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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1884

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Mayor appoints committee of 50 to probe franchise frauds

New York on September 5 reports Mayor Edson appointed a committee of 50 formed after a Chickering hall mass meeting. The panel is directed to investigate aldermanic franchise applications that could defraud the city. Members include Babcock Bates Belmont Brown Claflin Cooper Chittenden Dana Dows Herrick James Kelly Kelly Ottenderfer Winston and Thurber.

New York Edson Chickering Hall Board of Aldermen D. Babcock L. M. Bates August Belmont James M. Brown Chamber of Commerce H. B. Claflin Cooper L. E. Chittenden Charles A. Dana David Dows J. Hobart Herrick The Produce Exchange Willis James John Kelly Eugene Kelly Oswald Ottenderfer Frederick Winston H. K. Thurber

Dartmouth Athletic association elects officers at Hanover

The Dartmouth Athletic association met at Hanover and elected officers: President Richard Webb of Portland, vice president W. K. Ferguson of Malone, N Y, treasurer F H Weston of Windsor, Vt, secretary H H Hanson of Dover. Directors include E A Bayley Newbury Vt John P Tucker Jr Boston W H Bradley St Johnsbury Vt S E Cavery Strafford Vt. Field meeting scheduled for October 1 and 2.

S. E. Cavery Strafford

Tramps Fire on Train. Derby Burglary Suspected

In West Haven three men riding a truck on the Derby railroad train were challenged by crew. A fight followed and the trio fled to Derby. two were captured, one escaped. Passengers narrowly avoided bullets as police label the men professional burglars aiming to rob travelers.

New Haven Conn Derby Railroad West Haven Derby

Miners to Strike in Western Pennsylvania

A Monongahela dispatch reports state officials will call out all bituminous coal miners in western Pennsylvania including river and railroad workers and those in Clearfield regions. About 20 000 men are affected. The aim is not a general strike but to curb production to raise prices.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Clearfield

Norfolk shooting at hospital leaves two women hurt

In Norfolk at St Vincent de Paul’s hospital on September 8 Sam Blease an errand boy from Providence shot Nellie Devlin who died instantly and Caroline Jalomonsky who was seriously hurt. Blease then shot himself dead. The motive remains unknown.

Norfolk St. Vincent de Paul’s Hospital Sam Blease Providence Nellie Devlin Caroline Jalomonsky Blease

Tramp Arrested for Burglary in Concord New Hampshire

Frederick H. Bear, claiming a trek from Erie Pennsylvania, was arrested in Concord for burglary. He possessed a silver watch cigars gold items and two pocketbooks when taken into custody and was committed this evening in default of $600 bail.

Concord N. H Frederick H. Bear Erie

Oklahoma Payne Brought In For Whiskey Charge

Oklahoma Payne and seven followers were brought to Fort Smith Arkansas and turned over to the U S marshal who served writs for introducing and selling whiskey in the Indian country Payne was released on a 1000 dollar bond and the others were discharged

Fort Smith Ark Oklahoma Payne United States

Cotton mill closes in Wilmington amid 10 percent wage strike

Wilmington, Del., Sept 8 James Riddle's sons and Co cotton mill near the city has closed indefinitely due to a weaver strike numbering about 40 demanding higher wages. The stoppage puts roughly 3000 hands out of work.

Wilmington Del James Riddle’s Sons & Co

Blind man Thomas Neff killed by passenger train

A 75 year old blind man named Thomas Neff was struck by a passenger train in Danielsville. He died instantly this afternoon as a seager train incident was reported from Providence Rhode Island.

Providence R. I Danielsville Conn Thomas Neff

Farrar and Florence Opera Co Breaks Up in Louisville

The Farrar and Florence opera company of Boston dissolved in Louisville today after failing to pay salaries and leaving members unable to fund their return home.

Louisville Farrar and Florence Opera Company Boston

Maine elects Republicans by slim 12,000 majority

The Maine election results show Republicans winning the governor’s race and sweeping the state. They reelect four congressmen Reed narrowly leads in the first district by about 500. Dingley Milliken and Boutelle win. Senate gains and county wins widen GOP control. The piece notes a cap on liquor laws and mocks a defeated opponent.

Democrats win Biddeford with large city majority

Biddeford voters cast a heavy Democratic win led by Governor and congressional gains. Harmon and Emery carry county tickets while Democrats take six of seven wards and tie in the seventh. Women vote for temperance. Republicans spent heavily elsewhere, alleging corruption in money use. Judge Cleaves defeats Reed by wide margin.

Reed Judge Cleaves Cleaves Biddeford Congress Tom Reed Harmon Emery Ward Republian

Bangor Democrats Fail To Break Republican Lead In City

Special despatch from Bangor reports Robie leads Redman by 515 to 406, with Boutelle 26 votes behind. Democrats contributed all their city funds, while Republicans spent more and bought votes. Irish ward backers supported the straight Democratic ticket though greensback shifts favored Republicans. Democrats claim strength equal to 1876 despite costly GOP victory statewide.

Bangor Boston Post Robie Redman Boutelle

Blaine Explains Tariff Victory Dodges Temperance Question

Augusta Me Sept 8 Tonight Republicans celebrate Maine victory. Crowds cheer Blaine at his residence as he argues protection to American labor and denounces Morrison tariff. He says national issues trump state alcohol questions and thanks supporters. Cullom and Swift speak.

Maine Republicans Face Confidence Vote as Blaine Wins

The Portland Argus notes Blaine carried Maine by a large margin and Robie wins Cumberland County with 1039 to 192 in 1882 towns, while the overall county ticket shows solid majorities. The piece argues Democrats spent heavily but lacked organization, suggesting Republicans are split over Blaine despite Robie’s gains. The piece cites a telegraphed comment from George C. Wing of the Republican state committee.

Androscoggin County Election Results Lie in 1894

Androscoggin county elects Pennell Roak Hillman Smith Savage Harris reg of probate W Harris county attorney Lara treasurer Robins Walker McGillicuddy Martel Palmer Noble Cobb Philbrook Howard. Lewiston votes against GOP gains. Gov Dingley wins congress seat by about 3000 majority 4500 plurality. county backs prohibitory amendment except Lewiston.

Lewiston Androscoggin County William D. Pennell William D. Roak Hillman Smith A. R. Savage N. W. Harris Tascas Atwood Daniel Lara J. M. Robins Charles Walker T. J. McGillicuddy L. J. Martel Livermore John Palmer Poland Benjamin P. Noble Minot Prescott R. Cobb Lisbon J. Philbrook Leeds Seth Howard Dingley Congress

Prohibition Amendment Passes in Missouri Vote Victory

Rev. H C Munson reports from Portland Missouri that 200 towns gave Yes 74500 No 20595 on the prohibitory amendment. The measure carries by at least 53905 in a likely larger final margin possibly over 60000.

Portland H. C. Munson Secretary of Amendment Association

Maine Election Party Lineups by Towns and Reps

A list of towns with candidate names and party affiliations including Republicans Democrats and greenbackers. Notable entries include Brunswick Camden Waterville Bath Lewiston and Rockland with listed representatives and party designations.

We Go to Bed Knowing that Hobie Has Only About 12 060 Majority

PORTLAND Me Sept 9 At 2 35 o c returns are in from 267 of the 500 towns and plantations and these give Robie 61 318 tedman 45 064 Eustis Eaton and scattering 2 414 a majority of 13 840 The same towns in 1882 gave Robie 56 195 Plaisted 47 510 and 1467 scattering Robie will now have about 12 000 majority in a total vote of about 140 000 The returns yet to be received include those from Madawaska which is usually strongly democratic The First District At 2 30 A M returns have been received from all but three towns in this district and Thomas B Reed has 735 plurality Portland gives Reed 3822 Cleaves 3491 Clark 37 in Lincoln County DAMARISCOTTA Me Sept 9 Complete returns from Lincoln county at Damariscotta Herald office give Robie 424 over Redman gain 142 over 1882 Sebastian S Marble rep re elected senator by 390 majority Republicans also elect entire county ticket except clerk of courts

Maine Blaine Hannibal Hamlin Robie United States National Committee State Committee Wsoc Wicca Samuel J. Pilden New York New Jersey Connecticut Indiana Grover Cleveland Wing Reed Dingley Milliken Boutelle Congress Senate Knox Post Augusta Meonion Hall Republican Party Kennebec County S. M. Cullom Illinois John L. Swift Portland Argus Portland Cumberland County Argus Mulligan Democratic State Committee State Republican Committee Associated Press George C Redman Scat South Berwick Alfrede Ce Css Saskama Eine Port Sormwa Cooivns Winslow Ae Bangor Coro Sks Duce Cub Dentol Ccebcsks Ccs Bo Cos Mattawamkeag Les Lowe Cacncece Foxcroft Pidecosenses Pemdloke Newport KingMan Cece Eeecesaecomm Eek Norway Seweconelas Ue Weescsccces Bowdoinham Os WiscasSet North Jdy Leessees Waldoborough Lewistown Audutn Thomastod Ik Rocha Icc Madison Eee Somo cdi Wee Bemseceesepeess Tae Bingham Ciees Cushing Udily Thorndike Seeceee Vanceboro East Livermore Secee Cocseaereensi C.sccecsoos Plymouth Detroit Sutton Greenville Blanchard Pale Sicie Etnies Mapleton Ragoped . Eccnstabossuneiay Montville Paievego Leckdweseopecseus Lisbon Livermore Z Minot Ccccrccese POMBO Bccansc Seceessebe Oup Pupnodp Sccescecssceecees SOG Walon, Js Casaccéeeches Oe Webster Rapa i Icc Ecaseee Belmont Ie Seatlemone Swanville Bremen Ceeceeceecees Brooksville Eeess Charleston C.e Dyerbrook Haynesville Upton Coprish Cps Ck Skowhegan Gardiner Pittston Hallowell Os WinterPort Seccsees Ll Agatha Cuaceaucseans Ee Monmouth Waterford Eo. Calais Ccce Sangerville Park Man Medford Ceeeses Shilicy Peneiicks Casuases Harrington Jonespott Orrington NOWEY Cengnetsines Aidady Waterboro Dapepiok Oosseeeseuss Hodgaon Ae Holden Ewer Eeeseweeseeerne Cherryfield Bangor Charles Hamlin Hiram H. Fogg Charles E. Field Farmington Levi M. Lancaster Houlton F. A. Powers Jimeon Stevens North Berwick Standish Farmingdale Winthrop Pace Pueworh Millby Cavewes Parsonsfield West Croek Gamseen O Pussadukeag Okcace, Harvison Aie Atkinson St. Adams Belgrade Otdovic Baigwin Bucksport JSON Eastport Richmond Harrison Spring Hobie Tedman Eustis Eaton Plaisted Madawaska Thomas B. Reed Cleaves Clark Lincoln County Damariscotta Damariscotta Herald Sebastian S. Marble New Brunswick N.J Mahlon Runyan National Bank of New Jersey Hill Walter Carrol Campbell Runyon Dayton Board of Directors Runyan N. J Shelley Ira Voorhees G. B. Adrian Hills Wall Street Papa Julia Mr. Bunyan Mamma Stoddard Martin A. Howell Mahlan Runyan

Bank President Mahlon Runyan Dies in New Brunswick Bank Chaos

New Brunswick New Jersey September 8 Mahlon Runyan president of the National Bank of New Jersey shot himself in a bank closet amid a bank theft scandal. Cashier Hill implicated in embezzlements exceeding a million dollars and officers face arrest. Panic and loyalist fears of a bank raid surge as police seal the bank.

National Bank of New Jersey

The Campaign Growth of Butlers Little Infant Progress

New York Sept 8 At a Tammany committee meeting district representatives said voters would stand by the organization s decisions whatever they might be Spinola moved resolutions to form a district address for the general committee Grady spoke urging no denunciation of Gov Cleveland and was applauded Afterward leaders expressed confidence Tammany would support Cleveland

New York Tammany Committee On Spinola Assembly Holahan Board of Aldermen Grady Cleveland Tarmmany

Grand Political Demonstration for Gov Cleveland in Elmira

Elmira witnesses the grandest political demonstration to honor Gov. Cleveland with a 7000-strong parade through main streets. Cleveland reviews the line from Rathburn house balcony as 30,000 visitors crowd the city. a blue silk banner depicting Sobriety Justice Honesty Reform and Victory is presented to him. Cleveland then departs for Geneva to attend Secretary Folger’s funeral.

Elmira N. Y Cleveland Young Men’s Democratic Club of Rathburn House Parnell J. J. O’connor Gov. Cleveland Geneva Folger

Republican Convention in Concord Chooses Narrowly

Concord N H September 8 Republicans gather to nominate a second district congress candidate. Leading contenders are J H Gallinger and Daniel Barnard with Gallinger favored to win. Democrats also back John M Hill of Concord for governor at the state convention.

Concord Hill N. H Congress J. H. Gallinger Republican State Committee Daniel Barnard Franklin Gallinger Democratic City Committee John M. Hill

Butler headquarters move to Union Square in New York

The Butler headquarters were moved today from the Fifth Avenue hotel to No 16 Union Square. William A Fowler heads the operation with a large staff posting documents nationwide. An anti Cleveland league formed in the 19th assembly district with over 900 members.

New York Butler Fifth Avenue No. 16 Union Square William A. Fowler 19Th Assembly

Parnell's Position in Irish National League Cable

Lincoln dispatch reports Patrick Evans receiving a cable from Charles S. Parnell congratulating the Boston convention result and the league's neutral stance in American politics. Also noted are remarks from an Old Razor-back about Judge Endicott's gubernatorial nomination and a Gloucester peoples party caucus listing delegates for Worcester. Dover campaign notes mention a tense county republican convention with a sheriff race contest.

Srathdrum Boston Irish National League League Charles Parnell Salem Judge Endicott Cotton Whig Times Union Constitution Greenback Party Gloucester Mass People’s Party Worcester Isaac N. Story J. Lemuel Shepherd George Denner George Sawyer W. P. Rust John Reinby F. M. Loring P. Powers J. A. Kenney David Parkhurst A. Tarr E. Hearnen J. S. Parsons William Dennett John Atkinson J. J. Burns Howard Ingersoll Thaddeus Griffin George Collins E. A. Story D. G. Allen F. W. Surrey John Trask Councillor Tarr Alderman Parsons Dover N. H Colbath Johnson

Explosions Startling Oil Leak Plagues Hunter's Point

Andrew Henderson was injured after a cellar explosion. A sewer blast near Tenth street and Vernon avenue followed, injuring Alderman Morris's daughter. Crude oil leaks from Standard Oil pipes into the sewer, sending gas into many cellars. Henderson files suit for 10,000 against the oil company and city. Health officer warns oil could endanger all homes if explosions recur in cold weather.

Hunter’s Point Hunter’s Pont L. L Andrew Henderson Tenth Street Vernon Avenue Henderson Standard Oil Company Attad

Cholera and China News From Sept 8 Republic

On Sept 8 in Maprio an American clergyman died in San Sebastian Spain from heart disease and his daughters seek damages after authorities burned his effects. Naples reports cholera paralysis of trade with 10,000 fishermen unemployed and aid sent. Paris and other cities record multiple cholera deaths. In China war news, Shanghai reports a Japanese or Chinese apology to a British admiral, French troops move in Tonkin, and the Chinese emperor issues a war declaration. European dispatches note Canton river closures and only minor fort damage. naval losses cited. Also reports of clerical riots in Belgium, and strategic notes on Gordon relief prospects. Racing results from Marblehead yacht regatta detail class winners and times.

Maprio San Sebastian Spain Naples Majoria Paris Toulon la Seyne Vins Perpignan Prades Arles Cattlar Tresserre Ille Rome China London Shanghai Foo Chow Millothes Hanoi Briere Tonquin Tameni Formosa Pall Mall Berlin Canton Pekin Pall Mall Gazette Min River Courbet Mirgau Kinpai Antwerp Brussels Gordon Debbah Khartoum Wolseley

Gov Cleveland Delights Crowd with Fairground Talk

Gov. Cleveland and party received a perfect ovation at Ev mima fair grounds. Crowds followed carriages from point to point and cheered as the governor, well pleased with the fair, began speaking at 2 45 P M. from his carriage before Manufacturers hall. His agriculture focused remarks drew great attention and frequent cheers from about 15 060 attendees.

Cleveland

Bankers and Merchants Telegraphs closed by sheriff

In New Haven on September 8 a New London sheriff attached the Bankers' and Merchants' telegraph company, after already attaching the New London office. The action targets the construction of 30 miles of wires from Willimantic to New London, with the contractor Charles A. Bogle of Providence, R I, starting a sustained $8500 project.

New Haven Conn Bankers’ and Merchants’ Telegraph Company New London Willimantic Charles A. Bogle Providence R, I

A Pretty Contest on the Union Grounds

The Boston Unions defeated the Kansas Citys three to one in a close game on the Union Grounds. Shaw pitched brilliantly, striking out eleven and allowing only two singles. Craine, McCarty, Slattery, and Shaw contributed key hits, while the visitors showed marked improvement over their previous visit. Other games noted include Philadelphia 10 Chicagos 7, Cincinnati Unions 11 Baltimore 9, St Louis Unions 9 Wilmingtons 3, Toledos 2 Brooklyns 1, and Clevelands 7 Buffalos 6.

Boston Kansas Citys Shaw Bostons Craine McCarty Slattery Philadelphia Philadelphias Chicagos Ticce Baltimore Cincinnati Unions Baltimores Wilmington St. Louis Unions Wilmingtons Toledo Toledos Brooklyns Portland Clevelands Buffalos

Futile Foul Claim Swirls Around Hanlan Beach Rowing Match

The Paramatta river race for world championship glory over 1 1/2 miles ended with Beach winning by five or six lengths in 20 minutes 29 seconds after Hanlan alleged a foul. Umpire rejected the foul, Hanlan later admitted fouling due to a steamer’s close proximity. Other notes include Philadelphia league game delays, upcoming baseball matchups, a forfeited game to the Nationals, and a horse versus bicycle contest in St. Louis.

Hanlan Beach San Francisco Zealandia Paramatta Hanian Philadelphia Phillies McLean Chicagos Detroits New Yorks New York Clevelands Bostons Boston Buffalos Providence Union Kansas Citys Pittsburg Washington Nationals White Sullivan St. Louis Anderson John Teemer Sportsman Narragansett Park

Howard Star Specialty and Comedy Company at the Howard

The Howard Atheneum presents the Howard Star Specialty and Comedy Company on a United States and Canada tour starting with a one week stand at the Howard. Notable acts include Hamlin and Keeler, Miss May Maccabe, the Carron Brothers, E. H. Doyle, Fields and Hanson, Agnes Burns, Lizzie Simms, the two Maes, and a farcical finale That Bad Boy featuring William Carroll.

Howard Star Howard Atheneum Star Specialty Messrs Rich and Harris United States Canada The Howard Hamlin Keeler May Maccabe Carron Brothers E. H. Doyle England America Two Maes William Carroll Bijou Gunter Comedy Company A.C. Gunter Montana Museum Nunky Boston Museum Wilson Howson Vincent Ian Robertson Boston Kit Chanfrau Zanita

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