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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1884

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Blaine’s Involvement in Little Rock and Fort Smith Bonds Reported

During the 1876 House inquiry into James G Blaine and the Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad securities, Blaine resisted revealing exact totals. Testimony shows about 494000 of various securities passed through his hands as broker, with commissions and cash paid disclosed to Warren Fisher Jr and James Mulligan, including land grant bonds and mortgage bonds.

Little Rock Fort Smith Blaine Congress Newkingland Little Rock Company Warren Fisher City of Boston A. & P. Coburn Maine J. G. Hlaine Little Rock and Warren Fisher, Jr Judiciary Committee House of Representatives Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad Company Union Pacific Railroad United States Court James Mulligan Fisher A. P. Robinson Hoffman House New York Curry Josiah Caldwell W. Fisher, Jr House James Mulls Mulligan Mr. Blaine William Walter Phelps New York Evening Post Phelps L. R F. S. R. R. Company L. Ih F.5.r Lane Grant LL. R Ashi Kalle Ecu Caldwell Little Bock Comipaoy Blaine- Fisher Congressional Lisber Washington Tmn Mr. Fisher Ogee Y’r Treasury STOCX Little Rock Ruailroad United States Circuit Court Ark James G. Blaine Stock Exchange Josiah Caliwell Ste. Blaine Tithe Rock Company Cel- Pco Rochea Voip Pilliaesbagh Iean Essee ORD Union Pacific BE. H. Rollins James F. Wilson Elisha Atkins Mr. Blaing Atkins Cong Little Rock Road Atlantic and Pacific Road Missouri, Kansas,and Vexis Fortsmith Atlantic and Pacific Company Missouri Kansas Texas Atlantic and Pacific Road Missouri, Kansas and Cox Road Union Pacific Railroad Company Atlantic and Pacific Missouri, Kannas and Texas Railroad Company Fortsmith Road Missouri, Kansas and Texas Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Company Union Tie Road Kisher Jason Pacific Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Francis B. Hayes Boston Herald Herald Atlantis and Pacific Railroad Company Have Francis Hayes House of Representaives Smith Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company Chase Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Bilaine Houe of Representatives

Blaine Under Fire Over 80 Cents On The Dollar Scandal

The text denounces Speaker Blaine over a proposed $118,500 settlement for nearly worthless securities. It cites a pattern of falsehoods, contrasts Blaine's claims with court records and committee testimony, and attacks his fitness to serve. It portrays Blaine as a national symbol criticized by opponents.

United States House of Representatives Blaine United States Court Blaine- Fisher Judiciary Committee Lloar Ife John Quincy Adams Thomas Jeitershop

Sensation in New York Society Over Suit for Affection

Boston Post special reports a New York suit where Joseph E K Booth sues Gen. Charles C Dodge for stealing his wife’s affections seeking 100000 dollars in damages. The case names Mrs Booth Miss Sarah Lascelles and the wealthy general who denies all allegations as an extortion attempt.

New York Joseph EK. Booth Gen. M. Curtis Charles C. Dodge Gen. Dodge New York Mounted Rifles William J. Dodge

New York Court Grants Injunction For Property Rights

Judge Van Brunt in the supreme court granted a motion to continue an injunction restraining the Baltimore and Ohio telegraph company from maintaining poles and wires in front of Henry Clausen & Sons brewers premises. The court held property owners deserve uninterrupted use of land in front of their premises and that the defendants had no right to construct their lines as attempted.

New York van Brunt Supreme Court Today Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company Henry Clausen & Sons

New Hampshire Appointments and Political Nominations

Governor and council announced several appointments including R A Maxfield of Nashua as commissioner to the world’s industrial and cotton centennial exposition in New Orleans, and Yolmey Davis of Errol as agent to oversee road repair funds in Wentworth locality. Ava Cleveland and Hendricks of Tatsing listed among recipients. Nomination of Janes A Conyer of Hopkinton for Merrimack district senator at the Democratic convention in Penacook.

Concord N. H R.A. Maxfield Nashua New Orleans G.P. Whitman Manchester Yolmey Davis Errol Wentworth Ava Cleveland Hendricks Tatsing South Newbury Wuis Maj Samuel Davis Warner Donovar New Hampshire Historical Society Exeter Janes A. Conyer Hopkinton Merrimack Penacook

Students Represent 27 States At Phillips Exeter Academy

Exeter N H Sept 18 Twenty seven states and territories are represented in the Exeter academy fall term enrollment with New York 43 New Hampshire 41 Illinois 9 Pennsylvania 8 Connecticut 7 California 7 New Jersey 7 and other states including Maine Vermont Ohio Florida Minnesota Missouri Arizona Michigan District of Columbia Tennessee Kentucky Iowa Wisconsin Montana Dakota Indiana Virginia sum to a cross section of participants from across the nation.

Tennessee Kentucky Iowa Wisconsin Montana Territory Colorado Dakota Territory Indiana Virginia Lotus

Army of the Cumberland elects officers in Rochester

The Army of the Cumberland association elected officers this morning with Lieut. Gen. Philip Sheridan as president and Col. Henry M. Cist as corresponding secretary. Gen. J. S. Fullerton became treasurer and Col. John W. Steel the recording secretary, with a vice president from each state including Gen. John Miller of Connecticut, Capt. J. B. Ludwick of Maine, and Brevet Maj. Gen. J. L. Donaldson of Massachusetts.

Rochester N. Y Army of the Cumberland Association Philip Sheridan Henry M. Cist J. S. Fullerton John W.W. Steel John ¥. Miller Connecticut J. B. Ludwick Maine J. L. Donaldson Massachusetts

Poisoning claim haunts Nutt family in Uxtonrows Pa

Despatches report that three members of Captain Nutt’s family suffered cholera morbus after eating green fruit. Annie Nutt died. Nellie Nutt and their grandmother Mrs Kelts were gravely ill but may recover. The case ties to the killing by Pakes.

Uxtonrows Capt. Nutt Pakes Annie Nellie Nutt

Freight train collision wrecks engines and cars near Mechanicsville

A collision on the Boston Hoosac Tunnel and Western railroad near Mechanicsville last night wrecked a locomotive and 20 cars while about 40 cars derailed. The crash happened on a high embankment and many derailed cars rolled down the slope.

Thoy Na Ks Boston, Hoosac Tunnel Western Railroad Mechanicsville

Wabash Receivers Report Details May to Aug Financials

The Wabash railroad receivers report covers May 29 to August 31. Receipts total 5,617,566 with disbursements of 5,579,678 leaving cash on hand 37,898. Of 2,000,000 authorized for receivers' certificates only 10,000 have been issued.

ST. Louis Wabash Railroad

City Marshal Dies After Ejectment Attempt

Albany report: City Marshal Peter Clark was seized by John Ahearn’s wife during an ejectment attempt at the residence. He was thrown from the stoop, struck his head, and died instantly. The woman was arrested.

Albany N. Y Peter Clark John Ahearn Ahhearn Clark

Wilmington horse thief sentenced to fines and lashes

Edward Redden, a horse thief in Wilmington, was sentenced to pay the prosecution costs, 100 dollars restitution, a 200 dollar fine, one hour in the pillory, 20 lashes, and 183 months in prison.

Wilmington Del Edward Redden

Balloons Flights and Tragedies Mark Quiet Week in New England

The week brought mix of incidents across New England and nearby areas. A body identified as Mrs. Nancy M. Welker, 61, of New England Village was found in Lake Quinsigamon. A 12 year old fatally shot 17 year old Eddie Sheridan in Worcester. A balloon City of Boston landed at Shippee farm, West Wrentham after a trip from Woonsocket. An unknown man found decayed near Londonderry turnpike in Auburn is about 30 with no clear cause of death.

Lake Quinsigamon Nancy M. Welker New England Aroostook County New Brunswick Boston Thomas FE. Marvin Portsmouth N. H New Hampshire Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To George 8. Payne Livermore Frank Barnum Lowell Gilmanton Richard O'Fiynn Eddie Sheridan Richard O’fivnn Worcester Sheridan Thomas Sheridan Fair Grounds Woonsocket James K. Allen Providence Shippee Farm West Wrentham Mass Londonderry Turnpike Auburn Congress Dover South Newmarket

Prominent Men Back Cleveland Blaine Split in Indiana

A Boston Post special details a large anti Blaine sentiment in Indianapolis and across Indiana. The list of vice presidents at a Cleveland Hendricks meeting in Park Theatre includes many prominent local businessmen professionals and professionals across multiple industries confirming broad support though still less public than similar movements elsewhere.

Boston Post Indianapolis Blaine Cleveland and Hendricks Park Theatre Boston Charles E. Reese Hollweg & Reese John ©. Barton John, Bye Georgie W. Sivans Charles Ek. Ferguson A. A. McKain McKain & Murray Charles Martindale August M. Kuhn Clemens Vonnegut Rowland Evans Charles H. Carrier Hilton A. Brown Indianapolis News James G. Glythe 8. H. Dow & Co Fr. J. Cadwallader Indianapolis Times Louis H. Gibson KE. Fl. Hodges A. W. Hendricks Baker, Hord & Hendricks Republican Party Indiana Cleyveland Hendricks Carl Schurz Tudian

Butler speaks to crowds at Newark and fair

Gen. Butler addressed thousands from a carriage at the state fair in Waverly and later spoke from a Broad street stand near the military park. He urged labor versus capital issues and defended a tribunal plan, drawing loud applause and controversy over its reach to southern workers. He also spoke to a packed Academy of Music audience after Grady.

People’s Party Newark N. J Gen. Butler Waverly Broad Street Military Park Chicago South North Heaven Elijah Academy of Music Senator Grady

Clerical Scandal Planned Against Cleveland

Boston report says republican managers push new clerical scandal to undermine Gov Cleveland after Mulligan letters. Blaine backers allegedly approve second installment with affidavits, aided by Rev Ball of Buffalo, aiming to discredit Cleveland’s public record and sway voters. Sun cited as dissemination channel.

Blaine Boston New York World Mulligan Knight Cleveland Ball Buffalo New York Sun

Irish Mass Meeting in New York and Maine Returns

The Irish Republican Mass Meeting at the Academy of Music New York drew about 7000 outside, with Alexander Sullivan speaking and a disruption from 300 alleged Cleveland heelers. Maine returns show Robie leading Redman by 15,411 for governor, and a general Republican gain. Blaine reception efforts along a New York line were largely skipped due to delays. Other notices include New Hampshire Democrat appointments and Newburyport endorsing Spofford for Congress.

New York Academy of Music Alexander Sullivan National League Cleveland Sullivan Blaine Democratic Party Maine Augusta Robie Redman He. B. Eaton Eustis W. F. Eaton Scattering Houton Sherman Kingman New Portland Northport Eastport Waterboro Castle Hill No. 14 Washington County Martrorp Conn Tartford New Haven Meriden Bridenport Springfieht Springfield Fur Syracuse Herald Alexander Ramsey Minnesota Ramsey New Hampshire Democrats Lisbon N. Hi Cleveland and Hendricks HI. O. Kent I. W. Drew A. S. Batehelder E. D. Rand Laconia N. H J. Bl. Taylor Pittsfield Northwood Centre E. Ek. Webster Howell Coilbath Barnstead Jonathan F. Berry Keene Horatio Kimball Cheshire County Democratic Henry S. Martin C. K. Mason Marlboro C. B. Berry Wittwilliam W.S. Tuttle Stoddard J. H. Woodward Fred Taylor Nelson Warren Barron Nathaniel FE. Martin Concord H.M. Davis Geo. P. Cleaves Frank Jones Portsmouth John KF. Cloutman Fermington J. W. Sanborn Wakefield A. W. Sulloway Franklin G. W. Crockett John H. George Congress Newburyport Me. Spofford Newbury Port Mass Richard S. Spofford Spofford Henry M. Cross Portland Ellsworth American William Herrick Deer Isle William B. Thurlow

Hands Redeemed by Treasury Bond Calls

Up to today’s close the treasury redeemed bonds under several calls. 122d call 14,440,300. 123d call 14,167,800. 12th call 9,460,050. 126th call 9,457,760. 126th call 9,180,950. 28th call 8,444,150. 128th call 9,009,650. 129th call 7,664,400. Miscellaneous.

Treasury

Caledonian Horse Fair Thrives At St Johnsbury Event

The thirty seventh annual Caledonia Fair Ground company horse fair drew five thousand people in St Johnsbury Vermont. Winners included Hr. Brock’s Howard P in the first race for under three minutes, H F Pierce’s Cyclone in 2 40 for under 2 40, and H Peck’s Black Johnnie in 2 34 45 for the special purse. White River Junction’s L C Pattee showcased Driver with a 2 27 mile. Receipts approached 700 dollars with no outside attractions.

Caledonians St. Johnsbury Caledonia Fair Ground Company Hr. Brock Howard P H. F. Pierce Cyclone H. Peck L. C. Pattee White River Junction

Rumors of Liverpool firm instability and world news breadth

The Journal of Commerce notes disquiet over Liverpool firm stability due to low prices for cotton provisions and sugar. Reports from Brussels Petersburg Aris Berne Liverpool London summarize political unrest royal audience censorship and policy debates including a republican cry in Brussels and Gordon's troop request to occupy the Soudan with possible Zebehr king option.

Livervool The Journal of Commerce Liverpool Brussels Royal Palace la Republique Com Petersburg Imst Vladivostok Eliza ARIS la Matin China Ferry Berne International Copyright Congress Soudan Zebehr Bern Egypt Gordon England London Paris

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