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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1880

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2

Hancock under Wall Street influence and Greenbacker charge

The Chicago Tribune portrays Hancock as dominated by Wall Street and advocates of the gold standard, rejecting greenbacks and urging currency contraction. Republican papers from New York call him an incorrigible Greenbacker, citing his dispatch to Plaisted and various acts.

Chicago Tribune Hancock Wall Street Belmont Hilton New York Thlancock

Pittsfield Daily reports party meeting signals and speaker choice

The item notes a Democratic meeting in New Jersey receiving a despatch from headquarters about whether to supply a free trade or protectionist speaker. It likens this to a Republican chairman in Connecticut who was asked if a conservative or bloody shirt speaker would fit his constituency.

Pittsfield New Daily New Jerseys Republian Connecticut State Committee Aws Congress Democratic Party Gen. Sheridan Johnson Chicago Grant South Mexico

Maine election results forecast governor victory for Fashion

A Paris paper reports Maine election returns indicate Mr. Fashion of the Democrats and fiduciary circulation supporters are poised to elect Governor by about 1500 votes. The dispatch notes the results are known so far and reflect a fusion candidate victory trend in the state.

Maine Fashion

Vermont publisher fined bond after selling paper

The Vermont press scene shows Col Clarke compelled to post a $25,000 bond promising not to engage with any Vermont newspaper again after selling his St Albans paper. The remark suggests hostility to journalistic competition from Clarke.

Vermont Col. Clarke St. Albans

Real Estate and Goods Sales Schedule Across Cities

A multi day sale listing in New York Philadelphia and city area shows real estate on Oct 8 and 12, carriages horses and harness on Oct 9, boots and shoes and carpets October 8 9 11 12, with firms including George R Wiehborn & Co Hatch & Co Wilmerding Hoguer Samuel Buntings Sons A S Richards Lippincott Son & Co and Johnson Moody & Co.

Malaga Horatio Harris & Co F. D. Osgood Samuel Hatch & Co Hichborn & Co Jerome S McDonald Boots W. K. Meeker & Co H. Harris & Co Leonard & Co S. Hateh & Co Samuel Hateh & Co Vress Goods Newark Wilmerding, Hognet & Co Boots and Shoes Philada Lippincott, Son & Co Dry Goods, Nations Philadelphia Samuel Bunting’s Sons & Co George R. Wiehborn & Co Hatch & Co New York Wilmerding, Hoguer & Co A. S. Richards & Co C. T. Walker Moses Colman & On Isburgh & Co Francis Henshaw & Co R. L. Day & Co Philad Lippincott, Son & Co S. Hatch & Co Johnson, Moody & Co C. G Wilmerding Hogue Roots and Shoes Newro & Hatch

Democratic Campaign Notes and Voter Outlook in New York

The dispatch reports Democratic and Republican campaign activity in New York and beyond. It notes Hancock and English gains, party splits in New York Albany and Connecticut, and rising voter registration in New York City. It mentions betting on outcomes and Barnum's campaign oversight in Indiana.

Grant Hancock interview tale fuels campaign narrative

The New York Times prints a Cincinnati despatch claiming Rev. C. H. Fowler recorded Grant's remarks on Hancock and Order No. 40. Grant criticizes Hancock's 1864 vote, notes his ambition, and explains the issuance of Order No. 40 amid Reconstruction battles, naming Sheridan and Johnson in a chain of command and describing political pressures shaping promotions.

The New York Times Cincinnati C. H. Fowler D.D Gen. Grant Gen Grants Galena Fowler Advocate New York Methodist Episcopal Church Hancock McClellan Congress Stanton Regular Army Army of the Potomac Andrew Johnson Johnson South Sheridan Department of Louisiana Louisiana Texas Reverdy Johnson Gen. Sheridan Gen. Hancock Washington Reconstruction Con

Grant defends interview with Dr Fowler amid Chicago row

Gen. Ulysses S Grant disputes Dr Fowler’s published synopsis as largely incorrect noting he spoke freely at Grants home with Mr Lamb and that Fowler later published misstatements. Grant corrects specifics on Hancock, order number 40, levee bonds, and Republican Chicago outcome while praising the article’s overall accuracy given its memory-based origin.

Chicago Gen. Grant C. H. Fowler Hncinnati Gazette War Department Grat Iancock McClellan Hancock Hardy Congress Jin Fowler Louisiana Reverdy Johnson Johnson Gov. Sheridan Bowler Mexico United States Grant Wis

New Haven and Bridgeport With No Elections In Connecticut

Connecticut results show Republicans leading in 75 of 142 towns with Democrats claiming a net gain and minor local issue emphasis. Stamford reports arrest of William Stankard for buying votes. constitutional amendment passes by about 9 600. New York Greenbacker withdraws from Pennsylvania race for Supreme Court. Delaware inspectors and assessors votes reflect Republican gains in Wilmington. Kent County remains Democratic. Congressional nominations go to George Beach in the First District of Connecticut and Col Edward L Gaul in New York’s Thirteenth District.

Boston New York Fowler Empire State Hancock Clubs Brooklyn New York City Davenport Hancock Garfield Harlem Bridge Republican Central Campaign Club Republican County Committee Arthur Albany County Frederick P. Olcott Union League Club Hancpeck Olcott Phelps, Dodge & Co Connecticut Indiana Ohio Associated Press New Haven Bridgeport Buffalo Charles W. McCune Democratic State Committee Erie County Solon Smith Hoffman House McCune Smith Conn Stamford William Stankard D.P. Dewees Pennsylvania Greenback Labor Party Gen. Weaver Murch National Greenback Labor Party of Pennsylvania Greenback Party Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Delaware Wilmington Del Kent County Hartford George Beach Beach & Co Smporters Poughkeepsie N. Y Col Edward L. Gaul Columbia

Constitutional amendment vote totals released from Arkansas

In Little Rock on October 5 official returns show 132,654 votes cast with 64,497 for the constitutional amendment. The majority against the amendment stands at 3,660 and may reach about 4,000.

LittL_e Rock Ark

Courtney Sails Solo In Evsenore Rowing Race

In Scipio New York on October 5 Courtney raced three miles alone after Riley failed to appear at Evsenore. He finished in 20 minutes 28.5 seconds and plans to row again tomorrow to beat 20 minutes 14.5 seconds for a $1000 purse.

Scipio N. Y Courtney Riley Evsenore

Turkey's Answer to Powers Promises and Demands

London reports reflect the Turkish note to ambassadors as defiant. It cites ceding territory to Montenegro if naval demonstrations cease and hints at reforms in Asia Minor, Europe, and debt arrangements while pressuring Albanians over Dulcigno.

Turkey London The Daily News Europe Montenegro Constantinople Porte Dulcignao Greece Volo Larissa Metzovo Jarina Arta Asia Minor

Five Forks movement testimony and city news from Warren Court

Brevet Col. Baker testified on division movements at Five Forks during the Warren Court inquiry. Generals Davies Merritt and Tre main testified. Maj Vanderbilt Allen was cross examined. The funeral of Dr. W A Halleck was held at University Place Presbyterian Church. A Williams burg stabbing occurred over jealousy. A new body was found in the Hudson River Tunnel with nine more expected. Col John A Sleicher resigned from the NY Associated Press to join the Denver Tribune. Epizootic spreads with 8000 horses affected. Jerome Park races postponed. London-bound athletes O Leary and others sailed. Walter Olphine, 28, committed suicide. Jane Requey accused of trying to poison Mrs Gibbs.

New York Warren Court of Inquiry Baker Five Forks Vanderbilt Allen Warren Henry E Davies Wesley Merritt H. Edwin Tremain W. A. Halleck American Tract Society University Place Presbyterian Church Williamsburg Adam Krebs Willian Pollock Jennie Washington Hudson River Col John A. Sleicher New York State Associated Press Denver Tribune Telegram Jerome Park O'Leary Dobler Guyon Fearn Herth Davies Taylor London Walter T. Olphine Young Men’s Christian Association Jane Requey J. W. Gibbs

Mint predicts silver coinage near twenty eight million

Mr Burchard director of the mint said the coinage of silver at the United States mints in the last fiscal year would total about 28 000 000 dollars. Including bullion exports and arts use the annual silver production stands near 38 000 000 dollars a small drop from last year. The National Fair Association opened its second annual exhibition with a mercantile procession and J S Blackburn of Kentucky led the opening ovation. Races were postponed due to threatening weather. Secretary Schurz plans one Indiana speech at Fort Wayne tomorrow night before returning to Washington Friday morning.

Washington Burchard Mint United States National Fair Association Fair Grounds J. S. C. Blackburn Kentucky Interior Department Schurz Indiana Fort Wayne

Gasoline Explosion Kills Three Children in Lavilla

In Lavilla a suburb of Jacksonville, Mrs. William Clarke burned her gasoline stove incident. The reservoir ignited causing a fierce blast injuring Mrs. Clarke and three children. Two children died at once, the mother expected to survive, and the Clarke family is prominent locally.

Jacksonville Fla Lavilla William Clarke

Vermont Legislature Prospects for 1905 Session

Vermont lawmakers arrive in Montpelier to form early Senate and House staffs. Senate officers include Edward S. Dana as president pro tempore and Chauncy W. Brownell Jr. as secretary with Alvin White doorkeeper. House leaders name J L Martin as speaker and Henry N. Newell as clerk with Hiram S. Keels doorkeeper. chaplain choices open for both houses. Governor’s message due Thursday. likely no action beyond seat drawing tomorrow.

Montpelier Vermont Senate Edward 8. Dana Addison County Chauncy W. Brownell, Jr Burlington Alvin White House J. L. Martin Londonderry Henry N. Newell Shelburne Hiram 8. Keels Highgate F. H. Brown

Brooklyn Woman Arrested for Subletting Hired Piano

Mrs Ellen Peck of 307 Putnam Avenue Brooklyn was arrested on an order from Judge Lawrence jailed at Raymond Street on charges of misdemeanor sub letting a piano she hired. She had previously faced allegations of obtaining 19000 from B T Babbitt in 1878 and 20000 worth of diamonds from John D Brady, but each time she escaped conviction.

New York Ellen Peck Putnam Avenue Brooklyn Raymond Street Lawrence Peck B. T. Babbitt John D. Brady

Christiancy misses filing answer in divorce cross bill

Washington Oct 5 Today marked the last day Christiancy could answer his wife's cross bill for divorce. He did not file, and counsel will move for a pro forma decree. An answer prepared in South America sits with his lawyer but he refuses to file it.

Washington, D. C Ministr Christiancy

Union Row At Rathbone Stove Works Sparks 237 Moulders Strike

In Albany on October 5 six hundred stove workers faced a stoppage after 237 moulders walked out. The strike followed a dispute over the union president who, as a foreman, was fined five dollars for rule violations and refused to pay, prompting calls for his discharge that the firm did not grant.

Albany, N. Y Rathbone, Sard & Co

Lowell trio arrested in blackmail conspiracy case

Lowell Massachusetts October 5 police arrested Joseph B Andrews his wife and a young physician on a charge of conspiring to blackmail Lyman W Forbes The police say Andrews and his wife admitted guilt but claimed the physician urged them to extort payment of a debt The parties lured Forbes into a questionable situation.

Lowell Mass Joseph B. Andrews Lyman W. Forbes Andrews Forbes Juto

Seventy-first Meeting of Foreign Missions Opens in Lowell

The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions held its seventy-first annual session in Lowell Massachusetts with President Mark Hopkins presiding. Reports showed large receipts led by Otis bequest, ongoing missions across Africa Asia and the Americas, and renewed growth in churches and schools though missionary numbers declined.

Lowell Mass American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Mark Hopkins Williamstown J. O. Means Syracuse N. Y E. K. Alden Lord Stratford de Redcliffe States of Otis Massachusetts Langdon S. Ward Esaq Asa Otis New London Conn European Turkey Turkey Eastern Mabratta Madura Ceylon Foochow North China Japan Sandwich Islands Micronesia Dakota Western Mexico Spain Austria West Central Africa N. T. Clark Prudential Committee D. W. Osgood China Africa Clark J. M. Manning Boston Kirk Street Church New Old South Church

Fire in a Leadville Mine Ends Work in Several Mines

A Leadville fire started in the Chrysolite mine shaft when a sick miner dropped a candle. The blaze spread via connected mines Vulcan Chrysolite Little Chief Annie Climax and Little Pittsburg at 120 feet depth. Twelve men were overcome by smoke but saved. Bulkheads kept the fire confined and all shafts sealed for four days. work to pause in all mines for a week or more. Damaged estimated at £20,000 with no serious injuries.

Denver Leadville Vulcan Little Chief Annie Climax Little Pittsburg

Grand Three Day Celebration Marks Battle Anniversary

Charlotte reports a three day commemoration at King's Mountain with 2000 attendees and a reunion of States. The event on the battlefield featured Ferguson's grave, prayers, and speeches by regional leaders. A large camp, wagon arrivals, and planned illustrations of the original battle signal a major regional gathering.

North South Carolina Ferguson Daniel J. Fowl North Carolina Gov. Jettar E. D. Butler Georgia Nixon Vandyke Tennessee Frant United States Army South

Wages Cut at A. W. Sprague Mills Trigger Local Strikes

In Providence on October 5 a 10 percent wage reduction was imposed at the A. W. Sprague Manufacturing Company now under trustee. Natick workers struck and mills shut. Efforts to enlist Arctic and Quidneck mill workers failed. The trustee remains indifferent about reopening Natick mills.

Providence, R. J A. & W. Sprague Manufacturing Company Natick Arctic Quidneck Natick Mills

City Council Finalizes Ganthreaux Inquiry Findings

The New Orleans City Council concluded its probe into the ex-Sheriff Ganthreaux affairs noting that the current tax collection system is defective and in need of reform. The session closed with no further明确 conclusions documented beyond this assessment.

New Orleans Ganthreaux

Church Trouble Over Pastor Reflects Deep Divisions

At Perkins Street Baptist Church a meeting drew 400 to 500 members after Rev. J. J. Muller announced his farewell. Members voted to reject the resignation. he agreed to stay as associate pastor, with evangelist duties for part of each year.

M. T. Shackett Vergennes Darwin Rider Middlebury Robert Mannery Hod Gorham Bates College E. F. Burrill J. W. Chadwick Florence A. Dudley S. Flanders Ella H. Haskell Ella L. Knowles C. A.chase A. Beetle KH. R. Chadwick T.S. Sampson T. Dunning Katie A. McVey Emma F. Bates H. Little Robert W. Laird Paseumpsic Railroad Haverhill N. H Ingham and Mitchell Littleton A. P. Carpenter Bath Rand Lisbon Lada, Roy Drew and Jordan Lancaster A. F. Batchellor John D. Spring Lebanon Unitarian Church Lawrence Mr. Sanborn Issi Spaulding Edward C. Bassick Atlantic Bridgeport Perkins Street Miller Oswald F. A. Bixby Boston Somerville Nathaniel Jennison Bixby Jennison

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