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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1880

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2

Governor and Council Inspect Concord Prison Overmis management Cruelty Allegations

The Governor and Council visited the State Prison at Concord to probe alleged mismanagement and cruelty by Warden Chamber-Trin and his assistants amid ongoing inquiries.

Concord Chamber- Trin

Hampton speech against Kellogg unseating echoed in Senate

Washington May 13 Senator Hampton spoke against the resolution to unseat Kellogg drawing a crowded gallery. He defended his vote against his party and urged South Carolina's honor, noting the Senate has no power to redress Louisiana's wrong and praising shared sacrifice with Georgia.

Washington Senator Hampton Kellogg Hill South Carolina Hampton Thurman Bayard Louisiana Senate Mr. Hampton Georgia Mr. Gordon South Carolin

House Revises Internal Revenue Bill During Session

The House met at 10 30 in Washington under yesterday's agreement and began reviewing the Legislative Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill. An amendment to cut pay for internal revenue storekeepers and gangers passed after debate, while another proposal to strike and lessen detection payments was defeated. The panel then moved through forty of eighty pages and recessed, resuming in the evening with Indian Affairs reports.

Washington Internal Revenue Hooker Committee On Indian Affairs

Railroads and Army Savings From Northern Pacific Report

A May 1880 memo to Secretary Ramsey cites Gen Sherman and the Quartermaster General noting that Northern Pacific Railroad freight costs in 1877 totaled 71 000. The rail line would save millions by enabling year round transport, opening frontier posts, reducing wagon and river haul, and accelerating distribution to posts like Cour d Alene Colville and Fort Vancouver.

Washington House Committee On the Pacific Railroads Secretary of War Northern Pacific Railroad Representative McLane Ramsey Sherman Quartermaster’s Department For Transportation Northern Pacific Department of Dakota Quartermaster’s Department Winderness Pacific Division Department of the Columbia Cour D’alene Colville Army OF the Louse Committee On Pacific Railroads Bismarck St. Paul Puget Pacific United States Yellowstone Big Horn Quartermaster General Missouri River Keogh Custer Rocky Mountains Tongue and Powder Judith Cvil Montana Northern Waliaa Columbia Lake Rendeville Washington Territory Idaho Incian Fort Vancouver Cour d’ Alene Lake Chelon Hein

Connecticut executes Edwin Hoyt for Sherman murder

Edwin Hoyt was hanged in Bridgeport for killing his father George Hoyt in Sherman on June 23, 1878. It was Connecticut’s first execution since 1871. Spectators gathered outside a restricted jail area as Hoyt, 38, met the trap, offered no remarks, and was buried in his hometown after a post mortem.

National Greenback Labor Party Vermont Montpelier Chicago Stuyvesant Hudson N. Y Edwin Hoyt Bridgeport Genn Conn George Hoyt Sherman Connecticut Wilson Hartford Willard Connecticut State Prison Sanford Fairfield County Lebanon Israel Brandt Josiah Hummell Henry F. Wise Joseph Raber Brandt Hummell Wise Torbert Hummel

Tragedy in Corpus Christi: Burr kills self after shooting family

Horace Burr shot his wife grazing her breast, then wounded his mother in law and sister in law before killing himself. Mrs. Barnard later died from her wounds. the dispute centered on his wife returning to her father's home.

Galveston Texas Corpus Christi Horace Burr

Senator Cameron Casts Shade On Pennsylvania Bolts

Special dispatch notes Senator Don Cameron's return from Pennsylvania. He downplays a rumored defection to Chicago amid factional battles over patronage. He suggests McMane seeks Philadelphia control and may threaten to vote for Grant without concession.

Boston Post Washington Don Cameron Pennsylvania Chicago McMane Philadelphia Drexel and Childs Grant Cameron New York Robertson Blaine

New York Democrats Secure Mansion for Central Committee

The New York Democratic State Central Committee leases a four story mansion near Madison Square for reception rooms, filing of newspapers, and committee business. The group vows immediate campaigns, full canvassing in every school district, and aims to secure victory for Cincinnati convention nominees with aggressive energy across New York State.

New York Democratic State Central Committee Madison Square New York City New York New York State

Washburne reiterates no presidential bid for Grant support

In Portland and Montpelier reports, E B Washburne declares his candidacy is out of the question and that he supports Ulysses S Grant, denying duplicitous motives and urging Grant’s candidacy. Greenback and Republican notes from Vermont to Florida cover conventions and delegate selections for Chicago June 9.

Elihu B. Washburne Portland Gen. Grant Robinson Daily Advertiser

Destruction fires sweep Stuyvesant and surrounding towns

Fire at Stuyvesant New York destroyed the village's storehouse and many buildings including the post office the New Jersey Ice Company depot Clapp's Hotel iron foundry and St Marys Church. A tramp named James Smith was arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze. Other fires across Pennsylvania New Jersey and Ohio caused extensive damage with losses in the hundreds of thousands.

Stuyvesant N. Y Hodson New York and Catskill Steamship Company The New Jersey Ice Company Clapp’s Stuy Duke's Centre Mitchell & Jones White Farm Baker Trestle Kendall and Eldred Road Colytile Bordell Tram Hollow New Jersey Farmingdale N. J Squantum Atlantic City N.J Eye Harbor City Galloway Township Great Republic Pleasant Valley West Liberty Cincinnati Logan County O. 8. Miller & Co de. H. Kurfurst D. H. Goodfour Dr. Leonard J. W. Woodward James Hildebrand

Divorce Suit Sparks Attention in Christiancy Case

Ex Senator Isaac P. Christiancy files for divorce in Equity Court from his young wife Lillie M. Lugenbeel amid allegations of infidelity with two congressmen. A cross bill by Mrs Christiancy seeks divorce on grounds of gross cruelty while both sides deny key charges.

Washington Isaac P. Christiancy Lillie M. Lugenbeel Equity Court Congress Christiancy Friends of Cox Christianey

Missing Passengers From City of Lawrence Spark Inquiry

Two men from New London bound City of Lawrence are missing after the steamer's New York arrival. Henry Hober and a second man named Champaigne, both intoxicated, were last seen at midnight and presumed overboard. Captain reports no cries heard during voyage. Also notes dog show prizes awarded to eastern parsers and a New York railroad mortgage authorization, plus the found body of broker Max A. Platt in the East River and a Congregational Union annual meeting with Rev. Dr. Webb elected president.

New York City of Lawrence Norwich New London Conn North River Henry Hober Champaigne H. B. Richmond Lakeville Mass F. B. Fay Boston D. P. Waters Salem Lincoln & Helliar Ee Mass J.H. South Portland New York City and Northern Railroad Company West Side and New England Ae B. Webb New Haven Virginia Mary Low Lizzie Raymord Lord Meriden Night Express New York, New Haven and Hartford Yalesville New York State George P. Thomas Fred Norman Gloucester Richard Cheatham Manchester Mills Oliver D. Homes

Lawrence Man Arrested for Blackmail in May 13 Case

Eugene L. Gingras was arrested in Lawrence Massachusetts charged with blackmailing Charles E. Hardy paymaster of the McKay Sewing Machine Association. Gingras claimed Hardy assaulted his daughter and demanded hush money totaling about 1500 dollars. Hardy, a longtime employee and reputable citizen, denies the charges.

Communications precede Gladstone letter in Times report

The Times reports Paris and Vienna accounts of talks with Count Karolyi before Gladstone’s explanation letter. Earl Granville urged friendly Britain Austria ties, supported Berlin treaty aims, and backed peaceful Austro German understanding. Karolyi pledged pacific intents and cooperation with British interests.

Gladstone London the Times Paris Vienna Count Karolyi Earl Granville Austria Germany Great Britain Europe Berlin Count Karolyn Karolyi The Times Lord Beaconsfield

Importation Debate and Irish Coercion Loom in London

London discusses whether to renew orders restricting foreign cattle imports, with Ireland's coercion act under review after Forster signals possible renewal. Bradlaugh oath case may alter House rules. Blackburn weavers strike expands but lacks prior bitterness. Oxford rusticates eighty undergraduates as other items unfold across Europe and Asia.

London United States Pall Mall Gazette Evarts Welsh Atlantic Ireland Forster Dublin

Dartmouth College Notes Delayed Football and Campus Projects

At Dartmouth Hanover two student deaths occurred this term. William Emerson of Concord and John Stacy of Vermont are named among graduates. Dartmouth plans a May 15 game with Brown and a ten day tour beginning May 24 featuring several pro teams. Sophomore and freshman football was halted by a disputed eligibility issue. Observatory Hill’s iron summer house was erected as a Boston citizen gift, offering expansive views. Lyndon Smith is valedictorian and Clarence Pike salutatorian, with geology trips planned to the White Mountains. Many seniors will work at summer resorts, and the spring athletic meeting will be skipped while intercollegiate events loom at Mott Haven.

Hanover N. H William F. Emerson Concord John B. Stacy Wershire Dartmouths Brown Universitys Dartmouth College Park Hardy Boston Observatory Hill Lyndon A. Smith Norwich Clarence Pike Northwood Hitchcock Mott Haven N. Y

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