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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1875

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Gathering of Vermont Vets at Brattleboro Demands Grand Demonstration

Brattleboro Vermont hosts a grand veterans reunion with Gov Peck Gen Thomas and staff in attendance. Vice President Wilson plans to speak tomorrow afternoon as 1000 to 2000 old soldiers camp and parade through town. Torchlight procession expected with 1500 soldiers lining the route and 10 000 visitors anticipated tomorrow.

Brattleboro Peck Thomas E. D. Harris Wilson Baldy Smith W. F. Bartlett Wm. M. Evarts Fred Billings Fred. Holbrook Battery Estey Guard Vermont Holbrook

Greenback convention call in Detroit August 25 1875

Detroit invites supporters of monetary reform to a Greenback convention on August 25 1875. The call, signed by Moses W Field, cites stagnant industry and labor distress under current finances and proposes government currency, tariff changes, abolition of interbank currency, and a return to specie payments. Distinguished speakers include Wn D Kelley Gordon Buchanan Carpenter and Horton.

Detroit Mich Moses W. Field Wn. D. Kelley Pennsylvania John H. Gordon Georgia James Buchanan Indiana Matt. Carpenter Wisconsin H. M. Horton Illinois

Schedule shows Duncan Sherman & Co losses over one million

An abstract lists total bills payable at Duncan Sherman & Co exceeding 1.12 million, most bonds unknown to the firm, with under 100k secured. Unsecured acceptances include A Burgess 126k. Notable losses include E M Archibald 106,115 and others. Total liabilities reach 4,916,013 with assets 2,119,368, leaving a deficiency of 2,796,645.

New York Duncan, Sherman & Co Duncan,Sherman & Co George Butler Texas A. Burgess E., M. Archibald J.S. Brander Hazen Kimball Hoboken Henry Morford Europe America Theodore Moss Wallack’s J. N. Navano New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company Panama Railroad Company Park & Duncan David A. Wells Norwich Conn Gary Tilden Albany Chicago Richard Dooley New Rochelle E. E. Emmett First National Bank Milwaukee National Bank St. Louis National Bank Trenton Banking Company New Jersey Bennington and Rutland Car Company Samuel Colville Emma DeBarry Paris

Arrival and Decorated Route to Gen Burnside Residence

The procession through High Franklin Hope streets to Gen Burnside's home drew large crowds along sidewalks and yards as citizens cheered and waved. Flags and bunting adorned houses and public buildings while Gen Grant bowed to spectators, rode in Burnside's buggy, and discussed scenery with Burnside on the way to Burnside's mansion overlooking Narragansett Bay.

Providence Gen. Burnside U.S. Grant Fort Rounds Herreshoff Pierrepont Bristow Col. Wharton Kentucky Fengar Ayer Marston and Newhall High Franklin Hope High Streets Ferry Road Capts. A.M. Miller James Lawless Col C. A. Waldron Custom House Bradford and Hope Streets Boston Hope Street Gen. Grant David Pierce State Streets Bristol Col. Richmond Addeman and Williams Rhode Island Concord Burnside Grant Narragansett Bay Fall River Gen Anon

Scientists elect members at AAAS meeting in Detroit

The American Association for the Advancement of Science held a general session in Detroit on August 17. Elected members include Loring W. Batley, John M. Batchelder, Thomas Bouve, Ira Remsen, and many others from universities in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and beyond. Buffalo won the next meeting place by a vote of 42 to 27 as officers were reported by the Nominating Committee. The session concluded with completed business and upcoming paper readings.

Detroit Mich American Association For the Advancement of Science Loring W. Batley University of James Ellerton Salem Mass Moses G. Farmer C. A. Goossman State Agricultural College Amherst Hermann A. Hagan Museum of Comparative Zoology Cambridge W. R. Nichols Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston Jon M. Ordway Thomas R. Pynchon Trinity College Hartford Ira Remsen Williams College Williamstown Robert H. Richards Institute of Technology John M. van Viiet Middletown Conn George L. Vose Bowdoin College Buffalo Fifield Walker Vermont Central Vermont and Canada S. S Rutland Uot Adotson Fee and Plattsburg Railroad Southern Division Montreal and Plattsburg Railroad Vermont Massachusetts Vermont Valley Railroad Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain Ieno and Plattsburg Railroad Northern Division Vermont and Canada Vermont Central Railroad Canada Stock Messrs Clark and Smith Tuesaday Chicago Missouri River Kansas City St. Louis St. Paul Minn New York St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Holland Northern Pacific Railroad Brainerd Fort Garry Pembina Blatchford U. S. Court New York and Oswego Railroad Company Washington Union Pacific Railroad Supreme Court Oak Bluffs Dr Graves Manchester Neal D. W. Faunce Lynn John W. Simmonds Old Orchard the Grove Allen State College Mr Williams Haverhill Francis Murphy National Temperance Association Dingley Tabernacle Annie Watermeyer Philadelphia C. V. Crossman Bangor H. A. Adams Mary C. Johnson B. R. Jewell Total Abstinence Society Gardiner Clark Christ A. P. Dutton Georgetown South Carolina W. T. Brown

Winthrop Bank Robbers Pass Through Fryeburg Case

Portland August 17 report links Winthrop bank robbery to Fryeburg via a swift horse found at the Methodist camp, later identified as Austin of Turver whose stolen horse and carriage were recovered. A livery stable hire to North Conway and a second confederate led to Tamworth. Kelley recalls the suspect. The piece ties the movements to the Winthrop gang with strong likelihood.

Portland Winthrop Bank Fryeburg Franklin Shirley Austin Turver Kelley North Conway N.H McMillan Winthrop

Cardinal McCloskey Arrives in Havre on Pereire

Cardinal McCloskey reached Havre today aboard the steamer Pereire in good health and will depart tomorrow for Paris.

Havre Cardinal McCloskey Paris

Courtesies to U S Officers and Scott Centennial Festivities

London August 17 report notes Admiral Worden and officers accepting Southampton celebrations by city authorities and Chamber of Commerce for THE SCOTT CENTENNIAL. Edinburgh festival ongoing with Director of London and Scottish Literary Institute and others attending. A grand ball is planned at Daulmenty House tonight. Steamship Nevada from New York to Liverpool was spoken August 13 with disabled machinery at 50N 20W, under sail.

England Nevada New York Liverpool Walter Scott Scotland Cardinal McCloskey France Rome Old Catholic Conference Bonn Paris Syria Cuba U. S London Worden Chamber of Commerce of Southampton Edinburgh London and Scottish Literary Institute Daulmeny House

The Baker Case And Its Reception In London

London correspondence discusses Col Valentine Bakers scandal amid Baker and Miss Dickinson, noting public condemnation of Baker, admiration for Dickinson, and a court verdict praising her courage and purity. The piece reflects elite attitudes, royal links, and press scrutiny surrounding the outrages and rumors.

London New York Tribune Baker Beecher Euglishmen America Col. Baker Samuel Baker Samuel Col Valentine Baker Cape Crimea Tenth Hussars Prince of Wales Uhlans Germany Capt. Nolan Miss Dickinson

Old Catholic Conference closes with hope of unity

Bonn August 17 The session of the Old Catholic Conference closed Archbishop Lykurgus of Syria and Bishop Sanford of Gibraltar thanked Dr Dolsinger for the results and urged continued effort toward a united universal Church Bishop Reinkens concluded with Te Deum and Latin prayer. London August 18 The Times reports withdrawal of state grants for disinherited priests totals 350000, less than half the sum withdrawn, insufficient funds remain.

Bonn Lykurgus Syria Sanford Gibraltar Dolsinger Reinkens London Times

Insurrection spreads as flames engulf Balkan towns

A Vienna dispatch reports the Bosnian uprising widening with Berber Dubicza and Kostainicza towns in flames. Turkish nobles are said slain, many Croatians join the insurgents, and fears grow of a religious war.

London Vienna Berber Dubicza Kostainicza

Carlists Attack Madrid Citadel Amid Heavy Fire

About 6000 Carlists tried to relieve Leo d Aregel but failed. They pressed several attacks on the royalist position as reinforcements were awaited. The bombardment continued with the citadel sustaining serious damage.

Madrid Leo d’Aregel

Financial and Commercial Roundup From London and Liverpool

London and Liverpool market notes dated August 17 report firm yet quiet conditions in bonds and stocks, modest gains in US and UK securities, improving business driven by favorable weather and crops, with cotton futures steady amid export and speculation activity. Liverpool scene notes firm textile markets, mixed commodity prices, and evening linseed oil and turpentine quotes.

Financial and Commercial London U. S U.S Erie Frankfort Liverpool Orleans Manchester California Lara

Spanish troops engage Cuban insurgents at Sierra

In Tlavana on August 17, official reports say a Spanish column led by Brig Gen Campell encounters insurgent bands led by Cruz Bello and Cespedes at Sierra, Manzanillo jurisdiction. Six insurgents are reported killed. The Captain General awaits a 10,000 man reinforcement to push a winter campaign.

Cuba Tlavana Campel’o Cruz Bello Cespedes Sierra Manzanillo

Pursuit of Charles Swan by Studly and Haines

Chicago dispatch reports Charles C. Studly, Grand Rapids merchant, and Capt. Haines pursuing Charles Swan, former Studly employee. Swan is charged with eloping with Mrs Studly and living in adultery. Swan eluded officers. Mrs Studly was found and confined, Swan not yet arrested.

Chicago Charles C. Studly Grand Rapids B. Haines United States Secret Service Charles Swan Studly S. Swan Swan

Tragic Canal Drowning In Reading Ends Mothers and Three Children

This afternoon in Reading Pennsylvania the wife of Captain Phil Bessenger left home with her three children and walked along the Union Canal tow-path near Gring's Mill. She deliberately entered the canal and drowned herself and all three children, aged 9, 6, and 3. The bodies were recovered.

William Schneider Brooklyn Rockaway Reading Phil Bessenger Union Canal Gring’s Mill

Outlaw Ku Klux Raid Shells Franklin County

A Benton Chronicle report says disguised Ku Klux riders have roamed Williamson and Franklin counties, whipping residents and coercing actions. In a confrontation at County Commissioner Maddox’s home, Sheriff Mason and a 20 man posse engaged 14 marauders, fatally wounding one, with others injured as the band fled. Citizens vow action, Gov. Beveridge dispatches arms, a 400 strong force is rumored to be in the county with a military company forming.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Benton Franklin County Williamson Franklin I. B. Maddox Maddox J. T. Mason Ku Klux Beveridge

Terrible Missouri rail wreck injures many on trestle

A freight and passenger train on the St. Louis and St. Joseph branch derailed when a trestle collapsed six miles south of Gower Missouri. Over forty were injured and one killed, including Capt. W. H. B. Warren and Judge R. A. Dibot. Dozens were brought to St. Joseph for treatment as physicians rushed to aid the injured.

ST. Josepu, Mo St. Louis and St. Joseph St. Louis, Kansas City and St. Joseph Reisteren B. W. Fleming J. G. Reason Highland Kansas St. Newburger Samuel Johnson Lincoln A. R. Hanning St. Charles J. W. Getts St. Louis J. N. Bohannan St. Loui Leo Muchenberger R. H. Arnold Marysville Missouri Hughes W. S. Goodwin

Democrats and Republicans Nominate in Maine County Conventions

At Bangor and Alfred on August 17 delegates from Penobscot York and surrounding areas voted and spoke. Democrats nominated J C Madigan for Congress and endorsed state resolutions while Republicans named Lord Brackett Banks Brackett and Brackett for various offices amid lively enthusiasm and speeches.

Nevanr Att Cory Eee SNisaps BON + C Madigan Houston Penobscot County York County BanGor J. F. Robinson Lincoln F. H. Getchell John Scott Clifton L. D. Hayes Dexter T. P. Batchelder Kenduskeag John 8S. Ricker Henry W. Towle Newport Philip C. Jones Springfield Francis W. Hill Exeter Timothy P. Batchelder Joseph W. Burke Del Roberts Alfred H. H. Burbank Limerick S. E. Bryant Kennebunk Jef) Marshall Buxton Lyary Lord Saco W.N. Brackett Berwick W. B. Thompson Newfield E. H. Banks Biideford Jas. F. Brackett Livingston John H. Burleigh W. W. Thomas, Jr Portland Horace L. Piper Washington

Outrages and shootings ripple through Shenandoah and Girardville

Last night in Shenandoah two years after Cosgrove’s acquittal a man named James was shot and died during a moonlight picnic while the suspected avenger Cosgrove reportedly escaped. In Girardville a酒 tavern attack led Justice Gwyther to issue a warrant. a would be shooter then fired at the magistrate and fled. the county faced a violent, lawless night with police cowed and several minor outrages reported.

Philadelphia John L. Kates Kates Schuylkill Coal District Mahanoy Christian Zimmerman John Dugan William Thomas Bill Mahanoy City Biull the Times Dougherty Burgess Major Major Pat McCann Billy Patterson Bull Bully Bul Secarcely Bullses Star Shenandoah Cosgrove Gomer James James Girardville Hoey Heary Gwyther William Love Anc Roughs Schuylkill County Sherman Cornelius Springer Methodist Church of Ohio Zanesville Alfred Kidder Massachusetts Fall River Providence R. I Great Falls Ice Company Washington Barker's Pittston George B. Inman Belleville United States District Court Trenton N.J Boston New York Augustus Fessensen Fryeburg Lucy Snow Justice Pike Paris Alexander Queal Oswego N. Y

Temperance Camp Opens as Oak Bluffs Meeting Draws Crowd

Increased attendance marks opening day of the temperance gatherings at Old Orchard and the Baptist meeting at Oak Bluffs with strong turnout. Gardiner, Maine, also features a related camp event drawing observers and participants.

Oak Bluffs Old Orchard Gardiner, ME

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