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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1879

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2

Political Battle and Local Scandals Stir 1880s News

The Senate did not meet yesterday while the House largely debated the Warner Silver bill. Democrats vow to expose Hayes’s stance on free elections, proposing a veto-test by re-enacting a vetoed Army Appropriation sixth section minus the word civil. Brockton’s Isaac H. Folger faces accusations of dishonest dealings as he leaves town. Boston Board of Trade discusses Hoosac Tunnel management and Fitchburg Rail withdrawal. Fatty Parker and Miles Wilson remain jailed amid incendiary fire accusations. A New York World’s Fair wrangle, Garrison’s grave illness, a Baltimore YMCCA convention, Fourth of July plans in Boston, and Maryland Jockey Club races close the report.

United States Senate House Hayes Brockton Mass Isaac H. Folger Brockton Advance Folger Boston Board of Trade Hoosac Fitchburg William F. Parker Nashua Fatty Parker Miles Wilson New York City William Lloyd Garrison New York Young Men’s Christian Associations Canada Baltimore Boston Maryland Jockey Club

Army at the polls veto fight looms in Congress

Democrats debate re enacting vetoed Army Appropriation provision with civil omitted to ban troops at polls. A caucus may follow the veto of the Legislative bill as opinions diverge. Republicans plan a morning filibuster to delay Knott's report on Edmunds veto, while another bill on transferring cases to Federal courts is stalled. The Free Coinage Bill is also in view.

Knott Edmunds Conger

World Fair wrangle and city news mix in New York

New York May 21 The fight over a proposed 1883 World’s Fair pits two rival groups the National Board of Trade led by Ellwood E Thorn and a Hilton committee backed by ex Judge Henry Hilton Each side seeks a site and delegates while real estate men and officials jockey for influence Also reported are a $14902 verdict against the US Government in a long running duties case and ongoing longshore strike news plus ship sailings and stock moves.

United States New York National Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce Ellwood E. Thorn Lke the Thurbers Thorne Henry Hilton Hilton Governors Hilton Committee Board of Trade

Connecticut's New Senator Platt Surfaces In Senate

Washington reports describe O. H. Platt of Connecticut as a careful, hard working country attorney type likely to be a plodding committee member in Pensions Patents and Epidemic Diseases. He is contrasted with other new senators and the South’s rising influence is noted along with expectations of his future contributions.

Washington Senate Congress O. H. Platt Connecticut Barnum Dark Horse Gen. Hawley Platt State Senate Hawley

McDonald Bill for Federal Militia Use Amid Invasions

The proposed McDonald bill outlines presidential authority to mobilize state militia to repel invasions or domestic violence, suppress insurrections, and enforce laws when states block federal authority. Sections authorize deployment of land and naval forces, limit army use as posse comitatus, and repeal conflicting prior laws and past election legislation provisions.

Washington McDonald Senate Edmunds United States Supreme Court Congress Congress of the

Veto of anti Chinese bill stirs mixed global reactions

News from Hong Kong via ship North America on April 9 reports conflicting views on the Chinese veto. Americans in China welcome the rejection, Europeans express surprise, and Chinese factions dispute outcomes. Li Hung Chang readies a grand Tientsin review while Japan repels a London convention plan. Imperial sites prepare for Gen. Grant’s occupation.

San Francisco North America Hong Kong China America Shanghai Pekin House of Representatives Tsung Li Yamen Peking Li Hung Chang Tientsin Gen. Grant Ince Grant Gen Ailey Yokohama London Tokio Japan Loo Choo

Ireland's Irish University bill sparks cross party debate

London May 21 The Irish University bill prompts silence from the Catholic hierarchy and Irish papers amid uncertainty about its fate. Protestants oppose the measure until Rome's acceptance is clear. Liberal and Radical MPs plan to press the bill while others seek more light on possible religious endowment safeguards. The debate adjourned after opposition from Scotch members.

London Ireland University of St. Patrick Dublin O’conor Don House of Commons Rome Church Liberation Society of England Marquis of Hartington Gladstone Stafford Northcote University

Paris postpones Henri Martin reception at the Academy

The reception of historian Henri Martin by the French Academy is indefinitely postponed after Emile Ollivier refuses to remove his defense of the Napoleonic regime from his planned reply. Radical Deputies plan a censure motion on pardons, risking a cabinet fall and urging the government to align pardons with the Amnesty law to ease electoral conflicts and restore national pacification.

Paris Henri Martin French Academy Emile Ollivier M. Martin

Folger of Brockton Advance accused of wide fraud

Rumors of alleged dishonest dealings surround Isaac H. Folger senior proprietor of the Brockton Advance. He left town for Nantucket four weeks ago and failed to return, after securing about 1000 in New Bedford. The paper’s assets and liens total about 35000 with several notes and a mortgage, and creditors plan auction or sale of the operation. Public opinion condemns Folger amid denouncements from locals and former friends.

Brockton Mass Isaac H. Folger Brockton Advance Folger Nantucket New Bedford Roction S. Heath Rich Folger & Rich Plymouth County Eiger Khimelt Home National Bank Iis Mr Rich Michael Clune H. L. Bryant Job Luther iWesars Luddy Willis Henry Trusdel E. Y. Perry Hanover W. F. Hathaway

Maryland and Kentucky Race Meet Highlights

Races at Providence and Louisville May 21 featured prominent visitors Senators Beck Bayard Blaine Morrill and Allison and Secretary Burch. Annie Augusta won the three-quarter mile dash while Eunice took the Chesapeake stakes. Bramoyle triumphed in the mile and a quarter. Bonnie Wood edged Hattie F. in the Rancocus Handicap with time 2 minutes. Kenny won the mile heats. Midas of Fall River led the Narra ganeceit Park card, and Kimball captured the Alexander stake at Louisville with Luke Blackburn second. Observanda won the two-year-old fillies dash, while Check mate won the first mile heat at Louisville with Vender third.

Baltimore Maryland Jockey Club Beck Bayard Blaine Morrill Allison Burch Senate Annie Augusta Kebbue Lizzie D Eunice Rachel Idler Tennessee Bramoyle Governor Hampton Albert Judith Startle Ferida Bonnie Wood Farley Warfield Bertha Ike Bonham Hattie F. Bushwhacker Dell Oriole Lady Middleton Bushwhacker Kenny Bennett Lazarus Adair Snowden Providence KR. I Tom Pink Louisville Kimball Luke Blackburn Moscow McGrath Observanda Moderator Grimstead Gilroy Iue Lodge Checkmate Bill Dillon Vender

Annual Meeting Deploys Directors for Central Vermont

The Central Vermont Railroad held its annual stockholders meeting in St. Albans with President Smith presiding. Directors elected: J. Gregory Smith, J. R. Langdon, B. P. Cheney, George M. Rice, W. C. Smith, J. H. Kimball, Jacob Edwards, Jed. P. Clark, Bradley Barlow, B. B. Smalley, J. W. Emery, J. W. Stewart, Otis Drury. Shares represented 4,257. A special excursion to inspect the Rutland division followed.

T. Albans Central Vermont Railroad Smith J. Gregory Smith St. Albans James R. Langdon Montpelier B. P. Cheney Boston George M. Rice Worcester Mass W.C. Smith J. H. Kimball Bath Jacob Edwards Jed

Four liquor cases dominate Newburyport Supreme Court session

Newburyport, May 21. The Supreme Court spent the day on four liquor cases with Johnson & Gerrish and Rogers defending. The jury is out, likely to be unable to agree. Mary Ann Carrigan of Beverly received a two year term for attempting to poison Anna Dailey. Several defendants pleaded guilty or were fined for breaking and entering or lesser offences. The session will continue next week as lawyers, the District Attorney, and others argue. A beach railroad from Black Rocks to Salisbury Beach will be built by Enoch T. North end and open by July 4. Coal prices are set by Reading Coal Company with varying rates for stove and egg. Local mills face cotton price pressures. Bartlett and Ocean have good supply, Peabody and Victoria less so.

Newburyport Mass Supreme Court Johnson Thomas Purcell Alburton Gaskell Black Rocks Merrimac River Atlantic Bartlett and Ocean Peabody and Victoria

Election of a President of the Reichstag changes clerical front

The report notes a shift among clerical factions as the Reichstag elects a new president. Key figures and party names are cited, reflecting internal realignments ahead of upcoming parliamentary proceedings.

Reichstag

William Lloyd Garrison Failing Health Brings Little Hope

The New York Post reports William Lloyd Garrison remains gravely ill with little chance of recovery. His mind is clear, he does not suffer greatly, and friends have been summoned to his bedside as disease steadily weakens his body. He described his burden as a grasshopper.

New York the Post William Lloyd Garrison

A Scoundrel Hangs, River Rescue Follows

William Allen alias Storey eloped with a farmer's wife Jennie Atchley of Batavia Ohio and was captured in Cincinnati. A mob hanged him on a bridge timber but the rope broke and he survived, later taken to a hotel bruised. Also reports the Young Men's Christian Association convention in Baltimore with officers elected and global growth figures.

Niagara Falls N. Y Steve Pierre Drummondsville Ont Canada Side H. P. Peers Teetervile Niagara River Cincinnati William Allen Storey St. Louis Jennie Atchley Batavia Little Miami River

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