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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Oct 04, 1881

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Debates on Authorship Stirring Intellectuals

A Philadelphia gentleman argues a book proves Tramler was a woman. A New Yorker recently challenged Shakespeare’s authorship. Now Col. Ingersoll enters the scene to claim that a figure like Moses never existed.

Philadelphia Tramler New Yorker Shakespeare Col. Ingersoll Moses

British Tone on Yorktown Surrender and War Ambiguity

The London Times remarks on the Yorktown surrender noting both sides had reason to celebrate and that the government finally acknowledged the war’s hopelessness. It also comments on English sentiment shifting to a more amiable stance a century later.

London Times Yorktown

Minnesota Republicans confront repudiation at convention

The neglect of the Minnesota republican convention to sit squarely down on repudiation has attracted attention in loyal ranks. Yet parties rarely condemn themselves, and since Republicans led by example in national repudiation, modest criticism of Minnesota brethren seems fitting.

Minnesota

Population boom in India per census report

Census returns show India’s population at 252,641,210, up about 13,000,900 since 1871. Most gains occur in provinces directly under British rule, with four fifths of the total population in these areas. Bengal leads in numbers and shows the fastest growth among states.

India Bengal

Yankee Kimballs canvass Atlanta for private entertainment bureau

An enterprising Yankee Kimball and assistants tour Atlanta for the upcoming exposition. He expresses strong faith in Atlanta to meet every emergency, noting residents must endure initial inconvenience but stay good natured to succeed. He remains level headed.

Ohio Republicans publish disputed governor candidate letter

The Ohio Republicans republish a letter attributed to the Democratic candidate for governor criticizing the late President’s Credit Mobilier link. The piece says Democrats would denounce the record if details were revived, while current allies air it for political gain, showing their regard for the deceased. The author calls for a bounty of vultures in Ohio.

Ohio Credit Mobilier

Conklings Fight Sparks New York Republican Convention

New York republican state convention previews conflicts over Conkling allies and half breeds. Factional battles rage from Buffalo to New York with votes bought, intimidation alleged, and contests shaping the post primary scene under stalwart and half breed divisions.

New York Academy of Music Conkling Robertson Republican Party Buffalo Erie and Central Fourth Ward Butler Massachusetts

Deficit Rumors Wrangle Pentucket Navigation Leaders

Lawrence Massachusetts October reports mounting concern over a financial deficit in the Pentucket Navigation company. Gen Butler and E M Boynton clash over responsibility while C A Homans is reinstated as manager in Butler's interests as accountants continue review. The 1867 charter allowed broad powers to improve Merrimac river navigation, with exclusive freight and passenger rights after certain milestones.

Butler Boynton Merrimac River Congress Boston C. A. Homans Gen. Butler Pentucket Navigation Company John Nesmits D. C. Farrington

End of Trial of Chadbourne Brothers at Dover Me Murder Convicted

Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports the Chadbourne brothers convicted of first degree murder. The piece also covers Senate caucus plans, cabinet reluctance to retire, and convocation actions including a new vice dean election and church committee arrangements.

Chadbourne Brothers Dover

Court Orders Notice In Star Route Case

Washington Oct 3 Dist Atty Corkhill says counsel for defendants may move to quash the information in the star route matter and two days notice to the government counsel is ordered Judge Cox grants the order and warrants may be served Wednesday unless accused appear. Speedy trial likely, but technical delays anticipated. Offers of bonds in New York four million seven hundred sixty thousand dollars with two million purchased. Raum nears decision on taxation of bank deposits after Sept 14 hearing. Garfield Memorial Hospital project gains broad support with nearly 200 prominent signers for a public meeting.

Washington Criminal Court Dist. Atty Corkhill Col. Cook Cox New York French The Treasury Hullhouse United States Hillhouse Raum Boston Baltimore Cincnnati Gilfian Garfield Memorial Hospital Garfield

Passengers Listed for City of Merida Steamship

The New York list names L. Kuhne, F. Feldballi and wife, Manuel dela Torre, J. S. Longheag of Boston, and G. ER. Gliddon of Brooklyn as passengers aboard the City of Merida bound for Havana. The firm reports no fears for the vessel’s safety and notes it is not due until Thursday next at Vera Cruz.

New York City of Merida F. Alexandre & Sons Havana L. Kuhne F. Feldballi Manuel Dela Torre J. S. Longheag Boston G. ER. Gliddon Brooklyn Broadway Veracruz

Somerset county notes on shootings, suicides, inquest

The county attorney denies a settled shooting claim as unfounded. A grand jury indicts for the crime, and trial in the supreme court is expected this week for Ralph Richards and Edward Freeman Gross. Benjamin Laird dies by suicide in Corinth after his wife’s death affects him. Maine coroner's inquest on Willie Cain attributes death to violence by Richards as principal and Gross as accessory. Elsewhere, a canoe accident near Moosehead claims Caleb Fiske Harris and wife. in Bangor land sales, 74,574 acres in Aroostook average 7 34-10 cents per acre, with state valuation around 83 8-10 cents. Somerset land sells at 4 cents per acre. total sale figures and receipts noted.

Somerset Benjamin KR. Laird Corinth Willie Cain Rockport Camden Ralph Burton Richards Edward Freeman Gross Richards Gross Supreme Court Caleb Fiske Harris Providence R.L Moosehead Kineo Cowen Bangor Aroostook Somerset County Ladue & Phinney Carrollton Mich John James Picard Morris Carberry S. H. Adams Wilmington Del Adolph Becker Bank of France Pratt Kings County N. Y Coaticook Quebec Stephen Davis Bunker Hill Smith County Miss Dan Hathorn H.O. Eaton Dick Yawn Hathorn Eaton Yawn P. W. Ferrell Danville

Damages suit filed by S Hall and wife against Lebanon town

A claim for 310000 was filed by S Hall and his wife against the town of Lebanon after being thrown from a wagon. George Dow is arrested in Northwood for stealing a gold watch from Thomas Thalen on Sunday at South Newmarket. the watch was found with him. Engineer Bean of the Boston Concord and Maine road was badly injured after being knocked from his engine near Sewall's Falls. he fell forty feet. Wm B Newton of Portsmouth sues check-list supervisors for omitting his name, costing him the municipal franchise. A 14 year old French boy Joseph Brasseau fell twenty feet from a dam abutment at Nashua, drowned. body recovered after about three hours. A strange illness called black fever has broken out in Newmarket among French Canadians, with several deaths and about twenty cases. it resembles typhoid and darkens the skin after death.

Dover Cleaves Chadbourne Watson Dirk Symonds Botic Alvin T. Watson Parksmap Corner Piscatuallis County Samuel Syron Chadbourne Wallace Chadbourne Wallace Byron Bangor Benjamin Chadbourne Wallace Tole George Dow Thomas Thalen South Newmarket Northwood Engineer Bean Boston, Concord and Monstreat Road Sewall’s Falls Wm. B. Newton Portsmouth Joseph Brasseau Jackson Company Nashua Newmarket Boston Post Concord N. H L. B. Hathon Hill National Bank Plymouth Levi Towe Gilmanton Mr. Graham Baptist Church Merantd Gil Lebanon A. D. Cook Easton John M. Shirley Andover Luther McCutchins New London Bradford Fair Herbert Gregg Goshen George E. Chase Laconia G. P. Harlan Philadelphia Charles F. Murphy Boston Wolfboro White Mountain John 8. Aiken Barnstead Jed. Bean Boston, Concord and Montreal Ira Pearson Newport Charles F. Bridgman Brooklyn N. Y Franklin Boscawen Hanover Erastus Mary Bridgman New England Jones Binghamton Nathan C. Bridgman J. C. Bridgman Ohio Mary F. Owen Chicago

Drought Hits Windham County Potatoes And Local Accidents

The potato crop in Windham county suffers from severe drought while Harry Seaver, a Central brakeman, sustains a serious arm injury at White River Junction. In Addison county pear and apple trees remain partly in blossom and wild strawberries ripen at Lincoln. Saturday night Lewis Merchant, 67, was arrested on suspicion of killing 19 year old William Morgan after a debt quarrel. Morgan died from a head injury the next morning.

Windham County Harry Seaver Central White River Junction Addison County Lincoln Lewis Mercnant MecInudoes Ander William Morgan Morgan

Milford sells railroad stock to Ray and Draper

Milford voted to sell 500 shares of Milford and Woonsocket railroad stock to James P. Ray and George Draper for 30,000 dollars. Others reported include prison turnkeys discharged for age, a sign painter fatally injured after a 50 foot fall, a carpenter near Mono son likely dying after a 35 foot fall, a freight wreck near Rochdale delaying the owl train, tannery plans near Campello, and a long pigeon flight from Preston to Northampton reaching 170 miles.

Milford Milford and Woonsocket Railroad James P. Ray George Draper Joshua B. Rea Francis Beverstock Concord P. F. Shelby Holyoke Chas. T. Hale Monoson Boston and Albany Rochdale Brockton E. ©. Damon Preston N.J Northampton Damon

Land bill proposed to free tenants from landlords tyranny in England

London reports outline a draft English land bill by the Farmers' Alliance offering security for capital, tenant protections, and seven year rents with transfer rights. A land court would resolve disputes. Irish leaders praise reforms as Dublin hosts Parnell event amid independence rhetoric and rent strike threats.

Tunis London Path Mall Gazette England Farmers’ Alliance Pall Mall Gazette O’ Hagan Ireland Social Science Congress Dublin Cork Times Parnell

Insurgents Rampage in Tunis Desolate Rail Yard Attacks

London reports insurgents tore up French rail tracks, burned Wadzergan station, and massacred twelve workers including Britons. Remains of the station master were buried before a vast crowd. casualties reportedly higher than first stated as rolling stock and facilities suffered extensive damage.

Tunis London Wadzergan France the Times Paris M. Tirard Agriculture and Commerce

Nominations Confirmed and Parks Debated in Boston

John E. Butler and Leavitt B. Palmer named constables. Petitions seek street improvements and a foot bridge. Election officers delayed. Warren Bridge and new bridge funds discussed. Public parks loans proposed for West Roxbury City Point Brighton and others. Debates over timing and debt, with opposition to delay and support for rapid park development. Alderman Tucker elected trustee of City Hospital. Various council papers and bonds reviewed. Corliss engines visit ordered for member familiarity.

John E. Butler Leavitt B. Palmer Romanzo N. Wiswall Highland Street Railway Company Hampden Northampton Streets Harrison Avenue Springfield Street McCrillis Bros Spring Lane T.S. Robie Somerset Street Ashburton Place Samuel Harrington North Bennett Street Ivory Bean Boston and Providence Railroad West Rutland Square Franklin Haven Et West Newton Street Committee On Finance Warren Bridge Charlestown Boston Curtis West Roxbury Park City Point Park Brighton Park Chartes River Muddy River East Boston Park Alderman Breck Committee On Parks Whitten O’brien Brat Maxen Dridge Roxbury Park Slade Haldeman City Hospital Joseph A. Tucker F. D. Edwards Bremn Street Speare, Gregory & Co Westchester Park A. H. Allen Rutherford Avenue Washington Park Garfield Wipnnepiscogee Board of Health Orleans Maverick Decatur Streets

New England Reformers Hold Burlington Meeting Addresses

The New England Reform Men's Association held a quarterly meeting at Music Hall in Burlington. Judge Elias M. Jencks opened the session with Vice President Bailey presiding. Gov. Long spoke in the afternoon on reform and home life. Numerous judges, clergymen, and reform leaders urged efforts to end alcohol sales and aid drunkards.

New England Reformed Men’s Association Music Hall Elias M. Jencks Providence RB. I Bailey New Hampshire Queen City Park Burlington Judge Jencks John C. Clem James Winston City Mr. Ford Wooster Leighton Chicago John Barton Lawrence George W. Peoniman Reform Clubs of Massachusetts Edwin Thompson Walpole Benjamin KR. Jewell Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society B. R. Jewell Gov. Long New England Association L. E. Spinvey Dr. Abbott Day Boston C. A. Hovey Southboro Total Abstinence Society Mr. Parker Chelsea Heath Augusta Reformer Col Frank Allen Washingtonian Home Waltham Street

Beautiful Wilton and Brussels Carpets Exhibit in Boston

John H. Pray, Sons & Co. showcases Bigelow Carpets from Clinton Mass in two large show windows. The designs are praised as equal or superior to prior efforts, with the fabrics earning medals and diplomas at Paris, Mechanics Fair, and New England Institute fairs. Pray claims exclusive Boston rights to the full Bigelow assortment.

John H. Pray, Sons & Co Wilton Brussels Bigelow Carpet Company Clinton Mass Bigelow Company Bigelow Boston

Fall Field Day of Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company held its annual fall field day starting at the armory in Faneuil Hall. Officers led the march to the Boston and Albany depot, with a large attendance, a concert on the hotel lawn, a grand evening hop, and plans for Ridge Hill farm visits and further events.

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Faneuil Hall Providence Boston and Albany William H.cundy Boston Henry G. Jordan Thomas F.temple Neponset Edward E. Allen Newton Warren S. Davis West Roxbury Charles A.fairbanks Newell A. Snompson A. C. Betteley Charles W. Stevens A. A. Folum Edward Wyman John F. Stevenson A. Fs Mert Isaac S. Burrill Samuel H. Leonard H. N. Crane N. A. M. Dudley John Dalton Thomas Restieaux, Jr E. &. A. Horton Sons Vintcent Latorme Geo. H. Alien Geo P. May Quartermas Frost James J. Smith John Telénarty Garfield Merchants’ Row South Market Street Commercial State Washington Lincoln Albany Wellesley Dudley Col Garnett Cescseee Nicolas Serectwon Ieee Keicr Bela March Csps Cunay R. B. R. Church Lucia Michaelis Samuel Hichborn Aids Ridge Hill Farm H. Hollis Haavewell

Boston Charity Receives Large Gift of Christian Reading

The Boston Reading Charity and Rev. J M Chick received over 800000 pages of first class Christian reading matter from Mrs John Spalding of Ayer to be given free to Boston’s poor and destitute including sailors. The donation, the largest yet from any New England lady, follows a push that has furnished free Christian literature totaling 3199000 pages in less than eighteen months.

Boston J. M. Chick John Spalding Ayer New England

Largest Bigelow Carpets Exhibit in Boston Showrooms

AK AW Carpets announces the largest, choicest display of Bigelow Wilton and Brussels carpets in Boston. The single week exhibit uses both show windows to showcase patterns and colors, with diplomas and medals cited as proof of quality and the Wilton and Brussels lines on offer.

Mascot bullion pile at New England Smelting Co East Boston

One hundred sixty bars of Mascot bullion weighing seventeen thousand six hundred pounds are piled at the New England Smelting Co works East Boston. Three more cars of high grade ore thirty seven tons are being unloaded. Furnaces run day and night. passes required from T Brigham Bishop Co F H Williams Co or Metallurgical Works 33 Hawkins street. Thos Binns Metallurgist Boston Oct 2 158i.

New England Hawkins Street Thos. Binns Boston

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