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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1880

Page

2

New York Democrats Unite Behind Grace for Mayor

Special correspondence reports Tammany and Irving Hall agreeing to back William R Grace as Democratic mayoral candidate in New York City. The joint action pledges unity to secure Hancock English electoral votes and boost Democratic chances in neighboring states.

New York Hancock West New Jersey Connecticut Garfield State Committee Democratic State Committee Democracy Indiana Leuy Legislative Department Ceap Tawmany Hall County John Kelly Irving Hall Democracy Irving Hall County William R. Grace Charles H. Truax P. J

Tariff claim disputed by Gen Hancock interview

A Paterson paper report of Gen Hancock interview is challenged by 8 Phillips who says Hancock did not call tariff a local issue. Phillips blames a memory error for a Guardian misquote and asserts no Democratic move would harm national manufacturing interests.

B. F. Meyers Hancock Shihay Hill Garfield Cobden Congress New York Chicago Scoutice Department Phillips Paterson Guardian Hamilton County Cincinnati Townsend Butterworth Hunt McCarthy Young Banning Wheeler Nhode Island Providence R. I J. H. Russ Pawtucket Sanuel Hill B. C. Rhodes Benjamin M. Bosworth C. A. Westcott Henry C. Cram I. A. Green

Manic Vermont killer slays three then hangs self

In Wheelock Hollow near Lyndonville Byron Pinke aged 26 murdered his mother Mrs Williams 63 sister Mrs Parks and stepfather 74 with a gun then hanged himself in a barn. The tragedy occurred in Sheffield Vermont as neighbors found the bodies. The killer had a past spinal injury and mental illness. The town is stunned as details describe brutal head injuries and a scattered scene with dried apples and blood. Blake’s body was found hanging in a barn with harness straps.

Lyndonville, Vt Byron Blake Wheelrock Sheffield Wheelock Hollow Byron Pinke Kgalls Velock Mr. Parks Mrs. Parks Blake Mrs. Williams Mr. Williiams Wilder Williams

Italian laborers mob at Cape Cod canal hotel

About 300 Italian workers gathered at the Central Hotel in Sandwich after learning promised wages were late. They detained the contractor's son and threatened to lock him in their shanty until payment. Police swore in 30 specials and Gov Long was asked for troops. Violence looms if pay is not made tomorrow.

Cape Cod Sandwich Mass Cape Cod Ship Canal Central Hotel Dreisback Gov. Long Wade Boston

Seidell of Saco Missing After Bangor Trip

John Seidell cigar manufacturer from Saco left Oct 11 for a Maine Central line business trip to Bangor and other cities. He bought a Port land ticket in Gardiner and was last seen leaving a fruit store. locals fear foul play due to missing money and his family background is noted.

Augusta John Seidell Saco Bangor Maine Central Railroad Suco Gardiner Portland J. ¢. Morrison Mr. Seiden Belgium

Report of Fitchburg railroad accident finds no preventable defect

The Massachusetts Board of Railroad Commissioners reports on the Littleton derailment of Oct 7 1880 on the Fitchburg line known as the Chicago express. It finds no construction equipment or management defect and notes track and wheel conditions and a broken cast iron switch guard rail as possible factors but not causal.

Fitchourg Littleton Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Board OF Railroad Commissioners Fitchburg Troy and Boston Road Fitchburg Road Boston Troy Sears Varney Fitchburg Railroad Falconer Tyler Ayer Junction Ayer Tramn Sheht Wm. A. Grafts

Alpena Passengers and Debris Seen After Wreck Near Holland

Chicago and Michigan correspondents list passengers believed aboard the Alpena and describe debris washes ashore at Holland and Grand Haven. Names include D Peyton Harry L. St. Clair W C Pettibone Mrs J B Cole and Edgar T Locke among confirmed and suspected travelers. A piano and a marked bucket surfaced as search continues.

Chicago D. Peyton New York Harry L. St. Clair W. C. Pettibone J. B. Cole Hills Bros Park Place Greenwich Street Holland Mich Fischer Nenturia Alpena Associated Press A’pena Bradley Grand Ylaven New Mexico Butler Goodrich Line Grand Haven W. S. Benham Illinois F. H. Holbrook Muskegon H. T. Locke Hill Bros Rev Warrell Hart White Bob Linsley

Lake storm wrecks scatter across Great Lakes coast

Despatches from Muskegon detail the loss of the Granada with two survivors, including captain’s brother Angus Tinklater, amid a gale on Lake Michigan. Other vessels report wrecks, sinkings, and crew losses across Lake Huron and Ontario, with several ships ashore or submerged and multiple rescues.

Granada Lake Michigan CuicaGco Ill Muskegon William Bissell Angus Tinklater Chicago Tinklater

Sioux City Sudden Snow Strands Rails and Stock Losses

A sleet storm turned heavy snow in Sioux City Iowa beginning Friday with rail lines blocked except the Sioux City and Pacific. The Central is open and other lines work to clear drifts. Stock losses are reported as many local ranchers suffer from drifting conditions and bad weather.

Sioux City Iowa Pacific Central

Milk Supply From Diseased Cows Drops in Brooklyn Croton

Alarm rises as milk production falls due to diseased cattle with low output reported in Brooklyn and Croton. Authorities capture a rogue animal suspected of spreading illness while investigations continue into public health risks and dairy safety.

Brooklyn Croton Polis

Progress of the Western War A General Conflict Predicted

Rail war updates from Chicago and St. Louis detail new limited and unlimited fares among major lines. Wabash Alton and others cut rates to compete with eastern roads. Chenoa to Chicago five cent fare noted. Predictions of a general rail war and expansions hover as Columbus reports new Buffalo Chicago link plans involving Jay Gould.

ChicaGo Aston Road Omaha Kansas City Wabash Council Bluffs Northwestern Burlington Rock Island St. Louis Alton Peoria Hannibal Bristol Canton Keokuk Chicago and Alton Toledo Detroit Lafayette Fort Wayne Muncie Ind Lima Fostoria Fremont Mexico Centralia Missouri Jay Gould New York Pacific Coast Cleveland Buffalo Lake Shore Burlington and Quincey Union Pacific Missouri Pacific Atchison and Topeka Santa Fe Missouri River Cincinnati Southern Road Cincinnati Cincinnati Southern Railway

Pitkin Urges Schurz on Berry Arrest Guarded by Troops

Denver dispatch says Indian Agent Berry remains uncaptured now hidden by Indians or U S troops. Governor Pitkin reports lack of reliable Gunnison reports and requests the post commander deliver Berry to the Gunnison sheriff to avoid militia deployment. President ordered protection pending Attorney General review.

Denver Berry United States Pitkin Schurz Washington Gunnison City Gunnison County Gunnison Cline Pope

Immigration statistics show year end totals and European origins

Immigration into the United States for the year ended June 3 totaled 457 257 with New York leading ports at 263 726 and Europe supplying 347 747 arrivals. Europe’s main origins include Great Britain and Ireland 144 876 Germany 84 638 Sweden 39 186 Norway 19 895 Italy 24 327 Denmark 6 576 Switzerland 6 156 Russia 1 854 France 4 313 Neth erlands 3 340. The American continent contributed 99 706 arrivals. Additional notes request railroad post office clerks raise to 71 500 000 and add route agents and messengers, and a Hampton Roads naval review is set for next Tuesday.

Washington United States New York Port Huron Boston Philadelphia Baltimore San Francisco Europe Asia America Great Britain and Ireland Germany Sweden Norway Austria Italy Denmark Switzerland Russia Hungary France Netherlands Holland North American Col Thompson Hampton Roads

Providence Steamer Main Shaft Breaks Prompting Repair Plan

Newport RI October 19 The steamer Providence suffered a main shaft break last night and will be repaired locally while another steamer is chartered to replace it. Workmen had begun winter overhauls on the Old Colony and Newport, delaying their use. S Russell Forbes of Rome repeated his Rome lecture in Boston and in Newport tonight. Mrs Julia Ward Howe remains confined to her Portsmouth cottage due to serious illness. The United States steamer Cactus has arrived.

New York Brooklyn Board of Health L. McLean Campbell Department of Public Works Croton Alf Wilson Baltimore Jefferson Market D. A. Thomas Merchants’ National Bank Thomas H. Morris Wilson Marshal Fry Women Suffrage State Committee Haverstraw Waverley Place Lyons Boston William Kelly M. J. Donohue H. W. Soule Fairfield United States Donohue Soule Wm. C. Nicoll Robert A. McKintey Ocean Beech and Sheepshead Bay Railway Company Coney Island Newport R.I Providence Old Colony S. Russell Forbes Rome Julia Ward Howe Portsmouth Cactus

Prosecution Moves Against Rail Officials in Pittsburg Accident

County authorities act on criminal negligence charges against John Routh conductor William Penrod flagman and engineer Hughey over the October 9 Pennsylvania Railroad crash at Twenty-eighth street. Routh surrenders and posts 10000 dollar bail. The commonwealth may pursue murder charges.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Twenty-eighth Street Crossing John Routh William J. Penrod Hughey Routh Commonwealth

Cotton Pickers Scarcity Hits Galveston Region

In Galveston Texas on October 19 a cotton crop loss is projected due to picker shortages despite offers of half a cent per pound. Also on October 19 Burnet reports fire at district and county clerk offices with records and indictments burned, suspected incendiary. In Hakwoon Texas an elderly Black man gave strychnine to three patients thinking it was quinine. two died and the third is dying.

Chicago Madison University Hamilton N. Y Dodge St. John Pembroke Wright Longmore Frank McGraw Montsville Ala U. S L. W. Day William Edwards Edwards Galveston Tex Burnet Hakwoon Supreme Judicial Court Henry McIntosh Boston Suffolk Boston Post Henry A. Clapp

Billie D. and mate win Narragansett Park silver service

W J Barneys Billie D. and mate won the silver service valued at 399 dollars at Narragansett Park, taking three straight heats against Comstock's Henry S. and mate and Dick and mate. Times were 2:21 2:16 2:14 3-4. In the Rhode Island three-minute class, C F Browns Maud B won a 150 dollar purse in 2:48.

Providence R. J Narragansett Park W. J. Barney Billie D Mate Comstock Henry S Rhode Island C. F. Brown Maud B

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