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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1880

Page

2

Curtin Nomination Seen As Nationwide Democratic Boost

The nomination of ex Governor Curtin in the Twentieth Pennsylvania District excites Democrats nationwide. The Philadelphia Times recalls 1878 when Curtin nearly beat Senator Dill amid fusion and fraud, suggesting he will win strongly this time and that his election would interest all states.

Curtin Pennsylvania Philadelphia Times Congress Dill

Indiana and Ohio in doubt as Republicans plead for funds

Special despatch from Washington reports Republican leaders in Ohio and Indiana desperate for money as prospects dim for statewide wins. Rumors say half a million dollars raised to save Ohio, while Illinois notes weak Indiana hopes. Tribune shifts stance toward doubt over Indiana. Independent Republican clubs increase, some backing Democrats locally while supporting national ticket.

Boston Post Washington Cincinnati Indiana Ohio Thurman Nicoois Hancock Illinois Chicago Maine Porte the Tribune Tribune Porter Sanders North Side Garfield Arthur Cullom Farwell Congress Lyman Trumbull Perry H. Smith Paira Trumbull

General Weaver Charged With Betrayal and Payback Links

A report accuses General Weaver of betraying his party and acting for Republicans. The article presents proofs supporting the charges and notes denials from the accused. It frames a political scandal with alleged influence and factional conflict.

Gen. Weaver

New Hampshire Democrat Sees Hancock Win Amid Unity

Hon Frank Jones of New Hampshire in New York interview says Hancock will win and notes strong party unity. He cites soldiers support and favorable letters from Hancock, comparing to Tilden 1876, and predicts a solid North for Hancock. He also mentions Independents joining the Democrats amid popular praise for Hancock.

New Haven the Union Denmark Gen. Weaver Thompson H. Mureh Dver D. Lum National Republian Committee Weaver Dyer D. Lum National Greenback Committee Jewell Jones New York Republican National Committee Greenback George O. Jones Frank Jones New Hampshire Gen. Hancock Hancock Solon B. Smith Republican Central Committee Garfield New York State Charles W. McCune Buffalo Democratic State Committee Mr. Smith Mr. McCune Hoffman House Fayette Falls Idiana Edward S. Farrow Twenty-first Infantry Fort Lapwai Salmon River Idaho H. H. Benham Ss. €. Robertson Union Payette Lake Middle Fork Almeon River McDowell

South Carolina Town Burning A Woman Dies in Flames

A Georgetown fire Friday morning destroyed five buildings and crossed the river threatening the town on that side. Mrs Easterling perished in the blaze, her son leaping to safety. Cause unknown and no loss estimate given. Also notes numerous fires across the country with varied losses and blazes in Cincinnati New Orleans Greenville Montpelier Grants Herkimer Providence St Louis Augusta.

South Carolina Charleston Ames Mack John P. Covington New Orleans St. Charles Theotel Greenville Jamestown Cornwall House Woods Billard Hall Rittin House Montpelier Edunweodie New York Itrea N.Y Dodge T. J Charles Bartlett Louis Offalon N. G. Hart HC. Hart, Jr Fourth Street Chatham Avenue Augusta Vigilant Fire Company

Kingston Man Kills Dearborn in Dark Forest Encounter

John Elkins of Kingston killed Andrew J. Dearborn of Danville after a confrontation on a Kingston road. Elkins and his wife testified Dearborn threatened them and struck Elkins, who then fought back with a stake and pistol. Dearborn died from head wounds and gunshot injuries. Elkins claims self defense. inquest set for Monday.

Portsmouth N. B Harriman Kent Woodman Kingston Andrew J. Dearborn Danville Dearborn John Elkins Randall Elkins Mrs. Dearborn Methuen Mass Haverhill

Chilians Plundering and Burning Peru vian Towns

New York dispatch reports Chileans have plundered and burned hacienda houses and stores in and near Chiboie Suné Parta and moved toward Libertad and Lambegoque. The Chilean war steamer Covodonga was sunk by Peruvian torpedoes in Chaucoy.

New York Papama Chiboie Suné Parta Libertad Lambegoque Covodonga Chaucoy

Boston Club aims to field strong team next season

In Boston the remaining club members played a seven inning game against Boston College, winning 11 to 3. Locals push for professional team support with growing subscriptions and financial backing as directors plan to negotiate with top players pending league approval. Also notes on cricket at Beacon Park featuring St George's of New York and Longwood, with George Giles. Boston Athletic Club entries. wrestling match in Marlboro. 25 mile sailing race. Weymouth air race won by Lady Foxte.

Fowler Hancock New York Brooklyn Union League Club of Garfield Union Gen Union League Club Winfield Scott Hancock Frederick P. Ollett Phelps, Stokes & Co Wall Street Ollett Gen. Hancock Boston Club Macallar Tierney Ward Boston College South End Boston Beacon Park St. Gorge’s Club Longwood Club St. George’s Club George Giles George Lane Staten Island Patsy Shepard J. C. Daly H. M. Dulur Marlboro Riley H.M. Dafur Duncan G. Ross Canada Ross Nora Dennie Curlew Sharp Weymouth Lady Foxte

Constantinople Plans Offer on Dulcigno and Armenian Question

Ministerial deliberations over a plan to settle pending issues with the powers proceed as the Porte proposes Dulcigno surrender and Greek and Armenian questions settled within months if the naval demonstration ends. European ambassadors seek surrender and troop withdrawal, while a 300-strong Ulema petition urges resistance.

Constantinople Porte Duligne Riza Pasha Dulcigno

Riot Over Religious Instruction Sparks Bloodshed in Heute

In Heute village a priest attempting to teach religious instruction in the public school was ordered to leave by authorities. The crowd confronted gendarmes who fired on them, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries amid protests against the regulation.

Brussels Heute

Multiple Obituaries and Local News Snippets From Vermont and Nearby States

Dated notices report the death of Mrs. Matilda Raymond of Stoughton at age 45 from an apoplectic fit, and Mrs. Mahala F. Kimball of Lawrence aged 72 from heart disease. Susannah Eaton, widow of N. H. Eaton, reaches 101. East Concord VT reports James McKelvey killed by a engine drive wheel. Mary Thayer killed by a locomotive in Pawtucket. Liberator Bill admitted to Newport Hospital after illness at sea. Haverhill and Holliston shoe shipments compare weekly totals. Lake Champlain water level at Burlington lower than any time since 1856.

Matilda Raymond Stoughton Vermont Mahala F. Kimball Lawrence Mass Susannah Eaton N. H. Eaton Danville Len George Bancroft Newport Liberator Bill Newport Hospital James McKelvey East Concord Holliston Mary Thayer Pawtucket Paige Street Freewill Baptist Church of Lowell

Ambitious Afghan movements amid international wires

A mixed dispatch set reports from Candahar and London. Abdurrahman Khan’s female relatives denied permission to travel to Cabul, while Ameer plans to appoint Shere Ali’s brother as Candahar governor. Ayoob Khan moves through Farrar toward Herat then Candahar, vowing to return to attack Cun­dabar. Garibaldi sails to Genoa as unrest spreads. Shipping and debt talks, rail orders, and political reshuffles fill a wide Western dossier.

Candahar Abdurrahman Khan Cabul Ameer Shere Ali India Ayoob Khan Farrar Sirdar Herat Cundabar London Charles Duke Foreign Office W.P. Adams Board of Public Works Leonard Courtney Liskea‘d Duilke Courtney The Atheneum the Times Madrid Barcelona Whe Spain Vera Cruz de Agadir Morocco Lyons France United States British War Office Fartah Sirdar Hashim Khan

Public Domain Surveys Rise as Acres Tallied and Uncalled Dividends

Commissioner Williamson reports 15 690 253 acres surveyed in public domain this year with 652 157 private surveys, a yearly rise of 1 253 471 acres. Public domain total surveyed reaches 792 007 105. 1 062 231 727 acres remain unsurveyed. Freedman’s Savings dividend notes 109 000 still uncalled with deposits urged to collect promptly. pass books by mail express or banks. Steamboat Supervisor successor not named until Secretary Sherman returns. two ex supervisors seek the post. Comptroller calls banks for condition reports as of Friday.

Washington Williamson General Land Office The Freedman’s Savings Company Steamboat Suervisor Kirby Shermen

American exports hold strong as European markets rise

The article asserts that despite pessimism, American exports remain robust due to large European harvests and surplus. It notes five Boston, ten New York, two Philadelphia, and two Baltimore regular lines with cargoes awaiting departure, and that Europe’s demand for wheat and provisions supports increased steam tonnage and freightage across the Atlantic.

America Europe Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Atlantic

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