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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1874

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Steamer La Plata Foundering Off Ushant Claims Sixty Drowned

A steamer named La Plata foundered off Ushant in France with sixty sailors feared drowned. Fourteen survivors reached London after the disaster. Efforts to save the vessel failed as all rescue attempts were thwarted by the sea. Details of the shock and tragedy are reported as authorities investigate the catastrophe.

Richmond General Assembly Kerper The Union LA Plata Ushant London Gravesend Rio Grande del Sul Siemens Brothers Garelock Glasgow Antenor Thames Stewarts Cable Star Ricketts Alice Donnelly Boston Trosten Suffolk Mary Ann Wall

Small-pox alarm after Abbotsford outbreak at London docks

London reports eight small-pox cases on the steamship Abbotsford from Antwerp to New York. Eight are hospitalized while the ship is disinfected. Passengers left the vessel for Liverpool before the outbreak was known.

London Abbotsford Victoria Docks Indus Antwerp New York Liverpool ERIE McKenvan Erie Railroad Chancery Court Erie Company Cape Coast Castle Gov. Strahan

Outrage at American Missionary House in Keebsber

From Constantinople dispatches, Nov 20 transmission stopped. Soldiers raided the American missionary house near Latakia, taking two converted natives to prison. All foreign ministers except Elliot urged a treaty-observing meeting. Baker protested to the Porte, demanding redress and safeguarding citizens. The Sultan promised full redress.

LonDon Constantinople Keebsber Latakia Elliot Paris Baker United States

Customs probe cites rich tourists and costly silks abroad

The Herald reports Commissioner of Customs carves into fashionable smuggling by American tourists. It cites a 128 million dollar yearly value of wearing apparel imported from Europe, notes underreporting, and a baggage ring system in New York area customs handling. Case examples include a Massachusetts congressman’s relative and New Jersey elites, with penalties and possible congressional action foreseen. The piece also covers Tweed habeas corpus rulings and opens on the Longshoremen strike dispute.

Treasury Commissioner of Customs Congress Massachusetts Treasury Department United States Custom Carl Oyster Bay Erie Company Glendenning Jersey City New York Herald Washington Europe New Jersey Java Duplinty Princeton N. J A. T. Stewart Wm. M. Tweed Barrett Oyer and Terminer Court David Dudley Field Comstock Phelps Criminal Court 8.Me Tweed

Destructive Wilton fire Notable losses in town center

A 5 AM blaze in Wilton New Hampshire destroyed the business district. Wallace Block and Masonic Hall were heavily damaged with dozens of storefronts and residences insured. Major losses included Tarbell's building, D B Needham's store, Frank Kent, Wilton Savings Bank, Whiting House, and many others. Firefighters from Milford and Nashua aided as crews fought flames that also affected the bank walls and a large hotel structure. Wet and windy conditions hampered containment, but authorities expected rebuilding efforts.

Concord Angelos Hall David Heald Milford Blackmar J. W. Adama Great Falls Caleb Moulton Hampstead J. M. Fletcher Nashua A. Deering Pittsfield J. C. Herrick Farmington E. Buckman Coos County Gratton County Kempton Sullivan County A. 8. Kendall Cire County C. C. Kenneston Willisborough A. OC. Hardy Rockingham County H. M. Steve Strafford County B. F. Cass Belknap County John A. Marston Carroll County Fletcher A. Crdy AC. W. Miller Suncook Nathaniel White D. Wedgeworth H. M. Stone Rochester Committee On Resolutions Manhoes Friends of Prohibition Es Ana Prohibition Herald Luke Baker White Sma A. C. Hardy Portsmouth Edward H. Weston Whitefield Wilton New Mamyshire N. H Wallace Masonic Hall Charles Tarbell Bradbury's Apothecary D. B. Needham Frank Kent Wilton Savings Bank Burns Charles H. Burns Whittme House W. A. Jones Alfred E. Jaquis William 8. Taggard William P. Duncklee Samuel Barrett Henry Trevett Apothecary N. D. Foater Whiting House Stable Mesars Page Boston T. Hutchinson Tarbell & Sewell Samuel Centre James Hannaford New York Hartford Phenix New Hampshire Whiting David Whiting Bank Masonic Fraternity Hillsborough County Boston, Lowell and Nashua KR. R

Gloucester Democratic Caucuses Nominate Municipal Officers

Democratic Ward caucuses in Gloucester Massachusetts nominated candidates for alderman and councilmen in Wards Two Three Four and Five with delegates named for the Mayoralty Convention. Wards One Six and Seven reported not heard from.

Gloucester Mass Francis Burnham Benjamin R. Wonson Charles A. Staten William M. Gaffney Amin R. Wonson Joseph L. Shepherd William Blatchford David Lowe Francia Burnham F. Stacy Isaac A. S. Steele Sylvester Cunningham Leonard A. Presson Sargent Day Frank Sawford Henry Martin Frank Varvey William Lukin Aaron W. Bray George Steele David Presson Abbot Coffin John Corliss John E. Somes Michael Keete John Daley John W. Haskell Samuel A. Stacy Charles Prindall Charles Gardner William A. King James Clark Peter Coffey George Brown George Clark

Rival Kentucky congressman-elect accused in fatal Estill county shooting

A Mount Sterling report to the Courier-Journal states Republican John D. White shot and killed Democratic rival Harrison Cockerell in Estill county after a bitter canvass. Card publicized by Cockerell is blamed for the confrontation. Estill county lacks telegraphic service and mail access is irregular, with no further details available.

Louisville Courier-Journal Mount Sterling John D. White Kentucky Harrison Cockerell Estill County Cockeral White

Lowell Wedding Unites Tuck and Parker Kin in Lowell

In Lowell Mass this afternoon at 5 o clock E M Tuck secretary of the Traders and Mechanics Insurance Company married the eldest daughter of J M G Parker surveyor of the port of New Orleans Gen B F Butler is a relative by marriage The ceremony at St James Episcopal Church was conducted by Rector Theo Edson before a large crowd A grand reception at the bride’s father home followed with thousand invitations issued and many presents noted.

Lowell Mass E. M. Tuck Traders’ and Mechanics’ Insurance Company J. M. G. Parker New Orleans Parker B. F. Butler St. James Episcopal Church Theo, Edson

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