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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1882

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Portrait of Grover Cleveland Emerges as Likeness

The description portrays Grover Cleveland as stout with a large head and Websterian forehead, a heavy tightly trimmed moustache, and a resemblance to Corkhill known during the Guiteau trial era.

Grover Cleveland Mr. Cleveland Corkhill Guiteau

Political Cyclones in Ohio Election Forecasts

As Columbus reports, both Republican and Democratic committees project varied county wins and state majorities a week before the election. Estimates range from Democrats leading in key cities to Republicans gaining more statewide votes, with forecasts for congressional seats and heavy party spending.

Boston Butler Bishop CoLumBus Republican Committee Democratic Committee Cincinnati Enquirer Dem Cincinnati Cleveland Enquirerman

A Tense Georgia Gubernatorial Race Predicted

Special despatch from Atlanta notes two candidates Alexander H. Stephens Democrat and Gen Gartrell Republican. The Atlanta Constitution forecasts a Democratic win by about 50,000 and a solid party majority in both legislative chambers. The piece highlights apathy, urban turnout, and a push to mobilize votes amid financial campaigning.

Atlanta United States Alexander H. Stephens Gen. Gartrell Atlanta Constitution Stephens Fulton Gartrell Congress Dimicrat

Poisoned bouquet case and post office savings scandal

Prof W C Tilden reports arsenic in the Guiteau bouquet saying over five grains were present, enough to kill if swallowed. Corkhill notes ongoing investigation to identify the poisoner. Also: postmasters misusing stamp funds. Atlantic Boiler Works wins boiler contract for Iboston post office. star route surplus projected.

Washington W. C. Tilden Corkhill Guiteau Army Medical Museum Reinsch Tresenius von Babo Marsh Iboston Atlantic Boiler Works

Mayor Converse Nominated for Congress in Sixth District

The Sixth District Republicans nominate Mayor Converse of Malden for Congress on the 130th ballot amid speculation over Fifth District Democratic convention results in Cambridge. Potential nominees Morse Raymond Russell loom, with Morse favored for likely victory among independents. President Arthur visit plans in Boston outlined with state militia parade and receptions.

Cambridge Congress Messrs Leopold Morse Boston Charles Theodore Russell Charles E. Raymond T. Dana & Co Ir. Morse Mr. Raymond Bowman Raymond Morse Russell

Converse Nominated for Congress on 130th Ballot

In the Sixth District Republican convention Hon. E. S. Converse of Malden won the nomination after 130 ballots. The final tally gave Converse 55 votes, Lodge 39, Davis 10, and Frost 1, with order restored and move to unanimous nomination. A district committee was selected and the convention adjourned sine die at 5:50 AM.

Converse Congress Malden Lodge Davis Frost Sol. W. HH. Hart Chelsea Carroll D. Wright Davis II Mr. Converse E. A. Stevens J. Henry Norcross Medford Allen G. Shepherd Lynn Col. W. H. Hart J. W. Hill Charlestown William A. Russell Lowell Mass Eighth Congressional District Huntington Hall G. A. Marden T. J. Marsh, Jr Tewksbury C. A. Stott Garfield Butler Republican Party Lawrence W. F. Gile Russell Byron Truell Mr. Aver Methuen G. A. Graves Groton J. W. Adams Littleton William Whiting Greenfield Washington Hall Howard M. Lane Leominster Charles C. Stevens Ware J. C. Pratt Deerfield Himary P. Clarke Holyoke Daniel H. Newton Arthur A. Smith Coleraine Arthur A. Hill Northampton Edward P. Loring Fitchburg Edward M. Rockwell H. B. Spencer Thaddeus Grouse Hatfield Henry O. Smith Shelburne Henry McCloud Amherst George Jewett Fitchbure Committee On Credentials Plainfield Whiting Norcross Bond Winn EK. Moody Boynton Essex County Essex Salem Charles H. Litchman Marblehead J.P. Gardiner Danvers E. P. Smith Litchman Committee On Israel Andrews Arthur Averill Greenback Party Party of Guiteau LF Smith Averill Smith E. Moody Boynton West Newbury TL. M. Nelson Georgetown Boynton Gilbert de la Matur Indiana L. R. Power Andrews A. H. Paton Charles A. Litehman Middleboro Plymouth Republican Convention, Held At the Town Hall M. H. Cushing W. L. Chipman Arthur Lord Peleg McFarlin Carver McFarlin State Central Committee Woburn Middlesex Grand Army John T. Maguire Josiah Hovey Winchester Oliver Perkins Wakefield Thomas Salmon Norfolk Wesleyan Hall Asa French Gen Washington Street Butler Club Democratic State Committee Maj. Coveny Cambridge Commonwealth Tance Bishop Union Hall Boylston Street Messrs Frost and

Portland Harbor Man in Fatal Peach Stone Incident

George Ross of Portland harbor swallowed a peach stone and is likely to die. Dogs have caused havoc in York county with several hundred killed recently. Prescott the escaped murderer traced to South Waldoboro. he may be captured soon after supper Monday. Portland Steam Packet company’s new steamer, built by John Englis & Sons, will be 250 feet long with 100 state rooms and capacity for 790 passengers. A Rockland despatch claims John Fuller staged a robbery and fight. detective Wood of Boston investigated. Bath officials vote to offer 500 dollars for evidence leading to conviction in the Joseph Purington assault and death. The 27th annual Lincoln County Agricultural and Horticultural Society fair opens at Damariscotta, with strong stock show and large attendance expected. Knox Agricultural fair opens at Rockport village with notable household goods, needlework, paintings, and a three-day schedule ending with a cattle show on Wednesday.

George Ross Portland Harbor York County Prescott South Waldoboro Portland Steam Packet Company John Englis & Sons Brooklyn Rockland John Fuller Wood Boston Cry and Aldermen Bath Joseph Purington Lincoln County Agricultural and Horticultural Society Damariscotta Knox Agricultural Fair Rockport Village

Dover Light and Insurance Pact Ends in amicable settlement

The electric light and insurance companies at Dover have settled their difficulties. Four street lights will be used this week. Coos and Essex counties fair opened at Lancaster with fine weather and unusually large entries. The Lakes area camp meetings after a spiritualist gathering saw new development with long term meeting contracts and grounds planned for summer use.

Dover Coos Essex Counties Lancaster Circuit Court of the United States District of New Hampshire Concord Clar Supreme Court Merrimac County Allen Nens Lake Sunapee Hillsboro County Litchfield Londonderry Taylor’s Falls Bridge Nashua Hudson Windham Pelham Kearsarge Warner Webster J. B. Sanborn East Concord Messrs. Kimball and Clark Canterbury James Fellows W. W. Lasear Henniker Walters Harriman Hopkinton Cornet Band

Vermont Chronicle: Local deaths and crimes reported

Multiple Vermont items include John Dunbar of Chelsea killed by woods injuries, Henry Shortsleeves 20 dies of lockjaw from a car incident, and Dan Pope of Kirby lose harness and apples. Also robberies, indictments, arrests, and a missing Barnet man. liquor agency refusals, a bell sent for recasting, and a race of legal cases in Burlington.

John Dunbar Chelsea Frank Duval Burlington Ira Savith Monkton J. A. Huntley Essex Royce Waterbury Henry Shortsleeves Rutland House Senate Daniel W. Pope Kirby RE. D. Fuller St. Albans John Johnson Barnet H. Kimball West Randolph Edward Lawrence George Painter Edward Arnell James Garrow Randolph Barton Methodist Church Paul Boston Stewart George Jackson

Scull Regatta at Lake Massabesic Sparks Local Controversy

A large Manchester crowd watched Lake Massabesic regatta events but found them unsatisfactory. Six starters in the single scull race included Lee, Riley, Hosmer, Driscoll, McInerney and Casey with Hosmer winning and Riley protesting the finish. Courtneya exhibition pull drew mixed support amid disputes over management and alleged pool betting.

Manchester N. H Lake Massabeshc Plaisted Conley Hamm Elliot Courtney Riley George Lee John Cree Lee Cree Massabesie House Ten Eyck Hillsborough County Rockingham Daniel F. Healey Union Springs Hanlan Hosmer Driscoll Meinerney Casey McInerney West End Forest River St. Mary’s Manchesters Emmets Exmmets Pawlen

Cut Rates on Two Railroads Sparks Rate War Today

Beginning today the Eastern railroad will run 42 express trains daily between Lynn and East Boston with five cent fares including ferry tickets to the city. The Revere Beach and Lynn Line matches with six rides for a dollar and reduced season tickets, while the Narrow Gauge endorses five cent fares across its route. Both sides vow to serve working people and increase service, including half hourly express trains.

Eastern Railroad Lynn East Boston City Eastern Revere Beach Boston Eastern Road South Ferry West Lynn Marginal Street Tuttle Lucius Tuttle Hkastern Railroad Ile Lynn and Revere Beach Lynn and Beach Waldron Boston, Revere Beach Salem Peabody Marlehead

Nevin Replies to Bigelow on Mexican Railroads

Mr. W W Nevin in the New York Times rebuts Mr Bigelow’s attack on Mexican railways. He lists concessions by Mexican National Mexican Central Guaymas Sinaloa and Durango and other lines, discusses costs subsidies and earnings and argues practical railroading over doctrinaire theory. He notes immigration and government role and concludes that Mexican trade with the US is expanding and worth backing New Orleans Galveston and other cities are moving to profit from it.

W. W. Nevin New York Times Sinaloa Ftisdic Oriental Gouid-De Gress Guaymas Mexico Europe United States New York Colorado Boston Bigelow Utah Colorado Plateau Hindostan Tierra Caliente England Hengist Horsa Massachusetts Canada Louisiana Maximilian Washington Nevin Sonora Central and National Pacific Railways Russia Japan Galveston Jouston San Francisco Denver New Orleans Monterey Chihuahua America

Harvard Boat Club Elects Officers and Debates Columbia Row

About 200 Harvard College and graduates met in Holden chapel for the annual Harvard University Boat Club meeting. C. P. Curtis Jr was elected president with Perrin vice president Sexton treasurer and Bayles secretary. Committees were named to coordinate cups dinners and racing plans with Columbia amid a lengthy debate over the Harvard Columbia controversy and the canceled race.

Holden Chapel Harvard University Boat Club C. P. Curtis, Jr C. P. Perrin L. E. Sexton W.C. Bayles Yale Hammond Harvard Columbia Flarvard-Yale Bancroft Col. Bancroft Columbias

Grand United Order Holds First Biennial Convention

Nearly 200 delegates from southern and northern lodges attended in a North Russell Street church gathering. The organization, largely African descent, reports about 30 000 US members with charters from England. Officers were elected and a public parade plus entertainment planned for Friday.

Grand United Order of Odd Fellows United States Canada West Indies North Russell Street Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida North and South Carolina Tennessee Arkansas Virginia Kentucky Ohio Indiana Iowa Ilinois Missouri Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware New York New Jersey Maine Connecticut Massachusetts Order of Odd Fellows England John Thornton William T. Forrester Richmond Committee Edward H. Morris Chicago Prof. Green Harry Wilson C. B. Wilson New Orleans J. P. Jenifer Boston A. B. Lattimore Thomas Banfield Charitable Mechanics’ Building

French Statue of Liberty Pedestal Fund Delays Gaining Ground

Rumors say the French presentation committee contemplates gifting the statue to Boston amid inaction by New Yorkers. Maurice, French vice consul, denies official knowledge of such plans, while Evarts and Babcock lead fundraising efforts stalled by debate over raising via capitalists or popular subscription. The foundation is ready, costing $75 000, with pedestal costs at $150 000 to $200 000 and the Bartholdi statue valued at 2 to 3 million francs.

Congress Bedloe New York Paige Boston Maurice New Yeek Sun William M. Evarts Samuel D. Babcock Richard Butler Mr. Butler Evarts Mr. Babcock M. Bartholdi

Boston Man Shoots Self in Providence Hotel Mystery

A 46 year old man registered as Thomas Jefferson at Hopkins's hotel Providence and was found dead next day from a self inflicted revolver shot. A key ring with a tag reading T. J. Averill Boston identified his true name. He had two daughters, one in Maine and one near Boston. Mrs Hattie F Fletcher of 70 Zeigler St Boston Highlands is named as the married daughter. Notification of the death has reached the relatives. The incident occurred about three weeks prior to public disclosure.

Bancroft Newport Brewster Philadelphia United States Portsmouth Gardner Bay Europe Henry Stearns Nashua Jessie ©. Tileston A. A. Tileston Dorchester Street Boston J. J. Lewis Palmer Bath Albany American Congregational Union Newark Oliver Wendell Homes Noah Porter Howard Crosby Mark Hopkins James McCosh J. G Benjamin P. Shillaber Boston Transcript Frank W. Cram General Eastern Maine Central Railroad Leavitt Boothby Maine Central Portland Tucker St. John and Maine New Brunswick Railways Penobscot Valley Maine Maritime Provinces Fall River Robert Welch Whitensville YP. B. Johnson Holyoke Frank Gibson North Brookfield Charles Cleveland Spencer Lawrence Low Yell Road Wilmington Cape Cod Plymouth Adelaide A. Fisher Rosetta Nightingale Cynthia Cahoon Stanton Fisher Attleboro Boston and Providence Jimmy Attleboro Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Association Gov. Long Messrs Hayward Fisher Elliott Providence Hopkins’s Thomas Jefferson T. J. Averill Hattie F. Fletcher Zeigler Street Boston Highlands

JULIANNA LODE MINING COMPANY Grows in Colorado District

The Colorado mining scene shows diverse wealth in silver gold copper iron coal timber and water with Custer county leading. The Julianna Lode Mining Company in this district promises strong dividends under capable management with prime shipping facilities and a $5 million capital stock. The transfer office is 191 Washington street Boston Room 26. Secretary C H Mosher can provide details.

Colorado Pennsylvania Custer County Julianna Lode Mining Company Washington Street Boston C. H. Mosher Commercial World

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