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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1879

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2

Autograph Mania And The Polite Stamp

A reflective note on the flood of autograph requests from fans and the need for a stamped return envelope. It argues that even writers cannot churn out lines for every occasion yet acknowledges the enduring fever of collectors and suggests autograph writing could be a public benefit.

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National Association of Engineers Convenes in Washington

The convention draws leaders from Boston Springfield Marblehead Worcester Medford Somerville and Newton to discuss fire prevention. Mr N Bennett of Hartford urges control of adulterated coal oil and calls for city fire patrols under a chief engineer. An underwriters fund has funded 87 arson convictions and offered 9812 in rewards since 1873.

National Association of Engineers Washington N. Bennett Hartford Association of Underwriters Bennett Association Massachusett William A. Green Boston A. P. Leshure Springfield Isaac Atkins Marblehead S. E. Coombs Worcester E. O. Hill Medford J. R. Hopkins Somerville H. L. Bixby Newton

Eastern Yacht Club Regatta Abandoned by Lack of Wind

The Eastern Yacht Club again tried to run the autumn and postponed handicap regattas but failed due to no wind. The Republican State Convention met in Worcester nominating John D. Long for Governor and Byron Weston for Lieutenant Governor. The First Brigade encamped at South Framingham with about 1100 men. Memphis reports 23 new yellow fever cases. The Butler Democratic Convention meets in Worcester today. State fairs in Maine and New Hampshire opened yesterday.

The Eastern Yacht Club Worcester John D. Long Byron Weston Memphis Maine New Hampshire George F. Hoar Massachusetts America Belgium Scotland Holland England Europe Democratic Party Congress Fort Sumter Executive Department Hayes Buchanan Tirrell Natick Stott Lowell M.F. Dickinson, Jr Committee On Credentials F. W. Wilcomb Committee On H.H. Faxon Quincy F. W. Wilecomb Ipswich Benjamin T. Lovell Weymoth Marcellus Kallock New Bedford A. L. Putnam Provincetown John K. Cortell Hingham Thomas Gogin South Boston L. O. Parker Boston Liverus Hall Peter D. Smith Gloucester Sumner Lawrence Pepperell E. B. Caliender Usher John M. Way John M. Fox C. R. M. Pratt J. A. Tower Randolph J. W. Caveney Cambridge Michael Rinn Lawrence Col Jas. H. French Rockport J Wm. C. Tallman Somerville Wm. Savery Carver

Massachusetts Republicans Open Convention With Unity Call

Worcester hosts the Republican State Convention as Alexander H. Bullock is named president and a slate including Byron Weston for Lieutenant Governor and other nominees is adopted. Dr. Loring urges party unity and a firm platform defending civil rights, free elections, and sound national finance.

Committee On Dr. Loring Salem Massachusetts White Oak Itelf State Senate Union W. W. Crapo Republican Party of United States of America United States Posse Comitatus Democratic Party Republican Party Hayes Cincinnati Wilie State Bureau of Statistics of Labor Commonwealth Republian Party Talbot

Butler Democrats Seek Separate National Ticket Endorsement

The article notes William D. Northend for attorney general Weston Howland for treasurer and Davis J. King for auditor. Delegates at large to the National Convention include Tarbox John Boyle O Reilly M J McCafferty and David Power. Tarbox will preside and discuss state issues in line with Butler while attempts to keep Butler and his platform separate from national politics.

Gov. Bullock Senator Hoar Long Mr. Pierce Weston Dalton William D. Northend Salem Weston Howland Fairhaven Davis J. King Boston Tarbox John Boyle O'Reilly M. J. McCafferty David Power Gen. Butler Butler Democrats Butler

Maine Legislature Election Results Report

Returns from most districts show Republicans ahead in both chambers. Senate 19 Republicans to 12 for Democrats and Greenbacks, House 90 Republicans to 60 for Democrats and Greenbacks, with one district in doubt. Joint ballot Republican majority poised at 37.

Augusta Senate House of Representatives Canaan Somerset County

New York Democrats Debate Kelly Influence Rumor

Report claims of a Democratic National Committee meeting to sway John Kelly lack foundation. Senator McDonald of Indiana and Senator McPherson of New Jersey were not found at the Gilsey House or St James Hotel, and clerks say they have not arrived. The committee was said to meet on the 23d.

New York Democratic National Committee John Kelly McDonald Indiana McPherson New Jersey Gilsey St. James

Mail matter many duties shift to destinations after October

Postmasters will collect customs dues from mailed items bound for countries in the postal union starting after October 1. Partly printed commercial papers remain third class, but any departure triggers rate changes. Lighthouse Board warns Cape Fear light ends January 1 and Falkner’s Island fog whistle starts October 15. Naval orders transfer several officers and assign depot duties. Political notes cover Mexican protest over award payments and bribery charges against a senator, plus bullion movements and revenue totals.

Washington, D. C Postal Union New York Secretary of the Treasury Post-Office Department Cape Fear River Federal Point Washington la Abra Mining Abra Vance and Saulsbury Senate Committee On Elections Kansas Ingalls Logan United States

Murder at Sea and Other Crimes Across Regions

A Sea King crew murder at sea is reported near Philadelphia with seven suspects named and pending U.S. Commissioner actions. Separate Missouri and Kansas reports note an assassination in Chariton County, a brutal railroad murder in Wyandotte, a hanging in Cairo, and a Louisiana teacher shooting at Bayou Goula.

Wreck on CB&Q Line Near Quincy Kills One

An incoming passenger train on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line was derailed seven miles from Quincy by a tie placed across the track. Fireman A N Pease was killed. James McMillan, a postal clerk Pierce and Gillan were injured. Postal and baggage cars were badly wrecked and overturned. Passengers shaken but not seriously harmed.

Chicago Quincy Journal Chicago, Burlington and Quincy A.N. Pease James McMillan Pierce Gillan

New Orleans Lawyer Sues Paper Over 1874 Reporter Killing Charge

Henry C. Dible, former Acting Attorney General under Kellogg, sues the New Orleans Picayune for $25,000 in the U S Circuit Court. He alleges publication of a Sept 14 1874 charge that he shot and killed reporter Weston is false.

New Orleans Henry C. Dibble Kellogg United States Circuit Court New Orleans Picayune Ditble Weston

Opening of the New Hampshire State Fair in Dover

The twenty fifth annual fair of the New Hampshire State Agricultural Society opened at 10 A M with Gov Head and staff expected tomorrow. Exhibits include calicoes and pianos while races feature 3 minute and 2 22 classes and a 75 hour tent race.

Dover N. H New Hampshire State Agricultural Society Warren Brown Hampton Falls Cocheco Mills Frank 8. Tompkins D. Lothrop & Co Ames Plow Company J. H. Randlett John Emery Great Falls Frank Jones Russell Roland Volunteer Girl Carabassett James Golden T. B. Marsh Augustus Tufts Br.s. Roland Ees Ameuns G. Smith B. m E. R. Woodman Bik Carahassett H. Woodruff Unknown Dick Moore Emmons Twire Moore W. Ek. Weeks S. G Davise Daniel Needham Boston Frank Hanson Lacouse Hughes Wheeler Rockwood O'Connor Colston Eaton Pegram Crowley Healey McDevitt Pitman Durgin Wilmot Fred. Hanson Madden Portland Maine State Agricultural Society Maine Dairymen’s Association Maine State Pomological Society Cumberland County Agricultural Society Presumpscot Park Jersey New England Boutelle Waterville Corporal Trim Blanchard Mattocks Baldwin Knox Boy Emperor William Tom B. Patchen Dr. Franklin Watchmaker Constellation, Inc Maine Jefferson Black Diamond Anodyne Camers Little Pete Nethe Frankling Gov Garcelop Hamlin Blaine Daniel F. Davis Eugene Hale D. H.shing State Grange Nat Newampshire Pieckpocket Shaw Knox Coupen Lady Lightfoot Framingham Mass Middlesex South Agricultural Society Messrs. L G. M. Chadwick Elmwood Farm Nobescat F. B. Wales O’toole Fitchburg Little Marlboro Nichols Milford Cromwell Emma _ E E. F. Bowditch George Olmstead Halliston Bulkley Moore Guernsey E. F

Massacre accounts from Cabul led by Afghan revolt

Eyewitness trooper recounts Cavagnari’s siege at the British Residency in Cabul. He describes a sunken roof trench, Cavagnari wounded, Jenkyns seeking aid, and mutineers killing guards and Lieut Hamilton. Reports question Yakoob Khan’s role and note British troop movements toward Afghanistan.

Simla Cavagnari Lundi Khotal Cabul Jenkyns Ameer Lieut. Hamilton Yahyah Khan Jellalabad Dakka Hamilton Kelley Residency Yakoob Khan

Rifle championships at Creedmoor echo with high scores

In Creedmoor on Sept 16 the first match 200 yards any military rifle off-hand was won by James Larned of Binghamton with 33. The second match using any rifle also 33 went to F C Wright. A 500 yard team match for the Army and Navy Journal cup was won by a twelve-man militia team from Binghamton. Col Cowper Thwait led the gold badge 200 yard event with 33. Private Blue of the regulars scored 68 of 70 across 200 and 500 yards. The Gatling gun trophy was claimed by the Twentieth separate company of militia of Binghamton with 361. Seventeen teams competed.

Creedmoor James Larned Binghamton F. C. Wright Army and Navy Journal Miliia Col. Cowperthwait

Controversy Boosts European Fear Over Bismarck and Gortschakoff

The Times reports a growing European alarm over a supposed clash between Bismarck and Gortschakoff. Spectators confuse aims and fear war as Russian and German interests seem not at odds yet pressure rises. Analysts call for leaders to alleviate mistrust and curb saber rattling.

London the Times Europe Gortschakoff Bismarck

Various 19th Century Events Across Cities

Jay Gould departed Chicago for Omaha on Tuesday. The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows adjourned to Thursday. Bishop Harris to be consecrated in Detroit on Wednesday. Philadelphia Commercial Exchange adopts cental system. Jeff Davis declines U.S. Senate candidacy. Montreal dry goods firm Cushing & Co. liabilities reach 64000. Steve Brodie fails to reach 250 miles in 75 hours, tops 222. Moffat surrenders after shooting George Greenwood in Hannibal. Luna master Capt Jensen files $60000 libel against Bergenland. Irish team defeats Central New York in Syracuse by 54 to 57 in one inning.

Jay Gould Chicago Omaha Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Bishop Harris Detroit Mich Philadelphia Commercial Exchange Jeff Davis United States Senate Cushing & Co Montreal Steve Brodie Newsboy Odd Fellows Daft Toronto George Greenwood Frank Moffat Hannibal Moffat Capt. Jensen Luna Bergenland Central New York Syracuse

Miners Vote to Restrict Output to 1000 Weight per Man

Alexander MacDonald urges miners to limit coal output to 1000 weight per man daily to curb iron masters. Meeting approves plan as a strategic move amid global reports of unrest.

Alexander MacDonald Miners’ National Association Glasgow Madrid Cuba Martinez Campos Cortes Alfonso Adrianople Paris Mitchell Henry Home Rule Home Rule League Senor Vallarte Supreme Court Mexican

Sherman declines Civil War reunion invitation in Salisbury

Gen W T Sherman declines to attend the October 23 reunion of Federal and Confederate survivors saying Confederate and Union men are not alike worthy of a celebration of the 1861-65 history. He would rather attend a civic occasion for present and future glory. Gen Sheridan declines but endorses the effort.

Salisbury N. C W. T. Sherman Sheridan

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