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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1878

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2

Civil service reform debate at Saratoga pursues morality in politics

George William Curtis argues civil service corrupts politics and breeds self serving officeholders. Dorman B Eaton echoes reform, tracing England and India examples, lamenting a rotten system hindering universal suffrage and urging merit based changes to restore political virtue.

Dorman B. Eaton England George William Curtis Republican Party Adams Otis Cobden Gladstone Republic Jefferson Monroe Gallatin Hayes Curtis Bellows Eaton William of Orange Walpole George India

Butler Voices Financial Reform In Indianapolis Speech

Gen Butler spoke in the Exposition building on currency policy and fiat money, arguing government issued money is needed to fund public works and employ labor. He traced monetary history from Venice to the Continental money, criticized greenbacks, and urged a national theory approach, with repeats at Masonic Hall followed by Judge Hughes and Rev Dr Lamatyr.

Cohen Washington Butler Lowell Frank W. Bird Walpole Democratic State Central Committee Worcester Quincy Yacht Club Hough’s Neck Vision Thisbe Dandelion Folly Nattie Imp Mechanic’s Hall Boston Josiah Quincy William A. Hovey George William Curtis Saratoga Dorman B. Eaton England John K. Tarbox Congress Gen. Butler Indianapolis PD. M. Skillings John Boyle O'Reilly Michigan Mass Mechanics’ Hall John D. Washburn George F. Hoar Butler and Kearney Europe Ind Exposition Gomng Venice France United States South Hayes Jackson Jefferson Masonic Hall Hughes Pennsylvania Lamatyr

Inter-State long range rifle match sees Massachusetts triumph

Creedmoor notes report a keen contest as Massachusetts Rifle Association tops New York Amateur Club and Columbia Rifle Association in the inter-State long range event at 800 to 1000 yards. William Farron of Newport leads the individual with 139 of 150 while Rathbone faces misfires.

Creedmoor Eagle New York Regiment William Farron Newport Amateur Rifle Club New York City Massachusetts Rifle Association Columbia Rifle Association Washington Amateur Club of New York Columbia Rifle Club Massachusetts Boston Rathbone JS. Sumner W. Jackson A. H. Hibbard J. F. Brown Amateur Rifle Club OF Frank Hyde Isaac L. Allen H. F. Clark R. Rathbone Washington, D. C J. 0. P. Burnside C. BH. Laird J.T. M. Partello P. J. Lauritzen William M. Farrow W.M. Farrow Brooklyn Poughkeepsie J. ¥. Brown F. H. Hallow A. W. Denein William Poland W.H. Jackson William Gerrish Col. Gildersleeve Washinton Gray Seventh Regiment Gerrish Col. Burnside W. D. French Col. C. V. Houghton Oswego Hancock

Letters and blood evidence emerge in Maison murder trial

New Haven Conn September 20 testimony entered regarding Mary's letters to Hayden previously excluded. Susan Studley testified the address was in Marys handwriting and that a letter enclosed for Hayden existed but content unknown. Dr L J Sanford said at least one hundred blood corpuscles needed for human blood determination and found no blood on Haydens clothes. Mrs Hayden denied any impropriety with the murdered girl. The Stevens knife will be checked for blood stains.

New Haven Conn Maison Mary Hayden Susan Rockland Guilford L. J. Sanford White Hyen Sanford Benjamin Stevens

Complaint allege records theft by Second Auditor aide

Mr Langhorne of Marysville Kentucky filed charges with Secretary Sherman against Second Auditor French, alleging removal and private use of the Treasury records in the Second Auditor’s office. The case concerns the deceased soldiers effects book and claims a violation of section 5454 of the Revised Statutes making it a felony to carry records from their lodgment.

Langhorne Marysville Sherman The Treasury French Second Treasury Department Committee of the Expenditures House of Representatives United States

Cohen Led Idle Negroes in City Parade Amid Tense Labor Strife

Special Despatch reports labor agitator Cohen parading more than 300 idle workers through Boston streets led by a wagon, with pro labor slogans. Police guard near Navy Yard and a park, while authorities anticipate emergencies. Suspicions arise of a political backer like Butler guiding Cohen to inflame labor versus capital ahead of elections.

Boston Post Washington Cohen Hooker Indianapolis Navy Yard Butler War Department United States Arsenal Joseph Acton

Promotions in Interior Department Bypass Civil Service

A. J. Baxter and J. M. Armstrong received high level moves in the Interior Department without competitive exams. Secretary Schurz granted promotions to Law Clerk and Chief Clerk positions, signaling a shift away from civil service practices. The changes are framed as confirmations of the administration’s stance on civil service limits.

Washington A. J. Baxter General Land Office Interior Department J. M. Armstrong Private Lands Division Land Office Schurz

Commission to investigate yellow fever rumors and relief plans

Washington reports reveal a proposed expert commission funded by a $250 contribution to study yellow fever, its causes, treatment, and prevention, with a push for support from major chambers of commerce. The National Relief Association seeks $6000 total funding and aims to begin the inquiry during the epidemic. Additionally, War Department actions include rationing 40,000 among New Orleans yellow fever sufferers and aid for shipwrecked seamen.

Treasury Washington Woodworth American Public Health Association National Relief Association Chambers of Commerce of New York Philadelphia Boston Baltimore St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati National Relief Commission State Department New York City Howard Association of New Orleans Jacksonville Fla Department General Land Office Jeff C. Davis Kentucky Kansas Joseph Irish Hamilton Delaware Bradley Barlow Vermont Hhis

Tragic Oxford Youth Hangs Self at Age Twelve

Charles Ordway of Oxford, aged 12, hanged himself with no cause given. In Dover, Benjamin Barnes who died on Monday leaves about $100,000 to be divided among his three sons.

Charles Ordway Oxford Benjamin Barnes Dover

Intrusions and civic notes from Piermont to Keene

A Piermont house was entered by an unknown thief. $30 in valuables taken. Bath Fair elects officers led by Edward Woods as President. An attempted suicide by poison near Manchester is reported, with lingering intentions cited as motive. Exeter portraits feature a missing medallion of Benjamin F. Butler. Manchester sewerage study urged after pond contamination. Coast Survey plans soundings near Noble's Island and a breakwater study at New Castle bridge. U S Hay Fever Association closes its season with expert talks. Cheshire County Bible Society holds annual Keene meeting with sermons and discussions on the Bible as civilizer and study aids.

New York John Thompson Harlem Henry J. David Stadt Theatre John Creston Old Stadt City Theatre David Robert W. Butler Thompson Creston Butler Vanderbilt William H. Vanderbilt Corenelius J le Bau Scott Lord Ethan Allen Judge Comstock Hugh Clinton Joseph H. Choate M. W Silver Lake Staten Island Annie Hommel Saugerties N. Y Moses Schoenfeld Allen Edward Malloy Lambert American Popular Life Insurance Company Court of Appeals Feford Aberdeen Fort Washington Adolph Hoffman United States Boonton N. J Paris Green John McRobbie Long Island Suffolk County Washington Henry Raymond Jersey City Board of Health Lewis C. Levinstein Greenville Tenn William Eoeanty Wee Dennis Mahoney E. E. Sterne President White Prof. Fisk Cornell University Bob Ingersoll Europe Theodore Tilton Brussels Daniel Bixby Piermont Bath Fair Company Edward Woods William Minot James C. Noyes Horace Deming Frank P. Moulton Charles W. Jackson Eton Johnson Manchester Phillips Exeter Academy Academy Benjamin F. Butler Hanover Square Pond Sophus Hagermann United States Coast Survey Lise Portsmouth Piscataqua Hagermann Noble’s Island Newcastle Bridge Hay Fever Association Sinclair House Bethlehem Gordon Hall N. Eastman Richfield Spa C. L. Kettle Boston Mass French Washington, D. C Beard Cheshire County Bible Society Congregational Church Keene E. J. Emery Mr Burr W. G. Brown Bible Society S. Hayward M. Flanders

Bradford Robbery and Nearby Incidents In Vermont News

A Bradford house was robbed of cash and jewelry by tramps. A six foot wing span crane was shot near Newport Centre. An 85 year old man died suddenly in West Windsor. Clergy oppose most divorces except biblical. Diptheria epidemic with 35 cases and 7 deaths in St Albans due to poor drainage. Mallet's Bay marble quarries to be developed by capitalists with large workforce. Calves in Stowe affected by worms. Mrs Eastman died after wagon accident near Montpelier. Vermont Central Railroad improves Woodstock line at White River Junction to better connect with other roads.

W. H. Nelson Bradford Newport Centre Joshua Lombard West Windsor Rutland County Association of Congregational Ministers St. Albans Mallet’s Bay Stowe Eastman Montpelier D. W. Mower Barre Vermont Central Railroad Company A.C. Bean Woodstock White River Junctton Woodstock Road Woodstock Railroad Company

Westhampton man dies after wagon accident in Wednesday crash

James Clark of Westhampton died following a wagon throw on Wednesday with the death occurring the next day. Another man, James Dean of Millbury, was badly hurt by a wagon collision Wednesday.

James Clark Westhampton Cape Ann Horticultural Association Worcester James Dean Millbury John Mack Bigelow Carpet Company Clinton Lee Nelson Wright Gee Tey

Newport Death Claims John Baxter at Ward Visit

John Baxter of schooner Sage Low, sick, was landed at Newport and dropped dead while walking the hospital ward on Tuesday afternoon. A Manchester New Hampshire native, Baxter’s death prompts local notices amid city activity and reassurances regarding recent sensational deathbed confession stories about a Newport millionaire.

John Baxter Sage Low Newport Manchester N. H Rhode Island Comey No. 6 Fall River Alice Trevelyn

Yale Boat Club Pledges Support for Hartford Timber Raft

At Yale College University Boat Club meeting the raft project from Hartford to New Haven was outlined. The craft measures 150 feet by 800 feet, holding about 2,000,000 feet of logs and about $200 in probable deficit after debts. A Harvard challenge was approved and thanks voted for Prof Wheeler Rochfort 79 and the university crew.

Hartford New Haven Yale College University Boat Club Harvard Wheeler Rochfort University

Lodge Protests Name Change In Grand Lodge Of I O O F

Baltimore reports detail a protest against a Grand Lodge name change. Finance findings show reduced cash and investments by 12 095. Officers' salaries are cut. per diem and mileage for Committeemen established. Several appeals dismissed. new charter application under a lodge’s updated name ordered.

Baltimore Grand Lodge Grand Lodge of Maine W. W. Castle Norway Lodge of Maine Quinnipiac Lodge Grand Lodge of Innecticut Ancient Brothers Lodge F. M. Loughton Grand Lodge of Maine Rebekah

Incendiary Fires Hit Barn and Bridges Across Several States

Reports from Hanover New Hampshire Jacksonville Illinois Portland Maine and Bangor Maine describe fires set by an incendiary this morning. A barn near the Dartmouth navy boat house owned by Hi ram Hitchcock burned with hay and tools valued at 1000 with no insurance. A bridge over Indian creek on the Peoria Pekin and Jacksonville road burned, hindering travel for days. A two story dwelling at Ligonia village owned by the Rolling Mills burned valued at 2500 with 1200 insured. A house in Levant owned by C H Pickard burned with 800 loss and 500 insured.

Hanover N. H Hiram Hitchcock Dartmouth Jacksonville Ill Indian Creek Peoria, Pekin Portland Ligonia Village The Rolling Mills Bangor Levant C. H. Pickard

Johnson-Hosmer race postponed by rough water at Hamilton

The Johnson-Hosmer boat race at Hamilton Ontario was postponed due to rough water. A Terre Haute special reports that J. P. Jones, a runner for Senator Voorhees, was shot and robbed Wednesday morning by two unknown men. Myron Buell, 21, of Cooperstown NY, has been indicted for the murder and outrage of Catharine Richards, 14, though he protests his innocence.

Hamilton Ont Terre Haute J. P. Jones Senator Voorhees Myron Buell Cooperstown N. Y Catharine Richards Buell Stoully

Fever Epidemic Rages Across Cities with Death Toll Rising

Across Memphis New Orleans Jackson Canton and nearby towns the fever spreads with daily tallies of deaths and new cases. Officials report 2240 total Memphis deaths though private burials are excluded, while New Orleans logs 69 deaths and 165 cases. Reports note weather changes may worsen outcomes and highlight strain on medical resources and transportation.

Memphis Board of Health R. Clark Phenix Insurance Company J. G. Longsdale J. Hl. Neil Decatur Ill New Orleans Taylor Lagandra Plantation Howards Skeele L. Clark Canton Semmes G. W. Thomas The Blanche Porter Slater Greenville Archer Pointe Coupee Roccourt Landing J. W. Hansacker Grenada French Market John Carter Jackson Street Mary Bricetta St Joseph's Asylum Young Men’s Christian Association Howard Association Peabody Association Jackson Miss Vicksburg William A. Fairchild Knights Templars Water Valley Chattanooga Corey Cincinnati Pensacola BaTron Rouge Henry Stone Natchez Grenada Sentinel

New York Ladies Matinee Raises Over Two Thousand For South Fund

A New York matinee at Booths Theatre by women of the city supported the municipal fund aiding yellow fever sufferers in the South. Performances featured Ada Cavendish and Clara Louise Kellogg among others. A telegram from Memphis reported 2,250 deaths and 4,090 sick, with many nurses and ministers fallen. The event raised 236.50, while Brooklyn and Exeter groups added substantial contributions to the relief effort.

New York Memphis South Booth’s Ninth Regiment Ada Cavendish Clara Louise Kellogg Genevieve Ward Fanny Davenport Joseph K. Emmett John C. Wyman F.S. Davis Gilsey House Charles G. Fisher Citizens’ Relief Committee W. J. Smith The Howard Association R. W. Mitchell D. I. Goodyear J. M. Keating Appeal F. 5 Bristow Gen Preston Kentucky Brooklyn Exeter N. H.y

Clergyman Rev Tilly Brown Hayward dies at 81 in Oakdale

Obituary notes the Boston teacher and New Church clergyman Rev Tilly Brown Hayward died Sept 19 at Oakdale aged 81. Born Plainfield Mass he Harvard 1820, taught math for decades, helped found the Boston New Church Society, served as instructor in New Church school at Waltham, never married, winters in the South, died at a cousin's residence. Also notes Hon Ezra W Mudge of Lynn died Sept 20 aged 67 5 months with career in banking and city government. Also brief on Sam Bard of New York Sun, yellow fever victim in Baton Rouge, described as eccentric editor with shifting loyalties and high-profile posts.

New Jerusalem Boston Oakdale Plainfield Mass Harvard Warren Colburn Phillips Place Tremont Street Boston New Church Society Worcester Brookline Bridgewater Charlestown Salem Lowell New Church Theological School Waltham Swedenborg Lynn Ezra Mudge Chase & Huse William Chase & Co Laighton Bank of Central National Mudge The Public Library New York Sun Sam Bard Baton Rouge South Georgia Alabama Florida Louisiana Grant Chattanooga Territory of Idaho

Tragic double shooting in Lowell ends in death

In Lowell Massachusetts Frederick Sproat shot Laura E Hunt then killed himself. Both worked at Boott cotton mills and lived in the same apartment. Hunt, about 25, was a church member with an irreproachable name. Sproat, also about 25, had long courted her but was repelled. He disappeared after the act and died several hours later. The incident caused a great local sensation.

Lowell Mass Frederick Sproat Laura E. Hunt Boott Sproat West Fourth Street Vermont Hunts High Andover Streets Maine

Tornado Ravages Sherman City in Isabella County Michigan

A Free Press special from East Sagamore reports Sherman City, Isabella County, Mich., wiped out by a tornado. Every store and dwelling except one frame house destroyed. residents hid in cellars. Mr Tryo and family injured. Coleman's near Colemans Mich. also damaged. C Dean sustains a skull fracture from a falling object.

Detroit Free Press East Sagamore Sherman City Isabella County Mich Tryo Coleman’s C. Dean Wee

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