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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1880

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2

Voter Registration Push Urges Boston Democrats

A call to Democratic readers in Boston asks if they have registered and questions whether their neighbors have done so. The note warns that Republicans fear the local scene and pressures Democrats to fulfill their duty or risk widespread distress.

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Auction Schedule with Terms and Agents Listed

A fragmented listing details auction items and sale times across multiple days. Furniture, paintings, dress goods, boots and shoes, and dry goods are scheduled with firms such as Lewis J. Bird & Co Leonard & Co Wilmerding Hogues Co Samuel Bunting's Sons & Co A. S. Richards & Co Moses Colman & Co Isburzh & Co Francis Henshaw & Co R. L. Day & Co N. M. Hatch S. Hatch & Co and others.

Henry Bird & Co H. Harris & Co L. J. Bird & Co J. H. Osgood Hichborn & Go Hatch & Co Johnson, Moody & Co New York Wilmerding Soquet & Co Philadelphia Samuel Buntimg’s Sons & Co Henry & Hatch Boots W. R. McKey & Co A. S. Richards & Co Wilmerding, Hoguet &Co J. C. McCurdy & 10 Lewis J. Bird & Co Leonard & Co Wilmerdine, Hoguet & Co Philada Lippincott, Son & Co Samuel Bunting’s Sons & Co Wilmerding, Hogues Co Moses Colman & On C. T. Walker Philad

San Francisco close on mini 81 90Kks today

San Francisco markets report mixed close as mini contracts key prices show modest gains amid thin volume. Analysts cite cautious trading ahead of quarterly results and potential policy hints influencing tech shares.

Washington founders' returns dampen Porter hopes in Indiana

Report from McPherson and Hubbell's committee finds many voters who supported Porter now plan to back Hancock in November. Rounder efforts drew indifference to the polls, with 17 guided voters, 14 of whom pledged Hancock. Republicans doubt Indiana as a GOP path next month.

Washington Indiana McPherson Hubbell Porter Hancock Landers Eame Sanders Republican Committee

Wade Hampton Denounces Sherman Over Calumny Letters

Secretary Sherman publishes correspondence with Senator Wade Hampton of South Carolina in four letters. Hampton asks if Sherman used a phrase linking him to the Ku Klux Klan and the Democratic party. Sherman replies accusing Hampton of benefiting from Klan crimes and calls for equal civil and political rights.

Wade Hampton John Sherman Sherman Hampton Washington Senator Hampton South Carolina Daggers Springs Secretary of the Treasury National Republica Committee Fifth Avenue Hotel New York Ku Klux Democratic Party Ku Klux Klan Augustus Sehel D. C Augustus Soleil National Republican Committee South Senate House North Joan Sherman Charlottesville Sik Columbia Wade Stampyon

Sherman letter dispute over Hampton speech footprint

Treasury official John Sherman replies to Wade Hampton denial of a Charleston News and Courier speech quote. The exchange centers on alleged Ku Klux references and public records, with Sherman vowing to publish the extract for press scrutiny and defend his views against personal attacks.

Treasury Department Washington D. C Wade Hampton Columbia Ss. C Mr. C. McKinley West Charleston Joan Sherman New York Tribune Ku Klux Democratic Party Congress South Caroline Sherman Vienna Prisrend Porte Paris Montpellier St. Petersburg Tekke Turcomans Krasnovodsk Tehikislar Barni Athens Greece Turkey

Hancock prospects hinge on New York unity and Maine victory

The column argues Indiana is swing state for Hancock with 4000 margin and warns of Tammany Irving unity boosting Hancock across states. It stresses New York leaders must unite for a statewide battle, or Democratic legsions may falter. It contends tomorrow’s vote could seal a landslide or a fierce contest.

Indiana Hancock Maine New York Tammany Irving California New Hampshire Connecticut Colorado Nevada New Jersey Garfield Buenos Ayres Lisbon Asia Shanghai Amoy Socotra Indian Ocean Ireland Dublin the Times West of

General Convention Debates Deaconess Canon and Mission Plan

The General Convention discusses a proposed canon for deaconesses and church canons on pew sales, plus a committee report on colored church organization in Virginia. It adopts a plan to study deaconess governance and sets age and training requirements. A joint session considers a systematic mission funding plan with varied endorsements and sharp criticism.

New York Protestant Episcopal General Convention House of Deputies Committee On Canons Organization of the Church For Colored People Virginia Wilmer Dix Huntington Robert C. Winthrop Corning Judd House of Bishops Eason Lso Saatisfy Board of Mission Lee Neely Maine Springfield Quincy Ill Northwest Earth Drs. Trumbull Arkansas Rankin Garrison New Jersey Bishop Penwick Cape Palmas Mr. Rogers Wisconsin E. RK. Muege Massachusetts Mountromery Blair Maryland

Fire at Charleston Hill Wharfs Amid Wide Destruction

A large blaze on the North Commercial wharf and burning steamers Bedford Borrowdale Travancore and Bedford cargoes caused extensive damage estimated at 580,090. Insurance covers real estate and certain cargo losses while responders from Wade Hampton and Republic fought the flames and pumped water to salvage remaining cargoes.

Charleston S. C North Commercial Wharf Bedford Wade Hampton Republic Borrowdale Travancore Vandershoot San Francisco Mission Stewart Streets Folsom Street Oregon Steamship Company Charles Rowe Celar

Harlem Extension line abandonment cuts Bennington south connection

Bennington reporter notes the Harlem Extension Railroad south link under R C Root will be cut off as the New York receiver takes control of the New York section. Vermont ownership blocks south operation and fears of business disruption rise. A separate item reports Bradley Barrow buying a Canadian road to connect the Southeastern Railway with the Vermont division of the Portland and Ogdensburg line.

Bennington R.C. Root New York City Harlem Extension Railroad Central Vermont Company Vermont Mr. Root Bennington and Glastonbury Railroad and Coal Company Bennington and Rutland Railway Company Henry A. Tilden New York John van Valkenburgh Root South End North Bradley Bar‘ow Southeastern Railway Freelinghsburge West ‘Arnham Sheldon Southeastern Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad

Divorce suit filed by Mary Jane Wiard against Norman Wiard

In Washington on October 18 a Supreme Court suit for divorce was started by Mary Jane Wiard alleging desertion. Judge Cox in Equity Court ordered sale of Mrs Adele Fassett personal property including paintings such as The Electoral Commission and works featuring Chief Justice Waite.

Washington Supreme Court of the District Mary Jane Wiard Norman Wiard Cox Equity Court John Hitz Adele Fassett Electoral Commission Waite

Vermont Legislature Opens with Repeal and Court Reform

At the opening of the session lawmakers passed a bill repealing the oath requirement for appointing indifferent process servers. A Taft introduced bill fixes two Supreme Court sessions yearly starting December 1889 and removes the county court. Other measures seek House reduction to 150 members and rail bond limits. Senatorial election for Edmunds’ successor is set for next Wednesday with anticipated re election.

Montpelier Supreme Court Taft Burlington Henry Windham County House of Representatives Gleed Lamoille County Edmunds

Gate City Guard Hosts Nation Wide Military Reunion

Atlanta reports dozens of companies from Hartford Waterbury Lawrence Washington Montgomery New York Columbia Macon Eufaula and Talbotton join the Gate City Guard for a grand parade and torchlight procession. Gov Colquitt and Mayor Calhoun give welcomes as thousands arrive for a two day event with a main parade through principal streets.

Atlanta Gate City Guard Putnam Phalanx Hartford S. C Eufaula Rifles Eufaula Ala Southern Rifles Talbotton

Icebound Loleta Seizure and Arctic Whaling Fate Report

Washington dispatch details Captain Hoopers letter to the Treasury about the Loleta seizure off Point Hope for breech loading firearms. The captain notes likely loss of whalers and speculates on the Jeannette, with bleak weather hindering Herald Island landings and signaling.

Washington, D. C Wyckoff San Francisco Mary Helen Treasury Department Hooper Revenue Corwin Loleta Point Hope Arctic Ocean Alaska Sandwich Islands St. Paul’s Island St. Lawrence Island Clarke Revenue Marine Bureau Point Uyope Alaska Territory Point Barrow Herald Island Jeannette Wrangel Land

Tragedy on Shenandoah Valley Railroad East Liberty Toll

A catastrophic collapse of the East Liberty trestle on the Shenandoah Valley Railroad in Page county results in the instant death of Walker Isnes of Barboursville and serious injuries to Steward Bawcock of McGaheysville. The wreck, 1260 feet long and 94 feet high, causes about $12,000 in loss and likely delays completion of the line for months.

Chicago Goodrich Transportation Line Grand Haven Stoney Creek Mich Napier Goodrich Line Sandy Bay Two Rivers Point Dunham Claybank’s White Fish Bay Point Hungarian White Fish Bay Perry Hannah Jacksonport Woodstock Brunette Bailey’s Harbor D. J. Conway Lottie May Lawrence Ebenezer Gazelle Wind Bay Abnapee Kilgore Higgins Reynolds Ship Canal Ralph Campbell Ahnapee Lewis McDonald North Bay Floretta Iowa Pacific Junction Burlington and Missouri Railroad Company Maple Valley Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Missouri Valley Here Sioux City St. Paul Yankton Mails Des Moines Str. Paul Minn Minnesota St. James Hastings Dakota Stewart Minneapolis Manitoba Red River Milwaukee Lake Michigan Starrisonburg Shenandoah Valley Railroad East Liberty Page County Entm Walker Isnes Barboursville Orange County Steward Bawcock McGaheysville Rockingham County

Explosion at Furman Island rendering works kills one

The Sherer and Weber talloon rendering plant on Furman Island Maspeth L I exploded killing Peter Klein 35 of 108 Siegel street Brooklyn and injuring Herman Hotham William Weber and John Clark with burns and injuries.

New York Sherer & Weber Furman Island Maspeth L. I Peter Klein Siegel Street Brooklyn Herman Hotham William Weber John Clark East Williamsburg

Rioting arrests follow Democratic parade in Wilmington

Six negroes were arrested for participation in the riot during the Democratic parade Saturday night and will be given a hearing the next day. William McKinney of the Bayard Club, injured in the incident and once thought fatally hurt, is improving and expected to recover. Widespread excitement persists as citizens urge no further parades.

Washington Meacham Shavanaux Jackson T. A. Bland Los Pinos Col D.C Johnson Pech Young Johnson Berry Cline’s Gunnison A. B. Meacham Cline Hoyt Holmes Chie Schurz Washington, D. C Colorado Interior Department Department of Justice Secretary of the Interior Smith Sarah Bernhardt Havre Amerique Mr. Jarrett Mme. Colombier Sylvia Zanetto Sisters of Charity England Mark Lane Express Clark Frank McLaughlin Station One R. & R. J. Hustley Blackstone Market Frank Walter Houghton and Robinson Station Two Stewart Peter O'Hara Andrew Crosby William Macomber B Street Boston City Hospital Harrison Avenue J. Catherine M. Walker Koeeland Street Murry Station Four C. M. Mullen & Co Summer Street Dwight Holyoke Chittenden Burlington William Osborn Peter Haley James Black Maine L. V. Philbrick Maine Central I. B. Winslow Portland EB. F. Webb Waterville Moosehead Lake Berkshire Mass Pittsfield Boston and Albany Reuben Simpson Medway East Bridgeport Conn Daniel E Wm. H. Nelan Daniel William Cape Cod Ship Canal Wilmington Del Wm. McKinney Bayard Club Dr. Prime Observer Rascal Prime Herod Board of Street Commissioners Parker Street West Chester Park Joyiston Street D. N. Skillings Boston and Alleaby Railroad Corporation Boston Water Power Company J. H. Jenkins

Drowning in Stockton Harbor Involves Four Teens

Four swimmers Elfreda Partridge Carrie Hichborn Emma Berry and Fred Patterson drowned when a boat upset in Stockton harbor this forenoon. The bodies of the girls were recovered.

Stockton Elfreda Partridge Carrie Hichborn Emma Berry Fred Patterson

Steamship California reports a killer hanged in India

Steamship California from Sitka reports an Indian who murdered a Government toll collector fifteen months ago was hanged on the 7th. Also notes deaths of Henry D. Foster of Westmoreland County Pennsylvania and hydrophobia victim Charles F. Forbes of Plymouth Massachusetts. Epizootic hits Port Jervis and Santa Barbara pampas plumes reach Europe. Thompson River damming threat cited.

California Sitka Henry D. Foster Westmoreland County Irvine Congress Port Jervis N.Y Quebec Phipps Church of Notre Dame Santa Barbara Europe Victoria Cache Creek Thompson River Charles F. Forbes Plymouth Mass

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