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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1884

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Five mile Moonlight finish in first of racing duel

The five mile sculling race at Point of Pines saw John Teemer of McKeesport beat Ross of St John by about five feet in a dramatic finish under a near moonlit sky. The $1000 prize, two thirds to the winner, drew thousands including 2500 spectators on shore and many yachts. Teemer, starting seconds after Ross, closed the gap from the outset and, after a tense final stretch, overtook Ross at the finish in 35 minutes 24 seconds.

Wal- John Teemer McKeesport Ross St. John N. B Point of Pines West Lynn Teemer Ross O E. F. Rankin Awa T Reemer West Lynn Shore Weemer James Keenan Mr. Spellman Conley Charles H. Thayer E. B. Dailey George W. Lee

Three Cleveland and Hendricks Flags Thrown to the Breeze

Special correspondence from Farmington New Hampshire reports a large crowd at the flag-raising for Cleveland and Hendricks with a march to the opera house. Frank Emerson presided at the ceremony and Col. Thomas Cogswell and Col. Charles F. Stone spoke on state and national issues, focusing on tariff concerns.

Cleveland and Hendricks Boston Post Farmington N. H Cleveland and Hendricks Frank Emerson Cleveland and Hendricks Club Opera House Thomas Cogswell Gilmaanton Charles F. Stone Laconia Cogswell Col. Stone

Blaine Speaks to Crowds Across Ohio Tour Stop at Elyria Oberlin

Despatches to the Associated Press describe Mr. Blaine's reception and speeches as Republican managers aimed to marshal large crowds. He began in Elyria giving a brief talk from the car rear platform and then at Oberlin he was introduced by Hon. James Monroe, ex member of Congress, before delivering remarks.

Norwalk Blaine Hayes Huron County Rutherford B. Hayes James G. Blaine Sandusky Fremont Toledo League Park Boys In Blue Dayton Obe Associated Press Ohio Elyria Oberlin James Monroe Congress Portland Harry Wesley E Q Prohibition Dow Third District Third Congressional District Chapel Hall Washington Street Lovering Quincy House Dudley Street Opera House E. B. Loring People’s Alderman Haldeman E. W. Griggs Richard Garvey Oliver Downing F. A. Wilder

Public clash over Blaine discussion in Concord

Letter from independent voters club members rejects public debate on Mr Blaine personal honesty. They say the issue was settled before the nomination and urge Republicans to support party principles and measures. If Blaine supporters stay, they risk allying with Democracy. Signed by George E Houghton Secretary and others.

Concord Blaine and Logan Club Club of Independent Voters of Blaine Blaine and .Ogan Club United States George E. Houghton George A. King Samuel Hoar Edward W. Emerson

Blaine Rally Held by Congregational Ministers in Pil grim Hall

Congregational ministers met in Pilgrim Hall on Monday morning and held a Blaine rally. Rev. Mr. Barnes presided. Speakers praised Blaine’s private life, vowed support, and urged voters to back him for the next president.

Congregational Fa Byanee Pilgrim Hall Blaine Mr. Barnes Haverhill E. B. Webb Boston United States William M. Thayer Maine Hayes R. R. Meredith George William Curtis Curtis Dr. Quint Dover N.H Mulligan James G. Blaine Congregational Church of Buffalo Cleveland

Democratic headquarters open at Sherman House

Rooms opened at the Sherman House with the Democratic city headquarters in room E. Maj. John J. Maguire leads with office hours 9 A M to 6 P M. Voting lists expected to be ready for inspection today. A sub committee voted not to pursue a new Democratic paper in the city.

Shermen Sherman House John J. Maguire

Anti Blaine sentiment sparks gatherings in Malden and Providence

In Malden Faulkner station Democrats and independents raised a Cleveland and Hendricks flag, lit up homes, and held an open air meeting with Elbridge S. Strout and Stephen H. Tyng among speakers. Providence organized a republican and independent club to oppose Blaine, with Thurston named president and about 25 attendees.

Bernard C. Shields Sity Democratic Com New Orleans Blaine Wesleyan Hall Francis B. Hayes Democrats Beverly Richard Spofford T. W. Higginson Josiah Quincy Chelsea Cleveland and Hendricks Chicopee George M. Stearns W. W. McClench Democrats of Lynn Telegram Hyde Park Rochdale Cleveland John R.thayer J. J. Dowd Richard S. Spofford Peabody Northampton Malden Faulkner Station Elbridge S. Strout Stephen H. Tyng Dorchester David Kirkwood George D. Ayers David L. Wentworth Rhode Island Providence Franklin Lyceum Hall Providence County James G. Blaine United States Benjamin F. Thurston

New York Times Editorial Rooms Visited by Threatening Pair

A dispute in the New York Times editorial offices unfolded after a notorious character named Ripley and an accomplice, angered by police notices about his arrest and fine, entered the room to threaten the staff. The ensuing scuffle left reporters and furniture in disarray on the sidewalk after a contested prize fight reference.

New York New York Times Times Apiley Ripley Neeler

New York Judge Rules Aldermen Cannot Sell Broadway

Judge Donohue in supreme court chambers dissolves the injunction against the aldermen regarding Broadway surface railroad plans. He notes city profits from a street that property owners on Broadway oppose, and finds no proof of fraud or corruption in the bill.

New York Broadway Jude Donohue Supreme Court Board of Aldermen

Five Inches of Rain Falls in 45 Minutes North of Dayton

A rare wind storm north of Dayton caused a cloudburst with five inches of rainfall in 45 minutes. The Miami river rose five feet, canals broke at Swift Run and the Sidney feeder, damaging four houses at St Paris and leveling barns and houses north of Mechanicsburg. Flooding affected Dayton’s lower sections, while the rain, though destructive, was described as needed.

Dayton O. Dayton Miami Swift Run Piqua Sidney St. Paris Mechanicsburg

Vermont official returns show Pingree as governor winner

Complete state election returns list Pingree with 42 524 votes to Reddington 19 758 and Soule 635. Total 62 156 with a 21 912 majority and 22 766 plurality. Stewart leads in First District by 12 080. Grout wins Second District by 11 296. Dubois treasurer 22 014 Porter secretary 22 453 Powell auditor 22 389.

White River Junction Pingree Reddington Soule Slone Scattering Stewart Simmons Kidder Stewarts Grout Goddard Cummings Dubois Porter Powell

Miss Hutchinson and McIntire Arrested in St Louis

Miss Clara L Hutchinson aged about 22, who eloped from Boston with Wilbur T E McIntire, was arrested at the Southern hotel in St Louis by Detective Mc Laughlen and a city officer. Hutchinson will be returned to Boston. McIntire, a 28 year old bookkeeper with a wife and child in Malden, will accompany her. Hutchinson is described as well connected with a handsome bank account.

Ohio Boston Post Davenport Scott Garfield Hancock Hayes Tilden Cleveland Blaine Republican Party Iowa Ernst Claussen G. G. Carstens J. Lischer J. H. CG. Peterson Chr. Mueller H. Pahl Th. A. Runge A. Reimers P. H. Gruenanu Ferd Sealapkohl Louis P. Best John Schweratferger H. H. Andresen J. PB. Stibolt W. D. Peterson Mr. T. Kock George Ott F. T. Blemeck John C. Branch St. Louis Clara L. Hutchinson Boston W. T. Murdock Southern Hotel McLaughlen Atlantic Works Malden Miss Hutchinson

Train Crash Near Wheeling Kills Two on B&O Line

A Baltimore and Ohio express bound for Chicago and a local freight eastbound collided 65 miles east of Wheeling West Virginia. Both trains were at full speed. six freight cars and the mail car of the passenger train were wrecked. Two men were killed and several injured.

Wheeling W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore Chicago

Report on Star Route Frauds Under Hayes Administration

A detailed official account outlines star route mail service frauds during the Hayes era. It cites contractors who used blank affidavits to obtain expedited routes, overpayments totaling millions, and failed prosecutions despite strong evidence. The report criticizes government counsel and highlights perjury, influence, and missed civil actions.

Washinetion D.C Comte Department Mittee of Justice House Messrs. Springer van Alstyne Hemphill Fyan Crisp Hayes Post Office Department Thomas J. Brady Committee On Appropriations Star Route Postoffice Department Treasury Garfield T. L. James Garples” Field James P. H. Woodward Thos. J. Brady John L. French A. M. Gibson Henry D Lyman Salisbury Parker Department George Bliss District of Columbia Dorsey-Brady Post Office Merrick

Immense German Voters Mass Meeting Endorses Cleveland

An enormous German American mass meeting in New York crowds the Academy of Music and surrounding streets. Gen Franz Sigel presided, urging support for Cleveland and Hendricks, opposing corruption and prohibition, and backing reform and a democratic republic. Speakers included Otten, Speeches, Salomon, Pulitzer and Kaufmann. Resolutions praised Blaine’s temperance stance, and urged unity for Cleveland and Hendricks in the November 4 vote.

New York New Yor Academy of Music Ing Franz Sigel Cleveland Hendricks Republic Therty Democratic Republic Republican Party Messrs. Otten Coifer Salomon Pulitzer Kaufmann James G. Blaine Sendricks Hendicks

Debenture Bonds to Raise Money for Railroads

New York reports indicate more debenture bonds will be issued to cover debts in a complex rail system linked to the Lake Shore and Nickel Plate. Brokers note a growing floating debt of 5.25 million dollars and speculate Vanderbilt’s influence over issuing bonds to settle Nickel Plate obligations. Astors reportedly sold almost one million in Lake Shore securities for reinvestment.

Boston Post New York Vanderlei New York Central Lake Shore Nickel Plate Vanderbilt Astors

Montreal Society Buzz Over Wealthy Daughter’s Secret Marriage

In Montreal on September 29 a wealthy senator's daughter, 21, eloped with a son of Lieut Col MacDonald, kin to Sir John MacDonald. They wed at Notre Dame after a Forepaugh show visit, then left for the United States as friends and detectives shadowed them. He is a law student with no fortune.

Credit Mobilier Congress James A. Bayard United States Senate Delaware Washington Ames Massachusetts James G. Blaine House of Representatives MR. Fisher Lewis India Street Boston Montreal Globensky Col. MacDonald Sir John MacDonald Canada Forepaugh Notre Dame States

Dover Divorce Suits Tie Local Moral Wave

Mrs. Timothy Capen filed for divorce on cruelty and adultery with Mrs. Freeman. Freeman’s husband attached Capen’s $1000 property. Capen, father of eight, has $6000 estate. Capen’s son wed Freeman’s daughter. Also, four painters at South Berwick church were injured when a staging fell. one man severely. Sister Frances elected to lead the Sisters of Mercy diocese order. A 19-year-old boy and 17-year-old girl eloped, were stopped near Haverhill and returned home.

Dover N. H Timothy Capen Barrington Freeman Mother Warde Haverhill Boston

Great Telephone Case In United States Circuit Court

In New York on September 25 spectators watched the continuing great telephone case in the United States circuit court with senators Edmunds and Conkling among counsel. Judge Hill closed three days of defense argument detailing 197 witnesses, 126 saw the instrument, and many identified the machine. Edmunds followed with an hour long rebuttal saying Crawbaugh held original ideas but lacked financial backing.

New York United States Circuit Court Edmunds Conkling Hill Crawbaugh

Trade aims at boosting South American commerce debated

The South American commission gathered at the New York custom house on September 29 to hear views on expanding trade. Chairman Gen George H. Sharpe led a sizable audience as A D Anderson outlined study results for the New Orleans exhibition. Hinton R Helper discussed the commission’s scope while Peru and Brazil officials cited freight and credit duties and shifting butter shipments to England en route to Brazil.

New York Custom House George H. Sharpe A. D. Anderson New Orleans Hinton R. Helper Peru Brazil England

Freight lines undercut tariffs in open rate battle

Chicago dispatch notes that eastern railways openly quote rates well below tariff, expanding the freight pool beyond rebates. Analysts predict all lines may seek business Thursday with little chance of collective agreement, as carriers ignore regulations and orders from the commissioner.

Chicago Parv

New Hampshire Grand Commandery Meets in Concord

The annual conclave of the grand commandery knights templar of New Hampshire is scheduled for tomorrow in Concord. Mt. Horeb commandery officers were installed by Grand Commander Bunton this evening followed by a banquet and post prandial exercises, concluding late.

Conncord N. H Knig New Hampshire Mt. Horeb Commandery Bunton

Buenos Aires to Build Telegraph Link to Brazil

Sept 29 report says the Buenos Aires government plans a new telegraph station to improve communications with Brazil. Congress has approved funds for two extra wires between Buenos Aires and Chile. The minister assures a proper service with Brazil will follow.

Through Pullman Sleeping Car Boston to St Louis Route Opens

A daily through Pullman sleeping car starts today linking Boston and St Louis via Fitchburg West Shore Grand Trunk and Wabash St Louis and Pacific railroads. It is the only through car from New England to St Louis and travels by daylight past Niagara Falls.

New York Boston St. Louis Fitchburg West Shore Grand Trunk Wabash Pacific New England Niagara Falls

Edwards brothers arrested for false pretences at spiritual event

In Laconia New Hampshire on September 29 two men identified as George and William Edwards were arrested for obtaining money under false pretences after delivering a so called spiritual religious entertainment on Sunday evening. They agreed to return the funds they collected and after paying expenses $50 remained, which was turned over to the public library.

Laconia N. H George William Edwards

Beays, Officers Elected, and Troubling Local News in New England

Beays roam in Stark New Hampshire daylight sightings and an attempted capture. The Barnstable Massachusetts Agricultural Society elects officers for the year. Abisha Macomber of Taunton attempts suicide citing spirits. Court cases delayed in Vermont and Maine. A London firm petitions against Sylvanus C Blarchard for 150000 debt. Brown University football injury ends a student’s season. Portland and Ogdensburg conductor Calvin Kingman killed near The Notch. Heiliger body found in Beacon Falls with note or trespass. Frank Sleeper faces felonious assault charges in Gardner. Derry Church remodel and memorials dedicated. Providence girl Mary Nolan dies from brick injury. Police arrest Dr. Charles P. French for horse theft in Weymouth. French, a former Dartmouth grad, struggles with opium and reform efforts.

Stark N. H Barnstable Oscar Meyer Krouse Edmund Ellis St. Albans Baring Bros London Eng Lankers Portland Sylvanus C. Blarchard Yarmouth A. W. Field Brown University Calvin Kingman Portland and Ogdensburg Notch Martin R. Heiliger Beacon Falls Conn Poe Frank Sleeper the Baptist Gardner Filen Sleeper First Congregational Church Derry David Barrett Michael Donnelley Donneley Pratt Abington South Weymouth Charles P. French Marshfield John French Hanover French Dartmouth Oer Duxbury Abbie

Boiler explosion kills workers at Blairsville coal shaft

The boiler blast in the engine room of the Millwood coal shaft at Blairsville Pennsylvania killed John Hanna and several others. Other items note maritime incidents, counterfeit arrests, a Japanese seal ban, a Cincinnati fire marshal death, a Michigan City ferry capsizing, canal trade shifts, a Kansas bonds defalcation case, and revenue cutter border enforcement concerns.

Millwood Blairsville John Hanna Antwerp Navy Department United States Quinnebaug Flushing Treasury Department Charles Harper Winona Mina David Brand Carmi Inl Lee Hardy New Harmony Ind Department of State Japan Kok-Kaedo Joseph Bunker Cincinnati Cincinnati Fire Department Michigan City Charles Rebbeck Chicago and Ogdensburg Welland Ont Grand River Samuel Lappin Kansas Washington Territory Topeka Lappin South America Europe Bibb Charlotte Harbor Kingston Annie Falconer Washington Revenue Cutter Gapanogue Gananoque United Sates

Blue ribbon crusade and notable society moves in Minneapolis

Francis Murphy leads a blue ribbon crusade in Minneapolis. Notables include Prof. Ball visiting Philadelphia, ex Senator Roscoe Conkling at Youngs hotel, Count and Countess Dela and Count Leydon registered there, and Maj. Daniel Simpson’s 94th birthday observed. Garfild family heirs and Stodder estate report, Newport wedding of Col Clermont Best and Miss Mary Tooker, and Col Best’s Boston visit. James and Harry Garfield plan law careers amid social chatter and stock exchange attention.

Francis Murphy Minneapolis Sity Count Countess Dela Count Leydon Young’s Hotel Roscoe Conkling James Harry Garfield Prof. Ball Philadelphia W. W. Corcoran Washington Ger. J. W. Denver Columbus Maj Daniel Simpson John H. Stodder Cutter Meacullar, Parker & Co Stodder Edinburg Universld William R. Travers Tammany Chicago New York Stock Exchange Clermont L. Best Fourth United States Artillery Fort Adams Mary Tooker John Stansbury Tooker New York Bellevue Avenue Et A Clark George 4. Agill Newport G. Mead ‘Fooker S. Whitney Warren Ashers Lieut. Best Lieut. Walker Alexander Bruen Minnie Sayer Col. Best Boston Adams House

Highland Roller Skating Rink Opens With Spectacle

Highland rink at Shawmut avenue and Ruggles street debuts as the finest in the world. David H. McKay's unique building features a 220 by 94 foot birch tank surface, 40 foot high arched roof, stained glass, and 1600 Chinese lanterns. It seats 2000, accommodates 1500 skaters, and offers hotel style parlors, public and private skate care, steam heating, electric lighting, and an all star Cadet band for the opening event.

Shawmut Avenue Ruggles Street David H. McKay Wilton J. Thomas Baldwin

Closing Day of the Bicycle Tournament at Union Grounds

Monday marked the closing day of the bicycle tournament at Union grounds with fair attendance and six races. Hunter won the two mile open after a last lap spurt in 6.44, Chambers was second. In the five mile open Chambers led late but Hunter was awarded second after a foul ruling. One mile race winners were Bickford in 3.14 after a restart following a collision between Cain and Tracy. The one mile record race winner was Gaskell with Millard second. The one mile professional race saw James win at 3.06, Wilson suffered a bad fall on lap five. The one mile tricycle race and consolation were not run due to lack of entries. Baseball results and standings follow in the Detroit and New York circuits with multiple games listed.

Union Grounds Chambers Gaskell London Eng Hunter Beverly Millard Providence R. I Garbett Whitehall N.Y Tracy Waltham Mass Cain Lynn Bickford Somerville Graves Cambridgeport Manchester Ene Ashinger Eaton R. A. Wilson Boston Young James Birmingham Woodside Chicago Wilson

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