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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1874

Page

2

Fleety Golddust Wins 2.29 Trot in Nine Starter Field

In a nine horse field for the 2.29 class trot, Lady Byron, Stewart Maloney, Geo. H. Mitchell, Fleety Golddust, Spotted Colt, Music, Smuggler, Everett Ray and Hamperian started. Fleet Golddust captured first prize, Music took second, Spotted Colt third, and Stewart Maloney placed fourth.

Lady Byron Stewart Maloney Geo. H. Mitchell Fleety Golddust Spotted Colt Music Smuggler Everett Ray Hamperian Fleet Golddust

Chalmers Chosen Commander of the Whites in Austin

Latest intelligence from Austin Mississippi Gen reports Chalmers selected as commander of the Whites, a call for assistance issued, troops reportedly disbanded and peace restoration pursued amid ongoing strife.

Austin Mississippi Chalmers Thomas H. Alven & Co St.Francis J. JH. Chalmens Memphis

War in Spain and international moves dominate week

Brussels reports ongoing war in Spain with Car Mat forces repulsed in Navarre. England France and Germany formally recognize the Republic. A ministry change is imminent. Wheat crop prospects in England discussed alongside coverage of the International Congress and related events.

International Congress Brussels

Escape plan for Marshal Bazaine revealed

Paris reports confirm six weeks earlier planning by Madame Bazaine for the escape of Marshal Bazaine from the island fortress. He initially refused to flee but left on the Baron Ricasoli steam yacht after failing to secure sentence modifications, with his wife and brother. The escape involved guarded concealment, travel via San Remo and Turin to Basle and Brussels, while guard laxity and a cliff rope were cited as misdirection. Extradition questions arise in the French press.

New York Tribune Tilton West Middle States New England Keyport Beecher Morris Farms New York Ias Brooklyn New York Sun Plymouth Church Tilton, Carpen Paris Marshal Bazaine Madame Bazaine Baron Ricasoli San Remo Turin Basle Brussels Isle of Sainte Marguerite le Soar Bazaine Journal Des Debats France

Wheat harvest review shows varied yields and rain risk

The Mark Lane Express notes mid harvest in Britain with average to above average quality in some wheat, while several estimates range from two thirds above average to below average. Much wheat remains unharvested and further rain could hurt yields. France and Belgium crops show wide disagreement. The Express suggests wheat prices may not fall much.

London Mark Lane Express France Belgium the Express

Republican Victory in Navarre and Diplomatic Shifts

Dispatches from Madrid report Gen Moriones’s forces attacking Carlists at Oveza Navarre and seizing entrenchments. The Imparcial notes England France and Germany recognize the Spanish Republic. Paris confirms Spain seeks full credentials. London anticipates a ministerial crisis with Gen Dominicuez likely to become War Minister and Moriones to command the Army of the North.

Madrid Moriones Oveza Navarre Imparcial England France Germany Paris Spain London Dominicuez Cartagena

Nominations Reach Across Districts in Vermont Vote

From Montpelier to Madison reports show Col. Charles H. Joyce wins First District nomination by acclamation in Rutland replacing Willard while Second District incumbent L. P. Poland is renominated after a tight vote in St Johnsbury. Continent-wide coverage extends to Indiana temperance and independent mass conventions with multiple state results.

Vermont Col. Joyce Rutland Luke P. Poland Indiana Pennsylvania Montpelier Charles H. Joyce C. W. Willard L. P. Poland St. Johnsbury Associated Press Lafayette Ind People’s Convention Archibald Johnson Congress Louisville Ky Y J. Proctor Knatt Tallahassee Fla W. J. Parman Gov. Stearns Selma Ala Indianapolis A. C. Stevenson Greencastle Henderson Bowles Fountain County D. J. Prescott Posey County William A. Peele Wayne County Andrew H.graham Bartholomew County Saratoga Utea Grand Division Sons of Temperance Harrisburg Elijah Thomas Montgomery County Benjamin Rush Bradford Beaver County Supreme Court Simeon B. Chase Susquehanna County Calvin Parsons Luzerne County W. F. Cuthbertson James Black Lancaster Maine Auagustta E. F. Webb Waterville Mayhew Mt. Vernon Alanson Starks Augusta Wm. M. Stratton W. H. Libby Reuben 8 Neal Farmingdale

Kings County Lunatic Asylum turmoil and reform urged

startling disclosures from a Kings County Lunatic Asylum inspection by Dr Corey reveal insubordination immorality and mismanagement among staff patients poorly fed with no system of control three factions fighting for power and clerical condemnation of the prior regime. Dr Corey calls for daily inspections and a shift to humane treatment for inmates amid broader political notes on a marriage settlement and mayoral probes.

Kings County Long Island Sound Havemeyer New York Kings County Lunatic Asylum Corey

Oil fires burn Pittsburgh refinery complex and Fairview works

Lightning struck a 3000 barrel oil tank at Standard Oil Works and National Refinery in Pittsburgh’s Allegheny river area. Fire spread to adjacent tanks and buildings, destroying about 9500 barrels of oil and all structures valued at 12000, with total losses estimated 40000 to 55000 dollars, insured around 20000 dollars. Fire under control by 11 PM. A second tank at Fairview Works was struck, burning 3000 barrels with no insurance. Additional fires reported in Canada and Kentucky losses around 30000 and 50000 dollars respectively.

Boteengeou George Alfred Townsend Frank Moulton Beecher Tilton Tim Elizabeth Elizabeth Tilton Moulton Mr Beecher Theodore Tilton Maniton Theodore Life of Christ Townsend Plymouth Church Henry Ward Beecher Mr. Tilton Pittsburg Pennsylvania Standard Oil Works National Refinery Alleghany River Eighteenth Ward Monongahela National Fairvieil Works Tannesses Canada Montreal

Progressive candidate likely wins Choctaw Governor seat

Despatches from Parsons Kansas report the Choctaw Nation elected a Progressive governor after August 5 elections. Returns indicate strong Progressives gains in the Legislature and likely victory for their governor candidate.

Parsons Kan

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