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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1882

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Boston’s new collector receives wide public congratulations

A young man claims at least 10,000 people have congratulated Boston’s new collector. He notes many Custom House employees among the well wishers and several gentlemen who were not yet supportive of Worthington before later calling to extend congratulations.

Boston Custom House Worthington

Blaine to Run for Congress Rumor in Maine Links

The column questions Brother Blaine’s plan to seek Congress this year and notes mixed replies. It cites what Mr Lindsay reports Blaine told him and references the Maine figure nicknamed Sir Jim.

Brother Blaine Congress Mr. Lindsay Blaine Mr. Blaine Sir Jim Maine

Independent Republican eruption roils New York politics

The piece reports a rising split within New York Republicans over Cornell seeking renomination, with fears of an independent ticket. It cites Sherman Rogers, Samuel Lowery, George Curtis, and Wadsworth as potential rivals, while alleging Blaine’s behind the anti-stalwart moves in Pennsylvania and Maine.

New York State Don Cameron Arthur Cornell John Kelly Tom Devil Feld Sherman 8 Rogers Buffalo Samuel S. Lowery Utica George William Curtis New York Wadsworth Kelly Pennsylvania Blaine C. A Barker Cameron New York Tribune Philadelphia Press Maine Frye

Dorsey Indicted in Star Route Case Delays. Howgate Court Hopes Rise

Washington report details the Dorsey star route indictments and a delayed court appearance as John W. Dorsey enters plea and bail is set. The scene notes Deputy Williams failed to locate Dorsey in the district, while spectators observe his voluntary court entry. A separate political claim by Congressman Barr accuses Senator Mitchell of machine-backed election tactics.

Washington John W. Dorsey Star Dorsey Marshal Williams Howegate Court House Howgate Pennsylvania Congressman Barr Mitchell Barr Cameron Republican Party

National bank charter bill advances amid tariff clash

In Washington on May 16 the national bank charter bill was taken up with Abrams Hewitt addressing financiers for over an hour urging charter extensions, silver coinage suspension and tariff reform. Kelley sought leave to reply as Crapo plans to close debate tomorrow before adjournment. River led Grinnell defense counsel with Attorney General Colt prosecuting as Judge Matteson and Tillinghast preside. Benjamin Grinnell’s son and Edward N Grinnell testified, showing family hostility and a self defense argument regarding the farm shooting. more witnesses awaited as the court adjourned.

Washington National Bank Abrams Hewitt House Kelley Crapo New York Kasson Buckner Missouri Treasury Butterworth Ohio Coventry Brumm Pennsylvania Hardenbergh New Jersey Anderson Kansas Holman Indiana River Grinnell Colt Matteson Tillinghast Benjamin Grinnell Edward N. Grinnell Messrs. Bliss Fabyan & Co Boston Donohue New York Supreme Court People’s Savings Bank of Mobile Ala Green & Co Columbus Miss Mechanics’ National Bank of New York Mobile Bank Fabyan Gibson Mobile Bliss, Fabyan & Co People’s Savings Bank Green

Lewiston letter carrier system funding and shipbuilding contracts

Bulletin notes Lewiston plans for a new letter carrier system funded by £000 and Bath firm securing 19 vessel contracts all under construction. It also reports on a Lewiston elopement involving Nellie Pers say age 21 and her lover Frank Piper age 28, with Piper having deserted a wife who has gone to her father in Dixmont.

Lewiston Bath Fim Nellie Pressey Frank Piper Dixmont Portland and Ogdensburg Judge Pitman Bartlett N. H George Foster Portland Isaac Emery Pitman Emery

Fifth Catholic church planned at Manchester amid Catholic population

A report notes a fifth Catholic church to be built in Manchester where Catholics total about 18 900. Other items describe fox nest destruction by Arthur Ladd of Laconia, a Rockingham County Sunday School meeting with about 500 delegates in Epping, and a 101-year-old Frenchman Joseph Greene and his 90-year-old wife who have 12 children and 84 grandchildren. Also mentions Luther Langdon and Maria Mosher, and a U S circuit court entry in Portsmouth on a Boston man’s $1538 claim for work on a Concord dormitory with a verdict for plaintiff. various cases disposed and a recess set for June 14.

Manchester Arthur Ladd Laconia Rockingham Cousty Sunday School Association Epping B. R. Jewellof Swaltow Luther Langdon Maria Mosher Luther Circuit Court of the United States Portsmouth Lawrence Cleary Boston St. Paul’s School Concord Wilbur Abbott New Orleans Gustin Chadwick Mackintosh Gately Officer Chadwick Patrick Gately Tam Joseph O’hara Mothher Joseph O’ Hara Gately House Amory E. Eliot Mary Gately R. J. Johnston Catholic Church of Dedhar Chnirch F. L. Babcock Hast Dedham Chauncey C. Churenul Norfolk County James Gately P. W. Fisher Law Ubartes F. Folsom Fisher Cross

Vermont News Roundup From Windsor Court and Local Scandals

Nelson Fuller of Middlebury killed himself last Sunday amid rumors of mental distress. L P Gallup, ex sheriff of Orleans county and notable North Troy resident, was committed to Brattleboro Insane Asylum on Tuesday. the cause remains unknown. Frank H Washburne and Charles Francis of Brattleboro were vying for the same girl. Washburne was jailed after opening a letter to his rival and bound over in $200. The Windsor court this week weighs Vermont Central mortgage disputes, whether a first mortgage can be erased by later indebtedness claimed by officers of a chancery court. session opened Tuesday with Judge Blatchford and District Judge Wheeler presiding.

Nelson Fuller Middlebury L. P. Gallup Orleans County North Troy Brattievoro Frank H. Washburne Charles Francis Brattleboro Washburne Windsor Vermont Central Royce Supreme Court United States Court of Chancery Blatchford United States Supreme Court Wheeler

At Least that is What He Tells Mr Lindsey

Portland reports Stephen W. Lindsey congressman from Blaine's old district attended a Woodford's corner wedding with Mrs Lindsey. He dismisses Blaine's candidacy, while local politicians doubt his denial and expect Blaine to lead the ticket with Lindsey likely stepping aside. Maine race talk centers on Blaine, Frye, Ladd, March, and possible candidates Anderson and Cleaves.

Portland Stephen W. Lindsey Congress Blaine Woodford’s Corner Lindsey Washington Arthur Falmouth Jim Blaine Mark Bill Frye Kennebec Maine Fred Dow Jo Manley Ladd March Gen. Anderson Nathan Cleaves Democratic State Committee Stone Solon Chase Solon Bangor Camden F.E. Richards W. B. Rich H. L. Shepherd R. E. Paine Elliot Orberton T. R. Simonton Frederick Robte Thomas Cape Elizabeth W.W. Thomas, Jr Republican Party

Charges Nothing for Politics

A Salem Register note comments on the Boston Post lowering its daily price to three cents, saying the reduction may broaden its reach while preserving value, despite continued political content. It contrasts the paper’s politics with its wit and overall appeal.

Newburyport Herald Boston Post Lowell Mall Post Dover Democrat Boston Daily Post New Hampshire Pittsfield Journal Springfield Union Salem Register Times Gloucester Advertiser Newburyport Boston Portsmouth Chronicle The New England Commercial Bulletin Springfield Republican Lowell Courter

Grand ball at Mechanics building honors charity jubilee

A Tuesday event at the Mechanics building in aid of sisters of charity drew about 6 000 attendees between 8 and 10 pm. The ball featured Cadet band entertainment and little decoration, with delays caused by late arrival of Gen. P A Collins. Separately in Dedham, the Norfolk county supreme judicial court opened two murder cases, Gately and McKenney, with extensive testimony and confessions emerging. In town matters, a Charlestown-like election for selectmen looms, with temperance and license questions shaping campaigns and votes.

Mechanics Sisters of Charity Tigers P. A. Collins Dorchester Bay State House Newton Street J. Thomas Baldwin Dedham Supreme Jufficial Court For Norfolk County Devens and Allen James Gately Mary East Dedham James McKenney Wm. McCornish Braintree Gately Marston French Charles A. Mackintosh Amory B. Elliot Boston Whittaker Franklin

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