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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1871

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Pleasonton Fallout and Bayonet Controversy Rumors

Washington reports on bayonet protection at New Orleans and a power struggle over Gen Grant’s circle. Ex commissioner Wells criticized by Boutwell as a jaundiced analyst of tariff policy. Pleasonton’s suspension disrupts the Customs Bureau, with a lobbyist seeking revenge as Congress nears.

Pleasonton Douglass Boutwell Grant Congress

Liewly contest ends with Jefferson beating Wilkes in five heats

A Buffalo Driving Park race for two thousand dollars saw Tommy Jefferson defeat George Wilkes across five heats. Jefferson led early, with pools favoring him before each heat, while Kingfisher withdrew from a ten thousand dollar race with Longfellow due to a leg injury. The piece also notes sanitation inspections, an Italian celebration plan, and other local sport items.

Liewly George Wilkes Tommy Jefferson Kingfisher Longfellow New York Ave Buffalo Driving Park Jefferson Wilkes America Helmbold Barney Williams

Senator Schurz Speaks in German on Constitutional Amendments

In Chicago by invitation of the Germans, Senator Schurz addressed a large Farwell Hall audience in German. He urged all political parties to accept the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments and directed Southern thoughts toward shared interests, labeling radical blunder and advocating general amnesty.

Republican Party KU Klux San Domingo Chicago Ave Schurz Farwell Hall

Explosion at Stowmarket leaves nine dead and fifty seven injured

A sudden blast at Stowmarket claims nine lives and injures fifty seven as authorities review the scene. Officials seek cause amid scattered debris and emergency workers coordinate救援.

Stowmarket

Thiers Endorsed for Three-Year Presidency by Assembly

In Paris the National Assembly debated elevating Patrice de Thiers to President of the Republic with powers to extend his authority, command ministers, receive ambassadors, and set residence, while a counter motion urged continued powers for Thiers. A city deputation urged moving the capital to Paris, and a 350 million franc loan was authorized for rebuilding damage from the Commune. The Rouen court martial sentenced two deserters to death.

Paris National Assembly Thiers Council of Ministers Adnet M. Thiers Rouen

Collision at Londonderry as troops clash with rioters

August 12 reports from Londonderry describe a large civil disturbance after authorities barred a siege anniversary procession. Apprentices led by MP Mr Johnson faced heavy police resistance, followed by rioting, arrests, and the deployment of cavalry. By August 13 no further rioting occurred. police remained on duty.

Londonderry Johnson

Emperors of Germany and Austria Meet at Ischel

The German and Austrian emperors arrived at Ischel on the Trann river in Upper Austria. They exchanged friendly talks this forenoon and planned travel to Gastein, a watering place in Austria, after a brief stay.

Vienna Germany Austria Ischel Upper Austria Trann Gastein

Cholera Measures Tightened Across Regions Amid Outbreaks

The Imperial Government and local authorities enforce strict controls to curb cholera. In Konigsberg yesterday twenty three people contracted the disease with thirteen fatalities. No new cholera cases reported in southern Russia.

Beruig Konigsberg Russia

Financial and Commercial News From London and Liverpool

Market report from London shows Consols opening at 93 and closing at 93 with U S bonds steady. Frankfort notes U S 520s at 97 4 for 62s. Liverpool reports cotton openings at 8s 8 1/2d and closed 8s 1/2d with 8000 bales sold, plus lard at 44s 6d and refined petroleum at 18 1 54.

London U. S Frankfort U.S Liverpool

Turbulent Elections and Regional Clashes in Mexico

In Mexico City on August 6 the opposition gains strength as Lerdo leads with 2227 electors against Diaz with 3094 while Juarez reportedly has 5023. The Diario notes the official tally. Troops are sent to Tabasco to halt outrages. In Matamoros Palacios and Cortina dispute depredations on the American side, raising fears of a collision.

of Mexico Lerdo Diaz Diario Juarez Tabasco Matamoras Palacios Cortina Rio Grande

Campaign news and stray notices from Arizona to Auckland

Advices from Arizona to July 29 report Gen Crook’s campaign against Apaches advancing, with hope of submission if not blocked by the Peace Commission. Piqued Nevada Pi Utes plan to enter war over boundary, lacking arms locally and seeking San Francisco supplies. Notable items include street violence in San Francisco, mayoral candidate whispers, muttered consular statements in Hong Kong, and corporate suit over the Oregon pass. California fruit shipments east, Thames gold field fever, and a busy Australasian news bend via Ajax.

San Francisco Arizona Crook Peace Commission Nevada Ava Ajax Honolulu Auckland New Zealand Sterings Illiam Alford Wcodward George Carlisle Edward Schultz Michael Crowley Company G U. S. Artillery Pass of Columbia Cascades California Thames Napier Europe Dunedin England

Catholic Rebellion in Hodson Ends as Rev Daniel J Brown Returns

In Hodson New York, Rev Daniel J Brown from Albany, acting for Bishop Conway, took temporary charge of the church. He and the Vigilance Committee retrieved communion items from Father O Sullivan's home, eased the siege, and mass was held for the first time in eight weeks with broad attendance and calm conduct. O Sullivan remains suspended. a permanent appointment is expected next Sunday.

Father O’sullivan

Messenger confesses to involvement in express wagon robbery

D W Souter, a United States Express messenger jailed after a recent wagon raid, admits participation in the robbery. He says a persistently approached man urged him to join the plan, which he resisted at first but later aided alongside J Scanon and Thomas Grady, both under arrest. Kendall the driver denies knowledge. the mastermind remains at large in the city.

St. Louis Ave D. W. Souter United States Express Delivery J. Scanon Thomas Grady Kendall

Nine freight cars wreck on Marietta and Cincinnati line

Nine eastward bound Continental Fast Freight cars derailed after a broken wheel between Cincinnati and Chillicothe on the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad. The wreck badly damaged the train and disrupted service. In Massachusetts, Patrick Littleton was run over and killed by cars at Millbury while returning from an excursion. He was 45, of Worcester, leaving a wife and four children.

Lone Branch N. J Grant Gen Porter Camden Cattell Philadelphia Borie Fish Continental Hotel Long Branch Minnie Crosby H. V. Bemis D. H. Booth C. H. Tobey P. H. Smith Rowland Davis Chas. A. Robinson Edward McCleaves Edward J. Dunne Bloomfield Newport Cincinnati Continental Here Chillicothe Marietta and Worcester Mass Ave Patrick Littleton Millbury Rocky Point

Pennsylvania Company gains control of Ohio river lines

The Pennsylvania Company representing the Pennsylvania Central interests west of Pittsburg has completed a lease for the Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis Railroad and secured a controlling interest in the Ohio river bridge at Louisville. The arrangement gives control of all Ohio river lines from Cincinnati and Louisville to the south and southwest. Liberal terms were made with the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad for bridge use at Louisville.

Louisvillle Pennsylvania Company Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company Pittsburg Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad Ohio River Cincinnati Louisville Ohio and Mississippi Railroad

Man Found With Throat Cut Near Lowell Home

A man identified as John Chase of Compton New Hampshire, about 36, was found in a field near Charles H. Wilder’s Middlesex road residence with his throat severed. A bloody pocket knife was found. He reported feeling ill for days, and Dr Ballard treated him at St John Hospital. prognosis doubtful.

Lowell Mass Charles H. Wilder Middlesex Road John Chase Compton N. H Ballard St. John Hospital

Democratic State Convention to Nominate Officers and Elect Delegates

A Democratic State Convention will be held Thursday September 1871 at 12 M at City Hall Springfield to nominate state officers and elect four Delegates at Large and four alternates to the next National Democratic Convention. Voters in cities and towns are asked to elect one delegate per locality and one extra for every fifty votes or fraction cast for the Democratic governor candidate in the last election. By order of the Democratic State Committee Samuel R Spinney, Chairman.

Cupid Mamma Newport Ocean House New York Ava the Tribune New Orleans Yarmouth Marshal Packard State Committee Reynolds Texas Washington Ku Klux Gov Warmouth Louisiana Grant Springfield Commonwealth Democratic State Committee Samuel R. Spinney

Temporary bridge replaces damaged span on Maine Central line

Bangor Maine report says a substantial temporary bridge was completed Saturday to replace the one damaged the prior Wednesday night. Regular train passage to and from the depot resumes. A first class bridge will be erected once materials arrive. All Maine Central bridges are being inspected and repaired as needed. Wounded from the recent accident are progressing well.

Bangor Ave

Fires rage in Algerian forests as insurgents strike

The report states fires set by insurgents continue to rage in Algeria’s forests. Alfred Russell Wallace is to be honored as taronet. Minister Schenck enjoys a yacht excursion with Prince Arthur. Bismark rules Alsace administration non sectarian. A Constantinople dispatch denies the Grand Vizier’s death rumor. Bismark returns to Berlin from Warzin and heads to Gastein for an Emperor meeting. The Espana steamer from Cadiz arrived after nine days sailing broken shaft reaching Porto.

Algeria Alfred Russell Wallace Schenck Prince Arthur Bismark Germany Alsace Constantinople Berlin War

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