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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1874

Page

2

Honors to Lambton Lorraine and Livingstone Tribute

The American Geographical Society held a memorial for Dr Livingstone at the Academy of Music with prominent figures in attendance and a vivid Africa map display. A Brooklyn accident killed two workers and injured several as a three story building collapsed on Stockton street. Legal notices include a Brooklyn Trust Company ruling over a Post Office building, bail set for Goldstein fraud case, and a Southside Railroad receivership.

the Geographical Society Academy OF Music Brooklyn Lambton Lorraine New York American Geographical Society Dr Livingstone Africa Livingstone England America Justice Dily Society Wm. H. Webb Henry Grinnell Peter Cooper F. A. Conkling Cyrus W. Field Gen. Callum Frank Leslie Daly Major Dane Central Africa Adams Henry Ward Beecher Hayes Schenck United States Stillwell United States Circuit Court Washington Simon Hermann Kermann Davis Sanborn Sidney DeKay Dix Stockton Street Thomas Burns Boss Plumber Moses D. Osborn Boss Carpenter Thos, Ledwith Oscar Murdock Samuel Davis Wm. Hogan Matthias Hallsbach Thomas Tibbles Tappan Brooklyn Trust Company Ethelbert S. Mills Mills Isaac Henry Goldstein Osborn Pratt Donohue New Orleans Thomas C. Sullivan Chamiter of Commerce City Council of Messrs Duncan F. Kenner Amite Mobile Pear River West Pascagoula Great Republic Montgomery Ala Alabama Selma Meridian Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk Amelia H. Lincoln Canton John RS Vere Frederick W. Lincoln Boston Suffolk Quincy Boston Post Grerce Waite Esquire

Report on Cheap Transportation Proposes Federal Rail and Canal Plans

Senator Windom presents a sweeping committee report urging federal reach to curb rail monopolies, build new freight lines from the Mississippi to the Atlantic, and develop canals including the Illinois, Erie, and Ohio rivers. It argues state and national ownership as key to cheap transport and outlines six-year, $150 million improvement program.

Transportation Committee of the Senate of the United States Congress Willard Vermont Lawrence Ohio Commissioner of Agriculture Duell California Maine Massachusetts Connecticut New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Missouri Louisiana Rhode Island Garfield Court of Claims Washington Senate Windom Great Britain France Germany Belgium United States Mississippi River Great Lakes Seaboard Atlantic Gulf St. Paul Liverpool Chicago Fox and Wisconsin Buffalo Albany Oswego Hudson River St. Lawrence River Kanawha River Richmond Davenport St. Louis New Orleans Tennessee River Knoxville Alabama Georgia Mobile Brunswick Savannah Europe Russia Kanawha West Virginia Tennessee Ocean American Statesman Bureau of Commerce

Windom presents exhaustive Senate report on transportation

In Washington on April 24 the Special Transportation Committee led by Mr Windom submitted a lengthy report. He outlines conclusions and recommendations and notes the vast, complex field requiring more than one session for full treatment while acknowledging limited time for preparation.

Windom Committee On Transportation Routes Washington Senate Special Transportation Committee

Dissolution of Parliament Sparks House Debate

In London the Commons debated the Sudden dissolution of Parliament with Mr Smollet calling it a coup d etat and Gladstone defending the move. The motion was defeated without division amid loud exchange. Also reports of agricultural laborer lockouts, India crops hopeful, and electoral results with Helms and Fawcett winning Hackney seat.

London House of Commons Smollet Gladstone Whalley Smoket House of Lords Marquis of Salisbury India Helms and Fawcett Hackney Wakefield John Phillips

Two Americans Halted at Belgian Border in Duel Squabble

William Payne and Frank Riggs, both Americans, attempted a hostile meeting near Belgium but were stopped by police before any bloodshed. The dispute stemmed from remarks about a lady, likely tied to a prior fathers’ clash at the Washington Club in Paris.

Paris N. Y. Herald William Payne Frank Riggs Belgium Washington Club

Seizure of Carlist Funds Reported at Santander

Three million reals intended for the Carlists were seized at Santander on April 24, as authorities intercepted the funds in transit. The action underscores ongoing efforts to disrupt Carlist financing during the Spanish conflict.

New York Pittsburg George Brown Halfax William Scharff Connecticut River Springfiell Mass Scharff Ten Eyck Huson River Toronto Madrid Santander Albany Representative Dix

Financial Markets and Commodities from London to Liverpool

London reports bullion movement to the Bank of England totaling £23,000 on balance. Erie bonds quoted at 30 31 and preferred at 52. Cotton markets in Liverpool steady with 12,000 bales sold, 2,000 for speculation and export, weekly totals 102,000 bales. Breadstuffs receipts show three days’ wheat at 22,000 quarters, mostly American. Liverpool stock afloat 552,000 bales, American share 256,000. Wheat prices in Liverpool range from 12s 8d to 13s 2d per bushel for various grades. corn at 33s 6d to 39s.

London Erie Bank of England Paris Liverpool California

Corkindale murder arrests shake Ontario labor scene

A Windsor man Nelson and his wife were arrested on murder involvement in Corkindale’s death near Strathbury where the mutilated body surfaced ten days ago. Twelve others are in custody with one more sought. In St John New Brunswick a mill workers union threatens a collision as 300 strong mill hands demand joining, while employers resist and police prepare to guard mills.

London Ontario Nelson Windsor Corkindale Strathbury Sidney ST. John N. B Millmen’s Protective Union King & Son King

Baltimore Fire Destroys Livery Horses and Stables

A Baltimore on Howard street fire gutted Mann's livery stables. Six prized horses, valued at 1000 dollars each, suffocated. Mann's loss reaches 7000 dollars with insurance noted. Additional April 24 reports list fires in Frankfort Indiana Louisville Kentucky and Brunswick Missouri with substantial property and livestock losses.

Baltimore Mann Howard Street Indianapolis Frankfort Insurance Small Louisville Kentucky Vine Street Watson's Tannery Brunswick Missouri Louis Cunningham’s

Veto Message Deepens Republican Party Rifts

A New York World dispatch reports demoralization in Congress as the Presidential veto fractures the party. West and inflationists rally to the President while Democrats resist. officials foresee disruption and possible party breakup amid currency bill fallout.

New York World Washington Congress Grant Gov. Osborne Kansas Morton Republican Party of the West N. Y. Herald N.Y. World Republican Party Democratic Party N.Y Herald Senate

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