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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1882

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Benefit for Col Slayback family in St Louis raises funds

A theatrical benefit held in St Louis for the late Col Slayback's family collected over 9000 dollars. The report notes political tensions across several states, with mentions of party figures, campaigns, and proposed settlements in Pennsylvania and Indiana.

Col. Slayback St. Louis

New York plug hat dispute sparks public quarrel

In New York Mr. W R Travers accidentally sat on Mr. Pettit's eight dollar plug hat. The clash prompts public name calling while the Union League club watches for a possible duel. The piece mirrors a lively city mood and comments on American rulers.

New York W. R. Travers

Portland Reform School Abuse Allegations Surface in Testimony

In Portland Missouri on October 26 the reform school investigation continued with many boys examined. Witnesses allege officers beat and mistreated youths, kept in dark, confined rooms for days, and denied basic wash and water closet access. The testimony portrays severe ill treatment by staff.

Portland Reform School

Ex Senator Wadleigh Address Sparks Anti Hale Rally in Keene

In Keene New Hampshire ex Senator Wadleigh delivered a measured speech on October 25 and Gen Griffin issued a direct rebuttal to Secretary Chandler. The speech boosted anti Hale sentiment and signaled broader mobilization among Republicans against Hale’s nomination. Griffin’s letter accuses Chandler of hidden influence and political manipulation, alleging behind the scenes pressure and improper conduct within the state convention.

Wadleigh New Hampshire Gen. Griffin Ross Chandler Boston Post Keene N. H City Hall Hale Hive Gen Griffin Chandler William E. Chandler United States Navy Washington, D. C Cearlie Boston Journal Statesman and Monitor Col Elbridge G. Pierce Portsmouth Col. Pierce Boston Currier United States Congress Old Granite State G. Grirriy

Interest in the Icrpse match draws four games

The Thursday session featured noted players Bowen of Millbury Barker Kirkland Busby of Boston and locals Newton Bowditch. Four games were played all ending in draws. Willie opened with a Glasgow game lasting 1 hour 10 minutes Barker followed with a G w game in 1 hour 25 minutes. Willie then played a Suter game lasting 1 hour and Barker Glasgow game in 1 hour 5 minutes both draws. The score stands at ten games played one win for Mr Barker and nine draws.

Mr. Bowen Millbury Messrs Newton and Bowditch Grafton I. Barker D. Kirkland Mr. Busby Boston Willie Glasgow Mr. Barker Barker

Cranberry crop tops $1000 for Hunnewell's Point

The town reports over one thousand dollars from this year's cranberry harvest. John S Patten of Ban 5, aged, collapsed and died Thursday. Ed Cummings of Phillips, about 25, drowned in Dead River Wednesday. body not recovered. Maine Central wharf at Bath expands as freight business grows. Five Thorne children in Pittston sick with typhoid fever. three died, one ill. J Haskell of West Gardiner found dead October 20 while en route to his mother's funeral. Capt Royal P Brown of Calais, 60, charged after knife wound during dispute with wife. James P Vance, former Washington county attorney, now with Illinois Methodist Conference in Elgin. son of William Vance of Calais and Readfield.

R. P. Tapley Maine Pliny Earle Northampton E. E. English New Haven Revere House John ©. Caldwell United States Uruguay East Machias Sir Garnet Wolseley England Baron Wolseley Beauchamp Seymour Alcester Warwick Warren Willard White Shepard & White Boston Gav. Cornell Fifth Avenue St. Mary’s Catholic Church Waltham J.J. Murphy Pittsfield Mass Annie E. Donahue John Donahue Father Brosnahan Jo E. Cassidy W. J. Rooney Rockland Courier Gazette Elizabeth N. Jones Concord Alcott Frank B. Sanborn Lewis G. Pray Children’s Hospital Children’s Mission To Sunday School Society Home For Boston Highlands American Unitarian Society Young Men’s Christian Union Mt. Pleasant Congregational Society Ladies Fund Society For the Relief of Young Men's Benevolent Society Cooperstown N. Y Edward Clark Williams College Bunyan and Meeker Alfred Coming Clark 2 Clark Singer Sewing Machine Company Jersey Central Railroad Company Orrin Hamilton Boston and Maine Railroad Great Falls N. H Pcre Hamilton Portland John Brown Adirondacks F. B. Sanborn Kaw California William Endicott, Jr Summer Street Brown Springfield Hunnewell Point John S. Patten Ed. Cummings Phillips Dead River Maine Central Bath Joseph Thorne Pittston Thorne J. H. Haskell West Gardiner Royal P. Brown Calais James P. Vance Washington County Illinois Methodist Conference Elgin William Vance Readfield

Butcher Joshua Sawyer Dies After Swoon in Contoocook

Joshua Sawyer of Warner collapsed while driving a cart in Contoocook Thursday and died shortly after in a house. He was about 70 and leaves a family. In Salem N H on Oct 7 Charles Rayburn and George Howard were found guilty of break in and entering and robbing a safe. the term largely finished as nearly all indicted pleaded guilty or were convicted.

Joshua Sawyer Warner Contoocook Supreme Court Charles Rayburn George Howard Salem N. N

Brookfield Man 65 Kills Self in Shotgun Death

In Brookfield on Thursday a man aged about 65 named William died by self-inflicted gunshot to the head. Officials cited failing health as the suspected cause of the tragedy.

Brookfield William

Massachusetts Roundup of Local Accidents and Events

William Swallow injured at Freeman Print works in North Adams. Britannia post office to be re-established after carrier system start in Taunton. Frank McDonald killed near South Lawrence as cars ran him over. Jeremiah Aldrich stabbed during Wellfleet youth street fight. Dr. L Williams commits suicide in Fitchburg police cell. Hopkinton church cornerstone laid for new Congregational building. Maggie Barry’s daughter dies after leg amputation following wagon accident. Gloucester Odd Fellows dedicate new hall in Hough block with band, banquet, and dancing.

William Swallow Freeman Print Works North Adams Britannia Taunton Frank McDonald Boston and Lowell South Lawrence Jeremiah Aldrich Wellfleet Alfred Hall Er. L. Williams Fitchburg Barber Hopkinton First Congregational J.E. Fullerton Maggie Mary Barry Blackstone Ocean Lodge of Odd Fellows of Gloucester Hough Block Gloucester Cornet Gloucester House

Providence Fatal Accident and Fire Incident

Thomas McDonald a 35 year old car repairer on the New York and New England line was crushed at Providence Wednesday by a car he worked on a side track. George Murray a Providence provision store worker found his apron alight on Wednesday and flames spread to his trousers causing serious burns before aid arrived. He was hospitalized in stable condition.

Thomas McDonald New York and New England Railway Providence George Murray

Robbers Raid Wilton Bank and Local Stores In New Hampshire

Thieves pried a window at Wilton Savings Bank and drilled a door, taking little cash and papers. They looted George Wallace dry goods and Carter’s store, stole $50 from Carter, and spilled copper coins at Barker’s grocery. A shot wounded Dr. Powers in the arm. The gang fled. Wilton and Manchester police investigate.

Nashua N. H Wilton Wilton Savings Bank Smith George Wallace Boston George A. Carter A. ©. Barker H. A. Powers Manchester Squag Longa

Vermont House Debates Taxing Savings Banks and Related Bills

In Montpelier the ways and means committee examined saving bank taxation with W G Shaw arguing the present levy is the limit banks can bear. He did not oppose taxing all corporations and towns might welcome it to lift state taxes on local property. Maj Winn responded to life insurance tax objections. The House wrangled over a bill limiting value exempt from attachment for one cow. The Senate pursued a liquor in a home with minors ban, finally passing in concurrence. The joint committee on the House of Correction will visit tomorrow. The House approved selectmen boards of health in each town and Gov J Gregory Smith will address the committee on railroad taxation this evening. The Senate focused on minor import bills.

Montpelier Ways and Means Committee House W.G. Shaw Burlington Maj Senate House of Correction J. Gregory Smith

Butler at Pittsfield Prompts Large Rally and Speech

Gen Butler arrived in Pittsfield from Washington and met with local Republicans and Democrats at the American House. A crowd of about 1,000 gathered with a serenade by St. Joseph's band as Butler spoke of votes, reform, and retrenchment while outlining plans for the election and his visit to North Adams.

Pittsfield Mass Butler Washington E. Learned Massachusetts Col. Plympton Berkshire Atéo Dawes W. W. Newton Learned St. Joseph's W. Bowerman New Orleans Bull Run Western Massachusetts Commonwealth South Carolina Republican Party South Gen. Butler North Adams Cheshire South Adams F. E. Swift Wilson House

Gen Swift Faces Apathy In Marlboro Campaign

Marlboro Times reports Gen John L Swift, famed orator, touring from Winchendon to Boston. He notes low enthusiasm, predicts a small Republican turnout, and contemplates Butler's chances amid deadened campaign energy despite sizable meetings in Winchendon and Springfield.

Gen. Swift Marlboro John Butler Fort Fisher Canonchet Winchendon Gardner Band of Music Springfield

Anarchist Conspiracy Details Across France and Europe

A Paris report outlines a small core of staunch anarchists in towns and villages across France, mostly young paper distributors, each cell with a distinct name. Government moves against rioters in Montceau les Mines draw criticism yet aim to curb impunity. Lyons papers warn of threats to blow up their offices. Times Cairo notes Arabi Pasha seeks exile, not want Egypt in turmoil. Carlyle and Emerson memorials discussed in Chelsea. Vienna despatch cites Markowitch woman’s claim of solo plan to assassinate King Milan. Davitt in Glasgow denies splits in Irish ranks. Sudan strategy to hold Khartoum until help arrives. Khardafan mentioned. black troops planned under Ismail Pasha Eyoub. Paris despatch: Flouquet resigns. anarchist federations in Paris vicinity number 1229. Lyons syndic warns of bourse bombing.

Paris France Montceau Les Mines Lyons Cairo The Times Arabi Pasha Egypt Tyndall Thomas Carlyle Ees Embankment Chelsea Jene Ralph Waldo Emerson Carlyle Vienna Markowitch Milan Belgrade Davitt Glasgow Parnell Council of Ministers Soudan Khartoum Khardafan Ismail Pasha Eyoub Stone Pasha M. Flouquet the Seine Syndic of

Marginal grain trades ruled gambling under law

An appellate court decision holds that buying grain for future delivery to settle price differences rather than to take delivery falls under the gambling law. The aggrieved party has no grounds for action.

Chicago Board of Trade

Robbery on Maine Road Ends with Bound Driver

John Q. Mason a drover from Albany was waylaid near Lynchville by a robber who asked for a ride. Pepper was thrown in his eyes, an accomplice bound him, and about $1061 plus a cheque were taken in the dusk incident reported from Fryeburg, Maine.

Frybburg John Q. Mason Albany Lynchville John

Western Distillers Cut Output Amid Low Wine Prices

CRICAGO Ill Oct 26 The Western Distillers association met and decided to further reduce production by 10 percent due to low high wine prices. Distilleries will run at 30 percent of fall capacity under the plan.

Cricago, Ill Western Distillers’ Association

Mystic Park Race Day Delivers Racing Action And Attendance

Mystic Park hosted the Country club meeting with 2,000 to 3,000 spectators on a perfect fall day. Torchlight won the first race, Glenivat second, Beverly third in 1.06, followed by a Club Cup victory for Torchlight over Dr Graves and Bullet. The Somerset Plate saw Ventriloquist prevail over Touchstone and Epsom, and Dungeon edged Charlemagne in a keen steeplechase finish amid high excitement and many dignitaries in attendance.

Country Club Mystic Park Lowell Railroad F. C. Prince Leopold Morse William A. Tower Hugh Cochrane J. H. Blake Morton Prince Henry €. Brooks Dabney J. Lewis Stackpole Robert H. Stevenson Curtis P. P J. P. Dawes Charlie Ross Clyde Stables B. G. Torchlight C. M. Haley B. m. Victorine H. B. Duryea Jr B. G DeWolf Beverly Penniston Glenivat Cunningham Torchlight Victorine Epsom Mr. Ward Country Club Meeting Clyde Bik.h Ward George Lee Myopia Hunt Club Old Elm Stables Br. G. Dr. Graves A. Hemenway B. G. Bullet Ch. H. Ventriloquist SS. Mudge J.S. Allan Dr. Graves H. A. Allan Bullet Fred. Prince Graves Mr. Prince County Club Yde B. E- Torchlight Prince B. H. Black Crook Touch Stone Ventriloquist Black Crook Touchstone Mr. Duryea Mratic Park Somerset Plate H. ¢. Allen B. G. Touchstone de Wolf H. B. Duryea, Jr B. G. Epsom J.P. Dawes Ch. m. Rose Strathey R. G. Dilemma Allan B. G. Problem van Zeidlitz Walter sClyde B. H B. G. Paris Bik G. Dungeor B. G. Charlemagne Charlemagne Dungeon Dungeon Gt Paris Counce Eldee Ieee Nickel Happy Thought Kitty Ives G A V Gov. Plaisted Shackett Mystic Horace Willis Mystick Park Slane George Tower Lexington M. Belle Mahone J. Bowen Boston B. G. Frank S John Riley G. Pennacook James Cahill B. m. Meess Hiram Woodruff M. Rosa J. T. Winans Vassar Col. Hall A. ¥. Sargent Newark N.J G. Mambrino George D. Bigley Br. m. Fondling R. T. Powers South Abington B. m. Lady Thornton John Gorman B. Ae H. H. Carter Holyoke B. m Kate Arris Geo. Tower J. J. Bowen B. G. Frank M. Belle Shackett John Trout M. Trifle G. Alexander Richwood John McGlen Lynn Vassalbore M. Emms D B. G. Col. Hall James ©. Bray B. m. Belle T. Cornelie Lawrence M. Trojan T. L. Holt Derby B. m. Vision H. H. Carter B. m. Kate Harris A. V

Minnie Hauk at Music Hall in a fine concert night

Mme Minnie Hauk headlined a Bay State course program at Music Hall with Alta Pease, W H Fessenden, Clarence Hay, Sternberg, and others. Encores followed, featuring Bizet songs, Hauk in English ballads, and a final note about Dec 14 and Nov 1 events.

Minnie Hauk Music Hall Bay State Mme Mme. Hauk Alta Pease W. H. Fessenden Clarence E. Hay Constantine Sternberg W. J. D. Leavitt H. M. Dow Handel Eckert Bizet Mefistofele Miss Pease Pinsuti Fessenden Old Nantucket Marston Hay D: Sternberg Schumann Lewis Maas American Symphony

Short Session and Routine Matters at City Council

The common council met Thursday with W H Whitmore as temporary chair. Proceedings included funding for courthouse repairs and a ward room, leasing Quincey hall rotunda to Boston Produce Exchange, and various public works items. A 7:50 p.m. adjournment set to resume November 9.

Common Council W. H. Whitmore Board of Aldermen Edward Pratt Chapmas Boston Produce Exchange Quincey Hall Beacon Hill Old State House Water Department Tufts Street Daniel FA. Glynn Stonybrook Gerald Wyman Bunker Hill Street Murphy Ward 14 Committee On Fire Department Loweston West Roxbury Fitzpatrick Ohio Street Suffolk Street Orr Ward 15

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