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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1869

Page

2

Income tax debate and political maneuvers in Washington

A prominent U S Senator favors modifying revenue laws toward a five percent levy on surplus income, pointing to European holdings and tax equity. Stokes seeks gerrymandered districts to regain seats. Gen Grant may curb such claims. Negro education advances include a Georgia colored trades union and a plan for a colored business college with migration westward considered.

United States Treasury Department Europe Boutwell Congress Delano Sherman Stokes Washington Atwell Arwell Senter Gen Grant Herald Tennessee

Fractional currency claims notice to Associated Press

Public notice to Associated Press regarding Indian claims for fractional currency. Details specify handling and processing of entitlements, with reference to governing authorities and timelines for submission.

President in New Hampshire Tour Leaves Local Crowds Amused

Special despatches report President arriving in Concord with brief welcomes from Mayor Otterson and Governor Stearns. In Manchester he toured mills for an hour and a half as crowds gathered at the depot. Mounted escorts, a Knights Templar commandery band, and a private levee at Governor Stearns's house marked the visit amid rain and subdued remarks.

Concord Ava Nashua Otterson Manchester Smith Mount Hope Gov. Stearns

Harvard and Oxford crews race tactics and betting stirs London

London Ava 25 reports final trial times for Harvard and Oxford crews on the river prior to the University race. Harvard clocked 28 minutes 6 seconds for 44 miles, Oxford 30 seconds faster from a flying start. News notes bets at 2 to 1 on Oxford, American boat Elliott’s, and police guard plans for race day.

London Ava Harvard Oxford Harvards Oxfords Elliott England Newcastle Times London Rowing Club Ave Oxford University Walter Brown Tyler Kelley Hammersmith Bridge Brown Renforth Tyne Thames Pall Mall Gazette Albert Life Insurance Company New York York Joseph Dawson Br. J. Hester H. Saville Vanichka Gregory B. H. Fortunio China Pekin Finch the Times

Notable Generals Arrive for Civil War Battlefield Review

A corps of distinguished generals and staff visit Gettysburg today to review battle sites, inspect cemetery positions, and discuss preserving key ground at Round Top. Leaders from Meade to Reynolds participate, with plans to purchase surrounding land for the battlefield memorial association.

Gerrysburg Ave Fowler Gates Webb Chamberlain Locke 8. M. Jackson Hunt Moore W. C. Armor Geary Hall Second Maine Artillery Robt. E. Lee Batue-Wau Slocum Greene Barnum Selfredge Gens Green Kane Round Top Battlefield Memorial Association Congress Gettyspure Gettysburg

Fenian Congress session hints at leadership change

The Fenian Congress opened in secret with scant attendance. Rumors say President Savage will resign and be replaced by James W. Fitzgerald of Cincinnati, who has an injunction against Fenian fund disbursement and claims a $5000 contribution for his suit.

Messrs Chickering H. H. Bryant American Steam Bryant South Boston Broadway New York Fenian Congress Savage James W. Fitzgerald Cincinnati Fenian Fund

China Envoy Burlingame in China Credentials Disputed

Pekin Government refuses to ratify the convention concluded by Burlingame and the Chinese Embassy with the United States. J Ross Browne in Shanghai denounces Burlingame policy calling it evidence of Chinese disinclination for progress. He warns foreign relations on equality impossible and predicts war. The Chinese text of Burlingame credentials differs from the foreign version, calling him Envoy to tributary nations.

Burlingame

Baltimore Fire Destroys Oakum Factory and Lumber Yard

A blaze in Baltimore consumed the oakum factory of Robert Hanna on Thomas street and spread to J. W. Randolph’s lumber yard at Walford and Lancaster. Twelve houses and many dwellings burned, with 13 more damaged. Losses include E. M. Frazier & Co. machine shops at about 55000 dollars with light insurance and Randolph’s yard at 35000 dollars, insurance under 7000. Tenants included German families. fire called most destructive in a decade.

Baltimore Oakum Robert Hanna Thomas Street J. W. Randolph Walford Lancaster West Thomas, Wolfe and Ann Streets E. M. Frazier & Co Randolph

Merger of Grimton Case Stuns Hartrorp Residents

In Hartrorp Connecticut Mrs McGuise died after being cut by her husband last Sunday. She was 25 and leaves four children. The murderer remains at large as a 4200 reward is offered. Pliny Jewell, father of Gov Jewell, is gravely ill with sons summoned home. Albany report notes Henry Griffin, brakeman on the Albany and Boston line, fell from a train at Kinderhook and died. his widow was buried Monday.

Hartrorp Conn Henry Griffin Greenbush Albany and Boston Kinderhook

Fenian prisoner to seek damages in Washington

Father McMahon, released Fenian prisoner, plans to travel to Washington to press the Canadian Government for damages for false imprisonment. Eminent counsel in the United States advised the step as his long confinement and privations have harmed his health, causing partial paralysis and lung disease.

Burrow N. Y McMahon United States Washington

Worcester Horse Railroad injunction blocks deed transfer

In Worcester Ava 25 an injunction was granted in the Worcester Horse Railroad case barring the transfer of the deed to the auction bidders. Petitioners contend buyers intend to operate the road and request another sale or a takeover road be placed.

Worcester Ava Worcester Horse Railroad Company

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