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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1884

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Explosion in Uniontown Mine Blamed on Fire Damp

An underground blast at Youngstown coke company mines near Uniontown Pennsylvania devastates a work site with about 250 miners. Fire afterdamp and a second report hampered rescue efforts. Two dead and four injured so far, with fear that the entire sixth flat collapsed trapping others.

Uniontown West- Lessenring Youngstown Coke Company

Collision injures Italians in Wa bash freight wreck near Taylorville

At 2 20 this morning a west bound Wa bash freight collision occurred near Taylorville as a coupling pin failed on the engine and first car. The immigrant filled coach was overturned down an 19 foot embankment. Seventeen injured but none fatally. Wounded rushed to Taylorville for relief.

ST. Louis Taylorville Clarkesdale

Escalona Arrival Sparks Quebec Health Unease

The steamer Escalona from Marseilles reached Quebec then proceeded to Montreal without port inspection, despite an inspecting physician at the wharf. It is the season’s only vessel from infected regions, prompting a report to the minister of agriculture.

Quebec Escalona Marseilles Montreal Leapsem Sydney Rimonski Minister of Agriculture

New England notes report multiple regional incidents

Robert Grindell, who killed Robert Young at Surry Maine on October 13, was placed in the insane hospital on Monday. Charlies P. Low, formerly of Georgetown Massachusetts aged 50, died by suicide Monday afternoon. Hon A A Abbott longtime Essex county clerk and state legislator died in Peabody on Monday October 27. A W Nickerson of Marion Massachusetts built a 5000 dollar seven foot high fence of English cypress around his premises. Burglars entered the Chester Depot Vermont post office Sunday night and attempted to crack the safe. fourth burglary in eight weeks. Maine gubernatorial vote totals listed from September election. Edmund Mills of Kent Connecticut aged 74 struck by a downed train and killed at Kent depot. Brattleboro Vermont voted 562 to 504 against aiding the Brattleboro and Wilmington railroad. Montington voted not to rescind its prior stance. H M Allen, once clerk at Harvey's in St Albans Vermont, left town three weeks ago amid alleged financial crookedness. Harvey reportedly loses over 500. Ossipee New Hampshire dispatch reports drowning of Mr Willey after his horse frightened into canal near Centre Conway. Landlord Holden and Mansion House Greenfield Massachusetts were amused by a couple who married in front of the hotel then left without thanks. A petition for executive clemency is filed for Oscar Blaney in Maine for the murder of Leosane nant rows. Blaney sentenced to death with Mrs Barrows. It is unclear that clemency will favor Mrs Barrows.

Robert Grindell Robert Young Surry Charlies P. Low Georgetown Mass A. A. Abbott Essex County Court Peabody A. W. Nickerson Marion Chester Depot Maine Robie Redman H. B. Eaton W. F. Waton W. T. Eustis Scattering Edmund Mills Kent Ilmington H. M. Allen Harvey St. Albans Allen Canada Ossipee N. H Willey Centre Conway Holden Greenfield

Shillaker Returns Home Buoyed for Cleveland Vote

Mr P Shillaker returns to Chelsea and signals support for Cleveland in the November 4 election. S F Jones of Hartford visits, praising Cleveland Hendricks and Waller. Washington navy department selects apprentices for promotion. John Sullivan of Charlestown, transferred to Brooklyn yard, notified as successful candidate awaiting orders to report in Washington.

P. Shillaker Chelsea Cleveland S. F. Jones Hartford State of Connecticut Hendricks Waller Navy Department Washington Engineer’s Department John Sullivan Charlestown Brooklyn Navy Yard

Montreal Carnival 1835 Subscriptions Top New Mark

A Montreal despatch reports over $4000 already subscribed for the carnival of 1835, promising to exceed all prior efforts. In Philadelphia, stockholders of the International Navigation company approved a contract with American Steamship for sale of four steamships Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania and Mingis, and for purchases by the International Navigation company. Furniture and Upholstery in new styles showcased this week at Paine's on Canal Street.

Montreal International Navigation Company Philadelphia American Steamship International Navigation Companies Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania Mlingis Paine’s Canal Street

Newark Welcomes Gov Cleveland With Largest Parade

Special Despatch reports Gov. Cleveland's Newark visit on Oct. 27 sparked a citywide celebration. Crowds lined streets from 4:30 PM to midnight, with 2000 at Kingston, 5000 at Newburgh, and a grand opera house reception. Cleveland praised New Jersey and Essex County, urged honest governance, and led a lengthy parade review before departing for New York.

Political vigor as 1884 campaign sways states and observers

A dense 1884 political briefing recounts strategic hopes in New Jersey New York and Ohio, detailing party strengths, anticipated margins for Cleveland and Hendricks, the role of German and independent Republican voters, and demonstrations from Indianapolis to Evansville. It notes efforts to curb corruption and ensure honest elections amid Blaine and Butler opposition.

Democratic Parade Heads For Boston In Largest Demonstration

State and independent factions prep a grand parade in Boston on Wednesday night with units from Maine, New York, and many Massachusetts towns. Boston alone expects 5000 uniformed Democrats plus 2000 tradesmen and 1000 independents, with contingents from North Attleboro to Weymouth and even Harvard and Columbia law schools.

Boston Portland New York City Boston College Battalion South End North Attleboro Brookline Belmont Cambridge Chelsea Highlandville Haverhill Lexington Arlington Methuen Peabody Somerville Salem Woburn Wakefield Lynn Milton Canton Quincy Brockton Weymouth Houghton Harvard Law School Columbia College Law School New York Perry Belmont Newport R.I Cleveland and Hendricks Washington Street Washington Waltham Street Harrison Avenue Dover Street Warren Bridge Charlestown Haymarket Square Henry W. Wilson Thomas J. Barry Francis Peabody, Jr John E. Wetherbee John W. Ferguson Fred B. Bogan Henry Splainoe L. J. Logan D. J. Curtin John K. E. Goward Newell A. Thompson Sigourney Butler John M. Cate Thomas Aspinwall D. J. Gorman Majj. W. P. Sullivan Norman J. Barry

Procession Route of 19th Century Civic Bands and Regiments

A historical procession parade lists men granted votes and officers from multiple bands and regiments. The route traversed Winnisimmet Street to Broad way and ended at the square, with a chief marshal directing staff and disbanding.

Split in Boston Republican Convention Upsets Blaine Ticket

Special despatch reports a reassembled Boston city Republican convention renominated State Senator Gibbs for mayor while Blaine faction quarrels with John J. O'Brien. O'Brien ousted Hillier from the board of aldermen and now backs Col. Charles A. Spencer for district attorney, with tensions signaling a split machine vote far below Garfield’s 1880 level.

New York Gibbs John J. O’brien Republican Party Blaine O’brien Mr. Hillier Board of Aldermen Col Charles A. Spencer Anson G. McCook Republican City Organization Machine Boys Republican Machine Garfield

Meeting at Portsmouth Reveals Butler Blaine Link

Oct 27 account details Gen Butler's Portsmouth visit July 26 meeting with Secretary Chandler at the navy yard, then to Cape Ann, and return ahead of Greely ships. Butler and Chandler later present at the Aug 4 reception with Randall. a New York card denies any bargain with Blaine and defends Butler.

Portsmouth Butler Boston Post Chandler Randall Tallapoosa Bar Harbor Blaine W. H. Parsons John F. Henry National Committee of the Benjamin F. Butler James G. Blaine Henry New York San Francisco Saratoga Ils John F. Henry & Co

Veterans circular sparks Cleveland letter reply in 1884

New York reports a Buffalo driven veteran circular claiming falsehoods about Gov. Cleveland and the Grand Army of the Republic. George F. Dege forwards the issue to the Governor, who replies from Albany stating the circular is deceitful and false. Cleveland confirms he was drafted and did not hire a substitute. He notes Dege, Lyth, and Oatman signed the pamphlet. Dege plans to vote for Cleveland.

New York Logan Legion Erie County Geo. F. Dege Gov. Cleveland Executive Mansion Albany George F. Dege Buffalo Grover Cleveland Dege Cleveland

Fire alarms and fires across cities reported in brief

In Boston and vicinity a rear Miller building fire on Hanover street caused burns to gas pipe worker A W Hoffecke but did not damage property. Other briefs note Tilden’s stable fire in Yonkers with $15,000 loss, Waterloo egg packing fire at Gain & Co. destroying 225,003 dozen eggs, Bradford Davis house and barn fire with animals lost, and Harrington box shop fire in Greenfield with 25 workers and $300 loss.

Boston Miller’s Hanover Street A. W. Hoffecke Hoffecke Yonkers N. Y Samuel J. Tilden Greystone Tildenls Cilncago Waterloo Intel, Gain & Co Sradford Samuel E. Davis Srain Greenfield Harrington

Political moral issues dominate Methodist meeting agenda

The weekly Methodist clergy gathering on Monday heatedly debated moral issues in the current campaign. Rev Beadle of Hull announced the index town leans Democratic, while Rev Thorndike of Lowell backed Blaine with a bloody shirt argument. Rev J W Hamilton of Boston denounced the Republicans for deserting freedmen and poor whites, defended temperance, and drew hearty applause.

Beadle Hull Index Town Mr. Thorndike Lowell Blaine J. W. Hamilton The People’s Church Boston St. John South J. Hamilton Mark Trafton Trafton Dorchester

Four men arrested in Chicago for lodging scam robbery

Joseph Stack a 23 year old Spaniard cigar dealer in Chicago along with George Harris 18 John Phillips alias Pent land and Michael H Walsh alias Edmond J Cavanah alias Anderson were arrested by the third police Monday on charges of hiring rooms in various parts of the city luring strangers with false lodgings then robbing them.

Joseph Stack Chicago George Harris John Phillips Pentland Michael H. Walsh Edmond J. Cavanah Anderson

Democratic Torchlight Parade Shines in Chelsea

Almost 3000 torch bearers joined a grand Chelsea parade as Democrats staged one of the campaign’s largest demonstrations. Crowds packed the streets from Chelsea Square to Winsor Street, with bands and drum corps interspersed. Chief Marshal Hallgreen directed the long line forming around dusk, drawing attendees from Boston and nearby towns.

Chelsea Boston Chelsea Square Winhisimmit Street Marshal Hallgreen

Immense Premocratic Torch Parade through Cambridge

Immense torch parade in East Cambridge drew over 1000 marchers from Cambridge and surrounding towns. The line moved along Cambridge Street, Prospect, Howard, Windsor, Main, Central Square, Mt. Auburn, Boylston, Harvard Square to Brattle and Cambridge Common, with Cam bridge Cleveland and Hendricks units, bands, cadets, and drill corps in formation. Houses along the route glowed with lights as crowds cheered. organizers declared the event a success in every detail.

Cambridge City of Elms Lechmere Square East Cambridge Cambridge Street Prospect Howard Windsor Main Central Square Mt. Auburn Street Boylston Harvard Square Jas. Moyland John Mackelroy Frank M. Ferris Daniel W. Sullivan M. J. O’brien P. J. Carney E. 8. Fowler C. F. Fowler Jones Morse Lexington Drum Corps Lexington Paine Cadets A. J. Hayden Byron Couffman Brookline Fife and Cleveland Warren M. Hill Adj Ralf D. Bowles Frank Fay G. R. Jones H. 8. Allen C. H. Dwyer J. F. Donnalson J. F. Carmody Arthur Purcey George E. Perkins Ff.j. Murphy J. McDonnald Phelp Rowe James J. Connell F. E. Lennon Michael Shea John Burns D. J. Crowley P. J. White John Burns, Jr Mother Hubbard B.W. Ellis, Jr F. A. Anderson C. W.scott Somerville Fife and Dram Corps Somerville Paine Zouaves William McDonough William J. Coughlin Coffee Patrick Hawley Thomas Muldoon James Muldoon Thomas Burgess James Pollard Cambridgeport Colored Drum Corps Paine Cadets Ward John Knocks

Fourth District Republicans Shirk Their Responsibility

In a tense meeting the Fourth District Republican convention voted to defer nomination to the district committee, blocking a fusion stance with Butlerites and ensuring Joseph H. ONeil’s name appears on the Republican ballot. Delegates adjourned amid disputes over procedure and free trade versus protection arguments.

Fourth Joseph H. O’ Neil Congress Wesley M.gove Lawton Ward 14 Hayden Ward 16 District Committee Collins O’neil

Rousing Belmont rally backs Cleveland ticket and reform

A Belmont town hall rally drew a large crowd as Democrats praised Grover Cleveland and attacked Blaine and the Republican machine. Speakers cited government integrity civil service reform tariff reform and anti corruption, with ex Senator Bainbridge Wadleigh condemning Blaine’s record.

First Middlesex Democratic Senatorial Convention in Somerville

The first Middlesex democratic senatorial convention met at Bow street hall Somerville at 3 pm. William A Flaherty presided with L L Fuller as temporary chairman and JT H Pierce as temporary secretary. James F Devlin nominated John M Woods for senator. Charles B Lincoln also nominated. After ballots Woods and Lincoln split votes then Lincoln won on second ballot. Woods later withdrew, and Charles B Lincoln was declared the nominee. A state central committee was chosen with P J McGuire of Malden elected over Michael F Dwyer of Medford. District committee members were named for Somerville Medford Everett and Malden. The convention dissolved sine die.

Middlesex Bow Street Hall Union Square Somerville William A. Flaherty L. L. Fuller Malden JT. H. Pierce Everett Ary Danary James F. Devlin John M. Woods C. G. Plunkett Medford Charles 8. Lincoln Ngcchurty Tof Gorge J. M. Woods Lincoln Tammie State Central Committee Michael F. Dwyer Peter J. McGuire John Kelly Wm. A. Flaherty W. F. Griffins Wm. E. Weld P. H. Byron T. H. Pierce A. J. Neville Wm. F. Hackett P. J. Rile

Arrangements for Blaine and Logan Torchlight Parade

The republicans name Col. Horace T. Rockwell adjuvant general Maj. Thomas R. Mathews Lieut. Edward H. Baker and other officers for the Blaine and Logan parade to start from Commonwealth avenue and Dartmouth Street. Chelsea independents plan a Cleveland upset with 600 votes needed to flip the city’s majority, while Chelsea Republicans and Democrats align for nominations in Worcester Franklin and Berkshire districts. A mammoth Democratic parade in South Boston is planned with up to 10000 uniformed marchers.

Horace T. Rockwell Thomas R. Mathews Edward H. Baker J. P. Ae A.M. Lunt E. E. Currier F. L. Hesne Wesley A. Gove Ren Commonwealth Avenue Dartmouth Street Dartmouth Boylston Berkeley Columbus Avenue Chester Park and Square Washington Worcester Tremont Eliot Hanover Court Scollay Square Park

Brooklyn youth killer defense shocks Brooklyn crime tale

In Brooklyn Michael Byrnes aged 18 assaulted Chauncey St. Martin aged 13 for refusing a cent. Martin pursued home, Byrnes stabbed him at the doorway. the boy died instantly.

New York Brooklyn Michael Byrnes Chauncey St. Martin St. Martin Byrnes

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