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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1878
Page
1
Indications show cloudy weather with frequent rain across New England followed by clearing. Easterly winds veer to northerly as temperatures and pressure steady or rise.
TOPEKA Aug 6 The Topeka National Bank has closed due to large exchange held by the Martin Bank. The Comptroller of the Currency assumes control. Depositors are expected to be paid in full with about 193000 assets supporting 132000 liabilities. Officers offer private property as collateral. Also reports of New York creditors for Gov Bishop of Cincinnati and other bankruptcy filings in Chicago and Halifax are noted.
At Sandy Riffs ten miles from Frankfort, John Thompson and William Gordon exchanged gunfire on Saturday evening. Thirty shots were fired as friends drew pistols. Gordon was wounded in the face, Thompson's horse was killed, Leonidas Howard shot in the hip, Dean Roach wounded in the lung and likely to die, Walter Roach’s horse killed. Deputy Sheriff forming a posse to arrest participants.
The Bankers' National Association begins its annual session in Saratoga on Aug 7 with the Executive Committee meeting this evening. Papers by J D Hayes on Hard Times and George Walker on National vs State Banking and Foreign banking are planned. The committee on preventing defalcations hopes to report in part before adjournment. Ex Secretary Hugh McCullough and other financiers will participate.
Ex congressman Cochrane of Pennsylvania predicts a Democratic gain in Errett's Twenty second district amid Republican splits over McCandless and Errett. Nationals strong in district with a rival former Republican candidate, though Cochrane doubts Democrats can win the 29th. Allegheny remains a Republican stronghold.
Hon. Frank Jones, Democratic congressman from New Hampshire, announces in a Portsmouth letter that while he values two terms served, private business demands prevent a further nomination. He pledges continued support for Democratic principles, urges retrenchment and reform, and calls for a convention to uphold honesty, good faith, and accountability in public service.
Blaine voices knowledge on finance at a Republican mass meeting in Belfast while Hale Ieen defends the party, offering no remarks on Hayes or the Bloody Shirt. The event centers on party defense and fiscal topics without broad political digressions.
The State Convention at Bar on Rover issues a platform endorsing levee aid for the Pacific Railroad and the Brazilian Line, backing Nicholls government and state funding laws, and calling for a constitutional convention. It favors greenbacks, universal repayment in legal tender, and repeal of later debt laws, while condemning Republican monetary policy. Four New Orleans delegates were expelled for vote selling as ballots for state treasurer proceeded.
At the Delaware Democratic State Convention John W. Hall of Kent was nominated for Governor by acclamation. E. L. Martin of Sussex was nominated for Congress on the second ballot. Resolutions endorse the public course of Democratic leaders in Congress and condemn Republican electoral fraud while supporting the House investigation and a gold and silver standard. The financial plank repeats the party line on money and credits the party with prudent governance.
The Republican quotes harsh attacks on Hayes calling him weak vain and controlled by corrupt supporters. It labels Hayes factions as greedy and rascally, accusing them of seeking power to plunder and enrich themselves while opposing Arthur and Cornell.
A broad Democratic triumph dominates the electoral landscape with widespread support implied across major regions. A small vote by the Nationals indicates limited influence within the same period. The outcome signals a shift in political momentum and policy direction.
Washington August 6 cabinet members met with Sherman Evarts and Thompson absent. War Secretary reported dispatches from the Rio Grande say Mexican troops arm and prepare to resist Col McKenzie's raid postponed by river floods. Additional instructions to McKenzie expected soon. Chinese Embassy arrival delayed until next month.
At a Cabinet session the Secretary of War said Rio Grande reports indicate Mexican companies are forming to repel raids by U S forces. Orders to Gen Ord remain in force and raiders will be pursued into Mexico if necessary though officials hope for no future crossings. No extra orders seen needed at present.
Submitting report to the President, Col Casey urges raising the Washington Monument to 525 feet and fast tracking construction. Canada Fisheries Commission report examined ahead of a five and a half million dollar award to Britain. Evarts to begin Canada correspondence. Evarts notes upcoming Chinese Embassy arrival and credentials ceremony in September. Cheyenne mails depredations prompt War Department troop protection request. Schuetzenfest honors King of the Cadets with brief address by Gen Sherman.
At Presumpscot Park racing day Portland saw a stallion race for 400 purse won by Tom B Patchen with Palmer Knox second and Cadmus third. Saratoga meetings also reported with Belinda Bonnie Wood and Susquehanna winning their respective stakes. Trotting in Nashua faced weather delays as six starters ran one heat before rain postponed remaining events.
Aug 6 storm wreaks heavy property loss across Washington Greenfield Canton Providence Phonixville Newark Anna. Roofs ripped and homes drenched as floodwaters rise. Ringgold burned by lightning and likely fatally injured while others shelter from the storm. Three women die when a falling tree hits them in Anna Illinois.
In Concord the House considered apportionment under the new constitution and limited speeches to five minutes. Filibustering arose over liquor law repeal moiety, a county auditor office was postponed, and a Dover charter precedent prompted a constitutional quorum debate before adjourning.
Bradford S. Pierce of New Bedford died August 3 at age 70 after a brief illness. A mason and builder, his works include Liberty Hall, Mount Washington glass works, and the Eddy's wharf foundry. He also helped build the Masonic building with Charles H. Taber and produced cement drain pipe. Samuel Gilman of Canterbury, New Hampshire, died August 3 at 87. a War of 1812 veteran buried at Lake Village. Capt George Allen of Hadley, age 82, found dead August 6, likely heart disease. Levi Colby of Waltham died August 5 at Moody street residence, of apoplexy. A. T. Low.
Six hundred journeyman shoemakers in Chicago began a wage strike seeking nine to twelve dollars daily. They rejected a 1650 per week compromise offered by employers who warn they can source work from the East at lower prices. About 1000 workers in the trade are affected, with leader shops and wholesale houses included, and others threatening to join.
In a late July voyage to Quebec the steamship Moravian caught fire between 3 and 4 am during a gale. The boatswain and sail maker detected the blaze, engines stayed running, and water was pumped into the hold to contain it. Fire started in the lower hold among woollen goods, likely from combustibles in bales.
London reports indicate increasing anger in Vienna over Maytaj Cilak ambuscades and growing suspicion that Turkish authorities back Bosnian insurgents. Austrian forces push toward Maglaj as skirmishes and at least partial Austrian losses mount. Caratheodori Pasha instructed to declare Porte not responsible, while Vienna pressures clearer occupation terms and a volatile alliance with Austria and Serbia in the region.
The scan notes a US steamer Lancaster under work, a Republican labor reform signal, and Dennis Mearney likely to speak in Manchester next Saturday. It lists three ex members of Congress Arston Stevens and Patterson, and Patrick Kiley released on bail for alleged grand jury misconduct tied to Eugene Suttivan’s 18 year old murder case. It also reports on a National Faith Mission and Prisoners' Friend society organized at Old GQrehard camp meeting with William A Loyce as VP for New Hampshire. A boy in Laconia admits being shot by Henry Campodell, 15, with authorities pursuing Campbell’s arrest.
In Paris on August 6 the international pigeon shooting match saw Capt. Bogardus defeat Coventry by one third after a tight contest. Weather was fair, wind light, and the late rally decided the victory as Bogardus finished strong. A September grand international shooting match is planned by a new organizing committee inviting French and foreign societies and army delegations.
In the House of Commons Sir Stafford Northcote moved supplementary estimates to cover a deficit of 4.3 million pounds. He proposed exchequer bonds extending three years, with 2 million pounds needed this year. After criticism from Gladstone and Childers the resolution passed authorizing 2 million pounds in bonds this year.
Taunton maintains nearly 300 bridges in its limits. Amos Howe and wife of Fitchburg celebrated the silver wedding last night. Dr Charles H. Chase, traveling oculist, was arrested at Lawrence for intoxication and threatening to shoot Officer Floyd. Robinson has donated the Chicowee library’s full topo graphical maps of Sherman’s march to the sea. Yarmouth camp meeting begins Friday and lasts ten days, trains run as last year. M A Boston of Marblehead reports a 120 barrel mackerel haul worth $700.
In Debrecen three Government candidates lose, with ministerial leaders rejected in strong government districts. Perth shows notable opposition gains as Magyars express discontent with the Eastern policy. Despite defections, the Cabinet is expected to retain a working majority.
Imperial circles report Francis Joseph and Archduke Rudolph arriving at Peplietz to visit Emperor Frederick William. Austrian forces enter Mostar without opposition as residents welcome them. Cuban loan rumored for release this month. Crown Prince Rudolph abandons Paris Exposition trip. Cyprus fever rises in Nicosia signaling unhealthy conditions. Woolsey to live under canvas due to Greek rents. Recent floods suspend Moldavia-Wallachia communications. repairs expected to take a month with bridges destroyed and several lives lost. Forty-seven thousand men reported sick.
The Manchester Base Ball Association directors voted to disband and settle accounts but later efforts surfaced to rescind the vote and run a club through the season. Factors cited include high salaries, crookedness rumors, player unreliability, and community reluctance to fund 34000 to 8000 valued amusements. The team returned from a Western trip with about 600 in winnings, expenses totaling around 37000, and will finish the season under a planned arrangement.
Secretary of the Treasury Sherman accepted an invitation from Providence business men to speak at their weekly meeting in Squantum Providence tomorrow. He will be accompanied by Mrs Sherman and a few invited guests. He proceeds eastward later in the week.
MARTHA'S VINEYARD August 6 The Wing family cottage on Highlands west of Vineyard Grove burned last night. The unoccupied building was set afire. Loss about 1209 dollars. Insurance covered.
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