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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1880

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2

Milton Fire Distress Appeals for Relief Aid

The Relief Committee of Milton appeals for charity to aid homeless families and displaced workers after a fire. They seek contributions of food money and clothing from Boston readers, noting Boston’s historic benevolence after past fires and urging prompt generosity.

Milton Pennsylvania Relief Committee of Boston

Washington fire, graft, and Congress clash headline

Washington reports charges against Texas Pacific Railroad management for alleged bribery tied to a 1876 charter. Senate and House actions include post office funds and river harbor bills as Congress nears May 31 adjournment. City finances, fires, and relief efforts dominate Aldermen meetings and tenement safety talks. Funeral plans mark Chief Justice Church’s Albion, New York, service.

Washington Texas Pacific Railroad Congress United States Senate House

Congress Near Adjournment Amid Bills and Corruption Claims

Washington May 17 reports say the House and Senate moved toward adjournment with key bills advancing. The Post-office bill passed the Senate as bribery charges surface about the Texas Pacific charter, while Star route reforms are struck from the House bill and Bayard Marshals bill awaits passage.

Evening Star Congress Senate House Bayard Democrats

Postal Appropriation Bill Amended and Massed

Senate action centers on Post Office funding with amendments raising rail transport and mail service budgets while striking several provisions. A resolution seeks Treasury tare methods on imported foreign sugars. Wartime and foreign relations items include artillery for a Columbus reunion and State Department publications funding.

Washington Senate Treasury Revenue Service Morgan Alabama Secretary of War Soldiers’ and Sailors Columbus Kelogg-Spofford New Zealand New South Wales Post Office Yeas Maxey Dem Texas Mr. Morgan Wm. B. Taliaferro Virginia

Passage of the River and Harbor Bill A Message from the President

The president sent a message detailing the River and Harbor Bill passage highlighting funding allocations, project scopes, and authorization measures. The message outlines benefits to commerce, navigation improvements, and regional infrastructure upgrades, signaling legislative alignment with executive priorities.

Ocean mail bill eyed for US foreign ports service

A House sub committee moved a bill to create an ocean mail service linking the United States with West Indian South American Central American Mexican and Trans Pacific ports. It sets ship classes speeds tonnage and pay scales with total annual funding capped at 1.5 million.

Washington House Committee On Post Offices United States House Post Office Department Mexico

Bayard bill to regulate deputy marshal pay and appointment

Washington May 17 The bill amends pay and appointment rules for deputy marshals tied to elections setting pay at five dollars per day and mandating appointments by circuit or district courts with equal party representation and residency requirements. It also repeals conflicting laws and requires no candidacy by marshals at the election.

Washington House Mesers, Lounsberry and Cox New York Chalmers Mississippi Yeas Messrs Anderson Armfield Atherton Bachman Bailey Briggs Cannon Caittenden Clymer Coffroth Converse Davis Cal Dickey Dwight Einstein Farr Ferdon Frye Gillette Hall Hammond Harris Henkle Hostetler Joyce Killinger Keifer Klotz Ladd Lindsay McCook Mitchell Morrison Neal Richardson N. Y Scales Sparks Steele Stevenson Townshend Jsl O. Turney Updegraff Iowa Weaver Whitthorne Bayard Senate Judiciary Committee Circuit Court of the United States Circuit Court District Courts of the

Geneva Award and Alabama Claims Business

The House Judiciary Committee delays further distribution of the Alabama claims award until next winter, likely pushing the issue to another Congress or indefinitely. Senate action shows no move to replace defeated bills, and Treasury funds may stay idle.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Congress Senate Judiciary Committee House Committee On Pacific Railroads Ramsey Northern Pacific Railroad McLane

Essex county grand jury reports indictments in widespread crimes

Newburyport Mass May 17 The Essex county grand jury presented a long list of arraigned prisoners with varied charges including larceny embezzlement breaking and entering adultery and rape. Most defendants pleaded not guilty or guilty as indicated and cases span Gloucester Lawrence Salem Lynn Danvers Haverhill Newburyport Boxford Beverly Beverly and Ipswich.

Newburyport Mass Essex County Ed. Worthley Gloucester Wm. H. Brooks Lawrence John H. Beecher Rosanna Moore William Berry John Brady John J. Burke John Callahan John E. Carney Salisbury Daniel Chines Haverhill Wm. Clousy Elbridge L. Dean Danvers L. F. Fox Lynn Jack Fox John Greenland Joan Kennedy Jennie D. Kennon Jno. King Beverly Wm. M. Ladd Salem Charles A. Mc Tadden John McGarvey, Jr Jno. Noyes John Nowland Mary O'Neil Chas. F. Potlar Annie E. Hilton James H. Riely Edw. F. Foster Julia Spiller Ipswich

Ultramontanes Declare War on Bismarck in Germany

From London May 17 a Berlin despatch reports Ultramontanes resolved to wage war on Bismarck and rally Catholics. A Dortmund meeting drew about 20 000 attendees including nobles, backing ministerial accountability and abolition of May laws. Catholic press launches a crusade against the government while exiles Radziwill and Ballestram seek Vatican guidance.

Bismarck London Berlin Dortmund Westphalia Centre Party Reichstag Edmund Radziwill Count Ballestram Rome Vatican Bundesrath

Five Pirates Attack Schooner Victor and Capture Crew

A boat carrying five men attacked the schooner Victor off College Point. Mates Williams and crew fought back, three attackers were captured and bound, one believed shot or drowned after the boat overturned. A pursuing rescue recovered a fourth attacker clinging to a skiff. Suspects were taken to New York Police.

New York Flushing Bay Victor College Point Williams Eliza Rebecca Price Daniel Burke Patrick Doyle Joseph Patrick Mungerford Patrick Hanlon Stone Brooklyn Court of Oyer and Terminer Joseph Mungerford Hanlon Pacific Mail Steamship Company Gould and Sage March

Address by Gen. Garcia to the People of Cuba

Gen Garcia issues a Cuban independence proclamation asserting renewed struggle against Spain. He pledges to uphold the 1868 standard, aims to reclaim liberty for both white and black Cubans, and vows to fight until the Cuban flag flies over Spanish fortresses. Proclamation notes support from the people and plans to crush tyranny. A Cuban revolutionary government is named with Garcia as president and key ministers listed. The New York Telegram reports the expedition’s landing and arms being landed successfully.

Gen. Garcia Cuba Philadelphia San Jon Spain Calixto

Forest Fires Roar Across New Jersey Region

Destructive forest fires rage through Cumberland and Atlantic counties in New Jersey with rising death and property loss. Vineyards and berry fields suffer heavy damage while residents fear spreading flames and smoke chokes the air. Other fires hit Lake George, Ayer’s City, Middletown, and Philadelphia breweries as communities battle to save structures and livelihoods.

Board of Aldermen New Jersey New York Bricksburg N.J Cedar Ridge Kettle Creek Posts Station Cumberland Atlantic Tuckahoe Atsion Hammerton Ellwood Egg Harbor Great Egg Harbor Ballston Spa N. Y Lake George Caldwell Village Fort William Henry Lowell Mass Patrick McCullough Ayer Philip Riley Monrona N.H Horace Duncan Chester Barons Middletown Township Delaware County Philadelphia Gardner Continental Louisville Salvisa

Gambiers View of Ahead Race Arrangements for Hanlan Courtney

Washington May 17 Pools sold tonight for the boat race with odds 100 to 75 on Hanlan later 100 to 0. Both oarsmen on river but rough water prevented practice. Race likely Wednesday with Hanlan and Courtney. Referee Blaikie issued a circular detailing start times and rules for steamers on the course. Turning stake signals depend on leader. Press craft restricted to Gedney and Speedwell. Davis of Windsor to judge Hanlan. Courtney may invite Rankin of Boston as his judge.

Washington Hanlan Courtney Blaikie Thompson John Davis Windsor Ont K. B. Rankin Boston Lachine

Death of Chief Justice Church Prompts City Mourning

The Albion meeting passed a resolution for the board of trustees to attend Church's funeral in a body and to close all businesses from 1 to 5 pm with public buildings draped in mourning. The body will lie in state tomorrow 12 to 2:30 pm. In Albany Gov. Cornell announced the death and lawmakers adopted a tribute with a funeral committee named.

Albion N. Y Board of Trustees Chief Justice Church Albany Cornell Church

Six Days Walking Match Opens in Springfield

The six days walking event, run by Captain T E Halleck, started at the Rink with twenty entrants and a large crowd. Alfred Elson led after day one with 70 miles, followed by George Dufrane and F Mitchell as top finishers. Mrs. William F Bromley was held for the grand jury on a charge of murdering her six year old stepson last week, though the jury is not in session.

Chamber of Deputies Martinez Campos Commernoff Oberammergau Padiham Clithero Great Harwood Masters’ Central Committee Cabul Herat Ayoob Khan India M. Novikoff Constantinople Austria Italy Albania Springfield Mass T. E. Halleck Boston Alfred Elson Meriden Conn George Dufrane New York F. Mitchell Chelsea William F. Bromley Russell Los Pinos Agency Col White River Bradbury del Norte Ouray Sherman Department North Fork Gunnison Eagle River Water Gunnison Rivers Utah McKenzie Tibson Tucson San Franisco Apache Victoria Silver City Stevens’ Ragche Abel Hunt Sudbury Nice France Union Safety Deposit George Finch Charles Finch Eagle Bridge N. Y Northampton and New Haven Greenfield Mays Smith & Riley Worcester Johnson Michael Connor Man Chester N. H Ireland James Connor United States Portsmouth Asa T. Barren White Mountains George H. Worthen Lebanon Barron West Lebanon Grafton County Supreme Court Thomas Riley Banzer Thomas Moran Riley Kitey Danielsonville Jesse Morgan Edwin Morgan Canterbury George J. Ross Valentine T. Sellers Lawrence C. W. van Fleet van Fleet Santh & Ripley Finch Hi Home

Races Report from Washington May 17

In the quarter mile dash Janet Murray won in 1 16 four over Edelweis and Belle. Gabriel won the National handicap stakes of 118 miles by a neck with Checkmate second and Virginius third in 1 56. Governor Hampton won the mile heats in 1 45 1 4 with Ed win A third and second in heat three. Disturbance won the hurdle race over 13 4 miles with Pomeroy second and Tom Kinsella third. no times recorded.

Washington Janet Murray Edelweis Belle Gabriel Checkmate Virginius Governor Hampton Edwin A Disturbance Pomeroy Tom Kinsella

Cincinnati Southern Railroad Cuts Passenger Rates to Two Cents Per Mile

The Cincinnati Southern Railroad Company announces a general fare reduction effective immediately and lasting until July 6. All routes on the line will charge two cents per mile, cutting prices across the South and potentially igniting a rate war with rivals.

Cincinnati, O Cincinnati Southern Railroad Company Cincinnati Southern

Whittaker case resumes evidence as Lazelle witnesses testify

Evidence resumed in the Whittaker case with Commandant Lazelle and two detectives, plus other witnesses, but no new developments. Detective Fisher stated he does not believe any of the cadets committed the outrage based on what he has learned and seen.

Westt Point Whittaker Lazelle Fisher

German Catholic Association Holds 25th Annual Session

In St. Louis on May 11 the twenty-fifth annual session convened with about 200 delegates. Standing committees were named and a telegram was sent to Pope Leo requesting an apostolic benediction.

St. Louis Leo

Preparations at Chicago for the Republican National Convention

Chicago May 17 Preparations at the Exposition building for the Republican National Convention have progressed to seating and decorations only. The hall will feature a Lincoln portrait on the north wall and a double head of Washington from the roof, with a draped Zach Chandler portrait on stage. Fifteen portraits line the sides and flags fill the rest of the space as state delegations set bases at major hotels.

Chicago Exposition Building Lincoln Washington Convention Zach Chandler Arkansas California Georgia Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maryland Missouri Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Vermont Palmer House Colorado Connecticut Ilinois Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey New York Oregon Grand Pacific Louisiana North Carolina Wisconsin Iowa South Carolina Alabama Texas Clifton House Maine Massachusetts Gardner Ouse

City holds special meeting for death of ex Mayor Simes

Portsmouth New Hampshire May 17 A special city government meeting addressed the death of ex Mayor William Simes Alderman Laighton read resolutions adopted unanimously Alderman Hall gave a tribute The board adjourned to attend the funeral Tuesday at 11 am from the Universalist Church

Portsmouth N. H Wm. Simes Sise Laighton Hall Boand Universalist Church

Veazie Youth Charged With Outrageous Assault Attempt

William Hersey of Veazie is jailed at the Bangor Station House charged with attempting an assault on 15-year-old Mary Dudley of Veazie. Hersey denies the charge.

Bangor William Hersey Veazie Mary Dudley Hersey

New England News Brevity of Injuries and Tragedies

A whirl of items from Brockton shipments to drownings and rescues. Names include George Allen of Ashland, Frank McKenna of Burlington, Miss Sarah Horr of New Salem, and Catherine Casey of Fall River. Also noted are a whale display at Kennebunkport, frost affecting Addison county fruit, a bishop’s petition re McDowell, a tragic fall at Gloucester, and a shooting incident in Manchester New Hampshire.

George Allen Ashland Frank McKenna Burlington N. H Sarah Horr New Salem Mass Kennebunkport Joseph F. Littlefield Addison County Napoleon Lemonte Catherine Casey Michael Casey Fall River J. F. McDowell Catholicashurate New Market Biddeford Philbrick Nellie Amnis Jennie D. Kennon Lawrence Henrietta Wood Lebuich Buffalo N. Y Albert Bilfuss Bilfuss Gov van Zandt Rhode Islam Henry W.gardner Providence Rowland Hazard Manchester Springfield Stratford County Masonic Mutual Relief Association Hull

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