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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1880

Page

2

Garfield denial strengthens case on Chinese letter handwriting

Special despatch reports that a lithographic Chinese cheap labor letter and Garfield's denial share handwriting traits, with attempts to disguise style failing. The piece notes signature quirks, altered wording, and argues the denial was compelled by the Republican National Committee. It cites forthcoming letters from Morey’s estate and Employers' Union officials and previews a poster outlining Garfield’s congressional record.

Boston Post New York Garfield Morey Herald Truth John S. Davenport Republican National Committee Gov. Smith Mentor Lynn

Corning Denies Garfield Support In Tariff Stance

Albany oct 25 1880 Hon Erastus Corning replies to John G Bissell denying claims he supports Garfield on tariff issues. He backs Hancock for prosperity and notes Eaton's tariff bill passed Senate and awaits House action. He cautions on Republican credit for business gains and Democratic control of Congress. Chicago registration signals high anticipated Cook County turnout.

Albany and Rensselaer Erastus Corning New York Garfield John G. Bissell Corning Albany John G.bissell Lirk Gen Hancock Eaton Senate House of Representatives Gen. Hancock Grant Hayes Congress Chicago Cook County

Voters choose prosperity or paralysis in 1880 race

A partisan appeal catalogs business leaders ready to shutter shops if Hancock defeats Garfield. Eli Perkins would close his manufactory, Denis Kearney vows to quit, and others warn of national downturns. The document highlights fears of disrupted commerce and political influence on industry.

Garfield Hancock Eli Perkins Perkins Fiies Gen. D. Pratt Gen. Pratt Seys Denis Kearney

Prosecution of Land League Leaders Moves Forward

Dublin reports arrests of Land League secretary Healy at Bantry on charges of jippling a landlord with more arrests anticipated. Government considers extraordinary legislation. Parnell allies predict murders and outrages if action proceeds. Teaers of unity push for Irish and broader confederation follow prosecutions. Meantime Tecumseh Mills names officers and declares a 3 percent dividend.

LondDon Dublin Healy Parnell Land League Bantry Irish Times Wm. E. Forster Ireland Curragh Kildare Dodson Local Government Board Thomas P.o’conor Frank Hugh O’ Donnell League Americ Land Justin McCarthy Longford

Ameer of Afghanistan Murdered Amid Anarchy

London dispatch reports the Ameer Abdurrahman Khan murdered after his ascent under British protection. His elimination sparks widespread revolt in Cabul and fear across Afghanistan as anti-British sentiment grows amid ongoing unrest and mutual hostility.

Ameer Afghanistan London Lahore Abdurrahman Khan Afzal Khan Dost Mahomed Abourrahman Bohkara Cabul

Grant at Syracuse Mass Meeting Urges Garfield Victory

Gen Grant arrived from Utica to a popular ovation and spoke at a Syracuse mass meeting. He warned that Democratic control hinges on the Southern states and urged electing Garfield and Arthur in November to prevent economic and industrial ruin.

Syracuse N. Y Grant Utica Auburn Gareld Arthur

Crime Rose in Danville Amid Stabbing and Murder

In Danville on October 26 there was a surge of violence involving several white and colored residents. Mary Mitchell, a courtesan, was shot by her partner Barton Smith who is in custody. John Ramey shot Dennis Marooney and remains at large. David Graves wounded Edward Coleman in a domestic dispute. not fatal. Scott Hawkins’s body was found in the canal, likely murdered. Two Irish laborers Conrad and Haggerty clashed. Haggerty was arrested for assault.

Danville Mary Mitchell Barton Smith Will D Ae. Smith John Ramey Dennis Marooney Ramey David Graves Edward Coleman Graves Scott Hawkins Conrad Haggerty Midvale Steel Works Nicetown William Sellers Leadville Michael Hendricks Gov. Hendricks Indiana McCullum Young Hendricks John V. Farwell Farwell & Co Chicago Daily News Farwell Tucson Southern Pacific Railroad Landsburg N. M Rio Grande el Paso Kansas Colorado Mesilla

Butler to Speak in Concord Next Saturday

B F Butler will address Concord New Hampshire next Saturday. The Concord Railroad declared a five percent dividend payable November first. Alfred Hyuoter of Clinton died by a fall from his carriage near Showhegan Maine on Tuesday. J H Warren of New York bought the Robert Ray Cottage Newport Narragansett Avenue for 32060. Caucuses for city and state officers to be held by both parties on Saturday and Monday evenings. George F Gammons a truckman New Bedford fatally injured Tuesday on Commercial Wharf by a rolling oil cask. Philp Mann aged 79 killed Tuesday at Jeffersonville Holden Massachusetts when his horse ran and wheel crushed his head. Low water on the Saco River halts work on Pepperell and Laconia interests in Biddeford Maine for weeks. Wife of Col Jerome Bonaparte has recovered and the Bonapartes plan to spend winter in Washington. The new State Prison Concord will be dedicated Thursday with addresses by Gov Head ex Gov Prescott Col John H George and others. Henry P Andrus and Henry Jackson, Hartford, examined and discharged after Middletown Bank robbery probe.

B. F. Butler Concord N. H Concord Railroad Alfred Hyuoter Clinton Showhegan J.H. Warren New York Robert Ray Newport R. I Narragansett Avenue George F. Gammons New Bedford Mass Philp Mann Jeffersonville Holden Saco Pepperell and Laconia Biddeford Jerome Bonaparte Col. Bonaparte Washington New State Prison Head Prescott John H. George Henry P. Andrus Henry Jackson Hartford Conn Middletown

Independent Journalism and Maine Politics in 1879

In a letter to the Boston Post, Toby of Dexter Maine critiques Republican power, praises Hancock for integrity, denounces Garfield and party frauds, and urges independent voters to reject party control. The piece argues for change amid high crops, public prosperity, and distrust of “great Captain” Grant era politics.

THE Boston Post Maine Hancock Garfield Grant Conkling Logan Caleron Herald Springfield Republican Good Herald Treasury United States Cwsar Credit Mobiliers DeGolyer Louisiana Ohio Schuyler Colfax United Toby Dexter

Business Troubles In Insolvency Court Suffolk County

George Burwell & Co manufacturers of fumery fail. Marie Garel millinery dealer also fails with 1580 dollars of unsecured debt. Tilton fancy goods dealer reportedly absconded with stock attached. Hoblitzett brothers sewer contractors file voluntary insolvency petition with about 23000 liabilities and 1000 unencumbered assets, asserting 27000 due from Boston and 15000 extras.

George Burwell & Co Pearl Place Marie Garel West Broadway Boston W. FE. Tilton South Deerfield Suffolk County William L Bruce Hoblitzett Dorchester Avenue

North End Mission Elects Expanded Board of Directors

An adjourned meeting elected a new board for the North End Mission for the year. Directors include H E Abbott Wm G Benedict J H Farrar W H Greeley Ezra Farnsworth Isaac B Millis C G Nazro and others with Mrs Silas Pierce and Miss Myra B Childs among the appointees. Abbott was reappointed secretary and treasurer with Frosts named as missionaries and Mrs Eben Crowell as Sabbath school superintendent. A subsequent session selected Silas Pierce as president and I O Whiting as vice president.

North End Corporation of the North End Mission H. E. Abbott Wm. G. Benedict J. H. Farrar W. H. Greeley Ezra Farnsworth Isaac B. Millis C.G. Nazro C. W. Scudder Silas Pierce KR. R. Meredith I. O. Whiting Eben Tourgee James White H. M. Moore K. B. Cone A. H. Farnum E. T. Pike John C. Pratt Thomas O. Rogers Myra B. Childs EK. G

Patent infringement cases before Judge Lowett

Joseph N. Smith and others sue Matthew H. Merriam in two joinable actions. Plaintiffs allege infringement of a Sutherland patent for a pressure feet device in sewing machines and of a stay strip patent for heel and instep reinforcement. Defendants deny infringement and contend lack of novelty. Cases argued, juries empanelled. foremen named Samuel T. Brown and Harris G. Otis. Jurors excused to Nov 3.

Joseph N. Smith Matthew H. Merriam Same Daniel A. Sutherland G. L J. L Roberts E. P. Brown Samuel T. Brown Newburyport Harris G. Otis Worcester

Lawsuits in Judge Pitman Court Over Contracts and Injuries

In the case of James W Hannum vs M Porter Keene the plaintiff sues for 75 dollars with interest from January 3 1879 for work done toward securing a brig building contract. Verdict for plaintiff 8259. In Elizabeth Haggerty by next friend vs Fitchburg Railroad Co the plaintiff claims leg injury from a crossing accident near Concord station on April 7 1879. Defendants deny negligence. Second session before Judge Allen lists cases including Aldlings v Whipple and Cook v Hanson among others.

James W. Hannum M. Porter Keene Rapid Transit W. Gallager W.C. Brinsley Elizabeth Haggerty Next Friend Fitchburg Railroad Co Concord C.F. Donnelly E. D. Sohier

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