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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1875

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A Bunch of Berries opens in New York crowd at Fifth Avenue Theatre

New York report details the first American performance of the Vokes family farce A Bunch of Berries at Hollybush Hall. Critics note its similarities to The Belles of the Kitchen though portions amuse with novel dances and vivacious singing by the Vokes troupe. The piece excites laughter and showcases their energetic burlesque style.

New York Fifth Avenue Theatre America Vokes Hollybush Hall Gilbert Gooseberry Lord Strawberry Tweed Lawrence Supreme Court David Dudley Field William M. Tweed Edward Marriner Westbrook

Carlist War Updates from Spain Front Lines

Despatches report Carlist villages on the Alaya plain submitting to Alfonso’s government. Carlist forces concentrate at Navarre and Biscay frontiers while Don Carlos remains at Estella. Alfonsist batteries breach Olsana towers and prepare two more batteries to attack the castle and citadel. Five thousand Carlists under Dorregaray move toward Organya to disrupt Alfonsist convoys near Leo d Urgel, as Carlist sorties are repelled with casualties. A decree to levy 100000 more troops is expected to end the war swiftly.

London Miranda Spain Alaya Alfonso Navarre Biscay Don Carlos Estella Lee d’Urgel Olsana Dorregaray Berga Organya Leo d’Urgel Martinez Campos Leo dUrgel

Telegram on Turkish troop movement to Herzegovina

A Times telegram from Constantinople reports 2000 Turkish troops were sent to Herzegovina via Klek. Broadcasts from London and Liverpool detail bullion moves, cotton prices, and varied commodity quotes as of August 10 across multiple markets.

Herzegovina London The Times Constantinople Klek

Defeat of Magdalena rebels and looming general war

Disturbing dispatches detail Magdalena forces under Gen Farias defeat 600 revolutionists at Gamarones, with Farias fleeing and later reinforced. Gen De Gado rejects the peace treaty, advancing toward Santa Martha, raising risk of wider conflict. Railway disaster near Valparaiso kills eight, with seventeen cars burned and fourteen others hurt or evacuated. Cable line from Peru to Chile begins shoreward lay by International and Docia ships. United States Minister Gibbs meets Peru’s president amid regional unrest. Alvaro, rebel leader, wounded and captured near Arequipa. friars implicated in the failed mission and Arequipa incident.

Magdalena Valparaiso Peru Chili New York Panama Gamarones Farias de Gado Barranquila Santa Martha del Gado Pardo Alvaro Arequipa

Troubles of a Gas Company and San Miguel Atrocity

The Panama Herald reports Panama blocked gas supply over a $7000 debt, Manager Taylor jailed then released. In San Miguel a savage mob under priest Palacios burned houses for days, killing and robbing, with ten then fifty assassins executed for crimes tied to church incitement. Foreign governments seek redress as Central America tightens precautions.

San Miguel New York Panama Herald Panama Taylor Loch Lomond Aspinwall St. Andrews Palacios Gen. Hspinoza

Drowning of Two Youths in Quebec Riot News

Two young persons, a Miss Murray and a son of Rev. Wilson, drowned after falling from a wharf into a departing steamer near Montreal. In Montreal, a council meeting on a new health by law enforcing vaccination was disrupted by French-Canadian opposition, with stones thrown and windows broken, delaying action for six months. Jacques Cartier Bank shareholders reported liabilities of 6,239,876 45 with most assets in overdrawn accounts and bad debts. a committee to examine bank affairs was appointed as shareholders adjourned to September 1.

Quebec Montreal Murray Wilson Jacques Cartier Bank

Memphian reports cotton loss from river floods near Walnut Bend

The Avalanche details river backwater dangers along the Memphis district with about 2000 acres of cotton in floodwater. Reports from Vicksburg and Chicot to Robertsonville down Mississippi indicate mixed conditions. Crop failures and drought stretch from Birmingham to Columbus, while Wisconsin harvests show strong winter wheat and overall favorable farm yields.

Memphis Tenn Walnut Bend St. Francis Wittsburg Vicksburg Chicot Louisiana Robertsonville Mississippi Danger Ashton Miss Atlanta Georgia Decatur Birmingham Montgomery Opelika Columbus Westpoint Milwaukee Wis Sentinel Wisconsin

Notable speeches and party conventions across states

A Buffalo speech by Gov. Tilden promises tax cuts to four million next year if reform carries, amid canal ring clashes. In Portland, Cumberland County Republicans nominate 124 delegates and place ballots for key offices, endorsing Grant and sound currency. Bangor awaits a convention decision as Gen. H M Plaisted’s nomination appears likely. Louisville reports McCreary leading with 36,792 votes. San Francisco records Rankin nominated for Congress by Republicans.

New York Maine California Buffalo N. Y Guv. Tilden Board of Trade Today Albany Portland Cumberland County Recepton Hall Charles J. Gilman Brunswick Albro E. Chase H. Chandler Gloucester Judge Goddard A. J. Chase Deering G. S. Farnsworth Bridgeton Charles Humphrey Yarmouth Thomas Hancock Gray Frederick M. Dow Humphrey Cousens Gorham Philander Tolman Harrison David W. Merrill New Gloucester Jas. Bailey Henry C. Peabody Wm.k. Neal Oliver D. Dike Sebago John L. Swift Daniel W. Fessenden Hiram Knowlton L. B. Chipman Wm. L. Pierce Cumberland Samuel Dingley Samuel Holbrook Freeport Isaiah S. Webb North Brighton President Grant Republican Party John A. Waterman Bangor Aroostook H. M. Plaisted Louisville Kyy Courier-Journal Frankfort McCreary San Francisco Cal Ira I Rankin Congress

Mississippi Democratic State Convention Opens in Jackson Hall

Jackson correspondent reports the Democratic State Convention met at noon in the House of Representatives hall. Gen Chalmers chaired, ex-Gov Clark named permanent chair, Col Power secretary. L Q C Lamar spoke amid applause, urging constitutional amendments support. Platform pledges civil equality, education, economy, biennial sessions, and protection of river lowlands, with broad appeal to both races.

Jackson New York Tribune House of Representatives Chalmers Clark J. L. Power L. Q. C. Lamar South Mississippi Africa Gov. Ames Democratic Party Committee On Resolutions United States Srconp Tulip FirTa Republican Party SixTo Eicuta Tts Trento Twre_rru Metropolitan Police Supreme Court Col. McCardle Vicksburg Wiley P. Harris Amos R. Johnston McCardle J. Z. George O. R. Singleton Col C. E. Hooker L, Q Lamar Gen. W. T. Martin

Four Year Old Trots Mile in 2 21 at Keene Meeting

At Keene Driving Park New Hampshire August 10 the four year old black stallion Guv Sprague trotted a mile in 2 21 after a slow start showing a 36 second first quarter and a 1 1 opening half. The horse, sired by Rhode Island out of Belle Brandon, is valued at 50 000 dollars. Races at Buffalo and Rochester also report fast trots and purses totaling up to 5000 dollars. Parole won the Saratoga two year old mile in 1 4 and Grmetead won the all ages race. Bangor August races begin tomorrow.

Ottman McEversuayn McDevitt Gullock Richards Clarvoe Sargent Skippen Shilling Pennsylvania Avenue Twelfth Street Paling Lim Justice Clark C and Tifteenth Streets Catherine Nicholson Cornelia A. Ottman Brooklyn N. Y Snell Lighton Thirteenth Street Bon New York Halleck McDevitt McElfresh Baltimore and Potomac Central Guardhouse Globe Insurance Office Major Richards Buffalo Keene Driving Park BTC HTC Keene N. H Keene Diving Park B. m. Jane Geo. Whitney Oedensburg G. G.j.t. Stavers Harry Stone Brockton Bik M. Lady van S. F. Twitchell South Framingham Mass Lulu Nettie Bodine Mollie Morris Carrie Barus Belle Brassfield Eva Bertie Guv. Sprague Rhode Island Belle Brandon Rochester Gen. Garfield Clementine Joker Malsey Blanche Vanity Fair Music Lady Star Manchester J. B. Hall G. m. Wava Charles Marshall Wava Saratoga Parole Grmetead

United States files suits against Baker and others in Nebraska

OMAMA Neb Aug 10 The United States District Attorney acting on Washingtons orders has filed a suit to recover 16400 the balance due the Government from John P Baker formerly Indian Agent and his bondsmen The accounts date back to 1862 A suit also is begun against R M Forbes for failure to fulfil a hay contract Preparations are under way to bring suits against seven other Nebraska citizens some said to be prominent politicians.

Omama Neb United States Atorney Washington John P. Baker Baker R. M. Forbes

Census figures for Lawrence Massachusetts shown

The official State census of Lawrence lists 34,907 inhabitants, up 5,986 from 1870. Females exceed males by 3,283. Ten year gain is 13,209, over sixty percent. Ward totals are Ward One 6,049 Ward Two 5,874 Ward Three 5,857 Ward Four 4,404 Ward Five 5,836 Ward Six 3,387.

Lawrence Mass

Theft at Sea-Shore House Strikes Snow Couple

Simon Snow and wife of Cambridgeport Mass were guests at Sea-Shore House in Old Orchard Beach. While swimming in the forenoon a thief took their hotel keys and trunks from their clothing then entered their room and stole jewelry including diamonds a gold watch and money totaling about 1000 dollars. Officers are pursuing the suspect.

Old Orchard Breach Simon Snow Cambridgeport Mass

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