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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1880

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2

Denver Letters Detail Prospecting Boom in Gunnison Country

Letters from Denver forecast a rush of about twenty thousand prospectors to the Gunnison and White River region by August as snow drifts hinder travel. Mines show promising wealth though little work has begun, with a California-like boom anticipated once melt occurs. Missouri and Mississippi river flooding may bring disaster in early June.

Denver Gunnison White River Leadville California Colorado Missouri Mississippi

New York Democrats Lease Building for Campaign Work and Storage

The Democratic State Central Committee of New York has leased a four story building. The two lower floors will house committee work and reception rooms while the basement and two upper stories will store Mulligan letters Nast cartoons of Blaine and Republican corruption reports under Grant. Likely an extra story may be added to fit the storage needs.

Democratic State Central Committee of New York Mulligan Nast Blaine Grant

Death of Hon. George Brown Founder of Toronto Globe

The death of Hon. George Brown, founder of the Toronto Globe, is mourned beyond Canada. He was a capable editor, and the journal he helped build will struggle to fill his notable shoes.

George Brown The Toronto Globe

Farewell Banquet for Rev. Robert Fulton in Boston

Friends of Rev. Robert Fulton president of Boston College and pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception held a farewell banquet in Boston as he moves to a new post in Baltimore. Gen John A McDonald of St Louis linked to whiskey ring fame looms as a potential threat to the third term party. The Eads inter oceanic rail plan faces congressional scrutiny over a possible 50 million dollar taxpayer burden. Florida Republicans back Grant for Chicago delegates while Michigan splits between Grant and Blaine. Williams College commencement synopsis appears. A New York judge faces intoxication charges and the Methodist General Conference in Cincinnati elected three bishops. The American Tract Society marked its anniversary in New York.

Robert Fulton Boston College Church of the Immaculate Conception Baltimore Boston John A. McDonald St. Louis Whiskey Ring Gen Grant Babcock White House Methodist General Conference Cincinnati American Tract Society New York

Senate Strikes Out Expedited Route Reset in Post Office Bill

Senate Appropriations Committee reports the Post-office bill removing the House amendment to reset all expedited routes. The move aims to punish guilty contractors, not post-office officials, and to avoid ambiguity in route schedules. Debate notes adjournment risk, clerk growth, and tariff sentiment. Eads canal and interoceanic rail proposals loom with a $100,000 survey fund and government guarantees. Paper contracts awarded to S. D. Warren & Co. for stamp paper at set rates.

Boston Post Washington Senate Appropriations Committee House Senate Senate Committee Brady Eade Eads Inter-Oceanic Canal Committee Singleton Ilinois Conger Waldo Hutchins Ss. D. Warren & Co Internal Revenue

Petitions in House top 12,000 mark in session record

Washington May 12 The House records show 11 628 petitions presented in the petition box plus those in open session nearing 12 000 the highest total in any Congress to date The tariff and taxation category leads with 8 515 petitions while other totals include claims 994 naval affairs 99 pensions 1 287 and miscellaneous 774 The President sent several nominations to the Senate including U S Attorneys and Marine Corps officers The Senate committee on the Presidential Court discusses Morgan joint rule sections and an anonymous letter linked to the Springer investigation is being examined by Mr Updegraff and Mr Hay.

Washington District of Columbia Territories Pacific Senate James L. Dryden Illinois United States Montana John 8. Bigley Newman Georgia Thomas Y. Field Marine Corps Clement D. Hebb George W. Collier George B. Haycock Henry Clay Fisher William F. Zeilin William F. Spicer Paul St. Clair Murphy Senate Select Committee On Morgan Springer Updegraff E. B. Hay Atlenethc Bill” King Minnesota Finley Hay

Portsmouth and Dover Railroad stockholders vote to raise funds

In Portsmouth on May 12 a special stockholders meeting chaired by Frank Jones approved raising 11 200 to satisfy the Eastern Railroad Company award and authorized issuing 112 shares of new stock, reducing capital stock to 769 000 and 7 690 shares, with dividends planned from recovered funds. The action follows arbitration over construction costs and pending liquidation of balances after expenses, with fifteen day rights for existing holders and a final sale of unclaimed shares at par.

Portsmouth N.H Portsmouth and Eastern Railroad New Hampshire Eastern Railroad Company Portamouth Dover Caital Ech Eastern Railroad Company Haviog Teasurer Portsmouth and Dover and Eastern Railroad Company Eastern Hannah Andrews Munroe Street James Chambers Street Hospital City of London London Tih Denis Kearney California Lcld Socialistic Labor Party Kearney Stever Drs. Catlin Elmendorf Brooklyn Kate Proosey Fourteenth Street Maud Goodwin Boston Thomas Sullivan Brooklyn City Railroad Company

Williams College eighty sixth commencement programme set

The Williams College commencement schedule lists senior exams June 24 25 a July 4 7 program including a baccalaureate sermon July 4 3 PM and alumni events through July 7 with receptions diplomas and a dining hall ticket policy for pre1878 graduates and a July 6 admission exam at Alumni Hall.

North Adams Mass Williams College Young Men’s Christian Association N. G. Clark D.D Boston Chadbourne Mission Park Dr. Hopkins College Chapel Prof. Perry Adelphis Union Joseph R. Hawley Connecticut Elisha L.allen Congregational Church Sophonore Goodrich Hall

Public use ruling dismisses Perkins vs Nashua Card case

In Portsmouth New Hampshire May 12 the United States Circuit Court heard Perkins vs Nashua Card and Glazed Paper Company over a patent for a card board roller. The court ruled the invention was public property and unpatentable, dismissing the bill with costs.

Portsmouth N. H N.H United States Circuit Court Perkins Nashua Card and Glazed Paper Company Lyman Bridge Company Asa T. Barron A. T. & O. T. Barron Town of Lebanon Barrons Wm. Fuller Pembroke Everett P. Ober Peter D. Pereau

Anniversary of the American Tract Society Elects New Officers

The New York meeting chaired by ex-Judge William Strong elected officers for the coming year. Officers include President ex-Judge William Strong secretaries Rev. George L. Shearer Rev. Dr. Stevenson and W. R. Rand treasurer E R Kingsbury. The secretary reported year receipts totaling 358 759 03 with resources for the year 382 283 15 and expenditures at 378 882 59 leaving a treasury balance of 38 400 56.

New York American Tract Society Strong Supreme Court William Strong George L. Shearer Dr. Stevenson W. R. Rand E. R. Kingsbury John Cotton Smith E. P. Rogers John Hall A. A. Renike William M. Taylor Jessie G. Thomas Alfred S. Barnes S. Constant William N. Blakeman H. P. Marshall M. C. D. Borden G. G. Smith George N. Titus Samuel Colgate C. B. Knevals James Fraser Peter Donald John E. Johnson Treasury

Hoyt Habeas Corpus Proceeding Ends With New Trial Rejected

Edwin Hoyt faced a writ of habeas corpus before Judges Sanford and Hovey in Bridgeport. After a full day of arguments and evidence on a motion for a new trial, the court ruled against Hoyt at 615 PM. He faces execution tomorrow. In Lebanon Pennsylvania Wise Hummel and Brandt, tied to the Raber murder conspiracy, are slated for execution tomorrow.

Bridgeport Conn Edwin Hoyt Sanford and Hovey Hoyt Lebanon Hummel Brandt Raber

Ex Senator Isaac P. Christiancy Seeks Divorce

Ex Senator Isaac P. Christiancy now U S Minister to Peru filed suit for divorce from Lizzie M. Christiancy nee Luguenbell. Edwin Willits and E Chase Ingersoll appear for the complainant while John N. Oliver represents Mrs Christiancy. The petition contents were not disclosed. An answer and cross bill are slated for next week.

Washington Isaac P. Christiancy United States Peru Lizzie M. Christiancy Luguenbell Edwin Willits Michigan E. Chase Ingersoll John N. Oliver Christianey Olver

Plymouth Supreme Court Appeals Will Case

In Plymouth Massachusetts on May 12 the Supreme Court heard the appeal of Joseph Elims against William C. Clapp executor over Charles Elims of Scituate making a will. The jury found for the executor. Gen. B. F. Butler moved to refer the case to auditor Hosea Kingman of Bridgewater and uncontested divorce hearings began.

Plymouth Mass Supreme Court Joseph Elims Appelant Wm. C. Clapp Charles Elims Scituate B. F. Butler Lemuel Bradford Hosea Kingman Bridgewater Vermont Supreme Court St. Johnsbury Dremes R. Langdon Central Vermont Railroad Company

Donovar and Rooke Decline Bout After Weigh-In

In Burfago N Y on May 12 Donovar and Rooke with friends planned an afternoon train departure. A late weigh-in revealed Rooke at 169 pounds and Donovar at 155 1 4 pounds, prompting Donovar to refuse a match. All parties proceeded eastward tonight.

Burfago N. Y Donovar Rooke

Republicans Choose Delegates to State Convention in County Races

In ChicaGo on May 12 the Montgomery county Republican convention elected six Grant and Logan county seven Blaine delegates to the State convention. The Times notes Whitesides county chose nine Washburne delegates to the State convention, affecting the Galena district delegation.

ChicaGo Tribune Montgomery County Grant Logan County Blaine the Times Whitesides Galena

Ex-Grant Associate Threatens to Reveal Secrets

Gen John A McDonald once linked to whiskey rings claims in St Louis he will expose secrets about Grants era if the Chicago Convention backs Grant. He vows revenge on the third term faction, saying he saved the country by going to prison and hints at forthcoming disclosures.

Washington John A. Mer Donald Whiskey Ring Grant Grant Wenl St. Louis Grants Tye Chicago

Wisconsin Democratic State Convention Elects Delegates

The Democratic State Convention convened in Madison at noon with Gen A C Parkinson as temporary chair and John M Uary named permanent chairman. Delegates elected at large include William Murphy James G Jenkins T R Hudd Col William T Vilas and Judge G W Cate with substituting power. Ferdinand Keuhn and John Lawlor named electors at large. Delegates remain uninstructed.

Madison Wis A. C. Parkinson Democratic Committee J. B. Whiting Jonesville John M. Uary Milwaukee Union of States Wisconsin United States Democratic Congress Hayes William Murphy James G. Jenkins T. R Hudd William T. Vilas G. W. Cate Ferdinand Keuhn John Lawlor Prairie du Chien

Michigan Delegates Favor Blaine at Republican Convention

Detroit May 12 The Michigan Republican State Convention elected temporary officers and district delegates, with a Blaine majority but not unanimity. Resolutions urged James G Blaine for president and backed Thomas Ferry for vice president, while opposing a third term. Delegates at large were J F Joy Detroit Omar D Conger St Clair Perry Hannah Grand Traverse E C Watkins Kent.

Detroit Mich E. Pallen Ypsilanti Michigan Blaine Moses Coit ‘Lyler Committee On Resolutions William A. Howard Zachariah Chandler James G. Blame Chicago Thomas W.ferry J. F. Joy Omar D. Conger St. Clair Perry Hannah Grand Traverse E. C. Watkins Kent

West Virginia Republicans Choose Delegates for Blaine

The West Virginia State Republican Convention met in Wheeling with about two hundred delegates. Ex Governor Stevenson was temporary chair, C. D. Hubbard permanent chair, and Blaine was urged in speeches and resolutions. Delegates were chosen for Chicago with the majority for Blaine amid a Sherman faction challenge.

Wheeling W. Va Stevenson C. D. Hubbard Hubbard Blaine Chicago Sherman W. J. Burley Samuel P. McCormick John H. Riley A. W. Campbell

Florida Republicans Vote to Support Grant at Chicago

Delegates to the Chicago Convention are instructed to vote as a unit for U S Grant for president and Thomas Settle of Florida for vice president. The Florida Republican State Convention in Gainesville passed the resolution without opposition and adjourned after organizing committee appointments.

Florida Chicago Grant Gainesville Fla W.H. Hicks United States U. S. Grant Thomas Settle

Political Notes Survey Grant Fight in Chicago Primaries

Washington dispatch notes Gen. Grant allies criticize Washburne as his ties to Grant weaken. Inter Ocean accuses Blaine supporters of bought votes and hired roughs to sway Chicago polls. Ogdensburg reelects Parker mayor and GOP losses widen. Cincinnati Gazette predicts Tilden and Thurman could win Ohio.

Chicago Inter-Ocean Rep Blaine Chicago Grant Ogdensburg N. Y James W. Parker Wm. Peters The Cincinnati Gazette Tilden Thurman Ohio

Destructive Bradford Oil Field Fire Ravages Villages

A major fire in Foster Brook Valley near Bradford Pennsylvania destroyed the oil towns Oil Centre and Middaughville. Rigs tanks and buildings burned as a gale drove flames across the ridge. A 25,000 barrel tank burned at Mitchell Jones and a Kendall and Eldred railroad trestle was consumed. Duke Centre threatened. Nitro glycerine depot exploded. one man fatally injured by a falling tree. Additional blazes at Pomona Station Tecumseh tannery and long island timberlands reported. total losses uncertain though hundreds of rigs and extensive timber damages noted.

Bradford Foster Brook Valley Tram Hollow Oil Centre Middaughville Mitchell & Jones Baker Kendall and Eldred Duke Centre William Reed New York Pomona Port Republic Everett Bedford County Tecumseh Tannery J. B. Hoyt & Co College Point Long Island James Vocrees Woodbury Philadelphia William Price Parker Street Bradstreet Eee

Notable visits, crimes, and incidents span New England towns

Gov Long and aides visited Fall River, Mass. Five thousand trout were moved to streams near Charlestown, N H from Plymouth. In Portland Me a Falmouth man was jailed fifteen years for rape. Earthquakes rattled towns from Acton to Newburyport. a Worcester boy was shot but survived. Several deaths and injuries occurred, with church dedications and public notices across multiple states.

Gov. Long Fall River Mass Charlestown N. H Plymouth Joseph Bailey Hopedale J. T. McDonnell St. Mary’s Catholic Church Newmarket Biddeford Portland John Anderson Falmouth Great Bay New Market Board of Selectmen Marblehead Moody Indian Territory Northield Carlos Parker Brownington Hanover Street Congregational Society Manchester Hanover and Union Streets Naugatuck Road Waterbury Conn Mary Schuz Middlebury Karl Schulz Salem Baptist Association Gloucester David I. Robinson East Gloucester Lowell Daniel Cleary Thomas Broderick Patrick Murphy Alexander H. Alien Mendon Munsane Asylum Dennis Carroll Worcester John Donavan Bali Coventry Portland Pier L. Ayer Monhegan Black Hawk Ccitizens Acton Howard Williams New Haven St. Albans New Market Junction N. W Henry F. Paddock Maggie Mitchell Holyoke Superior Court Alex. Calhoun Hartford Newburyport Mess Merrimack Amesbury Georgetown Rowley Stillwater R.I Smithfield Anthony Kilroy Norwich Belknap Association of Congregational Ministers Amherst G. R. Fisher Boston Duxbury Sampson Ayrshot Supreme Court Portsmouth Portsmouth and Dover The Eastern New Hampshire Smith Kensington M. C. Marin United States Navy Newport R. I Coggeshall Treasury Department Pratt Custom House Michael Hoolahan William Mackin Cornelius Lynch Lynch J. A. Dodge Boston, Concord and Montreal Andrew Dodge Fort Wayne and Wabash New Boston Enoch Perkins Harvard Dike Springfield Lunenburg Unitarian Church of Annie

Tilden Favored as Democratic Standard Bearer in 1876 Style Debate

Washington dispatch argues Democrats solidify for Tilden amid Republican dissensions. It accuses Blaine and Sherman of personal canvassing and patronage schemes, contrasts party unity with GOP tactics, and predicts Southern backing for a Cincinnati nomination.

Forest fires devastate timberlands across New Jersey towns

Despatches from New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania report widespread forest fires causing millions in losses. Thousands of acres of timber burn as authorities fight the flames and estimate damages in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

New Jersey Pennsylvania

Western Nail Association Cuts Cari Rate and Schedules Shutdown

Pittsburg May 12 The Western Nail Association reduced the cari rate to 325 dollars and adopted a unanimous resolution to suspend nail mill operations for two weeks of the next three starting Monday the 17th.

Pittsburg Western Nail Association

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