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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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