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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1880

Page

2

Call for Evenhanded Tariff Revision Across Industries

The author urges a fair, general revision of tariff laws in response to a Shipping Convention that sought changes favoring one industry. The piece argues that if reform is justified for shipping it should benefit all sectors equally, advocating impartial policy.

Indiana results dampen mood as November battle looms

New York dispatch notes October election excitement fading. At Democratic HQs a small Republican Indiana lead is acknowledged, yet Hancock’s chances in November remain uncertain. Telegrams go out to reform lines for the November campaign and the big fight on the 2nd.

Boston Post New York Indiana Hancock

West Virginia Returns Hint at Democratic Governor Victory

News from Wheeling on October 14 reports partial county tallies with Greenback votes sparse in Kanawha Valley. If Greenback support stays under 15,000 the Jackson governorship lead may be around 10,000 with Democrats claiming 12,000 to 15,000 and Republicans conceding about 8,000. Ritchie and Grant counties show Republican gains while amendments pass and both legislative chambers lean Democratic. Melvin and McConnelly win in the first circuit and state offices forecast statistical outcomes after further results.

Barnum Indiana Connecticut Hancock Ohio Randolph New Jersey William A. Fowler New York Albany Maine William L. Scott National Committee Landers Porter Pulaski de la Matyr Guyman Wilson Hughes Straw Hancoock Sanders Garfield Tilder Hurlburt Kinsella Brooklyn Eagle Hanecock Robinson and Kelly Newark Hoboken Justice Rusch English Hayes Wheeling W. Va Kanawha Valley Jackson Republican State Committee Ritchie County Sturgis Lewis County Grant County Melvin and McConnelley S

Ohio Ohio National and Indiana returns shift party gains

Ohio and Indiana returns as of Oct 14 show Republican gains in Ohio counties 84 of 88 and Indiana statewide with Republicans claiming a 6,889 to 0 net edge on the State ticket. Congress nominees list heavy Republican majorities including Keifer and Townsend while Democrats hold some seats in Indiana and Ohio contests.

Columbus Republican State Committee Townsend Lang Indiana Legislture Republic Indianapolis Porter Peele Congress Ohio Cincinnati Furst Butterworth Young Morey Schultz Ritchie Keifer Robinson Rice Neal Atherton Dawes Ill Anecock Noble Perry Tipton Spencer Union Fifth House

Senator Bayard Praises Hancock Distinguishing Public Support

Senator Bayard arriving in Philadelphia ahead of Lehigh University speech said Hancock embodies high minded, patriotic virtues. He argued Hancock's popular appeal surpasses party machines and campaign tactics, strengthened by genuine public affection. Bayard predicted the people will back Hancock despite defeats in Indiana and Ohio.

Ite Flancock New York Philadelphia Bayard Lehigh University Indiana Ohio Philadelphia Times Beine Hancock Gen Bayrd Green Mountains Senator Bayard

Maine and Indiana Results Shape 1880 Campaign Outlook

Analysis argues Indiana loss as a surprise but not fatal to Hancock, stressing lessons for Democrats. It asserts Maine’s outcome boosted Republican hopes, urges Democrats to mobilize with zeal, and notes Ohio’s pivotal role alongside Indiana in shaping November’s race between Hancock and Garfield.

Garfield Arthur

Rates and stock notes from Oct 14 across several lines

The Wabash and partners cut passenger rates to Chicago with limited tickets at 875 and unlimited at 470, drawing buyers from brokers and bankers. Chicago and Alton cut limits to 270 while Wabash matched 170. unlimited stay 470. Ohio and Mississippi stockholders elected directors and reported steel rail progress and strong earnings. a Western transport convention urged cheap, accountable rail service. Mexico’s Central Railroad faced denouncement as a speculative bubble amid slow construction progress.

St. Louis Chicago Chicago and Alton Vandalia Wabash Kansas City Ohio and Mississippi Cincinnati Ohio Ohio and Mississippi Railroad James Sioun, Jr Osman Latrobe Baltimore Navy Springfield CarcaGco Farwell Hall Andareou Missouri M. T. Fowler Iowa Kentucky Ilinois Michigan Jonathan Periam New Orleans City of Mexico Central Railroad

Fire Devastates Thompson Properties Near Huntington

A large blaze in Huntington, nine miles north of Bridgeport, destroys Thompson spoke factory, cider mill, vinegar works, barn, storehouse, and Judson dwelling. Thompson faces about 15 000 loss. Judson around 5 000. Fire origin blamed on factory chimney sparks. the town lacks fire apparatus to stop the spread.

Bridgeport Conn Huntington George S. Thompson Ager Judson Thompson Judson

Fraudulent Character of the W National Capital Insurance Company

Judge Cox in Washington appoints Mr. Duhamel as receiver for the National Capital Insurance Company after a petition by Margaret Dimond of New York claims about $4000 on a policy. The company, led by president H H Finley, is described as fraudulent and insolvent. the receiver will liquidate assets and premiums to uncover the true condition. Le Duc's Artesian Wells

W National Capital Insurance Company Washington Cox Equity District Supreme Court Duhamel National Capital Insurance Company H. H. Finley Donnelly-Springer Noyes Connecticut Margaret Dimond New York le Duc

Mexican Gulf cable to land in Texas by January

Over 10 000 miles of line are in operation. The Mexican Gulf cable will be in operation next spring, manufactured in England and landed at a Texas port in January before stretching to Vera Cruz. Gonzales’s election as President is accepted nationwide and the economy improves as expenses are paid and obligations liquidated. Three murderers of Col. Greener have been arrested and will be executed. the fourth remains at large with continued pursuit.

Mexican Gulf England Texas Vera Cruz Gonzales Republic Col. Greener Constantinople Assim Pasha Porte Dulcigne Riza Pasha Montenegro Dulcigno Valparaiso Arica Peru United States Dublin The Times Land League Cape Town Massiru Col. Bayley Carrington Mafeting Paris Grevy Smyrna Toulouse France Meshed Persia Dusaloum St. Petersburg

Trial Ends for Father and Daughter in Burlington Hilling Case

Closing the Burlington murder trial, Alma Smith and Woods face the jury over the killing of Alma’s husband. Testimony includes the couple grappling for a revolver, a dying declaration, and witness accounts of the defendants’ conduct. Prosecution and defense councils prepare their final arguments as trial nears adjournment.

Burlington, Vt Alma Smith Woods Smith Father Jim H. H. Langdon Sherif Drew Thompson Baker William Douglass M. A. Bingham Essex Peck W. H. Hare R. H. Start

Notorious Female Beautifier Dies in London Prison

Mme Rachel or Levi known as the famous female beautifier died in a London jail after a career of dubious remedies. She promised skin renewal through a special wash, alarmed patients to secure payment, and faced multiple imprisonments for fraud before passing away during her latest sentence. The report also covers Greek questions and miscellaneous dispatches on Europe and Asia.

London Mme Rachel Or Levi Rachel C. Pease Mario Pease

Grand city parade features up to 12 000 marchers with 1200 horses

The parade includes benevolent and religious societies led by the Caledonians and Catholic Knights with a horticultural display. Night illumination followed. Tomorrow a grand parade is planned for Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Druids Ancient Order of United Workmen and other orders including the Royal Arcanum.

Caledonians Knights Templar Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Druids Ancient Order of United Workmen Knights of the Golden Eagle Order of American Mechanics Independent Order of Mechanics Heptosophs Sons of Liberty Royal Arcanum

Presidential party tours San Francisco posts and Straits

A Port Townsend despatch reports the steamer Daisy carrying Capt. Jocelyn Lieut. Wittich Lieut. Symonds Dr. Spencer and Company B Twenty first Infantry departed for Skagit to investigate recent Indian disturbances. The Presidential party visited a local post and received a military reception before heading to the Straits for a circuit of San Juan.

San Francisco Port Townsend Daisy Jocelyn Wittich Symonds Spencer Twentyfirst Infantry Skagit San Juan

Forest Fires Devastate Sayerville Woodlands

Forest fires have raged for days south of South Amboy New Jersey with a large tract of valuable Sayerville timber destroyed yesterday. Authorities fear another outbreak due to drought and dry fallen leaves threatening further damage.

South Amboy N. J Sayerville

Weather and shipping update from Havana reports

There are no tidings of the steamer City of Merida due here the 12th inst from Vera Cruz. The barometer is depressed and the weather squalls. Torrents of rain in Vuelta Abajo region have somewhat damaged tobacco seedings.

Havana Merida Vera Cruz Vuelta Abajo

Dartmouth Athletic Association meets with record entries

Hanover October 14 The fall meeting opened with more entries than ever. Winners included E H Simes New York for hammer 73 ft 11 in L Hinckly Bangor high jump 4 ft 7 in W E Sargent Thetford shot put 27 ft 5 3 4 in H H Parker Hanover 1 mile 2m 10 8 3 8 s Benjamin Phillips Lynn mass 8m 23s Contests today include running broad jump Oakes South Berwick and more while the Live Oaks of Keene failed to appear for the baseball match with Dartmouth.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Athletic Association E. H. Simes New York City L. Hinckly Bangor W. E. Sargent Thetford H. H. Parker Benjamin Phillips Lynn Mass W. Oakes South Berwick C. W. Oakes L. B. Little Webster L. Hi Concord Cnares R. Partridge Elmira N. Y L. B. Littie H. L. Luques Biddeford G. E. Rose Elyria Obie R. J. Marston New York Ciy N. D. Cram R J. Marston Chicago A. A. Maxwell Wells Keene Dartmouths

Vermont Medical Society to Convene at Vergennes

The next annual meeting of the Vermont State Medical Society will be held in Vergennes. Officers for the society were recently elected, with Dr. J. H. Jackson of Barre as president and Dr. C. W. Sherwin of Woodstock as vice president.

Vermont Medical Society J. H. Jackson Barre C. W. Sherwin Woodstock L. C. Butler Essex S. Putnam Montpelier D. G. Kemp James Morgan Boston National Exchange Bank of Boston Greene & Burnham G. H. Newell Nashua Smith Heath Mass John Mullin Summer Street C. R. Colton J. M. Sanborn Courtlandt Street N. H Mallin Lantern Colton United States Court Rutland S. M. Waite

Old Bay State Course Delights Boston Audience

The third Old Bay State Course concert at Music Hall featured Mme Chatterton Bolcheur harpist Mrs E Humphrey Allen soprano D M Babcock bass C U Allen violin Wulf Fries cello H M Dow Armenian pianist W J D Leavitt organist Carrie Turner reader and the Schubert Concert Company. An enthusiastic audience praised the finely arranged programme and the performers. Oliver King English pianist concludes his Boston visit with a final concert featuring major works. Boston Museum reports strong crowds for old comedies with Old Heads and Young Hearts on the bill.

Old Bay State Music Hall Mme. Chatterton Bolchrer E. Humphrey-Allen D. M. Babcock C. U. Allen Wulf Fries H. M. Dow W. J. D. Leavitt Carrie ‘Turner Schubert Concert Company Oliver King Olver King Boston King Boston Museum

Salem Light Infantry marks 75th anniversary parade

The Salem Light Infantry Company celebrated its seventy fifth anniversary with a grand street parade and dinner on Thursday. William J. O'Brien of Salem is held on $5,000 bail for trial on a felonious assault charge involving a four year old girl. An unoccupied two story dwelling on Corey Hill Brookline owned by Stephen Dow of Woburn assessed at $2,500 was destroyed by an incendiary fire at 12:15 Thursday morning.

Salem Light Infantry William J. O’brien Salem Corey Hill Brookline Stephen Dow Woburn

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