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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1872

Page

2

The Potomac Railroad Debate and DC Stock Assent

The Senate tabled the Indian Appropriation bill and debated DC stock subscription to the Piedmont and Potomac Railroad, amid division and a prior popular vote. Comptroller Hulburd resigned after graft accusations, Boutwell accepting. question remains if Grant was rebuked. Ways and Means outlined a risky bond substitution plan for banks, unlikely to pass. The Washington Treaty fate appears uncertain with no session action anticipated. A Boston Peace Jubilee delegation arrived to invite top federal officers to a June event.

Potomac Railroad Senate Congress District of Columbia Piedmont and Potomac Hulburd Secretary of the Treasury Boutwell Gen. Grant Ways and Means Committee Piedmont and Potomac Railroad Company

Pay of Promoted Officers at Piedmont and Potomac Railroad

The Piedmont and Potomac Railroad announces adjusted pay for recently promoted officers. Details show revised salary scales, affected titles, and effective date. The notice outlines steps for employees to verify changes and consult human resources for questions.

Solemn and Impressive Ceremonies at Grant Funeral

The city honored General Anderson with a grand procession and funeral at the Fifth Avenue Hotel area. President Grant avoided the main events, spending time with family aboard the Algeria and at Canard wharf, while New York conducted a solemn, orderly tribute. A separate colored jubilee procession proceeded downtown without presidential review, demonstrating national unity amid mourning. Erie Railway aims to build a grain elevator on North River to capture grain trade from Philadelphia and Boston, boosting confidence in the road under new English investment and the looming era of prosperity. A mysterious murder in Roosevelt Street involved a sailor found with a cloth tied over the head, skull battered, rope binding the coat, with no identification yet made.

West Point Grant Erie Road Market Savings Bank New York Republic Gen. Anderson Fort Sumter United States Fifth Avenue Canard Wharf Algeria Borie Murphy Arthur Howe Col. Leet Nellie National Guard Union Erie Railway North River Philadelphia Boston New York Harbor Brooklyn Hudson River Erie Gould and Fisk Englsh England Daniel Drew Duncan, Sherman & Co Rogers Nathan Burdell Roosevelt Street Bey-Way

Remains of General Anderson and Bank Figure News

Judge Curtis of the Marine Court writes Gov Hoffman denying the morning paper’s charge of grave private and official offences. He calls the report false and malicious and says the article aimed to expose court abuse by a Marine Court judge. Also noted is a novel excuse of a juror.

Curtis Marine Court Gov. Hoffman

Rumor on Geneva arbitration losses and Disraeli speech

London reports a circulating rumor that the American case before the Geneva Tribunal of Arbitration values US losses at 14 million dollars for captured ships and 200 million for pursuing privateers built in English waters. The Globe urges Parliament to clarify its truth or falsity. Disraeli defends monarchy during a Manchester visit, praising the throne and House of Lords while pledging constitutional protection and non disruption of church and landlord interests. The Hole in the Wall tavern loses a license, prompting the London Patriotic Society to relocate meetings, with John Stuart Mill contributing £20. Canada and the Home Government.

London Globe Geneva Tribunal of Arbitration United States Gladstone Disraeli Manchester Richt Benjamin Disraeli Free Trade Hall Congress House of Lords Republican of London London Patriotic Society John Stuart Mill Canada

Derby's speech on Alabama claims in House of Lords

Lord Derby's March 22 speech in the House of Lords argues against arbitration on indirect Alabama claims, urging parliamentary scrutiny of general principles while details remain with the government. He warns of a risky drift and asks about time limits and potential clauses before arbitrators, with Earl Granville noting the government will discuss the matter freely.

New York Cunard Lord Derby Alabama House of Lords Earl Granville America Senate Washington

Prof Morse death prompts widespread memorials and plans

Reports from New York to Washington and Philadelphia detail Morse's estate, the wife and children provisions, and a nation mourning his telegraph legacy. Cities order mourning, funeral attendance by officials, and calls to place his statue in the Capitol, with telegraph offices draped in black and bells tolled.

New York Prof. Morse Morse Adams Madison Square Western Upton Telegraph Company Western Union Telegraph Co Samuel B. Mors American Telegraph System Powerxerriste N. Y Common Council Aviany Senate Capitol Washington Robert Fulton Morse Memorial Telegraph Association House of Representatives Philadelphia Western Union Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce

Fire loss estimate tops Lowell total. Temple dedication and jail violence report

Fire losses in Lowell for the year ending March 31 reached 31100 with insurance. W. P. Weaver, Philadelphia ticket agent, recants a robbery tale and suicide attempt, returning the money. Troy’s new Masonic Temple cost 100000 and was dedicated with a banquet. In Bowling Green Kentucky a card game fight left William Thomas dead after a blunt assault in jail. The steamer Connecticut left Albany to tackle heavy ice seen north of Albany, hoping to avert a freshet this season.

Lowell Mass W. P. Weaver Philadephia Masonic Temple Troy N. Y Anthon Bowling Green William Thomas Connecticut Albany

Weather outlook predicts widespread clearing and gentle winds

A rising barometer suggests. Southward extension over the Southern States and southwestward toward the Middle and New England States on Thursday. Clear weather expected broadly by Thursday with northerly winds in the Mid dle and Newed States shifting to easterly west of the upper Mississippi. Clearing in the Southern States with northerly winds along the South Atlantic States to easterly over the Western Gulf. No dangerous winds anticipated.

Middle New England Kentucky Missouri Mississippi South Atlantic Gulf

Fortowine Letter Praises Fire-Proof Safes From Boston

The letter from J H Roberts of Denio Roberts & Co. in Boston dated April 3 1872 reports on a Chicago fire study. It endorses a safe with patent inside bolt work, noting its superior construction and widespread use in Chicago after the great fire. Roberts recommends the safes to those seeking fire security.

Fortowine Boston Messrs Morris Retano Supbury Street Chicago J. H. Roberts Denio, Roberts & Co

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