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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1882

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Maine Hospital Purchases Two-Horse Carriage for Patients

Eugene Hale, George Wm. Curtis, and Benjamin H. Harrison plan rides to help Cameron at the Maine Insane hospital. A two-horse carriage is bought for patient use. The Gospel Banner favors outdoor air for patients over doctors. The Tribune and Times fear a Republican loss in New York. Albany Journal and Buffalo Express concede Democrats will win. Robie of Maine is to attend the national grange meeting in Indianapolis. A reader asks about the personal liberty league. Boston’s population is 777,130 by a census joke. Bowman’s electability debated as Democrats seek a strong opponent.

Eugene Hale Pennsylvania Cameron George Wm. Curtis Benjamin H. Harrison Hale Maine Insane Hospital The Gospel Banner Tribeme Times New York Utica Herald Albany Journal Buffalo Express Goy-eleet Robie Maine National Grange Indianapolis Farmer Robie Boston Chicago

Bigelow Harper's Monthly piece stirs investors on Mexican rails

John Bigelow of Gramercy Park NY criticizes Mexican railroad investments in Harper's Monthly. The Providence Journal links Oliver Ames's Massachusetts lieutenant governor bid to anti business attacks by a dictatorial paper, arguing resentment should not decide candidacy.

John Bigelow Gramercy Park N.Y Bigelow Harper’s Monthly The Providence Journal Oliver Ames Massachusetts

Democratic integrity praised over party labels in Post letter

A reader using a real democrat signature reveals steadfast Jacksonian roots and states he cannot vote for Butler. The Post endorses no vendetta against him or other Democrats of similar sentiment, urging voters to cast ballots by judgment and conscience.

Butler Commonwealth Gen Greenbackers Massachusetts Boston Post Maine Portland Argus Post Congress Greenback Party

Mitchell leads Oregon senate race with 40 votes

Hipple Mitchell stood at 40 votes when the Oregon legislature adjourned. Balloting resumes this morning. if he gains six more votes he will take Lafayette Grover's seat in the United States Senate. Three Democrats already shifted from their party, while the rest and anti Mitchell Republicans are expected to stay loyal.

Hipple Mitchell Oregon Mitchell Lafayette Grover Senate United States

Saratoga Republicans Pick Gould Backer Over Cornell

At Saratoga the Republican Convention rejected Gov. Cornell for renomination and endorsed the economy and efficiency of the state administration while praising his veto power. The ticket favored a federal administration candidate and Jay Gould, described as leader of more corporations and a monopolist.

Saratoga Cornell Jay Gould Gould United States

Swept by floods across New Jersey and New York

A multi state rain storm from Thursday caused extensive property loss and infrastructure damage. Bridges washed away on the Hudson and Delaware rail lines. towns like Cornwall, Newburgh, and Rahway report flooded streets, submerged cellars, and railroad washouts. Hartford sees moderate rises. trains run again by Monday. casualties include a 17 year old boy drowned in a rowboat near Trenton.

New York Connecticut New Jersey Pennsylvania Hudson River Newbury, Dutchess and Connecticut Verplank New York and New England Hopewell Waterbury Hudson River Valley Albany Cornwall Mountainville John Orr Josh Ward Broadway Newburg Erie Road Fishkill Lake Erie Western Delaware and Lackawanna and Central Railroad Pennsylvania Road Bergen Hill Rahway Menlo Park Trenton Penneypack Philadelphia New Brunswick Delaware William Christopher Yardville Bordentown Raritan Burnett Street Greenbrook Plainfield French Grove Street Cedar Brook Fred Moore N. J Bound Brook Ramsey Elm Park Einstein’s Lehigh Valley Railroad Delaware and Raritan Five Mile Western Union Telegraph Office Main Street Pennsylvania Railroad Frankford Holmesburg Bristol Reading Railroad Company Germantown Junction Bound Brook Road Elizabeth West Jersey Camden and Amboy Pemberton and Hightstown Globe Dye Works Joseph Culbert’s Cotton Mills Smith & Co S Mills Schuylkill Manayunk Conn Naugatuck Patterson N. Y New England New England Road Jersey City Hoboken New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company Union Hartford Long Branch Amboy Junction Probaaly Manchester N. H Virginia Fredericksburg Rappahannock Ware’s Wharf Essex County

Arctic Supply Expedition Returns From Ice Barrier

Gen Hazen reports the Neptune voyage failed to reach Lieut Greeley due to solid ice from Cape Inglefield to Ross bay. Greeley’s station at latitude 81 40 remained inaccessible to 79 20 with depots set to aid a possible judicial retreat in two years. The crew carries stores for two years and no danger to Greeley’s party is feared.

Neptune Lieut. Greeley George Bliss Department of Justice Court House Frank I H. Fall Brown Oxford County George W. 8 Ide Calais Washington County Marcus B. Webber Bedford Middlesex County Mass Hiram E. Cook Scouthboro Worcester County John L. Clark Windsor Hartford County Britannia Bristol County

Khedive Declares British Interests Rule Egypt Policy

From Alexandria a manifesto states England protects Egyptian interests in finances and Suez Canal trade, denies annexation aims, while natives show mixed loyalty to Arabi Pasha and Mecca’s grand sheret implicated. British troops hailed in churches as actions in Egypt praised.

London Alexandria Khedive England Egypt Suez Canal Arabi Pasha Shereet Mecca

Whately Man Arrested in Wife Poisoning Case

Joseph Dunn of Whately Mass was arrested in Greenfield for murder by poisoning his wife. Authorities say arsenic was given on Sept 1 and caused death after a period of suffering. Dunn denies involvement and faces a Monday examination as a post mortem is planned by Medical Examiner Canedy.

Joseph Dunn Whately Mass Greenfield Dunn South Deerfield Canedy

Steamer Newport Defers to New London for Repairs

Newport's steamer routing from New York to Newport blew a boiler patch, entered New London for makeshift repairs, and arrived five hours late in Newport. In New York, William P. Whittaker and James Blewitt were arrested on liquor license charges and brought to trial. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe preached at Channing Memorial church today.

Newport New York New London William P. Whittaker James Blewitt Julia Ward Howe Channing Memorial Church

Irish leaders request halt to agitation at skirmishing fund meeting

At a subscribers meeting in New York on September 24 the committee heard that Parnell Davitt and Dillon urged stopping the agitation due to its harm to land league receipts. The issue was referred to the investigating committee with power to act.

New York Messrs. Parnell Davitt Dillon

Newcomerstown Mount Holly Theft Stuns Town

Intelligence from Mount Holly reports Stephen Day aged 66 stored $73,000 in a tin box at his home. While he and his wife were briefly away an unknown intruder entered the house and took the entire box contents.

Newcomerstown Ohio Mount Holly Stephen Day

New Hampshire Republicans split over Hale Edgerly bid

Special correspondence notes Secretary Chandler active in New Hampshire politics backing S W Hale for governor while Champered by party divisions. In Manchester and Cheshire county many Republicans favor Col Edgerly and warn Hale’s unpopularity may lose the party. Democratic optimism grows as the state committee reorganizes under Mr Stone and the Dover convention looms.

Boston Post Concord N. H Arthur New York Chandler S. W. Hale Keene Navy Bill Chandler Washington Hale Florida New Hampshire Cheshire County Keene Observer Manchester and Mr. Hale Col. Edgerly Manchester Manchester Times State Committee Stone M. A. Haynes Lake Village Congress Haynes Frank Jones Weston Dover A. C. Chase Kingston G. A. Curtice Hopkinton D. H. Goodell Antrim State Senate House David M. Aldrich Whitefield Charles H. Bartlett Senate Newmarket Cummings Seavey

Barn fall claims East Monmouth man in 1914 era

George Folsom of East Monmouth fell from beams in his barn Saturday and was killed. The report lists other tragedies and local court actions including a drowning of a Biddeford youth, a Portland missing captain found, bail for James Harris then re arrest on mail swindle, and a state council adjournment with new commissions on contagious cattle disease and reform school management.

George Folsom East Monmouth Toussaint Webert Luc Webert Biddeford Saco Rockland New York Capt Andrew Doughty Great Chebeague Galt Portland James W. Harris Rand Messrs. Corey and Rice Walter, Corey & Co Harris Liberty Vermont Maine Executive Council Gov. Plaistedeee Messrs Z. A. Gilbert Turner George H. Bailey Deering W. B&b Ferguson Dixmont Frederick Fox William E. Gould T. H. Haskell State Reform School Plaisted

Rumney box factory resumes after two month layoff

Reports from Portsmouth and surrounding towns note J M Chapman's Rumney box factory reopening after a two month vacation. Also mentioned are vessels being lightened, a rescue at Ports mouth harbor, and local weather disruptions from a severe storm. Other items include courtly speeches at Lake Sunapee and a suicide in Claremont Junction.

Bears slain on Sutton mountain and other regional notes

Two boys recently killed a bear on Sutton mountain. There were 498 arrivals at the Memphremagog house in Newport last week. Edward Jenness, a fireman injured in the smash up at Folsom's crossing, died last Wednesday. Two Frenchmen racing horses near Sheldon fair ground killed a child by the roadside. Burlington sees grand jury indictments against five of ten aldermen for neglect to open a city liquor agency. County commissioners appoint a liquor agent. A new large industry will open at Newport as Raymond Folsom Grandy move the Lyndonville box factory and saw mill to Newport and merge with Barton heights mill. A steam mill will be built on Lake Memphremagog shore. Mrs. Eliza Buckhan of Island Pond died last week, inquiry shows her husband drunk before death and furniture broken. Bruises found on the body lead to ongoing examination.

Sutton Mountain Newport Edward Jenness Folsom’s Crossing Fair Ground Sheldon Burlington Messrs. Raymond Barton Heights Lake Memphremagog Eliza Buckhan Island Pond

Sandwich Forest Fire Claims Total and Burned Area Noted

Most fire claims totaling about 4200 dollars have been sent to selectmen for audit. The burned district covers roughly one quarter of Sandwich, about 10600 acres, as the town spans nearly 45000 acres making it the state’s second largest town.

Sandwich Plymouth North Adams New York Joseph E. Bailey Georgetown Pentucket House Dennis Donohoe Hardy Buasley

Deer Escape from Park Ends in Tragedy at Drawbridge

Early Saturday three large bucks fled a deer park each in a different direction. One ran toward Haymarket square then along the Boston and Maine track to the drawbridge, leapt into the water and drowned. A vessel crew fished the body, began skinning for venison before police seized the carcass. The other two were spotted near Lees river with one later captured on Parker Hill in Highland district.

Deer Park Haymarket Square Boston and Maine Lees River Ump Aneer Nawn’s Jongs Parker Hill Highland District

The Church in the Modern World Sermon Opens Savage's Ninth Year

Rev. M. J. Savage, returning from Europe, preached at the Church of the Unity on the role of the church in modern life. He argued religion is the heart of humanity, defined by felt expression to God, and urged education, uplift, free thought, and a living faith as the church’s duty.

M. J. Savage Church of the Unity Church of the Living God Greece Rome Christendom F. M. Ellis D. D Tremont Temple Union Temple Church Europe Boston Young Men’s Christian Union W. H. Cudworth Christian Union Boylston Street Jesus Christ

Malden Gun Club Matches At Wellington Ground

At Malden Gun club grounds in Wellington a day of shooting featured nine subscription matches besides the 20 birds club shoot. Winners include F T Noble G A Sampson J M Deane and H H Francis with multiple first prizes across events and a close finish in the glass balls.

M. W. Dauston Neweh CB Edwards Richardson Garaner W. Mopios Ceassssects Bees Fraick IB Fellows Jin Frye Biedeces SS Oise Ciepanasis Vaceese A. G. Whitman A. Keating M. Hanford G. A. Durand J. M. Deane T. J. Boyd H. Fielding F. T. Noble G. A. Sampson Fielding A. G. Whan

Appalachian Mountain Club Trip to Manchester Vermont in 1882

W C Winslow promotes an AMC excursion dated Sept 28 1882 to Manchester Vermont via rail with a stop at Mt Equinox 3200 feet. The trip promises autumn maple splendor and a rail fare of 350 dollars, highlighting Hoosac tunnel travel and northern Berkshire routes for Boston Post readers.

Boston Post Appalachian Mountain Club Manchester Equinox House Jook Mt. Equinox Boston Berkshire Bennington County Hoosac W. C. Winslow

25th Massachusetts Veteran Regiment to celebrate anniversary

The 25th Massachusetts Veteran Regiment association plans a grand parade in Worcester and a Lake Quinsigamond dinner on Tuesday next Sept 26 to mark 21 years since going into camp. The 23d Massachusetts regiment led by the late Col John Kurtz was recruited mainly in Essex county and Boston area. its respected commander died in the first year. The regimental association sets its annual reunion for Marblehead on Thursday next Sept 28 and efforts begin to prepare a history of the regiment.

25Th Massachusetts Veteran Regiment Association Worcester Lake Quinsigamond Massachusetts Regiment John Kurtz Essex County Boston Marblehead Middlesex Club Robert R. Bishop Oliver Ames Edgar J. Sherman Crapo Massachusetts Gen Butier Bruce Gen. Butier Newton Bishop Middlesex County State Ticket Bishop, Ames, Sherman & Co Oakes Ames Ames Grant Allen Lowell Springfield Sherman Maj George S. Merrill George B. Loring Maine Bennett Bowman Butler Daniel Gleason The Commonwealth Peirce Edward P. Brown Senator Hoar George A. Marden Faxon Democratic State Committee Democratic Party of the State Col. French Gen. Butler Col Haskell Republican State Committee Greenback Labor Reform Joseph Davis Lynn Malden Civil Service K Reform Association Republican City Committee Market — Lynn First New Bedford Nicholas Hatheway Fall River George Delano Middlesex Onslow Gilmore Stoneham John W. Candler South Boston Inquirer Charles J. Noyes J. L. Colby Newburyport Colby Globe Gov Long Tanney Bowman-Hayes Leopold Morse Charles Theodore Russell Henry Cabotta Davis Converse Frost Monument Hall Charlestown E. Moody Boynton Candler Leverett

Steam ship Nuphar Rests On Outer Bar Fire Out

SEAVILLE N J Sept 24 The stranded steam ship Nuphar lies over a mile from shore on the outer bar with water in the hold and fires extinguished. A southeast gale subsides giving hope of salvage as tug Argus arrives to lighten the cargo. A lifting attempt is planned for tomorrow.

Seaville N. J Nuphar Argus

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