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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1884

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Portsmouth 1789 Style Torchlight Parade Underscores Victory

A large Portsmouth celebration drew country visitors by train as Kempthy guns started events at 7 pm. A torchlight procession followed with the Boston Cadet Band, civic groups, and battalions marching through Congress Street to Market Square for a final banquet. The observed display and illuminations highlighted a festive mood and political optimism for Democrats amid opposing forces.

Portsmouth Kempthy Boston Congress Street Pistoon Mounted Police Henry F. Wendell Aids Daniel Marcy Frank Jones Dr. T. &. Langdon John F. French Marcellus Lidredge Fred Jones Cleveland and Hendricks Col. D.ureb Geo. Hh. Hodgdor E. D. Comin J.W. Caswell Stowe Laskey Jones Guards Newcastle Marey Guards Jones Cadeta Juggin’s Band of Eldredge Guards Eldredge Cadets Page and Sinclair Phalanx Mother Hubbard Club Portsmouth Cornet Ctize Messrs Marcellus Eldredge Daniel Leavitt Dr. Parsons Navy Yard

Political currents and Blaine criticism in New York press

Vermont Col. George W. Hooker accuses Jones and Elkins of spending 100000 to circulate obscene literature and defects in Blaine support. The East Concord Monitor cites Cleveland triumphs and Blaine conspirator claims, with Garfield and Sun editorials debating honesty and vote gains across states.

George W. Hooker Vermont Blaine Jones and Elkins Hooker

Vice President-Elect Hendricks Speaks In New York

A Despatch to the Boston Post reports Republicans hover for a possible suit as official canvass nears. Blaine managers hoped to flip votes in 50 of 60 counties but Democrats preempted with affidavits. canvass in 24 counties shows near parity and Cleveland remains favored. Roscoe Conkling and other Democratic figures assert Cleveland’s decisive election. Queens County canvass nearly complete with a 1922 plurality for Cleveland.

Grover Cleveland New York East Concord Monitor Blaine Judge Folger Cleveland Butler-Grady Butler New York Sun Mr. Blaine Ohio Indiana Garfield Michigan Illinois Wisconsin New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts Maine Robie Boston Brooklyn Buffalo Detroit South Bend Fort Wayne Indianapolis Terre Haute Evansville Logansport Lafayette Boston Post Boards of Elections Interior Democratic Committee Livingston County Roscoe Conkling Hoffman House Waite Tammany John Kelly Tammany Aldermen Kelly Tammany Democrats Joe C. New Steve Elkins Jones Heeiers George Bliss Tom Grady Butler’s Grady Republican Committee Grady Queens County Brellets Kings County

Democrats and Independents Unite in Victory Parade

Special despatch from Portsmouth reports Democrats and Independent Republicans celebrating the Cleveland and Hendricks victory. Across New York State, canvassing continued with mixed results and irregularities noted, while officials in Queens, Brooklyn, and Westchester reported Cleveland leading with narrow margins.

Speeches Mark Victory as Hendricks Returns Home

In Indianapolis a Democratic rally celebrated the Cleveland Hendricks victory. Vice President elect Hendricks praised the party, dismissed rumors, and urged independence from federal interference in elections. Governor elect Gray forecast Democratic reforms and a shift of offices to Democrats after March. A torchlight parade capped the event with large crowds and evident enthusiasm.

Gray Republican Party Mr. Hendricks Washington Street

Otsego and nearby counties adjourn canvass amid counting errors

Officials report county canvassing boards in Otsego, St. Lawrence, Albany and Wyoming counties working through electoral returns. Otsego notes clerical errors and adjournment to tomorrow after noon. Albany assigns a three member sub committee to inspect totals. St. Lawrence lacks two supervisors and adjourns to 9 AM tomorrow. Wyoming county remains in session with no anticipated dispute.

Albany County Albany Wyoming County AourraLo Wyoming County Board of Supervisors Warsaw

Declarations of Votes for Various Candidates Across States

A compilation of election results from Burlington Iowa Harrisburg Pennsylvania San Francisco California St Paul Minnesota Hartford Connecticut Torrica Kansas Seattle Washington Philadelphia Pennsylvania Chicago Illinois San Francisco California Denver Colorado and more. It reports margins for Hall Woolson Bound Foster Henley Blaine Cleveland St John Voorhees Blaine Hartworth and other candidates with totals and anticipated majorities.

Burlington Hall Woolson Harrisburg Bound Foster San Francisco Cal Henley Congress Pacific Coast St. Paul Minn Blaine Hartworp Conn Secretary of State Waller Torrica Kan Cleveland Butler St. John Martin Seattle W.T Voorhees Philadelphia Sullivan Senate House Chicago Cook Cook County Denver Col

State Returns Progress Report Across Regions

LitTLE Rock Ark November 11 reports only about two thirds of the state heard from as returns come in. St Louis Missouri notes the state vote will not be canvassed until all returns reach the secretary of state, likely taking a week. Columbus Ohio expects official canvass tomorrow if county returns are complete.

Westchester County White Plains N.Y Cleveland Schoharie County Schonanie N. Y Blaine Butler St. John Board of Little Rock Ark St. Louis Columbus

The Attempted Steal. Leading Republican News Papers Comment

A compilation from Philadelphia Telegraph and other papers critiques Republican leaders for alleged fraud and attempts to steal the election. It contrasts editorial stances from Albany, Brooklyn, New York papers, and other outlets, warning of manipulation and urging fair, honest counting by lawfully appointed officials. The piece cites figures and quotes from multiple parties and emphasizes the risk of conspiracy and disorder if the outcome is contested.

Philadelphia Telegraph Evening Telegraph Blaine Republican Party Albany Journal Cleveland Associated Press Brooklyn Union Ind Steve Elkins Kigs County Jones New Lots Republican National Committee Jewell Nicholas Holley L. Biederman New York State New York Commercial Newport News Albany

Trying to Buy Up the Illinois Legislature

Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports the Logan gang failing to win a legislature majority, seeking votes to gain control. Defeated candidate Mamer claims he refused Logan’s bid for involvement. Democrats threaten a three vote joint ballot edge unless seats are stolen. Hall, elected in Iowa’s first district, asserts he will take his seat despite fraud attempts.

Illinois Boston Post Chicago Logan Gang Mamer Logan Hall Iowa

Colored Minister Warns Arthur on Slavery Revival

Rev. C. Smith, a prominent Illinois colored orator and former Republican, sends a despatch to President Arthur from Bloomington urging caution by federal Southern officeholders. He argues slavery is dead and warns against its possible partisan revival, citing nine years of southern residence.

Bloomington Ill Smith Illinois Blaine Arthur Lll Chester A. Arthur Washingington D.C South

State canvassers meet in Albany to certify elected per sons

The board of state canvassers, four Democrats and one Republican, meet in Albany on the Wednesday after the third Monday in November to canvass votes and declare the persons elected. Electors meet at the state capitol on the first Wednesday in December to ballot for president and vice president. The certified result becomes the return to the president of the Senate.

Board of State Albany State Capitol Senate of the United

Next House Since Election Forecast by McPherson

Washington November 11 Edward McPherson secretary of the Republican Congressional Committee predicts the next house will have 182 Democrats 141 Republicans 1 Greenbacker Brumm of Pennsylvania and 1 Fusionist Weaver of Iowa He notes Democrats lose 19 seats Independents 4 gain 22 Republicans and 1 Fusionist from the current house The Weaver seat is inferred from a morning dispatch and minor district shifts may still change the count.

Washington Edward McPherson Republican Congressional Committee House of Representatives Brumm Pennsylvania Weaver Iowa Tennessee Wisconsin Post Democratic Congressional Committee Democratic Committee McPherson

Democrats Celebrate Election With Parades And Salutes

Town by town reports across New Hampshire Massachusetts Virginia and Georgia detail Democratic celebrations on November 11. Processions lights and fireworks accompanied large gun salutes ranging from 100 to 219 shots as crowds and dignitaries marked Gov. Cleveland’s election victory in Nashua Portsmouth and Savannah with thousands participating.

Portsmouth N. H C. Nasnua Nashua New Beprorp Mass Lynchburg Cleveland Savannah

Cleveland Victory Rumors Across Transatlantic Press

London papers proclaim Grover Cleveland elected as returns align with prior view. Telegraph hints at Gould's control of returns prompting possible new elections in New York and potential unrest. Pall Mall Gazette notes Cleveland’s apparent win amid charges of black voters in Virginia and Florida. Mulligan Blaine supporters demand investigation and possible discarding of those states.

Wresh London Times Grover of Cleveland London Telegraph United States Jay Gould New York State Pall Mall Gazette Cleveland Virginia Florida Mulligan Blaine

Democrats Certain of New York Victory, Says Boston Editor

Despatch from Col Z A Smith editor of the Boston Journal reports Democrats are confident of New York. Jay Gould congratulates Cleveland on his impending election. Dated Boston November 7 at 4 PM.

The Boston Journal New York Boston Jay Gould Cleveland A. Smith

Cambridge recount shows slight shifts in senator and representative votes

The New York Globe reports Cambridge recount results with no change in senator standings, minor shifts among representatives, and the board to reconvene for wards 12 through 24. Gove gains nine votes while Andrews loses two. Prince wins in ward 9, and calls go out for funds to support Cleveland and Hendricks.

Boston Board of Aldermen Gove Andrews Chappell Prince Worthington Custom House Cleveland New York Blaine

Turbulent Hocking valley unrest spreads fire damage

The Hocking valley strike violence worsens as a Columbus and Hocking Valley coal company dwelling at Sand Run burns. Governor meets sheriffs, syndicate, coal exchange, Mine Inspector Bancroft and issues a proclamation urging citizens to halt incendiary acts and support authorities. If unrest continues, state military force may be used to restore peace.

Hocking Valley Columbus Sand Run Columbus and Hocking Valley Coal Company Hocking Perry Athens Syndicate Coal Exchange Bancroft

Law passes amid debate on Orlean county shire and fish law

A large majority backed the library building project and the house gave third reading to a bill reorganizing Orlean county. Another measure tightens the fish law allowing seizure of vessels with illegally caught fish from Lake Champlain. Seized property benefits officers and county. The close season shifts to February first through June fifteenth.

Orleans County Lake Champlain

Illness Rumors Spark Fury Over Van Zandt Report

London press attacks Paris journalists for claiming Miss Van Zandt's illness at the opera was caused by intoxication. The Times Paris correspondent defends her, noting a nervous attack and cerebral paralysis not related to liquor, and says she drank only orange flower water.

Vianne van Zandt London Paris The Times Miss van Zandt Frederick Allen Dublin Frederick J. Allen Young Ireland Society T. M. Healy Allen Ireland Mr. Healy Hague Berlin Brunswick Duke of Brunswick Duke of Cumberland London Times Haakow Hankow Council of French Ministers Cairo Suakim William Aul Heyse Ernst Wildebruch

Jay Gould Plans Ocean Voyage From New York

Rumors say financier Jay Gould has closed his Fifth Avenue palace and left the city with his family. He is stopping at the Windsor for a few days and may soon sail on his renowned yacht to escape business and political pressures.

New York Jay Gould Fifth Avenue New Hampshire Irvington Windsor

Dartmouth Medical College Graduation Exercises at Hanover

Graduating exercises held in college church with prayers by President Bartlett and two addresses by Irving A. Waton and Bartlett. MD degrees conferred on a long list of graduates including Charles A. Blake Willis E. Bowie Edward R. Clark Walter Corliss and others from New Hampshire Vermont Maine Massachusetts and Canada. prizes awarded for general excellence and best examination in therapeutics to F. E. Mayberry and W. E. Bowie.

North Conway N. H Edward R. Clark Peacham Walter Corliss Rider Falls Oliver A. Everett Everett Mass Onslow A. Gordon Boston Henry C. Holbrook West Fairlee Almon H. Keach Brashton N. Y Charles KE. Lovell Middleboro Frank C. Manchester Angus O. Patton Caughnawanga Canada Charles J. Pierce Nashua Frank F. Pope Leominster Elsworth E. Shaw Hermon Horace J. Soule Winthrop Frank Averill Biddeford

Conference in Philadelphia on heavy gun manufacture

A high level federal conference opened at the American Iron and Steel Association to plan for manufactur ing heavy guns for modern warfare. The gun foundry board members from 1883 meet with leading national steel manufacturers to determine best production methods.

Philadelphia American Iron and Steel Association J. Simpson U.S. N

Normandie Arrives at Quarantine with Notables from Havre

The General Transatlantic steamship Normandie reached quarantine this morning from Havre carrying 143 cabin and 280 steerage passengers. Among the cabin group were M. Roustan minister plenipotentiary to the United States, M. Barbe superior judge of Tahiti, M. de la Chere military attaché to the French embassy, M. Chasanol surgeon to the French minister, and Mr. Wambold the minstrel who had been traveling in Europe for his health. The vessel left Havre on the prior Sunday and endured very heavy weather throughout the crossing.

New York Novil General Transatlantic Company Normandie Havre M. Roustan United States France M. Barbe Tahiti M. de la Chere M. Chasanoil Mr. Wambold

New York Concert Company Favours Aronson Contract Extension

A committee appointed by John McCaul reported to New York Concert Company stockholders that the books were examined and favorable to Rudolph Aronson. It recommended extending his contract from September 1886 to September 1888, a report that was adopted. The Casino profits since 1882 total $52,000.

New York John McCaul New York Concert Company Rudolph Aronson Aronson

Postal Service Expenditures and Swaim Court Case

Washington reports 1885 postal service expenditure estimates with detailed items for postmasters clerks free delivery rail transport and railway postal clerks totaling 55 million. Also notes higher next year due to pay increases and service expansion. Gen Swaim protest over court martial legality and secretary of war discussion. First Auditor Reynolds proposes new division and staff to handle rising accounts. Treasury solicitor Neal reports suits and recoveries. Massachusetts to get new topographical map under federal program. Naval Academy at Annapolis reports admissions and nomination timing reforms. Tin plate duty inquiry to be investigated for uniform port rates.

Washington Department Money Order Service General Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Congress Post Office Garley Free Delivery Service Gen. Swaim Secretary of War Auditor of the Treasury Judge Reynolds the Treasury The Treasury Henry T. Neal United States Massachusetts Geological Survey Bureau Naval Academy F. M. Ramsey United States Naval Academy At Annapolis Secretary of the Navy Ramsey

Fraternity Conventions Open Across Two Cities

In Rochester Delta Kappa Epsilon opens with a reception in Powers hall drawing over 1000 attendees. Julian Hawthorne to deliver an oration and Hon. George A. Marden to read a poem. Nashville Phi Delta Theta opens with a large delegate turnout as four days of activities begin.

Rochester N. Y Delta Kappa Epsilon Powers Hall Julian Hawthorne George A. Marden Nashville Tenn Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Diamonds Borrowed by Boston Dealer Sparks Inquiries

The Boston Diamond company fixtures at 298 Washington street were to be sold by auction prompting jewellers to seek proprietor kh. Poppelhouwer who has run a five year diamond business in the city. He borrowed diamonds from Humphrey and Guild, G W Dearing and Co, and others at 383 Washington Street to study patterns for his cuts. About ten thousand dollars worth of property is involved.

Boston Diamond Company Washington Street Kh. Poppelhouwer Poppelhouwer Humphrey & Guild Winter Street G. W . Dearing & Co

First literary meeting of the Woman's Union in 74 Froylston Street

The Woman's Union held its first literary meeting in the union parlors at 74 Froylston Street on Tuesday afternoon. A large group recalled summer memories from mountain and seashore, discussed a real home supper, and heard poems by Mrs Juna Anagnos, Mrs Maria S Porter, Mrs Smiley, and Mrs Diaz. Dr Mary Salford Blake presided and Mrs Satford Blake bid farewell for the winter as she departs for the south. music and dancing concluded the evening. The union grows in popularity and is at its most prosperous this year.

Woman's Union Froylston Street Mary Salford Blake Juna Anagnos Maria S. Porter Smiley Diaz Sallie Joy White The Advertiser Satford Blake South

Salem man Hurlbut detained in Nova Scotia murder case

Absalom Hurt, about 42, was arrested in Salem after a stranger reported Hurt killed Benjamin Trefry in Yarmouth Nova Scotia three weeks earlier. Hurt says he left Yarmouth because of false accusations and can prove his innocence. He will be held until official word arrives from Yarmouth.

Salem Mass Absalom Hurt Benjamin Trefry Yarmouth N.S Hurlbut

Maine Central shows solid year despite overall rail decline

Portland reports Maine Central earned 224,461 net for year ending September, up from 197,804, with receipts 2,825,572 versus 2,564,614 prior year. A $50,000 bump in passenger traffic came from the Mount Desert branch during the three summer months, aided by lower operating costs, interest and rents.

Portland Maine Central Mount Desert

Three men plead guilty to defrauding government in New York

William Lyddell Chas Watson and James Gridwood admitted attempting to under value goods for government fraud and were freed on 30600 bail in New York. Charles Parker a Fifth Avenue hotel cashier shot himself at 272 West 127th Street after weeks of illness.

New York William Lyddell Chas. F. Watson James Gridwood Charles K. Parker Fifth Avenue Hotel West One Hundred and Twenty Seventh Street

General Schofield urges new barracks and relief for tribes

Nov 11 Cuscado reports the annual dispatch by Maj. Gen. Schofield commander of the Missouri division. He urges liberal appropriations for permanent troop shelter and barracks, notes destitute tribes in the Platte department, and calls for a practical field artillery school modeled after Fort Leavenworth infantry and cavalry schools.

Cuscado Schofield Missouri Department of the Platte Fort Leavenworth

Garfield matriarch in critical condition in Cleveland

Cleveland dispatch reports Gaima Garfield, mother of the late president, who accompanied her daughter to Solon, fell ill on return and is now in critical condition at Mrs. James A. Garfield’s Prospect Street home. Medical advice urged rest and retreat from public duties amid mounting concern.

Cleveland Gaima Garfield Solon Palo James A. Garfield Prospect Street

Assassination Shocks Longview Resident Field

LONGVIEW Texas November 11 Dr I H Allison a prominent citizen was assassinated this morning as he entered his office after rounds. Jim Fillerty a disreputable character shot him three times in the heart. No motive is given and Fillerty is being relentlessly pursued with bloodhounds.

Longview Tex I. H. Allison Jim Fillerty

Longtime Hinsdale resident dies after horse kick

Springfield reports Sylvester B. French, aged Hinsdale notable, kicked by a horse Monday and dies from injuries today. Providence notes Ellery Bentley, nearly 80, fell at home yesterday breaking his neck. death follows today.

Springfield Mass Sylvester B. French Hinsdale Providence R. I Ellery Bentley

Thalia Theatre Lands Victoria Schelling-Hulskamp For Six Months

Manager Amberg announced a six month engagement with Mrs Victoria Schelling Hulskamp also known as Miss Morosini for concerts at the Thalia theatre. She performs next Sunday in a sacred concert and then proceeds to Boston for future engagements.

New York Amberg Thalia Theatre Today Victoria Schelling-Hulskamp Morosini Thalia Theatre Boston

Plenary Council Meets at St Sulpice Seminary

The plenary council reassembled at St Sulpice Seminary to study the first chapter of the proposed action. A secret conference followed at the archepiscopal residence, with mainly priests in attendance and action kept confidential.

Baltimore St. Sulpice

Burlington Withdraws From Kansas City Rate Pact

In Kansas City a new rate arrangement emerges after the Burlington line withdraws from the regional agreement amid a Chicago St. Louis rate war. Remaining members set rates at five dollars to Chicago and four to St. Louis, marking another one dollar cut.

Kansas City, Mo Chicago St. Louis Burlington Road Kansas City

Seven prisoners escape Ebensburg jail in daylight

EBENSBURG PA November 11 seven inmates escaped from the jail this afternoon. Three were recaptured shortly after, but four remained at large. The men took the jailer�s keys and locked him in a cell while they forced the yard door locks.

Ebensburg

Grand Trunk Workers Face Wage Cut After Slump

Montreal November 11. Owing to continued falling off of receipts the Grand Trunk railroad company has notified workers in their workshops of a further wage reduction between five and eight percent.

Montreal Grand Trunk Railroad Company

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