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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1882

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Georgia Major Backs Stephens for Governor

Maj. Bacon of Georgia issues a strong letter in support of Alexander H. Stephens for governor. He was Stephens’ rival at the convention, and fusionists had hoped he would sulk or withdraw.

Maj. Bacon Georgia Alexander H. Stephens Mr. Stephen

Enquirer and Gazette Critique Sparks in Cincinnati Press

A sharp media quip from the Commercial denounces the Enquirer for poor writing while deriding the Gazette. The remark highlights tensions between papers and accuses one publication of mimicking the other’s inferior style.

Cincinnati Enquirer Oizen Pup Gazette

Judge Redfield to Decline Bench If Reappointment Fails

The Montpelier Argus notes the Post misreported that Hon. Timothy P. Redfield would decline another term as judge. It states Redfield was elected director of the Passumpsic River railroad without his knowledge and he will not accept the railroad post unless he loses reappointment to the bench.

Montpelier Argus Timothy P. Redfield Passumpsic River

Grover Cleveland Nominated by New York Democratic Convention

After a seven hour session in Syracuse the New York state Democratic convention nominated Grover Cleveland of Buffalo to head the ticket amid a stormy yet united finish. Ballots showed Cleveland gaining support as Tammany and county democracy reconciled, with Slocum and Flower fading. The ticket was praised as strong and likely to carry the state.

New York Grover Cleveland Buffalo David B. Hill Tilden Elmira Henry W. Slocum Brooklyn Empire State Syracuse N. Y Faulkner Slocum Flower Cleveland Campbell Corning Nelson Belmont County Democracy Mar Tammany Mr. Campbell Kings County Democratic Party Roger A. Pryor Beecher-Tilton Case Fame King’s County Anthony Barrett Pryor Barrett Chemung County Slocan Wm. Burger Onondalga Rufus W. Peckham Albany Court of Appeals Tager Peckham Irvinghail Kruger Herrick Irving Hall State Committee Committee On Arta Jacobs Egies Baker Chemung Raines Monroe Grad Hill Samuel J. Tilden Lucius Robinson Fitzerald United Party Cochrane Irvinghall E. T. Wood Gen Gen. Slocum Merrick Bookstayer William C. Ruger Ruger Denver Thomas Congress S. J. Wallace Las Animas F. J. Johnson Gunnison State House Josiah G. Abbott Massachusetts

Secretary Folger Aids Health Improve Ahead of Resignation

Washington reports Secretary Folger's health improving under his physician. He attended the treasury department with Acting Secretary French. Folger hinted at an imminent resignation after New York elections. Rumor says Assistant Secretary John C. New will succeed him, following prior talks of New possibly becoming New York governor.

Washington Folger Treasury Department French New York John C. New Treasury New

Closing Session of the Unitaria Confer ence at Saratoga

Unitarian conference in Saratoga closes with Rev Francis G Peabody addressing Liberal Christianity and worship. Officers elected include President E Rockwood Hoar and Treasurer William Howell Reed. Delegates total over 2200 with about 600 present. a $50,000 annual appeal is authorized for two years. Wade Theological School funds pledged to reach $690,000 with Wade adding $350,000 if $150,000 raised plus $50,000 more. Doxology and benediction conclude the session.

Unitaria Saratoga Unitarian Conference Francis G. Peabody E. Rockwood Hoar Massachusetts Samuel F. Miller Iowa George Shattuck Boston Joseph H. Choate New York Peter H. Cheney New Hampshire E. Carlton Sprague Buffalo Thomas Talbot Russell N. Bellows William Howell Reed Henry P. Kidder Edward Everett Hale Elizabeth P. Channing Milton Mass Sarah T. Hooper Charles CC. Everett James de Normandie Brooke Herford Carroll C. Everett Cambridge Divinity School American Unitarian Association J. L. Jones Wade Theological School Cleveland Wade Rev S. W. Bush Minot J. Savage Church of the Unity Joseph Grinnell Congress New Bedford Williamson Bryden United States Veterinary Medical Association Dan” Simpson E. 8 Morse Peabody Academy of Science Japan Josiah Stearns Norcross School South Edward Abbott Europe Cambridge England Scotland France Switzerland Hlorace Wentworth Stoughton A. Grenadiers

Deadly 12 sided duel between Arizona cattlemen ends with cattle switch

A Denver telegraph recounts a staged 12 against 12 cattlemen duel near North Trinidad Colorado over a herd mix up between George Howard and John Keely. Four men die in the opening volley as the sides clash. the employers settle the dispute by agreeing to separate their herds and routes and bury the dead.

St. Louis Denver Col George Howard John Keely Arizona North Trinidad Howard Kansas City Keely George Lester

Gladstone denies southern sympathy amid Egyptian policy clashes

Longpon dispatches note committee charges against Mr Gladstone for backing the south in the US Civil War. Gladstone, via his secretary, calls the accusation untrue and cites authentic facts already public. Other wire items report Moscow delaying czar coronation plans, Kiel governor anti Jewish speech sparking anti Semitic tensions, and Damietta’s surrender at Alexandria.

Longpon Mr. Gladstone United States St. Petersburg Drenteln Kiel Alexandria Damietta

Illinois Freemasons Elect Officers for Northern Jurisdiction

The degree work in the northern jurisdiction shows a near five hundred thousand dollar valuation in 1881 with 775 new enrolments. Illinois brothers elected to supreme council posts include Severy L. Palmer Charles Levi Woodbury Joseph Davis Evans Herman Ely Clinton Freeman Paige Samuel Crocker Lawrence Charles Thomson McClenanacan Homer S Goodwin William Higby George Otis Tyler Thomas R Lambert J H Hobart Ward Hugh McCurdy Henry Urner and Albert Moriarty Seven members were expelled for rival-order connections. Session closed Friday.

United States Supreme Council Pees Severy L. Palmer Charles Levi Woodbury Joseph Davis Evans Hemnan Ely Treas Clinton Freeman Paige D. D Prior J. H. Hobart Ward Hugh McCurdy Henry C. Urner Alpert P. Moriarty H. E

Mount Desert breaks beam bolts at Greene landing

The steamer Mount Desert departed Greene landing when the walking beam bolts failed and the beam dropped to the deck. It was towed to Rockland by the revenue cutter Iris and likely to Boston for repairs with no injuries reported. In court, Perrigo sued Sprague for libel over opinions on his fitness for municipal judge. judge Barrows granted nonsuit.

Mount Desert Greene Landing Rockland Iris Boston Supreme Court George A. Perrigo Edwin Sprague Pblisher The Free Press Simonton and Rieh Barrows

New Hampshire News and Local Accidents Report

Gov Long to visit Concord brigade encampment next Thursday. Henry Bugbee, a Northern railroad section hand near Lebanon, fell from a handcar and died after being run over by a loaded flatcar. A tax reduction hearing on Grand Trunk’s petition. Jeremiah Fowler contests Joseph Fowler's will in Durham. Frank Harvey charged with embezzlement in Great Falls. Four Exeter men lost at sea near Peak's Island. later reported safe, with conflicting messages. Governor's council names agriculture and institutions trustees and appoints state library planning committee. Capt N H Randlett named major of the third regiment.

Gov. Long Concord Henry Bugbee Northern Lebanon State Board of Equalization Grand Trunk Railway Messrs Ray and Drew Tancaster Supreme Court Dover Jeremiah Fowler Ephraim Jenkins Er Fowler Durham Joseph Fowler Congregational Church Jenkins Frank Harvey Great Falls Somersworth E. Purinton L. B. Purinton Charles Knight Exeter George Webster Chester Peak’s Island Portsmouth Kennebunkport York Beach Fort Constitution Wenpster Board of Agriculture Moses Humphrey W.H. H. Mason Moultonboro Edward Wood Bath Trustees Agricultural College Hiram Hitchcock Hanover Lyman D. Stevens State Prison Frank 58. Dodge Sullivan Holman A. H. Crosby Asylum For Insane Dexter Richards Newport Trustees Industrial School Daniel Clark Manchester J. Horace Kent Special Justice Police Court Edgar H. Woodman State House N. Hi. Randlett

Vermont Spiritualist convention opens in Montpelier

The Vermont State Spiritualist association begins a three day annual convention at Montpelier on Friday. Typhoid fever is nearly epidemic at North Pownal with several deaths and many illnesses blamed on the river’s low water. The Cabot house of John Bolton was struck by lightning Tuesday evening injuring Mrs. Bolton severely while Mr. Bolton was prostrated but unhurt.

Vermont Montpelier North Pownal John Bolton Cabot F. W. Hatch Plymouth Boston Joseph Bernstein Marshfield Bessi Wood Brothers Bernstein New York Margaret McLaughlin Mt. Vernon Street Charles River West Boston Bridge Harris William Lester Lawrence House of Correction Pratick Leahey Lowell Street Potter & Wright Timothy Flynn Commercial Street Gray’s Wharf City Hospital

Colossal education statue arrives in Plymouth

Massachusetts report notes the statue with pedestal arrives by rail and will be set on the monument next week. Separate items cover a serious railroad accident in Haverhill injuring Daniel Donovan, orchard damage from a forest fire at West Sandwich, a typhoid fever outbreak in Hudson, shrinking river water exposing mud-banks, and a town meeting authorizing 2000 dollars for steam heating in the new high school building.

Education Plymouth Daniel Donovan Boston and Maine Railroad Haverhill Watson Freeman West Sandwich Hudson Treasury

Collision in Hudson River tunnel kills and injures many

New York dispatch describes a fatal accident in the Hudson River railroad tunnel near Eighty sixth street. A Harlem train rear collided with a Port Chester special after fog and a blockaded main line caused misrouting. Eight dead and numerous injured, including schoolgirls from Normal College. Engineer arrested for alleged criminal carelessness. Victims named include Mrs Eugenie Aubert and Sherman Adamson. Rescue and investigation underway as figures die or recover.

New York Hudson River Railroad Eighty-sixth Street Port Chester Grand Central Depot New Haven Road Harlem River Harlem Iarlem Grand Central Grand Union Hotel Westfield Vanderbilt Normal College Hudson River Road New Haven Woodlawn Mt. Vernon Eugenie Aubert Frenea 12Th Street Sherman Adamson Presbyterian Hospital Stein New Rochelle Rooseyvelt Hospital Miss Smith Eighty-seventh Street William Brinkerhoff Mount Vernon William Howe Alonzo Bray James Harper Lizzie Grammeline John K. Matthews Vernon Howe Sherman Abrahams Harold Weeks Thomas Henry Logan H. C. Houghton C. Houghton J .Stein Hitchcock G. W. Steinbrunner Enoch Morgan’s Sons & Co Bennett Smith Engineer Slack Arlem Prof Dundon The Conductor Slack Prof. Dundon Madame Aubert Eighty-eighth Street Harold Meeks J. Stein

Meeting of New Hampshire GOP State Committee

The New Hampshire Republican State Committee held a city meeting Sept 22 to organize and consult. Gale linger was elected chairman, James E. Dodge secretary, John Kimball treasurer. An executive committee from each county formed, with speeches by Chandler, Rolins, and Ray. Complementary resolutions praised Huse and Jenks.

New Hampshire Republican State Committee Concorp N. H Rolins Ray H. H. Huse George G. Jenks Hurtsporo Briper Thomas Dinsmore Alstead Charles Cook Lebanon David B. Willard Orford St Y Hanover Samuel Bean Plainfield Wyandotte Mich William C. Maybury Congress Dodgeville Wis Third Congressional District S. D. Hastings

Boston Tops Troy in Wet Grounded Contest at South End

Over 250 baseball fans welcomed the Bostons home from a western tour, but Troy won 7 to 3. Wise but not fully recovered, Morrill at short, Mathews to pitch, Whitney at first. Key plays featured Hornung’s running catch and a Ferguson error aiding the Troys. The clubs meet again today and Monday at 3 P.M. Also notes: other scores, National League resignations, and Chicago trotting summaries with Beacon Park’s final day ahead.

South End Bostons Troy Club Wise Morrill Shortstop Mathews Whitney Burdock Hornung Rowen Roseman Pfeffer Troys Sem Holbert Keefe Ewing Ferguson New York State Boys Hotaling Connors

Improvements on Eastern Avenue Wharf by Steamship Lines

Boston and Savannah and Boston and Halifax Steamship Lines lease three acres on South Boston flats facing Fort Point channel and plan a new 575 foot wooden freight building with sideport loading. A 40 foot rear roadway and 18 to 19 foot depth dredging will aid cargo flow to rail. City of Columbus and Gate City join Savannah line, Worcester and Carroll to be updated next year. line extends weekly trips. Central railroad of Georgia backs 10 year goodwill for New England freight.

Boston Wharf Company Boston Flats Fort Point Channel New York and New England Eastern Avenue Congress Street Boston and Savannah Boston and Halifax Steamship Lines New York and New England Railroad New York New England City of Columbus Gate City Worcester Carroll Halifax Congress Street Bridge Savannahine Steamship Company Central Railroad of Georgia

Longfellow Association Elects Officers and Local Notices

The Longfellow association has elected officers with R. H. Sampson as president and J. W. Doe as vice president while Edith M. Carlton serves as treasurer. Other items note a $3,000 payment to a widow, a high school with 270 scholars, Rev. Rand officiating in September and October, and various local committee meetings and real estate transfers. The criminal court sentenced Webster Ackers to five years for burglary and James Leonard to six months for a liquor nuisance.

Longfellow Association R. H. Sampson J. W. Doe Charles F. Wilde Edith M. Carlton Susie Armstrong Charles H. Stevens W. R. Noyes Louis A. Griffin Lizzie Perham E. E. Melvin Excelsior Council Royal Arcanum No Gilman City Hall James E. Stone Ralph M. Sturtevant Cragie Street Union Institution of Savings Charles O'Neil Linden Street L. C. Wyman John H. Blodgett Broadway Otis S. Bullock Albert E. Turner Houghton Street Benjamin J. Greeley Emily F. Davis Kenny Lind Avenue Willis M. Raney Augusta Myers Oak Street Dedham Superior Criminal Court Colburn Webster Ackers Cambridge Thatcher Loring Brookline Ackers James Leonard Hyde Park House of Correction

Art News and Exhibitions Across Europe and America

Brattleboro artist Robert G. Hardie Jr now in Paris works on a portrait of Miss Gertrude M. Griswold while portraits of Mrs and Miss Hooper are begun. Healy finishes a life size Emma Thursby in New York. Ward gains Washington statue commission. Taylor to paint Lafayette at Vermont Uni. Moran sells abroad. Ruskin buys works and orders duplicates. The 53rd Pennsylvania Academy show opens Oct 23. Varnishing Day Oct 21. Salon 1883 invites 800 paintings and 300 sculptures. Julian/Giode mining firm touted as regional bonanza with extensive ore and plans to mill and smelt.

Robert G. Hardie, Jr Brattleboro Paris Gertrude M. Griswold Hooper Emma C. Thursby G. A. P. Healy New York Washington Treasury National Capital J. Q. A. Ward Lafayette University of Vermont Frank Blair Big Black River Vicksburg War Department Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Boston Messrs. Williams & Everett Academy Temple Palais de l’Industrie Commissariat General de Expositions Des Beaux-Arts Palais de Champs Begges Porte 1 Thomas Moran Pny Bolton Eng London John Ruskin Moran London Society of Painter- Etchers America Ruskin Yellowstone Park W. H. Fanning Europe Spain Italy

Observance of Yom Kippur Across Jewish Congregations

Friday evening marked the start of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, with 24 hours of fasting and prayer. Many synagogues held services, including Temple Adath Israel where Rev. S Schindler delivered an inspiring sermon and a local choir performed prominent solos.

Holy of Holies Israel S. Schindler Hannah Grace Stern Eloise Fuller Pulsey

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