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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1880

Page

2

Morey and O'Brien Again Face Grand Jury in Perjury Case

Samuel S. Morey and James O'Brien were brought to the District Attorney after confessing to perjury in the Chinese letter business. Witnesses from Massachusetts and Cumberland, Md., attended as confessions were signed and sent to the grand jury. Morey, weak from illness, testified to his poverty, war record, and alleged payments related to the case, while denying knowledge of H L Morey.

New York Samuel Morey James O’brien District Attorney’s Office Massachusetts O’brien Justice Morgan Solomon Sullivan Morey Frank P. Morey Lawrence Mass Jne. W. Morey Boston Solomon Grand Jury Samuel S. Morey Morgan Third District City and County OF Lowell Mass South America Somerville L. Morey H. L. Morey Fourteenth Massachusetts Third Cavalry Office of Truth Josh Wart Democratic Fifth Avenue Clark Continental Tmetaman Moore Pot Mr. Barnum Connecticut Sergeeanie At-Arms Democratic Committee Pacific National Bank Jacquitt Mr. Jacquitt Mr. Clark Warner Ben Verner Hart Flella Belmont Hotel Asa Clements Gillman Mack Truth Office A.huart John H.L. Morey HU. L. Morey Samuel 8S B. L. Morgan Robert Lindsey Baltimore Oslamore Washington Walton Hart, Post Howe Lyon Post Cumberland William H. Thompson Lynn Garfield James O’ Brien Police Justice New York City O’ Brien Lindsay 8. S. Morey Col. Bliss

Moreys Confession Is False Denials From Clark and Sanborn

Albion G. Clark and John C. Sanborn deny Morey testimony and recount their version of events leading to a New York trip. Clark describes arranging Moreys travel while Sanborn says he learned of the trip only after it happened and places no improper inducement. Both men insist they knew nothing of payments or connections to Morey.

Boston Morey O’brien Roger A. Pryor Charles W. Brooke Pryor Hart Democratic National Committee Abrams Hewitt William L. Scott Barnum Scott Philp Lynn Mass H. L. Morey New York National Lawrence. Mas Albion G. Clark John C. Sanborn Clark Lawrence Sanborn E.G. Mann Mann Samuel Coburn National Democratic Committee J. O. Parker Methuen Wood Yard Nagle Maun Democratic National Commitee Dickinson Charge Muni Pacific National Bank Frank Moore Moore Sam Wny H Mam H.L. Morey J. G. Mann al. Clark Env

Cyclone Levels Buildings at Keatchie Town

A cyclone tears through Keatchie causing extensive damage to multiple buildings and injuring several residents. Emergency crews report structural losses across homes and businesses while officials assess debris and secure affected streets. Local agencies coordinate relief and shelter for displaced families.

Keatchie

Mahone's political stance teased as independent Republican

Washington reports Gen Mahone evades direct political answers while hinting at independence. Collect Brady and Gorham push Republican alignment. Tennessee election notes Democrats likely to gain U S Senate seat. California Legislature leans GOP by a narrow margin on joint ballot.

KCIAL Boyston Post Washington The Evening Star Mahone Brady Gen. Mahone Collector Brady George C.gorham A. M. Clane George C. Gorham Tennessee United States Gov. Marks Bailey Legi Atkins San Francisco California

Democrats Seek Cause of Defeat Inflation of Bribery Alleged

New York Nov 11 A meeting of the Irving Hall Democratic Committee reports that colonization intimidation and bribery caused Democratic defeat in the last election. The sub committee cites canal and prison control and poll watching as factors with vote buying near polls. It calls for a Congressional inquiry and adopted the report while a petition resolution was referred to a subcommittee.

New York Irving Hall Democratic Committee John Fox Garfield Congress Bot Irving Tammery Halls

Final Triumph of Democracy and Election News

Senator Thurman expresses confidence in democracy despite retirement plans and warns of speculation harming Republicans. Returns from Arkansas show Democratic gains in four congressional districts. Gen Hancock denies a controversial letter about New York voting. Trenton reports Potts vs Ludlow for New Jersey governorship, with efforts to throw the election to the Legislature amid disputed Hudson County results.

Washington Thurman Thuran Indiana Garreld Arkansas Little Rock Ark Dunn Johnson Jones Williams Galord Greenbacker Cravens Boles Gunter Peel Murphy Hancock New York Governor’s Island Associated Press New Jersey Trenton Robeson Senator Potts State Board of Ludlow Hudson County Hudson Bay

Wealthy Sisson arraigned as he squanders fortune

New York reports Charles Sisson son of the deceased millionaire faces drunkenness charges after being found asleep on Pavonia avenue. He inherited $250000 but trustees limited his income to 1200 yearly. judge suggests penitentiary as remedy. The piece also notes legal and financial jitters across Wall Street and society.

Mary Wilson Jay Gould New York Charles Sisson Charles S. Sisson Justice Peloubet Jersey City Logan Pavonia Avenue Sisson Peloubet Broadway Underground Connecting Railroad Company New York Underground Railway Company St. Catherine’s Hospital Wallstreet Gouverneur Joseph Woolley King Nero Dominion of Canada William Bannon Fiftieth Street Fourth Avenue Grand Jury Brooklyn James Dunn Samuel Morris Dunn Judge Morris William R. Garrison Manhattan Elevated James J. McCafferty Irish Land League For America Lowell Mass Land League Ladie’s Warren Brooklyn Eagle W.J. Boyd M. Flynn John Settle Blackwell’s Island Hast River Jordan New York Museum of Anatomy Broadway Bulfinch Street Boston Fifth Avenue Jalstt Bleir

Registry and Customs Reports Highlight Fiscal Year Totals

Assistant Postmaster Hazen details registry totals for the year ended June 30, 1880, with 6,996,613 items and 595,774 dollars in fees. Customs collects 188,378,611.55 dollars while internal revenue rises to 48,240,768. A gold glut and paper-money surplus Westward prompts notes on finance. Senator Grover of Oregon faces cancer and Senate control implications.

Washington, D. C Hazen Post Office Department New York City Johnson Sherman Treasury Grover Oregon Senate

Return of Orangemen Through Ballina Sparks Irish Tension

Reports from Ballina say fifty Orangemen planned to pass Boycott's farm, prompting gun purchases and violent language against the government. A relief expedition to Claremorris with fifty eight men faced searches for arms, while authorities considered habeas corpus suspension and heightened military protection amid ongoing land agitation. The Times notes potential escalation if terrorism remains unchecked.

London Ballina Boycott Dublin Times Claremorris Lough Mask the Times Ireland Forster Hugh Childers Land League Parnell May Fitzgerald O’brien Cilaremerris Hollymount Downpatrick Mulholland Ballinrode Orangemen Ballinrobe Ulster Ballinrebe

Paris Cabinet Wins Confidence Vote Amid Crisis End

In Paris the Chamber of Deputies backed the government 297 to 181 after Legrand urged a clear policy. Ferry urged unity and a durable cabinet while Clemenceau attacked tolerance of faction, and the session ended with the crisis deemed resolved. The Times notes the cabinet avoids reopening priorities.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Legrand Republican Union Jules Ferry Ferry Clemenceau Extreme Turcoing Naquet Keller Perin de Freycinct London Times

Final Deposit in Hanlan Trickett Match Held at Putney

Crowded meeting in London last night approved final deposits for the Hanlan Trickett contest to be hosted at Putney. Attendees included Ward of Canada Higgins Hosmer Elliott Trickett and Laycock with the Sportsman editor presiding Referee Ireland named Thames conservancy to clear the course as bets were placed. Elsewhere news notes report Kelly hanged in Melbourne leading a bushranger gang four killed in the police raid Persian War Minister sent to the front and Servian envoy accepting Austria’s most favored nation status in a treaty negotiation

London Putney Messrs Ward Canada Higgins Hosmer Elliott Trickett Laycock Sportsman Ireland Thames Conservancy Kelly Melbourne New South Wales Austria Toronto Hanlan Baltimore A. J. Squibb Williams Wolff Philadelphia Emma Mine Trenor W. Park Park Providence Steamboat Company Rhode Island Safe Harbor T.a Joseph Taylor John Aument Justice Westbrook Albany N. Y John O'Neill Continental Life Insurance Company Victoria Ulway John Macdonald Russell Dart Buffalo Emil Seifert Seifert Dart Miss Dart

Oil Handling Accident Causes Severe Casualty

A deadly casualty resulted from careless handling of oil. Investigators cite unsafe procedures and improper storage as contributing factors, with authorities warning workers to follow safety protocols to prevent repeats.

Racquet dance shocks Augusta readers with wild description

The Kennebec Journal notes a sensational new dance labeled the racquet in Augusta. Described as frantic and violent yet brief, the piece contrasts with waltz and polka and depicts a chaotic, comic spectacle.

Consolidation proposals for Union and Central Pacific railways

A meeting in New York discussed uniting the Union Pacific and Central Pacific on an equal basis with Central Pacific issuing scrip worth 20 to 30 percent to Union stockholders. No action taken yet. another meeting to follow. Also reported are Wisconsin rail details, Mexico line talk, fare misstatements denial, Northern Pacific Montana entry ceremony, and Jay Gould buying the Denver South Park and Pacific railroad.

Union Central Central Pacific New York Navy Union and Central Pacific Railways Central Pacific Company Union Pacific Company Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul St. Louis Boston Northern Pacific Montana St Pau Minn Northern Pacific Railroad Dakotas Gould Jay Gould Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad Systeme of Colorado Denver Buena Vista Bear Creek Junction Morrison

Meeting on Insane Asylum Reform in New York

National Association for the Protection of the Insane held a session in New York with Dr. Wilbur of Syracuse presiding. Miss A A Chevallier of Boston attended. Rev Arthur Brooks urged keeping politics from charity. Dr George M Beard compared European inspections with American institutes. Wilbur noted fewer cures while 50 000 lunatics exist in the U S and 10 500 in New York State. he endorsed a graduated treatment plan tailored to individual cases.

New York National Association For the Protection of the Insane Wilbur Syracuse A. A. Chevallier Boston Arthur Brooks George M. Beard Europe United States New York State

Burglars Raid Appleton Post Office at Night

Burglars entered the Appleton post office last night and opened 250 letters, stealing valuable contents and other letters. The total loss could not be determined.

Milwaukee Appleton

Garfield and wife attend geologist wedding in Cleveland

General Garfield and his wife were present in Cleveland this evening for the wedding of the son of State Geologist Newburg and the daughter of Dan P. Eells.

Cleveland, O Gen. Garfield Newburg Dan. P. Eells

Vermont considers commute of death sentence for Hayden case

Bills to commute Edward C. Hayd en s death sentence to life imprisonment were introduced in both houses. Hayden killed his wife and wounded her brother after spending her fortune. Hayden's sister from Boston has worked the case in Vermont with little success. The Legislature adjourned as a debate on reducing Supreme Court judges continued.

Montpelier Edward C. Clayden Henry Ballard Burlington Gilbert A. Davis Windsor Hayden Boston Mass Vermont Derby House Rutland County W. C. Brown Supreme Court John Pierpoint Vergennes Henry Chester Homer Royce St. Albans Satford James A. Barrett Woodstock Homer E. Royce James Barrett Mr. Royce T. B. Redfield Jonathan Ross St. Johnsbury H. Henry Powers Morrisville Wheelock G. Veazig Rutland Demton William H. Walker Ludlow L. G. Hinckley Chelsea John W. Rowell Randolph Joint Assembly

Counterfeit Silver Coin Ring Nabbed in Philadelphia

Secret service agents arrested Andrew J. Squibb and William Wolf at 1258 Salmon street soon after midnight while counterfeiting silver coins. Authorities found large quantities of bogus coins in various stages of production and set bail at 5000 dollars each after a hearing before U S Commissioner Gibbons. The pair is labeled dangerous criminals by the officers.

Philadelphia Secret Service Andrew J. Squibb William Wolf Salmon Street U. S Gibbons

New Trial Granted in Indiana Murder Case

The Indiana Supreme Court has granted Mrs. Brown a new trial for the murder of her husband and reaffirmed its decision in the accomplice Wasle's case, issued from Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Ind Supreme Court Brown Wasle

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