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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1880
Page
2
Moulton, Sherman’s brother in law, fires a severe letter to the Cincinnati Commercial accusing the Times editor of stealing letters and lying to damage Sherman. He claims the editor has become a tool of blackmailers and profit-driven government contractor payouts. The public dispute reveals new light on partisan clashes, with more to come.
In Maine most Democratic and Greenback papers advocate fusion. a few oppose it and a small number are undecided. The Pineree State, a Fairfield Greenback paper, appears to support fusion seeking to unite against “ring rascals, rioters and rebels” to provoke strong opposition.
Concord observers describe Parker C Chandler’s setup of a Sherman machine as guided by methods likened to Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue elites. The remark clarifies his controversial approach during a recent visit.
The article describes Prof Stewart interpreting ore vein terminology for a Maine mining property. He notes the vein traverses an undisturbed Huronian strata and rests in argilomicaceous schists, making the geology clearer to lay readers when translated from technical terms.
William A. Cromwell arranges a Lake Shore route train to pause at Niagara three hours for Blaine club members to view Niagara Falls before continuing to Salt River on the return trip to Chicago.
The Cook County Republican Convention wore into disorder as Blaine and Washburne supporters outnumbered the Grant faction. The Grant group bolted, forming a separate convention, with each side claiming 92 delegates to the State Convention. Reports suggest Grant forces may hold a majority statewide.
Special dispatch from Washington says Speaker Randall, returning from New York, found Mr. Tilden in excellent health and heard nothing about a withdrawal letter to be read at Cincinnati. He believes Tilden is a Democratic candidate and that no withdrawal letter was written or will be.
Special Despatch from Portland Maine reports Hon E B Washburne visiting with ex Gov Israel Washburne as Blaine faction fans claim an alliance with Washburne and Blaine. Commentators predict possible collapse of the Grant movement and say the Washburne family could receive offices if Blaine is nominated and elected.
In Chicago on May 10 the Blaine Washburne bloc backed Elliott Anthony for temporary chair at Farwell Hall amid a Grant bolt. Police separated crowds as Anthony led credentials, while 75 delegates quit. Palmer House and Farwell Hall produced parallel anti-Grant and Grant conventions with rest of state delegations pledged for Washburne and Blaine respectively.
May 10 report from Nashville notes the Wilson County Democratic Convention in Lebanon was disrupted by riotous demonstrators from the low credit party who invaded the courthouse and captured the proceedings. The State Credit Democrats withdrew, reaffirming the party platform opposing repudiation and urging fair debt adjustment. A delegation committee was formed to select delegates to the June State Convention.
Reports say a large crowd travels from Toronto to Buffalo for a planned Rooke versus Donovan bout slated near Port Dover while Buffalo sportsmen head toward Long Point and Erie seeking Donovan. Some say the boat trip is a ruse and the fight may be staged near Navy Island with police expected to intervene.
A boiler burst at the Merchant Iron Mill in Rome New York fatally wounding Adam Briesendierfers and killing Jason C Farr William Francis Reuben Davis and Joseph Bessock. Several others injured as the mill and two chimneys were smashed. About 250 workers lose jobs and the mill suffers substantial damage. The accident is blamed on low water and management overworking a worker.
Fires ripped through 9 000 barrel McLeod Morrison tank and 25 000 barrel United Pipe Lines tanks at Rixford with another 25 000 barrel tank catching fire. Firefighters struggled against heat and wind as forest blazes spread toward Barnum and Coleville. Rain briefly eased danger while crews drained tanks at a combined 50 000 barrel capacity.
The body of Jack Nicholson, a Scranton blacksmith, was found at the bottom of a 50 foot ravine near Main Street Hyde Park within city limits. The coroner ruled accidental death with neck dislocation after crowds speculated on foul play. Dead Man's Gulch has drawn city censure for the unprotected site.
The will leaves Waldstein in Fairfield county Conn to his wife Ellen H. and furnitures. the estate's remainder to be held in trust for wife with half income to her and half to children, then equally divided on her death. The report notes a 44th Union Theological Seminary anniversary with graduates bound for China India Persia Bulgaria and Brazil. Schule.
Newburyport Massachusetts lists delegates George J. L. Colby James Wing Charles Poole Richard Plumer Job T. Dickens John H. Piper Thomas B. Robbins K L Davenport F W Smith J J Kelly George H. Pearson A K Cole Frank R B Cook Stephen Collins E A Williams The Mayor and Aldermen grant eight more grocers licenses set license at 25 dollars John L. Dodge named Water Commissioner Grand Jury meets Essex County Court House reports bills Monday Judge Putnam to preside
At a May meeting the Gloucester Aldermen concurred with the Common Council in declining an appropriation for Decoration Day observances. City Hall was offered to the Grand Army for services. Petitions on Brynman avenue Stanwood street widening and drainage on Orchard street were referred to highways. An application by Dr Albert S Garland to build on Middle and Pleasant streets was denied. William H Kinsman and George Smith were made constables.
In Waterbury Vermont crowds gather to witness the trial of Almon and Lucy Meeker for Alice Meeker’s murder by poison. Dr Henry James conducted a post mortem noting no violence but a bruise on one hip. Professor Witthius of Burlington College tested stomach contents for strychnine with frog trials showing matching symptoms.
The Eaton bill to create a tariff commission tops the agenda as protectionists rally to its passage. Senators seek a Senate majority before House action on the Ways and Means bill, signaling a potential death blow to current tariff legislation. Adjournment discussions, coinage experiments, and other federal moves fill the day.
In the Senate on May 10 petitions favoring Eaton’s Tariff Commission bill were presented, led by New England manufacturers. Debate touched on extending geological surveys into states with authority requests, and amendments sought by Dawes, Bayard, Garland, and Conkling. The session also addressed Spof ford Kellogg seating, Diplomatic and Consular appropriations, and Potomac water waste prevention before adjourning after an executive session.
The House set 11 o'clock as the meeting hour after the 15th and adjourned. It also passed a resolution for an international sanitary conference on yellow fever and opened talks with France Spain and Italy to ease tobacco import restrictions. The Appropriations Committee presented the Legislative Executive and Judicial bill proposing 16 120 931 dollars.
The Board of Supervising Inspectors of Steamboats in Washington proposes two white range lights on each pilot house and a company colored light aloft for ferries to prevent misidentification. Green and red side lights remain, improving safety across ferry services.
A heavy midnight storm with rain hail and lightning struck Cincinnati and northern areas. Tornado-like winds damaged Union City Indiana and several works. Mount Gilead and Ashland Ohio saw trees and city structures harmed. West Jefferson lightning burned a barn killing a man. Akron report: a lamp caused a warehouse fire at Eberhardt Co. losses $30,000 to $40,000 with $10,000 insured.
George F. Brown, son-in-law and book keeper for Ezra S. Dodge, forged his employer’s name on four notes totaling 2700 dollars. He discounted them at Dodge’s bank and spent the proceeds gambling in Boston. He was brought back to Providence and jailed. Also, Charles Muldoon died in Johnston police station likely from hydrophobia after a dog bite two years earlier. Matthew McCoy was injured, possibly fatally, when he fell into a vessel hold while discharging cargo.
Bureau Veritas lists 107 sailing vessels lost or missing in March 1880 across flags. Nationalities include 42 English, 14 American, 12 Norwegian, 10 German, 7 French, 5 Dutch, 8 Danish, 3 Italian, 3 Portuguese, 2 Spanish, 1 Austrian, 1 Swedish, 1 Turkish, 3 unknown. Steamers totaled 11 lost with 1 missing, including 9 English and 2 French.
A brother of Ute Chief Douglass, with 150 White River Indians, camped on Salina Creek near Salina. They asked a merchant for forty kegs of powder and are well mounted and equipped, signaling a supply run for ammunition. Rumors say Utah bands may rendezvous at Salina camp for a pow wow, causing local fear of trouble.
A San Francisco special reports a Superior Court hearing today to remove Mayor Kalloch for alleged malfeasance. The charges claim he unlawfully received money as rewards for appointing five men in the Sheriff’s office six in the Registrar’s office and others in city employ. They also allege incitement of an outbreak of violence and related misconduct.
In Wichita Kansas on May 10 a mob leader attempting to free a jailed track-layer was shot dead by City Marshal Richards on Saturday night. The marshal is under arrest as the track-workers threaten vengeance on the town.
Races in Lexington show Layacca winning the sweepstakes for 3 year old fillies over a mile and a half with Observanda second and a time of 2.44. Mendelssohn wins the all ages sweepstakes at a mile and a quarter with Verdict second and Himyar third in 2.08. Farragut captures the 2 year olds half mile race with Baltic second and Sligo third in 501-4.
A severe wind storm hit Island Pond Vermont at 6 30 PM tearing down the steamboat house and a 200 foot covered bridge over the railroad tracks. Four people narrowly escaped injury as they stood under the bridge moments before it collapsed. The storm endured about ten minutes.
A Sun day political discussion in Arrowrack Mo ends with Theos Horne shooting John Taylor. Harry Shaffer to hang in Texas but to be commuted to life. Rescue wreck report finds no vessels ashore. London printers strike for three cents more per thousand. Rufus Armistead murdered near Memphis. Aramistad shot in backyard. assassin escapes. McMahon defeats Kennedy in harness wrestling for $500 side. Mexican railway grants debated by congress. Newburgh wreck coroner cites engineer negligence. Stumpage case: Dr Livingston acquitted. Cluhua Indians surrender to Col Price. Heavy rains widen across Shasta and Downsville areas. Southern Baptist Convention in Lexington debates missions and educated ministry. Memphis Jennings killed in Savannah saloon, later ruled self defense.
London reports Lord Granville transmitted Gladstone’s letter to Sir G. Elliott at Vienna. The premier defends not adopting hostile language toward Austria and explains fears over Austrian policy in the Balkans while noting assurances against expanding Berlin Treaty rights.
Constantinople reports angry notes between the British Embassy and the Porte over the Levant Herald suppression and Whittaker’s seventeen month jail term for a journal issue. The Embassy calls the decree informal and says Whittaker cannot be condemned without trial, while the Porte seeks summary punishment. Whittaker has left the city. the Embassy refuses to assist.
Cincinnati reports plans for an ecumenical council of Methodism to be held at City Road Chapel London in August 1881. An executive committee will arrange details with 400 delegates planned 200 from the United States Western section and 200 from the Eastern section Britain and other places. Bishop Simpson named chairman of the Western section.
A wide range of brief notices from New England towns report deaths from heart disease and ruptured intestines, drownings, accidents, and sudden illnesses. Also listed are legal actions, building projects, ship and railway items, weather impacts, and local incidents from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Connecticut. Names include Asa L. Davis Monson, Franklin Barnes Chelsea, George Merrill Lawrence, Porter Graves North Amherst, and Duncan M. Taylor Nova Scotia, among others.
Closing prices show a mixed day for mining shares led by Northern Belle and Noonday with several percent moves. Sierra Nevada and Union Consolidated posted gains while others like Yellow Jacket lagged, and a final note reports a 50 cent dividend.
The Chicago express on the New York Central Railroad from New York to Chicago wrecked at St Johnsville at five o'clock after a defective switch caused five passenger coaches to jump the track. No fatalities occur though several were injured.
Philadelphia May 10 The permanent exhibition in Fairmount Park reopened on the anniversary of the Centennial opening. Ceremonies were held and Col Forney delivered an address in the familiar building as part of the observance.
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