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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1880

Page

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Garfield Perjury Letter Reply From Judge Black

A letter to the editor of the Sup recaps Judge Black Garfield perjury claim. He lists five questions on Garfield's stock receipt dividends, Poland Committee testimony, and advice about truth telling. Black denies guiding Garfield though he notes Garfield warned against public misstatements and later contradicted earlier statements. He attributes Garfield's shift to political pressure and a false common cause with allies.

Sup Blaine En. Garfield Oakes Ames Poland Committee Congress Garfield J. S. Blagk

Hancock and Dix referenced in 1877 New York meeting coverage

A Democratic meeting in New York reflects on 1876 Republican frauds and Dix sympathy for Tilden. The letter from John A. Dix questions Washington proceedings and guards against future usurpation, underscoring distrust of Congress. Other items note Irish Republican Convention jokes and Hancock’s candid stance on Southern war claims.

New York Frederick A. Conking John A. Dix Tilden Washington Congress F. H. Wright Rome N. Y Saratoga Callahan Hem Mayo Derry Roscommon Kilkenny Spain France Dennis F. Burke Hancock

Campaign ruins threaten merchant vessel list release

Washington reports the yearly merchant vessels list for 1880 may be delayed to February 1881 as the Bureau of Statistics is diverted to Republican campaign work and partisan literature, affecting routine public information and the official vessel numbers and signal letters. In Vermont, S M Waite pleads not guilty to eight indictments including bank theft and forged notes while facing possible venue changes and a high bail.

Washington United States Bureau of Statistics Republican Congressional Committee Brattleboro Bank First National Bank of Brattleboro Vermont Valley Railroad Company Nash C.J. Amidon Frederick Billings T. W. Park Stoddard C. B. Eddy Waite E. J. Phelps Burlington Veasey C. A. Danforth Charles H. Reed Boston City Hall City of

List of entrants by state with disqualifications noted

The document lists 27 entrants led by L A Wedderburn and C C Baron from D C and Massachusetts, with F K Hill and W Shields replacing McCoy and Brewer after physical disqualification. The class is described as the strongest yet in both physical and mental capacity.

L. A. Wedderburn District of Columbia C. C. Baron Massachusetts H. A. Field H.S. Parmenter Rhode Island R. H. Orr Delaware R.O. Cusp Maryland P. O. Keilholtz E. Hewes Pennsylvania A. Biddle Michigan C. M. Fabs Alabama T. R. Richardson E. Davis F. J. Loomp Connecticut R. S. Weentz J. P. Starr A. C. Matthews C. M. Nepper W. O. Holme New Jersey W. L. Capps Virginia A. L. Hughes Ohio H. H. Whittlesey H. N. Jones H. R. McCoy M. Dorgan South Carolina H. C. Brewer Messrs. McCoy Brewer F. K. Hill W. Shields

Pan Presbyterian Council and Norfolk Conference Meeting Notes

Proceedings from Philadelphia report Pan Presbyterian Council sessions with Lang Cairns and Hodge papers on vicarious sacrifice and final retribution. Norfolk Conference in Brockton features 54th meeting, delegates from 27 churches, Pilgrim Church chosen for next gathering, and closing communion service.

Pan-Presbyterian Council Philadelphia John M. Lang Glasgow Pan- Presbyterian Council John Cairns Edinburgh Hodge Witherspoon Virginia Committee On Cayen Ladies’ Foreign Missionary Society The Presbyterian Church R. H. Allen England Ireland Scotland India China Japan Canada H. L. MacKenzie English Presbyterian Church MacIntosh Belfast Church Presbyterian Church of England Swatow Murray Mitchell Brown Douglass Dr. Blaikie Church of Scotland Calvyanistic Methodist Church United Presbyterian Church of Scotland Association For Christian Education of Jewish Females Free Church of Scotland Norfolk Conference of Congregational Churches Bridgewater L. H. Kelsey Brockton Mr. Stanton Holbrook Moulton Randolph Pilgrim Church Braintree S. H. Lee Oberlin University Campello Society J. C. Labaree

Delegates Named for Ocean Commerce Convention in Boston

Ambrose Snow John Roach E B Sutton Thomas P Ball and Simon Sterne named by New York Board of Trade and Transportation as delegates to the Ocean Commerce Convention in Boston on October 6. New York bodies also appoint delegates including the Produce Exchange and Ship Owners' Association.

New York Board of Trade and Transportation Ambrose Snow John Roach Morgan Iron Works E. B. Sutton Sutton & Co Thomas P. Ball Evans, Ball & Co Simon Sterne Boston Board of Trade Transportation Chamber of Commerce Produce Exchange Ship Owners’ Association Maritime Exchange Hardware Board of Trade New York State Minlers’ Association McNamara Father O’connor Seguin Chiniquy Isaac Levy Swayze Metropolitan Elevated Railroad Manhattan Company Hudson River Tunnel Twenty-third Street Third Avenue New York Freeman’s Journal Michael Corrigan Newark N.J U.S. S. Shenandoah Bryson Rio Janeiro Andrew Coue U.S Pernambuco J. W. Moore

Regatta draws boating men to Winthrop harbor

A Portland special train brings a large crowd of noted rowers to Winthrop for tomorrow's regatta. The Columbia crew from East Boston practices today and several oarsmen gather at the Winthrop House. Ross Davis Lee and Plaisted plan double sculls practice. Murray or Virginia will race Maine waters for the first time, promising one of the season’s best events.

Winthrop Portland Columbia East Boston Riley Lee Ten Eyck Ross Davis Plaisted Winthrop House Murray Virginia Maine

Corner stone laid for Indiana State House ceremony

The corner stone of Indiana's new State House was laid Tuesday under state officers and commissioners. Ex Gov Hendricks delivered the oration. The jury in the John Merritt murder trial in Halifax County Court failed to reach a verdict and is in sheriff custody. Supreme Court San Francisco rules no county or municipal officers to be voted for this fall. F M Shaw arrested in Paola Kansas for false bank condition entries. Gov Cullom orders four extra Cook County Superior Court judges due to population growth. Cook County population official figure given as 607 568.

Saratoga Court of Appeals Sanford E. Church State Committee Tammany Austin Tenth Regiment Band of Albany Peckham Constitution Union Court of Last Resort van Wyck Kings County anti-McLaughlin anuti-McLaughlin Brooklyn Auld Lang Syne Messrs. Schell John Kelly Ed Kearney Erastus Corning William Purce Democratic Party Fox Mr. Kelly Amasa J. Parker Judge Church Democrats New York Cincinnati Democrats of Winfield S. Hancock William H. English United States Messrs Charles A. Rapallo George B. Bradley Steuben William C. Ruger Ono Indiana Hendricks John Merritt Halifax N. C E. M. Hicks Weldon Supreme Court San Francisco Interior Counties F. M. Shaw First National Bank of Cook County Chicago Walker

Turmoil and threats shake Europe amid Turkish-Nihilist tensions

Reports claim a Nihilist plot to destroy the Czar's yacht Livadia is unconfirmed amid claims of an inevitable war with Turkey. A Dublin despatch notes Lord Mountmorres murdered, sparking panic and unity against danger. Authorities warned of rising anarchy and loss of security as political tensions escalate.

Pate Parnell Liverpool Greenock Turkey Riza Pasha Dulcigne

Spinners in Fall River set to vote on strike plan

A crowded Fall River meeting adopted a strike plan aimed at all mills rather than ten. The decision to strike or bet was postponed to a Saturday ballot, with many leaning toward a strike but secret-ballot uncertainty remains.

River Mass

Elaborate Winter Fashion Display At R H White Co

Rich color and luxurious fabrics headline a Boston display at R H White Co with costumes rivaling Worth and Pingat. Notable outfits include marine blue silk Hamburg walking dress with draped edge, violet satin de Lyon promenade suit, blue cardinal satin gown with bead embroidery, pink and white tea dress with lace cascades, and an array of black, bronze, and olive ensembles with fur trims and beadwork. Millinery offers wide French felts, plush hats, and plumes backing a season of silk, velvet, and lace.

Worth Pingat R. H. White & Co Hamburg Fichu Sik Lyon Richelieu de Lyon Banda Surah Surah Sarah

Deaths of Capt Sweat and Elisha Bliss Jr

Capt Thomas P Sweat assistant inspector in the Boston Inspectorship of Buildings died Sept 28 aged 45. He was born in Roxbury and died in the house where he was born at 173 Ruggles street. Bliss of Hartford Conn president of the American Publishing Company died Sept 28 aged 58. He once ran dry goods and jobbing trades and supervised all Twain works during 15 years with the company.

Thomas P. Sweat John S. Damiell Roxbury Ruggles Street Fire Department Tremort America 2 Sweat Boston Fire Hartford

International Trust Company Mourns President A C Mayhew

Directors met at the banking house to note the death of president Aaron C Mayhew and adopted resolutions praising his integrity and leadership. The board offered sympathy, announced funeral attendance, and closed the bank Thursday at 1 PM for the services.

A.C. Mayhew International Trust Company Henry Smith Aaron C. Mayhew Providence Mayhew

Bon Voyage John Wales Leaves Boston for Philadelphia Trade

John Wales, longtime Boston dry goods businessman, resigns to join John Wannamaker in Philadelphia after more than twenty years with Spalding Hay Wales and Wales Co and related firms. Friends and colleagues express regret while wishing him success in the new venture.

John Wales Philadelphia John Wannamaker Wales Boston George W. Warren & Co Spalding, Wales & Co Palmer, Waterman & Hatch Spalding, Hay & Wales

Woman Arrested After Day of Shoplifting Across Stores

A woman entered Haley's trunk store on Essex Street and left bundles to fill a trunk. She visited James Scott & Co on Washington Street, fled without purchase, and was tracked by clerks. Officers arrested her near Lagrange Street as over $100 in clothes and ladies' goods were found in the trunk.

Haley Essex Street James 5. Scott & Co Washington Street Robert J.tracy Kelliher Station Four Newell Lagrange Street

Funeral services for C. C. Haven held at residence

The funeral for C. C. Haven occurred at 2 o'clock Tuesday at his 150 Pembroke Street home with many relatives friends and business associates in attendance. The Rev. Bald win of St. Marks led the services and the interment followed at Forest Hills.

C. C. Haven Pembroke Street Baldwin St. Marks Forest Hills St. Mary’s Church Endicott Street Charles H. Fulmer Mr. Duncan Messrs Jennison Morgan Metcalf Bishop Moore Savannah

Prison Break At Salem Jail Ties To Local Offenses

James Flannigan alias John Moore and Chas H Willard escaped Salem Jail at 6 am Tuesday by sawing a cell bar. They struck Night Watchman Beaver with a bedpost and fled. Moore faces trial for breaking and entering Mrs Keene’s Lynn home. Willard charged with horse stealing. In Malden Police Court Henry Connors is sentenced to one year as a common drunkard.

James Flannigan John Moore Chas. H. Willard Salem Beaver Moore Lynn George W. Keene Willams Malden Henry Connors House of Correction

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