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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1871

Page

2

Murdered man identified as McNamara suspect Keefe arraigned

Keefe, named as the supposed murderer of Patrick McNamara, was arraigned before Justice Cox in New York Ava and remanded to Coroner's custody. He allegedly came from Salisbury, Connecticut, with a record of a brutal assault, and was seen arguing with the victim shortly before the fatal blow. The case is built on strong circumstantial evidence and recognized witness accounts. The report also notes prior incidents in Connecticut and prior employment at a Lakeville mine.

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Mining Disaster Report Sparks Fear of More Losses

A blast of fire damp traps sixteen miners underground with five bodies recovered. A second boiler explosion adds to the tragedy, killing five and injuring fourteen severely. Local rescue crews struggle to reach the wounded amid dangerous conditions.

Courbet Defence Highlights Aim to Pacify Commune

The court martial hears Gustave Courbet defended as joining the Commune to pacify clashes with Versailles and claims his efforts saved art during Paris siege. Government cites Agiena advices as rebellion grows, fires destroy property, and Thiers power prolongation debate opens with about five hundred deputies in favor. Negotiations between Manteuffel and Pouyer on evacuation of northern forts stall without progress.

Algeria Versailles Gustave Courbet Commune Paris Aigena Thiers Manteuffel Pouyer

Calamity in Tagalonda Island Volcanic Outburst Swamps Island

London reports a massive volcanic eruption on Tagalonda in the Malay Archipelago 50 miles northeast of Celebes. A towering 40 yard sea wave swept all life from the island, with 416 confirmed dead.

London Tagalonda Malay Archipelago Celebes Ruwang

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