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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1884
Page
1
The last sighting places Moody Boynton before the Ohio state election addressing about 30 to 40 Buckeyes from a dry goods box in Cardington Ohio. The note adds concern that no harm has befallen the former Venice resident.
Blaine held a roughly 18 000 lead in Iowa while Giurfield posted about 78 000. This year the absence of a democratic greenback fusion coincided with a large rise in democratic votes raising the possibility that the state may elect a Democrat to succeed Governor Sherman in the next election.
In Lowell Courier text a resident, Thomas A. Hendricks, lives in one half of a double brick tenement with one side painted drab and the other unpainted. The account ends with a hostile challenge to attack him verbally, calling him a copperhead and bourbon in a taunting taunt.
The Biddeford Journal declares that new appointees will be war democrats who will attack public plunderers, otherwise President Cleveland will act. The editorial envisions a purge of reform opponents and strengthens support for wartime political alignment.
The Springfield Union strains to claim the party did great things after defeat and suggests it nearly carried the country against democracy and Butlerism combined, a sensational, partially satirical framing.
Over 38 million in gold has flowed into the country since the first of last month and the influx continues. Even the Philadelphia Press concedes that when foreign nations want American wheat cotton and petroleum they will buy and pay regardless of which party is in power.
It is revealed that Gov. Cleveland’s resignation will leave a Republican majority on the New York State Public Buildings Board. The board wields control over many appointments and Republicans are in a frenzy over the development. A tremendous scramble for these offices is anticipated.
A commentary notes the Democratic Party persists while Federalists and Whigs fade. It argues the Democratic Party absorbs various factions and becomes the people’s party with a capital P, while the Republican and a smaller people’s party decline.
The Traveller notes the customs port’s proprietor would keep his fat office through his term and says no ground for alarm in business circles. He asserts no possible event from Mr Cleveland’s inauguration should unsettle values or harm trade. The collector may accept reappointment from the man once called the ex hangman.
John Swinton rails at the Butler camp calling it abominable and an old democratic hack. He defends Col Noah Plympton as more republican than democrat and a capable organizer. The piece urges fairness to great men amid satire and self mockery.
The Lowell Courier analyzes Cleveland's declining New York tally since his 1884 rise to the presidency. It contrasts 1880 1884 presidential votes, noting Blaine's higher statewide tally and Cleveland's overall 29,000 gain over Hancock, despite opposition in New York City and rival efforts.
Civy or Mexico reports intense public anger over conversion of English debt. Rumors say the bill may be withdrawn amid charges of a grand theft from extra issuance. Riot crowds shout death to Gonzalez as troops guard Diaz's house and deputies debate. Reports say rebels outnumber regulars in Nueva Leon and Coahuila with Troops deployed and Diaz inauguration looming.
New York dated Nov 15 reports the Metropolitan Bank will liquidate and close tomorrow after 25 000 of 30 000 shares voted for winding up. Since a temporary failure last spring it has suffered losses and owes five million to the Clearing House Association, secured. Depositors will be paid in full, cashier McConkey says the payment will be small and not a heavy tax on shareholders.
Three Dover New Hampshire Democrats won a $2300 stake on Cleveland. Massachusetts and Maine report freezing rivers and icy shores. Two youths Andrew Frost and Louis Sheinwald arrested for throwing stones at an Eastern train in Dover. A Fairfax Vermont woman Miss Learned found dead, suspected self harm with morphine or opium. Cigar dealer Abraham Bernstein arrested in Waterbury for selling unstamped cigars. large quantity seized.
Miscellaneous brief items note Gen Hancock retiring in February 88, Robert M La Follette as the youngest member-elect at 23, Daniel Manning to wed Miss Margaret Livingston of Albany, Rev J S Thompson accepting a Unitarian pastorate in Somerville, Officer Vaughn selling 12 police ball tickets to a rich Tremont house patron, Kalakaua praised as a keen student, and remarks about W N Seward avoiding doctors. Also cards issued for Mary Jarette Brayton Brayton Brayton wedding on the 26th, Gov Cleveland’s nurse Mrs Vanderhoof recalling his boyhood grit and the Cleveland backbone.
The gazette records Hon. George J. Shaw- Lefevre as postmaster general of England. Reports from surrounding events include disputed claims of Chinese casualties at Kep and Congo conference notes. Cholera deaths climb in Paris and Oran with hospital share emphasized.
New York reports a Milwaukee despatch about an arrested election inspector fueling talk of Blaine schemes to contest Cleveland's win. Republicans close headquarters as Jones heads home. creditors press, pledges falter, and talk of lawsuits looms. Blaine friends pledge serenade plans. Conkling hammered by Blaine allies amid internal strife.
Baltimore reports greet Hon. A P Gorman as Democratic leader, amid cheers at Camden station and Barnum's hotel. Falls River locals nominate aldermen and councilmen, while Maine, Chicago and Logan updates follow with party shifts and vote tallies.
Medford militia company of the fifth regiment M V M held its annual full rifle practice at Medford on Tuesday. Under Captain J E Clark the unit and many guests including Col Bancroft of the fifth watched two hours of target work. No remarkable scores but overall creditable. Prizes awarded at the town hall included two gold medals and a silver one. Supper and dancing followed late.
In New York crowds gathered at Madison Square Garden as Sullivan and Greenfield fought with limited intensity. The bout ended in a mid second round when officials intervened, routing both fighters to arrest for alleged violations of penal code section 411. Bail set at $500 each with Capt. Williams supervising.
Superintendent Meehan disputes most mayoral claims about street management. He admits carting gravel from a private cellar for public use to save costs, claims Curtis pushing for Rumboldt avenue, and cites Curtis alleged past lumber sales totaling 41952.03. He resists referral to a Curtis chaired committee.
New York society gathers at 250 Fifth Avenue for the marriage of Marshall Orme Wilson and Caroline Schermerborn Astor. The ceremony in the Astor art gallery was led by Rev. Dr. Dix. Budgets include a house gift, diamonds, and extensive jewelry valued around 250000 dollars. reception runs until eight with a banquet served.
F. H. Bignell of Quebec returns after leading a transport expedition to Lake Mistassini in Rupert's Land. The party reached the lake’s southwestern edge, about 360 miles from Lake St. John, with rich fisheries and fur bearing animals. The climate is mild, land suitable for agriculture, and the lake may rival Lake Superior in size, with Hudson Bay Company activity long kept secret.
Commander in Chief John O. Kountz visited Worcester Mass tonight for a cordial reception by the local post, with delegations from nearby posts. The army's visitors included Judge Advocate General Austen of Toledo and several senior officials, welcomed by Mayor Reed as brief addresses were delivered by order members.
A plenary council gathering in Baltimore heard a report from the Irish Catholic Colonization association directors. Secretary W J Onohan detailed operations and finances, noting stock redeems at par with 17 percent dividends. Colonies in Nebraska and Minnesota prosper, with Bishop Spaulding and others speaking in support of colonization.
George B. Hender, owner of the Crystal Palace opera house, fled with creditors left behind. He ran a financial agency tied to his theatrical venture, a vast fraud that victimized farmers and others, allegedly taking over $4000 in the last month. An Englishman, he came from New York where a similar arrest is believed to have occurred.
Delegations from New York Pennsylvania and several western and southern states met at the Planters house and adopted a memorial asking the cattlemen's convention to brand ranched cattle on head neck or hip rather than the hide. Committees on credentials permanent organization and resolutions were appointed as the convention adjourned until tomorrow.
The Swaim court martial opened with charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and neglect of duty. Details cover alleged fraud with Bateman & Co and improper interviews with Bateman. Also notes on Greely relief, railway mail service statistics, and treasury records for the year ending June 30 1884. Naval orders list transfers and detachment changes.
Worcester, Mass. Nov 18 Chief Engineer Combs and crew responding to a fire alarm derailed off a steep embankment in darkness. Combs was badly shaken and carried home with injuries not expected to be serious. The blaze was at the governor house near the gas works and gas was cut off to avert danger.
The sparring bout between Ramsay of Boston and Gray of Worcester ended in a draw despite near unanimity among spectators that Ramsay dominated the fight.
Indianapolis Nov 18 The banking house of Hyatt Levings Co at Washington Indiana suspended today liabilities about 122000 assets 100000 collapse apparent.
The fifty seventh annual meeting of the Young Ben's Benevolent Society was held, with officers elected and reports presented outlining charitable activities and membership growth.
Miss Kate Field delivers a withering critique of polygamy and Mormon practices at Chickering Hall. She argues polygamy is central yet unspoken in faith, cites Brigham Young and church counsel, and contrasts preaching with lived reality. She frames woman suffrage as a political ploy by Brigham Young and ends urging Boston to act.
A city hall hearing by the joint special committee on selling more of the South burial ground to the New England Conservatory of Music drew remonstrances from William H. Whitmore and others. Whitmore urged a full list of interments and damages. Several speakers, including Harriet H. Robinson and George H. Beamen, argued burial sites should remain intact as sacred historical landmarks. The hearing adjourned to Friday.
A small blaze erupted in the packing room on the third floor of a large five story mercantile building at Charlies and Cambridge streets in Boston. Overheated chimney caused the fire, damage about 500 dollars. The building is owned by Theodore Lyman and occupied by Richardson & McKee manufacturers of baby carriages. A second brief alarm reported a fire in rags in the basement rear of 152 Prince street, owned by Catherine Cavanaugh and used by Italian families. caused by spontaneous combustion with no damage.
Excitement grows over labor unrest in Austin as a mob confronts perceived scabs in the stitching room. Police protect victims. a Beverly man Elmer Waite is assaulted while escorting his sister, an alleged scab. In Lynn, Massachusetts, the Grand Army convention votes for a August 1853 veterans reunion and names a planning committee including Nealot, Prescott, King, Frost, Welsh, Cressey, and Fellows.
A large band of Indians raided Petty's ranch in Presidio county killing Mr. Petty and Mrs. Petty and abducting their three children. The attackers burned the dwelling tore down corrals and drove off cattle and horses. Pursuit began with Lieut Eggleston and a Pina scouting party joined by 13 citizens and a Fort Davis party. The raiders, about 30 mounted, are thought to be Crook's foes and this marks the first raid in years.
The ex aldernman Kendricken declines to have his name used in the upcoming municipal election. The mayor did not sign the order to expend an additional 250 000 of the paying appropriation. The finance committee voted to pay the Burrell claim of 40 000 for substitutes furnished during the rebellion.
A Cambridge Evening parade marked by Illumination and speeches as crowds thronged Cambridge streets and a long relay of battalions, bands, and cadets. In Watertown the Democrats painted the town vermilion while Richmond Va celebrated with 219 electoral vote salutes and a grand parade.
A large audience witnessed the sixty fifth Zanita at the Boston theatre with Bella's ballet as the week’s main draw and each attendee receiving an elegant souvenir from Manager Eugene Tompkins. Judge Colt issued a temporary injunction against Nun ky by Manager Field and the Boston Museum company, later delaying it until Thursday for a hearing on its form to protect both Palmer and Field rights. Season tickets for R. R. Raymond's four readings at Chickering Hall go on sale, opening next Tuesday with Shakespeare King Henry IV.
A dissident cab drivers committee met President Breen and Secretary Monks of Herdic Phaeton to seek reduced cab prices. Monks pledged to review the matter as drivers report dull business and low earnings. The proposal aims to cut the standard 450 for 12 hours daily, backed by seven to eight drivers and some outsiders. Public impact minimal since Herdic controls 68 of 170 city cabs.
Miss Annie Liebmann daughter of Dr Liebmann united in marriage at the bride’s residence in Boston Tuesday evening Rev Dr Schindler officiating The ceremony was private with relatives and close friends A reception followed at the Parker house A separate fashionable wedding occurred at the new Church of the Advent on Brimmer street Tuesday evening Miss Grace I Wilber of New York wed Mr H Willard Brackett formerly of the city Thomas Walsh a superintendent at Macuilar Parker Co married Tuesday morning to Margaret A Murphy of East Boston Gifts were numerous and costly
The coming electrical exhibit showcases Anglo-American Telegraph Company apparatus a Thompson reflecting galvanometer corrected to a short circuit and a section of the trans Atlantic cable. Visitors will see practical ocean telegraphy in operation, a standout feature of the event and likely among its most attractive displays.
Gracie Coolidge 15 daughter of John F Coolidge of Waltham was killed at the Bleachery station Fitchburg railroad while attempting to board a Boston train. She slipped, fell between cars, and was fatally mangled. Her father, a foreman in the Waltham bleachery, is a well known citizen.
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