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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1884

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East Gloucester pastor resigns amid parish shuffle and feuds

Resignation of Rev. L. A. Hall from East Gloucester Baptist Church announced. Rockport Congregational calls Rev. Henry Hyde of Berlin. William Slavin of Olneyville, R. I., involved in murder tied to an old feud. Jamestown training ship stays at Bar Harbor before Gardner’s Island voyage. horse racing incident leaves James Whipple fatally injured. Incidents include burglar fatally shot, a cart accident in East Providence, and several court actions.

L. A. Hall East Gloucester Woodson James Whipple Hamilton William Bennis Frank Hart J. May Hartford Conn George Reeder Richmond Paper Company East Providence R.I Frank P. Clay Western Union Telegraph Company Lowell Grant & Ward Marine National Bank Thomas Cary Westboro Mass Thomas F. McCullough Boston Daniel Mullen Portsmouth N. H Mullen Superior Court Edward O’brien Diamond Match Company Norton Taunton Supreme Court Bangor Frank Hersh Crsh Daniel Hall S. Mullen

Williams resigns hotel post for United States hotel position

Mr L H Williams resigns after five years at Young's hotel to take a similar post at the United States hotel. F W Bird returns from a summer in the mountains, cheerful over politics. A Friday Post report of Fitz suffering paralysis is denied. he has nervous prostration but is improving rapidly.

L. H. Williams offYoung’s United States Ion. F. W. Bird Eustace G. Fitz

Libby Kills Woman Then Wounds Self in Portland

Thomas J Libby proprietor of West Point house Scarborough and Lydia Snow of Pine Point stayed at City hotel. This morning Libby fired two to three shots at Snow through her left cheek and head killing her instantly. He then shot himself behind the ear, but survived. Libby jailed. coroner to refer case to grand jury.

Portland Thomas J. Libby West Point Prout’s Neck Scarborough City Lydia Snow Pine Point Libby Libbey Flo

Atherton Prizes Endowed at Dartmouth College

Hanover Sept 5 Greek prizes at Partmouth college are permanently endowed by Edward Spaulding and J G Davis under the Atherton name to be awarded to juniors. Freshman class numbers about 200 this year and Chandler department entering class is 26. Four admitted to sophomores. Work on the new college building Nelson hall advances. walls reach about half height.

Sailors from Barcelona Assault Gateman at Hunter's Point

Three Spanish sailors from Barcelona aboard the Havana attacked the gateman at Hunter's Point ferry with drawn knives. Police Officer Walsh shot and fatally wounded one sailor named Alberto Marino who was among the assailants. The three sailors were arrested and the wounded man identified.

New York Hunter’s Point Ferry Walsh Alberto Marino Barcelona Spain Havana

Plymouth woman hanged herself after brief marriage

In Plymouth New Hampshire on September 5 Mrs H B Martin committed suicide by hanging in a shed while her husband was away. The cause is given as insanity. She leaves two small children from a prior marriage. She had divorced and remarried Mr Martin since last November amid troubles and gossip that affected her mind.

Plymouth N. H H. B. Martin Martin

Forgeries of Frank Patterson Reach $75,000

In Asbury Park New Jersey on September 5 authorities believe the forgeries by Frank Patterson will total about seventy five thousand dollars. Banks and various utilitarian institutions have been victimized as part of the fraudulent activity.

Asbury F’re N.J Frank Patterson Wll More

Blaine's 1871 loan to Caldwell and bonds dispute

The record reviews James G Blaine's January 1871 loan of 25000 to Josiah Caldwell secured by 50000 Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad land grant bonds, with collateral handled by Warren Fisher Jr. and later by Blaine to John Pratt. It details repayments, disagreements, court claims, and a 1875 1876 Arkansas circuit court award of 825000 in first mortgage bonds while Blaine claimed 24000, plus questions about the 50000 bonds and equity.

James G. Blaine Josiah Caldwell Little Rock Fort Smith Warren Fisher, Jr Mr. Caldwell Congressional Record Northern Pacific Railroad Mr. Blaine Mr. Fisher Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad Company Mulligan House of Representatives Augusta Caldwell Blaine Fisher Blaine-Fisher United States Circuit Court Arkansas Little Hock and Fort Smith Company United States Circuit Court of Arkansas Navy Messrs. Shattuck, Weld and Ripley United States Circuit Court For Eastern District of Henry C. Caldwell Messrs. Huntington Ripley and Whitney Little Rock and Fort Smith Company Pratt Circuit Court of the United States, Eastern District of Arkansas Ss. C. W. Huntington Lime Rock and Fort Smith Railway Company Rior Maine Boston Bostop Washington Said Fisher Hhis Visher Fort Smith Railway C. W. Finntingtos Hoa. Watersey George Rupley United States District Court United States District Court of Arkansas Messrs Huntington Ark Cestui Que Union Pacific Railroad Company Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad Company

Montreal injunction blocks transfer at Point St. Charles yards

Lingham the cattle shipper obtained an injunction preventing Acer from transferring his interests in the Point St. Charles stock yards to Drexel Morgan and Co. of New York. An anonymous donor offered 50000 toward a free library in the city if citizens match the sum within a reasonable time. The dominion exhibition opened today with governor general to officially inaugurate next Tuesday. British association members arrived in Toronto and received a municipal welcome at city hall before garden party at government house. They will visit Guelph Niagara Falls and the Rocky Mountains tomorrow.

Montreal Lingham Acer Point St. Charles Drexel, Morgan & Co New York Toronto British Association Richard Temple Government House Guelph Niagara Falls Rocky Mountains

President Arthur Attends Funeral Far-Reaching Commitments

In Newport on September 5 President Arthur will attend Senator Anthony's funeral in Providence then travel to New York en route to Geneva for Secretary Folger's funeral. He visited the Northampton with Brewster, dined with the Livingstons, and canceled other engagements in respect for Folger. Flags fly at half mast on Fort Adams, the Despatch, and North Atlantic squadron vessels. the Despatch will return to New York soon.

Newport R. I Arthur Anthony Providence New York Geneva N. Y Folger Northampton Brewster Maturin Livingston Commerell Secretary Folger Custom House Fort Adams North Atlantic

Franco-Chinese War Updates and Cholera in Italy News

Reports from London and Paris deny Li Hung Chang’s degradation and Kee Lung shelling, while Courbet’s squadron nears Hainan and aims to destroy remaining Chinese ships. Despatches note Red River delta tranquility, US mediation talks, and French-Chinese combat in Tonquin. Italy records cholera surges in Naples and Spezia, with pope’s aid.

Courbet Hainan Li Hung Chang Kee Lung London la Liberte China Pekin Paris Temps M. Lemaire Shanghai Hue Annam Admiral Courbet Gulf of Petchili Hanoi Red River Morton United States Paris Ferry Washington France Hong Kong Tonquin Italy Rome Naples Spezia Genoa

Massive cave-in devastates coal mine at Port Bunkiey

In Wilkesbarre on September 5 a cave-in at the Entprise mine owned by Andrew Langdon of Buffalo devastated 250 acres from river to hill, wrecking five miner houses and halting Lehigh Valley rail traffic. The mine is flooded with gas and water from nearby sources, five hundred workers displaced, six mules killed, and recovery could take a year with losses to $500,000.

Wilkesbarre Enterprise Port Bunkiey Andrew Langdon Buffalo Lehigh Valley Railroad

Late Reports of Business Concerns In Financial Distress

Series of 1900s notices reports mill and business woes. Mazeppa mill of Red Wing Minnesota assigns with liabilities 140000 and assets 175000, Gov. Hubbard as president. Warner and Merritt insolvent fruit importers liabilities 552445, assets 551365, assignee questions value but expects secured creditors paid. Lacowic cassimere wills at Hampden attached for 30000, owner George A Weber of Stamford and New York, mortgage by Hindsdale Smith for 25000, Weber conveys real property to Theodore Conlon and grants a personal property mortgage to wife Catherine. Unpaid wages list 5000, seventy-five workers out of work. Weber seeks settlement.

ST. Paul Minn Mazeppa Mill Company Red Wing Gov. Hubbard Philadelphia Warner & Merritt Springfield Mass Lacowic Cassimere Hampden George A. Weber Stamford New York Hindsdale Smith Wilein Weber Theodore Con 1On Catherine Weber

Fiery clash as strikers and workers clash at Redway and Burton foundry

In Cincinnati on September 5, union men returning to Redway and Burton foundry faced a group of other union members who refused to return. A general fight broke out as workers quit. One striker was badly cut, patrol wagons arrived, and the fighters dispersed.

Cincinnati Redway & Burton’s

Rates War Looms if Omaha Traffic Chief Fails

A Omaha dispatch reports officials warn that unless the current demoralization in passenger rates is settled by Sunday when Traffic Manager Clark returns, open war will erupt in Chicago bound pricing. Presently tickets from St Paul to Chicago can be bought for less than half the usual rate.

ST. Paul, Minn Omaha Clark Chicago

Foul play suspected in Reading man’s death

Jacob Riegel died after one day of illness in Reading. His wife, 26, was arrested this afternoon amid foul play suspicions. Coroner’s inquest reveals she bought arsenic last Saturday. Riegel was 50 years old.

Reading Jacob Riegel

Campaign Notes Reveal Blaine Maine Visit Plan

Special despatch outlines James G. Blaine’s likely Maine trip after the election with three or more speeches in the state and finalizing venues upon Elkin’s arrival. It lists numerous Vermont figures by town and county and notes three Democratic senators hail from Franklin county.

Boston Post New York Maine James G. Blaine Blaine New York City Elkin

Kittery Yard Used to Boost Reed Vote in Election

Special correspondent describes the Kittery Navy Yard as a vote factory for Thomas B. Reed. Workers are hired to ensure Reed’s election, with many discharged after the vote. The piece cites the Portland Press criticizing the yard and calls for civil service reform to shut it down.

Kittery Thomas B. Reed Congress Kittery Navy Yard Reed Navy Yard Ephraim C. Spinney Spinney Mark F. Wentworth Portland Press Maine York County Eliot York Wells New Hampshire United States Treasury Iitery Friends of Civil Service Reform

Morrill Letter Attacks Blaine Sparks Kennebec Valley

A Boston Post despatch from Augusta describes Mrs Lot Morrill's letter denouncing James G Blaine as wicked and corrupt and says it has created a profound impression in Blaine's circle and across the Kennebec valley. The story notes high demand for the Post and hints at possible testimony in Blaine's libel suit. It also claims Morrill is widely respected and could impact political prospects for Blaine and the Republican ticket.

Augusta Lot M. Morrill James G.blaine Kennebec Valley Blaines Morrills Blaine Robie Grover Cleveland Senator Morrill

Democratic Rallies in York and Cumberland

Democratic campaigns sweep Maine towns with rallies in Gorham York South Berwick Shapleigh North Parsonsfield and South Westborough. Col A W Bradbury urges voters for Redman Cleaves Cleveland and Hendricks. Large Portland parade planned. Biddeford town parade canceled. Republican meeting at City Hall featuring Congressman Reed.

Portland A. W. Bradbury Gorham Robie Redman Cleaves Cleveland Hendricks Bradbury South Berwick John B. Donovan Shaplegh Col. Hastings Luther S. Moore North Parsonsfield William Emery South Westborough Biddeford City Hall Reed

Vermont and Portland Gubernatorial and Congressional Results

Returns from 240 towns show Pingree winning Vermont governor with 41,917 votes to teddington 19,838 and Seale 480, with 62,421 total. In Congress first district Stewart leads, in second Grout leads, and the Vermont house will be 193 Republicans, 384 Democrats, 4 Greenbackers, 38 independents, 0 no choice. In Portsmoth Blaine attends state events amid editorial sparks.

White River Junction Pingree Teddington Seale Abk Stewart Simmons Kidder Grout Goddard Cummings House of Representatives House Senate Addison County D. W. Lark Orwell H. B. Williams Monkton Bennington County J. W. Carney Bennington John Curtis Dorset Caledonia County C. Ide St. Johnsbury C. D. Brainard Danville Chittenden Warren Gibbs Burlington B. H. Day Underhill

Flag Raising and Grand Mass Meeting in Wiscasset Me

A Cleveland and Hendricks flag was raised before the largest gathering in Wiscasset Lincoln County. Col Benjamin F Smith presided as John B Redman delivered an hour long eloquent address while Alfred Lennox spoke to a cheering crowd. Damariscotta band and local drum corps provided music and a torch lit serenade afterward. Capt R T Rundlett was praised for arranging the event.

Cleveland and Hendricks Wiscasset Lincoln Benjamin F. Smith John B. Redman Judge Redman Alfred Lennox Dresden R. T. Rundlett

Bergner Denies World Blaine Bribe Claim

George D. Verber of Harrisburg writes the New York World letter acknowledging Mr. Bergner’s denial of a Harrisburg Patriot claim about Blaine bribery. He asserts Bergner boasted of having seen cancelled checks and signature details, naming witnesses ready to affidavits to support the publication, and questions Bergner’s honesty and motives.

New York World C. H. Bergner Harrisburg Warren Ledger Harrisburg Patriot Warren Bergner Samuel_Kunkel Mechanics’ Bank Elbridge McConkey House of Representatives Kemble Blaine Gkho D. Verber

Maine Republicans Expect to Have the Earth Next fondly

Lewiston Maine September telegram from George C Wig to B F Jones national Republican committee states the canvass will close tomorrow. It says the campaign has been animated and thorough with the issue of reform. They expect control of both state houses four congressmen elected and Gov Rovey re-elected by about ten thousand sixty votes.

Howard Sullivan Elin Watson George Watson Salem Sullivan Casperson Prof. Newcomb Terry Hunt G. F. Barker Co. C. Pickering W. Powell Ira Remsen S. Minot American Science Association William Thompson Lyon Playfair Vernon Harcem British Association Alpine Township Grand Rapids Mich W. H. Dreamhind Joel A. Parker Warren Drife Michigan Kent Scientific Museum Boston Post Portland Grover Cleveland New York Golden Gate Maine Blaine Robie Tom Reed Congress Boutelle Reed Brunswick Harpswell Yarmouth Cape Elizabeth Judge Cleaves Milliken Dingley Vermont Wince Widiace Ieee Ee SR Ono Greenback West Virginia Albany Evening Journal Almanac Greenback Party Solon Chase Murch Greenbackers Democratic National Committee Mr. Blaine Lewiston Alon George C. Wig Chairman Jones National Republican Committee Auburn B. F. Jones Fifth Avenue Rovie Ipswich Mass Republican State Committee Cleveland Sunstruck Bay State Walpole Young Men’s Republican and Independent Club Jackson Hall Lowell South Framingham Lodge Maj. Gould Rockwood Hoar Emory Storrs Chicago Nathaniel P. Banks George E. Hoar John L. Swift George B. Loring Eben F. Stone Stephen H. Phillips E. C. Carrigan State Board of Education People’s Party The Evening Star Builer

Annual New Hampshire National Guard encampment opens

Concord NH Sept 5 The six day annual encampment of the first brigade National Guards begins with three infantry regiments eight companies each a four gun battery and two cavalry companies present Gov Hale and staff to visit review planned for Tuesday Lieut Col Loomis L Langdon US artillery detailed by war department to inspect troops has arrived.

Concord N. H New Hampshire National Guards Hale Loomis L. Langdon Second United States Artillery War Department

Pension fraud suspect Lyle arrested in Kentucky

Lovuisville Ky Sept 5 Dr L Watson Lyle charged with extensive pension frauds was arrested in Crittenden county today. Lyle traveled from place to place posing as an employee of the United States pension department. His principal work was in Illinois and Iowa where he is said to have swindled people out of 75000 dollars.

Lovuisville L. Watson Lyle Crittenden County Lyle United States Pension Department Illinois Iowa Washington, D. C the Star Greely Brainard Long Lockwood Thetis Denyign Schley

River man and deputy clash. Bourne dies in Mississippi

At noon in Vicksburg, Capt. Jones T. Metzler and Capt. J W Bourne fired fourteen shots. Bourne died by five this afternoon and Metzler is not expected to live through the night. The dispute stems from Metzler's affair with Bourne's wife.

Vicksburg Miss Jones T. Metzler J. W. Bourne Internal Revenue Collector Bourne Metzler

Temperance Fight, Dems Rally as Prohibition Grows

Correspondence from Concord NH notes Dems favor Hill for governor and mock Currier. Prohibitionists plan a big demonstration at White's Opera House, aiming to draw votes from Gallinger or Barnard. Temperance cases delayed to November 10 spark party-pressure critiques. Also: fairs, local political chatter, and notable figures visiting New Hampshire towns.

Boston Post Concord N. H Currier John M. Hill White’s Opera House Congress James M. Parker Fitzwilliam Gallinger Barnard Manchester Rev. L. F. McKinney

Where do the swallows go

A Boston Post reader asks the ornithologist to explain the migration of thousands of swallows seen near Dedham to Norwood, across eighty rods of telegraph wires. The letter cites seasonal flights in September and offers various local anecdotes from Plymouth County to Cape Cod, noting diverse theories from sailors, oyster pirates, and country church members about wintering grounds.

Boston Post Dedham Norwood Plymouth County Mufhner Chesapeake Texas Patagonia Cape Cod Cedarville Hiving

Ipswich Republicans accuse GOP of misleading circulars

A Boston Post letter from Ipswich charges the Republican state committee with circulating garbled circulars about Cleveland vetoes to mislead voters. The writer calls the tactic a lie and condemns the Republican organization as dishonest.

Fires Reported in Multiple Cities Across States

Telegraph briefs from Pittsfield Raleigh Marathon Conway report damaging blazes. Shekers building in New Lebanon burned with $3000 loss and Harriet Morrow fatally burned. Newbern market houses and stores destroyed with losses about $60,600, partly insured. Marathon blaze scorched five stores saloon Odd Fellows hall and a residence, $30,000 loss. East Lee paper mill partially burned, $15,000 loss, insured. Truesdell house and barn burned in Conway, $1800 loss, insured.

Pittsfield Mass New Lebanon Harriet Morrow Raleigh N. C Newbern Marathon N. Y Odd Fellows W. C. Sanders E.& S. May East Lee Conway George L. Truesdel

Painter Henry E. Coffran Attempts Suicide Twice

In Montpelier Vermont on September 5 Henry E Coffran a painter with a troubled reputation tried to drown himself by jumping from a railroad bridge. Rescued first time he pledged to return home but jumped again into the river and was saved once more. He is jailed now and leaves a wife with three small children.

Montpelier Henry E. Coffran

Moonlit Steamers Offer Cape Cod Excursions

The steamer sails today along the north shore with a moon light run this evening. Tomorrow a broad blue ocean excursion circles Cape Cod to Highland light. Monday offers a final cod fishing chance and prizes. Extra moonlights run Sunday and Monday as the season closes with Monday trips.

North Shore Cape Cod Highland Light

Genuine Angostura Bitters Sold Only in South American Bottles

Caution to buyers about misrepresentation of Angostura bitters. Genuine product is imported only in bottles from South America. Insist on the authentic article issued by Dr. I G B Siegert & ons.

South America Dr. I. G. B. Siegert & Ons

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