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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1880

Page

2

Day Schedule of Auctions and Goods by City Firms

A fragmented list shows auction items and sale times from H Harris Co and M Colman & Son among others. Entries include boots shoes carriages harnesses yachting goods and carpets with firms like Isburgh Co Francis Henshaw & Co and J H Osgood setting up sale times on November dates.

H. Harris & Co A. M. Bates Hatch & Co A. M Moses Colman & Son C. T. Walker Isburgh & Co Francis Henshaw & Co R. L. Day & Co Boots New York A. S. Richards & Co Philad Lippincott, Son & Co J. H. Osgood Bird & Co Wilmerding, Hoguet & Co Johnson, Moody & Co Philadelphia Samuel Buntme’s Sons & Co Henry & Hatch Lewis J. Bird & Co W. K. McKey & Co Richards & Co Iibvons

Democratic defeat blamed on South dominance and foolish hints

Boston Post dispatch notes Republicans blame the South for Democratic losses citing manifestos that warn of Southern ascendancy. Garfield wins the presidency with solid North support. next House leans Republican. Republican strident talks include unseating Southern congressmen and a staunchly pro Stalwart policy.

Tammany Reports Voter Fraud Claims Across States

The Tammany Committee on Organization held a lengthy session chaired by Police Justice Duffy. John Kelly presented resolutions alleging many ballots were cast by residents from Washington Vermont and Massachusetts and that illegal voters have known names and addresses. The panel accused Republicans of extracting Dowd votes and claimed fraud and intimidation affected Hancock and the national ticket. A later meeting endorsed John Kelly and blamed Democratic mismanagement in Kings County and New York City for Hancock's defeat.

New York Tammany Committee On Organization Duffy John Kelly Washington Vermont Massachusetts Grace Hancock Kelly W. S. Dowd Wm. Dowd Dowd Tammany Hall General Committee Gen Kings County New York City Fifth Avenue Julius Garfield Col. Sellers Lebanon N. H Town Hall John L. Spring Reys. J. M. Dutton Calvin Stebbins N. F. Tilden United States Patterson Hanover Portland Argus

Democratic Sweep Reported in Columbia Election

Returns indicate overwhelming Democratic majorities in South Carolina as both legislative chambers lean Democratic. Disputes arise over two congressional seats with Mackey and Stolbrand hotly contested pending results. Claims cite large Black vote totals and alleged tissue ballots amid fraud suspicions.

Democrats Still Claim Hancock Majority In San Francisco Returns

The Democrats maintain Hancock will hold a majority once all returns are in. The Bulletin lists Fourth District results with Pacheco 14673, Leach 14461, Berry ahead of Knight, Page over Glasscock, and Rosencrans ahead of Davis. Republicans seek four Senate seats on joint ballot. Miller backers push for a Johnson F. Miller majority.

George W. Cassidy A. M. Daggett Congress James G. Fir William Sharon United States Oregon San Francisco Cascade Mountains Cascade Tennessee Nashville Tenn Hawkins Wright Wilson Hayes Tilden Senate House Illinois Chicargo Lil Ilinois Garfield Lewis Lee New Hampshire Hancock The Bulletin Pacheco Leach Berry Knight Page Glasscock Rosencrans Davis Rep Johnson F. Miller

Reform and scandal at the New York Custom House in 1880s era

The text recounts the two year old Republican actions to remove Chester A Arthur from the New York Custom House for public service debauchery and favoritism. It notes President Grant Hayes era dismissals of reformers like Sharpe and Fornell and the rise of Conkling aligned figures as Grant Restoration advocates pointing to 1884.

Chester A. Arthur Roscoe Conkling Wheeler New York Knickerbockers Jimmy O’brien Mike Cregan Barney Biglin Larry O’brien Gen Arthur Rutherford B. Hayes John Sherman Treasury New York Custom House Secretary of the Treasury Committee of the Senate Conkling Grant Chicago Senate United States Sharpe Hayes A. B. Forne Grant-Conkling Custom House Cowling Cornell Empire State Cleveland, D Twenty-third Ohio Republican Business Men’s Club George H. Ely Republican Party

Garfield’s Nerve and Character for the Presidency

The Daily Register editorial from Columbia South Carolina argues Garfield could become a unifying president if he shows real statesmanship and calm policy. It envisions a prosperous era if he leads with broad common sense and gains the Solid South.

Columbia S. C The Daily Register Garfield Carfield Memphis Avalanche MrEmpuis Tenn the Avalanche Hancock Barnum Congress English Indiana

Marine Hospital Service reports for New England hospitals

Dr. Hamilton, Supervising Surgeon, argues for repairs at Chelsea hospital including ventilation, flooring, painting, pest house, and new entrance. Vineyard Haven hospital praised for condition. Hyannis hospital deemed unnecessary. Portland, Me. repairs noted with reduced estimates. Also covers the Turkey murder case, North Carolina habeas corpus, sixes of 1880 purchases, lighthouse service data, a verdict involving Castner & Co., and the National Anti War League meeting developments.

Washington Hamilton Marine Hospital Service New England Chelsea Chestnut Street Vineyard Haven Hyannis Edgartown Portland Turkey Maynard Constantinople Ottoman Central Criminal Court American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions Boston North Carolina Samuel L. Perry Treasury Messenger Wylie Perry Jerry Williams Caroline Perry George K. Bugbey Secretary of the Treasury New York Sherman Justice Cox Castner & Co Philadelphia Eugene Mitkiewicz

Two Men Killed in New Jersey Jersey Tunnel Collision

A passenger train and freight train collided in the Jersey tunnel due to a switchman's alleged criminal neglect. Engineer David Quackenbush and brakeman James Debois were killed. Hackensack passenger Mr Blair was badly hurt and an unknown woman passenger seriously injured. The fleeing switchman was pursued but escaped. Portions of the freight caboose burned.

New Jersey New York Jersey Tunnel David Quackenbush James Debois Blair Hackensack Loure

Prosecution of Land League Leaders Stirs Irish Tensions

Reports from Dublin describe rising defiance and violence linked to the Land League prosecutions. Meetings across Ireland, including Westport, urge determined action as Parnell and others publicize a peaceful but legal campaign.

London Dublin The Land League Westport League John Lavitte Ireland England Scotland America Longhrea God Save Parnell Athlone Dillon Kildare County Clare Tralee Bublin McDonough Q. C O’connell Portadown Maxwell Close Armagh Land

Paris Decrees Against Dominican Orders Stir Resistance

Passivity and protests mark enforcement of new religious decrees in Paris and provinces. Several magistrates resign under ongoing decree enforcement. Bishops and orders seek relief. Jesuit actions face tribunal shifts to the Council of State. Foreign orders seek access in Paris and Douai with official consent.

Paris M. Buffet Duke de Broglie de Peyre Minister of Council of State Felix Pyat Commune Pyat M. Bosviel Nord Vanehise Lille Avignon Lord Lyons Constans Douai M. Constans

Strong government treats private citizens and banishment

Berlin dispatch reports Count von Arnim's plea for delaying treason trial denied by authorities. Expulsions from Hamburg under new Socialistic law include Hartman Reichstag member, Saxon Deputy Auer, and Gerichts Zeitung staff. Grain market notes firmer prices in Liverpool with wheat up and corn and flour demand steady. England regatta plans set four trial heats for August competition with Hawdon arriving to compete. Austrian efforts to revive alliance of three emperors cited amid Turkish question debates. The Astley Belt Contest mentioned.

London Berlin Times Count von Arnim Hamburg Herr Hartman Reichstag Herr Auer The Gerichts- Zeitung Liverpool England International Regatta Committee Chiswick Putney Mortlake Hawdon Austria Vienna Baron Hubner

Warren Court witnesses and election day assault in New York

Brigadier General Joshua Chamberlain and others testified at the Warren Court of Inquiry about Five Forks. Alderman Jeremiah Murphy faced $5,000 bail for allegedly assaulting a special marshal on election day. The day saw heavy fog, river navigability issues, and multiple public notices from theology to infrastructure.

New York Warren Court of Inquiry Joshua L. Chamberlain J. W. Felthausen Wells Second Vermont Cavalry Romain B. Ayers Hermann Melcher Felthausen Warren Five Forks Col Locke Sheridan Gen. Warren Jeremiah Murphy United States Deuel James Mullen East Joseph C. Little Bowery Henry Armus General Committee The Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Mexico Philp Canada Oliver Carpenter Foxboro Mass Cooper Institute Thomas Hughes Tom Brown George William Curtis Hughes

Vermont House Addresses Local Options and Elections

In Montpelier the House debated petitions for local option liquor laws and Sunday car bans. It set next week for Supreme Court judges by Joint Assembly and asked the U.S. Census to send Vermont 1889 data. The Elections Committee backed Spalding and Potter, opposed Grover and Clarendon remonstrance, citing illegal Wells voting and a divided Clarendon report.

Noel Potter Clarendon Wells

Cuba and Mexico shift after revolution to reform and railways

Advices from the City of Mexico say the revolutionary period has passed and a second stage begins. Interior demand drives railways, with the Merida to Progreso line nearing completion. American debt instalment of 320000 dollars shipped. Gen. Gonzalez heads to the capital amid demonstrations. Senor Zamacona to return as minister to Washington.

Havana Mexico Interior Merida Progreso United States Gonzalez Senor Zamacona Washington New York

Fire destroys Fort Point oil house in Gloucester

Fire at Fernald Brothers oil house Fort Point Gloucester destroys the building with about 1000 dollar loss. In New York a fire at 508 512 West Twenty fourth street injures Landmen Honeck factory losses 12000 and Columbia Soap Factory losses 5000 with mouldings maker Hale losing 2000.

Gloucester Mass Fernald Brothers Fort Point New York West Twenty-fourth Street Columbia Soap Factory Landmen & Honeck W.S. Hale

Woman fatally burned when kerosene lamp upsets

Mrs. Thomas Nevels of South Deerfield died after a kerosene lamp spilled and ignited, caused by the collapse of her ironing table. Her husband sustained serious burns while attempting to douse the flames.

Springfield Mass Thomas Nevels South Deerfield

Tragic Fire Claims Two Children in Frame House

In Washington on November 5 a blaze at 18 Eighth Street killed James Young's two children, ages 7 and 4, while he and his wife were at church.

Washington James Young Eighth Street Young

Log booms at Fredericton hold 1.4 million feet after heavy rain

In St. John, New Brunswick, heavy rains drove logs into the hoops with about 1,400,000 feet trapped in Fredericton booms. Many mills expect to resume work soon as the river floods.

ST. Joan N.B Fredericton

Smallpox Cases Rise in San Francisco and Other Briefs

Seventeen new smallpox cases reported in San Francisco on Friday. The sloop Alert released after seizure for revenue violations at Port Townsend. Frederick Kesler sentenced in Danville to be hanged January 21 for wife murder. Mitchell executed for murder at Louisa Court House. Southwest passenger rates break with Kansas City to Chicago at 480 dollars. Samuel Lawton, Delavan Island township collector, missing amid 8000 dollars in unpaid accounts. Maj. Walsh denies correspondence with Sitting Bull. Two freight trains collide near Moonville Ohio. fireman and fire engineer killed. six crew wounded.

San Francisco Alert Port Townsend Frederick Kesler Danville Ill A. Albert Mitchell Charles K. Walton Louisa Court House Kansas City Chicago Samuel L. Lawton Delavan Isl Maj. Walsh Sitting Bull United States Marietta Moonville Ohio Frank Longshed Charles Krick

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