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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1883

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Large scale layoffs hit Northern Pacific shops and more

About 460 employees at Northern Pacific shops were discharged on orders from New York. Railroads centered at St Louis blacklist 322 yardsmen active in the late strike and refuse re-employment. Other notes cover tunnel progress at Mullen and Bozeman, a fatal fall in Rhode Island, transfers at Chicago, and various legal and crime items.

Northern Pacific York St. Louis Gen. Anderson Theorthern Pacific Mullen Bozeman East Greenwich R. I Porney Alfred Fry Transcontinental Association of the California Pool Chicago George W. Ristine Denver & Rio «Grande Railway Cincinnati Charleston Culver, Page, Horne & Co John Morris Union Pacific Coast Garrison Montana Utah Union Pacific Mary Welch Cumminsville Charles Skillman Mary Churchill Dayton Ohio Shortie Schroeder Mahoney Buffalo N. Y Sheehan Deena Peter Thompson Woodbury London Stanford Cleveland Jacob Garne Society For Abby New York State S. Bland New Orleans Colorado Tabor Casper Wistar Philadelphia Moyamensing Prison Wistar

Notable Early 1900s Figures Highlight Social and Political News

Dover general ill. Joseph Pulitzer travels to Europe. Justice Harlan's civil rights dissent not filed. Getchell of Bangor Commercial visits Post rooms. Senator and Mrs. Edmunds in Washington. Mrs and Miss wintering in Nassau Bahamas. Ornithologist Maynard wed Lizzie Cotter. honeymoon in Florida. Appletons buy Lennox village lot. demolish house for new residence. Bovee to urge abolition of capital punishment in southern legislatures. Reynolds McDavid s wedding in Rutland with costly gifts. Parsons of Biddeford oldest bill poster in New England. Pete Hyacinthe discusses Christianity and Catholic doctrine with a New York reporter.

Hoitt Dover N. H Joseph Pulitzer New York World Europe Justice Harlan Frank H. Getchell Bangor Commercial Post Edmunds Washington Will Nassau Bahamas C. J. Maynard Lizzie Cotter Somerville Florida Appleton Boston Lennox Marvin H. Bovee Wisconsin Rutland Guy H. Reynolds 3. B. Reynolds Pauline M. McDavids W. A. Gaskill Samuel Parsons Biddeford New England

New England Telegraph and Telephone Co Organized in New York

The New England Telegraph and Telephone Company completed its organization at the Metropolitan office in New York. Officers include T N Vail as president and W R Ingram as vice president. Directors hail from Boston Lowell Worcester and New York. Headquarters planned for Boston. Also noted: American Society of Mechanical Engineers elected officers and 37 new members.

New York New England Telegraph and Telephone Company Metropolitan Telegraph and Telephone Office T. N. Vail W. R. Ingram Driver C. J. Glidden J. W. Downs W. AL. Forbes Boston Frederick Ayer Lowell Stephen Suisbury, Jr Worcester Theodore N. Vail W. A. Inghaw C.j.glidden Charles ’. Bandwich Alexander Cochrane J. E. Hudson No. 40 Pearl Street American Society of Mechanical Engineers Er. D. Leavitt Baimbridgeport Mass F. R. Hutter C. W. Copeland Texas Pacific Income Wm. B. Dittmans Brooklyn First Avenue John Jaws Eliza J. Barnes John Collins E. K. Collins Sarah Collins

Mass Meeting Denounces Governor Butler in Boston

The republican mass meeting at Faneuil Hall denounces Gov. Butler for alleged misrepresentations about Massachusetts industries and finances. Speakers, led by Hon. Eustace C. Fitz and Mr. Robinson, urge voters to deny Butler on Election Day and defend state prosperity and honest government.

Boston Faneuil Hall Gov. Butler Massachusetts Robinson Republican Party E. C. Fitz Augustus Russ Eustace C. Fitz Board of Trade Fitz George P. Denny Commonwealth Gen. Butler Democratic Party Masachusetts Icistire Lowell

Registration in Cities Shows Heavy Voter Turnout This Year

The Boston press notes registration across major cities outside Boston surges beyond any presidential year. Lowell records 10,619 voters, Cambridge near 8,900, Worcester 12,378, and several others show large increases. Butler and Bishop supporters prevail in several cities, with aggregations indicating shifts in political leanings and urban turnout.

Boston Lowell Fall River Cambridge Lynn Gloucester Newton Salem Brockton Somerville Springfield Fitchburg Haverhill Lawrence Holyoke Worcester Butler Bishop Newburyport Taunton New Bedford Taunae Springfeld Brock

Hyde Park rally targets Butler in Everett hall speech

Hyde Park Democrats held a large rally in Everett hall with C. G. Chick presiding. Chairman Avery attacked the Republican platform and urged turnout against Butler while praising Governor Butler's renomination prospects. The piece also notes regional contest hopes and other campaign remarks across Fifth Worcester and Essex districts.

Ton Salem Butler Brockton Hyde Park Everett Hall C. G. Chick Howard L. Smith William D.northend Edward Avery Avery Republican Party Commonwealth Fifth Worcester Worcester Nathaniel Thayer Lancaster Thayer Gov. Butler Fitchburg Sentinel Artemas Merriam Westminster the Sentinel Merriam Gen. Butler

Miss Aggie Hill files suit for divorce from Senator Sharon

In San Francisco on November 1 Miss Aggie Hill claiming to be Mrs Sharon sues Senator Sharon in the state supreme court for divorce a division of community property and alimony. She alleges wilful desertion and repeated acts of adultery and says the senator is valued at fifteen thousand dollars with joint management as husband and wife.

San Francisco Cal Aggie Hill Sharon Supreme Court

Political fate of surgeon generalship and Sherman retirement

Washington reports warn that Dr. Baxter’s surgeongeneral bid hinges on political clout, while Gen. Sherman retires with a disciplined handover to Gen. Sheridan. The column notes congressional cautions, officers’ trust in merit, and potential shifts under the President’s upcoming appointment.

Barney Gen. Sherman Washington Baxter Army Dr. Billings Gen. Sheridan United States Sherman Tam Congress Far West Alabama Court of Commissioners of Alabama Isiah Harding Seth Taylor Isaac Lowland Et al Fernando Bearse Horatio Howes Stephen Howes George KE. Ryder Luther Fldridge Julia W. Nickerson Samuel Fessenden Samuel Lord George Matthews Russell Freeman Isaac K. Chipman Willard B. Boyden Henry T. Hella Gu Eon Ge George E. Ryder Paul Wing David E. Butterfield Rebecca H. Freeman Henryd. Tobey Peter EK Doliver Henry Jackson Silater Ross Emanuel Jewel Charles E. Bearse Jerusha Case David Nickerson Navy Lucy C. Ellis Homer B. Ellis Daniel McCarthy Samuel Brown Robert L. Taylor Kanney Ranney Comptroller Knox Post Comptroller’s Phoenix Bank Sheridan M. W. Sheridan Wm. J. Volkman James F. Gregory

Wonderful Feat of Barnaby's Double Team at Narragansett Park

Narragansett Park in Cranston reports a record double team mile in 2 10 1/2 with Barnaby's pair dominating three fastest heats. J B Barnaby Co Providence fields H B Winship and Hiram Bruce as rivals James Keenan Boston Frank Nay. First heat 1:09, second 1:05, final 1:04. Five heats overall, purse $2,000, match race for double teams.

Barnaby Narragansett Park Providence R. I Boston H. B. Winship Hiram Bruce Yellow Dock Frank John Nay Keenan Cranston J. BR. Barnaby & Co Bik B. G. Hiram Brace Mnicseis Rss Ike RE eNah Ate James Keenan B. G. Frank S.g. John Nayellie Haverhill Mass Kenora Trotting Park J.C. How J.C. Prescott Merrimac T. H. Renton Groveland Goodwin Bros Lawrence B. m Minnie

New Hampshire Mill Destroyed In Packard Falls Fire

A paper mill at Packard's Falls near New Market New Hampshire owned by T H Wiswell & Co burned out today. Five women escaped serious harm though two were burned on face and arms. Loss estimated at $35000 with $14000 insured. most finished stock saved. mill likely not rebuilt.

New Hampshire New Market N. H T. H. Wiswell & Co Packard’s Falls Sarah Doeg James Long Thomas HY i Woll E. L. Moses Savannah James Cash Lincoln United States Sechem Telegraph Denver Col Garfield New Orleans Katie P. Kountze Arkansas City Davis’s Landing New York Boston Markeson Wis Port Dalhousie Ont Toronto Cleveland, O

Western Girl Charged In Englishman's Texas Sheep Ranch Murder

Neltie C Bailey age 21, once well connected in New York society, is held to answer in Wichita for the murder of Clement Rotherly, a rich Englishman. She allegedly struck him in Indian Territory en route to Texas, took $20,000 land deed, $7,000 in diamonds, $10,000 stock and outfit, buried the body at Skeleton ranch, and fled before authorities nabbed her.

Wichita Kan Neltie C. Bailey Clement Rotherly United States New York City New Jersey Rotherly British Association St. Louis Texas Kansas Indian Territory Skeleton Ranch

Immense Ratification Meeting of New York Democrats

Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports thousands of voters gathering around Tammany Hall in New York to ratify state and county nominations. The event is described as the greatest political demonstration since 1880, with Cox and other leaders addressing the crowd and predictions of a Democratic victory. An independent ratification meeting is planned for Cooper Institute tomorrow night.

New York Boston Post Tammany Ball Cox Dorsheimer Kelly Cooper Institute Maynard

Frank James Freed In Gallatin Walkabout In Town

Kansas City reports Frank James the outlaw was granted liberty in Gallatin with his wife and child as he visited stores. United States juror Coomber arrived to press possible federal action while an Alabama warrant exists but Missouri delays enforcement. Gallatin citizens react with indignation as a chained man is described in court nearby.

Chandler Wildes United States Yuntic Greely Upernavik Licat Kansas City Frank James Gallatin Will Coomber McGes James Alabama Missouri

Kingston Dedication of Soldiers Monument News Item

Kingston Massachusetts observes a holiday celebration for the dedication of a soldiers monument presented as a town gift by a local lady. The monument rests on a New Ragland granite base as part of the town's commemorative effort against a backdrop of civic pride.

Kingston Mass Abigail H. Adams

Monument Unveiling Honors Soldiers With Brass Bands

A bronze statue six feet tall stands on Main street near the town house as townspeople gather for a day of flags and a large procession. Plymouth, Kingston, and other posts join a parade led by the Martha Sever post. Abby A. Clark unveils the statue and Capt. A. C. Munroe delivers an oration before a 300-person collation at the town hall.

Main Street Stony Brook Plymouth Brass Band Martha Lever Kingston Collingwood Plymouth David A. Russell South Abington Fifth Regiment J. E. Simmons Pembroke Bonney Hanson Committee On Monument Temperance Martha Sever Post Abby A. Clark A. C. Munroe Brockton

Excavation prospects for Zoan under the Egyptian exploration fund

Boston editor notes the Egyptian Exploration Fund Society plans a Zoan dig after Pithom success led by M Naville. Miss Amelia B Edwards secures funds, with co secretary R S Poole. Target £4000–£5000. Mr Fowler MP offers £50 and £1 subscribers receive Naville memoirs.

Boston Post Egyptian Exploration Fund Society of England Delta M. Naville Pithom Amelia B. Edwards Pitham Zoan R. S. Poole Ll.d British Museum Erasmus Wilson F. R.S Pope England Advertiser New England Historic Genealogical Society Pithem Vithom Egypt Rameses IT Anibat Rameses II Shishak Rosetta Arsinoe Nile Red Sea Pikehberet Pihahiroth Tanis Joseph Mineptah Hoy Pene Mariette Bodak Museum Solomon East American Church Review Panbesa Egyptian Exploration Fund Society Great Britain Fowler M. P Discovery of Miss Edwards Wx. C. Winslow Beacon Street Boston

Navy Yard Changes and Reassignments At Chelsea

Pay director G E Thornton relieved after three years. C W Abbott named successor. Shenandoah set for commissioning with C S Norton E Talcott E M Hughes A S Able joining. Medical Inspector A C Gorgas duty at Chelsea hospital revoked. Lyle and Train on leave. Anderson and Private Johnson to Chelsea hospital for treatment. Dry dock caisson placed in dock for repair. Powhattan powder moved to storage. Recruits arriving at marine barracks, about 50 per month, recruiting offices open until Jan 15.

G. E. Thornton Navy Pay Office C. W. Abbott Navy Yard United States Shenandoah C. 8. Norton Leutenant E. Talcott Marine Barracks

Massachusetts Odd Fellows hold annual grand encampment meeting

The annual session of the grand encampment of Massachusetts 1, O. O. F., was held at Odd Fellows' ball. Forty-three new members were admitted and instructed. The body reports 51 encampments with 6,681 members, a net gain of 448 after year’s activity. Financials show $235,012.05 receipts and $9,727.86 total relief paid, with extensive bene fits and new subordinate encampments formed.

Grand Encampment Massachusetts Odd Fellows’ Ball

United States Wins Land Case In Colorado Coal Region

United States Judge McCrary ruled in Denver that 2,560 acres irregularly obtained under preemption law and now held by the Colorado Coal and Iron Company must revert to the United States. The decision cancels the title, though deeds were held by seemingly innocent parties.

Denver Col United States McCrary Colorado Coal and Iron Company

Man claiming Pittsburg paymaster dies in Ontario jail

In TonoNTO Canada, a man lodging as Archie Dixon of Pittsburg, paymaster for the Allegheny railway, cried out of a murder mentioning Scott and Mrs. Stewart. He admitted laudanum use and was jailed where he died that night.

Tononto, Ont Rossin House Archie Dixon Pittsburg Allegheny Railway Scott Stewart

Hog thieves attack ends in four deaths near Tombs borough

In Macon Georgia on November 1 Joe Holden a Black man and two others tracked hog thieves to a swamp near Tombs borough. They slept under a tree and were ambushed by five hog thieves. A gunfight ensued leaving Holden and three thieves dead.

Macon Joe Holden Tombsborough Holden

Morehead to Represent Cotton Planters at New England Exposition

President Morehead of the National Cotton Planters association will leave Cincinnati tonight to represent the New Orleans cotton position at the closing ceremonies of the New England exposition in Boston.

Cincinnati Morehead National Cotton Planters’ Association Boston New Orleans

Offer of thirty three and one third percent made by Shaw firm

An adjourned creditors meeting heard Mr George F Morse Jr for the firm outline a plan to settle debts at 33 1/3 percent in cash or equivalent within 30 days of acceptance, while warning asset overstatements and pending litigation. Creditors rejected the offer and ordered a syndicate search to regroup within two weeks.

F. Shaw & Brothers George F.morse,jr Newtonville Fr. Shaw Fayette Shaw Shaw Kimbal Curtis John F. Mills Mills Venceborough Vanceborough Boston St. Croix Machias Massachusetts Maine New Brunswick New York Brooks Walter Potter Canada James B. Forgan Wyman B. F. Brooks M.atherman F. Shaw & Bros Cole King Mr. Forgan Foris Messrs Pickard Small Portland

Frost Delays Cotton Growth In Charlotte After Fall Rains

The first frost of the season hit Charlotte early this morning curbing cotton growth which had begun after the fall rains. Local growers expect slowed bolls and potential impact on yields as farmers assess damage and plan for frost protection measures.

Charlotte N. C

Overcoats and assorted goods advertised by G. W. Simmons & Co

A scaled advertising note promotes choice overcoats ready-made at a bargain price. It mentions a quick complete care remedy for trifling diseases, a five cent Hidalgo cigar by Estabrook & Eaton, and Fairbanks’s Rock Cordial for colds.

Estabrook & Eaton’s Hidalgo

Craig Kidney Cure Co Adverts Demand Soars

On November 1 1883 the Craig Kidney Cure Co calls for an immediate order of two gross Dr Craig s Kidney Cure. The letter claims rising demand and predicts immense success with customers praising its intrinsic worth as unmatched in the market.

Craig Kidney Cure Co F. Geldowsky Cambridge J. B. Henson A. B. Moller Broad St Boston Pearl Street

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