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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1875

Page

2

DEFECTIVE WATER WORKS AND OTHER CITY NEWS

DEFECTIVE WATER WORKS reports secret waste pipes connected to mains in Hartford. investigation likely. FOREIGN MARKETS notes a dull close in London, strong demand for first class bonds, Erie stock gains. BAVARIAN VOLKSFEST opens with parade and address. festival runs through Wednesday. SIGNIFICANT RETICENCE William Orton denies knowledge of any consolidation with Atlantic and Pacific Beeries. STORE ROBBED valued at $6000 despite detective presence. TRANSFER OF REMAINS Mumford’s body leaves for Rochester with company pallbearers. SUPPOSED HOAX revenue cutter Mosswood searches for an imagined yacht. hoax blamed. ALLEGED MALPRACTICE Mrs Ellen Maag died in Brooklyn. Dr Giroux held on bonds. DEATH OF AN ARMY OFFICER Lieut J H Chase dies aboard a pilot boat. THIEF ARRESTED George Marsh linked to $5000 jewelry theft in Williamsburg. YELLOW FEVER two patients from Havana steamer on quarantine island. SUNDAY DROWNING seven drownings reported on various excursions.

Great Britain Duncan, Sherman & CO Telegraph Olivia New York the Tribune Mooy and Sankey Moody Sankey England Chicago Liverpool Hartford Duryea Hartford Water Works London Erie Harlem Park William Orton Western Union Telegraph Company Atlantic and Pacific Beeries Company Ellen Maag Brooklyn Thos. C. Giroux J. H. Chase George Marsh Williamsburg Havana

Troops Sent to the Field in Turkish Action

Constantinople August 16 The Courrier de Orient estimates 20 000 men dispatched against the insurgents in Turkish Croatia.

Constantinople Courrier de Vorient Turkish Crotia

Harvest crops outlook and European markets cited in Mark Lane Express

The Mark Lane Express reports unsettled weather hurting harvests across Europe with wheat at risk of sprouting. It notes low activity in London markets, price declines in Paris, and poor prospects for yields in Austria Hungary Russia Belgium and Holland. Southampton honors U S Naval officers as the American squadron stays through the month.

London Mark Lane Express Paris Austria Hungary Europe Russia Belgium Holland U. S

Quesada Captures Lunco Position in Sharp Fight

From Madrid August 16 General Quesada reports a sharp engagement that secured the Carlists' Lunco position. Carlist forces recently moved toward Leo d Urgel but were forced to retreat as royal troops advanced. Carlist claims of victories hover as Alfonsists fail to seize positions and suffer about 1500 casualties in the siege. Citadel forts remain intact with forty five guns and ample ammunition. one Alfonsist battery silenced. besieged sortie success noted.

Madrid Quesada Lunco Berea Leo D’urgal London Leo d’Urgel

Market update from London and Liverpool August prices

The Times reports quiet discount trading and cheap money on Saturday. Consols and U S bonds quoted with minor fluctuations. Liverpool cotton market shows steady prices with high sales and American stock. Erie shares and refined petroleum noted. Evening reports list spirits of turpentine, tallow, and quiet but firm breadstuffs and provisions.

London Times U. S U.S Erie Liverpool Orleans Lvd

Ravages of the army worm reach New Brunswick fields

The army worm appears in St Peters Cape Breton destroying oat fields while reports of worm swarms reach Navy Island and Marsh areas. In Halifax the bark Rio Grande quarantines after yellow fever illness aboard. Inter-Colonial Railway train runs Moncton to Metapedia with Gen. Haly and Fleming aboard. Blockade runner Rothsay Castle sinks at Toronto harbor with 300 passengers rescued. Timber trade shows improved demand and hopeful sentiment in Quebec.

New Brunswick Quebec Halifax N. S Rio Grande Lorenzo Havana Britain North Bay St. Peters Cape Breton Scollane Ara Jackson St. Joan N. B Navy Island St.John Harbor Jon N. N. B Inter-Colonial Railway Moncton Metapedia Gen. Haly Sandford Fleming Toronto Rothsay Castle Union

Indian Agent Gibson Charged by Osage Chiefs at Mission

Coffeyville reports a commission will reach Osage Mission to probe charges against Indian Agent Gibson. Chief Osage alleges false vouchers for salaries and rations, coercion of Indians to sign blank vouchers, blocking redress to the President, and cruelty. Catholics may accuse him of barring sacraments and schools. A separate item notes a steamer selling Indians flour near Bismark.

Independence Kansas Coffeyville Gibson Osage Mission Gibeon New York Indian Territory Bismark

Opening Meeting at Grove in Oak Bluffs Aug 16 Camp Temperance at Old Orchard

Reports from Oak Bluffs and Biddeford on August 16 describe open-air Baptist gatherings with speakers Rev Hatch and Rev Warren, elaborate grounds, and bright lantern lighting. Biddeford notes forecast for the National Temperance Camp opening, with Gov. Dimgley to speak and full non sectarian participation. Gardiner covers Maine State Camp meetings with sermons by C H Allen and Rev A S Loud, highlighting spiritual themes and prayer services.

Oak Bluffs Old Orchard Maine The Baptist Association Grove Hichlands Mr Hatch Eddy Lorimer Mr Warren Lowell Biddeford National Methodist Dimgley Reform Catholic Temperance Union Frances E. Willard Eliza Heminway Illinois Sidney Perham H. A. Reynolds Capt. C. Studigant J. K. Osgood Francis Murphy National Temperance Association A. C. Farrington W.H. Boole Helen E. Brown New York Temperance Union Clark New York Mary Hartt Brooklyn Woman’s Temperance Union O. K. Earle Gifford Worcester M. E. Denman New Jersey Temperance Union Julia A. Barker New Jersey Mary Livermore Jewell Massachusetts Neil Dow Joshua Nye C. H. Allen D. D Agricultural College Orono Mr Church Orington

Fires Claim Several Barns and Mills Across States

A series of today’s fires report major losses. In Pawtucket Rhode Island a barn burned at East Avenue killing three year old son of John S. Sanborn. In Warren New Hampshire Samuel Whitcher’s barn and contents burned. suspected incendiary with $400 loss and $275 insured. In Dubuque Iowa Becker & Co warehouse and Rice & Co tobacco firm buildings destroyed. $40,000 loss with insurance. In West Randolph Vermont Rockwood Holden dwelling shed and stable burned. about $3000 loss with $1750 insured. In Carrolton Michigan T Saylor & Co saw mill burned. $35,000 loss with $25,000 insured.

Pawtucket Rhode Island Providence East Avenue John S. Sanborn Warren New Hampshire Plymouth Samuel Whitcher Dubuque Iowa Chicago Becker & Co Messrs Rice & Co West Randolph Vermont Rockwood Holden Carrolton Michigan Detroit T. Saylor & Co Mich East Saginaw

Indians and Mormons near Corinne fears of new attack

Corinne Utah August 16 reports say expelled Indians have not returned to their reservation. Pocatello and bands, about 1500 strong, are encamped near Logan and allegedly supported by Mormons under church control. Citizens fear another raid and guard the town with needle guns and other arms nightly.

Corinne Utah Corivne Cacheo Valley Pocatello Logan Wheta

Surprise Gift For Hamp ton Beach Host Col S H Dumas

Boan's HEAD New Hampshire evening gathering honors Col S H Dumas proprietor of the Boar's Head Hotel Hamp ton Beach. Guests presented a French mantel clock valued about 200 dollars, presented by J L Lawrence. The surprise and gift reflect the host's popularity and warm reception.

Boan’s Head N. H Ave Col S. H. Dumas Boar’s Head Hampton Beach Col. Dumas Lawrence

Rio Bravo Driven Ashore Near Sabine Light

The U S steamer Rio Bravo on a Rio Grande patrol was driven ashore fifteen miles off Sabine Light by a southerly gale on the night of the 13th ten miles east of Sabine Light. No lives were lost and all but the vessel were saved. The wrecked steamer may be saved if weather improves. Formerly the Planter the ship was bought recently in New Orleans by the Navy Department for patrol duty on the Rio Grande to suppress Mexican raids.

Hobson Boston Circuit Avenue Babel New Orleans U. S Rio Grande Sabie Light Sabine Light Navy Department Disraeli Mercantile Marine of England Her House of Commons Her Majesty Sam Vox Populi Keng

Vigilance Committee forms in Jackson County amid outlaw threat

The Globe-Democrat reports from Chester Lil that a Vigilance Committee has been organized in Jackson County. Montgomery Stevens and William Flood have been arrested as outlaws are said to face no quarter. The county borders Williamson County, another area plagued by a desperado gang defying the law.

ST. Louis the Globe-Democrat Chester Lil Jackson County Montgomery Stevens William Flood Williamson County

Wheat market slide forces several dealers to fail

Chicago August 16 reports several small Board of Trade traders on the long wheat side failed today as prices kept shrinking. A large firm faced embarrassment due to a bank not discounting their drafts as usual, but it is believed they will continue business tomorrow.

Helmbold Europe Micawber Heimbold Burt Sea View Chicago Board of Trade London Benjamin Disraeli Coldstream Guards Lady Northcote Disraeli Ireland House of Commons United Kingdom

Steamer Hugh Martin Boiler Explodes on Tennessee River

The Hugh Martin exploded its boiler at Washington Landing on the Tennessee River Saturday. Capt. Jake Fritts, one passenger, and an engineer from the Cincinnati Southern Railway were killed. The pilot and mate were badly hurt, Henry Fritts was slightly hurt, and several deck hands and passengers sustained minor injuries.

Knoxville Hugh Martin Washington Landing Tennessee River Jake Fritts Cincinnati Southern Railroad Henry Fritts

Sinking can buoy at Lubec Narrows alarms harbor

News notes report the can buoy at Lubec Narrows has sunk while other items cover a presidential death at Oberlin College General Sheridan’s Chicago departure for the Pacific coast a drowned man’s body recovered at Melrose Me a fatal heart case for Charles G Finney former Oberlin president and a Los Angeles death of Frank A Weeks a near fatal kerosene lamp explosion in Woonsocket and a NH veterans reunion for the Twelfth Regiment at Pittsfield with preparations under way

Lubec Narrows Sheridan Chicago Pacific Coast Doherty Melrose Charles G. Finney Oberlin (Ohio) College Los Angeles California Frank A. Weeks Citzen Lake Village N. H Woonsocket Jackson Twelfth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers Pittsfield Stig Gitma

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