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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1882

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Hartford Life and Annuity vs Batterson Quarrel Dominates News

In Hartford the clash between the Hartford Life and Annuity Company and James G. Batterson draws attention, while New Haven follows the Malley trial for excitement. Vermonters disparage the sisters of that state as they value railroad real estate with alleged flexible standards harming both corporations and the public.

New Haven Malley Hartford Hartford Life and Annuity Company James G. Batterson H. L. and A Batterson

Police Inspect Cotton Mills In Fall River Over Time

District police visited Fall River on Saturday to probe complaints about overtime in cotton factories. Operatives allege mill authorities knew of each visit in advance and that agents ensured mills stayed within legal limits.

Fall River

Republicans withdraw. Nesalley movement blanked in Bangor

In Bangor nearly all Republicans who petitioned Edward B Nealley to run for congress withdraw their names after being told Capt Boutelle would not be a candidate. They denounce the representation as gross libel and fraud and blame Nesalley supporters. Indignation runs through the district. Note from Concord Monitor.

Bangor Edward B. Nealley Congress Capt Boutelle N. B Concord Monitor

Society Lady Exchanges Sprouted Onion at Sixth Avenue Shop

A fashionable New York woman arrived in a carriage at a Sixth Avenue provisions store and selected a sprouted onion from a paper. She asked the proprietor to exchange it for a fresh one, was given a carefully chosen replacement, and returned to drive home in her stylish carriage. The anecdote highlights the busy lives of New York society ladies.

Sixth Avenue New York

Edison Shirt Aims to Reform Daily Wear in Reducing Chinese Population

Edison claims a new patent called the Edison shirt with 365 ultra thin layers one for each day of the year. The wearer can remove a used layer each morning to reveal a clean shirt for the day. Suggested price is $18 per dozen.

Edison

Kimball’s temperance fundraising in Boston draws scrutiny

The former Bangor lawyer Kimball, discharged from the Penobscot bar, works in Boston to raise funds for temperance. He charmed a wealthy Bostonian with a Rev. Phillips Brooks letter, securing 25 dollars before urging a 500 dollar donation. A Maine supreme court judge already knew him, prompting a quick departure and no follow up.

Bangor Kimball Penobscot Boston Phillips Brooks Supreme Judicial Court of Maine

Fish receipts improve at Portsmouth week end May 13

A weekly summary reports about 60 000 pounds of cod and haddock landed at Portsmouth and Isle of Shoals. Grace Choate carried 30 000 pounds and Storra King 28 000 pounds, with prices light. About 860 lobsters were landed and there is growth in dun fish and cod liver oil prep at Shoals, while storms damaged lobster pots.

Portsmouth N.H Isle of Shoals Grace Choate

Pennsylvania Revolt Against Cameron Yet Doubtful

A May 14 dispatch notes strong moves in Pennsylvania to oppose Don Cameron and supporters calling themselves independents. It questions the revolt’s honesty, cites patronage ties with Arthur, and highlights a mass convention call in Tioga County for May 20 to back Mitchell.

Washington Pennsylvania John J. Mitchell Don Cameron Machine Mr. Cameron Republican Party Messrs Mitchell Cameron Philadelphia Senator Mitchell Arthur Pittsboro George W. Merrick Wellisboro Tioga County Harrisburg Tioga Counly

The Capital of Caves and Its Interests Explored

A compact feature outlines the cave country’s prospects and key players. It highlights the lumber trade, law and politics centers, and notes Plaisted’s birthplace among other local angles.

Caves Plaisted

Dublin spies say assassins hide as arrests rise

Dublin dispatch reports assassins still in the city with about 12 involved in the tragedy. Four men on a car are described, a Kingstown driver Bolger is arrested, and a £500 reward is offered for information. Police say harboring the killers carries life imprisonment. Mass meeting of Dublin car drivers pledges aid in locating Lord Cavendish and Mr Burke murderers.

Lonon Observer Dublin Kingstown Bolger Moville Lord Frederick Cavendish Burke Mansion House London Law Courts Lord Spencer the Times Parnell Frederick Cavendish Earl Spencer England Mr. Burke

England and France reach Egypt measures agreement

The Observer reports Sir Charles Dilke will announce in the House of Commons that England and France have agreed on Egypt measures. A Cairo despatch says the crisis may be closed for now with Arabi Bey still in power and Kavid’s stance firm. Reports also note Bedouin gathering, a French squadron readiness, and various European news items.

London Observer Charles Dilke Uncer Foreign Department House of Commons England France Egypt Cairo Mahmoud Baroudi Council Mustapha Fehmy Chamber of Notables Arabi Bey Hassan Cherel Pious Foundations Sheik Alislam Khedive Lower Athens Piursens St. Margaret’s Church Lowell Westminster Canon Farrar New World Raleigh

Maine News Roundup Includes Drowning and Court Ruling

Agnes Hayes of Portland died Friday and Fred Scanlan, eight, drowned in Augusta. Aroostook man Tra G Hersey calls for prohibitory county convention. Carriage crash at City Point injures Jacob Cunningham and son. Bangor gets a new Rising Sun council and Deputy Avel E Munroe. Calais bank to close 1878 deposits at 99 percent. Bates electors list for Memorial Day speakers across Maine. Clergy and officials named for Memorial Day events in multiple towns.

Agnes Hayes Portland Cabot Tra G. Hersey Aroostook Fred Scanlan James Scanlan Augusta Jacob W.cunningham Waldo City Point Rising Sun Council of the Order of United Fiends Bangor Avel E. Munroe Weston Maine Central Lake Maranacook David H. Clark Bath Clark Morse Bangor Commercial Supreme Danforth Calais Maine Joseph O.smith Eastport J. H. H. Hewett Fhomaston J. B. Peaks Dover Dexter W. G. Haskell Lewiston Foxcroft Theodore Gerrish Farmington KR. L. Howard Hallowell Samuel W. Lane Winathaven W. H. Folger Belfast Liberty Col. Hersey John P. Sheehan Dennysville Vassalboro

Destructive White River Flood Hits Arkansas Towns

Special reports from Jacksonport and Hot Springs describe the White River flood as the region’s worst in years with water reaching 31 feet above zero in one town, no dry ground, and many families taking refuge on upper floors. Damages to wheat crops, stock, railways, telegraph lines, and bridges run into thousands, with Hot Springs alone facing at least 30 000 dollars in losses and broader county damage estimated around 150 000 dollars.

Lancaster N. H Littleton Coos Connecticut New England Israel Lancaster Manufacturing Company Henry O. Kent Frank Smith & Co A. P. Marshall &Co Alexander Thompson & Co Leavitt & Stebbins Richardson & Folsom Lafayette Moore P.J. Noyes The National Bank George R. Haton F. D. Hutcins Lancaster House N. E. Lindsay Coos County George Stewart Horace Richardson Carroll H. A. Libbey & Co Alderbrook Brown Lumber Company Whitefield L. D. & L. FT. Hazen G. W. & N. WW. Libbey Canton Steam Mills Randolph Berlin Berlin Mills Company Berlin Falls Clark & Green KE. Clement & Co Gorham Peabody, White & Co George Blanchard Milan Messrs. Higgins C. C. Brooks Jefferson Stark Hiram Emery S. W. Thompson G. Soule & Co Groveton Rollin Badwin Stratford Emery Portland Stratford Hollow Kingsley Mill Columbia Hazen Beder Rich & Spencer Colebrook W. F. Allen West Stewartstown Alanson Owen Horace Carpenter E.C. Garland & Co John Clark Connecticut River Lumber Company Vandyke & Co Turners Falls Company Andros Coggin Lewiston Richard P. Kent Jared I. Williams United States John 8. Wells New Hampshire John W. Weeks Lundy’s Lane Congress Jacob Benton Benton- Bay Ossian Ray Ray, Drew, Jordan Maine Harris M. Plaisted H. Oh. M Little Rock Ark Jacksonport White River Jefferson Street Hot Springs Ouachita River

Pliny Wreck off Long Branch After Coffee Ship Collision

The iron steamer Pliny carrying 25 000 bags of coffee struck the outer bar near Long Branch NJ at 3 am and washed ashore on Mines beach. All lives saved. seven men three women and 11 children stay at Hendrickson cottage. The ship broke apart and is a total loss with bags scattered along the beach.

Long Branch NX. J Pliny Rio Janeiro New York Mines Hendrickson State Rocems

Burlington Skating Rink Proprietor Drowns in Lake Champlain

Eugene Lalime a 30 year old married man and father of an infant daughter drowned near Burlington Vt this afternoon after the sail boat he and George Walker were in overturned in a squall A rescuing party reached them but Lalime's strength failed and he sank Walker nearly exhausted will recover Lalime proprietor of the Burlington roller skating rink was a popular local figure with his body not yet recovered.

Burlington Eugene Lalime Lake Champlain George Walker Lalime Walker

Fire destroys Manta business district with heavy loss

A major blaze in Manta Ecuador on April 21 wiped out the business portion of town, causing about 120000 dollars in damage. Peru reports Mr Tresesit has gone inland seeking Admiral Montero, a perilous journey likely to fail.

Panama Manta Ecuador Peru Tresesit Admiral Montero Montero

Two Fatal Accidents and Legal Developments in Rhode Island

Morris Hayes, 23, of Rhode Island Locomotive Works in Providence, was struck on the head by a scrape Saturday afternoon and is believed fatally injured. Thomas Mitchell, 60, an Englishman, fell down stone steps in Pawtucket and was instantly killed. he was a coachman for J. Fairbrother, survived by a wife and two children. The Sprague creditors' committee met in Providence, largely in support of the anti Sprague syndicate. trustee Chafee to auction the estate on the 18th with court-directed disposal if no bids. The Moses Grinnell murder trial begins in Newport Tuesday. defense to offer guilty of manslaughter, possible acceptance unclear. Grinnell's acquaintance with the murdered man’s daughter and the family feud tie to the Hen house dispute.

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Silent entry of the departed as a gracious virtue

A solemn poem honors fallen soldiers and a benevolent leader, praising their quiet entry into glory. It comforts mourners by contrasting celebratory welcomes with the gentle, enduring path of the faithful, invoking timeless devotion and spiritual rise.

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