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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1872

Page

2

Revenue Decision and Campaign Movements in 1868

Despatch reports Zach Chandler leaving for the West with Cameron to oversee Pennsylvania campaign work and labor voter strategies. Duncan denies Grantites aid while rumors of funds surface. Michigan and Missouri conventions announce tickets with Greeley endorsements, Blair’s nomination, and Liberal Republican alignment. New Orleans talks on uniting a state ticket stall.

Michigan Massachusetts Austin Blair Greeley Chandler Pennsylvania Cameron Indiana Morton New York Conkling Cincinnati Grantites Philadelphia Blair Lakes Gulf Atlantic Pacific Zach Chandler Grant Congressional Campaign Committee West Grand Rapids Mich John C. Blanchard Geo. H. Slouse Joseph A. Holter Neil O’hearon Geo. H. Murdock Matthew H. Maynard Willard Stearns New Orleans

The Great Wheat Corner Collapse Shocks Markets

The wheat corner that unsettled East and West for two months suddenly collapsed. Traders watched a dramatic fall after a failed margin push, a Des Moines depositor demand, and banks’ denied aid, ending in widespread loss and shaken confidence.

Amphibious dock youths in New York commit fatal stabbing

A gang of young wharf rats in New York, led by John Cremin and the Keating brothers, attacked and fatally stabbed Cremin after an accusation of pocket picking. The group, skilled in evasion, fled to the water and were later captured. The report also details marine disasters, Pettis case, longshoremen, Catacazy denials, and a Blackwell's Island escape attempt.

New York Fulton Market John Cremin William James Keating Cremin Jimmy Havana New York House M. J. Grodjinski Washington Street Buffalo Chicago Detroit River Canada Southern Milton Courtright John F. Tracy David Dows Wm. L. Scott Henry Farnam R. A. Forsyth Jno M. Burke M.L. Sykes, Jr Northwest

Moses Nominated for Governor at Turbulent South Carolina Republican Convention

At Columbia the Republican nominating convention erupted in heated clashes between black and white delegates. Moses secured the gubernatorial nomination amid accusations of bribery and reform splits. Orr withdrew in protest, signaling fractures within the party and possible coalitions with whites. Moses addressed the body as midnight struck.

Columbia N. Y South Carolina Senate Chamber R. B. Elliott F. J. Moses House of Representatives Charleston Beaufort Orangeburg Moses D. H. Chamberlain Reuben Tomlinson J. W. Melton Elliott Neagle Chamberlain Whittemore Republican Party of South Carola Blue Ridge Tomlinson Jas. L. Orr Anderson County Mackey Orr Orrad Eliott Mr. Moses Judge Orr Mr Moses South Carolina Statesman Judge Mackey Sawyer Corbin Clark Republican Party Greeley James L. Orr F. J. Messer Brown Grant

Board of Arbitration adjourns as Swiss judge cites festival

In Geneva on August 23 the Board of Arbitration delayed proceedings to Monday due to a grand musical festival expected to draw 20,000 attendees. Sir Roundell Palmer urged prompt action. the session closed at 3 PM with work likely to finish before September 15. A lavish Bancroft Davis hotel reception followed. In Geneva the rumor of a £4,000,000 damages award to the United States was deemed premature and secrecy remains until an official decision is issued.

Ceneyva Board of Arbitration M. Staempfli Roundell Palmer Bancroft Davis Geneva United States Chicago Cheyenne and Arapahoe Santanta Big Tree Texas Long Wolf Col. McIntosh Washington Rio Grande Missouri Lake Crry Gen Morrow Dodge Springville

London Diary Reports Drogheda Riot Fears and Dublin Strikes

London dispatches describe Drogheda in turmoil with a momentary outbreak feared while troops stay in camp. Belfast remains quiet as Drogheda property losses reach about £50,000. The Queen libel case against Charles Felt ends with a suspended sentence. The Lancet praises American fleet hygiene. Dublin bakers strike ends and order returns.

London Drogheda Belfast Charles W. Felt de Costa

French merchants press for support on US France postal pact

In Paris and America on August 23, merchants urge favorable government action on the postal convention between France and the United States. Minister Washburne met President Thiers at Trouville. The steamship Panama, sunk near Santander while en route from St Nazaire to Aspinwall, will be raised and repaired. Honors to Thiers.

Paris France United States Washburne Thiers Panama Santander Spain St. Nazaire Aspinwall

Diamonds Thrive as Cape Town News Boosts News

The royal mail steamship from Cape Town has reached Southampton with favorable diamond-field reports. Many stones are being found. The Grand Duke Alexis arrived in Cape Town en route to the East Indies and was greeted warmly. Several diamond thieves were sentenced to long terms, and American Hopkins received two years for mail robbery.

London Royal Mail Cape Town Southampton Grand Duke Alexis Rio de Janeiro East Indies Hopkins

Severe floods near Rio Janeiro and Para devastate region

Buenos Aires advices via Panama report extensive floods around Rio Janeiro and Para with severe damage. Business walls undermined or floated away, two bridges washed out, Matriz Church front collapsed, dozens of houses inundated, animals drowned, people rescued by boats. Amazon river also overflowed flooding vast areas. Privation widespread though waters may be abating.

Rio Janeiro Para Amazon New York Buenos Ayres Panama Matriz Church Ivituia Parais Rio

Revolutionary leaders accept amnesty and Lerdo loan news

All revolutionary leaders have accepted amnesty except Garcia de Cadero who was captured. Porfiero Diaz is expected in the capital next week and likely to receive an important office. Lerdo has contracted a half million loan, first such credit in years. Thiele remains detained in Chiapas. Americans urge ministerial action.

Odio Republican Party Upeo A Cc Ple Po i Emir Copperheads Settle Mosby Longstreet Grant Greeley Democratic Party Hooker Burnside Meade McClellan Franklin Gen. Grant Washington Scott Andy Johnson Grants New York Tribune South Abraham Lincoln Horace Greeley Congress Reform Farnsworth Augusta Lerdo Mexico Garcia de Cadero Porfiero Diaz Juan Jose Bay Nelson United States Thiele Chiapas

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