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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1880
Page
2
The Philadelphia Press contrasts Maine with a long coast and no canals to Indiana's inland landscape where canal boats play a larger role in intercommunication. It argues for coast, lake and river states to stand against canal states and urges attention to Indiana.
A lengthy listing of auctions and sales pages across cities like New York Philadelphia and Philadelphia with entries for carpets woolen goods dry goods boots and shoes furniture horses carriages real estate and stocks scheduled from September 18 through September 23. Numerous firms including Samuel Bunting's Sons & Co A S Richards & Co Lippincott Son Co Hichborn & Co and Moses Colman & Co are named alongside dates times and venue notes for each item.
San Francisco reports closing prices for numerous mining stocks led by Consolidated Pacific 2% and Gould & Curr 5. Other names include Caledonia 1A, Eureka Consolidated 16%, and Hale & Norcross 23%. The Belvidere Mining Company levies 40 cents per share and Dudley 25 cents per share.
At Montpelier Vermont on September 16 the State Fair ran two trotting races before about 5,000 spectators. In the 2:50 class Molly Clark and Limber Legs led early heats with Pathfinder colliding into Pony after a mishap. The 2:40 class saw Belle A. beat Elder Girl and Elder, with Pony in a later heat. Maud S. trotted a mile in 2:11 1 2 at Chicago trials. Baseball results from Troy Buffalo Cincinnati Providence list multiple score outcomes.
Baltimore reports the inquest finds Mrs. Mary Eslick died from a cerebral hemorrhage caused by a brutal beating by her husband Joseph Eslick on the night of September 14. Eslick is jailed awaiting Grand Jury action.
Special despatch from Bangor reports Republicans are suspected of manipulating town returns to overturn last Monday's vote. Blaine is likened to 1876 tactics, Fusionists fear defeat, and excitement rises as officials prepare to certify results. Associated Press agents are blamed for dispatch distortions.
Augusta reports indicate Davis leads by about 600 with 245 towns heard, while last year fusion majority was 1,300. Private sources predict Plaisted's plurality could reach 800 if official counts align, despite possible vote suppression and Republican delays. Browns’ defeat cited. Torrey and Plaisted foresee Plaisted win, though returns may be withheld.
Special Boston Post correspondent analyzes Maine election history from 1866 to 1880 explaining the rise of Greenback votes, Democratic gains, and fusion tactics. It traces Democratic and Greenback swings, Blaine’s 1880 bid, and how Republican gains foiled fusion promises, noting key vote totals and party shifts across the period.
Fusion leaders in Biddeford collect affidavits alleging Republican intimidation by Perry Pepperell Company managers and other employers. They accuse R. M. Hobbs of coercing votes, firing workers for voting Democratic, and plan to publicize testimonies when Congress convenes.
Senator Blaine issues a telegram to Gen. Garfield from Augusta Maine on September 16 1830 predicting Gov. Davis victory in Maine and accusing the French plantations of Aroostook county of Democratic fraud. He cites expected total vote near 74000 noting prior peaks near 76000 and lauds his party set for a strong November fight.
Portland report shows Davis leading Davis 71,894 to Plaisted 71,10 with a small Davis plurality of 884 and 336 scattering from 460 towns. Deduction suggests Davis may end with about 276 plurality as final towns report. Blue Hill adds 37 to Republican gain.
The Trunk Line Joint Executive Committee met to review contracts and approve a 5 cent per 100 pounds reduction on live hogs to all sea board cities starting September 20. They upheld inland rates for export and require monthly rebate and overcharge filings from general freight agents or authorized officers. Representatives from major lines attended.
The schooner Moro Castle from Grand banks codfishing reports that in Conception bay Newfoundland on Aug 4 natives boarded her while in baiting, driving crew into cabins and threatening violence as they tried to raise anchor. The Victor of Gloucester faced a similar boarding.
A sulphur explosion at Konineor colliery in Shenandoah Pennsylvania injures five men and kills several as timbers ignite. Workers trapped amid black damp. names include Richard Tregice Frank Temple William Mannell John Hargraves Dennis Coogan and John Coogan. Coogan feared dead. rescue efforts ongoing for air renewal and body retrieval.
In New York on September 16 the Bark Erinagh from Ports de Paix Hayti arrived with the entire crew stricken by yellow fever. Two crewmen died during the voyage and others are ill as authorities transport the vessel and its passengers for treatment.
Special despatch from Worcester reports Democrats believe Blaine plans to steal Maine's victory and keep him at home to salvage Pacific coast chances. Republicans mood dampens as Maine's result reshapes strategy. officials, including Devens Thompson and Maynard, tour states from Indiana to Tennessee. Langston leaves Hayti post to stump Ohio on government pay.
ConcorD N H Sept 16 Prohibition delegates at Eagle Hall endorse William Ham John C Goodnow David Heald Asa Kendall and J M Fletcher for railroad commissioners and electors with Dodge nominated for Governor by acclamation. Speakers urge independent prohibitory nominations and enforcement of the liquor law amid Republican and Democratic critiques.
Republicans fret over Maine defeat as Charles Devens and Horace Maynard head to Massachusetts and Tennessee to reinforce canvasses. Rumors of Blaine’s post Maine plans surface alongside claims of bribery in Reed’s district. Democrats warn Blaine will face a tough Maine task while Republicans reassess strategy and potential Greenbacker/Democrat electoral united front.
Richmond reports progress toward healing Democratic rifts between the Conservative and Readjuster factions. A proposed mixed electoral slate of five Conservative and five Readjuster electors, with the eleventh chosen by the National Committee or by lot, is debated. Readjusters push for a Oct. 16 primary allowing all Hancock and English pledgers to vote. Conservatives seek a white voters filter, rejected by Readjusters who insist on all registered voters who pledge to support Hancock and English.
A Nation sourced critique argues the Republican office holder income tax resembles a lottery. It condemns six months of prior election anxiety affecting tens of thousands of federal workers and brands the practice barbaric and unenlightened.
Bennington Vermont September 16 election officials delaying returns. Republicans controlled returning boards kept town votes open past 5 pm and bribery of voters occurred. County and state counts were not immediately declared, with high Republican majorities today seen as eroding under pressure.
J Henry Stickney of Baltimore proposed moving the Pilgrim Hall rock fragment back to its original位置 under the canopy. A three member committee including Stickney was formed to supervise the removal, with Hon C G Davis and W H Whitman on the panel. The fragment was split from the original in 1774 to build a wharf, later moved to the Town square and then to its current site in 1887. The hall should be ready for occupancy and to receive items by November 1.
Creedmoor L I Sept 16 the international military match concluded with top scores across multiple events. Missouri military division led with 1023 of 1260, Pacific 1004, Connecticut 960 New Jersey 972 Pennsylvania 954. In 240 yard event 175 possible seventeen entrants three prizes Company B US Engineers Willetts Point 145 Company B Fifty first NY 138 Company A US Engineers Willetts Point 137. Champions open 200 600 1000 yards ten rounds per distance with five prizes thirty eight entries winners A Yates 138 T H Grey Boston 137 W M Farrow 137 T H Allen 137 A McGinness 131.
Chicago report notes Seymour in Outagamie county Wisconsin nearly destroyed by fire with losses around 40000. Plymouth New Hampshire Excelsior mill in Campton Village caught fire from an overheated shaft but was saved by efforts. Chicago Illinois records a destructive Lime Spring Iowa fire causing about 20000 loss with small insurance.
Large numbers of Bostonians left for home, trains doubling to night as Fall River steamer trips filled to capacity. Regiments including Twenty third Brooklyn and Thirteenth Regiment Brooklyn depart for Boston with full bands and veterans. Grand Central depot sees soldiers marching out. obelisk corner stone ceremony planned in Central Park.
Lima advices through August 21 report U S Minister Christianey traveling toward Arica with likely high level Chilean despatches. French English Italian ministers meet, Hlussard sails to Arica with unknown documents. Chilean war funds debated. 8,000 more troops added as Vergara radicalizes cabinet. Neutrals warned against invasion as European investors protect property in Lima. torpedo boat recovered. Banco Providencia limits deposits while 20.6 million hard dollars are planned for government support.
In Mississippi at Dr Kap on Sept 16 the Virgil and Houston Gully case opened with State and defense arguments. A Goshen New York threatening letter surfaced as the trial progressed, and at 1 PM the jury returned a verdict of not guilty for Houston and Virgil Gully.
In Chicago on September 16 the proceedings featured an application to show cause and affidavits from Western Indiana Company citing offences by other railroads. The cases were postponed to Monday as the City Council seeks a harmonious settlement. Judge Jameson will consider the injunction issue raised by Lake Shore road and contempt questions involving Mayor Harrison and officials.
The Georges fleet suffers gale damage with vessels losing dories, rails, a foresail, and cable while Schooner Moro Castle tears sails. In port fish receipts rise with five Banks arrivals totaling about 845,000 pounds codfish and 110,000 pounds halibut, plus Georges trips reporting cod and halibut catches and a small mackerel haul.
HONESDALE Penn Sept 16 William Smith a Damascus merchant in Wayne county has vanished and is found to be a defaulter for 25000 dollars. His partner at Forname is ruined and several firms at Cochecton New York suffer heavy losses. Smith is believed to have used the money for stock speculation.
Flooding rains pass over the section driving streams higher than during the freshet. Great damage expected to stock and fences as waters rise across the locale.
The Boston Museum presents A Dangerous Game with prominent company in a brilliant production aided by scenic splendor. The Torchlight procession will pass the Museum near show's end. At the Gaiety Theatre Leavitt's Specialty Company closes. Monday features The Chimes of Normandy with a strong cast. The Boston Theatre hosted Chanfrau in Kit with high demand for standing room. Park Theatre offers Lawn Tennis matinee with a 3 pm curtain to align with the procession. Globe Theatre nears season end for My Partner with few seats left. Howard Avenue hosts Snelbaker and Benson in a grand consolidation. matinee tomorrow.
At the Suffolk insolvency session Judge McKim presided over creditor meetings for Zachary T. Favor W Fred Kimball assignee William H Roome Ira Adams Son shoe dealers and Newell H Trask ice dealer. Ira Adams Son Cleveland firm assets $78 646 85 liabilities $123 502 06 include $730 44 wages. land offered at $100 000 but deeded or mortgaged preassignment. Committee formed: Grinnell Prouty Corbin to oversee proceedings.
Officer Quinny arrests Francis W. Newcomb for stealing goods valued at 36 dollars from Richardson and McKee at 241 Cambridge Street. Hiram W. Watchter faces larceny charges for 43 dollars from S L Holt and Co. at 67 Sudbury Street. Franklin Crosby store at 96 Hanover Street reported 20 dollars in clothing stolen. Inspectors detain several known swindlers and three card monte players, including George M. McDonald, Timothy Kenney, George A. Goodnough, Henry Foster, Amos Martin and John Flynn, until Saturday. John Farrell alias Murray arrested for swindling John S. Verigree of Newton of 175 dollars. a bogus 750 dollar check from Cook Baxter Co. found.
The American Pharmaceutical Association scheduled its next annual meeting in Kansas City on the third Tuesday of August. Also noted are filings for the Catskill Trimountain Railroad Company in Albany with the line to start from a point in Catskill village. Charles Kellogg Field, Vermont lawyer of fifty years, died in Brattleboro on Sept 16 at age 77. Cuba weather favorable for sugar. Trinidad reports no sugar stock left. Cuba extends duty-free import rights for horses and cattle and machinery with 1 percent ad valorem duties in Santiago de Cuba and Puerto Principe.
H Warren of Turners Falls Mass was arraigned before a magistrate and jailed for trial after failing bail on charges of appropriating company funds totaling about $500. Warren, formerly freight conductor on the Fitchburg Line between Fitchburg and North Adams, faces the accusation as drought grips Addison County Vermont. Bridport meadows are brown and withered with grass dead, water scarce, and hay crops poor, forcing farmers to seek water and consider selling stock at low prices.
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