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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1877

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Miss Dickinson Ends Engagement At Eagle Theatre

News notes Miss Anna Dickinson’s sudden theater withdrawal after audiences grew over five days at the Eagle Theatre. She drew interest from Manager McVicker of Chicago for a three week season and Augustin Daly booked her for next season, with uncertainty about continuing this spring due to hard work and nerves. Tammany Society officers were elected at their annual meeting. A large real estate sale in Manhattan, bounded by Seventy first and Seventy second streets and Madison and Park avenues, yielded 150,000 dollars, with buyer activity reflecting a cautious market.

Dickinson Washington New York Althoagh Anna Dickinson Eagle Theatre McVicker Chicago Augustin Daly Miss Dickinson Tammany The Tammany Society Sachems John Kelly Thomas Dunlap HH. L. Clinton Charles Donohue Nathaniel Jarvis, Jr Miles B. Andrus Wm. H. Wickham E. L. Donnelly Smith Ely, Jr Bernard Reilly Charles H. Hoswell Menza Diefendorf John J. Gorman Joel O. Stevens Arthur Lary

Cabinet Change Rumors Roil Washington and South States

A Boston Post dispatch reports rising opposition to the Administration with pressure mounting for cabinet changes within weeks. Matthews advises the administration amid Southern policy tensions, while Southern Democrats see cautious gains. Louisiana troops withdrawal and Nicholls’ likely control loom as orders move.

Boston Post Washington Stanley Matthews Supreme Court Matthews Garfield Hayes Randall Tom Kehoe North Carolina Republican State Committee

Supreme Court Rejects Bequest of Real Estate to U S Government

The Supreme Court rules that a New York testator cannot will real property to the United States to pay war debts, upholding state sovereignty. It holds the state may regulate tenure and transfer of real estate within its borders and that such devises are prohibited by New York law. The Court affirms the Court of Appeals decision that only personal estate can be devised to the government.

United States Supreme Court United States Washington Supreme Court Charles Fox City of New York Court of Appeals

Reducing expenses and peace policy notes from the era

A Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing layoff plan will dismiss 200 workers now and 400 more by month end. The Bank Note Company trims back backs printing for one and two dollar notes to hold reserves in exchange for silver. A Boston peace delegation led by J G Gove urged continued Indian peace policy, with the President signaling openness but potential military action later. Richard W. Thompson to deliver Bible Society anniversary address. Drake Delay seeks New York Surveyorship. Major Reno seeks delay in case review. Boston Navy Yard inquiry testimony sent to the War Department. Postmaster General limits railway clerk appointments to six months. Emancipation Anniversary noted with militia parade and speech by Marshal Douglass.

Tyre Bureau of Engraving and Printing Treasury Department Bank Treasury Friends J. G. Gove Boston Universal Peace Union Tully Richard W. Thompson American Bible Society Drake Delay New York Bryant Gen. Dix Hallett Solicitor’s Department Internal Revenue Bureau Naval Board of Inquiry Boston Navy Yard Thompson

Freight Rates Set for Live Stock Between Chicago and New York

The General Freight Agents of trunk lines fixed rates of 45 cents on hogs and 50 cents on cattle from Chicago to New York with a two cent advantage to Philadelphia and three for Baltimore. Other points retain unchanged rates. The Rock Island Railroad Directors met in New York with leadership changes and capital-structuring moves including stock transfers to trustees and bids for a new loan. A Brattleboro Vermont town meeting supported a railroad aid plan by a 394-249 vote, appointing commissioners to implement bonds and stock funding over several years.

Chicago, Ill Chicago New York Philadelphia Baltimore Rock Island Railroad New_York Rock Island Railroad Company Hugh Riddle David Dows Frederick L. Ames Oliver Ames Brattleboro and Whiteshall Railroad London U.S Paris Stock Exchange Montreal Bank of Montreal Merchants’ Bank Bank of Commerce Bank of Toronto Montreal Telegraph City Passenger Railroad City Gas Company Liverpool Uplands Orleans California California Club

Fires Strike Multiple Towns Across States On April 16

A string of fires devastated properties from Ashland Ohio to Saco Maine and Calais Milltown. Losses ranged up to fifteen thousand dollars with most insured. Tramps arrested on suspicion of starting the Ashland blaze. Other incidents report accidental and incendiary fires destroying homes and stores, with various insured amounts and no reported injuries.

Cincinnati Ashland Ohio Beer & Co H. F. Vanburg J. Crall D.indfeplayer Mr Willis Wm. Miller W. K. Faltz J. L. Dorland Thos J. Grindle W. L. Edwards Saco Bradbury Patterson Old Orchard Avenue Houpson N. Y Catskill Mountains David Bishop Calais Milltown Thomas Allen Pottsville Bechtel & Kiefaber Win Shenandoah

New Hampshire Votes Carry Most Constitutional Amendments

At a Governor and Council meeting in Concord on November 16 the vote counts showed all amendments carried except the first and twelfth. The first sought to strike Protestant from the state bill of rights, the twelfth aimed to bar removal for political reasons. The seventh amendment abolishing religious tests passed 25 475 to 14 231 with a two thirds needed. Seals of Weights and Measures were appointed for each county listing names such as George F Adams Uriah Wiggin Samuel Landers Jefferson Jewell Samuel Merrill Henry Merrill Virgil Albright and David F E Willard.

Concord N. H Ann Yeas Rockingham George F. Adams Derry Strafford Uriah Wiggin Dover Belknap Samuel W. Landers Laconia Carroll County Jefferson H. Jewell Ossipee Merrimac Samuel F. Merrill Tilirsboro Henry ©. Merrill Manchester Cheshire Virgil Albright Keene Grafton David FE Willard Oxford

Two Vessels Wrecked Off Southern Coast. Probable Losses

In Wilmington North Carolina on August 16 a three masted schooner named Charles E Elmer, Captain Carson, laden with molasses, went ashore off Topsail Sound and lies bottom up with cargo and crew of sixteen presumed lost. A lumber schooner is ashore near Rich Inlet, broken in two with cargo, feared to have lost all hands aboard.

Wilmington N. C Charles E. Elmer Carson Topsail Sound Rich Inlet

Inquest Opens Into Southern Hotel Fire Tragedy

The coroner's inquest began with jurors Gen John McNeil George Blain H Laflin Charles W Irwin W C Carr and Jacob Lamin among the witnesses. Chief engineer J E Russell testified without revealing the fire's origin while a hotel fireman reported seeing a man with a burning paper near the store-room door. no bodies recovered.

Fr. Louis Arrip John McNeil George Blain H. Laflin Charles W. Irwin W. C. Carr Jacob Lamin Joseph Pulitzer J. E. Russell Thomas Holly

Mystery surrounds Youngstown murderer Sterling awaiting hanging

Cleveland readers learn of a Canada born woman who believed the prisoner Charles Sterling was her son. She secured a 25 day respite from Gov. Young before visiting Youngstown to find the man she thought was her son. He denied knowing her and the error remains unexplained.

Cleveland Youngstown Charles Sterling Canada Gov. Young Columbus

Sixth Massachusetts Regiment Reunion in Lawrence

The old Sixth Massachusetts Regiment holds a reunion in Lawrence on Thursday the 19th, marking the Baltimore march anniversary. Ex-members greet visiting companies at the depot, a forenoon business meeting is at Sherman Cadets armory, followed by a banquet at Saunders Hall and an oration by Rev. Charles Babbage of Pepperell, the first Harvard graduate to serve in the rebellion. Mayor Stott of Lowell and Lawrence's city government are invited.

Lawrence Mass Massachusetts Baltimore Sherman Cadets Saunders Hall Charles Babbage Pepperell Harvard University Mayor Stott Lowell

Races in New Orleans feature close dashes and stakes

In New Orleans today Jack Hardy won the mile and a quarter dash in 2.144 over Bob Wooley Kilburn and Verdegris. Aunt Betsey captured the Cottrell stakes for three year olds by two lengths with King William second and Adventure third. Other results include Belle Barkley winning a consolidated purse with Woodland second Coronetta third Maria Barnes fourth in 1.484. The four mile heats saw George Quinine Uncle Tom Russ Butler and Nipper distanced, with each heat won easily.

New Orleans Jack Hardy Bob Wooley Kilburn Verdegris Aunt Betsey King William Adventure Commodore Pansot Ella Rowell John Campbell Cora Linn Lynchburg Mamie R Belle Barkley Woodland Coronetta Maria Barnes George Quinine Uncle Tom Russ Butler

Foreman William J Reed Dies After Prescription Error

Providence reports the death of William J Reed fore man of the pattern shop at the Corliss steam engine works. Alleged druggist mistake with morphine instead of quinine said to cause death. Reed oversaw Corliss engine setup at the Centennial Exposition. Inquest planned for tomorrow.

Providence William J. Reed Corliss Steam Engine Works Reed Corliss

President settles Louisiana Commission progress amid troop withdrawal

The President received one message from Louisiana Commissioners on Thursday detailing progress and seeking guidance. Instructions were not changed, only clarified. The Commission may return by next Saturday or Monday. Troop withdrawal from New Orleans is anticipated though no fixed date for orders exists. The President wants full time for completing their work and has given no return timeline.

Wasiington D. C Louisiana Washington New Orleans South Carolina

Nicholls Senate endorses Hayes policy for Louisiana

In New Orleans on April 16 the Nicholls Senate and House adopt a joint resolution endorsing President Hayes inaugural policy to restore local self government. They pledge cooperation, uphold Reconstruction amendments, ensure equal protection, fund public schools, and promote interracial harmony. The governor is asked to forward the resolution to the President.

New Orleans Nicholls Senate Louisiana Hayes South Carolina Senate House of Representatives Tinkd Francis T. Nicholls United States Tmkd Firou Louisiena Nichelle

Bitter Packard faction tensions threaten GOP recognition

A New Orleans dispatch to the New York Tribune reports bitter resentment within the Packard faction toward Hayes and warns of retaliation against the Republican Party if Packard is not recognized, noting a shift in support toward Nicholls among other Republicans.

Packard Hayes Nicholls

Emigration to Australia Grows Among Working Classes

The New York Times reports rising emigration from the United States to Australia as business downturns push workers to seek steadier labor and higher wages. The Annie H. Smith sails with 360 passengers, mostly Irish, many single men, eight couples, all hopeful despite leaving behind the United States.

New York Times Australia United States America Annie H. Smith Sydney New South Wales Southern Cross England New Zealand Emerald Isle Pier No. 9 East River Stars and Stripes

Deacon and the Angled Woman in a Pew Tale

A Newbury deacon earns moral trust by sermon, but his arm around two small boys leads to a dramatic clash with an angular mother. She strikes him as he squeezes a boy’s hand, prompting a hasty exit and a moral about deacons courting youth and danger.

New York Times Connecticut Newbury D Dacon Newburg

Scuffle on San Francisco stage over opera stars

During a rehearsal in San Francisco a fierce quarrel erupted among opera figures De Murska Fabbri and John Hill with Muller and Strauss. Fabbri rushed De Murska, Muller wrestled and restrained Hill, and a tumultuous brawl ended with De Murska’s head injured and Hill fleeing in a coach.

San Francisco de Murska Fabbri Strauss John Hill Muller Hill

Dinner with a Tall Man Ends in Rat Destruction

A Rockland boarding house tale shifts from a thirty five cent dinner to a bizarre bargain. The tall man offers to rid the place of rats in exchange for dinner and a light iron bar. After a dramatic five minute display, the man vanishes, leaving the proprietor with a battered eye and the rats free to revel.

Governor pardons Muddlebury man then rescinds it

Gov Fairbanks granted a pardon to a Muddlebury inmate in Addison county jail for intoxication after a lengthy imprisonment. The prisoner kept the cell and later claimed the pardon, saying he would stay until spring. A second pardon was sent to the jailer, and the prisoner may have to leave jail.

Burlington Free Press Gov. Fairbanks Muddlebury Addison County

War clouds on Europe deepen as tensions rise

London reports a looming European war with England expected to be drawn in. Mediation talks between England, Austria and Russia over the Eastern Question dominate news, while Turkish mobilization rumors and naval readiness stir anxiety across governments and markets.

England London Turkey Austria Paris St. Petersburg Vienna Selate Committee Austra Kalafat Danube Widdin Pruth Nikopolis Rustchuck Roumania Danube Steam Navigation Company Lower Danube Hobart Pleshe Black Sea Bosphorus Mehamet Pasha Anatolia Asiatic

Notable 1862 Murder Conviction and Various 19th Century Notices

Jack Kehoe a Molly Maguire is sentenced to be hanged for the Langdon murder of 1862. Samuel Cary criticizes negotiations over a gold mine. Albert Grant to sell his collection of modern paintings. Holman Hunt's The Shadow of the Cross sold for 7612 dollars. Ice factories freeze decorative wreaths into ice blocks. A port load to Holland, lumber shipment valued at £50000. George Savage arrested in Baltimore for forging bank checks. A Baltimore daughter dies. mother dies on finding her daughter's body. Mme Essipoff underwhelms Montreal with poor attention. Naches the Piute chief ill and treated in Nevada. Yellow paint bed near Cullman Als found with ochre-like qualities. Grand Duke Alexis claims war with Turkey within eight days. Canadian firm seeks 2000000 feet lumber order for Weland Canal gates. Chief Mstice Chase recalls Treasury days and the need for personal execution of duties.

Jack Kehoe Molly Maguire Langdon Samuel F. Cary Albert Grant London Emma Mine Holman Hunt Holy Land Port Royal Holland George O. Savage Baltimore S. M. Shoemaker Adams Express James Abbott Abbott Mme. Essipoff Montreal Gazette Naches Piute Nevada Cullman Als Grand Duke Alexis New York Europe Turkey

Soule Indicted for Horse Theft Faces Prison or Reform School

Herbert O. Soule of Hopkinton N H was indicted for stealing a horse wagon and harness. He chose the reform school option ending his minority, proceeding to the State Prison for three years instead only if he had not taken the alternative. D B Sherman killed by cars near Rutland Vt. he was deaf and did not hear the whistle. A Holyoke daughter cured sore throat with raw liver but woke to a rat lunching on it. Irish Catholic Societies of Lawrence parade at City Hall for Orphan Asylum Fair opening under Chief Marshal Mahoney. New boot and shoe factory at Sandwich promises to revive local industry bringing ten families new employment. Andover Congregational Churches conference on religion in summer and sermon by Rev Owen Street. Nicholas O Hara killed on Boston and Albany line near Worcester while avoiding one train he was hit by another. body returned to Worcester from Grafton. native of Ireland about 50, married.

Herbert O. Soule Hopkinton N. H Reform School D. B. Sherman Castleton Rutland Holyoke Lawrence Maurice J. Mahoney Sandwich Andover Conference of Congregational Churches West Church Andover L. H. Blake Owen Street Nicholas O’hara Worcester Boston and Albany Boston Grafton Ireland

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