Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1880

Page

2

Democrats Reject Plan to Count Illegal Votes for Hancock

New York reports panic in Republican ranks over a proposed plan to count illegal votes for Hancock. Democratic leaders deny endorsing such actions and pledge to keep to lawful means. Congress may investigate election conduct. Tammany Hall and state committees move to organize and protest frauds.

Boston Post New York Hancock Garfield Mr. Hayes Gen. Hancock Brooklyn Congress Marshall Jewell Dorsey Albany Philadelphia Times Gen. Garfield Gen. Garfield Was Thus Made President. How Far Either Mr. Tilden Mr. Kelly Tilden Kelly Conkling Arthur New York City Cornell Tammany Hall Gen. Wingate Democrata William A. Fowler Democratic State Committee English Board of County

Canvassers Face Liberal Claims Over Garfield Ballots

The Rochester Union alleges Garfield ballots in New York were illegal. It notes a recent New York Legislature action and discusses how canvassers might view claims of character pending judgment.

Garfield Rochester Union New York Legislature

Tragedy at Batesville: German husband murders wife and child

Cincinnati dispatch reports Frank M. Bredenbaugh killed his wife and child with an axe in Batesville Ohio after returning home intoxicated. He also fatally injured Mrs Stephens and her child, bludgeoned the servant girl, and was found with a throat wound before being jailed. Authorities deem him insane.

An Ghia Cincinnati Batesville Noble County Frank M. Brecenbaugh Bredenbaugh Baceco Bledenagh Bledenbaugh

Vermont town name saga delays Ely change hearing

Montpelier Vermont November 8 The Special Joint Committee on the bill to restore Ely back to its original name Wershire adjourned as supporters were absent. The case traces to 1878 when a law changed the name after a February 1879 vote 238 to 68. A quo warranto petition failed in 1879. Petitioners allege Smith Ely failed to keep promised aid. remonstrants say he knew nothing of the change. The census lists 244 farms and mining land.

Montpelier Ely Wershire John Carleton Supreme Court Smith Ely Vermont Copper Mines C. H. Heath M. Pitkin Hon.l.p.poland

Great Ireland unrest as 20000 attend Athlone meeting

London reports rising anger in Ireland with calls to resist British rule and defend landlords. Parnell delivers a defiant speech urging stronger organization while crowds cheer and some show readiness for conflict. Healy runs for Wexford amid pro Land League backing. Authorities debate habeas corpus suspension. Channel fleet movement noted as routine.

London Great Britain Ireland Shanagarr Land League Ghreat Land League Athlone Galway Roscommon Westmeath Kings County Parnell Forster T. D. Sullivan Mr. Healy Healy Wexford Meath A.M. Sullivan Mayo the Times T. H. O'Donnell Dungarvan The Redpath League Dublin Dillon Queen’s Bench Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland

French government outlines aims after expelling unauthorised orders

Despatches report ongoing siege at the Pre Montre Fathers abbey in Marseille and show authorities plan to continue for a month if needed. Madrid hosts expelled monks with nobles offering palaces and churchmen urging Jesuits to settle across Spain. Castelar attacks Gambetta and presses liberal reforms while Ferry readies a policy speech.

Chamber of Deputies London Mareilles Tumie Madrid Castelar Gambetta Jules Simon M. Jules Ferry Rhone Senate France Berlin Greece Bamberger Arts de Cissey

Opposition to Chinese labor import from Cuba to Louisiana

Reports note opposition from Spanish authorities and the Chinese Consul to importing Chinese workers from Cuba for Louisiana sugar planters. The Chinese ambassador is reluctant to facilitate further arrivals given treatment of Chinese in the United States.

Cuba Washington New Orleans Havana Louisiana Department of State United States Post Office Department Philadelphia Walker Congress Herge Mexico Mexican Senate Diaz

Newport Notices Fall Briefs and Local Actions

The Russian minister in Washington returns after a few days in Newport. Newport aldermen offer a 100 reward for arrest and conviction of the attacker in the Republican procession incident last Thursday night. The First United States Artillery Band returns to Fort Adams from Governors Island. Rev Dr Malcolm likely to join Bishop Lay of Maryland as assistant in Baltimore. Long Island trustees approve a $15000 schoolhouse project after already building one.

Newport R. I Washington Board of Aldermen United States Artillery Fort Adams Newport Harbor Governor's Island Malcolm Bishop Lay Maryland Long Island

Fires strike houses and mills across New England region

Reports from multiple cities on November 8 describe fires causing extensive damage. Leonard Bhead’s house and farm buildings in Whitefield burn with 3600 loss, Stephen Scammon’s barn in Stratham destroyed with livestock and hay, Reade Paper Company’s Obenauer Mills in Griswold suffer a large fire, Parkhouse Hotel in Goderich damaged, Berlin Mills Co lumber mills in Berlin Falls narrowly spared, and an unfinished Baker Avenue house in Providence damaged by incendiary fire. Insurance varies, causes largely unknown or suspected incendiary.

Littleton N. H Leonard Bhead Whitefield Portsmouth Stephen Scammon Stratham Norrwich Conn Reade Paper Company Griswold Obenauer Mills Goderich Ont Parkhouse E. Marlion Gorham Berlin Mills Co Berlin Falls Providence R. I Baker Avenue Mary E. Alverson

Perjury sentences in pension case in Baltimore court

In U S District Court Judge Morris sentenced Dr Sydney D Grant Michael Ward alias Thomas Callahan and William Owens alias William Stafford for perjury. Grant received a $1000 fine and three years in prison while Owens and Ward each got a $1090 fine and one year in prison.

Baltimore Navy United States District Court Morris Sydney D. Grant Michael Ward Thomas Callahan William Owens William Stafford Owens Grant Ward

Sibyl Responds to Editor on Right and Minority

A reader signs as Sibyl contesting the idea that winning proves right. The letter rebuts Vox populi, defends minority views, criticizes Garfield and Hayes era policies, cites Conkling and Blaine, and warns of danger to republic and government. The piece ends urging continued resistance and armor for a four year struggle.

Boston Post Vox Populi Vox Dei Garfield Conkling Hayes Talleyrand Jeffersonian Seymour Bayard Bancroft Jewett Gaston Prince Blaine Colfax Robeson Babcock Herald Israel Friends of Sherman SIBYL

Boy’s Play Sparks Rumor of Attempted Shooting

Special Despatch from Narragansett Pier reports Willie Sprague and a boyish friend fired a toy pistol at a wreck scene near the Rhode Island steamer disaster. The governor’s son and companion were alleged to have fired salutes with powder only, according to ex Senator Sprague.

Boston Post Narragansett Pier R. I Mr. Thompson Willie Sprague Rhode Island J. B. Greene Mgr Sprague Providence R.I

Williams College Alumni Invite Garfield to Dinner in New York

Alumni of Williams College in New York and vicinity meeting at Delmonico's urge congratulations to Gen Garfield on his election and invite him to dine with them at a time he chooses. Rev Tyng Jr presided and a committee was appointed to carry out the resolution.

New York American Bible Revision Committee England Grant Senator Chaffee Fifty-second Street William Manson Seventy-ninth Regiment Bull Run Michael Dayitu Ireland Land League San Francisco Meyrowitz Optician Fourth Avenue Twenty-third Street Oscar Snow Arkansas Thompson Hayes Hampton Roads Chief Clark Revenue Marine Service Edward McPherson Republican Congressional Committee Devens United States Supreme Court Senator Blaine Williams College New York City Delmonico’s Stephen H. Tyng, Jr Garfield Boston Gazette Henry Ward Beecher Beecher Brooklyn Bob Ingersoll

Feud Over Will Ends With Duel Then Shot in Buffalo

William M. Kasson and Col. Sam Wilkeson, aging rivals from Buffalo, engaged in a long standing feud over a contested will. Wilkeson struck Kasson with a heavy cane on the head, Kasson shot Wilkeson in the thigh, Kasson was arrested. Both men are not seriously harmed.

BuFfaLo N. Y William M. Kasson Col Sam. Wilkeson Wilkeson Kasson

Steamer United States Repairs Ahead of Boston Voyage

The United States Savannah steamer arriving from Boston with a broken shaft has completed repairs in Philadelphia and will sail Tuesday. New York pilot boat No 9 near Newport reported the steamer Joseph Ferrens from Genoa to New York with a disabled propeller on Nov 6.

Philadelphia United States Savannah Boston Providence New Yrk Newport Joseph Ferrens Genoa New York

Montreal Man Attacks Woman. Two Arrests in Theft Case

In Longueuil, Ra cicot attacked a woman named Viger with tongs, leaving her condition described as life is despaired of. Racicot was arrested. Hervand alias Pedro Monteza, a French man, was arrested on a charge of stealing trunks containing $5,000 from Hlenri Guimond, who recently arrived in New York from France.

Montreal Racicot Longueuil Viger Hervand Pedro Monteza Jhlenri Guimond New York France

Railroads Offer Discount Tickets Between Chicago and St Louis

Chicago November 8 railroads sell limited tickets at one dollar between Chicago and St Louis. Kane Kansas City tickets go for seven dollars. Chicago Burlington and Quincy takes over its road tickets issued by the Wabash.

ChicaGo, Ill Here St. Louis Kanesas City Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Wabash

Chester Park Races Highlights

In Cincinnati on November 8 the 2:28 class winner was Lady Rolf with Samuel G. second as time records noted. The free-for-all pacers concluded with Sorrel Dan first and Rowdy Boy second with times around 2:26.

Cincinnati Chester Park Lady Rolf Samuel G Sorrel Dan Rowdy Boy

Northern Pacific wheat shipments through Duluth and Minneapolis

The October deliveries via the Northern Pacific totaled 838,000 bushels with 77 percent classified as No 1 hard. Duluth received 747,000 bushels and Minneapolis 91,000 across the period dated in November.

Duluth Minn Northern Pacific Minneapolis

Sixes and Sevens burlesque opens at the Museum

Edgar Fawcett’s new burlesque Sixes and Sevens received its first stage presentation at the Museum last evening. Cast includes Julian Suydam Chas Barron and Angelica Clinton Sadie Martinet with Mrs Vandervoort and Dr Delahanty among others. The four act plot centers on a wealthy widow’s fortune marriage scheme with comedic seances and a forgery reveal. Performances praised Miss Martinet Angelica Clinton and Miss Annie Clarke Isabel, with praise for Mrs Vincent as Vandervoort and Mr Barron as Julian. Costumes and staging noted as pretty and well set.

Edgar Fawcett, Esq Museum Julian Suydam Chas. Barron Delehanty Wm. Warren Lemuel Orlington Alfred Hudson Walsingham Spinner J.B. Mason Smolie Mild James Nolan Homedssey Angelica Clinton Julian Isabel Suydam Angelica Mr. Barron Mr. Warren Dr. Delahanty Hudson Walsingham Mason Ro Smilie Mild Mrs. Vincent Orlington Vincent Mass Sadie Martinet Miss Shaw Miss Tomlinson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tiberias Tiberius Campbellites Disciples of Christ Taylor Bartholomew Dick Bishop Ohio Vermont Avenue Methodist Church Leland Stanford Charles Crocker P. Donahue N. Luning Haggin & Tevis Daniel Meyer James Phelan Clifford Gen. Devens Massachusetts New England Observer’s Office Signal Service U.S. A Ceese War Department United States Army Ion SS A Tion Incin Mass Fair Burlington Charleston S.C Unicago Lli Cleveland Rain Detroit Mich Eastport Clear Iie Penn Jacksonville Fla Clouay New Fatr No Folk Oswego Portland Rochester Cloudy St. Louis Toledo D.C Wilmington Boston Museum Kevening Park Theatre Boston Theatre Howard Athen Gaiety Theatre Globe Theatre—Opera Siramers Liverpool Corinthian Glasgow Gallia State of Florida Weser Bremen Serapis Hong Kong Hartville Cardiff Bristol Bath City Crookhaven Hamburg Cimbria Herder Rotterdam Camden Havre St. Laurent H. Harris & Lo Gideon Beck & Son J. H. Osgood Samuel Buntime’s Sons & Co Henry & Hatch Leonard & Co Lewis J. Bird & Co W. KR. Meekey & Co A. 8 Sullivan Bros & Libbie Jess Goods Wilmerding, Hognet & Co Philada Lippincott, Son & Co Samuel Bunting’s Sons & Co Wilmerding Hoguet Co Boots A. S. Richards & Co Moses Colman & N C. T. Walker Aburak & Co Francis Henshaw & Co R. L. Day & Co Boots and Shoes Richards & Co Philad California San Francisco, Ni Becks Sxcecass Cecconectes Beividere Cescodss Best & Beicher ORM Dapanbinnns Seeeeees Buthon Cesceeeess- Bulwer Sesseve Ees Califormia Alumdus Con Virginia Crown Point Consolidated Pacific Consolidated, CY Chequet Cwesee Gould & Curry Greed Prize Ccc.< Tg) Diora: Cosseccccenssece x0 Ou0gs Test Cua Cosas Oe TEED Saissvaccesss Goodshaw Union Consolidated Hate & Norcross Sie Wales Belcher Mining Company Pmngues Accenesbanen Coca Manhattan Cicce ORICA Ovvcenunsens Eeereeneecas Martin White Northern Belie OE Canteen Eek Spio Esas Csccecee Pom Sicesawcenedass Raymond and Ely Saverrsensas Ccssce Ccce Sierra Nevada Ee di Somers Cecncessantsane Slo Synaicale Ccccens Plymouth Court Plymouth Alice Campbell East Bridgewater Harry E. Allen Abington Mary A. Wright Andrew McHillard Mattapoisett Thomas T. Sisson Margaret Keene Hiveham Aiden S. Darling Middleboro Everett W. Lavery Margaret Ahearn Brockton Thomas Drohan Liberia Dr. Bull Africa Political News Gen Oregon Tennessee Memphis Robert McKenna McKenna John C. Brown W. B. Winston Dem New Hampshire Concord Hale Sanborn Briggs Sulloway Farr Bingham Tenn Johnson Poindexter Dunn Augusta Ark Littlee Rock Republican State Central Committee of Arkansas Murphy Boles the Herald Treasury Department J. M. Dalzell Caldwell General Assembly of John Sherman Gierfield Ore Cuary Learly Kansas ToreKa St. John Pennsylvania Greene Jefferson Sullivan Cal Terry Union Em, Vt Vershire Tro Ersy Washington Post John Kelly Hrepublicans Frye Maine New Jersey Morton United States Senate Gotham Gleanings Utah Salt Lake Moody Sankey Cannon Cyrus W. Field Cleveland, O Lake Erie Seminary Painesville Foreign News Kharkov Russia Ferrol Livadia Spain Ferry Teheran Wright Mount Seir Urumiah Sheik Abdullah Whipple Uramiah St. Petersburg Revolutionary Party Sheraieff Moscow Simpheropal Vienna Gladstone Constantinople Porte Dardanelles Hanlan Trickett Dulcigne Dervish Pasha Prince Gortschakoff Cabe Bedford Sandy Pinn Edward Queenan Philip Hirth Nelson A. Miles Fifth Infantry Miles Newport Notes Niagara Nunez Cuico Villas Galveston Tex Bryan Bryan Manufacturing Company Jesse Nichols Milwaukee Wis Nava E Ticonderoga Shufeldt Japan Honolulu Fx-Gov Kate Sprague Beecher and Ingersoll Passaic N. J New York Sun Spencer Guards Paterson McLean Hose Company Passaic City Grand English Opera Company Mesers, Strakosch Hess Globe Theatre Sara Barton Anagamee Byron Aynomgseo Dawcknes Voeececesvas Rcosss Ramphiis Italy Rhadames Amneris Mme. Roze Miss Barton Annie Louise Cary Byron Frapelli Mr. Carleton Mr. Conly Peakes Bank of the Nile Faust Mile Ostava Torriani Christine Nilsson Margherita Miss Roundale Seibe Miss Arcane Martha Little Nell Marchioness Dickens Qld Lotta Mr. Anderson Quilp Mr. Wallis Grandfather Treat Mr. Bradshaw Dick Swiveller Messrs Ww. Gill Francis Wilson J. M. Norcross Wm. Forrester Elinor Deering Blanche Corelli Mira V. Barrie Anna Theresa Berger Gill Forrester Wilson Howard Atheneum Mazeppa Tartary Fannie Louise Buckingham Frank Wright Abder Khan Louis Barrett Thamar Fred Carroll Kadac Ralph Delmore America H. W. French India Redpath Lyceum Bureau Tremont Temple Palestine Cornalba Rossi Ariel Roberts Lyceum Henry E. Abbey Music Hall Jeannie Chastel Weber Philadelphia Press Dobbins American Carpet Lining Co Wilmot International Steamship Company Calais Fairfax Charlottetown H. Kilby Commercial Wharf P. J. Jordan New York Museum of Anatomy Broadway Bulfinch Street Fifth Avenue Sap Fancuil Hall J. H. Ashton State St Cor Merchants’ Row Newstathin F.G. Wolber Townsend Fargis Leonard Street Townsend & Fargis TJD É& Bi Teonard St Lyons Zurich Paris Ecosse Wensas Berteaux & Radol Berteaux & Radou WF. Nichols & CO Shirtmakers and Outfitters Washington St Cataogues Smith American Organ Tremont Street Ward Beacher New Tremont Temple Bisle Union John B. Gough Hindoo Juggiers Billings Sterakosch & Hess Company Mile, Torrlani Miss Anandalm Mr. Perugini William Carleton Geo. A. Conly Gounod Carmen Marie Roze Miss Schirmer Aida Fra Deiavolo BOH Gmtan Gike Ablie Carrington S. Behrens Family Circle Kasex Washington Street Union Hall Boylston Street Henry K. White, Jr Artists’ Guild Bureau George Riddle Ridele Tote Plummer Robert Grant Sandal J. T. Whelwright Rollo Catbridge Corner School Washington Stree’s Edgar Fa’ Att IXES Lie Eas Musette Bost Tompkins & Hill Captain Grant Levy Associated Charities’ Meeting Long Mrs. Caswell Phillips Brooks Robert Great Paine, Jr Edward Everett Hale James J. Fields Joseph JT. Duryéa J. A. Preaton J.wentworth WM. C. Mitchell Museum OF Fine Arts Edward KR. Smith W.R. Ware School OF Oratory J. W. Bashford Oratory the Orator Somerset Street Lockwood RK. R, Raymond Istrict Court F.S. Fiske Seth E. Clapp Clapp Suffolk Jerome H, Fiske Assiance Howard Athenaum Wm, Harris Lowell Institute William F. Apthorp St. Ambrose Dufay Palestrina Tury Bach Handel Beethoven Caccini Peri Gluck Wagner Clarendon Hoviston Street B. E. Cotting Common Wealth of Superior Court George E. Fowle Saintiff Edgemoggin Silver Mining Comany Queen Insurance Company Commonwealth Issi Joseph A. Willard Ommon Wealth of Emma L. Putney Court Square John B. O'Brien District Court OF the United George H. Brown Acta F.S. Fisk Istrict Court OF the Charles W.sweenland Newton S. Fiske
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication