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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1871

Page

2

Butler’s Dismissal From Command in 1864 Army

An anonymous note claims Ava Hamronp ordered a transfer from the Army of the James to Chief of Staff under Terry in North Carolina. It states the move occurred after January 1864 when Butler was relieved and not involved by Ord’s command.

Bants Nis James Madson William Eustis Masonic Fraternity Masonic Lodge John Butler New Hampshire United States Butler Hawley Springfield Republican Army of the James Gen. Hawley the Gulf Springfield Massachusetts South Department OF State Wasmixcox D.C Great Britain Sveral Vesels Alabama Tribunal of Arbitration Geneva Nave Mathatenes Procs Ee Gasthros Pose United Worth Radert Warkington Laery Evie Lee Cer Hamronp Ava Army of the

Immense Storm Damage Strikes New York Rural Areas

Reports from Sullivan Orange and Delaware counties describe barns struck by lightning burning with contents bridges swept away and trees and telegraph poles felled. A cyclone at Big Flats uprooted mighty hickories and a hotel roof was torn off with a barn moved from its foundation. In Pennsylvania a deadly storm hit Clifton and Friendship killing a boy and a man and injuring many. Delays hit coal cargoes due to canal breaks and a bridge accident disrupted trains.

New York, Ave Sullivan Orange Delaware Port Jervis Big Flats N. Y Chewaneg Pennnsylvania Good Templars’ Society Clifton Susquehanna County Thos. Jones Friendship Delaware and Hudson Canal Phillipsport Elensville Rndout and Oswego

Washburn Nominated for Wisconsin Governor at State Convention

Madison August 30 The Republican State Convention represented every district with E Enos as temporary chair and George C Hazeltine as president Washburn led formal ballot for governor 156 to 108 with scattering and accepted the nomination Gen Washburn praised. M N Piellitt named lieutenant governor on first ballot Resolutions urged law order Federal amendments public faith tariff state matters settler access and civil service reform endorsed Grant administration.

Madison Wis E. Enos Waukuska George C. Hazeltine Grant Washburn Smith Scattering M. N. Piellitt Kenosha Republican Party Gen. Grant

Severe regional storms disrupt Maine and New York rails

A suite of storms caused heavy rain, washed roads, and rail disruptions from Lewiston Maine to Troy New York. The Androscoggin division near Lewiston suffered a wash-out delaying the Maine Central passenger train, while Troy faced a week flooded river areas and Hudson River Railroad delays due to tunnel water.

Lewiston Ava Maine Central Railroad Troy N. Y Ave Powaukereshr Udson River

Tragic Drowning After Drift Wood Trip In Poestenkill Creek

In Troy New York two youths John Crowe aged 17 and Maggie McCarty aged 13 and John Powers were in a small boat on Poestenkill Creek at 4 30 pm. They drifted into a strong current and Crowe and McCarty drowned after going over the dam. Powers clung to an old engine and was rescued.

Troy N. Y John Powers John Crowe Maggie McCarty Poestenkill Creek Crowe Powers Haurrax St. John St. Jan A. W. Scott

Mutiny Afloat and Riots Reported at Darien Georgia

In Darien Georgia a mutiny aboard the British bark Mona led to Captain Hatfield firing on a mutineer and being arrested by local Black residents. The captain was eventually released and now travels to Savannah. The case will be referred to the British Minister in Washington.

Indian Affairs Tatum Interior Department California Santa Ania Mountains San Luis Rey Savannah Darien Mona Hatfield Washington

Androscoggin County Democrats Nominate Local Officers

The Androscoggin County Democratic Convention in Auburn nominated Alonzo Garcelon and A. T. Dennison for Senators, Howe Brooks for Sheriff, Geo. Stroud for Treasurer, and a commissioner position also listed.

Lewiston Androscoggin County Auburn Alonzo Garcelon A. T. Dennison G. Song Howe Brooks Geo. . Stroud

Vatican Threats Spark Military Call Out in England

Reports describe a volatile crisis in England with the Vatican issue prompting military deployment. One person killed and several wounded amid tensions associated with the so called Triple Alliance affairs and related political strain.

French Assembly Turmoil Mirrors Thiers Power Struggle

United Assembly galleries overflow as deputies clash over Thiers presidency and constituent powers. Gambetta opposes a republic from the current body while Left blocs back Thiers in a heated session. A second report notes disunion, a Versailles meeting, and plans to enact Thiers powers.

National Assembly Thiees Count DE Ceambord Gen Prim FTC Versailles Thiers Rivet Dufure M. Bersenon Teetelin Paris M. Tuiers M. Thiers France Count de Chambord Ecu Ike of Montpensier Madrid Gambetta

Cholera spreads despite strict sanitation measures

Reports from several districts show Asiatic cholera spreading rapidly across the country with Konigsberg and Hamarz seeing new cases daily. Altona reports sixteen deaths in a week while Konigsberg and other cities continue ravages as authorities renew efforts to contain the outbreak.

Hamarz Altona Konigsberg

Movements of Dr Livingstone and World News Briefs

Dr Kirk of Zanzibar reports Dr Livingstone remains in the country west of the Tanpa Vika Region. He moves slowly but safely and aims to illuminate Nile headwaters, Lake Tarzan Yika or Congo drainage. The New York loan not listed in Berlin official list per Wolff’s Bureau. Clarke the American bond forger awaits trial at the next assizes. A fire in Drury Lane causes multiple deaths. Napoleon and family visited the Great Eastern. Belgian king to Ostend. Twenty German workers strike at Newcastle nonviolently. Bolton railway collision injures six. Duke d Aumale reportedly declines presidential candidacy. Six drown in Bonddicar wreck off Cronstadt.

Sam Commonwealth Abraham Lincoln Gabriel Republican Party Great Party of Progress New Hampshire Pennsylvania Congress Charles G. Davis Jewell Cone South Republian Masachusette Gen Danie Dickinson New York North Loxpos Avg Kirk Zanzibar Livingstone Tanpa Vika Lake Tarzan Yika Nile Congo NEW York Loan Wolff Telegraphic Bureau Berlin Clarke Drury Lane Slames Garibaldi Napoleon Belgium Ostend Newcastle Newcastle-on-Tyne Bolton Duke D'Aumale Cronstadt Lish

Violent Rome Demonstration Over Priest Protests

A drunken crowd led by Tognetti ran through Rome shouting against priests. Soldiers dispersed the mob after several shots were fired, one person was killed and many wounded. The issue followed by a note from THE ITALIAN ARBITRATOR reports Count Selopis named by King Victor Emmanuel as arbitrator on Alabama claims.

Loxpon Rome Tognetti Tognesti Fiorexci Selopis Victor Emanuel Italy

Cotton Prices and Market Notes From Liverpool

Reports from Liverpool show cotton bids at 25 000 bales with 10 000 for export and speculation as market swings. Upland middling and sea middling prices noted with similar export demand and refined spirits prices also listed.

Liverpool Uplands Shack

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