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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1882

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Hoar on Virginia and Manitoba cereal exhibit notes

In Worcester, Hoar praised Virginia's morning look under a gallant leader while condemning George Frisbie Hoar. Manitoba displayed a superb cereal exhibit at the Ontario fair with diverse wheat varieties. A Post letter signed A real democrat is ridiculed as a secret Republican. The Post’s Butler coverage is cited as an example of transparency.

Worcester Manitoba Ontario Norway Odessa Gen. Butler

Old South clock regulation urged to curb profanity

The town urges the Old South clock be regulated to match actual time so residents and visitors stop using profane language. For several days the clock has read 386 minutes after 9, prompting calls to make it correct in fact as well as name.

Albany Journal Denounces Convention Rascals and Folger Nomination

The Albany Journal, a leading Republican paper, denounces the Saratoga convention as betrayed by stalwart bosses who captured the nomination of Judge Folger for governor. The scathing arraignment, telegraphed to the Post, appears in this morning's issue.

Albany Journal Saratoga Judge Folger Post The Buffalo Express Folger New York Empire State Buffalo Express Cornell Wadsworth Republican Party of

Republican convention adjourns at Saratoga with Carpenter nominated

Special despatch from Saratoga reports the republican convention adjourning at 1:30 pm. B. Pratt Carpenter was named lieutenant governor nominee. a congressman at large nomination went to A P Hepburn. Westchester leaders clashed over Robertson and French. factional splits emerged as stalwarts gained seats. John F. Smythe slated as chairman. Judge Andrews chosen for chief judge. Carrollton votes on lieutenant governor produced a Carpenter majority on the second ballot.

Boston Post Saratoga N. Y B. Pratt Carpenter State Committee Warner Miller Robertson Stephen B. French French Westchester Wm. H. Robertson Cornellimen Cornell Daggett Stalwarts John F. Smythe Arthur Dewitt C. Wheeler Jacob Patterson Mike Gregan Collector Robertson B. P. Carpenter Gen. Sherpe J. W. Vrooman Platt James D. Warren Andrews B. Platt Carpenter Hoskins Fish Miller Carpenter Hamilton Mr. Platt Gov. Cornell Central New York Wall Street Folger Garfield Ar. Robertson Rascality Mr. Arthur Roscoe Conkling Blaine Academy of Music New York City Conkling United States Albany Pratt Washington William H. Robertson Ihe Senate Richard Crowley Syracuse Tammany Hall Rufus A. Peckham Tanmany Flower Slocum Tammany Kings County Peckham Republican Party A. B. Cornell Democratic Party Lucius Robinson Charles J. Folger A. Arthur Jay Gould Wallstreet Luke Cozens Frying Hall Rudolph B. Martine Lang Cattaraugus Beebe Murtha Kinsella Tilden Lester H. Faulkner Livingstone County Kelly Irving Hall Vrooman Zo Hon R. French Grand Union Hotel W. JH. Robertson

Lewiston Mills Employ 6100 Workers and Local Elections News

The report notes 6100 operatives in Lewiston cotton mills and details Maine election results with a 242 vote governor margin and a 64 vote sheriff win for fusionist Bickford. It mentions Sprague property attached for 250000 in Kennebec and court actions scheduled for December. Two youths arrested for burglary in Ferry Village confess and await examination. Augusta dedicated Soldiers' monument despite heavy rain with 1000 in procession. Edwards Manufacturing buys Sprague mills and plans to start operations as scheduled. James W. Harris faces mail swindling charges in Portland with $2500 bond posted. no counsel, claims innocence.

Lewiston Maine Biddeford Somerset County Bickford Sprague Kennebec County William Sprague Elmira Doyie Chambers Point Village Hatch Cambridgeport Dyer Ferry Village Augusta Granite Hall John L. Swift Boston Edwards Manufacturing Company Sprague Mills

Portsmouth navy yard adopts eight hour day

The winter schedule, eight hours work per day, will go into effect at the Portsmouth navy yard this week. One hundred and fifty wind bound fishing vessels were in the lower harbor at Portsmouth Thursday night. Locomotives Nos. 67 and 71 were damaged by collision in the Eastern railroad yard in Portsmouth Thursday. Nobody was hurt. Dover advances with horse railroad and electric light. Next week 15 electric lights will be on Central street and Railroad square. Hillsboro County Baptist society held its annual meeting Thursday at the Methodist church in Hudson with strong attendance. Officers elected include Rev. F. D. Austin president Rev. J. A. Johnson vice president L. Putnam secretary treasurer. Superintendent's report notes the society's good work.

Portsmouth Navy Yard Portsmouth Dover Central Street Railroad Square Hillsboro County Baptist Society Hudson J. A. Johnson F. B. Ayer William Brown Frederic Alvord F. D. Austin A. G. Taggard L. Putnam

Tragic Accidents Ashore and Rail Fatalities Reported

A sequence of injuries and deaths catalogues several incidents from the region. Thomas Griffin of Erving was killed instantly near Erving station after being struck by an express train. George Sauter, 40, a Tunners Fall mill wheelwright, died Thursday when his head was severed by machinery gear. Theodore Demereau, 45, of Haverhill, perished when struck on the head by a swinging boom while unloading cement at D. D. Chase & Son’s wharf. Two fire companies from Salem visited Fall River for a parade and banquet with Mayor Calley and ex Chief Osborn. The Springfield Republican notes railroad property damage from a collision near Zoar estimated over $30,000. Injured men are stated to be recovering. An operator at L. H. Mayott’s gun store in Springfield caused an explosion by mishandling a loaded shotgun, blasting 200 cartridges and shattering nearby windows. minimal injuries reported among four in the store.

George Sauter Theodore Demereau Haverhill Ceres D. D. Chase & Son Reliance Salem Fall River Calley Osborn Passaic N. J Springfield Republican Hoslay New Haven Northampton Charlemont L. H. Mayott Springfield Mayott’s

Danbury Firemen Muster Draws Dense, Festive Parade

Danbury Conn September 21 firemen from 20 brass bands 12 ladder engines and hose companies joined a grand public muster. Participants included Pacific engine company with 150 men from Bridgeport and crews from Norfolk Stamford Westport Milford Bethel New Milford Waterbury Birmingham Ansonia Bristol Forestville Middletown and Meriden. Crowds filled the thronged streets despite threatening skies while humorous decorations adorned the pageant. A tented collation fed 2260 men and an after parade steamers exhibition followed.

Fever Scourge Worsens in Pensacola on Day 25

Pensacola records 60 new fever cases and two deaths as the health board reports a deeper crisis. About two thirds of the sick are black. among the new cases are the widow of George E Wentworth and another daughter. Fifteen New Orleans nurses are praised for their service.

Pensacola Fla Board of Health George E. Wentworth New Orleans

Boston Record Commissioners Report on Early City Volumes

Mr Whitmore presents the 1881 82 report of the Boston town records and related papers. Only one new volume printed the seventh in a series tracing Boston town records 1661 1701 with reprints of earlier volumes and enlarged Book of Possessions notes. An eighth volume continues 1701 in press and a ninth volume covering pre 1700 city registrar records will be issued. Printing funds show multiple volumes printed with unexpended balance and planned $6000 for 1882 83. Demand remains high as earlier editions are exhausted and new issues trigger renewed interest.

Boston Whitmore Ward 12 Old City

Conly Challenges Ross to Bedford Basin Five Mile Race

Halifax resident P H Conly has challenged Wallace Ross to a five mile scull race on Bedford basin with a turn for 1006 dollars a side. Conly deposited 250 dollars as forfeit. The challenge remains open for one week.

Conly Ross Halifax P. H. Conly Wallace Ross Bedford Basin New York Philadelphia Troy Philadelphias Athletics Baltimores Pittsburg Alleghenys Louisvilles Cincinnati

Iniquities of Their Party Leaders at Worcester Convention

New York reports depict Worcester convention fallout with Hoar and Crapo. The Times argues river and harbor bill disgrace sinks Crapo’s nomination, while Crapo’s honesty on the vote would have aided him. The Sun and Herald echo calls for reform, predicting Hoar’s senate fate may hinge on this backlash and Crapo’s diminished chances.

Hoar Crapo Granite State New York Worcester the Times Harbor Hill Republican Party Massachusetts United States Senate Grapo the Sun Crapp Great and General Court Senate Boston Daily Advertiser Congress the Herald Hiear Bay State

Firemen Form Relief and Aid Association Firm Officers Named

Firemen from town engine companies organize a Firemen's Relief and Aid Association with George A. Guild as president, John Hartnett as vice president, A. Baker as secretary, and Daniel R. Bickford as treasurer. It offers six dollars weekly for sick members and burial benefits. Bickford originated the idea and earns broad commendation. In court, Wester Ackers stands trial for breaking and entering Thacher Loring's Brookline home and stealing coupons and valuables totaling about two hundred. A horse owned by A. W. Nickerson, driven by a farmer, was drowned after becoming mired by the Charles River. Preston R. Mansfield is named to fill a school board vacancy left by Rev. R. J. Johnson’s resignation.

George A. Guild Board of Fire Engineers John Hartnett Hose 3 A. Baker Franklin 8 Daniel R. Bickford Bickford Superior Criminal Court Wester Ackers Thacher Loring Brookline A. W. Nickerson Nickerson Charles River Preston RK. Mansfield R. J. Johnson

Elegant and Extensive Foreign Rugs and Carpets in Boston

We offer the most elegant and extensive assortment of foreign rugs and carpets ever shown in Boston. All carefully selected in Eastern markets and including novelties never before brought to this country.

Boston

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