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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1884

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Vanderbilt son suffers three million stock loss in panic

New York reports Cor nelius Vanderbilt son of William H Vanderbilt lost 3 000 000 in stock transactions amid panic. He is vice president of the New York Central railroad and head of the YM C A chapter, connected to St Bartholomews church, and believed to be the Commodore’s heir who left him 5 000 000. Vanderbilt traveled to Europe with his father in May and is now in London.

New York Wall Street Cornelius Vanderbilt William H. Vanderbilt Mr. Vanderbilt Young Men’s Christian Association St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Madison Avenue Commodore New York Central Railroad Company Erie Messrs. Burton Minis & Davis Exchange Court John Howe, Jr New Street P. P. Freeman

Blaine Libel Suit Timed After Election in Indiana Courts

The Davenport Democrat notes Blaine delays his libel suit against the Indianapolis Sentinel until after the presidential election. It warns that only a late opening in Marion county courts prevents trial before voting, inviting critics to call the move a Mulligan bluff and suggesting it signals avoidance of trial.

Blaine Davenport Indianapolis Sentinel Indianapolis Hubbell Circuit Court Marion County Superior Court Portland Argus

Meeting of Company E Nominates Congressional Candidate

Company E of the Union Veteran army held a public meeting at Grand Army hall Charlestown to nominate a sixth district candidate who would favor veterans. Capt John Dale presided as Henry B Lovering was expected to be supported though Lodge supporters opposed his nomination. Addresses were given by Maj Gen E Jackson Maj Sampson W S Oakman John Devine John Rogers and John Hart. A number were admitted to membership.

Company E Union Veteran Army Grand Army Hall Charlestown John Dale Henry B. Lovering Navy Yard Henry Cabot Lodge Lovering Gen. E. Jackson Maj. Sampson W. 8. Oakman John Devine John Rogers John Hart

Jamestown校 ship arrives at Bar Marbor and fair opens

The schoolship Jamestown arrived at Bar Marbor on Wednesday as the New England fair opened its third day in Manchester New Hampshire. Reports include injuries to Michael Higgins in Providence Rhode Island and several local criminal and civil notices across Maine Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Jamestown Bar Marbor Manchester N. H Michael Higgins Butler Exchange Providence R. I Rice & Hutchins Marlboro Mass Archibald Hood Samuel W. Fellows Lawrence Hannah McIntire Lynn Revere Beach Half Way Rock Salem Cape Ann Oldtown Francis St. Armand Fort Kent Cornelia de Karen Dickey Hugh T. Dickey New York George William Douglas Trinity Church Newport Portland Express Reading Highlands William F. Briggs Boston Peterboro and Shirley Fitchburg Greenville Briggs Buffalo Bill Portage Lake Ashland John Frazier Welch Edward Fox Fox Frazier L. J. Fobes Baltimore Portsmouth Harbor George W .Townsend

Damaged lines and threats disrupt Montana towns and rail telegraphs

Reports note a threatened Indian outbreak at Poplar River Agency Montana and an incendiary attempt to burn Missoula Tuesday night. Attachments were placed on the Bankers' and Merchants' telegraph company in Chicago while wires link to Western Union. Ninety nine homing pigeons from Newark were based at Havre de Grace Maryland Wednesday. Other items include deaths in Reading and Milwaukee and various meetings in Philadelphia and Chicago.

Poplar River Montana Bankers’ and Merchants’ Telegraph Company Chicago Newark N. J Havre de Grace Washington Keller Reading Milwaukee Western Union Missoula Marini F. E. Marini Theospital New York Somoney Philadelphia N.S. Keith R R. Rothwell York John Felton Johnsown Socie Promotion of Agricultural Science Philade Henry E. Alvord Houghton Farm A Gully Mississippi State Agricultural Collesi Micigan Agricultural Calege

Democratic State Convention at Mechanics Hall Worcester

The Worcester convention opened with Gen Collins and state committee members welcomed by applause. 1650 delegates from 22 cities and 325 towns filled Mechanics Hall as committees were appointed and Col Jonas H French named president with Coveney and Donovan as secretaries.

Mechanics Hall Worcester Collins State Committee Coveney Corse Winchester J. F. Callanan Springfield Plunkett Hinsdale Oliver Prime Boston Mower Lynn Judge Day Barnstable Capt. Folger Nantucket Jonas H. French Gloucester J. W. Coveney Cambridge P. J. Donovan Reed Bridgewater Lynde Melrose Col. French Massachusetts Tremont Temple Henry Cabot Lodge Republican State Central Committee John J. Whipple Mr. Lodge Col J. J. Whipple Brockton Robert A. Southworth Lewis B. Bates Robert M. Morse, Jr Alexander al. Rice George F. Hoar Eben F. Stone Newburyport A. B. Coffin Rufus S. Frost Chelsea D. W. Gooch James C. Leach A. O. Bigelow John Cummings Woburn John B. Norton Edward P. Brown Francis J. Childs E. R. Hoar Concord Suffolk John Turner W N, Young Wil

Democratic Standard Bearer and the Party Struggle in Massachusetts

Col Jonas H French presides over a Massachusetts Democratic convention addressing honesty in public service, reform, and unity. He condemns Republican attacks on Grover Cleveland, urges support for the Democratic ticket, urges business-minded governance, and warns against a third candidate splitting the party.

Jonas H. French Massachusetts Republican Party Jefferson Grover Cleveland New England Cleveland Blaine Logan Elkins Kellogg Boynton Hoar Hendricks Thurman Bayard Randall Tilden Democratic Party New York Baine Polit

Bowerman Nominated for Governor at Democratic Convention

Berkshire county citizen Samuel W Bowerman is urged as Massachusetts governor candidate after Judge Abbott declines. Informal ballot motion leads to formal ballot. working women hours reform and damages law are urged in resolutions amid party proceedings.

W. Bowerman Jarvis N. Dunham Pittsfield National Democracy Cleveland Hendricks Massachusetts Abbott Berkshire Commonwealth Samuel W. Bowerman William E. Plummer Newton Bowerman Parsons Salem Essex County Hathaway Fall River Gargan Boston Committee On John S. Concannon Ward 13

Democratic unity pledge from Massachusetts convention

Hon. Edward Avery presented a report as resolutions were adopted praising Grover Cleveland and Thomas Hendricks. The Massachusetts Democratic Party endorses Cleveland’s platform, calls for fair taxation, labor harmony, an American navy, restored shipping, and protections for civil liberty and fair trials.

Edward Avery Braintree Committee On Democratic Party of Massachusetts Democratic Party of the Union Grover Cleveland Thomas A. Hendricks Chicago United States Gov Cleveland New York

Honest Government and Honest Leaders for Massachusetts

A caustic critique of the Republican party’s 20-year control, urging honest governance under Cleveland and Hendricks. The Democrats pledge to curb monopolies, protect workers, expand suffrage, improve shop safety, and promote cooperation for labor, while condemning party service in office and criticizing fisheries neglect. The call emphasizes equal rights, fair compensation, and an end to bribery in state and national administration.

Democratic Party Grover Cleveland James G. Blaine Wendell Phillips Chamber of Labor Cleveland Hendricks Vermont Friends of Reform New York West Blaine Indiana Democratic Party of Massachusetts Republican Party Great Britain Commonwealth

Collins Endicott Nominated for Governor by Massachusetts Democrats

Speech by Hon P A Collins Judge W C Endicott of Salem nominated for governor amid cheers A reference list praises Democratic chances and condemns Republican figures including Blaine The convention adopts slate for state officers and electors at large votes adjourn after urgent call for unified support

P. A. Collins W.C. Endicott Salem Massachusetts Vermont House of Representatives Michael C. Kerr Samuel J. Randall John G. Carlisle Schuyler Colfax James G. Blaine J. Warren Keifer Democratic Party Blaine Edward Avery Thomas J. Gargan Joseph M. Day Col Henry Walker

Maine Grangers Hold Reunion Opening Address by Gov Robie

Old Orchard Maine September 3 The Maine state Grangers reunion opened at 2 pm with Gov Robie presiding and delivering the opening address He then introduced D H Thing Mt Vernon lecturer of the state grange and Z A Gilbert Waterville secretary of the board of agriculture and state commissioner on fertilizers and S L Boardman Home Farm Augusta principal.

Old Orchard Maine State Grangers Robie D. H. Thing Mt. Vernon State Grange Z. A. Gilbert Waterville Board of Agriculture L. Boardman Home Farm Augusta

Bank cashier disputes identity of fugitive in readsboro case

The Leather Manufacturers' Bank cashier says the man calling himself John W Huntington, arrested in Readsboro Vermont, is not McMahon who fled with twenty thousand dollars from the bank.

New York Leather Manufacturers’ Bank John W. Huntington Readsboro McMahon

Plaisted pins blame on Blaine for Cleveland slander

Ex Governor Plaisted contends Blaine directed the Boston Journal and Buffalo Telegraph campaigns against Grover Cleveland. He asserts the July 20 Buffalo Telegraph piece was coordinated with Blaine, aided by Col Z A Smith, and produced 100000 copies before fading. Rallies in Boston, Oldtown, and Bangor show Democratic vigor as campaigns heat up with predictions of Robie majorities.

Portland Plaisted The New Age Blaine Cleveland Boston Journal Buffalo Telegraph New England Col. Z. A. Smith Journal Augusta Buffalo Boston Telegraph United States Josiah Quincy, Jr Col H. O. Kent New Hampshire Hendrick Judge Cleaves Congress South Windham Joseph H. Manley Steve Elkins Maine Robie Ohio Hally Oldtown Bangor Harry French Washington County French Campobello New York Philadelphia St. Louis

Hendricks Fires Up Connersville Crowd in 1908 Run

Ex Gov. Hendricks addressed about 2000 at the fair grounds in Connersville. He repeated his prior speech, urged votes, and argued that opposition to his candidacy was an outrage. He defended Irish and foreign rights and declared he would not be a Know Nothing. He appealed directly for support for the Democratic ticket.

Indianapolis Hendricks Connersville Fair Grounds Hendrick Indiana New York Cleveland Democratic Party Shelbyville

Republicans Claim 22,000 Majority for Pingree in Vermont

A Vermont dispatch reports returns from 165 towns showing John Pingree leading with 32,897 votes to Reddington 15,822 and Soule 413, with an estimated final majority around 22,500. Updates from 204 towns push Pingree’s lead to about 20,879 over Reddington, and the paper notes a 12 percent drop in Republican vote from four years ago, while predicting the statewide majority near 22,500.

Pingree Waitkie River Junction Reddington Soule Farnham Phelps Hesth Heath Stewart Simmons Kidder Grout Goddard Cummings Scattering Democratic Greenback Secretary of State Auditor Bennington the Free Press

Rhode Island Democratic Conventions Open in Slade's Hall

Providence delegates convene at Slade's hall with McWilliams praising the coming campaign and Anthony’s death seen as a setback for Republicans. Augustus S. Miller named permanent chairman and several electors chosen. conventions adjourn sine die as the party structures in eastern and western districts nominate congressmen and wrap up.

Providence Democracy of Rhode Island Slade’s Hall McWilliams State Central Committee Anthony Republican Party Augustus S. Miller Charles S. Bradley Joseph L. Browne Isaac Bell, Jr State Independent Committee James Monaghan Capt. Waters Ziba O. Slocum Congress Lawrence Prendergast Charles H. Paige

Investigation into merits of presidential candidates

Representatives of labor reform clubs across the United States and Maine assembled in Biddeford on Tuesday to issue an address to laborers detailing the results of their examination of the merits of several presidential candidates. The address references Butler and notes his long service as a labor advocate in Congress.

Labor Reform Clubs United States Club No Maine Biddeford Butler

Labor Reform club pledge for Cleveland over Blaine Butler

A 19th century Labor Reform club address laments failed labor bills and condemns Butler and Blaine while praising Grover Cleveland as a friend of labor. Dated August 28, the Grand Lodge signs John E. Hover and Charles J. Eastmas endorsing Cleveland for president to oppose monopolists.

B. F. Butler James G. Blaine Grover Cleveland Grand Lodge of Labor Reform Club of United States Maine Battleford A. D John E. Hover Charles J. Eastmas G. S

Blaine Bergner Denial of Corruption Story Denied

Harrisburg letter to the Warren Ledger denies a World supplement article about Blaine Bergner. Bergner states he was not in Cincinnati when the alleged event occurred and questions how the report could be kept secret for eight years. He urges the World to publish the denial and cites improbabilities in the original tale.

Post Warren Ledger The Journal Boston Post Blaine Fay World of Harrisburg Pa.) Ledger Cincinnati C. H. Bergner

State Convention to be Held in the Meio naon Today

The Greenback party holds a state convention in Meionaon with Dr P P Field of Salem as chair. Delegates to endorse the Indianapolis platform and candidates are expected, with no separate ticket likely. The Greenbackers plan to merge with the Peoples party for the time, easing campaign and financial burdens while supporting Butler and West. The meeting is seen as largely routine with some notable moments.

Meionaon Greenback Party P. P. Field Salem Hutchinson Greenback State Committee Crawford House Indianapolis Peoples Party Butler and West Greenbackers Butler

A Card on Woman Suffrage Tax-Listing Rules 1883 84

The notice explains how women over 21 with a receipted property tax bill can join the school committee voting list without paying a poll tax by presenting the bill to registrars or selectmen. Women not paying tax must apply by Sept 15 to be taxed 50 cents, then gain entry by presenting the bill. It notes voting for two years on one tax bill and changes the assessment deadline from Oct 1 to Sept 15.

Butler and Blaine Vistas At Democratic Convention

A New York correspondent recalls Ben Butler’s 30 minute stump speech at the Democratic national convention. Butler complained of limited time, only to run short, provoking ridicule as a veteran demagogue. Also notes Leicester Massachusetts caucus tone, Irish votes, and Blaine opposition. Connecticut renomination of Gov Waller, and forthcoming Congressional nominations in New Jersey, New York, Illinois, and Alabama.

Butler Vilas Blaine Leicester Mass Cleveland Hendricks Worcester County

Presentation by the Democratic committee at Fifth Avenue hotel

The national Democratic committee delivered complimentary resolutions to Hon. Samuel J. Tilden aboard his steam yacht after a Yonkers stop. Henry of Mississippi led the address praising Tilden for 1876 leadership and urging the party to defend liberty against Republican efforts. Tilden, though indisposed, thanked the visitors as the resolutions were read and the party members departed for New York.

New York National Democratis J. Tilden Fifth Avenue Hudson Mr. Tilden Yonkers Henry Mississippi Gow Abbot Greystone Tilden David National Democratic Convention United States Democratic Party Republican Party Til R. H. Henry Durbin Ward Ohio A. W. Sulloway New Hampshire B. F. Jones Louisiana J.L. Barbour Virginia A. O. Bacon Georgia Leon Abbott New Jersey L. B. Faulkner George C. Brown Missouri Walker Connecticut

Reconstructions of Greely Expedition Die-Off Denials

Sergeants Brainerd and Long and Private Connell of the Greely Arctic expedition deny a Washington memo claiming the survivors lived in two parties. They insist the party remained undivided and recount Brainerd and Long shared a tent space with Greely’s command, while the others slept separately. They also challenge the army officer’s remarks about Brainerd’s strength and the fate of Dr. Pavy’s body, calling the report a slander.

Brainerd Long Connell Greely Cleveland Lieut Henry Dr. Pavy Sergeant Long

Funeral of Senator Anthony Planned in Providence

Providence Sept 3 The funeral will be from First Congregational church at noon Saturday. The sergeant at arms of the United States Senate will supervise with a senate committee. Gov Bourn names Rhode Island legislators Wilbur Eames Baker Jillson Fay Pendleton Woods Harris Paine. Canady reports 12 senators to serve as pallbearers including Conger Pugh Morgan Harris Ransom Jones. They will travel to Providence for the service.

Providence R.I Anthony First Congregational Church United States Senate Senate Edmunds Bourn Rhode Island General Assembly Wilbur Woonsocket Eames Baker North Kintown Jece Jillson Henry H. Fay Jas. M. Pendleton J. C. B. Woods William A. Harris Charles Edward Paine House Canady Washington Conger Michigan Pugh Alabama Morgan Harris Tennessee Ransom North Carolina Jones Florida Tony

Notable Speakers at Boston Fair Discuss Progress of Labor and Industry

Gov Robinson lauded New England inventiveness and national unity while Lucy Stone urged women and men work as a unified progressive force. George B Loring praised farmers, a manufacturers exchange, and industrial support. Alexander H Rice noted Mexico’s growing ties and Boston’s impact. Mayor Martin highlighted local benefits. Carney's Boston band provided music.

Gov. Robinson New England United States America Lucy Stone George B. Loring Alexander H. Rice Mexico Boston Martin Carney

Hotel Prospect Lancaster Hosts 178 Arrivals for Week End

Week ending August 3 reports 178 arrivals at Hotel Prospect in Lancaster New Hampshire. George W Rolfe wine steward at Crawford House returns from his action spent down at Portland Arbor.

Hotel Prospect Lancaster N. H George W. Rolfe Crawford House Portland Arbor

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