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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1880

Page

2

Post Publishing Company Elects New Directors

At the annual meeting yesterday the Post Publishing Company elected directors for the coming year: Charles Leys Woodbury Josiah G Abbott Leopold Morse Thomas L Jenks George F Emery Frederick D Stimpson William B Smart Thomas H Cahill George C Burpee. The board chose Charles Levi Woodbury as president Frederick D Stimpson as vice president William R B Smart as secretary and Emery Stimpson and Jenks as executive committee. The treasurer reported the corporation sound flourishing debt free with a handsome surplus and promising prospects.

The Post Publishing Company Charles Leys Woodbury Josiah G. Abbott Leopold Morse Thomas L. Jenks George F. Emery Frederick D. Stimpson William B. Smart Thomas H. Cahill George C. Burpee Charles Levi Woodbury William RB. Smart Geo. F. Emery F. D

Horace Maynard Nominated for Postmaster General

Horace Maynard a Westborough native and Amherst graduate has built a legal and political career in Tennessee. He has long congressional experience and presently serves as Minister at Constantinople. He is regarded as a leading Southern Republican.

Horace Maynard Westborough Commonwealth Amherst Tennessee Constantinople

Illinois Republicans Clash at Convention in Chicago

The Illinois Republican Convention barely formed a temporary organization after a day of wrangling. The Grant faction led on a test vote, excluding Cook county, by 101. The event adjourned to this morning with expectations of further battles tomorrow.

Grant Cook County Hanlan-Courtney Potomac Hanlan Courtney

Georgia Senator Gordon May Resign Within Twenty Four Hours

Washington May 19 Gen Gordon likely to resign his Georgia Senate seat within twenty four hours due to financial hardship and a wish to protect his family. Governor Colquitt urged reconsideration but resignation accepted, marking a major loss for Georgia and the Democratic party. The piece notes his long public service and influence in Congress.

Boston Post Washington Gordon Georgia Senate Democratic Party Lamar Hampton South Colquitt Gen. Gordon

Congress Faces Letter on 1871 Texas Pacific Bonds

Washington reporting a committee room conference between Chairman McLane and E John Ellis over a letter accusing fraud in placing Texas Pacific first mortgage bonds and bribery among Congressmen in 1871. McLane doubts quick investigation but favors presenting the letter to the full committee.

Washington McLaneé E. John Ellis Texas Pacific Pacific Railway McLane Congress Senate Lepooay Ioulluc Kellogg-Spofford Bayard Carpenter Corkling Edmunds

Northern Railroad shows 8 percent dividend and tax protest

The 35th annual report of the Northern Railroad and branches notes 1880 year income of 439005.74 with net earnings 112488.85 and an 8 percent dividend to be paid June 1. It criticizes a state tax of 35048.31 on net income and reports improvements, profits, and connected lines’ status.

Northern Railroad Concord N. H The Peterborough and Hillsborough Railroad Manchester and Keene Trunk Line Balti

Parricide Trial Details Unfolding in Plymouth Court

Van R Swift chair of Bridgewater Selectmen recounts scene of September murder with Raymond corroborating. Deputy Sheriff Wheeler and medical examiners testify about bloodstains, clothing, letters to Sarah E Gunn, and autopsy findings. Witnesses from Lawrence and Lowell recount Gunn's movements and arrest statements.

Plymouth Mass van R. Swift Bridgewater Raymond Swift Geo. A. Wheeler Sarah E. Gunn Pittsfield N. A Lawrence Lowell Charles B. Homans City Hospital Boston Frank W. Draper Suffolk County Gunn

Irish National Land League of America Meets in New York

The Irish Land League of America elected officers led by James J. McCafferty as president and Michael Davitt as secretary. The group adopted a constitution limiting officers to one state and directing all funds through the U S treasurer. A committee on Irish industrial interests was named and a pledge of support to the Irish Land League of Ireland was read.

Ireland Michael Davitt James J. McCafferty Lowell Mass William Purcel Rochester N. Y Democrat Lawrence Walsh Waterbury Danbury John Dillon M. P Tipperary Harmon Peoria Judge Corbett Syracuse P. A. Collins Baston Elder H. Carey Baird Thompeor A. K. McClure Henry Lea Philadelphia J. Boyle O’reilly Boston Alexander Sullivan Chicago Gen. Garfield Ohio League Irish Land League of the United States John Boyle O’reilly America National Land League of Ireland Trish Irish Land League

Gloucester Fleet Pursues Banks Baiting Run Ends Ice Bound

A Cape Ann Advertiser despatch lists Gloucester and nearby schooners in search of bait at Port Mulgrave Port Hawkesbury Judique and the Magdalens. Vessels include Marion Aberdeen George S Boutwell Commonwealth of Gloucester Helen Campbell and Brenton of Argyle sailing for the Banks after returning from ice-locked routes.

Gloucester Cape Ann Marion Aberdeen George Boutwell Commonwealth of Gloucester Christie Campbell Portsmouth Port Mulgrave Gussie Blaisdell Epes Tarr Gardner W Tarr Port Hawkesbury Judique Sehr Proctor Brothers Schrs Mist Carl Schurz Ontario Victor Bunker Hill John S. Presson Hawkesbury Magdalen Islands Cape North Magdalens Brenton Argyle Port Hood

Globe Critiques Evarts on Fishery Question in May Contention

The Globe attacks Secretary Evarts over the fishery issue and urges Lord Kimberly to maintain colonial policy. It notes $10,000,000 in the U S Treasury as lacking equivalent to British interests and questions arbitration and English concessions under Gladstone.

Toronto The Globe Evarts Lord Kimberly Colonial Office Treasury Department Washington Gladstone

Illinois Republicans Clash at State Convention in Springfield

The Illinois State Convention in Springfield drew a record crowds with 660 visitors’ tickets issued and thousands turned away. Gen Green Raum was elected temporary chairman as contesting Cook county and Blaine-Washburne factions battled over credentials and pledges, signaling a protracted, stormy session.

Springfield State Central Committee State House A. M. Jones Robert Nourse Daniel Spread Jones Green B. Raum Gen. Raum Republican Party Cook Cook County John Sherman James G. Blaine Illinois Ulysses S. Grant Washington Jefferson Adamses

Minnesota Republicans Nominate Windom for President at 1880 Convention

The St Paul convention named William Windom as presidential candidate with loyalty to Minnesota, appointed delegates to Chicago, and adopted resolutions praising Hayes administration. Blaine as second choice noted. Field favored for National Convention by many delegates. Adjourned after 5 pm with Cincinnati delegates to be chosen.

St. Paul Minn Wm. H. Yale Chicago D. Sinclair A. Whipple D. M. Sabin D. Morrison Committee On Minnesota Republican Party of William Windom Hayes James G. Blaine Blaine Grant Sherman Edmunds Cincinnati J. W. Daniel Lynchburg James Barbour Culpepper 5. H. Moffatt Rockingham Gen. Terry Wythe Judge Field

Democratic ticket hints from Washington dispatch

Washington correspond ent reports that Democrats aim for an Eastern candidate with Western Southern backing. Possible names include Seymour Bayard Randolph Morrison while Tilden Hancock are less favored. Unity focuses on a ticket winning broader Republican dissuasion and broad national confidence.

Washington New York Herald Cincinnati Gov. Seymour Bayard Massachusetts Senator Randolph New Jersey Judge Church Tilden Hancock Morrison Illinois

Speech by John Goode at Virginia Conservative State Convention

John Goode spoke at the Richmond gathering urging Democratic victory in November. He denounced the 1876 “gigantic conspiracy” and predicted a large anti Republican majority, calling for Cincinnati nominees and support for Field amid strong applause for Bayard Seymour Hancock Thurman Randall. The convention elected H. C. Allen permanent president and adjourned to 8 PM.

Richmond Guisenburg John Goode Cincinnati Bayard Seymour Hancock Thurman Randall Field Goode H.C. Allen

Democratic State Convention Admits Only Certified Delegates

In Oakland at noon the Democratic State Convention, with Samuel M. White as temporary chairman, settled all contested delegations by admitting only those with county committee certificates. The meeting adjourned to 5 PM to await the Credentials Committee report.

San Francisco Cal Oakland Samuel M. White

California Workingmen Split Over Greenback Link

In San Francisco the Workingmen's Convention read a Denis Kearney communication urging delegates to the National Greenback Labor Convention. After long debate the body voted 55 to 42 to adopt the message, then adjourned amid lingering tension and a plan to reconvene. A faction favored bargain talks with the Democrats while others backed Kearney's Greenback affiliate. The New Jersey Democratic State Convention meets to pick district delegates and four at large to Cincinnati with likely uninstructed delegates.

California Kearney San Francisco Denis Kearney National Greenback Greenbackers New Jersey Trenton N.J Cincinnati Orestes Cleveland Hudson County John P.stockton Mercer County Hezekiah Smith Burlington Andrew A. Smalley Essex County

Hanlan Wins American Championship in 36 Minutes on Potomac

Washington crowds pack the river area as Hanlan defeats Courtney in a grueling 36 minute race. Hanlan led from the start, won by a wide margin, and was cheered ashore at the Potomac boat house. A rematch with Riley is planned for May 26 with a two thirds purse for the winner.

Washington Hanlan-Courtney Congress Courtney Hanan Blaikie Aqueduct Bridge Analosian Island Georgetown Hanlan Virginia Hanvlan Edward Hanlan America Gedney Sherman, Thompson Key Potomac Boat House Ward Refree Coulson Ward Courtney Potomac Boathouse Soule Andlestan Riley Ingry Toronto James Riley Saratoga Hanian

Fortune Bay Controversy and International Reactions

The Times editor argues for amended terms of the Washington Treaty to protect shared fishing rights and prevent future disputes. The issue follows Hungarian distress, Turkish brigands, Italian elections, wool sales, and naval plans as reflected in multiple dispatches and editorials. James Russell Lowell and his wife plan temporary residence with a nephew in Chesham Place.

London The Times Washington Evarts Hungary Pesth Szinna Comitat Zemplin Constantinople Burness Salonica Pimisoll Phimsoll Sir William Harcourt Italy Harcourt Berby Robert Peel Port Phillip Sydney New Zealand Berlin Germany Atlantic Russia China Daily News Blackburn James Russell Lowell Chesham Place

Forest Fires Near Kingston Cause Widespread Damage

Fire across Kingston region is now largely contained but burns continue at Watson Hollow Bushkill and Phoenicia. Snyder's saw mill in Phoenicia is gone and Turck Burhan’s pulp mill endangered. Thousands of dollars in timber destroyed and hundreds of cattle displaced as 35 000 acres burn. Fire line stretches from Rondout River to the Delaware. danger to many villages remains.

Kingston N. Y Woodstock Watson Hollow Bushkill Phoenicia Snyder Turck & Burhan Rondout River Delaware New Jersey

Spring regatta on Lake Saltonstall tops New Haven scene

The New Haven spring regatta on Lake Saltonstall drew a large crowd as crews from '81 '82 and '83 competed in barge and single scull races. The '81 crew led early but '88 surged to win by three seconds in 12 minutes 48 seconds for the mile and return course. Fred Wood served as referee for the event.

New Haven Lake Saltonstall H. P. Jones Bon. J. F. Morrill O. H. Briggs F. R. Vernon F. A. Manbing W. B. Hill H. N. Tuttle University Fred Wood P. King Daniels Scientific

Sherman and War Officials Visit Forts on Governors Island

Gen Sherman and the Secretary of War toured Governors Island visiting Gen Hancock then inspected the garrison and works. They proceeded to Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth for fort examinations and witnessed artillery practice at Sandy Hook. Judge Blatchford issued a perpetual injunction in a telegraph company suit. Brainerd & Steele jewelers and Mattenhorn & Debevoise tea dealers failed with liabilities of 60000 and 45000 respectively. Fifteen hundred cases of standard prints sold at auction with prices down 30 to 50 percent.

New York Holmes

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