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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1876

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Election Victory and Unclear Governor Race in Providence

Providence reports show the Republican Henry Lippitt winning the Secretary of State race with Prohibitionist backing, while no governor or lieutenant governor choice emerged. Lippitt’s statewide support grows, city margins flip, and the Legislature likely backs Lippitt with a Republican tilt plus anticipated U S Senate confirmation for Henry B. Anthony.

Providence R.J Henry Lippitt Albert Howard Lippitt Wm. B. Beach Lip Henry B. Anthony U. S. Senate

Explosions devastate Salt Lake City Arsenal Hill area

Three powerful blasts shook Salt Lake City on April 5 injuring many and causing immense property damage. Powder magazines on Arsenal Hill exploded, crushing buildings with bowlders and breaking glass. Two boys’ remains found near the scene are linked to the blast. Counts of killed include Mrs Van Natta and Joseph Radden. cause under investigation with possible smoking or gunfire at fault.

Salt Lake Utah Arsenal Hill Walker Brothers California Powder Company Walker Bros Oriental Powder Company Zion’s Co-operative Institution Hazard Powder Company Ben Jennings Dupont Powder Company City Creek van Natta Joseph Radden Montpelier W. J. Rogers Claremont L. A. Durant N. H Fales Gen. Pitkin Rogers

Large fire at Great Falls burns multiple buildings

A major blaze in Great Falls New Hampshire destroyed a four story block on High street and several adjacent structures after a chimney failure. Snow hindered firefighting but hydrants supplied water. two men burned to death and numerous losses were reported across shops and homes with varied insurance.

Ways and Means Committee Morricon United States Division Street William Lary William Schell Great Falls N.H Exeter N. H High Street Bradstreet D. Hill Watson’s Grocery Samuel James Thomas Marston Hill Cuzzens Boston Chapman Rollins Block Henry Chellis M. Cunningham H. C. Goodwin William Plummer Postmaster Chapman C. A Locke Jno A. Legro T. EF. Marston P. O. Block Geo. M. Hanson Hodedun Bros Samuel Jones Philadelphia Pennsylvania Warren, Kirk & Co Point Breeze Gas Works Schulylkill River Anthracine Department South Dartmouth Massachusetts New Bedford John C. Almy Northfield New Hampshire Concord Fred Kenniston Northfield Depot Saco Samson Milliken Buxton Road Biddeford Simon Milliken Chicago Illinois Leavitt Street Great Western Fire Island Gloucester Mass Enow Jennie B. Denny Pound Island T. A. Scott New London Conn Citizen Pavilion Beach A. W. Dotd & Co Bass Rocks Provincetown Portheast E. Nickerson White Swan Chatham Railroad Wharf Czar Harwich Stesinbeat Arthur Ciford Hawber Herror Boston and New York Highland Light Cape Cop Cape Nantasket Beach Portsmouth Boon Island Howard Pickering Portland

Fugitive Lawyer Barrett Accused of Massive Swindle in New York

Reports from New York detail attached property and losses tied to William C. Barrett once trusted by Miss Halpine daughter of the late Charles G. Halpine Myles OReilly. Authorities estimate defalcation near three hundred thousand dollars with about forty thousand linked to Halpine estate funds. Barrett fled to Europe, leaving unsettled questions on whether funds were recovered or lost abroad.

New York William C. Barrett Behaif Miss Halpine Charles G. Halpine Myles O'Reilly Halpine Barrett Belef Europe

Investigation ends with release of Mr Willis in Bangor case

In Bangor a carriage dispute led to Mr Willis's detention. Hearing in Aldermen's room postponed as Judge Symonds ordered a habeas corpus hearing. Witnesses argued insanity vs. public safety. Dr J H Tewkesbury supported temporary nervous derangement but not insanity. Willis was discharged, judge deeming the arrest unlawful in a strange city and dangerous to public polity.

House White Kentucky Mr Cox Gen. Garfield Garfield Ohio Te House Messrs Holman Randall Cox Board of Audit Henderson Bristow Wilson Babcock Porter Attorney-General’s Pierrepont Dyer White House Abbott Benjamin F. Butler Senate Richard H. Dana England Mr Dana Butler Simon Cameron Oliver P. Morton New York Times Dana Sbana New York Sun Richard H. Dana, Jr Er. C. Billines New Orleans United States Louisiana Billings Edmunds Supreme Court W. W. Belknap Ingalls Kansas Mr Hamlin Mrr Hamlin Mr Edmunds Waite Thurman Ferry W.W. Belknap Lord W- W. Belkway Indian Bureau Blackburn Buls Interior War Department Sparks Illinois Sherman Indian Commission Indian Service Cannon State Department Kaeson Iowa Messrs Sod Holman Indiana Bangor Hamilton Willis George H. Willis Benjamin Willis Boston Willis Gev. Willis Tewkesbury Conway Centre Hanson Marchal Budges Hackman Fessenden Mary Willis A. R. Parris Benjamin George Willis Board of Aldermen Ana Aldermen’s Room C. F. Libby S. C. Strout Plaints Libby Strout Symonds Superior Court Mr Wills Parris

Drift and Highways Blocked Coastline Heavy Sea

The report notes driefts blocking routes along coast as highways close due to heavy sea conditions. Coastal areas experience sea spray and elevated water pushing closures and travel disruption. Authorities urge caution and anticipate continued rough seas with potential further restrictions.

Connecticut Returns Show Strong Democratic Edge

Hartford april 5 returns from all towns give a state total of 98 645. Ingersoll 51 145 Robinson 43 621 Smith Temperance 1905 and Atwater Greenback 1974. In Manchester a second vote after a Tuesday tie elected C W Jacques Democrat. Senate 18 Democrats to 3 Republicans. House 160 Democrats to 84 Republicans and 2 Independents. Democratic majority on joint ballot 89, last year 42.

Hartford Conn Ingersoll Robinson Smith Temperance Atwater Greenback Manchsster C.W. Jacques Senate

Danube Flood Devastates Buda Pesth and Surrounding Areas

Vienna reports a catastrophic Danube flood inundating Buda Pesth and adjoining districts. Hundreds of houses collapse or lie underwater, with 7000 shelterless residents in Buda Pesth and 15,000 fed publicly. Navigation halted for weeks as floods devastate crops across Hungary.

London Vienna Danube Buda-Pesth Raizenstadt Washerstadt Old Buda Pesth Buda Peath Hungary Mohbars

Russia to reopen talks on codifying wartime rights

The Standard's Berlin dispatch reports Russia plans to resume negotiations on codifying international wartime rights and hopes England will accept the Brussels Conference’s amended proposals.

London The Standard Berlin Russia England

Trial of Ferdinand Kahn Sinks Strath-Clyde Case Begins

The trial of Ferdinand Kahn captain of the Franconia, charged with manslaughter for the Strath-Clyde sinking, began in London. London stock market mood was low, and Cambrisee led betting in the boat race.

Ferdinand Kahn Franconia Strath-Clyde London Stock Exchange Cambrisee Liverpool Henry Hayard Paris Siecle Mr Home St. Petersburg Berlin New Orleans Madrid Biscay Rio Janeiro von Moltke Vienna Bibacs Herzegovina Baron Rodick Earl of Schofield Bremerhaven Halifax City Boston James Thomas Prado Peru Havana Aspinwall England New York Europe

Interdenominational Meetings Open in Lowell and Lewiston

The Merrimack River Baptist Association met in Lowell with N C Mallory hosting and H R Miller as Scribe. Free Baptists at Lewiston organized with Bates College endowment urged. Clergy leaders debated education and open communion, aiming to solidify Bates’s foundation and fund a new agent. New York Methodist Conference convened in New Tabernacle with committees named for Sabbath oversight at the Centennial Exhibition.

Merrimack River Baptist Association Lowell Mass N.C. Mallory T.J. B. House H. R. Miller Ardover Miller Farrar Life of Christ O. C Wallace O. Chelmsford Second Baptist Church Lawrence Convention OF Free Baptists Lewiston Free Baptists G. F. Mosher James Dingley New England Bates College G. S. Ricker Free Baptist New Englland New York Bates J. E. Dunp Boston Biblical Review NEW York Methodist Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Free Tabernacle Thirty-fourth Street Bishop Foster Connecticut Ferguson Ferguson, After Which the Lay Delegates Were Introduced. Drs Low, Vail Foss

First Detroit steamer reaches Cleveland Tuesday

A collection of brief notices details the day’s events from Detroit, Cleveland, Pawtucket, Salisbury, and other locales. Notable items include deaths in Pawtucket and Salisbury, a temperance club formation in Gorham, and a ship carpenter’s fatal shorelime in Portsmouth.

Detroit Cleveland Michael Creamer Pawtucket Jethroe Swett Salisbury Robert Moore Candia N. Y William Reed Newburyport Chicago New York Boyd & Co Gorham N. H Jonathan Jewell Lowell Church Committee On Prohibition Board of Aldermen Portsmouth John Ellison Fall River Slade’s Ferry Peter Martin Bowenville

ConcoRy v N H Grand Jury indicts several in Merrimack county

The Merrimack county circuit court Grand Jury reported multiple indictments. Andrew J. Sherburne of Pittsfield faces five liquor charges, Charles Sinclair for stealing in London, Edgar Wheeler of Concord jailed after pleading guilty to aggravated assault on females, Eugene Casey and Daniel J. Murphy among others plead guilty or face charges. Rev Sereno Howe of New London indicted five times for aggravated assault on boys. an Orthodox minister with a prior Massachusetts criminal history fled after discovery.

ConcoRy N. H Merrimack County Andrew J. Sherburne Pittsfield Charles Sinclair London Edgar Wheeler Concord Eugene Casey Vincent Gahagen Daniel J. Murphy C. J. Connor Town of Bow Patrick Connors Rev Sereno Howe New London Massachusetts

Explaining Worcester Flood Misconceptions

Worcester officials address city misapprehensions about North Pond flood risk water supply and damage. They assert no imminent destruction only possible street flooding with precautions, continuous water, summer supply plans, limited mill damage, disputed damages, and insurance actions reverting after initial fear.

Worcester Mass North Pond

Confession Ties Molly Maguire Society to Murders

James Kerrigan, awaiting sentence for Molly Maguire murders, made public his membership in the Molly Maguire Society and stated its aim was to kill and burn. He details plans to kill Policeman Yost near Tamaqua and John P. Jones near Summit Hill, claiming orders from the group led to the killings.

Bethlehem James Kerrigan Kerrigan Molly Maguire Society Yost Tamaqua John P. Jones Summit Hill Molly Maguires

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