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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1884
Page
1
The Portsmouth Chronicle accuses another paper of cool cheek while noting a Journal member who bet on Blaine has paid up, with no further details appearing on the Distal bulletin board.
Official returns from New Hampshire Mississippi Missouri Delaware Pennsylvania Nevada Kentucky New York and Oregon show Blaine leading or plurality in several states with Cleveland and St. John also appearing in electors and county results. Notable figures include Blaine plurality in New Hampshire about 4000 and Cleveland carrying majorities in Missouri and Delaware with varying district tallies.
A Springfield Republican summary notes Republican papers tilt gloomy on Cleveland win and suppress rival letters as business mood sags. It cites New York press trends, Blaine’s withdrawal from politics, and Associated Press partisan critique.
A clipping cites Mailand Express conceding Cleveland’s defeat while editors insist Elkins pushed Blaine. It notes a voter’s reason against Cleveland due to public morals, reports a Republican loss of 6000 votes in Newport Vermont, with Blaine leading by 20,927 and towns tallying Saint John and Butler. It mentions Christmas gifts for Cleveland men and wagered election money, plus satirical takes on Butler and a monkey remark.
Augusta Maine November 12 There is no political news in Augusta today except Democrats have gone to Portland to join the celebration There is disappointment over lack of news from New York A distinguished New York Democrat complains of the Republican committee and hopes Blaine is not influencing the New York vote Blaine replies he seeks only a fair count and honest declaration of results He has had no desire for intervention and would rather lose than gain by excluding returns for mere technical defects He says the presidency must rest on a clean title not forged paper
The Daily Freeman, Hingston N Y, defends Elkins's fraud charge as unfounded and says there is no lawful way to gain party advantage by discarding the Fifth Ward vote. They back fair procedures and oppose removing 260 Cleveland votes, calling such action an outrage.
The dispatch details large Democratic celebrations across Maine and other states with parades led by flags and full regalia. Knox county towns Thomaston and Biddeford host processions with bands and illuminations, while Portland Lynn Alexandria Montgomery Haverhill Brattleboro Lawrence Columbus Peterboro Bangor also report torchlight parades, fireworks, and mass gatherings in celebration of Cleveland and Hendricks victory.
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper notes a letter seeking sympathy, with emphasis on personal appeal and public reaction. The brief item hints at social norms and reader responses without detailing names or places.
Judge Aldrich ruled that the contract between Lorenzo L. Nightingale and Brown was not proven after testimonies from A. Williams & Co. and others. The proceedings cited disputed admissions and evidence of an attempt to compromise, with Nightingale denying any altered agreement and the motion overruled.
The November returns from the Department of Agriculture show yield per acre across states dropped from census levels due to protracted drought and exhausted plant vitality. Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Texas report the lowest yields while Louisiana and Arkansas see notable declines. Corn yields exceed 1.5 billion bushels with mixed regional results.
The lighthouse board’s annual report shows 19 new light stations established and two discontinued, bringing total coastal lights to 772. Movable river lights rose to 972, fog signals to 67, and whistling buoys to 84. Two bell buoys added, with lighted buoys near Cape Charles and Cape Disappointment. Secretary McCulloch lauds lighthouse progress as commerce grows. The Washington monument exceeds all structures at 520 ft 10 in. Cologne cathedral spire follows at 515 ft. Dedication set for February 29. Judge Wells resigns from Alabama claims court. Judge Harlan of Iowa named successor. Curbstone brokers face consternation over high-interest lending to clerks. one broker claims $20,900 outstanding, willing to sell for $2,000 cash. Capt. Charles Sayer dismissed for conduct unbecoming an officer.
The Independent Boston Fusileers marked their ninety-seventh anniversary with a parade and banquet yesterday. The active company led by Capt. George T. Sears joined six-company veterans under Capt. Frank H. Ward. Brown's Brigade Band provided music as the march moved through downtown streets to the Quincy House, where a large dining hall reception followed with honored guests, speeches, and songs, concluding in a mood of success and hopes for a centennial celebration.
The Appalachian Club held its sixtieth corporate meeting at the Institute of Technology with president A. E. Scott presiding. Reports speak of improved trails to Sumphrey's lodge Noweh Conway and paths near Madison Spring Mt. Magison Randolph region. Repairs to Mt Adams camp and Tuckerman ravine noted. Professor Fay urged erecting a substantial camp at Mt Adams and funding from the club treasury.
Rev Andrew Burrows formerly of Massachusetts was installed as pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian church South system. He succeeds W F Lyband who has moved to Troy. The service opened with an invocation by Rev W A Low, with choir singing and hymns. Sermon by Prof George E Moor of Andover from Matthew ten. Various clergy led in constitutional questions, charges, and addresses. Burrows expressed hope for mutual kindness and united effort with the congregation.
An elderly man aboard a city streetcar bursts into a tirade against the Democratic party after a friend asks about Cleveland's election. He proclaims he is finished with politics, declares Blaine a liar, and laments the partisan rancor as a red rag to a ball.
Paris reports 43 cholera deaths in eight hours ending at 6 pm with fresh cases in Melton Toulon and other towns. An actor died of apoplexy after vomiting on stage. the city remains dirty while cholera hospitals multiply and suburbs with poor drainage stay less affected. Limerick rejects extra police tax and Irish crown solicitor reappointment controversy. Paris hospital societies deny women competition for positions. French casualties on the Tamsui road were minor as Feihes, a Chinese gunboat, was captured.
Daltila Re Nov 12 The planecy council laid out subjects to be sent to committees and reports due Friday The agenda highlights include higher education clergy marriage relations and church governance in the United States The evening arrival of Bishop Glamour of Cleveland at the cathedral is noted with a sermon on Necessity of revelation.
John S Brahm, president of the First National Bank of Petersburg, resigns his post and makes an assignment. He faces liabilities estimated at 80,000 dollars amid financial disturbance.
The report notes Col PW Higginsom plans to resign from the editorial staff. It also mentions Congressman-elect James Russellwell and Rey William Winslow elected in Boston, and Daniel Meaning’s pending marriage in Albany. Charles H Darling moves west after a marriage, while G Voorhees, a Washington Territory delegate-elect, is described as Indiana Voorhees’s son with a prior law practice.
Fragmentary New England notes report a man named Stone dying after a fall near St Johnsbury Vermont following an ink shaping accident, a Mrs. Ruch of Abington Massachusetts taking an overdose by mistake, a Middlesex store clerk James Holemer robbed of 250 dollars, and a runaway team collision at the foot of Arlise street hill injuring several, including Markiutchinson and Mrs Burral who suffered bruises and a concussion.
Governor Stockley designates Thursday November 27 as Thanksgiving. Diphtheria and typhoid fever surge in Montreal due to faulty street drainage. Cattlemen’s convention to gather in St. Louis with about 900 delegates and up to 10,000 cattlemen expected from northwest west Texas and Europe. Western Nail association meeting in Pittsburgh confirms current car rates. business steady, prices low, stocks light.
Special correspondence reports Democratic gains and Republican losses following the recent state election. It details gubernatorial and congressional results, the forthcoming senate and house compositions, key figures like Haynes Gallinger Pike Stevens Hutchins Gilmore and OConnor, and notes on the constitutional convention vote plus planned celebratory events and veteran voters still living.
Savannah voters hear resolutions at a large Democratic gathering urging end to the solid south and solid north, declaring support for a united nation where American citizens of all races and origins are equal before the law and protected by the flag.
John Paterson, a sailor aboard the W. L. Hopkins, claims he suffered serious injuries after a storm in the Indian Ocean years ago and has filed a lawsuit against captain John Gwan seeking redress for damages.
The article describes a hospital addition with a second floor entrance housing a pharmacy and wards for women and children. It highlights a sunlit convalescent ward with an oriel window, patient rooms, surgical and medical areas, a large hydraulic elevator, a circular amphitheatre access, and a solarium. Ventilation uses fresh air via a roof intake and rear boiler flue, with separate boiler and laundry facilities, piping above ground, and a detached infectious-disease cottage.
Portland Nov. 1. Telegraphic advices say the Oregon Construction Company has been awarded the contract to build equip and keep in repair for one year a rail line from the Oregon and California road to connect with the California and Oregon line at the sea. The contract price is 3,000,000.
In Wasover N W on November 12 the sophomores and freshmen staged a cane rush in the afternoon. After a 20 minute scramble the sophomores secured the cane, with Reed breaking through and the victors declared the winners.
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