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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1880

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Pillsbury Earns Notable Reception in Ohio

Since arriving in Ohio the Hon. Eben F. Pillsbury has been greeted as a governor by the Buckeyes. He is praised for solid work for Hancock and English and has spoken to large crowds following Blaine and Boutells, gaining a favorable reception.

Ohio Eben F. Pillsbury Buckeyes Pillsbury Hancock English Blaine Boutells

Weather outlook for New England and Middle States

Warmer clear or fair weather in New England and Middle States with southeast to southwest winds. Barometer steady or slowly falling. Northwest region sees a fall in temperature with northwesterly winds and rising barometer along with local rain and partly cloudy conditions.

New England Middle States

Republicans Fear Ohio Vote and Indiana Fraud Storm

Dispatches from New York report Republican anxiety over Ohio turning wavering and Indiana voter intimidation fears. Chicago sources note repeaters flooding Indiana under fugitive leaders, while Indiana businessmen mock the scare as campaign buncombe. Dems in Ohio hold large torchlight and mass meetings as campaigns heat up.

Boston Post New York Ohio Indiana Garfield Indianapoli Barnum Indianapolis United States Chicago Democratic Republican Independent Evening Journal Democratic Party Porter Congress

Col Forney and Others Predicting a Walk Over

Col Forney and other observers foresee an easy victory while Gen Grant faces allegations and claims raised in an anonymous letter writer’s averments. Hancock’s physician emphasizes restraint in tone and cautions against sensationalism amid the controversy.

Col. Forney Gen. Grant Hancock

Bayard Addresses Philadelphia Merchants on New Deal Critics

Senator Bayard spoke to about 100 leading Philadelphia merchants at the Academy of Music criticizing Republican scare rhetoric and urging unity beyond local interests. He argued for Democratic protection of national prosperity, praised Hancock, and defended hard money while advocating commercial control over banking.

Philadelphia Senator Bayard Academy of Music Bayard Academy Henry Bratem Pennsylvania Gen. Garfield New York Garfield Maine Hancock United States Lie Congress of the Filancock Fom Bayard Americus Club Reading

Democrats Confident of Winning a Decisive Illinois Victory

Chicago reports from Oct. 10 note prominent Illinois Democrats visiting the city share optimistic views on the state campaign. They credit Maine results, Ohio and Indiana prospects, and a growing reserve vote, predicting Judge Trumbull’s gubernatorial win with broad cross party support and lawyer influence across Knox, Rock Island, Gallatin, Saline, and other counties.

Cniiaco Ilinois Chicago Maine Ohio Indiana Illinois Hio Judge Trumbull Bim Knox County Rock Island Gallatin Sal Zamon Will Iroquois Macoupin St. Clair McLean Adams Trumbull

Governors Unite Behind Hancock in Rebel Claims Debate

The World reports nine Southern state governors endorse Gen Hancocks letter on rebel claims. Maryland officials also back the letter though Maryland is not in the solid South. Montgomery Blair criticizes Grant and predicts a Democratic victory in November. Unionists confident they will carry Maine.

New York Herald Stevenson Gen Hancock Governor’s Island Gov. Stevenson Indiana Ohio Col John W. Forney Pennsylvania Gen. Hancock Gen. Grant Grant Army of the Lincoln Nrew York North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Texas Tennessee Hamilton Carroll Maryland White New York Montgomery Blair Democratic National Committee Blair Maine

Tilden Telegram Boosts Ohio Democrats in 1876 Campaign

A telegram from Samuel J. Tilden to John G. Thompson, read at Ohio Democratic rallies, urges Democrats to measure sacrifices highly and predicts a pre national victory. The note cites 1876 strength and references Indianapolis poolroom odds and Rev. Henry A. Powell switching to Hancock and English.

Cleveland, O Samuel J. Tilden John G. Thompson State Democratic Committee Ohio Columbus Ohio Democracy Indianapolis Henry A. Powell Old Bushwick Dutch Reformed Church Brooklyn Hancock

All Europe Agitated Over the Turkish Question

London Oct 10 All powers approve England's plan to pressure the Sultan by naval operations in the Aegean Sea. England France and Germany presumed to act as Europe’s mandatories. The Sultan resists while Russia appears more favorable to English proposals.

Europe England France Gean Sea Germany Constantinople Hobart Pasha Paris Sayer Council of Ministers Grevy Austria Turkey Goschen Russia Dulcign Gladstone Larker the Spectator

Fires Ravage Farms and Mills Across Several Towns

A string of fires reports barns at Bartlett place Mt Washington owned by E Bowley burned with hay grain carriages sleighs tools 300 barrels of apples and a cider mill in the basement. Sterling Illinois cattle sheds at Miller distillery burned destroying 1500 head of cattle and over 500 tons of hay with losses estimated at 40 000 to 50 000. Utica New York grist and saw mill of A Hulzewhiser burned with 700 bushels of wheat and lumber losses around 120 000 no insurance. Bradford Pennsylvania McLure House Red Rock depot and two small buildings damaged by lamp explosion. Minnie Slattery fainted and was injured. Cazenovia New York Ames Thayer sash and door factory loss 25 000 with 10 000 insured suspected incendiary. Middleboro Massachusetts Zebadee Leonard sawmill burned incindary with losses 8 000. insured 1 400.

Haverhill Bartlett Place Mt. Washington E. Bowley Sterling Ill Miller’s Newankk A. Hulzewhiser Utica Bradford McLure Red Rock Minnie Slattery Marv Hassler Cazenovia N. Y Ames & Thayer Middleboro Mass Zebadee Leonard Cape Cod Ship Canal John Mulhern Monroe Wis Burkey Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Texas Arkansas Georgia Florida Tennessee Jersey City Central Avenue H. R. Harrison Morrisville N. J Philadelphia Times James Watson Dutch Dan Curtisle Thomaston Bank Maine Boylston Bank Boston Robert Hill St. John N. B Hill James Carroll London Ont Biddulph New York Central Park Alexandria Egypt Commodore Gorringe Wall Street Western Union Green Party Mills, Duff and Munson Gould Josephine Churchbill Sing Sing Col. Mapleson Admiral Gion Adelaide Neilson Tammany Irving Hall William McKay Agnes Fall River Brooklyn Gen Grant Frederick Albemarle Old Dominion Line Sammis Patrick Larken Breyport Hall East Fifty-fourth Street John Hardley Handley John Farley William McConnell William Sullivan Consul Shaw Ward Hanlan Waltham Salem Light Infantry South Salem Alem Mary Hayes Thomas Orr Muddle Street Weymouth Holyoke Mutual Revere Jo. E. Robinson Charles H. Freeman Pocasset Danvers Christian Fletcher Lawrence Cambridge Daniel Driscoll John Doherty East Cambridge Doherty William Dooley Canton Dedham Concord St. Louis Hoosac Tunnel Fitchburg Belmont Locke French & Ward West Street West Stoughton Dennis Kelly Edward J. Koung

Eighth Cincinnati Industrial Exposition closes with large profit

The Eighth Cincinnati Industrial Exposition concluded with 300000 visitors and a net $5000 profit. Commissioner allocated $2500 to the Art Museum fund, which has risen to $311000. Charles W. West contributed $150000 on a matching gift plan, fueling rapid subscriptions. Other major donors included Julius Dexter, Reuben Springer, and David Linton.

Cincinnati Art Museum Fund Art Museum Charles W. West Mr. West Julius Dexter Reuben Springer David Linton

Deaths and hangings fill a wide crime and crime news sweep

Patrick Butler dies by his own hand at Charlottetown while Gay and Mitchell face impending hangs in Quebec and Annapolis. St. Louis shooters claim 92 birds. 300 emigrants reach Montreal en route to Manitoba. National Thanksgiving set for November 3. Exports of 36 357 barrels of apples from Montreal to Britain this season.

Patrick Butler Charlottetown N. B Gay Mulligan Hampshire Hanworth Bogaraus St. Louis Ninty Montreal Manitoba St. John Great Britain Alamosa Colo Thomas Mathieu Pat. Donovan August Berman Rochester N. Y John V. Veghte Somerset County N. J Secret Service Washington Flint, Mich John McPherson U.S National State Bank of Troy Lake City Ouray E. Cherrier Ottawa United States Canada

Twenty four killed and as many more fatally injured

A disaster claim reports twenty four fatalities and an equal number injured in a catastrophic event. Details on location, cause, and respondents are sparse in the fragment. Authorities in charge promise investigations and relief coordination.

Pittsburg Train Collision Kills Twenty Officials Probe Cause

A Wall's accommodation train collided with a Greensburg special on the Pennsylvania Railroad in Pittsburgh after a Diemocratic parade. Nineteen to twenty-four killed and many injured as crowds packed the rear cars. Engineers Huey and Rambo escaped unhurt. flagman Penrod blamed amid investigations.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Wall Greensburg Twenty Eighth Street Wall’s Union Depot Twenty-eighth Street

Fatal collision on New York and New England line at Willimantic

An extra freight collided with a regular passenger train near Willimantic, Conn. Eight people died including Conductor Henry C. Aldrich and engineers Charles T. Kenyon Walter Borsyth, plus firemen Thomas Flood and Michael Hurley. Aldrich ignored a telegraphed order to follow train No. 50 on the siding.

Andover Conn New York and New England Willimantic Henry C. Aldrich Charles T. Kenyon Walter Borsyth Thomas Flood Michael Hurley Aldrich Washington Express Boston Air Line New Haven Kenyon Flood

Chicago Fire Ninth Anniversary Observed

Chicago marks the ninth anniversary of the great fire that burned two days and nights, devastated 2 100 acres and destroyed 18 000 buildings with extensive property losses.

Chicago

Political Clashes Turn Violent in Indiana Races

Reports from Shelbyville and Evansville describe two deadly confrontations amid Indiana political excitement. Sheriff McCorkle died after being shot during fights between Republicans, Democrats, and Greenbackers, while Ed Kennedy, Ed Rouse, and Oscar Shorter were involved in separate shootings. Mob threats and a jail transfer followed the incidents.

Cincinnati Indiana Shelbyville Evansville Ben Harrison de LaMatur McCorke Ed. Kennedy Sheriff McCorkle Kennedy McCorkle Addison Lee Rouse Oscar Shorter Shorter Thomas Bowden

Dangerous Illness of Justice Clifford in Washington

Washington news reports Justice Clifford’s illness and advanced age cast doubt on his return to the bench. His son W H Clifford arrived from Portland after telegraphic notice. Doctors say he may resume his seat within a week, while Justice Hunt and Justice Swayne are noted as unable to discharge duties.

Justice Clifford Washington W. H. Clifford Portland Justice Iunt New York Justice Swayne Ohio Clifford Supreme Bench

New Orleans Cotton Movement Shows Seaboard Rise

The September cotton exchange reports movement to seaboard at 462 524 bales, excess 105 000 over last year September. Direct overland mill shipments 12 039 bales, down 10 000. Northern spinners take 64 000, down 20 000 from September 1879. Charleston reports varied estimates of crop picked and prospects vs last year.

New Orleans Law National Cotton Exchange Seaboard Charleston 8. C Charleston Cotton Exchange

Petersburg Man Merritt Arrested After Fatal Weldon Assault

John Merritt, previously tried for the Hicks murder and acquitted at Weldon, was arrested Saturday night for a deadly assault on Weldon postmaster J. T. Evans and bartender J. O. Brady. Brady was struck on the head and probably fatally injured, triggering strong public indignation.

Petersburg John Merritt E. M. Hicks Weldon J. T. Evans J. O. Brady Merritt

Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Earnings Rise

The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad reports gross earnings from January to October 1, 1880 totaling 2,221,540 dollars, up 1,395,319 dollars from the prior year. For the first week of October the line earned 106,576 dollars, 76,162 dollars more than the same week in 1879.

New York Denver and Rio Grande

Bradford Crime Scene Sees Fatal Stabbing and Assault

In Bradford Pennsylvania on October 10 George Salisbury fatally stabbed his brother in law Oscar Briggs during a quarrel at Bar num New York. Salisbury was arrested. In Tarport Frank Boynton thirty five white raped a four year old daughter of Tom Pierce colored. Boynton was arrested and threats of lynching are reported.

Bradford George Salisbury Oscar Briggs Barnum N. Y Salisbury Tarport Frank Boynton Tom Pierce Boynton

Body found of woman in Norwalk early this morning

Early this morning the body of a woman was discovered by one of the hands employed on the propeller in Norwalk Connecticut. Police were alerted and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Baltimore Baltimore Street Academy of Music Norwalk Conn Daniel Gilmore

Notable Obituaries and Deaths in New England

Obituary notices report the death of Thomas Siggins of Great Barrington aged about 52, a Civil War veteran and district clerk. Also listed are Rev Ends J Montague of Rosendale Wis, George W Lawton of Waltham, Lester Williams of West Springfield, John Garvey once linked to the Tweed Ring in New York, and Charles Cook of Newburyport aged 85, the oldest Mason in the area.

Great Barrington Housatonic Agricultural Society Forty-ninth Port Hudson Green Siggins Berkshire Ends J. Montague Rosendale Wis Westhampton Mass Williams College Andover Windsor, Conn Faith Hooker Edward Hooker Windsor Wisconsin George W. Lawton Waltham River Street Boston Manufacturing Company Lester Williams West Springfield John Garvey New York City London Garvey New Court House Charles Cook Newburyport Order

Fire and tragedy mix in New England brief

In Hopkinton Massachusetts a baby died in a cradle fire. In Newmarket New Hampshire the town library opens with EK A Keep as librarian and 1200 volumes. Fred Tarbox of Biddeford Maine sustains severe burns lighting a kerosene fire. Frederick Ricketson of New Bedford drowns after a fall from heat. Drowning victims include Joseph Cote of Biddeford age 16 in the Saco River. Prohibitionists have not notified John S H Frink of a Rockingham county solicitor nomination.

Hopkinton Mass Mark Kimball Newmarket N. H EK. A. Keep Fred Tarbox Biddeford Frederick Ricketson New Bedford Joseph Cote Damas Cote Saco River John S. H. Frink Rockingham County N. He

Chilean policy and Pacific tensions roil Peru conflict

Reports from Arica and Lima describe Christiancy demanding satisfaction after the burning of the U S consulate with possible orders for a bombardment if refused. Wachusett returns to Callao and Chilean raids devastate Chorillos and Ancon. A Valparaiso letter notes peace rumors, but many favor war to humiliate Lima. A torpedoed Chilean warship Cove donga is said sunk with four survivors.

Opinion National Lima Arica Christiancy United States Adams Panama Star and Herald U. S Wachusett Callao Covedonga

Tremont Temple Concert Week With Multiple Soloists

Tremont Temple hosts five concerts this week starting with the Hardel and Haydn Society performing Messiah tonight. Tomorrow features Philharmonic Orchestra, Ruggles Street Church male quartet, and Bendix pianist. Elijah and other programs follow with notable solos and a children's matinee.

Tremont Temple Hardel and Haydn Society Ishan Bailey Emily Winant William J. Wineh Myron Whitney Philharmonic Orchestra Ruggles Street Church O.jo Bendix Handel and Haydn Society Elijah Fanny Nellogg Charles R. Adams John F. Winch H. Kk. H. Carter Teresa Carreno Campbell Ella M. Chamberlain B. R. Church F. H. Lewis Elmore A. Pierce Miniature Concert Company Martha F. M. Colby Rose Flarding Charlie Higgins Lulu Stanley Miss Chamberlain EK. Strasser Ruggles St. Church Herbert O. Johnson Wiliam T. Meek Thomas H. Hall Geo. R. Clark Otto Bendix Copenhagen Temple H. EF. H. Carter Teresa Carreno Campebell Ella M. Chamberlin Wulf Fries

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