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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1875

Page

2

Wicked Clerks Arrest and Postmaster General Order

The Postmaster-General issues a department record prohibition after fraud arrests of Hinds and clerks Channel and Van Vleck, with other named clerks used as State's evidence. Ex-Senator Brownlow plans an answer to Andrew Johnson. Grant to resign. Sherman & Grant banking firm to open. Premis Bessels pursues Arctic expedition results. Hendricks visits to report on arms disposition.

Hinds Channel van Vleck Cessna Clement L. Hill Massachusetts Hill Greeley Hendricks Indiana Blaine Premis Bessels Capt Hall Alaska Behring Straits Northwest Greenland Gov. Hendricks National Bank of Redemption Ency James van Vieck F. L. Channel An Vieck The Treasury Post Office Department Colt Floyd van Vieck Woodward Chargg United States Navy Navy Department Alexander Grant First Cavalry Camp Halleck Nevada Medical Museum Quartermaster’s Department Washington Cameron Anthony Dennis Paterson Jer Jacksonville Fla Grand National

Trial Near End as Beecher Case Resumes in New York

New York April 11 The Beecher case resumes with Beach recovered and direct testimony nearly finished. Cross examination by Fullerton looms long, with expected three weeks more for the trial and two weeks to sum up. Attending scenes include a walking match, a cardinal’s presentation, and anticipated witness disclosures from Martha Bradshan and others.

Beecher Pullerton Cardinal M’closkey William M. Tweed New York Beach Gen Tracy Evarts Porter Fullerton Mr Beecher Martha Bradshan Frank Carpenter Joseph H. Richards Rev. F. Storrs Mr Cleveland Sun Ali Plymouth Church Shearman Cauldwell Murray Cardinal McCloskey Madison Avenue Gunning Bedford

San Francisco powder explosion toll and property loss

Reports state Fleree deaths stem from a giant powder blast in San Francisco. Property destroyed valued near 800 000 dollars with 207 800 dollars insured by Hartford Home and Phoenix of Chicago and other insurers. In Augusta Maine a village school district votes to reorganize under free high school law and debates funding textbooks at a later meeting.

Fleree San Francisco Hartford, Home and Phoenix Chicago Hb Pave Transatlantic Mars Augusta

Miners Turmoil and Military Question in Penn Sylvan

Harrisburg officials return with word from Hazleton on withdrawing troops as miners and anti troops factions confer. The governor's adjutant general Latta and the sheriff plan to decide within twenty four hours whether military aid is needed to enforce laws amid threats to a Philadelphia pump operator.

Pennsylvania England Hazetor Arury Harrisburg Latta Philadelphia Eckley Desperado Ball Lowell

Protests and Notes Across European Powers Reported

The North German Gazette questions Berlin's war fears while noting church state frictions in Prussia. The Roman Catholic bishops press the Emperor over state grants and obedience laws as a church state clash unfolds. The Belgian controversy draws comment from London regarding Germany's note and restraint in international diplomacy.

Hextin Aram Fulda William Prussia London the Times Belgium Germany

Pauil Boyton Completes Channel Swim in Life-Saving Apparatus

Pauil Boyton reached Boulogne at 8 15 pm after a successful Channel crossing in his life saving apparatus. He appeared in excellent health and spirits as a large crowd welcomed him amid cheers and enthusiasm.

London Pauil Boyton Boulogne

Madrid Students Protest Fuente Appointment

Madrid University students stage a protest against the recent appointment of Fuente, a Carlist editor, marking ongoing opposition to royal appointments.

Madrid Madrid University Fuente

Global market notices and commodity prices April 10

May be a dated market bulletin listing currency rates, cotton, sugar, petroleum, and lumber across London Paris Frankfort and Havana. Highlights include cotton results in Liverpool and Havana stock volumes, petroleum and molasses prices, and exchange rates for gold and foreign currencies.

Havana Matanzas United States Sk@sy Cuba Falmouth London Paris

Indians debate Black Hills sale and invasion threat

Indian Commissioner J T Collins returns from Fort Laramie after council at Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies. Red Cloud and Spotted Tail urge caution and warn of war parties as Indians face hunger and rations cuts while considering selling the Black Hills. Kansas City reports Col Carpenter organizing a 1000 to 1300 man trek to the Black Hills from April 25 with rail transport deals.

Seia Cheyenne J. T. Collins Omaha Fort Laramie Black Hills Red Cloud Spotted Tail Red Dog Washington Agenta Congress Collins Antelope Boston Kansas City C. C. Carpenter Col. Carpenter Kansas Pacific Railroad Denver

Report of Cheyenne Campaign Skirmish and Pursuit

Gen Pope relays Col Neill's frontline account from Cheyenne Agency showing a night siege after a prisoner escape. Cavalry assaults, heavy firing, several wounded on both sides, three dead hostiles, and thirty two prisoners held. Reinforcements from Fort Sill and allied tribes requested.

New Orleans Pope Rafferty North Fork Mack Fort Sill Arapahoes Antelope Hills Sheridan

Progress of the Civil War and Yellow Fever Abating

The report notes progress in the Civil War with Confederate resistance weakening while cases of yellow fever decline in key ports. Officials urge continued vigilance as military efforts expand and public health measures remain in force.

Fire at Worth and Leonard streets causes multi-building damage

A five story fire in New York began in the sub cellar among packing materials at Nos. 57 and 59 Worth Street and spread to nearby properties on Worth and Leonard streets. Losses total around 125000 for buildings and hundreds of thousands for stock with insurers listed. The blaze was controlled by 9 A M. In Millerstown Pennsylvania.

New York Worth Street Leonard Street G. Hovey Boston George Turnbull & Co Wendell, Hutchinson & Co Park, Goodwin & Co Parker, Wilider & Co Millerstown Pennsylvania

Lowell Candidate Aims To Lead Boston and Lowell Rail Road

The piece notes Daniel 8 Richardson of Lowell is urged as successor to Gen Stark as railroad manager. He is a director and former president of the Vermont and Massachusetts road, acclaimed for reviving a faltering line and is a brother of the late Secretary of the Treasury. Detroit report adds C A Trowbridge named provisional Receiver for the Detroit and Milwaukee Railway with plans to pay employees and court action on June 15 for a permanent replacement.

Lowell Daniel 8. Richardson Stark Boston and Lowell Railroad Road Vermont and Massachusetts Road

Suicide of John E Cummins in Denver

John E Cummins a prominent Sydney Ohio lawyer and former State Senator killed himself at the Inter Ocean Building in Denver at 11 this morning. He had been in practice many years and came within three votes of a congressional nomination last fall. He arrived Monday in a despondent frame of mind and the act was the result of temporary insanity.

Denver Col John E. Cummines Sydney Ohio Inter-Ocean Congress

Fire explodes at city grocery injures six firemen

A Baltimore grocery on Garden street caught fire this afternoon. A barrel of coal oil in the cellar exploded with terrific force. Firemen John Henwick George Houck E C Keyser Joseph Wagner L J Rudolph and George Grubb were blown from the cellar onto the pavement. All suffered severe burns but none fatally.

Baltimore John Henwick George Houck E. C. Keyser Joseph Wagner L. J. Rudolph George Grubb

Robbery Ring in Chicot Ark Foiled in Warehouse Shootout

In Chicot Arkansas a suspected band of robbers hid in a commission warehouse. Five men were found, shots were exchanged, two robbers were killed, one drowned after leaping into the river, and two were captured. Suspects fled the area the following day fearing implicating testimony.

Memphis Chicot Ark Commission

Warwick and Pawtucket vote ends in two seats won

In Rhode Island on April 11 at the second trial in Warwick there was no choice for Senator and four Representatives. The Pawtucket trial elected William F. Sayles independent Republican and Prohibitionist by 904 to 702 for Earle license Republican. No choice for the fifth Representative.

Providence R. I Warwick Pawtucket William F. Sayles Republian Earle

Two-Mile Hurdle Ends in Dead Heat at New Orleans

In New Orleans on April 10 the two-mile hurdle race for $500 finished in a dead heat between Limestone and Capt. Hutchinson with time 5.53. The Pickwick stakes of $1000 for three-year-olds was won by Fannie F with best time 1.483. The all ages race was won by Bonaventure for a $500 purse.

New Orleans Limestone Capt. Hutchinson Fannie F Bonaventure Massachusetts Norfolk Simon E. Greene Brookline Edward D. Schier Boston Suffolk Welch Waltham Caeuen John I Linzes Dedham Noriols Petit Boston Post Grerce Wars Jude H. Cobb Register

Forger Case Testimony Fears Clerk Became Police Protected

In the forgery trial at Curiaco the former confidential clerk testifies he felt his life threatened and sought police protection believing Turner planned to murder him. The defense says the witness lies on key points while the prosecution relies on his testimony but asserts it already has sufficient proof of criminality without him.

Europe America Alabama France Germany England Ireland Curiaco R. K. Turner Turner

Several Murders and Misfortunes Reported Across Cities

Navigation opened on Lake Michigan. Dan Bryant the minstrel died Saturday evening. A farmer was arrested in Monticello New York for arson. James McCune held in Jersey City for rape. John Archdeacon and $12,000 of his obligations missing from Newark. The Auguste Reform Club reorganized in Me with Dr Bricket President. Calvin Wickers deputy NY Secretary died in Albany. Peter Bartholemy a Buffalo grocer missing with $7000 in forgeries left behind. Grain Inspectorate of Chicago resists governor’s authority to suspend it. Artemas Putnam of Portland Maine died. Unknown man’s body found on Stonington Railroad track near Niantic. Henry Kin editor of Bergen Herald sued for libel. L C Swan killed on Stonington Railroad near East Greenwich. Brigham Young elected Prophet at Salt Lake Church Conference. Christoph Strickert found dead in Providence. William Morgan sentenced to be hanged for wife murder in St Louis. Inquest verdict: death from accident for John Flaherty in Portland Maine.

Lake Michigan Dan Bryant Monticello N. Y James McCune Jersey City John Archdeacon Newark N. J Auguste Reform Club Bricket Calvin Wickera New York Albany Peter Bartholemy Buffalo Chicago Artemas Putnam Portland Cambridge Mags Stonington Niantic Henry Kin Bergen East Greenwich Salt Lake Brigham Young Christoph Strickert Providence R. I William Morgan St. Louis A. Rich Rietx Michigan Pottsville Miners’ Journal James M. Slade Rutland Vermont Gibson County Teanessee Ku Klux United States Memphis Ballard McKenzie Greenvile Robin Hollow Cumberland Sean Mine

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