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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1880

Page

2

Tilden shifts to field as Democratic fight unfolds

Washington dispatch reports Tilden moved from possible withdrawal to active candidacy for Cincinnati nomination amid party turmoil. It notes backing from former opponents, a strategy to unite the party, and the race dynamics with Grant, Kelly, Blaine, and Sherman factions.

Leaders Speak at Chicago as factions argue for Grant or Windom

Chicago May 30 Delegates from the East say Cook county fights hog attention. Grant is favored by Illinois Republicans but opposition is strong. Wisconsin Connecticut Indiana New Jersey lean to Grant or Windom with rumor of a Windom nomination. Train arrivals brought politicians including Tyner Creswell Orth Everett Hoar Bruce Glover and Murphy.

Chicago Cook County Illinois Grant Illinois Grant Washburne Wisconsin Connecticut Indiana New Jersey Secutor Windom Cof Windom Washington Tyner Creswell Maryland Orth Everett Pittsburg Don Cameron Hoar Massachusetts New England National Committee Massachusett Bruce John B. Glover Blaine Milwaukee Sentinel Elaine Maine Blaine Club N.S. Murphy Murphy Cameron, Conkling Logan Et al

Contradictory Opinions on Grant Nomination in Chicago

Broad mix of views from Generals Taft and Arthur to delegates in Chicago on Grant as Republican nominee. Reports note opposition in Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee and concerns over Southern electors. Mass meetings planned with anti Grant and Grant factions, plus Maine Blaine Club arrival and press arrangements.

Grant ChicaGo Ill Gen. Arthur New York Taft Ohio Gen. Grant J. FB. Vaile Indiana J.S. Matthews Louisiana T. A. Hamilton Tennessee South Capt E. W. Stevens Concord N. H Capt. Stevens Gardner House Massachusetts Warnmoth Warmoth Gardner Grand Pacific Palmer Grantites Michigan Avenue Conkling Logan Carpenter Cameron Stewart L. Woodford Emery Storrs Leonard Swett George C. Gorham Blaine John B. Henderson Elliott Anthony C. B. Farwell Henry W. King New England Friends of Maine Maine Blaine Club New Hampshire Madison House Grand Pacific Hotel Boutelle Washburne J. H. Manley Augusta Granite State

Malicious Misrepresentation Charges About Gordon Resignation

Special correspondence from Washington notes General Gordon planned to resign due to long standing pecuniary pressures. He sought a new business to support his family and discussed the move with Senator Lamar and Judge Bleckley. The piece denounces social scandal allegations as baseless and harmful.

Washington General Gordon Senate Senator Lamar Judge Bleckley Iim Bleckley Gordon

Rumors doubt theft by Con gress assistant librarian

Rumors spread about a $2700 government funds theft from Mr. Morris assistant librarian of Congress. Some say he stole it yet others expect he will refund. Also noted Senator Blaine will not attend Chicago and census entries must use black ink only.

Morris Congress Treasury Senator Blaine Chicago Washington Blaing Edmunds Sherman Walker

Colored Emigrants Escape from Ship and Other 1881 New York Items

The bark Monrovia with eighty Arkansas colored emigrants bound for Liberia sailed after some desertions as captains sought a fair wind. A $4 million mortgage on Metropolitan Elevated Railway bonds is recorded to support a debt plan and debt cancellations. The Seventh Regiment armory lease backs a May 1881 festival led by Leopold Damrosh. Also, Addie Titus, Sarah Oakley, and Annie Lamb were jailed for conspiring to set fire to Holy Family to escape. Smuggling arrests followed on the Acapulco voyage. James E. Williams received four years for perjury, and Captain Henry Heine of the Mississippi died by suicide. Front Street flour and meat warehouses suffered a fall damaging property but no deaths. Multiple other updates include deaths by suicide, robberies, sports results, and international notes.

New York Monrovia Arkansas Liberia Africa Sandy Hook American Colonization Society Register Metropolitan Elevated Railway Company George J. Forrest Arthur Leary Metropolitan Manhattan Railway Company Seventh Regiment Armory Leopold Damrosh John A. Prince G. Warren Dresser Ottenbourg Addie Titus Sarah Oakley Annie Lamb William Street James E. Williams Delia Little San Francisco Blackwell’s Island Henry Heine Heine

Girl Shot in Head Accident Sends Town to Memorial Day Serv ices

Annie Fox, 16, was accidentally shot in the forehead in Lowell when a revolver discharged as a boy retrieved it from a pocket. The shot fractured her skull but did not fully enter. Clergymen observed Memorial Day with sermons and church services across local denominations.

Lowell Mass Annie Patrick Fox Stotts Mills Post 42 G. A.R New Hampshire Universalist G. W. Bickwell Robert Raikes Burmah

Kearney Plans Chicago Trip For Greenback Convention

Kearney announced in San Francisco that he will travel to Chicago Wednesday to attend the Greenback Convention. He said he would stump the state for the platform if it suited him and would organize a party in support if needed. California workers may focus on local issues if the platform disappoints them.

Chicago Washington Greener West Point Whittaker Academy Corps of Cadets Prof Ramsey San Francisco Cal Kearney California

Washington subscribes $2000 for Hanlan Riley race winner

The $2,000 subscribed by Washington citizens for the winner in the Hanlan-Riley race was paid to Hanlan yesterday. He will depart for Brighton Beach tomorrow evening and stay a week before heading to Providence for the June 17 race.

Washington Hanlan-Riley Hanlan Brighton Beach Providence

National ICC Committee Named if Grant Nominated

From St Louis May 30 authorities state the Republican Anti Third Term Convention has formed the National Committee of ICC and will publish its full list in Chicago if Gen Grant is nominated.

Wiliam Henry Smith Western Press Association Pierce Inter-Ocean Glone The News Howard Carroll New York Times New Press Committee Grant Chicago Times Louisville Blaine Sherman Evening Journal Washburne St. Louis ICC Chicago

Coal price list for Lackawanna coal at Weehawken NJ

The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company issued a June price circular for Lackawanna coal delivered free on board at Weehawken NJ. Furnace lump steamer lump grate and egg and chestnut priced at 4 dollars per ton. stove 425 dollars per ton. all weights based on 2240 pounds.

New York Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Lackawanna Weehawkee N. J

Five Delegates Chosen for Simonton in Camden Caucus

A full Republican caucus in Camden on May 30 selected five delegates pledged to support F. R. Simonton for Congress from the Fifth District. Resolutions praising his ability and temperance work were adopted unanimously.

Camden F. R. Simonton Hsg Congress

Stone throwers damage steamboat train near Norwich

Norwich Conn May 30 A Boston and New York steamboat on the Norwich route near Danielsville was pelted with stones this evening breaking several car windows and injuring one passenger slightly.

Norwich Conn Boston New York Danielsville

Bicyclists Gather in Newport for League of American Wheelmen Meet

More than 100 riders arrive in Newport ahead of a three day meet. Thirty clubs from cities including Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago Trenton New York Saratoga Brooklyn Hartford New Haven Worcester Providence Boston and others attend. A committee drafts the constitution for the upcoming League of American Wheelmen with Captains meeting at 9 AM, convention at 10, parade at 1 30 and banquet at 5 30 tomorrow.

Providence R. I Newport Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago Trenton New York Saratoga Brooklyn Hartford New Haven Worcester Boston Aquidneck House CO. B. Pratt J. Frank Burrill League of American Wheelmen C. E. Pratt J. F. Burrill C. K. Munroe S. F. Clark S. A. Marsden J. M. Fairfeld

Steamer Amsterdam Sighting Likely Constellation En Route West

New York report notes the steamer Amsterdam from Rotterdam passed on the 24th at lat 20.26 and long 41.44, with an American man of war bound west likely the Constellation sailing in company or nearby.

New York Amsterdam Rotterdam

Remembering Mr George Honey Great Perkyp Middlewick Actor

The death of Mr George Honey is announced. He created the role of Perkyp Middlewick in Our Boys at the Globe Theatre in 1575. Born in Lambeth London he acted in London provinces and America with notable he performances.

George Honey Cable Perkyp Middlewick Our Boys Mr Honey Lambeth London Honey & Archer Bishop’s Walk Honey Upsdell Nicholas Nickleby Adelphi Theatre Young Honey Haymarket Charles Kean Ellen Tree W.C. Macready Helen Faucit J. B. Buckstone Adelphi Strand Theatres Edinburgh Macready Edwin Forrest Francois Princess’ Theatre William Copeland Campo Mayo Crown Diamonds Robin Sims Reeves Charles Santley Charles Mathews Drury Lane Provinces Old Eccles Caste Prince of Wales Theatre Charley Scraggs John C. Cowper Mr. Honey John Drummond Gaiety Holborn Strand Prince of Wales Vaukerville Graves Arthur Cheney Our Globe Theatre America Boston Percy Pendragon Mr. Jenkins Capt. Ginger Maj. Buncombe the Butterman Wallack’s New York Odieces J. C O. Cowver Harry Murdock Owen Marlowes New England

London Financial Roundup May 29 on Markets and Rates

A May 29 London financial digest notes mixed sentiment amid suspensions and recoveries. It covers bank bill discount rates at 2% for short terms, foreign stock buoyancy with Russian and Hungarian gains, and declines in certain American rail and mortgage shares. Also reports on wheat and corn cargo activity and Liverpool price levels for grains, flour, and provisions.

London P. M U. S. Konda Lustadiom Line Consolidated Lilinois Central the Times Sava Ole LWO Dulhey Arange Adalts Stock Exchange Philadelphia Reading United States United States Railways New Jersey Atlantic Mississippi Ohio Erie Liverpool Caliornia Notton Uplands

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