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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1880

Page

2

Defense of legitimate self defense over prize fighting

The article condemns prize fighting as brutal and demoralizing while praising athletic self defense. It notes the Troy Shanghai versus Brooklyn Bantam bout as example of harmful spectacle, argues laws exist to ban such contests, and urges authorities to enforce them more firmly to curb this disreputable trade.

Troy Shanghai Brooklyn Bantam

Credentials and seating rights in contested seats

The column argues that credentials issued by a competent authority grant a prima facie right to seats, which squatters lack. It asserts that if those credentials go to non elected members, the rightful body can still seat proper members, and claims deviation undermines law and order, challenging the Advertiser's stance.

Advertiser

Illinois Republican Convention Moves to Nominate Grant

Senator Logan leads the Grant faction as the Illinois Republican Convention closes. The body declares Gen. Grant the choice of the majority for President and aims to disfranchise eight congressional districts. Delegates already chosen may be replaced amid bitter sentiment, signaling a Grant nomination likely. The Senate passes a marshals bill for elections, with Kellogg-Spofford postponed. Trinity Sunday is noted for observance.

Logan Ilinois Grant Gen Chicago Springfield Ill Gray Fulton Thomas Yeas Yees Ford John Wentworth C. W. Crawford Stephen A. Douglass P. Sedgwick A.M. Wright J. Baumgarten Tatvhill W. Woodman Tard C. W. Pavey W. H. Willingis J. A. Logan E. A. Storrs G. B. Kaum Db. FT. Littler William McAdam Kors Graham Selomen D. Kagan C. C. Campbell Mr. Ford Blaine U. S. Grant Republican Party of Illinois A. M. Jones Alabama National Republican Committee Raum the Evening Journal Ger. Logan Idie Seema Ala United States A. S. Grant Congress House Garfield Hawley Mr. Morgan Senate Kellogg Senaator Hampton

Illinois Result Sparks Talk Across Washington

Washington observers react to the Illinois Convention outcome as Grant allies praise the state win while Blaine supporters fret over limited nominating votes. Schurz says Grant cannot win Ohio, naming alternative candidates and signaling a party split potential. A Texas delegate, a colored barber, writes of fishing for votes in Chicago with biting bait.

Boston Post Washington Illinois Grant Blaine Alleghanies Pacific Pennsylvania New York Blane Tom Young Cincinnati Ohio Young Butterworth Schurz Gen. Grant Chicago Washburne Windom Ben W Harrison Sherman Texas

Grant nomination seeming certain, Blaine ally notes

A Washington despatch reports a Maine Senatorial friend saying Grant's nomination is virtually secured. Across states, California Democrats list delegates to Cincinnati while Republicans in York county debate a candidate for Congress. In Rockland a caucus backs Gen Tillson as Knox nominee, while Waldo challenges Fox claim.

Washington Blaine Maine Gen. Grant California Cincinnati Jesse D. Carr Wallace Woodworth C. H. Maddox John Foley Andy N Thomas B. Reed Congress Col. Wentworth James M. Stone Jere Mason George H. Wakefield Charles H. Moses B. F. Hamilton York County Rockland Judge Hall Waldo Knox Tillson

Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Suspends Payments

The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company suspends payments amid heavy debt estimated between 5 and 6 million dollars, with bonds maturing and a potential receiver appointment discussed. Exchange stock tumbled while managers pledge to protect company assets and continue business using daily revenues for wages and supplies.

Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Philadelphia Gowen Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Third Street New York Board of Managers F. B. Gowen Reading Railroad Coal and Tron James K. Gowen Lewis Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank Thomas Hart, Jr Coal and Iron Companies Knight Bound Brook Road North Pennsylvania Reading Curbstone Walnut Street Third CC. F. Schoerner Ss. F. Rotherman Wm. Graeff Coal and Iron Company

Local man Samuel Kenyon dies by own action

Samuel Kenyon aged 68 of Niantic Rhode Island died by self inflicted action on Thursday. A 7 year old son of Owen Bragdon drowned in the canal at Kennebunk Maine Thursday evening. Seth Kelley a scythe grinder for Emerson Stevens and Co. of West Waterville Maine was killed Friday morning when a stone burst.

Samuel Kenyon Niantic R. I Owen Bragdon Kennebunk Seth Kelley Emerson Stevens & Co West Waterville J.T. Woodbury Grand Haven Michigan Boston Bush John B. Ellison & Sons Philadelphia John Anderson Anderson, Sargent & Co Anderson, Heath & Co Arl Wakefield Wm. Mara Plumer and Holton Manchester N. H Frederick Peters Astronomical Kiel Prussia

Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill Advances With Boston Projects

The Sundry Civil Appropriation bill for the year ending June 30, 1881 is reported with an aggregate of 20,729,987 dollars. It includes 350,000 for Boston post office and sub-Treasury work and 50,000 for Fall River Post Office completion, plus 25,000 for a lighthouse at Borden Flats and 15,000 for Springfield arsenal repairs.

Boston Post Washington House Representative Blount Georgia Appropriations Committee Washington Monument Massachusetts Post-office Boston Custom House Fall River Borden Flats Mount Hope Bay Arsenal Springfield Hartford Conn Stamford Harbor Clarence King Supreme Circuit District Courts United States

Senate Passes Bayard Bill Regulating Deputy Marshals Pay

The Senate approved Bayard’s bill setting deputy marshal pay at five dollars per day and required appointments from different political parties. The measure, aimed at elections, passed 28 to 17 after debates on party balance and marshal selection.

Washington Senate Bayard Massachusetts Democratic Party Republican Party Temperance Party Greenback Party Woman’s Suffrage Party Butler Party Delaware Mr. Edmunds Circuit Court of the United States

Senate Conflict Over Pension Claims Sparks Exchange

In Washington on May 21, a heated Senate exchange involved Representatives White and Bayne. White rejected Bayne’s claim of neglecting his constituents’ pension claims, while Bayne warned White to avoid outside comment. Bayne linked tariff policy to wartime munitions, and White defended his record amid faulting remarks.

Bristow N. H Kelly Bridgewater John Marston Washington Senate Messrs. White Bayne Pennsylvania Mr. Bayne Mr. White Reagan Texas White Hhis

Senators Push to Restore Franking Privilege in Senate

In a Senate debate on an appropriation, Rep Edmunds of Vermont condemned the law barring Senators from franked letters to constituents. Sen Davis of West Virginia supported restoring the franking privilege, arguing the people want it back and that even minor officials have frank rights.

Washington Senate Edmunds Vermont Davis West Virginia Frances Burney Madame D'Arbilay Sarah Chauncey Woolsey Miss Burney Lord Macaulay Jeremy Collier Evelina

Transfers and Mortgages Across Boston Areas

Suffolk County transfers list property sales and mortgages across Boston districts including Roxbury South Boston and East Boston. Notable entries include Beacons Street Beeston and Shawmut Avenue properties with prices from 1 to 5 000. Adams to Shepard and Fairbanks exchanges with single dollar quitclaims. various mortgage assignments and estates noted by multiple banks and trustees.

Columbus Avenue Mary M. Adams Charles H. Shepard Seneca Street James Burk James B Norton Lowell Street Belden F. Welch Albert P. Fairbanks Edward Barry Beacon Street Alice R. Thayer Et al Henry Winsor, Jr Andrew Robeson John L. Gardner, Jr Shawmut Avenue Pleasant Street Besty Cutler Francis E. Sprague Jefferson Street Canton Street Lucius B Caleb Poole, Jr Camden Street Mary A. Hand Hayward P. Hall Boston Francis W. Kittredge Cazenove Place Mary M.a Same Shirley Sturgis Street Charles Rockwood Ambrose B. Stannard Boston Five Cent Savings Bank John G. Webster J. Greene Jones Lois P. Richards Francis C. Richards Henry S. Liale Boylston Mutual Insurance Company John ©. Roper Horace D. Hall John C. Roper James A. Maynard Smith Gerrish Nathaniel Adams Harriet M. Adams

Call for a new Court House site approved by trustees

State moves to appoint commissioners to pick a site and compel the city to build a suitable Court House if no site is chosen by December first. The Mount Vernon street location near the State House is favored for quiet, light, and air, despite objections from some lawyers.

THE Boston Post New Court House Court Square Supreme Court School Street Province Court Pemberton Square Howard Court Streets State House Mount Vernon Street Court House

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