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Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1884

Page

8

Republican Conference Demands Administrative Reform At New York Meeting

About 150 Republicans from several states convened at Mott Memorial Hall to press for administrative reform, seek purer party governance, and oppose machine politics. Resolutions condemn interference with nominating processes and back a strong, reform minded national ticket.

New York Mott Memorial Hall Henry Parkman Boston Carl Schurz Silas W. Burt E. K. Morton Pennsylvania Francis C. Barlow Frederick A. Potts New Jersey George Walton Green Frederick W. Holls Joseph W Potte Snyesslaka Bda Iitas G. W. Green

Arthur's candidacy a sham in Burrago report

The Daily Times will publish a conference summary between James D. Warren and President Arthur. It claims Arthur will act as cover for the convention, with a plan to nominate Elihu B. Washburne of Illinois as the candidate and Joseph R. Hawley as vice president. The tactic aims to disrupt the Malt-Breed faction by delaying the real nominee.

Elihu B. Washburne Clinois France Joseph R. Hawley Hartford Courant Arthur

Democrats Pick Chicago for National Convention Date and City

Special despatch reports the Democratic National Committee selecting July 8 in Chicago for the National Democratic Convention. The call outlines roles for Chicago, including venue, financing, printing, hotel rates, and reduced railroad rates, with delegates from states territories and DC invited. The document specifies responsibilities for the city of Chicago to provide a hall, pay expenses, and offer headquarters.

Chicago National Committee

Boston Set for Republican Delegates Convention

The Republican State Committee met in Boston to call a convention on April 30 to select delegates at large for the Chicago National Convention. John D. Long named presiding officer and W. W. Crapp chosen as chair of the resolutions committee. Lodge presided. seven members absent.

Riznt Gonin Ute Re. Lani Philatelphia Bec Cme Sve Princvles Republican State Committee Chicago Lodge Boston John D. Long W. W. Crapp

One That of Miser the Other of People Who Want to Avoid a Murder Trial

Norwich reports the Lebanon murder of Harvey Chappell, an 80-year-old wealthy farmer, remains unclear at noon as coroner and investigators seek facts. Residents recall his solitary life and suspicions rise about who harmed him amid a plain Connecticut countryside.

Miser Norwich Conn Lebanon Harvey Chappell Connecticut GLOBE Jonathan Trumbull Jonathan Chappell Paz

Boston and Providence checker match ends in draws and wins

New Year games in Providence and a return series at Milliken House saw ten Providence losses, six Boston wins, and twenty draws in a six players per side event. Notable results include Hefner over Freeman two to none with four draws, Powell over Fill two to none, Busby over Di Munn three to one with two draws, Wright and Webb each one win, Stewart three wins to two with Olver, and Merry one win with five draws. A banquet followed the play.

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Corralling Wedding Guests in Janesville

In Janesville Wisconsin February 23 a wedding reception turned chaotic after a guest package containing five ten dollar gold pieces disappeared. The anxious host ordered a housewide search with men stripped to their clothes and women searched by the committee. No money was recovered as guests departed in uneasy silence.

Janesville Wis Committee of Investigation Weill

Strange Devil Fish Haunts Noank Trawl

In Noank Connecticut February 22 two captains mates spotted a four foot long creature entangled in their trawl described as a devil fish with two horns. The unknown species weighed about 200 pounds and baffled the oldest fishermen.

Noank Conn Captain Baker Block Island

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