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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Sep 10, 1884

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Bishop Huntington backs Cleveland over Blaine in 1884 race

The eminent theologian Bishop Huntington of Central New York publicly supports Grover Cleveland’s candidacy over James G. Blaine. His stance, rooted in Holy Writ and church teaching, reflects his long life of moral judgment and forgiveness and is seen as a strong example influencing many in his diocese.

Springfield Republican Bishop Huntington New York Grover Cleveland James G. Blaine David Solomon Annanias Sapphira Huntington

Maine election not on tariff but dollars and cents says Blaine

The piece argues Blaine overstates tariff influence in Maine. It notes Lewiston and Biddeford shifted Democratic as did Waterville and Brunswick, with Democratic gains tied to economics and wages rather than tariff talk. The author warns the majority came at a price you paid for through politics.

Blaine Maine A. Ward Lewiston Biddeford Lewistown Piddeford Waterville Brunswick Plumed Knight

Social Sensation Elopement Involving Gould Partner’s Daughter

Special Despatch reports Victoria Morisini daughter of G. P. Morisini eloped with Earnest Schelling the family coachman. Morisini once aided Jay Gould and now partners with his son. Schelling a former employee. age given as 98 in error, described as good looking. Yonkers and New York police searched trains and depots. late today Schelling and Morisini reportedly boarded a Ludlow to New York train at 3 P.M. and arrived about 4 P.M.

Jay Gould Boston Post New York Police Yonkers Victoria Morisini Earnest Schelling Mr. Morisini Miss Morisini Grand Central Schilling Morisini Mangin Ludlow

Richford Editor Arrested on Defamation Indictment

RICHFORD VT Sept 9 M J Maloney editor of the Richford Gazette was arrested by Sheriff Hamilton of West Charleston on an Orleans county grand jury indictment charging defamation of the character of Chief Justice Royce of St Albans.

Richford M. J. Maloney Hamilton West Charleston Orleans County Royce St. Albans

Port Washington man shoots at trainer over claimed colt

New York report states Capt. Cornell of Port Washington was shot three times at Comec L I while taking a colt Burr claimed to own from Elbert Burr's farm. He is in a critical condition and likely to die.

New York Comec L. I Elbert Burr Capt. Cornell Port Washington Burr

Terrible Cholera Plagues Naples and Europe

Paris plans a cholera relief fete on Sept 14. Cholera deaths surge in Toulon La Seyre Sallespont and St. Anne de Venes as Spezia reports flies spreading disease. Naples endures dire scenes, citywide infections rise with King Humbert visiting hospitals. Czar journey brings police patrols and public curiosity as Warsaw tightens security. France prepares for potential war. Cairo hosts dignitaries as British troops move.

Paris Toulon la Seyre Sallespont St. Anne de Venes St. Aitoine Rome Variou Italy Genoa Spezia Fiies Humbert Maddelina Naples Narzas San Gennaro Conocehia Hospital Warsaw Poland France China Formosa Cabinet Council la Nationale Today London Telegraph Cairo Khartoum Gordon el Mahdi Lord Wolseley Egypt Lord Northbrooke Alexandria Nile Upper Wolsely Lord Northbrook Sir Evelyn Baring

Blaine's futile effort to pacify New York stalwarts

The long report debunks a tale of Blaine meeting President Arthur at the Fifth Avenue Hotel as a fabrication. It notes Blaine bosses fear New York stalwarts, mention Gresham’s possible Treasury post, and say no accord with Arthur exists. It also covers Concord Prohibitionists' state convention to be held tomorrow with local officials named and deliberations on governor and electors.

Boston Post New York Blaine Arthur Fifth Avenue Republican National Committee Conkling United States Lapham Gresham the Treasury Frye Concord N. H Q. H. Shinn Plymouth C. A. Hovey Manchester James M. Marder J. H. Goodale Nashua Larkin D. Mason Tamworth

Maine Returns Show Republican Gains In Several Counties

Returns from Gray Robie leads Redman in multiple towns with Robie 435 against 543 in regional tallies. Washington county shows Robie about 1274 ahead, and Aroostook County reports large GOP gains. Blaine receives congratulatory des patches as Maine Republicans sweep counties and elect most lawmakers.

Greenfield Robie Redman Scattering House of Representatives Washington Aroostook Calais Washington County Gave B. Thomas Chaloner East Machias Jonesport Machiasport Aroostook County Blaine Avacosta Gov the Navy Nathan Goff, Jr West Virginia John S. Collier Maine Senate William H. Gunners Post Office Department

New Hampshire Democrats Prepare for Convention

Delegates arrive in Concord as state and congressional convention organization is adopted. Officers include President Henry Kent of Lancaster and committees on credentials and resolutions. Speakers include Daniel Marcy Calvin Page and others. Debate focuses on gubernatorial and congressional nominations. Cleveland reform sentiment dominates. Maine and Philadelphia press quotes boost Democratic confidence.

Concord N. H State Committee Henry ©. Kent Lancaster Rockingham County J. C. Eastman Hampstead Strafford Thomas J. Smith Dover Carroll John B. Nash Conway Cheshire Ansel Dickerson Winchester Sullivan Herbert B. Vial Charlestown Merrimack Isaac G. Russ Pembroke Hillsborn Timothy B. Crowley Nashua Grafton Lorenzo Day Enfield Coos Sherburne Colebrook Ecretanes Daniel B. Donovan Hlorace W. Farran Edward K. Webster Pittsfield Henry H. Clark Bath Calvin Page Portsmouth Stafford John C. Bartlett Lee Belknap M. K. Smith Belmont L. Pitman F. A. Barker Keene Barton Aradon Samuel Head Hockett Hillsboro M. Lebreche Manchester Dorrance B. Currier Hanover J.john C. Puttee Stratford Harry Bingham Littleton Beckingham S. H. Leven J. L. Fisher G. W. M. Pitman Bartlett Cy Bs Stone Laconia O. H. Bradley Jaffrey Hosea Parker Claremont J. H. George W. Jameson Austin I. W. Drew Daniel Marcy F. G. Noyes Hosea W. Parker C. A. Gallagher John M. Hill Thomas Cogswell Gilmanton Charles E. Tilton Tilton W. W. Bailey D. M. White Peterboro Frank Jones

Republican conventions nominate in New Hampshire

In ConcorD and Nashua, delegates gather for state and district gatherings. Ballots name William Gillinger as the congressional nominee and Hiram Merrill wins the senatorial seat on the first ballot. Strafford county electors select officers with Johnston, Burleigh, Cartland, and Welch among winners. Haynes poised to speak at Wollboro meeting.

Concord N. H Congress Frank D. Currier Canaan I. J. Bellon Walpole Barton Barnard Gallinger Gillinger Frank €. Churchill Lebanon John B. Smith Hillsboro Nashua Hiram T. Merrill Dover Strafford County City Hall Charles A. Fairbanks Frank E. Libbey Somersworth John Blake Rochester John C. Johnston Farmington William R. Burleigh Chas. Sumner Cartland Lee John T. Welch Joan F. Tarr Benjamin Hanson Great Falls Ralph Hough Wolfboro Martin A. Haynes

Party Conventions Are Held In Several States

In Lincoln Nebraska and Jefferson City Missouri, anti monopoly and greenback conventions debated fusion with Republicans and Democrats. Gen Butler spoke advocating minority representation and balance of power. Missouri Republicans elected temporary chairman and began uniting anti-bourbon factions. A fusion candidate for governor was endorsed with key state offices named.

Lincoln Neb Butler Gen. Butler People’s Party Jefferson City Wagner St. Louis D. P. Grier Nicholas Ford Registry of Lands H. M. Starkloff Maj. J. Thompson Sedalia Jacob Sands Adair Col David Murphy Supreme Court David Wagner

Rhode Island Republicans Indifferent to Blaine Logan Rally

Rhode Island is reportedly for Blaine and Logan yet the Oakland beach demonstration failed to draw strong enthusiasm. Only Dr. George B. Loring of Salem and Gen. Edward W. Hinks appeared among outside speakers, with letters of regret from others. A small procession of about 50 men preceded the train to Oakland beach, where 3 pm talks by Loring, Hinks, Rep. Spooner and others drew a crowd of fair size.

Rhode Island Rkepublicans Blaine Logan Providence R. I Oakland Beach Cleveland Hendricks Butler West

New York Papers Assess Blaine Maine Result

Brief comments from multiple papers note Blaine’s weaker than expected support in Maine and discuss implications for the national race. Editors from Herald Times Springfield and Philadelphia Times weigh the impact on Republican prospects and the effect on state pride appeals.

Springfield Rep Maine Blaine Robie Philadelphia Times Vermont Independent Albany Argus Dem

Congressional Nominations and Political Shifts Across States

The piece lists Democratic and Republican nominees by district in Michigan North Carolina Alabama Louisiana Arkansas Iowa Texas with the ills of party missteps and a note on Ohio’s GOP invitation error. It also covers Carl Schurz campaign rallies in Milwaukee and broad liberal versus Blaine tensions. It cites Detroit donor John Pidgeon’s 250 dollar contribution to Dickinson for the Democratic ticket. It notes McVicker named candidate in Illinois fourth district and Brookyln young men's club expansion as well as a large Westerly Rhode Island rally and Bishop Huntington backing Cleveland against Blaine. New Haven Germans back the Democrats.

Michigan M. C. Maybury North Carolina John S. Henderson Craige Alabama Jere Haralson Louisiana E. J. Gay Arkansas Poindexter Dunn Iowa Benjamin Frederick Texas Throckmorton Republican State Committee of Ohio Lot. M. Morrill John Pidgeon Detroit D. M. Dickinson National Democratic Committee Blaine Mulligan Indianapolis Westerly R. I Bishop Huntington New York Cleveland New Haven

Alabama Senator's Daughter Weds in York PA wedding

Miss Sallie Pugh, youngest daughter of Senator Pugh of Alabama, marries Albert D. Elliott of York Pennsylvania today. Officer John F Fowler of the metropolitan police is shot by John Langston, a dangerous escapee from a chain gang, Langston captured. Fowler dies minutes later. Assistant Secretary French declines to seek Treasury post amid Greely expedition diary controversy. Lincoln to pursue investigation into alleged diary loss and officers’ conduct.

Washington Sallie Pugh Senator Pugh Alabama Albert D. Elliott York John F. Fowler Metropolitan Police Force John Langston Langston Fowler the Treasury French Lincoln Greely Snyder

State Patriotic Order Sons of America meeting in Portland

The Maine state camp of the Patriotic Order Sons of America met in Portland with good attendance. Officers elected include H. Leslie as state president A. E. Conyers as state vice president J. H. Aughey as state M F and C O. L. Robertson as state secretary M. J. Prince as state treasurer J. W. Higgen as state marshal C. A. Maxwell as state sargeant at arms J. W. Courtland A. Conners O. L. Robertson as delegates to the national camp. Pas president T. W. Daniels installed the officers.

Portland Patriotic Order Sons of America Leslie A. E. Conyers Bar Harbor M. F J. H. Aughey O. L. Robertson Ferry Village M.J. Prince J. W. Higgen West Eden C. A. Maxwell J. W. Courtland A. Conners Pas T. W. Daniels

Train Derails After Cow Collision Near Corinth

The Memphis and Charleston westbound train, due at 9:30, derailed three miles west of Corinth, Mississippi, after the locomotive ran over a cow. About 70 passengers escaped with bruises. two black workers, a brakeman named Lee with a broken jaw and a black girl with an arm and three ribs broken, were severely hurt. Passengers were brought to Memphis today.

Memphis Tenn Memphis and Charleston Corinth Miss Lee

Conant McClellan murder case begins jury empanelment

In New London on Sept 9 counsel announced readiness to try the Conant McClellan case as 18 summoned jurors were questioned. only three, Bindless, Minor, and Halil, were acceptable. Lawyers aim for married men who have not read Norwich papers. defense strategy remains a mystery. Jury selection resumes tomorrow.

New London Conn Conant-McClellan Thomas P. Bindless W. H. Minor Groton William Halil Conant Cass and Shields Norwich

National Liberal League elects officers at Cassadaga

The National liberal league closed its annual session with a new board led by Robert Ingersoll as president and Daniel P. Putnam as secretary. Charles Watts Elizur Wright James Parton and 8 B Wakeman serve as vice presidents, Courtlandt Palmer as secretary and Charles B Reynolds as executive committee chair. Two thousand dollars were pledged for next year's expenses.

Cassadaga N. Y National Liberal League Robert Ingersoll Daniel P. Putnam Charles Watts Elizur Wright James Parton B. Wakeman Courtlandt Palmer Charles B. Reynolds

Emigration Commissioners Meet Col lector on Immigrant Landing

New York officials held a conference with Collector Robertson about the landing of assisted immigrants from foreign ports. Details remained secret but it is understood the commissioners will travel to Washington on Thursday to seek federal action to halt the practice.

New York Robertson Washington United States

Philadelphia Pole Removal Order Issued by City Official

David R. Walker chief of the city electrical department sent a notice to all concerned companies requiring removal of telegraph telephone and electric light poles and wires from over and along Philadelphia streets before January first eighteen eighty five.

Philadelphia David R. Walker City Electrical Department City of

Telegraph operator shot in Hocking valley mining clash

William Collison a telegraph operator at Snake Hollow in the Hocking valley was shot and killed by guard Beatton during a night incident. He was mistaken for a striking miner suspected of trying to set fire to a hopper.

Columbus, O William Collison Snake Hollow Hocking Valley Beatton

Illinois state fair opens amid crowds in Chicago

News in brief reports 30,000 visitors at the Illinois state fair in Chicago on Tuesday. Also noted is Montgomery County Pennsylvania's centennial celebration opening in Norristown, a suspicious skeleton amid Conway Massachusetts house fire, repeated attempts to damage the Lebanon Pennsylvania Seventh Street bridge, a murder confession in Missouri, pleuroneumonia fears in Omro cattle, and a lynching claim in Cheney Washington. The era also records Indian claims of innocence, German miners in Nelsonville Ohio, and dissatisfaction over their transport to Buchtel.

Chicago Montgomery County Norristown George Truesdell Conway Mass Union Canal Lebanon Oliver H. Bateman Litttle McLaughlin Flag Springs Omro Wis Rusk W. A. Kenney The State University Dr. Atkinson Milwaukee

Codman Letter Defends Cleveland in 1864 Rally Context

Col Charles R Codman writes to George Fred Williams defending Gov Grover Cleveland against Mulligan letters and GOP misconduct claims. He argues Cleveland’s private life is not proven disqualifying and that Blaine’s public record shows corruption, urging independent voters to support Cleveland to avert a national misfortune.

Charles R. Codman Independent Executive Committee Blaine New York Corell Mass George Fred Williams Boston Journal Ward 11 Gov. Cleveland Mulligan Massachusetts Democratic Party Cleveland Charles RE. Codman

Republican ratification meeting at Tremont Temple

Speakers Hawley Emery Stone and Hon George Boutwell addressed a packed Tremont Temple audience in heat. Boutwell praised Hawley and Storrs while criticizing Schurz and Curtis. Hawley argued for a protective tariff and self reliant industry. Storrs urged independents back to the Republicans and attacked Democrats and independents alike. The gathering ended around 11 PM with lingering questions on Blaine and Mulligan letters.

Senator Hawley Emery Stone George S. Boutwell Tremont Temple Germania Band Henry Parkman Republican City Committee Maine Gen. Hawley Mr. Storrs Carl Schurz Blaine Curtis Schurz Aly Mr. Blaine Mulligan Storrs Logan

Republicans Nominate Fr. Bayes for Congress in Fifth District

The fifth district Republican convention met Tuesday in Wesleyan Hall with 79 of 85 delegates present. Francis P. B. Hayes of Lexington led with 62 votes for Congress, Edward I. Hayden of Cambridge had 16, and Samuel L. Montague was named district elector by acclamation. A district committee was chosen for Boston Cambridge Somerville Arlington and nearby towns.

South Boston Ward Dana Lauren McPherson E. M. McPherson Charles D, Dana Gallagher Peter Morrison Irwin Clark J. H. Bohan Lysander Parker George E. Hicks Charles B. Dodge E. M. Hatch Chas. M. Bromwich Charles T. Gallagher Fourth Congress Boston Republican City Committee Jesse M. Gove East Boston W. Campbell East Charles D. Dana Mr. McPherson State Committee Francis B. Bayes Wesleyan Hall J.T. Pollard Woburn Joseph A. Ball Cambridge Francis PB. Hayes Lexington Edward I. Hayden Samuel L. Montague Augustus Kuss J. C. Chappelle George L. Clark John R. B. Pratt G. A. Davis J. A. Ball J. C. Driscoll Leander Greeley Somerville J. A. Cummings G. C. Rowell Dr. A. K. Carbille Charles H. Brown Arlington O. Gage

Butler death rumor sparks broad circulation at Annapolis

A false report that Gen. Butler died of heart disease at Annapolis spread widely after a messenger claimed to carry a telegram about a death. Daniel C. Galvan of ward 17 says his name was used without consent to imply he endorsed Democratic support for Chicago convention nominees.

Gen. Butler Annapolis Daniel C. Galvan Ward 17 People’s Party Chicago

Election of Officers for the Ensuing Year Interesting Paper by Prof Bell

Philadelphia reports the Academy of Music session presided by the ill president Lesley. Officers elected include President H A Newton Yale and section officers from Middletown Princeton Boston Cambridge Columbus and more. Bar Harbor Me chosen as next meeting site with Ann Arbor as alternate. Elizabeth Thomson of Stamford pledges 5000 to foster international science with 5000 more if congress occurs. Prof Bell outlines a sea vessel electrical communication method. W H Pierce discusses Isle of Wight experiments showing potential cross sea telephony.

Bell Philadelphia Lesley Cope Academy of Music H. A. Newton Yale J. M. van Vieck Middletown William R. Nichols Boston J. Burkitt Webb Cambridge Edward Orton Columbus B. G. Wilder Cornell University H. Gage Cornell William H. Doll Washington Edward Atkins Ermanent F. W. Putnam Charles Sedgwick Minot C C. Abbott Trenton Bar Harbor Mt. Desert Ann Arbor Mich Minot Elizabeth Thomson Stamford A. Graham Bell W.H. Pierce Verniment Isle of Wight

Fighting Editors Rival for Control of Detroit Newspaper

Two factions contend for the Evening Journal in Detroit. Hubbard, discharged by editor in chief Lloyd Breeze, claims his contract keeps him until January. Hubbard and supporters seize the office. Breeze removes intruders, then admits stockholders. Injunctions, contempt orders, and a sheriff siege mark a tense control battle.

Detroit Mich Evening Journal Hubbard Lloyd Breeze Breeze Sreeze

Bankers' and Merchants' Telegraph Company Offices Seized

In New Haven the company's officers are under sheriff custody and business is suspended across the state. In Providence manager says Eugene F Phillips claims 3900 for stock and will receive partial payment today while plans are made to settle the full amount. Separately Charles H Bogie attaches offices in New Haven New London and Willimantic for an 8500 line construction claim.

New Haven Bankers’ and Merchants’ Telegraph Company Providence R. I Suesman Eugene F. Phillips Sresmen Phillips Willimantic New London Charles H. Bogie Bankers’ and Merchants’ Company

Depositions to be Taken in Blaine Sentinel Case

The defense in the Blaine Sentinel case notified the plaintiff’s attorney that depositions will begin in Kentucky on Sept. 2. Witnesses include John A. Miller Daniel A. Smith and wife Joseph W. Miller R. A. Miller Wm. M. Miller Mrs. Sue Sandusky B. F. Johnson at Millersburg Samuel T James and Dr. Wm. Kinney at Paris George Town Mrs. Mary E. Bryan John L. Smart Webbless and Cr. W. Webb at Eminence H Todd Batterton.

Indianapolis Ind Blaine- Sentinel Kentucky Millersburg John A. Miller Daniel A. Smith Joseph W. Miller R. A. Miller Wm. M. Miller Sue Sandusky B. F. Johnson Paris Samuel T., James Wm. Kinney Georgetown Mary E. Bryan John L. Smart Webbless Cr. W. Webb Eminence H. Todd Batterton

Man Reports Stallion Theft in Sudbury Street Saloon

About 8 PM Tuesday a man left Knights saloon on Sudbury Street and told Patrolman Moulton of the third division that a man inside the saloon had stolen a team. The brief police report notes a suspected theft occurring at the saloon with a patrol response underway.

Knights Sudbury Street Moulton

Funeral of Judge Folger Draws Nation to Geneva

Massive throng gathers as 40,000 residents and dignitaries attend the funeral of Judge Folger. President Arthur, Gov. Cleveland, and Secretaries relinghuysen Teller and Chandler present. Service in First Presbyterian church and burial in Geneva cemetery follow a formal processional.

Geneva Folger Cleveland Morey Potter Hobart College Hogarth Strong T. M. House Donald Grant First Corinthians Dr.Upson Auburn Upson Gerritt Smith Albany E. N. Potter Polger Corps Swift Sigma Phi Fraternity Arthur and Cabinet Court of Appeals Congress Department Episcopal Church

Governor Cleveland Arrives for Nonpartisan New York Reception

Binghamton prepares a large nonpartisan welcome with military bands planned for Gov. Cleveland on his arrival tomorrow. In Corning Gov. Cleveland and party returned from Secretary Folger's funeral in Geneva and lunched with Hon. C. C. B. Walker as crowds gathered, but no demonstrative greeting was requested. he will head to Albany tomorrow.

Binghamton N. Y Cleveland Corning Secretary Folger Geneva C. C. B. Walker Dickinson Mr. Walker Albany

Drownings Reported In New England Rivers

Providence reports Jacob Downs and Jacob Jones drowned in the Blackstone river after Downs cramped. Jones tried to help but a large Newfoundland dog leaped on him and dragged him under. Hartford notes Charles Wheeler, candy shop worker, drowned after falling from a boat in the Connecticut river. body recovered.

Providence R. I Jacob Downs Jacob Jones Valley Falls Blackstone Downs Jones Hartford Conn Charles Wheeler Connecticut Boston

Bank Clerk Crisis Shuts New Brunswick City Stores

Panic grips New Brunswick as deposits at the National Bank of New Jersey are refused and the city halts work. Director Hetson’s death rumor proves false. he collapsed from heat. Ex-treasurer L. L. Jarrard, jailed in Trenton, suffered a hemorrhage but is recovering. Directors face arrest as fear spreads.

New Brunswick N. J National Bank of New Jersey Hetson L. L. Jarrard Tmaster Trenton

Train collision in Kingston station after switch left unset

A Narraganset Pier train and the Newport express collided at Kingston station due to a brakeman not setting a switch. The Wickford tipped into a sand bank while cars Pegguot and Wickford were rocked. Several passengers fell from seats but injuries were minor. track blockage caused a temporary delay.

Providence R. I Narraganset Pier New York Kingston Station Wickford Pegguot

Notorious convict Sam Pine identified in state prison as Robert Brown

Hartford dispatch reports Sam Pine the ruffian who attacked Miss Slo cum at North Salem New York and who escaped jail has been identified in the state prison. He was sent in June for burglary in Collinsville under the name Robert Brown and earlier convicted for horse stealing burglary and sentenced to 14 years at Bridgeport.

Hartford Conn Sam Pine

Mob Hangs Arkansas City Fire Suspect in Riot

In Little Rock on September 9 Matt Orton arrested for setting fires that burned Arkansas City buildings was executed by a mob this morning amid widespread anger and unrest.

Little Rock Ark Matt Orton Arkansas City

New England Notes From New Maven to Berkshire Fair

A digest of regional briefs notes New Maven Conn. has 13 350 school age children. Mills at Statenville R I shut down for low water. Waterford R I operatives strike over impure water. A 30 ft long 21 lb pickerel caught in Lake Champlain. Rev F T Hazelwood resigns from Bangor Me to Lynn Mass. Bridgeport Conn man invents rawhide roller for roller skates. Rev Alfred Gooding of Brunswick Me accepts Unitarian pastorate in Portsmouth NH. John Chelan overdosed by heat at Worcester Mass and dies. John Bentley of North Stonington Conn injures from camphor injection. Kimball lifeboat station to locate at Jerry's Point Newcastle NH. Trinity commandery Hudson Mass leaves for five days to Saratoga Albany New York City Hudson River. Fred Wentworth Rochester high school student severely wounded by revolver discharge. condition dangerous. Miss Ethel bicycle rider rescued from drowning at Bristol Conn. Berkshire Agricultural Society annual exhibition opens at Pittsfield Mass. hot day, cattle suffer. entries exceed last year. Eugene V R Thayer and J H Blake of Boston drive six-in-hand Mt Washington summit in 1 hr 10 min, beating Vanderbilt record by seven minutes. H B E Oviate Hartford clerk detected stealing goods from A L Foster Co. admits crime but father pays loss.

New Maven Conn Statenville R. I Waterford Lake Champlain F. T. Hazelwood First Baptist Church Bangor Lynn Mass Bridgeport Kimball Jerry’s Point Newcastle N. H Trinity Commandery Hudson Saratoga Albany New York City Hudson River Fred Wentworth Rochester Ethel Girard and Vokes Bristol W. Seversey Berkshire Agricultural Society Pittsfield Cattie Eugene V. R. Thayer J. H. Blake Boston Glen House Summit House Mt. Washington William H. Vanderbilt H. BE. Oviate A. L. Foster & Co, Clothiers Hartford

Fire Loss Tops Million in Cleveland Blaze

Severe fire in Cleveland causes estimated total losses near 1 million dollars with Woods Perry Co about 400k and G King around 170k. Howell Coal 1200 tons valued at 3000 dollars uninsured. Fire board thanks firefighters and neighbors. origin remains a mystery. Nearby Lynn house damaged 500 dollars. other storms strike New England towns with fatalities and property losses.

Cleveland

Hypothecating Brokers Payne Willey & Co Suspend in Louisville

A sensational suspension hits Louisville as Payne Willey & Co cotton brokers are accused of swindling banks out of 144000 by hypothecating warehouse receipts. Liabilities total 161000 with assets around 30000. the firm has disappeared.

Louisville Payne, Willey & Co Payne & Willey

Lodge Cadets Visit Nahant Under Lynn Escort Tonight

The Lodge cadets of Everett will visit Nahant this evening under escort of the Lodge cadets of Lynn, commanded by Captain W E Neal. Also, funeral services were held for Albert W Staples of Lynn with a Bay State lodge of Odd Fellows delegation in attendance.

Lodge Everets Nahant Lodge Cadets Lynn W. E. Neal Albert W. Staples Bay State Lodge of Odd Fellows J. A. Newell West Newton Newell John Heffernan Peabody George W. Martin Arlington W.N. Winn Martin State Board of Health,lunacy and Charity John O'Neil Brewery Street James Marsden Main Street Elijah Ball Austin Street Charles F. Harding Cambridge

A Strange Story Promises New Trial for Harris and Burt

Harris and Burt, serving terms in Concord state prison for feloniously assaulting West Bridgewater farmer Dunbar last May, may seek a new trial after Harris confessed he lied under pressure from City Marshal Wheeler who allegedly promised a commutation. Wheeler denies any such promise and says Harris volunteered the confession, with witnesses ready to corroborate.

Harris Burt Concord State Prison West Bridgewater Dunbar Usher Wheeler Robinson

Leonard Murdock Named Ladderman for No 7

A notice states Leonard Murdock is appointed call ladderman and assigned to duty with hook and ladder company No 7. A hearing on purchasing part of South burying ground land by the New England Conservatory of Music on East Newton Street is set for 11 A M Thursday. Mayor Martin to nominate William A Green for fire commissioner next Monday. Mayor Reed and about 15 Fall River officials paid respects to Mayor Martin Tuesday morning. They were joined by Aldermen Whitten Slade and Greenough City Engineer Wightman and City Messenger Peters to inspect Moon Island sewerage improvements.

Leonard Murdock Hook and Ladder Company No South Burying Ground New England Conservatory of Music East Newton Street Martin William A. Green Reed Fall River Whitten, Slade and Greenough Wightman Peters Moon Island

Heatwave Cripples City With Prostrations and Fatalities

Philadelphia records five heat deaths and many sunstroke cases as temperatures near 100 degrees by 3 PM. New York reports seventeen heat victims with three deaths, plus numerous prostrations in Brooklyn.

Philadelphia New York Brooklyn

Son of Libera Attorney General Murdered in Liberia

The son of the Libera Attorney General, formerly from Canandaigua, New York, has received news that his father was murdered in Liberia. The report comes from Rochester, New York, dated September 9.

Rochester N. Y Jolson Libera Canandaigua Liberia

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