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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1882

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Widespread Maine and Georgia news ripples across districts

A Maine incident reports William Owen shooting Willian Emmons near Ferry Road in Saco. In Winterport N. E. Hall is found dead, presumed to have fallen from a wharf. Bangor sees Deputy Marble escorting smuggler Lewis H. Grant to Portland. Rockland fraud suspect John Full allegedly faked a theft to cover business failure. Colby University seeks 35,000 for Waterville Institute building with another 15,000 for Houston and Hebron feeders. Alfred court closes two weeks with $9,674 jury verdict for E. C. Staples against Orchard Beach railroad. In Georgia Democrats sweep counties. Stephens leads by 40,000–50,000 statewide with large majorities in multiple districts.

William Owen Saco Willian Emmons N. E. Hall Winterport United States Marble Bangor Lewis H. Grant Bay Campobello Grant Portland John Full Blackington Corner Rockland Trinity Commandery Sir Augusta Winthrop St. Omer Waterville West Waterville Town Hall Colby University Waterville Classical Institute Coburn Houston Hebron Colby Judicial Court Alfred Peters E. C. Staples Old Orchard House Orchard Beach Railroad Company Staples J. B. Reed George Wolfboro Levi T. Haley Winnipisseogee Newmarket Village Diamond Bridge Plymouth Portsmouth New Hampshire National Guard Gov. Goodwin Greenland Boston and Maine Dover Pemigewasset Valley Mad River Campton Rockingham Park Messenger Boy John W Dover Democrat A. S. Powers Walnut Street Nashua Concord Samuel Merrill Charles Sennett Newbury James Williams William Leonard Francis E. French Franklin Fret Blodgett Charles Campbell John H. Russell, Jr Andover Rose Dailey Manchester Oliver Rivers John Martin Charles F. Garland Strafford Daniel Sanborn

Hartford Democrats Name Gallagher Chairman at State Convention

The Connecticut Democratic state convention in Hartford chose James G. Gallagher of New Haven as temporary chairman and later as permanent president after debates over delegates' residency. Balloting for governor yielded Waller with a majority, leading to his acclamation amid disputes and a complex roll-call process. The meeting also opposed substituting delegates and discussed Morris vs Waller as ballot choices.

Fifth District Cambridge Selwyn Zigzag Bowman Thomas M. Waller Connecticut Democrats Young Democracy Waller Wailer Connecticut Democracy Connecticut Hubbard Ingersoll Tom Waller Delaware Wilmington Aes Newcastle Sussex Kent Dick” Harrington Saulsbury Harrington Lynn Daniel Lawrence Medford William T. van Nostrand Boston Converse Davis Lodge Anet Odge James N. Buffum George Foster Buffum Democracy Springfield Butfam Greenback Quest Ir. Buffum Lucius Beebe Bowman Beebe Mr. Buffam Greenback Party Foster Rice Worcester Mass 10Th Congressional District Henry F. Harris West Boylston T. C. Bates North Brookfield F. J. Barnard Joseph Lassell Whitinsville Velerius Yatt Upton William W. Rice F. A. Gasixell Fred. J. Barnard George H. Ball Charles A. Merrill George P. Ladd Spencer Charles A. Denny Leicester Sylvester Bostwick Barre P. L. Dyane Brookfield George W.hobbs Uxbridge George M. Whittaker Southbridge Josiah Lassell Charles D. Morse Millbury George M. Knowlton George Rh. Marble Webster D. M. Hubbard Grafton Henry F. Brown Branfield F. A. Gaskell Col. B.r. Stevens Clinton Lorace Gr. Hobbs Auburn Slarvey B. Wilder Register of Deeds Edward A. Brown Country Duell George O. Duell Davis Halli Newton Gen. Butler Tremont Hall Newtonville A. G.stanchfield Walter White F. Barker George E. Pike Dexter Whipple J. W. Stover C. P. Harkins G. C. Oakes Daniel Bates B. Murphy T. B. Fitz M. J. Duane Eae i Raymond C. T. Tuttle Benjamin Bourne Andréw Kaupp D. Y T. Bunker W. EF. Plummer John Dolan R. T. Sullivan J. Brundrett A. O. Swett J. H. Cahill Amos L. Hale S.M. Jackson D. Foley Democratic State Committee Democratic State Central Committee Washington Street Butler Washington Col. French Cengre Templehall Campridgeport Salem Democratic City Committee Daniel B. Lord William M. Collins The Mechanics Charitable Association Ward 19 Shawmut Avenue Sandwich Crapo Burnham George C. van Benthuyse E. B. Weld Ward C. W. Currier W. H. Flynn S. J. A. Twycross Financial Committee C. Lund H. M. Mudgett United States Chelsea Hallett Hartford Conn James G. Gallagher New Haven William Hamersley Committee On Permanent Organization J. G. Gallagher Gallagher Committee On Democratic Party Arthur Congress Republican Party House of Representatives General Assembly Highth Ephraim Williams Stonington New London A. N. Baldwin New Milford Luzon B. Morris John L. Hunter Willimantic E. A. Buck Windham Bouton Waterbury Morris Marden Stamford A. ¥. Burr Hartford Times Luton B. Morris Parsons New Haven Register C. M. Joslin W. W. Eaton Scattering A. E Burr George G. Summer Daniel P. McMann Derby D. Ward Northrup Middletown Charles C. Cammerford Mr. Kennedy Naugatuck Daniel E. McMahan Sioney I. Clark West Hartford Helmabnd Zacher Gunn Milford Tom Myers Collinsville McMahan Cummerford Zacher Northrup D. W. Northrup Alfred R. Goodrich Vernon R. Sanford Redding State Central Committee Jas. G. Gallagher Burr the Times Pennsylvania Railroad Company Edison Jerry Cox Nashville N. C Will Rose San Francisco Cheyenne Rose Henry Halloway Prospect Tenn Rodgers Westgate O’brien Frederick Cavendish England Jamaica Fionoula Sandwich Islands Alaska Northwest Quippelle Regina Dewdney Saskatchewan Philadelphia Highway Department Peabody Educational Fund New York Bisop Whipple Hayes Hamilton Fish Waite of the Christian Church Albany N. Pos Canada A. W. Coan Dayton Ohio D. A. Lang North Carolina South Maryland Wilkinson Railway Age Iowa Pennsylvania Georgia California Colorado Texas Ironton Eamma McAfee Will Ridenour Lawrence Furnace Ridenour Washington Avenue St. Louis Twelfth J.C. Love W. L. Morton Missouri Pacific Railroad Vankee C. W. Dorman Col A. R.*easton Katie Zimmerman

Carlisle of Kentucky Aims for House Leadership and Presidency

Special Correspondent details John G. Carlisle of Kentucky as a prolific, plainspoken lawmaker with strong support in the House. He began in Kentucky politics before moving to Washington, where he shapes Democratic policy, commands respect, and spends long hours at the Riggs House, prioritizing work over fashion or leisure.

Boston Post Washington John G. Carlisle Kentucky Covington House of Representatives Carlisle State Senate Congress Washingington New York Boston Mr. Carlisle Mr. Morrison Mr. Randall Europe Concen Riggs House Holrman New England White House Corrington House Ways and Means Moore David A. Wells Mgr Treasury Ele Cincinnati Kentucky Court of Appeals Thurman Kentucky Senate Keifer Shio Mr. Frye

Dover Man Catches Eight Foot Shark at York Beach

A Dover man captured a shark eight feet long weighing about 500 pounds at York beach. The incident adds to a string of coastal sightings and serves as a vivid local curiosity amid New Hampshire coastal life.

Dover York Beach Jonathan M. Taylor Tilton Senate Portsmouth Navy Yard Internal Revenue New Hampshire Ihsl

Fire sweeps several towns in brief regional blazes

Across New England and neighboring areas on October 4 fires damaged homes and businesses in Rowley Newburyport Bridgeport and Salem while other outbreaks hit Bangor Philadelphia Montreal Belleville Wilkes-Barre and more. Losses range from thousands to tens of thousands with many workers affected.

Newburyport Mass Rowley Ipswich Bridgeport Conn James Watson, Jr Craighead & Elwell Watson Bangor Pierre McConville Hammond Street Philadelphia Belleville Ont Downey & V Reston Salem Union Street T. T. Mooney Oss Montreal Hawley & Son J. C. McLaren Notion Wilkesbarre Stanton Air Shaft Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company

Anniversary of Eastern Convocation Marks Half Century

Grace church Newton hosts a sem i centennial celebration of the Eastern Convocation of the Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts and its 200th meeting with large attendance. Rev T Edson rector St Annes Lowell is named dean, Rev Drown vice dean, and Wells secretary treasurer. Bishop Clark of Rhode Island gives closing address as services continue.

Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Grace Church Newton T. Edson D. D St.Anne’s Church Lowell Mr. Drown Newburyport Boston FF. Fales Christchurch Waltham J. J. Beers Thomas M. Clark Diocese of Rhode Island

Harvard Athletic Association Meeting Reports and Reforms

A well attended Harvard Athletic Association meeting in Holden chapel discusses surplus funds, proposed levelling of Jarvis field, track enlargement, and a high fence to curb dead-headism. Plan includes a paid track-keeper, selective athlete training, and limited races. officials report solid finances and strong Harvard results with six firsts and six seconds.

Harvard Athletic Association Holden Chapel Lowell Wendell Intertorest Norton Jarvis Field Harvard New York Polo Grounds Columbia Cambridge New York City Morison G. E. Lowell G. B. Morrison T. J. Coolidge C. H. Atkinson

Civil Court Proceedings and Local Notices in Marblehead

In a Wednesday session before Judge Pitman the main civil case was Edwin Wentworth v Bowler of Canton for trespass and crop damage. A separate criminal writ involving Mary McCarty of Canton questioned commitment records. Probate granted administration for several estates. insolvency hearings held for Howard Jenkins and others. Local items cover railway negotiations, Marblehead Democratic resolutions on Joseph Turner, police court fines, and upcoming Republican conventions plus property transfers and city ordinances hearings.

Charles Rolfe Joseph N. Rolfe Newbury Newburyport Central District Court Worcester Damon Superior Court Joseph O. Farwell Holden John F. Bates Leicester Eaglebridge Troy Boston Road Merrimac Billerica Mr. Saunders Chelmsford Eises Snell Lawrence Lowell David M. O’brien A. McPheters Aiken Street Pitman Superior Edwin Wentworth Edward Bowler Canton H.T. Buswell Edward Avery Mary McCarty Henry I. Downing Superior Criminal Court Issland Justice Field Dedham Sherburn Hyde Park George H. Miller George O. Fuller Franklin Charles Steere George W. Wiggin B. Darling Boston Asa French Washington, D. C Alabama Marblehead Young Men’s Democratic Club Joseph P. Turner Democratic Party Palestine Odd Fellows Lewiston Lynn Worombus James F. Bisbee George E. Stewart Melvin Black South Common Vine Streets Martin C. Heald City Hall Salem Patrick Buckley James Cullen John Sullivan Danvers Washington Street No Church Sheron D. Perkins Haverhill Cornet Band Salem Brass Band

Address by Grand Master Forrester at Odd Fellows session

At Wednesday morning’s session Grand Master William T. Forrester of Richmond Virginia delivered a very interesting address. He represented the order’s goals and urged unity and service among members.

Sumner Plymouth Rock Bay State Harvard Arlington Street Boylston Street Mechanics Grand United Order of Odd Fellows William T. Forrester Richmond

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