrs were instantly killed. Baggage and express cars ditched. other cars remained. Passengers A H Hurley T E Donaher Joseph Polite and a tramp Ed Walsh were slightly injured. Washout repaired that day and service resumed.

St. Lovuis Texas Express St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Bismarck Charlies McPherson Nicholas A. Storrs A. H. Hurley Indianapolis T. E. Donaher Jackson Mich Joseph Polite Blackwell Ed. Walsh

Jockey Club Prepares For Great Spring Meeting At Louisville

Large numbers of racers are arriving for the spring meeting. The Jockey Club builds new stabling and secures extra stalls at the fair grounds. Derby day looms as the absorbing topic, with Lexington races offering clues to the main event. Greater attendance and more horses expected than ever before in America.

Louisville Jocky Club Fair Grounds Lexington America

Bitlis Revolt Over Famine Aid Sparks Turkish Turmoil

A Constantinople despatch reports Bitlis inhabitants revolting after orders redirected cereals to Vau and Bashkaleh amid famine rumors. The Porte mobilizes redifs. several thousand troops reach Constantinople and arsenals bustle as embassies protest.

London Constantinople Bitlis Vau Baskhkaleh Erzerouny Veu Bashkaleh Porte Asia Pauline of Wurtemberg William

Mining party attacked near Indian Creek in Gunnison Valley

A Denver despatch reports twenty five miners prospec ting in the Lower Gunnison Valley near Indian Creek were attacked by Ute Indians on the 7th instant, twelve killed. The claim is unconfirmed pending further particulars from mail carrier and Los Pinos Agency.

CarcaGco Denver Col Gunnison Indian Creek Los Pinos

Various New England items from April local news

Nineteen people died in Concord New Hampshire in April. Governor Davis of Maine lost a boss case in Bangor Supreme Court. Augusta Maine reports 2299 school age children with fewer than half in school. Mr and Mrs Jonathan FE Wallace of Candia celebrated their golden wedding. William A Blancher aged 63 jailed in St Johns bury Vermont for unpaid taxes. Bishop Williams confirmed 206 children at Church of the Immaculate Conception Newburyport. Secretary of State Thompson NH to speak Memorial Day at Antrim. Matthew Rice aged 6 drowned in Woonasquatucket River Pawtucket Rhode Island. A failing beam killed James Ford at Warehouse Point Connecticut. Mrs Calvin Beck of West Hopkinton burned to death from overheated stove. Henry McStay dies from coal elevator fall in Pawtucket and is buried. Judge Cutts farm near North Hartland sold for 4750 to Mr Gates of Peacham. Manchester New Hampshire jury convicts William Mungell of breaking and entering. five years. North Church Sabbath school semi centennial in Newburyport with Rev Gulliver of Andover.

Concord N. H Gov. Davis Maine Supreme Court Bangor Augusta Jonathan FE. Wallace Candia Wm. A. Blancher Jai St. Johnsbury Calvin Beck West Hopkinton Henry McStay Pawtucket R. I Judge Cutts North Hartland Gates Peacham Manchester William Mungell North Church Newburyport Dr. Gulliver Andover

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