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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1869

Page

2

Faros at the Springs Offer Glitter and Risk in Gold Rush Night

A New York judge and a cunning opponent engage in a high stakes roulette scene as waiters serve wine and cigars. Californians fresh from Frisco chase luck at George Hill's, dropping eighteen hundred dollars in a single evening amid hot poker and faro tables.

New York City George Hill’s Frisco Woodcock

Harvard and Oxford crews race amid tide challenges

London reports Harvard and Oxford practice across the river as racing fans note Oxford’s strong form and Harvard’s rapid improvement. Betting shifts from three to one to five to two for Oxford while both crews train between Mortlake and Putney under heavy tides.

London Ava Harvard Oxford Putney Mortlake Oxonians William Stuart Buenos Ayres Madrid Charles Moore Tipperary

Conspiracy Against Juarez Frustrated Amid Turmoil in Mexico

The Aug 17 dispatch reports the complete thwarting of the Juarez assassination plot with most conspirators captured, a general escaped to Michigan, and some arrestees released. It notes Mexican Army recruitment, insanity of Senor Sclahar, and a treaty forwarded to Berlin. Also updates Yucatan revolt, Indian actions in Chiapas and Michoacan, Tamaulipas end, and Jalisco floods.

City of Mexico Havana Ava Juarez Michoscan Senor Sclahar Mexican Boundary Commission John Black New York North German Confederation Berlin National Military Academy Tacubaya Yucatan Isamel Merida Chiapas Michoacan Tamaulipas Queretaro Jalisco

Casino Espaniol opens with Captain General praise and cautions

The Captain-General in Havana at the Casino Espaniol opening lauds the institution as a shared Spanish idea with good results and urges members to avoid political debate to prevent gatherings from becoming political clubs. The casino president and Prensa editor echo the sentiments.

Havana Casino Espaniol Casino Prensa

National Labor Convention Day Two Proceedings

The second day opened with reports from committees on condolence, the president’s address, platform, organization, and constitution. Debates covered the eight hour law, funding of the national debt, currency bond proposals, and tariffs to protect American labor. Miss Susan B Anthony spoke after being granted the floor, defending her position amid challenges, with adjournment to 2 PM.

Philadelphia Ava National Labor Convention Committee On Labor Congress Field Michigan United States Committee On Reform Walls

National Educational Convention Opens in Trenton

The National Educational Convention met yesterday in Trenton with J. W. Bulkley, president of the National Superintendents' Association, delivering the opening address. Minutes from Nashville were approved and Rev. Charles Brooks of Massachusetts urged adopting the New England free schools system and federal funding. The session adjourned to the following day amid a steady attendance.

Trenton N. J Ava J. W. Bulkley National Superintendents’ Association Nashville Charles Brooks Massachusetts New England Congress

Hamersley Wins Hartford Vote on Railroad Route

Hartford council voters decide 1913 for Wm Hamersley to represent town stock at the stockholders meeting for directors, 1807 for George M Bartholomew as agent. Result favors the southern Farmington route over the northern Tariffville path. The stockholders meeting will be held on Thursday.

Hartford Conn Connecticut Western Railroad Wm. Hamersley George M. Bartholomew Hamersley Farmington Tariffville

California and bark Jonathan Godfrey Arrive in New York

Ship California of Boston from Altata Mexico and bark Jonathan Godfrey of Boston from Ycohama reach New York on the 17th inst.

New York California Boston Altata Mexico Jonathan Godfrey Ycohama Gibson’s Son & CO Gibsonton Mills Monongahela River Philadelphia Brown & Hayes

New York Brokers Tax Ruling Ends Tax Exemption Fight

Commissioner Delano rules brokers and bankers must be taxed under the 1864 act. The decision defines banker as any person with a place of business receiving stocks for sale and broker as any who negotiates purchases or sales of stocks. The ruling, applying to Wood and Reich et al., could raise about $100,000 weekly for the Treasury.

New York Commissioner of Internal Revenue Delano Boston Philadelphia Treasury Wood and Reich Brooklyn Circuit Court Eastern District of New York E. D. Webster Congress

Administration members fleeing city and political timing noted

All administration members have left the city. Secretary Rawlings heads to Danville Conn to join family. Judge Dent departs to Mississippi September 5. Conservatives convene August 8 with campaign starting October 1. Dent expects nomination. Naval Court Martial hears rumor of two year suspension for Surgeon Green. Robeson may revoke and replace with a reprimand. Revenue receipts totaling 158000000 for year ending June 30 1869. Tobacco stamp orders set a daily high. Reported resignations and War Secretary offer to Gen Dodge deemed unfounded. Test oath assurances given to Virginia State Senate elects not required for lawmakers.

Republic Mississippi The New York Sun Tullock Virginia Tennessee Texas Grant Gen. Grant Boutwell National Republican Party South Richmond Wells Walker Stokes Senter Ohio Pennsylvania Louis Dext Rawlings Danville Conn Dent Green Robeson Virginia State Senate Secretary of War

Case of Mr Rutter Habeas Corpus Issued in Embezzlement Case

The writ of habeas corpus for George B. Rutter, Memphis Bank president accused of embezzling 600000 dollars of the Tennessee School Fund, was issued by Judge McCann of the Supreme Court. The prisoner appeared for a further hearing adjourned to Tuesday. JUNKETTING Robeson and party visit Governor's Island to inspect Fort Columbus the iron clad Dictator and the US School-ship Dale.

Rutter George B. Rutter Memphis Tennessee School Fund McCann Supreme Court Robeson Tallapoosa Governor’s Island Fort Columbus Dale New England New London Newport Boston Martha’s Vineyard Bailey O’ Mahoney Irish Republic Mahoney

Wisconsin and Minnesota reports promise fair corn yield

Across Wisconsin and Minnesota warm weather and mostly favorable rains bolster expectations for a good corn crop. Iowa and several southern states report drought and weak yields, while Texas and Georgia see varied rains with mixed results. Overall market notes follow.

Minnavkeer Wis Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Cleveland Ava Coumans Ouro Ave Columbia S. C Schuylkill Columbus Raurica N. C Charveston Ricamonp Nasmitte Tony Nasaville Louisviler Fune Galveston Texas Miss St. Louis

Vermont Spring Washer hair restorer advertised

The Vermont Spring Waser, a cure for cancer scrofula kidney diseases, is promoted by Saxe & Co. Sheldon Vt with G. C. Goodwin & Co. as agents. It claims to restore grey hair to original color and prevent hair loss, cure scalp eruptions, and grow hair on bald heads from scalp disease. Sold by apothecaries.

Vermont Saxe & Co Sheldon G. C. Goodwin & Co Hanover Mw&S4wanglé

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