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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1882

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Absent Democrat Sought to Return for Butler Vote

In a Spanish style plea the notice asks readers to locate an absent Democrat and bring him home to vote for Gen. Butler and the Democratic ticket, urging support for the party slate.

Gen. Butler

Peewee Rollins Praised For Stumping In New Hampshire

In a caustic portrait Peewee Rollins is described as a minor statesman figure campaigning for Samuel W. Hale and himself on the New Hampshire stump. The author characterizes him as intellectually small though not physically, noting his impact in regional political activity.

Peewee Rollins E. E. Rollins New Hampshire Samuel W. Hale Rollins Rocky Mountains

Democrats Renominate Galvin in Suffolk Senate Race

In a district convention last evening Hon. Owen A. Galvin was renominated by the Democrats in the third Suffolk senatorial district. Ward 7 delegates declined to participate, but party leaders expect Galvin to be re elected based on his commendable record in both legislative branches.

Owen A. Galvin Suffolk Ward 7 Galvin Edgar E. Dean Brockton Mass Navy W. L. Douglass Congress Salem Sixth Essex Daniel B. Lord George Glazier Daniel Driscoll John Jackson W. F. Collins P. J. McCusker Seventh Essex 4Th Ward Nicholas Bovey James L. Murphy George D. Putnam Leverett S. Tuckerman, Esq John P.monaghan Edwin R. Ide John Gang John Hurley Thomas F. Mack Lyceum Hall Robert S. Rantoul Zima Goodell John H. Davis Charles Sewall Samuel Calley Olding Sewall Calley Ward 6 Ward John A. Connolly John B. Fitzpatrick John F. Kelly William J. Flynn John T. Gallagher Edward B. Dailey John B. Martin GC. W. McCarthy John F. McMahon P. F. Shevlin State Central Committee W. P. Carroll M. J. Quinlan Francis McCarthy Somerville Democrats of W. N. Currier Samuel Lund James Swords Fifth Middlesex S. G. A. Twycross W. HK. Flynn William H. Flaherty Orren S. Knapp Charles S. Lincoln, Esq Sixth Middlesex W. FE. Weld William F. Griffiths Franklin N

Republicans Ready to Back Butler Despite Journal Sniping

The Journal notes little humor in rebuking Republican managers as thousands of Republicans vote for Gen. Butler in sober earnestness. The piece argues the matter is serious and urges readers to ignore any fun aimed at the political shift.

Journal Gen. Butler

New York Government Budget Outlays For This Year And Next

The New York government announces this year's costs totaling 27,412,831 dollars and a request of 31,999,558 dollars for the coming year. Principal appropriations include schools 4,000,000 dollars police 3,681,000 dollars debt interest 8,000,000 dollars public works 3,600,000 dollars charities 1,620,009 dollars fire department 1,671,000 dollars street cleaning 1,138,000 dollars and state taxes 3,218,000 dollars.

Government of New York

Concord Monitor political provocation prompts rebel reference

The Concord Monitor questions Republican readers about the reaction to a hypothetical democratic victory in New Hampshire. It argues there are few if any rebels in the south unless dissenters are counted and suggests readers should seek more attainable aims.

Concord Monitor South New Hampshire Mahone Chalmers

Canvass Managers Move to Boost Bowman Bid for Congress

The Bowmans canvass aims to secure a Congress term amid reform talk. A navy yard employee, Mr Frisbie, circulates a paper seeking subscriptions to fund the effort. Deacon Converse has his own funds, while Bowman's main work in Charles Town has involved overseeing government projects for the employer there.

Bowman Congress Frisbie Navy Yard Dea‘con Converse Charlestown

Taken From Life court fight shifts injunction baseline

New York November 2 Judge Barrett grants with costs the motion to continue the injunction in the action by Eugene Tompkins of Boston theatre against Samuel Colville who asserts sole ownership of the play Taken From Life. The case shows Tompkins and Clay jointly agreed to buy from Henry Pettitt in London with Pettitt offering the work for 6500 dollars. Colville secretly outbid and claimed the play, while Tompkins acted for both. Also verdict against Cunard Steamship Company Carey longshoreman wins 15000 for injuries aboard the Gatavia on November 3 1880. A Jersey cattle sale opened with 100 head catalogued. Pedro sold for 2500, Hazen's Nora for 550, Nutley Browney for 410.

New York Eugene Tompkins Boston Theatre Samuel Colville Colville Tompkins London Barrett Cunard Steamship Company Patrick Carey Gatavia Shipman United States Carey Jersey Pedro Franklin, N. J Hazen Nora Moulton Brothers Nutley Browney J. H. Simonds

Chauncy Hall Cadets Open Drills Before 200 Officials

The Chauncy hall corps of cadets numbering 200 opened with battalion movements drills and a dress parade. The fine development and dignified bearing reflect the school’s methods under drillmaster E. De Merritt. roster includes Major F. H. Briggs Adjutant W. Goodyear Sergeant Major W. Austin and numerous captains and sergeants across Companies B C D.

Chauncy Hall E. de Merritt F. H. Briggs W. Goodyear W. Austin J. Souther D. Smith H. M. Leland E. P. Burgess D. F. Follett A. L. Cushing H. Souther H. O. Poor C. Potter A. G. Sawyer W. B. Stearns

Cumberland Bar Honors Fallen Members in Portland Meeting

A Cumberland bar meeting in Portland's supreme court room Thursday paid tribute to deceased members. Hion S. C. Strout presided and read resolutions for N S Littlefield of Bridgton. Remarks followed from A A Strout, Judge Waterman, George F. Emery, J F McCobb and Judge Kingsbury.

Cumberland Bar Supreme Court Room Portland S. C. Strout Littlefield Bridgton Nathan Cleaves H. J. Swasey Standish A. A. Strout

Meaker Death Sentence Commutation Vote Voids Favor

Vermont lawmakers report against commuting Almon L. Meaker of Waterbury while a minority plan is filed. The Vermont Officers Reunion association meets in Montpelier with Gov Barstow presiding and Ratland chosen as next site.Treasury shortfall of 85 dollars is covered by subscriptions. Nominations list James S. Beck Montpelier as president and officers from Bennington Rutland and Redfield. An address by Hon. G G Benedict of Burlington is set for 7:30 PM.

House Almon L. Meaker Waterbury Vermont Officers Reunion Association Montpelier G. G. Benedict Burlington

Hotel Wentworths to Grow with Nine Story Central Tower

Frank Jones plans enlargement of the Hotel Wentworths at Newcastle. A new central tower 50 feet base, nine stories, 190 feet high with a crest will provide an outlook. The enlarged hotel will run 640 feet front with 450 sleeping rooms and 150 parlors, modeled on the Windsor at New York.

Hion Frank Jones Wentworths Newcastle Windsor New York

Various local incidents and deaths reported from regional papers

Insurance on C O Chapin stood at four figures for Springfield resident. Bridget Scanlon, missing Lawrence child since Oct 20, found in Merrimac river. Westfield man MIA in New York suspected murdered. North Adams man arraigned for outraging his niece, held for grand jury. indictments sought for other assaults. Elizabeth Forbes of Enfield dies, bequests include library and scholarships. Lotta Crabtree case with B F Randall denied. funds mischaracterized as a loan. Cape Ann quarry worker injured. leg amputated, died en route to hospital. Warren man found dead near Methodist church. accident unclear. Edward Evans of Merrimac in cataleptic state in Haverhill. doctors call remarkable. Fall River man dies after vomiting blood in Brick House. no foul play suspected.

New York McKeown Pinkerton Republican Party van Cott John J. O’brien Bureau of Elections Barney Biglin Arthur Mike Cregan Cleveland McKeona Allen MccKeown C. O. Chapin Springfield Bridget Scanlon Lawrence Merrimac River H. K. Shashirt Westfield Joseph Butler North Adams Bertha Noel Elizabeth Forbes Enfield Judge Forbes Northampton Smith College Mount Holyoke Seminary Home Missionary Society Lotta Crabtree B. F. Randall Fall River Andrew Flood Cape Ann Bay View Massachusetts Hospital Frank Allen Warren Thomas Roach, Jr West Brookfield Francis Allen Haverhill Gazette Edward Evans Moore Street Merrimac Patrick Lowrey Jack Murphy Lowrey Ireland Bismarck Voltaire Lowell Railroad Company Lynn 106Th Essex Wakb George H. Lindsey Samuel E. Marsh Edward Barrett WARD Charles D. Hollis James Bb. Paul William B. Moulton John G. Sleeper Horace F. Lewis Albert A.green Thomas F. Shortell Joseph Haines John Nickerson Edward Heffernan Alfred W. Tirrell William H. Lucie Daniel Donovan Charles F. Burrill Warp 5 Frank Jones William C. Lamphier Hiram E. Munroe M. M. Harney W.C Charles H. Allen James White W. N. Starret W.H. H. Tuttle J. H. Brown Hugh Cochrane George A. Goddard W. H. Kennard Solomon Marble James Walker, Jr Francis J. Baxter John E. Huntress W. B. Cutter J. Augustus Felt S. K. Cohen Charles J. McCormick John C- Cook Middlesex John M. Spencer Stoneham Essex Joseph Watson West Newbury Plymouth Nahum F. Morse Rochester Bristol Humphrey A. Gufford, Jr George Nelson New Bedford Worcester Frank W. Adams Royalston Charles S. Lord Templeton David M. Richardson Mendon Hampden Allan Higginbottom Holyoke Chesterfield Hampshire Paul Cudworth Plainfield J. M. Crosby Franklin C. H. McClellan Greenfield W. Allis Whately John D. Miller Cotrain Berkshire William Leavitt Stockbridge George Kellogg Sheffield James Oliver Athol Allen W. Goodmen Dana Charlies H. McLellan H. C. Joyner Norfolk William B. Nolan George B. Towle Medway John G. Maguire Thomas P. Ayer Ward G. Lynn James W. Switzer Charles 8. Goodridge Taunton Frank S. Babbitt George Bridgham George M. Woodward John Shumway Medfield Atwood Hall Stoughton John T. Flood Randolph Bushrod Morse Sharon George E. Craig Walpole D. H. Blanchard W. B. Thayer Fitch John Courtney William E. Courtney Michael Sexton Abiel Pevey A. L. Ready John F. Haynes Henry B. Louvering Congress Music Hall Workingmen’s Association Anne Academy of Music Anson S. Wood W. W. Crapo Robert T. Davis Lyman Eliot Hall Newton Col Theodore Lyman Levi C. Wade Candler Club West Newton City Hall J. W Independent Republican Temperance Committee Essex House Salem Coliseum McKinley Ohio George A. Marden Harvey N. Shepard George Babbitt Provincetown Weston Howl Union Hall Cambridgeport Democrats C. W. Bowerman Pittsfield James A. McGeough Boston Henry C. Stark Hyde Park Democratic County Committee Gloucester P. A. Collins Jonas H. French Republican Pan Moody Boynton Thompson Boynton Col. French En. Butler Samuel L. Powers George Boutwell Marlboro J. W. Candler Gen. McKinley Senator Frye Maine Anna Jenness Reuben Noble Joseph Titus Maj. McCafferty Natick Ambrose A. Ranney F. WH. Paine, Esq

Missionary Society session reports strong 18 month funds

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society executive committee met in Philadelphia with Mrs. W. P. Warren presiding. Miss Gibson and several missionaries to India and China were introduced. Treasurer reports total gifts of 195,678 dollars over the last 18 months, with regional contributions listed including New England New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Northwestern Western Baltimore.

Philadelphia Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society W.P. Warren Boston New England New York Cincinnati Northwestern Western Baltimore

Massachusetts Canvass Addresses by Sigel Frech and Rothenburg

The article covers acceptances, rallies, and notes from the Massachusetts canvass featuring General Franz Sigel Dr. August Frech and Charles Rothenburg-Nominations and public engagements tied to the campaign. It outlines campaign events, speakers, and the spread of political messaging across key locations in Massachusetts.

Franz Sigel August Frech Charles Rothenburg Massachusetts Farenil Hall Boston Personal Liberty League League Gen. Butler New York Cenes Frank Ludwig Charles Sneger Personal Liberty League Henny Bachmann N. Schross Charles Lutz Carl Ebenhardt Emil Fredler A. J. Gutermuth Frank Backelmann Otto Kramer D. Fousel Jaques Levy M. Engelhardt S. Wolffrohn E. Dietrich Robert Sieber J. Gahm M. Kallmann Isaac Rosnosky W. Perkins Repblican Party Ohio German Personal Liberty League America Boston Butler Union California United States Sisyphus Europe France Washington England Gerreans Brewers’ Society For Self-Protection Connecticut Republican Party Democracy

Butler speaks at town hall urging change in government

Gen. Butler addressed a crowded Braintree audience outlining a historical party shift, criticizing Republican claims as pro labor exploitation and warning of dire U.S. consequences. He repeated the same speech in Weymouth later, stressing tariff issues and the need for radical reform.

Braintree Gen. Butler Town Hall United States Weymouth

Boston meeting yields grim forecast on political races

Hon George B Loring exits Youngs hotel in Boston musing on the fate of the agricultural bureau. Col Dan Wiley notes possible Butler victory yet fears Gand ler and Bowman losses. The friendly exchange reveals a despondent mood over pending election results.

The Marlboro Times George B. Loring Young’s Boston Agricultural Bureau Col Dan. Wiley Custom House Butler Gandler Bowman

Scandal at Supreme Court Clerk’s Office Revealed

Washington reports a serious scandal in the United States Supreme Court clerk’s office. Irregular practices long practiced involve illegal transcript fees charged to the public printer, with 1880 false charges exceeding $20,000. Chief Justice Waite vows the court must purge itself. Amden, Tariff Commission clerk, is accused of shaping reports and selectively releasing testimony.

Boston Post Washington United States Supreme Court Middleton Canvel Ilegal Supreme Court Maryland Waite Tariff Commission Congress Commission Amden John Roach

Barnaby and Morse Clash in Narragansett Park Race

Ten thousand spectators watched J B Barnaby Co s Billy D and Morse s Yellow Dock race for a 2000 purse in a best three of five event at Narragansett Park Yellow Dock led by taking two heats with times 34 1 09 2 163 and 34 1 09 1 2 18 Darkness halted the event with postponement until tomorrow

Providence R.J J. B. Barnaby & Co Billy D Morse Yellow Dock Narragansett Park

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R Arnold Briggs Register of Wills Rex Kinsey Page Irvine Grover Cleveland Gen. Woodford Buffalo N. Y Erie County St. James Hall Gen Woodford Sherman Rogers Hill Thomas Insella Brooklyn St. Louis O'Neil Plymouth Court Adelbert Kelley Gotham Gleanings Ancient and Honorables Ancient and Honorables Artillery Company Capt Mack George H. Allen H. R. MacMurray Leo Park Theatre Henry A Henry T Dwight S Augustus P. Richardson Richardson, Boynton & Co Samuel Sherbar Hanlan Lee Kentucky Ashland Granite State Neal Craft Catlettsburg Maysville Maj. Allen Portsmouth John Baugh Henry Dunlap M. Dunlap Alexander Harris John Galleger J. Sohimers Thomas Bird Boston and Vicinity Chestnut Street B. F. Haskell Kossuth Hall Ward 3 Republican Club Boston and Lowell Putnam Nail Works Port Norfolk Dorchester Concord Dunbarton Lydia Harvey Edward Cosby Knoxville Venn Jasper Lillie Ottawa Ont Eddy Hull Poughkeepsie N.Y Catskills Germantown Chicago B. F. Pancoast William Sherbourne B. F. 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Stover Cape Cod Barnstable County Mr. Bishop Crapo Wellfleet Harwich Chatham Zenas Nickerson Gen Butler Agricultural Hall Barnstable Commonwealth Tiarwich DR. Loring Col. Wiley Horticultural Hall George A. Holmes Florence Holmes George A Olmes Paine’s Canal Street Boston and Topeka, Salina and Western Railroad Payne Snell J. N. Baker Col. Ingersoll Foote Soteldo Nica A. M. Soteldo A. C. Soteldo Barton Mr. Barton Naval Intelligence Crosby South Atlantic Navy Department Montevideo Uruguay Marion Galena Rio de Janeiro N.H Post Office Barrell J. A. Vail Jeweler D. W. Lee & Co D. Vandergran A. S. Arnold Frank Cornish & Co Gen. Garfield Gen. 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