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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1884
Page
1
John D. Long labels the new Blaine-Fisher letters as merely a business transaction while the Lewiston Journal calls them a mass of impertinence and irreverence in its critique.
The Lower Sun highlights prominent figures in its weekly portraits including Governor Robie of Maine and Humbert IV, king of Italy, in last week's issue.
An oddly phrased remark warns that writing a business associate with scrupulous integrity still invites a bold instruction to burn the letter. The context suggests a taunting or cautionary note about discretion and trust in correspondence between partners.
The Ithaca Democrat notes Cleveland was once a sheriff and praises him as a good one while musing if Blaine would seize a sheriffing chance to hang Mulligan if an opportunity arose.
The line wages of sin is defeat raises questions about editor Dana's loss in his bid to be appointed New York collector by Grant and his failure to secure a judgeship for a personal friend by Governor Cleveland.
The Illinois Republican State Committee sent circulars to township committees urging them to report names of German Republicans inclined to vote offish. If committees reply it will consume time and prevent other campaign work.
Rev Dr Miner told a Boston audience Friday that Mr Blaine is the whiskey ring candidate. He did not note that the whiskey ring had seeded 300000 dollars into the Democratic campaign fund in Ohio to defeat Blaine.
The Irish Nation defends Blaine against claims he sold official influence for speculators profits. It notes he was then a poor, ambitious man lacking means and suggests similar motives may apply to Dorsey Belknap Brady and others.
In Chicago area political rows two Republican candidates for Congress, sitting member George R. Davis and William E. Mason, face off. A Mason event drew cheers for Davis but hissed Mason, prompting Mason to quip that God made only a goose and a snake to hiss. He attacked Davis as allied with thieves and thugs.
The Chicago Tribune under Medill defended Blaine against Mulligan letters then, but the articles claim the letters reveal Blaine as an active operator in wild cat railroad securities. They portray a past that contradicts Blaine’s vindication and accuse Medill of self-serving past judgments.
James D. Warren, editor of the Buffalo Commercial, argues that Blaine is reckless and unreliable from his Garfield-era record, while endorsing Arthur as a calm conservative leader. He notes a shift in Warren’s stance, now supporting Blaine in New York canvassing after previously condemning him.
Albany dispatch reports George O Jones resigning as state Greenback Labor chair, calling the push for a permanent People’s Party a fraud aimed at aiding Blaine and defeating Cleveland. He warns the Butler faction corrupts the movement, leaving Butlerites without rural New York organization ahead of the election.
Special Despatch to the Boston Post from New York on September 22 reports Republican leaders failing to arrange a meeting between President Arthur and Mr. Blaine. J. H. Manley claimed Arthur would visit Augusta and call on Blaine, then revised saying Blaine would call on Arthur. Blaine managers doubt settlement, while Arthur’s supporters are skeptical and dismissive of Blaine’s efforts. Senator Edmunds has been in town three days and did not meet Blaine, drawing Republican commentary. Edmunds and Conkling appeared in court on a noted telephone case.
A group of 14 Buffalo ministers led by Rev Mr all report ongoing inquiries into Gov. Cleveland's life following the Halpin episode. They cite testimonies and an alarmingly conclusive evidentiary summary to be published soon, noting political neutrality and moral aims. Rev Dr Van Bokkelin and Rev Mr Ball criticize sensationalism and urge focus on policy.
In West Point and New York City today Rev Fr Carley presented Blaine with a gold headed cane won by a 1600 vote edge. Clergy from Methodist and Union League groups visited Blaine as political tempers flared over Folger and Cleveland. Debates over party loyalty and recent political violence colored the day’s reports.
Rev Henry Ward Beecher replies to a young inquirer urging support for Grover Cleveland calling slanderous rumors of libertinism baseless He argues the 12 year old indiscretion is no proof of current immorality and urges young men to imitate Cleveland’s virtues today.
In a Bay State political update, Horatio E. Swasey refuses a ninth district Democratic nomination, urging a unity vote only if the convention is sincerely in agreement. The piece also covers Democratic and Republican activities, including a Lynn Democrats caucus, a People’s Party meeting in Wellesley Hills, and notes on ward contests and nominations across the region.
Horatio E. Swasey announces to the Boston Post he will not seek the Democratic nomination for congress in the third district. He thanks supporters but says he cannot undertake the vigorous canvass required and "positively decline" the nomination in advance. His reasons are personal and not of public interest. Sept. 23, 1854.
Democratic caucuses met in Lynn on Monday to select delegates for the county councillor and senatorial conventions. Each ward listed its chosen candidates for county, councillor, and senatorial slots, including multiple names per ward.
The people’s party held its first grand campaign rally in Lynn, filling the Coliseum and Music Hall. Gen. Butler arrived from Boston and spoke at Music Hall then the Coliseum, warmly received by crowds. Senators Grady and McDonald joined receptions at Buffum and Foster homes before Butler’s strong, prolonged ovations.
The Hyde Park Independent reported a mass canvass of Lewis, Brown & Co. showing 34 voters with 22 for Cleveland, 9 for Blaine, 1 for Butler and 2 undecided. In Seekonk 99 Republicans voted 85 for St John unit and 14 against Blaine. Mt. Washington plans to vote for St John this year.
The Chelsea Democratic rally moved from Monday to Thursday at Granite Hall with addresses by John W. Cummings William A. Simmons and James A McGeough. A 100 man Cleveland and Hendricks battalion parade and a new similar company forming and 60 signatures pledged, as independents join the anti Blaine Chelsea movement.
The Art Amateur notes young sculptor Paul W Bartlett now in Boston and bound for Paris this autumn. The Museum of Fine Arts will open an October course in decoration with lectures on proportion ornament and form and special drawing classes led by C Howard Walker. Students gain access to MFA collections of sculpture ornament ceramics textiles and decorative arts. Jean Robie is praised as a leading flower painter and Louis Prang plans a satin print of one of his rose works. The edition features a faithful reproduction with a deep blue vase and crystal foreground. George W Edwards reports J A McN Whistler and Charles Storm de Gravesande abroad in Dordrecht Holland working on canals and willows. Jacob Wagner opens a studio at 3 Hamilton Place focusing on restoration of paintings pastels watercolors and bric a brac. An informal two week art club exhibition begins Oct 4 with no judges.
The Buffalo Express reports investigations praising lady cashiers, finding no case of embezzlement. A dry goods dealer cites women's honesty, noting rare pilferage of small items and faster, clearer cash handling compared to men.
In Palmer Massachusetts on September 22 the Wesleyan academy hazing incident at Wilbraham, a week earlier, led to four students being expelled. The hazers entered a room of Gibney and Nutting, overturned items, and fled as the campus of 200 students reacted. After a committee investigated, offenders denied involvement but confessed and paid damages.
A Washington despatch reports the light infantry corps will be represented in the military prize drill in Boston on October 7 and 8. Company B, commanded by Capt. B. R. Ross, departs Washington October 5 arriving October 6 at 8 A.M. with 24 privates and corporals, two sergeants, three commissioned officers, two privates as substitutes and an assistant surgeon. They stay four days in Boston and will be hosted by the first corps of cadets, who offer use of their armory on Columbus Avenue.
Dr. Andrew J. Young, a renowned Dover dentist, ordered cream of tartar but received tartarite of antimony and potassium. He ingested a spoonful and suffered immediate severe pains. Four physicians attend him with faint hope of salvation. clerk says he fulfilled the order, while the doctor insists he requested cream of tartar.
The Burr Oak riot left mayor Mann not yet dead with recovery unlikely. Eighteen circus men were arrested at Washington and returned to Burr Oak. Orton the circus proprietor left with his train after the assault. Orton blamed drunken cowboys for the attack and aided in naming the guilty in Washington. Fears rise that Jewell county cowboys may lynch some arrestees. The county remains highly agitated.
Niagara Falls commissioners of appraisal on the American side award 1 433 429 for Goat Island Bath island mill Cataract house Prospect park company and Hill Murray pulp mill. totals far below owners valuations. The Porter family receives 525 000 for Goat Island and other sums include 156 666 for Bath island mill 110 600 for Cataract house 325 000 for Prospect park company 81 600 for Hill Murray's pulp mill.
At the mechanics fair on Monday about 3500 people attended including Profs Pickering and Adams. Adams, from Cambridge, England, is famed as co discoverer of Neptune with Leverrier. The Boston Scientific Society released circular No 51 announcing comet Wolf. This afternoon and evening feature farewell concerts by the American Band of Providence.
Sporting men of Dover have organized a bare knuckle fight between Dennis Healy of Lawrence and John Conboy of Manchester England. The bout occurred at sunrise in the city after weeks of arranging by local enthusiasts.
A major Somerville fire destroyed the Middlesex bleachery and dye works covering almost 2.5 acres on Somerville avenue near the Fitchburg railroad. Sparks from a locomotive started the blaze at 12 20 PM, drawing crews from Arlington Boston Medford and Cambridge. The plant housed bleaching finishing and dyeing departments, with only the printing shop and machine shop saved. seven horses perished in the stable. Loss estimated 150000 to 200000 with extensive insurance coverage. The fire curtailed by 4 PM as firefighters contained the flames and kept nearby structures safe.
Lewiston Missouri reports a bustling setup as over 150 car loads of stock arrive for the state exhibition. Passenger trains run crowded with good racing on the grand track. The fair opens Tuesday and lasts four days with daily races and abundant accommodations, plus special trains each night on all roads.
In Hessville near Jiammond, Ind yesterday a dispute over unpaid drinks led Joseph Hess to stab Yearnsen with a pitchfork. Edward Hess then fired a shotgun into the crowd, fatally wounding Thomas Welsh and G. H. Adams and wounding James Conley. Young Hess escaped.
New Orleans on September 22 United States Chief Supervisor of Elections Geo L Norton demanded access to state registration books to scrutinize registrations for upcoming congressional ballots. The demand was peremptorily refused and legal steps will be taken to enforce the law granting scrutiny rights.
The bodies of Mrs. Messer and daughter Miss Mary Messer were brought from Boonton New Jersey where a fatal shooting occurred. They were laid beside the husband and father after brief religious services in Woop Lawn New York.
New Brunswick New Jersey September 22 It is stated the losses of the National Bank of New Jersey will amount to about 250000 Cashier Hills defalcation will probably cover 200000 while the balance represents the overdraft of the president Comptroller Cannon has authorized reopening of the bank which will occur on Wednesday or Thursday next
In Yonkers on September 22 Justice Pentz dismissed the larceny charge against Mrs. Victoria Hulskamp, daughter of G P Morosini, due to the complainant’s absence. Attilio Morosini accused Victoria of stealing a diamond brooch from a younger sister during her disappearance.
Worcester Massachusetts festival opens with orchestral chorus and solo rehearsals as the first concert is set for tomorrow. More than 11000 in ticket sales suggests strong financial footing with performers Mme Fursch-Maci and Emma Juch in attendance.
James Gordon Bennett and Charles Northcott of the New York Herald visit San Francisco as guests of Mr Mackay. Their train collided with a freight train at Port Costa, leaving the travelers badly shaken but uninjured.
Nort Adams Massachusetts September 22 Dr FE Bailey of Zoar aged 50 years was struck and instantly killed by a passenger train one mile east of Hoosac tunnel today He leaves a widow He was an old practitioner and a prominent physician of Franklin county.
Brattleboro Vermont September 22 E A Wood long time dealer in stores tinware and agricultural implements has filed an assignment Liabilities estimated between 5000 and 10000 dollars assets unknown remains to be settled under local bankruptcy procedures according to witnesses
The czar of Russia smokes four packs daily. Baroness Rothschild’s will leaves £100,000 to charity. Charlies H. Hoyt’s Rag Baby company stays at Adams house. H A Willard and wife at Wil lard's hotel, Tremont house hosts Sir Henry Roscoe and Lady Roscoe and Col Brooke and wife. D D Hume settles in Paris at No 10 Rue de la Nova promising rest. John B. Gough shifts to prohibition voting. Old Dan Rice lectures on mind idiosyncrasies. Maj. William Dickey of Fort Kent reappears as a democratic representative elect, earning the title Father of the House.
The third championship regatta of the Salem Bay Yacht Club closed the season with races in three classes. Nautilus won first-class, Nettle second-class, Mona keels, and Comus centre-boards. Winners fought gusty southerly winds and heavy seas, with close finishes between Nautilus and Cygnet and a full program of results and judges listed.
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes Naples earned infamy for filthy streets as ferric acid poured into sewers for disinfection tainted wells. The discovery linked sewer waste to drinking water and warned against complacency amid cholera fears.
The London Standard describes a traveler moving from Edinburgh toward Perth with the blue sea visible on the right, breaking through deep, woody ravines that slope toward the coast.
In Dublin on Sept 22 a fund will be started by United Ireland for the families of Daly and Eagan, dynamiters jailed in Birmingham. Rioters arrested at Newry for attacking a national procession were sentenced to four months and police testified the processionists fired on them.
Reports catalog a string of incidents and trials including the death of Worcester Massachusetts carriage manufacturer E. K. Richmond after a fall from his conveyance. Other items record arrests in Monson fire case, a Concord man missing, a quarry blast injuring a worker, a bank teller’s forgery conviction, a Back Bay nuisance study in Portland, Morality evangelists Moody and Sankey planned in Portland, bids for riprap in Newport, and a Newport will contest resolution. The column also warns against counterfeit Angostura bitters and promotes genuine Siegert products.
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