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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1884

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Ohio Republicans Struggle for Majority Backers in Returns

Complete returns from Ohio show Republicans trail by 2113 votes for a majority and plummet to about 11 000 in plurality. In 1838 they posted over 19 000 plurality and more than 8000 clear majority. The caravan must reconsider its path to victory.

Ohio

Butler and editors clash over Blaine Butler scheme fail

The piece attacks editors for misreading the political stakes of the people’s party and asserts that Democrats will resist Butler’s support of Blaine. It predicts the Blaine-Butler plan to defeat Gen Collins with Joe O’Neil will fail, urging a shift away from the alliance.

Butler People’s Party Blaine Democratic Party Ben Butler Jim Blaine Windward Tallapoosa Blaine-Butler Gen. Collins Joe O’neil

Blaine Attacks Senator Hoar as Degraded Political Figures

The report records Blaine calling Senator Hoar an old woman and a political hermaphrodite while Hoar uplifts his nephews for not endorsing Blaine. It notes Dawes treats the nephews more decently and suggests even a political figure deserves some self-respect and restraint toward family.

Blaine Senator Hoar Dawes

Kennebec Journal’s election tally antics criticized

The Kennebec Journal faced criticism for publishing and later revising Maine election figures. The paper first reported a Republican majority of 12 082, then adjusted toward earlier, higher estimates. The commentary labels the timing as unsuitable and mocks the paper for printing the truth and the Baby Blaine poem. Blaine is expected to be free after November 4.

Blaine Kennebec Cleveland Maine

Uncle Jonathan Sends Warm Letter to Mr Blaine in Cleveland

The note expresses confidence in Mr Blaine reaching Cleveland and highlights his potential usefulness to the people. It mentions opening books and turning on the light, and closes with kind regards to widder Butler and the author’s signature.

Mr. Blaine Cleveland Widder Butler Jonathan

German American voters in Boston favor Cleveland by wide margin

A Boston paper reports that about 3000 German American voters in the city and nearby areas will largely back Grover Cleveland. The analysis shows strong opposition to Butler and Blaine, with Cleveland praised for decency, honesty, and economic governance, predicting a near-unanimous Cleveland vote.

Boston Cleveland Butler Robinson Kiley Ben Butler J.G. Blaine Grover Cleveland America Democratic Party Republican Party Bishop Blaine A. J. Gutermuth Gutermuth Washington Street United States Fremont Schurz

Explosion at Montreal residence causes extensive damage and injuries

A gas explosion early today at J. R. Hutchins on Fort Street wrecked the house, shattered windows, and blew out the gable end. Servants suffered severe burns, with two likely fatally injured. Mrs. Hutchins was badly scorched. A nearly inch hole in a pipe near the meter is under investigation, plumbers at work yesterday.

Montreal J. R. Hutchins Fort Street

Centenary Celebration of Sir Moses Montefiore in Baltimore

The Hanover Street Synagogue packed with about 1,000 attendees celebrated Sir Moses Montefiore’s centenary. Col. B. F. Ulman presided, praising his charitable works. A sermon and cantata followed, with an oration detailing Sir Moses’s life from youth to age. Funds were raised to endow a Montefiore professorship at Unite Liebren college. Christians joined in the observance.

Baltimore Moses Montefiore Hanover Street B. F. Ulman Moses Hirckheimer D. Ib Zald Montefiore Liebren College B. F. Alan

Statue Unveiled in Lower Grove Park for Garfield

In St Louis on October 26 a rain day did not deter a crowd from unveiling a Garfield memorial statue in Lower Grove park. Addresses were given by Dr Enile Prestorious editor of Westliche rost and sculptor Carl Cauer. Dr P S Reilly delivered the dedicatory speech. Music and letters from President Arthur and Gov Crittenden followed. A memento was presented to Carl Cauer by Mrs Heleich a former resident artist of his hometown in Germany.

St. Louis Lower Grove Park Garfield Enile Prestorious Westlich¢rost Carl Cauer P.S. Reilly Memorial Society Arthur Gov. Crittenden Heleich Germany

Lawrence city mission marks quarter century in city hall

The Lawrence city mission observed its quarter centennial with an afternoon program in city hall. An exhaustive report on missionary work highlighted improved conditions. Treasurer's report showed 2075 70 collected for relief and 1419 67 expended. Addresses were given by Rev H F Harrington J C Headley and Hon W A Russell. Letters of regret from Gen H K Oliver W E Chapin Hon Charles Starrow and J L Partridge were read.

Lawrence Mass Lawrence City City Hall H. F. Harrington New Bedford J. C. Headley Boston

Graceful gunfire at Louisiana political meeting ends life

New Orleans report says William Gray a Black man was shot and killed by Wash Lyons at a Thibodaux mass meeting on Grand Caillon. Gray supported Gay and Lyons Kellogg in the congressional race. Lyons tried to disrupt the meeting, Gray protested, was shot and died. Lyons fled and remains at large.

New Orleans Times- Democrat Thiboveaux William Gray Wash Lyons Grand Caillon Gray Gay Lyons Kellogg Lyons

Detroit man arrives from England amid Blaine talk

New York news notes Mr. James F. Joy of Detroit arrived from England on the steamer Germanic. He refused interviews and said he must read what has been published before commenting on his September 1877 conversation with Mr. Beecher regarding Mr. Blaine.

New York James F. Joy Detroit Mich England Beecher Blaine

Democratic Enthusiasm Crops Up Across States for Cleveland

New York dispatch notes rising support in Indiana Illinois Oregon New Jersey and Michigan with fusionist plans in Michigan and doubts in Illinois. Indiana reports 482000 votes and a pivotal 24000 doubtful votes while New Jersey and Erie County forecasts favor Cleveland. Betting favors Cleveland is $10 to $8 in Indiana.

New York Democratic National Committee Indiana Michigan Cleveland Illinois Oregon New Jersey Democratic State Committee Hendricks Indiana Democratic State Committee E. J. Jeffrey Vanderbilt Buffalo Erie County Independent Republican Committee Bissell Garfield Harlem River Charles McCune The Courier Indianapolis

Heavy snowfall and varied events across several cities

A Cheyenne despatch notes very heavy snowfall Sunday. Arrangements with San Francisco houses will transport Asiatics to Peru. Governors urged to appoint delegates to a national cattlemen’s convention in St Louis on Nov 17. Protests in Binghamton over Italy’s seizure of propaganda property. A Missouri lake race ended in a dead heat between Teemer and Gaudam and must be rowed again. A Philadelphia arrest ties to Delaw are laborers’ funds. Explosions injure protesters during a Rondout parade. A Pittsburgh boxing match ends in a foul win for McDonald. Port Jervis reports frequent snow squalls. western snow accumulations. A West Virginia tragedy: Mrs Johnson kills three children and herself. Bloomington shuttered by a drunken assault on a parade, with injuries. Sam Stein, a hotel swindler, nabbed in Allenstown. potential losses reach $30,000.

Cheyenne W. C San Francisco Peru Union St. Louis Binghamton N. Y Italy Willard Teemer Gaudam Creve Cavour Lake Missouri Philadelphia James Fitzpatrick New Castle County Del Fitzpatrick Norristown Rondout William McGrath William Nash Port Jervis New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Wheeling W. Va West Fork Johnson Fred Schultz Bloomington Schultz Slamjiton Sam Stein United States Allentown Stein Boston Springfield Mass New York Chicago Minneapolis Louisville New Bedford and Lees Hartford

Greatest Political Procession Ever Seen in Boston Parade

Preparations for a vast Cleveland and Hendricks torchlight parade in Boston promise a record turnout with as many as 12 000 participants. The event features 11 divisions, mounted escorts, 12 bands, fireworks along the line, and special Bohemian and hod carriers battalions. A detailed route and display guidelines urge supporters to illuminate premises, aiming to surpass any prior campaign procession in the city.

Boston Post New York Cleveland and Hendricks Wall Street Mhen Cleveland New York State Blaine Produce and Maritime Exchange Stock Exchange Siti Caeinaate Colton Exchange Petroleum and Mining Exchange Iistillers Westsig Meichadis Columbian College Mechanics’ and Builders’ Association Layuweye Cleveland and Vendricks Madison Square Twenty-sixth Street Hendricks Boston Dartmouth Street Beacon Street Marlboro Street Commonwealth Avenue North Side South Side Newbury Street Boylston Street St. James Avenue Columbus Avenue Chandler Street Appleton Street Warren Avenue Tremont Street Henry W. Wilson Hlarvard Law School A. G. Everett Ward 17 Hugh Curran Belva Lockwood Washington Street Iendricks Dartmouth Tremont Lenox Washbington Dover Fourth Broadway Washington Hanover Prince Streets Charles River Bridge City Square Charlestown Warren Bridge Beverly Haymarket Square Merrimac Chardon Street Bowdoin Square Cambridge Charles Beacon Arlington Streets Thomas J. Barry Staf

Senator Sherman to Visit Boston For Reception and Banquet

Senator John Sherman is to arrive in Boston Tuesday afternoon. A committee of business men sponsors a Tuesday reception and banquet. He will meet the state committee at 10 A. M. Wednesday, adjourn at 11, and allow callers to meet him. At noon a business meeting in Faneuil hall will feature speeches by John W. Chandler, Sherman, and Theodore Roosevelt. A Springfield gathering is set for Wednesday evening.

New York People’s Party Henry Ward Beecher Cleveland and Hendricks Campaign Club Brooklyn Irving Hall Montclair N.J Blaine Cleveland James G. Blaine New Haven Conn Carll Republican Committee Republican Clubs Alexander Sullivan Mr. Sullivan Mc Sweeney Sullivan Virginia Washington Johnston St. John Keene N. Fl Cheshire County Deti City Hall Mr. Foster Westmoreland James M. Fletcher Nashua Norris Concord Jamestown N. Y Lake Shore Road Chicago New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Lenton Elmira Roscoe Conkling Cleveland and Hendricks Business Men Logan Gen. Logan Tallapoosa Gen. Butler Westfield Chicopee Holyoke North Brookfield Chandler Ren. Butler Lieut Greely Congress North Pole New Hampshire Portsmouth Nan Samuel J. Randall Cape Ann Thirty-First Massachusetts Jonas H. French John Sherman Boston Sherman State Committee Faneuil Hall John W. Chandler Theodore Roosevelt Springfield James Freeman Clarke Charles R. Codman Wadleigh Charlestown Clarke Hoar Soldiers Third Congressional District Dudley Street Opera House Oliver Downing Loring John Hollis George W. Powers Hawthorne Quartette Bainbridge Wadleigh Robert Treat Paine, Jr Belmont Chelsea P. A. Collins Henry B. Lovering Col. Brewster Benjamin B. Townsend Malden Sturtevant House New York City United States Washington City New York Times and World Benjamin F. Butler National Republican Committee New York State Grover Cleveland National Greenback-Labor Party Republican Butler Lion Douglas Baltimore South West Maryland John F. Henry Noah A. Plympton B. F. Jones Republican National Committee First National Bank of New York National Committee National Party of B. F. Butler Plymouth Columbia College Huggermugger Pilate Herod W.H. Parsons National Greenback Labor Party

Democrats Nominate For Hampden County Offices

Hampden county Democrats nominate J H Churchill of Agawam for county commissioner and Edward A Hall of Springfield for senator in the first Hampden district. Other nominations include Samuel B Locke of Andover for the sixth Essex senator and A B Durgin of North Andover for the same district. Additional nominations cover several Middlesex and Essex districts with multiple party choices.

Hampden County J. H. Churchill Agawam Edward A. Hall Springfield Samuel B. Locke, Esq Andover Essex People’s Party Sixth Essex A. B. Durgin North Andover Worcester Charles A. Priest Fitchburg Frederick A. Sherwin Groton Middlesex

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